The sun was setting in the west, casting a warm golden glow over the land. In the distance, the castle of the Beast could be seen, its imposing walls and turrets standing tall against the sky. Beauty and the Rodent were walking hand in hand, strolling through the gardens of the castle. It had been a few months since they had broken the curse and defeated the evil sorcerer, and life had been nothing but bliss ever since.
Beauty stopped to smell the roses in the garden, taking in their sweet fragrance. She turned to the Rodent, who was watching her with a smile on his face.
"Isn't it beautiful here?" she said, looking around at the vibrant flowers and lush greenery.
"It is," replied the Rodent, squeezing her hand. "But it's nothing compared to the beauty I see when I look at you."
Beauty blushed and leaned in to kiss him. As they embraced, a voice interrupted them.
"Ahem, excuse me."
They turned to see Lumière, the candlestick, standing behind them, a mischievous glint in his eye.
"I hate to interrupt your romantic moment, but dinner is about to be served, and the master wishes to see you both in the dining hall."
Beauty and the Rodent smiled at each other, grateful for the interruption. They followed Lumière to the dining hall, where they found Mrs. Potts and Chip, along with the Beast, waiting for them.
"Ah, there you are," said the Beast, rising from his seat as they entered. "I was beginning to think you two had eloped."
Beauty laughed, blushing again at the thought. They took their seats at the table, and Mrs. Potts brought out a delicious meal for them to enjoy.
As they ate, the Beast began to speak.
"I wanted to thank you both for everything you've done for me. You saved me from a fate worse than death, and I am eternally grateful."
"It was our pleasure," said Beauty, smiling at him.
"Indeed," added the Rodent. "We wouldn't have it any other way."
The Beast nodded, a serious expression on his face.
"I want to offer you both a gift. You have both proven your loyalty and love for each other, and I think it's time you had a proper celebration."
He clapped his hands, and a group of servants entered the room, carrying trays of beautiful gowns and suits.
"These are for you," he said, gesturing to the clothes. "I have arranged a ball in your honor, and I want you both to attend as my guests of honor."
Beauty and the Rodent were overjoyed, thanking the Beast for his kindness. They retired to their rooms to prepare for the ball, both excited and nervous for what the night would bring.
When they arrived at the ballroom, they were greeted with a stunning sight. The room was decorated with twinkling lights and floral arrangements, and the orchestra was playing beautiful music. The guests were all dressed in their finest attire, and Beauty and the Rodent couldn't help but feel a little out of place.
But as they took to the dance floor, they were swept away by the magic of the moment. They danced together, lost in each other's arms, and for a moment, nothing else in the world mattered.
As the night went on, Beauty and the Rodent mingled with the guests, sharing stories and laughter. They were surprised to find that many of the guests were former servants of the Beast, now restored to their human form.
"We owe everything to you," said one of the guests, a former teapot who was now a beautiful.