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Everyone had stopped to look at the couple, but their eyes more focused on the woman who broke the spell. Belle smiled down at them from her spot on the landing but was a bit confused on who was who, since she'd never seen anyone in their human forms other than Adam.

The silence that fell upon the whole room ended when a huge giggle was heard from the center of the room, followed by a little boy yelling, "Belle!"

She turned around to search the large crowd and could see everyone moving out of the way as a young boy ran in her direction. It could be no other than-

"Chip!" Belle squealed as she pushed aside her skirts and ran into the crowd. She caught Chip as he flew into her arms, causing the two to fall on the ground. "Aws" and laughter could be heard from around them, and Adam and some of the staff came over to them.

Chip had let go of Belle, giving them both some room to breathe and Adam helped Belle from the ground, taking her into his arms.

"Thank you for everything, mademoiselle!" A beaming Plumette said to Belle. She gave the former feather duster a hug. Mrs. Potts gave her a motherly embrace. Madame de Garderobe and Maestro Cadenza gave her a bow while FrouFrou gave her some kisses. Lumiere gave Belle kisses on her cheeks. And Belle walked over to Cogsworth, giving him a small peck on the cheek.

Adam walked over to each of them and embraced all of them. Lumiere was absolutely shocked when his master gave him a massive hug.

After stepping back, he returned to Belle once more but could see that she was still worried. He kissed her cheek and then started to say, "It is with great pleasure to say that the spell has been finally broken. I'd assume that the villagers would start to get their memory back and come to reunite with all of you. But, we need to help Belle. Her father, Maurice, had been committed to the insane asylum but the local town "hero". We both saw in the mirror that he was being held in a wagon. I have a plan to help save him and I need your help. Can I count on you all?" he finished.

"Don't worry, maître and mademoiselle," Lumiere started taking Plumette in his arms, "Well save Belle's father."

After a half-hour, Belle had gone up to her bedroom to change out of her yellow ballgown. She changed back into her white floral-printed dress and headed down to the library. Adam was already in there. She peered into it, noticing that he wasn't alone, but that he was with someone who Belle didn't recognize.

As Belle entered the library, Adam and the mysterious figure turned to face her.

"Mon cœur, you have finally joined us," Adam said, warmly as Belle went over to stand near them.

"Who's this?" Belle asked, sounding a bit concerned.

It was a woman, and she was beautiful. She wore a gold-ish cloak and an off-white gown. The woman had pale skin, and she had gorgeous green-blue eyes. Her hair was blonde and curly and was pinned at the corners.

After staring at the charming woman, Belle had realized who the woman was.

"Y-you're the enchantress!" she exclaimed.

"Correct, my dear," the Enchantress said, "But you maybe you'll recognize me a bit better like this." And with that, she transformed into the Villeneuve's beggar woman.

"Agathe? You're the enchantress?" Belle exclaimed once more.

"Yes, Belle, she had come to tell me important news about your father," Adam interjected.

Agathe nodded her head and then spoke, "LeFou had provided me with some information. Gaston had your father thrown in Monsieur D'Arque's insane asylum because he had 'delusions' about a beast. The poor man had been trying so hard to convince Gaston to do otherwise, but he wouldn't listen." Agathe had let Belle soak in those words that she said. All Belle could do was gape from that shock.

Continuing, she spoke, "After you two had broken the spell, the villagers had their memories returned and left Gaston alone- even D'Arque! The villagers are on their way now, I presume, and Gaston is alone in the village with Maurice. He won't give up your father, Belle, unless…" Agathe stopped.

"Unless what?" Belle and Adam questioned at the same time.

"Unless you agree to marry him." She finished.

"W-what?! I cannot marry that boisterous and vain Gaston! I am already in love with Adam. Just how?" Belle cried out.

"And Belle," Adam said, placing a comforting hand on her shoulder, "this is why we have a plan. Sure, it may need a little bit of fixing, but I promise you, we'll save him." Belle took his hand and squeezed it gently.

"I will visit tomorrow to discuss it, giving you time to think and for everyone to catch up on their lives." And with that, Agathe left.

Coming from the entryway of the castle, Belle and Adam could hear laughs and cries coming from the servants and villagers. Belle smiled at the sound of everyone. She then turned to Adam.

"I really hope that your plan will work," she said.

"Don't you worry, I won't let Gaston take you away from me. And did you really mean all of those things that you said before?"

"Of course I did! Was it not clear that I loved you before?" Belle laughed, swatting his shoulder, playfully.

"Want to do some reading? Like we used to? Just anything but Romeo and Juliet," Adam asked.

"I'd love too," Belle answered, giving him a kiss on the cheek and picking up a book from a nearby shelf.

She sat down on the carpet, fixing her dress, and Adam joined her. The squeals could still be heard from down the hall, but the two lovers were caught up in their book to even notice.