Howl`s POV

I looked at the girl in my arms after the light went out. She was pretty and her hair remembered me on Sophie ,the beautiful chour girl. Sophie had her hair tied in beautiful braid with two pink bows . I was still wondering about a voice that i heard yesterday.

It was before opera show and i was siting on the roof,when wind blew and brought a song. It sounded so warm and welcoming ,that a single tear of joy ran down my cheek. After the song ended i thought of strange girl,who was singing. i went inside and watched the show ,but i couldnt forget girls voice.

The next day ,i decided to look around the opera house,when i heard someone singing. I came to stage and saw a young lady singing. When i inturupted her song ,she was supriesed and looked around .she saw me and i was supriesed too,but as light began to grow ,girl felt dizzy and when i caught her ,she blacked out . Suddenly i heard a noise and walked to a nearby secret entrance with unconscious girl in my arms . I opened the door and went inside,before i laid the girl down and closed the door behind. As i looked at girl that laid on floor of big tunnel ,i saw something around her neck .It was golden necklace with blue gem . I looked at necklace again and then looked at girl one more time. I reached to my white shirt and took out a black sash. I didnt want for girl to know of my sanctuary ,so i tied sash around her closed eyes. I carefully lifted her and carried her in bridal style to gondola. After i carefully laid girl down again, i rolled all way to the gate of my domain,my sanctuary. It was on the other side of lake and gate opened as i came to the entrance . The lit candles rose from water slowly and i got gondola to the shore . A small blush came to my face as i looked at unconscious girl as she slowly started to wake up. Without second thought , i took my cape down and carried the girl to a bench .i laid her down and stroked her cheek gently,before i sat on a chair that was near the table .

Briana`s POV

I woke up slowlly,but as i opened my eyes i saw dark . I said as i sat up and reached with my hand to the blindfold : ,, Where am i? ,,

Before i could reach to untie blindfold,i heard some stood up and walk to me. A glowed hand took mine and voice said: „ Mademoiselle,you really dont know where you are? ,,

I turned my head to the sorce of voice and trembled ,because i was afraid . I said as i tried to move my hand away: ,, No, i dont sir . Will you please let go of my hand? „ A stranger said,while still holding my hand: „ Is something wrong mademoiselle? You are shaking a little. Well,you are in mine domain. „

I was speachless and thought : „ domain? I`m under opera house . I dont like it here. ,,

Suddenlly a glowed haind came to my cheek and stroked it. A voice said: ,, where are you from mademoiselle? ,,

I said as i stoped shaking :,, im from future. My family and i come from Slovenia .We went on holidays to Paris . We went on sightseeing and i came to opera. Is this still future? ,,

Stranger said: ,, Slovenia? You probably mean austrian empire. No,it is the year 1871 . ,,

I was surprised ,but strangers hand came to my hair . He asked me as his hand came to my hand and hold it : ,, What is your name young lady? ,, I answered while trying not to show my fear and anger :,, My name is Briana . Briana Bolcina and you are ? ,,

Stranger said: ,, Howl. Howl Jekins . Before i remove the blind hold, I want you you to tell noone about my domain or me . Noone must now about me ,mademoiselle Bolcina. ,,

I said as my other hand came to howls : ,, I can keep the secret . I`m good at keeping secrets . ,,

I felt his hand on knot and when it was untied, i blinked a little . I looked around and found myself in big cave with candles ,piano,lake and gondola . It was beautiful and as i stood up,my eyes looked at Howl. His saphire blue eyes were beautiful and he looked back at me . I slowlly stood up and looked at Howl again. He wore white shirt ,black pants and black boots . I saw a beautiful necklace around his neck. I asked howl as i looked away: ,, So you are the phantom of the opera. You were the one,that i saw,before i black out. Are you sure about year? ,,

He only nodded in replay. I was angry and i went to him as i shouted:,, You bastard! You kiddnaped me ,so you could have me as your pet ! I wont allow you to do that deamon in human skin! ,,

Howl grabbed my both arms and i struggled to break free. He held me and said: ,, miss Bolcina... ,,

He was cut off ,when I gave him angry glare and yelled : ,, Dont call me with my last name! Let me go! I`m not afraid of you ,phantom or even master of dark! ,,

We both fell down and he was holding me,while i struggled even more and screamed:,, Get your hands of me ! ,,

His hand tighten the grip on my arms as he growled:,, Enough! ,,

It hurt me and i wanted to slap him. My hand came to his face ,but instead of slap I took his mask off. I was surprised as i saw his beautiful face . Howl let go of my arms and shouted as he covered his face with one hand : ,, DAMN YOU! YOU LITTLE PRYING PANDORA ! ,,

He grabbed my arm and lifted me ,before putting it behind my back and twisted it. I screamed in pain as i struggled to break free . He shouted again and his eyes were filled with anger: ,, YOU LITTLE DEAMON ! IS THIS WHAT YOU WANTED TO SEE ? ,,

I broke free and ran to the lake . Before I could go in water,i felt arms around my waist . I struggled one more time,before i felt tears running down my cheeks. Howl put his mask on and hugged me as i fell to my knees . I was allone and scared,then i heard howl sing :

Stranger than you dreamt it
Can you even dare to look
Or bear to think of me?
This loathsome gargoyle
Who burns in hell, but secretly
Yearns for heaven
Secretly, secretly

Briana

It looked like time has stopped . I slowly stood up and stepped away from Howl ,who looked at me with pain in his eyes . He continued as he came closer to me:

Fear can turn to love
You'll learn to see to find the man behind the monster
This repulsive carcass who seems a beast
But secretly
Dreams of beauty
Secretly, secretly

Howl looked at me and said my name like it was secret . He went to one of the rooms and returned with a mug. He said as he handed it to me : ,, Drink this. It is just tea. Dont worry i didnt put anything inside . ,,

I took it and drank it slowly,then howl took my hand and we went to bedroom. We both came to big bed in a shape of swan with red pillows and covers . I put my slippers down and sat on bed. I looked away from Howl,who sighed and said: ,, You need some rest Briana . ,,

I put my legs on bed and looked around. Howl looked at me and pulled a rope . The black curtain covered the bed and howl went out of the room. After i was left alone , i thought of my family and friend from greece . I sang as i remembered the good time we had together:

All I have is a picture in my mind how it would be
If we were together
Let's pretend that you're far away
Let's say you write to me
And you promise in your letter
That you'll come home
Come home to my heart

When you come home
We'll never be apart
If I keep dreaming of you
Start believing it's true
Soon you'll come home

Soon you'll come home
Soon you'll come home
To my heart

Soon you'll come home
Home to my heart
Soon you'll come home
Home to my heart
If I believe...

I cried until,i laid down and fell asleep in tears .