A/N: Hey it's me IcelandicEliza. I"m sorry I haven't been on lately. I have been dealing with my boyfriend, my grades, and my birthday. Not only ppl think this story is 'offenseable' Plz help me get the word out that my story is not offenseable at all. Anyway here is ch 3: easier to run. Enjoy :)

After the performances that took place that night was over you asked Joker a question. By this time you were in a (f/c) shirt and a (2nd f/c) skirt. Your (h/l) (h/c) hair was in a braid instead of it usual stage look."Big brother, can I please ask you a question?"you asked. "Of course what is it?" He replied. "Is it alright if you room me with Smile in a 2nd stringer tent?" You asked. "Only if you want to be. Freckles is also going to be rooming with him too, but you two are great friends so I'm sure it'll be okay." He said. You smiled brightly and hugged him. "Thanks Joker! You're the best big brother ever!" You said as you ran to get the dinner started for all of the recruits.

After dinner you decided to bring some tea to Smile to congratulate him on making it into the circus. Your favorite tea was earl grey so you made sure it was perfect and the you want to find Smile and Black. "Hey Freckles! Have you seen Senp- I-I mean smile anywhere? I was going to bring him some tea." You said to doll. "Yeah, hot wings he's over by the circus tent." Said Doll jokingly. "I think they're doing the tent assignments right now so we better hurry." Said Doll.

When we walked over Joker was messing with Smile about something when he said: "Here are your roommates now." Said joker. "H-hi. Congratulations on getting into the circus. I hope it's alright if we room together." you said shyly as you handed him the tea. "Thank you." He said. 'She seems so familiar. I just can't put my finger on it' smile thought to himself as he took a sip of the tea.

"What kind of tea is this?" He asked. "E-earl grey, sir. I didn't know what type of tea you preferred, so I just used my favorite hoping for the best. Is there something wrong with it? I-if you want I can get you something different." You said. "There is nothing wrong with it. In fact earl grey is my favorite as well." He said as he took a sip of the tea as you handed a cup to black also.

"This is really good. How did you get this? Only the 'caretakers' are allowed in the kitchen." He said. "I went inside and made some, sir. I'm sure the caretakers won't mind." you said keeping your identity as a caretaker a secret. "Don't you think you will be in trouble if you get caught?" he asked. "No. I'm sure they won't mind." you said.

When you were getting settled in the tent there were two bottom beds and one top one. "I call the top bunk!" said Freckles. "Okay. In that case the two of us will take the bottom ones." you said gesturing to smile. The two bottom beds were fairly close to each other. You sort of liked the fact that they were close, although you didn't know why.

"I noticed how you two speak proper english, unlike us circus folk even though you've been here quite a while, Hot wings." said Freckles. "Don't call me that freckles. I simply think it's better to speak properly." You said as you sat down on your bed. "D-Do I? It's just that I've been in service for a long time, so that could be why." Smile said as he set his things down by his bed and sat down

"Well, if you have any questions about the circus, don't hesitate to ask me or Freckles." you said.

"To celebrate our meetings, I'll give you guys one of these."said Freckles. "By any chance are those some of Funtom company confections?" you asked examining the wrappers. "Yeah. There's caramel, milk, and strawberry. Take your pick." she said. "Thank you. It'd be rude of me to take some of your candy when I can go and buy some of my own though." you said. "Aw,come on. Just take one. I know you want one. You're just trying to be polite as usual hot wings." said freckles. "If you insist. Take your pick first then give me the one you'd rather not have." you said.

Smile took the caramel one first, and then Freckles gave you the milk flavored lollipop. "Thank you very much." you said as you took the lollipop from Freckles. "Smile…" You said. You dare not look at him. If you did so, he would see the blush that was successfully spreading across your face. "Y-Yes." He replied. "The circus life may seems rough, but I know you can pull through. Promise me you'll do your best.." You said. "Okay." He replied. You gave him a small smile at him and you took out your book and began to read until it was time for curfew.

-later-

That night you watched the other first stringers go and put on their costumes and meet at the front gate. "Another mission" you breathed. "Looks like it's time to protect my brothers once more from the skies." You said.

Truth be told, the wings that you possessed on your costume were not fake. Your wings were as real as shinigamis and demons. You carefully hid your wings everyday until performances where you would actually show you wings. No one knew that you were an actual Phoenix. Not even your brothers. You made sure no one knew until everything was resolved and the time was right.

When you heard your brother say that it was time for the mission to comments you instantly leapt off a building and took flight. Flying above them, Making sure all was well. Their target was a little girl who was trying to sell flowers for money so she could buy medicine for her brother You pitied the little girl and wished that your family wouldn't do this, but you knew it was the only way to survive. You still refused to go because you didn't wish to kill anyone unless it was out of protection.

Soon your troupe started the act to get the child into their carriage. This mission was very risky though. Soon the child dropped her coins, which lead the cop to find her. This time though the cops were prepared for the attacks, which meant that they were sure to be in danger. When an officer was charging at Dagger you swooped down and kicked the officer in the stomach.

"Stay. Away. From. My family. Got it?!" You said. Needless to say you got yourself more than a surprised look. "What… are you?" He asked as he reached to touch your wings. Your anger burned like a fire and so did your wings, so when Dagger tried to touch them he burned himself. "Ow!" He yelled as he clutched his hand in pain. Then everyone turned to see that you were standing in front of Dagger protecting him.

Soon all of the first stringers carried out the mission successfully and the carriage left for the circus, you were still protecting them. When everything was clear they lunged at you and tried to see your face. As they were about to touch you, you jumped in the air and flew back to the tent before they could even make out a single, precise feature on your face; leaving them all bewildered and curious.

-the next day-

You woke up before sunrise and started to prepare breakfast for you snuck out without being noticed by Smile,Freckles, or anyone else. When you were working while singing a tune you had recently heard called "Wait for it" .(I forgot to mention this is modern times. That and I'm hamilton trash). Luckily you were in your circus costume and your back was turned from the door, so you didn't see that smile was watching you with Freckles behind him. Smile was watching and listening to you with a small, but noticeable hint of blush dusted his cheeks.

When you were singing the chorus you heard someone whispering the lyrics you turned around to find that it was in fact Smile who was whispering the lyrics. "W-what are you doing here?!" You asked timidly hiding behind your bangs. "Phoenix, you're the Caretaker?!" Asked Freckles. "Yes. Joker says that I would make a great maid or a cook, so I look after everyone in the circus." You said. "I-is that a bad thing?" "No, no, I just never thought you… Would be the caretaker." Said Freckles. "What's that supposed to mean?!"you said obviously hurt by that comment. "It's because of your age. You're only 13 and you are a caretaker." said freckles.

You took a deep breath to calm yourself, and then went back to work ignoring the both of them. "Since you guys are here, you can take your meals first." You said as you handed them the meals. "Thanks Phoenix! You're awesome!" Said Freckles as she took the food you took and ran to a seat.

"I thought only First stringers were allowed to eat first." Said smile. "Yes, they are, but I can certainly bend the rules for my sen- friend! Friend." You said as you turned your back so Smile couldn't see you blushing. "Thank you." He said. As he took a roll and walked off. "Smile… Aren't you going to eat something other than just a roll." You asked. "No." He said. "How about you have a scone too. These are my favorite thing to cook, so I hope you enjoy." You said.

When you had finished the meals for everyone with Black's help you found Smile sitting and eating your scone. Needless to say the first bite he took his eyes widened and he continued eating it. "If you would like I can make seconds." You said with a giggle. " Phoenix why are you so…" he asked "So what?" You asked. "Polite. You are the only one who hasn't made fun of me for my height, and plus you are so nice to me." he asked.

This was certainly tough for you to answer, because if you answered truthfully you knew you'd be rejected, but if you lied he would be able to see right through it. "You just seemed kinda lonely, so I-I thought I would try to make you feel like one of us. Besides that I thought you needed a friend." you said as you sat down next to him. He seemed pleased that you were trying to make an effort to get to know him even though he very well knew it was dangerous.

-later-

When you were practicing you noticed that Smile was having trouble trying to balance on the balls, so you decided to help him. "Where did your balance that you had during the test go,Smile?" asked Freckles. "Freckles! Be nice to him. He's probably been through alot ok?" You said "you can take a break, I can train him for you." You said as you relieved Freckles of duty.

"You want to train me… Don't you have to practice yourself?" Asked Smile. "Yes, but I have time to train you." You said as you outstretched your hand to help him up. After a moment of hesitation he took your hand and helped him up. Then you got onto the ball and showed him how to balance. "How do you do it so easily?" He asked. "Just find your center of gravity and then when you think you're ready walk forward like so." You said as you showed him.

Then you stacked five and got on top with ease. You were one ball shorter than black, but you didn't mind."Nice work black!" You said as you balanced while doing a handstand. While Smile was standing there mesmerized with the others freckles walked over to smile and said: "look at them. It's like they're bloody superhuman." Said freckles. 'Wait, but how is she doing that.' Smile though to himself. He looked for some sort of device but found none. 'She must be superhuman too.'

When you jumped down everyone started applauding for you. You took a bow and walked over to smile. "You'll be able to do that too, once you get used to it" you said. After you helped Smile with his balance once more freckles though it was time to go take a shower.

"W-what?! Isn't it too cold to do that?" You asked. "Nope. You're coming with us weather you like it or not!" Said freckles as she dragged you by the wrist. "Plz! I don't need to take one!" You said. "Yes, you do, now, both of you undress, so I can wash your backs." She said. You turned scarlet at the thought of seeing smile undressing and seeing him undress.

"Please don't me me do this!"you said as you tried to run away, but Freckles grabbed your ankle once you tripped and fell over a bucket of ice cold water. "Let me go!" You screamed. Suddenly Dagger turned to see that you were inside the shower. Then he ran over and shielded your eyes.

"Freckles! Why did you drag her in here! You know she's fragile!" Said dagger. "I just thought she would help." Said freckles. "Take her outside, so she doesn't have to see any of this ok." Said dagger. "Okay." Said freckles smile carried you outside and gave you his towel so you could dry off. "I'll go get you one, ok. I can't let my training partner get sick." you said with a wink which caused him to blush. As you walked off you ran your fingers through your hair and looked back and said "thanks."

When you came back Smile was on the ground and freckles was ontop of him and she was lifting up his shirt. "Hey, I got some tow-" you stopped yourself in mid sentence once you saw this action. "How could you freckles…" you whispered. Then when you looked you saw that smile had a slave stamp.

Suddenly he got up, but bumped into you and caused you to fall over. He was ontop of you and your wings were glowing with rage. "P-Phoenix?! How much of that did you see?" he asked. "Just enough." you said obviously hurt by what you saw; not daring to look at his face. Then he got off of you and continued running. Not daring to look back, knowing if he did he would have to see the hurt that was plastered on your face.