As I'm sure some people know, I haven't finished either of my stories, but then again, it doesn't really matter. Anyway, this story is about how Cormac Limbs came to be known as one of the most amazing performers in Cirque du Freak. Please R&R!
Disclaimer: I do not own Cormac Limbs, Mr. Tall, and all the performers in Darren Shan's legendary saga. Thank you.
Always Growing Back
The Story of the Upbringing of a Performer
Another show was over. When the audience had exited their performance tent, everybody finally relaxed. Nobody truly was, until the public was gone. Cormac Limbs stretched his arms and legs, feeling their flexibility. As he stretched, he thought of how he had finally arrived here, being accepted, or rather anticipated by Mr. Tall. That had been so long ago. His memories trailed back to the time when his parents realized his 'talents'. The expressions on their faces...... How they treated had him afterwards...... Being abandoned...... Looking for a place to go......His thoughts were cut off when somebody called, "Party in the pre-performance tent!" Everybody grinned, and rushed over. Rhamus Twobellies was known to eat everything before the others had even got a second helping, and they were starting to get fed up. In a good-humoured way.
Cormac walked slowly. He never really minded about who took what. All he minded was that he got at least one doughnut. Chocolate, if they had it. He smiled. It was unlikely that Rhamus would save him one. He'd have to do with a soggy bun, he supposed. As long he got something in his stomach, it would get him through the night.
Soon, everybody was inside the tent, having a feast. Rhamus burped loudly, and several "eeew"s and "keep it down!"s was heard. Cormac was alone to himself. His thoughts wandered off to the distant past once more, and he gazed dreamily at the sky, wondering whether he would ever see his family ever again. He knew Mr. Tall knew, but he decided against asking. It would probably not wield results.
"If only I could see my mother one more time..." whispered Cormac to himself. In the shadows, one man heard him. He nodded, and quickly slunk away into the shadows. Cormac hadn't realized the man's presence, but it would make the greatest of differences in the future......
This isn't really a good start, I know, so don't be surprised if I replace this one.