Masquerade! More Hysterics on Parade! Part 2
After about half an hour of sitting on Erik's lap and laughing along with everybody else in the carriage, we finally pulled up at the lodge and stepped out of the carriage…but not without difficulty, seeing as everyone makes an attempt to get out at once…
Erik *as I get up from his lap to try and open the door*: OW! That was my foot!
Me: Oh, sorry! Mary Frances, you're stepping on my dress, hon!
Mary Frances: Sorry, Narnie! Whoa! *suddenly loses balance and falls back into Gerry's lap*
Raoul & Christine *as Gerry and Mary Frances slam into them*: OOF!
Christine's Shoe: *somehow flies right from her foot and hits Erik square in the head*
Erik: WHAT THE—?
Gerry: Whose lovely little *bleep* is in my face?
Me: Sorry!
Raoul: Uh, hello! Christine and I are getting squished over here!
Mary Frances: Everybody, calm down!
Christine: Has anyone seen my shoe?…AGH! My nail polish chipped again!
Raoul: Don't worry, Christine, I brought my emergency makeup and hair bag with me, in case anything like that should occur!
Christine: YAY! Raouly-Bear to the rescue! *jumps to hug Raoul*
Everyone *as they get hit, kicked, or squished*: OOF! AW! OW!
Me *trying to push a foot out my face*: Oh for the love of God!
Gerry *yelps*: Alright, whoever's stickin' me wit' a certain sharp object, please quit!
Mary Frances: Why has no one even attempted to open the door yet?
Me: I—!
Christine: Okay, seriously, where's my shoe at?
Erik *holds it up*: Is this it?
Christine: Yep!
Erik: *tosses it at her, but "accidently" hits Gerry in the head*
Gerry *jumps up, causing more "ows"*: OH! IT'S GO TIME NOW, YA SON OF A—
Me *freakin' snaps*: YO! GUYS! JUST CALM THE *BLEEP!* DOWN!
Everyone automatically stops what they're doing and stares at me in a timid manner.
Me: Honestly, I can only imagine what the driver is thinking right now!
Gerry: Whose idea was it ta use carriages fer transportation anyway?
Everyone Else: *points straight at me*
Me: Hey, it was a nice effect, but I had no idea the carriages were this small, okay? Now…let's all just step out of here in a nice, orderly manner and get inside!
Even as they attempt to make it out in as straight of a single file line as we were going to get, we still end up in a heap on the ground in front of the carriage…
Then we head up into the lodge, as the Phangirls are going to start arriving in just a couple minutes.
Upon entering, we're in the huge vestibule. A long table housing an assortment of gourmet finger foods sat in the middle of the room. In the center of the table a giant chocolate fountain sat, continuously spewing chocolate down its sides. Off to the right, a frickin' huge flat screen TV was mounted on the wall and a few fancy couches are positioned in front of them. On the left, the bar along the wall is up and running by the bartender. A giant ice sculpture of the Phantom's mask and rose is sitting on display near the entrance into the dining hall.
Gerry & Erik: *head straight for the bar*
Christine & Raoul: *sit down on a couch and start touching each other's appearances up*
Me: Well, I guess we could just get a soda or something at the bar and greet the Phangirls outside.
Mary Frances: Sounds good.
I ordered a fancy Sprite, mixed with some little strawberries and served in a wine glass. Mary Frances also got a fancy Sprite (only with blueberries instead of strawberries), Erik got a little white wine ("A nice starter beverage for any fanciful occasion…" to quote his statement upon ordering it), and Gerry got a nice beer.
Twilight was just starting to creep into the sky and the four of us had barely made it outside when an unfamiliar car suddenly zoomed out of nowhere and nearly ran us over!
Everybody: *scream and leap out of the car's path*
The vehicle then screeched to a halt and a figure immediately toppled out of the car.
Vanessa *kisses the ground, panting like she just ran a mile*: OH! Thank God! I'm alive! OH!
Erique Claudin *steps out of the car behind her*: Dear, please get up off the ground, I'd hate if you spoiled your dress before we even got inside!
Salieri *jumps out of the driver's seat*: 15 7H15 3V3N 7H3 R16H7 P14C3, N0085? (Is this even the right place, noobs?)
Me & Mary Frances & Erik: We know those voices! *excitedly rush down to the trio*
Gerry *hesitantly follows, mutters to himself*: Oh yes, let's just approach the crazy loons who nearly ran us over! That sounds like a grand idea! In fact, why don't I just write my will out now an' have it ready in case another idiot comes flyin' around the corner?
Salieri *to us*: 6R3371N65, N0085! (Greetings, noobs!)
Vanessa *as Erique helps her up*: Hey, oh my God, are you guys okay?
Me: Yeah, we're fine now, you guys just scared the bloody bejesus out of us!
Vanessa: I am so, so sorry about that! You see this thing? *pats car* Salieri built it with his bare hands and tonight was the night we were going to give it a test drive…
Erique: What we didn't realize is that…Salieri can't drive! Poor Vanessa, she's been screaming like a peacock the moment the car started up!
Vanessa: But I'm completely serious, Salieri's worse than Erik without Driver's ED lessons…if that's even possible! No offense, bud! *hugs Erik*
Erik *hugs her back*: None taken. We're just glad you guys could come again!
Mary Frances: Yeah, and your costumes are awesome!
Vanessa is wearing an elegant red and black dress and a white mask in the exact same style as Erique Claudin's.
Erique Claudin has a new black tux and a black mask in the same style as his original blue one.
Salieri is dressed as the dude on the cover for Amadeus.
Vanessa: Aw, thanks, you guys' are the definition of 'epic'!
Me: I love you and Erique's matching masks!
Vanessa: I originally wanted a dragonfly mask like Beatrice's from 'A Series of Unfortunate Events', but Erique insisted I wear a mask like his…
Erique Claudin: *smiles down at her*
Vanessa *notices Gerry next to Mary Frances*: Holy crap, is that who I think it is?
Erik: If you think it's Gerard Butler wearing my clothes, then you are correct.
Gerry: …yeah, what he said…
Vanessa: Wow, nice to actually meet you, man! I—*suddenly looks over her shoulder* OH MY GOD!
We all look up to see Erique and Salieri unloading all the stuff needed to play 'Dance Dance Revolution Supernova 2' from the trunk of the car! They had a Playstation 2, a ton of mats, and the game itself.
Vanessa: HOW THE HECK DID YOU TWO MANAGE TO SMUGGLE THAT IN WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE OF IT?
Salieri: U W343 2 N00815H 2 N071C3! (You were too noobish to notice!)
Erique *hisses at Salieri angrily*: Shut UP! *to Vanessa* Um, we just hid it in the trunk.
Vanessa: But I sat right IN FRONT OF THE TRUNK! AND THERE WAS NOTHING THERE!
Erique: I think Salieri might have built something to help hide large items.
Vanessa: Okay… Note to self: NEVER ride in a car Salieri built without inspecting it first…
Her two companions then head up to the lodge to set up the game equipment.
Vanessa: Anyway, is the foster here? I seriously need him to de-frizz my hair for me…since Salieri refused to roll the windows up on the way over here!
Me: Oh yeah, he's actually up in the lodge, touching Christine up. You can head on up there, he'll be thrilled to help you out, trust me! Hey, what did you do with the carriage we sent y'all?
She points to the top of the car where the carriage, complete with horses and driver, are walking from the top of the car off the hood.
Vanessa then takes off after Erique and Salieri and we get back up on the porch in wait for the next Phangirl group. Gerry, however, claimed he had had enough and went back inside the lodge.
Outside, the rest of us didn't have to wait for long. The first carriage pulled up and out stepped a pair of familiar blondes. It's our favorite twins, Nikki and Emma! Behind them, their younger siblings and Dr. Horrible, who is Nikki's date, start to step out of the carriage.
Emma has a floor length, navy blue ball gown that is pulled up to the left thigh to reveal a black skirt underneath.
Nikki is wearing a lovely, satin, floor length, royal blue ball gown. The strapless bodice is adorned with sequins. She also has a blue half face mask that matches her dress.
Me: Hey guys! So glad you could make it!
Emma: Hey guys! We brought our little siblings along with us! Meet Dmetri, Duncan, Genesis, and Amythest!
Dmetri is dressed up in a black tux, a white lined black opera cape, and a Phantom mask. Duncan has a regular tux, with a black eye mask and silver music notes on it.
Genesis has a black full-skirted ball gown and a wiry black mask that goes up one side to look like a wing. Amythest is wearing a lilac, straight skirted dress that's floor length and a purple mask with rose details.
Dmetri, Duncan, Genesis, & Amythest: Pleased to meet you! Thank you for letting us come to the party!
Mary Frances *melts*: Aww! How sweet!
Nikki *takes Dr. Horrible's arm affectionately*: And this is my date, Dr. Horrible!
True to her word, it is Neil Patrick Harris from 2008, wearing a black tux, with a white rose pinned to the front pocket, and a black mask.
Nikki *gets excited*: Oh, how do you like my hair?
Her hair is now up to her ears and has blue streaks in it!
Me: Wow, I love it! It really suits you!
Erik: Well, at least we'll be able to tell you and Emma apart now!
The group then heads on inside upon the arrival of the next group of Phangirls.
This time, it's Neverland Child, Fire Vein, Wild Child, their friend and newcomer Phangirl, Hinatagirl, and all of their dates!
Neverland Child's date is the young version of Scipio from 'Thief Lord'. The theme of her dress is 'Midnight'. She's wearing a super dark royal blue ball gown, made out of slightly sparkly fabric. Her mask is handheld and shaped like a moon with little stars hanging from it. Her earrings are moons, as well.
Fire Vein's date is Edmund Penvensie. She is dressed in a ball gown that has a Monarch butterfly pattern with a hoopskirt. It has a slight V-neck and the sleeves come slightly off the shoulders. Her mask is the shape of butterfly wings.
Wild Child is without a date, since she is only eight. She is wearing a big, dark green ball gown. Her mask is gold and looks almost like the sun because it has 'rays' coming out of the sides.
Finally, Hinatagirl's date is a 14 year old version of Robin from Batman. Her spaghetti strapped ball gown is black and the skirt only poofs out slightly. From the hemline up is a trail of shiny purple butterflies. Her mask is a simple black mask with hints of purple. Her hair is curled and pulled up in a ponytail with a purple ribbon.
Neverland Child *sings to me*: Masquerade! Pace face on parade! Hi, Lauren!
Fire Vein & Wild Child: We are here!
Me: Hey, guys! Welcome back!
Neverland Child: Oh, and this is Hinatagirl! Hinatagirl, Lauren!
Hinatagirl: Hi!
Me: Hey! It's a pleasure to meet you! We're so glad you all could come!
Hinatagirl *suddenly eyes Neverland Child holding Scipio's hand*: Ha! Told ya that you liked each other!
Neverland Child & Scipio *automatically break the hand holding*: WE DO NOT!
Hinatagirl *smirks*: Sure…
They all head inside as the next group arrives! It's Michelle, Erik, Xitlaly, and Alex, all decked out in their masquerade attire!
Me: Hey guys!
Erik: So good to see you all again!
Michelle: Thanks!
MHT's Erik *seems thoughtful and tense*: This place is quite lovely…
Xitlaly *holding Alex's hand*: I am sooo excited! I just can't wait!
Alex *rolls eyes, but smiles nonetheless at her*: Yes, love, we know, for the fifteen hundredth time…
Mary Frances *as they head inside*: Glad you could all join us tonight!
The next group then pulls up, but not in a carriage: instead, the three newcomers arrive on horseback!
It's Queen of Drama13 (or just Megan) with SO Erik and Elsie!
Megan is about 5'4" with shoulder length, layered brown hair and blonde streaks. She has blue eyes and is very thin and pale. She is dressed in a slim, floor-length, green velvet dress with a dark green ribbon around the waist, a slit up the leg and T-shirt sleeves. On her feet is a pair of black fancy sandals. Her mask is a simple dark blue mask with silver beading around the eyes and rim. It only goes across her eyes.
SO Erik is wearing his traditional white half-face mask, black suit, and his awesome cape. His horse has a splotchy black coat and a white spot on the left side of his face that looks like his mask.
Elsie has curly red-brown hair, blue eyes, and tanned skin. She's clad in a light blue dress with a puffed skirt and lot of beading. The sleeves are short and puffed. Her mask is white and goes across the top half of her face, with blue-green beading around the eyes and edges and two peacock feathers attached to the left corner. She is riding a beautiful red horse.
Megan *dismounts her horse, which is brown with a white back foot and a white muzzle that has a small stripe over his eye*: Hey guys! I'm Queenie and this is my 'Starting Over' Erik and Elsie, who is from the same story!
Me: Nice to meet you guys! I'm so glad you all could come and share this crazy night with us!
Megan: Hope you don't mind, but we decided to come with our own horses. It was Elsie's idea, she runs a stable. *pats her horse* This is Comet, by the way. If it wasn't already obvious, Erik's horse is called Phantom.
SO Erik: *grunts moodily as he dismounts*
Elsie *also dismounts*: And this is Red Fury, who, in fact, has a major temper, so stay clear!
Megan: We'll just let them run around in the backyard during the ball, but if any of them happen to decide that biting the fop is fun, you won't find me complaining!
Everybody: *laughs at such an idea*
Elsie *takes out deck of cards before heading inside*: Now where is that stupid fop?
Mary Frances: He's inside, helping people out with their appearance problems…
Megan: Well, I wouldn't let Elsie near Raoul! He'll end up losing his My Little Pony to her in a bet!
SO Erik: Then let's just head on home to avoid anything like that…as humorous as it sounds!
Megan *to SO Erik*: And you listen here: I don't want you getting drunk too fast, otherwise there will no time for fop-heckling! Got it?
SO Erik *grumbles and heads inside*: I don't even want to be here…
Mary Frances: Is he always that moody?
Megan: He also, for some reason completely unknown to me, owns a magical bouncing walrus that sings Willy Wonka songs and plays croquet. It was involved laser eyes totally beat his walrus. I've managed to convince him to leave it at home, but any mention of walruses will probably send me ducking for cover. That thing is out to get me!
Me *eyes wide with astonishment*: Wow…and I thought my Erik was bad…
Megan: Trust me, you have no idea: I actually have to deal with TWO of them back at home! *heads into the lodge*
Mary Frances *starts singing Willy Wonka song softly*: I'm flying, I'm flying…
Me: Don't you get me started! *after a little while* There's no sensation that's quite as sensational as—See, look what you made me do!
Finally, the last group arrives: it's The Mask of Evil, with her friend Olivia and her date, Jack Griffin, the Invisible Man! She has straight blonde hair, brown eyes, and is decked out in a ninja outfit. Olivia, who does not have a FanFiction account, has blue eyes, long, straight brown hair, and is wearing a James Bond outfit.
Me: Hello and welcome to our Masquerade ball!
Mask of Evil & Olivia & Jack: Thanks!
Mary Frances: So this is your first Phangirl get-together, huh?
Mask of Evil: Yeah, it is, and I can't wait!
Erik: Why haven't you attended the last few Phangirl parties?
Mask of Evil: I have been at the Latvian Embassy, planning world domination and destruction of the Fantastic Four with Dr. Doom! *evil laugh*
As they all head into the lodge, the next carriage pulls up. But this time, smoke begins to emit from the carriage…that could only mean one thing! A dark figure then starts to appear through the smoke as a freaky laugh tears through the air. Tia comes out of the smoke, holding a rope that leads inside the carriage. She's dressed up in a black, sleeveless, lacy dress, a black mask with silver trimmings, lace, and a bit of sparkles, with black stilettos and a silver rose necklace.
Tia *creepy voice*: I'm baaaaaaacccccckkkkkk! *normal voice* AND I brought 'AoD' Erik with me again! *pulls rope*
AoD Erik stumbles of the carriage with a noose around his neck like a leash. He's wearing a black suit with a white shirt, a black full faced mask, black cape, and also has his sword on hand. To sum up, he looks pretty much like a shadow with all his black.
AoD Erik *stumbles out of carriage with a noose around his neck like a leash, growls*: I told you I won't act out anymore! Now please, darling…take this RIDICULOUS thing off of me!
Tia: NO! Not until you— *sees Erik standing next to me, drops rope, runs up to him, glomps him, and kisses his cheek* Hello sexy, oops, I mean Erik! *giggles*
Erik *smiles down at her*: Good evening, Tia! It's so good to see you and AoD Erik again!
Tia *observes his Red Death costume*: You look so very handsome today…well, more so then you naturally do! *goes to me, hugs me* Hi Lauren! Wow, you look so pretty!
Me *hugs her back*: Hey, Tia! I'm so glad you and AoD Erik could make it! And thanks, you look amazing, as well!
AoD Erik *finally has the noose off, goes to me, and takes my hand*: Bonjour 'Oiseaux Chanteurs de La Nuit'… *kisses my hand, looks straight into my eyes while saying in his hypnotic voice* You look lovely this night, Mademoiselle…
Me *blushes, giggles*: Oh, why, thank you!
AoD Erik *goes to Erik*: Evening, monsieur! *shakes hand* It's a pleasure to see you again…
Erik: And you, as well!
Tia*looks at Erik*: Oh yeah, and Erik, since soda probably won't be a good idea to give you today, I brought you this instead! *gives him a plate full of pancakes*
Erik *eyes widen with excitement, receives plate*: Wow, thank you, my dear! This takes care of my dinner for tonight!
AoD Erik *materializes behind me, whispers in my ear*: And this… *pulls rose out of thin air* is yours, Mademoiselle…
Me *smiles up at him, blushes even more*: You are too kind, good monsieur!
Tia: Oh crap, well we better get to the party! See you guys in there! *pulls AoD Erik by the hand inside to the people who are already partying*
The next carriage arrives and Crash hops out with her date, "The Phantom's Rose" Erik. She is wearing a royal blue ball gown with a train that drags lightly behind her. The neckline is rather low with off the shoulder, black lace sleeves. Her mask is bright royal blue with a black plume of feathers and silver lining sparkles. Around her neck is a black choker necklace that has a large sapphire hanging with other little black jewels.
Crash *rushes up to us, pulling PR Erik along with her*: Hey, y'all!
Me: Hey, girl! We're so glad you could come to our Masquerade tonight!
Crash: Thanks! *observes our costumes* Wow, y'all look amazing!
Erik: Crash, my dear, you clean up very nicely yourself!
Crash: *jumps forward and kisses him* It's good to see you again, Mr. Hot Phantom!
PR Erik: *stands there awkwardly*
Crash: Oh, and I'd like y'all to meet my Erik! He's from my story "The Phantom's Rose"!
PR Erik *nods politely*: Pleasure to meet you all!
Crash *sees all the Phangirls already inside*: Dang, we better head on inside and get this party started! See ya!
When the next carriage pulls up, another Gerik-based Erik steps off the carriage, holding OprGhst in his arms. She's dressed in a beautiful, cream colored ball gown that is strapless with lots of sparkly swirls and floral designs along the skirt with a matching mask. Then another Raoul has a little trouble getting off the carriage and sets up a wheelchair. OprGhst's Erik puts her in the wheelchair and her Raoul goes back into the carriage.
Me *in shock*: OprGhst! Are you okay?
Mary Frances: Why are you in a wheelchair?
OprGhst: I'm fine, in one of my stories, I was shot in the stomach and I have to be in a wheelchair so I don't rip the stitches.
Erik *disappointed*: But…that means you can't glomp me like you always do!
OprGhst: Don't worry; I'll glomp you double next time to make up for lost glomps!
OprGhst's Erik wheels her into the lodge just as Raoul and Christine come on out and join us on the porch.
Raoul *announces*: Alright, we're practically perfect in every way now! So what have we missed?
Erik: We now miss your absence.
Me *warningly*: Erik…
Mary Frances *quickly changes the subject*: How's Gerry doing?
Christine: He's…okay… He keeps getting glomped by Phangirls, though.
Raoul: It's kind of funny to see him flinch every time to door opens!
Kbomb234 then arrives in her carriage. She is one of the many new Phangirl group additions. She is African American with a beautiful costume resembling a mermaid. It is a white, halter-top dress with a mermaid skirt, which is slit, and a single, off-the-shoulder, kimono-like sleeve. The halter ties, the edge of the sleeve, and the hems of the dress are all aquamarine. There is also an aquamarine ribbon around the waist. Her mask is a POTO ALW mask with aquamarine stars up the side. Her black hair is in a ponytail with a seashell clip. On her feet are blue gladiator sandals.
Me: Hey, Kbomb234! Welcome to our Masquerade ball!
Kbomb234: Thanks for letting me attend! This is going to be such an awesome party!
Raoul: Wow, your costume is a mermaid, right?
Kbomb234 *complete sarcasm*: No, fop, it's a shark costume! *to us* Well, I'll see you inside!
The next carriage then arrives and out springs Emilia, EriksNewLove's 14 year old cousin. She actually looks a lot like Erik'sNewLove, but she's 5'8" and her hair is just shoulder length instead of three inches past the shoulders. She's wearing a royal blue spaghetti strap floor length dress. She has a gray handheld mask on a stick with swan feathers in a circle and in the middle of the feathers is a large emerald. On her hands are wrist length, black dinner gloves.
Me: Hi, Emilia! It's nice to meet you! We're so glad you could co—
Emilia *runs past us and glomps Raoul*: HI RAOULY-BEAR! I'm Emilia and I'm, like, your biggest fan! *lets go*
Mary Frances & Erik & Me *more than a little bit surprised*: You are?
Raoul *in utter shock*: You are?
Emilia: YES! Of course, Raouly-Rowly! *throws arms around his neck and puts a finger on his nose, acting very flirty*
Christine *possessively grabs Raoul's arm, scowls at Emilia*: Hi, I'm my Raouly-Bear's wife.
Raoul *not listening, dazedly stares off into space*: I actually have an obsessive Phangirl!
Emilia *loops her arm with Raoul's other arm*: You wanna grab some punch, Raouly?
Raoul: Sure! *leaves Christine standing there alone*
Christine: Uhh… *takes off after them*
Mary Frances & Erik & Me: Oooo *bleep*…
Just then, a blonde boy wearing Erik's "Music of the Night" costume and his "Don Juan" mask steps off the carriage and assists what appears to be a princess! Upon closer observation, we realize it's EriksNewLove!
Her glasses are replaced with beautiful sky blue contacts. She's wearing a big, strapless, light blue ball gown with a long train. There are pretty, floral designs going up the skirt. Her mask is the shape of angel wings and is made of snow white feathers. She has long, silver arm length gloves on. Around her neck hung a beautiful diamond necklace that seems to match her tiara headpiece. Her hair is pulled back into a fancy, professional bun.
Erik *eyes wide in amazement*: My God, you look like… *can't even finish his sentence*
Mary Frances *finishes his sentence for him*: An even more gorgeous Cinderella!
EriksNewLove *blushes*: Aw, thank you…I wanted to go overboard as a princess bride.
Me: And your hair is so beautiful!
EriksNewLove: My 20 year old cousin, Britney, is a stylist. Oh, I want you guys to meet my date and best friend, Ayden. He is an excellent dancer.
Ayden *has a high pitched voice*: Hey, how's it going?
Emilia *comes back out of the lodge, approaches Erik grudgingly*: Here… *gives him a ton of soda and chocolate* Your new love over there made me…
Me *quickly snatches chocolate and soda, much to the distress of Erik*: Whoa, why don't I just take that…I'm feeling kind of weary and in need of a refuel.
EriksNewLove *to me*: By the way, don't tell anyone who I am. I want this to be a fun "Cinderella" adventure. Now, with all that said and done…can I PLEASE murder Raoul? Just a little bit? He won't even know it was me!
Me *pouring soda from the can and into my wine glass*: I honestly don't care what you guys do, as long as you're having the time of your life!
Emilia *gets excited*: OH! Then can I use my magic powers to turn Erik back into a 9 year old?
Me *laughs*: You can try, but I don't think anything will change…he acts like a 9 year old as it is!
Erik *calls*: I heard that!
Mary Frances *to Erik*: I believe you were meant to.
Me: But we all love him just the way he is… Anyway, we're so glad you guys could come and join us tonight!
EriksNewLove: Thank you for having us again! And this time, I actually brought my video camera to remember it all! *shows it off*
Me *to Mary Frances after they all head inside*: …seriously, what is it with male dancers and high voices?
Mary Frances: That's not true!
Me: Well there is him…and him…and him…and—
Mary Frances: Okay, okay, you may have a point!
The next carriage pulls up and FromTheDepthOfMyMind steps off, looking quite ominous in her delicate black dress and matching mask.
Me: Hey, girl! Wow, your costume is so awesome!
FromTheDepthOfMyMind: Thanks! It'll help me blend into the shadows, where I'll be taking pictures of everything. *shows off her camera*
Erik: Hmm, very mysterious…
FromTheDepthOfMyMind: Yes, it's very mysterious. I'm more of a person who watches rather than dancing in the center of the room. Oh, I also made a collage of all the pictures I took from the karaoke slumber party!
Me: Oh my gosh! That is so cool! You can set it up inside wherever so that we can check them out!
FromTheDepthOfMyMind *heads into the lodge*: Alright, will do! See you inside!
Glass is next to arrive, wearing a full face, gold, blue, black and white jester mask with bells on it and a matching ball gown.
Me: Hey, Glass! Welcome back!
Mary Frances: Wow, your mask is so exquisite!
Glass: Thanks! My sister got it for me when she went to Italy!
Erik *looks around for her date*: Did you come alone?
Glass: Oh no, of course not! *goes back into the carriage and reemerges with a familiar pirate* Dun dun dun da! My genuine Jack Sparrow!
Christine *comes back out at just the opportune moment, sees Jack Sparrow, and freaks out*: OH MY GOD, IT'S JACK SPARROW! *glomps him*
Jack *gets tackled to the ground*: AGH!
Glass: Yeah, I got him off eBay! And don't worry, I've already frisked him for rum, but he's sneaky…just keep him away from the punch bowl!
Christine: *attached to Jack Sparrow's leg as he and Glass go inside*
Next, owlcity89 gets here! She is 5' 2" with dark brown hair and green eyes. She's wearing a red dress that is poofy at the waist with black fingerless sleeves. Her mask is a sparkly swan mask. Her date is Legolas…who leaps out of the carriage with his bow and arrow at the ready!
Legolas *aims at us*: Who goes there?
Me & Mary Frances: *scream and cower behind Erik*
Owlcity89: Oh, give it a rest, Lego!
Legolas: *sighs and lowers his weapon*
Owlcity89 *to us*: Sorry about that… As you can see, he's a little strung up, he's never been to a masquerade ball before. Anyway, I'm owlcity89!
Me: Nice to meet you! We're so glad you could come and join us tonight!
After she and the breathtakingly beautiful elf head into the lodge, Megan (TolkienNerd4832) arrives with her own Erik, who looks like a mix of the stage Erik and Gerik. As Megan excitedly exits the carriage, she accidently trips on her dress, but her Erik catches her and sets her back upright. She is wearing a red, strapless Disney-ish ball gown and a silver version of Erik's mask. She has layered light blonde hair with black feathers.
Megan *runs up to us*: HIIIIIIII! I'M FINALLY HERE!
Me: Hey, Megan! I'm so glad to finally meet you!
Megan: OH MY GOSH! I'm SO EXCITED! This is going to be SO MUCH FUN! HOLY CRAP, CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN! *takes off inside, pulling her Erik along with her*
Erik *looking rather scared*: …Anyone else think she's totally lost it?
Megan *pops her head out*: And yes…I AM INSANE…just felt like mentioning that… *goes back inside, then begin laughing hysterically* AHAHAH!
Disneydork29175 then steps off her carriage, clad in a red and white dress. The red on the dress is the dominate color, with just a hint of white in the skirt and the sleeves. The skirt is red and white striped. She has rather short hair, but the locks that fall into her face are held back with a few barrettes and ribbons. She's also wearing a simple black mask and around her neck is a little red bowtie that looks like a choker necklace.
Disneydork29175: Hey everybody!
Me: Hey there, Disneydork29175! We're so glad you could come and join us tonight!
Erik: And I hear you're going to sing for us tonight?
Disneydork29175 *blushes*: Yep, I sure am!
Raoul *after coming back outside with a glass of punch*: Like, oh my gosh, your bowtie, it's so cute!
Me & Mary Frances & Erik: *eye twitches*
Disneydork29175 *to Raoul*: Well, thanks…it took me forever to make—
Raoul: *touches it and it gets messed up* …oops…
Disneydork29175 *horrified*: I know you did not just mess my bowtie up!
Raoul: …It's nice to meet you? *sheepish smile*
Disneydork29175 *suddenly cools down, turns to us*: Well…I now have to fix this impossible accessory…so I'll see you all inside…but be warned fop, when I find you again, you are gonna pay! *goes inside*
Next, Jasper Blood and her Erik exit their carriage together. Jasper Blood is wearing a big, flouncy, dark red ball gown with black beaded accents and off-the-shoulder sleeves. Her mask is black and beaded with red feathers. Her Phantom is from her PhanPhic and is based off Michael Crawford because he's her favorite portrayal.
Me: Hey, Jasper Blood! Welcome to our Masquerade ball!
Jasper Blood: Thanks for letting me attend! Hey, fop, I got a little present for you!
Raoul *gasps excitedly*: Really?
Jasper Blood: *spontaneously whips out a machine gun*
Raoul: *screams like a little girl and runs for his life*
Not surprisingly, we all scream with Raoul and run behind Erik.
Jasper Blood *starts rapid firing after Raoul*: I'm gonna shred up your pretty little face!
JB's Erik *hastily tries to stop her*: Dear! Please! This is a masquerade ball! You must control yourself!
Jasper Blood: Fine… *sighs and puts gun away* But you best beware, fop! I came prepared… *takes her Erik's arm and goes inside*
Raoul: *whimpers*
Mary Frances: Is anyone else a little scared…?
Everyone murmured in wary agreement.
The next Phangirl, Creaturess of the Night, arrives with her date, the vampire, Damon Salvatore, from 'Vampire Diaries'. She's wearing a strapless black dress with a rainbow underskirt and a silver mask with black roses all over it.
Creaturess of the Night *approaches us rather shyly*: Hi!
Me: Hi! Welcome to our masquerade ball!
Creaturess of the Night & Damon: Thanks!
Me: And not a bad choice for a date either! *wink*
Creaturess of the Night: Well, I thought if I'm going to bring a date, why not bring a cute one from my favorite TV show and book?
Me: Exactly! Well, we're so glad you could come and join us!
Once they head inside, Stained-glass-shadow and her own Erik pull up in their carriage. She has long curly red hair and green-blue eyes. She's dressed in a dark blue silk dress and has a mask that stops at her nose and is the same dark blue color as her dress, only with feathers off the side and white pearls at the corner of one eye.
Me: Hey, Stained-glass-window! It's great to meet you!
Stained-glass-window: Thanks! Hi, Erik!
Erik: *gets tackle-hugged*
Stained-glass-window *composes self*: Well, anyway, I brought my own Erik as my date…I hope that won't be too many Erik's?
Me: Oh no, of course not! We're so glad you could come and join us tonight!
Next, Mia (BalletGirl98) arrives with her own Erik, who is wearing a black tuxedo and his famous half white face mask. Mia's dress in a white satin dress, overlaid with black lace. She has a white mask that goes to her cheekbones and has silver swirly patterns and black feathers on it.
Me: Hi, Mia! Wow, I love your costume!
Mia: Thanks! *looks around, notices one of us is missing* Where's Christine at?
Me: Oh, she's inside… One of our Phangirls brought Jack Sparrow as their date and she's been ogling over him the moment he got here.
Mia: Oh, alright. I'm hoping I'll get to chat with her tonight. Well, we'll see you inside!
The final carriage then arrives with the last two Phangirls.
The first to emerge is Maxniss Everide, wearing an aqua green ball gown with some sparkles on it. It isn't low cut, but not that conservative either. The sleeves are gold and look kind of like sashes. Her mask is also gold and has lots of sparkles.
ItamiAngel-chan is 5'5" and very pale with blonde-brown hair and green-brown eyes.
ItamiAngel-chan: Hey, y'all!
Maxniss Everide: Hugs all around! *hugs each of us*
Me: Hey, guys! So glad to meet you and that you could come!
ItamiAngel-chan: *sees Erik, freaks out, and glomps him, but shows restraint*
Erik *rather surprised*: …that's it?
ItamiAngel-chan: Yeah…I mean, I need to keep myself in check because I have a boyfriend that I love quite fiercely back at home.
Erik *nods understandingly*: Ah…
The pair then heads inside.
Me: Well, I guess that's all the Phangirls!
Erik & Raoul: FINALLY!
Mary Frances: Let's get back inside and see what everybody's up to.
Upon entering, everyone is gathered in the vestibule. They're all snacking from the finger foods tables, sipping their punch and fancy drinks, talking, laughing…and playing 'Dance Dance Revolution', but not before paying a fee and being admitted by Salieri himself, who is now dressed in a Santa Claus costume!
Me: Whoa, what's going on in here?
Mary Frances: Why is Salieri wearing a Santa suit and ringing a charity bell?
Vanessa: Well, he heard about your roof and Erik's ceiling, so he's using the 'Dance Dance Revolution' game to raise money for you guys for the repairs!
Me *laughs*: How awesome! At this rate, Erik will be back in his own room before you can say "firework duds"!
Mary Frances *to me*: Hey, let's go check out the karaoke slumber party collage FromTheDepthOfMyMind made!
On the way, we pass by Elsie, who seems to be entertaining a good group with card tricks, but is in fact cheating them all out of their money with "Find the Ace".
FromTheDepthOfMyMind *standing near the collage, notices us*: Hey! What do you guys think?
Mary Frances: Oh my gosh, these are amazing!
It was true, they were so awesome and there were so many. She took one of Erik and all the Phangirls and him getting glomped by every one of them. There was a ton of everybody singing their songs and of course Raoul getting pranked and his reaction when he woke up.
Me *in fits of laughter*: That was such a crazy awesome night…but I don't think anything's ever going to compete with tonight's get-together!
Mary Frances: You can say that again! *looks at the picture of me and her posing together* Haha, aww, Narnie, look at us!
Me *giggling like an idiot while looking over the pictures of Erik on his sugar high before coming across one of his face REALLY close up with a crazy grin on his face*: Now that's almost frightening…
There was a picture of all the Eriks standing together and then the entire group together in our pajamas with Mountain Dew Margaritas in hand. And, of course, a picture of FromTheDepthOfMyMind's reflection in the mirror in my bathroom.
FromTheDepthOfMyMind *sees it*: Oops…now how did that one get on there?
Next to me, Mary Frances seemed a little shocked to come across one of Raoul and Christine making out.
FromTheDepthOfMyMind *hurriedly explains*: Complete accident…I think my camera malfunctioned.
There was one of just me on my own, but I wasn't looking at the camera and my hair looked more than decent! In my opinion, it was one of the best pictures of me I had ever seen!
FromTheDepthOfMyMind *to me*: Haha, Erik will probably want to keep that one… *wink*
The last few consisted of Erik and me sleeping while cuddling on the couch…and one of Erik kissing my cheek goodnight!
FromTheDepthOfMyMind *notices me eying it*: And that's right, I got it!
Me: *smiles at her appreciatively*
Mary Frances: Wow…well, I just cannot wait to see the ones you get tonight because these are fantastic!
FromTheDepthOfMyMind: Oh, I want to remind you guys that you're the only ones I truly trust with my camera, so you guys can use it whenever!
Me & Mary Frances: Oh, awesome!
Suddenly, out of nowhere, a bell is rung to signal that dinner is now ready to be served! Upon hearing it, everyone immediately drops what they're doing and makes a mad dash for the dining room, which indeed has a breathtaking view of the marvelous grounds.
The full moon reflects off the pond and there are little outdoor lamps that align the pathway down to the bridge over the pond. The clear indigo sky is dotted with countless twinkling stars.
Me and Erik, Mary Frances and Gerry, and Raoul and Christine all sit together at one table. After everyone else is seated, I stand up and chime my wine glass with a spoon to get their attention.
Me *removes mask so they know it's me*: Good evening! You all know me, I'm Lauren, your hostess tonight. I just wanted to say a few words before we all indulge ourselves in this amazing food that has been prepared for us… I want to thank all of you crazy, awesome Phangirls and your dates and guests for coming and joining us at this magnificent Masquerade ball, all decked out in your beautiful costumes and masks. I know for a fact that this is the biggest gathering we've done so far…and we're only sitting down to eat now! I want to thank you all for making this one of the craziest and most popular stories out there in the POTO FanFiction network! Thank you for all your support, your awesome reviews, and your crazy ideas. Keep 'em coming! But we never could have made it without you guys… I also hope you will all join us in dancing the rest of the night away after we finish up dinner. Just remember to let loose and have fun…because this is our night, and it's only one night, so let's make it as crazy and memorable as we can! Thank you… *sits back down*
The entire room goes up in applause and cheers before settling down to eat.
Erik *sitting next to me, being served a glass of champagne*: Excellent speech, my dear!
Mary Frances *next to Gerry*: Awesome, Narnie!
Gerry *on my other side, pats my hand*: That was brilliant, darlin'…now, let's eat, I'm bloody famished! *starts scarfing his dinner down*
Christine *in between Erik and Raoul*: Wow, Lauren! That was great!
Raoul *next to Mary Frances*: Yeah, what they all said!
Me *blushing*: Thanks, you guys!
And so, we all dine together, all the while talking, laughing, and either catching up or getting to know one another.
Well, everybody's here! It's so good to meet all you new Phangirls and see all you fellow ones again! And I hope you all liked my little speech… :) I meant every word of it.
You all can check out some random yet awesome pictures of the amazing lodge and grounds! Just go to my profile and click on all the links listed under "More Tales of Phantom Hysterics".
Go on to Part 3 for all the fun stuff…but be sure to REVIEW this part first! Thanks!