Author's Note:

Well, it's the first day of summer vacation! Hurrah And what am I doing? Taking a short break from cleaning and updating Dreams of a Masked Phantom. I finished this chapter not too long ago, and have since had such a plethora of ideas that I suspect I will bombard my readers with chapter upon chapter. But I doubt you guys will mind, considering the fact that I haven't updated since November... I suppose this summer will give you guys time to forgive me.

I noticed that now there's a reply function to reviews! This saddens me a bit, because I rather like thanking you all within the chapter, so I won't use the reply function unless it will help me inform you all of the next chapters...

And now, I send my gratitude out to my reviewers!

Theresa: You were my first reviewer this time! Thanks so much. I'm not sure if this Chapter gives that much insight on what is in the garden, but it's getting there! Enjoy!

Lasiriyea: I know the turning of the key-in-lock in the last chapter made your head hurt, but it's only a simple code (Don't reveal it to anyone, they will have to figure it out for themselves!) I send to you a plethora of tacklehugs. Enjoy this chapter.

MiSS MiCHELLE ): I hate to disappoint you, but there isn't any kissing in this chapter! I don't think I've seen the word "awesome" so many times in a review, though. So I thank you for that. Enjoy!

PhantomLover05: Your welcome, I'm updating again! And yes, there is also fluff in this chapter... and the next one, probably. Enjoy!

oMAo: It isn't as quiet in this chapter! There's some singing: Enjoy. LOVE!

CiceroGuided: Has there been a change of username:P Cicero, please enjoy this chapter. And your welcome for the explanation, it was my pleasure.

A Heart Full of Sorrow: a new reviewer! Welcome, welcome! Thank you for reading. And I'm glad your torture chamber isn't finished being built, I hope it is still in construction:P Enjoy!

Kat: Thanks for your review, Kat! huggle Time is like chocolate. I think you'll enjoy this chapter. Enjoy:

Pleading Eyes: I got you back! I was afraid I'd lost you forever! Thank you, thank you! Hope I haven't made you wait too long! Enjoy!

and finally, to Vaidahi and blessed-love15, who reviewed Chapter One, hope the summer gives you time to catch up! Please:P When you get to this chapter, I hope you enjoy it!

To all of my past reviewers who missed Chapter 9: If you're reading this, it means you caught up! Thanks for your past reviews! I won't disappoint you... :)

And now, bows I give you, Chapter Ten: Breaking the Silence.

THERE WERE NO WORDS…

(nor are there any now) that could describe what the garden looked like. Katherine stood still for a moment, trying not to leave her mouth gaping.

"It's beautiful," she said finally.

Erik remained silent. He took Katherine's hand and led her down a narrow cobblestone path to a small clearing. In the clearing was a beautifully molded metal bench. Before he let her sit, Erik took off his cloak and laid it on the bench.

"Whose…" Katherine started, but was cut short by two fingers on her lips.

"Sh," said he, lifting his head towards the sky, causing Katherine to do the same. The sky had turned a dark orange with hints of blue and purple. The sun was slowly setting, and the stars had already started to twinkle. The few clouds that were still present surrounded the sun, bringing the blanket of darkness with them as they moved across the sky.

Katherine was in awe. The garden continued to shine magnificently in the fading light. Some of the flowers had sprung open, blooming in the coming moonlight. Their aroma filled the warm evening air.

She finally turned to Erik, who was now watching her intently. He put his hand on her cheek, and she looked up into his eyes.

"I should tell you," she began, but Erik shook his head, saying, "I should tell you…" He stopped for a moment, thinking of what he should say next.

Katherine stood up and walked away from the bench, leaving Erik a little surprised. Seeing that she had his attention, she began to sing.

"How long do I know you?

I myself don't even know…

And yet I feel bewitched by you,

Body and soul.

Something tells me

this is meant to happen,

And yet I'm scared, so scared,

Of what lays ahead…

And yet I'm glad, oh so glad,

And my heart smiles

At the sound of your voice."

Erik was silent for a moment. He looked at the woman that stood in front of him. How her beauty had matured since she had first arrived! And how the fading sunlight had managed to make her hair sparkle! Her eyes were in themselves a beauty to behold, he found himself speechless.

Katherine sat down by his side again. She turned towards him and asked, "Erik?"

"What is it?" he asked, surprised by the softness her voice gave out when she had said his name.

"Do you have faith?" she asked, "Do you believe?"

Erik thought for a moment. Did he have faith? He had had so many horrible moments in his life, things he wished he didn't have to remember, and yet…

"I was a lost lamb, once." He said, "But you…"

"What about me?" Katherine asked, smiling.

"You make me think of faith."

Katherine blushed slightly, and then looked towards the stars. She had never gotten that kind of compliment. She couldn't quite think of how to reply, so instead she leaned into the Masked Man, putting her head on his chest. He embraced her strongly, and stroked her hair gently. He realized that it was his turn to sing.

"Sleep, dear angel, sleep!

The stars will help me watch over you.

Close your eyes, dear girl, close them

I'll be right here….always."

He began to feel that Katherine was close to sleeping. He hugged her closer, and himself began to drift off. Just before, however, he heard her voice.

"Erik?"

"Hm?" he said sleepily.

"I've missed you," she replied.

And thus they rested in the Garden of Faithful Dreams.

Second Author's Note: That is all for now! We're still not out of the garden! Oh, it will be so good, so good! You will see! Just don't forget to review!