The Star Lette

Disclaimer: I got this lovely little bright idea while listening/watching Insane Clown Posse (ICP for short) videos on Youtube recently.

Summary: When Thea was 14, her life had a second profound impact occur thanks a friend and her older brother. One that would have a very promising and positive effect on her.

"I'm tellin' you, kid, this will be a life changin' event for you. One that'll be better then throwin' ya life down the drain thanks to drugs and s**t." Declared a 19 year old teenage male in a fairly colorful outfit complete with yellow and black facepaint.

Said male being the older brother of a friend of her's from school, who was also along for the ride and dressed similarly as her brother. Both siblings having thought inviting Thea along for the fun was a good idea and even perhaps feel overcome by the power of the music they both enjoyed so much. "I don't know… This is in the Glades, you guys." Thea pointed out nervously.

"Where better to show as much Clown Love as you want and not have the cops hassle you, T?" Asked Tina with a shrug.

"Umm… Yeah, I guess so."

Tina's brother, Mack, just smiled and chuckled. "I promise, if ya don't like this at all, we'll never try anything like this again, okay? We'll even take you wherever you wanna go. But I honestly think this will help you out some. Lord knows it did me." Mack told Thea as his sister grimaced at what he was referring too from their past.

Once at the door of a house that looked like it had seen better days with loud music easily being heard from it, Mack wrapped his hand around the doorknob. "Alright, prepare yourself, for you are about to enter a realm of Shangri-La!"

"WHOOP WHOOP!"

And with that, Mack opened the door and Thea was assaulted with the pure volume of the music playing within. Tina smiled and grabbed her friend's hand in a reassuring manner. "Come on, T, I'll be with ya the whole time." Promised the girl and that helped the young Queen some.

"WHOOP WHOOP! O-Mac is here!" Declared Mack and was greeted by everyone present much to Thea's surprise.

"Death don't want you but the Lotus do!"

"Ooh, I love this song!" Sighed Tina happily as the trio made their way inside as someone else closed the door.

Despite the fact the house made everyone look cramped together cause of their being so many of them, Thea was honestly amazed by the fact they all were having a damn good time as they hung out and enjoyed the music. A lot of them were even drinking from large soda bottles with a brand name she didn't recognize. "What's Faygo!? And that song!?" Thea found herself asking Tina as the girl introduced Thea to various people.

All of whom greeted her very warmly much to the young Queen's surprise. "A cheap soda brand that's basically enjoyed by every Juggalo and Juggalette! The song's 'Death Don't Want You' by Dark Lotus."

"Oh."

Well, she had to admit it did feel rather catchy. "Can… Can I try some of the Faygo?"

Tina grinned widely at her and nodded before taking her to a table where a few unopened bottles remained. "Which do ya wanna try?"

"Umm… I'll try the Raspberry Blueberry?" Decided the young girl somewhat unsurely as she'd never heard of a combo like that!

Quickly, Tina filled up a cup for her and Thea was quickly surprised by how good it tasted and immediately went for more. Gradually, as the party went on, Thea found herself relaxing more and more and having a good time with Tina, her brother, and the others present. Greatly feeling the love pulsing in that house. Especially when the song 'Homies' came on and everybody started to sing along to it. By the time they left, Thea found herself officially Down With The Clown and even got the name of 'TQ The Starlette'. This visit would end up preventing Thea from going down a bad path where drugs and alcohol were concerned. Sure, it got the Media talking but she never gave a crap about that as she had her Juggalo Family backing her up.

Especially so when her mom finally 'woke up' so to speak and was none too pleased by the whole thing. Laurel and Tommy, despite their apprehension over the whole thing, were at least happy she wasn't doing anything to harm herself over the loss of her brother and father. Oliver had no clue how to handle it either when he finally returned but was at least happy his sister was happy.

Author's Notes: Now that was fairly fun to write out!