Okay, I know that Erik died in the book, but I'm bringing him back for my own purposes. I am also aware that Christine and Raoul eloped in the book, but, once again, they're back because I said so. Enjoy!


Meg ran back to the ballerina's quarters as fast as she could. She didn't dare be seen holding the mask. She had taken it from the dungeons as soon as the expedition was over. The only problem now was hiding it from the other ballerinas.

She raced into the room and shoved the mask under her sheets. A few girls glanced up at her, then went back to their giggling. Meg breathed a silent breath of relief. She hadn't been caught. All was going well. Now all she had to do was wait.


The church bells tolled. 12 o'clock, midnight. Meg silently slipped out of bed, taking the mask with her. She peered into the hallway, making sure no one was there. The coast was clear, and Meg took off, through the hallway and down the stairs.

Meg didn't exactly know where she was going, but she had a good idea. She had to get back to the Phantom's lair. The only way she knew was through the mirror in Christine's room. Unfortunately for Meg, Christine and Raoul had returned that night.

The couple had shown up around 7:30 that evening. They had announced their engagement, thinking the Phantom's threat had passed. Everyone had congratulated them and welcomed them back. Everyone but Meg. Christine had sought out her friend, and eventually found her sulking in a corner. Christine sat down next to her. "Meg, what's wrong?"

"Nothing, Christine! Everything is fine. I've just had a long day and I'm tired. Congratulations. But I really am tired. I think I'll go to bed now. Goodnight!" And Meg had run off as fast as she could. She didn't want to tell Christine her secret. Not yet, at least.

Meg wandered through the halls, looking around in the darkness. The Opera Populaire looked so different when it was empty! Meg was used to it being busy and full, not dark and scary. Usually Meg was afraid of the dark, but it didn't seem to bother her tonight. But scary seemed a good word to describe this place.

Meg crept over to Christine's room and slowly turned the doorknob, checking to see if it was unlocked. Miraculously, the knob turned! Christine and Raoul must have been so tired they forgot to lock their door. Now all Meg had to do was get through the mirror without waking them.

Meg slipped into the room quietly, pulling the door behind her. It closed with a tiny click. Meg's years of ballerina training finally paid off as she tip-toed gracefully across the floor. Raoul and Christine were fast asleep, looking peaceful together. Meg looked upon them sadly, wondering if she would ever find someone for herself.

Meg made it across the room uneventfully. She slowly slid the mirror to the side, willing it not to make a noise. It made a low grinding noise, however, and Meg winced. She looked over at the sleeping forms. Raoul stirred, but settled after a moment, placing his arm over Christine. Meg quickly scampered through the mirror and slid it back into place, making a mental note to herself to find a new route.


So, it was another short chapter. I've decided to make more short chapters than fewer long ones. Shorter chapters means more updates! And for those of you perverted minds out there, Christine and Raoul weren't doing anything gross! So, did you like this chapter better?