Hiya peoples! I hope you enjoyed chapter 1 because here is chapter 2! (obviously you know because you clicked on it! unless you know because you hacked my computer... that would make you a creeper!) Also, sorry for the short chapters! I like posting a lot of short chapters, not posting a few short chapters. I CAN start posting long chapters if you want... but this may mean less frequent posts. Let me know what you think! :D Anyway, here is Chapter 2! Enjoy, and have a frabjous day! :D
(I DO NOT OWN SONIC THE HEDGEHOG OR PHANTOM OF THE OPERA!)
Chapter 2: Amy Finds her Voice
1865 Opera Populaire
The Opera Populaire was a large, thriving Opera House filled with the most talented artists in all of Mobius. It was a large theater with red velvety chairs and golden statues all around the room. The ceiling was very high above the floor, and in the middle of it was a huge crystal chandelier. Everyone was franticly getting ready for tonight's show. Back stage, all of the stage crew members were making final adjustments to props, costumes and backdrops, while the dancers stretched and started to practice. On stage was the Opera House prima dona: Rouge the Bat. She was running through a song from the production 'Hannibal' when-
"Attention ladies and gentlemen!" a human with an egg shaped body shouted at everyone, interrupting their work. "I know there have been rumors of my retirement floating around, and now I am here today to tell you that these are all true."
"WOOHOO!" everyone shouted, happy that they will no longer be working for him. Eggman was fuming at everyone's reaction so started to scream.
"I mean awwwwww…" a suck-up from back stage acted in disappointment, and was soon joined by everyone else.
"That's much better." Eggman stated, "I would like to introduce you to the new owners of the Opera Populaire: Espio and Vector." Espio professionally waved hello, but Vector had a little bit of a goofy personality and chuckled some, being bashful. "And I would also like you all to meet your new patron: Vicomte Sonic." Sonic dashed up on stage to stand with Espio and Vector. He smirked and gave his trademark thumbs-up to the cast.
"I am very happy to be here. It's a pleasure to work with all of you." Sonic informed everyone, making most of the girls swoon.
Meanwhile, Amy Rose and Cream the Rabbit were standing with the other ballerinas watching Sonic strut on stage. Amy and Cream were best friends for as long as they could remember, and after hearing that Eggman was going to leave the Opera House, they knew their lives were about to change.
"That's Sonic!" Amy exclaimed to Cream, "Before my father died when we lived in Station Square, Sonic and I were kind of like childhood sweethearts. We would go running along the beach and he always called me 'Ames'." Amy excitedly told her best friend.
"Oh Amy! He's so dreamy!" Cream assured her.
"Just remember Cream- he's mine!" Amy forcefully pointed out.
"Of course Amy! I would never do that to you!" Cream worriedly told Amy, thinking she didn't trust her best friend.
"Cream, I'm just kidding! Besides, he probably won't recognize me." Amy sighed disappointingly. Cream shrugged and they both headed backstage with all of the other dancers to practice.
Rouge then walked up to Sonic and gave him her hand. He awkwardly took it while faking a smile, and she bowed in acknowledgement.
"Sonic, this is Rouge. She has been the leading Soprano at the Opera Populaire for 4 Seasons straight." Eggman stated, introducing Rouge.
"Eh hem! Aren't you forgetting someone?" Knuckles rudely interrupted.
"Oh yeah. This is Knuckles" Eggman said plainly.
"What? No fancy introduction?" The red echidna questioned.
"Nope!"
"Well you know what Eggman! Go stick your finger up your-"
"Moving on!" Eggman lead the 3 men backstage, away from the fuming Knuckles and the swooning Rouge. They then approached a beige colored rabbit wearing a long black dress directing the ballerinas.
"Gentlemen, this is Madame Vanilla. She is in charge of the ballet department in this theater." Eggman informed them. "Come and watch them practice over here." he instructed.
"We take great pride in our ballet here." Vanilla said.
"I can tell!" Vector exclaimed "That little tan rabbit over there is an angel!"
"That is my daughter, Cream." Vanilla told him.
"Who is that graceful pink hedgehog next to her?"
"That is Amy Rose. She was orphaned at 7, so I brought her here after her father died. I like to think of her as my daughter as well. She has a very promising talent."
Suddenly, one of the ropes to one of the backdrops hanging backstage snapped and plummeted down on top of Rouge, toppling her to the ground. "AHHH! DON'T JUST STAND AROUND YOU FUDGEBAGS! HELP ME!" Rouge screamed at the top of her lungs. Shortly after the backdrop fell, an envelope fluttered down and silently hit the stage floor, landing right in front of Vanilla.
"He's here… the Phantom Hedgehog of the Opera!" Cream told Amy.
"Tails! How did you let this happen? What is going on up there?" Eggman yelled up to Tails, who was supposed to be at his station above the stage, making sure all of the ropes holding the curtains and such were supporting their weight.
"Sorry Eggman…" Tails yawned, "I guess I fell asleep at my post… but there isn't anybody up here other than me! If there is, it must have been a ghost!"
"Excuse me gentlemen, but the Opera Ghost has left a note for you." Madame Vanilla informed them, "He welcomes you to his Opera House-"
"His Opera house? Who is this guy? And what the crabapples does he think he's talking about?" Espio questioned.
"He also says to keep Box 5 open for his use." Vanilla pointed.
"No way! Not gonna happen!" Vector shouted.
"The Phantom is also reminding you that his salary is due." Said Vanilla
"Salary? What salary?" asked Espio
"Eggman used to give him 20,000 Mobiums a month." Vanilla explained.
"20,000 MOBIUMS!" Vector fumed, struggling to find appropriate language.
"I HATE THE PHANTOM! NOTHING BUT BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO ME WHEN HE IS AROUND!" Rouge complained, screaming and stomping her feet loudly on the hollow, wooden stage.
"Calm down Rouge! These things happen!" Eggman assured her, trying to calm her down so she doesn't start a diva tantrum.
"These things happen!" Rouge mocked, deepening her voice to sound like Eggman, "These things have been happening for 3 years! I am sick of being crushed, hurt, and sabotaged by this 'Phantom'!" she said showing air-quotes, "Until you stop these things from happening, this thing DOES NOT HAPPEN! I QUIT!"Rouge yelled, stomping off stage and out of sight.
"What do we do now? We lost our star!" Espio shouted, looking over to Vector for support.
"We will have to refund all of the tickets! The show will have to be cancelled!" Vector panicked.
"Sorry fellas, but this is no longer my problem! If you need me, I will be in Mystic Ruin." Eggman announced. Espio nearly fainted and Vector started tearing up. What on earth are they going to do now?
"Is there anybody else who can sing the part?" Vector asked, trying to stay conscious and mature.
"Amy could sing it for you, sir!" a voice from behind him shouted. Everyone in the theater turned to see it was Vanilla, and she was pulling Amy Rose along with her from out behind the curtains.
"But she's just a ballerina! A chorus girl! She could never do it!" Espio argued.
"Please give her a chance, sir! She really is good!" Vanilla begged. If she didn't believe Amy couldn't do it, wouldn't have said anything.
Espio and Vector looked at each other with uncertainty. It wouldn't hurt to have her try. After all, they did lose their star, so they are pretty much desperate. "Ok. Give it a go!" Espio sighed, finally giving in.
Amy shyly walked forward to center stage.
"From the beginning of the aria, miss." The maestro instructed. About 10 seconds later, the music started playing, and the maestro signaled for her to come in. She sounded beautiful!
Think of me
Think of me fondly
When we've said goodbye.
Remember me
Once in a while
Please promise me you'll try.
"Amazing!" Espio exclaimed in awe of Amy's voice. "She's perfect! We have found our star Vector!"