Okay everyone with some pretty big tests coming up my nerves have taken over my brain sparking something I like to call nervous writing. Now that I have started this story I officially have a story posted for every single fandom I support:
The Phantom Of The Opera- this story
Harry Potter- Save Me
Supernatural- To Kill A Demon
Smallville- Red Baby
General Hospital- The Mobster And The Hollywood It Girl
I really need a life huh? lol
This is the first Phantom story I have written in a long while. My other Phantom story Not In 2005 Anymore is actually in the progress of being re-written because it really sucks, the spelling and grammar is atrocious so if you have read it please do not judge this story on that one. This one is much better.
I guess I should tell you about my version of Erik. While I loved Gerard Butler in the role of Erik I don't think that Andrew Lloyd Webber really gave him a lot to work with when it comes to Erik's personality. The only thing I am grateful to Webber for is the fact that he is one of the only people besides Susan Kay who has given Erik a heart. When it comes to my Erik's looks he is Gerick. He has a personality that is a mix of Leroux and Kay's Erik as well as a few characteristics that I threw in. And finally he has the sweet tempered heart from the musical. I swear if we threw all the different versions of Erik together and gave him Gerard Butler's looks we would have the worlds most perfect man. lol
In the story you will read that Regan stars on a television show called Small Town if the show description sounds familiar its because I stole the storyline from Smallville and just changed the name.
The song that Regan sings in this chapter is entitled Ashes By Now. I do not own it. It is owned by Tessa Publishing Company, BMI, Rodney Crowell, and Lee Ann Womack.
Okay let's get on with the summery.
This is a modern/ time travel story.
Summery:
Regan de Chagny leads a very stressful life. She is a single mother raising a three-year-old daughter, as well as a world famous singer/actress who must constantly prove that she's just as talented as her great-great grandmother was. She's in the middle of recording her 3rd studio album. She's just wrapped the 5th season of her hit television show Small Town. Not to mention the fact that she is a Countess due to the fact that her parents were killed when their private jet crashed when she was ten. To top things off her great-great grandparents Raoul and Christine de Chagny and The Phantom Of The Opera himself, Erik Destler have managed to enter the 21st century thanks to the Angel Of Destiny, Tuesday, who made a mistake when Erik was born in the 19th century. You see Erik was supposed to be born in 1975 and fall in love with Regan. But because Tuesday had a bad day Erik was born in the wrong century and fell for the wrong woman! So to fix his mistake Tuesday has brought Erik, Christine, and Raoul into the year 2006. In order for things to right themselves Regan and Erik must fall in love, Regan's daughter Laurant must take to Erik and vs. versa, AND Raoul and Christine must approve. This is going to be tough.
Chapter One: Meet Regan
Regan de Chagny stepped into the small recording at Broken Dreams Records and placed the headphones on her head just as the music started to play. She began to sing on cue:
This morning is Monday, where are you now?
Teasing my memory, teaching me how to lay low
When I don't want to
You love is elusive, this I know now
It's makin' me crazy, leaving me out in the open
When I don't want to
Baby I can't go through this again
I don't need to go down, more than I've already been
Just like a wildfire, you're running all over town
As much as you burn me baby
I should be ashes by now
The moments of pleasure just never do last
They're gone like a suitcase full of your past
Long gone and in a hurry
Baby I can't go through this again
I don't need to go down, more than I've already been
Just like a wildfire baby, you're running all over town
As much as you burn me baby
I should be ashes by now
As the music faded Regan got the thumbs up from her producer letting her know that her vocals were perfect and that she could step out of the booth.
After a hurried goodbye to her producer Jay Miller, Regan headed on her way to her next stop, The Morning Show With Alex And Ashley. After ducking the paparazzi Regan got into her 2006 Chevy Impala and started on her way.
If you haven't picked up on it yet Regan is one of the worlds biggest stars. Not that her life is perfect, it's far from it. At the tender age of 25 she was already orphaned, divorced, a mother, and paparazzi target. Let's just start from the beginning shall we? Regan was born into one of the richest families in all of Europe, the de Chagny's. The de Chagny's were not just rich, they were infamous. The Countess Christine de Chagny, Regan's great-great grandmother was one of the most famous opera diva's to ever live, her life story was even chronicled in a book entitled The Phantom Of The Opera after she was involved in a love triangle involving a mysterious deformed musical genius and Regan's great-great grandfather Count Raoul de Chagny. Regan would never tell anyone but after reading the book and come of Christine's own diaries she was convinced that her great-great grandmother had made the wrong choice.
Let's fast-forward to when Regan was 10, her parents Patrick and Rose de Chagny were killed when their private jet crashed over the Atlantic while returning to the family's home in Paris from America. After that Regan was raised by her aunt Martha and uncle Thomas in Boone, North Carolina. Even with the heartbreak that followed her parents deaths Regan led a happy childhood with her aunt and uncle. As a child she loved singing in church and acting in school plays. When she was 14 she was spotted by a talent scout and landed a spot on the popular soap opera, Port General. It was on the show that she met her ex-husband David Wincott. She fell hard and the two married when she was just 18. That same year she left Port General and released her debut album Through The Wind that went on to sell 10 million copies. David was always jealous of his wife's success but it didn't show at the time. When she was 20, Regan was cast in one of the lead roles on Small Town, a teen drama that revolved around the adventures of a young superhero. Regan played said superhero's love interest. A year later Regan released her sophomore album Lionheart it sold 5 million more copies that her first C.D. By than her husbands jealousy was apparent but Regan who did not believe in divorce decided to stick it out with David. When she was 23 Regan experienced the most joyous and devastating year of her life. In February of 2003 she discovered she was pregnant. In March she was served with divorce papers from David, he signed away all rights to their still unborn child and left Regan for a hotel heiress. In May season 2 of Small Town wrapped and heartbroken Regan returned home to her aunt and uncle's house in Boone to await the birth of her child. In October with her broken heart on the mend Regan gave birth to a baby girl who looked exactly like her. Regan named her Laurant Marie de Chagny or Lo for short. The little girl with bright blue eyes and blond curls became her world.
Now Regan was pulling up in front of BCA studios ready for an interview to promote her new album as well as the 5th season of Small Town. She quickly went through the hair and makeup process, changed into a more appropriate television outfit than her jeans and tee-shirt, and made her way on set as one of the hosts, Alex, announced her. There were cheers and even a few catcalls as she took her seat.
The cheery red headed host Ashley started the interview with a basic question.
"How are you this morning Regan?"
Regan smiled "Tired I had to be up at 6 am to get into the recording studio."
Alex who was about 30 years older than Ashley laughed "I would be too if I got up that early. But my wife knows better than to wake me before 8, she wants to stay married."
The audience laughed.
Ashley shook her head "Regan I hear you have a new album coming out in December, what's it called?"
Once again Regan painted on her well-practiced fake public smile. "It's called Beautiful Morning I wrote most of the songs and they discuss how to get over heartbreak."
"Well you certainly know all about heartache am I right folks?" Alex laughed. The audience gasped and the shows producer shot him a look that clearly told him to shut up.
Ignoring Alex's comment Ashley went on with her questions. "We all know you are infamous for not touring. Will you tour to promote this album?"
Regan shook her head, she was a little rattled by Alex's comment. "Not, I don't tour because I don't want to drag my daughter all over the world. I want her to have a stable, happy childhood."
Ashley smiled "Speaking of your daughter, how old is she now?"
This time Regan's smile was genuine. "She turned 3 last week and I know all mothers say this but she it the most beautiful little girl on the planet."
"A wonderful age, I have a son whose 3. Has she decided what she wants to be for Halloween? My Harrison is going as Batman."
Regan laughed "It took forever for her to find a costume but Laurant finally decided on Wonder Woman."
Alex finally joined the interview "So what does Laurant think of the 5th season of Small Town? I hear it's gotten its highest ratings to date this season."
"Laurant doesn't watch Small Town." Regan shook her head "She is more interested in Barney." She laughed.
"What makes the show such a success? Most superhero dramas are cancelled by season 3, but Small Town is still going strong."
"I think the show has survived because we have a rule. No tights, no flights. You will never see Mark(the lead character/superhero) in costume. The show deals more with his coming of age and developing his powers. He also hasn't gotten his flying powers yet. You will see him fly and in costume only once. In the final episode of the series when Mark finally embraces life as a superhero." Regan answered.
"Okay one final question before we let you go. Is there anyone special in your life right now?" Ashley asked.
Regan shook her head. "No and I like it that way. All I need to be happy is my daughter." She answered.
After the interview Regan headed home. After the comment from Alex all she wanted was to be with her daughter. While watching Laurant play on her swing set, Regan thought about how her life was finally settling down. She was so wrapped up in her thoughts that she didn't see the four people standing and watching at the gate.
TBC
You will see Erik, Christine, and Raoul next chapter. As well as Tuesday.