Disclaimer: I own nothing except for my OC Cosette and any alterations to the original storyline plot her presence creates to various readers amusement everywhere across the globe during these dark and gloomy days.

Innocence Of A Child Chapter 23

The sounds of battle down below reach all the way up to the turret Beast and Cosette stand upon. The commotion has frightened Cosette greatly, but he does his utmost best to reassure her that everything will be well.

Not long after the confrontation begins Beast catches heavy and calculated footsteps climbing up the tower steps towards them. Beast can tell that it's not a member of his loyal staff otherwise he'd recognize it instantly.

No, it is one of the intruders.

As Beast prepares himself only one thought crosses his mind. He must protect Cosette. Belle would never forgive him if he doesn't.

Picking Cosette up, moving her to a better spot where he full-heartedly believes she'll be out of danger, Beast said "Stay right here, don't move, and keep out of sight. Can you do that?"

Nodding quickly, Cosette promised 'I can do that."

Beasts pat her on the head, getting into position.

With only seconds left to spare the person climbing the turret makes an appearance.

To Cosette's horror it is Gaston.

And worst of all he's pointing a loaded pistol directly at Beasts back. Although he senses Gaston's presence behind him Beast does not turn.

Cockily, Beast said "Hello, Beast. I'm Gaston. Belle sent me."

That's a lie.

Both Beast and Cosette know this. No way Belle would ever do such a dreadful thing. Not after how she left.

Desiring to provoke Beast into a fight pompously, Gaston goads "Were you in love with her? Did you honest think she'd want you compared to me?"

Beast snarls, apparently not accepting that in the slightest as he slowly turns to face Gaston head on.

Unfortunately Beast is waylaid from actually landing a finishing blow on the jerk.

At the exact same time Gaston pulls his finger on the trigger, the postil firing with a boom.

Beast roars, dropping over the edge of the turret.

Cosette cries watching helplessly as he tumbles over the side.

No!

Authors Note:

Should Cosette try to help Beast alongside Belle or remain hidden staying out of the way?

Almost at the end now everyone. Just two more chapters to go until the end. Nearly at 200 reviews. Wouldn't it be wondrous if we got there? A good way to finish it I'd say.

Just a heads up I'm accepting suggestions on numerous shows, books, and movies to write about in the future. You see I'm trying to reach my goal of 100 stories on my profile. Currently I have 11 left to go until I get there. So think it over and if I feel a connection with what you suggest I'll do it.

I 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.

Right now during this epidemic with the coronavirus that's impacting every nation in the entire world we really do need find whatever sources we possibly can in order to lighten our spirits. Especially those who are unfortunately stuck sick or those locked in self isolation in order to prevent both contraction and spread of the illness. For those of us who have the abilities to do this we have a duty to keep up morale and that's exactly what I wholeheartedly desire these new stories and updates concocted during this time do for you.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I'm very satisfied and happy about it.

I recently put up some other works I've put out at titled Sayuri Wren, Glenstorm's Daughter, Dianca Robbins, Morning Star, Secret Of Bristol Cove, The Forgotten Chieftain's Wife Prequel, Predators Redemption, Rava's Journey, Princess Of The Forest, A Revolutionary Romance, Aunt, Fantine Tezla: Hot Wheels Acceleracers, Green Lantern Odette Dupree: First Flight, Magic And the Brave Little Toaster 1, Lavinia: Princess Of Edelweiss, Rorschach's Legend, Watchmen Meets Avengers: The Newest Defender, The 8thLoser, Naomi Poldark: Mistress Of Nampara, Serenity: End Guardian To The Moors, Dido Cruger: Power Rangers SPD, The True Catwoman Of Gotham, Green Lantern Odette Dupree: First Flight, and Nuala: The White Lioness. I highly recommend them. ;D

By the way, Morning Star, Rorschach's Legend, Sayuri Wren, Bianca Robbins, Aunt, Glenstorm's Daughter, Mandalorian: The 2ndFoundling, Eira Byrnison, the Forgotten Chieftain's Wife Prequel, and Watchmen Meets Avengers: The Newest Defender, Rava's Journey, Princess Of The Forest, Green Lantern Odette Dupree: First Flight, and The True Catwoman Of Gotham, are some of the best newest additions to my profile. If you're a fan of the Golden Compass and Watchmen which are the new series on HBO then you will love these. Then if you haven't saw them yet then I recommend that you check it out. Since there are still just recently uploaded I really would enjoy hearing other peoples thoughts on the subject matter so far. So feel free to do so if you have the time.

I have other grand news! I was a patron at New York Comic Con 2019! Ah! I'd been dying to go for years and now I had the opportunity. The Jokers from Impractical Jokers have been here along with Tom Hiddleston and so many others. Over those few days I actually got my picture taken with a couple of other actors/actresses and some really great panels. It really is so exciting there. This is an opportunity of a lifetime so there's no way in hell that I was going to waste a single second of it. No one ever should with something like this. Ever! ;D

For future preferences I highly recommend that you all keep an eye out for when tickets for New York Comic Con are available for purchase again for next year. This is a huge event and you should jump on it whenever you have the chance. Unfortunately this year it appears like Comic Con might be skipped not just in New York, but also in all it's regular places during the course of scheduled events. I think we all know the reason for it is plain as day.

The coronavirus.

Can't exactly blame with how dreadful things are getting in escalation and the fact that places like the Javits Center in New York have been temporarily converted into makeshift hospitals in order to deal with the overflow of people contracting infections from this rapidly spreading virus that might as well be called a plague at this point. Let's keep fingers crossed that an aim is to have this pass us before then so things can get back on track. If it is then New York Comic Con might be exactly what people need in order to lighten their spirits after all this darkness. Stay safe everyone and long to eventually see you there.