Briana`s POV

I woke up from nice sleep and went to bathroom. I washed and went to mirror. I combed my hair with silver brush and smiled .I remembered Howl`s smile and his voice. It was voice from my dreams . After I put my dress on, I went to make my bed . As I was making my bed, Ester came in the room with plates. There were fruit, eggs, ham and slices of bread. I said as I looked at Ester, who put the plates on table: ,, Good morning . I slept well. I also got ready for the day. ,,

Ester smiled and Sophie woke up. She smiled as she sat on bed and took the brush to comb her hair. I smiled and said as I looked at her: ,,Good morning . Did you sleep well Sophie? ,,

Sophie smiled as she stood up and went to change her clothes. After we were ready, we ate our breakfast then we went to the stage. I thought about Howl and his voice as I remembered my dream. Was it him? Why he wanted me to be sing?

My thoughts were interrupted as I came to stage and met with other singers and dancers. After warm up, Leferve came to us and said: ,, Everyone did good job for audition. Now, I will present to you roles for opera Hannibal. Signora Ranshelli will play the leading role of Elissa and Piangi will play Hannibal. ,,

Christine was happy, but I felt sick. I was surprised as monsieur Leferve said: ,, The solo from act II. will be sang by our new member mademoiselle Briana Bolcina. ,,

Everyone except Christine applauded and Sophie hugged me. I was speechless and so happy, that I didn't notice prima donnas angry look as she said: ,, You will never be more than a little dancing lark. ,,

I looked at her and said :,, Leave me alone, show off peacock . ,,

Christine went away and I turned to Madame Grady, who showed girls their parts for performance. One of male dancers taught others their parts for the opera. After we finished with ballet lesson, Madame Grady came to me .She said as she took me to group of seven ballerinas: ,, The solo for act II will include dancing . Would you like to see ballerinas preform their dance? ,,

I nodded and watched ballerinas dance. They looked really good. Ester was good dancer and in the end ballerinas landed on one leg as they pulled out another. I said as I looked at Madame Grady: ,, The dance is really beautiful and graceful. ,,

She smiled and told me that they would practice until the show starts.

Weeks passed and we were all getting ready for the show. Costumes were made and were also fitted. We had some dress rehearsals and wore the costumes as we sang. I was happy and couldn't wait for performance. After the rehearsal was finished, I went to change my clothes. As I went to dressing room, I saw a letter. I picked it up and went to change. After I changed back in my dress, I opened the letter. It was from Howl and I blushed as I read about getting better at rehearsals and singing. My music teacher wanted to see me one more time for our music lesson. I was happy and after I got dressed in my nightgown, I hid the letter under the pillow. As candles were blown and everyone were sleeping, I got out of my bed and quietly went to prima donnas room. I sang and again the glass disappeared and Howl smiled as he took my hand. I looked at the corridor with golden statues, which held lit candlesticks. They moved aside as Howl took me down the corridor .I sang as I followed him:

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

We went through catacombs as Howl sang and we came to Cesar:

Sing once again with me,
Our strange duet.
My power over you
Grows stronger yet.

He helped me climb on Cesar and took the reins. He sang as he took me to the gondola:

And though you turn from me
To glance behind,
The Phantom of the Opera

is there, inside your mind.

As we came to the bank, Howl helped me climb down and we both got in gondola. I sat down and sang as we went through catacombs:

Those who have seen your face,
Draw back in fear.
I am the mask you wear

Howl sang as he looked at me:

It's me they hear

We sang together as I looked around:

Your/My spirit and my/your voice
In one combined
The Phantom of the Opera

is there/here

inside my/your mind.

As we were getting closer to the gate, I could hear other voices sang:

He's there,

the Phantom of the Opera...

I sang as gate opened and candles rose from lake :

He's there,

The Phantom of the Opera
Aaaaaaaa

Howl said as I kept singing higher: ,, Sing my angel of music. ,,

I sang more as I heard him calling: ,, Sing my angel ! ,,

As we go to the shore, I sang one more time as Howl called: ,, Sing my angel ! Sing for me! ,,

After I stopped singing, Howl got out of boat and held his hand as he helped me step out of boat. He smiled as he said: ,, Your angel voice makes my song fly . Would you like to review your solo for the opera? ,,

I smiled and said: ,, I would love to ,sir Jerkins . ,,

We came to organ and Howl sat down. I listened as he played and sang the song perfectly. I closed my eyes as I sang and saw myself in big ballroom .They were dancers dancing as beautiful music played. Then a figure in royal clothes came to me. I danced with him and got a kiss on my forehead, before I bowed before him. I opened my eyes as the music stopped and everything was back as it was. Howl came to and held my hand as he said: ,, Very good . ,,

I blushed as I thanked him and heard him sing: ,,

Night time sharpens, heightens each sensation
Darkness wakes and stirs imagination
Silently the senses

abandon their defences

Howl came to me and took my hand .He sang as led me pass many portraits of Sophie and a model of opera with stage.

Slowly, gently, night unfurls its splendour
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.

I closed my eyes as I heard my music teacher's voice singing. I opened my eyes again as I smiled.

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.

I felt lost and found, safe and in danger. Howl took me to one of portraits and I was surprised as I saw smiled as he sang:

Open up your mind,

let your fantasies unwind
In this darkness which you

know you cannot fight
The darkness of the music of the night

Howl looked at me as I looked at him. He sang as he turned me :,, Only then can you belong to me. ,,

I blushed as he put his hands on my waist and took one of my hands to touch his face.

Floating, falling, sweet intoxication
Touch me, trust me, savour 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

I thought as I listened to Howls voice: ,, He is an angel and so special. Wait a minute! Cut it off! You are his prisoner, his pleasure toy. Howl doesn't like you. Maybe he is different. ,,

I blushed deeper as I felt his glowed hand touch my cheek. I laid my head close his heart and felt tired. My eyes closed and I felt someone holding me. I was carried to bed and gently laid down. I could hear Howl sing, before he left:

You alone can make my song take flight
Help me make the music of the night.

His voice echoed in my dreams. It was the voice from my dreams.