(A/N: Mixing canons. Aaand now I'm done! Thanks to those who have been reading.)

Everyone was there.

Christine and her new beau, Meg Giry and hers, Meg's mother, Nadir, Darius; even Philippe and Sorelli. And all were in costume, all were masked.

Raoul had decided to throw an All Hallow's Eve party, and it was coming off brilliantly.

"See?" Raoul said to Erik. "I told you all our friends would come."

Erik was unable to believe his good fortune. Not only did he have a partner to love him, but he also had friends? It was almost beyond comprehension.

"I'm...glad you convinced me to attend," he admitted.

"And now, some more punch," said Raoul. "It's time to celebrate!"