The Phantom of the Chaos Opera

The Unicorn knew his destination was only minutes away, he put his hoof over the music box. He gave a big sigh, looking out the window he could see a long line of trees. There were ponds and feilds in the distance. Next to the carriage he could see a deer running. Running freely, it looked liked it also had somewhere important to be.

The Phantom climed to the top of the theater once again. He rearranged the wires and chains of the chandelier. He knew what they were planning. And just in case, he was ready Moonlight was going to be his.

"We have all been blind, and yet the answer is staring us in the face." Ink said. Silverpants and Bitter Tart nodded. "We're listening, go on!" Ink continued. "We shall play his game, perform his opera. For if Moonlight performs, he is certain to attend." Silverpants smiled. "We are certain that there are guards." Bitter Tart added. "We are certain they are armed." The three looked at each other. "The curtain falls his reign will end." Moonlight gasped. She had heard everything.

Moonlight ran into her favorite room in the Opera House. She stared at her reflection in the water of the fountain. Then she saw Ink's reflection next to her. Moonlight turned to him. Ink looked very calm. "I know you must be nervous. But I'm not going to let him take you. I promise." Moonlight sighed. "That's what I'm afraid of." She whispered to herself. She wanted the Phantom to take her. She just hoped he had a plan. She looked at the candles, they seemed very dim. "You can do this, don't think I don't care. I'm doing this to save you." Ink stated. Moonlight watched as Ink left her. A small tear fell down her face and fell into the fountain. She didn't notice that though the ripples the Phantom's reflection was staring at her.

The Phantom was once again in his lair of darkness, placing a black mask over his face. And grabbing a candle he turned towards a model of the theater. He placed the candle inside setting the model on fire. "Let my opera begin!" He grabbed a cape and made his way to the theater.

The maestro held the opera the Phantom had written. The Chaos Opera, he opened the book and prepared the musicians. The theater was full of ponies, every seat was taken. The stage was alive with light, and scenery. Ponies were dancing and singing everywhere. This was a very complex, difficult, and VERY chaotic opera. Star Dim danced with three other ponies. Chocolate Pie, and two other actors Crazed Candy and Discorded Swirls. Star Dim sang very loudly in way that almost sounded like she was yelling. But it still it sounded good, it was amazing. Ink Illustration watched carefully. He had two guards next to him. He looked at Silverpants and Bitter Tart. They were both ready. Finally it time, Moonlight walked towards the center of the stage. She felt nervous, she hoped the Phantom wouldn't get caught. But the Phantom was already ahead of her. He stepped out from behind the curtain. "Go, for the trap is set and waits for it's prey." Then he turned to Moonlight. "You have come here, in pursuit of your deepest urge. In pursuit of that wish which until now has been silent....." Moonlight turned towards the Phantom when she heard his voice. He put a finger up to his mouth. "Silent.....I have brought you, that our passions may fuge and merge. In your mind you've already succumbed to me, dropped all defenses, completely succumbed to me. Now you are here with me, no second thoughts, you've decided......decided......" Moonlight watched as the Phantom got closer to her. "Past the point of no return, no backward glances; our games of make-believe are at an end. Past all thought of "If" or "When", no use resisting. Abandon thought and let the dream desend." Moonlight watched as the Phantom circles around her but then quickly walked up to her and grabbed her. "What raging fire shall flood the soul? What rich desire unlocks it's door? What sweet seduction lies before us?" The Phantom slowly dragged his claw against Moonlight's hoof. "Past the point of no return, the final threshold. What warm, unspoken secrets will we learn, beyond the point of no return?" Moonlight sighed. If she wanted to get closer to him, she needed to sing. "You have brought me, to that moment where words run dry. To that moment where speech dissolves into silence........silence......." She stared at the Phantom knowing what to do next. "I have come here, hardly knowing the reason why. In my mind I've already imagined our bodies entwining. Defenseless and silent, now I am here with you, no second thought's I've decided.....decided." Moonlight could already see more guards coming, she knew she needed to act fast. She walked closer towards the Phantom. "Past the point of no return, no going back now. Our passion play has now at last begun." She slowly started walking up the set of stairs towards the bridge where she and the Phantom would meet. "Past all thought of right or wrong. The final question how long should we two wait before we're one? When will the blood begin to race? When will the sleeping bud burst into bloom? When will the flames at last consume us?" Now she could see the Phantom again. They walked towards each other while Ink watched in shock. They both sang in unison. "Past the point of no return, the final threshold." Moonlight and the Phantom grabbed each other and the Phantom spun her around. "The bridge is now crossed so stand and watch it burn! We've past the point of no return...." Then it was just music for a while. Moonlight closed her eyes while the Phantom was holding her and gently touching her. "Say you'll share with me one love, one life time. Lead me, save me from my solitude." The Phantom turned Moonlight towards him. "Anywhere you go let me go too! Moonlight that's all I ask of....." But the Phantom couldn't finish. Once again Moonlight took the mask away from his face only this time everyone could see it. The people in the audience screamed or backed away. Moonlight looked at his face but didn't scream or leave him. Finally she could see his eyes without most of them being hidden by the mask, he had a large fang, and two antlers, big white eyebrows, and a small beard. The Phantom looked around the theater until he found the rope he had tied. He threw a blade towards it causing the rope to snap. He grabbed Moonlight and the two of them fell deep into the catacombs of the Opera House. The chandelier being held by the rope began to fall. Crashing on the floor, and bursting into flames. It was chaos as hundreds of ponies ran trying to get away some ponies were knocked down, and a few of them didn't get up. Ink ran towards Silk Wings. "Where did he take her?" Silk Wings gave him a worried look. "Come with me Monsieur, I will take you to him. But remember, keep your hoof at the level of your eye!" Cotton Feathers ran towards them. "I'll come with you!" Silk Wings shook her head. "No Cotton Feathers you must stay here!" Soon Cotton was grabbed by guards, she struggled to get free. "No!"

"Discord!" Moonlight called. She could feel his claw digging into her hooves as he pulled her. He grabbed a torch from the wall. "Down once more into my black despair, down once more we plunge into the prison of my mind....." Discord pulled harder and harder. He was beginning to hurt her. They they stopped for a moment. "Why you ask was I forced in chains? Forced to wear the mask?" Then he started to pull her again. He stopped in front of the statue of Moonlight in the dress. "No compassion anywhere, nothing but fear, Moonlight....... Why?" He asked her putting his hands on her. Moonlight stared at him. Discord shook her. "Why!"

Silk Wings took Ink Illustration down to the catacombs of the Opera House. "Keep your hoof at the level of your eye. This is as far as I dare go." Silk Wings said. Ink Illustration nodded. "Yes, thank you." He quickly began to run down the winding staircase. On one particular step it opened a trap door causing Ink to fall into a pool of water. A large iron gate was coming down on him. Ink dove into the water and found a wheel that could stop the gate from closing. He used his magic to turn the wheel. He began running out of breath. He quickly swam to the top and inhaled a large gulp of air. Once again he dove back down into the water, he turned the wheel more and more until the iron gate lifted up. Ink crawled out of the water and sighed. He found a small staircase and began to climb.

Moonlight found that Discord was smashing a mirror when she returned with the wedding dress on.He couldn't stand looking at himself, but why? Moonlight didn't see anything wrong with the way he looked. When Discord saw her he stopped. He walked towards her and took her hoof and gave her a ring. Moonlight took the ring and placed it around her horn. Discord picked up a candlestick and was about to smash another mirror. "Stop!" Moonlight yelled. Discord looked up at her. "Do you not fear me? Do you not think I'm ugly? It's because of this face that poisons our love....." Discord took the veil and firmly put it on Moonlight. "Turn around and face your fate, an eternity of THIS! Before your eyes." He pointed to his face. Moonlight removed the large piece of cloth covering the largest mirror. "Your face holds no horror for me, I do not believe that you are ugly either." Discord glared at her for a moment, slightly confused until he noticed Ink Illustration. "Wait! I think my dear, we have a guest!" Moonlight noticed Ink behind the gate Discord had closed so Moonlight wouldn't be able to leave. "Ink?" She called. Discord gave her a sly grin. He turned to Ink Illustration. "I had rather HOPED that you would come, you have truly made my night!" Discord put his arm around Moonlight. Ink saw Moonlight and begged Discord to set her free. "Free her! Do what you like, only free her! Have you no pity?" Discord looked at Moonlight. "Your lover makes a passionate plea." Moonlight's eyes widened. "He's not my lover!" Discord smile grew bigger when he heard this. Ink kept trying. "I love her! Does THAT mean nothing! I love her! Show some compassion!" Discord pointed to face again. "The world showed no compassion to me!" Ink got nervous. "Moonlight, let me see her!" Discord pulled a lever which opened the gate. "Be my guest!" Ink slowly walked in towards Moonlight. Discord walked into the water towards Ink Illustration. "Monsieur I bid you welcome. Did you think that I would harm her? Why would I make her pay for the faults which are yours?" Discord used his magic to make a rope appear. He tied Ink to the gate. "Raise up your hooves to the level of your eye! Nothing can save you now, except for perhaps Moonlight!" Discord turned to her. "Start a new life with me, by his freedom with your life! Refuse me and you send him to his death, this is the choice this is the point of no return!" Moonlight stared at Discord. He still didn't know yet? He didn't need to use force to get what he wanted, Moonlight wanted him either way. Discord grabbed more rope and tied it around Ink Illustration. Discord faced her. "You have tried my patience, make your choice." Moonlight turned to Discord. "Pitiful creature of darkness, what kind of life have you known? Either way I choose you, Discord........you are the one I love." Moonlight walked into the water and got close to Discord. She leaned towards him and kissed him. Discord pulled her closer. Ink Illustration watched in horror. When they broke apart Moonlight kissed him again. When Moonlight stopped she looked up at Discord, he looked like he was going to cry. He snapped his fingers releasing Ink Illustration. "Get out." He said. Ink grabbed Moonlight, Discord walked out of the water. "Moonlight let's go." Ink commanded. Moonlight shook her head. "No Ink, I am not leaving." Ink Illustration stared at her. "What? You can't be saying that you love that awful monster?" Moonlight slapped him across the face. "He did more for me then you ever will do." Ink watched as Moonlight walked out of the water and towards Discord. She found him sitting in front of the music box. Discord looked up at her. "Moonlight I love you." Moonlight smiled. She got down towards him. "Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime. Say the words and I will follow you......" Discord closed his eyes as Moonlight gently kissed him on his face. Discord noticed that the veil was on the ground. He picked it up and gently placed it on her head again. "You alone can make my song take flight........" Discord wrapped his arms around Moonlight and felt her wrap her hooves around him. Discord had never felt this happy before. She loved him, she was staying with him. When Discord let go he looked over the edge of the candlestick rail. Ink Illustration was leaving. He wasn't even trying to take her back. Discord walked to the edge of the water he could hear the guards coming. Moonlight looked in the water and found one of her hair ribbons floating in the water. She used he magic to pick it up, Discord pulled a small curtain to reveal a passage that probably lead a way out of the Opera House. Discord was about to grab his mask again but Moonlight shook her head. Discord sighed and put the mask down. He gently put his paw on her back and led her out. He used the curtain to cover up the passage so they could escape in time. Just as they left, Cotton Feathers came in with the guards, Star Dim, Chocolate Pie, Crazed Candy, and Discorded Swirls. Cotton Feathers looked everywhere for Moonlight or the Phantom but all she found was the Phantoms mask, one of Moonlights hair ribbons, and a music box. Cotton looked at these three things and smiled.

Ink Illustration climbed out of the carriage. He walked through the cemetery, and after a while he cane to a particular tombstone. The day that he had left her in the catacombs with the Phantom, many assumed that she had been killed. He didn't know what happened but whatever had happened he wanted to give her the music box. Ink slowly walked towards the grave and placed the music box down. He stared at the grave for a while. Then he turned around to leave, it was getting chilly, and he wasn't as young as he used to be. Ink slowly walked away but then he heard leaves crinkling and a twig snap. He turned around to see that the music box was gone and in it's place was a midnight blue, tall Pegasus feather. Ink Illustration picked the feather up with his magic. It was one of Moonlight's feathers. He looked around the cemetery. But he saw nopony there. He looked at the feather and smiled. Moonlight was still alive, with the Phantom somewhere hiding. He assumed they were probably married now, but for now Ink was glad to know Moonlight was still alive. Ink turned around once to leave. He could hear the music box playing it's tune softly. "Wait until Cotton Feathers hears about this." Ink Illustration said. "Won't she and her friends be happy." Then Ink Illustration stopped. He could hear Moonlight's faint laughter it was so quiet but it sounded so cheerful. Then a darker laugh followed. The Phantom of the Opera will always be there inside our minds.