Erik stood at the altar waiting. He was so nervous there had been no trouble yet which caused him a slight piece of worry but he had brushed it off. Erik was wearing his best black suit and waistcoat along with a white dress shirt, a white bow tie and the white half mask that he had brought on their first trip into the village. It had helped his skin and it became less irritated and sore. The music played and the doors entered. Erik didn't look at Christine until de had started to walk down the aisle. She was breathtaking, she was wearing the wedding dress that he had made her. She looked like an angel.
Christine stood at the end of the aisle smiling widely at Erik. She glanced to the left of her and when she deemed it safe, she slowly walked up the aisle and stopped right in front of him. She took his hand and tightly held it. For nervousness, and uncertainty. She knew Raoul wouldn't stay away. His precious childhood sweetheart was getting married to a monster, he wouldn't allow it at all.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, we are gather here today, to witness the joining of Mr Erik Destler and Miss Christine Daaé." The priest started. "I hear that they couple have organised their own Vows to recite to one another." He gestured to Erik and stepped back to allow him to say his vows.
Erik said his vows but added a little on the end. "Christine, I love you with all of my heart and soul. You have saved me from a life of solitude and anger. You are my soul mate and I can't and will never let you go. To let you go would destroy me. You will always be my guiding light and you have tamed the dark shadows of the past. You will always be perfect to me." Erik said gazing into her eyes he saw love flowing in those deep brown eyes that always betrayed how she felt.
She blinked back tears and took his hands."And Erik, you saved me. What more could I have done than not have saved you? You are my love. You are my saviour. Your my everything."
"Now, will the ring bearer please come forward with the rings." The priest stated and Nadir stepped forwards, placing the pillow with the rings on in the middle of the two. As they picked up the rings Christine faintly heard hooves in the distance. She froze and dropped her ring, everyone gasped and she just murmured, "No…No…no… No… No..!" Her eyes went wide and she spun around to look out the large window. Black horses had pulled up outside the altar, and who ever was the passenger disallowed himself to be seen. The passenger stormed into the altar and stood in the doorway, it was Raoul and Christine hid herself behind Erik, trembling with fear. "Erik… I'm scared…" She whispered.
"Christine…" Raoul started. "You will not marry him. There is no discussion." He said and swiftly walked back out.
Christine thought for a moment. No…I can do what I please now. I have a life of my own now… I don't have to listen to him. She paraded out, "Raoul! Wait!" She shouted, and he walked back, smiling, thinking he had won. "You are not the boss of me, I have no one run my life for me. I'm not a child anymore. I am marrying Erik. And now there is no discussion." She said, balling her fists up. She felt proud. She had stuck up for herself. She no longer needed to be scared of him, or any body else. She walked back in and apologised, picking up the ring and letting the ceremony continue as planned.
Erik burst with happiness at Christine's words and smiled when Christine stood up for herself, she had shown some of the fire that was cleverly concealed and was shining with love when she continued the ceremony. Erik almost forgot to curse the Vicomte. After they kissed he couldn't help but smirk at the fop. "She's mine." Erik said pulling Christine closer.
"And your mine" she murmured back, going in for another kiss.
The guests all applauded and the black horses and carriage pulled away. Rose petals were thrown, cheers of congratulations were given to them and then the ceremony was over.
After being picked up bridal style, Christine asked, "So, what's the plan now?" She smiled.