chapter 2
Aro had a difficult time this morning as he slowly limped down the street, wondering why he just felt like something bad was going to happen any moment now. He has the power of a fairy guard. He never knew that he was one until his father told him. but this was something that he was going to have to learn and figure out since princess bloom had appeared to them. She is beautiful as the stories said they were. he needed to tell him father about her and see if he would help him with bloom. She was there for them, and they needed to be there for her. since they are born to protect the sparks blood line. The fairy of the dragon flame. and now he was getting the feeling that something bad was happening to her. Yes, sky's brother has her. but he needed to come up with a plan to get her away. unless she hasn't already.
"Did it have to do with bloom?" thought aro
aro was just crossing at a crossroads that was right in front of the legendary opera house that was rumored to have an actual ghost that had an obsession with a young opera singer. The gossip among his people was heard that the phantom had escaped from the police and was supposedly still alive. But the foolish police force believed that the Opera ghost was dead. Heh…Them foolish police do not know how things work in the underground realm…If you want to disappear, you will be gone like the wind or in the case of the phantom, you become a ghost and disappear into the night, aro walked down the alley way to a secluded old shack. He then suddenly heard a soft sound of crying… A young woman was crying. aro stopped in his tracks as he heard the sound and quickly found out that the crying was coming from inside the shack. He walked to the shack's door and slowly opened it to see what was going on… bloom softly cried as she had woken up and found that Erik was gone…left her like a common street girl…but she slowly calmed down…maybe he left cause he heard the police were nearby and he didn't want to put her in danger…Or maybe…maybe he felt ashamed of who he is and what he had done. or his looks. That has to be it. that was something that she didn't think of. the doorway. bloom turned to look at the door way and she had a surprised look on her face as she aro in the door way.
"aro? What are you doing here?" asked bloom
"bloom? Is that you?" asked aro
aro walking in looking completely shocked as he walked in the shack and shut the door so no one would see both in here. He was shocked to see her face. There was nothing wrong with her face other than a few scares. even though he thought they were from the battles that she has been in. bloom looked up at him innocently. and wondered what he was looking at. Then she realized that she had her mask off and covered her face surprised that aro isn't repulsed by her ugly face. She hasn't seen her face in a mirror in a very long time. she believed that sky's brother fucked her face up. or the illusion of it. since the sky's family was known for the illusions.
"bloom, listen to me, I don't know what is going on, or who did this but one thing is certain, Your face isn't deformed…it is as normal as mine is, other than the scars but it's from your battles right?" said aro
aro tried to explain to her and he pulled a small mirror that he always carried to see if he would either be followed or to try and shave. he knew from her memories that she showed him when they talked, he knew the scars are from her battles. but the sky's family was known for their illusions. that has been known since the first silver kingdom. So, he must have made an illusion to make her think her face was destroyed. So, this was something that he was going to have to get her past. but he made the small mirror face her so she could see her face. bloom looked at the mirror and looked in complete shock…she had a normal face…she had a normal beautiful face…
"But how can…I was told that my face was deformed by… dammit sky's and his brother. They know how to make people believe things. fucking bastard!" said bloom
"He then must have lied to you in order to keep you from people who loved you dearly. that is what the Endymion clan always did.…" said aro
aro softly chuckled and pulled her bag that seemed to be the one her mask was on and had clothes in it. but he needed to get her out of here. and get her dressed for one thing. He knew that this was something that they needed to talk about when they reached his clan. They know she is going to be coming and are very excited. she probably hasn't even fed today. so, he needed to get her someone to feed off. but for now, she needed to get out of here before the cops showed up. That would not be a good thing. plus, he had a feeling that she did something to get the hell away from sky's brother. he wanted to kill the bastard.
"Let's get you dressed and possibly my father will understand and let you stay with us," said aro
"I am eternally grateful…" said bloom
As soon as bloom was alone in the room she quickly got out from under the sheet and got dressed. Her mind had wondered back to Erik and wondered where he was now, but he will have to wait until she was safe and hidden from the one man that possibly would like to kill her. bloom got all her things packed up and for this time she didn't put her mask back on…she only carried it in her hand as aro started to lead her back to his home where his people lived…in the court of miracles. Gypsies and bohemians, fairies and vampires. danced and sang today for they were having a bit of a celebration for today in their court, and the celebration was dedicated to celebrating the thirty-fifth birthday of their leader Armitage. But the only thing that was on the gypsy's mind was where in Paris was his son? Ever since he came back yesterday and told him about a masked girl that helped him with his injured foot, that boy has been gone for nearly the whole day. and that she is the fairy of the dragon flame. he even told him the story about her memories.
Although Armitage was grateful to the young lady for helping his son, and who she really is. Armitage couldn't help but feel that his son might be too focused on the girl…then again, he didn't meet this girl so how was he to judge someone whom he didn't know? the entrance from inside the tent that both aro himself happen to live in. He squinted at the entrance and saw that his son was back from his little walk around town. "
"aro! Where on earth have you…? You found a woman to have for a wife?" asked Armitage
Armitage wondering if his son was going way too fast for married life. but he was wondering why he brought her here. and why she was here in the first place. aro shook his head. his father could be a bit much sometimes. but he thought of neo queen serenity as a sister. Plus, he was not the person who gets to marry her. He had a feeling the future king is the phantom. but for now, he needed to get to the point before his father goes on about him having sex before marriage. that was going to be embarrassing when he goes off on a rant about that.
"No father, this is the girl I told you about…the one that helped heal my foot,who is neo queen serenity. She was tricked by endymions brother, and he seeks to hunt her down, can she stay with us father?" asked marcus
Armitage looked at the girl for a minute. She wasn't wearing her mask so sky's brother had lied to her, and like his people possibly was forced to hide in the shadows and not ever get the happy life anyone, man or woman would want in life. He got down to his knees before bloom, who looked at him with a bit of fear and nervousness. She must be worried that he would refuse to keep her with them. His people may hang people that don't belong here, but they weren't as monstrous as those outside in the world.
"What is your name my dear?" asked Armitage
"I'm bloom laufeyson,. I'm sure you already know I use to be princess bloom of sparks and vegeta and the soul socitey. but also go by the fairy of the dragon flame." said bloom
"Are you related to the singer Christine Daaẽ?"
"She is my adopted daughter, well blood adopted that is. at the request of her father. and thought of her as my own ever since…" said bloom
"Do you know of the opera ghost?" asked Armitage
Armitage didn't know that she was Christine blood adopted mother. that would make Christine sparks royalty. but he had a feeling sky's brother didn't give her the chance to tell Christine that before she was kidnapped by him. bloom sighed of course they would be wondering about that. and now that she and erik had sex it was going to be well known that she and the opera ghost did the freaky dance all night long. not that it bothered her any. She enjoyed everything that happened. and he was better than her ex-husbands. even though she wondered if he felt their souls connect with, they made love. but she wondered if that was the reason why he ran. he freaked out by the feeling. and still confused about his feelings about her daughter. but she showed him her memories with the garnet rod to let him know everything. well, when she and erik met and so on.
"Yes…I met him at the Masque and also saw him perform with my daughter…and last night, and now you know everything. Endymion brother tried to use me to trap him for the bounty that is on him…" said bloom
"And you are his lover…?" asked marcus.
"I am not sure…we did make love last night but…when I woke up, he was gone…" said bloom
Armitage looked at his son with a raised brow and then looked at bloom again. he knew she is a fighter from her memories. Well of course she is a fighter. but he needed to know if she had any other talents. well other than being a genius from her memories. That could be useful as well. but there were other things that he could ask her to do. bloom looked around and wondered if this is what one of these camps looked like. Now she was interested in how they lived. and she sensed there were other vampires around. and wondered if she should ever go to the volturi. but that would mess up things when they meet her daughters in the future. But for one thing she knew Raoul was not her daughter's soul mate. but she was not sure who he was. but she was hoping he would show up soon. because her daughter was going to be in a miserable marriage.
"Do you have any talents? You will have to prove yourself to our people that you belong here… well other than being princess bloom and the fairy of the dragon flame.." said armitage
"I can sing, dance, sew, clean, cook and also know a little bit about healing injuries, plus I have the power thought my magic could heal injuries and wounds and anything to a point though. ummm I'm a genius and a fighter and a few other things as well." said bloom
bloom feeling confident in making the people know she can take care of herself. He smiled at her feeling a bit proud of her like a father to a daughter. even though she had more than one father. But she didn't have a real father currently in this time she is living in. and he would love to blood adopt her as his own. He is not doing this because of her blood line. but he felt like a father to her. it was something that he always wanted is to have a daughter. He never expected to have someone of the sparks royal blood line herself as a blood adopted daughter. but he needs his son to be blood adopted as well. then they would be like family as if they were blood. He knew of blood adoptions, and they are great.
"Then you may stay here with us, I will take you in as my adopted daughter and that you know the phantom and helped him escape last night, and I wish to blood adopt you. you would have to do it bother for me and my son. I always wanted a daughter" said armitage
Bloom hugged Armitage to let him know she was grateful for him doing this for her. Plus, she thought of him as a father already. so, she did the blood adoptions. from then on that is when bloom came Armitage king of the gypsy's blood adopted daughter. Bella smiled as he toured her around her new home. while bloom looked on at everything around her. while Armitage was proudly introducing bloom to everyone. as they bowed down to her for that she is the daughter of their king. and who she is.. bloom smiled and was happy with everyone around her. They were kind. and even though the vampires offered her blood since she didn't feed yet this morning.
meanwhile six years later
bloom started to sing as she got on her costume for the performance of Coney Island's opening day for the summertime. A reflection of Erik appeared in her dressing room mirror as she started to put small make-up on her face. She sang on as she then set up her jewelry for her wrists and ankles looking away from the mirror. as she smiled at how she looked. bloom looked back at herself in the mirror. bloom got up and slowly walked to the full body mirror to see if she was all right before putting on her small veil belt to match her costume. as another memory flash appeared in her mind of Erik. Stella contacted her through her magical computer since there was a rift in the magical dimension. and she told her not to worry about thing when it came to erik. It will take time for him to understand. bloom shook her head and started to set her jeweled head piece on. Another reflection appeared in her full mirror and she got up and slowly walked to it. She raised her hand to touch the mirror. bloom sighed before picking up her special performance mask off from the side table that was beside the full length mirror.
"bloom?" asked aro
bloom turned to see that aro was standing in the doorway, in costume and ready to perform in the show. It had been six long years since they had met and came here to Coney Island from Paris. Successfully getting all their people here in America to have a better life here than hiding in the shadows of the court of aro. bloom had become the dancing gypsy princess among her people, well even through she is already a princess.. but she was not going to complain about something like that. but she has been happy with the family that she had gotten. She even gave them long life like her with her magic. That was the gift that she gave them. They were happy to live long with their princess, prince and king., and also because of her kindness and gentle heart she showed to her people as well as all of the people here on Coney Island. Many of them had nicknamed her 'mother' because she cared for everyone here like a mother should. As to why everyone would obey her as if she was their master for without her, they wouldn't know true mother's love nor have their dream of being out among those that would shun them or despise them because of their appearance. bloom enjoyed being a mother to all of the people of the island, for she did think all of them as her own family or children. even though she missed her children dearly. but she knew she would see them again one day.
"Yes, aro?" asked bloom
"It is about time to start the show…and the boss would like to see you after the show, looking good sister" said aro
bloom sighed and nodded her head, having a good guess why the boss here of Coney Island would like to see her. She had made friends with him when she first appeared here and auditioned her performing acts here. now she was able to cross this off her list of things she wanted to do in her life. Her father would be shaking his head right now if he knew what she was doing. but he would have loved her even if he didn't like what she was doing.
"I understand, I will see him soon after," said bloom
bloom walked out of her dressing room and walked with aro to the ring of their dancing stage, which was similar to a circus sort of stage, but it was more of a dance hall, circus ring mixture that bloom, aro and the boss designed based on the acts and performances that would be performed for each act of Coney Island. So far, a lot of people had come in to see some of the small mysteries here on the Island and bloom hoped that people would always enjoy each one of them she presented. but she was always in her element when she performed. She used her fairy form and other forms while performing there were different fairy forms, she was able to show.
meanwhile a few hours later
After the show bloom walked up to the boss's office or penthouse as it was called here in America. She gently knocked on the door before opening the door and walked inside, closing the door behind her as she walked up to where she saw the boss working on another packet of paperwork. She curtsied to him, showing him respect and being polite. bloom liked to dress in pants and a long jacket with a circus style feel to it. Her top was always nice as well. She used her magic to make things that would look good on her. and she has a certain style that she has loved to wear since she has been here. and she was going to continue to wear it.
"You wished to see me sir?" asked bloom
"Yes, I did,"
the boss man slowly got up out of his chair. he was always happy to see bloom. She has grown on him since she has been here. She always like a granddaughter to him. and he sometimes calls her that. but he was getting old, and he needed to talk to her about something. bloom walked to him and helped him out of the chair, knowing it must be hard for him his age. she grown to like the boss man. That is what he called himself. She never knew what his name was. No one knew what his name was. but she smiled at him as he took her arm and patted it to say thank you for the help. She always is so kind. and the best show woman. The boss slowly started to walk to the front of his desk looking at the glass doors that showed a good view of the island.
"I have been running this Island for as long as I can remember, Heavens, I started building it from when I started to have it as a circus… I am getting older by the years and soon I will pass on, many of the people here already know of this coming and soon they are wondering who will take my place when I am gone… bloom my sweet granddaughter, I have decided that you shall take over for me, run this Island and build it greater than it is now,"
bloom gasped from what he had just said. She was a bit sad that he was going to die. She even offered him a long life with her magic. but he turned it down. He wanted to die naturally. but that was his choice. and she accepted it. but she couldn't help but be a bit surprised by this, but she had a feeling something like this might happen. But bloom knew she couldn't take the job, for if she did not only it would reveal her, and cyrus could find her more easily. But luckily for her, she had a better person in mind…someone more creative than her…a true genius that could make Coney a shining star and a true Island of wonder and dreams.
"I am sorry to tell you this, but I must refuse," said bloom
"Why? Why must you refuse?"
"Because I am not really qualified for a job like this, but do not worry, I know someone that is qualified and he will bring Coney Island to its brightest glory, and here is a proposal for you, if you doubt my choice, test him yourself. Have him prove to you that he can take this job, he's a genius like me. but he would be your man if you accept him." said bloom
bloom sighed and knowing he would like this idea and would not only be a good deal but also have the man bloom had in mind get a place here and the best way of life for him. The boss thought about this for a while. He then looked up at her. he wondered who in the world who she would offer to take the job. he knew that she has good sense of character. and so, he would trust her judgment. so, he was going to hear her out on this one. and wondered who on the island was going to be taking the job. but he has a feeling that the person was not on the island.
"Who is this man you speak of? And is he here on this Island?"
"No, he isn't on this Island, But I plan on getting him here soon, for I have wanted to bring him here for a long time," said bloom
"How do you plan on getting him here?"
"I already have it arranged; a few of my people that are in the smuggling business are on the lookout for him and anyone that is with him, and I just got a notice a few days ago that he is on his way here by ship as we speak sir," said bloom
bloom was eager to have him come here and see him again…she only hoped that he would remember her. The boss smiled at her shaking his head. He knew her for nearly six years and still was surprised by her clever mind…which was why he wanted to choose her to be his successor, but he would trust her judgment and see if this man she had chosen will indeed be worthy for the job. He only hoped that he would live long enough to see all that… bloom was just hoping erik would take the job. she hasn't seen the time gates in a long time. but she hasn't been paying attention to them. but for now, she was going to hope that erik would take this chance to start anew in this life. and maybe remember her while he was at it.
"Very well my dear one…I will test him and see if this man you chose will be able to be my successor,"
bloom squealed like a schoolgirl she once was. but she smiled happily, glad to know that all she had planned was falling into place perfectly…all that had to start it was the man that was on his way here…. she needed to go and tell aro and let him know that the boss man wanted to meet erik. and hope aro don't kick erik ass for leaving her after a nightstand. well, he didn't think it was a one-night stand. but the man was scared to know what she thought about him after she and him shared something so beautiful. something that he probably wished to share with Christine.
meanwhile three days later
On a ship nearly three days away from America a man in a cloak looked out into the sea and gazed at the night sky. He sighed for he was glad that none of the crew members ever bothered him and let him be. But he couldn't help but wonder why that was. But then again, he wondered who in the world would be writing to him to come to this place. but he would take anything to get away from what was going on with his life. The police were still after him. and there were people out to get him to get the money that was offered.
"Wondering why no one has bothered you as much as most people would?"
"It seems you are able to read my mind captain," said Erik
"No, my good man, it is just I had a guess that you would be wondering that since you set foot on this ship with your two female companions,"
The cloaked man shivered at the mention of his companions…boy he would be glad when they got off this ship for, he couldn't bear to be around them without wanting to strangle both for being so demanding. and it was starting to get to him more and more. He just wanted to toss them over the side of the ship. but he didn't know if the captain would allow that of him. but it would see he was going to be stuck with them until the very end. and probably won't leave him alone for long. Even though he knew they would follow him to the new place he would be calling home. He just hoped this job would be real so he would be able to start a new life.
"Please don't remind me of those two, they are a pain in my ass and wish to toss them over the side of the ship. but I know I can't." said erik
"It is all right, I understand, so what do you plan to do once you get to America?"
"I am not sure…" said erik
"Well sir, I think of a place that you could go to…"
the cloaked figure smirked knowing this is how he was going to with this. He knew that the queen would be pleased with him for doing this. while he sighed and wished he was this man. He would love to have a chance with neo queen serenity. but he knew he was not her soulmate. he was briefed on what this man was to bloom. thy all are very protective of her. and will do anything for her. and if this man hurts her, he was going to kill him himself., reaching a hand into his pocket and pulled out a letter. erik man was a little interested and slightly turned to see the captain take the letter out. The captain turned to look at erik man and handed him the letter that had the figure's name on the letter. The captain turned to look at the erik and handed him the letter that had the figure's name on the letter.
"Where do you have in mind?" asked erik
"Not me, sir, someone you met in the past and has gone very great lengths to get you the life you really deserve,"
"Am I allowed to ask who?" asked erik
"I was told not to say, sir, for this particular person would be in great danger if I were to reveal their identity to you, and that is something I don't wish to happen. That letter is to instruct you on where to go when you get to America,"
erik looked more puzzled and opened the letter, erik wanted to know what this person wanted. This was the second letter he had gotten. The erik figure was surprised and was a little bit amazed at this person for knowing exactly what he would be thinking and news he was coming to America. This person interested him greatly and knew that this was a chance to try and find this person, whoever it was. he tried to remember who he met at that time… It was around the time that he last saw Christine and she ran away with the viscount, there was only one person he met at the time but how on earth could she know all about this? Memories of a moonless night flashed in his mind, and he shook his head. He had to forget that night… He had to….
meanwhile four days later
erik walked off the gangplank of the ship. He looked around at everything that was new around him. it was not bad looking. the place the ship docked. As he sighed and was happy to get off the ship he was close to tossing the two off the side of the ship. even though he knew that he was going to be stuck with them. since he was too nice to leave them in a place where they have no clue or what is around them or where they were at. he would let them come until they find a place of their own, but he started searching for the alley that was mentioned in the letter…so far there was only one alley, and it was the only closest one.
"I hope this person knows what they are doing…" snapped Madam Giry
"Madam Giry, I am hoping as much as you are," said erik
"Why should we trust someone we don't even know is trying to trap us?" asked meg
the younger companion said to Madam Giry as she followed. Madam Giry looked at her and sighed. her daughter was right, and she knew that this was risky. but erik is going to go through this if they didn't like it or not even though he barricaded himself in his room on the ship for a while. She didn't know why he did that. but she left him alone after he did that. She knew better to not cross him when it was doing what he had done. she sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose and not sure what to think of all of this. she was just going through this.
"Because Meg we can't waste any chances on good opportunities like this one, and because I would like to very much know who is the one that helped us get smuggled out of France and have us come out here in the first place," said Madam Giry
erik was wondering the same thing it was something that he was trying to figure out as well. but when he got closer to the alley, walking into it without a second thought, being cautious as he walked into the darkness of the alley, feeling the familiarity being in the shadows as he had been in them before in Paris. The women followed along with him being a bit more hesitant than he was. The cloaked figure stopped halfway into the alley way as he suddenly saw someone cloaked like him come out from the shadows, he moved his hood slightly so to show his face to them.
"Are you the one that wrote that letter and smuggled us here?" asked erik
"No, that wasn't me,"
the man answered stepping closer and looked at the three of them, especially at Meg. Meg got slightly closer to her mother, not trusting the stranger before them. while erik wondered what and why they would smuggle the three of them out for. while meg and her mother were thinking the same thing as well. the three strangers were looking at them and wondering what was so special that moon mama wanted the male in the group. No one told them much on it. and there was more to this man and moon mama.
"Who are you?" asked Madam Giry.
"I am Dr. Gangle, at your service sir… And mother," said gangle
"mother?" asked erik
"You'll understand soon enough, sir, Let us be on our way and you will soon see your new home," said gangle
gangle waved for them to follow him as he started walking away backwards and heading to the other side of the alley. before heading into the other Alley. erik was hesitant before he followed Gangle, with the Giry women following soon after…surprised that at the end of the alley was a doorway to an odd sort of carriage…or what he thought looked like one. He stood by the door with a smirk on his face. Madam Giry felt like she was insulted but she followed Gangle's request. Meg had already settled her bag inside with the cloaked man before she waited for Gangle and her mother. Madam Giry set her bags inside and when she was out of the way Gangle shut the secret door to the carriage and lead the both of them to sit up front, he then got up with them and started to have the horses start leading them away from this alley and to Coney Island's main entrance gate. Inside the carriage the cloaked man was amazed that no one noticed him inside, but what amazed him more was the place he was being taken to….
meanwhile an hour later
erik saw some of the game stands, food trollies, or what surprised him was side shows of people that looked as odd as he did, and not one of them were afraid… The carriage then stopped, and the door opened. He looked around and wondered why this place was the place to be taken to. but he would see this through. dr gangle seemed very nice. but who is this moon mama person. and why would someone be called mother. he remembered. a woman he shared something special once with before he left her afterwards. He swears he saw fairy wings in the dark before they vanished. It was odd but he didn't understand it at the time.
"Come outside sir, Mother is waiting…"
someone spoke in a deep and manly sort of voice, which made erik think of him as someone from Persia. He stepped up from his seat and stepped out taking his bag with him. There he met a big man with a unique look about him. But from what he could tell the cloaked man was wise to guess that this man was more then he seemed to be. erik looked around still and then at the man. and studied him as if he was someone who was interesting to him. but he stopped he understood how people feel to be looked at like the way he was looking at this man. while he still wanted to know who this moon mama person was and why they are calling this person moon mama.
"And who are you sir?" asked erik
"I am the mighty Squelch, the strongest man here on Coney Island, best we hurry along sir, we don't want to keep mother is waiting," said squelch
"What about…?" asked erik
"Gangle will take them to their rooms here and get them started on their new jobs here that mother chose for them Follow me sir," said Squelch
squelch extending a hand to a large tent that was big enough for a circus, and the sounds of cheers and applause came from inside. The erik walked inside what he assumed was the doorway and slowly walked in, wondering who this mother person was and if he had anything to fear of this person. As he walked inside the applause was now silenced and the lights went out and then back on as an act was starting. What caught his interest was the woman in the spotlight looked familiar to him and he knew he had seen her somewhere before…. was she this moon mama Gangle and Squelch mentioned?
bloom wore a flower covered dress and gently started to slowly dance to the first notes of the music. She wished too that she would contain her excitement as she was performing her number. She started to sing, holding a small note and keeping her voice in control with great skill, having everyone enchanted by her voice as she slowly took small steps and moved her arms. She sang holding another note before she spun and the music started up again and she danced along with it, as if the music's sound wave made her move like she was in an ocean along with its tune and tempo.
bloom sung as she presented her arms to the crowd before moving like a ballerina with her tip toes moves. as flames swirled around her as If it was some sort of power. Her outfit changed in a flash of light as her wings shimmered and she danced perfectly. bloom before holding a slight note there to start the next words to the song. bloom sung as she gave a little bow before lifting and looked up at the ceiling as if she was praying or seeing an angel. bloom sung before she started to twirl and does another gypsy dance like move. held the note before she started to fully dance.
erik was surprised to see this woman and the powers that she has. He never seen anything like it. with all the power that she was showing. and other type of things as well. her outfit changed here and there with a wave of her hand. Along with her wings. He slowly started to recognize her. He knew then she was bloom…the masked Angel he met at the Masquerade at the Paris Opera that day six years ago…
"So, have you figured out who moon mama is sir?" asked Squelch
"Still not sure…I need to talk to her before I decide…" said erik
"You will see her soon after the show…" said Squelch
bloom started to sing again. She started to hold a few notes as she sang. bloom sung her voice sounding angelic as she did a few high notes as was required to in her song. bloom sung again moving her arms as she then walked to the center and stood the center of the stage and performed like a singing opera singer. she sung holding the highest and angelic note. as the powers around her swirled in multicolors as if they were there to protect her in some way. erik thought he was seeing visions of the past as the crowd applauded to bloom…seeing visions of another singer making the audience applauded to her voice… Then his vision came back to the present as bloom gave a bow to the audience before the next act's music started to play and bloom began to dance again, disappearing among the other acrobatics that flipped around her.
bloom was then gone as if she was part of the shadows… erik followed Mr. Squelch as he then led him to the backstage area of the tent. He couldn't believe that bloom was the one that had him brought here…but why? Why would she have him come here of all places? And how on earth was she able to do it all? Those questions filled his thoughts as Mr. Squelch knocked on the dressing room door… he wondered if she would remember him. but then again there were some things that he should not ask. but he wanted to know why she was bringing him here. but he would be forever grateful to her. Everyone here seemed so nice and accepting. and didn't want to kill him. so that is a plus in his books.
"It is Mr. Squelch mother…along with a guest who wants to see you…" said squelch
"Come in!" said bloom
erik glanced around the dressing room as he heard the door shut behind him. A woman who looked like more of a man by the face structure, holding a dress came out from the curtains. That must be where bloom is changing out of her costume… he then stepped aside as the woman came at his direction and settled the dirty costume into a small wicker basket before she then headed back into the curtain area bloom popped her head out and looked at him.
"She will be ready in a minute…Please sit while you wait…"
a woman with a deep manly like voice as she glanced at the chair that was by door. The cloaked man nodded his head before sitting down, getting more and more curious about bloom and her reasons for having him here… The sound of humming came from where the dressing area was and soon the manly woman came out and picked up the wicker basket and went out the room. bloom came out wearing a rose pink mask with white lace outlining along with a matching shirt that left nothing to the imagination. and tight pants that looked almost silk. as a very long trench coat. She had settled into her dressing room chair and smiled at the cloaked man… The cloaked man smirked at her with a knowing look.
"It seems we meet again Mademoiselle bloom…" said erik
"Yes, it does…" said bloom
"So…in your letter to me it said that you said you mean to help and protect me…" said erik
"Yes…As you helped me once in the past when we first met, I am returning the favor to you… As well as to keep you safe from one enemy that is also mine… one that I know all to well and hate deeply." said bloom
"Oh really? I do admit that this place is the perfect place for me to hide but can you be so certain that I will be able to stay here?" asked erik
bloom snorted from what he had said. but she was trying to get him away from cyrus. She knew the things he would do to him. and he knows what erik is to her. but erik doesn't need to know the full details right now of everything. but she would soon tell him everything. but this was something that she had to do for him. He was going to be her future king when her parents step down.. and he was not going to die on her. while she sighed and knew why he had asked that. and wasn't sure why he had to bring two annoying harpies with him. but she would offer them a job as well.
"Oh, I know you will be able to stay here…I arranged for you to meet the manager himself…" chirped bloom
"You planned out everything didn't you?" asked erik
"You can say that… You look well…I trust the trip to America was pleasant?" asked bloom
"Yes…The Captain was a pleasant fellow…One of your agents I take it?" asked erik
bloom laughed from what he had said. that was funny agents. really that was a good one. but he was one of her people yes. They were more than happy to help her out when she needed it. but she needed him to understand that he was not here out of pitty. even if he didn't remember it was her that night when they made love. erik arched a brow and wondered what he had said that was funny. but he did like her laugh I was oddly comforting. and it was something that he wished to hear more and more about being around her.
"If by ""agent"" you mean he is one of my people then yes…" said bloom
"One of your people?" asked erik
"He is one of the many Gypsies that work for me… After I saw the Don Juan opera, I ran away from someone who had hurt me for a very long time. and found my adopted father, armitage, who adopted me as his daughter…" said bloom
" armitage? You were adopted by the king of the Gypsies himself? Why did the person hurt you for a very long time?" asked erik
erik watched as her face went pale as if she was stuck in memories some of memories that she didn't wish to see or remember. maybe he shouldn't have asked what he has asked. bloom shook her head and made sure she calmed herself down, so she was able to continue with this conversation with erik. She didn't want him to know that part of her life just yet. but it was understandable why he would ask her what and why the person was trying to hurt her. Plus, it would be hard for him to understand at first. even though she would have to explain by using the garnet rod since it was easier than explaining.
"It's...a bit hard to explain… and a very long story. one day you will hear It or see it. it's hard to understand." said bella
"You don't have to answer if you don't want to…" said erik
"I do want to tell you, but…" said bloom
"bloom? It's Master aro… Said that the boss would like to see your friend now…" said squelch
"We will be there… I will tell you about my running away another time…. When the time is right of course, as we are strangers to one another are we not?" asked bloom
erik nodded to what she had said. but there was something inside of him that made him feel that they were not. as if they shared something special. bloom smiled at him and walked to the door. bloom waved for him to follower her. She walked to the door and opened it. erik followed her out into the hallway where Squelch was waiting for them, along with another man that must have been aro. aro looked at the erik with curiosity and from what the man could tell was also interest. Why he looked at him like that the man will have to figure out later as he remained here working at this place. bloom gave him a kind smile and a gentle pat on his shoulder before walking ahead of him. erik was surprised by her touch on his shoulder for a second before he then quickly followed her, with aro and Squelch following them not far behind. aro smirked at erik as he walked beside bloom.
"Indeed, but I still have yet seen the reason why my darling little sister thinks he is perfect for the boss's job…Indeed he is supposed to be the former Paris opera ghost, but I have yet to be convinced," said aro
"Playing the part of the protective brother sir?" asked squelch
"I know to trust the man to not harm her if that is what you are referring to…" said aro
bloom felt nervous as she walked with the cloaked man to the boss's office. She walked with him smiling as she took a secret glance at him. before glancing up to be sure he didn't notice. she added as they passed the entrance to the fun house. bloom loved it here it was a wonderful and fun and peaceful place. but she has a feeling that the giry woman was going to be a handful and was going to be a pain in her ass. but there was more being the giry woman and she was going to keep a close eye on those two. they are after something and that is something that would be with erik. and she will be dammed that she would not let her erik be touched by those two bitches. erik noticed a small stage showing off a giant woman that looked as big as Squelch. bloom smiled at his words.
"So…this place seems nice…" said eirk
"Yes…this is the one place where folks that are different can feel normal… Where one can no longer need to hide in the shadows…" said bloom
"Yes… But I am sure some of them don't get used to it…" said erik
"No, some of them take longer than others do, considering where they came from and how rough their life was before coming here… When I first arrived here, some of them were shy and also nervous…mostly because they were afraid," said bloom
"But after you arrived, and they knew you better they were no longer afraid?" asked erik
"Sort of, it was about three months before they all warmed up to me…I gave them kindness and gentleness, giving them what they never had… "said bloom
bloom smiled to herself from the fond memories. She is a mother and it showed. but he didn't know that she was Christine's mother. well, her blood adopted mother that is. but she would wonder if he would figure out that she was the one he made love to that night. but there were many more surprises, and they are ones that he would find out sooner or later. but not right now. bloom sighed and she looked back at erik who was smiling to her as if he was figuring out things that she was telling him about. and what it was like when she first came here.
"Becoming like the mother they never had?" asked erik
"Yes, hence why everyone calls me moon mama. Because I give them motherly love and think of them as my children," said bloom
"And also is an Angel to them…" said erik
"I suppose so…Many of them at first wondered and asked me if I was that since I was being kind to them all the time… I'm known as the fairy of coney island." said bloom
bloom smiled kindly before they started to arrive at the boss's building. erik saw the building and almost looked nervous. bloom noticed this and gently took his hand. He felt it and looked down at their hands before glancing up at her. bloom gave him a warm and encouraging smile. opened the door wider for the cloaked man to step inside. bloom then shut the door before going to open the shades a bit to let some light in the room as it was still daylight outside. The cloaked man noticed that the boss was sitting at a giant business desk and a lounge office sort of chair was before him. After finishing up some paperwork he looks up at erik.
"No need to hide yourself son, you can remove your hood,"
the boss man spoke and gave him a kind smile. erik slowly took his hood off, he was nervous and was not sure what to think about this. but he didn't want to mess this up. so, he was going to do what was asked of him. as he was revealing him to be wearing a mask that covered the right side of his face. The boss smiled at him. erik now knew why bloom said that this man was very kind. He didn't look like he would hurt a fly. or judge someone who was different. and he must know who he is. and was talking to him as if he was a normal person.
"Now that's better, isn't it?"
"A little sir…" said erik
"You can relax son; I am not going to be like a sergeant in the war and start giving you hell… I am not as harsh as most people would think as I don't go out as much as I used to do in my younger days…before I got into a bad accident that cost me more than it should have… As you can see for yourself…"
"Yes indeed…" said erik
The boss man settled comfortably in his wheelchair and looks at the cloaked man head to foot. as he admired the man before him. and wondered if this was the person who bloom was telling him about. and if so, he would have to say he wouldn't mind this man taking his place. he knew this man. but he wondered if he had a real name. well other than opera ghost. bloom sent him a real good one. and knew why she suggested him to be his replacement. He admired his work. and knew he didn't do the things out of anger or malice. He did it to protect himself. and others accused him of doing things out of anger and murder.
"Do you have a name son?"
"Erik…My name is Erik…" said erik
"Well Erik…I have been told much about you, more specific, your talent being a magician, architect, designer and also a composer, But I have only just met you and only know from what I have been told…"
"And you won't hire me right off the bat because of that…"said Erik
erik was thinking that is what he was heading to say. The boss shook his head. and only laughed. bloom smiled as she was pouring tea for them. It was her special blend that she gotten off musa. She was great at making rose tea. So, she make musa tea's for everyone around. They all loved it. and never wanted any other tea after that. most of all the other stuff bloom makes for them. bloom always makes a wonderful meal and desserts for everyone. She cooks and performs. so, it was something that she was good at. and everyone was happy around since she been there with them. bloom make sure everyone is ok and well fed and safe and happy.
"Oh no my dear boy, I am going to hire you, but that isn't what I was going to talk to you about… I was going to talk to you about the high possibility that you might take my place as running Coney Island…"
the boss man was looking at Erik with honesty. to make sure that erik understood that he was being serious about what he was asking of him. Erik's eyes widened at those words, showing his surprise. This was something was not expecting. he looked to bloom who only smiled to him to let him know it was going to be ok and let him tell him his reasons. and why he was going to be asking him to take his place. bloom smiled and was happy that the boss man was thinking to asking erik this. and that was something she was relieved about.
"Me Sir?" asked erik
"Surprising I know…but I originally picked bloom here to take my place… I think of her as my own grandchild I never had. and I am protective over her. but I wished she took the offer, but she refused the offer and suggested I choose you instead…"
Erik looked up at bloom surprised. She refused to be the new owner of Coney Island? Why did she? bloom winked and smiled at him as she handed Erik his tea and walked away with the tea tray. She used the mask that her sister always used. It was comforting to her. Erik then glanced back at the boss who was now taking a sip of his tea. his eyes went wide and had to say this was the best tea that he had ever had in his life. as she handed him homemade cakes she made. while he nibbled on them and had to say they were delicious. He never had cakes that tasted so good. It was better than the best of the best of bakeries.
"Excellent tea and cakes as always my darling one, I was as surprised as you were but as she will no doubt possibly tell you later, I decided to trust her judgment on choosing you…but not as easy as you think,"
"Because you have only met me and don't trust me to take the position so easily…" said Erik
"You know how some things work in the business part of the world…"
"I haven't become as talented as you have been told or survive this world on my own without knowing some things…" said erik
"Smart man, I can see why bloom suggested you, But as you said, I have only met you, knowing only what bloom has told me of your talents and I am not going to give something as important to me is running this place and leave all the people that work here in your hands so easily… But I am going to give you a chance to prove to me that I should give everything to you…and show me that bloom was right on choosing you as my successor…"
the boss man settled the now empty teacup back into his lap. he liked erik. He was someone he could trust. but he needs to watch him and make sure he was making the right choice in choosing him. Erik nodded his head in understanding, knowing that this possibly was going to be a challenge for him, as he expected as much if he wanted to stay here. he was happy that this kind man wanted to have him take his place. and wondered what bloom had told him about him. He didn't even know she knew so much about him in the first place. bloom then came in and took their teacups and smiled at them both before going back and settled them on a tray and went out into the hall to settle the tray in the kitchen area of this building. The boss smiled at Erik
"I understand sir…"said erik
"You will start off by working with bloom in her acts…"
"Beg pardon?" asked
"The best way you are going to learn how things work here is by working with her, as she is the mother figure here to every freak here on Coney Island, and also a good place for you to start and put your talents to a good use…"
"I see…" said erik
"Don't worry… bloom is nicknamed is known and the fairy of coney island for a reason…she will be a good guide and friend for you here,"
erik looked to bloom and wondered why she was known by the moon angel for some reason. but he was going to follow what the man was saying. and start where he wanted him to start at. that was ok with him. It was better than anything that was being offered to him. hell, he could still be chased down by the cops. so, this was something that he should take and be grateful for what bloom had done for him. and have this kind old man think of him as a takeover type of thing for him. and he was going to be doing his best to show him and prove himself to this man. so, the man could trust him and make him what he wanted him to be. He didn't work as hard as he did in the opera house to be what he is today. while he was not sure what the harpies were going to be just yet.
"That is not what worries me… What worries me is that I already have two other women that I already owe for keeping me from being found by my enemies…" said erik
"I see…but don't worry… bloom will be sure those two women won't give you much trouble, she is more than she appears to be… much more than what she seems to be."
Erik looked confused as the boss leaned back in his wheelchair. He was wondering what in the world that meant to be said. he wondered what she was and what is she. is she more than what she claimed to be. he already knew she is half vampire from when he met her at the ball. so that was something that he took notice when he met her. It's just something if you know what you're looking for. while bloom sighed and knew that erik was trying to figure things out. but she knew the boss man was not going to say anything and was going to give her the time to show him like she showed him once they came close to each other.
"What do you mean?" asked erik
"I cannot tell you…it is for her to tell you, not me, her story is a sad and very long one. She is much, much more than you see. I know you already know she is half vampire. And now she is a real-life fairy. A powerful one at that. So be careful on angering her it's bad for one's health. bloom will show you to where you will be living in…"
Erik nodded his head before slowly getting up and out of his chair and shook the boss's hand. erik wondered what her story was. but he knew better than to not ask. she would tell him one day. but he didn't understand how she would show him. he knew she has powers and that was from her performance. He wondered if she could show him how those powers worked. and maybe he could use those as well. but he has a feeling they are powers that he was not able to use. unless she showed him the ones that he is able to use.
"Thank you, sir," said erik
"Don't thank me son, thank bloom here, And Welcome to Coney Island,
the boss man moved with a knowing smile on his face. Erik smiled at him before he looked at bloom with gratefulness on his face. bloom smiled back at him and started to head to the door. Erik then followed bloom outside the office and had a smile on his face; something told him that he was going to have a change in his life. something for the better. When Erik left, the boss took a cough into his hanky. as he sighed and knew it was time soon. and he needed to hope to choose his successor soon and soon that it is going to be.
meanwhile a little while later
bloom smiled and was happy that erik was here. and smiled at Erik as they walked outside. as they got close to a tower that wasn't near where the others were living. Erik noticed this; he wondered if this was going to be where he was going to be living. while he wondered why the man wanted him to be his successor. even though bloom was the real reason why he was here and why he was even getting this job in the first place. he didn't know how he could ever repay her for what she has done for him. even though he has no reason why she would even wish to help him in the first place. but he was not going to complain about it. bloom got to the door and pulled a key out. following her inside and going up what he guessed was a staircase that led up to a trap door.
"And that is because I guessed that you would want to live above everyone so to speak, plus not be around so many other people…" said bloom
"You know me too well bloom…" said erik
"It was once used for storage, but I changed it up to be your new home… Or should I say your new realm?" said bloom
bloom smiled as she added before pushing a wall panel that made the trap door slide to the side. bloom smiled before stepping up the rest of the stairs and walked into the darkness as Erik looked after her. He soon followed her and looked around in the darkness. bloom smiled at her work. Everything was magically made and was nicely put for him. She will tell him to change anything he wants. but she made this place special for him. and made sure she gave him everything that he needed. erik looked around and wondered where she was at. He didn't see her in the darkness.
"bloom?" asked erik
Suddenly the lights were turned on and Erik could now see that he was in the center of the room by the entrance. The room or what looked like to him the entire floor of the tower. He looked and turned around. she then walked to one part of the floor and pulled what looked like a wall lamp and it pulled back a wall and revealed to be a bedroom…a bedroom with a unique looking canopy bed with a nightstand with a candlestick by it. She stepped out of the shadows she was in and walked into the bedroom and opened a pair of balcony doors that were covered by a heavy curtain, and it had a view of the entire island. Erik looked amazed as he stepped onto the balcony and looked at her with a smile.
"You did all this?" asked erik
"There is one more thing I have for you…and this one I believe you will be very well pleased with…"said bloom
bloom took his hand and lead him back into the main room and stopped him at a spot and then went further into the darkness. The sound of a covering being pulled off something huge and bloom grunting echoed. She was hoping he liked what she had done for him. It took a lot of thought and wonder on what she should do. and the subspace was kind of not easy for the room she used. but there were things that she found, and she knew he would love to use. and hope that he loved it as much as she loved finding it.
"I was surprised that I found this in here when this place was filled with storage stuff, but I had it tuned up and it works perfectly," said bloom
bloom so pleased with herself before running around it and then started to light a candelabra that she had settled on the seat. When it was lit, she then settled it on the top of the huge object. She then opened a lid that was before it and then went to the seat and opened it taking out…music sheets. Erik saw them and he looked surprised and started to walk to her. He was not expecting this. as if he was gifted the best thing in the world. She knew he missed his piano back in the opera house but some how she was able to save his precious piano and organ. And repaired it. Well, most of his stuff was saved. He needed to ask her sometime to how she was able to save a lot of his things.
"Is this…?" asked erik
"Yes…it's your piano and your organ and some of the things from the opera house. I was able to repair them and make them new again. I'll tell you how another time… And I also got you some music sheets in case you ever want to compose again…"said bloom
bloom smiled while holding her hands tightly, secretly praying that he wasn't upset. Erik smiled as he ran his hands over the keys to the piano and then the music sheets. Then he looked at bloom with a smile that would make one think that he had been given a treasure. She has done so much for him. like a job and soon an owner. and a wonderful place to live that she did herself. and now she given him something that he was able to make music still. And repaired his precious things and made them new again. And saved them as well. He didn't know how to thank her. So, this was something that he was grateful for. She put so much thought into everything.
"Thank you bloom…" said erik
"You like it?" asked bloom
bloom was giving him a hopeful look. it was nervous about. Erik went to her and gently grasped her shoulders. He saw the hope in her eyes. and knew she put a lot of work into this. and he knew that she was doing this from the kindness of her heart. So, this was something that he really didn't know how he could repay her for. the kindness she showed him. and everything she had done for him. this beautiful mysterious woman has done so much for him already. even though Christine never even lifted a finger to do something like this. or be kind to him. or anything else.
"It's perfect… The boss said that I am to start assisting you in your acts…" said erik
"Yes…I think I know what you can help me with…and I also think this might be a good way for you to start as well…" said bloom
"What is it?" asked erik
"Being my new dancing partner for my new act," chirped bloom
bloom answered his question and her smile never going away as Erik looked completely shocked… bloom smirked as Erik arrived for his first dancing lesson; the poor man nearly had a heart attack when she told him he was going to be her new dancing partner. but she could train him in dancing. but for now, she was going to try her best to teach him what she knew. It was her own special way of dancing. her mother showed her. It was something her kingdom only did. but for now, she was going to have to teach him what he needed to do.
"But it will be a good start, and if you are nervous because of not knowing how to dance I am willing to also be your teacher," said bloom
bloom spoke to him to reassure him that he wasn't going to be forced to be swallowing a boa or make him start being a clown for her act. She already had plenty of them to help her out in the fun business. Erik calmed down a bit at her suggestion and agreed to be her partner and her student. And luckily for him, today was his first day and it was her free time. bloom smiled as she then led him to the empty hall that was to be the place where bloom was going to perform, with aro standing by a record player setting up the music for them. Erik noticed him and raised a brow wondering who he was, but then remembered that he was aro.
"You know aro?" asked erik
"Yes…he is my adopted brother…who helped me after I ran away, I had helped him with his injury he had earlier that day and he said I would be welcomed to his people… When I ran away, he found me hiding in a small back house in shelter against the thunderstorm that afternoon," said bloom
Bloom smiled as she slipped off Erik's coat and settled it to the edge of the stage. Erik felt a bolt of recognition when bloom mentioned a back house. he asked softly as a memory of him hiding in a back house some years ago. bloom smiled at his question knowing he was remembering that night they had together, but Erik still doesn't know about her being there. But she was not going to tell him what house she was hiding in. He would have to figure that out. She doesn't have the feeling anymore of kicking him in the balls for leaving her that night.
"Let's get started, shall we?" said bloom
Erik looked at her with a bit of nervousness. before he took a breath to relax. she raised a brow. Erik nodded his head after taking a breath, before she looked at aro and nodded her head to him. aro nodded his head back to her before he turned on the record player and settled the needle on the record. Erik before she slowly started to get him to lead. Erik automatically looked down to watch out that he didn't step on her feet. 'Bad move, or in this case, bad step opera ghost,' aro thought to himself. as he watched erik and bloom. He gently bit his lip to fight back a laugh as he saw Erik step on one of her feet.
"Ouchy!" cried bloom
"I'm sorry!" cried Erik
bloom gave him a smile that Erik thought to be only described as angelic. Erik was surprised as he felt all that bloom was singing. He then figured out that when bloom asked him of his talent as a composer, she knew that he would relax himself and understand how she dances. Not because she practices the moves, but because she dances from the heart. She dances in the way of a puppet, only it is the music that is her strings, he thought to himself before he opened his eyes and looked at her.
"Feel relaxed now?" asked bloom
"Yes, and I believe that you just showed me a way to help me dance easier," said erik
"I knew that you would catch on," said bloom
"bloom, you knew that I am a composer and that my love of music would help me, Who are you really bloom?" asked erik
"Let's just say that you are not the only ghost that has a love for the arts, I'm a great many things." said bloom
erik wanting to know. bloom looked down sadly before she looked back up at him. 'She must be someone in hiding like me,' Erik thought as he saw her reaction. Guess this is a mystery I'll need to solve when I become the new manager of this place, he added before he looked down at her and put his hand around her waist pulling her slightly closer to him. bloom smirked at him as she rested her hand on his shoulder before he took her hand.
meanwhile six months later
six months passed for Erik before it was his opening night. He felt nervous as he was getting prepared for his first performance. he muttered to himself as he fixed his costume mask that bloom designed for him, as the character that bloom told him he was going to portray as. He was not sure what to think of this. That was when he heard someone ask if he was nervous. Erik turned around to see a small boy and girl that appeared to be either four or six years old. The boy and girl blinked their eyes so that Erik noticed they were the same color as his own. 'Even their hair is the same color as bloom,' he thought to himself before the boy spoke to him.
"Who are you children" asked erik
"My name is oritel and my twin sister marion. we are named after our mother birth parents who are king oritel and queen marion.," said aro
"I've never seen you around here oritel and marion," said erik
"That's because we go to school when my mama works," said marion
oritel said before he tilted his head side to side seeing how his reflection looked in the mirror. He was playing with a mask. He was named after his grandfather. Erik smiled at the boy's curiosity. The girl was the same way as well. but don't their mother know that are here. but he sensed there was something non-human about these children. but he was probably over thinking things.
"And does your mother know you are here?" asked Erik
"Yes and no, she knows we are here backstage but she doesn't know where we are in this dressing room," said marion
"Why are you wearing a mask? Are you hiding from an evil person too?" asked oritel
oritel added as if he figured out Erik's reason on his own. Erik was surprised by the boy's sudden question. and marion was waiting to hear what he had to say. but there was not much that he was going to tell them. He didn't know what their mother would think if he told them his story. plus, whom is their mother. Maybe he could tell her where her children are. and maybe take them back where they needed to be. while oritel had bright blue eyes red eyes and pink eyes looked at him with interest. a voice from the doorway of Erik's dressing room. Erik and oritel and marion turned to the doorway to see that aro was the one in the doorway. The twins smiled at Marcus and ran to the gypsy hugging his legs.
"No, oritel and marion, he has a different reason" said aro
"Uncle aro! "Chirped oritel and marion
the twins said as he hugged the legs. Erik's eyes widened with surprise as he heard the twins' words. He saw aro smile down at the twins. aro smiled at his nephew and niece before he kneeled in front of the twins, resting a hand on their heads. erik watched on with interest and wondering if aro had another sister or something like that. but the children reminded them of someone. but for now, he was just going to watch. Their beauty was something to be admired.
"Why don't you go see your mother? I am sure she will be happy to see you," said aro
The twins smiled with joy before he nodded his head. before they ran out of the room to where he knew his mother's dressing room would be. aro smiled after the twins as Erik peeked his head out to see the twins run inside an open doorway. aro sighed and knew that this was going to happen. but he hasn't figured out that they are his children just yet. he knew that bloom named them after her birth parents who are king and queen of sparks.. well, who are alive in this time but can't talk to them because of the timelines and would be screwed up if she did.
"Bright, isn't they?" asked aro
Erik, looking at the masked man with a smirk. Erik smirked at the question before he stepped back into his dressing room looking at the gypsy. Erik nodded in agreement before he walked back to put on the second mask that he needed for his performance tonight. he tied the mask on. Erik didn't see aro look down to the floor sadly before the gypsy looked back up at Erik. He knew that he was going to be asking. but he was going to tell him before he even asked.
"They are bloom children," said aro
"What?" asked Erik
"They are bloom children, six years ago, when I found her in the back house she took shelter in, she was just waking up after having intercourse with the twins father, But the man left her while she slept, And no, the act wasn't rape," said aro
aro saw the question that was popping up on Erik's masked face. A lot of people ask that question. but he always said it was not. but then again erik had no clue they were his children. in which he felt bad about that. but there was not much he was able to do there. but he could tell a different version of the story on how they came into the world. even though erik was not taking the hint when it came down to the fact that it was him. but for now, he was going to see how this was going to play out. erik sighed in relief that it was not rape.
"The act was consensual, the man was just either ashamed of what he had done with her, or he ran off to protect her," said aro
"Protect her? From what?" asked Erik
"From the law that was hunting him down at the time," said aro
"But he should be safe now, right?" asked Erik
erik was thinking that is he could hide from the police then so can the father of the twins. They were cute to. who could not love those two. He just didn't understand. how could a man leave someone like bloom. She is kindhearted and would do anything for someone she cared for. He notice in that when he was around bloom. She cared for him. but he didn't know how much she cared for him. he would love to have someone like bloom. but she would never see him in that way. Plus, he still had feelings for Christine. Well, that is what he thought. aro nodded his head to what he had just said. He knew what he was thinking. but it seemed to not click just yet.
"Yes, and we, the Gypsy clan have tabs on him as well," said aro
"Does the man know of the twins?" asked erik
"No, he doesn't not know of them.," said aro
"Has bloom told the twins of their father?" asked Erik
"She has talked to them of their father, even told stories of their father's talents, They are not horrible I assure you, Best get ready, and your inventions hopefully work as you say, because the boss will be watching this show," said aro
aro left Erik alone in the dressing room. Erik could only think of how harsh the twin's father was to leaving bloom while she slept, but then he was one to talk since he did the same thing, only it was with whom he believed to be his love Christine Daaẽ. 'But she was different from before, she wasn't afraid of me that time,' he thought to himself as he remembered that night six years ago beneath a moonless sky. But it still puzzled him about her strange change of heart towards him. six years ago, when she had to choose him over that other pig Raoul, she had chosen Raoul. She even came back and gave him the very ring he had offered to her for marriage back to him. He then heard the bell again and remembered the show. 'Oh Lord, I almost forgot!'he thought to himself as he grasped his cloak and ran to the stage that was under the big top. But the thing is for sure to him, if he gets the job as manager then he can use some of his power as the manager to try bringing Christine back to his side. Only one thing was puzzling him for the past month, why was it that when he thought of that night, bloom face appeared in his mind?
meanwhile five years later
Five years passed by since Erik had become the new manager of Coney Island. After that performance he performed with bloom and his inventions along with a bit of an illusionist's touch, the act was a hit. The manager gave him the job a week later, which he felt proud of himself for his achievement. But as he sat at his piano, composing one of his works in his free time, he couldn't help feeling incomplete. He had become the top man in this island theme park, even transformed it to one of the eight wonders of the world. But still he felt something was missing in his life, and he knew what that something was. 'My Christine,' he thought to himself as he looked at newspaper clippings and a photo picture of her from an article of her first performance.
Erik sighed before he stood up from his piano and walked to the window of his domain that he had fixed to his liking over the years. He saw outside bloom dancing one of her outside summer performances. He felt his heart pounding as he watched her dance like an angel, which he guessed is one of the reasons why she was nicknamed the 'the fairy of coney Island'. She had been a great help to him since he had first arrived here. And was the most kindhearted person he had ever knew. More kindhearted than Madam Giry was anyway. That woman had thought that she had been the one that helped him get to where he was now in this theme park. 'But I do owe that woman for her help on hiding me from the law and find someone to smuggle me out of France,' he thought to himself as he looked away from the window and walked back to his piano.
"Well, bloom was the one that helped with the smuggling him out of France,"thought erik
erik thought this with a half smirk. This was one of the mysteries of bloom that puzzled him. bloom had been there to assist him, whether it was with a decision on a business deal or the knowledge of all the talent and freaks here on the island, but not once has she asked him to repay her help. Not in all the five years since he had been here and became manager had she asked him for anything. He wondered why that was. But then again bloom was always mysterious, and Erik probably wasn't the only one that was puzzled by the woman. And most of all she saved his tuff from the opera house. He needed to ask her how she did that.
"She must have her reasons for being all mysterious," thought erik
erik remembered bloom telling him when they first met her here on Coney Island. He remembered the twins asking him about his mask. This was another mystery Erik always wondered. Who was the twins' father? Erik had asked bloom one time, but she only answered that he would find out when he would figure out who she was. Erik had only smirked at her answer and had jokingly teased her when he said that she is full of surprises. But he was more puzzled when she said that he had no idea. That only made his curiosity increase more than it was before. Hence why he had asked his now three loyal minions, Dr. Gangle, Squelch and Squelch's daughter Flick about her. But they told him that they swore to bloom to not tell anyone of her real identity for they would risk bloom safety as well as her twin's life. He then knew he was going to have to figure out all of bloom secrets before whoever she was hiding from would find her. But where could he start? He couldn't ask her straight out. She would tell him to find out on his own. Even aro probably wouldn't answer any of his questions.
"You know if you keep making your face like that, it is going to stay like that forever," said marion
Erik heard a familiar voice from beside him. He turned to see that it was marion and oritel, who was smiling up at him. The twins had a very good talent for sneaking up and surprising him. He only smiled and knew how much he cared for the twins. He thought of them as his own. well, their mother didn't mind them hanging around them. while he messed with their flaming red hair with black through it. He had to say they are beautiful like their mother. They have ethereal beauty about them.
"Hello oritel and marion," said Erik
erik received a warm hug from the children. During the past five years, Erik had grown close and fond of the twins, as if he was his own children. He knew bloom must enjoy because she never once told him to stay away from the twins. And he probably couldn't keep the children away from him even if he tried.
"How have you been since I last saw you?" asked erik
"Good except..."said marion
"Except what marion?" asked Erik
"It's mother," said oritel
erik was wondering what was going on with their mother. It worried him to know what was going on with her. Why did they have a sad look on their faces. their angelic faces. but then again, they worried about their mother. while oritel and marion looked to each other and wondered what they were going to tell him. They wondered if they should tell him about their mother's problems about being sad about something. They asked her what was making her so sad. but she told them it was not the right time to talk about that. and they knew about the laws of time since they are lunarian royalty and had to learn lessons about things like that.
"What about her?" asked Erik
"She is sad," said oritel
"Why is she sad?" asked Erik
"I don't know why, but she cries in her sleep and this morning she looked sad, I think she is lonely, The only times she was happy was when me and oritel was born and when she heard you were coming here," said marion
"Well oritel and marion, are you saying that you two wish to make your mother happy?" asked erik
The twins nodded their heads. They knew who would make their mother happy. but they shouldn't get involved. but they were going to do it anyways. they would find a way for their mother and erik to get together. They knew he would make their mother happy. while erik sighed and wondered what would make bloom happy. He wished to see her happy more than anything. There was something in her eyes that always made her look like she was sad. as if she was missing people she once knew. but then again, he wondered who those people are and where they are today.
"Yes, and I think you can do that," said marion
"Can do what?" said bloom
bloom came from the shadows and made both look to see bloom coming towards them. Erik smiled as he saw her. as she looked at her children. and wondered what they are up to. They seem to be trying to do something that they shouldn't. but she won't stop them if they are trying to get her and erik together. even though he is their father after all. but he didn't know that just yet. but he would find out sooner or later. but she knew he was confused about his feelings with her daughter Christine. but until then she would not push it.
"Can do what my darling ones.?" asked bloom
"the twins is just wondering if I can do something special for you," said erik
"Is this true darling one's?" asked bloom
"Yes, you just been working so hard and looking sad recently, that I thought that you should be given something back for your hard work," said oritel
oritel and marion looking at her with a cute pout. oritel reminded her of his namesake. His grandfather but she had to say that he was trying to get out of this. even though she is lucky he didn't have the power that his grandfather has. then there would be trouble. bloom smiled at her son and daughter before she kneeled and drew her son and daughter into her arms giving him a hug as she rested her head atop of their heads. she smiled warmly down to him. and knew that they were only doing what her other children ever did. well except for Hikaru and karou. erik would love them. but she was hoping that the giry's would be long gone by now. but it seemed that they were stuck with them. because they did help erik hide until she gotten him here to be safe and do what he is doing now.
"Thanks for the idea my loves but it wouldn't be fair to other people that have worked just as hard as I have," said bloom
"But if we can't do something special for you, then how can we stop you being so sad?" asked oritel
"Don't worry my loves, I will be smiling happily soon, now why don't you go with miss Flick and help her with the bird show she is going to be doing in a few minutes?" said bloom
she asked him with a loving smile. Oritel and marion face suddenly brightened up as they heard this. the two of them excitedly before they ran up to Squelch who was waiting there for them. bloom stood up and watched her children leave with the strong man, unaware of Erik looking at her. He had never seen a mother like her before. She was kind and loving. unlike giry who a cold-hearted bitch is. Sure, he was grateful to her but that is as far as it was going to go. but his heart heart fast when he around her. bloom sighed and looked to erik and wondered what he was thinking. he walked to his piano and looked at Christine's picture.
"You do know he has a point," said erik
"What do you mean?" asked bloom
"bloom, it's been five years since I first arrived here, And thanks to your help and guidance I now have become the manager and master of Coney Island," said erik
erik went on as he rested a hand on the articles on top of his piano still looking at her. Bella took a step towards him. bloom sighed and wondering why he had a picture of her daughter Christine. of course, he still has feelings for her. but she didn't know how she felt about that. but she knew he was still confused about his feelings about her. and she knew she would have to wait until he sorted out those feelings. She tried not to make her feelings for him known. and that they had sex with each other. instead, he didn't know that it was her just yet.
"Yes, you have, but you are where you are now because of your own abilities, I was only a helping hand to your achieving your dream," said bloom
"bloom, If it wasn't for your help I wouldn't be here, You never once have asked me of anything to replay you for your help, Please bloom, Is there any way I can repay you for all your help?" asked erik
erik looked into bloom pink and red eyes. bloom froze up at his words as she looked back into his eyes. She knew what she wanted but she can't ask that of him. She wanted him to love her back instead of her telling him how much she loved him. but she didn't want her to pay her back. It was something that came down to the fact that he was the one she wanted. and she wanted to do what she had done to help him to live a life and free. She tried to stay calm and not blush as Erik held her hand of his own will for the first time in four five. Not including when they were dancing partners.
"Well bloom? What is it that you wish for?" asked Erik
erik looking a bit nervous to her. bloom blinked her eyes to break off her train of thought. bloom didn't know what to think. but she was about to say what she wanted to eirk. but bloom started to say but was suddenly interrupted by Meg Giry and her mother walking into Erik's domain, which made Erik let go of bloom hand as he turned to look at the photo of Christine again. bloom huffed in annoyance at the two third wheels that entered on a special moment between her and erik. how dare they do not knock. It's as if they don't know how to knock. He didn't notice bloom blush at Meg's surprising entrance.
"Tell me that you saw me!" chirped meg
Erik about the opening day of the Island's summer business. Meg was the 'Ooh-la-la girl' of Coney, part of the attractions here on the island, as per Madam Giry's request as Meg's 'producer'. But Madam Giry was only whoring her poor daughter to politicians, investors and those of the press just to help Erik make his act become a huge hit, which bloom knew about. bloom sighed and not sure what she should do. even though she should help meg. but she has tried before but she declined her help. thinking her mother was there to help her. and help with the money for this place.
"Too bad this woman doesn't know what I really know about all those 'business deals' she has her daughter doing behind closed doors," thought bloom
But that wasn't the only reason bloom hated Madam Giry. bloom hated the woman because of how harshly the old hag treated Erik whenever she reminded him of repaying her of the help, she did for him. and that she couldn't leave that alone. bloom hated the fact that she always threw that in his face. bloom sighed as she continued with her thought. but not only that she hated her for also reminding him of Christine abandoning him. Which was what she suspected that woman was going to do again. Meg continued to say to Erik. The poor girl didn't notice that Erik was still looking at the picture of Christine as he looked at his composed work at the same time.
"The way the crowd cheered for more! I hope you are proud! Did you like the new steps in the new routine? I mean was it appropriate? I can change it a little bit if you want," said meg
"Yes, of course, Whatever you think is best Meg," said erik
"All right, and do you think the costume looks okay? The crowd seemed to enjoy the view of it," said meg
Meg went on and on about what she thought. she didn't even take notice that she was annoying poor erik. He never liked the giry;s. but since they helped him he delt with their annoyance. Madam Giry knowing and seeing Erik wasn't even paying attention and looking at the picture of Christine tried to get to stop her daughter from making a complete fool of herself. Madam Giry shouted at her daughter which made Meg stop and look at her. bloom resisted the urge to sigh heavily. The girl is dumb as they come.
"Can't you see that his mind is elsewhere and at work?! He isn't listening to your rambling! Thinking of matters more important than you!" snapped giry
"Careful Madam Giry, you're forgetting yourself," hissed bloom
"Are you blind vampire? Or should I say filthy fairy? Can't you see that he forgot what today is?" snapped giry
giry then half laughed at bloom before she shrugged her shoulders. She knew what today was. but she had enough of her, and bitch slapped her. how dare she speak to her this way. She wouldn't have a job if it wasn't for her. she could have her shipped back to her home she missed so much. if she was going to continue testing her. then she might just make her go away. erik has been bitching about that and wanted to do this more than enough. He even confessed to her about wanting to do it. but he knew he couldn't do it. bloom sighed and knew that this woman was just testing her anger. and she is good at what she does to piss off those around her. Plus it is not the only time she was call a insult from this bitch,
"Guess the success of our opening day means nothing compared to the things our dear master must do!" snapped Giry
"That is quiet enough!" snapped erik
Erik snapped at Madam Giry as he glared at the woman. The old woman then saw Erik's hand on the picture frame that held Christine's photo. She then glared at him with an annoyed look at Erik knowing the problem that always pops up. bloom had to say she would agree with this one with giry. but she knew erik must sort out his feelings from his real ones and the ones that of the past. and figured out that he and Christine are not meant to be together.
"Christine! Christine! Always Christine!" hissed giry
Meg trusting bloom left with aro, bloom smiled and saw the bonds of the soulmates with meg and her adopted brother. She just didn't know when the two of them would be able to see what was right in front of them. and it seemed that her adopted brother always seems to be popping up around Meg wherever she goes. bloom had often wondered if the gypsy had a crush on the girl. but she knew they were soulmates by just looking at them and their souls..
"In Paris when the mob and the police hounded you, was she there? No, we were! Who concealed you safely and managed to smuggle you out of France to here? My daughter and I, not Christine!" snapped giry
"I don't see the problem," said erik
"Who helped you since you've been here? Who helped you finance your inventions for your first performance? Who stayed with you, helping and advising you? Who helped you with all of the politicians? Lured investors and reporters to your act as it became a hit? Not her!" snapped giry
"Neither did you hag!" though bloom
"We love and idolize you, while she shunned you and despised you, She chose Raoul, his beauty and youth were more appealing to her, hence why she married him!" snapped giry
Madam Giry said which made bloom blood boil. after all Christine is bloom daughter by blood adoption. she just never had the chance to explain everything to Christine before she was kidnapped by sky twin brother. bloom sighed and only can take so much of this woman. Her daughter is just confused by how her mother is treating her. and how she was making her out to be a whore, so she was able to procure money for the show. but bloom was about to give that greedy old hag a piece of her mind but was stopped by Erik's sudden shout.
"Enough! You and your daughter will be repaid as I promised you would," snapped erik
"Good," said Giry
"Damn that woman!" snapped erik
he shouted out in anger. bloom knew Madam Giry spoke harshly and wounded his heart. She walked to him and wrapped her arms around Erik's waist, resting her head on his back as she hugged him from behind. Erik softly gasped as he felt bloom arms around his waist. Erik sighed softly before he turned his head to look at her. but she hated the old hag and her stupid ways of pissing off erik. it was something that pissed her off greatly. even though she would make her a meal, but she didn't think that would be a good idea to feed off that woman. The universe only knows what she has in her blood to make her sick.
"I can't bear it to see you in pain, I don't know what else I can do to ease it, except this," said bloom
"bloom, loosen your arms for a bit," said
This surprised her as she loosened her arms a bit as he asked. Erik then slowly turned around in her arms and was now facing her. bloom wasn't expecting Erik to do this nor him slowly wrapping his arms around her before he pulled her into his embrace. Hugging her close as he rested his head on her shoulder. bloom face was now pink of blush as Erik held her close. she hugged him back, giving him somewhat of a shoulder to cry on from Madam Giry's harsh words. She closed her eyes and savored the feel, scent and pleasure of Erik holding her in his arms. Even if it was for a moment and not a real loving embrace. For four years bloom always watched him from the shadows and in a secret room that Erik knew nothing about. And her feelings for him grew each time she saw him. And when he would sing his longing to hear Christine's singing voice once again, her heart ached in pain for him. If only she could find a way to... that was when the twins ran into the room.
"Mother!" chirped the twins.
"We know what we want! we know what we want!" chirped marion
"What do you mean my loves?" said bloom
"We know what we want for our birthday!" chirped oritel
"And what is that?" asked bloom
"We want this singer to come here for the summer show!"chirped oritel
oritel pulled out a newspaper article that had the picture of the singer. bloom gasped softly as she saw her daughter face, Christine's face! oh, how she longed to hold her daughter again. She missed her. She missed all of her children. but she couldn't do much there until she sees them again. but she had children at this time and that was something she was happy about. even though Christine was the oldest in this time that she had. erik was watching bloom and wondered why she was looking in shock. while he looked at the twins and wondered if this would be a good chance that he could see Christine again.
"You want Christine Daaẽ to come here my darling ones?" asked bloom
"Yes! And we want to help too since she seems to be having money problems," said marion
"Let me see," said Erik
erik had his hand towards bloom. bloom slowly handed him the article and he gently took it from her hand. She looked up at him to see him reading the article and his face seemed to brighten as he read more of it. Erik slowly started to form a smile on his face before he looked at the twins. he looked to them and wondered why they would wish to help her out if they don't even know who she is. but he would do anything for the young ones who he loved dearly. even though he gets to see Christine in doing so. and hear her sing once more.
"Is this what you really want oritel and marion? Think really carefully now, cause if you change your mind later there is no going back," said eirk
the twins giving them a chance to change their mind. oritel and marion did think about it for a minute before he looked up at Erik and nodded their heads. erik sighed and knew they were doing this out of the kindness of their heart. bloom sighed and knew she was going to have to invite her daughter here. maybe she could see her and be able to hold her again. but she didn't know if she was going to do that. or castrate her filthy bastard of a husband. oh, how much she hated that fucker more than anything in life. well not everything since there are others she hated.
"Yes, we really want this, we want to help Miss Daaẽ and see her in person!" said oritel
"Very well, I will have Miss Daaẽ come here for your birthday, You must not tell anyone about this understand? Keep it as a secret surprise till Miss Daaẽ arrives here? not even Madam Giry and her daughter are to know of this," said erik
Erik added, looking at bloom with a smirk which made her smile as she was glad that Erik was giving the boy the chore of earning this special present. oritel and marion started to leave the room. They ran out of the room with a big smile on their face. Erik smiled as he watched the twins leave. bloom then looked at Erik with a questioning smirk.
"How do you plan on getting the famous Miss Daaẽ to come here? It's not like she is going to come here if you ask her," said bloom
"I don't know, but I'll find a way to lure her here," said erik
bloom offered to help erik since she had her ways of getting Christine here. and she left to go and do what she needed to do. Erik slowly looked up out of his hands to see the picture of Christine. His feelings towards the face of the woman that once held his heart was somewhat different then when bloom smiled at him moments ago. 'his conscience told him. "True but bloom is a wonderful woman," he looked at the music that he had recently composing.
meanwhile a month later
A month later across the vast seas of the Atlantic Sea in the mansion of the De Changey, Christine Daaẽ or Madam De Changey as she was titled as, sat in her secret garden conservatory as she had her breakfast. Since she first lived here, she would have her breakfast here with Raoul on special occasions. Unfortunately, she now always had her breakfast and tea in this place ever since Raoul had always go out drinking and gambling his family fortune for the last few years. She never figured out the reason of his actions but she had a feeling it had something to do with that one night years ago when she had to choose whether to choose him or another man. Christine sighed sadly before she pulled out her special locket, that held a family photo of her mother, as she put her locket away. She saw Raoul been drinking all night again. and he is different every time.
'Dear my darling daughter,
I know that you must believe me to be dead after all these years. But I can assure you that I am very much alive. However, for both our sakes, I cannot tell you of how I have lived since I was taken from you. But that doesn't mean I wish to see you. You have no doubt seen the return address of this letter. I work at Coney Island to provide for myself and repay a dept to my master and boss, Mr. Y. After reading in the newspaper, Mr. Y is willing to offer you his assistance with your money troubles. With the help of the moon angel of coney island twins, who asked to help you as their birthday present.
I pray sweet darling daughter that you will write back to me in your reply to the offer of my master's help, for more than just the two of us are involved.
Praying to hear from you soon,
bloom laufeyson
Christine felt her hands shake as she reread the letter two more times. She felt tears of joy spill down her face as she held the letter to her chest. her adopted mother is alive. oh, this is too good to be true. This was a blessing, and she was happy to know that she was alive and well. but she didn't know how she was going to bring it up to her husband. He wouldn't understand since he hated her adopted mother. all because of her eyes being two different colors. He always called her a freak of nature. He always hated the unnatural for some reason.
"She's alive," whispered Christine.
"What is it, Christine? Who is alive?" asked Raoul
"My adopted mother is alive!" said Christine.
"How can you be so sure? It could be someone faking this," said Raoul.
"She writes to me, wanting to see me after all these years, and her boss has offered to help us with our financial problems, He is offering me a job," said Christine.
"Well, what are you waiting for? Write to her back this instant and tell her you accept her boss's offer!" said Raoul.
roaul said this in a shout this time which frightened Christine a bit. She quickly got up and ran out of the room. Not because Raoul told her to, nor because she was eager to write to her mother, but because Raoul always scared her whenever he shouted or got angry. She hoped her mother could help her not only with the money, but with her marriage as well.
to be continued
