A/N: Thank you everyone for reading this! This is the last chapter, I'm afraid, and I was glad to share this with you. I also posted the Prologue of my new story The Promise that I hope that many of you would check out. Thanks again for all of the support you guys! You guys are the best!

Thank you again to my beta, Megan, who spent a lot of time editing these chapters and putting up with the constant changes. Especially this last one. :Hugs:

And think everyone deserves a round of Erik-shaped cookies and rum! I'm feeling kind of piratey lately so drinks all 'round mates!

Epilogue- A Year Later

London, 1872

"Are you sure you want this Christine?" Erik asked tentatively. "Are you sure you want to spend the rest of your life with my face?"

"Yes Erik," she replied, her voice not at all hinting towards regret. "I love you my Angel. Wherever you go I go to."

It seems so strange that a year had passed since that night. But Christine never looked back or ever regretted her decision. All that mattered was the love in her life who needed her just as she needed him.

Though there were times when she missed Meg and Madame Giry desperately, it wasn't safe for them to make any contact with their friends. It was too dangerous especially when the search for the Phantom was still going on.

She also missed Raoul, surprisingly. But she missed the old Raoul from her childhood. After being with Ray Chandler and his Hell, Christine wondered if there was a Ray lurking inside the good guise of the Vicomte de Chagny. Thankfully, she will never have to know. But the "what ifs" would occupy her mind and her dreams during the night. The nightmares of living under Ray would never leave. She was haunted by his abuse and there were a few scars on her body that wouldn't heal properly. They served as reminders of what she went through and the possible life she would have had if she were with Raoul.

Erik was such a dear and he was very understanding when she needed his comfort on those nights. Now and then Christine would catch him in one of his despairing moods when he would put the blame on himself for having his Angel go through such pain. It didn't matter how hard she tried to convince him it wasn't, he carried burdens that she could never imagine why.

Since they fled the opera house, Erik and her went to London where news of the Phantom hadn't reached. Their marriage wasn't rushed as Erik was thoroughly convinced that any day she would snap out of it and decide she couldn't stand to be around a monster. But Christine made up her mind. She would stay with Erik.

But there left a great deal of things for them to discuss. Christine didn't know much about Erik and she was a little upset that he manipulated her into believing he was an angel sent by her father. When he explained, Christine couldn't remain angry with him. His motives were pure. All he wanted was to offer her some companionship in her lonely states, but as time went on… the rest was history.

Erik even went out to tell her a little about his past. There was more that he was still hiding, but in time Christine would wait until he was ready.

She also told him about herself, information she never told anyone not even Meg. She even told Erik about Ray and what happened during those months. Christine could see how it affected him, but she was so proud he kept in his anger for her sake. She hated to see him upset and sometimes his yelling would bring back memories of Ray. He didn't mean to scare her, but Christine was worried that this fear of hers would never let go. As time went on, her fears were slowly becoming allayed but they were never completely gone. They lurked on the surface and both accepted that those scars could never be taken care of.

After a half year of hiding and getting to know each other, Erik then proposed. Christine agreed wholeheartedly as there was no other man she would rather be with than him. But there came a problem as a surname. Erik never had one and his mother's name he refused to give to his bride. Christine suggested Destler to be their name in remembrance to their friends from the future. Erik thought it was perfect and they married in a small chapel in the country. It was a quaint ceremony but it meant the world to Christine. At long last she finally belonged to her Angel of Music.

Smiling contently, Christine laid a hand on her belly. Her life had been good so far. Erik was composing and selling his music so the world could enjoy his genius. He was growing accustomed to go without his mask in her presence and the past was forgotten. But there were times when she thought about Christine Dallas and Erik Destler. Whatever happened to them? Did they get back together? Did they wed?

In her heart, she believed that they were well and happy. After all she was happy with her Erik.

The best of all was the little secret she found not long ago. Tonight seemed to be the right night to tell her husband.

Paris, 2006

"Five minutes Angel!" called her assistant.

Christine grinned at her reflection before placing a hand over her belly. Last show, she thought happily, her eyes catching the shimmering of her diamond ring given to her by her husband. But not as beautiful as the shining butterfly on her chest.

My husband… The thought still made her smile. She couldn't believe it Erik and her had gotten married at last and it was only a few days ago she found out about the little bundle of joy coming.

Rising, she headed out towards the stage. It had been a good year, she reflected. She married the man she loved and she was now back again on good terms with Ray.

Madame Giry was right when she told them he would be a "perfect gentleman". A few days after returning to the future, he attended the AA meetings and anger management sessions. He apologized to Christine and Erik for what he did. He felt like a fool for all the damage he caused and he couldn't believe he allowed himself to get out of control.

Erik wasn't too sure about him, but Christine was just merely glad to have her friend back and behaving like the Ray she knew before.

She passed by Ray and Meg kissing and then Antonia Gary, sharing a knowing look. It was their little secret. Neither told Meg what went on and it was best left unsaid. Ray and Meg were happy together and no one wanted to jeopardize it. Especially Ray.

There were times though when Christine was alone she thought about her friends at the Opera Populaire. She missed Christine Daae, Meg, Madame Giry, and even Raoul! As much as she would love to drop in for a surprise visit, she knew it was impossible.

"Don't want to tempt Fate too much," Antonia warned her and Christine wouldn't want to dare it.

Christine began to walk by a darkened corner when a pair of arms reached out and grabbed her.

"Hey there Butterfly," whispered the all-too familiar husky voice.

"Hey yourself Caterpillar." She smirked.

Erik spun her around, sending his warm hands down her body. His lips playfully nipped down her throat, sending her in a fit of giggles. My God! We just did it not only fifteen minutes ago!

"How's my girl and the baby?"

"Both are doing fine. But it'll be awhile before I show."

"I can't wait to see your bulge," he joked, merriment twinkling behind his masked eyes.

Christine lightly smacked his arm. "Behave Phantom! I'm your sexy wife that you polluted to my many male fans dismay."

"I polluted you? Correct me, but I believe it was you who put it so bluntly, 'I want your child'."

"Erik!" she gasped.

"I love it when you know I'm right," Erik teased. "But as to your fans, well, too bad. You belong to me and I'm never giving you up without a fight."

"Aw, how sweet!" She pecked his lips. "My dark Phantom. I may belong to you, but… keep it up and I'm never having your children again."

"You may say that but you'll want me soon enough."

"Oh?"

"Yes."

"Egotistical aren't we?"

"You love it."

"I have to go."

He sighed before kissing her once more. "Good luck my Butterfly. Share your talent with those male fans."

She rolled her eyes and patted his arm. "You're my only fan I'll ever need."

Smiling, Angel ran out on stage to greet her screaming fans.

I'm back.

The End

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