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Little did the fresh couple know, for God had other plans in store, at least for the coming day. Whilst Cosette rested her head on the heavenly white pillow, a man's head was being put at rest as well. But where Cosette would wake to see the dawning day, this man would never rise again. His name was Lemarque. And far away, along the banks of the Seine, a wandering woman would soon learn about his death and the consequences that it brought upon them all.

Eponine wrapped her arms around her stiffening body. She wished that she had a warm coat of fur to protect her from the wind like the extravagant ladies she used to deliver letters to. The morning wind tickled her bare legs, filthy from the damps and mud of Paris. Her skirt was in a horrendous state too; torn apart. No wonder Marius preferred a young sophisticated lady instead of her. Suddenly she heard a rallying in the streets. What was happening? Did she really care? She felt so numb, so alone. She noticed how a group of young men, students perhaps, hurried down the street. A woman brushed past her, but Eponine was quick to respond and she halted the woman.

"Whats goin' on?"

"The Hero died. People are angry. Talkin' about barricades and all that! We've got a fight comin'. Get inside where it's safe."

A barricade? Eponine's mind raced. Paris faced some serious trouble. She had heard Marius talk about it. The students weren't all that happy about the government… An uprising… Barricade… The word appeared clearly now. Marius! He would be fighting. She knew what she had to do.

She started running. She hoped that she would find him in the café Musain. She knew that that was where the students held their 'secret' meetings. If he was going to join in the uprising, she would make sure to be at his side. She had to know what they were planning.

Eponine rolled her eyes. Policemen surely must've noticed how overcrowded the café was this early in the morning. She pulled her hat on her head more firmly and started marching towards the café. She pushed her way through and soon found herself in the warmth of café Musain. She scratched her head as she tried to find that one familiar face between all the others. People were staring at her but she didn't seem to notice. She heard an upbeat voice further in the room and started to move in that direction. Everyone seemed to listen to the young blonde man standing on a table. Eponine stretched out as far as she could. Finally she saw Marius' dark hair peeking out, nearby the yelling rebel. Eponine reached out her hand.

"Monsieur Marius!"

The voice of the blonde leader overruled her hoarse voice. She tried again.

"Mon-"

Suddenly a whistle sounded. The men started yelling and talking. Someone pushed her aside roughly. She fell back against a fat lady with an overdose of make-up. Both disgusted they backed away from each other.

"Everyone out!"

A policeman. Eponine stepped backwards. She gazed around and disappeared into the wardrobe corner. Someone had left his coat unguarded. Eponine thanked the man for it and gratefully put on the oversized trench coat. She pulled her hat once more and made sure that her face was hidden by the shade. She stepped into the moving crowd and slowly made her way outside. With the officer still breathing in her neck she decided to hide in a safe place and wait for Marius there.

It wasn't until ten minutes later that he walked out. He was conversing with the young man that had been rallying the people earlier. As the two men passed the little alleyway in which she had been standing, she quickly stepped into the light.

"Monsieur Marius…"

She startled him. Then, his face showed surprise and then a smile formed on his lips. The smile transferred from his face, onto Eponine's. He quickly apologised to the other and ran towards her. She laughed at him as he took her hands.

"Eponine!"

He was euphoric.

"Eponine, how wonderful to see you here!"

He let go of her hands now and walked back to the student. Eponine looked at her hands and smiled. He quickly returned to her and she waited for him to take her in his arms but of course he did not.

"Eponine, you are the gift from above! Where would I be without you?" He scribbled something on a piece of paper franticly. She eyed it suspiciously. As soon as he looked up at her she smiled widely at him. There was something in his eyes. She couldn't quite explain what it was, but it made her melt inside. He took her hands again, with the paper between them.

"Please take this letter to Cosette! Only you can save us!"

A dream shattered.

"S-safe you?" Eponine stuttered. He squeezed her hands and looked at her with the biggest smile. Then he left the letter in her hands and joined the student again. He just barely managed to yell a 'thank you' before disappearing out of sight. Eponine stumbled backwards. A brick wall saved her from her fall. She leaned against it heavily. Then, in one swift motion, she hid the letter in her inside pocket, protected by her heart.