Author's Note: Hey everyone! Sorry that, my update is a little late, but I had a lot of things this week. But here is the next chapter in The End of A Long Day!
Disclaimer: I do not own The 39 Clues or The Phantom of the Opera.


London, England

Kabra Estate, Grand Ballroom

Monday, November 14, 2022

Amy's P.O.V.

Amy stood behind the heavy scarlet curtains, on the dim stage. The usually bright lights were dimmed and the stage was cool. The other opera singers roamed around the large stage, finding their spot for their opening number. Through the thick curtain, Amy could hear the low murmurs of her family as they greeted one another and through a crack in between the two curtains, Amy watched as her family entered the large ballroom. Tears welled up in Amy's eyes as Dan walked into the grand ballroom. 'He grew up fine without me,' Amy thought. 'Nellie was always there to support him.' Amy smiled at Nellie that who had also walked into the ballroom. Nellie stood out, as she always had, in her short, vibrant colored dress. 'It's so Nellie.'

From her hiding spot, Amy was able to see as all of her family joined together in the Kabra ballroom. She watched as Vikram joined his wife, who was dressed in a halter top black dress. She was the perfect hostess, greeting each guest, but Amy knew that underneath she was coldhearted.

A commotion behind Amy made her turn, only to find to dancers lying on the stage, having tripped over the other. Rolling her eyes, Amy turned back to the crack in the curtains, just in time to see the Holts enter the room. They were not in their usual purple jumpsuits, but instead in each of their outfits contained purple, except for Hamilton, who seemed to have outgrown the never-ending purple phase of the Holt family. Madison and Reagan wore floor length gowns of purple, with a silver lace trim, while their mother, Mary-Todd, wore a mid-calf length dress of purple with gold sprinkled on it.

Behind the Holts, were the Starling triplets, Sinead, dressed in a salmon colored ball gown, and her brothers, Ted and Ned, also wore matching suits of grey. They looked as haughty as always, and strutted down the long entrance steps, as if they were on the red carpet.

Behind Amy the company was starting to get into their spots, and as Amy turned to leave her hiding spot, she saw Alistair Oh enter the room along with Jonah Wizard, each the contrasting image of the other. Amy took a deep breath and positioned herself center stage, her head down and the rest of the company did the same. 'It's show time,' Amy thought,

London, England

Kabra Estate, Grand Ballroom

Monday, November 14, 2022

Ian's P.O.V.

As Ian took his seat, the ballroom's lights dimmed, and the stage lights flickered on. Ian took a final glance around the crowded ballroom, filled with the Cahill's most prestigious family members. Each branch was combined with others at large round tables. Ian's table consisted of Natalie, Dan Cahill, Nellie Gomez, Hamilton, Madison and Reagan Holt and Jonah Wizard. Everyone was focused on the stage, except for Dan, who was focused on a picture stand to the left of the stage. The stand held up Amy's photo, and Dan was looking at it with a heartbreaking face, one of angst and anger.

Ian watched as Dan shook his head, and focused it on the stage, which had now opened to reveal the company. The music began immediately, and dancers emerged onto the middle of the stage in synchronization, dancing rehearsed steps. Two men stepped in front of the dancers, fidgeting, with masks held a loft in front of their faces. The men looked at each other and lowered their masks.

"Monsieur Firmin?" One of the men questioned

"Monsieur Andre?" the other asked. The two men looked at each other before laughing and breaking into song. They are soon joined by three women, dressed in white, gold and black, and a man, also dressed in gold. They sang together before quickly moving from the center stage, as a young couple came form the left.

The girl was dressed in layers of white and gold, and her red hair was curled up. Ian recognized her as the girl that had bumped into him early that day. 'What was her name,' Ian thought. 'Oh right, Aly!' She was smiling softly, and Ian's stomach clenched. The smile reminded Ian of something or someone, but he couldn't quite place it. The man accompanying her was the one who had helped her up. Together they sang, and in Ian's eyes they truly looked like a couple, but there was something about the girl that reminded Ian of… Amy?

'Nah,' Ian thought. 'It's just a coincidence.'

London, England

Kabra Estate, Grand Ballroom

Monday, November 14, 2022

Dan's P.O.V.

Dan looked around as the room's lights dimmed. 'This is so bor-' he started, before his eyes settled on a picture next to the stage. 'Is that… Amy?' Dan thought leaning forward in his seat. The picture was bright, and seemed to shine in the dim lighting. Dan recognized the picture from before the 39 clues hunt. He and Amy had gone to Grace's for the weekend, and since it had been so beautiful they had spent most of their time on Grace's terrace.

Dan shook his head. 'I should probably try and focus on the entertainment,' he thought to himself. Taking one last glance at the photo, Dan turned back to the stage, which was busy with dancers and singers. Dan soon lost focused from the performers, who were singing about a ball and music. Sighing, Dan glanced around his table, filled with allies and foes. They were all focused on the entertainment, although Jonah and Hamilton looked bored. Dan smirked, glad that he wasn't the only one. Dan looked at the girls, who all looked enthralled at the famous performers. Dan's eyes finally landed on Ian, who was staring at the stage with an intent look on his face. Confused, Dan slowly turned his face to the stage, where a girl had come into focus.

She was young, maybe a couple of years older then he. She had red hair, which was curled neatly to the back of her hair, with a few tendrils falling in her face. From Dan's seat he couldn't quite tell what color her eyes were, only that they were very bright. She was dressed in a long, gown of white and gold, that was strapless. But it wasn't the dress Dan was drawn to, but the smile that was on the girl's face oddly reminded Dan of… Amy?

'No,' Dan thought. 'That's impossible. I saw her step off that mountain top. She is gone, and I can't start thinking that she is alive just because some random girl looks like her.' Dan swallowed hard, before listening to the music as the song came to its crescendo.


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