Disclaimer: I do not own any of these characters except for the OC.

Chapter 1

She groaned in pain as she opened her eyes to bright sunlight. She had a splitting headache and the shouts and screams all around her were not helping either.

"Witch! Witch! She appeared from thin air! I saw it with my own eyes!" A person from behind her shouted. her eyes shot open as she heard this. She looked on in shock as people began to shout and look at her with hate.

"Look at her shoulder and back! She's the devils child!"

She suddenly remembered what she was wearing and realised that they had seen her scars. Tears soon welled up in her eyes and she began to run away as fast as she could. Judging by the noise that was coming from behind her, she knew she was being chased by an angry mob. With tears streaming down her face she ran faster, twisting and turning down many alleyways in order to lose them.

After a while she slowed down outside a large building. As she got closer she saw a sign saying 'Opera Populaire'. She stood in shock for a while until she began to hear the shouting of the people chasing her. She took a chance and ran straight to the opera house and around the back.

When she got inside, she found it teaming with life as people made costumes and set or rehearsing an opera. As she walked in the shadows, she came across a costume rail that looked as if it wasn't in use. As quick as she could, she grabbed a pair of black trousers, a white blouse, a black waistcoat, black boots and a black coat. She slunk back into the shadows and put the costume on over her hotpants and vest top so as she covered her scarring and her modern dress sense away from the world.

After she changed, she wondered in the shadows and found a vent that she could easily climb into. When she climbed out the otherside, she found herself in a dark passageway with only a few torches to light it.

Feeling too tired and frightened to carry on, she collapsed to the floor and sat there crying. As she did, she began to think about how all of this happened in the first place.

Flashback.

She just got halfway through watching 'The Phantom of the Opera' when the film froze.

"Stupid DVD Player! Why won't you work?!" She said in frustration as she moved towards the DVD Player. Suddenly there was a flash of lightening and a role of thunder. As she squealed, all of the lights went out.

"Bloody storm!"

As she pressed the power button on the player she felt a jolt of electricity go through her, then she felt like she was falling. Before she could look around or say anthing, she passed out.

When she awoke, it was to a splitting headache and the screams of the townspeople.

End Flashback

She sat there sniffling for a while as she remembered how frightened she was. After a while she decided to keep moving.

As she got up and stepped backwards, she bumped into a solid object behind her. It was then that she heard a voice.

"Why is it that you weep little one?" It said in a calm and soft musical voice.

"Who are you?" She said, too frightened to turn around.

"Someone who wishes to help you."

She thought for a second before answering. "I cry because i am tired. I cry because I am frightened. I cry because I was called a witch and a devil's child."

"Human nature is often cruel to those who they don't understand. My life is also an example of cruel human nature." He took hold of her arm, turning her around to face him. He put his finger under her chin and lifted her face to look him in the eye. The person she saw made her look at him in wonder and shock.

"Your the Phantom of the Opera, arn't you?

He gave a deep chuckle before answering. "I am. not to shy about questioning who i am aren't you, little one?"

"Sorry. It's just that it's an honour. i've heard so many stories about your 'fun' in the opera house. i find you somewhat fascinating." She said awkwardly.

He chuckled again, but then looked at her in concern. "Do you have anywhere to stay little one?"

"No. I have no home."

"How old are you?"

"I'm thirteen sir."

"Well, we can't have you living on the streets now, can we? You may stay with me if you wish."

"Really?" When he nodded yes she smiled happily up at him. "Thank you so much, sir."

Chuckling at her again, he said "You're very welcome. Now, what's your name?"

"Selene, sir."

"Well Selene, come. I believe you and I are going to get along quite nicely." He offered her his hand, which she took, and led her down the tunnel towards the boat that awaited to take them to the Phantom's Lair.