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Part 1 Namikimichi no Koi Act 1

Tsuki no Bara

Part One Namikimichi no Koi


Written by Ceara Ivory

Summary: This story is an epic semi-crossover focusing on my favorite Disney Princess and my favorite anime. Avid (or should I say rabid?) fans of Sailor Moon and the musicals might recognize the title as the translated “Namikimichi no Koi” a song sung by Nana Suzuki in her role as Minako Aino AKA Sailor Venus in the musical Gaiden Dark Kingdom Fukkatsu Hen (Dark Kingdom Revival Story). This story will include a “what-if”. What if Belle had another reason for refusing Gaston? What if instead of playing coy, she actually told him flat-out, though in a kind way, that she wasn’t interested? This story is also a prequel. This is basically what happens when the Sailor Moon plotline and the Disney Beauty and the Beast plotline collide. It’s not a crossover, but not exactly not a crossover, if that’s making any sense. You will not see Usagi or Minako. Mamoru will not be there. But Luna will. Queen Beryl and her generals will, all except for one, and I’ll reveal that later, in time. Gaston won’t be a complete jerk, and one of the triplets might have a change of heart. Ami, Rei and Makoto’s French counterparts will be in this. I give fair warning. Several Disney BatB characters will seem out of character, Gaston most of all, simply because I’m using his conceited and spoiled nature as a shield for what’s really going on in his head. I can’t have him be a true villain for reasons crucial to this plotline. You will see many similarities between this and the manga, for instance Kunzite’s relationship with Zoisite will be more as it was in the manga as opposed to the anime. However, you won’t see Sailor Moon commit suicide either. So I guess you could say it’s Beauty and the Beast adapted to Sailor Moon as opposed to an actual crossover. Sorry if this is getting a little confusing I’m having trouble explaining it. You’ll have better luck understanding if you simply read.

Narrator “A thousand years ago, our Moon was home to a great civilization ruled by Queen Serenity. Everything was peaceful until the arrival of the evil Queen Beryl.”

Queen Beryl “Ha ha ha ha. First, the Moon shall be mine. Then, the Universe!”

Narrator “To conquer the Moon, Queen Beryl unleashed the awesome power of the Negaforce. Although her world was destroyed, Queen Serenity's last hope was the power of the

Imperium Silver Crystal and the Crescent Moon Wand.”

Queen Serenity “Only this Crystal and Wand can combat the power of the Negaforce. Never let our enemies get them, or the Universe is doomed, but most of all, you must protect our dear

Princess Serena. Understand?”

Luna & Artemis “Yes.”

Narrator “Frozen in Moon Beam Crystals, the queen sent the Princess and the children of the Moon to the future on Earth. Their memories lost to them all, the queen's cat advisors,

Luna and Artemis, must find the Princess, so she will at last be safe. And so, our story begins.” - Sailor Moon - Episode 1: “A Moon Star is Born”

Act One:

In a dense fog, a handsome young man stood clad in a fine tuxedo. He was confused. Where was he?

“You must find the Imperium Silver Crystal.” said a sweet, strangely familiar voice. Who was it?

“Who are you? Tell me.” the man pleaded. He had to know who this mysterious yet captivating voiced belonged to. He had to find out.

“Find the Imperium Silver Crystal, set me free!” the voice requested over and again, fading away. Leaving the perplexed man standing to ponder.

“Wait!” the man shouted.

“Gaston! Hey Gaston!” came a call from beside a tall, buff man in a red tunic. His hair pulled back into a fine ponytail.

The man, Gaston, looked down at his short, fool of a lackey, LeFou. “What!” he demanded. How dare this worm interrupt his concentration.

“I brought you that beer you wanted.” LeFou replied handing up a frothing mug.

Gaston said nothing in response but took the drink and gulped. It was just a dream. It had to be. It meant absolutely nothing. Nothing at all.

Suddenly the tavern doors flew open to admit Madame Rose, the town dressmaker and well-known gossip. “Everyone, you’ve got to come. That little cottage, the one on that abandoned farm, it’s been bought and the new owners are moving in today.”

New neighbors? That was strange. Not many people wanted to live in such a backwater hamlet. But if it were true, than a proper welcome was called for. And if it was really just an old man and his daughter, they would need help. Strong, muscular help.

“Okay everyone, let’s go!” Gaston directed, leading the way. He knew that old cottage well. For many years it had sat empty. It was the last vestiges of a terrible tragedy that had occurred when Gaston was just a little boy.

It was as Madame Rose had said. A small family, only an old man and his daughter, were moving into the abandoned home. They didn’t seem to have much. Just some old furniture and clothes and a cow and a chicken and two other boxes.

Gaston’s eyes immediately fell on what seemed to be an angel. She was absolutely mystifying in her beauty. He approached first. “Good morning.”

The old man looked his way and grinned, “Hello. Belle, look our new neighbors have come to welcome us.”

The angel looked up from the box she was carrying. “Bonjour monsieur.”

“I’m Gaston.”

Belle smiled stiffly. “I’m Belle and this is my father, Maurice. Now if you’ll excuse me, we have unpacking to do.” She turned to climb up the stairs into their new home but stumbled due to the incredible weight of the box.

Instinctively, Gaston shot forward and caught the box and her hand, keeping her from falling. “Whoa! Here, let me take that. It’s much too heavy for such a delicate thing like you.” he took the box from her and carried it into the house, not noticing how the girl’s eyes darkened at the mere mention of weakness.

Maurice laughed nervously and shrugged at the others who had come. “She’s a little shy.” he said by way of explanation. “It’s a pleasure to meet all of you. We’ll probably see you in town from time to time. Au revoir.” he took the other box, not quite as heavy as the other, up the stairs and into the house as well.

“Merci Monsieur for your help.” Belle told Gaston again with polite stiffness. “I’m sure you have much better things to be doing. Adieu.”

Gaston was confused. Any of the other women in the town would have been all over him if he had helped them. Did he do something? Say something? “What is in this box anyway?” he opened it slowly and pulled out, “Books?” he held one up. “The Complete Works of who?” he read with some difficulty.

Belle snatched the book away. “Shakespeare! These are my things. Thank you again, I’ve got it from here. Adieu!” she hoped he would get the hint this time.

Gaston decided to leave before she tried to physically kick him out and made his farewells. Standing outside the cottage, he found a peculiar feeling in him and recalled his dream from the night before. He has an odd dream and the very next day a strange, new, beautiful goddess of a girl arrives in their little village. It couldn’t be a coincidence. It had to mean that they were destined to be. Yes. A woman as beautiful as she, she was the only one worthy of being his wife. And he would see to it.

AN: See, a little out of character. Belle is just recovering from the death of her mother, and is a little skeptical of life at the moment. Not to mention, she’s just moved into this town. She’ll open up and be much nicer with a little time. As to why I opened with Gaston. I needed a different beginning to this then the traditional start with the heroine type deal. I hope you enjoyed this beginning. I’m sure you can guess why I need to have Gaston be not such a bad guy now. If someone could please suggest a different title for this, I’d appreciate it.

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