After I calmed down, I sat on bed and took deep breaths. I got up and put on white slippers, then I went out of the room. As I looked around, I saw Howl standing near one of the mirrors and holding a diamond ring. I was shocked, but stayed calm and sang as I slowly went to Howl.

Have you gorged yourself

at last in your lust for blood?
Am I now to be prey to your lust for flesh?

I noticed that Howl was still angry, but sang in sadness as he came to me.

That fate which condemns me

to wallow in blood,

has also denied me the joys of the flesh

I looked away, then Howl picked the wail and put it on my head as he sang and held my hand.

Pity comes too late –

turn around and face your fate:

an eternity of this before your eyes!

I was given the ring, but was silent and heard Howl sigh. Sophie sang as she came to mirror, that was covered by curtain and moved the curtain.

This haunted face

holds no horror for me now
It's in your soul

that the true distortion lies

I said as I looked away: ,, I`m sorry .This wasn`t supposed to happen . I should have never had the leading role Don Juan. Don`t make do something that I`ll regret. ,,

Howl was silent, then he said as he heard splash: ,, Wait! I think, my dear, we have a guest! ,,

Sophie and I gasped as we saw Suzako walking to the gate. He was soaked to the bone and drops of water were falling down from his hair and clothes. Howl smirked as he looked at Suzako: ,, Sir, this is indeed an unparalleled delight! I had rather hoped that you would come. ,, He came to me and held me close as he smirked: ,, And now my wish comes true - you have truly made my night! ,,

As I told Howl to let me go, Suzako grabbed the gate and sang as he tried to get in.

Free them!
Do what you like only free them!
Have you no pity?

Howl let me go and said to scared Sophie: ,, Your lover makes a passionate plea!,, Sophie tried to make Suzako leave, but without success. Instead he sang as he looked through the gate.

I love them!
Does that mean nothing?
I love them!
Show some compassion

Howl spat as he looked at Suzako : ,, The world showed no compassion to me!,,
Suzako wished to see us, then Howl said as he pulled the lever : ,, Be my guest sir . ,,

The gates opened and Suzako entered. I was surprised to see him all soaking wet and wondered what happened. Then I remembered something about phantom of the opera protecting his lair with booby traps. Howl looked at Suzako with hidden hatred and picked the rope as he sang.

Monsieur, I bid you welcome!
Did you think that

I would harm them?
Why should I make them

pay for the sins which are yours?

Suzako turned as gates closed and suddenly he was caught by a rope. Sophie and I gasped. I tried to stop Howl, but stayed in place. I could only watched as Suzako was backed to the gates and tied to them as Howl shouted:,, Order your fine horses now! Raise up your hand to the level of your eyes! Nothing can save you now - except perhaps Briana or Sophie. ,,

I turned pale as Howl turned to us and shouted: ,, Start a new life with me - Buy his freedom with your love! Refuse me, and you send your lover to his death! This is the choice - This is the point of no return! ,,

I felt lost and unsecure as I remembered Christine`s song. I felt sick at thought that if make a wrong choice, Suzako dies. Sophie sang as she looked at Howl.

The tears I might have shed

for your dark fate

grow cold,

and turn to tears of hate!

She sang as Suzako begged for forgiveness, for he tried to save us, but couldn't. I was silent as Howl got more rope.

Farewell my fallen idol

and false friend ...
We had such hopes,

and now those hopes are shattered!

I watch Howl come to Suzako and place rope around his neck as he sang: ,, Too late for turning back, too late for prayers and useless pity! ,,

I was shocked and paler as they both sang:

Past all hope for cries of help/Say you love him!

No point in fighting/And my life is over!

For either way you choose/Either way you choose

You cannot win/He has to win!

Howl sang as he held the rope and pulled, making Suzako gasp for breath

So, do you end your days with me,
or do you send him to his grave?

Suzako sang as he gave death glare to Howl: ,, Why make her lie to you, to save me? ,,
I had to look away and was lost in thoughts as Howl, Sophie and Suzako sang together. I had to decide, but what? If I choose to marry Howl, I lose my dream and everything I once loved. But if I refuse, Suzako dies and I break Sophie`s heart. Then I heard Sophie say: ,, We gave you our minds blindly. ,,

Howl ignored her and said in voice of angry demon: ,,You try my patience - make your choice! ,,

Then I realized that I need to give my life in exchange for Suzako`s life. I remembered my friend and I would do anything to protect her. I put my slippers down and went to Howl. I placed a ring on my ring finger as I sang:

Pitiful creature of darkness...
What kind of life have you known?
God give me courage to show you,

you are not alone

I leaned to Howl and kissed him on lips. I broke free, but before I could kiss him again, he stopped me and said: ,, You were right. I had a dreams once, but they were taken from me. Now, I`ve stolen them from someone else. I love you Briana, but you are not mine. ,,

I was surprised, then he let go of the rope and turned to Sophie, who blushed and came to him. I went to Suzako and untied him. He was shocked that I risked my life for his freedom. I said as we held our hands: ,, I would do anything for you. I love you. ,,

We blushed, leaned closer and kissed at the same time as Sophie and Howl did. After the kiss, we heard voices of angry mob and Suzako held me close. Howl said as he looked at us and moved away: ,, Take them! Forget me - forget all of this... Leave me alone - forget all you've seen... Go now - don't let them find you! ,,

I was shocked and looked at Howl as voices got stronger and stronger. Howl looked at us and said as Sophie went to gondola: ,, Take the boat - leave me know, swear never to tell, the secrets you know, of the angel in hell. GO NOW! GO NOW AND LEAVE ME! ,,

I looked at Suzako and said: ,,Go with Sophie and hide so that no one will know where you are . ,,

Suzako said as he looked at me: ,, I won`t leave you here! ,,

I said, before I got out of the lake: ,, I don`t want you to get hurt. Promise me that if we meet in future, we can be together again. ,,

Suzako promised, then he went to boat and I went to find Howl. I found him sitting on bed and listening to music box, while singingMasquerade. I blushed, then he turned to me and sang that he loved me. I blushed and put down the veil, then the ring and said as I look his hand: ,, You will always be my angel of music. ,,

He blushed and we went to mirrors. I watched Suzako and Sophie sang as they sailed away and I quietly sang with them:

Say you'll share with me, one love, one lifetime
Say the word and I will follow you
Share each day with me
each night, each morning

Then I went down the stairs as Howl sang.

You alone can make

my song take flight -
it's over now, the music of the night!

He grabbed candelabra and broke mirrors, then he broke the last mirror to reveal a hidden passage. Howl took my hand and led me in the darkness, before putting the curtain back. We stopped and waited as mob arrived and I heard Ester calling me, but I remain silent. Howl looked at me and whispered: ,, Follow the corridor ,you will be all right . Don`t worry, I will watch over you. Now, go. ,,

I followed the corridor, but suddenly felt weak and I leaned on wall. I sat down and fell asleep, unaware that I was sent back home.