Hi guys! This is my first fanfic so please don't hate me if there's a grammar or spelling mistake that I missed. Please review, I could really use the advice :) And in case you were wondering, this is based off the 2004 movie, when Raoul shows up after Don Juan Triumphant. But I would like to thank adventuregirltwi1 befor I begin for being the reason I signed up in the first place.

Disclaimer: I don't own any Phantom of The Opera. But words can't describe how I wish I did :) I mean, Gerard Butler as the Phantom? *wipes away drool*

Me: Erik, would you like to do the honors?

Erik:*clears throat* Let my-

Me:*whispers* story

Erik:*glares at me* STORY begin!

Chapter 1- The Choice

"Have you gorged yourself at last in your lust for blood?" I asked as I stalked toward him, head held high. His head swiveled to gaze upon the wedding dress I wore. "Am I know to be prey to your lust for flesh?" My eyes narrowed as he turned his eyes away from the item he held in his hands turning his full attention to me.

"That fate which condemns me to wallow in blood has also denied me the joys of the flesh." The Phantom reached out to touch me face but I turned my head before he could reach me. "This face, the infection which poisons our love. This face, which earned a mother's fear and loathing. A mask, my first unfeeling scrap of clothing. Pity comes to late," A soft fabric was jammed on my head as he spoke; a veil. "Turn around and face your fate! An eternity of this," he gestured furiously at his deformed face. "before your eyes." I watched, startled and confused, as he placed the item he had been holding into my hands. It was a small, round ring, studded with diamonds. I looked into those sad grey eyes and walked behind him to stand in front of the mirror.

"This haunted face holds no horror for me now." He watched silently as the cover over the mirror fell off. "It's in your soul that the true distortion lies." Then the Phantom's head snapped up.

"Wait! I think, my dear we have a guest. Sir," I followed his gaze to see Raoul standing behind the gate.

"Raoul!" I cried desperately.

"This is indeed an unparalleled delight. I had rather hoped that you would come. And now, my wish comes true. You have truly made my night." The man pulled me to his side, so close that I could smell his cologne which north intoxicated me and lit a spark of fear inside.

"Let me go." I begged him, straining towards my fiancée.

"Free her!" Raoul cried, clinging to the gate's bars. "Do what you like only free her! Have you no pity?" The Phantom shoved me aside to approach Raoul.

"Your lover makes a passionate plea."

"Please Raoul, it's useless." Panic flooded me as Raoul did not move.

"I love her! Does that mean nothing? I love her! Show some compassion." Raoul reached through the bars to me. I stood frozen in fear, knowing in my heart that Raoul's fight for my freedom was useless.

"The world showed to compassion to me!" My masked captor shot back

"Christine, Christine. Let me see her." Raoul begged.

"Be my guest sir." He snarled, and pulled the lever, releasing Raoul from behind the gate. "Monsieur, I bid you welcome. Did you think that I would harm her? Why should I make her pay for the sins which are yours?" At that moment the gate dropped and Raoul turned to see. Seizing the opportunity, the Phantom took a long piece of rope and tiend it around Raoul. Together they staggered back until Raoul was pinned against the bars of the gate.

"Order your fine horses now!" Phantom shouted. "Raise up your hand to the level of your eyes! Nothing can save you now except, perhaps, Christine." Their two gazes, one desperate and the other furious, turned to me. "Start a new life with me. Buy his freedom with your love. Refuse me, and send your lover to his death! This is the choice! THIS IS THE POINT OF NO RETURN!" Shocked, turned away from him going over my choices. Stay with him and Raoul lives but I hurt him beyond compare. Chose Raoul and Raoul dies leaving me with the Phantom.

"The tears I might have shed for your dark fate, grow cold and turn to tears of hate!" I exclaimed, feeling tears prick my eyes.

"Christine, forgive me," Raoul cried from the gate." Please, forgive me. I did it all for you and for nothing."

"Farewell, my fallen idol and false friend." I said to my captor. "We had such hopes."

"Too late for turning back." He shot at me.

"Now those hopes are shattered."

"Too late for prayers and pity."

"Say you love him," Raoul said.

"All hope and cries for help." Interrupted the Phantom.

"And my life is over!" Raoul cried.

"No point in fighting."

(A/N These next two lines were sung at the same time so...)

"For either way you choose you cannot win."

"But either way you choose he has to win."

(A/N OK the speaking in unison is over now.)

"So do you end your days with me? Or do you send him to his grave?" With the last word the Phantom tightened the noose he made around Raoul's neck.

"Why make her lie to you to save me?"

"Angel of Music." I cried out.

"Past the point of no return."

"Christine say no!"

"Who deserves this?"

"Don't throw yoor life away for my sake!"

"His life is now the prize, which you must earn."

"I fought so hard to free you."

Quieter now, the Phantom said, "You've past the point of no return."

"Angel of Music you received me. I gave you my mind blindly." Silent tears ran down my cheek.

"You try my patience. Make your choice." He yanked one last time on the rope. They waited for my response without a word. My head shook sadly as I strode through the water to stand in front of the Phantom.

"Pitiful creature of darkness, what kind of life have you known? God give me courage to show you, you are not alone!" Carefully I laid my hand on his unmasked cheek. He watched me, eyes wide, as I pulled his face down to mine. My Angel's lips were softer and more tender on mine than Raoul's ever was. In that moment, I knew who I wanted to stay with. Gently I pulled away, afraid my chosen lover would rebuke me for being so foreward with him this quickly. Instead he wrapped his arms around my waist, pulling my body closer to his. I did not resist when his lips slammed back onto mine, desperate for my touch. Our tongues danced around each other and when his teeth grazed my lower lip I gasped. He eventually pulled away and I knew that the warmth in his eyes was reflected into mine. Then over his shoulder I saw Raoul. "Mon ange, forgive me for ruining the moment, but, can you let Raoul go?" I could see the Opera Ghost returning in his now hard eyes so I wrapped my hands around his neck, resting my head on his muscular chest. The Phantom released a sigh telling me my hug had the desired effect.

"For you." He pulled away and waded through the foggy water to where Raoul was pinned. The second the rope slackened Raoul fell to his knees and took great heaving breaths.

"Raoul!" The soggy dress clung to my legs as I ran to where he stood. " Raoul you must go."

"And leave you in his keeping?"

"I will be fine. Raoul, please, leave." Blue eyes stared sadly into mine.

"How can I, having seen his temper?"

"Because I won't be leaving. Ever. But you, you're the Vicomte. You are needed and will be sorely missed if you stay. If you won't leave for me, leave for them. Is the needs of many less important than than the needs of one? No," I said before he could answer." we both know it's not. Help those in need Raoul. Do this for me." The sadness in his eyes hardened, turning into determination.

"I'll never forget you Little Lotte."

"And I, you." Then he was gone. Sucking in a breath I said, "So what now?" Le Fantom de l'opera watched me in wonder for a few moments then, "I don't know." Carefully, I picked my way over to him through the water.

"How about you tell me your name?" The masked man took my hand in his and led me to his seat in front of his organ. Only when we were seated did he say," Erik. My name is Erik."

"Well Erik, what do you need me to do? Help you make music? Clean? Be a friend?" Just then voices rang out from upstairs chanting, 'Track down this murderer. Find Christine Daae!'

"How about run?"

Well, that's chapter one! Hope you guys enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed writing it! I promise to have the next chapter out in around a week. Also, I apologize for the first few paragraphs. No matter what I did, the underlining wouldn't stop!D:

Anyway...review or PM me! You can ask me anything:) Questions, comments, concerns, the works.

Until next time! Phantomgal out 3 ;)