As Angels Watch On

Takes place during the Graveyard Scene

Christine wandered aimlessly as she recalled the disastrous ball. What was happening to the quaint little world she had been brought into? Why was Erik being so possessive? What on earth was causing Raoul to be so protective? Christine fought back tears as she tried to calm her shot nerves. She knew she could trust Erik despite his many faults because that was love, but his illusive lifestyle and terrifying temper could very well be the death of her. Sighing, Christine's weary eyes fell upon her father's grave, which was now resting in her view. The mausoleum's steps were now at her feet and with an exhausted plop she gracefully sat at the bottommost step. Presenting her father with the bouquet of roses she had ascertained she smiled faintly as a swill of emotions rose within her.

As if by magic, Christine suddenly felt the adoring presence of Erik and she daintily lifted her lithe hand to rest upon the developing bump on her lower abdomen. Gently, she took a breath and sang to the man she loved.

"Angel of Music I can feel you, speak to me precious lover…"

Before Erik had a chance to call out, a new voice abolished the atmosphere.

"Christine!"

Gasping, Christine turned towards the frantic looking Raoul, who raced across the graveyard on the back of a gray horse.

"Christine! How on earth could you just leave!"

"Raoul, I understand your fears, but I tell you they are unjustified!"

"You know nothing of my fears Christine! You cannot expect me to believe that you can just wander freely about without the danger of that sick freak following you around!"

"The Phantom would never hurt me!"

"Oh for Christ sake Christine! The man has killed and yet you stand before me claiming he would spare you!"

"One shouldn't judge another's actions if they do not know the circumstances surrounding them. I will stand firm in saying that the Phantom would never hurt me because he loves me!"

"Christine it is impossible for a murderer to love, he simply lusts for you and that's what scares me. He could do things to you…things that I dare never even speak of."

A dark look crossed Christine's face and angrily she turned fiery eyes upon Raoul.

"What exactly are you saying Raoul?"

"Christine…"

"No, tell me what would he do that you're so afraid of!"

"Damn it Christine! He could…deflower you."

The sting to Raoul's cheek was not expected and he turned surprised eyes back to Christine's raised hand.

"How dare you! How dare you insinuate that he would rape me!"

Shocked Raoul could only watch as Christine stormed off towards the form of a black horse standing by the graveyard's entry gate. A savage look encompassed his form, and he angrily reached out and grasped Christine's wrist.

"Let go of me Raoul!"

Raoul only tightened his grip and bared his teeth as he spoke.

"Just what are you saying Christine? Does this mean that if this supposive Phantom offered to take you, you'd consent and open your legs like a common whore!"

"Let go Raoul you're hurting me!"

Rage boiled within Raoul's blood and he violently brought his hand across Christine's cheek. He released her wrist as he did so that she would fall. Raoul turned to leave and was suddenly encountered with the rage filled scream of a black-clad man bearing a rapier.

"How dare you harm her!"

Swiftly, Raoul drew his own rapier and grit his teeth as the end of his blade met the end of the Phantom's. For several minutes the two fought violently watching as their blades clashed again and again. It only took one misstep however, and Raoul suddenly felt the sting of razor sharp metal tearing at the skin of his arm. Losing his temper, Raoul tripped the Phantom and quickly kicked his sword away before he had a chance to re-obtain it. Raising his blade, Raoul smirked as he prepared for the final blow…

"NO!"

As if from nowhere, Christine appeared and threw herself across Erik's prone body.

"If you kill him then you'll have to kill me too!"

Tears adorned her face and Raoul could only stand frozen as she wept before him.

"Christine…you'd…you'd through your life away for…for that!"

"I would sacrifice everything for him!"

Behind her, Erik's surprised visage changed into one of love and adoration as he gently wrapped his arms around Christine's trembling form. Raising his eyes, Erik watched, as Raoul stood stunned in front of them. When Raoul's hand lowered, Erik sprung to his feet and whistled loudly for Caesar (A/N: his horse). The black stallion was by his side in a matter of seconds and Erik quickly leapt upon his back pulling his love along with him. Together, Erik and Christine left the graveyard glancing back only once to see the paralyzed face of Raoul.

End Chapter 4

A/N: Once again please review. I hope all of you enjoyed this chapter, this will be the fourth time I've written it and thus I hope that this is the best draft. Thanks to the following who've reviewed my past chapters…

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