We were almost to my house when I sensed we were being watched. "Ev, don't be alarmed but I think we're being followed. I'm going to turn around and walk backwards keep talking," I whispered quietly.

"What should I talk about?" asked Evin.

"Anything," I said exasperatedly. "Ready? Go," I turned around and started walking backwards scanning the area. I spotted him at once a short man with white hair, a sharp yellow suit and long green rubber boots. He was pretty fat and walked with a weird waddle. (A/N I got this description from The Vampire's Assistant chapter 12). I was so startled by the man's appearance that I lost my footing and fell backwards.

"Madison!" Evin cried, "Are you okay?"

"Of course I am Ev. It would take more than that to take me out."

At that moment the man who was following us reached us, instantly setting my nerves on edge. "That was quite a fall there my dear," he said in a pompous tone that made my muscles tense. "Are you alright?" he seemed sincerely curios.

"Yeah," I said again, "like I said it would take more than that."

"Well we wouldn't want you to get hurt now would we now?"

"Uh," I was at a loss for words. I glanced over at Evin and she met my gaze. "No, I guess not," I finally said. "Who are you?"

"Oh yes where are my manners?" he exclaimed. "I," he said putting a hand to his chest, "am Desmond Tiny."

"Okay. We will be going now. Come on Ev."

"Oh! Evin! Madison!" Mr. Tiny called and we turned around out of instinct. "Keep an eye out for danger."

Completely freaked now, we turned and ran as fast as we could to my house. "How do you think he knew our names?" I asked Evin.

"I don't know," Evin answered uneasily. "I'm hoping that we'll get some answers Friday."

"Yeah but will they be the answers we want?" I questioned her. She looked like she was thinking hard. "See not so pretty when you think about it. Alright enough about this gloomy talk, you are having lunch with me." When we entered my house I went looking for my mom to tell her that we were back. The moment I saw her I saw three small scratches on her cheek. "Mom what's that?"

"Oh theses nothing must have scratched myself," she said disconcertedly. "Now what do you want for lunch?"

"Grilled cheese on potato bread?" I suggested. (A/N if you've never had this you must try it)

"That's good with me," Evin said hungrily.

"Grilled cheese is," my mom said happily. 30 minutes later we were happily chewing on our grilled cheese.

"Hey mom can I to the movies with Evin tonight?" I asked.

"Sure. When do you need me to pick you up?"

"The movie is over at midnight."

"Okay I'll pick you up at about 12:10 then 12:30 at the latest."

"Okay thanks mom." Evin had decided to hang out with me until it was time to leave at 9.

Once we got to the movie theater we had 30 minutes to get to the old theater. Which was quite alright since it was a 5 minute walk to it. Once we got there we entered the building. As we walked towards the entrance to the seating area I ran into a very tall man with an even taller hat. "Hello Madison, Evin," he said addressing us both; it made me curious how he knew our names. Maybe he can read minds I thought. "Tickets please," he said, and I handed him the tickets. "Right this way ladies," he said gesturing towards the curtain.

I gasped as I walk through the curtains there were rows upon rows of chairs, and because we were the first one there we got the best seats. They were smack dab in the middle of the first row. Next came in a man and he sat directly behind me. Over the next 25 minutes the place was packed. When it hit 10 the lights darkened and the crowed grew silent. Then the tall man who greeted us came out, "ladies and gentlemen welcome to my cirque! I am Mr. Tall the owner," he boomed. "This show is NOT for the faint hearted. If you scare easily leave now." There was a scurrying sound as someone left. "Now let the show begin!"

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A/N yay 3 chapters down up next the show!!!