Beauty and the Beast: The Tale Continues
Chapter 51 - Adam and Belle's Child, Part 1
Author's Note: Disney is the rightful owner of this franchise, and I only own the story… hopefully you are all still enjoying it.
Also, if it helps, Belle now looks (more or less) the same way that Emma did when she was portraying a pregnant woman in Noah, and the same goes for when she's actually having the baby.
When Belle had finally entered her ninth and final month of pregnancy, Mrs. Potts was the first to congratulate her for making it this far, despite suffering through the many side-effects, and she also reminded the young woman that these past few weeks would feel as if they were going very slow.
"I was expecting that to happen… but still, thank you."
Then, turning her attention over to Adam, the former teapot said, "And it is important that, once Belle says that it's time, you have to be absolutely calm, Master… because myself, Plumette, and the doctor from the village will be helping her with the baby's delivery, and you must wait in some other part of the castle until your child is born."
The young man rolled his eyes, and replied, "I don't see why everyone needs to worry about me. I'll be completely fine whenever it's time for her to deliver the baby."
"Of course, Master," said Mrs. Potts, even though she had a strong feeling that Adam was not going to be completely calm. "Congrats again to the two of you."
As she walked away, Adam looked over at Belle, and he began to shake his head. "Honestly, my love, do I look like the sort of person who would go crazy after his wife says that it's time for her to have the baby?"
"You do not want to hear the answer to that," said Raphael, who was making his way towards the lovely couple. "So, any day now, huh?"
While Adam tried his best not to look irritated, Belle nodded her head, and replied, "I don't think it will happen today… or this week, in fact… but yes, Raphael, I'll be having him or her soon enough."
"Well, if you need me to do anything for you, I'm always at your service," said the former soldier, who politely bowed in front of Belle, and after standing back up, he flashed a sly smile at Adam.
"Good luck with trying to not freak out, prince boy."
Why, that little-
But Raphael hurried away before Adam could do anything to him, and the young prince growled, "Sometimes I just want take that rose he gave you, and just pluck each and every single petal-"
"Adam, you said you would try to make things better between the two of you," reminded Belle.
He gave her a playful smirk, and said, "Oh, believe me, love, I am… otherwise, he probably would be-"
"Alright, I get the… point…" Belle was now starting to feel a little tired. "Phew… Adam, I think I need to… sit down for a moment."
"Yes, of course," replied Adam, and he guided Belle in the direction of the library. "Um, it's not time yet, is it?"
Belle shook her head, but also rolled her eyes. "When I know that it's time, Adam, I will tell you first… just as long as you-"
"Promise to not freak out," said the young prince. "Trust me, Belle, everything will be fine."
A few days later
True to his word, Adam was continuing to remain calm and relaxed, while Belle was mentally preparing herself for what was soon to come.
However, the same could not be said for some of the castle's servants, who were starting to show signs of concern for their master's beloved.
"Lumiere?"
"Yes, mademoiselle?"
After setting down her silverware, Belle asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Lumiere tilted his head to the side, and said, "Look at you in what way, Belle?"
"Like I am going to explode any minute."
The maitre'd gave a sheepish chuckle, and shrugged his shoulders. "It's just that I'm aware of you… being almost ready to have the baby, and… I'm only showing you my concern, mademoiselle."
"And I greatly appreciate it, Lumiere," replied the young woman. "But I'm not having my child just yet, so you can relax… it'll help me feel better."
"But, of course, my princess," said the former candelabra, giving her a warm smile.
Then, once she had finished with her meal, Belle began to head back to the bedroom that he and Adam shared, but then, Cogsworth suddenly appeared next to her.
"Good afternoon, madame… how are you feeling so far?"
"A little tired but fine, Cogsworth," replied Belle, giving him a polite smile.
"Wonderful to hear, my dear," said the former mantle clock. "Now, is there anything that you need me to get you while you rest? Like some water, or maybe even the doctor?"
Not him too, thought Belle, who shook her head, and she replied, "No, thanks… and there is no need for the doctor to arrive since I'm not yet ready to have my child."
"I understand, madame," said Cogsworth, nodding his head. "I was merely showing my concern…"
"And, as I told Lumiere, I sincerely appreciate that," replied Belle. "Now, if you don't mind, I would like to take a quick nap, so…"
"Oh, yes, of course, madame," said the head of the household, who began to walk away.
Belle sighed, and she looked down at her stomach, with a sly grin on her face. "You're making everyone go mad here, aren't you?"
Two days later
"It's already the middle of the March, Master, and she has yet to tell you or anyone else that-"
"Master, perhaps it would be best if I go to the village, and ask for the doctor so-"
"Let me stop the two of you right there."
Adam was in his study, along with Cogsworth, Lumiere, and his father, who had been coughing into his handkerchief every so often.
"First off, you two just need to relax, alright? Belle will tell me when she's ready to have the baby, and… is everything alright, Father?"
Edward nodded his head, and he coughed again a few times before saying, "I'm fine, my son… but I think I need to get some rest, so enjoy the rest of your day."
Adam nodded his head, and once his father was gone, he turned back to look at his servants.
"Second, I already planned what we need to do once she is ready… yes, someone has to go to the village, and bring the doctor back so that he can do whatever he has to so that Belle can deliver our son or daughter safely.
"Mrs. Potts and Plumette will be in the room with them so that Belle feels more comfortable, and because Mrs. Potts has experience when it comes to this... now, as for me, I will simply wait until the time is right for me to enter the room… and then, it ends with me holding our child in my arms."
At first, Adam was smiling as he imagined the scenario in his mind, but then, he frowned while looking at Cogsworth and Lumiere. "It certainly isn't going to help me or Belle feel better if we know that you two are both acting this way."
Cogsworth was about to speak, but then, Lumiere said, "He is right, Cogsworth… there is no need for us to be acting like children."
"Me? Acting childish?" exclaimed the head of the household. "You're one to talk, you pea-brained fool, who has yet to marry the woman he loves."
"Oh, ho, you want to go there, my friend?" challenged Lumiere. "How long have you and your wife been married exactly, with no little clocks of your own running around the castle-"
"Enough, both of you," growled Adam, and the two of them instantly closed their mouths. "Now, if you don't mind, I would like to simply relax in this chair, and-"
"Adam?"
The young prince turned around in his seat, and saw his wife standing in the doorway. "Ah, Belle, my love, we were just talking about you."
Turning his attention back to the two servants, Adam said, "Now, you see? She is perfectly-"
"It's time…"
"Almost noon, my love… anyway, the two of you can clearly see-"
"Adam, it's time."
He turned back to look over at Belle, who was best to hide away the pain that she was currently feeling, and replied, "Time for what, my love?"
"You know what I mean, Adam," she said, through clenched teeth. "It… is… time."
Then, to Belle's surprise, Adam simply nodded his head, and he said, "Are the two of you done with all of this pointless fear and arguing? My wife, as you can see… is… wait a second…"
He looked back at Belle, and added, "You mean it's time for the-"
"Yes, Adam, it is," replied the young woman, who was still holding in a facial expression of pain.
For a moment, no one else had spoken after Belle had finished her sentence, but then, the young man exclaimed, "Someone has to get the doctor!"
"Don't you worry, Master, I shall go andget the doctor," replied Cogsworth, who went out of the room the other way.
"No, no, no, I am supposed to get the doctor," cried Lumiere, who went straight after his friend.
Splash!
Belle had a painful facial expression as she cried, "Owwwww…. Adam, my water-"
"Mrs. Potts!" yelled the young prince, and once the housekeeper arrived in Adam's study, she immediately knew what to do.
"Alright, deary, come with me quickly… Master, I'm sorry, but as I said, you have to-"
Adam nodded his head, knowing what she meant, but before his wife was led away from him, he said, "Wait… Belle?"
Then, he delivered a quick but sweet kiss to her lips, and after tucking some strands of hair behind her ear, Adam gave her a warm smile. "See you soon, my love."
Belle nodded her head, and was about to say something similar, but instead, her mouth released a cry of pain, and Mrs. Potts quickly hurried her away while saying comforting words to help the young woman relax.
Once they were gone, Adam said, to himself, "I'm going to be a... father… Belle is… having our child… ohhh…"
The next thing he knew, the young prince had found himself fainting to the floor, and soon, Adam was out like a candlelight, with his mind showing him a montage of very special memories.
The first time they met
"Do you still wish to take your father's place?"
"Come into the light."
…
"Forever can spare a minute."
…
"You took his place. Why?"
"He's my father."
Saving her life from the pack of wolves, and Belle not leaving him alone to be eaten
"You have to help me… you have to stand."
Giving her the library
"It's wonderful!"
"Well, if you like it so much, then it's yours."
The both of them sipping from their bowls of soup… their snowball fight... her reading poetry to him as they walked on the castle grounds
"... come and wake me up, for still here I be…"
When they visited the Paris of her childhood
"I'm sorry for ever calling your father a thief…"
…
"Let's go home…"
The night that they shared their first dance in the ballroom… when he'd decided to let her go so she could save her father.
"Take it with you… so you'll always have a way to look back on me."
"Thank you…"
Seeing her return to the castle
"Belle! You came back!"
"I tried to stop them!"
"Stay there! I'm coming…"
…
"You came back."
"Of course, I came back. I'll never leave you again."
…
"At least… I got to see you… one last time…"
His transformation… sharing his first kiss with Belle… their dance at the celebration
"What is it?"
"How would you feel about growing a beard?"
Seeing her invention for washing clothes, and the two of them falling into the water… Belle teaching him how to swim… taking her clothes away from her
"I can play games too, Belle…"
"Adam! You give my clothes back this instant!"
Dancing together in the rain… when she accepted his "long overdue" proposal… helping Belle feel better after she showed concerns of her 'changes'
"Thank you, Adam, for helping me... I promise I'll try to be like my-"
"You don't have to make that promise to me, Belle… people like us always change in some sort of way, whether we like it or not…"
When they said their vows to each other, as well as "I do…"
"You mean the world to me, Belle, and all I want is to bring you happiness every day for the rest of our lives. I will do whatever it takes to make all of your dreams come true, grant all of the wishes you ever made upon a star... and I promise to always love you, Belle... for evermore."
"You showed me that it was alright to feel lost, and realize how desperately that I needed to be found… I love you, Adam, and I am looking forward to seeing where our new adventures will take us."
Their honeymoon in Paris… when they first made love to each other… taking a trip to-
"... Adam, wake up!"
"Huh?"
The young man opened his eyes, and quickly realized that he was lying down on Belle's former bed, in her old bedroom.
But how did I get here from my study?
"I was wondering what time you'd wake up, Sleeping Beauty."
Sitting up straight, Adam found himself looking at Raphael, who had a small smile on his face.
"You've been out for, like, almost eight or nine hours."
An image of Belle appeared in his mind, and Adam was about to say something, but Raphael assured him that everything was fine. She was with the doctor, as well as Mrs. Potts and Plumette, and now, everyone else was simply waiting to know if the baby was born yet.
Luckily, though, he did not have to wait for very long.
"Adam?"
Maurice had now appeared at the doorway, with a warm smile on his face. "There's someone here to see you."
When Adam finally reached the bedroom door, he was a little surprised to see Cadenza, Garderobe, Lumiere, Chip, and Jean, as well as Lumiere and Angelique out in the hallway.
"H-have you all seen the child already?"
"None of us, Master," replied Lumiere. "The only ones who have are those who are currently in the room right now… also, before you ask, Cogsworth went to tell your father the good news."
Before Adam could say anything to him, Maurice added, "According to the doctor, Belle wanted you to be the first person besides himself, Mrs. Potts, and Plumette to see the child… so, go on, then."
Nodding his head, the young prince walked over to the door, slowly opening it, and then, he quietly made his way inside of his and Belle's bedroom.
After silently closing the door behind him, Adam turned around, and saw his beautiful wife laying on the bed, her body covered in all sorts of blankets, as well as holding onto what he recognized as their child.
"Adam?" said Belle, giving her husband a warm and loving smile. "Meet your daughter."
A couple of tears were falling down Adam's face as he walked over to stand next to Belle, who happily handed him their newborn girl so that he could hold her in his own arms.
The infant's eyes were closed, and as he brought her closer to his chest, she made a cooing noise that instantly made his heart melt.
"We have a daughter together…"
Belle nodded her head, and he was about to say somehing else when, suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
"Um, forgive my intrusion, Master, but there's something you should know…"
After Cogsworth finished his sentence, Adam's smile slowly went away, while Belle let out a gasp, and then, the young man asked, "Where is he?"
