Erik fell for Christine. Christine did not fall for Erik. Crazed with emotions, he buried himself in self pity and rage in his lair. Christine married Raoul. Their marriage gave them two children: Elpheme, the youngest one, is an aspiring soprano and had her mother's talent. Her sister, Thanatou is the exact opposite: bound to her walking cane, she will never dance. Her alto voice will not allow her to sing the high lead parts. But most of all: she has no interest in opera. Thanatou visits the old opera house one day, to get some inspiration for a new composition. The ruins pique her interest. But Erik thinks the same about her...