A.N. Again, sorry for taking so long to write a new chapter, I'm always busy, so when I manage to get a few minutes I write. I hope you enjoy!
P.S. There is a swear word mention, you guys probably don't care, but figured I'd worn you anyways.
Disclaimer: Stated in the first chapter..
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She could feel the branches from the tree's hitting her face, her horse was running as fast as he could, but she needed, wanted him to go faster. With no idea where they were going, more distance the better. After what seemed like a few hours, she decided to let Philippe walk for awhile, she would stop, but something told her to keep going. Looking back there was no castle to be seen, which for her, was good news. She thought about what had happened before she just took off. As scared as she was living there, she felt protected, safe. The staff was always there for her, for anything, as if they automatically knew where she was and what she wanted, at first it scared her, but she kind of liked it. She thought of each person, they were unique that's for sure. Lumiere always speaking his mind, Marie always happy, Chef always prepared to cook, Willow always wanting to make new dresses, Chip and his happy child self, and Mrs. Potts, gentle and caring. She never met Coggsworth, but he was probably like the rest. Her mind wandered to the Beast. Of all the things he has done, to say he did it all to his amusement didn't fit right. He was definitely angry at her for reading something personal, but again, he shouldn't leave it where anyone could find it.
While she was lost in thought, she didn't hear the cracking of the branches around her, but Philippe did, which caused him to panic. Snapping back to her senses she whistled to make him run. As he gained speed, she turned her head to see what was chasing her. Six shadows were following her, and not just any shadows, wolves, and they looked hungry. Facing forward, she whistled again for Philippe to run just a little faster. Without realizing it, they ran onto a frozen lake, but it didn't stop them. The ice started to crack, and they started to fall through, Philippe kicked his legs as hard as they would go and the wolves were hot on their track. Once they made it back to the forest she could feel Philippe was losing strength, but they couldn't stop now, with no where to go, they had to out run the wolves. But before she could think any further a wolf jumped at her and threw her off the horse. Philippe's reins were stuck on a branch so they couldn't go anywhere, leaving them trapped. Breaking a smaller branch she started waving it back in forth, trying to protect her and her beloved horse. She managed to hit one of the wolves square in the face, but another bit onto the stick and tossed her to the side. All she could think was if she stayed, she wouldn't die, but it was to late. Just as another wolf was about to jump, a huge object came in front of her, as if shielding her from the wolves. Looking up, she saw him, the Beast.
Before she could do or say anything, he was fighting with the six wolves, growls, whimpers, and bites were exchanged. He managed to punch one of the wolves as the others were biting at him, grabbing the other wolf off his back he threw it against the tree. You could tell it was dead, and with that, the other wolves ran off. Meeting the Beast's eyes, she could see relief and hurt, just as quickly as she got up he collapsed. She had a choice. Run or stay. Staring at him, she could see he was hurt, and he did just risk his life for hers, the least she could do was get him back. With the help of the him and Philippe, she managed to get him onto the horse. Looking around she realized she didn't know the way back, but then she spotted it, just off in the distance.
They managed to get back to the castle before the rest of the storm took hold. They were all gathered in his favourite room, where there were two chairs and a fire place. He was seated in one chair, and she was seated on the floor getting a rag ready to clean his wound. Like an injured animal, he was licking it, this only made her scowl. For someone who is so keen on being human, he sure acts like an animal.
"Don't do that.." She tried grabbing his arm, he only lifted it higher so she couldn't reach.
"I do what I want with my arm." He started to lick his arm again, she started getting a little angry.
"Stop, it's not going to help." He moved his arm again, again she tried to grab it. This went on for a couple of minutes before she managed to get the cloth on his arm, and he yelled, loud.
"THAT HURT!"
"Well if you didn't move, it wouldn't hurt as much!"
"If you didn't run away, this would have never had happened."
"If you weren't an ass, I wouldn't have run off!"
"Well.. You should not have read that book!"
"If you don't want something read, don't put it where anyone can read it." She could tell she one this argument, he turned his head and huffed, proving she was right. Grabbing his arm gently, she spoke softly, "This might sting a little.." Placing the rag on his wound, she heard him take in a breath. "Thank you by the way, for saving my life." She stopped briefly to look at him, and he only looked confused but relief. This guy goes through more emotions than a pregnant woman.
"Your welcome." There was no sarcasm, no regret, no anger, just sincerity. He really did mean it, and by the look, he would do it again. She gave a shy smile, and tended to his wound. She cleaned and bandaged it, it wasn't the best job, but it was better than nothing, besides, Mrs. Potts would re-do it the moment she got a chance. With his wound dealt with she felt the wave of exhaustion hit her, slowly standing up, using his arm to help, she fought the wave of dizziness and started to walk. When she got to the door she stopped.
"Good night." She knew it was barely a whisper, but somehow he heard her.
"Good night, and thank you." Nodding her head, she headed off towards her room. Her feet were barely moving by the time she got to the door. Looking at the bed, she was relieved, she was truly safe, and somehow managed to come back to this place, and for that she was grateful. Laying her head on the pillow and pulling the blankets up to her chin, she smiled, something she didn't do for no reason, but she felt the need. Then she felt the tug at her heart, and the smile faded. She knew what it meant, but she didn't want to come to terms with it just yet, she wasn't ready, but then again, maybe she was. With her thoughts racing in circles she closed her eyes. Her thoughts left, and she was in a beautiful forest, it was glowing with light, and she felt happy. Running and laughing she fell to the ground and looked up at the sky through the tree's, it was beautiful. Turning her head to the side, she saw a man, lightly tanned, light brown hair, bright blue eyes and the most beautiful smile she had ever seen coming towards her. Which made her smile grow wider, then she noticed a smaller figure behind the man. He looked to be about four, nice short dark brown hair with blue eyes and the biggest smile on his face. He ran towards her which caused her to sit up and open her arms. He ran right into her with full force, causing her to put a hand back to make sure they didn't fall.
"Mommy!" This caught her breath. She didn't have a child. "Mommy?" She looked at him, her hair, he mans eyes. Before she could ask what was going on, a bright white light blinded her, causing her to close her eyes, when she managed to open them again, the forest was darker, lifeless and a few tree's away stood a blonde woman, staring at her.
"Follow your heart child, for you are the key to everything that happens. The future will not be easy, you will make hard choices that will have consequences. No matter what, follow your heart. This is your warning." She tried to speak, to ask what she was talking about, and who the child and man were, but everything went black, and she knew what dream was coming to her next. One she knew would make her scream...
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I hope you enjoyed this chapter! I was going to stop it when she was in bed, or leaving the beast, but I had to write something more, maybe you guys can put some puzzle pieces together? I'm not going to say anything. Haha. Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this chapter, please let me know if I should add or change anything to either past chapters, this chapter or future chapters.
Thanks!
