Clownish Days
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Note-I do not own D.Gray Man or any characters; they are strictly the property of Hoshino Katsura.
Chapter 2: The Clown and the Circus
The little boy who had lost everything that was dear to him before he knew it, was now about to receive something for his pain. The clown, Mana Walker, was thinking about why he had stopped that bullet, and almost revealed his cover. He had no idea why he cared so much about a boy he knew nothing about. Yet he believed the boy just remembered Mana of happier times
"So, The Lost Boy and the Pierrot" said Mana as he applied an antidote to the Akuma blood virus. "Two performers on the neutral side of the stage, maybe, there was something to gain from leaving the Earl of Millennium."
Mana was about to lift up his hat to clean a scar on his forehead when The Lost Boy, Allen, awoke
"Am I in heaven" said Allen
"No, you are in the room of Mana Walker. Occupation: Performer. Age: I don't really know." Replied Mana
"Mr. Walker, thank you for" but was silenced by the gloved hand of Mana
"Don't call me 'Mr. Walker' it makes me sound like an old man, just call me by my first name" said Mana in a half-serious, half-joking tone.
"Oh, sorry Mr.-hmm- Mana" apologized Allen
"No problem, but, what is your name" said Mana
"My name is Allen, just Allen; I never knew my parents, they abandoned me because of" started Allen, but stopped when his stomach growled
"Ha-ha" laughed Mana "before your life story, let's get you something to eat, if you lose anymore weight, you'll disappear into nothing"
Allen soon discovered that his mouth was hurting. For the first time in his life, he was smiling to a joke
"Hahahahahaha" laughed Allen. He laughed hard for his first time.
"Yes, now that there's a smile on your face, let's get something to eat, while I introduce you to the rest of the troupe" said Mana
Inside the dining room
The large tent was the acting stage, while the members of the troupe had their own rooms inside the boxcars that traveled the world. There was also a boxcar that held a dining room, and was a general meeting room, with the kitchen connected right to it.
There were five members of the circus troupe, including Mana. Allen was introduced to the rest.
"Hello kid, my name is Paul Giber, and I happen to be the ringleader of the best circus in the world" said a middle-aged man wearing an eccentric, bright red suit.
"We're Cain and Abel Samuels, we've been training to handle the acrobatics part of the show, isn't that right mama" said two young boys a little younger than Allen.
"I'm Maria Marion, I help coordinate the show, I'm also head chef, and I help the twins rehearse their acrobatics. I'm only a part-timer though, my husband is in India, he says 'it's a business thing dear' that is so like him sighs, but nice to meet you young man" said a beautiful young lady in a fancy dress."
"Hello, my name is Allen, I don't know my last name, or even my family" said Allen.
"What, you don't know your last name!" exclaimed Paul making a dramatic scene.
"Yes, Allen, you were explaining your story to me before. Well, you may continue here" said Mana.
Allen then stared into Mana's eyes, and then told the tragedy that was his life. Allen told them about how his parents had abandoned him with only his first name, the years of living on stolen food, and getting half-killed every other day. Allen didn't tell them about his left arm, for fear of rejection, nor about Mana's selfless heroism, for he caught a 'don't talk about that' glint from Mana.
"You poor boy, you must've been chased by the Devil himself, well have no fear, you may call this place your home, the Devil himself couldn't pull me away from you" said Paul, crying all over the floor.
"I am no longer capable of bearing a child, but I shall love you like a mother nonetheless" comforted Maria, stroking Allen's face gently.
As for the twins, they were confused about half the words Allen said.
"What does 'hate' mean?" asked Cain. "What about 'rape'?" asked Abel.
Mana was the most understanding, "It must've been hard, but you continued nonetheless, you have shown the pain and experience that most adults can't even comprehend, yet you're still here, so rejoice that your work at staying alive has led you to this moment, it must be fate"
"Mana?" inquired Allen.
"Oh, sorry, I was being pensive for a moment" said Mana, resuming to his original personality. "how about something to eat?, I have kept you too long from that"
"Yes, eat to your heart's content" said Maria. "I know, how about you come with, see what you like, then eat, that's always good"
Allen went with Maria into the kitchen, while Mana, Paul, Abel, and Cain were plotting something.
"It's Christmas, so enjoy, I'll go see what the others want" said Maria, leaving.
"Yeah, that's right, this is the first time I've had anybody to celebrate Christmas with" thought Allen aloud.
In the dining room
"So, should we do that" whispered Maria into Paul's ear.
"Yes, he's never had one, it's the least we could do right now." Replied Paul, "anyway, since he's going to be Mana's assistant, I think it should be Mana who does it"
"Okay, I'm game, but did you make sure to bring it, you know you can't have one without It." whispered Mana to Maria.
"Yes, here you go," said Maria, as she put a heavy object into Mana's hands. "I'll go get him"
Back in the kitchen
"Hello, Allen" said Maria as she entered the kitchen "I hope you didn't overeat"
"No, not at all" replied Allen.
"Good, now put this on" said Maria, brandishing a black blindfold.
"Okay, but why?" questioned Allen as he put the headpiece on.
"You'll see" answered Maria slyly.
They entered the dining room, from the cracks in the blindfold; Allen could see that the room was dark.
"Okay, take the blindfold off" said Maria loudly, as if giving a signal.
Allen followed her instructions, and saw that the room was dark and unlit, then-
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Allen stumbled back. "What's going on?" asked Allen, clutching his chest.
"We don't know when you were born, so we decided to make your birthday; the day you joined our family." Mana said, walking with a large cake with the words 'happy birthday' on the top. "Six years ago, when Maria and her husband first met us; Maria was supposed to have a child, but miscarried, lost the child, and became sterile. We had made this cake, just to be disappointed and torn with grief. But maybe that child's body died, yet we think his spirit lives in you. When I found you out there, and pulled you out; I saw the eyes of Maria's husband within you."
"It may be tough at times, but we'll stay together, always" said Paul with a smile on his face.
"Happy Birthday Big Brother" said the twins in unison.
"Mana…" said Allen chokingly. "Thank you"
Allen ran toward Mana, but-
SPLAT- fell right into the cake
"Well, this is a party, what are we waiting for" yelled Mana, starting the festivities.
They partied all night. Allen was happy for the first time in his life. For once, the sun didn't burn, and the moon didn't drown him, but called out to his euphoria. Mana was to share his room with Allen. Paul wanted to share his room with Allen, but a quick kick by Maria quieted him. She didn't trust what Paul would teach Allen. Allen would learn from Mana, and Mana would teach the trade of the clown to Allen.
Allen had found his new makeshift family. They were not related by blood, but had much stronger bonds, the bonds of fellowship.
How was that for a fan fiction story? I didn't want to reveal all the cards too soon. Also, Allen is six years old in this storyline. I will add more characters
Title for chapter 3:
Father