Beauty and the Beast: The Tale Continues
Chapter 27 - The Wedding, Part 1
Author's Note: Wow, am I already close to 30 chapters? Time flies when you're having fun XD
Also, Disney owns the BATB franchise, UMG owns the song near the end of the chapter, while I just own the story, any OCs, etc.
"Don't cry, don't cry, don't cry... oh, no, I'm about to cry!"
Plumette let out a sigh, and said, "Madame, please try and keep it together. We barely got her in the dress."
"I know, I know, I apologize," replied Garderobe, as she wiped her eyes with a small towel. "You just look so beautiful, mademoiselle."
There were no words other than the ones that Belle had heard before to describe how she felt about the wedding dress that Garderobe had made for her.
It had a similarity to the yellow dress that Belle had worn in the ballroom, but it wasn't a carbon copy in any way whatsoever.
The color of the dress reminded Belle of the rose that Adam had given her on the night of his proposal, and the swirl-like designs near the bottom half (like the ones that had come from her bedroom wall) had a thin and silvery outline that-
Knock-knock-knock!
"May I come in, sweetheart?"
Once Plumette had finished adding some blush to Belle's face, the young woman replied, "Come in, Papa!"
The door opened slowly, with Maurice entering the room, and when he saw his daughter, a warm smile appeared on the elderly man's face. "Wow... you look absolutely lovely, Belle."
"Thank you, Papa," replied Belle, with a smile on her face, but then, she noticed that he, too, looked like he was about to cry. "Papa, please not now... you're going to end up making me cry next."
Maurice let out a small chuckle, and said, "I'm sorry, Belle... I just never imagined you getting married so soon."
"Oh, don't be so worried, Monsieur," said Plumette, who was busy working on Belle's new hairstyle. "It's the perfect time for her and Adam to be married to each other."
Belle's father just nodded his head, imagining himself walking down the church aisle with Belle beside him, and giving her away to-
"What's in your pocket, Papa?" wondered Belle, interrupting his thoughts.
"Huh?" Maurice looked down at the pocket in his suit, and smiled as he remembered what it was. "Oh, right... um, I am not very familiar with women accesories, but I can safely assume that your mother would have done what I am about to do right now. Can I see your right hand, sweetheart?"
Belle nodded her head, and as she moved her hand towards him, Maurice took out the object that was sticking out of his pocket, and placed it on her hand.
It was a beautiful charm bracelet, and Belle saw that it already had three small charms, which consisted of a book, a red rose, and...
"Is that a bear or something, Papa?"
Maurice gave a small shrug, and he answered, "The first two charmsere easy to create, and the bracelet itself belonged to your mother, but I couldn't create one that looked exactly like the Beast, so..."
Belle started to laugh, and she shook her head, saying, "Well, it is rather cute and adorable."
"Oh, I'm sure that the Master would love to hear that," teased Plumette, causing the young woman to blush a little bit.
As for Garderobe, who was observing Maurice's outfit, she said, "Well, well, well, Monsieur, you look rather wonderful yourself... is there someone you are hoping to meet today?"
"Forgive me for the way that this sounds, Madame, but it's a small village," reminded Maurice. "I've already met all of the women here."
As Belle tried holding in her laughter, she began to wonder how Adam was doing, and what he would look like once she saw him.
"Ah, you look so handsome, Master... Belle will find herself speechless once she sees you!"
As a few of the servants finished up with preparing Adam for his wedding, the young prince said, "Thank you, my friend... but I wish I could see her sooner rather than later."
"I know you do, Master," replied Lumiere, nodding his head. "But you know that it is bad luck for the groom to see his wife before arriving at the church."
He does have a point, thought Adam, as he looked at his reflection in the mirror. And the last thing that I need right now is bad luck.
"I'm sure your mother would have been proud of you today, Master," reminded Mrs. Potts, who was pouring Adam some tea that was made to ease his nerves. "As are we... and you couldn't have chosen anyone better than Belle."
All of the love and affection that Adam was feeling right now almost brought him to tears, but just like his soon-to-be-wife, he wasn't ready to cry just yet.
"Oh, Lumiere, where is Cogsworth?" wondered Mrs. Potts.
"Busy making the ballroom ready for the celebration once we return from the church," replied the former candelabra. "Which reminds me... the carriages are prepared to be used whenever we are ready to go."
"Good, good," said Adam, nodding his head, and he took one more look at himself in the mirror. "Well... time to go to the church."
"May I say what an honor it is for Belle and Adam to decide on being married here at the church," said Pere Robert, as he stood at the altar.
Cogsworth gave a small nod of his head, and replied, "The Master felt that it would be the best solution for everyone... and it was Belle who was the first to suggest the idea of holding the wedding here instead of the castle."
The priest chuckled, and said, "Oh, Belle, always wanting to be different... and, um, forgive me for asking this, Monsieur, but did they invite everyone to their ceremony?"
Cogsworth turned around, looking at all of the guests that were currently taking their seats, and he said, "I am not quite sure what you meant by-"
"Well, it's just that some of the people here in the village were, um... antagonistic towards Belle," explained Pere Robert. "And even though nearly everyone in the village has made peace with her, those same people that I-"
Cogsworth let out a small chuckle, and he replied, "Not to worry, sir, the Master has personally spoken to those that were extremely venomous to Belle... as for my wife, she gave her apology back at the celebration, as well as thanking her for breaking the spell, which led to our... reunion."
Pere Robert chuckled, as well, and said, "It seems that you are not entirely pleased about being with your wife again."
"It comes and goes," muttered Cogsworth, rolling his eyes.
Several Hours Later
Back at the castle, Belle was currently alone in her bedroom, looking at her reflection in the mirror, mentally preparing herself for what was going to be happening soon.
[Author's Note: Disney also owns the following song, which you have to imagine being played to a slow piano tune]
Storybook endings, fairy tales coming true
This was almost like the conclusion of a certain story that Belle had read in the library... a young woman being married to a handsome prince in some sort of grand and majestic royal wedding.
However, Belle had suggested to Adam that they get married in a way that was different than what a typical French was supposed to be like.
Deep down inside we want to believe they still do
After another moment or so, Belle nodded her head, and walked out of the room, with her father waiting by the doorway so that he could lead her to the carriage that would take them to the church in the village.
As soon as they left the castle, Agathe suddenly appeared in front of the castle, with a smile on her face.
"Whatever else may come your way is left entirely up to the both of you," said the disguised Enchantress. "May you spend the rest of your lives forever in pure happiness and true love."
After saying those words, Agathe began to dissolve into a swirl of magical dust-like energy, and she raced past Belle's and Maurice's carraige, with the young woman suddenly feeling a lot more happier than she was earlier.
In our secretest heart, it's our favourite part of the story
Let's just admit we all want to make it too
Ever ever after
If we just don't get it our own way
Ever ever after
It may only be a wish away
(Meanwhile, at the church)
I haven't been this nervous since our first dance in the ballroom, thought Adam, as he continued to tug at his collar.
"Master, you must relax," assured Lumiere, who was standing next to him. "You will see her in a few minutes."
"That's what I assumed yesterday morning," reminded Adam, with a slight scowl. "And I ended up going all the way to Verona."
Lumiere sighed, and he said, "True, but you DID see her in the morning, no?"
"Well, I mean, it was midnight when we returned from wherever that prison was in Verona, but anything could have happened between all that ti-"
"She will be here, your Highness," said Pere Robert, kindly interrupting him. "Relax, and everything will be fine once you see her walk through those doors."
Before Adam could say anything else, Nathaniel, who was leaving his seat, walked up the altar steps, and said, "Is everything alright, nephew?"
"I'll be fine," assured Adam, taking and releasing a deep breath. "I have to be..."
Start a new fashion, wear your heart on your sleeve
Belle continued to admire the charm bracelet that her father had given her this morning, and all of the happiness that she was feeling was making her emotional.
"Now there, Belle, don't you get all your lovely facial makeup ruined by tears," said Maurice, as he used a small white cloth to stop her tears from falling down her face. "If I can't cry just yet, then neither can you."
Belle let out a laugh, and she slowly found herself leaning her head against Maurice's chest, with her father wrapping an arm around her.
He also looked up, and said, to himself, "I hope you can see how happy she is right now, Lillian."
Sometimes you reach what's real just by making believe
Unafraid, unashamed
There is joy to be claimed in this world
You even might wind up being glad to be you
"Papa?"
Maurice looked at his daughter, and said, "Yes, Belle?"
"Can you promise me something?"
"Yes, yes, of course," replied Maurice. "What is it?"
No wonder your heart feels it's flying
Your head feels it's spinning
Adam began pacing back and forth again, and after a while, he said, "Mrs. Potts, can you... oh, thank you so much."
"I always come prepared, Master," replied Mrs. Potts. "Now just be careful not to spill it."
Each happy ending's a brand new beginning
As he hid in the shadows of the church, a small smile appeared on Raphael's face.
Let yourself be enchanted, you just might break through
To ever ever after
(I've been dreaming of a true love's kiss)
"Please promise me you won't ever call me a princess."
"Um..." said Maurice, confused, but then, a few seconds later, the two of them started laughing together.
Nearly everyone that had been invited to the wedding ceremony was in the church, except for Belle and Maurice.
And Adam still could not help but feel nervous about the fact that she was not here yet.
Heart beats fast
Colours and promises
How to be brave?
How can I love when I'm afraid to fall?
But watching you stand alone,
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow.
Suddenly, he noticed LeFou and Cogsworth making their way back into the Main Hall, and watched as Gaston's former friend made a gesture to Cadenza, who started playing a wedding-like tune on the piano.
"See, Master... What did I tell you, huh?" chuckled Lumiere. "You are going to see her any second now."
Adam gave his friend and faithful servant a warm smile, and he turned his attention back to the entryway of the room, waiting for her soon-to-be-wife to appear.
...
Waiting.
...
Waiting.
...
One step closer
Then, Belle and Maurice finally appeared, and as all of the guests stood up, Adam's smile grew wider and wider.
She looks like a beautiful angel sent down here from above, thought the young prince.
I have died every day waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid.
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
For the moment, Belle and Adam only saw each other, and all they could think about was how much they both loved each other.
Time stands still
Beauty in all she is
I will be brave
I will not let anything take away
What's standing in front of me
Every breath
Every hour has come to this
When he'd lost all hope during his time as a beast, that also included not ever being able to marry someone whom Adam could love forever, but by some miracle, Belle had entered his life, and now, he had someone that he could love... for evermore.
One step closer
[Chorus:]
I have died every day waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid.
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
Never in a million years did Belle even think about this day ever becoming a reality.
And the multiple ways that Gaston had tried to propose to her almost made Belle not want to be married to someone... ever...
But that was until she met Adam, who gave her what she had always wanted in her life: something more.
And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
One step closer
One step closer
It was now time for Maurice to give Belle to Adam before taking his seat, and the only thing that he had to say to him (for now, at least) was...
"Take care of my daughter, Adam."
Adam nodded his head, and Maurice gave him a warm smile before going over to his seat, leaving Belle by the prince's side.
I have died every day waiting for you
Darling, don't be afraid.
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
"You look... and I know I always say this, but you do look very beautiful," said Adam, but in a low voice so that only she could hear him.
Belle felt herself blushing at his compliment, and she replied, "I don't mind that, actually..."
And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me
I have loved you for a thousand years
I'll love you for a thousand more
"Well... um... shall we, then?"
Belle nodded her head, and said, "Yes, we shall."