Phantoms of the Mind

by SingsforPhantom

Th journey continues past Leroux's epic tale of the masked man who dwelled beneath Paris's Opera House. Now that the Phantom's one love, Christine Daae has left him with the Vicomte de Chagny, Erik must seek out a new life, a new love, and a new story be

2. An Abandoned Lair

Chapter 2: An Abandoned Lair

Despite her mother's warning Meg traipsed through the disgusting sewer water that led into the Phantom's lair. She looked around in naïve wonder. For her this was as surreal as visiting Cinderella's castle. Her eyes brimmed with excitement and a little fear and she ogled at the beautiful candelabras and grand organ. Her feet touched dry land at last and she searched around trying to find the Phantom. Her heart secretly hoped she would find him. Like her mother, she pitied him and was sure she would feel no fear.

Meg walked aimlessly around the lair until she made her way to a small chamber covered in broken glass. She discovered the broken mirrors and a little wind up monkey toy sitting on a table. She almost smiled at the innocent toy. Then her heart leapt as she saw a lonely white mask sitting on the table next to the toy. Almost afraid, she picked up the mask carefully and glanced around hoping to catch a glimpse of its owner. She realized the truth… he would not go anywhere without that mask. She felt tears blur her eyes; the Phantom was dead.