-Hello, my viewers. I hope you all had a good Thanksgiving, and as for me, well, it has been bittersweet. My beloved dog, who lived a great 16 years, had to be put down on this day...Her full name was Custom Marie. If any of you has a love for Black Labs, you would have liked Custom...

I am half numb, I suppose, but I know she'd want me to keep moving on, and have good thoughts of her in my heart wherever I go. She must have already crossed the rainbow bridge, and by now, hanging out with my other beloved pets from my childhood. I don't know if she understood me, but I asked her to tell the others that I said hi...

In this chapter, I've decided to honor her in a way, and you will have to read down to find out. And don't worry, I am not alone. I have my family to help me out. It's just going to be freaking weird without her, you know? I may not hear your prayers, but I will be able to feel them somehow in my dreams tonight, and I thank you all, my viewers. -Traveler.

(Adam's P.O.V.)

I exhaled loudly in surprise and disbelief as I stared at her, my Pippa who's somehow alive...It happened so fast back there. I remember that arrow hitting the wall next to me with a thud, hearing a shout and the familiar sound of glass shattering. I remember seeing her ponytail as it disappeared, somehow running over with people shouting and calling.

I remember looking down in horror, seeing her shove Gaston away from her, and her beautiful face paling as her eyes soon revealed shock and horror before she vanished into the shadows, remembering my heart break, somebody roaring out in calling her name when realizing that it's me, denying that she cannot die like this, leaving me without the chance to tell her that I love her.

And just before now, she was somehow a dragon, a incredibly beautiful dragon at that, and then there she was, merely several feet away from me...She then spoke softly to me, "Adam. It's really me, Pippa.".

The next moment I knew, I am standing before her, taking in her whole visage; her luxurious dark brown hair, not one strand out of place, her flawless tan skin, her beautiful sky blue eyes glimmering of warmth, patience, and something else that's strikingly familiar to the gleam that my mother had when she looked at my father, and that special smile which is somehow more alluring in the early morning sunshine.

I touched her cheek with my paw ever so gently, and I breathed softly as I realized that she's real upon my touch, "You're really here...I thought...". Pippa touched my paw with her hand, glancing at me with a slight smirk, "I ain't going anywhere, not without you, luv.".

I widened my eyes as I realized what she's saying, and I whispered, "Truly?". Pippa only raised an eyebrow, and before I knew it, she is kissing me, not caring about my fangs or fur, and I held her gently in my paws as I kissed back, reveling in the incredible sensation before we pulled back for air.

She then spoke, "Does that answer your question?". I nodded softly, smiling warmly, "You're the only one who kissed a Beast.". Pippa giggled warmly, seeming to agree with my comment, and she then glanced over to the side, sheepishly smiling.

"I forgot we had a audience..", Pippa blushed lightly as she glanced back at me, and I looked back to see our friends, the rescued people/animals, and my servant friends who had been waiting at the bridge while I was in the fortress.

They were clearly amazed, amused, shocked, surprised, and wide-eyed, and I glanced at Pippa, "By the way, you have a lot to explain. Like how were you able to change into a dragon?". Pippa looked embarrassed, "It's quite a story to tell, but first, we better check on our other friends down there in the fields, and get away from here. I'll talk about it tonight, savvy?".

I nodded, half recognizing that this isn't the place to say those little yet fateful three words, and responded to her statement, "I hope so, Pippa. This kind of story cannot be forced to wait long.". Pippa grinned, "Don't worry, Adam. You shall see why when I tell it later on.". I chucked softly before our friends and others came forward, hugging Pippa and clamoring excitedly.

(No P.O.V.)

When United Talons and the others came down the path to the fields where the battle happened, they soon were quite devastated at the many casualties which is 543 counted, of the Fantasia army including one very beloved friend, Ferdinand, while on the other hand, the survivors of the Fantasia army is several including Team Atlantis and the seven dwarves which is 457 counted.

It was quite one of the most vicious battles that many could remember, and in explaining by one or two of the United Talons when asked, the battle was decided a hollow victory despite Dragon Pippa saving the day at the end of it.

Not wanting to stay in the premises of Maleficent's now smoldered remains of her domain even if she's dead long past, everyone left, taking their comrades' bodies, deciding to give them a pyre cremation a few times per night on the journey through Aspen Pass to the first town in the region of Corona where it will be safer and warmer on the way down.

The journey lasted two weeks before they saw a warm place in the town of Cracow, and there, on the first night, Cinderella and Charles's baby decided to come, somehow sensing that its mother is finally safe and free, and during the process of labor, with Dr. Sweet, Haku, and Emma helping out, Adam saw that it's the perfect opportunity to tell Pippa while they wait outside the house, staying warm near a campfire with the others close by.

(Pippa's P.O.V.)

I sighed deeply as I cuddled closer to Adam, glad to have him by my side as he's so warm and furry, not that I know he's to be human sooner or later for I noticed that he hasn't said those three words...Mrs. Potts told me that he never knew how to confess his feelings, having no parents for so long since childhood despite being raised by Mrs. Potts and the other servants.

I hear shuffling, but ignore it as I recognize it as Cogsworth's stride, figuring that he wanted to talk to Adam about something, and I then hear Mushu's laugh, look over to see him holding his stomach, widely grinning as one of the twin boys must have told a joke to him.

I grin softly, happy to see him interacting much more since that night when I told the story, and had to reveal Mushu and the Stone to my friends and Adam, knowing that no one else besides them is allowed to see Mushu and the Stone.

Of course, they were properly shocked to find out that I had dragon DNA inside me all this time, and I really wanted to tell them that they are to be the same, but I knew they have to discover that themselves. Luckily, being a dragon helps out in starting up campfires and blocking the wind from bothering Cinderella and the freed prisoners as they hadn't been outside in a long time.

I then hear a throat clear behind me, "Pippa?". I turn around to face Adam, and gasp softly as he held a wreath of my favorite winter flowers, red camellias woven into evergreens, and Adam smiled softly, "May I?".

I nod, and Adam gently placed the wreath upon my head, careful of my hair, and I ask softly, "What's the occasion, Adam?". Adam grinned slightly, "Well, I thought everyone would appreciate some sort of a moral boost, so I suggested a party to your friends hours earlier, and well, since you saved the army, you've become the guest of honor.".

"A party? But I hear no music.", I blinked in surprise, and Adam did some sort of gesture, and I then hear a beat, a rhythm. I gasp as I hear Lumiere's singing voice, working together with Emma, and look over to see a cleared spot of snow, consisting of the dwarves playing crude instruments with Lumiere and Emma in front, singing.

I look back at Adam, and saw him holding a hand out with a shy smile, "Will you dance with me, Pippa?". I smiled brightly, "Of course I will!", reaching out to grab his paw as I got up. It was perfectly magical, with the stars above us, with laughter and giggles around us as I saw other people join in, but not that close to us which is actually nice...

I felt like a princess despite my current state, and being in Adam's arms, it's starting to feel like I am flying without aid of being a dragon, feeling safe, wonderful, and happy all the same. I look up at Adam, smiling contentedly, "Thank you, Adam, for everything.".

Adam chuckled softly before looking at me with tenderness, "It's me who should be thanking you...You saved my life...For a long time, I thought I was alone, but when I met you, you somehow became the reason I stayed around...Pippa, I love you...".

My heart swelled hard as I widen my eyes, seeing how sincere and honest he is, and when I see his blue eyes looking at me with warmth, hope, and love, I then exhale as I smile softly as I laid a hand upon his furry cheek, knowing this is the last time of being a Beast for him as I finally knew how to tell him.

"I love you, Adam, and always will.", I whispered warmly, and I smiled widely when not even three seconds later, there is the familiar glow of white magic transforming the Beast into the man I'd always love no matter what, seeing changes here and there as I hear shouts of exclamations in the distance behind me, knowing that the servants are changing back to human as well.

When the white glow vanished, leaving a very human Adam wobbly standing before me, I grasped his hands, taking into the sensation of slightly rough yet smooth skin, seeing that distinct nose and jaw, his auburn hair loose and free, still taller than me, but just a few inches instead of feet, and when he looked at me, I smile widely as his blue eyes lock into mine, "What are you waiting for? Kiss me.".

Adam gave a light growl, not that deep anymore, but there's a hint of it as he walked on his formerly new feet in a matter of seconds, and gently touching my cheeks, he leaned down, and I slightly leaned upwards to meet him in the middle, and I gasped in amazement as this kiss felt powerful and passionate as I grabbed into him, feeling him grab around me, hearing explosions in the air, barely acknowledging that the castle over in Fantasia is back to normal.

I pulled back for air, breathing slightly heavy as Adam looked at me, "You really love me...", amazement and love leaking from his voice, and I smiled, tilted my head, "Why wouldn't I? You may have been Beast when you saved me, but you weren't just Beast, you are Adam, my hero, my best friend, my confidant, and my mate.".

Adam exhaled softly, "You are incredible, Pippa, you know?", and I laughed softly, "Better than ordinary, eh?". Adam chuckled loudly and slightly deeply, agreeing with me on that, and then I hear shouts approaching us, and I look over to see Lumiere, Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts, and Chip all human again, looking tear-eyed and overjoyed.

Adam quickly hugged them, calling them by name as I smiled warmly, watching the interactions of my Adam and his dear servants/friends. I then hear a newborn wail, exhaling that the child has arrived, and I saw that everybody was cheering, laughing, hugging, and talking when I saw Mushu come up to me with a grin.

"I knew you got it in you, sister. You and Lover Boy are meant for each other, that's for sure!", Mushu happily yet cheekily spoke, winking at me, and I giggled lightly, "Thanks, Mushu, and you're right. I can feel that he's my mate now, even when we're not married yet which is to wait in the far future. We may have won the battle back at the fortress, but the war's still on.".

Mushu nodded, "Fair enough, but enjoy the time you got around here. Trouble will be found sooner or later. Now, I think you better shut the crowd up. I hear Prince Charming coming!". I nodded, and exhaled softly as I dug deep, searching for my dragon core, just a sliver of it so I can roar to get everyone's attention, and I found it immediately, roaring loudly.

Everyone instantly became silent, and I huffed, "The baby just came. So, be quiet!", and not a moment later, the door of the house opened, revealing Prince Charles who's smiling widely, "It's a girl! We have a princess, people!".

Everybody then looked at me, their bodies tense to explode from joy, pride, and other things, and I spoke, "Have the celebration in the village square, please!", and almost everybody left the premises, leaving me, Adam, Mushu, Jasmine, and the rest of United Talons in the powdery dust.

Charles blinked softly, "What did I miss?". I shook my head with a smirk, "Oh, just a curse breaking free, and telling everybody off to celebrate elsewhere so the baby wouldn't be scared by the noise.". Charles looked around, and then locked his eyes upon Adam, his mouth gaping as he spoke, "Adam?".

Adam smiled softly, "Hello, Charles. Yes, it's me...grown up...", looking sheepish, and Charles exhaled softly, "It's wonderful to see you back to human again, Adam. Come, you shall be the first ones to see our daughter.", waving a hand to invite us in.

I joined Adam as I held his arm, ready to balance him just in case, realizing that he's only been human for nearly 15 minutes so far. We walked in the house, heading to the guest bedroom where a positively glowing, exhausted, smiling Cinderella is resting with a pink wrapped bundle in her arms.

Cinderella looked amazed and overjoyed when she recognized Adam, and wanting him and the rest of us to see her daughter, her arms shifted the bundle around to face us, blinking at us with her wide light blue eyes. I cooed widely as I saw her, looking so adorably small, having a wisp of ash black hair, and pale tan skin that's becoming natural from being slightly red.

Zuri chuckled, "She's a little beauty. She's a alright mix of you guys.". I nodded softly, "Yes, she's going to charm all the boys, indeed.", noticing Charles's overprotective and horrified reaction when I said that, and I snickered softly, realizing that the little princess is already wrapped tight around Charles's finger.

Adam smiled warmly, "What are you going to name her?". Jasmine nodded with a grin, "Yes, her name has to be fitting, Cindy!".

Cinderella chuckled softly as she glanced at Charles who nodded slightly, and looked over at Logan, "We have decided to have one of our heroes help with that, and that's you, Logan. You have saved Jasmine who was trying to free me, and that is a commendable honor.".

Logan widened his eyes, "Wow, I feel honored, ma'am. A name for a princess, eh?". Jason grinned, "It'd be nice if she follows her parents with her name, bro.". Logan blinked softly at Jason, thinking deeply for a few moments, and then his eyes sparkled, realizing that he has found it.

"How about Claire? It means bright or clear.", Logan smiled warmly. Cinderella looked down at her daughter, speaking the name a few times, and the baby snuffled softly, and Cinderella smiled warmly, looking up, "She loves it. It's perfect. Princess Claire.".

Jason thumped Logan on the shoulder, "Nice choice, bro!", giving him a wink, and Jasmine chuckled softly, "She's obviously the bright side on top of everything. Welcome to the world, Princess Claire.". I smiled warmly, feeling Adam's arm squeeze around my shoulders, and I leaned against his chest, saying nothing as I am content to just listen to the others' comments on her name.

This night couldn't get any better than this. We are seeing a miracle in the middle of war, and we're safe in the company of friends and lovers.

The name of Claire is from the Canadian province islands of Newfoundland and Labrador where the slightly different breeds of the Labrador Retriever is originated from, honoring Custom, my beloved Black Lab. -Traveler.