Meanwhile at Forte's parlor, the Beast was still depressed as he walked around and Forte just watched him.
"Ah, it tears me up to see you this way, Master. Why do you torment yourself? There's the symbol of your curse." said Forte as he motions him to the rose. "Destroy it, and end these adolescent notions… of love and redemption. End your pain forever."
The Beast walked toward the rose and removes the bell jar. His eyes grew narrow with rage, as he raises his claw, preparing to destroy the rose. "Yes! Do it! SMASH IT!" Forte urged and the Beast roared as he raised pawed to prepare to destroy the rose.
The rose glowed a little and its petal fell on top of the present. The Beast stopped as he looked at it. "Belle?" he whispered and starts opening his gift. "What are you doing? What is it?" Forte asked, wondering what's happening.
The Beast came in and was holding a book in his hand. "Oh, a storybook. Does this one have pretty pictures you can color?" Forte laugh, "Utterly dreadful, Master." "No! This one's different!" he said as he glared at him but became calm, "It's from Belle."
"Well, that would account for the creative wrapping." Forte muttered. "Quiet! I want to read." the Beast growled as he sat down on his chair while Forte sigh and kept quiet.
The Beast looked at the book and began to read.
"Once upon a time, there was an enchanted castle. Its master seemed as cold as winter. Deep inside his heart, his cries of anger echoed through the stone wall of the castle. Though surrounded by servants, he was all alone. And in that simple act of kindness, he knew someone cared. Christmas that year was spent exchanging humble gifts. But the greatest gift that anyone received… was the gift of hope."
"Hmm. Hope." he said to himself. He smiled as he closed his book. He got off from his seat and decides to visit to the dungeon.
"No, Master! Come back! She'll only prolong your torment!" Forte pleaded but it was too late as Beast slams the door shut.
Back at the dungeon,
"You know what, Belle?" Chip spoke as he looked up. Belle looked at him in silent. "I don't need a tree to celebrate Christmas." "Azu." Rillie nod. "And I can do without mistletoe." said Lumiere as he gave Cogsworth a surprised kiss on the cheek. The Pokemon giggled at that moment.
"Well, I don't need tinsel." said Cogsworth as wiped the kiss off. "Oh, I don't need holly." "And I don't need a wreath." "I don't need ornaments!" "And I… don't need turkey!" "I don't need stuffing!" "I don't need pudding!" they argued.
"Chandelure..." Cresent moaned and Marilda clicks knowing that their trainers are at it again.
Lumiere: To each his own my friend
You know how to get me stressed
But when it comes to making
Christmas special
Cogsworth: I'm a cut above the rest
Lumiere: If you could see things clearly
You would say that I've been blessed
Cogsworth: You can't hold a candle to my timing
Lumiere: I'm a cut above the rest
Belle: You belong side by side
You should never be apart
Cause when you're both together
You're really twice as smart
Cogsworth: (spoken) Twice as smart she does have a point
Lumiere: (spoken) Yes, well, two heads are better than one
Cogsworth: I'd say that as a team
We have got to be the best
Lumiere: Now we've found something
We both agree on
We're a cut above the rest
Cogsworth and Lumiere: There's no doubt that as a team
We two are the very best
Everyone who knows us must agree...
We're a cut above the rest
Cogsworth, Lumiere, and Belle: There's not a doubt that as a team
You two are the very best
Everyone who knows you must agree
Lumiere and Cogsworth: We're a cut
Belle: A cut above
Lumiere and Cogsworth: Above the rest!
Suddenly the door opened, and the Beast came in. Everyone stood still and saw him. "Uh-oh! It's the master!" "Azu!" Chip and Rillie spoke. Mrs. Potts hid behind Belle and Acel stood close to Petite.
The Beast looked at Belle with guilt. "Uh... Belle?" he spoke as he walked closer to her. Belle looked at him as she felt something that has changed him. "Can you forgive me?" he asked. Belle looked into his eyes and smiled as she held his paw.
"Of course. Merry Christmas." she says gently to him. The objects and Pokémon cheered with glee. "Let's give Belle the Christmas she's always wanted." the Beast proclaimed and patted Acel's head. The Absol smiled as he knew that his master has changed to good.
To Be Continued...