The Last Song by Lynn

Chapter One of Four: A Farewell Chorus

Dear readers- This is my first Les Mis fic and, I admit, I have never read the book, but I swear I know almost every single last word of the musical by heart. (There are probably others of you.^_^) This story speaks right from Eponine's point of view- in fact, I don't really feel like I wrote it. NOTE: Obviously none of this belongs to me, except the lyrics I wrote. OTHER NOTE: This story begins during "A little fall of rain", right about the end chorus. You musical junkies will now what I mean .(^_^) ANOTHER NOTE: Any text that is written [like this] is sung. Thanks! VERY LAST AND FINAL NOTE I PROMISE: Eponine does not really die at the end of the fanfic- there's more after. (It's supposed to be a kind of cliffhanger. ah well.) Just read it, tell me what you think. ENJOY!

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Amid the stabbing pain in her lower chest, Eponine sang sure and sweet, for perhaps the last time.

"So don't you fret, M'sieur Marius." Eponine's light voice reached Marius' concerned ears ever so gently.

["Hushabye, dear Eponine."] He echoed in a reassuring response.

["I don't/You won't feel any pain."] Eponine reveled in the beautiful sound they made together.

["A little fall of rain. can hardly hurt me now."]

Eponine's hope soared, as though it were almost true- nothing would hurt her now. almost.

["I'm here."] Marius' strong arms held her close, and guaranteed her security.

["That's all I need to know,"] she sang back softly, barely above a whisper.

["And you will keep me safe,"] she smiled.

["I will stay with you."] he sang at the same time.

["And you will keep me close."]

[".till you are sleeping."]

["And rain."] She looked at the sky, suddenly upset that this blissful heaven would end so soon. He echoed her, softly and sadly.

["Will make the flowers."]

The pain suddenly rose massively, out of the almost nothing it had diminished to, up to a fever pitch. She was barely aware of Marius' voice as the pain swelled past belief. Tears wet her eyes, and she heard a roaring noise rising in her ears. She was falling back, into darkness. Marius' concerned, disbelieving face was the last thing that she saw.

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Ok, I'll admit that was a little short, but does get better. I promise. Don't worry- more coming REALLY SOON! Much love, *LYNN* (les mis freak)

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