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Raoul's POV

For a moment everything was a blur, my neck throbbed and I gasped for air. I propped myself up with my arms and looked in their direction. The man looked back and Emily held her wrist. I must have hurt her while I was looking for the man's voice. The bastard had a white half mask on his face and wore a black cloak.

I watched as they disappeared into the dark. It must have been that blasted Opera Ghost everyone talks about. This wasn't a ghost though just a murderous monster. I felt around my neck where the rope had been. It was very sore and no doubt bruised. I stood still trying to catch my breath, I stumbled down the hallway towards the manager's office.

Once I was there I opened the door and light headedly entered. "Firmin!" I yelled. He looked up from his desk and Andre came from around the corner.

"Dear God, Vicomte! What has happened?" Firmin shouted as he rushed over to me.

"Do tell." Andre said stupefied. I sat on the chair in the corner of the room and put my head in my hands.

"Your Opera Ghost attacked me." I said lifting my head up. Andre gasped as I turned to Firmin. "And he took your daughter." Firmin was in shock.

"Where are they?" Andre asked. I looked over at Andre.

"I don't know." I said. "I do know that he is a killer though. He tried to murder me!" I pointed to my bruised neck.

"Vicomte!" Andre shouted utterly shocked. I collected my thoughts for a moment then rested my head on the back of the chair.

"Damn! My daughter has been off with a murder!" Firmin yelled as he sat back down at his desk with his head in his hand.

"It seems he protective of her. Perhaps when she is spotted again we will be able to find him." I said lifting my head again. "Who is that man who works in the flies?" I asked forming a plan.

"I believe his name is Bouquet." Andre said with a suspicious look. "Why?"

I put my hand on my aching head. "Doesn't he have a reputation for," I paused looking for the right words. "Hurting women?" I resumed.

"You'll get her killed!" Firmin roared. I looked up at him and chuckled.

"No not if this ghost comes to her rescue." I said looking at Firmin.

"No Vicomte! I cannot allow this." He said firmly.

"If we don't then this man, this thing might kill her first!" I shouted as I stood, regretting it instantly. Firmin thought about this for a moment and stood.

"Vicomte, if my daughter gets hurt, you will be sorry." He said harshly. Andre went over to Firmin and placed a letter on Firmin's desk. "Damn! Not another one." Firmin said as he opened the letter.

"Who is it from?" I asked.

"Who do you think?" Andre asked. I knew who it was from.

"Managers,

For the next production, ll Muto, you will cast Mademoiselle Firmin in the role of countess. Since Carlotta has decided to return, you will put her in the role of the pageboy. The role which Miss Firmin will play calls for charm and appeal. The role of the pageboy is silent which makes my casting in a word ideal. I am sure Monsieur Firmin agrees with me.

Your loyal servant,

O.G." Firmin read out loud.

"You must have her preform; it may be our chance Firmin!" I told him as he folded the letter and placed it on his desk.

"I don't want her in harm's way." He said as he placed his hand on his head.

What! This is interesting. Do you think he will let her preform? Do you think she will want to preform? What if Erik changes his mind? This is so exiting! Please review!