Chapter 14: The Sanctuary.

Mr. Tiny appeared shocked. He looked at Mr. Crepsley.

" Alyssa, are you sure?", he asked.

" Well, of course. I want to go back to the Cirqu".

She looked at Mr. Tiny.

" Ok. Go get your things and I'll come get you soon".

" Okay".

Alyssa turned to Mr. Crepsley. Kissing his cheek, she murmured" I'll miss you".

" Same here. Ever want to catch up, you can. You're a pleasure to have".

" Thanks".

Then she went to Darren. He hugged her.

" Get word to us when you're home".

" How? You and the others are nomads, traveling Gypsies".

" You will find a way".

I will, Alyssa thought, getting down on the floor.

" Little Lady, I...will miss...you", Harkat said.

" Me too. Chase me to the door?".

Harkat nodded and said" Go! Say..bye to the... Princes".

She did.

" Good bye, Princes. Do good and just stay alive from the Vampaneze.

Paris bowed as Harkat chased Alyssa to the door. Her gleeful laughter rang off the walls as she ran to her room. Once there, Alyssa assembled her few possessions in a suitcase. As Alyssa packed, she reflected on her stay here. She knew she would keep in touch with some pals, others would hear from her by some means of communication. When Alyssa was done packing, she sat on her coffin. Quickly, it seemed, Mr. Tiny was there.

" Is it time to go, Mr. Tiny?", Alyssa asked innocently, hopping to her feet.

" Yes it is, Alyssa. My limo is waiting outside, it'll take us to the Cirqu".

She nodded and followed him through Vampire Mountain to the exit. This was it. The first time she'd be in the sunlight for about a month or so. Alyssa wrapped her scarf around her head like a burka. Dang Mr. Tiny, who could move freely! Of course she could do that too, just not for extended periods of time. When Alyssa got outside, her eys had a little trouble with adjusting. Nothing bad, though. She walked to Mr. Tiny's limo and stooda few feet from it, not sure where to get in.

" You can get in the back", Mr. Tiny said.

He opened the door and Alyssa got in, scooting to the window. Mr. Tiny got in the other end. At once, the limo was off. It glided smoothly. Like ice was the thought that came to her.

About halfway to the Cirqu, Alyssa asked" How are you connected to the Cirqu Du Freak, Mr. Tiny?".

Mr. Tiny turned to look at Alyssa. Then a strange look crossed his face.

" I started it many, many years ago. I am in charge of every aspect of the Cirqu".

" You are..".

Alyssa shook her head, unable to make her mouth say the words. Smirking, Mr. Tiny replied" I would't talk about things that you know nothing about". He patted her head.

Maybe so but I don't fully trust you, Alyssa thought, staring at Mr. Tiny.

" Do not touch me".

The ride went decently. 3/4ths of the way there, Alyssa put her book up and began to peer out the window anxiously. She looked forward to seeing Evra and the other Cirqu members.