Hey guys. I know a lot of you are waiting on the next chapter of the Blue Lantern sequel. It's coming soon, I promise you, but something happened to me a few nights ago. After reading an alarming amount of Liley stories here on Fanfiction, and having The Phantom of the Opera 25th Anniversary DVD on in the background, this little gem was created. Originally, this was going to be Phantom of the Opera with the Hannah Montana characters, but this was easier. But, it's still Liley, because I am a Liley shipper for life. Also, this will be a multi-chapter story, and I will try my best to get it completed, I promise. Also, I will be adding new chapters to some of my old stories, so look out for those. But, for right now, enjoy.

CHAPTER 1

The Announcement

Miley Stewart, Lilly Truscott and Oliver Oken were sitting with their high school Junior class in the auditorium, waiting for the announcement that Ms. Kunkle and Mr. Corelli were going to give them. None of them had any idea what it was going to be, except Oliver. He had a pretty good idea what it was, since he heard it directly from Ms. Kunkle. How he heard it, he wouldn't tell. But he knew that Ms. Kunkle and Mr. Corelli would be telling the class that they'd both be directing the school musical, which would be The Phantom of the Opera, and with a bit of insight from Oliver, Ms. Kunkle and Mr. Corelli knew exactly what students to cast in which roles. Mr. Corelli and Ms. Kunkle walked in and smiled at the kids.

"Now, I know that you are all wondering why we called you here. Well, Mr. Corelli and I wanted to tell you that we have decided on this year's school musical. It will be The Phantom of the Opera, and after thorough consideration, Mr. Corelli and I have decided to forgo an audition and will assign parts to you all. Now, we'll start at minor roles and go to major. First, the role of Meg Giry will be played by Sarah Armstrong," Ms. Kunkle said, reading off a sheet of paper. Everyone applauded as Sarah smiled sweetly. Mr. Corelli read from his own sheet of paper.

"The role of Madame Giry, Meg's mother, will be played by Joannie Palumbo," he said. Everyone applauded as Joannie smirked.

"The roles of Carlotta Giudicelli, the Prima Donna of the show, and Ubaldo Piangi, her singing partner, will be played by Amber and Ashley," Ms. Kunkle said. Everyone laughed, except Amber and Ashley.

"One of us will have to play a guy?!" Ashley screeched. Amber smiled.

"I call dibs on Carlotta, Ash," she said, as Ashley sat back defeated, now having to play Piangi. Miley, Lilly and Oliver smiled, knowing that the two bullies got what they deserved.

"The roles of the theatre managers, Richard Firmin and Giles Andre, will be played by Rico and Jackson Stewart!" Mr. Corelli said. Jackson gasped, he knew he couldn't sing, but Rico smiled, turning to Jackson.

"You and I are going to have fun, Andre," he said. Jackson glowered. Mr. Corelli smiled.

"Now, to the main roles," he said, as Ms. Kunkle cleared her throat.

"The role of Raoul, the Vicomte de Chagny, will be going to Oliver Oken!" she said. Everyone applauded as Oliver smiled, and out of the corner of her eye, Lilly thought she could see Oliver wink at Ms. Kunkle, and even swore she saw Ms. Kunkle smile and blush. Miley smiled. As much as she wanted to be in the play, she knew that the only part she'd want is the Phantom and that'd only be if Lilly was Christine. Only a few select people, namely Oliver, Jackson and Miley's Dad, knew of Miley's crush turned love for Lilly. Yes, Miley never wanted to admit it, but she was in love with her best friend. After the last time Jake Ryan broke up with her, and Lilly left a skating competition to comfort her, Miley knew. But, she was so afraid of telling her and risking their friendship, that she kept it inside, and it was slowly killing her. Mr. Corelli cleared his throat.

"Now, the roles of the Phantom of the Opera and Christine will be played by...Miley Stewart and Lilly Truscott!" he said. Miley and Lilly's mouths dropped open, as they looked at each other. They could only say one thing about the current situation.

"Sweet Niblets!"

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At the Stewart house, Robbie Ray was watching the Wizard of Oz, with tissues surrounding him.

"It's true! There's no place like home! There's no place like home!" he said to himself, sniffing and clicking his heels. Suddenly, he heard thumping steps up the front porch. Quickly grabbing the remote, he switched to football.

"Yeah! Touchdown!" The door slammed open, revealing Miley and Jackson fuming.

"Hey, you two! What's wrong?" Jackson scowled.

"Dad, is it too late to be home schooled?" Robbie Ray raised an eyebrow.

"What do you mean, son?" he asked. Miley sighed.

"He got cast as Andre, one of the theatre managers in the school's production of The Phantom of the Opera, and he's upset cause he can't sing," she said. Robbie Ray smiled, taking a deep breath, then started to sing.

Dear Andre, what a charming gala

Christine enjoyed a great success

We were hardly bereft when Carlotta left

Otherwise, the chorus was entrancing

But the dancing was a lamentable mess

Miley and Jackson gasped. Their dad knew the words to the song. How?

"Uh, Daddy?" Miley asked. Robbie Ray chuckled.

"What, Mile? You think that just cause I write pop music for you, I don't like masterpieces like the Phantom?" Miley smiled.

"Jackson, I'm sure you'll do fine. Why are you upset, Mile?" Robbie Ray asked.

"I got cast too, but I'm playing the Phantom, and Lilly was cast as Christine," she said. Robbie Ray nodded.

"So, what's the problem?" Miley gasped.

"Daddy! You know what the problem is! If I'm the Phantom and Lilly's Christine, I'm going to have to kiss her!" Robbie Ray smiled.

"Mile, I think now's the time to tell Lilly how you feel, and playing the Phantom is a perfect opportunity to do so," he said. Miley sighed.

"I just don't want to lose my friendship with Lilly, Daddy." Robbie Ray nodded.

"There's no harm in trying, bud. Now, if you'll excuse me, I gotta get to the street corner. The ice cream truck will be here shortly and I want me a Fudgie Buddy. Whoo doggies!" he said, running out the door. Miley sighed, going upstairs and looking at herself in her vanity mirror, softly singing to herself.

Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime

Lead me, save me from my solitude

Say you want me with you here beside you

Anywhere you go, let me go too!

Lilly, that's all I ask of you

Miley sighed.

"I might as well try," she said to herself.

Hope you enjoyed, guys, and stay tuned for the next chapter. See you soon!