A/N: I've decided to update a bit later this time. Not like every single day! But it's kinda hard as I want to update my slef to and reply to all of your reviews! You guys really rock! Your reviews make the stories in fanfic so much more amazing! This chapter is a little more on the decision Erik would make on the next chapter. But don't be too happy thinking that the decision is going to be great. Because I know it changes in the next chapters! Well, once you finish with this chapter, you'll know why. Someone had to interrupt as usual. I really like this chapter because of the certain fluff. Hope you enjoy it! Next update is being written as you read this!

PS: I kinda change my story's title name! LOL!

Disclaimer: ALW isn't outside my window anymore! YES! I own the -- wait hold on, phone is ringing. Sigh, he called so okay fine! I don't own anything from the POTO. Not the chracters or the sotry line or anything!

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The Prison of Erik's Mind

When Erik and Christine had reached to the area where the boat was tied, Christine pulled Erik aside.

"Angel…What have you done…?" she whispered.

Erik saw the fear that filling Christine's beautiful eyes.

"All those people…The Opera House is burning, Angel. People are dying…"

"Christine…" Erik sighed.

Christine turned her face away from Erik's distorted face for a moment and when she looked back at him, he turned away from her.

"Don't look at me! I can't bear letting you see me in this manner!" Erik angrily said.

Christine slowly reached out and turned his face back to her.

This haunted face

Holds no horror for me now

It's in your soul

That the true distortion lies

Erik felt those words echoed in his mind for a long time. He knew Christine was right.

"Come, we must go. The precious Vicomte will no doubt look for you…" Erik said and he and Christine got onto the boat.

As Erik rowed the boat towards his lair, Christine sighed and chorused softly enough for only her Angel and her to hear:

But his voice filled my spirit with a strange, sweet sound

In that night there was music in my mind

And through music my soul began to soar!

And I heard as I'd never heard before…

As they got off the boat into Erik's lair, Christine stared into her Angel's deep eyes and said:

Yet in his eyes all the sadness of the world

Those pleading eyes, that both threaten and adore

Then, by the edge of that step where the boat was bobbing, Erik pushed Christine up against the wall and they both kissed deeply…

Unfortunately, it has to be ruined. For Raoul was not willing to give up beautiful Christine without a fight.

Raoul ran down the steps where Madame Giry had led him to.

"Christine…Why are you doing this…?" Raoul felt sad for the first time after so long.

Suddenly, Raoul felt himself falling into the mist below and he plunge into icy cold water.

Raoul gasped for air and he saw a metal crate starting to lower.

"No!" Raoul thought and he wildly look around for a way to escape…

A/N: Apologies my good readers, I didn't fancy writing much about Raoul. I need to write a bit more on what's happening to our favourite couple back in the lair. Forgive me kay?

Christine had gone to change into a dress which Erik stated as 'spare' clothing.

Erik studied the ring he had pulled out from his pocket. Did he really have the guts to ask Christine to marry a horrible monster like him?

Could fear turn to love?

Even if Christine accepted, what would they do next? Surely the Vicomte will come looking for them. The Opera House was falling to pieces. He and Christine couldn't stay down here!

Erik felt his heart ripping in two.

Either way, he couldn't keep Christine down here with him. His only choice was a new home.

Erik glance around his lair. All his worldly possessions that he had were all here. He didn't want to part with them but neither did he want to part with Christine.

Erik felt tears dropping from his face. He didn't want to cry because it wasn't like him to, but he couldn't help it.

Angel of Music

Why do you cry?

Angel of Music

Speak I listen

Stay by my side

Love Me…

Erik turned around and saw Christine standing there in a long white dress (wedding dress for sure. Obvious, no?) which she looked stunning in.

Christine slowly walked over to Erik and looked at him puzzled.

Erik looked away. He didn't want to be drowned by her beauty. It was killing him enough thinking about the choices he had to make.

"Christine…I beg of you, don't look at me! Can't you see! You saw what I did! I am a murderer! I am no angel! Even if I was, I am an Angel of Hell!" Erik angrily banged his fist on the wall.

Christine sadly looked at her Angel. Why would someone be blessed with such talents and be cursed with such a haunting face?

Pitiful Angel of Darkness

What kind of life have you known?

God had given me courage to show you

You will not be alone!

Then, Christine embraced Erik gently but firmly and she didn't want to let go.

Then, Erik pushed back Christine's soft curls from her ear and whispered, "Christine…Love, people will never accept me…I tried, Christine. I tried, but people screamed and ran when they saw my face! Some even taunted me and showed no compassion to my hideous nature! That's why I hide below here, concealing my monstrosity behind a mask…"

Christine shook her head with tears falling down her cheeks, "Never! Don't speak of such things!"

Erik turned Christine to look at him and his eyes pierced right through her heart and softly said "Christine..."

Christine hesitated for a moment. She let go of Erik and stared out into the lake.

"Angel, I wanted to tell you this for a long time. Underneath you are more than just a distorted soul and a monster face! I see it, but I don't understand why the rest can't. You must learn to reach into yourself…Only you know yourself better than anyone else…Listen to me…"

A/N: Now, I wanted to add this song in here. This song is sung to Erik to boost up his confidence about himself. Plus, it's to let him know that Christine's sees more than just a monster. It's what inside that count. Mariah Carey sung this really well. You should listen to it sometime again. I deleted some of the repeating parts so that it won't take up so much space. Understand it carefully to know what Christine is singing to Erik.

There's a hero
If you look inside your heart
You don't have to be afraid
Of what you are
There's an answer
If you reach into your soul
And the sorrow that you know
Will melt away
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you
It's a long road
When you face the world alone
No one reaches out a hand
For you to hold
You can find love
If you search within yourself
And the emptiness you felt
Will disappear
Lord knows
Dreams are hard to follow
But don't let anyone
Tear them away
Hold on
There will be tomorrow
In time
You'll find the way
And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you

Christine turned back with shiny eyes, "Now do you believe me when I say I can see more than just the outside of you, Angel? Do you believe that I truly love you, no matter where you go…And…and even if I can't go too…"

Erik blinked. The song she sang to him touched his heart and he held his hand up to his chest.

"Angel…" Christine walked up to Erik and she stroked his cheek gently.

Erik finally admitted defeat to Christine and he slowly loosened his grip on his hand where he was holding the ring.

He put his hand on Christine's waist and held her close to him. Christine tilted her head up to look into his eyes.

Their faces were just inches away from each other…

"Christine, I – "

"LET GO OF HER!"

A/N: Well, I had to add that interruption there. If not, I won't know what to write for the next chapter! But to tell you the truth, I don't think you guys won't enjoy the next chapter so much. Because I didn't. Haha! I needed to make that chapter for the plots till chapter 10!Review okay guys? ANYONE OUT THERE! Because I like to hear YOUR OPINIONS! YOU ALL ROCK!