I know it's been SO long, but… It was so hectic! ;-; Now I'm back with new ideas and determination though so don't fret. Sorry for the long wait and thank you for all the support! Enjoy~! ^-^

After the Earl had left without another word, I decided on running off into the city to find a more suitable place to lay low. It was a mystery as to why he didn't bother killing me or throwing me into jail. I raised my head to look towards the commotion ahead of me. A circus?

I was standing just behind a mass of tents and I could smell food coming from one. It was then that Rainor perched on one of the tents. I had forgotten all about him during my dilemma, so I quickly gave him a reassuring wave.

"What are you doing here –Says Wilde." I turned around to see a man with snakes slithering around him and what seemed to be scales on his skin.

"Huh? I'm not sure where I am…" I replied awkwardly.

"Newcomers are supposed to be in the practice tent right now –Says Oscar."

Before I could argue I was being dragged by the odd man to an even larger tent. The first thing I noticed was the large tightrope without a net. Next to that was a couple of targets with daggers planted in them.

"You're expected to practice until before dinner. Practice with Suit for now –Says Bronte." He turned away and walked out of sight as quickly as possible. Looking back up at the tightrope I noticed it was occupied. The man had what looked like a tree trimmer in his hands and wore a polka-dotted suit with glasses, and slicked-down hair. I sat down on a wooden crate and crossed a leg over my other. How am I supposed to practice on a tightrope with no net? I unsheathed my own daggers and threw three at the target landing a bullseye with each. Surely they already had a knife thrower. I got up contemplating the promise of food. Maybe it wouldn't be too bad with free food. Suddenly something shot in front of my face and tugged my dagger out of the target. My eyes followed the blur to the man on the tightrope.

"What an odd scythe," He inspected it with harsh eyes. What the Hell was this guy spewing on about? "So, why is a lady such as yourself here?" He turned his eyes to me. He noticed?

"To practice, I guess…" I spoke up. He then jumped down and landed with supernatural ease before advancing on me.

"And what is your name?" He stopped and towered over me with glowing emerald eyes.

"My name is Connor Lane…" I sounded confident.

"Hm…?" He looked truly confused as he pulled out a black book from his suit. His eyebrows only deepening his look of confusion. "Are you new?" He handed me my dagger back.

Thinking he meant the circus I replied with a quick nod. What else could he possibly mean?

"Then why are you here?" He remained stone-cold in demeanor.

"I said to practice… Some man told me to practice with you." I thought it was obvious. We were in the practice tent, after all. He seemed to be contemplating something in his head.

"It's odd that I haven't gotten orders for that. What's my first and last name?"

"Oh…" I paused for a moment, but I had to be quick. What was a common forename? Levi, Edward, William, Walter… "William," I decided and glanced at his spear-like weapon, "Spears…" I cringed on the inside, maybe I shouldn't tease this guy… But, I had always been a daredevil, it was more fun that way.

Suddenly, he looked genuinely surprised. "Very well. I'll let you join me," He collected himself and I let myself relax since his tense air seemed to die down, "In the circus you may call me Suit." He added and walked out of the tent. I burst out laughing when his footsteps subsided.

"Pfft… HAHAHAHAHAhahaha…" When I noticed I was laughing exactly like the Undertaker (only much quieter) I calmed myself down. I really didn't know how to react to my success. I heard a tiny mew sound just behind me. Turning my head I spotted an orange-pelted cat with golden eyes. I turned to her and scooped her up in my arms. She purred affectionately and I pet her on the head. Her body was light and skinny and I wished I had food for the poor girl. Just then I heard footsteps in the entrance of the tent.

"Yee must be new!" I turned my body around to face an orange-haired freak with one arm made of bones… "So, what's yer name, lad?" He comfortably wrapped his arm around my shoulders.

"Connor." I replied in silent dread.

"Oh. My name is Joker. So ye' don't have a stage name yet?" He stepped away and eyed me up. Reaching into his pockets he grabbed something and forced it onto my head. "There ye' go! I'll name ye' lion! Of course, you'll need a whole costume, but this is a great start!" I put a hand to my head to feel two furry ears. Suit had walked in quietly, probably trying to avoid this freak show. It was in vain since he had spotted him and started shouting, "Ey, Suit! Did ye' meet Lion yet?" He seemed irritated as he pushed his glasses up with his spear.

"Yes, I have met him already. He is helping me."

"You're quite the star already, eh?" His arm was back around my shoulder.

"Could you stop clinging to him." Suit commanded more than asked.

"Suit, yer always so serious! Ye' should relax every once and awhile!" Joker clapped him on the shoulder as he passed by and exited the tent with a spirited wave.

We both sighed in relief.

"He's obnoxious. But him aside, we must help during the show for the higher-ups."

"What about her?" I raised the cat up to his eye level.

"We don't busy ourselves with such trifles." He said without heart.

"But, she's skinny, she'll die soon." My tone was harsh. I loved animals, cats especially.

"If you want to keep that abomination then prove your worth." Turning his head he cast the cat a glare. I was sure he meant a fight. Putting her down I unsheathed my daggers, one longer than the other.

"I'm ready."

He turned around and replied with, "Please do make this quick. We have a tight schedule."

His first move seemed in slow motion when the spear shot towards my face. I dive rolled to the side and charged at him. He deflected my daggers with his spear creating a stalemate between us. The battle had only just begun.

William! Why don't you like cats?! They're an abomination.You said that already! -.-

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