Hey guys! It's been awhile since my last update on this story and I apologize for that! *looks guilty*
Erik: Slacker.
Amethyst: Bite me! Now, I'm not giving up this story yet but updates may be a long time coming. Again, I'm so sorry for this. Lack of muse plus college is not fun.
Erik: Get to it, woman!
Amethyst: Call me that again and I will punjab you.
Erik: …
Amethyst: Also it seems that we got some reviews since I last posted!
Erik: Yes. You got three from a Krista H, one from a cyrusdoom, one from a guest, and another from angel'sphantom. I assume that's how she wanted to be known as, anyway.
Amethyst: Krista, I'm so glad you're enjoying the story! XD I figured you were going to say that about Taylor. He DOES look pretty good, doesn't he? ;)
Erik: Oh, gag me with a spoon.
Amethyst: Cyrusdoom, thank you for your review! It only gets better from here hopefully.
Erik: Yeah, right.
Amethyst: *glares at Erik* As for guest, I should. I probably will in the next chapter if I get around to it. Thanks for point that out!
Erik: You'll prob- *notices the look on Amethyst's face* I'll shut up now.
Amethyst: Thank you. Now, angel'sphantom, those are some very good ideas! ^^ Wait til you see what happens in this chapter. I think you're going to love it.
Amethyst: Okie dokie! DISCLAIMER!
Erik: Amethyst Dagger does not own Christine, Fopster, me, or anything dealing with The Phantom of the Opera whatsoever.
*Erik is still asleep on my bed, the other two on the couch in the living room. I am currently standing over Erik with a bucket of ice cold water in my hands*
Me: Payback for waking me up with a fricking air horn. Hehehe. *dumps the bucket*
*A yelp and suddenly Erik is sitting upright, sputtering.*
Erik: W-what was that for?!
Me: Oh, you know. The morning of the horrible mall trip? Ring any bells?
Erik: O-oh. Wait, that was two weeks ago and your brother put me up to it!
Me: You're really going to play the blame game here?
Erik: I-
Me: *gets off the bed* Go grab your clothes then go to the bathroom to get dressed. Wake the other two up if they're still asleep. I'll be out in a minute.
Erik: Yes ma'am. *leaves the room*
*I get dressed, t-shirt and pants, then leave the room. I hear Raoul scream and a large thump.*
Me: *is laughing* Did you throw him out of the bed?
Erik: *is laughing as well* No! Christine kicked him out for pressing his cold feet against her!
Raoul: Christine! *pouts*
Christine: That was entirely your fault! Keep your cold feet on your side of the bed!
Me: Alright, alright. Go get dressed you two and no hanky panky business! I got something to tell you three when you're done.
*Raoul and Christine quickly go get dressed then return to Erik and I in the front room*
Erik: Alright, spill it. What do you have to tell us?
Me: Well...one of my best friends is coming to the house for the night. She's basically my sister in all but blood and we've known each other for a very long time.
Raoul: Oh great. Is she as crazy as you?
Me: Actually she can get a whole lot worse.
Raoul and Erik: WHAT?!
Christine: I'm sure she's not that bad! What's her name?
Me: Krista. Whatever you do, do not call her Kris. She doesn't like it and will beat you to a pulp if you do.
Erik: *is grinning evilly* Really?
Me: Don't even think about it.
Erik: Darn...
Raoul: Was that all you were going to say?
Me: Oh no. Because she's going to be here and I have a karaoke machine-
Erik: A what?
Christine: A what machine?
Me: Can I finish please?!
*Total silence*
Me: Thank you! Anyway, we're basically going to have a karaoke/movie/sleepover party. Karaoke is basically singing songs with just the music and lyrics. No vocals along with it. Something you two, Erik and Christine, should be accustomed to.
Christine: We get to sing?!
Erik: YES!
Raoul: That sounds fun, I guess. What kind of movie?
Erik: Are we watching m-I mean, our movie again?
Me: Only if Krista says so but I doubt it. We'll probably watch Mamma Mia or something else. Not sure yet.
Christine: Where's she going to sleep?
Raoul: When is she supposed to get here?
Me: Krista will probably sleep in my room with me. Which means- *stares at Erik*- you'll be sleeping in the guest room.
Erik: I don't want to sleep in there!
Me: Why, afraid of being alone?
Erik: ...If I said yes, what would you say?
Me: Suck it up?
Erik: *glowers at me*
Me: Oh fine! You can sleep on the floor beside my part of the bed. Happy now?
Erik: Very much so, yes.
Me: Anyway...she'll be here just after lunch. So probably around 1 or 2.
Raoul: Wait! Is she one of those phangirls who hate me?
Me: Nah. She doesn't hate you but will probably make fun of you because of your foppish tendencies.
Raoul: I'm not foppish!
Erik: *whistles* Yes, you are.
Raoul: Am not!
Christine: No, you're not, honey. *smiles*
Raoul: Thank you.
*We hear the side door open and the dogs go rushing by us, barking their heads off*
Me: Destiny, Spot! DOWN!
*My dogs go lay down with a wag of their tails as my sister, Krista, bounces into the room with her bags.*
Krista: Hey sis! What's up? *puts her bags down and gives me a hug*
Me: Yo! *hugs her back* Nothing much! Just taking care of these three. Speaking of which, remember The Phantom of the Opera movie we watched?
Krista: I loved that movie!
Erik: Ahem!
Krista: *turns to stare at the trio* No. Way. Oh, my freaking GOSH.
Me: Yeah. Meet Erik, Christine, and Fo-Raoul. *points at the three as I introduce them*
Raoul: You were about to call me Fop again!
Me: Actually, I was going to call you Fopette but yeah.
Raoul: You're mean...
Krista: O...kay. Wow! It's nice to meet you guys. *to Christine* Your voice is amazing!
Christine: *smiles* Thank you so much!
Erik: It is a pleasure to meet you, mademoiselle. *takes Krista's hand to kiss it*
Me: Down, boy! *laughs, kinda jealous*
Krista: *pulls her hand back and giggles* Charmer, are we?
Erik: Is that such a bad thing?
Raoul: *coughs* For you, yes.
*Erik glares at Raoul while I just sigh*
Me: Don't start, you two. *to Krista* So, Krista, what do you want to do? I figured we woud some karaoke then watch a movie or two with snacks.
Erik: Ooh! Does that mean-?
Me: NO SODA FOR ERIK!
Erik: *sulks*
Krista: Aw, come on, Shy. Let him have at least one.
Me: Fine but I'm not responsible for any messes.
Erik: Thank you!
Raoul: We're all going to die.
Krista: Why don't we go ahead and do some karaoke but play a couple of games afterwards? Save the movie and snacks for later on after dinner?
Me: Sounds good to me. What do you three think?
Erik: Singing first? Oh yes. Though all of us need to warm up first.
Christine: Yeah! I'd love to!
Raoul: Sure, let's do that.
Me: Alright. Warm ups for five minutes then I'll hook everything up so we can start!
*Ten minutes later; everyone has warmped up and I've hooked everything we need up to the wall and tv.*
Me: *opens a case of karaoke cd's* Alright guys. I have a ton of cd's we can use. *notices Erik's excited grin* Yes, I do have a karaoke version of The Phantom of the Opera soundtrack.
Erik: Woohoo!
Christine: Oh! Raoul. Do you want to sing our song with me?
Raoul: I would love to, my darling.
Me: *rolls my eyes and pretends to gag*
Erik and Krista: *snickers*
Me: As our special guest of the day; Krista, you get to go first!
Krista: Awesome! *rushes to pick a cd then puts it in the machine*
Erik, Christine, Raoul, and I: *wait patiently*
Krista: *starts singing Hero by Skillet* I'm just a step away
I'm just a breath away
Losin' my faith today
(Fallin' off the edge today)
I am just a man
Not superhuman
(I'm not superhuman)
Someone save me from the hate
It's just another war
Just another family torn
(Falling from my faith today)
Just a step from the edge
Just another day in the world we live
I need a hero to save me now
I need a hero (save me now)
I need a hero to save my life
A hero'll save me (just in time)
I've gotta fight today
To live another day
Speakin' my mind today
(My voice will be heard today)
I've gotta make a stand
But I am just a man
(I'm not superhuman)
My voice will be heard today
It's just another war
Just another family torn
(My voice will be heard today)
It's just another kill
The countdown begins to destroy ourselves
I need a hero to save my life
I need a hero just in time
Save me just in time
Save me just in time
Who's gonna fight for what's right
Who's gonna help us survive
We're in the fight of our lives
(And we're not ready to die)
Who's gonna fight for the weak
Who's gonna make 'em believe
I've got a hero (I've got a hero)
Livin' in me
I'm gonna fight for what's right
Today I'm speaking my mind
And if it kills me tonight
(I will be ready to die)
A hero's not afraid to give his life
A hero's gonna save me just in time
I need a hero
Who's gonna fight for what's right
Who's gonna help us survive
I need a hero
Who's gonna fight for the weak
Who's gonna make 'em believe
I need a hero
I need a hero
A hero's gonna save me just in time!
*As she finishes, we all start clapping*
Me: That was awesome, sis!
Erik: Your voice is beautiful, mademoiselle!
Krista: *giggles, blushing* Thanks! Christine, do you want to go next?
Christine: If it's alright, Raoul and I will go last.
Me: I know you two want to do your duet or whatever but you should each do a song by yourself as well. Then we'll split into duets, switching around until everyone has sung with each other at least once.
Christine: Oh, okay! Then I guess I will go next. *switches places with Krista and puts her cd in, starts singing White Horse by Taylor Swift.* Say you're sorry
That face of an angel
Comes out just when you need it to
As I paced back and forth all this time
Cause I honestly believed in you
Holding on
The days drag on
Stupid girl,
I should have known, I should have known
That I'm not a princess, this ain't a fairy tale,
I'm not the one you'll sweep off her feet,
Lead her up the stairwell
This ain't Hollywood, this is a small town,
I was a dreamer before you went and let me down,
Now it's too late for you and your white horse to come around
Maybe I was naïve,
Got lost in your eyes
And never really had a chance
My mistake, I didn't know to be in love
You had to fight to have the upper hand
I had so many dreams
About you and me
Happy endings
Now I know
That I'm not a princess, this ain't a fairy tale,
I'm not the one you'll sweep off her feet,
Lead her up the stairwell
This ain't Hollywood, this is a small town,
I was a dreamer before you went and let me down,
Now it's too late for you and your white horse to come around
And there you are on your knees,
Begging for forgiveness, begging for me
Just like I always wanted but I'm so sorry
Cause I'm not your princess, this ain't a fairytale,
I'm gonna find someone someday who might actually treat me well
This is a big world, that was a small town
There in my rear view mirror disappearing now
And it's too late for you and your white horse
Now it's too late for you and your white horse to catch me now
Oh, whoa, whoa, whoa
Try and catch me now
Oh, it's too late
To catch me now
*The song ends, leaving Christine breathless. Erik and Raoul jump to the feet, clapping the loudest.*
Erik: Mon ange, that was magnificent!
Raoul: You did great! *smiles*
Christine: Aw, thank you!
Me: They're right. You did really good!
Erik: Alright, who goes next? Shianne?
Me: Ah, hahahaha. How about Raoul?
Raoul: *ignoring Erik's groans* Sure! *Christine sits down and he moves to the machine and puts his own cd. The music begins; he begins to sing What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction.* You're insecure,
Don't know what for,
You're turning heads when you walk through the door,
Don't need make-up,
To cover up,
Being the way that you are is enough,
Everyone else in the room can see it,
Everyone else but you,
Baby you light up my world like nobody else,
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed,
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell,
You don't know,
Oh, oh,
You don't know you're beautiful,
If only you saw what I can see,
You'd understand why I want you so desperately,
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe,
You don't know,
Oh, oh,
You don't know you're beautiful,
Oh, oh,
That's what makes you beautiful
So c-come on.
You got it wrong.
To prove I'm right
I put it in a song.
I don't know why
You're being shy,
And turn away when I look into your eye-eye-eyes,
Everyone else in the room can see it,
Everyone else but you,
Baby you light up my world like nobody else,
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed,
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell,
You don't know,
Oh oh,
You don't know you're beautiful,
If only you saw what I can see,
You'll understand why I want you so desperately,
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe,
You don't know,
Oh oh,
You don't know you're beautiful,
Oh oh,
That's what makes you beautiful
Na na na na na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Baby you light up my world like nobody else,
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed,
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell,
You don't know,
Oh oh,
You don't know you're beautiful,
Baby you light up my world like nobody else,
The way that you flip your hair gets me overwhelmed,
But when you smile at the ground it ain't hard to tell,
You don't know,
Oh oh,
You don't know you're beautiful (Oh),
If only you saw what I can see,
You'll understand why I want you so desperately (desperately)
Right now I'm looking at you and I can't believe,
You don't know,
Oh oh,
You don't know you're beautiful,
Oh oh,
You don't know you're beautiful,
Oh oh,
That's what makes you beautiful!
*The songs ends. Raoul is preening away at Christine's tearful shouts of admiration while the others are just rolling our eyes*
Me: One Direction, really?
Krista: It could have been worse. He could have...
Me and Krista: Justin Bieber. *hisses*
Erik: That was just scary. Okay, Shianne, it's your turn to go.
Me: *sighs* Fine but you're next. Then Christine and Raoul can do their duet.
Krista: Can you and I do one? Then it'll be you and Erik?
Me: Yeah. I'm thinking of stopping there, if that's okay with you guys?
Krista, Erik, Raoul, and Christine: Yeah! That's good for us!
Me: Wait, why do I have to do a duet with-?
Erik: JUST SING!
Me: Fine! *goes to the karaoke machine and puts in a cd, the song Sally's Song by Amy Lee begins to play* I sense there's something in the wind
That feels like tragedy's at hand
And though I'd like to stand by him
Can't shake this feeling that I have
The worst is just around the bend
And does he notice my feelings for him?
And will he see how much he means to me?
I think it's not to be
What will become of my dear friend
Where will his actions lead us then?
Although I'd like to join the crowd in their enthusiastic cloud
Try as I may, it doesn't last
And will we ever end up together?
And will we ever end up together?
No, I think not, it's never to become
For I am not the one...
*Utter silence as the cd stops*
Me: Gee, was I that bad?
Erik, Krista, Christine, and Raoul: YOU WERE AMAZING!
Erik: Such a perfect pitch and tone! Beautiful, simply beautiful!
Krista: Yeah, I have to agree with Erik. You did good, sis!
Christine: I want to learn that song!
Me: Later, okay? Alright. *smirks at Erik* Your turn, buddy boy.
Erik: Yes, yes. *We switch places. He puts in The Phantom of the Opera Karaoke soundtrack and hits the eighth song. My eyes widen as he begins to sing* Nighttime sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness stirs and wakes imagination
Silently the senses abandon their defenses
Slowly, gently night unfurls its splendor
Grasp it, sense it, tremulous and tender
Turn your face away from the garish light of day
Turn your thoughts away from cold unfeeling light
And listen to the music of the night
Close your eyes and surrender to your darkest dreams
Purge your thoughts of the life you knew before
Close your eyes, let your spirit start to soar
And you'll live as you've never lived before
Softly, deftly, music shall caress you
hear it, feel it, secretly possess you
Open up your mind, let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness that you know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night
Let your mind start a journey to a strange new world
Leave all thoughts of the life you knew before
Let your soul take you where you long to be
Only then can you belong to me
Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savor each sensation
Let the dream begin, let your darker side give in
To the power of the music that I write
The power of the music of the night
You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night!
*Once again the music ends*
Christine: Angel of Music...
Raoul: *is muttering curse words under his breath, glaring at Erik*
Krista: I am...speechless. *laughs*
Me: *surprises everyone, most of all Erik, when I stand up and kiss him deeply!*
Erik: *eyes widen in shock*
Krista: *is laughing really hard* Wow! You certainly impressed her!
Me: *breaks away, blushing* Can you blame me? *to Erik, smiling* You were amazing, Erik. I loved it.
Erik: Thank you, Shianne. *smiles and kisses me again before sitting down*
Christine: Ooh! It's Raoul's and my turn!
Me: Go ahead.
*Christine and Raoul stand up, facing each other, while I quickly go to their track*
Raoul: *singing* No more talk of darkness,
forget these wide-eyed fears;
I'm here, nothing can harm you,
my words will warm and calm you.
Let me be your freedom,
let daylight dry your tears;
I'm here, with you, beside you,
to guard you and to guide you.
Christine: *singing as well* Say you'll love me every waking moment;
turn my head with talk of summertime.
Say you need me with you now and always;
promise me that all you say is true,
that's all I ask of you.
Raoul: Let me be your shelter,
let me be your light;
you're safe, no one will find you,
your fears are far behind you.
Christine: All I want is freedom,
a world with no more night;
and you, always beside me,
to hold me and to hide me.
Raoul: Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime;
let me lead you from your solitude.
Say you want me with you, here beside you,
anywhere you go, let me go too,
that's all I ask of you.
Christine: Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime.
Raoul and Christine: *sings together* Say the word and I will follow you.
Share each day with me, each night, each morning.
Christine: Say you love me...
Raoul: You know I do...
Christine and Raoul: Love me, that's all I ask of you ...
Love me, that's all I ask of you.
*They begin making out, much to our disgust*
Krista: Well then!
Erik: I think I'm going to be sick...
Me: OI! Lovebirds! If you're going to do that, go somewhere else please!
*They split apart, blushing furiously*
Christine: Sorry.
Krista: Okay, sis. It's our turn then you and Erik have your shot.
Me: You can pick the song then. *grins*
Krista: Yay! *switches cds*
Krista: *starts to sing* I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
Me: *singing* Everybody's searching for a hero
People need someone to look up to
I never found anyone who fulfilled my needs
A lonely place to be
And so I learned to depend on me
Krista and I: *both singing* I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I'll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all
I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside
Give them a sense of pride to make it easier
Let the children's laughter remind us how we used to be
I decided long ago, never to walk in anyone's shadows
If I fail, if I succeed
At least I'll live as I believe
No matter what they take from me
They can't take away my dignity
Because the greatest love of all
Is happening to me
I found the greatest love of all
Inside of me
The greatest love of all
Is easy to achieve
Learning to love yourself
It is the greatest love of all
Me: And if, by chance, that special place
Krista: That you've been dreaming of
Krista and I: Leads you to a lonely place
Find your strength in love!
*The trio begins clapping as Krista and I playfully bow*
Krista: Woo!
Me: Memories, eh?
Krista: You bet!
Christine: Now it's Erik's turn for a duet with you, Shianne. *smiles*
Erik: *takes Krista's place and shyly takes my hand in his*
Krista and Christine: Dawwhh!
Raoul: *pretends to gag but stops at Erik's glare*
Me: What song do you want to do, Erik?
*Erik whispers in my ear, I blush. I put The Phantom of the Opera soundtrack back on and hit play*
Me: *begins singing* In sleep he sang to me
In dreams he came
That voice which calls to me
And speaks my name
And do I dream again
For now I find
The Phantom of the opera is there
Inside my mind
Erik: *sings* Sing once again with me
Our strange duet
My power over you
Grows stronger yet
And though you turn from me
To glance behind
The Phantom of the opera is there
Inside your mind
Me: Those who have seen your face
Draw back in fear
I am the mask you wear
Erik: It's me they hear
Erik and I: *both sing* My/your spirit and your/my voice
In one combined
The phantom of the opera is there
Inside your/my mind
Krista, Christine, and Raoul: *sings* He's there, the Phantom of the opera
Beware the Phantom of the opera
Erik: In all your fantasies
You always knew
That man and mystery
Me: Were both in you
Erik and I: And in this labyrinth
Where night is blind
The phantom of the opera is there
Inside your/my mind
Erik: Sing my angel of music!
Me: *starts singing the high notes, looking a little uncomfortable*
Erik: Sing, my angel.
Me: *continues singing but higher*
Erik: Sing for me!
Me: *practically screams out the last note then stumbles into Erik's arms, breathing heavily* Whoa...
Krista: Are you okay?
Me: Yeah just out of breath. Whoo. That's the first time I've sung that high!
Erik: You did really good but you didn't warm up enough for those kind of notes.
Christine: Still, she did better than I did.
Raoul: That was pretty good.
Me: Okay, I think we're done with karaoke for the night. Movies, dinner, then bed sound good?
The others: *nod* Yeah.
Me: *goes to get the DVDs* Alrighty then! Let's get to it!
Sorry guys but I had to end it here. This is the longest chapter I've ever written! I hope you guys enjoyed it! ^^
Erik: Be careful with your voice! You strained it with those notes.
Amethyst: I'm fine, you twat.
Erik: Excuse me?!
Amethyst: *ignoring Erik* Please leave us some reviews and tell me what you think! :D