Hey I decided that because of how long it is taking me, I am not going to be making songs out of Romeo and Juliet. It was just taking too long so here is the next chapter. Sorry for the long update times, between school and nannying, time is limited.

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The Phantom's voice faded off slowly before he said his final words of the evening. "Sleep well, Juliet."

Without You

Chapter 10

Preparation

The hustle and bustle of the Opera House was just the same as it had been before the disastrous fire. The dancers were learning their dances and the musicians their music. The Chorus was beginning to learn their lines and the managers were busier then the rest. They were running hither and tither and only stopped long enough when they saw a note on the floor of their office.

They recognized who the note was from instantaneously. The red skull emblem was enough to announce who the note was from. Firmin picked it up slowly and looked to his partner, terrified to open it. Andre was not so frightened and he took the note from his friend's hand and opened it.

Monsieur's, I trust that this letter will be to your approval. It is time for an event that will change the history of this newly opened Opera House. The moment that you have been waiting for, Lorraine du Lac shall make her grand debut during the Opera of Romeo and Juliet as she will be playing Juliet. I think that you know better then to disobey my wishes so I leave it to you to make your decision. Realize though that one path will not be in your best interests.

Your Obedient Servant

O.G.

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Andre threw the letter up in joy. "Firmin, at last! Miss du Lac shall perform. She shall take the lead role and we shall finally have our diva!"

"That is perfect, I shall tell the young woman at once." Firmin left the room and walked down the corridor to Lorraine's room. He knocked once and waited for Lorraine to open the door.

"Yes monsieur?" She looked at him questionably. "What brings you to my room?"

"The most wonderful news, you shall be playing Juliet in our upcoming Opera. It is the perfect role for you to make your debut." Firmin smiled at the young woman. "I shall lead you to the room where you shall be prepared for the role and where you shall sleep from this point forward." He took Lorraine's hand and led her to the room for the star, the diva. A room that Lorraine knew all too well and he let her in and then turned around and left the room.

"Phantom, did you hear that?" She spoke towards the mirror. "The managers agree with your decision. In three days time, we shall finally be face to face." She grinned from ear to ear as she placed her hand against the glass mirror.

"Congratulations, well earned," a voice from behind Lorraine made her jump. She turned around to see Madame Giry. "Come my dear, there is much to be done."

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Thus the next three days flew by within the blink of an eye. Soon the night of the first performance would begin. Lorraine had snuck away to be alone for a while and found herself standing in the Chapelle. For three days, she and the Phantom had had no contact. That fact alone was driving her insane.

"Phantom!" She called out into the darkness but no reply came. She simply stood their alone and she knew that he had not come to wish her luck on her performance that evening. She let out a sigh and leaned against the cold stone that seemed to surround her.

"Lorraine!" A young woman's voice called. "This is not conducive to your health. You must come out of this cold air now." Meg came down the stairs and looked at Lorraine.

Lorraine nodded at Meg's scolding and the two of them walked back to her room where they prepared her for the performance of a lifetime…

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Sorry it's short but I hope to have the next chapter up soon! Please Review!

Darkest Dreams

Lady Elanya