Our story begins in the amphitheatre of the Grimm Troupe, who've been entertaining the people of Hallownest for years with a show that'll leave you flabbergasted, and it is quite the special day for the troupe as the Pale King has come to watch their show and rumour has it he's brought his son, who's commonly called Hollow as he spaces out a lot. The troupe's master Grimm personally thinks the prince is quite handsome but he tries to keep it as just that.
"Welcome, Welcome, welcome to the Grimm Troupe's show, we've got many a acts to entertain you for hours to come, like stilt-walkers or nail swallowers, oh it'll be so much fun" the tall bug sang prancing around the stage and as it was a special occasion he decided to wear his black cloak, a white shirt with frills on the end with a red vest and some black jeans so the clothes he always wears "They'll leave you bewildered, bedazzled or left in awe, like a gift that keeps on giving, and trust me friend there so, so much more" he bowed as the audience went wild.
The Pale King clapped "An acceptable musical number" he mumbled to the prince but the prince stayed quiet and watched Grimm's movements "Answer me boy" the king growled "A-ah right, a masterful opening act" the prince stuttered "Mm" the king grumbled "Thank you, thank you, oh your too kind you're making me blush" he smiled chuckling before snapping his fingers and in a poof of smoke he was gone.
When Grimm left a Grimmkin came on with an oversized nail but as the Grimmkin was readying up as the audience watches in anticipation, Grimm gets some disturbing news "Master, Master...mmrmm!" Brumm rushed frantically to Grimm almost knocking him over "Yes Brumm, what's the matter?" Grimm tried to calm him down "The tent, is on fire there was an outbreak in the kitchen all the Grimmkins have evacuated...mmrmm!" Grimm sighed "Ill tell the audience" he said disappointedly.
As the Grimmkin left to go outside Grimm walked in "I'm very sorry dear audience but some unexpected circumstances have occurred and a fire has broken loose so please exit calmly out the exit" Grimm said before dashing off to check for anyone still in the tent "Oh my" the prince said picking up the king and taking him outside as many others made there escape too.
Grimm sprinted from room to room before trying to make his hasty getaway before...*Crumble* "Hmm?" Grimm looked around worried before a beam from the tent fell on him crushing his chest and legs, he coughed and spluttered as the smoke surrounded him "H-help!" he called out weakly...suddenly the prince came and lifted the beam and pulled out Grimm and carried him through the flame, Grimm winced in pain as his vision faded to white.