well, it looks like i never got much advice, but i'll still make this story anyways! Lately, i've lost my will er..i guess you can say determination/mojo to make a story. that's because i practically pour my heart out in the Memories Series. so this story is just something for fun.

also, if you've ever seen the broadway version of Beauty and the beast...good for you. I'm just borrowing some of the songs as chapter titles (grins) Another note, if you've ever read the book 'Beastly' that's where i got most of my inspiration. it's not your average beauty and the beast story, so it's really good. so yeah.

Disclaimer: I do not own Final Fantasy or Disney's Beauty and the Beast.

Chapter 1: Prologue

"Here you are, Tidus." Yuna said, presenting him a present. Leo was behind her, clutching her dress. Tidus grabbed the box and ripped the wrappings. He opened the box and pulled out a sweater.

"Clothes? That's it?" Tidus said, irritated.

"I'm sorry, but I thought you'd need it. You are getting big." Yuna said.

"I don't want clothes." Tidus said, throwing it aside. "Next." He ordered.

"Tidus, maybe you're being too harsh." Auron said, who was standing next to him. Tidus was slouching on a chair with a pile of gifts laying on his feet.

"So? It's my 17th birthday. It's suppose to be my day, right?" Tidus said. Auron just grunted.

Tidus was the prince of Zanarkand. He lived in a large mansion, close to the edge of Mount Gagazet. After his parents died when he was only 7, he became a rude child. His servants didn't do anything but followed his every command. They thought he was only being spoiled because of the lost of his parents. But as the years went by, his behavior became part of his personality. And the servants couldn't do much. If they back-talked to him, they'd be fired. However, Auron seems to be the only one who could calm down Tidus.

It was his birthday, and there was a terrible rain storm outside. Tidus ignored it, but he complained how the noise of the wind is ruining the music playing, which he thought was a dum song.

"One day, I'll leave this place and find a better area where no stupid storms can ruin my day."

"I''m sure you will, sir." Wakka said.

"You make it sound like I won't!"

"No, Tidus. I never said that." Wakka said, trying to make him happy.

"Yes you did. You think I'm a pathetic little boy, still. I'm going to my room." Tidus said, and stomped out of the room.

He walked down long hallways until he reached the main entrance. He was halfway up the stairs when the grand doors knocked. At first, he thought of leaving it to Auron, but the knocking wouldn't stop. He sighed angrily and walked back down the stairs.

"Who would be out in this storm anyways?" Tidus mumbled to himself and opened the door.

"Hello there young man." An old woman said. She was covered in a cloak, so he couldn't see her face. She was hunched over and she sounded old.

"Go away, grandma." Tidus said.

"Please. Let this old grandma stay for the night."

"Why should I?"

"It's raining. I'm so far away from my home. May I stay for the night?"

"No." He said, bluntly.

"I'll offer you something in return." She said. He opened the door a little wider.

"Like what?"

"I will give you this...beautiful rose." She said, and pulled out a glowing blue rose. Tidus just stared at the color.

"What kind of rose is that?" He asked in disgust.

"Zanarkand's special blue roses. However, this one is magical."

"Right...magical. Why don't you take your dum rose else where, you ugly old hag." He said, and was about to close the door.

"Don't be so certain, young man. Beauty is far more within." She said.

"For the last time, no! You ugly, fat, butt face...thing! You're not welcome here." He shouted.

"Do you not have love in your heart?"

"Go away!"

"Wrong answer."

Suddenly, Tidus saw a blinding light. He shield his eyes as he heard his servants running towards him.

"Tidus, what's happening?" He heard Yuna cry.

"I don't know!"

"You pitiful being." Someone said. Tidus managed to opened his eyes and saw a heavenly being floating in the dark sky.

"That's...that's the sorceress Yunalesca!" Lulu yelled.

"A sorceress?" Tidus said.

"Prepare for your punishment, Prince Tidus." She said, with a powerful voice. Thunder roared behind her. Tidus didn't know what to do, but kneel.

"Please! I'm sorry. I didn't know."

But she didn't listen. She raised her arms and magic shot towards his servants. He watched in horror as his servants transformed into objects. Auron became a walking clock, Wakka changed into a candle stand, Yuna became a large pot, Lulu transformed into a feather duster. Before his very eyes, everyone were just items.

"Please, I'm sorry!" He cried to the raging sorceress.

"You have no love. You are a dispicable boy, who don't desereve such wealth and looks. I'll change in you to what I think suits you. The beast you are!"

"Please! Isn't there a way?" He pleaded. The sorceress glared down at him.

"I will give you the rose. You must find love, and be loved. However, once all the rose petals fall...you will remain a beast forever."

Tidus saw the blue rose hovering before him. He reached out and touched a thorn. Suddenly, he was surrounded in darkness. He felt his shoulders bulk, and his mouth and face deform. When it all stop, all he could hear was the rain. His eyes were closed.

"Tidus?" He heard Yuna said.

"Master. Please wake up." Little Leo pleaded.

He slowly opened his eyes. Everything seemed the same, except that everyone was bewitched into the items they look like. He slowly stood up, and he noticed that he was taller than before. Everyone gasped in fright.

"What?" He asked. But his voice sounded different. Like a growl.

He looked at his hands, or rather claws. He was hairy. He quickly ran to the nearest mirror and gazed into it.

What he saw was a beast...

I know it's short, but i think that's gonna be my style now. short chapters! next chapter is Rikku (aka belle)

Oh that reminds me. here is a character chart.

Tidus- Prince/ Beast

Rikku- Belle

Yuna- Mrs. Potts

Wakka- Lumiere

Auron- Cogsworth (don't worry. he's not gonna look dorky)

Lulu- Babette

Leblanc- Madame de la Grand Bouche (wardrobe)

Leo- Chip

Cid- Maurice

Gippal- Gaston

Brother- Lefou

Seymour- Monsieur D'Arque (asylum director)

Yunalesca- enchantress