Disclaimer- I do not own anything of Phantom of the Opera or Beyblade.
From Author- So, I know it's been awhile guys and I apologize. With school and everything else that has been going on, I've had neither the time nor really the patience and motivation to write. I know I should finish up my Young Justice story but I don't want to see it end because of the foreshadowing of the show itself ending….anyway! A few notes about this new story:
It's my first crossover. Something I have never tried before but I'm giving it a whirl. The ideas are not all completely mine. I give credit to also KilalaInara who helped me form this crossover.
There are absolutely NO relations between any of the characters! For example, Kai and Voltaire are in this story….but there is no relation between them like in the anime. So, I don't want to get any reviews or flames about that.
I warn you now: there WILL be character bashing and character deaths. I won't say who they are but if you've watched the movie, you could probably figure it out. So please, I don't want to hear anything about killing off certain characters. We (KilalaInara and I) chose these characters because we either disliked or hated them.
I will try to keep the characters in character as much as possible. I'm sure you can figure it out as you go along but certain characters will be filling the role of the characters from the movie. (i.e. Kai=Raoul)
Not all of the Beyblade characters will be in this. Like I said, KilalaInara and I chose certain Beyblade characters because we thought they would fit in well with the role. So, if you're upset because a certain character is not in this…sorry but that's just how it is.
This story will feature the songs from the movie, of course! But, I won't be doing any of that singing/talking thing that they do because it's just too tedious. I'll only be featuring the main songs (i.e. Think of Me, The Phantom of the Opera, etc.)
Well, that's all for now. So please, I hope you read these and understand because I don't want to have to answer or explain to people if they review something and it's already here. Anyway, hope you guys enjoy this new story!
In the year of 1870, in Paris, France, the height of opera history, a young and shy soprano waits and dreams for her chance to be a real singer. But, for now, she will make do with being a backup dancing girl. Who is this young woman? She is Raelean de Nasy and this is not just her story but also two others. Two other men who will come into her life and she will be forced to choose between them.
Everyone in the Opera Populaire was all a flutter as the performers began running around backstage to prepare for their rehearsal for their next upcoming play. Two of these performers were Raelean and her best friend (as well as dancing girl) Mariah. Mariah's mother, Madame Tate, watched and instructed the dancers to make sure their positions were right and that they were not playing around. Much is expected from the Opera Populaire, after all.
However, there is also something going on outside the opera house. A horse-drawn carriage has pulled up in front of it and three well-dressed men step out. One has green hair, some of which has started to form some greys and whites, and grey eyes; the second has reddish purple hair and similar looking eyes; and the third has purple hair and brown eyes.
"Ah, so this is the Opera Populaire?" The purple haired man said, gazing up at it once they exited the carriage.
"Wonderful, isn't it, Robert? I do so thank you both for accepting the job as the new managers. I've been waiting for this retirement…" The green haired man said, sighing a little but then smiled.
"Come, I will show you around." He said and beckoned the two men forward. They followed him inside where he led them backstage to show them everything there was to know about the opera house. Though, since the two knew that they would be taking over this place, they made sure to get a good amount of knowledge about it before actually starting the management.
A few moments later, another horse-drawn carriage pulled in at the entrance to the opera house. This time, only one man exited. He had dark grey/blue hair and stunning violet eyes. He, too, was dressed in fine, elegant clothing as the three other men but the style was slightly different because he was not of French origin. He stepped out of the carriage and made his way into the opera house where he was greeted by the three other men.
Back inside the opera house, the performers were well into their rehearsal, but the workers in the house were not happy with the leading soprano, Ming-Ming. True, she could sing as high as a soprano but she had absolutely no smoothness to her voice. It is, truly, a voice that could shatter glass. Her husband, King, was the leading male role in the opera house though Ming-Ming always demanded more attention to herself as the soprano.
However, the performance was cut short when the three men walked onto the stage, the green haired man still explaining certain things about the opera house to the other two. However, the Maestro, Kenny, was not at all happy with this interruption.
"Monsieur Polanski, please, I am trying to rehearse." He said, making his way from his spot in front of the band and onto the stage. The green haired man put his hand up to silence him.
"I apologize Monsieur Saien, Madame Tate, but I would like to make an announcement." He said, grabbing everyone's attention on the stage.
"I am sure everyone has heard the rumors about me retiring. I would like to conclude those rumors and say, yes, it is true. But, I am giving the management to the Opera Populaire to some very trusted friends who I know will take care of this place and everyone here….Monsieur Robert Jurgens and Monsieur Jonathan McGregor." Polanski said, introducing the two men as they stepped forward. Everyone clapped.
"I prefer Johnny, Oliver…you know that." McGregor muttered under his breath as he walked over to his friend. Oliver chuckled at him.
"Yes, I do know, dear friend, but it sounds quite more professional using your full name." He said and laughed when Johnny rolled his eyes.
"And we would like to introduce a friend of ours who has decided to so kindly help fund the Opera Populaire and accompany us here…" Robert said, posing his one open arm towards the entrance to the backstage where they originally came from and out walked the bluenette man who was fourth to arrive.
"Our new patron: the Vitse-Korol Hiwatari." Johnny announced as the stage erupted into claps at the arrival of this newcomer. As Raelean and Mariah were among the people who clapped, Raelean suddenly stopped in her clapping and gazed at the patron. She could not believe her eyes as she stared at him. There was no mistaking him.
"…Kai…" She whispered and Mariah turned to her.
"What's wrong, Raelean?" She asked, looking from her friend to the patron and back to her.
"Before my father died, I had a childhood friend who would always come see me. We did everything together and we grew very close." She looked down, blushing as memories of that handsome boy and her running in fields and playing games. "We were like childhood sweethearts." Mariah smiled as she looked back at Kai then back at Raelean.
"I do believe I understand why. He's so handsome!" She giggled and Raelean giggled along with her.
"It is an honor to assist the Opera Populaire. It was a passion of my parents and I intend to continue on that tradition." Kai spoke to the others and Ming-Ming stepped forward, extending her hand but not to shake, but for it to be kissed.
"Ah yes, this is Ming-Ming, our leading soprano and her husband King." Oliver introduced as Kai took Ming-Ming's hand and gently laid a kiss on the top of her hand while King gave him a slight bow of respect.
"It is an honor but I do apologize for interrupting the rehearsal. I will be joining you all tonight to watch the performance." Kai said, tilting his head in a slight bow and turning on his heel to exit. Raelean's caught in her throat as Kai began walking towards her but she frowned once he passed right by her, not even glancing at her. Mariah noticed her sadness and grasped her hand.
"Do not worry, I'm sure you'll get a chance to see him some other time." She encouraged, making Raelean smile slightly and nod in thanks.
Madame Tate pulled Robert and Johnny aside so that the rehearsal could go on. While the dancers began their performance, Judy explained about just how particular they are with choosing their performers and dancers.
"Who is that pink haired girl there?" Johnny asked out of curiosity for among the rest of the dancers, this one seemed more talented than the others.
"My daughter, Mariah." Judy answered and Johnny nodded.
"And her?" Robert asked, noting to the brunette that danced nearby.
"Raelean de Nasy. She has a very promising future here, I believe." Judy said. The two men looked at her.
"De Nasy? Is she related to the Swedish violinist?" Robert asked. Judy nodded.
"Yes, she lost him at such a young age but I found her and took her in. She is like my daughter." She explained and the three continued to watch the rehearsal in silence. Though, it did not end as well as some things didn't go as planned. Ming-Ming, it seemed, was the most upset.
"I cannot perform in these conditions! No one is doing anything right, they are all dumb and I hate my costume! It is not fair!" She complained, stomping over to Oliver, Johnny and Robert. The two new managers looked a bit stunned and confused.
"Ming-Ming, we do not—" Robert was cut off by the soprano stomping her foot loudly on the ground, which echoed around the stage.
"No! I will not sing if these are the conditions I will be working in! I'm leaving!" She said and turned on her heel sharply to exit the building. Robert and Johnny looked at Oliver pleadingly.
"Grovel." He stated simply and the two sighed before going after her.
Now they did not need to wonder anymore as to why Oliver wanted to retire.
From Author- Okay so that's it for this introductory chapter. I hope you all liked it because I enjoyed writing it. It feels good to write again. And, I'm sure you guys have gotten some insight as to who is playing what part from the movie.
Oh and one other little note, just to answer a question that I'm sure will come up: Kai's title, the Vitse-Korol. We know that in the movie Raoul's title was Vicomte, which is a Viscount but, since Kai is not French, we decided to use a Russian nobility name. Though, we did not like the Viscount name so we picked Viceroy which is Vitse-Korol. In terms of rank, a Viceroy is one rank below a prince so Kai is really up there! Anyway, I hope you all liked this chapter. Please review!