Innocence of a Child Chapter 15
The window in the Beasts chambers was open allowing music from the Ballroom to make its way up there. Music from a violin and pianoforte.
Listening to it and watching innocent Cosette's peaceful breathing made the beast think of his mother and when she died from sickness lying in her bed. For a moment he was a little boy again standing vigil at his mothers bedside.
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Days in the sun
When my life has barely begun
Not until my whole life is done
Will I ever leave you
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Then the Beasts hateful and vile father came to pull him away from his mother forever. This returned him to the present.
The Beast stared in melancholy out the window trying not to think about those times. All they gave him is pain.
In the Ballroom Chapaeu was playing his violin and the Maestro accompanying him. The Maestro yearned from his beloved up in the guests chambers all alone. He's been so lonely without her. He longs to return to her arms and hear her sweet voice.
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Will I tremble again
To my dear ones gorgeous refrain
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On the dance floor Lumiere and Plumette are twirling in a waltz as elegant as possible in their current state. Even now their love shines pure.
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Will you now forever remain
Out of reach of my arms
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Mrs. Potts is tucking Chip into bed, dreaming of better times she hopes will eventually return.
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All those days in the sun
What I'd give to relive just one
Undo what's done
And bring back the light
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Madame Garderobe is singing her heart out in the girls chambers.
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Oh, I could sing
Of the pain these dark days bring
The spell we're under
Still it's the wonder of us I sing of tonight
All those precious days
Couldn't last
Oh, hold me closer
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Belle is beginning to see things in a brand new light. Ways she hasn't ever thought of before.
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How in the midst of all this sorrow
Can so much hope and love endure
I was innocent and certain
Now I'm wiser but unsure
I can't go back into my childhood
One that my father made secure
I can feel a change in me
I'm stronger now, but still not free
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Things are changing and reality is becoming much brighter than it was before the sisters came.
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Days in the sun will return
We must believe as lovers do
The days in the sun
Will come shining through
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In the morning Belle immediately checked on Cosette's wellbeing. Cosette had been moved to their shared bedroom in order to give the Beast his back. Now she is settled comfortable. Belle pressed the back of her knuckles on Cosette's forehead for the temperature change as the staff gathered around them.
Glancing at the rose, Belle asked "What happens when the last petal falls?"
"The Master remains a beast forever. And we become-," said Lumiere.
"Antiques," said Mrs. Potts.
"Knick-knacks," said Lumiere.
"Lightly used houseware," added Plumette.
"Rubbish. We become rubbish," said Cogsworth, more frank about it than his fellows.
Sitting on the edge of the bed in contemplation and determination, Belle said "I want to help you. There must be some way to break the curse."
"Well there is one," said Cogsworth.
Lumiere elbowed Cogsworth in the chest, shutting him up.
"Can I help," said Cosette, sitting up against the pillows a tiny bit.
Belle shushed gently laying her back down.
Shaking her head, kindly, Mrs. Potts said "It's not for you to worry about my lambs. We made our bed and we must lie in it."
At that exact moment another petal fell causing more of the castle to crumble.
Authors Note:
Is it just me or does Cosette get even cuter with each chapter?
Hope you guys all like this one! ;D