Dark Dreams | By : ChristaMcGinn Category: M through R > The Phantom of the Opera > Crossovers Views: 1527 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
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Chapter One: Darkest Dreams
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Christine walked through the open gate until she reached the rose trellis. She turned around and made sure she wasn’t being followed. Her boots crunched over the snow and left petite footprints throughout the park where she had been walking for the past half an hour. She pulled her black cloak tighter around her, her blue dress was hugging her curves too closely, and she was soaked from the rain and now snow. The weather was awful, and she couldn’t deny this. Whoever this mysterious man was, he was supposed to be here an hour ago. She had received an anonymous letter yesterday in her small house on the outskirts of Paris that she shared with her father. Her father was deathly ill. He was ill with a strange disease which was eating more and more of him away every day. He’s all she had! She couldn’t lose him. She had been secretly investigating possible cures on her own and she had basically given up hope. There seemed to be no options left. Then, as if some miracle had occurred, she received a note yesterday. She had been working in the garden, with dirt smudging her fair features and sweat covering her brow. She took the letter from the messenger and looked at the fancy seal. RC with a lion head above it. She frowned for a couple of moments before opening it:
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Chere Mademoiselle Christine Daae,
You do not know me, nor do you need to. However, I believe I have something you want. A cure for your father’s ailment. I would be willing to give this information and resources to you free of charge if you will meet me. Tomorrow night. The park just east of the Garnier Opera House. Under the rose trellis at midnight. Do not be late.
In affection,
Your Benefactor
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Now THAT was an odd letter. It sounded suspicious, but Christine would do anything for her Papa. Putting herself in danger didn’t even phase her. She contemplated how she would get away for a few seconds before finally deciding on an alibi.
Christine walked into her father’s room and sat down by his bed. She smoothed a hand on his forehead and smiled sadly. He opened his eyes and smiled fondly at his only daughter.
“Hello Papa. How are you feeling?” she asked softly.
“I always feel fine when I look at you ma cherie.”
Christine wiped a stray tear when he coughed. He didn’t have much longer if she didn’t find a cure soon.
“Papa? I have to go to Meg’s house tonight. I’m sorry, but I’ve asked the local midwife to look after you until I get back. I won’t be long, but Meg needs someone there right now. Philippe is away for the night and she doesn’t like to be alone. Is that ok?”
“Of course darling. You go ahead now. I’ll be fine.” he said.
“Je t’aime Papa.” she said while bending over him and kissing him softly on the cheek, “I’ll be back very soon.” After that, she grabbed her cloak and left.
She saddled up her mare, Noelle, and took off for Paris. After an hour’s ride, she reached the park to which she was heading. She walked her mare until she saw the rose trellis and then dismounted to leave her mare behind to graze in the grassy area.
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She had been waiting for over an hour, and she almost began to cry when she realized that the mysterious man may never show. She was about ready to head on home with her head in her hands when she heard a dark male voice behind her. She whipped around and saw a tall and lanky but incredibly beautiful man with long blonde hair and blue eyes which seemed to glow. He was incredibly pale and she immediately backed away. He was evil. She knew immediately, and she realized that she recognized him from a dream she had had a week ago. Sometimes her dreams foretold certain events, and in this dream he was murdering an innocent girl who looked similar to her. She was about to run when he spoke. His voice was smooth as water and deep as the sea, but she could hear the danger permeating the air from his mouth.
“Christine. You are truly beautiful. Your reputation does not do you justice. I am so glad you came. I’m sorry I am late, but I was...held up... at dinner.” He smiled darkly.
“Who are you? And what reputation were you talking about?” she asked. This was more strange than she could imagine. She backed up more but he just followed.
“Your beauty of course. You are stunning.” he advanced upon her before she could even see him move and reached out a bony finger with long fingernails and fingered an auburn curl, “Such beautiful hair. Those blue eyes and rosy mouth. I could just eat you up.”
“Sir. You overstep your boundaries.” she moved out of his grasp, “You said you could help mon Pere. Now please tell me what your letter meant.”
“Oh... ma Cherie, do not worry. I will keep my word.” he said smiling. Not a handsome smile, but an evil one. “Now, I am Comte Raoul de Chagny at your service.”
He bowed stiffly and took her hand to kiss it. However, she felt a sharp pain on the back of her hand and looked down to see Raoul licking up blood that he had caused by nipping her.
“Mmm... you taste so sweet Mademoiselle Daae.”
Christine pulled her hand free and turned to run. She was in danger. However, he caught her around the waist and put one hand around her slim white neck. He squeezed too tightly and she tried to get free but was surprised by how little effort he even exerted.
“Tsk tsk tsk... Christine, I was trying to be nice, but now you give me no choice. I’ll have to take you by force.”
Christine breathed harder and then held her breath before she felt his slimy lips upon her pulse in her throat. He kissed it slowly, and she felt like vomiting. Before she could even scream, he pierced her skin with his lengthened canines. Extreme pain like she had never felt caused her to feel faint. He held her up while he began to drink her blood like there was no tomorrow. She became weaker and weaker until her eyes drooped and he was the only thing holding her up. Her mare whinnied and tried to charge at Raoul, but with one hand swung and flung the horse across the way. After he was through, he licked his lips and smiled. He then scooped Christine into his arms like she was but a babe and she felt cool air upon her skin. They were flying! She couldn’t believe it! She was obviously in the hands of a supernatural murderer and she couldn’t do a darn thing about it. That was her last thought before she slipped into unconsciousness.
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Author's Note: Yay for mixing two of my favorite things! Christine Feehan with Phantom of the Opera. Please review!
Love and Chapstick,
~Christa McGinn*
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