Chapter 2: If Given The Chance

Erik groaned as he stirred from his unconscious sleep; He sat up with a wince, placing a hand to his aching forehead,

"Wh... What happened?" He grumbled, earning a relieved Melody's attention; She smiled, coming to his side and offered him a fresh glass of cool water which he reluctantly accepted,

"It seems that the man whom slips through walls as if he were merely a ghost or shadow is not used to transportation" Melody teased lightly earning an unimpressed grunt from her masked charge whom looked around his new surroundings,

"Are... Are we onboard a ship?" Erik asked in confusion to which Melody nodded as she quickly steadied him when he stood suddenly causing him to stubble,

"Yes, a ship known as 'The Drunken Sailor'" she confirmed with a giggle,

"You mortals fascinate me. How you always come up with such curious and funny names for things" she admitted but her giggles soon died down when she notices the glare that Erik aimed in her direction and she cleared her throat awkwardly,

"Well... The captain was kind enough to allow us both safe passage to the shores of New York. I overheard some other mortals discussing how it was the perfect place for a new beginning and that in my opinion as your fated guide is exactly what you need" Melody told him but Erik's glare didn't fade,

"What I need is Peace!" He yelled causing Melody to wince inwardly,

"I demand that you return me to Parisian shores at once so that I may once again hide myself away from the stinking humans that walk this earth!" Erik growled and Melody frowned with a sigh and shook her head unimpressed,

"As you wish... But just know that if you follow the path I advise you on then you could have everything you ever wanted as well as deserved before you ventured down the dark road that you currently walk" Melody told him before lifting her hand to transport him back to Paris but Erik frowned in hesitation and held out a hand,

"No wait... When you say that I could have everything i've ever wanted and deserved... Do you mean that I could... I could walk out in the open without shame... Have a woman give me her heart so that I could give her my own in return?" Erik asked, causing Melody to smile softly and she nodded,

"Yes but first you must earn the right to once again deserve those things. You may have been treated with cruelty by your fellow mortals but you have still committed some terrible things, Erik... It is time for you to make right of the wrongs you have done" His guardian angel told him and Erik sighed hopelessly,

"... But how?" He asked,

"If you had the chance... If you had the means to help people. How would you do so?" Melody asked, kneeling down in front of him after he sat down on a cargo crate,

"... If I had the chance... I would want to help people like me. Those whom have been shunned and hurt by society... Those whom have been made to feel like they shouldn't exist... Who have been made to feel like they're freaks" Erik murmured, clenching his fist as he closed his eyes hopelessly so that he was unable to see the pleased smile that grew upon Melody's face,

"Then that is what I shall help you to achieve" she vowed, earning Erik's shocked and confused gaze,

"But how?... I have nothing. No money, no status. How would I develop the financial support to bring my vision to life... No one will hire me whilst I... Whilst I look like..." he struggled whilst gesturing to the white half mask that covered his left cheek; Melody frowned in thought for a moment before offering him a serious expression,

"... I need your word that if I assist you... You will never use my guidance or help for your own gain" she told him and Erik nodded frantically despite his confusion caused by her sudden statement,

"... Angels have laws that we're not supposed to alter a mortal's physical appearance as we believe that there is beauty in all things no matter what... However, as you said before... This will help you in the endeavour to obtain the funds to bring your vision to life which will in turn put you on the right path..." Melody murmured more to her as it was she whom she was trying to convince of her own logic... She sighed,

"I hope this doesn't come back to haunt me..." she mumbled before conjuring a glowing hand mirror and offered it to Erik whom frowned but slowly accepted it before looking at his masked reflection... It was a few moments before he hesitantly removed his half mask and was soon looking upon his reflection with a stunned expression... The mask slowly fell from his fingers as he lifted his hesitant hand and brushed his fingertips across his now newly flawless cheek,

"I...I never dreamed that... Something I have envisioned for so long... Would ever come to be" he murmured as Melody smiled softly just as the ship's bell rang, telling passengers that they were approaching the shores of New York.

I'm back! LOL :D OMG Melody granted Erik's wish of a flawless face but will he keep his word?! Review for Chapter 3!

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