A.N/ Again, sorry if the last chapter offended anyone, don't like it don't read it. Thanks :) Also sorry that it's so short, next one I will try and make it really long, key word try.

Disclaimer: Stated in the first chapter.

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What was staring at me was frightening yet intriguing. Its legs and tall resembled a wolf, arms and body of a bear, its head had horns, and its teeth stuck out from above his bottom lip. It was wearing a cloak, and I assume something that resembled pants. All together it was nothing I had ever seen. It didn't move though, just stared at me as though unsure if it should come close or stay where it was, with a slight move of his head he took a step forward, seeing I didn't flinch he took a few more and spoke.

"Are you alright?" Its voice was stern, and almost like a low growl, but comforting all at once. If it meant harm surely he would have done it by now.

"Y..Yes.." I couldn't look away, even in the books I read nothing came like this in my imagination. It was surely something different, yet it didn't scare me as much as it should have. It's blue eyes staring, making sure I wasn't scared of it being so close.

"Good. If you need anything, you simple ask Mrs. Potts and it will be done, even the other servants will tend to every need." Nodding its head as if to bow, he turned to leave.

"Wait!" This must of startled it because it looked back confused, "I.. I wanted to thank you. For letting me stay here, I'll be out of your way as soon as I can." I finally averted my gaze. I did just show up at this place unannounced and now I was being treated as if I lived here, it didn't seem right. I know he saved me and should be grateful but it was his house I showed up at, I was thankful Gaston was gone, and wouldn't come back anytime soon.

"Your welcome, and you need not rush yourself. Your welcome to stay here as long as you wish." With that he left, pulling his cloak around him, leaving me even more puzzled than I already was. Looking around the room, I realized the elder woman, Mrs. Potts, was still in the room, looking at me worriedly.

"What is it m'dear? You look troubled. More tea maybe?"

"Thank you, it's just, I have never seen a creature like that before, even reading I never thought of something like that, nor would it be in the stories. What was it?" I was more curious than I thought, Mrs. Potts looked like she was thinking over the right words to say, she kept her brows together, only when she was ready for her answer she sat on the bed and looked at me, her face more relaxed and a slight smile on her face that I couldn't help smiling myself.

"He is the master of this castle, has been for many years now. You're the first one to come in such a long time. It is so nice to see a new young face around here, the others will be glad as well. And like the master said, you need anything, only ask." Satisfied with her answer she got up, getting some tea, although something was troubling her, as if she wasn't quite satisfied with her own answer.

"Master? Was it-he, a human before? I don't mean to pry, but I find this interesting. No one in the village talks about a castle, and if they did I surely would have heard of it, wait, does that mean he is, or was, a prince? I have never been in a castle, it must be magnificent to live in one. Is there a ball room, library and- " I put a hand on my mouth realizing I had just as to many questions, and rambled on, but all Mrs. Potts did was smile, and shake her head slightly, her light grey curls moving slightly.

"Curious one you are, no wonder he is fond of you. The answers you seek for your questions I could answer, but I do not see it fit as for me to answer them. You could ask the Master, or Beast as he likes to be called, but I do not know if you would get an answer. But I will say this, it will take time before he wants to answer them, I know something troubles you m'dear, and when your ready you will talk. Just think like that, and you know what he feels. I will also warn he has quite the temper, you may be frightened, but he truly means no harm. It's been a long time since he's talk to someone new. Now, drink some tea and relax, you've had a long day."

I could do nothing but think, if he was human, what happened to him, and would that still make him a prince? Does he really want me to stay here? I would only get in the way. I finished my tea, and Mrs. Potts hurried herself out, wishing me a good nights rest. But I could not sleep, I was curious, frightened, but most of all intrigued about what had happened in just a day. She would get her answers even if it took forever to wait.

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