Chapter 9: Sleigh Ride
Lumiere looked up. He sat in the attic, bound and gagged, so no one would find him. No one ever went here anyway. Sometimes he was able to break "Babette's" spell, but only for minutes before once again loosing his mind to that wicked monster. Whatever it was that controlled the young maid, it had bad intentions. "Michelle..." he whispered, looking out to the snow storm out there. "Please, be alright and save."
"You know what?! If this how you feel, forget about the wedding! I don't even want to become your wife anymore!" Belle shouted, slamming her hand on the table!
"You are acting like a six year old! All I said was that I feel neglected." Adam said, glaring at his fiance.
"Oh, I'm sorry!" Belle rolled her eyes. "Sorry that I have other friends beside you..."
"Well, you obviously prefer them over me!"
"You can't be serious." Belle shook her head. "Stop acting like an idiot!"
Adam stood up, took his bowl with cereals and threw them on the ground. "SHUT UP!" Belle flinched as she heard his Beast-like yell. "I'm sich of your nagging. Ugh, I wish you had never freed me from the curse! I'd rather be a Beast again then your husband!"
Belle frowned. "You can't be serious, Adam. You just can't!"
"But I am, so leave me alone now!"
"Well," Belle said and took her spoon. "I'm not done eating, so-"
"LEAVE!" Adam yelled. Then he walkeed over to her, took her bowl and threw it on the ground, almost hitting Cogsworth's feet, who was just entering the room.
"Um, should I come again later or...?" the round servant asked softly.
"No, Cogsworth!" Belle said and stood up. "I was just about to leave." she gave Adam another glare, before turning around and walking away.
"Ugh, women." Adam growled and fell back.
"Well, um, I just wanted to say that Lumiere has diappeared. And Michelle as well."
"What?" Adam looked up. "Since when?"
"This morning, your Highness."
Adam thought for a moment before shaking his head. "Well, then. Send someone to look for them! they can't just leave their workplace, can they?"
"Of course, Master." Cogsworth said. He looked up. Was it just him or was the Prince getting angrier and bitter again? Well, he was fighting with Belle all the time. I should ask Marie what to do! He bowed to Adam, before also leaving the sighing royal alone.
"Babette" giggled to herself. It had been so easy to take over this foolish girls body and hypnotize this moron Lumiere. Soon all people in the castle would fall under her spell, so she could replace any love with love for only her. Then she would feed of their adoration and become even more powerful, no doubt. But first she had to force Belle and her Prince to fall out off love, like her Master commanded. Their love was too strong to just be replaced. Same with Lumiere and Michelle, so she first had to make him believe he loved her. This way she had been able to weaken the bond between them.
The best thing was that she only had to plant a spark of anger into Adam's heart, but now it was going to engulf him once again. There was no need to put a spell on Belle though.
"Soon everything will be as he has planned!"
"You don't understand! I have to go!" Michelle said, while LeFou and a few other men tried to hold her back.
"You're crazy! You'll die out there" the little man shouted.
"But...they are all in danger!" Michelle said. she was no longer able to hold her tears back. LeFou's expression softened.
"But you'll never reach the castle in that storm! Even if you take a carriage-"
"But whatwill she do to them? Belle...Lumiere...and the others." She sank to the ground, lifting up her gaze to stare at the window.
LeFou sighed and put his hand on her back. He looked to his friends who also felt sorry for the girl. Suddenly, a bright, golden light filled the room. It came from out there.
"What the hell..."LeFou opeed the door and his jaw dropped. "Woah, guys! Look at that!" The men and Michelle walked out to see a huge golden and green carriage, drawn by two horses, one white, one black. LeFou walked closer and saw a pice of paper on the seat. He picked it up and read what it said:" For my dear, beloved Michelle. This will safely take you through any storm. Merry Christmas, my Child.-Mother"
"M-mother?" Michelle asked. How could this be? Her mother was dead? how could she get a carriage from her, not to mention a seemingly magical one? Then she remembered the people at the castle! This was something to question later. She just whispered a "Thank you!" and sat down inside the carriage. Suddelny she felt as if a huge warm coat had been laid over her.
"Will you be alright?" LeFou asked.
"Don't worry about me. See you on Christmas eve, guys!" She said. Then she turned to the horses. "To the castle!" she yelled and the animals took off. The village men waved her good bye, as the young woman drove into the dark forest. To calm herself, she started to sing a song her brother had taught her when they were little. Together they would sing it, when ever they were playing in the snow.
Just hear those sleigh bells jingling,
Ring-ting-tingling too,
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you,
Outside the snow is falling
And friends are calling, "YOO HOO !",
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.
Our cheeks are nice and rosy,
And comfy cozy are we,
We're snuggled up together
Like two birds of a feather would be,
Let's take that road before us,
And sing a chorus or two,
Come on, it's lovely weather
For a sleigh ride together with you.