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Chapter 4: Darkened Dreams and Reunions
By PittsBurghFuzz
As Erik left to go out, Christine decided she would at least go to her bed and wait comfortably there. She then closed her eyes to sleep when the chaos of her dream started. She found herself in the opera dormitories. A man walked up behind her touched her shoulder.
"Father?" Christine asked.
"Yes Christine. It is me. You know you are a beautiful young lady." stated her father. "Say, why are you crying?"
"Oh father, I have so much to ask you. You know me and Raoul were engaged right? Well, after that he started to do these random family things and had been gone for long periods of time."
"I notice you are with the Opera Ghost eh?"
"Yes father. He had supplied me with happiness that Raoul was never able to give me. He has no annoying in-laws, no responsibilities, just me and his beautiful music. Father, what should I do?"
"Do what your heart tells you. Goodbye Christine, me and your mother are so proud of you." Her father then turned to mist. She woke up and was tearing up. She decided to return to sleep. Christine saw Raoul and Erik in a sword fight. The last time that happened, Christine was able to intervene and save Erik. However, she was in a glass pyramid that would only open if one of the two killed the other.
"Ha ugly phantom! Christine won't be able to help you this time! After this fight I will be able to mount your head on my wall. That way, you can never hide from the world ever again!" yelled Raoul
"Raoul, I thought you were a more sensible man than this." replied the Phantom.
"Wow, and that's coming from someone who imprisoned Christine, killed numerous people, and destroyed the careers of many. Your reign is over phantom."
Raoul then charged at Erik. Erik used his cape to temporarily distract Raoul from murdering Erik. They clashed for minutes on. One just blocking the moves of the other. At this rate, it could have gone either way. Then Erik flipped over Raoul, being the slick acrobat he is and nearly had Raoul for a run on his money. But Raoul was still a good swordsman. Raoul then told the Phantom a disturbing twist.
"Oh, did I forget to mention that the pyramid loses oxygen every second? Well, you better beat me now or just kill yourself. This is the point of no return."
Erik looked to Christine and mouthed "I love you." He stabbed him self and collapsed. As promised, Christine was freed and ran to her dying angel.
"Erik why? Don't go please! I need you Erik!" cried Christine.
"I would never have defeated Raoul in the short amount of time you had in there Christine. I had to. It does make me feel better that you are now safe." Replied the Phantom.
Christine and Erik had one final kiss, and Erik died. Raoul came to Christine and grabbed her over by her hair and dragged her away from Erik.
"How could you love that monster?" said Raoul.
"How could you be so heartless?" replied Christine.
Raoul then was about to attack her, but her dream was interrupted by the tune "Masquerade". She got up fast as she could panting for air. Erik had just come back and noticed Christine crying. He ran to her aide.
"Christine, what is the matter?"
"I had a dream, you were killed, by Raoul." She cried onto Erik's sleeve and Erik gave her a hug.
"I brought some friends to cheer you up. You haven't seen them since Don Juan Triumphant. Madame. Giry, Meg! Come in.
Christine lifted her head and saw Madame Giry and Meg walk in. Christine ran up to them and gave them a hug.
"I am so happy to see you guys! What have you been doing?" asked Christine.
"Wait my dear, let us go to the dining room and let us rest to explain." said Madame Giry.
"Oh Christine, it is so good to see you again!" exclaimed Meg.
Erik then took off his cape and stated "Come, to the dining room. I bought something for this very occasion. They followed Erik, and when the three girls entered, they noticed Erik bought champagne. He poured it into four glasses, handing one to each of the ladies.
"Toast, to our reunion!" exclaimed Erik.
They all sat down after their toast.
"Erik, this was very nice of you to do this. Any how, I must explain our story." said Madame Giry.
"Yes do explain." said Christine.
"Well, it started after Don Juan Triumphant, the opera dorms were completely annihilated. So, we were told to go somewhere else. Well, he had relatives nearby so we just moved in there for a while."
"Oh, so that's all?" asked Christine.
"Not even the beginning. Said Madame Giry. " You see, this masked man attacked and killed my cousin and her husband."
"Erik?" Meg and Christine asked as they starred at Erik.
"Look, I destroyed the Opera House, stole Christine and showed my face. I would definitely gather more attention by killing relatives of the first person to show me kindness." Erik replied.
He did make a legitimate point there. Why would he bring more attention to himself. He also forgot to bring up the point that he was too upset/happy to want to do anything especially since I kissed him and rejected his engagement. A decision I truly regret.
"Can I finish?" asked Madame Giry. All nodded. "Anyhow, we escaped with our lives and the entire house burned to the ground. We then walked to an inn and that's where we have been staying for the last year and a half. Apparently, he was wearing a black mask and was collecting extra "revenue".
"By revenue, you mean women." stated Erik.
"What do you mean?" asked Meg.
"Well, you see, it has been all over the papers lately. The group is usually referred to as the "Masked Night-crawlers" also known as the women thieves. They capture women so they can use women for slavery and more disgraceful purposes, such as the disgraceful, unholy passion of man: lust. Christine, the night I found you, that man was a women thief." answered Erik.
"That's what I have reading in the papers! They call you the Redeeming Angel!" replied Meg. "All of the women I know adore you!"
"Well, only one woman suits me." Erik then looked into Christine's eyes.
Christine tried to change the topic by asking "How did you pay for the inn?"
"Well my dear, we took the money box from my cousin's home. He was a very successful business man throughout the continent. We still have a lot of money in the box." said Madame Giry.
" I see." said Erik with his right hand rubbing his chin. Any way, is anyone hungry? I did buy some chicken."
"I will help you." said Madame Giry. They both went into the kitchen portion. Christine and Meg went to Christine's room to discuss some things.
"Christine, why aren't you with Raoul?" Meg asked.
"Do I really need to get into this now?" Christine groaned.
"Well I mean, for one instance you are with the person you dread. Why don't you just leave him? Or hasn't he given you the option?"
"Meg, he allowed me to choose when to go. Besides, I like it down hear."
"What? He wreaks of death! Let us not forget that he almost killed Raoul and destroyed the Opera House."
Christine then replied "He's changed somehow. He didn't expect me to return at all and he only helped me then because he was the Redeeming Angel. He would have saved me either way."
"Christine, sometimes I do not understand you." Meg responded.
In the kitchen, Madame Giry and Erik were cooking the chicken and boiling the vegetables. Madame Giry noticed Erik was in a happy mood.
"So Erik, when are you planning on letting her go?"
"She may go when she desires to go. Besides, she insists on not leaving. So why should I go against her word?" Erik replied.
"It seems she is not pleased with how the vicomte is treating her."
"Yeah, well I don't blame her. All shes wants is happiness and her childhood sweetheart is too busy for her."
"Erik, I am pleased with you."
"Why is that madame?"
:"You are being recessive and open. It also seems she loves you."
"Well that's what she's been saying."
"For once Erik, you obtained happiness without threats. Now, lets check on the chicken.
