A/N: Oh well, this is the last chapter, guys and girls. Kinda sad because I really enjoyed writing this story MORE than my first fic because this one I had to use my own ideas. LOL! Thanks for reviewing guys! I hope you enjoy the last chapter! As usual I change the lyrics here and there!
Disclaimer: I will never won the POTO and the 2004 movie because I own Gerard Butler! Who needs more than that! Wait, actually, that's a lie.
BroadwayGirl257: Hey, you didn't review Chapter 8 and 9 in time! LOL! Never mind, I hope you review this chapter. About those A/N. I dunno, I guess it's just so natural for me to add it in that I always completely forget :P I hope to see you update your story soon: )
SliverSummerMoon: Sure. I'll see if I got time to read your stories! I LOVE to read my reviewers stories! LOL! Wahahhaa! That was a very interesting dream! LOL! You made me laugh when I read that : ) Enjoy this update.
PhantomGrl1870: It's okay. LOL! I can't wait to read YOUR story! There are so many stories that my reviewers are posting that I can't wait to read! Hey, I heard about that too. It would be so COOL if Gerard Butler played James Bond. I don't really like Pierce Brosnand 'cos I thought he was ugly. LOL! Hehe, I don't mean to offend any other fans of him!
intoxicated by eriks music: I'll be ready and waiting for your update. Seriously! I mean, I don't mind but I do wish that she would marry Erik. Although I'm a BIG fan of E x C but E x M is kinda cute too!
Twinkle22: Thanks for reviewing! LOL! It's great you enjoyed my story very much! I hope you enjoy this last chapter!
Erik-Mesiter: Hey there! Thanks for reviewing all the way! Means alot to me! Here is the chapter!
Happiness Fooled: Don't cry! Your not the only one sad that this sequel is ending! But hey, I've got some news for you to read below!
LittleMissPhantom: LOL! I find both of them really funny. Andre is the funniest one though. I read him in my school's book which was cute really short. It's an adaption for easier reading. And he is hilarious! LOL!
eternalmasquerade: Same! I LOVE that song so much! Especially when Erik sung it! Well, I'm thinking of writing more stories anyway. Read the news I got down there!
phantomfanatic: LOL! Wow, that would be alot of chapters I would need to think of! LOL! Thanks for enjoying my story so much!
Phantom-ErikLover666: I know! It's so cool isn't it! That's why I wanted to let you all know that! Enjoy this last chapter!
xAdenX: Hehe! I'm glad you liked that part. You are working on a story? Ooh! Let me know when you post it! I would love to check it out!
Lady Skywalker: LOL! Thanks for putting away your weapons: ) I found that part funny too! You have no idea that when I wrote that part, I kept laughing and my brother thought I was insane. Yes, he's huggable again. I know! Dammit! LOL!
Lifetime Loving You
Later that morning, Christine had awakened by hearing the sound of Meg's singing softly:
Christine…Christine…
When in the world would you awaken?
Really are you so tired?
I only wish I had someone
To love me as Erik loves you…
Christine opened her eyes and saw Meg sitting beside her on the swan bed.
Christine smiled, "Meg…"
Father once spoke of an Angel
I used to dream he'd appear…
Now that I know that I can love him
I will till the end of my days!
I only wish he knew how much I do
How much that I love him
Somehow I know he's always with me
He's in my heart always!
Meg held Christine's hands:
Christine you really are lucky
To have that story come true
Christine he loves you more than his life
And you will not lose him!
Angel of Music!
Guide and Guardian!
Grant me your glory!
Erik is the Angel…
Angel of Music!
Hide no longer!
Come to her / me Angel...
He's with me even now…
And he will never leave you…
I hope he never will…
The joys are just beginning…
The dreams will come…
So do feel the wonders…
"Oh Christine! You will never believe this!" Meg exclaimed.
Christine yawned and sat up, rubbing her eyes, "What?"
"Erik has just told us!" Meg said, sitting beside Christine.
"What?"
"You are getting married next week!" Meg chirped.
Christine blushed, "He did, did he now? Where is he?"
"He's gone out to see a house which Raoul gave to him! It's for both of you! Apparently Raoul gave the house which you and him lived it for the past few months. It's nearby the Opera House which is pretty convenient, I must say…"
Christine froze, "He what?"
"Isn't it brilliant? He's in the kitchen right now, talking to Mother…"
Christine immediately sprung out from the bed and rushed towards the kitchen.
Raoul was sitting there and when he saw Christine, he smiled, "Christine, how are you?"
"Erik allowed you here?"
"Yes…You could say that…But not for very long. Once he returns, I might need to hasten my steps a bit…" Raoul laughed.
Christine couldn't help smiling.
It was indeed the old Raoul.
"Raoul…I'm so sorry. I want you to know that I'm very grateful for you to give me and Erik a place to stay…I really appreciate it…"
Raoul smiled and walked over to Christine and held her hand, "I'm deeply sorry, Christine. For whatever I did, please forgive me. I only want the best for you and from the help of another…"
Raoul smiled at Meg.
"I learned that sometimes, letting them go is the best gesture of love I can give – To you."
Christine smiled, "I'm happy you know that now…It's so good to see you again…"
"But…Where are you going to live after you give us this house?"
"Oh, I'm sure I can live in the small manor I have, not far from here…" Raoul's eye twinkled.
And after such a long time, the two childhood friends hugged with sincerity.
A/N: Isn't that just the GREATEST moment! Well for me it is! I really wanted everything to be settled after this. It's kind of hard to have a burden around the story. LOL!
A week later – (to be precise, around the early evening)
"Monsieur Andre?"
"Monsieur Firmin?"
"Ah there you are, Andre!"
"Firmin! What a night this is! Once more am I proud to be a director of this fiesta!"
"All in good time dear friend!"
As they walked down the grand staircase that night to cut the ribbon of the newly rebuilt Opera House, they heartily sang:
Dear Andre what a splendid opening!
The prologue to a bright new season!
Quite a night! They're impressed!
We know who did his best!
Here's to him!
The toast before the Phantom!
Here's to him!
What a pity the Phantom can't be here!
"Ah! Vicomte! There you are!"
"Good evening, sirs. How are you tonight?" Raoul asked, adjusting his collar.
"Couldn't be better!"
"Splendid!"
What a night!
What a crowd!
Makes you glad!
Makes you proud!
All the crème de la creme!
Watching us watching them!
And all our fears are in the past!
Two months!
Of relief!
Of delight!
Of the Phantom's peace
There is peace at last!
No more fear!
No more hate!
Here's a health!
Here's a toast to a wonderful season!
To the Phantom to us here!
And may the peace never fade!
Two months!
What a joy!
What a change!
What a blessed release!
And what a Grand Opening!
Raoul sighed, amused at the two directors who were happily laughing about the wonderful night and The Phantom's peace making their way towards the Grand Hall door.
"Clearly I have underestimated you, Phantom…" Raoul shook his head, smiling.
Raoul stared back at the steps.
Tonight was the night Christine was to get married and he wouldn't be there to see it.
Think of it
A secret wedding
Just think, your married now
Just think of it
But why do I feel upset?
What do I have to hide?
Please, let it be right
Christine, you're free
I wish you your happiness
When will that be?
It's a marriage, not a crime…
Christine, how are you feeling now?
Let's not pretend
Let's not hide from it
I can only
Wish that I will understand in time!
And the Grand doors opened to reveal a massive crowd standing outside, waiting for the ribbon to be cut.
Raoul nervously stepped forward and put on a brave smile, ready to make a speech after the directors…
"Oh Meg, I'm so nervous!" Christine said from behind the screen.
"You look gorgeous! I'm so happy for you, Christine!"
Christine was in a long silky white wedding dress that Madame Giry and Meg had bought for her earlier this week as a wedding present.
That week had been the most life-changing days she had ever experienced.
Living with Erik was so much different than she had ever imagined. Erik was mostly quiet and always stared at Christine to make her blush most of the time.
They would always go to sleep in each other's arms or if not, they'd be holding each other's hands.
Then, he would always fool around with her but the best thing about Erik is that he respected her virginity and didn't want to take over that just yet.
Meg and Madame Giry visited often but Christine did not see Raoul after that day that they reunited as childhood friends.
Erik had been understanding to her the whole week but he himself was hardly around as now he had made peace with the directors and had to managed the Opera House.
Finally, the night of their wedding and the night of the Opera House's grand Re-Opening had arrived.
Christine gushed, "Thanks, you're the best maid of honor I could ever have!"
Then, Meg pulled the wedding veil over Christine's face…
Near his organ, Erik nervously ran his hand over his hair.
This was the night he had been waiting for since he first saw Christine and now, he was getting so nervous, he felt numb all over.
"Relax, Erik. Everything will be fine…" Madame Giry assured.
"I hope so…It's kind of sad that you will be missing the opening upstairs…"
"Erik, I'd rather be here than up there any day…" Madame Giry smiled.
"Really? That means a lot to me, Madame…" Erik grinned.
For once, Erik was glad once again to have Madame Giry as a dearest friend of his. Without her, he might not have had what he is having now.
Then, from behind the screen, Christine came out with Meg.
Erik felt breathless when he saw Christine.
And at that moment, both Christine's eyes and Erik's own deep ones met and there it held, drowning in each other's depths…
"We hope that everyone will have a brilliant night!"
"Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen!"
And the crowd applauded when Monsieur Firmin and Monsieur Andre descended from the small stage steps, just in front of the Opera House.
Raoul then, slowly stepped up to the stage.
He stared out into the crowd and sighed.
"Good evening, Ladies and Gentlemen…I would just like to – to say that I – "
Raoul hesitated, then he sighed and smiled.
The crowd started to murmur in confusion.
"I'm – I'm sorry. It's just that I have a lot of things on my mind tonight and lately, I just haven't been myself. We have worked so long and so hard to rebuild this wonderful entertainment beauty. It's such a relief those months of handwork had finally paid off. My – My dearest childhood friend is about to get married tonight. It's a shame that I can't attend it because she means a lot to me. She's the angel of my heart but attending this night means just as much to me. I hope, Ladies and Gentlemen that you will have a wonderful night. Let the Opera House REOPEN!" Raoul declared.
With that, dozens of fireworks exploded as the two directors happily cut the red ribbon that was tied in front of the Opera House.
"Congratulations, Christine. May you always be happy…" Raoul whispered, and felt a sad smile forming on his face.
At the same time underneath the Opera House as the fireworks exploded, Christine and Erik were married.
Erik lifted up the wedding veil that covered Christine's face and he gently kissed her.
Erik stroked the ring that Christine wore and whispered to her, "I love you Christine…My beautiful Angel…"
Christine felt her eyes building up with tears of joy.
This was the moment she had always dreamed of. To marry the man she truly loves and to spend her lifetime loving Erik…
I want to spend my lifetime loving you
If that is all in life I ever do
I will want nothing else to see me through
If I can spend my lifetime loving you…
A/N: it had ended. But wait! I was actually thinking of doing ANOTHER sequel! I mean, sure, I need to come up with more ideas but I think I can publish the sequel by Monday! What do you guys think? Want? Don't want? Up to you guys! I kinda used to "Mask of Zorro" song here. Antonio Banderas! WHOOT! LOL! I hope you enjoyed the story! Let me know about the sequel in your reviews! PEACE PEOPLE! AND REVIEW!