Chapter 1: A New Day
It had been a year since Darius Dufour and Raoul De Changny had been locked away for their crimes; Phantasma was peaceful as the sun just began to rise... Well... It wasn't peaceful for long,
"Mama!" Charles yelled excitedly as he rushed through the corridors of the concert hall that became his home only a year ago.
Erik heard the child's yelling and grumbled before pulling one of his pillows over his head in attempts to drown out the sound of the young lad's multiple excited shouts for Claire; When he realized that he was not going to get back to sleep, He soon dragged himself out of bed and proceeded to pull his shirt on before doing the same with his wig and mask before making his way out of the room just as Charles was about to run past his door,
"Charles, how many times do your mother and I have to tell you about the rule about your running up and down the halls? You could easily fall and hurt yourself... Now what exactly has you all excited and calling for your mother?" Erik asked as the young boy giggled whilst jumping up and down, excitedly,
"It's been a year since you and mama adopted me, papa!" he announced and Erik couldn't help but chuckle,
"Ah yes. Well I suppose that does warrant your excitement then... Come on, lets go and wake your mother" he encouraged before lifting the little boy over his shoulder and carried him down the corridor towards Claire's chambers.
Erik and Claire had shared a kiss upon deciding to adopt Charles as their own... However it seemed that there was a long way to go for them both when it came to a proper relationship. So much had happened in the last year... Erik was determined to court Claire in the way she deserved; He wanted to make her happy and in truth, Claire wanted to do the same but... She just didn't feel ready for a serious relationship between them both; Erik understood and assured her that he was only too happy to wait as long as it takes.
Quick first chapters just to make some facts know :D Review for chapter 2!
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TheAuthor1996
