A/N: This chapter is definitely one of my favorites so far :D Ooh, there are lots of surprises and i just love this chapter! :) Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
Chapter 13
"Ok, everyone here?" Charming asked
"Yeah, it seems so, let's all get in place." Ruby replied
"Ok, everyone...Shhhh I think they are here." Snow whispered loudly
Rumplestiltskin and Belle were walking outside just seconds away from Granny's. Belle was leaning her head on his shoulder and his arm was around her shoulder. Once they got right outside of the diner, Rumplestiltskin realized all the lights were out.
"Hey, Belle..You sure the party is here?" He asked confused
"Yes Rumple, come on. There has to be a reason the lights are out, let's go see why." Belle replied
She pulled him with her as she walked up to the diner, pretty much forcing him most of the way. He sensed something was a bit off and he was correct. Just as they walked under the arch, the lights Ruby had set up every where, flashed on. The couple stopped in amazement. It was beautiful. There were roses that light up floating above their head and strings of lights and lanterns hung all around plus music had begun to play. It was Belles favorite song, Kiss Me By Sixpence None The Richer. Rumplestiltskin was still really shocked at what had just occurred but then looked down at Belle and realized how romantic the moment was. As he was staring, he sort of got lost in her beauty and zoned out, until Belle gave him a kiss and whispered something he didn't hear. Still a bit absorbed in her beauty, He tilted her head giving her a long passionate kiss back. The music then stopped and the lights dimmed for a few seconds before completely turning off. The couple was really confused but their confusion subsided when the lights returned and they saw a giant banner fall down that said "Congratulations!" followed by the town yelling surprise.
"We were all thinking and realized you guys never got to have an after wedding party." Ruby said walking over and was just about squeezed to death by Belles hug when she did so.
"Yeah, so as you see, we planned this." Snow added and was also pulled into Belles embrace.
"Emma, I thought you said this was for Snow and Charming." Belle questioned
"Well, It wouldn't have been a surprise if I told you what it was really for, would it?" Emma replied
"This is amazing. Belle, you have some of the best friends in the world. Thank you guys, I love it." Rumplestiltskin said as he stared around at the decorations, they were all gold and red, his favorite colors.
"Well as nice as this looks, The inside looks rather amazing too, and Emma and Regina made some delicious food, plus we have a few more surprises." Ruby replied
"Oh guys, you are amazing!" Belle said hugging her friends once more.
"Well, are we going to party now or what?" Regina asked from the back of the group making everyone laugh, and a few seconds later, they all followed her in.
Rumplestiltskin and Belle stood in the doorway in shock. Rumplestiltskin could not believe how many people were being so kind to him. Belle couldn't believe how awesome her friends were and they were both super shocked at how many presents there were sitting on the table in the back.
"You guys, I love you all!" Belle exclaimed as she looked around the room.
"Well, even though we all use to consider Rumplestiltskin to be the bad guy, he has always been the one that's helped us with most of our problems. Also, our best friend deserved a wedding party!" Snow replied
"Aye, every one deserves a party, even the crocodile." Hook added
"Well let's eat!" Henry yelled, he had waited all day to eat the food his mom's cooked.
"Good idea, I'm starving." Rumplestiltskin agreed
"Me too mate' " Hook added
They all grabbed plates and began filling them up.
"Ooh Rumple, look!" Belle said pointing to the peach pie on the table. " It's your favorite dessert!"
"Mmmm" was all he was able to say back before he had to reach over and grab a piece. " And they have your favorite too!" He added and pointed to a bunch of different things he knew she loved.
By the time they were done grabbing food, Belle had one of just about everything Everyone else also did the same. They all also went back for seconds and a few people thirds. They were all extremely surprised at how good Emma and Regina's cooking was. Grumpy even compared it to tasting possibly as good as Granny's
"Ok everyone, I think it's time for some cake, what do you think?" Granny asked as she stood up from her table.
Everyone cheered and agreed and clapped their hands in agreement.
A few seconds later, Granny and Ruby emerged from the kitchen carrying a cake. It was three-tiered with the bottom tier covered in white ruffled icing, the second tier was a pale gold with large gold icing drop strings with a rose in between each all around it, the third tier was also gold but had darker gold flowers drawn all around it. On top sat a small glass container with a rose inside.
Everyone in the room stopped what they were doing in amazement. They all applauded Granny's work and told her beautiful it was. Rumplestiltskin, Charming and Henry all agreed she was now the designated cake maker for every event and she said she'd be honored to do so, just as she had been honored to make that one.
After a few minutes of staring and taking in the beauty of the cake, Belle and Rumplestiltskin were told they had to go cut it. Belle grabbed Rumplestiltskin's hand and ushered him over to the cake.
"Here, you cut it. " Belle whispered to him and handed him the knife.
Rumplestiltskin sat the knife aside, grabbed the glass containing the rose from the top and removed the rose. He handed it to Belle, and giggled a bit thinking of the time he had handed her the rose he had turned Gaston into back at the dark castle.
"What's so funny?" Belle asked
"Nothing dear, just thinking about the first time I gave you a rose, you know, back in the Enchanted Forest." He replied
"Yes, I loved that rose." She replied Blushing.
"Come onnnn! I want cake" Grumpy complained from the back of the room.
"I say we cut it together." Rumplestiltskin said as he handed her the knife then placed his hand over hers.
They sliced the cake and sat a piece on a plate. Then he moved her hand over to cut that piece in half.
"Why'd you do that?" Belle asked a bit confused.
Instead of answering he picked up one half and told Belle to pick up the other. Once she did, she understood what they were doing.
"Well, open up." Rumplestiltskin said as he moved the cake near her mouth.
She giggled a bit then opened it, taking a bite of the delicious cake. Rumplestiltskin was about to let her take another bite but instead accidentally rubbed it across her face, covering her in icing. Everyone in the room laughed.
"Your turn." Belle said giggling.
Belle moved the cake near his mouth, and he took a small bite. Right afterwards Belle couldn't resist and shoved the rest into his face, rubbing the icing all over his nose and mouth.
Rumplestiltskin Laughed and pulled her into a kiss making the icing smear all over her too. Everyone laughed even more than the had before this time and Clapped their hands. Emma and Ruby took that moment to take the perfect photo of the couple. They knew that it would be something they would want to remember.
"Looks yummy, can we have some now, mate'" Hook asked
Every one who wanted some cake a some while Rumplestiltskin and Belle went to wash off.
"That cake was delicious" Belle said as they were walking out of the restrooms.
"It was!" Rumplestiltskin replied and looked over at her.
Belle giggled because he still had icing on his lips.
"You still have cake on your face." Belle said still giggling
"Really, where?" He asked
"Right.." Belle replied then pulled him into a kiss "There"
Rumplestiltskin giggled and a smirk came across his face. He pushed her against the wall and Kissed her collar-bone and slowly moved up her neck with kisses.
"...Rumple..We should be...Getting back to the party..." Belle whispered in between kisses
"Ok..If you wish.." He replied and gave her one last kiss.
"Belle! You two want to open presents now!?" Ruby yelled from across the room.
"Yes! Of course we do!" Belle yelled back and made her way over to Ruby pulling Rumplestiltskin behind her.
"Ok everyone! Present Time!" Snow yelled and everyone got silent and made their way over to the table with presents
Ruby insisted they open her gift first. She handed Belle a little bag that contained two boxes. One was labeled Rumplestiltskin and the other Belle. Inside Rumplestiltskin's was cuff links that had the letter R on one and B on the other. Belle got a matching bracelet that had charms with their initials. They thanked her and began opening the rest of the gifts. They got a new tea set from the Charming's, a new bed set from Blue, A copy of their story from the story book from Henry, Matching pajamas from Dr. Hopper, A dress for Belle she had been eying at the store the past few weeks from Regina, and a bunch of other things.
They were thanking everyone for their gifts and Belle was giving hugs when Grumpy said the dwarves had one last gift for them.
"Oh Rumple!" Belle squealed with excitement as she spotted Grumpy and Sneezy pushing the Ice sculpture in from the kitchen. It was just about an exact model of her and Rumplestiltskin standing side by side holding hands. It looked absolutely amazing. Belle could barely find a detail missing from either of them, except that the real Rumple looked far more attractive in leather pants.
"What is it dearest?" He asked, not yet seeing the sculpture.
"That!" she replied grabbing his hand and pointing across the room.
He just about froze as much as the sculpture when he saw it. He found it absolutely beautiful. He decided that before he left that night, he was going to be using a preservation spell to keep it from melting.
"Gods, it's so beautiful." Rumplestiltskin whispered after staring at it longer than he had intended to. He was fascinated by how much it looked like them and couldn't imagine how long it took to construct.
"Surprisingly, we are pretty good at making sculptures." Happy said from behind it.
"You guys are great at making sculptures!" Belle exclaimed
Everyone spent a few minutes admiring the sculpture, then the party continued. They all ate some more food, danced and even got Rumplestiltskin to sing karaoke. After hours of fun, everyone began leaving. Everyone except Belle, Rumplestiltskin, Snow, Charming, Emma, Regina, Ruby, Granny and a sleeping Henry and baby neal had gone home when they decided it was time too clean up. Belle and Rumplestiltskin wanted to stay and to help clean up, but Snow and Ruby insisted they head home. So, they left too.
*In the car on the way to the Gold Residence*
Rumplestiltskin couldn't belive how nice they all were and couldn't believe how much fun he had. Over time, he had grown to like the people in Story Brooke, and now he could for sure say that they were friends. He was very tired but couldn't have been happier. Or so he thought. He looked over at Belle and smiled. She smiled back and placed her hand on his thigh.
"Rumple, have you ever thought of having a baby?" Belle questioned as she moved her hand from his thigh to holding his hand that wasn't on the wheel.
"Belle, I had a baby. Neal was a baby one." Rumplestiltskin replied
"I know silly, I meant, have you ever thought of me and you having a baby?" She asked
"Well, It's crossed my mind a few time, and in that nightmare I had, I think you were holding our child." Rumplestiltskin replied "Why do you ask, dearest?"
"...Because, I'm.." Belle stuttered, now a bit nervous though she didn't know why.
"You're what?" Rumplestiltskin asked
"I'm pregnant." Belle replied
"How did that happen?" Rumplestiltskin asked
"Rumple...you know how it happened." Belle answered
Rumplestiltskin stopped the care instantly and looked over at Belle "A baby?" she nodded "Our baby" she nodded again
"We're gonna be parents." He sighed "I can't Believe it!"
"Are you happy Rumple?" Belle questioned because he sort of looked as if he'd seen a ghost.
"Happy? Belle! I'm Thrilled! I'm having a baby with the most amazing women in the world, my wife! You! We're going to be parents Belle!" He exclaimed and pulled her into a hug.
"I know Rumple! I can't Wait!" Belle replied and tightened the embrace.
*Ring* *Ring* *Ring*
"Awe Hell!" Rumplestiltskin complained "Always ruining a perfect moment!" He fumbled through his pockets and grabbed his phone to see it was Charming calling.
"Might as well answer Rumple." Belle said
"Hello?!" Rumple growled into the phone
"Yeah, Gold...there's a bit of a problem." Charming said wearily from the other end.
"I know, you're disturbing me. That's a huge problem." Rumplestiltskin retorted
"I know, I'm sorry...but..." Charming replied
"But What?!" Rumplestiltskin asked
"Um well I walked to the restroom and when I returned Regina and Snow were fussing and it turns out they had switched bodies. Then moments later, Hook and Emma switched and Granny and Red! Gold! What's happening?!" Charming questioned
"What?!" Rumplestiltskin exclaimed "I'll be right there!" then he hung up the phone and put the car into drive
"What is it?" Belle asked
"Bit of a problem at Granny's...everyone switched bodies." He replied as he turned the car around
A/N: So, What do you think? I surprised myself this chapter, I wasn't planning on writing most of what happened. :) I'm also not sure if I should continue with this story, make a sequel more about Belle being pregnant and stuff, or just let this be the ending. What do you guys think?