The Phantom's Most Lovely Rival

by thedreamerbehindthemask

erik and oc When young Lillian Farrow travels with her mother, the new ballet instuctor, to the Opera Populair, she is alone due to her rather odd intrest in writing.Yet she will meet a most curious fellow author and

1. Lily's Diary

The Phantom's Most Lovely Rival

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Disclaimer: Do I really have to say this… I don't own the phantom of the opera … there

A/N Phantom Fans Unite! Boy did that sound geeky! Read on…please

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Arriving in Paris

June 15, 1781

My name is Lillian Farrow and today I will be arriving at the Paris Opera Populair. My mother and I are traveling from our home in the busy city of London to Paris, France. I am quite excited for I hear that Paris and its opera house are absolutely magnificent places. I, unfortunately, have also heard of the fateful disaster which took place at the opera six months ago involving the mysterious Phantom. I wonder if I shall get to introduce myself to this masked man. I certainly hope not! The fire of the opera house is the reason of mama and my traveling. Due to the most unfortunate fire, many workers and cast members were too frightened to return. One of which was Mme. Giry, the ballet instructor. I doubt she was frightened though for met her once and I found her to be a very strong woman. To think that one murderous man had caused this much trouble for so many people, including my mother, makes me furious. If I ever meet that phantom, my temper will undoubtedly flare! I forgot to include a very important turning point in my story so far. My mother is to be the opera's new ballet instructor for she was London's best. While she is teaching, I will just be there, because, to my mother's dismay I don't dance, act, or sing. I am not a total bore though. I love to write stories of distant and forgotten lands, of adventures yet to be told. Mama thinks of my writing to be improper for a young woman so I have to hide my work. This makes me feel quite wicked indeed, yet every time I start to write I feel I cannot stop. I will continue to write no matter what my mother says, yet I wish I had someone to share my art with… anyone at all.

We are to be approaching Paris soon so I must stop writing and get some much needed sleep.

Dreaming of Paris,

Lillian F.

A/N: so… whatcha think? This first chapter is in Lily's diary, the rest of the story is in third person. Lily needs a fellow writer. Hmm… maybe one with a mask. Lily is Christine's exact opposite in appearance and spirit. Will be Phantom and OC Review for lots of love, The Dreamer