Hope you all had great holiday celebrations with family and happy new year! Since I'm on break I hope to finish this fanfic before I go back to school so I don't leave you guys waiting which I have a tendency to do. /
Hope you enjoy!
Belle woke up the next morning to an empty bed on Adam's side.
So much for family time.
Belle slipped on her robe and slippers to help from the morning chill seeping through the closed windows. Leaving the West Wing she could hear giggling and imitations of growling. Going downstairs she saw her children running after her husband who was imitating his days as a beast.
Sky came up to her and pulled her hand. "Mommy, come play!" Belle nodded. "Of course, darling." Belle let her daughter lead her to the fun.
Adam stood tall and hugged his wife. "Good morning, your highness." He smiles and kisses her cheek. "Good morning, your majesty." She replied.
"Breakfast is ready." Chip peeked his head out into the hallway. Charlie and Sky whined. "Don't complain. You have all day to play." Adam gently scorned them. "Run along into the dining room. We'll be right there." Belle gave them an encouraging push in the right direction and eventually they obeyed.
"How are you doing?" Belle asked Adam and brushed hair off his face. "I'm just trying to figure everything out but I don't know completely how."
Belle nodded. "I'm sure...it's a complicated situation. I'm just so glad you're spending time with the kids."
He pecked her lips. "You were right. I haven't been around the past couple of weeks. This is important but they're more important."
Adam took Belle's hand and led her into the dining room. Charlie and Sky were sitting in their normal seats and their parents sat in theirs.
Mrs. Potts started pouring tea for Belle and Adam and gave the kids hot cocoa.
"She spoils you two. Be thankful." Adam flashes a smiles at Mrs. Potts and she just chuckles. "It's what I do best as an honorary grandmother."
In about five minutes breakfast is served and then another five minutes after that the young children have already finished.
"You're excused." Belle said. They run out quickly to find the dog to play with.
"Today I was thinking the four of us could go into town today and visit Maurice. Maybe do a little window shopping." Adam says in between bites of egg.
"That would be nice. You could use a break from work and I'm sure Sky and Charlie would love to see their Pop." Belle drank from her cup of tea. "I'm sure you would love to see your father." Adam corrected.
Belle shrugged. "Yes I would." She admitted.
Belle put on her long light blue gown. She would resort to her normal blue dress because it's more comfortable but since they were going into town she needed to be warm. Adam came out of the bathroom and grabbed his shirt, throwing it over his head. As much as she would love to watch her husband she needs to get the kids ready.
When she went into the old nursery, Mrs. Potts was already one step ahead of her but was definitely in need of some help.
Charlie was jumping up and down on the bed and Sky was singing into her hair brush. Bottom line was neither were listening to the woman who was just simply trying to do her job.
Belle cleared her throat and both children immediately froze. "Are you serious?" Belle crosses her arms and glared at both children in turn. "Poor Mrs. Potts has to deal with you two acting like this."
"Oh, it's quite alright dear. They are entertaining that's for sure." Mrs. Potts shook her head and chuckled. "Right you are." Belle agreed.
"Charlie get off the bed and come over here." Belle started to help him get ready while Mrs. Potts handed the attire for Sky to wear that day.
"Did both of you brush your teeth?" Belle asked. "Yes." They both said in unison.
"Good. We're ready to go."
The family gathered in the foyer and Belle and Adam helped Sky and Charlie put their cloaks and mittens on. While the children waited by the door with Lumiere, Adam put Belles cloak on for her. "What a gentlemen." Belle teased. "Only for you." Adam replied and put on his own.
"Lumiere, shouldn't you put a cloak on?" Charlie started. "Oh I'm not coming with you, I have to watch after the castle. But bring me back a scone will you?" Lumiere winked.
"Ready children?" Belle asked as Lumiere opened the door. They nodded excitedly.
Lumiere held the door open for them and Belle put her hood up because of the light wind.
The family of four walked outside with the two children running ahead and the couple walking behind and holding hands.
"Don't run too far!" Adam called to them.
Sky slowed down to a walk but Charlie kept running and laughing.
"Charlie! It's time to come back towards us!"
A big, black stallion came from out of nowhere and the rider bent down and scooped the little boy up from the ground.
"Charlie!" Belled started to run towards the horse but Adam held her close.
In just a few second more stallions came from the tree line and circled them. Blocking any path out. The three huddled together and looked around.
Belle kept her eyes on her son, on the horse right in front of them. The horse that King Daniel was riding on.
