Title: As Speech Disappears Into Silence

Author: LittleLottexoxEriksTrueAngel

Chapter 13: Temporary Insanity Part II

A/N: Don't hate me! I'm sorry this took so long! There's been a lot going on with school and then I was sick so it took me a while to get this finished.

This chapter is for Jen (JennyPenny1014). My stalker! (lolzz) Her persistent naggings for me to update were my inspiration for this chapter! ------Now onto the story…

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Chapter 13: Temporary Insanity Part II

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Erik crept quietly towards Christine's hiding spot. She was standing, a mere few feet away from him, her brown locks waving slightly in the wind and a dark cloak draped over her shoulders, as she hid behind a nearby tree. She had a hand over her mouth, her body was shaking slightly. She was laughing! Erik scoffed. He wasn't quite sure how he'd gotten tricked into play hide and seek in the first place…

He smiled. Christine had roped him into playing this silly game with her. Yes, she could be quite the conniving little thing…

He shook his head and moved in closer to her. He walked so quietly Christine never heard him.

She squealed as Erik grabbed her from behind, his strong arms wrapping around her waist lovingly.

"Erik…!" She giggled as he began to tickle her from behind.

"I caught you." He said. "And since you tricked me into playing this childish game with you, we are going to play by my rules."

Christine pouted, "And those rules are…?"

Erik grinned playfully continuing with his 'tickle torture'. "The loser gets tickled. Until……," He started mischievously. "The winner gets a kiss…"

Christine's soft giggles turned into a wild bout of laughter, as Erik's grin widened. "I think that can be arranged." She'd said after taking a breath.

"Really?" He whispered teasingly in her ear.

"Yes" She agreed softly before moving her lips over his. Oh, what Sweet Bliss!

They broke apart after a few moments, both of them breathless. "I love you." He'd said, and she could hear it in his voice.

"I…" she had started.

The words had been there. They truly had. They had almost made it out, but had melted on her tongue. She'd wanted to say them…

Christine's eyes met Erik's. "Oh, Erik…" was all she could say before once again losing herself in his kiss.

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You made a move

Don't change your mind

Too much to loose

We've crossed the line between friends

And something more

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Erik shook his head, making the memory disappear from his mind. He turned away from the window he'd been gazing out of and moved over to his desk. A big bottle of dark brown liquid greeted him as he moved to the chair behind the expansive, mahogany desk.

Suddenly, Erik was consumed with anger. He reached out his armed and swiped everything off of the desk in one fluid motion. It all came crashing down….

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Was it all a big mistake?

And if it was it's much too late to undo

But I don't really want to…

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Erik stared at the mess on the floor, seething. Christine, he thought sarcastically. It all comes back to Christine.

She was the reason why his life had spiraled so far out of control. She was the reason for everything…

Well, maybe he'd made his fair share of mistakes during their little 'game'. He'd made himself venerable to her. He had set himself up to get hurt with his words of love and by succumbing to their sweet, shared kisses.

But not anymore.

Everything had changed now. She had gone and ruined everything.

She'd seen his face.

He chuckled darkly. Did she really think that that would get her anything? That he'd just let her go after that? She was lucky to still be alive. Not a single soul on this Earth had seen Erik's face and lived to tell the tale.

No. She wouldn't be leaving here anytime soon. She belonged to him. Especially after tonight… And nothing would ever, ever change that. Erik doesn't like it when his belongings run astray…

He needn't worry about that now. Because now, she would love him forever…she would love him forever… A woman, who sees Erik's face, like you have, Christine, belongs to me forever. Are mine forever. Love me forever…

And, he'd be sure to ensure that Christine would never disobey him again.

Then, he walked over the rubble on the ground and

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…Let you go

But I still don't know

What I feel about you

What this really means

It's crazy to want you

Is it meant to be?

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Christine rode off in the direction of Perros…of her home. But as she rode, she could not keep her tears at bay. The pooled down her cheeks like heavy rain during a storm. Was she crying for Erik? Over Erik?

Love.

The word…the thought…was once again prominent in her mind.

Maybe this is love after all….

But is it a love that can last?

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It's temporary insanity
What's going on with you and me?
Is it real or is it fantasy?
Forever or just temporary?

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"Shhh…" Meg scolded, between kisses.

Nadir sighed and rolled his eyes, "Why, love?"

Meg kissed him. "Oh, Nadir…you know why…"

He smiled devilishly, "Well, you are the one who is backed into a wall, Marguerite, so I wouldn't be making any demands if I were you?"

Meg wrinkled her nose. "Don't call me that!" She hissed, and then let out a sigh. She was indeed trapped.

"Don't call you what, my dear?" Nadir asked innocently.

"Marguerite!" She hissed. "Now, we really need to be quiet before someone finds us---"

Nadir cut her off by crashing his lips down onto hers. "Marguerite." He whispered after pulling away. Then, he kissed her nose, "Marguerite." He murmured. Her forehead came next. "Marguerite." He said. Her right cheek was the spot for his next kiss, "Marguerite." Her left cheek followed, "Marguerite." Finally, he claimed her lips once again. "Marguerite." He murmured against her mouth.

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Oh, what you do to me?
What comes over me, oh?
If this is crazy there's nothing I'd rather be

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The petite blonde's arms snaked their way around Nadir's neck, her lips brushing over his in a gentle kiss. "Oh…you can call me Marguerite anytime you like, then."

Nadir chuckled good naturedly. "I--"

A loud crash resounded throughout the hallway. The two lovers jumped apart in shock.

"It must be Erik." Nadir said softly, gently.

"Well, then what about Christine?" Meg was now growing worried. "They were fighting earlier." She paused. "Do you think he could have hurt her?"

"Meg…"

He wasn't denying it! Meg chocked back a sob. She'd grown close to the young brunette in the past few months. "I'll just go and check on her." She said awkwardly, and raced off into the direction of Christine's room before Nadir could say another word.

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Losing my mind

Losing my mind

Losing my mind

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Christine could see the town now.

She was close.

She was almost there.

She could do this.

She could…she would be back before anyone realizes that she was gone…

She had to be back before anyone realizes that she is gone.

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Nadir raced behind Meg, but she reached Christine's bedroom before he had the chance to stop her. He waited as Meg searched Christine's bedroom.

A minute went by, not a sound. Maybe she was sleeping….maybe everything was fine after all….

Another minute went by and he could someone shuffling around in the room, shuffling around as if they were searching for something.

Then, after another minute, he heard Meg frantically call out his name. He rushed into the bedroom…

Nadir ran towards Meg and gripped her thin shoulders, "What is it?" He shook her gently. "Tell me what is wrong!"

Meg's lower lip trembled. "It's Christine." She whispered. "She's gone."

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Nadir walked down the darkened hallway, Meg trailing solemnly behind him. When they reached the doors to Erik's chambers, they could hear the dark, sorrowful, hateful, yet loving and beautiful music coming from within the room.

Meg took a deep breath as Nadir knocked on the large, wooden door.

The music instantly stopped, and the door was flung open to reveal a very angry Erik.

"What the hell do you want?" He hissed at the pair.

Meg watched Erik carefully as Nadir calmly explained what happened. "…and when we went to check on her, Christine was not there." The Persian man finished.

Erik eyes were ablaze, "She wasn't there?" He asked in disbelief and Meg was surprised at how calm Erik sounded.

"No." She and Nadir both whispered in unison, their heads down.

Erik stiffened, his entire being filled with rage.

"Nadir," he started, he voice void of all emotion. "I need you to do something for me."

Nadir looked at Erik questioningly.

"I need you to ready my men." Erik said coldly. "We are going on a little trip to Perros."

He smirked before reentering his chambers leaving a wide eyed Meg and a concerned Nadir out in the hallway.

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A/N: Dun..Dun…Dun… : ) So what did ya'll think? We have Nadir and Meg's secret romance revealed, a nice fluffy flashback and a very angry Erik who has just learned Christine has run away. Let me know what you think in a review!

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