Belle remarries

Adam and Belle watched as Cogsworth escorted the last of the villagers out.

"Well, that was a fiasco," Adam said as Cogsworth returned. "Even with the main leaders gone, we're going to have a lot of trouble on our hands."

"Agreed, Your Highness," Cogsworth said, bowing slightly. "What will you do?"

"My very best," Adam replied. "But for now, let us honor our dead and rest."

"Very well, sire," Cogsworth said. "Lumiere should be done with the preparations."

The mood of the castle was somber as they gathered to honor Estelle and the other fallen. Belle held Adam's hand as he openly cried at the loss of his mother. The servants also wept and comforted each other. Estelle had been very loved and some of the guards had also fallen during the scuffle. Fifi cried into Lumiere's shoulder, while Chip sat at his mother's feet holding Sultan to his chest looking sad and confused at everyone's grief. The little girl who they rescued from the asylum sat beside Chip, looking lost and confused. They had learned that she was D'Arque's niece. She had been orphaned at a young age and he had locked her up when she'd begun to show signs of magic. Mrs. Potts had decided to adopt her.

Several spoke words, honoring the fallen. Belle's mother spoke, "Estelle was my best friend. And I failed her," she said breaking down into sobs. Belle and Maurice hugged her.

"There was nothing you could have done," Mrs. Potts said. "She died protecting what she loved."

"You did the best you could," Adam said, patting Colette awkwardly on the back, tears running down his cheeks.

Colette shook her head, her face in her hands. "Don't let blame destroy you," Belle whispered to her mother. "Remember what you told me. Listen to your own advice. Honor her memory by living and protecting her people."

Colette leaned on Belle. "How did you get so wise?" Colette asked.

"I have very special parents," Belle said, squeezing the hands of her parents. Maurice took his wife in his arms as another person came forward to speak words in honor of the fallen.

Belle returned to Adam's side and held his hand. She leaned on his shoulder as the memorial progressed.

Eventually, the memorial ended and the crowd dispersed, going back into the castle. Colette squeezed Belle's hand before retreating back into the castle with Belle's father.

At last, only Belle and Adam remained outside, watching the dying embers of the fire go out.

"Will you marry me?" Adam asked abruptly, turning to face her.

"What?" Belle asked, startled out of her reverie. She'd been watching the fire, thinking about everything and nothing.

"I want you to stay with me tonight," Adam said. "But first, we should be married."

Belle turned to face him. The earnestness in his eyes made her realize he was being serious.

"Of course I'll marry you," she said.

Adam kissed her briefly on the lips. "Are you sure?" he asked.

"I wouldn't say it if I wasn't," Belle replied.

"Would you like to have a big ceremony?" Adam asked. "Or would you prefer to get married immediately?" Adam paused. "Or both?"

Belle thought about it. "Let's get married right away," she said. "I don't need a ceremony." Belle thought about the ceremony with Gaston and shuddered at the thought. "Let's get my parents though."

"Why don't you go get them?" Adam asked. "And I'll summon Cogsworth to officiate. Would you like anyone else there?"

"Mrs. Potts and Lumiere," Belle said. "And the triplets. And the Madame."

"Done," Adam said, kissing her. They ran back to the castle hand-in-hand. Belle ran to find her parents, who were still slowly making their way upstairs.

They were delighted at the news. "Estelle would be so happy," Colette said, dabbing her eyes. "Oh, this puts some joy back into our lives. We always hoped you'd get together, you know."

In a short period of time, the small group had assembled into the sitting room with the fireplace where Belle had first tended to Adam's wounds after he'd saved her from the wolves. How things had changed since then.

Cogsworth conducted the ceremony, reading from a book. "Please sign here," he said after reading several formal and elaborate passages about the responsibilities of marriage.

Belle saw a contract of marriage before her. She scanned over the page, hardly taking in the words as Adam signed his name at the bottom. She picked up the quill he handed to her and signed her name.

"I now pronounce you man and wife," Cogsworth said. "Or should I say, prince and princess."

"Princess!" Belle exclaimed, startled.

Adam wrapped his arms around her. "What did you think would happen after marrying a prince?" he asked, laughing.

"I forgot you were a prince," Belle muttered.

Adam laughed again. "And that's one of the many reasons I love you," he said and kissed her.

After they broke apart, the small group assembled came to congratulate them. "How could you forget he's a prince?" Laurette asked, amazed.

"We never would," Claudette agreed, hugging Belle. "Take care of us, Belle," she whispered in Belle's ear.

"Of course," Belle replied, pulling back and looking Claudette in the eyes. "Always."

"Well," Adam said, taking Belle's hand. "I'm going to take my wife away now. Good night to you all."

Belle blushed as Adam pulled her out of the room and up the stairs to the West Wing. "I had to get us out of there before Mrs. Potts started trying to serve us food," Adam said. "I told Cogsworth to be brief, but that still took forever."

"It was perfect," Belle said, smiling as she followed behind him. They crossed the threshold of the West Wing. "So, this area is no longer forbidden, is it?"

"It is yours," Adam replied. "Everything in this castle is yours." He gestured around the room. "You may do whatever you like with this space."

The West Wing looked much improved from the first time Belle had seen it. Everything was neat and in repair. Yet, it still looked stuffy and formal. She'd like to make it more homey. And create a nice reading nook.

Thoughts of how she might alter the space vanished, however, as Adam pulled her to him.

"I love you, Belle," he said. "And I'd like to show you how much I love you. I want to worship your body. But tell me if anything becomes too much."

"I will," Belle said. "I love you, too. And I want to be with you. All of you."

Adam's lips met hers, sending a fire coursing through her. Belle wrapped her arms around his neck, pulling herself towards him.

As her body pressed against his, it felt as if she couldn't get close enough to him. He seemed to feel the same way, he pulled her towards him, pressing her body against his.

Gently at first, his tongue entered her mouth and explored the inside. She met his tongue with hers and he sucked on her tongue. She shivered and pulled herself closer to him. He was devouring her and she loved every second of it.

He began to unfasten the back of her dress and she helped him, speeding up the process. As her dress fell to the ground, she began to unbutton his shirt. She ran her hands across his taunt, defined, and golden-haired chest. He groaned and lifted her shift over her head. She stood before him naked.

"You're so beautiful," Adam said, running his hands gently over her waist, going up to caress her breasts. Belle shivered and pulled off his shirt so that he stood half naked before her.

She pulled down his breeches and he yanked off his boots so that he could remove all the articles of clothing from his body.

Naked, they gazed at each other. His erection stood tall and proud, yet Belle didn't fear it. She was eager to feel him inside of her. Tentatively, she reached out and wrapped her hand around it. He moaned at her touch. He gently grasped her hand and guided it up and down, his foreskin moving with her hand along his penis.

He moved his hand down between her legs, nuzzling aside her hair to find the sensitive spot. She jerked away at his touch. He pulled back immediately. "No," she said. "Don't stop. I'm just very…sensitive there."

He returned his hand there, lightening the pressure. Gently, he stroked her. She felt like jelly under his touch. It soon became hard to stand as he caressed her in her most sensitive area. Her knees buckled and he caught her.

Carrying her to the bed, he laid her down gently. He pulled apart her legs and replaced where his hand had been with his head. The warmth of his wet tongue set Belle aflame and she writhed as he licked her. As he picked up speed, Belle shattered, crying out.

He inserted his finger inside of her as he continued to worship her with his tongue. Belle writhed and writhed as he inserted his finger in and out of her. He added in another finger.

Belle shook as pleasure flooded over her again. She felt like she was melting into the bed as waves and waves of pleasure rode her. Adam rose above her, watching her as she panted.

"I think you're ready," he said, coming over her and kissing her lightly on the lips. Belle wrapped her arms around his neck, kissing him back. As they kissed, Adam slowly inserted himself inside of her.

The fullness of him made Belle feel utterly complete. This was nothing like she could have imagined. She felt safe and whole with him. Adam began to gently move inside of her and she moaned in pleasure.

He began to pick up speed. Belle wrapped her legs around him, pulling him closer and closer to her.

He moved to kiss her neck as he continued to thrust. Belle exposed her neck to give him easier access. It felt so nice.

Adam moved down to her breast and took a nipple into his mouth. At the sensation, Belle shattered once more, shouting in pleasure.

Belle felt a filling sensation inside of her as Adam found his release. She watched him jerk and moan as he continued to thrust a few more times before he collapsed on top of her, placing his weight on his forearms so as not to crush her.

"I wanted to last longer," Adam said. "But you felt so good. It's been so long since I…" he trailed off. "I'm out of practice."

Belle kissed him. "We have all the time in the world together," she said.

"Very true," he said, laying down beside her and pulling her against him. He nuzzled her neck, kissing her. "And just give me some time," he murmured. "I'll be ready again for you soon enough."

Belle smiled.