Alone {Caution some PG content, read at own risk}

[Sakwa]

*Erik nodded his thanks, biting back the cry of pain again that had threatened to come.* I didn't want to have to kill *he said softly*

[*Musical~Soul*]

"Shh," Christine whispered, "I didn't want to see you kill, but I can't stand the thought of them hurting you."

[Sakwa]

*Slowly Erik dismounted, knowing if he fell off Cesar Christine wouldn't be able to take his weight, especially not if he fainted. He leaned against Cesars shoulder. Now the adreneline from battle had gone he could feel the pain from both wounds.*

[*Musical~Soul*]

Christine tore off bits of her dress and tied them around Erik's arm. She wasn't sure of what to do about the gash on his ribs. He need to get them treated, or something. SHe considered taking him back to the carriage and he could see a doctor, but then she thought of what Raoul would do, she couldn't risk it.

[Sakwa]

*Erik regarded Christine.* I'll follow on Cesar, he'll take care of me *he said softly, almost as if reading Christines thoughts. He winced slightly at the pain speaking caused him due to the gash but there was only the slightest hint of pain in his voice*

[*Musical~Soul*]

Christine shook her head. "I can't leave you, something may happen" she said.

Raoul had had enough. He got out of the carriage yet again and walked to the spot where he had last seen Christine and the Phantom...no one was there. He groaned, and walked further, looking for signs of either of them.

[Sakwa]

The Vimcote... your lover...surely he'll be looking for you though *Erik said quietly. If truth be told he was starting to feel weak, and dizzy*

[*Musical~Soul*]

Erik was right. Christine sighed. Raoul would be worried by now, if he hadn't left if he saw she and Erik togeher. Christine looked down at the ground.

Raoul finally came upon the two. There was something wrong though. The Phantom was injured, and he looked a bit weak, leaning on his horse. Raoul sighed. He didn't want to help, but he may feel guilty, or Christine would never forgive him if they just left him here. He knew he had to help, although he didn't want to.

[Sakwa]

*Erik could feel himself starting to lose conciousness but he struggled not to fall unconcious. He struggled even more when he noticed the Vimcote. He would not fall unconcious in front of his arch rival* Vimcote *he said quietly*

[*Musical~Soul*]

Christine looked at him puzzled for a moment, then looked around for Raoul. When she saw him, she looked pleadingly at him. "Please, Raoul, he needs help."

Raoul sighed again, knowing he couldn't just turn away. He walked slowly up to the Phantom, and had him put his arm around Raoul's neck, supporting him. He said nothing, not wanting to insult anyone with all the thoughts running through his head.

[Sakwa]

*Although part of Erik wanted to pull away from Raoul he knew he was only just keeping concious leaning slightly on Raoul. Wearily he raised his head, giving a soft click of his tongue.*

*Cesar snorted gently turning and falling into a slow walk, keeping near Erik, head up. His ears were pricked up, listening for any more commands from Erik*

[*Musical~Soul*]

Christine rushed over and took up Erik's other side, opposite Raoul. She didn't want to say anything more to him right then, all she wanted was to make sure Erik would be okay.

[Sakwa]

*Erik nodded his thanks, unable to speak from the pain. He kept his head low, still struggling against the black abyss that was looming ever closer.*

*Quietly Cesar followed his master, worried for him*

[*Musical~Soul*]

Christine could feel that Erik was getting close to blacking out. He was leaning heavier on she and Raoul. Soon, they reached the carriage. Raoul helped Erik in, although Christine could see that he was relucatant. She turned to Erik's horse, patting his muzzle. "You'll follow us, alright? We'll see too it that Erik gets help."

[Sakwa]

*Cesar snorted and gave a nod in response to Christines question. He would follow wherever Erik went.*

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