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Thanks to JJAndrews for the review and the favorite. Sorry for the wait. Writer's block, school, but never mind. As always, where did we leave off? Ah yes! The Opera House!
Eponine intercepted the flight of Marius and Cosette. "Follow me. I know a way out of here where you won't be caught. It's rather dark and narrow. You'll have to walk one in front of the other. Please follow me." She looked around in a panicked way and guided the pair to a trap door. Opening it, she revealed a secret passage. "It will lead you two out of the Opera House." She dropped down into the trapdoor. Her voice was heard below. "It's not a far fall."
Marius gestured for Cosette to drop down but Cosette shook her head. "You go first. That way if I fall, you can catch me." Marius nodded and dropped down the trapdoor himself. He landed on his feet and called out to Cosette. "My beloved, I am ready. Please be careful!" Cosette gave out a slight scream as she dropped down as well. Marius caught her and placed her down gently. Above, the trapdoor slammed shut, leaving the three in pitch black. Marius whispered to Cosette. "Stay close to me, my beloved. I don't want to lose you in this darkness."
Eponine called out to the pair. "Follow the sound of my voice and footsteps. The exit is not far." She heard two pairs of footsteps coming towards her. She led the pairs further into the passage. Another pair of footsteps followed behind, unbeknownst to Marius or Cosette. Eponine smirked to herself as she heard the sound of dragging and vanishing footsteps. The sound of water was heard and the passage began to lighten as another trapdoor shed light through its cracks. Eponine pushed open the door and climbed out. She helped Marius up and saw that Marius was frowning and guilt stricken. "What's wrong, monsieur?"
"I lost Cosette."
"Nonsense. I will go back and find her and send her to you. Please, Marius, go home." Marius reluctantly nodded and walked slowly away. When he was gone, Eponine grabbed a torch hidden behind a loose stone and lit it and made her way back down the passage. Instead of going back to the trapdoor, however, she went left down a different passage and wound up at an underground waterway with a wooden boat. Waiting was Cosette, a man she had never seen before and of course, the Phantom. She raised an eyebrow at the Phantom and he stared back from behind his mask. "The man is the Vicomte de Chagny. Is this the girl?" Eponine nodded.
The Phantom smirked. "My Angel of Music has come to me."
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Sososososososososoooo very sorry that this wasn't updated before! It's a decently sized chapter, I think. I hope y'all enjoyed it! As always, reviews, follows, and favs and welcome and appreciated! Thanks for reading! This isn't over!