| Marie By Meagan A.N.: This story is a post HoND story and is set a few months after the movie. I will be using some elements that are somewhat related to a few Disney movies, including related scenes as well as inserting lyrics from Disney songs and Broadway musicals, to make it seem like your typical Disney musical! Also, Marie will look like Belle from Beauty and the Beast in this story, so keep that in mind when picturing her. Please review this and enjoy! It was the most beautiful Easter that Paris had seen in a long time. The trees were full of colors as the cherry blossoms bloomed, and the sky was blue and clear. The smell of lilacs and fresh baked bread filled the air in the streets. The bells began to chime as the Sunday Mass finished its Easter service. The townspeople were filing out of the church and looked up to notice the choir of bells being rung in the bell tower. The bell ringer, Quasimodo, rang the bells with joy and delight, for it was his first Easter in freedom. About 3 months ago, he was forced to stay inside the bell tower by his master Frollo, the former Minister of Justice. But ever since Frollo died, Quasimodo always went into the city whenever he got the chance. After ringing his favorite bell, Big Marie, Quasimodo hopped down on the floor and walked over the ledge. He watched as the people were leaving the cathedral. He was so happy, for it was his first Easter in freedom and he was able to go to church on Easter for the first time. Of course, he started going to church when Frollo died, but Quasimodo always wanted to go to church on Easter, but Frollo wouldn�t allow it. Quasimodo smiled as he looked down on his fellow men. He felt accepted among the people of Paris and everyone adored him, for it was he who saved the city from the evil tyrant Frollo. The children loved to play with Quasimodo whenever he went outside and he had many friends. The Gypsies have also accepted him into their society, since he was of Gypsy blood and because he saved them all as well. He did get an occasional snicker from some, and people who had not seen him still got shocked with fear. But Quasimodo smiled and waved at the people anyway because of his big heart. After watching the people leave, Quasimodo decided to polish the bells. His gargoyle friends hopped over to him. �Hi ya Quasi!� cried Hugo. �Hello dear friends! Happy Easter!� said Quasi. �And a very happy Easter to you dear boy. You rang those bells with great spirit today!� said Victor. �You really think so? I hope I didn�t do too much!� said Quasi. �You can never do too much Quasi. Get away from me, you little rodent with wings!� cried Laverne while waving a pigeon away from her face. �Ha ha ha! There�s no use trying Laverne, they are never going to leave you!� said Quasimodo while laughing. �So Quasi whatcha gonna do today? Party?� said Hugo while putting his arm on Quasimodo�s shoulder. �Actually, Phoebus has invited me to have Easter dinner with him and Esmeralda tonight. They told me in church this morning they have happy news to tell me,� said Quasimodo as he was putting up the polish. �I wonder what it could be?� asked Victor. �I�m not exactly sure,� said Quasimodo. That night, Quasimodo walked over to Phoebus� house, which was not too far from Notre Dame. He knocked on the door and there stood Esmeralda. �Oh Quasi, I�m so glad you came!� she cried. She gave her best friend a hug and Quasi still shuddered whenever she touched him. Even though he couldn�t love her, he still had a slight crush on her that would probably never go away. He smiled and hugged her back. �It�s always good to see you Esmeralda!� said Quasi. �Ooh come on in, Phoebus is just now putting dinner on the table,� said Esmeralda. They walked into the living room and Quasi saw the huge feast Phoebus made. He never had a huge feast liked this before in his life. There were souffl�s, mince pies, bread, soup, fruit, and all kinds of stuff. Quasimodo�s mouth watered while looking at it. Phoebus came out of the kitchen, carrying a fresh baked lamb. �Happy Easter Quasi!� said Phoebus as he put the lamb on the table. �Happy Easter Phoebus!� said Quasi. The two men embraced and patted each other on the back. They have grown to be very good friends in the past few months. �How was your day?� asked Phoebus. �Oh just wonderful! It was such a beautiful day today!� said Quasi. �I know! Did you enjoy church?� asked Phoebus. �I did, it was so nice!� �Hey guys, I hate to interrupt, but I am starving to death! If you don�t mind, can we start?� Esmeralda said as all three of them began to laugh. They all sat down and said the blessing and Phoebus carved the lamb. �Hey Quasi, have you ever had lamb?� asked Phoebus. �Actually I haven�t! Frollo would bring some with him whenever he saw me, but never offered it to me,� said Quasi as Phoebus put the meat on his plate. �Hmm..why am I not surprised?� asked Esmeralda sarcastically. �Hah! Well you are in for a treat! Considering I made it after all!� said Phoebus. Esmeralda rolled her eyes and made a funny face, which made Quasimodo laugh. Even though she loved Phoebus, she loved to maked fun of him whenever she got the chance. They sat at the table over an hour, eating heartily and exchanging good jokes and talked about their day. Quasimodo felt so happy to be among his two best friends. After finishing dessert, he spoke, �So what was it that you two wanted to tell me?� Esmeralda and Phoebus smiled and looked at each other and then at Quasimodo. �Well Quasi, we have very good news!� said Esmeralda while taking Phoebus� hand. �What is it?� asked Quasi while smiling. �Last night, Esmeralda accepted my proposal in marriage!� said Phoebus. �That�s right! We�re going to get married!� said Esmeralda. A little hurt inside, Quasimodo hid his pain with a smile. �Oh I�m so happy for both of you! You two are going to be so happy together!� he said. �We appreciate that Quasi, in fact, we would love for you to be a part of the ceremony,� said Esmeralda. �How so?� asked Quasi. �Would you like to be my best man?� asked Phoebus. �It would be a true honor!� said Quasi as he shook Phoebus� hand across the table. �So when will be the joyous occasion?� asked Quasimodo �We were thinking about October,� said Esmeralda. �We would also like to have it at Notre Dame for a small, private ceremony. �I�m sure I can ask the archdeacon about it,� said Quasi. �Oh Quasi, would you?� asked Esmeralda. She ran over to hug him. �I can�t tell you much how much this means to me, you are truly my best friend.� she said as they embraced. �It�s my pleasure after what you two have done for me,� said Quasimodo as he pulled back. �Oh Quasimodo, you have done so much for both of us, there�s no way we can repay you,� said Phoebus as he put his hand on his shoulder. �Just being your friend is more than enough,� said Quasi as he smiled to Phoebus. �Well I really must be going to ring the evening Mass,� said Quasimodo. �Thank you so much for inviting me for dinner, I don�t think I�ll be able to eat for the next two days!� he exclaimed. They all laughed at his remark. �Oh anytime! Will we see you tomorrow?� asked Phoebus. �Oh sure, please stop by!� said Quasimodo. �We will!� said Esmeralda �Alright then, well congratulations to both of you and have a great evening,� said Quasi while opening the door. �Goodnight Quasi!� said Esmeralda and Phoebus. Quasimodo walked back to the cathedral with his mind so full of thoughts. He was really going to lose Esmeralda forever and there was really nothing he can do about it. He was happy for them, yet a little sad. He wished he didn�t feel that way at all; he wanted to be completely happy. He had a tear in his eye but quickly brushed it away. He climbed up the ladder to his home where he saw his gargoyle friends playing cards. �Hey Quasi!� they all cried. �Hey guys, what are y�all playing?� asked Quasimodo. �We�re playing poker!� said Hugo. �Deal me in then,� said Quasi. They sat for about half an hour playing until Quasi had to ring the bells. He was getting ready when Laverne asked, �So what did they say?� �Well, they are getting married,� said Quasimodo. �Oh boy! A wedding! Food and wine? I�m there!� said Hugo. �Yeah, I�m sure it�ll be nice,� Quasi said while turning away to hide his sad face. But Laverne could tell something was wrong. She went over to him. �What�s the matter honey?� asked Laverne. Quasimodo sighed. �Is it wrong to feel a little jealous?� he asked. �Well sure it is!� said Laverne. �I know they love each other and I understand, but it still hurts,� Quasimodo said. �I know darling, it�s hard. But you have got to move on,� said Laverne. �You�re right Laverne, I just wish...� he started to say, but hesitated. �You wish what?� asked Laverne. �I wish...that...someone could love me,� he finally said. �Awww, darling, I know in my heart that there is someone out there waiting for you,� Laverne said while touching his face. �You really think so?� he asked. �I�m certain. You�re going to make a lucky gal happy Quasi - you just have to follow your heart,� said Laverne as she smiled. Quasimodo smiled back and then climbed up to the bells. He was glad that he had that talk with Laverne: it made him feel much better. He looked out to the city and thought to himself, �Maybe there is someone out there who could learn to love me. I pray to God that I find her soon.� Go to Chapter 2 Back to Fanfic Back to Index |