The Angel of the Opera: Part Fifteen
by KrazyGirl
After reading the letter, everyone was crying out in anger and confusion. "He's mad! Insane! We must turn the tide on him." declared André. Giles stepped in at that moment. "Monsieur, there is no way to turn the tide. Believe me!" Firmin suddenly rounded on him. "You stick to ballet, old fool." Firmin, André, and Xander began to accuse Giles. "Are you on his side? Why won't you help us instead of warning us?" Carlotta and Piangi were still blaming Buffy on the entire thing. "it is your fault, witch! You and your precious 'Angel'." Buffy looked like she would cry at any second. "It you all don't stop I'LL GO MAD!!!" she burst out at everyone. Stone silence answered.

"She's mad." said Carlotta simply. Xander held Buffy close, and whispered to her. "All our hopes of catching your tormentor rests on you. Please play the part, for he will surely come to see you. I do care, Buffy. I do . . ." Buffy's eyes were lost in thought.

It was rehearsal time the next day. All the cast members were practicing the beginning song. Piangi was having trouble with his part, Buffy was nervously looking around, and Carlotta was steaming and glaring at Buffy. Reyer (the director) was supervising. He sighed heavily. "Once again, Señor Piangi. It is, 'Those who
tan gle with Don Juan!' Now you try." Piangi tried again. "Those who tangle with Don Juan!" "No, no, NO!" shouted Reyer. "Oh, forgive me, señor. It is, 'Those who tan . . tan . . tan gle with Don Juan!' Once more." "Those who tangle with Don Juan!" Everyone groaned. Carlotta naturally stood up for her husband. "At least his way is better. He makes it sound like music."

Reyer and Carlotta began to argue about the way the line should be sung. Piangi continued to sing it as best he could, and the other cast members were complaining about the cheese in the kitchen. Buffy held her hands to her ears, wanting to run away. As if her thoughts were heard, the piano where Reyer was playing magically played the song they were practicing. Everyone except Buffy froze, silent, and starting singing in robotic voices. "Those who tan gle with Don Juan! Find they will soon meet their grave! Never mess with the great Don Juan!" Buffy stood and walked out of the opera house. She walked along the dark streets towards the graveyard . . .


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