Chapter 7:
Christian looked one last time at himself in the mirror. Elysia was expecting him any minute. He, however, had been so concerned with his appearance, he'd lost track of time. He straightened his coat, and grabbed the key to his mother's old room.
He led himself through the passage through the mirror, then through endless staircases, until he reached the boat on the lake. He rowed through the lake until he saw candles and then he made his way to the misty shore.
"Welcome," a voice spoke, bouncing off silence. Then he saw Elysia. She was standing behind a row of candles, wearing a long black gown. It shimmered in the candlelight, with long black gloves adorning her arms. Her hair was in a loose bun, clipped by pearls and a butterfly pin. Christian was awestruck.
"Are you ready?" Elysia asked. He nodded swallowing back his nerves, "Um...yes." Eylsia smiled, leading him to the organ, with lists and lists of song lyrics sitting on it. "Chose what you wish to sing," she commanded, "Look through these songs, and pick while I continue to warm myself up." He picked up the list of songs while Elysia sat and began playing a tune on the organ. He had gotten lost watching her hands. They were barely touching the keys, almost as if she was floating over them.
"Well," she said, "have you picked yet. We will never get our lesson done if you can't pick something." "Oh," he said jerking a bit and he randomly pulled out a song, "This one." she sighed, and snatched it from him, looking over it, and handing it back. Her hands began their floating routine and Christian began to sing,
Did I disappoint you?
Or let you down?
Should I be feeling guilty?
Or let the judges frown.
Cause I-
Elysia's hands slammed so suddenly on the keys and she looked up. "No!," she screamed. "What, what did I do?!," Christian asked. "Did you read what you picked?" "well...no..." "Well," she said, "Goodbye Mr. de Chagny," she stood and walked away, but not before he caught her harm. "What's wrong with you?! You make such "great efforts," I've only been here five minutes and you're screaming at me and forcing me to leave! you're cold, and disgusting."
Christian watched Elysia in silent moments. "Cold and disgusting...and here I thought you understood a little of music..." she picked up the lyrics he'd sat on top of the table by which he had stood near. She handed him a song. "Sit and play it." He sighed, but did as he was told. He began playing, as she sang.
We heard the tale since we
were young,
Heard the songs that have been sung
About an evil spell.
Someone beautiful is cursed
We feel sad though
every verse
Till a kiss and all is well
Christian could play no more. He watched Elysia, for it could only be magic pouring from her mouth. Her hands were moving throughout the song, telling its story.
The message that no one can teach
Is clearer to someone like me
There is no cure or evil spell
That's worse than we give ourselves
There is no sorcerer as cruel
As a proud and angry fool
He saw what could only be tears fall from her face. He felt shivers rise within him.
And yet we cry life isn't fair
Beneath our cries the truth is there
A power that will break the spell
We should know very well
Is locked within ourselves
Christian could not believe it. He felt his own heart begin to break from the song.
Yet we'd rather blame
And curse our faith and change
We run from everyone
To hide from the pain...
And all the shame
The story long we knew
It well
About a wretched evil spell
A power that will break
This curse
Oh I know, all to well
Is locked within
myself
He felt dry tears pouring out. "I...I am so sorry. How, how did you do that?" Elysia shook her head, "Oh Christian, anyone can sing. But not everyone sings with their heart. Every once in a while, there will be one singer who sings with their heart, there are some who do it but not with their whole heart, but for the most part, singers have forgotten their heart. Their heart is not as important as the payment they shall receive."
"You will not ever know the magic, until you feel what you are singing. Until you become slave and master of it, you cannot control or embrace it. You cannot break it and be broken by it. You must be one. A union, a marriage, father and son. Now, will you cooperate with my methods?" Christian nodded, scooting on the left side of the bench. Elysia sat and began playing. "Now sing," she commanded. He nodded.
Did I disappoint you
Or let you down
Should I be feeling Guilty
Or let the judges
frown
Cause I saw the end
Before it begun
Yes I saw you were blinded
And I knew I had won
So I took what's mine
By eternal right
Took your soul out
Into the night
He felt emotion rising deeper in his voice. Christian closed his eyes. It hurt. He was resisting.
I've kissed your lips
And held your hand
Shared your dreams
And shared your bed
I know you well
I know your spell
I've been addicted to you
Christian stood pacing in a daze as he sang. He turned back to look at Elysia his voice got soft.
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one
For me
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one
For me
I am a dreamer
But when I wake
You can't break
My spirit
It's my dreams
you take
And as you move on
Remember me
Remember us and all
We used to be
I've seen you cry
I've seen you smile
I've watched you
sleeping for awhile
I'd be the father
Of your child
I cannot live without you
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one
For me
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one
For me
Christian's eyes had closed. He could feel saliva building in his throat, and he swallowed it back,
And I still hold
Your hand
In mine
In mine when I'm asleep
And I will
Bear m soul
In time
When I'm kneeling at your feet
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one
For me
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one
For me
I'm so hollow baby
I'm so hollow
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow
I'm so hollow baby
I'm so hollow
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow
Elysia smiled an finished playing on the piano. She looked up. Christian sighed and watched her caress her hands/ "Well," Elysia said, "We still have a lot of work. But..." She looked at the clock, which now read ten. "It is late...come next week, we will work more." "Till sunset," he smiled. "Till sunset," Elysia repeated.
Author's Note:
Alright, the songs were "Goodbye My Lover" by James Blunt, and "The Curse" from Rigeletto. I hope you guys have enjoyed so far so please write reviews and I'll talk to you guys later. I LOVE YOU AND GOD BLESS!
StarAngel