The Phantom of the Opera 2
In sleep he sang to me...In dreams he came...That voice which calls me...And speaks my name...
Chapter 1:
Christian de Chagney entered the Opera House. He looked around at all the extravigant features, before directing himself to the auditorium, He smiled upon seeing his lovely sister Rachelle, who was singing her number in the show.
"Pray God you can come
I stand outside this woman's work
This woman's world"
He smiled and sat in the front seat where he could see clearly.
"Oh it's hard on the man
Now his part is over
Now, stand against the crowd
for the father
I know you had a little life in the end
I know yuou had a lot of strenght left
I know you had a lot of strenght left
I should be crying but I just can't let it show
"Stop!" Rachelle sighed brushing away her bangs, "Yes sir?" "Oh no Ms. de Chagney it is not you. The dancers need to get their legs higher! Take a break everyone and be ready to continue in ten minutes." Rachelle smiled upon seeing her brother and she leaped from the stage to embrace him.
Though they were brother and sister they looked nothing alike, Rachelle had the blonde de chagney hair from her grandmother and aqua tealish eyes. She was very thin, very petite, Christian had brown curly hair and big brown eyes with a muscular build. Rachelle was pale and Christian was well tanned. Even though they looked nothing a like, they loved each other to the point they could read each others minds.
"Alright," the conductor began, " I want both my leads on the stage." The couple entered from the side of the stage. "Alright, now from the beginning Monsier Corren." The melody came through Benjamin Corren's ears and he began to sing to his fiancee and costar Charlotte Sparier,
"Never knew, I could feel like this
Like I've never seen the sky before
Want to vanish inside your kiss
Everyday I love you more and more
Listen to my heart, can you hear it sing
Telling me to give you everything
Seasons may change-"
"Mr. Corren," the conductor shouted, "Why would you audition for a tenor role if you cannot sing the high part?" " I am a tenor sir," Benjamin objected. "Then sing it!" Christian smiled as his fiancee, Fleur Vincore who walked to him and Rachelle. "Good to see you Christian," she smiled. "You too Fleur, he replied kissing her hand lightly. "Fleur do you think she will appear tonight?" Rachelle asked. "I would think so," Fleur answered "She always does." "Who?" asked Christian. "The Phantom of the Opera", Rachelle answered, "The night of the show, she comes and takes the lead females place."
"Stop!", the conductor screamed, "Mr. Corren, you must not hear me clear, sing at the range you are suppose to!" "I'm trying!", Benjamin yelled back, "Why haven't you even listened to Charlotte yet? Don't you need to critique her too?!" "Not to be insensative darling," Charlotte replied, "But perhaps Mr. Hoggart thinks my voice is perfect as it stands." Rachelle noticed a letter fall infront of herslef and Fleur. Automatically she say the emblem and knew it was the infamus Opera Ghost. She handed it to Fleur who nodded and walked to the stage. "Mr. Hoggar?" "Um yes Ms. Vincore?" "The Opera Ghost has sent us another letter." "Oh?" Fleur opened the letter and began to read it.
"She says she will be in the show tonight," Fleur said "And..." "Well? Out with it ms. Vincore," Mr. Hoggart said sternly, Fleur cleared her throat, "And that our lead male could learn improvement from a toad."
"That's it!", Benjamin screamed, "I refuse to perform if she insists I could learn from a toad!" "I'm leaving too!," Charlotte screamed, "I will not be understudy to a myth!" Mr. Hoggart spent a good fifteen minutes pleading with Benjamin to stay. "What is this all about?", asked Christian. "Charlotte and Benjamin," Rachelle laughed, "They are both divas and I truly cannot decide who I like less."
Mr. Hoggart returned, "Well now, not only has she lost me my lead, but my show! How can I replace him opening night?!" "Christian!," Fleur cried, "Christian could sing the part!" Christian's eyes widened, "Fleur I-" "Come here sir," Mr, Hoggart interrupted, I need to have a look at you." Christian stood on the stage with Rachelle and Fleur beside him as Mr. Hoggart examined him. His eyes were sharp and besitant. "I suppose he'll do," Mr. Hoggart sighed, "Dress him and get ready!"
Fleur grabbed Christian's hand and pulled him into the dressing room. Rachelle smiled, "Fleur, since he's my brother and all, I think I should-" "Oh," Fleur said blushing, "Of course, I should be going." She kissed Christian's cheek, "For luck." As she left he smiled fakely, almost to reassure himself. Rachelle looked on the rack of clothes and found the suit she wanted handing it to him. "Change," She said, "And tell me once you've finished." Christian nodded. For a long time, there was an awckward silence. Christian was buttoning his shirt when Rachelle's voice broke the quiet, "Do you love her Christian?"
Christian's hands paused, then he continued. "Well of course," he laughted, "If I didn't, I wouldn't be amrrying her would I?" Rachelle turned him around, "You hesitated." "What?" "You only hesitate when you're lying to me," She replied, "I am your sister, I know you better than Fleur ever will, don't lie to me." Christian sighed as he put on his jacket, "I love her, I do. But not in a way I would think I should. She is like a sister to me, even though mother and Mrs. Vincore had plans for us. But who else should I love Rachelle? Some fairytale girl who is suppose to fall out of the sky? That will never happen."
"Maybe," Rachelle said smiling, "But if you'r not sure if you lover her and want to be with her, then don't try playing on both of your hearts, one will end up breaking." Christian nodded as he finished his tie. Fleur entered and grabbed his wrist. "Come on," She insisted, "The show is starting."
Author Note:
Alright, here's chapter 1, the first song sung by Rachelle is part of "This Woman's Work" by Kate Bush. Here's a timeline of what has happened so far that can be revealed.
February 20, 1908 - Christine Daae leaves the Opera House. (End of Phantom Of The Opera)
August 6, 1908 - Carlos Vincore and Meg Giry are married
May 12, 1909 - Marcus Vincore is born
January 4, 1910 - Erik, the Phantom, meets Natassia Spanyar
April 15, 1910 - Christian de Chagny is born
February 28, 1911 - Elysia is born
January 27, 1912 - Fleur Vincore is born
October 3, 1913 - Rachelle de Chagny is born
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