Chapter 21: Waking Up

By: PittsBurghFuzz

When Anna woke up, she heard Aricin playing on his organ, which was fairly typical. Anna put on her nightgown, and went to see Aricin. Anna found it kinda sexy that Aricin took his music so seriously. Anna sat on the bench next to Aricin, and watched him play. His music was as enticing as any mortal magnet. Aricin turned to Anna, and closed his music.

"Good morning, Anna." Aricin said to her.

Anna did not say anything, but gave Aricin a small kiss on the lips.

"What did I do to deserve that?" Aricin asked.

"Nothing. I just felt like it. This is for you." Anna began to deepen her next kiss.

"We, should leave in about, an hour or so." Aricin said while making out with Anna.

"Really?" Anna asked.

"Yeah, you have to get to the ballerinas and I have to help prepare for "Faust"."

Anna frowned. "Will I be able to see you tonight?"

"I have to give the Dubois girl singing lessons. You take her to the Prima Donna's room, and take her to bed when we are done. Then, I will be waiting for you."

"Alright," she said, kissing his head, "I'll get dressed." Anna walked to Aricin's room to get her clothes, and closed the door.

"Phew! Good thing she didn't see this." Aricin said to himself, as he looked over at the sheet music for his opera.

The Vengeance of Don Juan

Aricin then heard something. He recognized the sound, but he hadn't heard it in years. It was Anna's singing voice. Aricin had forgotten that Anna could sing; no wait, he had forgotten that she could sing like that! Aricin stood by the door, listening in. She was singing an French lullaby. Aricin began to sing along. Anna's motherly voice, combined with Aricin's God-like voice, was quite literally, a match made in heaven. When Anna opened the door, Aricin was waiting by it, like a lost puppy.

"Anna, I had forgotten how beautiful your singing was." Aricin told Anna.

Anna blushed. "My voice isn't that special." she told him.

Aricin laughed. "And you thought I was a bit ridiculous about my face."

"Are we going through the elevator?" Anna asked.

"Do you want to use the gondola?"

"Sort of."

"Alright then. We shall."

Anna gave Aricin a big hug.

Once they arrived at the dock, Aricin took Anna's hand, and led her to the Prima Donna's room.

"I'll see you later." Aricin told Anna.

Anna lifted Aricin's flap, and kissed him. "Bye."

Aricin reluctantly went back to his lair. Anna was holding the note Aricin gave her, and went to the management's office. Raoul was sitting at his desk, smoking a pipe.

"Good morning Mademoiselle Girard." Raoul said while reading the newspaper.

"Good morning monsieur. I have a note from, him" she told Raoul.

"Alright then." Raoul took the note from Anna.

My managers,

Enclosed in this package are some designs I have for "Faust". We will be using some of the old sets and props, but we do need to revitalize the show every now and again, so the audience doesn't get the same exact thing every time. The designs also include some concept art for the costume. If you wish to discuss the design, please consult me through the services of Mademoiselle Girard.

Your Obedient Friend,

O.G.

Raoul took a look at the designs.

"What's wrong monsieur?" Anna asked.

"What's wrong?" he replied. "What's wrong is that one man could do all of this!" he pointed to the design.

"Yeah, he is a genius." Anna sighed. She was daydreaming of Aricin.

"Are you, alright?" Raoul asked with a raised brow.

Anna shook her head. "Oh yes, I'm fine monsieur. I will be instructing the ballet, now."

"Alright then."

Later that night, Anna took Audrey to the Prima Donna's room.

"Where is he Mademoiselle Girard?" Audrey asked.

"He will be there, just wait a moment." Anna said, while closing the door.

"Good evening." Aricin said to her through the mirror.

"Where are you monsieur?" Audrey asked.

"Where I am is no current concern of yours. What you need to concentrate on is your pretty little voice."

Audrey smiled. She wanted to know more about the man behind the voice, but knew that it would be impossible for the moment.

Anna listened in on the lesson, which lasted about two hours.

"Now, the trick is that you need to breath!" Aricin said to Audrey.

She sang.

"Very good!" he said clapping.

Audrey left the room, and Anna took her back to the dormitories.

"Oh, he told me to give you this." Audrey said, handing Anna a note.

Audrey went to bed.

Anna read the note.

Come to Box Five.

Anna smiled and walked over to Box Five. She called out Aricin's name several times, but he wouldn't answer. Something tapped her shoulder.

"OH MY GOD!" Anna jumped.

Aricin laughed. "Get over here you!"

Aricin and Anna giggled all the way down to the lair, even after they got off the elevator. Anna sat on the bed, and kicked off her shoes, looking very naughty. Aricin shook his head and laughed. Anna laughed too. Aricin then went closer to the bed. Anna stood up. Anna helped take off Aricin's hat and mask, and he helped take off her clothes, while making out.