Isabelle and the Beast: a Retelling of Beauty and the Beast (Fairy Tales Reimagined, Book 1) by Dee J. Stone
Author:Dee J. Stone
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2018-02-16T23:00:00+00:00
Chapter Sixteen
Agatha Harrigan had just spoken to her daughter through a mirror. She did not understand how such a thing was possible, but that was not the focus of her thoughts. Isabelle had assured her that she was happy and well, but Agatha didnât believe her words.
Though she had not seemed harmed, Agatha was certain her daughter needed her. Thus she was determined to find Isabelle. She and William had been searching for days to no avail. It was as though Isabelle had vanished into thin air. But now that Agatha had spoken to her daughter, she needed to inform William at once.
She was on her way to his house when something caught her attention. It was an animal rustling in the trees near the bridge leading to the Terrysâ farm.
As she approached, she realized the animalâa foxâwas injured. It lay there with its eyes shut, whimpering. Agatha lowered herself to the ground. âIâm sorry I cannot help you,â she said.
Black smoke emerged from the animal, circling Agatha. Her head whipped from right to left as her eyes followed the smoke. Then, a form appeared. It was an old woman with a pointy chin and many warts over her face. With wide eyes, Agatha looked around, searching for the fox. It had vanished. Had this woman come from the fox?
âYou couldnât help me,â the woman said. âBut I can help you.â She tilted her head from right to left. âNo, perhaps you can help me. If you heed my words.â
Agatha backed away. âWho are you?â
The woman bowed her head. âA Seer, here to help you.â
âWhat can you possibly do for me?â
The Seerâs eyes filled with glee. âWhy, help you find your sweet daughter, of course. Isabelle I believe is her name?â
Hope filled Agatha. âCan you really help me find my daughter?â
âOf course, of course.â
Agatha squinted at her. âWhy were you a fox?â
The Seer sighed. âIt was an error. The fox and I had an understanding, that I would enter his body and learn what it was like to be aâ¦itâs not important. Youâre only interested in finding your daughter, correct?â
Agatha nodded vehemently. âWhere is she?â
The Seer waved her wrinkly hand. âIn a castle far, far away.â Her eyes widened. âPrisoner to a ruthless beast who does not treat her well.â
Agathaâs heart dropped. She internally cried for her daughter. âWhere is this castle? Please, Seer, I must free her at once.â
The old woman tilted her head again. âAnd how do you intend to free the girl from this animal?â She studied the younger woman from top to bottom. âYou appear as though youâve never fought a day in your life.â
Agatha swallowed. âI suppose I hadnât considered that.â
The Seer waved her fingers and a sword appeared in her hand. âYou can only kill the animal with this weapon. Strike him in the heart and he will perish. Strike him in the heart and your daughter will be free.â
Agatha took the sword from her, scanning its length. âAre you certain?â
The woman nodded. She snapped her fingers and a horse appeared.
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