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Chapter 8: Erik Angry? Understatement

Erik was on the organ when Christine and Nadir come running in the house out of breath.

Erik turns around and looks at Christine concerned, "What's wrong?" Why are you two out of breath? Where are my children?" This last question was directed at Nadir.

"How do I put this…" Nadir smiles nervously.

"Out with it, Nadir!" Erik growls.

"Raoul kidnapped C-Catherine and E-Edward," Christine explained. "I'm sorry, Erik."

"HE WHAT?" Erik stood up walking toward them. "WHAT WAS THE POINT OF ME SENDING THEM WITH YOU IF YOU WEREN'T GONNA DO YOU JOB, NADIR! ONE REQUEST, NADIR, ONE! PROTECT MY WIFE AND KIDS AND YOU CANT EVEN DO THAT RIGHT!"

Christine shrank backwards a little, "Erik?"

"WHAT!" Realizing it was Christine who spoke, he apologized, "I'm sorry, love. What were you gonna say?"

"It wasn't Nadir's fault. Edward and Catherine ran towards the kids department. Before I could take off after then Nadir ran."

"While I was chasing them Raoul came out of nowhere and took them. I yelled, but that made him run faster, by the time I got outside Raoul's carriage was pulling off."

"My kids…" Erik groaned in his hands.

"Erik," Nadir reaches in his pocket. "Here's the doll you gave Catherine for her birthday and the compass I gave Edward."

Erik grabbed the stuff and nodded, "RAOUL WILL PAY! HE'S MESSED WITH MY FAMILY! I WON'T HAVE THAT!"

"I'll help," Nadir said.

"So will I, "Catherine hugged Erik.

Erik stated, "No you won't."

"But…"

"I agree with Erik. No Christine. For all we know Raoul could be using this as a way to get you back."

That night Phillip came over along with Meg to unfair Erik and Christine of what he knew.

"Meg," Christine was shocked to see her best friend, "what are you doing here and why is Phillip with you?"

"I need to talk to you and Erik, Christine. It's important. It has to do with Edward and Catherine," Phillip spoke up.

"Come in, come in." Christine ushered them into the main room.

Erik walks out and mistook Phillip for Raoul, "HOW DARE YOU TAKE MY KIDS AND THEN SHOW UP AT MY HOUSE!"

"Erik, it's not Raoul, it's his brother Phillip."

Meg tipped out, "I'm gonna go wait with Nadir."

"WHAT DO YOU WANT?" Erik growled.

"I've seen Edward and Catherine. For a five year old your son has boldness and spunk. He stood up to me like a man. Anyway that's not what I'm here about. I don't agree with Raoul taking the kids and his reasoning on why, I think is just as crazy, although that's what happens when he listens to our aunt. Raoul of course will be sending a letter or ransom soon. I promised the kids to get them back here fast. What do you want me to do?"

"So you actually side with us?" Erik asked looking suspicious.

Phillip nodded.

"Ok, well act like you didn't come to us. Give my daughter her doll and Edward the compass that should be enough to convince them you saw us. Keep us updated through Meg. Be careful not to get caught."

"I will. Thank you, Mr. Erik."

"Have a good evening." Erik walked out.