A/N: I know a long time since I've updated. I'm sorry. Monday I left for vacation, and it took me three days flying to get there(I'm somewhere in Asia, but that's all I'm saying), and I haven't had much time to write. Therefore this is an extremely short chapter, again I'm sorry. I'll hopefully have another chapter up soon. BTW I have update in two parts b/c my uncles computer is so slow so here are the answers to reviews, and part two will be the actual chapter.

Glitter Queen of The Ice show: Your title was good; it just wasn't good for my story though. And don't worry we're getting somewhere with Erik, you notice in the last kiss he didn't hesitate!

phantomofleopera: I know! But for some reason I find him the easiest character to write.

bejou: I'm glad you like the new title! I like writing the emotional chapters and Madeline. BTW Ron can get annoying, but he is funny a lot of times. I hope he gets together with Hermione! P.S. You don't sound lame!

LiltingBanshee: Don't worry! Patience!

RachErikaSam01: Thanks! Don't worry, he does love her, he's just afraid to. The way I look at Erik and Christine's relationship is two people who are afraid to love each other. They have to learn to get over their fears and trust each other before they can have a serious relationship.

TheaterAngel: I know! It gets better though. Don't worry! I mean Erik and Christine, though Madeline will get cuter as she gets older.

XCiel: Thanks! And I understand. I rarely review other people's stories. I don't like it when Erik succumbs to Christine easily either. He risked everything to love her, and he's not about to do it again. Thanks again! I'm glad you like y story and its one of your favs!

satinzevi89: Thanks! Hmm. I don't know. Maybe ten times. What do you think? LOL.

Layla Wendel: Ok. I'll be sure to remember that. Right now I think it's at its peak of angst. It should be getting happier. Sorry about the title change again! But I didn't think the currant title fit.

Lady Skywalker: Of course! Erik will come to his senses soon. Don't worry!

pinkichigomewmew: Thanks!

Xavilyn: Don't worry! Things will get better for them. They just have a lot of problems to work out.

Starfire: Thanks! You have Erik exactly right! He has to get over his fears in order to have a relationship with Christine.

Silinde: LOL!

InuLvr7: Thanks for all of your reviews! I am a huge E/C shipper! Just ask my friends. They refuse to watch the movie with me, because I twist everything to make it E/C. LOL. I'm glad I can appeal to all my readers though.

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Christine looked around her room one last time, making sure she didn't forget anything.

"Christine! The carriage is here," Meg called from the stairs.

"Coming," Christine replied. She picked up Madeline, who was sitting on the bed, and left the room. She walked down the hall, and passed Erik's room, without pausing. She knew he wasn't in there, all night she had heard him playing his piano in the music room. Without a second thought, she headed that way. Stopping at the door, she placed her hand on the doorknob, but instead of opening it, she removed her hand and placed it in the middle of the door. "Good bye, Erik," she whispered.

Madeline seemed to sense something was wrong. "Eriwk?" She asked fearfully.

"Christine!" Meg called again.

"Shh. It's alright darling," Christine whispered to Madeline. "Come. Meg is waiting for us." Taking one last glance at the door, she walked to the front hall. Madame Giry was scolding her daughter on how unlady like yelling was, while Meg pretended to be sorry. Nadir was waiting by the door. They all looked up as she walked towards them.

"Finally," Meg said. "You were taking forever."

"Come Christine, The carriage is waiting," Nadir said quietly.

Christine nodded, and looked towards the hall, wishing Erik would do one of his magic acts, and appear.

"Christine?" Nadir inquired.

"Yes I'm coming," Christine replied absently. Meg and Madame Giry were now waiting in the carriage. She sighed turning from the hall. "Thank you for everything."

"It was my pleasure," Nadir replied kindly.

"Madeline, say good bye to Nadir," Christine said.

"Bye Bye," Madeline recited.

"Good bye Madeline, "Nadir said fondly. "You should be going," he said to Christine.

"Good bye Nadir,' Christine said embracing him. "Make sure Erik's alright," she whispered.

"I will," Nadir replied seriously.

Christine nodded, and left closing the door behind her. She entered the carriage silently, and watched the music room window, as they pulled away from the house. She wasn't sure, but she thought she saw a white mask watching her leave.

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Erik kept watching the road long after the carriage had disappeared from view, as though he expected it to reappear any moment. Half of his face was covered by the curtain, only his mask showing. As he predicted about half an hour after the carriage had left, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in," he replied automatically, turning from the window.

Nadir entered the room silently.

"Ah Nadir. I thought it would be you," Erik said somewhat coldly. "Come to talk about Christine leaving?"

"No," Nadir said.

Erik raised an eyebrow, surprised.

"I understand your reasons, although I might not agree with them," he continued. "I have just come to make sure that you were alright. I promised Christine I would," he added as second thought.

Erik glared at him.

"As I see you are, I will also be leaving tomorrow," Nadir said. "But right now, I would like a game of chess."

Erik was shocked, but didn't let it show. Nadir rarely left him alone, or refrained from voicing an opinion. However, he replied smoothly. "Of course," and went about setting up the chess table. As they played, Erik thought over this change in Nadir.

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