Prince Adam declared them husband and wife and laughed as everyone shouted happily in unison that Gaston truly deserved to finally kiss his bride. And all their friends from the castle and the village cheered on the happy couple, the crowd surrounding their small cottage throwing rose petals and dandelions on them from every side.

In that moment, every dream Belle had seemed to come true. Gaston took his new wife's hands, motioning to Maurice, to start his wonderful machine up. Together, they led the first dance, followed by the Prince and the Enchantress, Maurice and Mrs. Potts, Lefou and Cogsworth each with a triplet, and everyone else as they joined in. Finally, it was time to bid farewell to everyone as they set off for a romantic trip to a distant town: a wedding gift from all their friends and loved ones.

And as they climbed into their wagon to go on the first of their many future adventures together, Gaston pulled his new bride close, face eager and excited as he asked, "Are we going to live happily ever after, Madame Gaston?"

"Why, Monsieur Gaston," she responded with a coy grin, eyes bright and filled with possibility as she leaned in for a kiss, "hasn't anyone ever told you? That's just in fairy tales."

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