Author's Notes: Lord i am going crazy trying to get the story out, total writers block at the moment, the characters aren't cooperating with me. and as a result i am not completely happy with this chapter even though i have been writing it and re writing it fora few weeks in between my Word program stuffing up and only wanting to write in capitals. but here it is eh. lol i am so sorry it took so long.

Thank you to my reviewers: Tychobrache, Maska, theNightEnchantress and Sarahbuggs.

Disclaimer: I dont own phantom of the opera, though i wish i did.

The Performance was a complete success; the group of critics gave it a standing ovation. This promised fantastic reviews in tomorrow's papers.

After the Performance the critics, cast and crew had a party in the entrance hall of the theater, to talk and celebrate the upcoming show.

There were drinks and plenty of chatter, Aurora herself stood off to the side in one of the many alcoves, taking it all in.

She had done it, she had performed perfectly so Christopher had told her, she should be completely happy, and yet she wasn't, and because she knew that if her parents got their way she would never perform on stage again.

It was like being a child in a candy store and being told that you can only look at the sweets after tasting one. You always wanted more.

Don't think like that Aurora scolded herself you're going away with Michael in less than two weeks, it is going to be perfect.

Aurora shook her head, and put a smile back on her face, she should be enjoying herself.

I have plenty of time worry once I go home.

Aurora stepped out of the alcove, only to be pulled in to another and the curtain closed so no one could see in.

"You sang beautifully, my Angel" Michael whispered in her ear, He stood behind her, with his chest pressed against her back.

"Thank you, but you know it is dangerous for us to be seen together" Aurora said, as she tilted her head back so she could see Michael out of the corner of her eye.

"I can't help it, I miss you" Michael said quietly

"I miss you too" Aurora replied before Michael quickly spun her around, kissing her deeply before slipping out of the alcove.

Aurora fixed her hair and lip gloss before leaving the alcove too. Not knowing that someone had been watching them.

Almost one week later, the programs arrived. During a break Aurora sat and looked at it, Pictures of herself, Michael and Brett mostly. There were pictures of the sets, and shots of scenes being acted out, as well as some behind the scenes shots of them in the early stages of rehearsal, there was one of her slung over Michaels back as he ran across the stage.

Aurora remembered that day. It was before she had to move back with her parents. They had been kissing in the wings, and missed their cue. Not only that but they were on the wrong side of the stage. Christopher scolded them and told them to get in place and pay attention. Aurora who had been totally embarrassed at the time had buried her face on Michael's chest. He laughed before throwing her over his shoulder and run across the stage to where they were suppose to be, to the amusement of all other cast and crew.

Right now they were doing some last minute rehearsing, they opened tomorrow night. Aurora wasn't too nervous now, but she knew she would be in a few hours.

Over the past week they rehearsed harder than ever and for Aurora and Michael it was even more stressful. Trying to get some of her possessions to Michael without her parents knowing, which she had accomplished.

Soon, soon that is all Aurora kept thinking, soon.

Now it was the real opening night, Aurora found she didn't get too nervous anymore, because as soon as she stepped out on to the stage she became Christine, In the Paris Opera house in 1817. On stage she was free; she didn't have to think about her parents or where she would be at the end of the week. Free.

Aurora was in the dressing room finishing her make up when Sara walked in.

"What a time to be late, my car wouldn't start. Thank god Brett came by and gave me a lift" Sara said, in an almost hysterical voice, she was 20mins late and had 20mins to get her hair, make up and costumes on.

"Take a deep breathe, don't worry you have plenty of time" Aurora said as she started to take the curlers out of her hair as Sara sat down and began her make up.

Then there was a knock at the door,

Sara quickly got up and answered it.

It was two bouquets of flowers from Christopher and the staff wishing them luck.

"They're beautiful" Aurora said smelling them.

There was then another knock at the door.

This time Aurora went over and opened it, but there was no one there.

She frowned but just before she shut the door she noticed a red rose on the ground. Slowly she bent down to retrieve it. There was a black ribbon tied to it.

Michael

Aurora smiled and brought the rose to her nose before closing the door.

"Who was that?" Sara asked

"No one, just a rose" Aurora said putting it in a vase.

"Michael?" Sara asked

"Yes" Aurora said smiling.

"Is there a note?" Sara asked

"I don't need one"

There was another knock at the door

"20 minutes girls, meet in practice room three in 10 minutes" a stage hand called through the door.

Aurora took a moment to calm Sara then began helping her get ready.

All the main actors were now gathered in rehearsal room three warming up.

Aurora and Sara walked in a few minutes late, but just before Christopher.

He walked in and called them all to attention. He waited till everyone was silent before he began.

"Firstly I have to say, how excited I am about this musical. That is why I love this business we take something from paper and bring it to life and pour pieces of ourselves in to it. We have a talented cast here and each has added a piece of themselves to their character making it a truly unique show. Secondly I am not going to say good luck. You have all worked so hard, all you have to do, is go out there and give it 120 as you have been all the way through the production, so five more minutes everyone." Christopher said smiling around at the cast before leaving to go and announce the start.

Aurora smiled at Michael before leaving to go warm up her voice and stretch with the ballet dancers.

To whom this may concern

I have it on a reliable source that your daughter is planning to run away again with Michael; they have organized to leave after the last performance.

Although I have no physical proof of this, I heard them discussing it together after the performance for the media.

Use this information wisely.

The first half of the performance pasted without incident. Aurora and Sara were in their changing room, getting ready for the second half when Tyra came and knocked on the door.

"Well Anna, you didn't do as well as everyone thought" Tyra said leaning against the wall.

"I have to say you did beautifully, especially when you where crooking like the frog you are" Aurora said sweetly

"Get out of here Tyra, we have to get ready for the next half" Sara snapped

"You'll get what's coming to you Anna, you mark my words" Tyra said before walking away

Sara just rolled her eyes

"I am scared to think, what she meant" Aurora said quietly

The performance was a complete success. Everyone preformed to complete perfection. Aurora was so excited she, Michael and Brett got a standing ovation.

Christopher hailed her as the new start of the Theater and hoped that she could sign on again once everything calmed down.

Aurora smiled as she walked out of the theater and looked up at the stars. Everything just seemed so perfect.

Aurora drove home with a smile on her face. She had no idea that she was walking in to a nightmare.

Aurora walked in to the foyer to see her parents sitting in the lounge room with a older bolding man, with a red face, in a suit.

"How was the performance, darling?" Her mother asked

"It was perfect, I got a standing ovation and Christopher said I could have a long career in the theater if I was given the chance" Aurora relied not stopping on her way up the stairs.

"Aurora, we want you to meet Doctor Chopin, from the psychiatric ward at the local hospital" Her father said calmly, though Aurora thought she heard anger in his voice.

Aurora put her bag at the base of the stairs before going back in and shaking the Doctor's

Hand in greeting.

After a few minutes of small chat Aurora had the feeling that this was going somewhere.

Finally her dad told her that he would like the doctor to find out about her mental state after she was kidnapped. Aurora raised an eye brow but agreed. Her parents left the room and Aurora sat down opposite the doctor.

He asked her questions about her sleeping patterns, how she was fairing returning to her life and how she felt about being home. All Aurora could do was answer in a sarcastic way, not that the doctor got the jokes or comments.

Finally her parents came back in and Aurora had, had enough.

"I am sorry Doctor but I am worn out from performing, I'm going to bed" Aurora said as she stood up to leave.

"Actually Aurora we received an interesting note today, saying you are planning on running away again" Aurora didn't know what to say they found out, her face must of

Betrayed her, her father laughed

"Did you really think we wouldn't find out, you are deluded, you need help Aurora, that is why we are going to commit you to the psychiatric ward till you recover"

"What, I am not insane, you have to be joking, I didn't run away remember you said I was kidnapped"

"I have to agree with your father, Aurora your answers tell me you need help, your parents care about you too much" The doctor began "And-

"I'm not going anywhere I'm not insane" No one was listening, It was like some sort of nightmare, The security came in taking Aurora by the arms and pulling her from the room.

"No, you can't do this" Aurora continued to scream as she was taken outside to a van.

This just couldn't be happening.

Well i finally got this chapter up and im going away for a few days next week from the 18th to the 22nd to visit my nan in NSW and apparently i am house sitting with a friend so i am not to sure when i will get the next chapter up, but really any time i say i will try to get one up soon, i never do.

But i am having a vote! and you must review and tell me your preference.

Do you want Aurora to really end up in hospital or for it to be a dream? i am in two minds about it and i want to know what you all think.

SO R&R and VOTE! and tell me what you think

so till next time

Emma Riddle