The Point of No Return, Chapter 3
A/N: Thanks all, hope you like chapter three!
Thanks to: Opera Ghost 1881, erik'sangel527, Mystery Guest, aussieangel, estivez, Kaya DC Pandora, Erik'sTrueAngel, fufulupin, Aki T, Exotictropoicaldancer, Mystic Darkness, angelofmusic45, Countess Alana, Sweet-Intoxication, phantasy girl, Sat-Isis/Suten Net, Phantom of the Past
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When Christine awoke, she had no idea what time it was, nor how long she had been down in Erik's home. She tiptoed quietly over to the door, and slowly opened it.
It was dark outside. All of the candles had been blown out. The darkness pressed down on Christine's eyes, she couldn't see a thing.
She had an advantage, Erik was not here, she had a chance to escape – but did she want to?
No, she thought, no, I will not betray my Angel again, he offered me everything, and all I did was humiliate him in front of hundreds of people. I will stay, Raoul can find another, but there is no other for Erik.
Christine had made up her mind – she would stay with her Angel. Quietly, she closed the door and went back to sleep.
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Raoul de Changy smiled as he spotted Meg Giry. He brought his carriage to a stop, and stepped out. He had just thought of a brilliant plan, a plan to get Christine back without Mme. Giry – but he did need her daughter.
Slowly, Raoul snuck up behind the oblivious girl and grasped her around the waist, putting one hand firmly over her mouth.
Meg tried to scream and break free, but to no avail.
Raoul pulled her, struggling, over to his carriage, and lifted her in. He smiled to the girl.
"Don't worry, love, you'll be free after I get my fiancé back."
Meg's eyes widened.
Raoul shut the door firmly, and got back up onto the carriage, his mood considerably better than it was before. He would have his Christine back from the monster yet.
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Erik walked slowly over to the door, someone was knocking. He opened it up, and looked out into the face of Madame Giry.
"Ah, back I see. What is it that you want, Madame?"
"I have a note, from the Vicomte de Changy."
Erik scowled at the mention of his rival. He stuck out his hand, and she handed him a stiff, parchment envelope.
"Good day, Monsieur."
Erik nodded and closed the door. He ripped open the envelope and pulled out the letter from inside. What did the bloody Vicomte want now?
Monsieur Opera Ghost,
I'm sure you are probably wondering why I am writing to you, so I will tell you. I want my fiancé back, and I will get her back. You see, I have a lovely little girl here with me, a girl that your captor cares very much for, and I'm sure you would not want to see her unhappy, would you? So I am willing to make a compromise. Give me back Christine, and I will set the Giry girl free. If my orders are not followed, I have a feeling that the health of poor Meg could be a concern, maybe even nonexistent. So I say now, give me Christine or Giry dies.
Sincerely,
Vicomte Raoul de Changy
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