Hello my fellow readers, I want to apologize for the delay on my stories. I've been faced with writers block and busy with my studies and work, planning my graduation at the end of the semester and plan for my future careers. But now, I am leaning back towards to writing the stories and I promise interesting things are going to happen. I will try very hard in the future to get caught up with Dumbo II and the Great Mouse Detective, enjoy the chapter!
The big top became filled with many visitors as they sat down with their popcorn, cotton candy, drinks, and snow cones. The children were as excited as they could be to see the world's famous flying elephant and squirmed in their seats. Lively music played throughout the tent. Soon, the lights dimmed and everything went silent. A spotlight flashed on and shone on the Ringmaster as he stood out extending his arms in the arm, throwing out a flashing smile.
"Ladies and gentlemen! Children of all ages! It is our greatest pride and deepest pleasure that we welcome you tonight to Dumbo's Flying Circus! All of us shall present with the most famous stars of our circus, Dumbo the amazing flying elephant, and his trainer and my lovely niece, Sandy Williams..."
While the ringmaster continued his speech, Sandy, her brothers, and friends peered from behind the curtain to listen. Sandy looked back seeing the performers, clowns, and animals preparing for their respective acts. The blonde was determined to do her very best too and prayed that everything would go well. Dumbo flapped his ears to warm them up for his flight, and Timothy guided him, giving more advice.
Her blue eyes traveled to see Paige standing in the corner, extremely nervous and placed her hands to her heart. She frowned in concern and was about to walk up to the brunette, but then she saw her youngest brother coming up to the petite girl.
"Hey Paige," Robert said.
The brunette jumped and whirled around to see the boy. She gave a long look at Robert and a sparkle formed in her hazel eyes.
"Oh hi Robert," she replied and began to breathe heavily.
The boy's face turned from a smile to frowning with concern.
"Are you okay?"
"I feel so nervous, I'm worried about losing my balance and falling from the wire. What if I make a fool of myself out there?"
Robert took the petite girl's hands into his own, and held them near his sternum.
"It's all right Paige, I'm here with you. All you can do is hold your head up high"
Paige nodded and stepped away to go back to her tent; but she stopped and stood still.
"Why do you hesitate Paige?" Robert asked.
"I don't know," she replied. "But you know Robert, my heart is telling me not to skip the act. It's telling me to go for it and do my best. However, I still think that I can't do this."
"You'll do well Paige," Sandy replied, patting the girl's shoulder. "Believe me, last year I didn't know if I had the heart to face my fears from swinging up on the trapeze bars since my accident. With some courage and friendship from my family, Dumbo, and Timothy, my heart and the Goddess guided me to face my fears. I know you will be confident to do this."
Paige took another deep breath and smiled. She took Sandy's hands into her own and looked deeply at her.
"Thank you, Sandy."
"You're welcome, Paige."
The two girls then hugged and felt a sense of relief for each other. Then Joe came up and stood away in order not to interrupt the moment. The blonde turned towards the janitor and folded her hands in front of her.
"What's up Joe?"
"Miss Sandy. Your act is comin' up in five minutes."
"Oh, thanks."
The blonde turned to Paige, "I'm ready to go on with Dumbo; I'll be back."
Sandy exited from the back and came through the folds of the tent. Though it was dark, her night vision kicked in and she made her way to the ladder. She climbed up the ladder and took deep breaths' as her long legs were nearly exhausted from the climb. She recovered in a few minutes and continued her descend to the platform where a trapeze bar was waiting for her. Dumbo took his place at his platform and they were determined to do their best.
Winter came up to Rosie, and he laid on the ground. The girl came towards him and laid herself upon the horse, and formed a pose on him.
"Now, everyone gather around to meet the star attractions of our beloved circus, my niece Sandy, and Dumbo the Flying Elephant!"
The spotlight shone onto Sandy and she stretched out her arms to form a pose and a smile. The second spotlight came down to Dumbo and Timothy, and the elephant flapped his ears, smiling. The audience cheered wildly. Sandy grabbed the trapeze bar and jumped off of the platform and swung through the air. The wind blew fiercely through her curls. She flipped backwards and her legs wrapped on the bar. After a few swings, she flipped forward and released her grip on the bar landing on top of a wooden building. The blonde continued to flip and landed on the lowest platform. She struck a pose and received a cheering from the crowd.
Then, Samson the gorilla appeared throwing his arm around the girl's waist. The girl pretended to be frightened, and flayed her arms and legs about. The gorilla climbed up a make-shift building that represented the Empire State Building. Dumbo soared in the air, as if he were an airplane.
Samson reached up to the antenna of the building and let out a roar. When Dumbo shot out a ball from his proboscis, Samson flinched and placed Sandy down on the top of the top, and fell back, making a soft landing on a big mattress.
The crowd cheered, and Sandy waved to the audience. Suddenly, she lost her balance and slipped off, the audience, her friends, and family gasped. Dumbo flapped and swooped down, catching the young woman by the hand with his proboscis. Sandy smiled and gave the calf a wink. The baby elephant flew soared above the audience and Sandy gave a wave as they in return, waved back to her.
Harold smiled at the success of his niece and her companion. The light went to him and announced the next act.
"Thank you for the performance. Next, meet the woman who rides not only one, but four horses. Her horses are filled with grace and represent each seasons of the year, Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring. I give you, Rosie Griffin and her Horses of the Seasons."
The trumpets blared and the light shone on Rosie. She entered the ring riding on Summer, with her other horses following behind. She gently tapped both sides of the mare and began her trot. Autumn, Winter, and Spring followed trotting gracefully. The woman waved to the crowd, and they cheered for her. Dumbo flew above, and Sandy curled up giving the calf her foot, and hung upside down.
The calf soar over above Rosie, cantering on Summer. Sandy reached out her hands to catch her friend's hands. The raven-haired woman held up her hands and the blonde landed on them, positioning herself with a handstand.
Offstage, Joe threw a sturdy metal ring to Dumbo and he caught it with his trunk. He flew towards Sandy, still positioned on Rosie's hands stretched out her left foot and it caught the ring. Dumbo lifted up Sandy and carried her up to the upper levels of the big top where the trapeze bars were dangling. The higher they got, the more the crowd cheered for them.
The trapeze bar swung to her and Sandy's hands gripped the bar, and released her footing from the ring. She started to swing on the bars and swung with the other artists and completed her act. The audience gave a clapping to the star attraction. The blonde gave a smile and waved. Dumbo landed next to Samson and they both bowed to the audience. The star attractions made their exit, and allowed Rosie to continue her horse act.
After trotting around the ring several times, Rosie swung her left leg over and flipped off her lead horse, landing on both feet, spinning to the center.
The four horses continued to canter around the ring. Rosie gestured her arms gracefully and smiled watching her horses swerving around. The dark haired woman gave a whistle; Summer, Autumn, and Spring walked to the side and stopped in a straight row.
Winter came up to Rosie, and he lies on the dirt of the ground. The girl lowered her hands, smiling at her horse. Winter laid on the ground, and curled his legs up. Rosie came towards him and laid herself upon the horse, and formed a pose on him. The gelding enjoyed having his mistress lying on his body and he relaxed, taking in every moment to enjoy the peace with his mistress.
Everyone watched and adored the special bond between the woman and her horse. Rosie stood up and gave a deep bow to the audience, she clicked her tongue and her horses lined up and they reared up.
The audience applauded them as Rosie raised her hands outstretching them out, giving a calm grin. The girl clapped her hands, and Summer knelt to her knees allowing her mistresses to mount her. Rosie guided her horses out of the ring and exited, along with Dumbo, Sandy, and Samson.
