This chapter is short, I know, but i wanted to get this out ahead of time I had originally planned to put my lemon in this chapter, but I gotta leave ya wanting more! And reading back on it, I really did make Raoul look like a baby killing prick XD. Im sorry, I just have NO respect for the little... fop X3 Anyways, like I said earlier, this was supposed to be the chapter with the Lemon in it, but it just didnt fit too well after all the lovey-dovey-ness So, that will be for the next chapter!
And.. GASP! I GOT REVIEWS! does a happy dance and throws stuff everywhere OHMYGEE!111oneoneone I gotta thank you all! It made me smile so big this morning. My boyfriend thought me mad XD
ThePhantomsShadow- Thank you! I was afraid i was getting too brutish with Erik in that first chapter, and i kind of softened up with it. But i garuntee ya, chapter 4 will be AWESOME. A great mix of the two ;) Thanks for your kind words! Im so glad you like it!
Twinkle22- And Thank you! I remember when i was writing the corset scene.. i was like.. GASP! Must.Make.Erik.Do.It! flail He is such a totallybuffhottie X3
xypherscompany- Hooray for smut! dance Everything I write has to be "filthy" in some aspect XD Or else it wont keep my attention long enough. I have a My Little Pony fanfic that ends in a wild orgy XD This just goes to show that not even something as innocent as My Little Pony could go untouched by my perverse mind XD
CraZi-pHanTom-oBESSIOn- Thanks for the encouragement, when i went back and read the first chapter, i just about fainted when i saw all the mis-spellings and grammar errors XD Oh lordy! flails hands Im glad that the story line can make you look past the errors :) So glad you like it!
Thank you SO MUCH for the comments! Again, it really made my morning!
Raoul needed to get back to Christine. Who knew what that monster was doing to her. The theater was empty. All the cast and crew had left for a huge celebration. The only soul left was Raoul. "CHRISTINE!" He cried out and went down to his knees. He then threw his head up with a loud growl and yelled "CHRIIISTIIINE!" Her name echoed in the walls. He stood up and went to her dressing room. Everything was just as she left it. He picked up her hairbrush and tears formed in his eyes "Oh Christine.. Where are you hiding?" He said aloud to himself. He lay on her bed and layed his head on her pillow. He took a deep breath and imagined her laying there, he could still smell her on the sheets. He finally gave in to his emotions and sobbed. He sat up once more and yelled "I WILL FIND YOU MONSTER, AND GET BACK WHAT IS MINE! MARK MY WORDS YOU ANIMAL!" He then laid on her bed, and cried himself into a light sleep.
Meanwhile, Erik and Christine were sitting in his Kingdom of Music. It was irregularly bright and warm in his home. At the end of the performance, when Erik brought Christine into his cape he opened a trap door and used a parlor trick to make it seem like he dissapeared with her. Erik poured a glass of champagne for her, then for himself. "To us, my angel." He raised his glass to her. She nodded and raised hers as well taking a small sip. "Christine, our performance was astounding! The crowd loved us!" She nodded again, looking away. "Whats wrong, my love?" "Well..." She started slowly "Raoul. He looked at me with such rage... such confusion... I fear he will find us..." Erik extended a bare hand and placed it under her chin, guiding her eyes to meet with his. "Christine, you have forgotten what I have told you." "No" She shook her head. "I remembered everything!" "Yes, you remembered for the opera, but, you have forgotten now. Trust me, I will protect you." Christines eyes softened, and she smiled. Her smile melted his heart. It was such a simple jesture, but it was so beautiful to him. "You do want to be here, dont you Christine?" Without missing a moment, she replied. "Yes my Angel. There is nothing I would want more than to stay with you down here." Erik sat back and pondered. "Why is that, Christine?" "When you came to see me before the performance, I was frightened. I remember the cold feeling I got when you came to me at the Masqurade, how terrified I was, thinking you had turned away from me, and that you would..." She looked down at her glass, blank. "I would what?" Erik replied, hanging on her words. "Do with me, the same that you did with Joseph Buquet." Erik sat back, and realised what a monster he really was. All he ever wanted to do was love Christine, with all his heart and soul, and have her love him in return. Instead of giving things time, instead of handling things like a gentleman. He killed, and he yelled at the woman he loved most as he ripped that chain from her neck.
Erik got up and leaned down beside his angel. "Christine, I am so sorry for frightening you. I assure you I would never hurt you. I have acted like an animal. Like the beast I really am." "You are no beast, monsieur. You have showed me more love this night, than Raoul has since ive known him. You really are an angel to me. But some of your actions fightened me away, and made me think otherwise. And Raoul would fill my mind with these thoughts..." "What thoughts?" Erik interrupted. "He said you were a murderer. You prayed on women, and killed anything pure, or innocent. He said if you were to get me, you would certainly kill me." "And you believed it, Christine?" "A part of me didnt. I remember my first time in your lair. I felt completely overwhelmed by love, desire, and safety. How could Raoul's accusations be true? Then, the night you.. killed.. Monsieur Buquet I thought Raoul was right. It seemed my the moment my feet left the stage Raoul had put me under his wing, leading me up to the roof top." Erik winced, remembering the night. "And then.." Christine continued, her eyes becoming laced with tears. "He started saying all these things, and offering me his protection, and I was so afraid!" By now tears were streaming down her cheeks. "I didnt know what I had done until it was all over. All I wanted was to feel safe, and he offered me his safety, I never meant to become engaged! I just wanted to feel protected Erik.." She sobbed, words becoming choked, and breath labored. "Im. So. Sorry." Erik stood up, and pulled her up against him, pressing her head into the crook of his neck. "Shhh.. Christine, its ok. Im so sorry for putting you through this. I love you Christine." Nothing shocked him more his whole life until he heard her answer "I love you too, Erik." His heart was softened, and he held her there. His eyes showing how he felt. He let a single tear drop as they shared their embrace.