Day Seven
Belle and father off to Rupert's castle. Last night Rupert sent chest full of gold and other precious things to old man's room. Belle very relieved that family would be taken care of in her absence. Presentation of gift was met with 'awww's from fairies that had joined Fate and self in watching Belle, which is getting to be a very popular watch.

Think that Belle was put at ease by gift. Silly blint now thinks that Rupert isn't as bad as all. Ha ha ha. She should see him when he doesn't brush his fur in the morning.

Belle and father arrived at castle. To make semi-long story short, they ate, Rupert was as bad as Belle feared, Belle and father were sent to room to fill trunks up with things for family, then sent to bed. Father has to leave next morning.

When getting ready for bed, Belle looked extremely sad, so Head Fairy Sprite insisted that I go comfort her. Proposition was met with grumbles and groans from self, but Sprite insisted. Self then was transferred into blue gossamer dress with maroon sash, as Head Fairy Sprite thinks that self should look presentable and serious. Blah blah blah. Would have been perfectly fine to go down there with a potato sack on.

Fairies in charge of dreams (Mortal Dream Control) thoughtfully changed self's wings to blue to match dress. Finally was allowed to let hair down, though self immediately tripped over said hair. Self raved about stupid appearances, but was quickly silenced with the threat that self would have to go naked if self didn't shut up. Normally wouldn't mind, but Fate was standing nearby. Could have been my imagination, but he looked hopeful at the idea. Am starting to think that Fate isn't doing self these fate-changing favors just because I have a tons of embarrassing goods on him. Am getting confused, so back to the events of today.

Was just about to be transported into Belle's dream, when Fate insisted that self takes his pet unicorn. Was touched. Fate is usually very fickle about lending his unicorn. Took full advantage of the situation and appeared in Belle's dream, unicorn in tow.

The Mortal Dream Control made it so Belle and self (along w/ unicorn) was in Rupert's garden. Stroke of genius on their part, I must say. Belle was confused and afraid, no surprises there, but I comforted her (hopefully) by saying, "Beauty, I am content with your goodwill. Do not abandon your kind ways in fear. In your heart, you know what is right. Trust your heart, and search out the truth. But beware of being deceived by appearances. Bear the trials to come, and your goodness will be rewarded." Not bad, if do say so myself. Got the message across without giving anything away, as Gwendolyn said that if we told any mortal, spell would be permanent. Girl needs something to do. Anyway, Mortal Dream Control then ended the dream, but made it so that Belle would remember it upon waking. Must go and see how said girl is holding up.

-Morrigan

Day Fourteen
Everything's going fairly well. Rupert sees Belle after dinner, which is good. When he's normal, Rupert isn't the cheeriest person in the morning and since the transformation, it's even worse. Didn't expect Rupert to ask Belle to marry him every night though. Thought that would be a turn-off for Belle, but she seems to tolerate it pretty well. Thankfully.

Said girl seems to be keeping busy, which is also good. Apparently likes the library that we set up for her. Belle seemed to be scared by the poem that I wrote. Am offended. All it said was, "In this house your will shall be/Vested with authority. /Speak thy wish and you shall wear/ Garments without seam or tear." Why that would scare anyone is beyond me. Girl apparently doesn't know how to manage power.

Head Fairy Sprite is getting annoyed at lack of action and Belle's pining about family. Has sent me on another dream quest. Will soon wear all fairies out from having to transfer powers to self. Self was allowed to be dressed the same, and even managed not to trip over ankle- length hair this time!

Mortal Dream Control put Belle and self in Belle's room surrounded by mist. Appeared dramatically out of said mist and said, "Arise." Then grabbed Belle's hand by accident. Thought self was about to fall! Self then led her though maze of corridors. Was worried for a second, as thought that we wouldn't come out of maze, but we eventually came out into a large meadow surrounded by hedges that towered about our heads. To mask relief, self said "Dear Beauty, do not long for that which you have left behind. You are destined for a better fate. Only do not be deceived by appearances." After impressive speech was made, was brought back to headquarters, leaving Belle alone. Fortunately, Belle had the sense to go wandering, and Mortal Dream Control made Rupert (in normal form) walk towards the girl. In a fit of good humor, Fate sent his unicorn to walk beside Rupert. Rupert said, "Beauty, Beauty, you are too cruel *(Wow, what a way to win her heart. Insults. Geeze.)* Will you ever see me? I fear not! *(I fear not to, actually. This thing has been going on forever.)* Look with your heart, I beg you. Do not be deceived by your eyes. Be as truehearted as you are beautiful *(There you go! Complements!)*, and you will find me out. Please, do not desert me, but save me from my suffering." Not bad, but mine was better. After all, latter speech was written by Mortal Dream Control. Anyway, Fate's unicorn stamped its foot, and the dream ended.

It seemed that, before Belle had said dream, she unfortunately heard Rupert kill something. Rupert really needs to learn to vent his anger in some other way. Preferably in a nonviolent manner. While Belle was having the dream, Rupert came in to her room and shut the window. Had blood on his hands. Icky, but not foreseen, since he did just rip something apart. Ew. Rupert then stood by her bed and looked at her for hours. After the dream was over, and Belle was sleeping normally, Fate and self thought it would be amusing to watch Rupert. Much to our disappointment, Rupert didn't do much. Fate and I fell asleep watching him. Rupert finally left around early morning.
-Morrigan