Author's Note: Here is a treat for you! I'm going to submit another chapter before the weekend and then either tonight or this weekend, I'm planning on writing another few chapters for your reading enjoyment. As long as nothing happens, I should have more posted on Monday.
I hope that you enjoy this chapter. I'm trying to attach the events to it makes sense. I enjoy getting all of your reviews! They make me smile and laugh at times. Please read and review!
Chapter Ten: Discovered!
Raoul pulled his horse to a halt at the stables to the opera house and handed the reins over to a stable hand. He strode towards the entrance, removing his riding gloves in the process.
He opened the door and proceeded to walk in the entrance hall. 'How much the opera house has changed,' he thought. Walking up the grand staircase, he entered the theatre and made his way down to the stage.
"Ah Vicomte! It's good to see you!" Firmin greeted him. "How goes the search for the Vicomtesse?"
"That's why I'm here. I would like to see Madame Giry please."
"Of course." Firmin made a motion backstage and moments later, Madame Giry stepped out and walked across the stage.
"How can I help you Vicomte?" she asked.
Raoul pulled her to the side. "I need you to take me down. Down to where 'he' lives."
She stared at him, wide-eyed. "Vicomte! Why would you want to go down there?"
"Because I think that he might hold some important information for me as to the whereabouts of my wife."
Madame Giry sighed. "As you wish."
She led him back to Christine's dressing room, and over to the mirror. Pulling back the secret door, she quickly lit a torch and led Raoul down the narrow passage down to the lake. She paused for a moment.
"I believe you know the way from here Vicomte," she said, turning and handing the torch to him.
He nodded. "Thank you Madame."
Slowly and carefully, Raoul crept into the dark, murky water and made his way over to the entrance to the place that he had wanted to forget.
Christine awoke slowly. She opened her eyes and looked around, becoming once again familiar with her surroundings. Sitting up, she swung her legs out and grabbed the robe that hung nearby. She slipped her slippers on and walked out to where she knew she could find Erik, the organ.
Sure enough, he sat at the organ, writing. Hearing her approach he looked up. "You look well rested," he said, standing up to greet her.
She smiled and blushed a little. "Thank you. Have you been up all night?"
Erik shook his head. "I slept a little but I wanted to continue your lessons as you requested."
Sitting back down at the organ, he started to play a familiar tune. "Sing for me Christine."
She recognized the song instantly and began to sing.
"Think of me, think of me fondly when we've said goodbye"Christine continued to sing, letting her voice rise with each note.
Raoul paused for a moment, listening. There was no mistaking that voice. 'I knew she was here!' he thought. He continued on his trek, and finally reached the entrance to the cave.
Looking around, he felt around the surrounding rock, searching for the secret switch he knew was there. Raoul moved over to a bigger boulder and felt around behind it. Feeling a small raise in the rock he pushed on it. He heard a click and then movement.
The door had started to rise.
"Please promise me that sometime you with think…of…me!" Christine let the last note ring out so that it echoed around the labyrinth.
"Bravo! I knew you could still do it!" Erik stood up and swept her up into a huge hug.
"I knew you were here!" a voice suddenly cried out.
Christine and Erik whirled around to face the entrance to the labyrinth that had opened while Christine was finishing her aria.
Her eyes grew wide. "Raoul!"
Okay, there you go. I know that it's short but I felt that I couldn't leave this weekend without writing another chapter. I do plan on writing at least two more chapters this weekend on my laptop.
I hope that you guys enjoy this story so far. I have really enjoyed writing it. Please read and review! Thank so much to the following people who have reviewed so far:
I Despise Raoul – Your reviews are especially amusing to read. I hope that this chapter suits your needs. Don't worry though, I have plans for Raoul!
Moonjava – Your reviews are short but to the point. I enjoy reading them.
DeChangsLuv – I was rather taken back by your review. But then again, this is my story and if I want to make Raoul look like a jerk then I will.
GIRL IN STORY – Only one review from you but it was a good review. Thanks for your input!
Okay, big author's note there so I'm gonna go now. Hope to see your reviews soon!
-Sarah
