Author's Note: Oh snap guys. You'll see Erik's POV for a little bit only because the next chapter is describing what's happening with the change Helen's going through. Fun right? As always, I own nothing besides my characters names. Enjoy & review!
Erik's eyes widened and he held me close. "It'll be alright. I'll be with you the entire time." I smiled and felt the dizziness again. "I better lay down," I said and felt my head spin. Erik picked me up and carried me over to the couch. As he placed me on the couch, I smiled weakly and reached for Erik. Erik held my hand and kneeled by my side. He looked at me and asked, "Could I borrow your cell phone for a moment?" I nodded and gave him my phone. He made a few calls and placed the phone on the coffee table. "Love, I called your friends. I asked if they could come so they would be here with you." I smiled. "Thank you," I whispered. My eye lids felt heavy. Erik squeezed my hand. "Don't drift off just yet, angel. Stay with me." I blinked a few times and smiled. 'Whatever it takes to make you happy,' I thought. We talked for a while about various things, including voice lessons after my change. Suddenly, there was knocking at the door and Erik called out, "Come in! It's open!" Krystle, Brian and Alex entered and stood by my side. Krystle smiled. "I told you we'd be here for you." Brian stroked my hair. "You have our support." Alex nodded. "You cared about us and we all care about you." I looked at my friends. "Thank you, all. In my heart, I will remember you…" I said weakly. I started to drift off into a slumber. Erik still held my hand. "We'll be here when you awaken, angel." I smiled and fell asleep.
Erik's P.O.V
As Helen's eyelids closed, I turned towards her friends. "Thank you all for coming. I don't know entirely if she'll forget everything, but if she does, be patient with her. She'll completely believe herself to be Christine." They all nodded and waited anxiously. I continued to hold Helen's hand, refusing to leave her side. Brian walked over to me. "You're Erik, huh?" I nodded. 'What would this boy think if she completely forgot him? Poor child,' I thought. Brian smiled. "She must me lucky…to have you to care and love her," Brian murmured. 'He still cares deeply for her,' I noted. I pitied him, even felt some guilt. The boy was still young and had time. It didn't surprise me that he was enchanted by Helen's grace and kindness. "I am very fortunate to have her love," I said. Brian looked at me with a certain curiosity. "Are you truly the same Erik from the 1880s?" I nodded. "My soul is the same as it was back then. I suppose I'm not as troubled or maddened as I was in my past life, but Helen, and even Christine, helped me see that there is light in this lonely world of darkness for me…" Brian seemed to understand. "While you're with Helen, I mean Christine; could you please do something for me? Sing to her every day. That's my one wish." I watched the boy and thought he jested, but he appeared serious with his request. "I shall," I promised. Just then, Helen began to stir and thrash about. Everyone began to surround the couch. I stroked Helen's cheek and tried to ease her. "Shh. It's alright. Keep calm, my dear." I sighed. 'Stay strong, love. Your angel will be waiting,' I thought as I felt helpless watching her transformation.