A/N~ Well its like 4 in the morning but George is making me write! And tell him a story at the same time, I dunno if I can do it...But I will try! So yeah, here we go!

ACT ONE

Scene 1 continued...

Erik G repeats, "Erik come forthan?" A Chorus member panted, "It had to rhyme!"

Lefebre looked perturbed for a moment, then turned to Kat. "I- I forgot my line!"

Kat hissed, "Just make it up!"

"Um, could I please have everyone's attention? Thank you. Er, I will now make an announcement."

Silence.

Everyone waited expectantly. Lefevre stumbled on, "I am, or rather, the same, um- Oh yes! I must admit the rumors of my retirement are indeed true. It is my pleasure to introduce to you, M. Andre and M. Firmin, your new managers.

There was polite applauding as Alabaster Duchess and Hiro bowed.

Fordgirl pushed her way to the front and cleared her throat.

Lefebre turned to her and exclaimed, "Ah yes! Gentleman, Carlotta Giudicelli, our lead soprano for five seasons now!"

Fordgirl smiled and modestly curtseyed. "A pleasure, gentlemen."

Hiro remarked, "A yes, I have experienced all your greatest roles, Signora.

"And Signor Ubaldo Piangi."

"An honor, sir." A.D. smiled at K, who bowed so low she needed help getting up.

Hiro continued, "I remember Elissa has a rather fine aria in act three of 'Hannibal." I wonder if you would be so kind as to oblige us with a private rendition? That is, unless M. Reyer does not object..."

Fordgirl looked at Jessica. "My manager commands."

Jessica gave the thumbs up. "Go for it. Will two measures suffice?"

A.D. assured, "Two bars will be quite sufficient, thank you."

The music started quickly. Fordgirl shrieked, "I'm not ready yet!"

Jessica hastily stopped playing. "So sorry, Signora!"

Fordgirl carefully straightened her dress, smoothed her hair, and primped carefully.

Throughout the audience, people were checking their watches and muttering.

Finally, she turned to Jessica. "Maestro."

The music started up once again, and Fordgirl belted out, "Think of me, think of me fondly when we've said goodbye! My Erik dear, please say you'll marry me! If you refuse then I will die. When you find, that Christine leaves, I promise I will be right-"

Suddenly a large backdrop falls, nearly crushing Fordgirl.

Juliette and the ballet girls cried, "He's here: the Phantom of the Opera! Erik's here, lets give a cheer!"

Everyone rushed over to find the culprit.

Kat stood by the wings, holding the rope for backdrops in her hand. Stamping her foot, she said, "Erik is mine!!! Stop singing about him like that!"

Fordgirl stuck her tongue out at Kat, then turned away. "Does no one care about your prima donna?" She cried.

Kat sneered. "Nope."

Fordgirl whirled around but K ran in between then quickly and grabbed Fordgirl. "Cara, are you hurt? My poor darling!"

Lefevre hollered, "Buquet! Get that man down here! To A.D. and Hiro, he said, "He is responsible. Chief of the flys."

Hiro looked confused. "Flys? What kind?"

"A titse fly!" A.D. replied.

"A what?"

"A titse fly!"

"A WHAT?"

"A TITSE FLY!!!"

"Ooooh, a titse fly!"

*INSERT EVIL AUTHOR GIGGLE HERE*

A.D. And Hiro looked at each other. "Um ok..."

Buquet ran up. "Please monsieur, don't look at me! I wasn't near backdrops, I was eating toast! Please monsieur, it is all her fault! *points to Kat* Ask, monsieur, she's a phan of the ghost!

Kat smiled. "Damn straight!"

Juliette ran center stage and sang, "He's here, the Phantom of the Opera!"

Then she smiled and curtseyed at the audience broke into thunderous applause. A man from Hollywood stood and screamed, "What an actress! What a voice! What feeling! I must have her in my next movie!"

Juliette shook her head. "Sorry, I already have a contract." She winked at Kat. "On Broadway."

Another group of phans shrieked, "WE LOVE YOU MEG!"

Juliette blew a few kisses.

Hiro ran over. "Have some courtesy!"

A.D. added, "Mademoiselle, please!"

Hiro turned to Fordgirl and said apologetically, "These things do happen."

Fordgirl scoffed, "Oh these things happen. They just happen! Well until you stopa all these leetle things from hoppenin, THEESE thing does NOT HOPPEN!"

Dee whispered to Kates, "Someone's getting into her part, huh?" Kates giggled.

Fordgirl snapped her fingers. "Unbaldo, Andiamo!" She huffed offstage.

K followed, carrying Fordgirl's wraps. She sniffed, "Amateurs."

Everyone looked at each other in silence.

Lefevre looked around and said, "Well, I guess that's about it, bye now!" He left the stage and joined the other characters in the front row."

A.D. said, "Carlotta will be back!"

Kates shrugged. "You think so Monsieur? I have a message from Erik- I mean the Opera Ghost."

All the ballet girls began to whisper.

A.D. rolled her eyes. "You guys need a life, you know that?"

Kates replied, "He merely welcomes you to his opera house and commands you to leave Box Five empty for his personal use. He also reminds you that his salary is due. He received about twenty thousand francs a month, but perhaps you can afford more, since the Vicomte de Chagny will be your patron."

Hiro looked disappointed. "I had hoped to make the announcement myself. I never get to say anything interesting."

Kates waved her hand. "Whatever. Will Raoul be there tonight?"

A.D. nodded. "In our box."

Dee ran onstage. "I would like to say-"

Hiro turned to her. "Who are you?"

"Dee, but I am portraying Nadir."

"But he isn't in the musical!" K exclaimed.

Dee smiled. "You mean he wasn't before. I am also the sound advice counselor that everyone needed here. If anyone is feeling insecure about your part, please contact me."

Everyone stared at her.

Dee obliviously continued, "I would like to point out that with no show, it won't matter who your patron is. And without a Prima Donna, there is no show."

A.D. slowly nodded. "She's got a point."

"I'll be backstage in my dressing room." Dee waved to Nadir, then left.

"So yeah, um, who is the understudy in this?" A.D. asked.

Jessica answered, "There is no understudy. Carlotta wouldn't allow it."

Juliette stood up. "Christine Daae could sing it, sir."

Jessica turned to Kat. "Her? The chorus girl? She can't even dance!"

Kat turned red. "I can too!"

Juliette nodded. "She's been taking lessons! From a really great teacher!" Backstage George smiled.

Hiro asked, "From who?"

Kat stammered, "Well-well I don't know...

A.D. rolled her eyes. "Another dumb blonde. Forget her. I can't believe we have to cancel! And on a full house, too!"

Kates banged her cane on the floor, this time keeping a firm grasp on it. "Let her sing for you, monsieur. She has been well taught."

Kat shook hands with Kates. "Thanks!"

Kates winked. "No problem honey."

Jessica shrugged. "It's your funeral. From the beginning then."

The music began playing once again. Suddenly Juliette hit her head. "Oh no!"

George and Erik G turned to her. "What?"

Juliette looked at Kat worriedly. "I forgot to mention...Kat is scared to sing in public."

They exclaimed, "WHAT?"

Juliette bit her lip. "She is really shy about her voice, she never sings for anyone! I don't think she can do this."

Kat walked nervously up to the front of the stage. Opening her mouth, she waited. Nothing came out. She glanced at Jessica, then nodded for her to start again. Clasping her hands together, she began to sing.

"Think of me, think of me fondly when we've said goodbye. If I had not heard of POTO I probably would have died. I never thought that I could sing up here, but at last my dream came true. If there is someone to thank, then Erik it is you!"

Suddenly the stage went a bit mad as everyone rushed to get ready for the gala scene.

A few bars later, Kat reappeared in her costume under performance lights.

"We never said our love was evergreen, or as unchanging as the sea. But please promise me, that sometimes you will think of me. Think of all the times I sang for you. And all those times I stood up for your songs..."

"Think of me, think of me waiting for you voice to sing. In my room, crying alone, I knew you'd come someday! I didn't mind, the strange looks that I got, when I dressed up as Christine! When I went to see you in Boston! It was a small price to pay!"

The crowd burst into applause. Kates and Fordgirl looked at each other. "What is she singing?"

K shrugged. "I have know clue."

Juliette wiped a tear from her eyes. "Beautiful."

The spotlight went to the manager's box where Erik G *our Raoul, remember* was standing and wildly applauding. "Can it be? Can it be Christine? Braavo! What a change, she's grown so different now, and she looks so good in that dress! I know she'll remember me, cuz I'm followed by press!

Kat sang, "We never said our love was evergreen, but darling what else can it be? Just please promise me that sometimes you will think of me!"

Kat curtseyed and smiled. Cheers and whistles echoed throughout the theater. Hiro and Jessica exchanged looks. Dee commented to K, "Well, she's got her lyrics a bit confused, but she can sing!"

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Well, that's it for now! Another good long chapter! THERE GEORGE ARE YOU HAPPY? YOU HAVE TO UPDATE LES MIS AGAIN B4 I UPDATE THIS, HAHAHA. Lol. R&R!

Luv Alwayz,

.:*Kat*:.

*The Angel of Musik*