Raoul POV:
I didn't hear the gun shot right away, but only felt my heart skip a beat as the bullet left the cartridge. I held my breath. Against the loud 'bang' that finally filled the tunnel, a screech also filled my ears.
A woman's scream.
My eyes widened as I watched the figure, that I had supposed was the Phantom, fall to their knees. I instantly stood, dropping the gun as I ran to the unknown girl's side. What had I done?
She was covered in a black cloak, but familiar blond hair flowed from underneath the hood. She gasped, holding an arm, and looked up at me. Meg Giry sat on the concrete, sobbing as I stood gaping at my accident. How could I be so stupid!? I quickly crouched down next to her, tearing my shirt near the bottom to bandage the wound, and examined the injury. Her right arm was covered in dripping, red liquid. I gently tried to move it away from her grasp against her chest, but Meg only shoved me away and cried harder. She needed a doctor right away.
"Please, Meg," I begged. "It was a complete accident! Let me help-"
"No! Don't touch me!" she shouted through sobs. "Yo-you're a monster!" Yes, I was a monster. I would forever have this guilt pressed against my soul; how was Christine ever to forgive me for hurting her best friend? Meg needed help, and if she didn't take mine, then she would have to take someone else's.
I stood, conflicting what I had to do. For all the irony in the world, I needed to ask for the Phantom's aid.
I was about to leave to search for him when a thick rope was thrown around my neck from behind.
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Her Innocence || Phantom of the Opera
Fanfiction"Christine, I love you." The phantom's voice played a sweet tune in my mind. It was the first time he had confessed his love, but sadly, I couldn't return the favor. He had given me everything, fame, fortune, and a life of excitement and curiosity...
