Thanks to everybody who reviewed! It really motivates me to right more! ...Yes, I know that has been said so many times before, but it is true! I am having so much fun experiencing sleepless nights, t-shirts that are coffee stained from drinking it when you are practacally half dead!...Um, right...well...Enjoy!
Dark Ninja of Mount Hope: I thank you for thinking that it was funny...and behold! Chapter #2!
Phantom'sJediBandieGirl: Hmm...that beagle thing would be funny...maybe I'll put it later on...
Welcome back to PotO 101! (Disembodied clapping continues) Okay…now I thought we fixed that?
Erik: Ah, welcome back children! I expect that your capes are in one piece…
Each of the children nodded except for Elizabeth, who was hiding behind Edith.
Erik: Why do you have four legs, Edith?
Erik stood in front of Edith. She was about to explain but he smiled and held up a hand as if to silence her.
Erik: Elizabeth…what are you trying to hide?
Elizabeth hesitated and stepped aside from Edith.
Elizabeth: Well, you see…when I was on my way home…my neighbor's pet…it was a dog…sort of got a hold of my cape…and well…see for yourself.
She pulled out a ragged piece of black cloth that was torn to shreds and wet with saliva. Erik shook his head and sighed. Once again the masked munchkin came with an extra cape and six Punjab lassos. Erik got the cape and handed it to Elizabeth.
Erik: Please take care of this one.
The masked munchkin was still standing holding the ropes.
Elvin: What are the lassos for? Are you going to teach us how to kill ourselves?
Erik didn't answer, but smiled at the thought of being a free man and not having to be under the authoress's control. He snapped out of it.
Erik: Of course not. I am going to show you all how to….defend yourselves.
The masked munchkin passed out the lassos and then brought in dummies that carried a strange resemblance to Raoul.
Elroy: Wow! Who knew that the dummies nowadays look like if they are on the fruity side!
The children giggled except for Eric who rolled his eyes.
Erik: Now…This class is simple. All you have to do is grab the rope like so and…toss it at the dummy. Most importantly, aim for the neck!
While he explained he showed them, getting back in touch with his phantom self. Back when he was so close at getting rid of Raoul for good.
Erik: That no good…pretty boy….That makeup wearing…Christine stealing…long haired…foppish….fop!
Elissa: Um…Mr. Phantom sir…?
Elvin: Hey! Stop choking the dummy! Its head is almost on the verge of popping out!
Unknown to Erik, he was trying to behead the dummy, while thinking it was the real person. He realized what he was doing and released the rope.
Erik: (clearing his throat) Um, right then. Why don't you all try now…?
The children looked at one another, shrugged and started practicing. Elizabeth threw the rope towards the dummy. Poor thing didn't have any upper body strength, so the rope hovered above her and landed on her shoulders. She pulled the rope anyway and started to choke herself. Erik was calm and actually smiled at her attempt.
Erik: Good job, Elizabeth. But try choking the dummy next time.
Elizabeth nodded, her face turning blue and tried to release herself from the rope's grasp. Elvin tried it next and pulled the rope too late. Instead of the neck, he tied the rope around the dummy's waist. Erik tried not to laugh so he went on to help Elissa.
Erik: How is your progress so far?
Elissa demonstrated by thrusting the rope at the dummy. Somehow it made a turn and landed on the masked munchkin's head. Elissa pulled and ended up snatching the wig from off of his head. The masked munchkin rose up his fists in anger, and tried to cover his bald head. Elissa bit her lower lip and turned to see her teacher's expression. To all of the children's surprise…Erik was….laughing! The masked munchkin stomped out of sight in embarrassment and anger. It seemed like almost an eternity when Erik finally stopped laughing.
Eric: Can we please get back to this useless lesson!
Erik automatically went into his serious face and cleared his throat once more.
Erik: Yes…my apologizes. Then why don't you try, hm? You were quite the expert during our last lesson, then perhaps you would like to enlighten us on the basics of Punjabbing.
Eric shrugged, threw the rope, and pulled back making a perfect scene to Erik's eyes, Raoul was being strangled…and by one of his own students. He felt a surge of pride, yet a feeling of envy for the boy. Erik couldn't help but smile and clap together with the disembodied applause. Erik watched the remainder of the class set their skills.
Elroy: So it's my turn now…right?
Erik nodded and waited for his performance. Elroy sighed and threw the rope carelessly. He watched as it flew slowly…so slowly…to the dummy. Well to his disappointment…it made it. Erik smiled and looked at Elroy's saddened expression.
Erik: What's wrong, Elroy? Aren't you glad that you made it?
Elroy: Well…No because I thought if I failed, you wouldn't want me as a student anymore and make me quit this class.
Erik: Oh is that so? Well just because you reminded me of how much you dislike being here, I'll make sure that you stay here for the rest of the session.
Elroy smacked his forehead as the gong rang for class to end.
Erik: This class is over but again, I shall see you all…next week!
The children began to leave through the small door at the corner of the warehouse.
Erik: Oh, before I forget, be sure to take extra care of those capes and Punjab lassos.
He looked over at Elizabeth, whose cheeks reddened slightly. With a wave of his hand, they were dismissed.
I personally don't know why the kids are so miserable being there. I mean c'mon! The Phantom of the Opera is their teacher...and he is teaching them! Does that make sense? Anyway...R&R...thanks!