Chapter 3

My head spun as I awoke half praying it was all a dream and not quiet sure what the other half of me was feeling. I looked away to find my room a few boxes unpacked a quiet a few not, but some were just plain gone period.

"Mom?!" I shouted getting up and walking out of my bed room hair a mess and wrinkled pj's. Looking around I could find nothing but a few boxes. Why are some of our boxes gone, you would think we would have more clutter if they were unpacked I thought warily when I looked outside to see my mother selling the couch. "What does she think she's doing NOW" I sighed exasperatedly as I ran to my room to get dressed and brush my hair to see what she was doing. "Mom what are you……..was that your bed?" She just turned smiling at me happily

"I can't WAIT till it's all gone hurry and pack the few things you need like diary or something" she smiled "yes dear remember, were joining the cirque and travel the world" she giggled

"Please tell me your just messing with my head, PLEASE" When she shook her head no selling off our china I knew it was definitely not a joke she really planned on us joining the cirque.

"It's going to be SO much fun" her voice echoed as I walked in side to get the stuff she wasn't aloud to sell. I never really saw her as the camp outside type which is what we would most likely be doing. All I really grabbed was a bag to put in a few extra pairs of underwear and clothes in, I didn't have a diary more likely that would make mom want to snoop. I didn't want to go to the cirque but that's mainly because we just got here, but on the bright side I hadn't yet really met anyone to get close to.

By the end of the day mother had sold everything thanks to her sell everything for ridiculously low prices' idea. Apparently they were in town for one more day and by the time we got there they would be ready to leave. I wondered if I might end up with my head bit off by wolf man or do something to make them all dislike me, guess I'm pretty paranoid. Upon arrival they were about ready to head out. Everything looked packed but they wanted to eat before leaving. I spotted the snake boy and the one called master shan, eating sausages with truska the bearded lady when mom went to walk up to Mr. Tall and start talking I guess to find out where we would sleep. Looking around nervously I just stood there, I never was very good at meeting new people. Truska had looked up smiling in my direction and waving saying something in a language I did not understand. This caused the others around the fire to look up and see what was up. They all seemed very friendly, well except for wolf man. The one called Mr. Crepsley then walked up to my mother and Mr. Tall and started to talk when my mother started waving me over smiling like an idiot. I walked over looking down not sure of what to feel at the moment. "Hon, this is Mr. Crepsley" she giggled

"I know I was at the show, remember." I said insulted. I was the one with the good memory out of the two of us; sometimes I think I'm the only competent one between the two of us. "Hello, Mr. Crepsley" I smiled politely not wanting to be rude.

"Well he so kindly said he would show you around and introduce you to the others while I have a talk with Mr. Tall" She smiled "You can do the same for me later" Starring wide eyed at her as she skipped away like a five year old pepped up on sugar. Mr. Crepsley watched somewhat amused but only showed it in his eyes as he grunted walking off waving for me to fallow. Running after him I finally caught up right before he was at the fire and tripped coming to a stop falling right on master shan.

"Well it seems you just met Darren" Mr. Crepsley smirked; he had a very strange sense of humor. "My name is larten by the way but since I'm your elder you may keep calling me Mr. Crepsley"

"What can't call you pop pop" I smiled jokingly shrugging absebtly; Darren looked VERY shocked when I said that as did the snake boy.

"I'm Evra Von" The snake boy piped up smiling friendly, which in turn made me smile that is until he stuck his tongue up his nose that mad me laugh and be completely grossed out. The little bit we had left in the town was the most fun I'd had since I got there but it was time to move on, guess they moved at night to make sure it was harder to get spotted by the cops. It's been a few days since my mother and I arrived and I was slowly figuring out how to do the chores I was assigned which I was mainly with Evra and Darren. Mother ran around helping with cooking and laundry. I stayed fairly quietly since arriving, guess this was my way of rebelling. Mom wasn't too happy but didn't let it ruin her mood. Darren and Evra did not seem to mind that I was quiet but I could tell they wondered why. After finishing our chores we went to the kitchen to see if any odd jobs needed to be done and the sight was something none of us expected. My mother and a dirty green haired guy and a purple hair were kissing. My mouth opened in shock as the others did too, though mine then turned to disbelief; mom did not know that man as far as I have been aware so why. It was disturbing seeing this, the man never seemed to take a bath.

"uuum mom?" I said awkwardly standing there, Darren and Evra either just as or even more awkward then me, if that were possible. My mom turned around to face us a goofy expression on her face

"I'm sorry he said a few cute things and I couldn't help my self. This fine young man is Vancha March" she giggled. Vancha just stood there with a smirk and shrugged.

"What so your going into the prostitution business now" I glared at her. I knew it sounded mean but she was irritating me lately. I always got along with her usually but ever since we moved she's been grating on my nerves and my anger fuse is definitely at it's lowest. She looked at me not knowing what to say. As she stood speechless Darren was the one to speak up, anyone else near us didn't speak and stayed out of the little quarrel that was about to take place.

"Celina..." was all Darren got out before I darted off. I like seeing mom happy don't get me wrong, but I'm tired of it. She never seems to take into account the feelings of those around herm not even her own daughter. I'm sure she doesn't do it on purpose but is naturally unaware of the emotions and needs of the people around her.

I ran through the forest letting my hair fly back as I ran, I don't know why I was so upset about seeing her with Vancha. Maybe it was because change never seemed to bother her that she could so easily leave things behind like they never meant a thing. Maybe it was because I just didn't like change, I didn't like leaving things behind it all meant too much. Maybe it was the feeling that she seemed to be moving along while my life was at a standstill, and not willing to move forward? So many things I couldn't pin point one; it could be all the possibilities. After a while I had stopped by a small creak that making familiar sounds that made memories flow from back home. I felt like crying, was I being too emotional? Possibly, I had been known to over react but was I over reacting now? I heard a few voices calling for me, it sounded like Darren and Mr. Crepsley, no mom? That thought wasn't very settling. Turning around to see only those two and no her was worse though. Sure I liked them, they were good guys but, well I shouldn't have expected anything better.

Sorry to anyone who reads this and may like it, I have major writer's block for this story already. Well anyway thanks for reading please R&R.