This is based off the book, Le Fantôme de l'Opéra, but I kept the song lyrics because I like them. But the intro is the only thing with the songs, so no worries.

I do not own Le Fantôme de l'Opéra, The Phantom of the Opera, or the characters. The cover picture is one that I found on Google images...

Prologue

"Pitiful creature of darkness. What kind of life have you known? God give me courage to show you- you are not alone!"

In that instant, I knew staying was the only right decision. As I took steps deeper into the water, it rising up to my mid-thigh, I looked into his eyes. The bright blue was a striking contrast to the deep purple bruises under his eyes on the pale skin. I had to protect Raoul, and staying was the only way to do that.

While most would find him horrifying, he was my angel. My Angel of Music. Unsure of how to make my decision clear, I stop thinking and just act. I lightly place my hand on his face and pull him toward me. As my lips touched his, every part of my body began to tingle.

But they weren't Raoul's, I thought. While I love them both, Raoul gave me fireworks and a symphony playing feeling.

When we pulled apart, I could see the man behind the mask for who he truly was: a man. Not the monster so many saw, nor an angel. But he had been my angel. And he would never be alone again. But I would by choosing him.

We kiss again, I am sure of my choice. The scarred part of lip added to the uniqueness of him. I heard a rustling noise, and remembered Raoul behind us.

As I pulled away from my angel and go to the gate, I see the look in Raoul's eyes. I know that I am hurting him. But he would be able to find someone else. He's the most wonderful man I had ever met, and any woman would be lucky to have him. He deserves someone who can make him happy and live a full life with. I untie the rope from his neck and hands. And then I hear the mob.

"Track down this murderer, he must be found."

"Raoul, go. Take the boat. I'm going to stay." My voice is quiet and shaky. I hear my once angel slightly gasp at my words.

"Christine, no. He will be the death of you! Leave me here. You can get out and live in a world without darkness." I see tears beginning to form and can feel my own trickling down. I know that if I choose him, he'll be killed. Staying is the only option.

"I know, Raoul. But he needs me, and I him. He'll make sure I'm okay." I pull off my beautiful engagement ring with an unsteady hand and place it into his.

"Christine, I love you." He sings in a melancholy voice. I kiss his cheek lightly, memorizing the feel of his arms that rest on my hips before I walk away, back to my phantom, without turning to face him again.

Raoul gets into the boat, and I hear the water stir and shift as he makes his exodus.

"You're staying?" his voice is soft, but full of hope.

"I am." Is all I can reply with the tears running down my face and falling off of my lips.

He smiles and reaches for a candle stick.

"From now on, call me Erik."

"Is that your name?"

"For now, my dear. Come, we must go." As I move to his side, he strikes one of the many mirrors, revealing a hidden passage. He holds out his hand to me, as if offering one last escape route. Hesitantly, I place my hand into his. I know I will never see the sunlight the same again.

I felt it needed some polishing.