After days of worry Madam Giry made the announcement that Christine was back, but no one was to disturb her for she needed rest. I was playing hide and go seek with Emmy, we needed the release and some fun after the ordeals of the past week. I was about to round a corner when I heard her talking to someone.
"Why do you wear the mask? It can't be comfortable, and not to mention heavy." Fear and curiosity grips my body and roots me in place.
"I'm a monster." His answer doesn't surprise me, Buquet's stories ringing in my ears, but saddens me.
"You can't be! You saved me. If you want a monster he's manning the scene ropes." To my shock he chuckled. Is this really the man Buquet talked of? I round the corner now and Emmy sighed. "Aw she found me."
"Of course I did sweetie." I smile and stand behind her. The Phantom, who was crouching, slowly straightens. "Pardon me monsieur but I never got your name…"
"I don't have one." My smile fades a little.
"Everyone has a name monsieur. Even Carlotta's hair, I call it Gerald." I had to bite my lip to keep from joining in on my baby's laughter. He didn't laugh but his eyes did get a humored light to them.
"I'm Erik." My daughter rushed forward and hugged his waist; my eyes widen at the sight then looked to his face. He was in shock, complete and utter shock.
"Thank you Erik for playing with me today." With that she skipped off down the hall, I step up to him and look up at him.
"Thank you again for finding and saving my little girl, and being her friend." I kiss his cheek softly and take my leave but he stops me with his next words.
"Why do you not fear me? You have heard of me I know you have."
"Because my little Emmy trusts you and this is the second chance you've had to harm her, you haven't so I have no reason to fear. I know you took Christine but she wasn't harmed either." I waited a moment and then turned to him. He had the most peculiar look on his face, and then he was gone. Emmy giggled from behind me. I took her hand and lead her to dinner.
A/N: Short chapter I know. School and babies are counter productive when writing *-.- Please review!