A/N: Sorry everybody for not updating so often on any of my stories. I have more time now that I am done with fall softball, so I'll try to update as soon as I can. Anyways, I believe my beloved Erik has something to say...
Erik: She does not own Phantom of the Opera or me.
A/N: *sigh* in my dreams...
Erik: O.O *shivers* Wait... did you just call me your "beloved"?
A/N: Of course not...
Chapter 8
The next few weeks were some of the best I spent with Erik. He took me to the roof of the opera house and we gazed at the stars, teached me to sing and play the organ a little bit, and swam with me when I was in swan form. Never once had I thought that Erik was so sweet; was I falling in love? Every time I looked at him, I couldn't help but think that he was handsome and wondered what it would be like if he loved me. Well for one, the spell would be broken, I would be happy, so would Erik, and I would be able to go outside.
When night time fell and I turned human, I found Erik playing his organ. I silently watched him lose himself in the music. Loving every single note he played, I sighed. When Erik stopped, he turned around and asked "How did that sound?"
"That was very beautiful, Erik. It made me think of a beautiful night beneath the stars." I said. Suddenly, a pain like no other erupted inside my head. Much like a rock, I dropped to the ground.
"Odette!" Erik rushed to my side in a heartbeat. "What happened? Are you okay?"
"I don't know what's happening. There is this horrible pain in my head." I said while holding my head. When Erik touched my arm, the pain worsened. "Don't touch me!" I yelled. Erik pulled away with a look of sorrow on his face. "Erik, it's not you; when you touched me, the pain got worse." He let out a sigh of relief.
"Odette, I know what can help you. Wait here and take it easy." Erik said and grabbed his cloak before running out of our home. Alice came out of her home and walked over to me.
"I'll stay with you until he returns, Odette." she said. Suddenly, there were unfamiliar footsteps coming from behind me. Alice quickly climbed into the pocket of my dress.
"It has been a long time, Odette." a man's voice said. I rolled over and found the same man from years ago. There is something about him that seemed so familiar... I can't put my finger on it. "I see you have found yourself a nice place to live, but I am disappointed in you. You're living with a monster."
"He's not a monster, you stupid old man!" I defended. With a snap of his fingers, pain exploded in my head again. "Oh gosh..." He was smirking and staring at me while I lay there in pain.
"Odette, you really shouldn't talk like that." he said. "I could kill you if I wanted to."
"Why are you doing this to me?" I asked.
"I am doing this for revenge. Don't you remember four years ago?" he asked. I searched my mind for something that clicked. Five years ago... five...
Flashback...
"Papa, I won't marry Victor! Even if he was the last man on earth, I wouldn't go within a thousand feet of him." I argued with my father. He had arranged for me to marry Victor le' Gray, a wealthy man of 40 that lived in London.
"Odette, this is for the best. Your mother and I want the best for you." my father said. "Now, no more arguing; you'll marry him and that's final!" With those words, my father stormed out of the room. The next day, Victor came to visit me. I was reading in my room when he walked in.
"Good afternoon, Odette." he said. I didn't acknowledge him and continued reading. "I heard that you weren't very happy about our marriage from your father. He really sounded upset about it." Still, I ignored the stupid voice. Suddenly, my book was violently grasped and thrown across the room. My arm was grabbed next and I was pulled towards Victor. "You will marry me, Odette; whether you like it or not, it won't stop me from ruining your life."
"Let me go!" I yelled. I began struggling in an attempt to break free. Once I tried to knock him in the head with my free arm, but he grabbed it with his other hand.
"You are quite feisty." Victor said while smirking. "I love women that have that characteristic." Suddenly, my father burst through my bedroom door and found Victor holding me captive. The look on Victor's face was priceless. He will pay for this. In fact, I'll play along with this...
"Papa, help me! Victor tried to hurt me!" I yelled. Victor quickly let go of my arms and I fell to the ground crying.
"I am disgusted by you, Victor. Leave this house immediately and never return. If I ever find out you have been near my daughter, you will pay for it." my father spoke harshly. Quickly, Victor walked out of my room and outside to his carriage. When he was gone, my father rushed to my side. "Odette, you were right about Victor. Will you ever forgive me?"
"You are forgiven, papa." I said and wiped the fake tears from my face. That night, I was lying in bed when I heard something at my window. I quickly sat up and looked over at my window; Victor was glaring at me. He placed a piece of paper on the sill than disappeared into the night. When I was sure he was gone, I walked over and picked the note up.
Dear Odette,
You will pay for this. Even if it is the last thing I do...
Victor
End of Flashback...
"Victor..." I whispered. He began laughing maniacally.
"So you do remember. Well, I hope you'd be glad to know that I was the one who turned you into a swan and I have been watching all this time." Victor said. He gazed off into the cave before speaking, "I have come to take you back though. Not even your pathetic excuse of a lover could save you now." With those words, Victor grabbed my arm and we appeared in a mansion. I was shoved into a room by him. "This is where you will stay forever."
"No!" I yelled as he closed the door and locked it. Now I was alone... I'm not alone! Alice climbed out of my pocket and sniffed the air.
"Is he gone? Wait a minute; where are we?" she asked.
"We are trapped by Victor." I said.
Erik's Pov
When I returned home, Odette was no longer there. I checked everywhere but still couldn't find her. My cries of agony echoed off the walls. Why would Odette leave? She left because of another you idiot. In fact, Odette has loved you this entire time, but you were blind to that. This is your entire fault. I was in tears when I noticed a note on my organ. Quicker than a blink, I snatched it up and began reading.
Dear Phantom,
Do not worry. Odette's lover has taken her under his wing. Make no attempt to see her again.
Your enemy,
Victor
