Freak of Nature (Semi-Lit)

[OrangeLeaf]

(I guess I shall do Iza's performance now, right? dmlp, Blake can later continue with her after the act)

Then another Freak came out with a piece of meat. It was her trainer. The freak threw it into the cage and Iza launched herself at it, ripping the flesh to pieces and eating it without hesitation. She noticed that it was less than normally since she still felt a little hungry.

However, before she could complain, her cage was opened and her trainer walked in wih a collar. Ringmaster had already made sure that he had taught her not to struggle. So a few moments later she walked out of the cage with a collar around her neck, attached to a chain. It looked like the trainer was walking her as a dog.

In the ring was a huge cage, strong enough to hold her. The trainer walking in, and loads of people were surprised by the horrifying monster. All kinds of different attributes were put there, like the ones you see in the lion act. The chain got unlocked and Iza walked to her spot, waiting to begin. Her trainer took out a whip and whipped the ground before her. Iza walked from her spot and started to jog around. She jumped over things, rolled over a few times and sometimes she let out a few tiny flames from her mouth.

Then she stood before the trainer, who let her show her big dangerous claws and teeth before petting her. Everyone gasped as he trainer started to tickle and hug her. It was basically treating a lion as a dog or cat, only way more dangerous. Iza knew that if she would bite or use her claws, she would be punished and wouldn't get rewards. When the act was almost over, the trainer released her from a hug and Iza jumped around a bit, did a few tricks and finished it off with a gigantic flame.

When her act was finally over, she got chained again and walked out of the stage. In her cage again, she waited for her reward in the form of meat.

[Ayato ototochan]

Max
He watched him and frowned "what's wrong?" He asked softly. He looked around cautiously before going over to the man and say beside him carefully keeping a close eye on him just incase. He wondered what could have made William sad. And it saddened him to see this kind man sad and upset about something. He rememebered what he heard about some child but he dared not mention it.

[Wakeup{Dr|Scr}eaming]

The wolf pup bounded off the stage at once, being released. She wanted to make sure she could get to William before possibly passing out. She would have to thank Ringmaster later, for there was no time and it would attract unwanted attention right now. Mila went out through the back, trailing behind caravans and staying out of sight of the line the 'normal' people were in. She caught his scent without much difficulty and trailed it. Her happy eyes set upon him, finally, but worry flashed through the gold irises when she saw his state. Laid back amongst a broken barrel, distraught. Mila also took note of the boy, Max, from earlier. She gave him a little tail wag and head bob as a quick hello, but leapt up on Williams's lap and started licking his face fervently for a moment, just a moment because he didnt want her to do it- but oh she wanted him to be okay and know she cares- and well that's what came to mind first. She pressed her small warm furry body against his chest and bumped her head gently against his shoulder, then looked up at his face with wide yellow eyes, sought out desperate measures, and put her cold nose against his cheek as if like a wolfy kiss.

[Falls]

Ringmaster watched Iza carefully. Sure, he had faith in the virtues of hard training to keep her under control, but she was nevertheless a very volatile creature. He was sure that one day she would do something that would force him to kill her. Perhaps not today, nor tomorrow, but someday. Thankfully her act proceeded without flaw this time.

He called forth the next act with a flourish.

...

William glanced towards the sound of Ringmaster's booming voice with a sigh. He wasn't sure if he wanted to confide in this scared little boy, especially since he and Ringmaster seemed to be at such odds.

Suddenly, he was attacked by a mass of fur and love and wolf spit. William spluttered as Mila licked at his face, squirming considerably and reaching out to try to push her head away. But Mila was moving around so much that he couldn't really reach out and grab her to make her stop. Her head bumped against his shoulder and then moved up to press her wet nose against his cheek. "M-Mila!" He tried to make his tone scolding, but it came out as more of a squeak. With one arm he pushed her head away and with the other he frantically wiped at the moisture on his face with his sleeve.

"You... You've met Mila already, right?" the man murmured when he finished wiping his face. His hand hovered over the pup's body, his mind still filled with Ringmaster's words. Hesitation burned in his eyes. Ringmaster would tell him to stop treating her like a pet, because pets die. Would he hurt himself by keeping her around?

[Ayato ototochan]

Max
He smiled and watched this with shimmering eyes. He was a little uncomfortable though because these two seemed to share a...bond? No it was something else, maybe something closer to a parent and child. He nodded "yes...I have" he said softly. He noted Williams hesitance. He gently took the mans hand and placed it on Mila gently "whatever is going on in that brain of yours...forget about it and do what makes you happy...don't hesitate because someone told you something you didn't like or didn't want to hear. Just go for it" he said gently. He looked into his eyes "don't let other people's words bother you. Even if it's true, just be you!" He added softly and removed his hand from the mans and put it to his side.

[Wakeup{Dr|Scr}eaming]

((Aww Max is such a wise cute little boy. ^_^))

Mila watched Max, the boy she met earlier and got confused about when that girl came and tackled him. Her thick white fur along her back bristled slightly, watching him cautiously. She was protective of William, but knew the boy couldn't hurt him... or at least it was unlikely. Her simmering golden eyes watched his action, and after nuzzling William's hand she stretched out her neck a little towards Max, her nosy twitching as it smelled deeply of him, remembering his scent for the future. Her eyes flicked up to his, and her tail wags ever so slightly, then faster, slowly lowering her front half in a play stance.

[dmlp]

((That's fine, I couldn't think of something for Blake anyways. Blake-cat, since we seemed to have skipped to the show, I'ma go with it, if there's anything you don't like just lemme know and i'll edit.))
Lila watched the other performances with soft anxiety growing in her gut, Ringmaster didn't know about Jeff. She'd decided to let their performance together be his inquiry of joining, Ringmaster did seem to be a man of action rather than words. Ringmaster then announced the next performance, hers. With a sigh, she glanced at Jeff, her eyes holding slight worry, then took a deep breath and the all light in the tent vanished. Lila held back the urge to turn the lights back on, knowing better than to let fear ruin the performance. She gracefully walked out, a single light spotlighting her from the nothingness. The music they'd practiced with earlier started softly, growing in volume. From beneath the light surrounding her in a halo, her while dress flowed eloquently and she moved with the utmost grace and beauty, the white dress sparkling in colors from the little decorations on it. She began her solo part of the dance, then motioned for her partner to continue the dance together as they'd rehearsed once. Somehow, for some reason, she felt they'd do fine, if nice even better, under their spotlights. Every dip, every spin, every move, would be done as if they'd practiced many many times. She hoped her confidence in this was correct, it may be this boy's ticket into Sideshow, and her best bet in gaining a permanent partner that wasn't one of the twins. And now just as before, but in the darkness of the tent, her light danced with the shadows as the two danced with each other. Above, a dim aurora borealis danced in the highest areas of the bigtop tent.

Lyra and Hunter stood watching, both thoroughly impressed, and Lyra just a little jealous. They'd already gone, having surprised and awed the audience with their energetic performance that often interacted with the crowd, usually picking out the more skittish people.

Blake and Sheila stood waiting for their turn, both knowing that their performance had to be top notch after their month or so long comatose.

Gwen had also already gone, the dragon boy had come to find just how rapidly he'd grown as his full form was getting to the point it'd be too large for the big top to contain him, he'd also discovered this was the best place for his particular dragon species as this country definitely had a unique reaction to him.

Roslynn never showed up for her performance, remaining missing in action.

[Black-Cat771]

The boy had worn a rather 'jack-the-ripper-eque' set of attire, with a dark cape flowing behind him - a dark coloured suit adorning his slim figure. A top-hat shadowed the upper half of his face - and black gloves covered his hands. His messy black hair shook with every swift step, his movements almost fluid as he shadowed the girl. He made sure to 'up' his performance for the live audience, making sure to hide the carved smile - for now, as he played his part in the dance. He was excited most of all for the finally ... he'd be adding a little bit of his own flare - but for now he kept to their earlier tested routine, and whispering into her ear, "my my ... i never knew you'd wear such a lovely outfit ... it suits you quite nicely ... my dear ..." he chuckled darkly.

[i know it's a little short - but i didn't want to play out the end so quickly - up to you again dmlp to play another part, i guess? XP ]

[Falls]

William brought his eyes up from the wolf pup before him when Max took his hand. He watched the boy's insistent gaze without a word, taking in Max's advice and processing it carefully. Yes... He did want to keep Mila. No, he did not have a problem with attaching his feelings to her. No, Ringmaster could not convince him to push her away. As Max placed William's hand over Mila's fur, he felt a certain weight fall from him like a hearty piece of a larger burden falling away from his shoulders. He smiled.

"She likes you," he voiced as the dog lowered into a playful crouch. "She wants to play."

...

Ringmaster wasn't expecting the next act to come on with a partner. What was normally a light show became a light dance. The crowd was awed, but Ringmaster could only focus on the stranger in the duo. Who was he, and what was he doing in Ringmaster's circus? He would have to find out.

Would it be too harsh to kick the blighter out first and then ask about him later? Heheheh...

He reached out with his mind to repeat the thought to his hound, but she wasn't there. The solitude in his mind felt strange; almost lonely, even.

[Ayato ototochan]

Max
He smiled and watched the man and glanced at Mila. He smiled watching her as well. He blinked at her playful actions and looked around before tensing hearing william "she wants to play? How do I play? What is play?" He asked. He never was able to experience play in his life time. He was only tormented and abused throughout his childhood. He cautiously out his hand on Milas head and ruffled her fur gently. His eyes held sadness in them as he did so.

Happy New Years!!!!)