A/N: Okay people, there is only one ot two more chapter(s) after this. Though I'm thinking of having a one shot sequel. Tell me if I should have that sequel.
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Chapter 6 – Carrying Out the Plans
It was in the morning at the De Chagney Estates when a light tap came from the front door. "Who could be here at this hour?" Raoul asked getting up from his breakfast. He was surprised to see little Meg standing in front of him.
"Hello Monsieur Raoul." She said happily.
"Good morning," he said back. "Is there something I can help you with?"
"As a matter of fact," she began, "I haven't seen Christine in a while and I was hoping she could join me in the market."
Christine had heard Meg and rushed down the stairs. "Meg." She said smiling. She pushed past Raoul and took Meg in a hug.
Meg noted something was horribly wrong with Christine. Although Christine made everything appear fine, Meg knew. Call it best friend intuition.
When they broke apart Raoul spoke up. "I'm sorry meg," he said. "But I can't allow that."
Meg looked at him shocked, "What? Why not?" she asked. Secretly, she knew something like this would happen and she was ready.
"How do I know you are not taking her back to that man?" he asked, a hint of disgust lingering.
"What man? Oh, you mean the Phantom. Why ever would I do that? I don't even know him." She said sweetly and innocently.
Raoul eyes her, "I know you know him." He said. "Your mother knows him. She told me the whole story of his childhood."
Now it was time for Meg to really start acting. "My…mother knows the…Opera Ghost?" she asked in disbelief. She shook her head, "No, why would my mother know him?" She was acting so well Christine even believed her. She has really hoped Meg was taking her to Erik.
Raoul watched Meg and saw the impact this news had on her. Sighing he said, "Alright, she can go with you."
Meg nodded, "Thank you. Ready Christine?"
Christine looked up to her and nodded, "Yea," she whispered and walked out with Meg. "Bye Christine." She heard Raoul call. Without even turning around she said bye to him.
Meg had a carriage waiting for them and they both climbed in. Christine again looked out the window; was there any way she could escape from Meg?
Meg watched her with concern, "Christine…Christine are you alright?" she asked.
Christine turned to her, "Meg…I miss Erik so much." She said breaking down crying in front of her best friend. She felt Meg wrap her arms around her and she cried on Meg's shoulder.
"I know," she whispered. "He misses you as well." She added.
"What?" Christine asked looking at Meg. "How to you know?"
Meg smiled, "mom and I have been taking care of him." She said. "He is so stubborn. He won't rest until you are back with him." She added laughing a bit.
This made Christine smile, "Please, can we go see him?" she asked, brushing back her tears.
Meg nodded. "Of course," she said. "We all have come up with a plan to get you back. Mom is at her house incase Raoul goes searching for her or us. Erik is in his lair waiting for you, and what we are doing is going shopping for a while." She explained to her.
"But why can't we go straight there?" Christine asked. She was amazed at the brilliance of their plan and, extremely grateful they all wanted to help her.
"Because Raoul more than likely has someone who will be watching is for a while. We can't lead them right to Erik," she said. "Plus we need to but new clothes for you and get your hair done" she added smiling.
Christine smiled, "Thank you so much," she said hugging her best friend. Knowing all this helped Christine back to her old self. "This means so much to me," she added still hugging her.
Meg hugged her back, smiling. "Don't worry about it," she said. "I just want to help my best friend."
"You are," Christine said pulling away from the hug. "You have no idea what it was like in that house. There was no freedom."
The carriage came to a halt, they got out, and Meg paid the driver. Christine spotted a man who imitated their moves and she sighed. "You were right.' She said pointing out the man to Meg. Meg looked at him and nodded. "Let's get rid of him first," she said, and Christine nodded.
For about an hour Meg and Christine walked around aimlessly. They acted as if they were interested in the different shops. After a little while longer they managed to lose the man.
"Alright," Meg spoke up. "First thins first, you need a new dress." Christine giggled and nodded. "Okay," she said and they walked into the nearest clothing store.
After trying on what seemed like a million dresses, Christine finally chose one. It was made of deep green velvet. Creamed colored lace lined the sleeves, neck line, and it also cress-crossed the front of the bodice. What Christine really like about this dress was the corset was built into it. The sleeves were snug around her upper arms and when they reached her elbows the bellowed out. Another quality she really liked was the neck line was really low, although she wouldn't admit that to Meg. They also bought shoes to match, which were made of the same set of green.
After they bought the clothes, they went to a salon. At the salon she got her hair washed and fixed. She kept it plain, but she had two diamond-studded barrettes holding her hair back a little above her ears. And for the final touch, she put on make-up. It was nothing gaudy, just a little here and there.
Meg smiled when she saw the finished work of Christine. "You look beautiful," she said smiling happily.
"Do I?" Christine asked looking down. Meg nodded her approval.
Once again Meg retrieved a carriage for them. She instructed the driver to the Opera Populaire. "The Opera Populaire? Don't you know it's burnt down?" asked the driver. "Yes we do, but go there anyway," Christine said. Shrugging the driver took them there.
When they got there they both climbed out. "I'll be right back." She told the driver. He nodded and waited for her.
Meg walked with Christine to the door that was in the alley way, "Take this path and you won't run into the lake," she said.
Christine looked at her, "You aren't coming?" she asked. Meg shook her head, "No," she said. "I'm going to my mother's house."
Christine nodded and hugged her, "Thank you so much." She whispered to her. "Please you and Madame Giry visit soon," she added.
Meg nodded, "We are coming back either tomorrow or the next day," she said.
"Good," Christine said smiling. "Also, thank you for taking care of him."
Meg laughed, "Christine, stop thanking me," she said. "Go to him, he's waiting for you."
Christine nodded, smiling. Hugging her once more she went through the door following the path that would lead her to her love, and her new life.
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Twinkle22- I hope you liked this. I really like writing it. Making up the dress part was fun. LOL
