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Chapter 12- Circus of Horrors:
Sophia:
I felt as if my stomach was on a roller coaster. I didn't think I could move at all or cry or scream- though I felt like I wanted to do all three at the same time. I wanted to run away, cry, and scream. I wanted to cry because it was them. I wanted to run to get away again. I wanted to scream because I just couldn't take it anymore. But I couldn't run, I had Mia to worry about and the Host Club- though that was a bit more flexible. I couldn't cry because that showed weakness and I wasn't going to show weakness in front of Mia- not when she thought that I was the strong one. I couldn't scream- there were too many people. Actually, I couldn't even move at all until I felt Takashi's hand grab mine and squeeze it.
"Are you alright," he whispered.
I looked at him a bit shocked. I licked my lips,
"I…I'm fine. Really."
He didn't look convinced but I gave him a look that made him drop the subject. I was staring straight ahead- straight at the banner that was pure black with the words I dreaded written in yellow- Circus of Horrors. I glanced to Mia and she looked just as shocked as I was.
When Tamaki said that he demanded for all of us to come with him to a circus (apparently the idea stuck him when he found the flyer on his table), Mia and I were surprised and excited. We did love seeing the circus, and seeing it as a guest and not a star was even more amazing… We didn't know he meant this circus- this circus, the place where we've been running from.
I wasn't even paying much attention and before I knew it- Kyoya had split us all into groups (as everyone wanted to do something different). Kyoya, Takashi, Hunny, and I were in a group. Mia and Nekozawa (who was dragged into this by Mia because she wanted him to have some fun) went their own way. Then, of course, Tamaki, Haruhi, and the twins were in a group. I wasn't even really aware enough to feel sorry for Haruhi.
"Come on, Sophie-chan," Hunny giggled and started to run off, expecting me to follow.
When I didn't move, Hunny came back. He looked at me with big eyes,
"Are you okay, Sophie-chan?"
I used to correct him until I realized that he wasn't doing anything wrong- Sophie was just a nickname for Sophia. I shook my head,
"I'm fine, Hunny."
He stared into my eyes for a while until finally he nodded,
"If you say so, but Takashi and I still think something's wrong and if something was wrong, you'd tell us…right?"
I tried not to let my nervousness show.
"Right."
Liar, a voice whispered in my head, you're nothing but a liar. Liar, I repeated in my head, Liar…lair…that's what he called me before. He called me a liar when I said it hurt, when I said that I didn't want it….
My grip on Takashi's hand tightened. He looked down with concern. Before I could even protest, he had knelt down and had his hand on her forehead.
"
Takashi," I whispered in confusion.
"Your face is hot. You don't feel well."
My hand, the one that wasn't holding Takashi's, went to my stomach. Yeah, I'm not feeling too hot. I'm sick but just in a different way than what he means…I gulped.
"I'll be fine," I finally said with a small smile.
He stared into my eyes for what seemed like forever before he finally broke his gaze. He stood back up and started to walk with Hunny, dragging me along since we were still holding hands. All I could do was just pray that Ringmaster doesn't see us. I was glad that Mia and I had hidden our hair. We both had on black beanies (curtsey of Takashi's little brother who said that it would look "spankin'" with the white hair). While the beanies were meant to just rest on our heads, we took the liberty of tucking in every single strand of hair under the beanie so that it didn't show at all.
"Look, Takashi," Hunny said excitedly, "They have sweets!"
Takashi watched Hunny and I looked around looking for Mia- I was happy when I saw her a distance away with Nekozawa, perfectly safe. I would be sure to keep an eye on her.
Mia:
I didn't feel very good, especially since I was in the Circus of Horrors- a place I would never want to return to. I knew Sissy was nearby though- she wouldn't let anything happen to me. I felt safer with my hair covered too. Since the host club was nearby I doubted anything would happen anyway and with me being with Nekozawa I felt that if something did happen that Ringmaster would be caught- and that was a very good thing indeed.
Nekozawa wasn't too happy about me dragging him to the circus so I dragged him towards the fortuneteller.
"Come on," I pleaded, "It'll be awesome!"
He titled his head,
"A performer of the dark arts…I admit, it's rather interesting."
I cheered and dragged him into the tent where Madame Rogue was sitting at the table that had a crystal ball on it. She raised an eyebrow at me and I motioned for her to not ask. She slyly nodded and Nekozawa eagerly sat in front of her.
"Ah, a user in Black Magic," Madame Rogue said which made Nekozawa nod,
"Correct. I wish to see your perform your arts."
Inwardly, I was chuckling. I knew that most of Madame Rogue's stuff was fake, though she was good at palm readings. Still, I knew that she could trick Nekozawa- and she would gladly welcome the challenge.
Sophia:
I smiled faintly as Takashi and Hunny were watching Phil, the strongman. Kyoya stood next to me and I looked at him curiously.
"I see you're enjoying your return to the circus," Kyoya commented.
My smile went away,
"Return?"
"You are the Silver Streaks, are you not?"
My eyes narrowed. I knew it. I knew he had to have something to do with it.
"Ootori," I growled, "You better have a good reason for your actions or so help me…"
He looked curious at my answer- but I had every reason to be upset. He pushed up his glasses and I clenched my fists,
"You had no reason to look into my sister or I's past or interfere with our lives."
"I had every reason to do so. You are apart of the Host Club."
"That is no reason," I argued, "You have no idea what we had to go through or why we left! It was a terrible mistake to take us here!"
I saw Takashi glanced over to me and Kyoya. Kyoya just narrowed his eyes,
"I did what I deemed best."
"Then you were wrong."
We were both staring at each other, well glaring at each other. Our faces were millimeters apart and our eyes never lingered from the opponent.
"It was a mistake," I repeated.
I saw the rest of the host club come over and look at Kyoya and I in confusion.
"What happened?"
"What did Kyoya do? Why are they glaring at each other?"
Takashi and Hunny finally came back over. I broke contact with Kyoya when Takashi gently pushed me away from him. I didn't even react to it as I pushed past him and the others,
"I'll be back later."
I needed some time alone.
Mia:
I looked around hopelessly and a bit scared. Nekozawa had went to the restroom and while he was gone, I got distracted by a cotton candy stand. Next thing I knew, I was going towards everything that grabbed my attention. Then I realized what I was doing and I got lost. Now, I don't know where Nekozawa, or even the Host Club or Sophia were. You've got to be kidding me….I can't find him….what if I don't find Nekozawa? What if I don't find anyone? What if Ringmaster finds me because I'm alone? What if-
"I got you."
I almost screamed as someone grabbed my shoulder. I visibly relaxed when it was Sophia.
"I said," Sophia repeated, "I got you, it's okay."
"I have to agree with that since I got you two back."
Sophia and I turned to see Ringmaster with a predatory grin on his face.
