Chapter Two The Masquerade from Hell!

As we continue our story that no one seems to care about we find after five days of traveling they are a finally there. The night of the masquerade!

"Dear Andre, what a splendid party!"

"The prologue to a bright new year!"

"Quite a night! I'm impressed!"

"Well, one does one's best ..."

"Here's to us!"

"The toast of all the city Such a pity that the Phantom can't be here!"

We turn to see such a fantastic display of colors, lights, costumes, masks! How could any of this go wrong? So our friend Mr. Ravenswood takes his chance to talk to Mr. Andre while everyone is having fun and singing.

"Ah! Mr. Andre! What such a charming party. Not to spoil the fun but how did you finally get rid of the Ghost? Please tell!"

Andre, of course, is with his lovely females (Only because he is rich. I mean people what did you expect?) "Well the thing is he just left on his own." then explaining and singing at the same time, "Six months ..."

Mr Piangi, "Of relief!"

Carlotta, his wife, "Of delight!"

Andre and Firmin, "Of Elysian peace!"

Now getting her chance to Melanie gets a word with Ms. Daae, "Oh how you sing so well! Your arias are practically directed by the angels !"At this Christine shutters when she heard "angels" but kind enough to answer, "I was taught by an angel. But god no one shall know who he is!"

Quite perplexed by Christine's reaction but happy to hear quite an absurd answer smiles and thanks her for talking to her. Raoul comes and greets Melanie then sweeps Christine off her feet in the act of the amazing masquerade. But here is the most infamous plot twist!

" Masquerade! Paper faces on parade! Masquerade! Hide your face, so the world will never find you! Masquerade! Every face a different shade! Masquerade! Look around - there's another mask behind you! Masquerade! Burning glances! turning heads ... Masquerade! Stop and stare at the sea of smiles around you! Masquerade! Grinning yellows, spinning reds ... Masquerade! Take your fill - let the spectacle astound you!"

Then their party is quite interrupted. THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA IS THERE! Masquerading as the Red Death!

"Why so silent, good monsieurs? Did you think that I had left you for good? Have you missed me, good monsieurs? I have written you an opera! Here I bring the finished score! Don Juan Triumphant! I advise you to comply, my instructions should be clear, Remember there are worse things than a shattered chandelier ..."

Mr Ravenswood behind him doges to protect his family and the Phantom looks then continued his way down.

"Oh how horrible this must be for Christine!" she thought as she noticed that the Phantom's attention was turned to Christine...

"Your chains are still mine! You will sing for me!" The phantom said and dissapeared. Everyone ran as fast as they could for their safety. But Mr. Ravenswood doesnt meet with his familly. He makes a different turn. On purpose. Find out in the next chapter why he is running to an odd place.