Angel of Heartless

By egyptionkitty

Chapter 1

Miku (me): Squee! I'm so excited! I can't wait to start this fic!

Sora: Uh, you already ARE…

Miku: Sora! Since when were you so MEAN?

Riku: Just shut up, both of you.

Miku: Aw, now is Riku in a bad mood? Hehe… I wonder why…

Riku: death glare you know exactly why, baka!

Miku: That I do… anyways, I have a few things to say about my fic: 1) It's an original idea, I have NOT seen any other fic that is a Kingdom Hearts/Phantom of the Opera crossover, 2) I put it under Kingdom Hearts rather than Phantom of the Opera because its Kingdom Hearts characters and everything, but with events similar to that of Phantom of the Opera, 3) Instead of the Opera House, it actually an academy. Also, all of the characters are older, they aren't 15… -.-; plus, instead of being in Paris, it's in another world… ex. Traverse Town, Deep Jungle etc. I had to work around these problems so now you know. I think that's it for 3… and now number four, my FAVORITE… WHO'S PLAYING WHO!

All characters in Kingdom Hearts: groan

Miku: Oh shut up. The characters are as follows:

1) Christine: Kairi

2) Raoul: you'll find out. I don't want to spoil who it is, because if I tell you who Raoul is, you'll know automatically who the phantom is.

3) Owners of academy (a.k.a: Monsieurs Andre and Firmin: Leon and Cid (Hey, you think of better people to own the academy)

4) Madame Giry: Aerieth

5) Carlotta: Selphie (Let's just pretend she didn't disappear with the island… I don't hate her; I just had trouble finding anyone else…)

6) And, last but not least… the Phantom is… no wait, I'll let you figure it out.

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The Academy of Fine Arts was more like a shelter then an actual academy. There were all sorts of people who took refuge from the outside worlds, and came to this academy. But, the academy was said to be cursed… after the disaster of love… and betrayal. I will describe this tale with the best that my memory serves me… it was many a year ago… when the academy was at its height in power, beauty, and talent…

o

Kairi was somewhat excited to have a role in this month's. The cast had been practicing for weeks on end, perfecting the songs they were told to sing, etc. Kairi was very fair, now in her early twenties, and it had been seven years since the destruction of her island. She had been at the academy ever since Sora revived her, and she was always wondering how he was, if he was all right, or if he was possibly dead. Kairi knew that she was safe in this world, because the keyhole had been sealed a long time ago, before the heartless began infesting the worlds. Kairi was also thankful for the academy's most recent owners, Leon and Cid, who did all in their power to keep the heartless away. Every once in awhile though, there had been a heartless popping up now and then, when the former owner hadn't paid the phantom his dues on the correct date.

The Phantom…

Such a strange, mysterious person. There had been rumors that the phantom started appearing directly after Kairi had arrived, and the students blame her for bringing him with her. Of course, poor Kairi had nothing to do with the phantom or his doings. She was just a girl who had suffered many losses, and was given refuge in the arts school.

Kairi was in her room, the one graciously given to her by the unmarried school supervisor, Aerieth. It was common knowledge that Aerieth was a kindred spirit, especially with Kairi. Aerieth knew how hard life was for Kairi, and was always helping her in tight spots. Kairi was focusing on the written script Aerieth had given her, which only had a few lines highlighted for her, along with a song to sing in chorus with the rest of the students. Kairi dreamt of getting a lead role, but knew that as long as Selphie was there, she was never going to get one.

Kairi sighed as she flipped through the pages of the full script, imagining the huge audience there always was when there was a play. She imagined herself in a beautiful costume of that of a lead singer, and herself bowing to the roses being thrown at her by the adoring audience, but then smiled a weak, slightly amused smile. She knew that whatever she did, it was not destined for her to be lead.

'Now why is that, love?' said a gentle voice in Kairi's mind, almost a faint whisper, and yet, it was loud and clear.

Kairi shot up, and looked around the room, searching for the source. Then, Kairi suddenly relaxed and slumped on the bed when she realized whom it was.

"Because I'm not talented enough, teacher." Kairi said aloud, laughing slightly.

'Kairi, I have taught you to trust your heart, not only your mind. What does your heart believe?'

Kairi sighed mournfully and said sadly, "My heart says that someday, I will be great; yet my mind tells me that unless a freak accident were to occur to Selphie, nothing will help me."

All was quiet for several minutes, and the room was as still as death, until Kairi said aloud, "Teacher? Are you there?"

'Of course I am… I'm with you wherever you go,' the gentle voice said, but turned hard when he said, 'Sing for me a song in the play,'

Kairi sat stunned for a few seconds, then blushed deeply. She had had her teacher for almost her whole time at the academy, and loved and respected her teacher like a brother. But, it was common knowledge that Kairi was shy when singing, one of the reasons why she couldn't sing the lead role. Only, when it came to her beloved teacher, she sang like a bird.

"Now, teacher? But I have practice in a quarter of an hour."

The silence was astounding; not a single thing moved or breathed, and Kairi was awaiting the response of her 'teacher'. When the room was still and quiet, Kairi began to hum the tune of 'Think of Me'. It was one of her favorite songs, and also the one that just happened to be one of the leading songs in the musical.

"Think of me
think of me fondly,
when we've said goodbye.
Remember me, once in a while -
please promise me
you'll try."

Kairi started to falter, but then a strong voice started to sing the rest of the song. Kairi assumed it was her 'teacher's singing, since there was no one else, and his rich voice brought life into the song.

"When you find
that, once
again, you long
to take your heart back
and be free -
if you
ever find
a moment,
spare a thought
for me"

Kairi smiled, as she closed her eyes, and sang one of the verses of the song together, with her teacher.

"We never said
our love
was evergreen,
or as unchanging
as the sea -
but if
you can still
remember
stop and think
of me . . ."

Kairi was willing to continue the rest of the song, but her teacher stopped. The voice in her head seemed to fade away, before he whispered five words.

'I'll be back, my love'

Smiling pleasantly, Kairi kissed the palm of her hand and blew it to the sky, her cheeks rosy red, as she went inside her dressing room to prepare for practice… After all, the musical was in one week.

oo

Miku: Finito. It was really short, but oh well. It's not great… after all, there is still waaaay more exciting parts.

Sora: So, when do I come in?

Miku: Soon enough… and when I need you to come in. Possibly you were in already. Maybe, Maybe not.

Sora: Am I the Phantom? shudders

Miku: bonks on the head ARE YOU STUPID? The phantom ROCKS! Well, you'll just have to wait and see! Next chappie is during practice hint hint curtain cough

Kairi: I'm the main character!

Miku: Yup. Lucky you! I wish I had two totally awesome guys fight over ME!

Riku: I highly doubt THAT'S ever going to happen.

Miku: you are so MEAN Riku!

Kairi: R&R! Miku wants to know what you think!

Miku: You betcha! REVIEW PWEASE! If you do, I'll give you a cookie! Constructive Criticism gets 2 cookies! XD