guestsurprise's words: A Fun collaboration between Goldie and I! Thanks Goldie for the ideas! ;)
To guestsurprise: You're welcome, Amiga. :)
This story is the sequel to "Cirque Mystique", which can be found on newbienovelistRD's page. If you haven't read that one yet, I suggest you do. :) It is a fantastic story. :)
Mythology belongs to its respective owners. guestsurprise owns her OCs. :)
Cirque Mystique: The Golden Night
Now it's time for Cirque Mystique
Welcome all as you seek
The time for fun and mystery
A time for thrill
A dream to see!
Your ringmaster now has opened the book
Come one, come all
Come take a look!
As the new story will now begin
You'll be excited!
Your world will spin!
Now hold on to your hats
As I take a bow
To soar to new heights
As we soar to the clouds.
As the rain began to fall over her face, Adeline could only chuckle as she and the others were flying high above the clouds. It had been a few months with Cirque Mystique and now they were taking a short break at a small island that was rumored to be abandoned.
"We will camp here for the night and then we will travel in the morning," Evander replied, now helping Adeline off her griffin. She smiled as the ringmaster shook the rain off his hair and looked to the moon. He gave a slight frown; something Adeline noticed.
"Everything okay, Evander?" She asked.
"Yes. I am well. You? Did you enjoy riding to this island?" He asked, now sitting on a rock.
"Yes. I love being in this circus. And…," she trailed off.
"And?" he asked.
"I also enjoy being with you Evander. You've been really cool," she said honestly. Evander chuckled and placed a hand on her shoulder.
"I am pleased you enjoy my company. I knew you would make a good adjustment to our clan," Evander replied. "How about you go and get us some firewood? You and Colossus can go."
Adeline nodded and got her large giant friend to go with her. The island was peaceful and the sand seemed to glow under the crisp moonlight. It was like a sparkling dream.
"I love being with this circus," she smiled.
"And we enjoy you being here, Adeline; you've become a special part of us," Colossus chuckled, now picking up some firewood. But as he bent over, he paused. His eyebrows knitted and he pulled Adeline to his chest. "Stay near."
"What is it?" She asked.
"We are not alone on this island." Colossus said. "Something else is here."
"Yes…something else is here…," a voice replied. Colossus put Adeline in front of him to protect her, but paused as a forest nymph came from the trees. "I mean you no harm, but you and your clan must be careful."
"Hello, nymph. But what do you mean?" Colossus asked. Forest nymphs were generally harmless, but they were to be respected.
"It is almost the golden moon. It…," but before she could finish, she paused and then saw others heading their way. Feeling timid, she disappeared.
"W-Wait! Come back!" Adeline pleaded. But she was gone. Adeline then turned to Colossus.
"Colossus? What did she mean by the golden moon?" She asked.
"I am unsure…," he said softly. "But not to worry; all is well." He said, now turning her back to the others. But Adeline couldn't help but look at him. He changed the subject rather quickly for something so mysterious happening.
Later that night…
Adeline watched as Evander and the others practiced their magic. She loved watching how they all worked together and how their teamwork grew and grew each day.
"Do you all think we will go back on the road soon?" She asked.
"Of course. We already went past the tickle realm and the dragon realm, but there are plenty others to go!" A centaur replied.
"So where do you think we will go next?" Adeline asked.
"Maybe the mermaid realm or the Pegasus realm," a mermaid said gently.
"Neither," a gentle voice responded. Adeline turned and grinned as Evander walked in and brushed his hair from his face. "We will be visiting the island of the centaurs."
"Whoa! That sounds cool!" Adeline smiled.
"Yes, it…," he paused as he held his head and then shook it. "I-I apologize. What was I saying?"
"You said that we were going to the island of centaurs," Adeline said, now confused. Evander was typically the one who was tip top, but lately he had been acting strangely. This had been happening on and off for a few months, which was concerning.
"Yes. We will visit them before morning. Now come…we all need to practice and then pack," he said, now calmly walking away. Adeline walked over to Colossus, who had been polishing his sword near his room. He was truly her best friend and always knew how to help her.
"Colossus, have you noticed something strange about Evander lately?" She asked.
"Oh, I'm sure it is nothing to worry about," Colossus said, now looking the other way.
"Colossus, I mean it…he's been acting very different. He seems forgetful and like he isn't feeling well." Adeline replied.
"Do not worry about it, Adeline; just…leave it alone," Colossus said with a small smile, now placing a hand on her shoulder. "Now c'mon! We need to practice!"
But Adeline couldn't shake the fact that something was going to happen. Something that no one would speak about. At least…not yet.
That night…
And what a show it was! They were on one part of the island and performing for a small troupe of centaurs there! Adeline now was the best griffin rider in the circus and Evander was always around to make sure that she was never harmed.
"And now Adeline will do a big somersault on her griffin!" Evander smiled, now looking at her with his green eyes. Adeline nodded and did a big flip and landed safely on top of her griffin once more! It was a great show and it was just getting started! Then, it was time for Evander's part! Evander recited a few words and soon he began to create rings of fire that surrounded the audience! But Adeline was somewhat startled! His fire was much greater and stronger than usual and the fire appeared…blue?! It was usually red and orange and yellow, never blue!
"Blue fire?! That's the hottest fire ever!" She said, now somewhat concerned.
"Evander's power is stronger than ever lately. He seems to be fine though," the griffin responded.
"I guess so," Adeline replied, now seeing the fire die down and the audience clapped more and more.
But after the show, Adeline noticed that no one would speak about Evander. Something was wrong and no one was telling her what was happening.
"I need to speak to someone; this is going to drive me crazy," Adeline said to herself.
"Don't worry about it," Marina smiled. "Let's go and have some fresh seaweed."
"Seaweed?" Adeline said, now a bit grossed out.
"Okay, okay…I guess a hot dog for you then," Marina giggled. "But we better hurry! We travel to the other part of the island in a few hours."
A few hours later…
Adeline and the others had just arrived on the beach and were greeted by the centaurs almost immediately. But what shocked her the most was that there was another human there! Another human named Mya!
"Y-You're like me!" Adeline chirped in glee.
"You don't know how good it is to see another human!" Mya laughed, now walking over to the new girl.
"I'm Adeline! I'm traveling with Cirque Mystique!" She smiled.
"You mean you're part of the show?" Mya asked.
"Yeah. I had to get used to it, but I really like it," Adeline grinned.
"Seems cool; I'm Mya and I live here with the centaurs," Mya responded, now seeing Storm walk up.
"We welcome you to our island. I am Storm and I am pleased you all accepted our invitation. We seldom mix with other islands or realms, but I wanted to have some performers come for Mya's birthday," Storm grinned.
"You really didn't have to do this," she blushed hotly.
"Come now…I wanted to," Storm smiled, now ushering Adeline to join them with the others in the village. "Let the celebration begin!"
"We will begin to set up soon," Evander replied, now ushering Adeline to follow him with the others. But as he walked, Adeline noticed that Evander's claws were somewhat sharper and his ears appeared more pointed.
"Something is definitely different," she said, now seeing him then lean on the wall for a moment and let out a groan. "Evander?"
"What is it, my pet~?" came the response as he turned and faced her.
Adeline let out a small squeak in shock as she saw him then shake his head again. He NEVER used terms of endearment or affection so openly with anyone! "I-I apologize. Adeline…how about you go and prepare yourself for the show."
"Evander…please tell me what's going on?" Adeline said gently.
"I am fine, Adeline. Now go and get yourself ready…everything is alright," Evander said, now placing a hand on her shoulder. He then briskly walked away and around the corner. Adeline was about to go after him when she heard a chuckle behind her.
"You know that you will not always feel safe with Evander," a deep voice cooed. She turned and gasped as she saw the fairy king, Oberon, behind her!
"OBERON!" She said in shock.
"No need to fear. I have no need to chase you now. For you see... eventually, you will need my help," he said, now walking over to her and running a hand through her hair. She pushed him away and snarled.
"Leave me alone!" She growled.
"Temper, temper…do not be afraid…," he cooed. But as he leaned down, Evander came back and let out a low growl.
"Get away from her," he said lowly.
"Evander…so good to see you in 'good' health," Oberon laughed, now disappearing into thin air. "Until I see you again, Adeline. And remember…no one is what they seem…."
And with that, the large fairy king was gone in the blink of an eye and Evander walked over to Adeline and pulled her to him.
"You must do me a favor." He said, now somewhat urgently.
"Yes?" She asked in concern.
"I want you to stay near me at all times." He said calmly.
"Okay," she said, now a bit more confused. Evander usually preferred his solitude over company so this was unusual.
"Something is going to happen, Adeline, and I want you to be safe," Evander said, now making sure to lock eyes with her. "It happens once every thousand years and it's not safe for a human."
"W-What is it?!" Adeline asked, now scared.
"Adeline…it's called the golden…moon…," Evander replied, now dropping to his knees.
"Evander?! Evander!" She said, now trying to help him up.
"Adeline…beware…Oberon," Evander said, now actually fainting.
"EVANDER!" Adeline screamed in horror as the others ran over to see what had happened to their ringmaster. Evander was out cold!
Meanwhile, Oberon was watching from his realm from a hanging crystal. Oberon growled as he looked to the moon and smirked to himself. He then turned to his queen and harem as he drank from his golden chalice.
"The golden moon is coming, my dear," he smiled deviously.
"And you are ready, my love?" she smiled.
"I am always ready." He smirked, now powering up. "This will be where I triumph over those mediocre peasants and finally get what is owed to me."
"Are you still after that young maiden. The one who belongs to the circus?" The queen asked.
"Of course. She will make a good addition to my harem. Remember my dear…I always get what I want. I have never been denied anything and I will NOT allow them to deny me now," he growled angrily, now almost cracking his chalice in his large hand.
"Do not get so angry. There is a time and place for everything." The queen said, now fearful of her husband's rage.
"She is nothing to resist me. Either she will belong to me or no one. And little does she know….Evander will be the reason she needs to fear!" he said lowly, his eyes now turning red. The others shuddered as he let fire appear in his hands and he let out a maniacal laugh. This was just the beginning and the golden moon was now approaching!
guestsurprise's words: And the adventure has begun! Cirque Mystique is back! Leave a comment guys! ;)
To guestsurprise: I'm on the edge of my seat, Amiga! This is going to be quite a ride. :)
To everyone else: Please leave guestsurprise a review, but no flames! Remember I'm watching those reviews closely.
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