Bella and her Beast

[Perplexia]

Bella walked along the banks of the sea in her worn out shoes, looking out as her fathers ship descended. It was always sad to see him go off on one of his voyages, but his fishing provided food, and the items he sold at market always provided the funds he needed to repair his boat. Considering her station in life, Bella was considered quite the catch. Particularly because she had no interest in being caught. Brushing her red curly locks from her face she pushed them back under her scarf and headed home.

Although she loved her little french village, she strived to experience the world that was written in the books. Have her own adventures, and be free to just live as she wished. Whether it be reading a book under a succulent peach tree, or taking a swim in the middle of the day in a lake, in nothing but her shiv. Perhaps if she had been born a boy these options would be available to her now.

She still found plenty of little pleasure in the world, whether it be teaching the village girls to read or listening to the stories of the elderly. Bella didn’t have any female friends her own age. They were too busy trying to find a husband and criticizing her for her oddness in finding pleasure in reading. It was a time where it was assumed reading would muddle a female's mind. It was believed that the more ignorant they were, the more compliant they would make as wives.

Her mother had felt quite differently, and her father agreed. The passing of her mother five years prior had made her the one that was left to take care of her father. He adored her, though often wondered if their unique approach to raising her was a hindrance rather than a benefit. It had made her a bit of an outcast. Though most of the villager’s adored her for her kind nature and sweetness.

On occasion she would be courted, but she was never really fond of her suitors. They were all so typical. She didn't want to marry a fisherman, she didn't want to be a wife and treated like a slave. Bella enjoyed her free time and the ability to read her stories. It was her escape into a different world. A world she would never know. She wondered if her succumbing to marriage would make her father happy. Still she just couldn’t bring herself to marry a closed minded man that wasn’t willing to share his thoughts and respect her opinion.

Bella placed her book upon the steps of her home, and fed the chickens, and collected their eggs. She found the more she talked to them and loved them, the more they would lay. They always had more than enough eggs, so she was able to sell them at market and used the proceeds to expand her ever growing library. “If you were my wife, you would never have to lower yourself to feed the livestock. I would adorn you with jewels and precious metals. You would have the best gowns, and would want for nothing.” Bella frowned, was she to have no peace. “Let me guess, and I would take great delight in being on your arm and shown off at what a catch you conquered? I would be placed on a pedestal each time i bore one of your sons. I would be your glorified breeding cow”. “Well yes, yes yes.. Wait.. “ It took Henri Valvoux a moment to catch on that she had baited him. Although rich, and what most of the girls considered a real catch. Bella did not. To her he represented all that was wrong with the time period that she lived in. “One day Henri, I hope you finally believe me when I tell you, as I am now. I will never marry you. I don’t even like you, you’re boastful, brutish, arrogant, selfish, and simply not worthy of me.” As he stood there with his mouth open she smiled politely, gave a slight curtsy and walked past him. Quickly picking up her book and heading inside shutting the door just as he finally caught up with her.

It would be amazing if he just disappeared and never returned. Little did she know that fate would soon have a similar experience for her. One that would open her mind to the supernatural she loved to read about. To a world that existed that no one would ever believe, and to the opportunity to actually be seen for the treasure she was.

 

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Rohnor had grown accustomed to the solitude of his own little kingdom occupied by only himself and numerous animals that were only good for hunting and eating. He was forced to eat the animals because his kingdom as he liked to call it was no more than a tiny island in the middle of the great ocean, The details of how he came to be here were just hazy memories now, he was supposed to have done something unforgivable in the place where he was brought up, but he couldn't even remember the name of it. He was tried before a court and sentenced to live on this island but that hadn't been enough for those who had sent him here, they had used a wizard to change him from a tall, strong handsome youth into this savage-looking beast, so ugly and frightening that he avoided still water so he could not see his reflection. He had been told that he would live for a thousand years unless he found a woman to love him. He remembered one of those who sentenced him remarking,

"A woman love him? There's more chance of me fucking the two princesses, no, as soon as a woman sees him she'll run away screaming."

One morning after a violent storm during the night he went to the water's edge in the hope in the hp of finding something useful washed up on the shore, instead, he found an elderly man who begged him for help, Rohnor hadn't been asked to help anyone for ten years so he was rather puzzled, if he helped the man what would he get in return?

"Tell me what would you rather do trade the thing you treasure most apart from your life for my help.?"

One saving grace of his banishment he was allowed to trade with anyone who came to the island, Somehow the wizard would know of it and arrange the exchange.

"The only thing I have in my life that's worth anything is my daughter, Bella, she is a good girl, a daydreamer but a good girl, I am sure she would change places with me."

"How old is this girl she is not still in nappies Is she nor old enough to be my mother?"

"She is nineteen Sir, she will cook and clean for you without complaint."

"I accept with one caveat, she must not try to see me I will leave her instructions each day and you must swear not to tell her about my appearance if you do I will know and the deal is off and you will be sent back here."

Rohnor made a sign and the unwanted visitor was gone, it would be a short while before the exchange was done so he made preparations so that he would not be seen.

 

[Perplexia]

Before Maurice knew it he was on a glorious new ship named 'Life', filled with catches like no one had ever seen. There were also treasures that he could make his fortune at market with. Towing behind the ship was a smaller boat named Bella. It's purpose was simply to bring the girl to the Beast. He loved his daughter more than anything he had thought. Until it came down to choosing, his life, or give his most prized treasure in exchange for it. He was filled with a mixture of emotions, eventually he settled on the notion this was a dowry of sorts. She was after all his property, and refused to get married by traditional means. So why not put her into service in exchange for a better life for himself. Instead of one where he had to constantly provide for the child that would never leave his hearth.

Of course he didn't take into mind that she had cooked, cleaned and did his laundry day after day without complaint. As far as he was concerned that was simply her duty. Sure, he would miss her. But he wouldn't miss the remarks about how headstrong and spoiled he allowed her to be. The greatest prospect for her in their little village was Henri, and he had to agree with his daughter. The man was a bumbling idiot that would destroy her will to live. With the beast, she'd never have to see him, she would just do her chores and be left in peace. Yes, this was definitely the best for her.

The voyage took about five days to get home. When he did a crowd gathered to ooh and ahh over his new ship. Giving a couple gold coins to some men he trusted, he had them cart the merchandise to his warehouse and guard it, to a couple others he gave gold coins to take his catches to his stall at the market where he employed a vendor to sell them. "Tell us your story Maurice" the crowd shouted wanting to here of his fantastic journey that had changed his wealth considerably. "Later, Later" he waved them off, knowing he could never tell them, for it would be a void on the deal he made, and he would be putting his and Bella's life on the line.

"Father!!, You're home!" Bella exclaimed excitingly "Did you have good luck?"
"Oh Yes" Maurice answered giving her a tight hug, knowing it would be one of the last. "Sit child" He implored her with a more serious grievous tone. Looking a little worried she wiped her hands on her apron and took a seat. "Upon my journey I happened across a recluse. His name is .. well i forgot I'm sorry old age, Anyway, He lives on a beautiful serene island, in a wonderous manor. My ship hit a storm, and I was marooned there. As it happens he was looking for someone to clean and cook for him. In exchange for a new ship, I told him I had the most marvelous daughter. Now before you object, you aren't being sent to marry him, just work there for food and keep. He doesn't even wish to interact or be seen. You may wander the island, and read your books without having to endure the likes of Henri trying to entice you into matrimony. It's a win win for all of us involved. You are a young lady now, if you don't wish to be married, then you need to make your own way in this world, and lets face it, there are few opportunities like this that will come along."

The idea of a new adventure did register with him, she wasn't sure how long she'd have to work there. But the peace and quiet in exchange for what she did daily anyway seemed like a dream. Though it was a shame the man didn't want to interact or be seen. But she supposed in the long run that may not be a bad thing. It would almost be as if she lived in her own place with her books for company. "Well father, if you think this is best, then I shall pack my things and leave tomorrow." "That's my wonderful girl" he exclaimed hugging her again. Most of Bella's belonging were books. She packed her clothes and a few trinkets she held on to from her mother. Her father and her had a grand dinner to wish her bon voyage. She hardly slept that night for fear of the unknown, as well as the anticipation of it. The next day the boat 'Bella', was loaded. There was a brass bell on the hull that said ring twice to begin. Waving goodbye to her friends and father Bella rang the bell twice.

The ship magically pulled out, turned and headed for the Island she was to now call home. The sea didn't sit well with her, it never had. But in five days she saw land, and the boat pulled up to the tiny Island. Walking down the dock toward the manor she looked around. A little fawn was grazing at the edge of the trees, the birds were full of song, and the breeze was light and fresh. 'I could get use to this', she thought as she made her way to the manor. Opening the heavy door, she stepped inside. It was glorious, one of the most beautiful places she'd ever seen.

 

[cumnchat]

Rohnor knew that it would take four or five days for the transaction to be completed as the magic had not advanced far enough yet to allow a person to be transferred from one place to another, instead, the journey had to take place the same as it always had done, but even so, he was anxious to see his new companion, cleaner, maid, call her what you will, she would never be more than that for if she ever saw him as he was she would demand to return to her old life, anyway she could well be a plain looking woman and surly.

On the morning of the fifth day found Rohnor sitting at the window of the highest point of the manor, facing the sea in the direction from which the boat would come. He kept the spyglass to his eye as he scanned the horizon and hopefully get a sighting of the girl before she landed. Then a quick flash of light on the horizon caught his eye, He focussed on the spot where he saw it and within a few minutes he could make out a single-masted boat with one sail, as it drew closer he saw a figure at the foot of the mast looking towards the island, the sea breeze caught her fiery red hair and streamed it out behind her so she looked like some warrior princess come to conquer. The breeze also flattened her clothes against her and even from that distance, Rohnor could tell that her body was shapely with well-rounded breasts.

He grunted to himself, "At least she is good to look at, with luck I will see more later, I just need to be careful that she doesn't catch sight of me."

He made his way down to the ground floor and secreted himself behind a heavy wooden carved screen that stood in the part of the entrance hall that was in the deepest shadow. As Bella wandered in looking all about her Rohnor could see that she was far from plain and the human male part of him that was still intact responded and moved the heavy wooden screen slightly scraping on the stone floor, sounding loud in the silence of the entrance hall.

 

[Perplexia]

Bella's head turned when she heard the scraping of the heavy wooden screen. "hello??" she asked again. "Oh yes that's right you do not wish to be seen, or to interact. Just the same my name is Bella. Please make a list of what you wish to have attended to. I shall start first thing in the morning. It has been a long ardeous journey, i'm afraid I simply wasn't blessed with sea legs. I must thank you for bestowing the gifts upon my father and only requesting my service in exchange. I shall stay busy and out of your way. I'm afraid my trunks are too heavy for me to lift. I will find my room, and retire. Sleep well." Bella gave a slight curtsy to what appeared to be an empty room, though knowing his presence was there.. somewhere.

Making her way up the beautiful ornate staircase a door opened magically before her revealing her trunks, and what was to be her beautiful room. The room was almost three times the size as the one she had at her fathers house. Having been put in the servants quarters would have worked just as well for her. "oh i need a bath" she murmured to herself. Just like that the large tub began to fill with steaming hot water. Bella gasped in surprise and took a step back. First the door open, her trunks are in her room without her seeing anyone bring them up, and now that bath. What is this place? She wondered. Bella enjoyed a long bath before drying off and getting in her nightdress.

The bed was the most comfortable thing she had ever climbed into. Was it possible that this wasn't a dream? She felt like a princess, instead of the lowly fisherman's daughter she was. Bella slept like a log, and still her internal timer had her up as the sun was just beginning to rise. Getting dressed in her simple cooking an cleaning dress. She placed on her apron, and piled her locks on top of her head. It took her a few wrong turns before she found the kitchen. Everything she needed was there. For his breakfast she made him fresh biscuits, sausage, bacon, fried potatoes, scrambled eggs and fruit. "coffee beans" she said aloud, and they appeared. She ground them up and made a fresh urn of coffee. Setting the table for one. She brought the food in and placed it on the table.

Picking up the bell she rang it to signal breakfast was served, Bella disappeared back into the kitchen to eat hers, and cleaned the kitchen from top to bottom till it sparkled.

 

[cumnchat]

Rohnor heard the bell signifying breakfast was ready and made his way to the breakfast room, he paused and listened at the door to make sure his new companion was not still in the room. Finding it was clear he sat down to partake of the hearty breakfast ready for him. when he had finished he called out in a deep throaty voice,

"Bella, can you hear me? If so I must thank you for an excellent breakfast, Today you have no more chores apart from my meals, for lunch, cold meat and vegetables, you'll find the meat in the cold larder, be careful you do not lock yourself in, it can only be opened from the inside if you do get trapped there is a whistle which I can hear from anywhere in the mansion, I will come and open the door but you must remain inside until I have gone. Take the time today to explore and find your way around."

Due to his appearance, Rohnor did not bother to dress in normal clothes, he was half naked covering only his prodigious manhood with a loincloth, bare-chested and a necklace of animal teeth. He cocked his head to one side and using his super-sensitive hearing he could follow Bella's movements through the various rooms. Those that he did not wish her to enter, he prevented the door from opening, those that he actually wanted her to enter he would open them for her, thus leading her to a place where she would feel comfortable enough to relax and perhaps show herself by taking some clothes off when he caused the temperature to rise well above normal.

Eventually, he could tell for certain she was there and could imagine her wide-eyed wonder as she looked around at the waterfall and cool inviting pool of emerald-green water.
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[Perplexia]

"you are welcome" Bella replied to the voice that she could only assume belonged to the owner. "Though I don't think its fair you know my name, and I do not know yours." Feeling the need for exploring Bella made her way through the manor.

Bella frowned at the doors she wasn't able to open, and wandered aimlessly through the ones that were. She was led to a beautiful waterfall with emerald green waterfalls. Sitting on the edge she took off her shoes and stalking's and dangled them in the water. The heat seemed to rise somehow. What had seemed at first like a pleasant experience had been thwarted with the increase in temp. Rather than undress, she simply left the waterfall. Her first day in a new place she wasn't about to get over comfortable.

When lunch time came around she wedged open the meat cellar and pulled out a roast for dinner, and turkey for lunch. The roast would take a few hours to cook, the turkey she sliced a slab up and baked it with gravy and potatoes and peas. When it was ready she once again set the table, and placed the meal on it under its silver dome. Ringing the bell she went back the kitchen and got the roast ready to bake with all the vegetables and gravy. Cleaning up the kitchen she went to the library where she sat and read for the next few hours.

 

[cumnchat]

While Bella followed a wandering path that Rohnor had chosen for her, he took a more direct route to the waterfall and sat in his secret place behind the waterfall itself, the spot he had chosen was not as haphazard as it first appeared there was an overhanging rock that parted the water sufficiently to give him an uninterrupted view of the whole cave and pool, anyone there would think they were alone and would not think to look behind the waterfall, until now that had not been an issue but now Rohnor was glad that he had taken the trouble to fit it out for his comfort,

Shortly after he had settled himself in the throne-like chair that he had made himself with the belief that as he was the only human on the island he had to be King and Kings sat on thrones did they not? Eventually, Bella made her appearance and Rohnor smiled at the expression of pleasure on her pretty face as she took in the beauty and splendour of the grotto.

He leaned forward expectantly for a better view when Bella ventured to the edge of the pool and then sat down to remove her shoes and stockings giving him a brief glimpse of shapely alabaster legs and thighs as she lifted the skirt of her dress in order to roll down her cotton stockings.

"YES! My little beauty!" he whispered to himself.

Bella sat dangling her feet and lower legs in the cool emerald water and Rohnor watched, slavering at the sight of her, then using his limited magical powers he began to increase the temperature in the grotto hoping that Bella would need to cool herself by undressing and plunging naked into the pool.

The temperature rose and rose and rose again until Rohnor himself was sweating profusely. Then his plans vanished into thin air as Bella got to her feet and made to leave,

"NO! You cannot go, stay, I command you."

The words came tumbling out in an almost inaudible gasp as Bella left. He remained sat on his throne for almost an hour using his imagination to see the womanly delights that Bella had kept hidden from him. He did not see Bella again that day just answering the call of the bell for lunch and dinner, where he just picked at his food. Normally he had a hugely voracious appetite, he had been known to eat a whole deer's leg in one sitting.

It was only as he lay on his bed that night that he realised that it was not just Bella's body that he craved but her approval. His last thought as he drifted into sleep was,

"For me to gain her approval she must first see me as I am."