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So, this is my second POTO fanfiction xDD

I stopped the one I mentioned in my comment on Midnight Abduction. It's if Christine said "yes" during Final Lair. But..not out of love or pity. To simply let Raoul free. It's also about her life with Erik after she says yes. I hope this gets somewhere. Review, please. And enjoy!

.::PART ONE::.

Chapter One

Christine's POV.

"..You try my patience- make your choice."

I feel as my heart has just been torn.

At one side, Maestro stands erect, gripping one half of my heart with unwavering, greed-engulfed eyes ablaze and alive with a newfound hunger, demanding. Raoul, lightly holding the other with demeaning hands, trying to convince my mind to make the right choice.

His choice.

I take a few deep breaths, both of which are directed to make me reassured and calm. It only makes matters worse. Instead of screaming out my resistance, shrieking out my disagreement, it takes all of my collected resolve to sing out the following words; softly at first, then rising in gusto.

Perhaps this will change his mind. I have compassion.

I will show him the light.

"..Pitiful creature of darkness, what kind of life have you known? God give me courage to show you- you are not alone..!"

I press my lips to his slightly misshapen- surprisingly full- ones. I even drape my slowing arms about him, showing my embrace expresses pity and nothing but. Our tears fall and mingle as do our lips.

Yet...when I pull back, his eyes have not changed. They are still a question: Which? Who do you choose? Oh, God. What have I done! I haven't changed him. Haven't changed.. I gaze back at Raoul, Ange, Raoul.

The boy who fetched my scarf from the sea is begging me to say "No". Maestro.."Yes".

Raoul will die if I say no. And he will be free if I concede. I know what I must do. It is the only way. My face fully towards Maestro now, I lean up slightly and whisper,"..I..I choose you."

Maestros eyes grow light, his deformed face turning brighter just a hair. He drops the rope. Raoul drops to the water, wrenching and heaving, hands to his throat in feeble attempts at air. My eyes grow pained at the sight of him.

"May I go to him?" I plead.

"You have one minute." That voice..which was formally a comfort, is now a strained horror. Maestro has changed, and there is no doubt. I rush at Raoul and help him to his feet, removing any last ropes with hurried fingers.

"C-Christine.." Raoul's pant shatters my heart, twisting and turning.

"Raoul- sshh. Sshh. It's going to be alright." I brush back damp locks of hair, staring into those same blue orbs.

"Why Christine? Why? You've thrown your life away for me with that..that monster!" He's reached hysteria. I place my palms to his chest, urging Raoul to calm. This vain attempt is unsatisfactory on my part. His eyes are gaged, accusing.

"Christine..!" "Raoul. Stop this. There is no need-"

"Yes there is! It's that monsters selfish desires that hold us apart!"

"Raoul-"

"No, Christine. Don't fret, I will come back for you."

"Rao-" "I love you, Christine."

"..And I love you."

"Christine!" Maestro bellows from the top of the shortened stairs, green hazy eyes sharp now.

I give Raoul a quick kiss and scurry away. The last thing I see of him is his form moving slowly through the now opened gate, shouting his revenge that will not go abandoned.

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Sorry it's short, guys. Schoolwork is a killer. I'll post more soon. Lyrics (C) ALW

Happy reading and reviewing!

Until next time~ :)