I am sorry this chapter is a bit shorter than the last few chapters but oh well.

Erik: -silent-

Me: it's nice to have you here Erik -smiles sweetly-

Erik: -silent-

Erik's POV

I sat at my Organ playing. I had not looked at my Organ or my music for a long time, I knew in my heart (although I did not believe I had one) that the reason I had not been with my music for this long was because of her…

My only offering to her was my music.

I did not have a comfortable home, a good nature or a face that could win her over so how could I have expected her to love me? The only reason she chose to stay with me was because of her selflessness and that is why I let her go.

She was too pure and innocent to be stuck in this dungeon with a monster like me for a husband.

I found myself sobbing over this, whispering her name, hoping she would come back and love me for the man behind the monster.

I wept into the early morning like so many other nights, refusing to let go of my first love...

"Christine" I whispered

Christian's POV

I woke up the next morning from my dreamless sleep feeling a bit sore.

I wiped the sleep from my eyes and sat up, studying my surroundings, gradually my memory came back to me and I looked down at my right arm, it felt strangely numb.

There was the faint sound of an Organ playing in the next room. I pulled back the sheets that were covering me and swung my legs over the side of the bed.

I suddenly spotted something on my desk, I cautiously walked over towards the desk and found a pile of clothes but that is not what caught my attention.

On top of the pile of clothes was a black mask which looked almost identical to the Master's except for the fact that his was white and the one before me was black, I found a note beside it saying:

These are some clothes I thought would be suitable for you to wear during your stay here. I have also brought you a mask that you are to wear during our lessons and so forth. If you are hungry there is some fruit in the kitchen (located three doors down to your left) for I will be in my room until about midday when your lessons are to begin.

O.G

I stared blankly at the mask, taking it into my hands. It felt cold and smooth under my fingertips.

I sighed and set the mask down. I started to get dressed, taking up more time then it usually would.

Once dressed, I glanced at the note, taking in every stroke of the quill that must have been there only just a few hours ago.

As my mind wandered I stared at the angel carving on the desk. I gently ran my fingers over it's beautiful features, wishing that I could have a perfect face once again so I would not have to be just a mere shadow in the dark.

I entered the hallway and made my way towards the kitchen, clutching the mask in my left hand and my right arm in the sling the Master had made for me.

I stopped in midstride, thinking to myself. I could take advantage of the Master's distraction; after all I did not feel hungry at all so I decided to explore my new home instead.

Where to start?

I cautiously opened the door to the room next to mine.

Unlike my room it was painted in black and red. The first thing that caught my attention was the large swan-shaped bed. It was covered in many red pillows and looked almost eerie.

I shuddered and looked away from the bed and spotted a large mirror placed on a dresser only a few steps before me, it was facing the other side of the room.

I nervously edged towards the mirror and closed my eyes and turned to face the monster that had driven away everyone.

I opened my eyes, I had not wished to see my face since the day my life was ruined but as usual, my curiosity got the better of me.

I placed the mask on the dresser and lifted my hand to my face, feeling the scars left by the fire, I let my hands drop to my sides.

Who could ever learn to love something as vile as me.

Remembering my Mother's face when she saw me after the bandages had been removed still haunts me to this day.

It was not my fault. I glared at myself

It's His fault that I am a monster just like him I thought bitterly.

I started re-living that night all over again.

Tears streamed down my face. I wiped them away but I knew that was not the last of them

I sighed taking the mask into my hands; I looked down at it, tears burning in my eyes and then placed it onto my face, sealing my destiny forever.

Me: -Hugs Erik-

Erik: -pushes away- what do you think you are doing?

Me: -looks hurt- i thought you might like a hug

Erik: well i don't

Me: -mumbles a quick sorry-

I hope you enjoyed this chapter and please review it makes me feel good and makes me write more!

-Isabella-