Author's Notes: I'm going to be introducing some original characters in this chapter. Don't worry they won't get anywhwere near Erik. He belongs with Meg! Ahem I had to create another rival for Meg. You'll see what I mean when you read this chapter. Also, I'm sorry if I'm making Madame Giry a OCC. She seems to be a kind mother in the 2004 movie, but I had to change her a little bit to fit my phic. And from now on, I'm going to give review shoutouts at the end of the chapters. So, be on the look out. :)
Chapter Three: The New Girls:
Madame Giry was starting to notice that something was wrong with her daughter. Meg had been acting oddly for the past few days. Giry would catch her smiling for no aparent reason, she spun around upon her toes as if she were a child and not a professional dancer, and she would sing to herself. Madame Giry knew that haunting tune that her daughter sung. It was the dark music of the Phantom. He was the reason behind Meg's strange behavior. If the Phantom harmed her, their would be hell to pay, and Giry would make sure of that.
"Meg," the Madame called out to her daughter when she saw her dancing not to far from the House's entrance.
Meg stopped when she heard heard her mother's call. She cursed to herself. Lately it seemed to Meg, that her mother was always close by. The younger Giry had to be more careful. She knew she was acting out of character but she couldn't help it. She had never been in love before and it was an amazing feeling, and for the life of her, she couldn't get the kiss that she shared with Erik away from her mind. She couldn't wait until she shared another moment like that with her beloved...
"Meg."
The younger Giry was brought back to the present. She went before her mother. "I am sorry momma."
"You should be, you are being very rude to our guests."
"Guests?" Meg asked.
Giry nodded.
Meg looked behind her mother and saw a handful of girls staring back at her. They were all different in shape, size, and color. "These fine young ladies will be the first group of first years for the new Opera Populaire. They will be taken part in this years production." Giry told Meg. "Ladies, introduce yourselves please."
One by one, the girls gave Meg their names. So far, the girls seemed to be a nice group. The last girl however, was a different story.
"Catherin Beaucater."
Meg noticed that Catherin did not bow as the others did nor did she smile. She was a tall one, with a slim figure. Catherin had long red curly locks and her eyes were a dark blue. Meg didn't like her eyes. There was something dark about this girl. She could feel it.
"Girls, may I present my daughter, Meg Giry." Madame replied. "She, and my self will be your dorm guardians."
Meg bowed and smiled at them. "It's nice to meet all of you." Most of the girls smiled, or waved back at her. Ms. Beaucater just stuck up her nose at the younger Giry.
"All right, now that the introductions are taken care of, please follow us, and we will show you to your rooms." Giry told the girls.
Meg was the last to follow in line. As they made their way to their dorms, Madame Giry told them the rules of the dorm. "You are not to leave this Opera House without a guardian. The Paris' streets are not of the kind nature. You are to go to bed at eight o' clock, and rise at seven in the morning. You are going to need lots of rest for the work you will endure here will not be easy. If you are caught leaving the dorms after eight, you will be punished."
The group of girls gossiped about these rules as they continued on. Cathrerin did not speak a word. She kept her lips sealed. The other girls stopped when Madame Giry turned back to them. "I have assigned you to you were rooms, you will have a room mate to keep you company."
Madame Giry soon opened a set of large doors and the girls were shown to their rooms, as this was being taken care of, Giry also informed them: "Meg and I share a room at the front of the hall. If you have any questions, you may find us there."
Once the girls were settled, the Madame made one finally announcement: "Auditions will be held the day after tomorrow. I suggest you get lost of rest, and practice until then. That is all."
Madame Giry and Meg went into their room and left the door open so they could peer out into the hall. Giry settled herself into bed as well. Meg hesitated. "Meg, you need to come to bed."
Meg sighed. She didn't want to go to bed. She wanted to go see Erik. Not only to be in his good graces but also to practice. Meg slowly made her way to her bed. "Yes mother." She through back the covers, and made herself get comfortable.
"I will see you in the morning." Giry told her daughter.
Meg watched as her mother turned on her side. She would wait until her mother was asleep. Meg closed her eyes. She let her mother belive she was asleep so she wouldn't have to worry.
A few moments later, Meg opened her eyes. The lights in the hall were dim and the Madame was off in dreamland. The younger Giry, slowly and queitly made her way out of bed and down the hall. It wasn't long until she was in Erik's underground home...
Erik had once again made his home as it once was. It was filled with candles, mirrors, and he managed to obtain another organ. He had not done this alone, Meg had helped him. She used her own money to help him rebuild his home.
Meg... The kiss the two shared... Erik smiled at the memory. His heart was all a flutter and his muses hit him with full force. The Phantom was writing music once again. However, he no longer wrote about darkness, and hate. Instead, he wrote about light, beauty, and above all things: love.
Erik stopped writing when he felt Meg's slender arms embrace him. He turned his head so he could face her. Their lips met once again and then parted. Meg smiled at him.
"What news do you bring this night?" Erik asked her.
"The new girls have arrived today." answered Meg.
"How are they?"
"Good. Except for this one girl, Cathrein Beaucater. I'm not too found of her. She has a dark presense about her." Meg told him.
"Then stay away from her. No more darkness shall enter our world."
"No, it will not." agreed Meg. "I will keep a watchfull eye on her."
"As will I."
"Are you sure that is a good idea?" Meg asked. "What if someone sees you?"
"Remember my dear, the Phantom is gone. No one talks about that monsterous creature anymore."
"The scandle has died down, and for that, I am thankfull." said Meg. The younger Giry paused for a moment before she asked: "Will you come to the audition tomorrow?"
"I would not miss it for the world." Erik told her. "You're voice has grown. You were born with the gift of song Meg. I simply helped you unlock it, and for that, I give you this gift..."
The Phantom handed her the parchment that held the lyrics of his new song. Meg took it greatfully. "You Raise Me Up" was the title of the song. She started to scan but before she could finish, the Phantom began to sing it to her.
The underground home of the Phantom was soon filled with his wonderful voice. He hit every note and behind every note, Meg noticed the passion behind it. Erik did not take his eyes off of his beloved as he sang this love song. Meg knew that the song was about her. Soon, the song ended, and the catacombs were silent.
"Do you reall think I am worthy of such lovely words?"
"These, and so much more." Erik assured her. "From box five, I will watch you grace the judges with your voice and my song. The spotlight will finally be your's." He smiled at her and said: "Now, my angel, let me hear you sing."
Meg nodded. She took a breath and began to sing. She did not take her eyes off Erik as she did so. Meg never knew someone could believe in her as much as he did. She would win the part of the leading lady. Meg would make Erik proud.
TBC...
Author's Notes: (continued): I couldn't help it. I had to through a little Moulin Rouge in here. (You know the whole, beauty, and above all things: love). That movie totally rules. Anyway: I also had to add in "You Raise Me Up" somewhere in this phic. Sorry I couldn't actually add the lyrics. I could have had so much fun with that. Damn the new rules! Curse the new rules! Ahem Phantom moment there. Hehehe. On to the shoutouts! If I miss anyone, I'll apologize now. I'll try and get to everyone.
Reviewer shoutouts: ChesButler, Melinda, Malena- Erik/Meg phluff is the best! I'm glad you guys agree with me.
fictiongurl- I'm making updates ASAP. Next chapter will be posted either tomorrow or in the next few days. Be on the look out!
GerrysISUChick04- Josh Groban really kicks arse. I think he's one of the best. I had to use one of his songs. I really wish he would do some songs from POTO. He could really pull it off. Christine made the wrong choice. I would have chose to stay with Erik. So, he's a murder. He's a musical genius. We all have our flaws. LOL!
Faust- I agree with you. Erik is slightly attractive without the mask. You can see that he was put through hell. Besides, it's what's on the inside that counts and you can tell that Erik is a kind person even after all the murders that he commit. That's what I'm trying to point out in this phic.
