The Human Hearted Imp

Chapter 3: Abercrombie's Tragic Inferno

The next day at the Cirque De Eccentrical, the circus continues to flourish. Many people from the town or the other towns arrive at the circus to see the performers. As of now, the circus is displaying their acts for everyone to see as the trainers and employees help the visitors to see the animals. Marina, Malcolm, Tim, Andy, and Candy are among those who are working on their performances as they demonstrate to the audience.

Marina is swimming in a tank of water with the sea lions. Candy and Andy perform acrobatics, jumps and flips. Tim practices with his magic act. And finally, Malcolm bends his body into impossible poses, and is able to lift his body up with one hand. Juma lifts weights. Dylan is performing on his unicycle, and the other performers are doing their acts as well.

Soon enough, everyone is on their break. They have lunch, have a chat, and do their activities.

Just then, Claude walks over to the group with his lunch, "Hey guys, kind if I join you."

"Sure," Malcolm says.

Claude sits next to Malcolm and says, "Today was very busy. I feel that the kids are wearing my dogs down."

"I know what you mean. I get tired of riding my unicycle all the time," Dylan says.

"I have to agree, but I do enjoy getting wet and swimming in the water," Marina says.

Andy then asks, "So where's Blitz at?"

"Hmm, I think he went to find dad and uncle Matt, but he'll be back. Mom asked him to deliver some important parts to them," Malcolm says.

"Sounds reasonable," Candy says.

Just then, Andy remembers and looks concerned, "Um yeah, I just hope Blitz is careful."

"Why'd you say that?" Claude questions.

"I heard from dad that Robert Wayne is visiting the circus again. I think he wants to talk to them about that offer," Andy says, concerned, but a bit bitter.

Malcolm grunts bitterly, "Again?! He's been at this for a month now. Can't he understand that both our fathers said no? I mean, what's wrong with him?"

"I'm afraid I don't have the answer for that," Candy says.

"Well, he better not try anything or he's going to hear it from me," Tim says,cracking his knuckles.

"Easy Tim, it's best we let our fathers handle this and try not to worry so much," Marina says.

"I hope so," Tim says.

Then Malcolm says in concern, "I only hope Blitz will be careful if he sees him."

Somewhere around the circus area, Blitz is walking around trying to find his dad and Uncle Matt so he can give them the paperwork. He has been searching for his dad, but can't seem to find him or his Uncle Matt. Soon, he walks towards the big top tent, since it's empty as of now.

He looks around and wonders, "Where could dad and Uncle Matt be? They weren't in the train cars, and the others haven't seen them. I wonder if they have to take care of a few things."

Suddenly, he hears his father's voice coming from the big top, "For the last time, we told you no! We are not selling our circus to you!"

"Dad?" Blitz says, confused.

But then hears another voice, "Come on Charles, I'm giving you an opportunity to make your little sideshow better. I can help make your shows bigger and better, and help gain some more performers money can buy."

Curious, Blitz walks towards the entrance to see his father and his Uncle Charles inside. Along with another man. The man has light tan skin with brushed back black hair, and blue eyes. He is wearing a dressed button up shirt with a burgundy color necktie, a navy blue color suit jacket and pants, and wears black dress shoes.