Caylin's P.O.V.

It was now two and a half weeks after the incident at the cemetery. Our last performance at the Opera House was tonight and tomorrow night is the opening of Erik's opera "Don Juan". Currently, I was in my dressing room getting the green make-up all over me. I wonder how everyone will react when they see me green all over. I smirked to myself thinking about it. The time for the show to start cam faster than I thought it would, and I was already in my black costume and green all over.

Erik's P.O.V.

Caylin's past was darker than I thought it would be. I thought she had it all, but I was wrong. Tonight was the Troupe's last performance at my theatre, I don't want them, especially Caylin to leave. I know she'll leave because wherever the Troupe goes, she goes. Either way, my opera is tomorrow night, so if I can convince her watch the opera, that will buy me some time to think of a plan to make her stay. Right now, I was above the audience again watching the performance. When first walked onto the stage, I almost didn't recognize her. She was in green make-up all over. How was willing to do that to herself? A few songs were already performed and now she was performing a song with Miss. Matthews who was wearing a short blonde, curly wig. Miss. Matthews sang first.

Dearest, darlingest Momsie and Popsicle... Caylin sang the next line

My dear father... Now they both sang together

There's been some confusion

Over rooming here at Shiz

But of course I'll care for Nessa Caylin sang by herself

But of course, I'll rise above it Miss. Matthews sang by herself, than they sang together again

For I know that's how you'd

Want me to respond, yes

There's been some confusion

For you see my roommate is... Miss. Matthews sang by herself next

Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe... there was a pause and Caylin spoke/sang her next line

Blonde the music picked up and Miss. Matthews sang the next part herself

What is this feeling, so sudden, and new? Caylin sang the next part right after her

I felt the moment I laid eyes on you now starting with Miss. Matthews, they sang right after the other

My pulse is rushing

My head is reeling

My face is flushingnow they were both singing together

What is this feeling?

Fervid as a flame

Does it have a name?

Yes... They marched toward each other as they held that note

Loathing!

Unadulterated loathing!

For your face Miss. Matthews sang

Your voice Caylin sang right after her

Your clothing! Miss. Matthews sang back at her, then they both back away from each other and sang together

Let's just say- I loathe it all!

Every little trait however small

Makes my very flesh begin to crawl

With simple utter loathing!

There's a strange exhilaration

In such total detestation

It's so pure, so strong!

Though I do admit, it came on fast

Still I do believe that it can last

And I will be loathing, loathing you

My whole life long the music changed a bit and some of the chorus came in on Miss. Matthews side and Caylin stood by herself and tensed up all over, her hands becoming fists to keep her temper in check

Dear Galinda, you are just too good!

How do you stand it

I don't think I could

She's a terror, she's a tartar

We don't mean to show a bias

But Galinda, you're a martyr! Miss. Matthews sang the next part by herself

Well, these things are sent to try us... now the chorus group took over again

Poor Galinda, forced to reside

With someone so disgusticified

We just want to tell you

We're all on your side! now Caylin, Miss. Matthews and the chorus were singing right after the other

What is this feeling

So sudden and new?

I felt the moment

I laid eyes on you

My pulse is rushing

My head is reeling

Oh, what is this feeling?!

Does it have a name?

Yes, ahhhhh... loathing!

There's a strange exhilaration

In such total detestation

It's so pure, so strong!

Though I do admit

It came on fast

Still I do believe that it can last!

And I will be loathing for forever

Loathing, truly deeply loathing you

My whole life long! the song ended with Caylin shouting "Boo!" in Miss. Matthews' ear and Caylin laughing after that. Everyone applauded when they finished the song.

Christine's P.O.V.

More happened in the show than I could keep up with. But right now, Sal, who was playing to love interest of Caylin and Jo's characters, went with Caylin when she saved a baby lion cub. They had a fight and he told her that he happens to be deeply shallow, and she answered him back saying that he isn't otherwise he wouldn't be so unhappy. Once those words left her mouth, his jaw fell in to floor and he left. Caylin began to sing again.

Hands touch, eyes meet

Sudden silence, sudden heat

Hearts leap in a giddy whirl

He could be that boy

But I'm not that girl

Don't dream too far

Don't lose sight of who you are

Don't remember that rush of joy

He could be that boy

I'm not that girl

Ev'ry so often we long to steal

To the land of what-might-have-been

But that doesn't soften the ache we feel

When reality sets back in

Blithe smile, lithe limb

She who's winsome, she wins him

Gold hair with a gentle curl

That's the girl he chose

And Heaven knows

I'm not that girl

Don't wish, don't start

Wishing only wounds the heart

I wasn't born for the rose and the pearl

There's a girl I know

He loves her so

I'm not that girl

Everyone applauded and I felt bad for her. This made me wonder if the Phantom ever felt like this. Before I knew it we were know in the second act.

Erik's P.O.V.

In the second act, now it's shown that Caylin's character was the one to won the man after all and now they singing together and expressing their love for each other. Caylin sang first as her lover caressed her face never ceased to kiss her when he could.

Hmm, ohh...

Kiss me too fiercely

Hold me too tight

I need help believing

You're with me tonight

My wildest dreamings

Could not foresee

Lying beside you

With you wanting me

Just for this moment

As long as you're mine

I've lost all resistance

And crossed some borderline

And if it turns out

It's over too fast

I'll make every last moment last

As long as you're mine now her lover took over the singing as she kissed his face slowly. As this happened, I was fueled with jealousy wishing that was me who kissing her and singing with her, even though I knew they didn't feel anything of that sort for each other in real life

Maybe I'm brainless

Maybe I'm wise

But you've got me seeing

Through different eyes

Somehow I've fallen

Under your spell

And somehow I'm feeling

It's up that I fell now they were both singing together, holding each other

Every moment

As long as you're mine

I'll wake up my body

And make up for lost time the man sang by himself for a little bit as he held Caylin

Say there's no future

For us as a pair now they sang together again

And though

I may know

I don't care

Just for this moment

As long as you're mine

Come be how you want to

And see how bright we shine

Borrow the moonlight

Until it is through

And know I'll be here

Holding you

As long as you're mine the man spoke his next line with a concerned look on his face as Caylin looked down briefly

What is it? Caylin answered back with a small laugh directed at herself

It's just...for the first time...

I feel...wicked and then they kissed. They audience roared with applause. I applauded as well, but I still wished that was me down there with her, kissing her, holding her. Caylin's character lost her sister, fought with Miss. Matthews' character and when, her lover traded place's with Caylin, and Caylin only left him there after a failed argument. Once her lover is taken away, Caylin appeared on the stage again by herself at where I think is her character's hideout. She started her song by crying out the name of her lover.

Fiyero!

Eleka nahmen nahmen

Ah tum ah tum eleka nahmen

Eleka nahmen nahmen

Ah tum ah tum eleka nahmen

Let his flesh not be torn

Let his blood leave no stain

Though they beat him

Let him feel no pain

Let his bones never break

And however they try

To destroy him

Let him never die

Let him never die...

Eleka nahmen nahmen

Ah tum ah tum eleka nahmen

Eleka nahmen nahmen

Ah tum ah tum eleka, eleka...

Ugh!

What good is this chanting?

I don't even know what I'm reading!

I don't even know which trick I ought to try

Fiyero, where are you?

Already dead or bleeding?

One more disaster

I can add to my

Generous supply!

No good deed goes unpunished

No act of charity goes unresented

No good deed goes unpunished

That's my new creed

My road of good intentions

Led where such roads always lead

No good deed

Goes unpunished!

Nessa...

Doctor Dillamond...

Fiyero...

Fiyero!

One question haunts and hurts

Too much, too much to mention

Was I really seeking good

Or just seeking attention?

Is that all good deeds are

When looked at with an ice-cold eye?

If that's all good deeds are

Maybe that's the reason why!...

No good deed goes unpunished

All helpful urges should be circumvented

No good deed goes unpunished

Sure, I meant well -

Well, look at what well-meant did:

All right, enough - so be it

So be it, then...

Let all Oz be agreed

I'm wicked through and through

Since I can not succeed

Fiyero, saving you

I promise no good deed

Will I attempt to do again

Ever again

No good deed

Will I do again!

Once again, everyone roared with applause when she finished her song. A couple of scenes later, Caylin and her friend after another quick fight, she read a note and she finally reconciled with her friend. But she didn't want her name to cleared. When her friend asked why, Caylin began to sing again.

I'm limited

Just look at me -

I'm limited

And just look at you

You can do all I couldn't do, Glinda Caylin gave her friend the book. Her friend argued that she can't read it, but Caylin insisted that now she'll have to learn

So now it's up to you

For both of us - now it's up to you...Caylin as her character said that her friend was the only one she ever had, and her friend answered her by saying that she had many friends, but only one that mattered. Her friend sang now

I've heard it said

That people come into our lives for a reason

Bringing something we must learn

And we are led

To those who help us most to grow

If we let them

And we help them in return

Well, I don't know if I believe that's true

But I know I'm who I am today

Because I knew you...

Like a comet pulled from orbit

As it passes a sun

Like a stream that meets a boulder

Halfway through the wood

Who can say if I've been changed for the better?

But because I knew you

I have been changed for good Caylin now sang by herself

It well may be

That we will never meet again

In this lifetime

So let me say before we part

So much of me

Is made from what I learned from you

You'll be with me

Like a handprint on my heart

And now whatever way our stories end

I know you have re-written mine

By being my friend...

Like a ship blown from its mooring

By a wind off the sea

Like a seed dropped by a skybird

In a distant wood

Who can say if I've been changed for the better?

But because I knew you her friend sang the next lyric

Because I knew you now they sang together

I have been changed for good Caylin sang the next part by herself

And just to clear the air

I ask forgiveness

For the things

I've done you blame me for her friend took over the next part

But then, I guess we know

There's blame to share they sang the next lyric together

And none of it seems to matter anymore they still sang together, but in a round, their own parts separately

Like a comet pulled from orbit

As it passes a sun

Like a stream that meets a boulder

Halfway through the wood

Like a ship blown from its mooring

By a wind off the sea

Like a seed dropped by a bird in the wood now they sang together without a round

Who can say if I've been

Changed for the better?

I do believe I have been

Changed for the better her friend sang by herself now, with Caylin singing the next lyric right behind her

And because I knew you...

Because I knew you... now they sang the last part together

Because I knew you...

I have been changed for good...

They hugged and the audience was once again cheering a applauding for them. I just applauded. The ending for their show surprised me as well as the rest of the audience. After their last song, everybody came out and took their final bows. Caylin got the biggest reaction out of all of them. Marquez came out onto the stage after the applause died down.

"I want to thank each and every one of you for coming to see us tonight as well as our past performances. I also want to thank those who have come to see us that were unable to make it tonight. Tomorrow, we will have our farewell party at ten in the morning. Those of you who want to come, remember to be there at the front of the Opera House on time. Breakfast will be served there as well, so you don't have to worry about being hungry. And don't worry about dressing up. Just wear something comfortable. Once again, thank you SO MUCH for coming to see and support us. Thank you, everyone from this Opera House for allowing us to perform here. It's been an honor and privilege to perform here and we hope to return one day" was what Marquez had said to the audience. I will watch the party tomorrow, but I just wish they wouldn't leave so Caylin will stay. Unable to watch anymore, I flew back to the Lair where I broke into sobs.

"The Next Morning"

Caylin's P.O.V.

I was at the party, wearing my white poet shirt with my shoulders bare, my black pants, black boots, my locket around my neck and my ring on my finger again. I had taken off my green make-up before going to bed last night and I had my hair in a braid. I already ate my breakfast at the party and was now mingling with people. Meg had told me that she wished we weren't going. Thankfully, she backed off from Peter before he could lose his temper and lash out on her. Many others told me and others in the Troupe that they didn't want us to leave. Raoul and Christine didn't want me to leave. They kept telling me that they were going to miss me and the life I helped bring to the Opera House. I didn't think those two would like me that much. So I was surprised by what they said to me. Madame Giry tried to insist me to stay, but the harder she pressed, the more I refused. It got me so annoyed that Peter allowed me to sing one more song. Before going up to sing, I took some water.

"Everyone, this is one last song I'll sing here, especially because I've gotten tired of everyone trying to make us, especially me stay here" I called out the second I made it to the stand on the stairs. I knew Erik was watching and I made quick glance in his direction telling him he'd better pay attention to what was going to come out of my mouth and to not even think about trying to get me to stay. I began to sing once the music came to my cue.

You can't take me

Yeah

Got to fight another fight

I gotta run another night

Get it out

Check it out

I'm on my way and I don't feel right

I gotta get me back

I can't be beat and that's a fact

It's OK

I'll find a way

You ain't gonna take me down no way

Don't judge a thing until you know what's inside it

Don't push me

I'll fight it

Never gonna give in

Never gonna give it up, no

If you can't catch a wave then you're never gonna ride it

You can't come uninvited

Never gonna give in

Never gonna give it up, no

You can't take me

I'm free

Why did it all go wrong?

I wanna know what's going on

And what's this holding me?

I'm not where I'm supposed to be

I gotta fight another fight

I gotta fight with all my might

I'm getting out, so check it out

You're in my way

Yeah, you better watch out

Oh, come on!

Don't judge a thing until you know what's inside it

Don't push me

I'll fight it

Never gonna give in

Never gonna give it up, no

If you can't catch a wave then you're never gonna ride it

You can't come uninvited

Never gonna give in

Never gonna give it up, no

You can't take me

I'm free

Oh yeah

I'm free

Once I finished singing and the music stopped, I got applause and I knew my message got across, but I also knew it wasn't over yet. Erik's opera was tonight and he was planning something. I didn't know what it was and something didn't feel right to me.

Later when we were all packing our things, I gave Yves a note to give to Nadir. Yves knew the address and was instructed to burn the card once the note was delivered. I checked my pockets to make sure I had everything I needed. Once everything was packed, we all moved our belongings to a hotel that was ten streets away from the Opera House. We were all invited to see Erik's opera tonight, so tonight will be the best time to step in case Erik tries anything, and knowing Erik, he will try something. At Peter's insistence, we are to watch the opera off stage instead of in the audience. Yves got back safely with the note safely in Nadir's hands. Yves gave me a short message from Nadir telling me to keep my eyes open and to expect me right before the opera starts as well as what to look for to help me recognize him. I threw Nadir's message in the fire insure that no one would know about this. I checked my pockets one more time to make sure everything I put in that I needed from before was still there which thankfully it was.

I put on my black cloak with the hood again but this time I put on black gloves as well. I moved one of the items I needed from the pocket in my pants and placed in safely and securely hidden in the pocket of my cloak.

It was now an hour before the opera starts and as the finishing touches were being placed on the stage, I saw security, firemen and marksmen surrounding the Opera House fully intent on capturing Erik. I didn't like what I was seeing and I tried to keep my temper in check. I took a few deep breaths and heard what going on and I heard the leader speak up.

"You understand your instructions?"

"Sir!" Was the firemen's' answer "When you hear the whistle, take up your positions. I shall then instruct you to secure the doors. It is essential that all doors are properly secured" their leader instructed them, "Are we doing the right thing, Andre?" Firmin asked Ander, doubts were starting to fill him up. "Have you got a better idea?" Andre argued. It was clear that Andre was beginning to get doubtful as well "Monsieur le Vicomte, am I to give the order?" The leader asked Raoul. "Give the order" Raoul consented. The leader blew his whistle and he and his men walked out. Raoul stayed behind. I walked toward Raoul trying to speak up, but he spoke to another officer who was hiding in the pit. "You in the pit - do you have a clear view of this box?" Raoul asked the officer "Yes, sir" the officer answered, getting up showing where he was.

"Remember, when the time comes, if you have to - but shoot. To kill" Raoul ordered. I held back my gasp. This had gotten beyond control and neither side was willing to sit down and talk "How will I know, sir?" the officer asked Raoul. "You'll know" Raoul answered.

"Monsieur le Vicomte, are you confident that this will work? Will Miss Daae sing?" Firmin asked Raoul, the doubt in his voice was evident. "Don't worry, Firmin. Andre?" Raoul reassured him "We're in your hands, sir" Andre responded. The leader came back in. "My men are now in position, sir" the leader told Raoul"Go ahead, then!" Raoul ordered. The leader blew his whistle. "Are the doors secure?" the leader cried out to his men and the second after that, doors were slammed everywhere and one of the men called out back "Secure!" I was about to protest when I got that feeling in my spine again. I saw Yves run up to me and take my hand.

I'm here: The Phantom of the Opera . . . the second Erik sang that, everyone began look around frantically, but I just sighed and tried to calm myself down, even though it wasn't working that well for me.

I'm here: The Phantom of the Opera . . . Erik sang again. He did this over and over again a few times just to scare them. I got the feeling that Yves and I were the only ones in the room that wasn't scared.

"Everyone, calm down" I called out to them. They stopped looking and turned to me. "He's just doing that to scare you. He's taunting you." Erik continued to repeat his lyric and it was more than annoying by this point. Suddenly I heard a gunshot from the pit and knew it was officer hiding there.

"Did you not hear what I just said?!" I yelled at the officer

"Idiot!" Raoul yelled at them right after I finished yelling, "You'll kill someone. I said: only when the times comes!"

"But, Monsieur le Vicomte-" the officer tried to defend himself, but Erik interrupted him.

No "buts"!

For once,

Monsieur le Vicomte is right . . .

Seal my

Fate tonight -

I hate to have to

Cut the fun short

But the joke's wearing thin . . .

Let the audience in . . .

Let my opera begin! Erik sang out.

"Nobody will be killing anyone!" I thought looking in Erik's direction feeling furious with him, and I knew my face showed the fury I was feeling, "Not if I can stop it!"

Finally this chapter is finished! I'm sorry it took so long, my muse kept leaving me. Anyway, here is now and you all know what's coming next. What will happen next? How will Caylin help Raoul and Christine now?

What Is This Feeling?, I'm Not That Girl, As Long As You're Mine, No Good Deed and For Good belong to Stephen Schwartz

You Can't Take Me belongs to Bryan Adams

The parts from Bravo Monsieur that I used here belong to ALW

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