Pulse (Phantom of the Opera Fanfiction)

Chapter 1- Season Finale

Pulse

Chapter 1- Season Finale

Christine Daae sucked in a breath and held it, as did Meg Gene, the blonde-haired girl sitting beside her. Both were tense with anticipation as they stared at the television screen. Their favorite reality talent show was airing its finale. The show was called Pulse, and the girls had been avid viewers all season.

It was the last five minutes of the final episode, and the competitors were down to two. Who would win? Would it be Roy Atlas, the twenty-year-old rock singer/guitarist? Or would it be Carrie Baldwin, the twenty-two-year-old insanely flexible gymnast?

Both were talented, but Christine and Meg wanted Roy to win. He was just so passionate when he performed.. plus, he was gorgeous and had an amazing voice. Carrie was gorgeous, as well, which the girls thought served as her main promoting factor. Every guy who watched the show would probably vote for her.

That being said, both Christine and Meg were nervous.

"And now, the winner of Pulse season 7 is," the host, Chris Roberts, slowly began.

The camera moved back and forth, showing Roy's face and then Carrie's. They were holding hands, and Roy's eyes were focused downward while Carrie's were closed. Tension mixed with hopefulness and readiness for disappointment were evident on their faces.

A good fifteen seconds passed. Christine and Meg were ready to pass out from lack of breathing.

Finally, though...

"Roy Atlas!"

Christine and Meg jumped to their feet simultaneously while screaming and hugging each other excitedly. The television audience was also cheering wildly.

"Oh my God!" Meg yelled in surprise, her long, straight blonde hair bouncing as she jumped.

"I can't believe it!" Christine belted joyfully, while feeling a bit silly for being so excited.

The camera showed Roy's complete and total shock as his hand let go of Carrie's. His shock slowly turned into pure bliss as he hugged her. Tears were evident in his eyes, which made Meg and Christine let out tender "Aww's".

They could tell Carrie was forcing happiness as she congratulated the winner beside her. Colorful confetti rained down upon the stage while a jubilant melody played. All of the season's competitors raced out to congratulate Roy, as did his family.

The camera then turned to the judges. Two of them were standing, cheering, and clapping excitedly, but the third sat in his seat clapping and looking rather bored. It was obvious that he was ready to leave.

Truthfully, the show wouldn't be half as good without the judges- Nadir Kahn, Madame Antoinette Giry, and Erik Destler.

Nadir Kahn, originally from Iran, moved to the United States in the 1970's and became a famous guitarist. He was most well-known for being a member of the band, Healer. Healer was a rock band that gained worldwide fame in the 1980's. They retired in the 1990's, but Nadir's name didn't fade away like the others. Instead, he started a charity organization that helped millions worldwide. It was created in the late 1990's and had since grown to become one of the most successful fundraising organizations in history. He was the creator of this competitive talent show, which was the most watched show on television, and had been judging since the first season.

Madame Antoinette Giry, regularly called Madame Giry, gained her fame in the 1980's when she became a well-accomplished ballerina. She trained with the New York City Ballet Company and earned the lead in many performances. She retired after nearly twenty years but kept her fame by judging many dance competitions throughout the world. This was her fourth season judging on the show.