The Return of the Phantom1 : The Arrival and Rehearsal
It's the year of 2007 and Chelle is a junior in college at the age of 21 who is majoring in Fine Arts. This summer she has to start an internship. She always been a phan of the Phantom of the Opera and dream to be Christine so she decided to apply for an internship at the Paris Opera house.
Five weeks pass and she receives a letter from the Paris Opera House. It states...
Dear Rachelle,
I am glad to inform you that I have accepted your request for the internship. Your internship will last from May 2007 to June 2008. During your time at the opera house you will be my assistant manager and will be expected to attend all the rehearsals and operas. I look forward to meeting you.
Sincerely,
Monsieur Leroux."
It is now May 2007. Chelle arrived at the Paris Opera House. As soon as she walk through the doors of the Opera House a short and bald man greeted her. "Hello, Madame Chelle I presume. I am Monsieur Leroux the owner and manager of the Opera House. Would you like me to show you around?"
Chelle nodded her head with excitement. Monsieur Leroux leads her to the stage were he introduces her as the new assistant manager for the year. A tall, average size woman with reddish hair comes up and says "Bonjur I am Ellisa the lead soprano of the opera. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the opera house. I expect that you will be at the rehearsal tonight."
Leroux than leads Chelle back stage to a tall, thin, lady with long grayish black hair; he introduces her as Madame Gabriel the ballet mistress. "If you have any questions about the opera this is the person to ask", he states.
After giving a tour of the opera Leroux leads Chelle to an old dressing room. "This will be were you will stay. It was once used as a dressing room when the opera was new. I hope you find it comfortable. If you need anything I will be in my office. You should attend the rehearsal tonight it is at 6:30," Leroux says and leaving Chelle to her new room.
Chelle look around the room; all of her things have been brought up. There is a full length mirror on the far wall and a bed covered in white sheets on the wall opposite the mirror. Chelle starts to unpack when she notices a single red rose on her bed next to a letter. She picks up the letter and open it; it reads
"Dear Madame,
Welcome to my opera house. I have heard many things about you and look forward to having you as a guest at my opera house. I remand you obedient friend and angel."
It was written in all red and had no signature on it. Chelle knows of the opera ghost and knew that it couldn't be him because he as hidden himself from all the world since Christine Daae had chosen Raoul over him. However, deep down inside she wishes it was from Erik.
It is now 6:30, Chelle heads down to the stage for the rehearsal. When she gets there she is greeted by Leroux. "They are rehearsing the opera Carman. Ellisa is our lead she has been singing here for three years. The Opera opens in two days; so you see we have very few more rehearsals."
The rehearsal starts Ellisa starts singing her staring piece. "She sounds like a rusty hinge" Chelle think. "I'm sorry but I was wondering who is Ellisa understudy?" She ask Leroux.
Leroux looks at her and laughs, "My dear child Ellisa has no understudy. She has never needed one."
As the rehearsal goes on Chelle notices a young tall, brown hair, and very handsome guy. She point to the guy and ask "Who is that guy I noticed him earlier today when you were giving me the tour?"
Leroux looks to were she is pointing and says "That is Derrick he is the patron of the opera."
"Isn't he a bit young," Chelle ask.
"Well yes he is only 23 but he does a fine job," Leroux answers.
The rehearsal is now over Chelle is sitting in her room ready to go to bed. Suddenly she hears beautiful music all around her.