The crowd could be heard roaring in the backstage room for the show going on just through the next wall. In less than 5 minutes Allen and Mana were to go on as the final act the "Grand Finale" of the 20th successful show at this abandoned acting theatre. Mana had been in about 6 so he knew the stage area well.
The crowd's chants could be heard "Grand Finale!" "Grand Finale!" "Grand Finale!" over and over.
"Come my son time to play." Mana said with a bigger smile than normal due to his silly clown makeup.
This was Allen's first show and he was ready to kill it!
"Let's go Mana!" Allen said grabbing Mana's hand.
Mana and Allen walked to the main hall and down to the left through the opening and out into the middle of the floor.
As soon as the appeared the crowd roared even louder. This was no ordinary acting theater. It almost looked as if it was a circus set up. The ceiling was extra high in this room and looked as if it were a tent with the tell-tale yellow and blue patterns and streamers with flags coming to a point at the crown of the ceiling. A giant chandelier hung from the ceiling casting just enough light for everyone to see.
Suddenly a giant ball came rolling from backstage and Allen was hoisted onto Mana's right shoulder. Mana jumped on top of the ball and Allen pulled some bowling pins off his belt he had attached around his waist before coming out of the back stage room.
"Ready my boy?" Mana asked Allen.
"Ready." Allen said standing on Mana's shoulders.
Mana began to move around on the ball pulling out bowling pins of his own and Allen and he began juggling them each on their own.
While Allen kept his balance on top of Mana's shoulders and Mana kept his balance rolling around on a giant ball, all of a sudden Mana threw a pin up real high and Allen caught it and began juggling with four pins. A minute later Mana did the same with another pin and then another, so that now Allen had six bowling pins juggling!
The crowd roared! All of a sudden Mana began rolling all around the ring of a stage floor going around the crowd. Now Allen could get a better view of the room. It was circular and had raised stands all the way around it save for the exit of the stage.
There were two tall poles on either side of the stage to the right with a wire strung across them at the top made for a tightrope-walker. There was a net underneath to catch the performer if they fell. There was also a small round stage in the middle of the room that was blue.
The ground underneath them was dirt. There were spot lights around the room on the walls within the crowd all shining towards the stage making it hard for Allen to see any person's physical features save for a black outline of the body.
After making a full circle around the floor Allen began dropping the pins one by one down to Mana so that he could juggle them. After Mana successfully caught each of the six pins he rolled Allen and himself over to the net of the tight-rope. The crowed once again roaring at the skill.
Allen climbed onto the net and made his way over to the pole so that he could climb it and ascend up to the top. Once at the top Allen sat and watched Mana. By the time Allen made it to the top Mana had already put the bowling pins away and gotten off the giant ball. Now it was time for the sword trick where Mana would swallow a fake sword but this time to make it more dramatic it would be on fire!
After the flames vanished the crowd went wild! Whistles could be heard from every direction and Mana took a bow. After coming back up Mana pointed in Allen's direction and the spot light went to him.
"Make a sound and you die..." The person warned. Slamming him against the wall again.
Meanwhile, the now free hand was rummaging through a bag for something. Allen heard the sound of something being pulled and ripped then he felt tap across his mouth. Unable to scream, Allen once again tried to move, kick, elbow, and head-butt, anything to get this person off of him. Allen felt a hand hit the back of his head. His head then hit the wall and bounced back off. Now Allen had blood trickling down his face and a massive headache.
"Behave and you won't get hurt...I promise..." The, what he now knew was a man, had said. Allen felt a hand grab his manhood and he yelped despite having his mouth tapped. Allen began shaking his head and tried to push himself off the wall, only to be pressed even harder against it. The man took out a knife and sliced off Allen's favorite jacket, then pulled Allen's shirt up exposing his skin. Allen shook his head more and tried saying something, but it was only muffled by the tape. He felt coarse hands begin to rub his body pinching his nipple and massaging his chest underneath his shirt. Allan began shaking his head and a tear streamed down his face.
"Someone...anyone! SAVE ME!"
Allen awoke with a start, sweat coating his body. His covers were twisted around his body and he could feel a burning on his thighs.
What the bloody hell was that! Allen thought to himself.
Allen shucked off the covers and peeled his almost soaking shirt off his torso.
I can't keep going through this... He thought.
Why do I have to relive that time every night I go to sleep!
A tear ran down Allen's face and he got out of bed and walked to the bathroom across the hall closing the door behind him once he was in.
"Might as well take a shower to clean the sweat off me again..." Allen said turning on the water.
He slowly slid off his pajama pants looking at his legs as he did so. There were scratches all over them.
"Wa...wa why!" Allen said pulling his fingers up to look at them. There was a bit of blood and skin caked under his nails.
"I must have... clawed my legs...while I was asleep..." Allen said crying covering his face with his hands.
Allen dropped to his knees and sat on the floor as an image flashed through his head.
Allen screamed as he felt something wet trickle down the inside of his thigh, presumably blood.
A few minutes later he picked himself up and got in the hot water.
Allen washed himself off and got back out of the tub.
"There's nothing for me to do today... I don't have any friends to hang out with everyone from school hates me..." Allen said making his way back to his room.
Once he was back in his room he made his way to his desktop computer. His room was a bit messy because he hadn't cleaned it in weeks ever since...
He logged onto his computer and tried AIM again to try and see if FunnyBunnie0173 had logged on to IM.
W#ite_CL0wN has signed on.
FunnyBunnie0173 has signed on.
W#ite_CL0wN: Finally! You've signed on after days!
FunnyBunnie0173: Yeah.. Sorry it took me so long buddy had a lot going on :] How are you?
W#ite_CL0wN: I'm doing well. My first two days at my new job went well!
FunnyBunnie0173: That's right! You started working! I'm glad things are going good for you lil buddy. :]
W#ite_CL0wN: Yup! I'm so glad you finally got on IM!
FunnyBunnie0173: I'm glad you're on too :]
W#ite_CL0wN: I... just really needed to talk to you...
FunnyBunnie0173: Why is that lil buddy?
W#ite_CL0wN: I feel comfortable talking to you...
FunnyBunnie0173: I feel comfortable talking to you too :]
W#ite_CL0wN: So... How come you haven't been on or answering my txts the last few days?
FunnyBunnie0173: I was busy moving... My Gigi got this new job.
W#ite_CL0wN: That's great! Where at?
FunnyBunnie0173: Somewhere in America... I don't remember the name of the town, after-all its only been a few days I've been here and I just got most of my things unpacked.
W#ite_CL0wN: That's awesome!
FunnyBunnie0173: Hey! I just got a great idea!
W#ite_CL0wN: And what might that be?
FunnyBunnie0173: You live in America right!?
W#ite_CL0wN: Yes... I do?
FunnyBunnie0173: Well! If we don't live to far from each other we should totally meet up one day!
W#ite_CL0wN: That... sounds... Like a great idea!
FunnyBunnie0173: Sweet! I'm excited!
All of a sudden Allen's computer screen went black.
"What no! Why! I was having fun for once the last few days why!"
"Damnit brat did you forget to pay the electric bill!" Cross yelled from the living room.
"Damnit I did!" Allen swore. He got up and through on a shirt and ran down the stairs and out the door to the mailbox.
He opened it and pulled out the mail and bills. He ran back in shuffling through it and pulled out the electric bill. He quickly opened the mail and checked the date that the bill was due. $185.00. October, 16th, 20XX. It was now October 20th.
"Today makes the fourth day over-due."
Allen ran back up to his room and grabbed his wallet off his dresser he opened it and pulled out the money then counted it.
"Damnit only 145.00 I'm still short 40 bucks..." Allen said.
"Idiot what are you going to do about this shit!" Cross yelled.
Allen came running back down the stairs.
"Master I only have just over half the money we need to do you have any?" Allen asked.
"Hell no what do you think I am a bank?...Idiot..." Cross said crossing his arms.
Allen hesitated for a bit.
"I know what I have to do..." Allen said.
"Damn right you do brat." Cross said walking back to his room slamming the door behind him.
Allen folded the money he had back up and put it in his wallet. He then walked back up to his room and changed clothes into his infamous poker get-up. He was dressed in a black tux with a tail-coat and dress shoes. He pulled on his fancy white gloves and finished his look off with a nice top hat. He put in his red contacts and left his scar uncovered. He smoothed himself out in the mirror and grabbed his wallet placing it in his pocket.
Once he was ready he pet Tim and closed his bedroom door behind himself. 30 minutes after he arrived at a tavern a few towns over from his own.
It was now 7:30 in the evening and the place was packed. The first round of a poker tournament was waging.
Old time saloon music was being played on the piano in the far left corner of the room with the bar on the opposite wall covering the length of it. In the middle of the room was a section surrounded by in-door fencing and a large poker table was sat in the middle.
Allen barely took notice of the person playing the tunes. Yellow eyes flashed on the unknown person as well as a smirk as the tunes suddenly stopped and everyone looked at the door Allen had just walked through.
"It's top-hat.." People began to whisper.
"Look it's the guy who always wares those fancy gloves." another guy said.
Allen confidently made his way to the poker table.
"Buy-in's 20. Take it or leave it." The dealer called Allen's way.
Allen through his money down and the game began.
A few rounds later it was 2 A.M. and Allen was walking out of the Tavern with a thick roll of cash in his pocket.
The first two rounds hadn't gone as well as Allen wanted almost betting all his money but as time went on and the drunker the people got it was easier for him to cheat thus doubling his chances of winning.
All of a sudden an arm was slung in front of Allen blocking his way from getting home.
"Just where do you think you're going... boy?" A voice said.
Allen immediately began shaking.
Please no not again...please... Allen thought his mind racing.
"N-None of your business." Allen said trying to walk around the person.
"Going to steal money from some other drunkards now are you?" The offender said.
"I haven't a clue what you are blabbing about. I'm leaving now." Allen said shoving by this man.
"Oh...a bold one I see." The man smirked and gold eyes flashed as he turned around walking behind Allen.
Allen sped up his pace and the stranger stayed the same now walking slower behind Allen.
Allen's heart sped up and adrenaline was about to start pumping through his veins when all of a sudden he turned a corner and bumped into someone.
"Ouch..." Allen said from the ground. He had landed on his butt.
"Ah I'm super sorr-" The person said.
Allen's eyes went wide with realization at who stood before him. He rushed his hand out to stop Lavi from talking.
"Wait! Al- mpfh"
"Shhh!"
Allen's hat had fallen off and his white hair was now visible.
"Lavi, Sh! don't say my name, quick come this way." Allen said grabbing Lavi's hand and pulling him around another building and behind a dumpster where they crouched and waited.
After a few minutes they stood back up.
"That was a close one..."Allen said.
"What was that lil buddy?" Lavi asked using his hands to brushing off his pants. Lavi took a moment to look at the outfit Allen was sporting.
"I was walking back home when this guy-" he poked his head around the corner looking to see if the cost was clear, "Started following me."
"Oh really? Sounds scary!"
Allen slowly turned his head back out of the alley and glanced at the road sign.
226th street.
Allen's face paled.
"Not so fast now..." The man said taking his mouth away from Allen's member. He took out his cell phone and snapped a few pictures. Allen's eyes were dull and emotionless.
"Now suck...make me feel good. I know you want to."
"Now! Do it or I'll slice your throat."
"Hello boy..." The person whispered. Then the person took Allen's hands and pined them above his head with his free hand.
"No no no no no no." Allen began repeating. He grabbed his head.
"Someone...anyone! SAVE ME!"
"Little buddy?" Lavi said. "Woah...what's wrong?" Lavi said concerned. He reached out to touch Allen in attempt to comfort him.
"DON'T...Don't.. touch me!" Allen threatened. He turned his head and bent over grabbing his stomach as all its contents poured out.
"Allen!" Lavi said.
"Just... don't... touch me!" Allen said whil backing up and finally turned around he ran.
"What the hell was that?" Lavi said.
Allen ran all the way home. He had to get away. He had to get away from that dreaded place. And as fast as he could! Immediately he ran to his room and slammed the door shut and slid down it. His body began to violently shake and ache as if he was re-living every moment in his head, only it felt ten times worse.
He kept repeating "No no no no" until finally the sun came up and blinded his eyes. Allen's arms immediately flung in front of his vision to try to offer some relief. Allen brought his knees up to his chest and buried his head in his arms and stayed that way. He must have does off at some point for the sun to already be coming up.
Allen awoke a few hours later in the same position he started.
Why... Allen thought Why did it have to be last night... and in front of Lavi none the less! Now I bet he really thinks of me as a freak!
Allen let his arms fall limply beside him. His face was white and showed signs of dried tear streaks. He laid his head back against his door and smiled a sad smile.
"I guess I'm never going to get over this..." He said then stood up.
"Maybe I should talk to someone about this..." Allen said.
"About what idiot boy." Cross said opening his door.
"None of your damn business you drunk bastard!" Allen said with his voice raised a bit.
Cross flung himself through the opening at the comment walking Allen's way and when he got there he back handed him making his head fling to the side.
"Don't you ever... raise your voice at me." Cross said his face inches from Allen's own. He stared at the teen for a few minutes and lost interest. He turned around and started walking away.
"Allen put his hand on his cheek as tears welled in his eyes, a nice redmark slowly made its way across his cheek.
"Damnit." Allen said dropping his hand by his side.
Allen pulled out his phone.
Sender W#ite_CL0wN
Subject: Hey
I need someone to talk to...
-Never stop walking.
Message sent.
(1) New Message(s)
Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Re. Hey
Hey! I'm glad you texted me! Is everything ok?
-Party animal!
Sender W#ite_CL0wN
Subject: Re. re. Hey
No everything is not ok...
-Never stop walking.
Message sent.
(1) New Message(s)
Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Re. re. re. He...
What do you mean what's wrong?
-Party animal!
Sender W#ite_CL0wN
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
I was...raped...
-Never stop walking.
Message sent.
(1) New Message(s)
Sender: FunnyBunnie0173
Subject: Re. re. re. re-
You really shouldn't scare people like this... if you're joking it's not funny!
-Party animal!
I'm sorry that it has taken me forever to upload new chapters... I just kinda got lazy and lost my groove with the story I would like to say that I will try to keep updating regularly but idk we will see what happens :] however here is another chapter for you all! :D I'm definitely not done with the story I like it too much and I'm just as curious what will happen as you guys :] Thanks again peeps for ALL the wonderful reviews!