I'm so, so, so, so, so sorry that I took so long to update. This chapter was really hard to figure out, and I had taken a small break from writing fanfiction. But, I'm back with part 3 of A Masquerade! Yippee!
Disclaimer: I own nothing except my original characters Wanda and Lulu. I'm starting to get sick of saying that, but I must if I don't wanna get sued. Oh wait, I'm not gonna! Cause I'm pretty sure Andrew Lloyd Webber and Gaston Leroux don't read fanfiction.
Chapter 11: A Masquerade! Yippee! Pt. 3
I must have been been given a spell secretly from Wanda to increase my luck, because the minute I stepped into the room, music burst out from an unknown source, and people started singing.
"Masquerade! Paper faces on parade! Masquerade! Hide your face so the world will never find you!"
I struggled my way through the crowds of dancing people, trying to find a good spot for when the song ended so that I could get to Christine. I managed to get a spot by the bottom of the stairs, and just hung onto the handrail for dear life.
I waited out the beginning of the song, and finally spotted Christine coming in with Raoul. I glued my eyes to them so that I wouldn't lose them in the crowd.
I somehow was able to hear every line that they sang, which was helpful, I suppose. I just kept on watching them while they came in and started to waltz around the room, getting impatient.
The end of the song was near, I could tell, because everyone started singing the last verses, and dancing.
"Masquerade! Grinning yellows, Spinning reds. Masquerade! Take your fill, let the spectacle astound you..."
Suddenly, threatening music interrupted everyone, and everyone looked over to the top of the stairs.
Please don't let it be what I-Yup, it's him.
At the top of the stairs was Gerik, in all his glory. Mocking people with his very eyes.
What is he doing? I thought to myself, and glared at him. He either avoided my eyes on purpose, or didn't see me, because he just went on.
"Why so silent, good monsieurs? Did you think that I had left you for good?" He sang, walking slowly down the stairs. I snuck a peek at Christine, and saw the same reaction from the movie.
He went on to sing about how he had written an opera, he wanted them to perform it, and Christine had to be the lead female role. I stared as Christine slowly started walking up to Gerik, and him walking down towards her.
Do something you idiot! I told myself. But I couldn't figure out what to do then. I was just stuck standing there, watching as Gerik lowered his chance of getting Christine.
I watched as Gerik lowered his gaze-Hhem, hhem, perv-and caught sight of Christine's engagement ring. "Your chains are still mine! You belong to me!" Gerik hissed at Christine, yanking the chain with her engagement ring around her neck. He strutted back up the stairs, and, Raoul following him, fell down a hole that he had made appear in the floor.
After the two of them disappeared, I heard Meg in the back round ask, "Where's Mother?" No one answered her, and after a few minutes or so, people just went back to partying. All except Christine. She was still standing on the stairs, looking so freaked out. I felt sorry for her, so I went over to her, and asked, "Are you alright Madamoiselle?"
She jumped when I touched her shoulder, but smiled weakly when she saw that I was simply concerned for her, and replied. "Yes, thank you."
She then started to walk away from me, but I couldn't let that happen, seeing as how I needed to fix Gerik's mess, so I followed her and grabbed her hand. "Wait, Madamoiselle."
"I am grateful for your concern, but I must leave-" She started.
"Oh no, not in the state you're in right now. Come, let's sit together. I assume you want something to drink?"
She hesitated, but then replied, "Thank you, I think I would like something to drink."