The Enchanted Rose
Once upon a time In a far away land A young prince lived in a shining Castle Although he had everything his heart desired The prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind
But then, one winters night
An old beggar woman came to the Castle And offered him a single Rose in return for shelter From the bitter cold
Repulsed by her haggard appearance
The prince sneered at the Gift And turned the old woman away But she warned him not to be deceived by appearances For Beauty is found within.
And when he dismissed her again
The old woman's ugliness melted away
To reveal a beautiful Enchantress
The prince tried to apologize
But it was too late for she had seen
That there was no Love in his heart
And as punishment She transformed him into a hideous Beast
And placed a powerful spell on the Castle And all who lived there
Ashamed of his monstrous form
The Beast concealed himself inside his Castle
With a Magic mirror As his only window to the outside world
The Rose she had offered was truly an Enchanted Rose
Which would bloom until his twenty-first year.
If he could learn to Love another
And earn their Love in return by the time the last petal fell
Then the spell would be broken
If not, he would be doomed to remain a Beast for all time.
As the years passed
He fell into Despair and lost all Hope
For who could ever learn to Love.... a Beast?
I felt myself falling down..down.down.into.darkness. Where is my light? I saw something there. Something glistening in the darkness that surrounded it. It was small but from within the darkness comes a light..my light. "Is any of this for real.or not?" Sora!
Kairi shot up from the bed panting and covered in sweat. She looked at saw everyone staring at her and smiling. "Wh-Where are we?" Kairi asked. "In an old allies Castle." Answered Leon. He stepped aside to reveal a young woman with brown hair held back in a light blue bow. Her dress was light blue with a white apron but what really caught Kairi was the woman's gentle and understanding eyes. "My name's Belle. I've heard so much about you Kairi. You and..Sora." Bell said. Uh oh! Touchy subject! Alert! Alert! "Back off! What do you know about Sora?!" Kairi yelled. Everyone was shocked. The old sweet Kairi wouldn't do that. But things had changed.or at least she had. "I'm sorry. I know only what Beast has told me about him." Belle apologized. Everyone glared daggers at Kairi. "No.I'm sorry. Just don't-.never mind." Kairi muttered. "Well your ship needs a few repairs. So you might as well stay in our castle 'till it's fixed." Belle offered. "It'll take a while to fix my baby this time." Cid said in agony. "Very well I shall show all of you to your rooms." Bell said beckoning them to follow.
Belle spotted Beast down the hallway. She had just given everyone their rooms. "Where's that boy?" Belle asked. "I put him in the dungeon." Beast replied. "What?!" Belle gasped. "There was no where else to stay." Beast muttered. "All the guest rooms are taken." He added. "But still.he needs more than a few stacks of hay to sleep on!" Belle argued. "I'll try and find him someplace more suitable." Beast muttered. "It's getting late. We might as well go to bed. I'll do it tomorrow." Beast said.
Queen slept on her bed peacefully. Her chest heaved up and down from her sleep. She finally woke up. Staring at the fancy clock next to her bed she saw it was only 4:00 a.m. in the morning. She tried to go back to sleep but her efforts were vain. So she got up and walked into the hallway. She heard a sound and looked behind her. Hesitantly she turned forward and began to walk around again. She walked by a door and failed to hear the sound behind it.
"Oh ho!" a voice said in a French accent. "Oh no you don't! I have been tricked by you before!" a female voice said playfully also with a French accent. The candle grabbed the feather duster. Suddenly he heard a sound. He creaked the door open to see a girl walking down he hall. "Zut alors! A girl! That certainly is not Belle!" Lumiere (The candle stick) exclaimed. He immediately left the room.
Queen walked up the stairs. She passed by a hole in the wall that held a candle. She decided to pick it up so things would be easier to see as she went up the stairs. Queen saw a door up ahead. Slowly she approached it. Closer.closer. "Ahh!" she said as her face connected with the cold stone stair. "Ouch." a voice muttered. Startled Queen dropped the candle she was holding and it fell down the stairs each time making a painful sound. Queen quickly ran after to stop it from falling but it reached the bottom before she did. She stopped and knelt down by it. Lumiere lifted his head up. "Oww. Zat hurt." He said in is French accent. "You can talk!" Queen exclaimed. "Of course I can talk!" he said. "H-How?" she asked. "Za curse on za castle of course!" he said. "The curse?" she asked confused. "Yes. The same on za master." He explained. "Oh! Beast is your master?" Queen asked. He nodded. "How do you break this curse?" Queen asked. "Beast must learn to love another and receive their love in return." Lumiere answered. "But aren't Belle and Beast in love?" Queen asked. "Yes but they must admit it." Lumiere replied. "But after almost loosing her to the Heartless you'd think would make him realize how much she means to him." Queen said. "He knows how he feels but.I think almost loosing her has pushed himself away. He wants to take control of hiz feelings." Lumiere explained. "So we need to bring zem-I mean them together?" asked talking more to herself. Lumiere nodded. After a moment of silence Queen returned to look at the door to the top of the stairs. "I should have known! You were about to lead her to a forbidden area!" exclaimed a voice with a British accent. "Cogsworth! Where have you been?" exclaimed Lumiere rather mischievously. "Don't Cogsworth me!" yelled the clock. "It iz not like sat is the west wing or anything." Lumiere joked. "But the master said-!" "You need to relax a bit Cogsworth. I'm sure za boy could use some company." Lumiere persuaded with no effect on the clock. Queen walked up the stairs as they continued to argue.
Queen creaked open the door cautiously to see a boy sleeping. Her blue eyes filled with curiosity. She felt drawn to the boy. He looked so peaceful. He stirred and then went back to sleep. He had sliver hair rather long. Surprisingly he had hands covered in fur much like Beast, a tail, and when he breathed in and out it made a purr sound. "Who's there?!" his voice demanded as his eyes suddenly opened. Queen's mouth gaped open. The boy had yellow cat like eyes. "What do you want?!" he spat at her. "I haven't seen you here before." He said with lightning fast speed and was soon circling her on all fours. "M-My name is-is Queen!" she said in fear. "Get out! You don't belong here!" he said quickly and went back to his hey stack. She just stood there numb and unable to move. "Well?" he asked bitterly. "May I ask, Sir, what you are doing here?" she asked hesitantly. "The guest rooms are taken." He retorted. Queen regained composure and her eyes softened some. Her heart filled with pity for the boy. "Silly Beast. He forgot a room." Queen whispered. "What did you say?" the boy shot up. "I-I said.there is still a room." Queen said louder. "Where?" he asked circling her again. "I-I'll show you." Queen answered.
Queen walked a little ahead of the boy. She kept glancing back at him nervously. "P-Pardon my asking, Sir, but what is your name?" she asked. There was a silence and she figured he had ignored her. "It's Riku." He replied calmly. "How old are you, Riku?" Queen asked. "I'm 18. You?" he asked. "I am 17." She replied. "You are cursed like Beast?" she asked. There was no reply. "Who cursed you two?" she asked. "An old woman.I don't know Beast's story and I could care less to know. She cursed me because I refused to buy a rose from her." He explained. He made a frustrated sigh. "Can't you two go somewhere else?" he asked. Queen looked down at her feet. Lumiere and Cogsworth were listening intently to their conversation. She giggled some. Riku blushed some. Her voice was.beautiful. Wait! He can't forget about Kairi.Oh whose he kidding? He doesn't stand a chance against Sora. He lost her heart a long time ago. "We're here." Queen announced stopping at a door. She opened the room, which was very warm and fancy looking. Riku walked past her without a word. Lumiere peeked in behind Queen. He gasped. "But Mademoiselle! That is-!" "Is not as fancy as the other guest rooms." Queen cut him off. "Riku ignored them and looked around the room. "Goodnight." Queen said. Ages for those who need to know Sora- 17 Kairi- 17 Tidus- 16 Yuna- 16 Cloud- 25 Cid- 45 Leon- 28 Rinoa- 28 Yuffie- 19 Heero- 22 Aeris- 26 (These are based on the info I got from the official KH site. I added three years to them each, as this adventure is three years later. For Rinoa she was the same age as Squall/Leon in FFVIII so.)
Queen laid on the haystack and heaved a sigh. She began to rift into a sleep.
Kairi woke up in her bed and got ready to search for the keyhole in this world. She decided to gather Queen and Rinoa. She quietly knocked on Queen's door. After no answer she entered. "Come on sleepy he-!" she gasped. R-Riku! He was here! Now! Different yes but he was here! Tears of joy came to her eyes. If he's out maybe Sora is too! She was about to run forward when.Sora. It was all Riku's fault! Sora was gone because of things Riku did! If eh had escaped then why wasn't Sora there too! He left Sora behind! Riku stirred and opened his eyes. His mouth slowly gaped open. "K- Kairi!" he choked. Kairi eyes turned murderous. "Bastard! You killed Sora!" she screamed and attacked him. She jumped in air and raised the Keyblade to strike him. Right as she was about to slash him a figure jumped in front of Riku and covered him. Kairi's eyes widened as she tried to slow the blade but it's edge dug into her skin some. Queen screamed in pain and everything around her began to spin as she fainted. Kairi stood in utter shock and then her body began to shake. She stumbled off the bed and began to sob hysterically in confusion. Suddenly everyone ran into the room. Aeris rushed past Kairi to Queen. Rinoa pulled Kairi into a hug as she sobbed. "I didn't mean to! She-she just appeared there suddenly!" Kairi sobbed trying to control herself. Everything went quiet. She couldn't hear the gasps and explanations of everyone else. She couldn't hear Aeris yell to Leon for something. She could see Riku's shock and fear however. Kairi's body began to shake violently. Suddenly she screamed and collapsed to the floor unconscious.
Rinoa left the room. She stopped at the door and glanced back everything. Queen laid helpless in a bed sleeping. Aeris had cast curaga on her wound and bandaged it up. Yuna wept in Tidus' arms as she comforted her. Riku was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. His mind obviously preoccupied. Cid was not there. He left a while ago to fix the ship some more. Heero was not there. No one knew where eh was. He went to check up on Kairi and then went for a walk. Kairi was in her room unconscious still. Rinoa turned her eyes to another couple in the corner. Yuffie rested on Leon's shoulder. He looked up at Rinoa. Their eyes met and she turned around quickly and left. Aeris stopped Rinoa. "Rinoa please! I have to ask you not to do it!" Aeris pleaded. "Do what?" Rinoa asked. "Break up Leon and Yuffie! They love each other! Please Yuffie's my friend." Aeris said. "Fine, not like I belong here right." Rinoa muttered walking past her. Aeris felt guilty but Yuffie was her friend! Rinoa kept on walkin. If Squall could get over her then she was determined to do the same. Rinoa walked out to the castle garden. How can she get rid of something like love? It was better to admit that it hurt and that she loved him still. Then with time maybe it would go away. She sat on a bench and opened her mouth. Her voice was sweet and mellifluous.
Whenever sang my songs On the stage, on my own Whenever said my words Wishing they would be hear
Rinoa looked down laying her eyes upon Squall for the first time. She smiled and walked forward. 'You're the best guy here.Dance with me? Let me guess. You'll only dance with someone you like. Ok then. Look into my eyes... You're- going-to-like-me. You're-going-to-like-me. Did it work?' 'I can't dance.' Rinoa is on the dance floor with Squall who keeps tripping and everything. She only smiles. Then he danced perfectly.
I saw you smiling at me Was it real or just my fantasy? You'd always be there in the corner Of this tiny little bar
'It's a cool-looking ring. What's this monster on it anyway' ' It's not a monster. It's a lion. Lions are known for their great strength and pride.' 'Hmm.great strength.pride. kinda like you, Squall.'
My last night here for you Same old songs, just once more My last night here with you Maybe yes, maybe no I kind of liked it your way How you shyly placed your eyes on me Did you ever know? That I had mine on you?
'Am I.gonna make it. How. I can't do anything. Drifting.endlessly. I'm helpless.' 'Good bye.Squall.' 'Rinoa! No! Don't give up!' 'Rinoa! I'm right there with you! Listen to me!'
Darling, so there you are With that look on your face As if you're never hurt As if you're never down Shall I be the one for you? Who pinches you softly but sure If frown is shown then I will know that you are no dreamer
Leon got up from the chair and leaned Yuffie's head against the wall. He walked over to a window and looked down. He saw Rinoa in the garden. He heard her sweet voice singing. His mind began to remember things he had buried form long ago.
So let me come to you Close as I want to be Close enough for me To feel your heart beating fast And stay there as I whisper How I love your peaceful eyes on me Did you ever know? That I had mine on you?
'To tell you the truth. I worry too much about what others think of me. I hate that side of me. That's why I didn't want anyone to get to know me. I wanted to hide that side of myself. I hate it. Squall is an unfriendly, introverted guy. It made it easy for me when people perceived me that way. That's a secret between you and me. Got that?' 'Hey. You looked so adorable, sleeping like a baby. Come on, get up. Let's go. ' 'Go where?' 'To give me a tour of the Garden.'
Darling, so share with me Your love if you have enough Your tears if you're holding back Or pain if that's what it is How can I let you know I'm more than the dress and the voice Just reach me out then You will know that you're not dreaming
'Squall? You have to voice your feelings, or else I wouldn't understand.' 'You were looking at me. You smiled when our eyes met.it made me feel calm, tranquil.' 'Rinoa. You feel so cold.Are you going to be like this forever? .Isn't there anything I can do!? You were so full of life. Now you don't even make a sound. I want to hear your voice.This is like talking to a wall. Rinoa... Call my name.'
Darling, so there you are With that look on your face As if you're never hurt As if you're never down Shall I be the one for you? Who pinches you softly but sure If frown is shown then I will know That you are no dreamer.
'Rinoa.Even if you end up as the world's enemy.I'll. I'll be your knight.' 'Now what?' 'The space suit was in our way before.' 'Huh?' 'Give me a hug.' 'Squall, you're the one who gives me the most comfort. Comfort and happiness. And annoyance and disappointment, too!' '.Whatever.' 'Whatever.' 'You should get back to your seat now.' 'Just a little longer.' 'You'll be safer in your seat.' 'We're gonna make it home, right?' 'We can only hope.' 'When we get back. We won't be able to stay together, huh' '.Maybe. No one can predict the future there are no guarantees. Those were your words, Rinoa.' '.I'm not alone.'
I'll be here. Why.? I'll be 'waiting' .here. For what? I'll be waiting.for you.so If you come here. You'll find me. I promise.
Rinoa stood outside in the garden and a pink petal fell from a nearby tree with flower. It landed softly in her hand and she grasped it gently. When she opened her hand to let it go there was no longer a petal but a beautiful pure white feather of an angel. The wind blew it away from her slowly.
Leon sat on his bed. Sighing he got up and went over to his bag. Unzipping it he felt around for something. He found it!
Rinoa smiled sadly and put her ring in the envelope with the letter. She placed it at Leon's door. 'And maybe some things are that simple' 'Regardless of warnings the future doesn't care me at all' Rinoa knocked a few times and heard Leon's voice ask who it was. She ran off. After running a while down the hall she heard something and stopped. She saw nothing so cautiously she turned around. Suddenly she screamed!
When Leon opened the door Yuffie was there. "Hey, love!" she greeted hugging him and entering. His eyes caught something.a letter. He picked it up and examined it. He closed the door and set the letter down on the table. "Hey cool ring!" Yuffie exclaimed. Leon looked down at a necklace with a ring on it. Leon looked away feeling guilty but he wouldn't say anything to Yuffie. "Queen is awake." Yuffie said. "Really? How is she? Queen Minney would have been heartbroken if we had to return from our journey to tell her that her daughter was dead." Leon said. "It true she lost a lot of blood.but I don't think death was ever a problem." Yuffie said. Leon's ear heard a sound. "Did you hear something?" he asked. Yuffie looked at him weirdly. "It was probably your imagination." Yuffie answered. Leon wasn't sure but he decided to drop the subject.
Kairi walked down the hallway. She had just woken up and decided to walk. No matter how many times Yuna or Aeris tried to get her to layback down Kairi refused. Kairi needed to search for that keyhole. Ever since they arrived in this world Kairi felt different. Like she had an ability that she didn't know what it was. Kairi saw a door somewhat opened and curiosity took over. She entered and saw it was a kitchen. Suddenly her stomach growled. She blushed. "Boy, I'm hungry. I haven't' eaten since. Well Destiny Island. Three days make a difference!" Kairi said. "Zen you are hungry?" a voice asked. She looked around. "Where are you?" "Here?" "Where?" "Za candle stick in front of you!" Kairi looked forward. "Hello." Lumiere said in his French accent. Kairi fainted. "Mrs. Potts! Come with some water!" Lumiere yelled. A teapot hopped over and poured some water on the girl's face. Lumiere and Mrs. Potts stood over her. Kairi stirred. "Uncle Heero I had the weirdest dream." She said groggily. Her view came back into focus and Lumiere and Mrs. Potts were looked at her. "Hello?" Lumiere said. "You can talk!" Kairi exclaimed as she shot up. "Mrs. Potts how many people in my lifetime have said zat line?" Lumiere asked. "Oh! About thirteen." Mrs. Potts answered. "Do not be surprised it is za curse on za castle." He explained. "Anyway, I couldn't help but overhear your dilemma. Welcome to the kitchen." He said bowing. "So I noticed." Kairi whispered looking around. "Where's the food?" Kairi asked. Suddenly a chair came up behind her and she fell into it. "No need to rush! Just relax. Now it is time to entertain you as we do our other guest." Lumiere said smiling. "If we had zat many." He muttered to Mrs. Potts. "Beautiful young ladies such as yourself are rare here." Lumiere persuaded. The lights went off and suddenly a spotlight came on Lumiere. He had on a small gold bowl and stick.
Be.our.guest Be our guest Put our service to the test Tie your napkin 'round your neck, cherie And we provide the rest Soup du jour Hot hors d'oeuvres Why, we only live to serve
Plates began to dance around her and Kairi couldn't help but giggle. Bowls of soup and d'oeuvres went by her and she tasted them. Cogsworth entered and gasped.
Try the gray stuff, it's delicious Don't believe me? Ask the dishes They can sing They can dance After all, Miss, this is France And a dinner here is never second best
Bread with gray soft topping passed by her and she got some with her finger and tasted it. Suddenly a bowl of punch appeared in front of her. There were forks, knives, and spoons with napkins around them. They shed the napkins and jumped in to the punch bowl beginning to synchronize dance. Suddenly a French flag tied to a toothpick on a cake came by and she got some frosting and laughed with fun. Cogsworth meanwhile was running around frantically to stop everyone who of course ignored or ran him over.
Go on! Unfold your menu Take a glance and then you'll Be our guest Oui, our guest Be our guest
Kairi received a French menu and opened it as Lumiere came over to sing pointing at things on the menu. This time other things joined in singing.
Beef ragout Cheese soufflé Pie and pudding "en flambé" We'll prepare and serve with flair A culinary cabaret You're alone
Kairi smiled as Cogsworth tripped into some soup.
And you're scared But the banquet's all prepared No one's gloomy or complaining While the flatware's entertaining We tell jokes I do tricks
Cogsworth ran and fell into a salad bowl. He scrambled out with a piece of lettuce stuck between his legs. He tried to shake it off. Mugs and dishes began to sing.
With my fellow candlesticks And it's all in perfect taste That you can bet Come on and lift your glass You've won your own free pass To be out guest
Candlesticks come on and began to surround Lumiere as he sang. Feather dusters began to do the Can-Can.
If you're stressed It's fine dining we suggest Be our guest Be our guest Be our guest
Kairi looked around boredly now getting hungry. Cogsworth ran in front of her landing head first in the green jello. Kairi laughed, as his larger appearing face struggle to get out. Suddenly the lights went blue and came to Lumiere who sang sadly.
Life is so unnerving For a servant whose not serving He's not whole without a soul to wait upon Ah, those good old days when we were useful Suddenly those good old days are gone Ten years we've been rusting
Lumiere gave lonely and sad gestures. Suddenly a rusty fork came it front of him wiggling weakling and fell to the ground from burden.
Needing so much more than dusting Needing exercise, a chance to use our skills Most days we just lay around the castle Flabby, fat and lazy You walked in and oops-a-daisy!
Everything went back to a happy mood again. Kairi saw Mrs. Potts dance across the table.
It's a guest It's a guest Sakes alive, well I'll be blessed Wine's been poured and thank the Lord I've had the napkins freshly pressed With dessert She'll want tea
Mrs. Potts sang hopping about energetically. Wine bottle lined in rows opposite of each began to pop their lids and spray their liquid crossing each other in a graceful fountain like way. A bunch of napkins tied with a band danced swirling about in front of Kairi. One napkin shed it band and hopped into Kairi's lap. Suddenly a little cup (Chip) hopped in front of Kairi and Mrs. Potts poured in some hot tea. Sugar bowls danced up to Kairi with teaspoons and dipped in the bowl twice pouring sugar into he tea.
And my dear that's fine with me While the cups do their soft shoeing I'll be bubbling I'll be brewing I'll get warm Piping hot Heaven's sakes! Is that a spot?
Mrs. Potts continued to prance about. Cups began to waltz with one another and a napkin walked up to Mrs. Potts who sang looking disapprovingly at a small spot on it.
Clean it up! We want the company impressed We've got a lot to do Is it one lump or two For you, our guest? She's our guest She's our guest She's our guest
Everything continued to dance and Kairi felt herself getting hungry again.
Be our guest Be our guest Our command is your request It's ten years since we had anybody here And we're obsessed With your meal With your ease Yes, indeed, we aim to please While the candlelight's still glowing Let us help you We'll keep going
Plates and silverware took their places at the table and began to set in place. Candlesticks lined the middle of the table and lit up.
Course by course One by one 'Til you shout, "Enough! I'm done!" Then we'll sing you off to sleep as you digest Tonight you'll prop your feet up But for now, let's eat up Be our guest Be our guest Be our guest Please, be our guest
Appetizers, Courses, and Desserts filled up the table. The song ended and everything stopped immediately. Lights came back on. Kairi laughed and clapped. A whistle was heard from the doorway. Kairi turned and saw Yuna and Queen standing there giggling. "What was that?" Kairi asked. Yuna and Queen sat down at the table. "A whistle. I learned it from Tidus." Yuna answered. Kairi smirked. "Oh yes.your boyfriend." She said. Yuna blushed. "You have a boyfriend?" Queen asked. "He's not my boyfriend.he's a friend." Yuna said. "I dunno by the way your acting it sounds like denial." Queen said smiling. Yuna turned a deeper red. "Well, anyway, Queen and I couldn't let you eat all this alone. This is like a rich Thanksgiving!" Yuna said changing the subject quickly. "You know, Sir Riku, disappeared today." Queen said looking down sadly. Kairi's anger toward him was stronger than her guilt. What she found weird was this girl was like Yuna. Calling all the males Sir whatever their name was.
Belle was wearing her usual blue outfit. It was winter now. She was going to show Queen around her home village today. She lent Queen her winter dress (the one she wears when her and Beast are snowball fighting). They entered the village. "It sounds weird but I'm happy I got away from this place. I wanted more than the life I had." Belle said settling her horse Philippe near the village. "Everything here is predictable." Belle said sighing. A baker was walking down the street. "See there goes the baker with his tray carrying the same old bread and rolls to sell." Belle said swaying back and forth. Soon they arrived at the bookshop. Belle put back a book she read. And picked up another one. Queen looked at the book. "The Lord of the Rings." She said reading the cover (Man I love that movie!). Suddenly a brawny and muscular man entered the store. "Hello Belle. I heard you were back in town. Where ya been all this time?" said the man. "Gaston I missed you too. I was just uh-busy!" Belle said faking her happiness. The man looked in a mirror. It was obvious to Queen he loved himself more than anyone. Belle rolled her eyes and began to leave the store. "Belle wait!" Gaston yelled. Belle sighed. "Yes?" she asked. "Where are you going?" he asked. "Oh! Haven't you heard? Her poor cousin is sick! He had been fine for a while but he got his disease again. It's quite contagious so we all have to eat the special herbs to prevent ourselves from getting it. So it's better you not worry and stay here where you're safe. You might get it from Belle or me." Queen said interrupting. Gaston looked confused and Belle and Queen ran like the wind.
After they were done they got back on Philippe and headed back to the castle. They walked in the dark forest. Queen saw something. "Wait! Stop!" she cried. Belle immediately stopped the horse. Queen jumped off and rushed to a piece of torn cloth. "What is it?" Belle asked. "It's Sir Riku's!" Queen exclaimed. Suddenly a ferocious growl was heard. Queen and Belle turned to see a pack of wolves. Queen turned to run to the horse but there were more wolves. Their growls became more vicious as they neared them. Queen looked around in fear. Suddenly the wolves attacked. Philippe was scared off by the wolves' attacks and ran back to the castle despite Belle's efforts to stop it and calm it down. A wolf attacked Queen who ran out of the way but its mouth caught her hair and pulled her to the ground. She gave a cry of pain as the other wolves moved into attack. Suddenly a wolf was grabbed and its eyes met a pair of murderous yellow ones. Riku roared showing his beastly teeth threateningly. Queen shook with fear. Riku knocked the other wolves away. They attack him biting violently into his skin. Queen gaped on in horror. Riku threw them all off. They growled and then retreated. Riku began to breath hard. His eyes met Queen's. He collapsed into unconsciousness in the snow. Queen ran to him.
Kairi walked into Riku's room. But she stopped at the door and retreated quickly leaving it open a peak for her to eavesdrop. Queen was treating Riku's wounds. Mrs. Potts was there pouring water into a bowl for Queen to wet a rag. Queen gently applied the rag to Riku's wounds. He winced in pain some but tried not to show it. Queen looked up at him. "You had us all worried." Queen said softly. "I'm sure." Riku muttered bitterly. Queen looked down. "Weren't you cold out there?" she asked. He didn't answer. "When I got hurt my mom would try to kiss it and make it better. I let her when I was young but by nine I refused politely not to hurt her feelings but felt embarrassed. We are sort of different." Queen said. "Where are you from?" Riku asked. "I'm from the Magic Kingdom." Queen replied. "You're from the Queen Minney's castle? Are you a maid?" he asked Queen shook her head. "I'm her.daughter." Queen answered. "You're royalty! You look nothing like her! Or your father for that matter." Riku said. "They found me as a child on the day of the meteor shower. I am not of royal blood." Queen said softly. "I see." was all Riku said. "I hear you knew my father? How did you escape the Dark abyss?" Queen asked. Kairi leaned in closer.a little to far. Kairi's face connected with the ground. She got up and blushed. "Hello Kairi." Queen said smiling. Riku looked away. There was a deadly silence. "I'll leave you two alone." Queen whispered. After the door shut softly another silence filled the room. "So how'd you do it?" Kairi asked bitterly. "Do what?" Riku asked. "Leave everyone in the dark abyss?" Kairi responded. Riku looked down. "I didn't mean to. I was walking and I saw a light. It consumed me. Soon I found I was on this world. An old woman in the village had found me and nursed me back to health. I gambled with some guys at the lodge. Bought a house. It wasn't that long ago. I was in the market when an old beggar woman with a rose came to me. She asked if she could have some money, not much, as she was poor and she would give me the rose. I refused. She warned me again but I refused. Suddenly her ugliness melted away. She was beautiful. She was like a fairy. I was cursed immediately. I was given a white rose. It's somehow connected to riding me of this curse. I don't know where to look! I don't know the cure!" Riku explained putting his face in his hands in agony. Kairi said. "I-I forgive you. But I'm still am at you!" Kairi said. Riku's face lit up. "Kairi." he said warmly hugging her. Kairi hugged back. "Riku?" "Hmmm." "I need to tell you something." Kairi said pulling away. "Ya?" "I-I love Sora. I knew and still know you have feelings for me and I'm sorry! I don't mean to sound like I am being assuming you love me. I know you do. I over heard you tell Sora once. It disturbed him greatly. But truth be told. I love.Sora." Kairi said. Riku nodded sadly. Kairi smiled sadly and left. Kairi left the room. "But I hope we are always friends." Kairi whispered. Softly the door shut and Riku covered his face in his hands weeping. Kairi looked down at the floor in shame. She was angry with him but she didn't want to break his heart. But she couldn't lie to him and lead him on.
Queen was walking carry a box of rags. All of who were talking incessantly. "So tell me again. Why are we doing this?" Kairi asked. "To break Beasts' curse." Queen answered. "No, I mean planning a big ball, party, or whatever you call it just to match make the two together." Kairi said. "Because, It's romantic!" exclaimed Queen getting a starry look in her eye. "Hm, you know I haven't seen Rinoa or Sir Riku around here." Queen said. "Rinoa had her heartbroken she needs to be alone. The same with.Riku." Kairi said looking down. "You and Sir Riku were in love?" Queen asked. "No, I love Sora as I hope eh does love me. But Riku had feelings for em too. I had to tell him to his face that I couldn't." "Well everything's in place. The er.talking materials will dot he rest." Kairi said.
"So who all's going besides Belle and Beast?" Queen asked. "Leon and Yuffie, Aeris will dance with my Uncle Heero, and I'm not sure about Rinoa and Riku." Kairi replied. "What about you?" Queen asked. Kairi kept on walking even though Queen stopped. "I dance alone." Kairi said walking on. But she would dance.with Sora, one day.
Belle and Beast entered the ballroom from opposite sides of the staircase. Bell was wearing her famous yellow dress and Beast his own ballroom clothes. Yuffie was wearing a yellow dress. Aeris had talked her into it. It had spaghetti straps and half boots. Leon was wearing a tuxedo and couldn't help but drool at the sight of his girlfriend. Aeris wore a white dress that had low shoulder straps. Her hair was let down and her high-heel shoes could be heard tapping against the floor. Heero wore a tuxedo like all other men.
Cid walked down the hall having finished some more repairs. He was whistling and twirling his wrench. Suddenly he fell down. He looked down to what he feel over and felt his body go cold feeling a pit in his stomach.
Belle gently placed Beasts' hand on her hip and placed her hand on his shoulder. They clasped hands and began to waltz like everyone else. Aeris and Heero were obviously pro's. Leon who was pretty good (gee, I wonder who taught him?) was teaching Yuffie.
Tale as old as time True as it can be Barely even friends Then somebody bends Unexpectedly Just a little change
Queen got up from her bed. "What to wear?" she asked. " I am full of glamorous dresses. Picking's always the hardest part." Said the wardrobe said suddenly coming to life. "You can talk too?" Queen said. "Of course! We all can." The wardrobe replied. Then she opened her drawers to reveal dresses. Queen decided to wear the red gown. It had a criss-cross back of spaghetti straps and was sleeveless. She slipped her feet gracefully into a pair of high-heeled sandals that had thin straps over the foot in two areas. She put on her locket that held a picture of her family inside (freaky!). Her pearl drop earrings swayed at her every movement. Her lips were glossy and a light pink (like in anime. I dunno, I always liked that). She walked down the hall passing by a room with an opened door. She saw Riku on the balcony to his room looking sad. It was nice enough for Belle to give up her room and share one with Aeris.
Small to say the least Both a little scared Neither one prepared Beauty and the Beast
Queen entered. Riku failed to notice she was right behind him until she gave a small giggle. Riku turned around in astonishment. His eyes grew cold despite her cheerfulness. Slowly she came up beside him. She looked up at the stars with him. He made no attempt to talk to her so Queen decided to start it off. "Stars. They are.beautiful.but." she said looking off in a daze. "But?" Riku murmured. "Sometimes they go out if they are too weak." Queen finished. "They have to shine bright. They may not be the best and brightest star.but they are a star. Each star has it's own purpose. Lighting the way for our world in darkness. He one. Not even the strongest and brightest star like the Sun could light our night by itself. But the star can't give up. Because it has a light no matter how small." Queen said. Riku listened. He felt as if she were somehow referring to him in her story. "But sometimes a star does go out. Even if one goes out they all continue to shine. The star's life was meaningless. If it went out it would make no difference." Riku said coldly and turned to leave. "Wait!" Queen said.
Ever just the same Ever a surprise Ever as before Ever just as sure As the sun will rise
Belle and Beast twirled and danced about gracefully. Everyone had stopped waltzing and watched the couple smiling. The door creaked open.
Tale as old as time Tune as old as song Bittersweet and strange Finding you can change Learning you were wrong Certain as the sun
Riku turned around slowly. "What?" he asked somewhat angry. Queen hesitated. Suddenly she stood up straight and leaned forward making a graceful curtsy. "Would you dance with me?" she asked softly. Riku looked on at her in filled with awe and confusion.
Rising in the east Tale as old as time Song as old as rhyme Beauty and the Beast
Queen blushed lightly has she placed his hand son her hip. Riku felt a thrill go through him as she placed her hand on his shoulder. He blushed as she smiled at him. She began to lead. Riku kept tripping it was identical to the meeting between Squall and Rinoa. Queen would lead repeating, "One.two.three." Riku tripped forward almost knocking Queen over. She giggled but soon covered her mouth when Riku's frustration took over and he began to stomp off. Queen ran over and grabbed his arm. "Please! Riku I'm sorry!" she pleaded. Riku looked into her blue eyes and felt torn between leaving or being a sap. Damn her! She grumbled and gave in. She led him back to the center of the room.
Tale as old as time Song as old as rhyme Beauty and the Beast
Queen slowly led this time and soon Riku began to waltz (*starts whipping tears from eyes* My little boy!). Riku felt himself dazing sweetly at Queen. She smiled. They stopped. He looked down upon her and Queen looked at him with question. He felt himself lean closer and closer. His heart was racing as he neared her lips. She closed her eyes with anticipation. He felt her breathe on his lips.he was close. His hand went to the back of her head. He stopped in front of her lips with a tease and began to play with air. Queen pouted some with a groan. Riku smirked closing in.in."Oww!" he said as he hit the ground. Riku and Queen blushed furiously. He leaned down too much apparently causing himself to fall on top of her. Riku was hit with reality. He was embarrassed and ashamed of his sudden romantic attitude portraying him as a sap. He quickly got off of her and dusted off. He scolded himself. He needed to guard his heart better but she. Queen got up and felt uncomfortable. "I should go." She said. "I'll go with you. I need to." he didn't finish.
Leon eyes were curious. Cid was whispering something to Aeris. He looked pale and frightened. Aeris nodded understandingly. They ran out of the room. Belle had been standing near by with Beast and overheard what was said. "I think we better go to the living room and wait for those two to return." Belle said softly.
Everyone was curious and confused. Leon was standing holding Yuffie's hand. Everyone was there, including Queen and Riku who were acting strangely almost like they had a secret. Leon began to realize that someone wasn't there.. Rinoa. She probably was off in the garden and hadn't known what was happening. The door opened and Aeris entered. "Everyone we need to you to continue your day without this event." Aeris announced. "What happened?" Kairi asked. "One of our crew member's has been.seriously hurt." Aeris whispered. Realization dawned on Leon. With speed he slammed Aeris against the wall his hands holding her by the collar. Aeris winced slightly. "Where is she?! What happened to Rinoa?!" his voice held anger and panic. Yuffie was shocked like everyone else at his sudden reaction. "W-We found her. She is pale and cold. Her body won't move. She breathing but.she has marks. Like something attacked her." Aeris answered in pain. "That's enough!" Heero said putting a hand on Leon's shoulder to calm him. Leon growled and then slowly his face returned to calmness. Slowly he set Aeris down. She sank to her knees and touched her neck in pain (ya it wasn't her neck that had been hurt by Leon but still she was gasping for air). Leon closed his eyes. "Where is she?" he asked calmly. "In her room on her bed." Aeris whispered. Leon left the room leaving everyone shocked and confused.
"Aeris are you okay?" Queen asked softly. Aeris managed a nod. Everyone was in the library waiting for further announcement. Belle made her back off on nursing someone back tot health this. Aeris couldn't understand. The curaga didn't even work on Rinoa! Leon and Yuffie were the only ones not there. Kairi looked at Aeris and smiled sadly. "Your his friend I'm sure he didn't mean to." Kairi said. Aeris nodded but somehow it didn't help her to believe it.
Leon sat in a chair beside Rinoa's bed. He grasped her hand. It was pale and cold it reminded him of when.'Squall! It's Rinoa.' ' .Rinoa? What's wrong with Rinoa?' 'You were looking at me. You smiled when our eyes met.it made me feel calm, tranquil.' 'Rinoa. You feel so cold.Are you going to be like this forever? .Isn't there anything I can do!? You were so full of life. Now you don't even make a sound. I want to hear your voice.This is like talking to a wall. Rinoa... Call my name.'
Squall got up and began to pace beside Rinoa's bed. '.I'm not alone.' '.If I call out, they will answer.' But something changed. 'Where am I?' 'You're in Tranverse town. This is Aeris and I'm Yuffie!'' 'This girl's like Rinoa. So hyper and childish.Rinoa.' 'Yuffie you're beautiful. I know I'm not good at this! But I just don't want to be hurt again.' 'It's okay. I'll never push you to hurt yourself.' 'I-I love you.' 'I love you too, Squall.' "Squall?" a voice asked softly. Leon turned around. "It's Leon!" he said. Yuffie was caught off guard by his coldness. "Is something wrong?" Yuffie asked. Leon looked at her for a moment and then shook his head. Yuffie didn't believe him but she decided not to push the matter. "What happened to her?" Yuffie asked to no one in particular. Leon stopped and sighed. "Yuffie, love, I'm sorry. I just.I don't know." Leon whispered. Yuffie walked up to him and smiled. He bent down and kissed her quite passionately. But it didn't remove Rinoa form his mind. Yuffie wrapped her arms around him. Someone made a slight cough. They broke apart and blushed to see Aeris smiling at them. "The ship has been repaired. Now we need to search for the keyhole." Aeris said. They nodded.
Kairi walked around the library. It was a happy room. Full of bright colors and books. It was large too. Kairi thought she heard something. She walked to see where it came from. She gasped and a pit filled her stomach. "Q-Queen.!" Kairi ran over to Queen's pale body. Kairi heard something go behind her and swiftly turned around. Kairi ready her Keyblade and looked around with fear. "H-Hello.?" Kairi said. She heard the sound and turned around and saw nothing. Kairi turned around again. She thought she would have a heart attack! Swiftly by fear and panic Kairi swung her Keyblade at the Heartless. Quickly it disappeared. Kairi ran out to the middle of the library. She heard another sound. She turned and saw nothing. "Who's there?!" she demanded. She heard laughter from the corner. Kairi turned and saw a man standing there. "Who are you?" Kairi yelled. "I am the most powerful being in the universe!" he laughed. Belle and Beast arrived with Heero and Riku. "Gaston!" Belle gasped in shock. "What's going on?" Heero asked. "He's been doing the attacks! I found Queen behind the bookcase over there! She's in the same condition as Rinoa!" Kairi spat. Belle gasped and ran to the bookcase soon followed by Riku. "What id you do to them?" Kairi asked Gaston. He laughed (he sure likes doing that a lot). "I was waiting for Belle fro a long time. When I saw her in the village with that girl I followed them back. "Soon I learned of this monster that you were all trying to make her fall in love with!" Gaston said. "She doesn't love you!" Beast yelled. "And you think she could ever love you?!" Gaston laughed. Beast got angry and with a roar he charged at Gaston who blew him away like he was nothing more than a toothpick. "How do you receive the power of the Heartless?" Kairi whispered. "One day I was out hunting and were attacked by the strange creature. I beat them all with ease! Soon I learned of the power they held. I made a bargain for the power. "Gaston exclaimed smiling insanely. "Bargained with who?" Kairi asked. "You'll never live to know!" Gaston replied. Kairi felt him rush at her. She dodged and instead he hit Belle who was standing by Riku as he held Queen. His head was around belle throat. "You're mine!" he yelled. Belle's body froze and turned pale. She went limp in his hands and he let go. Blood came from her skin in random areas. Gaston turned around and smiled at Kairi. She gritted her teeth. He rushed forward and she dodged but only in a matter of second did she have to dodge as he kept rushing at her with lightning speed. This went on again and again. Heero jumped in mid air and attacked Gaston with his sword. It dug into Gaston's knee as Gaston tried to dodge. Gaston fell forward and as Heero tried another attack Gaston blew him against a wall. Kairi tried to attack but Gaston blew her away. Kairi was flown against a window and it cracked all over. Suddenly the glass shattered and Kairi landed on a balcony below. Gaston jumped down to the balcony. In panic Kairi grabbed on the wall and began to climb it. Gaston laughed. "I have climbed cliffs! You cannot escape me!" he yelled starting to climb the wall swiftly. Kairi climbed into an open window (how did that get there?). She ran into the hallway with Gaston on her tail. Kairi began to run up a staircase. He charged at Kairi on the stairs. Kairi dodged and he charged again. Kairi dodged and stopped. Then she pushed him over the rail with all her might. She continued running up the staircase to the last floor. She ran down the hallway but Gaston had gotten back on his feet in no time and was on her tail again. Kairi flung open eh last door and ran into the room. Kairi ran and hid in the room behind a piece of furniture. Gaston soon came in. He was angry and grinning. "You can't hide forever!" Gaston said laughing. Kairi looked forward and saw a pink rose. Gaston began to knock things over looking for her. It had a strange glow to it. Suddenly Kairi realized what it was. If Gaston damaged it while ravaging through the room Beast might never be able to break his curse! She looked back and saw Riku in the doorway looking at her. She pointed her head toward the rose and he understood. Riku charged at Gaston and Kairi shot up running to the rose. She looked at the rose and knew that something could go bad if she ever touched it. She picked up the entire table and ran into a closet hiding it. She cast aero on it and left to aid Riku.
Kairi saw Riku was in bad shape and panting on the ground in defeat already. She charged at Gaston with the keyblade and was blown back threw the French door leading to the roof. Kairi landed near the edge. Gaston walked over and picked her up. He raised her in the air to throw her. Riku charged forward and stabbed Gaston in the back with his dark Keyblade (not the Oblivion. I am afraid to give Riku one of the known swords Sora got because aren't those just transformations of the keyblade in which only the holder like Sora or Kairi can have?). Gaston roared in pain dropping Kairi. Riku ran over to the edge and reached for her. "No!!" he yelled in fear and pain. Kairi felt her body falling through the air and didn't know what to do. 'Falling.down.down.into darkness.' 'Where's my light?' 'Kairi! Please! Don't die!' 'Sora?!' Kairi's eyes hot open. A light surrounded her and she opened her hands in the air. "Courage! Give me strength!" Kairi yelled. Suddenly a lion appeared and Kairi clung o his back as they hit they landed on the ground. Surprisingly the lion was not hurt and began to jump/climb up the walls of the castle. Kairi made it to the top just in Time. Riku was again at Gaston's mercy. Kairi rushed at him with the Keyblade. Gaston dodged. Again Kairi charged. "Simba! Charge!" Kairi demanded. The lion oared and blew Gaston off the roof. Kairi breathed with relief and dismissed Simba. She ran over to Riku in concern."Are you okay?" she asked. He nodded weakly. Riku's eyes widened and he tried to speak but started to cough up blood. Kairi's screamed in pain as a dagger pierced her skin. Kairi began to fall off the roof with Gaston clinging to her. Riku shot up and grabbed Kairi by the shirt and palled her back. Gaston's dagger ripped from her flesh and Kairi felt shock and pain run through her body. Gaston yelled as he fell tot eh bottom below and to his death.
Kairi winced slightly as she tried to move in the bed. Aeris had cast Curaga on her wounds. In the room in different beds were Riku, Queen, Rinoa, and Belle. Queen was sleeping peacefully. Riku was trying to wave away 'Nurse Aeris'. That was the name they had given her because if they made the slightest mood she would fuss at them. They would laugh and Aeris would smile. Rinoa was looking out the window. Kairi felt sorry for her. Belle was reading a book titled 'Lord of the Rings' (Hehehehe). Soon night came and everyone fell asleep.
"Remembered what you said before? I'm always with you too! I'll come back to you I promise!" "I know you will!"
"Yuffie?" a voice called. Yuffie turned to see someone. Her heart ached. The man smiled at her and touched her cheek. She slapped it away. "How dare you! After all this time! You left me! You died and left me! Don't expect me to just fall into your arms!" Yuffie screamed tears running down her face. The man smiled and bent down to kiss her. Yuffie groaned in pleasure.
"Yuffie! Wake up!" a voice said. Yuffie opened her eyes and saw Aeris. Yuffie looked down. Another dream another lonely night without. 'Him'. What was she thinking! She had Leon! She got over 'Him' a long time ago! Or so she told herself.
I'll be here. Why? I'll be 'waiting.here. For what? I'll be waiting.for you.so If you come here. You'll find me. I promise.
I'm here.waiting for you.Rinoa. But you never came.you were dead. Someone else was there. But I was waiting.am I still? Or are you waiting?
Heero stood in the hospital bed. Everyone was there including their newest member Misty (A.K.A. Midii). The doctor's mouth moved but Heero couldn't here a word of what he said. Suddenly Heero broke down on the floor. 'She' was dead? How! He later found out. Misty was hired to assassinate' her'. Instead Misty tried to arrest 'her' at gunpoint to let Misty's boss deal with 'her'. Trowa snuck up on Misty and try to stop 'her'. Instead the gun fired piercing 'her' throat. She was gone.and so was his world.
Kairi awoke to the sound of panic. "What is it?" she asked groggily over at Riku. "Belle's missing. She ahs been.taken." Riku whispered. "What?!" Kairi sounded astonished. "Does Beast know?" Kairi asked fearfully. "I'm surprised you didn't hear his roar. Aeris, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Mrs. Potts are trying to calm him right now." Riku replied. Kairi looked determined. "We'll get her back.we'll get them all back.them and.Sora." Kairi whispered. She saw a book on Belle's bed. Picking it up she opened to where the bookmarker was. Her face brightened.
Kairi entered the library. She saw Beast standing there and approached him. "Do you plan on joining us?" Kairi asked. Beast shook his head. "I will travel alone.to save Belle." Beast answered. Kairi nodded. "It's hard.to be alone." she said. Suddenly on the giant center bookcase a keyhole appeared. Kairi smiled. "So that's why you're here." Beast said. Kairi walked forward and raised the Keyblade in the air. A light beamed up hitting the chandelier and hitting the keyhole. Soon it disappeared. "Kairi turned around. "I must leave know. To find.my light. I lost it long ago, and I need it back." Kairi said.
Kairi was looking out the window by herself. Rinoa came in. " I don't see why people like stars so much." Kairi muttered. Rinoa walked to the window. "They have a light, yes, but.I used to like stars. But then I saw everything the way it was." Kairi said. Rinoa smiled sadly. "I used to like stars. I met Squall under them. But now I hate them for that moment." Rinoa said. "I guess you see them differently when you know that the bitter feeling inside of you just takes it away." Kairi said. "It sounds so confusing." Rinoa said. Kairi nodded. "But no matter what. I give up on Leon here on out! I will move on! But for now.Waltzing with a loved one will have to wait." Rinoa said. "Rinoa, you and I.we dance alone." Kairi told her. But dancing alone wasn't all that bad.or maybe it's because I'm used to it. Kairi did dance.with Sora but now he was gone. She continued to dance.alone. Dancing in light and destiny. Kairi looked ahead and saw a Greek looking place floating on a cloud. (A.N.- anyone gonna tell me if they think I should have Maleficent in it or not? Any ideas for the next chapter?)
Once upon a time In a far away land A young prince lived in a shining Castle Although he had everything his heart desired The prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind
But then, one winters night
An old beggar woman came to the Castle And offered him a single Rose in return for shelter From the bitter cold
Repulsed by her haggard appearance
The prince sneered at the Gift And turned the old woman away But she warned him not to be deceived by appearances For Beauty is found within.
And when he dismissed her again
The old woman's ugliness melted away
To reveal a beautiful Enchantress
The prince tried to apologize
But it was too late for she had seen
That there was no Love in his heart
And as punishment She transformed him into a hideous Beast
And placed a powerful spell on the Castle And all who lived there
Ashamed of his monstrous form
The Beast concealed himself inside his Castle
With a Magic mirror As his only window to the outside world
The Rose she had offered was truly an Enchanted Rose
Which would bloom until his twenty-first year.
If he could learn to Love another
And earn their Love in return by the time the last petal fell
Then the spell would be broken
If not, he would be doomed to remain a Beast for all time.
As the years passed
He fell into Despair and lost all Hope
For who could ever learn to Love.... a Beast?
I felt myself falling down..down.down.into.darkness. Where is my light? I saw something there. Something glistening in the darkness that surrounded it. It was small but from within the darkness comes a light..my light. "Is any of this for real.or not?" Sora!
Kairi shot up from the bed panting and covered in sweat. She looked at saw everyone staring at her and smiling. "Wh-Where are we?" Kairi asked. "In an old allies Castle." Answered Leon. He stepped aside to reveal a young woman with brown hair held back in a light blue bow. Her dress was light blue with a white apron but what really caught Kairi was the woman's gentle and understanding eyes. "My name's Belle. I've heard so much about you Kairi. You and..Sora." Bell said. Uh oh! Touchy subject! Alert! Alert! "Back off! What do you know about Sora?!" Kairi yelled. Everyone was shocked. The old sweet Kairi wouldn't do that. But things had changed.or at least she had. "I'm sorry. I know only what Beast has told me about him." Belle apologized. Everyone glared daggers at Kairi. "No.I'm sorry. Just don't-.never mind." Kairi muttered. "Well your ship needs a few repairs. So you might as well stay in our castle 'till it's fixed." Belle offered. "It'll take a while to fix my baby this time." Cid said in agony. "Very well I shall show all of you to your rooms." Bell said beckoning them to follow.
Belle spotted Beast down the hallway. She had just given everyone their rooms. "Where's that boy?" Belle asked. "I put him in the dungeon." Beast replied. "What?!" Belle gasped. "There was no where else to stay." Beast muttered. "All the guest rooms are taken." He added. "But still.he needs more than a few stacks of hay to sleep on!" Belle argued. "I'll try and find him someplace more suitable." Beast muttered. "It's getting late. We might as well go to bed. I'll do it tomorrow." Beast said.
Queen slept on her bed peacefully. Her chest heaved up and down from her sleep. She finally woke up. Staring at the fancy clock next to her bed she saw it was only 4:00 a.m. in the morning. She tried to go back to sleep but her efforts were vain. So she got up and walked into the hallway. She heard a sound and looked behind her. Hesitantly she turned forward and began to walk around again. She walked by a door and failed to hear the sound behind it.
"Oh ho!" a voice said in a French accent. "Oh no you don't! I have been tricked by you before!" a female voice said playfully also with a French accent. The candle grabbed the feather duster. Suddenly he heard a sound. He creaked the door open to see a girl walking down he hall. "Zut alors! A girl! That certainly is not Belle!" Lumiere (The candle stick) exclaimed. He immediately left the room.
Queen walked up the stairs. She passed by a hole in the wall that held a candle. She decided to pick it up so things would be easier to see as she went up the stairs. Queen saw a door up ahead. Slowly she approached it. Closer.closer. "Ahh!" she said as her face connected with the cold stone stair. "Ouch." a voice muttered. Startled Queen dropped the candle she was holding and it fell down the stairs each time making a painful sound. Queen quickly ran after to stop it from falling but it reached the bottom before she did. She stopped and knelt down by it. Lumiere lifted his head up. "Oww. Zat hurt." He said in is French accent. "You can talk!" Queen exclaimed. "Of course I can talk!" he said. "H-How?" she asked. "Za curse on za castle of course!" he said. "The curse?" she asked confused. "Yes. The same on za master." He explained. "Oh! Beast is your master?" Queen asked. He nodded. "How do you break this curse?" Queen asked. "Beast must learn to love another and receive their love in return." Lumiere answered. "But aren't Belle and Beast in love?" Queen asked. "Yes but they must admit it." Lumiere replied. "But after almost loosing her to the Heartless you'd think would make him realize how much she means to him." Queen said. "He knows how he feels but.I think almost loosing her has pushed himself away. He wants to take control of hiz feelings." Lumiere explained. "So we need to bring zem-I mean them together?" asked talking more to herself. Lumiere nodded. After a moment of silence Queen returned to look at the door to the top of the stairs. "I should have known! You were about to lead her to a forbidden area!" exclaimed a voice with a British accent. "Cogsworth! Where have you been?" exclaimed Lumiere rather mischievously. "Don't Cogsworth me!" yelled the clock. "It iz not like sat is the west wing or anything." Lumiere joked. "But the master said-!" "You need to relax a bit Cogsworth. I'm sure za boy could use some company." Lumiere persuaded with no effect on the clock. Queen walked up the stairs as they continued to argue.
Queen creaked open the door cautiously to see a boy sleeping. Her blue eyes filled with curiosity. She felt drawn to the boy. He looked so peaceful. He stirred and then went back to sleep. He had sliver hair rather long. Surprisingly he had hands covered in fur much like Beast, a tail, and when he breathed in and out it made a purr sound. "Who's there?!" his voice demanded as his eyes suddenly opened. Queen's mouth gaped open. The boy had yellow cat like eyes. "What do you want?!" he spat at her. "I haven't seen you here before." He said with lightning fast speed and was soon circling her on all fours. "M-My name is-is Queen!" she said in fear. "Get out! You don't belong here!" he said quickly and went back to his hey stack. She just stood there numb and unable to move. "Well?" he asked bitterly. "May I ask, Sir, what you are doing here?" she asked hesitantly. "The guest rooms are taken." He retorted. Queen regained composure and her eyes softened some. Her heart filled with pity for the boy. "Silly Beast. He forgot a room." Queen whispered. "What did you say?" the boy shot up. "I-I said.there is still a room." Queen said louder. "Where?" he asked circling her again. "I-I'll show you." Queen answered.
Queen walked a little ahead of the boy. She kept glancing back at him nervously. "P-Pardon my asking, Sir, but what is your name?" she asked. There was a silence and she figured he had ignored her. "It's Riku." He replied calmly. "How old are you, Riku?" Queen asked. "I'm 18. You?" he asked. "I am 17." She replied. "You are cursed like Beast?" she asked. There was no reply. "Who cursed you two?" she asked. "An old woman.I don't know Beast's story and I could care less to know. She cursed me because I refused to buy a rose from her." He explained. He made a frustrated sigh. "Can't you two go somewhere else?" he asked. Queen looked down at her feet. Lumiere and Cogsworth were listening intently to their conversation. She giggled some. Riku blushed some. Her voice was.beautiful. Wait! He can't forget about Kairi.Oh whose he kidding? He doesn't stand a chance against Sora. He lost her heart a long time ago. "We're here." Queen announced stopping at a door. She opened the room, which was very warm and fancy looking. Riku walked past her without a word. Lumiere peeked in behind Queen. He gasped. "But Mademoiselle! That is-!" "Is not as fancy as the other guest rooms." Queen cut him off. "Riku ignored them and looked around the room. "Goodnight." Queen said. Ages for those who need to know Sora- 17 Kairi- 17 Tidus- 16 Yuna- 16 Cloud- 25 Cid- 45 Leon- 28 Rinoa- 28 Yuffie- 19 Heero- 22 Aeris- 26 (These are based on the info I got from the official KH site. I added three years to them each, as this adventure is three years later. For Rinoa she was the same age as Squall/Leon in FFVIII so.)
Queen laid on the haystack and heaved a sigh. She began to rift into a sleep.
Kairi woke up in her bed and got ready to search for the keyhole in this world. She decided to gather Queen and Rinoa. She quietly knocked on Queen's door. After no answer she entered. "Come on sleepy he-!" she gasped. R-Riku! He was here! Now! Different yes but he was here! Tears of joy came to her eyes. If he's out maybe Sora is too! She was about to run forward when.Sora. It was all Riku's fault! Sora was gone because of things Riku did! If eh had escaped then why wasn't Sora there too! He left Sora behind! Riku stirred and opened his eyes. His mouth slowly gaped open. "K- Kairi!" he choked. Kairi eyes turned murderous. "Bastard! You killed Sora!" she screamed and attacked him. She jumped in air and raised the Keyblade to strike him. Right as she was about to slash him a figure jumped in front of Riku and covered him. Kairi's eyes widened as she tried to slow the blade but it's edge dug into her skin some. Queen screamed in pain and everything around her began to spin as she fainted. Kairi stood in utter shock and then her body began to shake. She stumbled off the bed and began to sob hysterically in confusion. Suddenly everyone ran into the room. Aeris rushed past Kairi to Queen. Rinoa pulled Kairi into a hug as she sobbed. "I didn't mean to! She-she just appeared there suddenly!" Kairi sobbed trying to control herself. Everything went quiet. She couldn't hear the gasps and explanations of everyone else. She couldn't hear Aeris yell to Leon for something. She could see Riku's shock and fear however. Kairi's body began to shake violently. Suddenly she screamed and collapsed to the floor unconscious.
Rinoa left the room. She stopped at the door and glanced back everything. Queen laid helpless in a bed sleeping. Aeris had cast curaga on her wound and bandaged it up. Yuna wept in Tidus' arms as she comforted her. Riku was leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. His mind obviously preoccupied. Cid was not there. He left a while ago to fix the ship some more. Heero was not there. No one knew where eh was. He went to check up on Kairi and then went for a walk. Kairi was in her room unconscious still. Rinoa turned her eyes to another couple in the corner. Yuffie rested on Leon's shoulder. He looked up at Rinoa. Their eyes met and she turned around quickly and left. Aeris stopped Rinoa. "Rinoa please! I have to ask you not to do it!" Aeris pleaded. "Do what?" Rinoa asked. "Break up Leon and Yuffie! They love each other! Please Yuffie's my friend." Aeris said. "Fine, not like I belong here right." Rinoa muttered walking past her. Aeris felt guilty but Yuffie was her friend! Rinoa kept on walkin. If Squall could get over her then she was determined to do the same. Rinoa walked out to the castle garden. How can she get rid of something like love? It was better to admit that it hurt and that she loved him still. Then with time maybe it would go away. She sat on a bench and opened her mouth. Her voice was sweet and mellifluous.
Whenever sang my songs On the stage, on my own Whenever said my words Wishing they would be hear
Rinoa looked down laying her eyes upon Squall for the first time. She smiled and walked forward. 'You're the best guy here.Dance with me? Let me guess. You'll only dance with someone you like. Ok then. Look into my eyes... You're- going-to-like-me. You're-going-to-like-me. Did it work?' 'I can't dance.' Rinoa is on the dance floor with Squall who keeps tripping and everything. She only smiles. Then he danced perfectly.
I saw you smiling at me Was it real or just my fantasy? You'd always be there in the corner Of this tiny little bar
'It's a cool-looking ring. What's this monster on it anyway' ' It's not a monster. It's a lion. Lions are known for their great strength and pride.' 'Hmm.great strength.pride. kinda like you, Squall.'
My last night here for you Same old songs, just once more My last night here with you Maybe yes, maybe no I kind of liked it your way How you shyly placed your eyes on me Did you ever know? That I had mine on you?
'Am I.gonna make it. How. I can't do anything. Drifting.endlessly. I'm helpless.' 'Good bye.Squall.' 'Rinoa! No! Don't give up!' 'Rinoa! I'm right there with you! Listen to me!'
Darling, so there you are With that look on your face As if you're never hurt As if you're never down Shall I be the one for you? Who pinches you softly but sure If frown is shown then I will know that you are no dreamer
Leon got up from the chair and leaned Yuffie's head against the wall. He walked over to a window and looked down. He saw Rinoa in the garden. He heard her sweet voice singing. His mind began to remember things he had buried form long ago.
So let me come to you Close as I want to be Close enough for me To feel your heart beating fast And stay there as I whisper How I love your peaceful eyes on me Did you ever know? That I had mine on you?
'To tell you the truth. I worry too much about what others think of me. I hate that side of me. That's why I didn't want anyone to get to know me. I wanted to hide that side of myself. I hate it. Squall is an unfriendly, introverted guy. It made it easy for me when people perceived me that way. That's a secret between you and me. Got that?' 'Hey. You looked so adorable, sleeping like a baby. Come on, get up. Let's go. ' 'Go where?' 'To give me a tour of the Garden.'
Darling, so share with me Your love if you have enough Your tears if you're holding back Or pain if that's what it is How can I let you know I'm more than the dress and the voice Just reach me out then You will know that you're not dreaming
'Squall? You have to voice your feelings, or else I wouldn't understand.' 'You were looking at me. You smiled when our eyes met.it made me feel calm, tranquil.' 'Rinoa. You feel so cold.Are you going to be like this forever? .Isn't there anything I can do!? You were so full of life. Now you don't even make a sound. I want to hear your voice.This is like talking to a wall. Rinoa... Call my name.'
Darling, so there you are With that look on your face As if you're never hurt As if you're never down Shall I be the one for you? Who pinches you softly but sure If frown is shown then I will know That you are no dreamer.
'Rinoa.Even if you end up as the world's enemy.I'll. I'll be your knight.' 'Now what?' 'The space suit was in our way before.' 'Huh?' 'Give me a hug.' 'Squall, you're the one who gives me the most comfort. Comfort and happiness. And annoyance and disappointment, too!' '.Whatever.' 'Whatever.' 'You should get back to your seat now.' 'Just a little longer.' 'You'll be safer in your seat.' 'We're gonna make it home, right?' 'We can only hope.' 'When we get back. We won't be able to stay together, huh' '.Maybe. No one can predict the future there are no guarantees. Those were your words, Rinoa.' '.I'm not alone.'
I'll be here. Why.? I'll be 'waiting' .here. For what? I'll be waiting.for you.so If you come here. You'll find me. I promise.
Rinoa stood outside in the garden and a pink petal fell from a nearby tree with flower. It landed softly in her hand and she grasped it gently. When she opened her hand to let it go there was no longer a petal but a beautiful pure white feather of an angel. The wind blew it away from her slowly.
Leon sat on his bed. Sighing he got up and went over to his bag. Unzipping it he felt around for something. He found it!
Rinoa smiled sadly and put her ring in the envelope with the letter. She placed it at Leon's door. 'And maybe some things are that simple' 'Regardless of warnings the future doesn't care me at all' Rinoa knocked a few times and heard Leon's voice ask who it was. She ran off. After running a while down the hall she heard something and stopped. She saw nothing so cautiously she turned around. Suddenly she screamed!
When Leon opened the door Yuffie was there. "Hey, love!" she greeted hugging him and entering. His eyes caught something.a letter. He picked it up and examined it. He closed the door and set the letter down on the table. "Hey cool ring!" Yuffie exclaimed. Leon looked down at a necklace with a ring on it. Leon looked away feeling guilty but he wouldn't say anything to Yuffie. "Queen is awake." Yuffie said. "Really? How is she? Queen Minney would have been heartbroken if we had to return from our journey to tell her that her daughter was dead." Leon said. "It true she lost a lot of blood.but I don't think death was ever a problem." Yuffie said. Leon's ear heard a sound. "Did you hear something?" he asked. Yuffie looked at him weirdly. "It was probably your imagination." Yuffie answered. Leon wasn't sure but he decided to drop the subject.
Kairi walked down the hallway. She had just woken up and decided to walk. No matter how many times Yuna or Aeris tried to get her to layback down Kairi refused. Kairi needed to search for that keyhole. Ever since they arrived in this world Kairi felt different. Like she had an ability that she didn't know what it was. Kairi saw a door somewhat opened and curiosity took over. She entered and saw it was a kitchen. Suddenly her stomach growled. She blushed. "Boy, I'm hungry. I haven't' eaten since. Well Destiny Island. Three days make a difference!" Kairi said. "Zen you are hungry?" a voice asked. She looked around. "Where are you?" "Here?" "Where?" "Za candle stick in front of you!" Kairi looked forward. "Hello." Lumiere said in his French accent. Kairi fainted. "Mrs. Potts! Come with some water!" Lumiere yelled. A teapot hopped over and poured some water on the girl's face. Lumiere and Mrs. Potts stood over her. Kairi stirred. "Uncle Heero I had the weirdest dream." She said groggily. Her view came back into focus and Lumiere and Mrs. Potts were looked at her. "Hello?" Lumiere said. "You can talk!" Kairi exclaimed as she shot up. "Mrs. Potts how many people in my lifetime have said zat line?" Lumiere asked. "Oh! About thirteen." Mrs. Potts answered. "Do not be surprised it is za curse on za castle." He explained. "Anyway, I couldn't help but overhear your dilemma. Welcome to the kitchen." He said bowing. "So I noticed." Kairi whispered looking around. "Where's the food?" Kairi asked. Suddenly a chair came up behind her and she fell into it. "No need to rush! Just relax. Now it is time to entertain you as we do our other guest." Lumiere said smiling. "If we had zat many." He muttered to Mrs. Potts. "Beautiful young ladies such as yourself are rare here." Lumiere persuaded. The lights went off and suddenly a spotlight came on Lumiere. He had on a small gold bowl and stick.
Be.our.guest Be our guest Put our service to the test Tie your napkin 'round your neck, cherie And we provide the rest Soup du jour Hot hors d'oeuvres Why, we only live to serve
Plates began to dance around her and Kairi couldn't help but giggle. Bowls of soup and d'oeuvres went by her and she tasted them. Cogsworth entered and gasped.
Try the gray stuff, it's delicious Don't believe me? Ask the dishes They can sing They can dance After all, Miss, this is France And a dinner here is never second best
Bread with gray soft topping passed by her and she got some with her finger and tasted it. Suddenly a bowl of punch appeared in front of her. There were forks, knives, and spoons with napkins around them. They shed the napkins and jumped in to the punch bowl beginning to synchronize dance. Suddenly a French flag tied to a toothpick on a cake came by and she got some frosting and laughed with fun. Cogsworth meanwhile was running around frantically to stop everyone who of course ignored or ran him over.
Go on! Unfold your menu Take a glance and then you'll Be our guest Oui, our guest Be our guest
Kairi received a French menu and opened it as Lumiere came over to sing pointing at things on the menu. This time other things joined in singing.
Beef ragout Cheese soufflé Pie and pudding "en flambé" We'll prepare and serve with flair A culinary cabaret You're alone
Kairi smiled as Cogsworth tripped into some soup.
And you're scared But the banquet's all prepared No one's gloomy or complaining While the flatware's entertaining We tell jokes I do tricks
Cogsworth ran and fell into a salad bowl. He scrambled out with a piece of lettuce stuck between his legs. He tried to shake it off. Mugs and dishes began to sing.
With my fellow candlesticks And it's all in perfect taste That you can bet Come on and lift your glass You've won your own free pass To be out guest
Candlesticks come on and began to surround Lumiere as he sang. Feather dusters began to do the Can-Can.
If you're stressed It's fine dining we suggest Be our guest Be our guest Be our guest
Kairi looked around boredly now getting hungry. Cogsworth ran in front of her landing head first in the green jello. Kairi laughed, as his larger appearing face struggle to get out. Suddenly the lights went blue and came to Lumiere who sang sadly.
Life is so unnerving For a servant whose not serving He's not whole without a soul to wait upon Ah, those good old days when we were useful Suddenly those good old days are gone Ten years we've been rusting
Lumiere gave lonely and sad gestures. Suddenly a rusty fork came it front of him wiggling weakling and fell to the ground from burden.
Needing so much more than dusting Needing exercise, a chance to use our skills Most days we just lay around the castle Flabby, fat and lazy You walked in and oops-a-daisy!
Everything went back to a happy mood again. Kairi saw Mrs. Potts dance across the table.
It's a guest It's a guest Sakes alive, well I'll be blessed Wine's been poured and thank the Lord I've had the napkins freshly pressed With dessert She'll want tea
Mrs. Potts sang hopping about energetically. Wine bottle lined in rows opposite of each began to pop their lids and spray their liquid crossing each other in a graceful fountain like way. A bunch of napkins tied with a band danced swirling about in front of Kairi. One napkin shed it band and hopped into Kairi's lap. Suddenly a little cup (Chip) hopped in front of Kairi and Mrs. Potts poured in some hot tea. Sugar bowls danced up to Kairi with teaspoons and dipped in the bowl twice pouring sugar into he tea.
And my dear that's fine with me While the cups do their soft shoeing I'll be bubbling I'll be brewing I'll get warm Piping hot Heaven's sakes! Is that a spot?
Mrs. Potts continued to prance about. Cups began to waltz with one another and a napkin walked up to Mrs. Potts who sang looking disapprovingly at a small spot on it.
Clean it up! We want the company impressed We've got a lot to do Is it one lump or two For you, our guest? She's our guest She's our guest She's our guest
Everything continued to dance and Kairi felt herself getting hungry again.
Be our guest Be our guest Our command is your request It's ten years since we had anybody here And we're obsessed With your meal With your ease Yes, indeed, we aim to please While the candlelight's still glowing Let us help you We'll keep going
Plates and silverware took their places at the table and began to set in place. Candlesticks lined the middle of the table and lit up.
Course by course One by one 'Til you shout, "Enough! I'm done!" Then we'll sing you off to sleep as you digest Tonight you'll prop your feet up But for now, let's eat up Be our guest Be our guest Be our guest Please, be our guest
Appetizers, Courses, and Desserts filled up the table. The song ended and everything stopped immediately. Lights came back on. Kairi laughed and clapped. A whistle was heard from the doorway. Kairi turned and saw Yuna and Queen standing there giggling. "What was that?" Kairi asked. Yuna and Queen sat down at the table. "A whistle. I learned it from Tidus." Yuna answered. Kairi smirked. "Oh yes.your boyfriend." She said. Yuna blushed. "You have a boyfriend?" Queen asked. "He's not my boyfriend.he's a friend." Yuna said. "I dunno by the way your acting it sounds like denial." Queen said smiling. Yuna turned a deeper red. "Well, anyway, Queen and I couldn't let you eat all this alone. This is like a rich Thanksgiving!" Yuna said changing the subject quickly. "You know, Sir Riku, disappeared today." Queen said looking down sadly. Kairi's anger toward him was stronger than her guilt. What she found weird was this girl was like Yuna. Calling all the males Sir whatever their name was.
Belle was wearing her usual blue outfit. It was winter now. She was going to show Queen around her home village today. She lent Queen her winter dress (the one she wears when her and Beast are snowball fighting). They entered the village. "It sounds weird but I'm happy I got away from this place. I wanted more than the life I had." Belle said settling her horse Philippe near the village. "Everything here is predictable." Belle said sighing. A baker was walking down the street. "See there goes the baker with his tray carrying the same old bread and rolls to sell." Belle said swaying back and forth. Soon they arrived at the bookshop. Belle put back a book she read. And picked up another one. Queen looked at the book. "The Lord of the Rings." She said reading the cover (Man I love that movie!). Suddenly a brawny and muscular man entered the store. "Hello Belle. I heard you were back in town. Where ya been all this time?" said the man. "Gaston I missed you too. I was just uh-busy!" Belle said faking her happiness. The man looked in a mirror. It was obvious to Queen he loved himself more than anyone. Belle rolled her eyes and began to leave the store. "Belle wait!" Gaston yelled. Belle sighed. "Yes?" she asked. "Where are you going?" he asked. "Oh! Haven't you heard? Her poor cousin is sick! He had been fine for a while but he got his disease again. It's quite contagious so we all have to eat the special herbs to prevent ourselves from getting it. So it's better you not worry and stay here where you're safe. You might get it from Belle or me." Queen said interrupting. Gaston looked confused and Belle and Queen ran like the wind.
After they were done they got back on Philippe and headed back to the castle. They walked in the dark forest. Queen saw something. "Wait! Stop!" she cried. Belle immediately stopped the horse. Queen jumped off and rushed to a piece of torn cloth. "What is it?" Belle asked. "It's Sir Riku's!" Queen exclaimed. Suddenly a ferocious growl was heard. Queen and Belle turned to see a pack of wolves. Queen turned to run to the horse but there were more wolves. Their growls became more vicious as they neared them. Queen looked around in fear. Suddenly the wolves attacked. Philippe was scared off by the wolves' attacks and ran back to the castle despite Belle's efforts to stop it and calm it down. A wolf attacked Queen who ran out of the way but its mouth caught her hair and pulled her to the ground. She gave a cry of pain as the other wolves moved into attack. Suddenly a wolf was grabbed and its eyes met a pair of murderous yellow ones. Riku roared showing his beastly teeth threateningly. Queen shook with fear. Riku knocked the other wolves away. They attack him biting violently into his skin. Queen gaped on in horror. Riku threw them all off. They growled and then retreated. Riku began to breath hard. His eyes met Queen's. He collapsed into unconsciousness in the snow. Queen ran to him.
Kairi walked into Riku's room. But she stopped at the door and retreated quickly leaving it open a peak for her to eavesdrop. Queen was treating Riku's wounds. Mrs. Potts was there pouring water into a bowl for Queen to wet a rag. Queen gently applied the rag to Riku's wounds. He winced in pain some but tried not to show it. Queen looked up at him. "You had us all worried." Queen said softly. "I'm sure." Riku muttered bitterly. Queen looked down. "Weren't you cold out there?" she asked. He didn't answer. "When I got hurt my mom would try to kiss it and make it better. I let her when I was young but by nine I refused politely not to hurt her feelings but felt embarrassed. We are sort of different." Queen said. "Where are you from?" Riku asked. "I'm from the Magic Kingdom." Queen replied. "You're from the Queen Minney's castle? Are you a maid?" he asked Queen shook her head. "I'm her.daughter." Queen answered. "You're royalty! You look nothing like her! Or your father for that matter." Riku said. "They found me as a child on the day of the meteor shower. I am not of royal blood." Queen said softly. "I see." was all Riku said. "I hear you knew my father? How did you escape the Dark abyss?" Queen asked. Kairi leaned in closer.a little to far. Kairi's face connected with the ground. She got up and blushed. "Hello Kairi." Queen said smiling. Riku looked away. There was a deadly silence. "I'll leave you two alone." Queen whispered. After the door shut softly another silence filled the room. "So how'd you do it?" Kairi asked bitterly. "Do what?" Riku asked. "Leave everyone in the dark abyss?" Kairi responded. Riku looked down. "I didn't mean to. I was walking and I saw a light. It consumed me. Soon I found I was on this world. An old woman in the village had found me and nursed me back to health. I gambled with some guys at the lodge. Bought a house. It wasn't that long ago. I was in the market when an old beggar woman with a rose came to me. She asked if she could have some money, not much, as she was poor and she would give me the rose. I refused. She warned me again but I refused. Suddenly her ugliness melted away. She was beautiful. She was like a fairy. I was cursed immediately. I was given a white rose. It's somehow connected to riding me of this curse. I don't know where to look! I don't know the cure!" Riku explained putting his face in his hands in agony. Kairi said. "I-I forgive you. But I'm still am at you!" Kairi said. Riku's face lit up. "Kairi." he said warmly hugging her. Kairi hugged back. "Riku?" "Hmmm." "I need to tell you something." Kairi said pulling away. "Ya?" "I-I love Sora. I knew and still know you have feelings for me and I'm sorry! I don't mean to sound like I am being assuming you love me. I know you do. I over heard you tell Sora once. It disturbed him greatly. But truth be told. I love.Sora." Kairi said. Riku nodded sadly. Kairi smiled sadly and left. Kairi left the room. "But I hope we are always friends." Kairi whispered. Softly the door shut and Riku covered his face in his hands weeping. Kairi looked down at the floor in shame. She was angry with him but she didn't want to break his heart. But she couldn't lie to him and lead him on.
Queen was walking carry a box of rags. All of who were talking incessantly. "So tell me again. Why are we doing this?" Kairi asked. "To break Beasts' curse." Queen answered. "No, I mean planning a big ball, party, or whatever you call it just to match make the two together." Kairi said. "Because, It's romantic!" exclaimed Queen getting a starry look in her eye. "Hm, you know I haven't seen Rinoa or Sir Riku around here." Queen said. "Rinoa had her heartbroken she needs to be alone. The same with.Riku." Kairi said looking down. "You and Sir Riku were in love?" Queen asked. "No, I love Sora as I hope eh does love me. But Riku had feelings for em too. I had to tell him to his face that I couldn't." "Well everything's in place. The er.talking materials will dot he rest." Kairi said.
"So who all's going besides Belle and Beast?" Queen asked. "Leon and Yuffie, Aeris will dance with my Uncle Heero, and I'm not sure about Rinoa and Riku." Kairi replied. "What about you?" Queen asked. Kairi kept on walking even though Queen stopped. "I dance alone." Kairi said walking on. But she would dance.with Sora, one day.
Belle and Beast entered the ballroom from opposite sides of the staircase. Bell was wearing her famous yellow dress and Beast his own ballroom clothes. Yuffie was wearing a yellow dress. Aeris had talked her into it. It had spaghetti straps and half boots. Leon was wearing a tuxedo and couldn't help but drool at the sight of his girlfriend. Aeris wore a white dress that had low shoulder straps. Her hair was let down and her high-heel shoes could be heard tapping against the floor. Heero wore a tuxedo like all other men.
Cid walked down the hall having finished some more repairs. He was whistling and twirling his wrench. Suddenly he fell down. He looked down to what he feel over and felt his body go cold feeling a pit in his stomach.
Belle gently placed Beasts' hand on her hip and placed her hand on his shoulder. They clasped hands and began to waltz like everyone else. Aeris and Heero were obviously pro's. Leon who was pretty good (gee, I wonder who taught him?) was teaching Yuffie.
Tale as old as time True as it can be Barely even friends Then somebody bends Unexpectedly Just a little change
Queen got up from her bed. "What to wear?" she asked. " I am full of glamorous dresses. Picking's always the hardest part." Said the wardrobe said suddenly coming to life. "You can talk too?" Queen said. "Of course! We all can." The wardrobe replied. Then she opened her drawers to reveal dresses. Queen decided to wear the red gown. It had a criss-cross back of spaghetti straps and was sleeveless. She slipped her feet gracefully into a pair of high-heeled sandals that had thin straps over the foot in two areas. She put on her locket that held a picture of her family inside (freaky!). Her pearl drop earrings swayed at her every movement. Her lips were glossy and a light pink (like in anime. I dunno, I always liked that). She walked down the hall passing by a room with an opened door. She saw Riku on the balcony to his room looking sad. It was nice enough for Belle to give up her room and share one with Aeris.
Small to say the least Both a little scared Neither one prepared Beauty and the Beast
Queen entered. Riku failed to notice she was right behind him until she gave a small giggle. Riku turned around in astonishment. His eyes grew cold despite her cheerfulness. Slowly she came up beside him. She looked up at the stars with him. He made no attempt to talk to her so Queen decided to start it off. "Stars. They are.beautiful.but." she said looking off in a daze. "But?" Riku murmured. "Sometimes they go out if they are too weak." Queen finished. "They have to shine bright. They may not be the best and brightest star.but they are a star. Each star has it's own purpose. Lighting the way for our world in darkness. He one. Not even the strongest and brightest star like the Sun could light our night by itself. But the star can't give up. Because it has a light no matter how small." Queen said. Riku listened. He felt as if she were somehow referring to him in her story. "But sometimes a star does go out. Even if one goes out they all continue to shine. The star's life was meaningless. If it went out it would make no difference." Riku said coldly and turned to leave. "Wait!" Queen said.
Ever just the same Ever a surprise Ever as before Ever just as sure As the sun will rise
Belle and Beast twirled and danced about gracefully. Everyone had stopped waltzing and watched the couple smiling. The door creaked open.
Tale as old as time Tune as old as song Bittersweet and strange Finding you can change Learning you were wrong Certain as the sun
Riku turned around slowly. "What?" he asked somewhat angry. Queen hesitated. Suddenly she stood up straight and leaned forward making a graceful curtsy. "Would you dance with me?" she asked softly. Riku looked on at her in filled with awe and confusion.
Rising in the east Tale as old as time Song as old as rhyme Beauty and the Beast
Queen blushed lightly has she placed his hand son her hip. Riku felt a thrill go through him as she placed her hand on his shoulder. He blushed as she smiled at him. She began to lead. Riku kept tripping it was identical to the meeting between Squall and Rinoa. Queen would lead repeating, "One.two.three." Riku tripped forward almost knocking Queen over. She giggled but soon covered her mouth when Riku's frustration took over and he began to stomp off. Queen ran over and grabbed his arm. "Please! Riku I'm sorry!" she pleaded. Riku looked into her blue eyes and felt torn between leaving or being a sap. Damn her! She grumbled and gave in. She led him back to the center of the room.
Tale as old as time Song as old as rhyme Beauty and the Beast
Queen slowly led this time and soon Riku began to waltz (*starts whipping tears from eyes* My little boy!). Riku felt himself dazing sweetly at Queen. She smiled. They stopped. He looked down upon her and Queen looked at him with question. He felt himself lean closer and closer. His heart was racing as he neared her lips. She closed her eyes with anticipation. He felt her breathe on his lips.he was close. His hand went to the back of her head. He stopped in front of her lips with a tease and began to play with air. Queen pouted some with a groan. Riku smirked closing in.in."Oww!" he said as he hit the ground. Riku and Queen blushed furiously. He leaned down too much apparently causing himself to fall on top of her. Riku was hit with reality. He was embarrassed and ashamed of his sudden romantic attitude portraying him as a sap. He quickly got off of her and dusted off. He scolded himself. He needed to guard his heart better but she. Queen got up and felt uncomfortable. "I should go." She said. "I'll go with you. I need to." he didn't finish.
Leon eyes were curious. Cid was whispering something to Aeris. He looked pale and frightened. Aeris nodded understandingly. They ran out of the room. Belle had been standing near by with Beast and overheard what was said. "I think we better go to the living room and wait for those two to return." Belle said softly.
Everyone was curious and confused. Leon was standing holding Yuffie's hand. Everyone was there, including Queen and Riku who were acting strangely almost like they had a secret. Leon began to realize that someone wasn't there.. Rinoa. She probably was off in the garden and hadn't known what was happening. The door opened and Aeris entered. "Everyone we need to you to continue your day without this event." Aeris announced. "What happened?" Kairi asked. "One of our crew member's has been.seriously hurt." Aeris whispered. Realization dawned on Leon. With speed he slammed Aeris against the wall his hands holding her by the collar. Aeris winced slightly. "Where is she?! What happened to Rinoa?!" his voice held anger and panic. Yuffie was shocked like everyone else at his sudden reaction. "W-We found her. She is pale and cold. Her body won't move. She breathing but.she has marks. Like something attacked her." Aeris answered in pain. "That's enough!" Heero said putting a hand on Leon's shoulder to calm him. Leon growled and then slowly his face returned to calmness. Slowly he set Aeris down. She sank to her knees and touched her neck in pain (ya it wasn't her neck that had been hurt by Leon but still she was gasping for air). Leon closed his eyes. "Where is she?" he asked calmly. "In her room on her bed." Aeris whispered. Leon left the room leaving everyone shocked and confused.
"Aeris are you okay?" Queen asked softly. Aeris managed a nod. Everyone was in the library waiting for further announcement. Belle made her back off on nursing someone back tot health this. Aeris couldn't understand. The curaga didn't even work on Rinoa! Leon and Yuffie were the only ones not there. Kairi looked at Aeris and smiled sadly. "Your his friend I'm sure he didn't mean to." Kairi said. Aeris nodded but somehow it didn't help her to believe it.
Leon sat in a chair beside Rinoa's bed. He grasped her hand. It was pale and cold it reminded him of when.'Squall! It's Rinoa.' ' .Rinoa? What's wrong with Rinoa?' 'You were looking at me. You smiled when our eyes met.it made me feel calm, tranquil.' 'Rinoa. You feel so cold.Are you going to be like this forever? .Isn't there anything I can do!? You were so full of life. Now you don't even make a sound. I want to hear your voice.This is like talking to a wall. Rinoa... Call my name.'
Squall got up and began to pace beside Rinoa's bed. '.I'm not alone.' '.If I call out, they will answer.' But something changed. 'Where am I?' 'You're in Tranverse town. This is Aeris and I'm Yuffie!'' 'This girl's like Rinoa. So hyper and childish.Rinoa.' 'Yuffie you're beautiful. I know I'm not good at this! But I just don't want to be hurt again.' 'It's okay. I'll never push you to hurt yourself.' 'I-I love you.' 'I love you too, Squall.' "Squall?" a voice asked softly. Leon turned around. "It's Leon!" he said. Yuffie was caught off guard by his coldness. "Is something wrong?" Yuffie asked. Leon looked at her for a moment and then shook his head. Yuffie didn't believe him but she decided not to push the matter. "What happened to her?" Yuffie asked to no one in particular. Leon stopped and sighed. "Yuffie, love, I'm sorry. I just.I don't know." Leon whispered. Yuffie walked up to him and smiled. He bent down and kissed her quite passionately. But it didn't remove Rinoa form his mind. Yuffie wrapped her arms around him. Someone made a slight cough. They broke apart and blushed to see Aeris smiling at them. "The ship has been repaired. Now we need to search for the keyhole." Aeris said. They nodded.
Kairi walked around the library. It was a happy room. Full of bright colors and books. It was large too. Kairi thought she heard something. She walked to see where it came from. She gasped and a pit filled her stomach. "Q-Queen.!" Kairi ran over to Queen's pale body. Kairi heard something go behind her and swiftly turned around. Kairi ready her Keyblade and looked around with fear. "H-Hello.?" Kairi said. She heard the sound and turned around and saw nothing. Kairi turned around again. She thought she would have a heart attack! Swiftly by fear and panic Kairi swung her Keyblade at the Heartless. Quickly it disappeared. Kairi ran out to the middle of the library. She heard another sound. She turned and saw nothing. "Who's there?!" she demanded. She heard laughter from the corner. Kairi turned and saw a man standing there. "Who are you?" Kairi yelled. "I am the most powerful being in the universe!" he laughed. Belle and Beast arrived with Heero and Riku. "Gaston!" Belle gasped in shock. "What's going on?" Heero asked. "He's been doing the attacks! I found Queen behind the bookcase over there! She's in the same condition as Rinoa!" Kairi spat. Belle gasped and ran to the bookcase soon followed by Riku. "What id you do to them?" Kairi asked Gaston. He laughed (he sure likes doing that a lot). "I was waiting for Belle fro a long time. When I saw her in the village with that girl I followed them back. "Soon I learned of this monster that you were all trying to make her fall in love with!" Gaston said. "She doesn't love you!" Beast yelled. "And you think she could ever love you?!" Gaston laughed. Beast got angry and with a roar he charged at Gaston who blew him away like he was nothing more than a toothpick. "How do you receive the power of the Heartless?" Kairi whispered. "One day I was out hunting and were attacked by the strange creature. I beat them all with ease! Soon I learned of the power they held. I made a bargain for the power. "Gaston exclaimed smiling insanely. "Bargained with who?" Kairi asked. "You'll never live to know!" Gaston replied. Kairi felt him rush at her. She dodged and instead he hit Belle who was standing by Riku as he held Queen. His head was around belle throat. "You're mine!" he yelled. Belle's body froze and turned pale. She went limp in his hands and he let go. Blood came from her skin in random areas. Gaston turned around and smiled at Kairi. She gritted her teeth. He rushed forward and she dodged but only in a matter of second did she have to dodge as he kept rushing at her with lightning speed. This went on again and again. Heero jumped in mid air and attacked Gaston with his sword. It dug into Gaston's knee as Gaston tried to dodge. Gaston fell forward and as Heero tried another attack Gaston blew him against a wall. Kairi tried to attack but Gaston blew her away. Kairi was flown against a window and it cracked all over. Suddenly the glass shattered and Kairi landed on a balcony below. Gaston jumped down to the balcony. In panic Kairi grabbed on the wall and began to climb it. Gaston laughed. "I have climbed cliffs! You cannot escape me!" he yelled starting to climb the wall swiftly. Kairi climbed into an open window (how did that get there?). She ran into the hallway with Gaston on her tail. Kairi began to run up a staircase. He charged at Kairi on the stairs. Kairi dodged and he charged again. Kairi dodged and stopped. Then she pushed him over the rail with all her might. She continued running up the staircase to the last floor. She ran down the hallway but Gaston had gotten back on his feet in no time and was on her tail again. Kairi flung open eh last door and ran into the room. Kairi ran and hid in the room behind a piece of furniture. Gaston soon came in. He was angry and grinning. "You can't hide forever!" Gaston said laughing. Kairi looked forward and saw a pink rose. Gaston began to knock things over looking for her. It had a strange glow to it. Suddenly Kairi realized what it was. If Gaston damaged it while ravaging through the room Beast might never be able to break his curse! She looked back and saw Riku in the doorway looking at her. She pointed her head toward the rose and he understood. Riku charged at Gaston and Kairi shot up running to the rose. She looked at the rose and knew that something could go bad if she ever touched it. She picked up the entire table and ran into a closet hiding it. She cast aero on it and left to aid Riku.
Kairi saw Riku was in bad shape and panting on the ground in defeat already. She charged at Gaston with the keyblade and was blown back threw the French door leading to the roof. Kairi landed near the edge. Gaston walked over and picked her up. He raised her in the air to throw her. Riku charged forward and stabbed Gaston in the back with his dark Keyblade (not the Oblivion. I am afraid to give Riku one of the known swords Sora got because aren't those just transformations of the keyblade in which only the holder like Sora or Kairi can have?). Gaston roared in pain dropping Kairi. Riku ran over to the edge and reached for her. "No!!" he yelled in fear and pain. Kairi felt her body falling through the air and didn't know what to do. 'Falling.down.down.into darkness.' 'Where's my light?' 'Kairi! Please! Don't die!' 'Sora?!' Kairi's eyes hot open. A light surrounded her and she opened her hands in the air. "Courage! Give me strength!" Kairi yelled. Suddenly a lion appeared and Kairi clung o his back as they hit they landed on the ground. Surprisingly the lion was not hurt and began to jump/climb up the walls of the castle. Kairi made it to the top just in Time. Riku was again at Gaston's mercy. Kairi rushed at him with the Keyblade. Gaston dodged. Again Kairi charged. "Simba! Charge!" Kairi demanded. The lion oared and blew Gaston off the roof. Kairi breathed with relief and dismissed Simba. She ran over to Riku in concern."Are you okay?" she asked. He nodded weakly. Riku's eyes widened and he tried to speak but started to cough up blood. Kairi's screamed in pain as a dagger pierced her skin. Kairi began to fall off the roof with Gaston clinging to her. Riku shot up and grabbed Kairi by the shirt and palled her back. Gaston's dagger ripped from her flesh and Kairi felt shock and pain run through her body. Gaston yelled as he fell tot eh bottom below and to his death.
Kairi winced slightly as she tried to move in the bed. Aeris had cast Curaga on her wounds. In the room in different beds were Riku, Queen, Rinoa, and Belle. Queen was sleeping peacefully. Riku was trying to wave away 'Nurse Aeris'. That was the name they had given her because if they made the slightest mood she would fuss at them. They would laugh and Aeris would smile. Rinoa was looking out the window. Kairi felt sorry for her. Belle was reading a book titled 'Lord of the Rings' (Hehehehe). Soon night came and everyone fell asleep.
"Remembered what you said before? I'm always with you too! I'll come back to you I promise!" "I know you will!"
"Yuffie?" a voice called. Yuffie turned to see someone. Her heart ached. The man smiled at her and touched her cheek. She slapped it away. "How dare you! After all this time! You left me! You died and left me! Don't expect me to just fall into your arms!" Yuffie screamed tears running down her face. The man smiled and bent down to kiss her. Yuffie groaned in pleasure.
"Yuffie! Wake up!" a voice said. Yuffie opened her eyes and saw Aeris. Yuffie looked down. Another dream another lonely night without. 'Him'. What was she thinking! She had Leon! She got over 'Him' a long time ago! Or so she told herself.
I'll be here. Why? I'll be 'waiting.here. For what? I'll be waiting.for you.so If you come here. You'll find me. I promise.
I'm here.waiting for you.Rinoa. But you never came.you were dead. Someone else was there. But I was waiting.am I still? Or are you waiting?
Heero stood in the hospital bed. Everyone was there including their newest member Misty (A.K.A. Midii). The doctor's mouth moved but Heero couldn't here a word of what he said. Suddenly Heero broke down on the floor. 'She' was dead? How! He later found out. Misty was hired to assassinate' her'. Instead Misty tried to arrest 'her' at gunpoint to let Misty's boss deal with 'her'. Trowa snuck up on Misty and try to stop 'her'. Instead the gun fired piercing 'her' throat. She was gone.and so was his world.
Kairi awoke to the sound of panic. "What is it?" she asked groggily over at Riku. "Belle's missing. She ahs been.taken." Riku whispered. "What?!" Kairi sounded astonished. "Does Beast know?" Kairi asked fearfully. "I'm surprised you didn't hear his roar. Aeris, Lumiere, Cogsworth, and Mrs. Potts are trying to calm him right now." Riku replied. Kairi looked determined. "We'll get her back.we'll get them all back.them and.Sora." Kairi whispered. She saw a book on Belle's bed. Picking it up she opened to where the bookmarker was. Her face brightened.
Kairi entered the library. She saw Beast standing there and approached him. "Do you plan on joining us?" Kairi asked. Beast shook his head. "I will travel alone.to save Belle." Beast answered. Kairi nodded. "It's hard.to be alone." she said. Suddenly on the giant center bookcase a keyhole appeared. Kairi smiled. "So that's why you're here." Beast said. Kairi walked forward and raised the Keyblade in the air. A light beamed up hitting the chandelier and hitting the keyhole. Soon it disappeared. "Kairi turned around. "I must leave know. To find.my light. I lost it long ago, and I need it back." Kairi said.
Kairi was looking out the window by herself. Rinoa came in. " I don't see why people like stars so much." Kairi muttered. Rinoa walked to the window. "They have a light, yes, but.I used to like stars. But then I saw everything the way it was." Kairi said. Rinoa smiled sadly. "I used to like stars. I met Squall under them. But now I hate them for that moment." Rinoa said. "I guess you see them differently when you know that the bitter feeling inside of you just takes it away." Kairi said. "It sounds so confusing." Rinoa said. Kairi nodded. "But no matter what. I give up on Leon here on out! I will move on! But for now.Waltzing with a loved one will have to wait." Rinoa said. "Rinoa, you and I.we dance alone." Kairi told her. But dancing alone wasn't all that bad.or maybe it's because I'm used to it. Kairi did dance.with Sora but now he was gone. She continued to dance.alone. Dancing in light and destiny. Kairi looked ahead and saw a Greek looking place floating on a cloud. (A.N.- anyone gonna tell me if they think I should have Maleficent in it or not? Any ideas for the next chapter?)