Author's Notes: Gah! writers block who needs it, not me I'm so sorry it took me so long. But here is the next chapter.
thank you to my reviewers:
Brittany Malfoy: All questions shall be answered in this chapter, i left it till later to introduce the theme because otherwise you wouldnt of gotten the back ground information you needed. thank you heaps for saying you would still read it :)
Maska: I had heaps of trouble naming the characters but i like the name Michael and Michael Crawford so i thought why not. again all answers are in this chapter :)
Tychobrahe: My stories are the same? or the style? yeah i am a sucker for happy endings. well keep reviewing i hate having to remind you ;)
Well that is really all from me except the usual i dont own Phantom of the Opera and yeah i think i have covered everything except hope you enjoy :)
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The next few days seemed to pass in a burr as Aurora got herself in to daily routines, and got used to being out of her parents house and on her own.
She kept her thoughts of the audition to a minimum, having the feeling that maybe she just wasn't good enough and didn't make the cut.
On Wednesday she received a call;
"Hello" Aurora said cheerfully picking up the phone
"Hello, is this Anna Davidson?" The voice sounded familiar
"Yes, this is she"
"This is Michael from The Power Green Theatrical Corporation"
"Hey Michael" Aurora said cheerfully happy that he had called her
Michael seemed to cough slightly in to the phone as if he was trying to maintain a professional level of conversation
"Yes well I am just giving you a call to let you know that your audition was successful-
He had to stop there because Aurora slightly screamed in to the phone and was jumping up and down
"You're serious?" Aurora asked, completely blown away
"Completely" Michael continued "We have meetings every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and during an opera of show rehearsal period five days a week. You receive a weekly allowance and gain experience. We are just about to begin auditions and rehearsals for our next big production the Phantom of the Opera and we are meeting for that this afternoon" Michael took a deep breath "I hope you're not busy"
"I was suppose to work, but with this new job I'll have to quit my café work and change one of my university days to another, But no I will be able to make the meeting, I am only required to give an hours notice if I wish to quit, and there is no time like the present, so what time is the meeting?"
"It is at four, you are familiar with the show?"
"Yes I saw the production and the movie; I'm a fairly big fan"
"Great, because everyone who is eligible to go for a main part is asked to perform a song and I was wondering if you would like to do a duet with me."
"That would be great" Aurora ignored the butterflies that seemed to be forming in her stomach "Where will we be meeting… to practice?"
"Well the audition's not till this afternoon at the same theater you auditioned at so when ever you could get here, we could just spend the afternoon rehearsing"
"Well I am suppose to be at work in under an hour so I had better ring them and quit and after that I'm free" Aurora replied honestly
"How long will it take you to quit?"
"Half an hour at the most"
"Well how about I give you a lift? And we could go together"
"You sure I could just drive"
"No it's cool give me your address and ill see you in under an hour"
Aurora rattled her apartment address off and said good bye then rang the Corner café to quit. The manager answered the phone. She explained the situation and apologized for not giving more notice.
"I understand and your not required to give notice and as long as I can keep you on the back up roster" Aurora laughed slightly and said he could "If you ever need a job don't be afraid to come back you know how we could always use more staff"
"I will" The conversation wound up after that and after aurora hung up she checked and made sure the apartment was neat then changed out of her café uniform and in to jeans and a black singlet and did her hair in a braid.
About ten minutes later there was a knock at the door. Aurora opened it and found Michael dressed in black cargo pants and a red shirt. Aurora's heart jolted
"Hey" She smiled happily
"Are you ready to go?"
"Yes, let me just get my bag, come in" Aurora opened the screen door for him then went behind the screen and got her bag and put on some shoes, when she walked back round Michael was standing in the center of her apartment looking around
"Is it your first time living alone?"
"Yes, my parents don't like the idea still" Aurora laughed slightly Michael looked at her closely before nodding.
"You ready?" he asked finally
"Yes, let's go" Together they left the apartment and Aurora locked the door before heading out to where Michael parked his car.
"Nice car" Aurora said as she slipped in to the front seat after Michael opened the door. Michael laughed
"It is my baby" he admitted as he started the car and put it in gear. The trip to the theater seemed to take no time at all the conversation was lively and interesting. Once they arrived they went straight to a small practice room complete with piano.
"Have you considered what song you would like to sing?" Aurora asked once they had a look at a score while they were sitting together on the piano stool.
"Well I thought about "All I ask of you" but I want to go for the Phantoms part so I thought maybe "The Phantom of the Opera" Or "Past the Point of no Return" so really it is up to you" Michael said thoughtfully
"Well the Phantom doesn't sing much in "Phantom of the Opera"-
"That is what I was thinking, so let's do "Past the Point of no return" Aurora nodded in agreement and they set to work, Michael playing the piano.
After a few times going through it and a few mistakes later they were improving each time.
"It's just too bad they didn't give more notice" Aurora said quietly
"Yes well the decision on who to hire took longer than we thoughts and the meeting has been set for a week so we are the only ones really inconvenienced" Aurora laughed
At too soon for Aurora 4pm rolled around and it was time to go and meet in the main theater for the auditions.
Aurora recognized Christopher Powers the Owner, Lydia Matthews the dance instructor and Blake Parker the executive Producer, because she had auditioned before them. The room was almost full of people at least 100. Michael must have noticed she was slightly scared.
"Most of these people are just dancers, back ground people or back stage crew, you were auditioned to be a main that is why we asked for someone who could dance, act and sing" Aurora still was overwhelmed
Smiling Michael took her hand and led her in to some empty seats
"It's ok just take a deep breath and relax"
"Hey Michael I thought that was you, who's this" A tall beautiful girl with red hair asked
"Hey Tyra this is Anna she was just taken on by the corp. with the auditions that just passed" Aurora smiled and said hello. The Tyra girl kind of threw her off balance it was hard to explain there was just something she didn't like about her even though she just met her.
"Well welcome aboard Annie and if you need anything don't be afraid to let me know" the girl then walked away leaving them alone. Aurora laughed Tyra didn't even get her name right, even if it wasn't her real name to begin with.
They talked for a few more minutes before Christopher stood up to begin the meeting
"Good afternoon everyone first on the agenda I want to welcome two new actresses to our mist, first Miss Anna Davidson; where are you, ahh there you are and Miss Sara Hart" Aurora felt herself going pale Sara Hart…
Sara Hart went to the same school Aurora did and was also in all the school plays and took singing lessons with Aurora. They were not close friends per say but they knew each other well enough. I have to talk to her; I have to explain before she blows my cover.
Christopher talked in detail about their next production the Phantom of the Opera Aurora found herself only half listening she was scared that her new life could be in jeopardy if Sara said anything.
Christopher then took his seat as they began the auditions. Aurora saw Sara get up and go out in to the foyer, making an excuse to Michael Aurora followed her out.
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"Sara" Aurora called Sara turned to see who was calling, the voice was familiar.
"Aurora?" Sara said slightly shocked "What in the world your all over the news your missing, what is going on…"
"You won't believe it but I moved out because my parents didn't want me to perform on stage you remember back in school they were always talking about my growing out of it" At Sara's nod she continued "So I got my own apartment and moved out secretly I wrote and told my parents what I was doing, I even rang them but they haven't called of the search yet. It is only a matter of time though." Aurora took a deep breath and exhaled before continuing "Please Sara you can't let them know where I am they will make me go home, you know my dad he doesn't think that it is the right career path for me, and I want this so much"
"You know how weird this all sounds to me, but ok as long as you don't disappear and keep me up dated on everything I won't let anyone know I know where you are"
"Thank you ohhh and my name is Anna Davidson now ok"
"Not a problem Anna, so do you know where I can get a drink or something?" Aurora gave Sara a quick hug then together they went in search of a vending Machine.
Completely unaware that someone had overheard the entire conversation.
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Half an hour later found Aurora sitting with Michael watching the Auditions. If Aurora thought she was nervous before, she knew better now that she was listening to everyone sing.
Everyone had their own style and flair that they brought out when they sung their songs Aurora felt so proud knowing that she at least measured up to some of them, they wouldn't of taken her on if she didn't.
Finally Michaels and her name was called, it was their turn. Taking a deep breathe together they stood up and moved towards the stage. Michael gave her hand a quick reassuring squeeze before sitting down at the Piano and flipping the page to the correct score of music.
Then Michael began:
Aurora watched Michael closely as he sung, his hands moved skillfully over the keys and his eyes were following the score with ease. When she first heard him sing back in the rehearsal room she was hooked his voice was deep and mysterious. She imagined it to be the perfect Phantom voice…
You have come here in pursuit of your deepest urge,
in pursuit of that wish, which till now has been silent,
silent . . .
I have brought you, that our passions may fuse and merge -
in your mind you've already succumbed to me
Dropped all defenses completely succumbed to me -
now you are here with me: no second thoughts,
you've decided, decided . . .
Past the point of no return - no backward glances:
the games we've played till now are at an end . . .
Past all thought of "if" or "when" - no use resisting:
abandon thought, and let the dream descend . . .
What raging fire shall flood the soul?
What rich desire unlocks its door?
What sweet seduction lies before us . . .?
Past the point of no return, the final threshold -
what warm, unspoken secrets will we learn?
Beyond the point of no return . . .
Aurora forgot all about her nerves and just sung, she wasn't singing for them she was singing for her now…
You have brought me to that moment where words run dry,
to that moment where speech disappears into silence,
silence . . .
I have come here, hardly knowing the reason why . . .
In my mind, I've already imagined our bodies entwining
defenseless and silent - and now I am here with you:
no second thoughts, I've decided, decided . . .
Past the point of no return - no going back now:
our passion-play has now, at last, begun . . .
Past all thought of right or wrong - one final question:
how long should we two wait, before we're one . . .?
When will the blood begin to race? The sleeping bud burst into bloom?
When will the flames, at last, consume us . . .?
Michael and Aurora locked eyes and she read the silent challenge in them Bring it home… bring it on…
Past the point of no return the final threshold -
the bridge is crossed, so stand and watch it burn . . .
We've passed the point of no return . . .
They continued starring at one another till the applause started. Smirking Michael took her hand and kissed the back of it, something the phantom would do. Aurora felt herself blush slightly
Together they took their seats as Christopher stood up again.
"Ok everyone that was the last one and it looks like we have quite a task on our hands we should have the roles worked out by our next meeting so everyone have a great night and drive home safely"
"Come on back to my place and I'll cook you some dinner" Aurora suggested as they left the theater and began walking back to Michael's car
"Sounds good, as long as you can cook" Aurora pretended to look slightly offended before laughing
"Well I might poison you or something" Michael laughed too
"Your not serious are you?" he questioned acting serious
"You'll just have to eat the food to find out" Aurora replied winking in his direction before hopping in to his car.
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