Hi, sorry it took me so long to update, it is just really close to finals and the teachers are piling homework on me. At least it is the weekend. Now, since I really don't like Raoul, this chapter isn't the greatest but it is necessary for the plot. I just found out how to change my format as well so this should be a little more clear. Tell me if you like it.

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Chapter 4

Christine still stood facing the mirror trying to absorb what had just happened. After a few seconds she ran to the mirror and started pounding on the glass calling for Erik to come back. She started crying again still pounding on the glass calling his name between sobs but not really progressing.

After a few minutes she gave up and fell to the floor in front of the mirror still murmuring his name, more to herself now. Her small form was shaking uncontrollably in a heap.

That is how Raoul found her when he awoke. After he remembered what happen he quickly ran to Christine's aid. He knew she saved him but didn't realize that her tears were not for him.

"It's alright Christine I am here. I am safe." Raoul rapidly said trying his hardest to comfort her, rocking her back and forth.

When Christine finally looked up at him she gave him a look of disbelief at his words. He thinks I cry for him?

When Christine looked up Raoul saw sadness and surprise. What has that monster done to her, my poor Christine, poor Christine. He never hurt her again! Raoul took that moment to steal a chaste kiss from her.

Erik still stood in front of the mirror as he cursed himself over and over for causing Christine so much pain. He could not pull himself away so he just stood there watching Christine. His heart, which was now shattered seeing her like this, had mended at her words of love and devotion to him but he knew he could not let her live the rest of her life as a fugitive with him, going from place to place. She deserved so much more than that.

As he watched her call to him he started to open the mirror but caught himself before he did. It took all of his strength and will power not to run and comfort her. He knew she was crying for him but he convinced himself that she would mend in time. Erik on the other hand would not have that same luxury. A part of him died when he went back to the mirror because he new he would not live long without her beside him.

She was now completely crying whispering his name although he could still hear her. When he saw her hands he noticed that she hurt them banging on the mirror. Erik couldn't stand there anymore because was causing her unknown pain and it was silently killing him. So he left Christine to be her fiancé.

"Raoul, what are you doing?" Christine cried struggling to get out of his strong grasp.

"It is alright, I am safe, we are safe from that monster."

"MONSTER! He is no monster!" Christine yelled, not knowing where that sudden out burst came from but continued anyway. "Is he a monster, to you, because of his face!"

"Christine? Do you honestly not remember what he has done? To you, to me? He almost killed me down there and he has killed countless others. He is a monster Christine, nothing more." Raoul's face now bright red as he whispered the last part slowly.

Christine, hardly believing what she had just heard, found some unknown courage and stood up to face Raoul now fuming and started walking menacingly towards him whispered over and over "He is not a monster."

"Christine? What are you doing?" He was backing up only to find she backed him up into the door. Raoul's eyes fly madly around the room trying not to look into her eyes because right then her feared her.

"I realize where my heart truly lies Raoul, I am sorry. I am truly sorry but I want and need to be with Erik." Christine's words, now soft however still had a little domination left over.

"NO! You are my fiancé, you are promised to me! He still has you under his control Christine! You do not know what you are saying, just listen to yourself. NO, You are mine Christine Daaé. Do you hear me?" Raoul inched closer to her shaking from the sudden rage he felt towards her. His rage was clouding his judgment and without realizing it he grabbed a hold of Christine's arm painfully hard.

Raoul didn't know what to do but then it hit him. She is mine and I can claim what is mine, can't I? Before Christine knew it Raoul had her against the wall and was frantically kissing her. First he pressed his lips hard against hers and made his way to her neck.

Christine so confused and in pain did the only thing she could think of. "Erik! Erik, please help me. Raoul what are you doing? Erik help me" Those were her last words as Raoul hit her, hard. Then the darkness came and she welcomed it with open arms falling limp as Raoul dragged her to the bed.

Again sorry it took so long to update but we only have to weeks of school so there should be more updates soon.Remember to R&R and please no flames but constructive criticism is always welcome. Until next time.