Here's the next chapter in Saria's Song. Enjoy!
Also the lyrics of the song from Game of Thrones belong to whomever wrote them. Game of Thrones belongs to George R. R. Martin.
Saria's POV
When I woke up I found myself in a room that I didn't recognize. I had sat myself up and noticed a whole bunch of other beds alongside mine. For some reason the room seemed familiar. The door to the room suddenly opened and I jumped out of my skin ready to defend myself from whoever was here to kill me, only the people that came to check on me weren't supposed to be real. In front of me was none other Miranda Richardson and Emmy Rossum.
"How do you feel my dear?" Miranda asked me.
"Umm where am I exactly?" I inquired asking the two women through my one eye.
"You are in the Opera House Populaire in Paris, France" Emmy added. "I found you on the way into the city, my name is Christine Daae, this is Madame Giry the ballerina instructor"
HOLD THE PHONE!
Did she just say I was at the Opera Populaire as in the Opera House in Phantom of the Opera. HOLY!
This could not be real; I must have read a really good fan fiction before Joseph confronted me!
Immediately at the thought of Joseph I suddenly began to hyperventilate.
"Easy" Emmy came over to me. She sat next to me and took my hands into hers so I could calm down. Her comforting touch seemed to work because my heart began to calm itself. I looked around the room again and I finally recognized it as the ballerina dorms. Okay it looks like I really was in the movie and the two people in front of me were indeed Madame Giry and Christine Daae. I also noticed I no longer wore the nightgown I wore earlier; I was in a light blue nightdress that women wore for nightgowns back in this time.
"What has made you so frightened my dear?" Madame Giry asked bending down to my level.
"I was running from a man who was about to rape me, I guess fear made me lose focus where I was running"
"Well you are safe now and no one will touch you while you are in my care, what is your name?" Madame Giry then asked.
"Saria my name is Saria and I'm from Canada"
"You are a long way from home" Christine added. I sure as hell was. But telling them I was from the 21st century was out of the question.
"Saria if I may ask what happened to your eye?" Antoinette asked. I wasn't going to call her that in person unless I wanted to get my ass kicked.
"The man that murdered my father gave this to me when I tried to stop him from killing the last of my flesh and blood, I'm blind in my right eye, but I can see you and Christine perfectly fine through the left"
"I can't even tell your blind" Christine added. I turned to her.
"My right eye is completely grey blocking out my vision" to prove my point I used my eye muscles to open the lid of my right eye. Christine looked into the grey abyss that was now in my eye and she then nodded. My stomach then growled and this made me blush. Madame Giry then helped me up and she put her arm through mine so she could guide me to the dining hall. The other ballerina and chorus members were there eating away. To my surprise none of them eyed me in a horrible manner since I had my scar in sight. A blonde ballerina suddenly stood up and she came over to me and her mother.
"Oh you're alright!" she said.
"This is my daughter Meg, she's a fellow dancer and chorus member"
I liked Meg immediately and introduced myself to her. Antoinette then made me sit down next to her daughter and she got my food for me. I ate like a starved animal and this was how my stay at the Opera House began. For the few days I stayed close to Madame Giry, Meg, or Christine. I was mostly seen wearing men's clothing since the dresses in this time were uncomfortable. Madame Giry introduced me to the rest of the staff who either worked or lived at the Opera House. Everyone was kind to me most likely due to the fact I was found close to death.
Even though I was being treated kindly, I wasn't comfortable with my scar and blindness being out in the open. So I was given a black eye patch to cover my right eye and it covered my scar too. I was also given a cane similar to the one I used back in my time to get around. After almost being at the Opera House for a week I was getting bored so I went to Madame Giry with an idea.
"A job?" she asked.
"Yes I can't just stand around and not repay for the kindness you and the other staff have been giving me I maybe be blind in one eye but I can play the violin very well"
This got Madame Giry's interest all right.
I was wearing a tank top that I made from a dress I was given, I akedd Madame Giry if I could alter some of the clothes if I wished and she didn't seem to mind that as long as I didn't go overboard. The tank top was dark blue and I wore black pants with black boots I was given. I had my eye patch on and my cane.
"Let's go see what Monsieur Reyer thinks we just had some staff leave so maybe you can work for us that way"
"Thank you" I told her.
Antoinette then stood up and she offered her arm for me which I took. She guided me with ease into the auditorium and the day of rehearsals was ending. Monsieur Reyer widened his eyes when he saw Madame Giry coming towards him with me in tow.
"What may I do for you ladies?" he asked.
"Saria says she can play the violin are you interested to hear her play?"
"Of course"
My face broke into a smile as Reyer actually came over and he took my arm into his. He walked me into the pit and helped me into a seat. A second later I felt a violin was in my grasp and I quickly used what sight I had to make sure the instrument was in tune. It was tuned perfectly and I felt the bow to make sure it was rosined which it was. I made sure the bow was where it needed to be before I placed the bow onto the violin and began to play "Fur Elise". This was one of favorite classical songs growing up and as I played I became entranced by my playing. I became a little sad when I was finishing up the song and when I finally stopped I turned to Reyer and Madame Giry. Both of them had shock on their faces and by the way their expression were they seemed to like my playing.
"My dear you play very well" Antoinette said first.
"She plays beautifully!" Reyer protested. "I want her in my orchestra Antoinette"
"You really mean that?" I asked standing up. My face suddenly turned red at my question. "Sorry I'll be happy to play for you if you will have me Monsieur Reyer"
"It would be an honor Saria you have a gift and it shouldn't be wasted can you start tomorrow?"
"Yes of course as long as I can wear my eye patch"
"That is fine my dear whatever you want to make you comfortable"
Later.
After I was offered the job of a violin player I went to tell Christine and Meg the good news. I couldn't find them in the dorms or dining hall so I chose to check out the chapel. I used my cane to guide me towards the chapel and sure enough the two best friends were there.
"I got good news I will be playing in the orchestra"
"Oh that's fantastic Saria!" Christine exclaimed. She then stood up and hugged me. Meg also did the same. "I can't wait to hear you play!"
"You must be good to convince Monsieur Reyer he's pretty strict on who he lets in his Orchestra" Meg added.
"Is there anything else you can do besides play the violin?" Christine suddenly asked. Immediately my face went red.
"Um I can sing but I'm not very good"
"Come on it's only just us to hear you just one time" Meg begged. I smiled at her and for the hell of it I began to sing a song from my time. It was the theme song for Game of Thrones.
A raven flies from the north to the sea
A dragon whispers her name in the east
The watcher waits on the northern wall
A daughter picks up a warriors sword
A raven flies from the north to the sea
A dragon whispers her name in the east
A brother bound to a love he must hide
The younger's armor is worn in their mind
A cold iron throne
Holds a boy barely grown
And now it's known
A claim to the prize
A crown laced in lies
You win or you die
I wasn't hard a core fan of Game of Thrones but I would watch clips of it on YouTube and one day I came across a video that had a singer singing those enchanting lyrics and that is why I chose this song to sing for Christine and Meg. It had been awhile since I last sung to myself or for anyone else so I was a little out of breath. Christine and Meg looked like they enjoyed my little performance.
"Saria you sing beautifully" Christine first spoke.
"I second that" Meg added.
My face turned red again and all I could say was.
"Thank you"
My stomach then growled and Christine and Meg chuckled. I tried to use my cane but Christine wasn't having it so I let her put her arm in mind so she would take me to the dining room to eat dinner, Meg put her arm into my other one and I smiled as my two new friends led me out of the chapel.
Erik's POV
I had heard that there was new girl in my opera house but I yet had to see her. Of course I kept my usual watch over rehearsals from Box 5. So far things were going well and after the next play Hannibal rehearsals would be starting. However some of Reyer's musicians had enough with Carlotta's god awful singing so they quit. This put a strain on everything since there was a lack of violinists, cello players, etc. It was this evening when I finally got to see the young lady in question. I was surprised to see she was blind in one eye because she had a walking cane and Antoinette had been guiding her.
Her outfit amused me I guess she didn't like wearing dresses or what not. Her hair was black as night and it was wavy. I overheard Antoinette ask Reyer to let this girl play in the Orchestra and this got my interest. Antoinette mentioned her name was Saria which was a pretty name I thought. I continued watching as the young lady felt her way with tuning the violin, making sure the bow was rosined, and that the bow was in proper condition before she continued to play "Fur Elise". My mind was blown away at how well she played the violin despite her condition, either she was born with this talent or she was well taught. It took me a lot of nerve not to clap after she finished playing. I was glad to see that Reyer given her the job on the orchestra. It was then I decided to watch this girl who had a lot of potential. As I was heading back to my lair I heard a new voice in the chapel.
A raven flies from the north to the sea
A dragon whispers her name in the east
The watcher waits on the northern wall
A daughter picks up a warriors sword
A raven flies from the north to the sea
A dragon whispers her name in the east
A brother bound to a love he must hide
The younger's armor is worn in their mind
A cold iron throne
Holds a boy barely grown
And now it's known
A claim to the prize
A crown laced in lies
You win or you die
Wondering who on earth had such a beautiful voice that sounded the same as Christine's I headed towards the chapel. Well I hid in a passageway and I heard Christine along with Meg's daughter talking to none other than Saria. To be honest I was shocked to know it was this violinist who sang so well. I listened as the three women continued to talk before their voices died away.
Saria's POV
Since I was now a member of the orchestra I was actually given a room of my own, only orchestra members who lived here at the Opera House had this privilege. Don't get me wrong I didn't mind sharing a room with the others girls but I liked my privacy. I finished washing my face in the washroom that was in my bedroom when there was a knock at my door. Curious I called out to whoever it was to come in and Madame Giry's scent filled my nose. I was still in my day clothes when she found me. She had a rose with a black ribbon tied to it and a letter. My left eye widened when I knew where these items came from.
"My friend wanted me to give these to you" Antoinette said as she handed over the rose and letter.
"Good night my dear"
I nodded as she left me and I waited till she closed the doors before I used my claws to open the letter.
Welcome to my Opera House, Ms. Saria
I overheard your violin playing earlier and congratulate you in joining the orchestra
You also have a talent with your voice.
We shall meet when the time is right
O.G.
"Holy crap" were the words that flew out of my mouth.
Looks like Saria has a new admirer. XD