He turned to the stone steps, and watched her hit every perfect note. When she finally stop Erik clapped his hands slowly.
''Very good what other secrets do you hide from me I wonder?" Erik asked, as he rose from from the organ.
''I don't sing Noria said her voice quivering a little.
''Oh, but your voice seems to say otherwise." Erik said, he tried to take Noria hand .
"You have to have a heart to sing, and I buried mine with my mother." Noria said, moving away.
''Yet your voice still reaches you, your mother wouldn't want you to waste your life this way" Erik said, as he brushed away Noria's tears.
"How would you know I haven't sung for three years, and I ve been just fine. What do you get out of this deal?" Noria said as she pulled her face way.
"I don't want a deal or anything else from you, I just don't want to see your gift go to waste " Erik said, as the took Noria's hand .
"Okay I'll try, but I'm not making any promises." Noria said, walking with Erik to the organ. In the three weeks that followed, Erik and Noria spent all of their time training together.
In those three weeks Erik, and Noria had learned a lot about each other. Erik learned Noria had lived in England all her life, and was fluent in French, English, and Japanese. He also learned that her mother madam koya; had taught her to sing and dance. Her father was a famous poet, and scientist . Noria learned that Erik had lived in this place which was under an old theater, called The Opera Popular since he was nine years old. She tired to learn more, but Erik was obstinate so she decided that he would tell her every thing in time. A few days later Erik called Noria out of her room, to offer her a surprise .
''Noria come here please" Erik called .
''Yes?"Noria asked, as she walked down the stone steps.
''I think you have been down here long enough, I want to take you out tonight. Erik said, smiling .
''Okay I'll go get ready" Noria said, as she ran back up the stone steps. Erik savored the look of joy in her eyes . Moments later Noria returned in a long black kimono with gold thread .
Erik was stunned as he watched Noria come down the stairs.
"You look beautiful" Erik said, shyly as he took in her dress.
''Thank you look hansom to" Noria said, as she took in Erik's cape.
''Thank you now trust me, and close your eyes" Erik said, as he took Noria hand . She did as she was told, and she followed Erik to the gondola. Sometime later Noria felt the night air, caress her skin . Then she felt Erik's cape touch her shoulders .
"Thank you" Noria said, as she pulled the cape around her.
''Your welcome I apologize I did know it would be this cold tonight ." Erik said.
"Its alright I'm warm now" Noria said, smiling her eyes were still closed.
''Okay open them" Erik said, letting go of her hand.
"You brought me here?" Noria gushed, as she opened her eyes.
''Yes do you like it?" Erik asked, trying to hide the hope in voice.
"I love it reminds me of when I first came to an opera house." Noria said, unable to hide her excitement .
''When was that ?" Erik asked, curiosity clear in voice.
When I was five my mother was pre madona, and father took me to see her . I saw her there, and I knew that one day I would be just like her. When the opera was over, we brought mother the biggest flowers we could carry . It was my first gala, and we danced as a family all night . I was the happiest little girl in the world." Noria said, as she walked into the opera house. It was a beautiful opera, Noria was captivated by each act, as a childhood memory played out before her . Erik however had trouble concentrating, as he watched Noria face light up with each act . Later the two were the talk of the gala. The couple that commanded the room, and danced as if they were one complete person. Then pair left as mysteriously as they had came.
''That was so wonderful, thank you so much." Noria said, as she let Erik spin her once more.
"I've decided I'm going to dance again, it's where my heart is." Noria said, as she walked up the steps from the bay.
''What made you changed your mind?" Erik asked, as a bright smile spread across his lips.
''Someone finally dug up my heart" Noria said, as she quickly kissed Erik's mask. Then ran up the stairs leaving his cape at the bottom, with a slight kiss of her perfume. The next morning Noria awoke, with exhilarating yet confusing sense happiness .
''Good morning Erik" Noria said. as she walked down the stairs.
''Hi how did you sleep?" Erik asked, turning to her.
''Great" Noria said, as she began to stretch. Then Noria's eyes glazed over, and she fell to her knees . When her sight finally cleared, she saw a look of great concern on Erik's face.
''I'm fine don't worry" Noria said, as she climbed to her feet only to fall into Erik's arms .
"This doesn't seem fine tell me what happened. "Erik said, as he carried Noria to a couch. Noria chewed her bottom lip, but said nothing.
"Please just tell me the truth "Erik said, as he laid Noria down on the couch.
"I can see the future" Noria said, letting out a sigh.
"What?" Erik asked.
I have been able to see the future since I was four years old, its mostly just prophecies of doom. I have spent my life trying to stop them, and save people; but every time someone found out about my gift they would use me to find out the future . I'm sorry about the way I treated you before, but if this gift has taught me anything; it's that trust, and friends can't be part life." Noria said, as she looked out toward the lake .
"I give you my word that if will use you in that, or any other way . I just wanted to make sure you were okay "Erik said, as he gently turned her face toward his.
"I believe you" Noria said giving Erik a shy smile.
''Does that happen every time?" Erik asked, as her brushed Noria's hair out of her face.
"Yes every time" Noria said, taking a breath.
"What did you see?" Erik asked, looking in to Noria's eyes .
''If go to the streets today, I'll be seen by the managers of the opera house; that we went to last night." Noria said, returning Erik's gaze.
''Then you must hurry, this chance wont come again." Erik said, Helping Noria to her feet. Noria soon returned from the swan bed, with two dance fans.
'' I'm ready lets go" Noria said, as she ran for the boat.
''You sound nervous" Erik said, helping her into the boat.
''Yes I guess I am" Noria said, taking a deep breath.
''Your shouldn't be your ready." Erik said, laying a hand on her shoulder. Then all to soon it seem to Noria, the boat ride was over.
''Wish me luck" Noria said, hugging Erik as she got out of the boat.
''Break a leg" Erik said, as he wrapped his arms around Noria neck. Then he watched her disappear in to the sunlight.
Noria danced for the better half of the day, and grabbed more peoples attention; but not the attention she was looking for . One comfort she did find, was dancing gave more money than the boarding house . Then just as she was about to give up, out of the corner of her eye; she saw two older men in top hats, stop to look at her.
''Young lady what traveling dance trope are you with?" The two men asked, taking in Noria's beauty.
''None sirs I have only been in France a few weeks." Noria said, smiling shyly .
''Then please come with us, we have an opening for a chorus girl ."The first manager said, offering Noria his hand .
''Thank you sir I promise I wont disappoint you." Noria said, taking his hand.
''I'm sure you will do just fine." The second manager said, as he opened the doors, to the scene that Noria knew so well. She smiled as the dancers ran this way, and that. Then Noria heard a shout, and saw a bunch of girls move to different sides of the hall. Then she saw a woman in a huge feathered hat, come stomping through the hall.
'' Monsieur Jacob Monsieur Frampton I will not stand for this. "
'' What will you not stand for this time miss Elena?" monsieur Jacob asked.
"These little chits that you call chorus girls keep stepping on my feet! "Elena shouted.
''Its not true sirs we were all on key, she keeps missing her mark." The head chorus girl, chimed in quickly.
''This little slut is lying!" Elena shouted, as threw out her right hand. Noria had to move fast to keep the girl from being slapped to the floor.
''You dare get in my way?" Elena asked, glaring at her .
''You don't have the right to hit her." Noria said, returning her glare. Then Elena drew back her hand once more. Then Jacob grabbed her wrist.
"Enough Elena we have had enough of your divaish attitude. "Jacob said firmly.
''Your madaona status is suspended, until further notice" Mister Frampton said .
"Mister Frampton you cant do that!" Elena shouted .
''I am one of the owners of this opera house, and I will do what is needed to see that it runs smoothly." Mister Frampton said, with a glare of finalization .
''Well then I hope you enjoy looking for a new madonna!" Elena shouted, as she left the building.
"Lovely now what?" The head chorus girl asked.
"We can let her audition" Jacob said, leading Noria to center stage where she began to sing.
I was left to my own devices
Many days fell away with nothing to show
And the walls kept tumbling down
In the city that we love
Great clouds roll over the hills
bringing darkness from above
But if you close your eyes,
Does it almost feel like
Nothing's changed at all
And if you close your eyes,
Does it almost feel like
You've been here before
How am I going to be an optimist
about this
How am I going to be an optimist
about this
We were caught up and lost in all
of our vices
In your pose as the dust settles
around us
And the walls kept tumbling down
In the city that we love
Great clouds roll over the hills
bringing darkness from above
But if you close your eyes,
Does it almost feel like
Nothing's changed at all
And if you close your eyes,
Does it almost feel like
You've been here before
How am I going to be an optimist
about this
How am I going to be an optimist
about this
Oh where do we begin?
The rubble or our sins?
Oh where do we begin?
The rubble or our sins?
And the walls kept tumbling down
In the city that we love
Great clouds roll over the hills
bringing darkness from above
But if you close your eyes,
Does it almost feel like
Nothing's changed at all
And if you close your eyes,
Does it almost feel like
You've been here before
How am I going to be an optimist
about this
How am I going to be an optimist
about this
if you close your eyes,
Does it almost feel like
Nothing's changed at all.
Noria stood at center stage, and looked around as everyone stared in awe.
''That was perfect" The chorus girl said, as she took Noria's hands. Then she looked in to her eyes. Its you the girl said hugging her.
''Bravo we look forward to watching you preform next week." The managers said, walking onto the stage. Then a voice came from the wings.
"Gentlemen if this child is to preform next week then she must get to practice " A woman said, as she walked onto the stage.
"Ah Madame Giry come, and meet our new pre madona" Jacob said, as he led Noria to the side of the stage.
"That song you sung was very good what do you call it?" Madame Giry asked.
"Pompeii I'm glad you enjoyed it" Noria said.
"If are going to be ready you will need hours of rigorous private training are you ready?" Madame Giry said as looked Noria up and down.
"Yes "Noria said.
"Very well come with me" Madame Giry said, as she led Noria to a large private dressing room. Noria spent the rest of the day training then tired, and fulfilled Noria walked out of the opera house, and back to Erik .
A/N there you have it chapter 2 the song is called Pompeii by bastille please read and review