Hey everyone, this is my first fanfiction so please take it easy on me. I hope you enjoy reading.
Chapter One
"Hey everybody there's a circus coming," JD burst into the saloon, grinning.
"A circus? With animals, and clowns, and pretty ladies," Buck asked, wiggling his eyebrows as he said 'pretty ladies.'
"Well yeah, I guess," JD said.
"I haven't been to a circus since I was a young man," Josiah mused.
Music was heard in the streets and the seven men stepped outside of the saloon, watching as several brightly colored wagons road down the street. The first wagon stopped as did the others. A man stood up on the first wagon, wearing a top-hat and a cape.
"Excuse me, but could one of you fine people tell me where your sheriff is located?" the man questioned.
JD stepped forward. "That would be me."
"Ah, sheriff," the man jumped from the wagon and walked towards JD, "my name is Harold Spade and I am the owner of the King of Spade's Circus. Is there any place where we can set up our tent?"
"There's a field not far outta town, you can set up there, I'll show you the way," JD told him.
"Thank you kind sir," Harold said.
Harold turned to a young man that was sitting astride a paint horse.
"Jess, follow the sheriff here and start setting up the tent, I am in need of a drink."
Jess nodded and waited as JD went to the livery to saddle up his horse. Ezra leaned against the saloon doors as he eyed the young man. There was something in his eyes that reminded Ezra of himself at that age. The same dullness, the same emptiness. Ezra rubbed his face and stepped back into the saloon.
JD came out of the livery with his horse and mounted, kicking the animal into a steady pace. The boy, Jess, kicked his horse and waved to the three wagons to follow.
"Mr. Spade, you wouldn't happen to have pretty ladies in that circus of yours now would ya?" Back asked, placing his hand on Spade's shoulder.
Spade turned to Buck and smiled.
"Only the pretties in the territory my friend," he answered.
Buck grinned and sauntered back into the saloon. Chris shook his head as he watched his old friend go. If Buck got the chance he would have every one of those ladies hanging on his arms.
"Now if you'll excuse me gentlemen I'll be going to get that drink now," Harold Spade said.
"I want someone watching that circus at all times," Chris said.
"Why?" Vin asked.
"Last time I was around a circus the performers decided stealing was a lot easier then performing," Chris answered.
Chris, Vin, Nathan, and Josiah went back into the saloon and sat down with Buck and Ezra.
"Ezra, I want you to go stay with the circus while they set up. Josiah you'll relieve him in an hour," Chris said.
"Mister Larabee, may I inquire as to why I must sit around watching a bunch of people pull up a tent?" Ezra said.
"Just do it Ezra," Chris said.
Ezra tipped his hat, "Of course, oh great leader."
He stood from his chair and walked out of the saloon. He went into the livery and saddled up his chestnut, stroking the horses nose. He led his steed out into the street and mounted, riding to where JD had led the circus.
Thanks for reading everyone! I know it was short and probably not that good, but I love the Magnificent Seven and wanted to right this story. It will get better, I promise.
