A/N: Who would have thought that would have gone as well as it did? NOT ME! I was thinking, "Awe, just a few reviews," but...I LOVE YOU GUYS! Thanx a bunch for those awesome reviews. I never, in a million years, thought that I would get 9 reviews in one chappie! Maybe for 3 or 4 but never 1! Srry I'm taking a lot of time but I really want to thank you reviewers! I wouldn't be posting again if it weren't for you!
(Continued from where the previous chappie left off)
The audience was in a state of shock, including Erik, Raoul, and the Duke. Christine was still clinging to Erik, which would have never bothered him if it weren't for the huge audience and her husband watching as she admits she loves him.
Erik finally found his voice and whispered, "Christine, you have got to continue the show; Raoul is - " But it was too late; Raoul had struck her in the back of the head with a club that he grabbed from the officer, who didn't know he would hit her.
"Now, le Fantome, it's time for you to leave this theatre." Raoul was approaching him mockingly. Erik was slowly backing up reaching for his sword. It would have to be a duel if they were to do anything; the pretty-boy Viscount would not take the powerful Phantom out of the world.
Raoul gave a swift attempt to take Erik out but was denied that power and their fight began. Erik slit Raoul's arm in the same place where he had 3 years earlier but the young man didn't seem to notice. A stage member took Christine back to her dressing room and sent out a messenger to get a coach ready for the actress; she would need immediate medical help.
"Is that how you treat your wife?"
All Raoul did was block a hit from Erik and respond with a laugh. "What do you think? She wouldn't have clung to you or told you she loved you if I never had. I may have been her childhood sweetheart but the Duke's outlooks on marriage are quite helpful." Erik clenched his teeth and knocked Raoul to the floor.
The boy stared up at his old enemy in fear. "Y-y-y-you wouldn't k-k-kill me. Please don't." Erik looked down at him, still sword ready to plunge into his heart, Erik thirsty for the blood he had denied himself for 3 years and counting but put the sword back.
He stepped aside. "I believe they will take you to where you need to go. Abusing Christine after you said you loved her. How could you?" He started to cry at the thought of Christine. Would she be ok? He wouldn't know until he got his ass back in that theatre.
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"She went to the local hospital. I don't think they're going to allow visitors until they examine her head. He always is like that when she talks about..." the young girl jumped at the sight of Erik. "You're Erik! But you're...oh no, oh my word! Please don't hurt me."
"I'm not going to hurt you. And yes, I'm the Phantom." The girl hadn't gotten any of her color back from her face from the reassurance. She couldn't believe she was standing in front of a wanted man.
An officer approached Erik and said, "Would you mind if we questioned you about tonight's occurrences?"
"Not at all officers." Erik exited the room with the authorities and sat where he had sat right before Christine ran off the stage towards him.
"Now, tell us all that happened..." Erik explained as the Duke came perusing the room. "Excuse me, sir...dear Duke, how nice of you to see us." The police officers stood and sat back down.
"I believe this man attacked my friend, the Viscount." Erik couldn't believe what he was hearing but the little stage hand came back and offered Erik her hand.
"No he didn't. I was watching from the stage. He was holding Christine while she was crying and Raoul hit her in the head."
"Besides, the Viscount took my club and then I saw him hit someone and she fell to the ground. I'm afraid we'll be taking you in for the night as well for lying." (don't know if they arrested b/c you lied but in my story, they did!) The Duke was flabbergasted.
"How can I thank you..."
"I'm Elle and I have one more surprise for you; I'm helping you get into that hospital." She led him to her horse, saddled up, and cantered to the hospital.
Okay, lets review the reviews!
the Mouse in the Opera House - I know that they didn't get divorces that easily but she didn't do it for either. If you read "Phantom of Manhattan" you know that something bad (or good depending on how you look at thing w/ Raoul) happened the boy who would become the Viscount de Changy and...he got shot somewhere. I updated so...hope ya like!
PhantomFan13 - YAY! I'm glad you loved it! I know the timelines don't match but I thought of it in English one day and so...I thought I'd give it a whirl! Hope you love it just as much as the last chappie!
eternal rose 45 - I feel special! I think you'll like this chappie. I didn't have a plot but...let's just see what pops up in my crazy, little head and we'll make this work!
Gi Xian - Thanx a lot chix! I'm glad you're reading my fics! I feel loved! Hope ya like.
scully35 - I hope this chappie didn't disapiont you. I kinda wrote it out as it came to my brain. Enjoy!
Erik's Secret Admirer - I changed it! It's now a continuious story. I hope you're happy. Enjoy!
hisdarkprincess - Here's another chappie from your best friend! You better have read it by the time we get to school tomorrow (Tuesday)! I will get you in Scholar Bowl if you haven't!
Lonemutant - I liked the little song reviw. That was good! I was having a crappy so...that made it all better! Today 4 U, Tomorrow 4 ME! (srry, that was my responce(that's from RENT, if you didn't know))
Blood On Roses - I already took care of you by threats! J/K but I did respond and I loved the funny review!
