A/N: Wow, I really haven't updated in a long time :/ Sorry for the wait!
Chapter 13
Jax slowly walked away from the organ, closer to Emma.
"I have brought you, to the seat of sweet music's throne.
To this kingdom where all must pay homage to music...music."
Suddenly he pointed at the still dazed girl.
"You have come here, for one purpose and one alone.
Since the moment I first heard you sing, I have needed you with me,
To serve me, to sing for my music, my music."
Ironically Jax thought back to the day of when he first met Emma, of how when he looked at her his concentration on the pen was immediately broken as it clattered to the desk. He's been working on spells for years, so concentration skills were a must. The mere sight of her breaking it was pretty big.
He began to circle around her, her eyes slowly following his form as he continued 'Music of the Night.'
"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."
Emma did close her eyes and tilted her head back at the soothing voice. But yet again, the lyrics hit a nerve within her. All this time she's been taking the 'light' way and being with Daniel, whom everyone thought was the love of her life; her soul mate. Only in her darkest dreams could she do anything she wanted...and Jax seemed to be that dark dream that she could never have.
All of a sudden he came up to her, wrapping an arm around her waist and another under her head. Like in the play, she decided to use that arm as a pillow.
"Softly, deftly, music shall surround you.
Feel it, hear it, closing in around you.
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."
Then he released her, causing her to open her eyes at the sudden lack of warmth.
"Let your mind start a journey through a strange new world!
Leave all thoughts of the world you knew before!
Let your soul take you where you long to be! Only then can you belong to me."
Only then can you belong to me...the words elicted a shiver from Emma.
He held her again, and as he sung, she had to touch his mask. It was just cool plastic, nothing special. Then, he led her to something covered with a tarp. Ripping it off, it revealed a statue of Emma in a wedding gown.
Knowing this was her cue, Emma pretended to faint. She had to admit, she was a bit worried that Jax wouldn't be able to catch her in time. However, her fears were silenced when he effortlessly lifted her up and positioned her in the boat-turned-bed.
Finishing the song, he draped his cloak over her. The audience began to clap once again as the curtain shut.
A few minutes later it opened again, revealing the Phantom sitting at the organ, furiously playing music, occasionally stopping only to write the music down.
At this point a music box by Christine's bed begins to play, effectively 'waking' her up.
Emma rose into a sitting position.
"I remember there was mist, swirling mist upon a vast, glassy lake.
There were candles all around and on the lake there was a boat,
and in the boat there was a man."
She rises out of the bed and walks behind the organ. Jax pretends not to notice her presence as he's writing down more notes. She tries to take off his mask, but the Phantom unknowingly evades her prying fingers.
"Who was that shape in the shadows? Whose is the face in the mask?" Emma sang softly.
Jax wanted to laugh. How the 'Phantom' has no clue that 'Christine' is trying to rip off his mask, he has no idea. That line was a direct giveaway!
Finally, Jax stayed still long enough so Emma could tear the mask away. Jax stood up in mock fury, clutching the side of the 'deformed' part of his face. Emma cowered on the ground.
"Damn you!
You little prying Pandora!
You little demon, is this what you wanted to see?"
He released the side of his face so Emma could get a full-view of the deformity even though the audience couldn't. She had to admit, the make-up artist did a good job.
"Curse you!
You little lying Delilah! You little viper!
Now you cannot ever be free!
Damn you. Curse you."
He continued on with the rant. Even though she was supposed to be terrified, in truth Emma wasn't really afraid of him. She knew he'd never hurt her, this was all an act. She wanted to laugh at herself for thinking that only a few moments ago she was afraid that he wouldn't catch her when she fell.
After more soft lyrics sung by the Phantom, it was time for Emma to give him his mask back. Holding an arm out, she held the white plastic, to which he took and quickly placed back on his face.
He stood from his previous position on the ground, holding a hand out to her. She takes it, with him helping her up.
"Come, we must return. Those two fools who run my theater will be missing you." He said, taking her sidestage. The curtain fell, and the audience again showed it's appreciation.
A/N: Hope you like! :)
Daddy Directioner: I never read Divergent, I should one of these days. I hope your essay came out good.
ReaderWriterDreamer18: Thank you:) And yes, I love the 'smooth transition' in stories, I was never one for a really fast romance. Also, I feel that if Jemma was going to happen in the show, it'd happen slowly. In season 2 they had many moments, but their romance was slow and good, much better than Demma which was completely rushed.
MustacheManiac: She just wants Jemma to happen, she doesn't like Demma anymore.
lovethatignites: Updating two days in a row is a great time for me lol. I just did it with a Danny Phantom fanfic of mine :) Ah yes, the magic of love, so sweet isn't it? ;) I'm happy you liked Jax'x mannerisms last chapter, I tried hard to get the attraction written perfectly :)
CelestialTitania: Thank you! Lol I wish they could just kiss and blow off Daniel, the world would be a happy place. Or maybe Daniel could just move to Paraguay, like how Gordy accidently did in Ned's Declassified XD
Guest: Thank you so much, I appreciate it :D Also, Emma and Jax won't be talking at Intermission...I think that the two rivals should have a conversation ;)
funlove109: I agree. Daniel who? XD
Awesome Girl: Thanks!
lostadventure: Thanks!
