Chapter Nine
The long awaited Battle
(continued)
Here's what happened (recap): Erik was in a semi-unconscious state. He quickly snapped out of it and watched the scene before him. As soon as Christine blacked out he snuck up behind Raoul and hit his elbow joint (bend in arm) and broke it. CRACK
!YEAH ERIK!
Now the Story
Erik picked up Christine carefully; quietly surveying her, making sure her breathing was back to normal. When he saw that it was, he placed her gently onto the crimson sheets. And returned to watch Raoul howl in pain and roll on the floor. He grabbed his sword just in case.
When Raoul finally ceased rolling on the ground he got up, finding Erik waiting for him.
They started to duel, when all of a sudden Raoul fell to the ground. His arm was causing him terrible pain.
So Erik offered to wrap it so they could finish their duel more quickly.
Raoul accepted.
When it was wrapped he felt much better. And they continued their duel.
Erik was winning, Raoul becoming weaker the longer they fought.
Finally he dropped his sword, giving Erik the chance to get behind him and tie him up.
Christine had awakened and was watching the battle take place.
She ran over to Erik as he tied Raoul up, placing the sword by his throat.
She was sobbing hysterically, "Don't kill him. Please don't kill him."
"What?" They both said in unison, confused.
"Don't kill him, please. He doesn't deserve to die."
"Yes he does. He tried to kill you twice. And you say he doesn't deserve to die. Why should we spare him?" Erik had never seen here act this way before. It kind of frightened him.
"I don't want to see him die. Please let him go. For me." She leaned up and kissed him.
This convinced him. He untied Raoul quickly, and shoved him towards the entrance/exit. Raoul turned to see Christine one last time but got the pointy end of a sword real close to his cheek preventing that.
He ran out as quickly as possible. Thanking Christine as he disappeared in the mist.
Christine fell to the ground sobbing. Erik's hand on her shoulder for comfort.
He picked her up and carried her to the bed once more so she could rest.
He was exhausted, but he would have to spend another night in that chair, which made him restless.
Christine could see he was tired.
"Erik, would you like to actually sleep tonight? You may join me if you like. You can watch over me."
He accepted. It felt great to be in his own bed again. Especially with Christine lying next to him.
He only had one question for her, "Christine why did you spare his life?"
