Two Souls and One Shattered Phantom: Chapter 2
Disclaimer: I do not own the Phantom of the Opera or all characters pertaining to it. But I do own Alyssa and the other two characters that will show later. Even though I would like to own Erik it won't happen so here is chapter 2.
Erik had been puzzled days after bumping into the strange green eyed blonde. There was just something that drew him to her. He new it wasn't an attraction that he felt towards Christine. It was the attraction of a very attractive lady that was right in his grasp and yet when she knew who he was didn't yell for help or run away.
That is what puzzled him the most. She knew even before he gave her his one word answer. But yet she still stood there. Even himself not realizing when she finally let go of his arm. For he watched her after his quick departure. This blonde stood there for another five minutes before people were starting to stare. Then as quickly as she had grabbed his arm she had looked in his direction uttered something that did reach his trained ears and left.
What she said still puzzled him. All she said was he'll be back and when he is so will I. How did she know if he would be back or not? But then he found that he was obeying that simple request.
As he realized while thinking he had left his now furnished lair with all that he needed just some food, which he now was in front of the same flower stand. Erik was about to turn to go back but then a dainty hand grabbed his wrist to pull him in the direction behind him. He had not heard her foot steps.
But he did now see her. This time her sandy blonde hair was pulled into a loose bun with locks hanging down framing her oval face. She wore a sea green dress that matched her eyes and she was stunning to behold. Erik had a hard time keeping his eyes off her petite frame. Everything about her was perfect except the longing look and sadness in her sea green pools.
Finally a word was spoken, "Do you have a name besides the Phantom of the Opera?"
Erik responded with one word, "….Erik…."
"Mine is Alyssa…I…I…"
"What is it Miss Alyssa?... I have no time for patience especially for a woman I do not know."
"I… wish to get to know you… that is... if you would allow me too?"
"Why would you want to know a monster?" Erik released with venom and suppressed emotion.
"Because I don't see a monster Mr. Erik… I see a man that has been hurt and denied too many times."
"Hurt?...Denied?... How would you know of such things that I a mere deformed man have gone through?"
"For I have seen the look in your amber eyes and I have seen it in the way you speak… with such emotion… and the way you hold yourself."
"Oh?... And why are you paying attention or would even care?"
"For I have faced rejection and have been denied also. Not for my looks but because I was not loved in return."
"Well you are lucky for your part. For I was turned away for my looks and of course she did not love me in return."
"Lucky!... How dare you say I am lucky! You don't know anything about my life and yet you assume since I have looks that everything is going smoothly. Well newsflash, things aren't!"
"Well maybe in fact not so lucky… But you are a pretty young lady and soon you will find another man and you will have a very happy life."
Erik was about to turn away but her quick words brought him to an abrupt halt, "Look, all I want is a home. I have none and make my way along the streets… No man would want a woman that digs around in the trash for something to eat. Or a woman who tries to steal to remain alive.. All I want is a home to live in and some comfort. That is all."
"Well what is it that you are asking of me?"
"A home Mr. Erik.. and in return I will give you what you so desire that any man desires."
"Your request is appealing but unfortunately I have no need for an extra mouth to feed and no need for what you would give."
"Look I know I seem a little.. ok very forward but please can't you see that I would do anything.. Please at least you could think about it… It wouldn't be forever… Just until I can get my feet off the ground and get a decent job to support myself."
"Fine… Just don't expect to stay forever… I am a man who respects his privacy and quietness."
"Look.. I promise I won't be a bother I will keep my end of the bargain and I will cook meals and clean around your home."
"Well, since I have another mouth to feed besides my own we need to head to the food market and get some to restock my home."
"Thank you. I promise you will not be sorry."
So with that Erik grabbed Alyssa by the hand and led her to the Food Market.
After dinner Alyssa right away took up her chore of cleaning the dishes and putting them away. She was shocked at the place where he lived. It was dark and kind of smaller than she would of thought but it was snug and nice. In a way comforting and she immediately felt at home. Erik showed her where she would sleep it was a bed that could fit the both of them. And then realizing that it was the only bed there she blushed a crimson red.
For that she fully realized that she would share a bed with this man. She was attracted to him don't get her wrong, but she was still fearful for she had never slept with a man. But, to have comforts like a shelter and food she was willing to give up her purity. This man was attractive she couldn't deny it. What with his muscular chest and that he was fairly tall. His hands were big and had long fingers like a musician would need.
They were strong hands, for she knew when he grasped hers. She was anxious when he finally entered the room that they would share she knew what would happen but found that she was fearful all the same. But, what really surprised her was when she went to grasp him to start her task and her end to the bargain he shoved her away and told her dress for bed he would sleep later when his mind finally rested.
So following his orders she found a dressing gown and slowly started to peal off her clothing.
Erik left and went to go about his business. Alyssa finished up putting on her dressing gown and went into the bed and soon fell asleep, dreaming about Richard.
Richard had been a man that she had met at one of her parents many balls. He was a station below her so her parents did not approve of him. But, Alyssa did not care. She fell in love with him and wanted to be his wife. Unfortunately he had fell in love with who she thought was her best friend. She was there when he made the announcement that he and her once best friend Angelica were to be married.
So that night Alyssa asked to speak with Angelica alone what the brunette did not notice was the knife hidden behind her back. Before Angelica could utter one plea for help Alyssa plunged the knife deep into Angelica's heart and twisted it. Right there Angelica died with an utter look of horror plastered on her face. Immediately Alyssa dropped the knife and ran. Tears had dropped from her eyes and she mourned for the life that she had taken. And for the pain that she knew her love Richard would feel.
Just so Richard walked out calling Alyssa's name that he found Angelica lying there with the knife laying next to her hand where Alyssa had dropped it. Alyssa ran before he could see her and went to the garden. Later Richard found out the truth when in a crying rage Alyssa had faced him with how she felt and the action she had done for that love. Richard looked at her with such hate he wanted her to pay for what pain she had caused him. But Alyssa's family made a deal with him, if they disclaimed Alyssa and set her to the street to survive and discredit her name he would not pursue legal action.
And now here she was Alyssa in the bed of Erik the Phantom of the Opera just so she didn't have to live on the streets and bear the other people's scrutiny anymore.
6 months later:
Erik and Alyssa were in a private chapel saying their vows before themselves and before God. Love never really blossomed between them, but they decided that they needed each other. They each needed a companion, friend, lover, and mate. They shared a mutual liking of the other and were happy in the other's presence. After the vows were finished and the announcing of husband and wife were called they kissed sealing the union.
They shared a private reception back down in the lair, and finally both shared comfort with another. They did consumate their marriage, allowing more of the future to proceed ahead and fate to continue its knowing course.
Nine months later:
Nine months later and now here stood a doctor telling Erik the tragic news. Alyssa died giving birth to his son. Yes.. after they had consumated their marriage, Alyssa had gotten pregnant which they found out two and half months later. Erik was sad that Alyssa was gone but he never loved her even after he found out she was pregnant. He guessed it was fitting for her to die giving birth to a child that would not be one she would be raising with Richard. Finally, Alyssa had come clean to him about everything pertaining to Richard and who he was. This did not bother Erik for he sort of bonded closer to the blonde knowing that she had faced the same kind of love problem as him in a way and even killed for that person. Even though he never killed the le Vicomte.
Now as he went to look at his son he noticed that on his right side he was deformed. This you would think would anger him but it didn't. Erik was glad that at least he would not be alone or without company for the next fifteen years or so.
A/N: Thank you for reading and if you do review Erik shaped cookies for everyone. Now you know the other character that I have added. Though you will not know his name until the next chapter. And a surprise to you all a character that I have mentioned in my first disclaimer will be in the next chapter too. Can you guess who? And to clear some things up, Richard was just something I needed to add to add effect to my story and to give a little background to Alyssa and how she came to be on the streets. Richard will not make and entrance at any point in the story he was just a needed add in. Now after the next two chapters, it will be just my two added characters and Erik. Hope you enjoy and keep on enjoying.
