Til the End of Time

by Daae Chagny

When Christine Daae discovers that she is pregnant with Erik's child, she rushes to find him. But will he accept her? Will Raoul find out? Will she even have one of them with her to be the child's father? Rated T for mild adult themes, language, and some violence. [NOT MINE. Uploaded with author's permission.]

37. Chapter 37

A/N: I'm sorry I haven't updated in almost a week and that this update is so short. I've been having MAJOR writer's block on both of my stories. I work on this one as much as I can, but I'm in that busy time of year with holidays and rehearsals and recitals and party planning asdfghjkl it's overwhelming. Please review and thank you for your patience.

Chapter 37: Erik's POV

Soon after our stop at Darius' house, we had to start searching for Gustave again. You almost wouldn't let me leave. Honestly, if the search was for anybody else, I would have stayed, but this was for our son and I couldn't bear to lose him.

Occasionally, we would have a close call with Barnum or his three guards, but other than that, we were fairly safe.

I didn't know that Barnum knew we were watching him.

And that he was following our every move.

One day, we decided to return to Darius' house for a night to replenish our supplies and have a good night's rest. I was very glad to see your belly very round with our children. I loved the plump glow you had because of the babies. It reminded me of the pleasant days we shared before I left you. You would always make sure to let me feel them kick when I was around, even if it was in the middle of the night. I didn't care since I wasn't around all of the time.

The next morning I woke up to a horrible surprise.

You

were

gone.

I searched all over the house for you, but I couldn't find you. I interrogated every person, but no one knew where you had gone.

Then I found it; the note that explained your disappearance.

"Mr. Erik Destler,

I see you have come to Mazandaran in search of your poor son. I know you know where he is. Why you won't come in to get him yet puzzles me though. To speed up our inevitable meeting, I have taken your dear wife as well. With both of the people you love gone, I know you will come to the rescue soon. I'm ready and I'm waiting.

Impatiently,

Barnum"

I crumpled the note in my fist. I threw things at walls in my anger as I screamed curses at Barnum. That bastard! How dare he take you away!

I guess Barnum was right, because I was coming to get you and Gustave as soon as everyone was ready.