Laurel goes with Christine to the cemetary in this chapter. Enjoy my beloved readers!
Laurel's POV
Several days passed since Erik and I last saw each other. I couldn't be more happier than I was at the moment because I finally had my mate who accepted me for who and what I was, as I accepted him for the person he was beyond the mask. The rehearsals for Duan Jon were now going very smoothly without any chaos from my mate, which made everyone on the cast more ease. Carlotta kept her distance from me since I had slapped her. Now these days Raoul would come by the Opera House to see Christine, he was excited to hear Meg and Leo were expecting. Christine and her beloved were to be the child's god parents which I thought was wonderful.
I had told only one person about Erik being my mate and that was Christine. She had been happy to hear this, she still had her lessons with him, and she had noticed he was happier than she had seen him in years.
"You're a good match for him Laurel" she had told me one day towards the end of rehearsal. "That poor man has been through so much hell"
Erik would occasionally sneak roses to me through Antoinette only without the black ribbon.
Christine's POV
Things had been going well these past few days. Don Juan Triumphant would have its opening night the day after tomorrow and I prayed nothing would go wrong. This morning for some reason I couldn't go back to sleep so I decided to visit my father's grave. Raoul was sleeping away outside the dorm being the protective fiancé he was. I kissed him gently on the forehead before I hurried to get dressed. Once that was done I was about to leave when I heard screaming. I recognized it was Laurel and alarmed I hurried towards her room. I opened her door and didn't bother to shut it behind me, because my best friend was thrashing in her bed and she was crying. I rushed over to her and shook her.
Laurel's POV
"Laurel wake up!" I heard Christine shout. I opened my eyes and saw my friend standing beside me. I had been having a nightmare and it had gotten very bad. I had dreamt my mother being killed right in front of me before her murderers turned upon me and I was pinned down about to be raped. Thank god Christine woke me up when she did. I burst into tears and hugged her.
"It's alright Laurel it was a nightmare and nothing more" Christine replied as she held me like a big sister would do with their sibling.
"I can't take this anymore Christine not knowing my mother is alive or dead" I sobbed.
"Shhh" was all Christine could say as she comforted me. I was wearing a dark blue summer nightgown and it was drenched in sweat. The two of us held each other for a few more moments before Christine pulled away.
"Why don't you come with me to the cemetery that might calm you down and when we come back I'll ask Madame Giry to let you skip rehearsals today, I think you should rest and it would be a good idea for you to talk to Erik about these nightmares"
"Thank you Christine you're a true friend" I said to her.
She smiled before she kissed my forehead. She then left so I could get dressed. I felt my ice magic suddenly coming to life and I closed my eyes as my body glowed. A second later a dress similar to the one I wore to the Masquerade appeared onto me. Only it wasn't the dress was sleeveless and it rested at my shoulders. An icy blue train flowed from behind the dress; I pulled my hair into a braid and let it hang behind me this time. I pulled on my black boots and grabbed my black cape; I then put on my Targaryen necklace before leaving my room. It was chilly outside but I wasn't cold since I could tolerate temperatures better than humans. Christine was already in the carriage waiting for me.
"Aren't you cold?" my best friend asked helping me into the damn thing.
"I can tolerate temperatures better than you humans can" I teased her. She chuckled before turning to the driver I knew damn well who it was.
"To my father's grave please" Christine said. I felt sleepy and I chose to rest my head against Christine as the carriage began to pull away from the Opera House. Raoul by now was raising hell worrying where Christine was, the lovesick dork he was. LMAO!
As the carriage went through the French countryside I sang in my mind.
In sleep he sang to me
In dreams he came
That voice, that calls to me
And speaks my name
I then fell asleep and this time my dreams weren't plagued with nightmares. About thirty minutes later Christine woke me up. She got out of the carriage first before she helped me out. My mouth dropped as we entered the cemetery, Erik rode the carriage away, I felt his eyes on me no doubt worried that I had been uneasy on the ride here. I turned to Christine and said.
"You go to your father's grave I want to explore this place it's beautiful"
"Indeed it is, just call me if you need anything" she then kissed my forehead before she went into the direction towards her father's resting place. Once she was gone I began to walk around admiring the many stone angles and gravestones surrounded by the beautiful white snow. I noticed a silver maple in front of me and I went towards it. My father loved these trees when he was alive; he always spoke of how the leaves would look silvery underneath. I bent down at the bottom of the trunk and I held my hands out. My ice magic flowed out of me and I slowly began to make an icy gravestone. I focused in my mind how I wanted the gravestone to look and say as I closed my eyes. They remained closed until I felt my ice power was no longer needed. I opened my indigo eyes and I smiled weakly as I read what the icy tombstone read.
Elliott White
Loving son, father, and husband.
1969-2016
I then drew out a rose that Christine had given me. I placed it on the icy grave before I stood up. I felt my tears coming out of my eyes now. I heard Christine singing "Wishing You Were Here Again" in the distance; she was far enough for me to start singing the song I had to sing now.
In this world you tried
Not leaving me alone behind
There's no other way
I prayed to the gods let him stay
The memories ease the pain inside
Now I know why
All of my memories keep you near
In silent moments imagine you here
All of my memories keep you near
Your silent whispers, silent tears
Made me promise I'd try
To find my way back in this life
I hope there is a way
To give me a sign you're okay
Reminds me again it's worth it all
So I can go on
All of my memories keep you near
In silent moments imagine you here
All of my memories keep you near
Your silent whispers, silent tears
Together in all these memories
I see your smile
All the memories I hold dear
Darling, you know I love you
Till the end of time
All of my memories keep you near
In silent moments imagine you here
All of my memories keep you near
Your silent whispers, silent tears
All of my memories
Like with Evanescence, Within Temptation was another band I adored. I began to follow the direction where Christine's scent was. As I walked my tears began to dry a little, but that didn't mean the pain was gone from my heart. I missed my home, my mother, my friends, and the fact that eventually I would leave this world and time with Erik behind hurt like hell. At the thought of being away from my mate just got me even more upset. However I breathed to relax my body and it worked. Christine came into sight and she was sitting down on the steps of her father's mausoleum.
"I heard you singing" I told her as I sat down next to her.
"I also heard you that was a beautiful song yet it was sad and beautiful at the same time"
"Some songs are meant to be like that my friend" I said to her as I took her hand.
The two of us sat next to one another just being silent and respectful for the dead, snow coming upon our hair. I wasn't sure if Erik was going to start singing because he wasn't in love with Christine anymore. Boy did I have it wrong.
Wandering child
So lost, so helpless
Yearning for my guidance
I was on my feet as was Christine.
"Uh Christine is that Erik's voice I hear?" I asked her.
"I think so he probably heard you singing earlier, sing back to him Laurel"
I felt my face turn red and I turned towards the closed gates of masoluem.
Angel or friend?
Who is there staring?
Have you forgotten your angel?
Angel oh speak
What endless longings
Echo in this whisper
Too long you've wandered in winter
Far from my loving gaze
Wildly my heart beats for you
You resist
Yet your soul obeys
I began to climb the stairs slowly.
Angel of Music, you denied me
Angel of Music, I denied you
Turning from true beauty
Turning from true beauty
Angel of Music do not shun me,
Angel of Music, my protector
Come to your strange angel
Come to me, strange angel
Erik continued to sing out to me.
I am your Angel of Music
Come to me Angel of Music
"Oh my Sun and Stars" I said. "I love you"
"Christine! Laurel!"
Oh just damn great now Raoul was here!
I turned around to see Raoul dressed in a white poet shirt which was opened slightly to reveal his chest, he had two horses with him. He hurriedly got off the white horse and rushed over to Christine and myself.
"Raoul what are you doing here?" Christine demanded.
"Whatever you two believe, this man, this thing is not your father and friend"
"Don't you dare refer to him like that?!" I snapped at Raoul now angry.
Without warning Erik leapt over the roof and ambushed Raoul.
Raoul was ready with his sword, with his cape flowing Erik jabbed his sword towards Christine's beloved. The swords sang as both men used them, Erik came after Raoul making him walk backwards. Raoul then leapt over the edge when Erik waved his cape trying to blind Raoul before their swords met again. Raoul climbed over the edge and he fell against a tree due to losing his balance. With ease Erik leapt over the wall came upon Raoul still wanting to fight. The two of them went around various grave monuments their swords not stopping.
"Raoul stop this damn it!" I begged.
"Raoul this isn't the way!" Christine added as the two men managed to remove themselves from the grave monuments. Raoul moved backwards while Erik continued to fight with him with his sword, Raoul then lost his footing, and Erik thrust his sword into the tree bark above Raoul. Christine's beloved got back to his feet and the sword dance continued it stopped when both sides were caught in some metal thing; Erik used his shoulder to push Raoul backwards.
"My Sun and Stars stop!" I shouted at my mate, who couldn't hear me. This sword fight was getting bad and I had to do something, Raoul and Erik came upon a statue, both of them on either side of it. Raoul looked through a visible area underneath the statue where Erik looked right back at him. He then ducked while Raoul looked around to see where the hell he was. My mate then came around the corner and Raoul was ready for him.
The dancing of swords continued once more both men were starting to get tired, the horses reared not liking the sound the swords made. Erik waved his cape around and he made a swipe at Raoul with his blade which cut Raoul in the arm. Raoul yelped in pain as he leaned against a grave, he then got back up now fighting back very angry. The two were now tired and their swords met once more and this time Raoul had the advantage. He used his weight to push Erik down to the snow covered ground, and he kicked his sword away. Raoul raised his sword ready to kill Erik. I then snarled and my body turned silver. Raoul and Christine looked at me as I became a wolf and I ran forward putting myself between Erik and Raoul.
If you kill him, you kill me
I could talk to others though it was through telepathy.
"Move aside Laurel"
I snarled and seized Raoul's sword into my fangs and I spat it aside. My fur was bristled, my teeth bared.
You will not take from me what I love most
"Raoul listen to her" Christine begged to her fiancé.
"I can just leave her here with this monster, Christine!" Raoul snapped.
Christine I suggest you two leave before I do something to Raoul I will regret, please my friend I said to her.
Christine walked forward and she grabbed Raoul's hand into hers. I watched as the two of them got onto the white horse and they rode off.
No one hurts those I love I said as I turned to Erik. I then returned to my human form and I helped my mate to his feet. I then beat against his chest hard.
"Your such an idiot Erik, what the hell were you thinking?!" I said to him.
"Protecting you from that fool" Erik said simply.
"Oh my Sun and Stars" I growled before I pulled him for a kiss. This caught Erik off guard but he accepted the kiss nonetheless.
Later
In Lair
Still Laurel's POV
Sitting in front of Organ
"Erik I do not love Raoul he's only a friend to me and nothing more" I said as I finished cleaning his wrist, it got injured during his brawl with Raoul.
"I know that Laurel and I'm sorry" Erik apologized as I pulled his white poet shirt sleeve back down. I still wore my dress from earlier, only I didn't have the cape on.
"Apology accepted as long as you don't go overboard anymore my Sun and Stars" I said to him before I pressed another kiss against his mouth. Erik smirked into the kiss and he grasped a hold of my hair. I enjoyed these kisses I shared with him. Erik suddenly pulled me into his lap which caught me off guard. I felt my claws come out in excitement. Trusting my mate our kiss stopped and he bent my head back. I nearly jumped when he began to kiss my throat.
"Ow" Erik said suddenly. I looked down to see my claws were digging into his shirt.
"Sorry my claws tend to do that when I get excited" I said to him. "Did I hurt you?"
"No love" he said as he pressed a kiss against my forehead. Then he began to sing a song that was from a deleted scene from the movie.
No one would listen
No but you
Heard as the outcast hears
Shamed into solitude
Shunned by the multitude
I learn to listen
In my dark, my heart heard music
I longed to teach the world
Rise up and reach the world
No one would listen
I alone could hear the music
Then at last, a voice in the gloom
Seemed to cry "I hear you;
I hear your fears
Your torment and your tears
You saw my loneliness
Shared in my emptiness
No one would listen
No one but you
Heard as the outcast hears
No one would listen
No one but you
Heard as the outcast hears
I now had tears in my eyes, and Erik kissed them away. He bent his forehead so it touched with mine.
"I love you Moon of My Life and I promise I won't leave you to be alone"
"And I love you My Sun and Stars and will for the rest of my life"
XP
Man some brawl.
Raoul needs to lay off being so damn protective of Laurel. The songs "Memories" and "No One Would Listen"
belong to Within Temptation and Andrew Lloyd Weber. I only own Laurel, Leo, and the rest of my OCs. XD
Next chapter is the Point of No Return and its an intense one.
