The story would take a whole new turn if Gaston and Belle were in a relationship. Gaston, being the way he is, would likely try to mold Belle into the 'perfect wife' according to his standards at first. But Belle, with her strong will, would resist. This could lead to a lot of conflict between them. On the other hand, if Gaston truly changed for Belle, the village might see a different side of him too. However, the Beast would be left in despair, and the magical elements of the story would be disrupted. The story would no longer be about the Beauty and the Beast's journey of love and self - discovery, but rather about Gaston and Belle's struggle to understand each other and make their relationship work in a very different social context.
If Gaston truly loved Belle, he would have to change his ways completely. He'd need to stop being so self - centered and brutish. He might start to appreciate Belle's love for books and learning instead of seeing it as something odd. Maybe he'd even learn to read himself and have deep conversations with her about the stories she loves. But it's hard to imagine him changing that much because his pride and his image in the village are so important to him.
It could lead to a very different story. Maybe Gaston would change for the better with Belle's influence, or they might still have a lot of conflicts.
Their relationship could be re - imagined as a friendly rivalry. Instead of Gaston being obsessed with Belle in a creepy way, he could see her as a worthy opponent in things like intellectual debates or archery contests. This would change the dynamic between them from one of unwanted pursuit to one of mutual respect.
Belle would initially be in shock when Gaston kidnaps her. But then, her determination would kick in. She would try to keep her wits about her. Since she loves books and stories, she might draw on the knowledge she has gained from them. For example, if she was held in a cellar, she could think of ways heroes in the stories escaped from similar situations. She would also be defiant towards Gaston. She would not give in to his demands and would constantly remind him that what he is doing is immoral. And she would keep hope alive that someone, like the Beast or her father, would come to her rescue.
In the fanfiction, the beast might use his strength. He could physically overpower Gaston when Gaston tries to harm Belle. For example, he might grab Gaston and throw him away from Belle.
One idea could be a 'what if' scenario where Gaston has a change of heart. Maybe he realizes Belle's kindness towards the Beast makes her truly special and he tries to make amends for his past behavior. He could start by helping the villagers understand the Beast better instead of leading them to attack the castle.
One interesting plot might be that Gaston somehow gets transported into the enchanted castle with Belle. He then has to learn to live with the enchanted objects and the Beast. This could lead to humorous situations as Gaston tries to assert his dominance in a place where his usual tactics don't work. At the same time, Belle could see a different side of Gaston as he struggles to adapt, and it could change her perception of him too.
He could also be redeemed through a long - term change in his behavior. If he starts to respect Belle's intelligence and independence. He might start to listen to her ideas about the village, like how to improve education or help the poor. By taking her advice and seeing positive results, he would gradually become a better person in her eyes.
Well, at first it might be full of tension. Gaston is used to getting his way and Belle has her own ideals. But as they spend time together, they start to understand each other better.
Fanfiction often takes existing characters and gives them a new spin. In the case of 'belle and gaston 2017 fanfiction', it could explore what would have happened if Gaston had changed his ways, or if Belle had different interactions with Gaston that deviated from the original story. Maybe it delves into a world where they form an unlikely alliance or Gaston has a redemption arc.