AN- Hello, readers! I'm back to school this week. I'm going to do my best to keep writing a chapter a week, but no promises. I have heard, though, that in the college writing class I'm taking, I have to write a journal every week, so I might write these chapters as my journal. That way, I always have a journal to turn in and a chapter to post. I'll see if my teacher will allow it. Keep your fingers crossed. If not, I don't know how I'm going to keep up with all my homework and write at the same time, on top of my drama, tutoring, and babysitting… My senior year is going to be very busy… Anyway, I hope you all had a great week!

On another note, I've hit 20 followers on this story, so thanks to all who have followed it. It inspires me to keep writing. I hope you like the chapter!

P.S. I have a challenge for all of you who really know the musical. Try to read the chapter without singing any of the lyrics to "Do You Hear the People Sing?" in your head. I incorporated the words in, like I did with the last chapter. This will be the last chapter that I do that to, except for when I get to Eponine and Marius's song, "A Little Fall of Rain". Anyway, if you did it, let me know in the comments, or PM me. I know I can't do it. I was singing it constantly while I was writing. I can't help it. It's a rather good song.

Happy reading! :)

Disclaimer- I do not own Les Miserables.

"General Lamarque is dead."

Had Enjolras heard Gavroche right?

"Lamarque is dead," Enjolras whispered in shock. What were they to do? Their only supporter had died. How would they get the people to rise up now?

That's when it hit him. Enjolras jumped up onto a table. "Lamarque! His death is the hour of fate!" he exclaimed. "The people's man, his death is the sign we await!"

Les Amis was very confused. Did Enjolras think that Lamarque's death was a good thing? Finally, one by one, everyone understood what Enjolras was thinking.

Enjolras continued. "On his funeral day, the will honor his name. It's a rallying cry that will reach every ear! In the death of Lamarque, we will kindle the flame. They will see that the day of salvation is near! The time is here! Let us welcome it gladly with courage and cheer! Let us take to the streets with no doubt in our hearts! With a jubilant shout, they will come, one and all! They will come when we call!" Everyone cheered, ready for the battle to come.

"Gavroche, when is the funeral?" Enjolras asked the young boy.

"Four days from now, June 5th." To thank the boy, Enjolras reached into his pocket and pulled out a ten franc piece. He held it out to the lad. The boy took the coin with haste and put it in his pocket before the monsieur could change his mind.

"Friends, in four days, our fight for freedom begins! In four days, we will rise up against the king! In four days, we will take that first step towards a better France!" Enjolras jumped down from the table. "My friends, do you hear it?" Enjolras then started to sing the known tune that he and his friends often sang at meetings like these. "Do you hear the people sing, singing the song of angry men? It is the music of a people who will not be slaves again. When the beating of your heart echoes the beating of the drums, there is a life about to start when tomorrow comes!"

Combeferre stepped up and took a place beside Enjolras. He spoke to his friends. "Will you join in our crusade? Who will be strong and stand with me? Beyond the barricade, is there a world you long to see?"

Courfeyrac then joined the other two men. "Then join in the fight that will give you the right to be free!"

Then, the group, with Enjolras at the front, started to sing together. "Do you hear the people sing, singing the song of angry men? It is the music of a people who will not be slaves again. When the beating of your heart echoes the beating of the drums, there is a life about to start when tomorrow comes!"

Feuilly spoke to a few newcomers who had just joined after the rally. "Will you give all you can give so that our banner may advance? Some will fall and some will live. Will you stand up and take your chance? The blood of the martyrs will water the meadows of France!"

Together, the group sang again. "Do you hear the people sing, singing the song of angry men? It is the music of a people who will not be slaves again. When the beating of your heart echoes the beating of the drums, there is a life about to start when tomorrow comes!"

The people cheered. This is when Marius decided to take his leave. He believed in their cause whole heartedly, but he really needed to find Cosette. He was desperate.

Eponine had been there through it all- Enjolras's speeches, Marius's late arrival, and Gavroche's news- and she was quite worried. She realized that many, if not all, of these men could die. She might not know all of them too well, but they were the closest thing she had to friends. They genuinely cared about her. They wanted her to be safe, healthy, and happy. No one had ever cared for her like that before. She thought that no one ever would.

Eponine saw Marius leave and she decided to follow him out. He was wearing a troubled expression. Eponine couldn't stand seeing Marius upset, so she was determined to make him feel better.

What's wrong, Monsieur?" she asked, concern laced in her voice. Marius was somewhat surprised at Eponine's presence, but he soon realized that the gamine could, possibly, help him.

"'Ponine, you know your way around Paris, yes?"

"Yes, of course, Monsieur," Eponine said. How could she not? The streets were like a second home to her.

"Could you do something for me?" he asked.

"Anything, Monsieur!" Eponine replied. She was eager to help her beloved in any way she could.

"I haven't been able to find Cosette." Eponine then realized where Marius was going with his request. "Could you, possibly, find her for me?"

Eponine was disappointed. She was hoping that he would get over the silly bourgeois girl, but obviously that was not going to happen. She wanted to say no, but when she looked up into Marius's pleading eyes, she couldn't refuse. "Alright, I'll find her for you."

Marius was overjoyed. "Thank you, Eponine! You're the greatest friend ever!" Friend… Eponine was almost ready to let him go, but then Marius did the stupidest thing he could ever do. He pulled Eponine in for a tight hug.

At first, Eponine was in shock. She was caught off guard by the hug, but after a few seconds, she returned the hug wholeheartedly. Right then, instead of letting go of the thought of being with Marius, she decided that she would try even harder to get him to fall in love with her. Maybe, when he meets Cosette, he will see that she is nothing special.

Then, he will have no choice than to fall in love with me. Eponine thought. He would then rescue me from this nightmare of a life, and we would live happily ever after. Just like in a fairy tale…

AN- How'd you like the chapter? Did you read it all the way through without singing? Let me know your opinion by reviewing. I'd love to hear from all of you. Your feedback lets me know how you've like the story so far, and it tells me how to improve my writing. Thanks for all the support! See you all next week! :)