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Innocence Of A Child Chapter 21

Beast and Belle went outside to enjoy the night after a wonderful dance in the ballroom. Originally Cosette was out there with them, but it proved to be much too cold out there in the winter air and snow for her without a proper coat so she returns inside so the two can have some time alone.

As the door to the veranda gently shut behind her Cosette cutely shook herself off in order to chase the cold away.

Approaching her with Chip filled with hot chocolate instead of tea, Mrs. Potts said "Here you are, Dear. Nice and hot."

Slurping, smiling, and licking her lips in downright pleasure, Cosette said "Yum."

Getting an idea to amuse the little one Maestro starts up a tone again on his pianoforte keys.

Almost immediately Cosette laughs, twirling in place allowing her new dress to flare out around her in excitement.

"You like the song," said Lumiere, smiling at the fun she's having.

Giggling giddily, nodding, Cosette said "Yes, yes, it is so much fun." She then glances wistfully at the veranda door where she knew Beast and Belle. "I wish they'd come back in. I want to dance with someone. It isn't as fun alone."

Exchanging a conspiring glance with Lumiere, Mrs. Potts said "Why don't you dance with Chip? May not exactly be the same, but you'll have a partner."

Both children were very pleased at how that sounded. So Maestro kept playing a tune while Mrs. Potts sang a tiny bit allowing the two children to dance. Basically Cosette holds Chip in her cupped palms while she sways back and forth and spins around on the floor. Not exactly conventional, but both children are currently having a grand time which is precisely what the adults intended for them to have together. The two have become great friends since Belle and Cosette first arrived here at the castle.

The fun was interrupted when the doors that lead to the veranda suddenly open halting everything.

All eyes avert over as Belle comes in marching straight over to Cosette.

Taking her hand, Belle said "Cosette, come here."

Confused Cosette obeys.

Belle quickly explains that they have to leave. That their father is in trouble back in the village and they have to go help him. Cosette is happy about seeing their father again, but is sad with having to leave this place. So she comes up with an idea asking Belle if they can bring their father to live here instead of a village that barely accepts them as they are. Belle is a bit apprehensive of the idea since their father didn't exactly have a good experience here, but Cosette argues that things are different now. Beast has changed and that he'll let their father stay here without harassment from now on.

Seeing the sense behind the suggestion Belle hesitantly concedes. So Cosette is left to stay here while Belle goes off alone back to the village while riding Philippe.

Beast was sad at first when he thought the two of them would be leaving for good, but is nearly joyous as soon as he learns that Belle will return. He gives his permission and then Belle departs with Beast and Cosette watching her go.

Cosette is ecstatic.

Soon the entire family is going to be reunited. That's all she wants.

Authors Note:

Glad each and every one of you had a Merry Christmas, my friends! Here is your belated present for the holiday! Glad you can enjoy it as I have writing it. And, let's not forget, have a Happy New Year!

Believe it or not we are almost at the end! I know! I can't believe it either!

Hope you all like this one! I certainly did while writing it for your vast enjoyment! ;D

I've been meaning to get back to this one for a while and only now I've managed to find time and inspiration for it. I'm very satisfied and happy about it.

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