The Phantomess Of The Opera

Prologue

"Erik!" my sister hissed from outside the tent. "Get out here!'' I sighed. Janet, my older sister, and I are living on the street with our little sister, Jessica. Our parents died in the fire at the Palais Garneir. So we have been performing for two years now.

I check to make sure my mask is straight. Good. I was wearing black leggings and a white shirt with black ballet slippers. "Erik?'' asked Janet. ''Coming," I replied. Janet started to tune her viola while Jessica warmed up on her recorder. I went over to the wall and stretched while a large crowd gathered anticipating our show. I noticed in the crowd were two wealthy men. I guessed counts or more important people.

Janet counted a tempo and I got into position. The song was one all too familiar. I rose, dipped, twirled, and swayed with the music. I felt like I was in a trance. As the tempo sped up, I twirled faster. Finally, the music ended abruptly, running the scales down, and I "fainted". From my position I saw the crowd disperse.

The two men stayed. "Monsieur. What is your name?" asked the older man. "Erik," I replied." Would you like to work at the Palais Garneir?" asked the younger of the two." He would love to!" Janet replied before I could take a breath in. "Pack quickly," said the older one. Jessica picked up the hat full of money. Janet packed up the tent. I took off my mask and put it in or bag. And with that we set off.