Hello my fellow readers!
Here's another chapter for you all!
I don't know when I'm going to update again because my mother is in the hospital and I will most likely have to fly out this weekend!
Thanks for your patience!

Laurel's POV

Three weeks passed since I arrived at the Opera House and boy had I been busy. The day after I received the note from said mysterious Phantom, did I start rehearsals. The work was both wonderful and tiring; I would wake up between eight or nine to have breakfast with the other chorus girls before practicing on stage. Christine and Meg soon became good friends to me along with Leo. Hannibal would have its opening night any day now and Carlotta was annoying the hell out of me. For one thing I did not like her arrogant I'm the top diva bull crap, second she would say rude things about the chorus girls, I even heard her mention some things about me, which only pissed me off. I however tended not to lose my cool easily unlike others did. The first few days of dancing and what not made my feet sore as hell, but eventually my body got used to the dancing.

The only thing I was dreading in part of the play was that damn outfit the chorus girls had to wear basically like they wore at the beginning of the movie. Antoinette was patient with me and I was grateful for that, I can survive on a diet of human food, but do to being half vampire I had to have blood. So after the Opera House became silent at night Leo and I would leave and hunt the streets to find our prey if we had to. I preferred human blood then animal blood but I could live on either. Usually Leo would find some no good scoundrel and we would feed from him or her enough to not kill them. As Madame Giry said my stab wound did in fact scar but it wasn't visible when I wore the dreaded slave outfits. Since writing his note I hadn't seen or heard from the mysterious Phantom. I however knew he was watching.

"I really hate this outfit" I growled as I finished putting the top part of the slave costume on. Thank god the skirt covered my tattoo of Drogon, Viserion, and Rhaegal which was rested on my right thigh.

"It's only for one night Laurel besides you look cute in it" Christine said and I smiled at her. I then caught Joseph Boquet also known as the pervert peeping through a window. I smirked and with only Christine and Meg watching as a beam of ice shot out my left outstretched hand, the window completely froze.

"That is really cool" Meg said.

"It's another gift of mine I treasure most I inherited it from my mother's side of the family"

The three of us then took our leave from the dressing room and we as we past I smirked when I saw Boquet's face still had my ice magic on it. I followed Meg and Christine down the many spirals stairs passing other cast members either mingling around or trying to sneak some time with a loved one, or smuggling wine or beer. I was the last to powder my ballet flats before I joined my fellow chorus members to do our stretches before we rehearsed. After our stretches I chose to lean against an iron railing to watch Carlotta sing. My eyes and ears winced as her voice filled my ears. God did she suck!

I smirked when I saw some of her maids put in their earplugs. After said diva finished singing did the other actors and actresses come out to perform their part, now these people knew who to sing. I saw Carlotta fussing at her maid about making her costume too long and this only got me to roll my eyes. Then her beloved Piangi began to sing his part while the dwarf actor followed, though he didn't sing. Suddenly our conductor Reyer said interrupting the performance.

"Gentlemen, gentlemen as you can see rehearsals are underway for a new production of Chalumeau's Hannibal"

Mr. Lefevre who I happened to like came upon the stage with none other than Firmin and Andre. I frowned I did not like these two one bit because they disrespected Erik.

"Monsieur Reyer, Madame Giry," Madame Giry turned around from whatever she was doing to turn to Mr. Lefevre. "Ladies and gentleman please if I could have your attention, as you know there have been rumors about my imminent retirement, I can now tell you these rumor are all true and it is my pleasure to introduce to the two gentlemen who now own the Opera Populaire Monsieur Richard Firmin and Monsieur Gilles Andre"

Everyone else clapped while I didn't.

"Why aren't you clapping Laurel?" Meg asked and I only shrugged.

"I'm not getting any good vibes from those two" was my answer. Carlotta had said "Ah Hah" at her beloved as though they had a bet about Mr. Lefevre's retirement.

"I'm sure you read their recent fortune in the junk business"

"Scrap metal, actually" Andre corrected his colleague and I only rolled my eyes. One of my fellow dancers whispered they must be rich.

"And we are deeply honored to introduce our new patron the Vicomte de Chagny"

This got my attention and I removed myself from my leaning position and followed Meg and Christine, the three of us came to a stop and Christine's eyes lit up at the sight of her childhood sweetheart.

"It's Raoul" Christine explained to us. "Before my father died at the house by the sea I guess you could say we were childhood sweethearts, he called me Little Lotte"

"Christine he's so handsome"

"Damn right" I added. Meg and Christine chuckled at my choice of bad language. Raoul looked exactly like Patrick Wilson who had portrayed him in the film.

He came to a stop between the two stooges.

"My parents and I are honored to support all the arts especially the world-renowned Opera Populaire"

I tuned out the rest of the conversation because Carlotta once more was making the whole thing about her. God I wished Erik would just show up already and speaking of said Opera Ghost I saw a brief shadow move above the rafters. I smirked knowing it was him most likely to get a good look at his two new managers. Madame Giry then asked for the new owners to get out of the way and they hurriedly did as the Christine, Meg, and I finally hurried onto the stage and began our rehearsal for the umpteenth time.

Madame's Giry POV

"We take excellent pride in our ballet Monsieurs"

"I can see why" Firmin agreed. The three of us watched the girls along with the men perform; Laurel was doing very well today. "Especially that little blonde angel"

"My daughter Meg Giry" I replied.

"And those two exceptional beauties no relation I trust"

"Chrisine Daae and Laurel White, promising talent from both Monsieur Firmin very promising"

"Daae you say no relation to the famous Swedish violinist?"

"His only child orphaned at 7 when she came to live and train in the ballet dormitories, Laurel was found badly injured almost a month ago, however as you can see she regained her health quickly and is skilled with dancing as well"

"She is indeed a pretty thing" Andre agreed.

Laurel's POV

I had heard Antoinette talking about both Christine and I to Andre and Firmin and I was flattered. However it was Christine who should have been praised more than myself. I continued the routine with the other ballet dancers to engrossed to listen to Carlotta sing and fuss. I felt my feet beginning to get tired and I was grateful that the song was nearing its end. I finished the spinning technique and went to the floor with the rest of the other dancers. I was then cut loose from the chain props and I went over to chat with Christine and Meg once more.

"All day all they want is dancing!" Carlotta bitched. I growled and turned to glare at her. She was really plucking my nerves.

"Laurel calm down your eyes are turning red" Meg said to me suddenly. I was alarmed that my eyes were flashing their vampire color so I calmed myself while Carlotta began to whine once more. I watched as the Drama Queen storm off with Andre and Firmin after her. Another shadow movement above caught my eye. What the hell was Erik doing?

I forgot what happened in this part of the movie.

Think of me, thank of me fondly when we said goodbye

Oh god!

Now she was singing "Think of Me" and I had yet again to listen to it. I once more tuned out her horrible singing voice and smirked when I saw her maids once more plug their ears with whatever the heck they were using. The singing continued for a few more minutes until the backdrop suddenly gave way and Meg screamed. I looked away as the backdrop hit Carlotta; even though she was annoying as hell I hoped she wasn't hurt.

"He's here the Phantom of the Opera" Meg said to Christine and I.

You mean Hotty of the Opera I corrected my friend in my mind. While Firmin and Andre and her beloved Piangi helped Carlotta up, Boquet and Leo appeared at the rafters.

"What happened up there you two?!" Lefevre asked.

"Boquet wasn't at his post that's what happened" Leo said. Boquet sent him a death glare before turning back to the retiring owner.

"As Leo said I wasn't at my post, please Monsieur there's no one there, or if there is, well then it must be a ghost"

I only rolled my eyes at the comment and Boquet disappeared chuckling evilly, Leo only rolled his eyes before following after his colleague.

"Signora, these things do happen" Andre said to Carlotta.

"For the past three years these things do happen and did you stop them? No, you two are just as bad as him! Until you stop these things from happening, this thing does not happen!" Carlotta then turned around and stormed off stage barking orders at everyone who worked for her.

"Amateurs" Piangi taunted before he went to follow after his wife.

"Gentlemen, good luck if you need me I shall be in Australia" Lefevre then took his leave and Andre sighed.

I chuckled darkly and I saw Madame Giry had a letter from the Phantom.

"I have a message from the Opera Ghost"

"Oh god in heaven you're all obsessed" Firmin roared.

"He welcomes you to his opera house"

"His opera house?" Firmin asked not believing his ears.

"And commands that you continue to leave Box 5 empty for his use" Antoinette pointed at the infamous Box 5. "And reminds you that his salary is due"

"His salary?!" Firmin exclaimed.

"Well, Monsieur Lefevre used to give him twenty-thousand francs a month"

"Twenty-thousand francs?!" Firmin then took the note from Madame Giry.

"Perhaps you can afford more with the Vicomte as your patron"

"Madame, I had hoped to make that announcement public tonight when the Vicomte was to join us for the gala, but obviously we shall now have to cancel as it appears we have lost our star!" Firmin snapped ripping up the note.

"But surely there must be an understudy" Andre suggested.

"Understudy there is no understudy for La Carlotta!" Reyer said back in annoyance.

"A full house Andre! We shall have to refund a full house"

What was said next surely got my attention.

"Laurel White could sing it sir"

My head jerked up at this.

Surely Madame Giry was out of her mind. Christine was the one to sing not me!

"What a chorus girl, don't be silly" Andre scoffed. I growled at his compliment, what a jerk along with his colleague I wouldn't have minded ranting at them like Carlotta did.

"She has a beautiful voice Monsieur, you should hear her play the piano in the evenings"

"Madame this really isn't necessary, after all Christine's voice is much more promising" I said to Antoinette.

"Laurel you should be the one to sing" Christine argued and I gave her a WTF look.

"I agree it's time for people to hear your voice Laurel" Meg added.

Madame Giry came up to my side, and she placed a hand on my shoulder and I looked to her.

"Let her sing for you Monsieur she has been well taught"

Firmin and Andrew looked to each other and Andre looked to me.

"All right come on don't be shy"

I simply blushed and walked forward.

I came to a stop in front of Reyer.

"From the beginning of the aria then please Mademoiselle"

"Andre this is doing nothing for nerves"

"She is very pretty"

As the song I knew so well began to play did I begin to sing.

Think of me
Think of me fondly
When we've said goodbye
Remember me once in awhile please promise me you'll try
When you find that once again you long to take your heart back and be free if you ever find a moment spare a thought for me

As I finished that main part I noticed I got everyone's attention. Both Andre and Firmin looked shocked and pleased. The rest of my cast mates clapped and I blushed.

"As you can see Laurel can replace Carlotta for tonight's performance" Madame Giry said.

"I couldn't agree more" Andre agreed He then came up to me and kissed my hand. "You have a lovely voice Mademoiselle"

"Thank you" was all I could say not believing this was actually happening.

Later before performance

Because of my damn nerves I needed to hunt and Leo happily obliged. Before I had to get back to the opera house, the two of us found another human just a simple thief. I wore my blue Daenerys outfit for this hunt. The two of us hid in the shadows until I leapt from the roof of a nearby building and landed on top of my prey. I sucker punched the thief which knocked him out cold. Then I sank my fangs into his throat and began to drink his blood.

"Easy" Leo said to me placing a hand onto my back. He didn't need to feed tonight. I finished drinking from my prey and licked my lips and watched as Leo healed the human's wound. He then erased the man's thoughts before the two of us returned to the opera house. Act 1 and 2 went off with a hitch and when I first came onto the stage I almost passed out due to the large crowd. I was used to the auditorium at school being filled, but not to this large capacity, damn.

However the public didn't seem to mind my voice and I simply went with the flow. Then as soon as I knew it I was walking on stage for in the white dress that Christine wore. It was a beautiful gown I had to admit, my hair had the many crystal stairs in it, as did I wear the sparkling earrings. The pretty fantasy background was behind me. The song began as it usually did. After this my voice would get tired.

We never said our love was evergreen
Or as unchanging as the sea
But if you can still remember
Stop and think of me
Think of all the things we've shared and seen
Don't think about the way things might have been
Think of me, think of me waking
Silent and resigned
Imagine me, trying to too hard
To put you from my mind
Recall those days
Look back on all those times
Think of the things we'll never do
There will never be a day
When I won't think of you

Flowers fade
The fruits of summer fade
They have their seasons
So do we
But please promise that sometimes you will think

I really had to hold my voice for this one. HA!

My voice rose as I finished singing the rest of the song. I raised my voice more slightly.

Of me!

As soon as I finished singing the crowd began to clap like crazy. I smiled and I bowed as many roses were thrown on stage. I looked to Christine, Meg, and Madame Giry who stood to the side and they all clapped pleased, as did my other cast mates. It was then I bowed one more time and I then excused myself. Right now I needed to regain my thoughts and my throat needed rest. So for the hell of it I went to the chapel that was hidden away. I had been here before but for some reason tonight it felt comforting. I sat down and thought of my mother. I hoped to god she was alright, hell I didn't know she was alive.

Brava, Brava, bravissima

Holy S**T!

As soon as I heard the Phantom's voice I jumped out of my skin and I stood up.

Laurel, Laurel came the voices of Christine and Meg.

Laurel once again came Erik's voice.

It was then Christine and Meg finally found me. They both were wearing their ballet outfits for Act 3.

The two of them were singing together to me.

Where in the world have you been hiding?
Really you were perfect
I only wish we knew your secret
Who is your great tutor?

My heart dwells with sadness
Not knowing whether she is dead or alive
If something were to happen to her
I don't know what I would do without her either to live or die

"Don't talk like that Laurel" Christine said to me placing a hand on top of mine. "You don't know if your mother is dead, I think my Angel of Music is watching over you"

This got me to look at her. Why would Erik want to watch over me?

I am just another woman who shared the same talent as Christine and he was in love with her, not a half breed like myself. The two women then helped me stand up and the two of them took my hands into theirs and Christine began to sing to me.

My father once spoke of an angel
I used to dream he'd appear
And as I sing I can sense him
And I know he's here
Here in this room
He calls you softly
Somewhere inside hiding
Without a doubt he's watching over you too

Now I began to sing along with her and Meg as well.

Christine you must be dreaming
Stories like this can't come true
Christine you're talking riddles and it's not like you

Then the three of were now singing in harmony as we walked out of the chapel.

Angel of Music
Guide and Guardian
Grant to me your glory
Who is this angel?
This Angel of Music
Hide no longer
Secret and strange angel.

I immediately caught the same scent I experienced when I first saw the Phantom's letter and I knew said Opera Ghost was watching us. My heart began to beat like hell and I felt a bit weak.

I can sense him even now
Your hands Laurel their cold

Meg took my hands and felt them.

Your face Laurel its white
This unknown feeling frightens me

Don't be frightened

Christine finished and the two of them led me out of the hallway. As we passed I saw Leo looking concerned and I only shot him a weak smile. He only nodded as Madame Giry took me from Christine and began to hurriedly usher me back to the Prima Donna room. Many men and ladies called out to me wanting to give me flowers or congratulate me but Antoinette wasn't having it. She opened the doors to the room and growled.

"No!" she yelled. I merely smirked at her determined to protect me. She growled before said no one more time and she shut the door behind her.

"Bloody hell" I said going to my chair and sat down in it.

"You did very tonight my dear" Antoinette said before she picked up a red rose with a black ribbon tied to it. "He enjoyed your performance tonight"

She came to me with the rose.

"Is this from the Phantom?" I asked taking the rose.

"It is" Meg's mother answered before she pressed a kiss against my cheek. She then excused herself and I said.

"Well I'll be damned"

I knew it would only be a matter of time before Erik would show himself. My face turned red just as the doors to the room opened and in came Christine and carrying flowers in his hands with her was Raoul.
I sat the rose down and stood up.

"Laurel this is Raoul"

"It is an honor to meet you Laurel" Raoul said as he placed the flowers down on a nearby table along with the other many flowers that surrounded the room. Christine's beloved came up to me and he kissed my hand. "You sang like an angel tonight"

"Thank you, you should also hear Christine every now and then she has a very wonderful voice as well"
Christine's face turned red at that compliment and I smirked. "I'm pleased to see that you've reunited with her"

"How could I not?" Raoul said before he came to Christine and placed a kiss against her forehead.

AWWWWW!

The two of them were adorable together!

"Would you like to have dinner with us Laurel?" Christine asked.

"Not tonight my friend I am tired and you know I get grumpy when I don't sleep when I need it" I teased her back.

"Then perhaps another time then, you have a good night's sleep Laurel and once again well done" he then kissed my hand one last time before he and Christine turned to leave. Once they were gone I actually felt tired. I wasn't interested in sleeping in this room so I asked Meg to get my favorite sleeping attire. She went to my room and retrieved my clothing before left me alone to change.

Well I let Antoinette help me out of the costume which I was glad to out of and get the crystal stars pins of out my hair and the earrings off. Once everything was off I changed into a white summer nightgown with straps at the shoulders, as I pulled on a black robe. I tied it up and then braided my hair so it could hang off of my left shoulder like Elsa's and I put my Targaryen necklace back own. Just as I put on my white slippers the candles in the room burnt out.

"Oh crap" I said knowing what was about to happen. Instinct made me go towards the door and then he began to sing.

Insolent boy this slave of fashion
Basking in your glory
Ignorant fool this brave young suitor
Sharing in my triumph

My heart was now beating like wildfire. I knew Erik's voice was beautiful but damn hearing it now in person was an understatement. He had one thing wrong though I didn't have a crush on Raoul which is what he thought already, geez. I sang back to him in reply.

Angel, I hear you
Speak, I listen
Stay by my side
Guide me
Angel my soul was weak forgive me
Enter at last master

Flattering child you shall me know me
See why in shadow I hide
Look at your face in the mirror
I am here inside

My head snapped to the mirror and I jumped out of my skin as I finally saw the Phantom of the Opera for the first time. I felt my face turn red even more, because bloody hell he was hot!

My body began to walk towards the mirror on its own accord.

Angel of music
Guide and Guardian
Grant to me your glory

Cold fog began to swirl around my legs and in the room but I ignored it as Erik now became more visible. And sure enough it was Gerard Butler portraying him.

Angel of Music
Hide no longer
Come to me strange angel

I am your Angel of Music
Come to me, Angel of Music

"Laurel who's in the room with you?!" my head snapped back towards the door, it was Raoul, what the hell was he doing here?!

I am your Angel of Music
Come to me Angel of Music

The glass that was the mirror was gone and now Erik stood in front of me. He held his hand out and I turned back to him. I held my hand hesitating for a second before placing it finally into his and thus the Phantom of the Opera song began to play.

And it's official Laurel now has met our Phantom XD.
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