"𝐇𝐞'𝐬 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐥𝐲."
The life of the youngest Phantomhive as he and his elder brother find out a secret that's been kept from them.
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A young boy with (opposite color hair) stood in front of a circus tent as he was getting his ticket checked. He sent a wink to the boy checking the tickets as he blushed and froze while the boy chuckled and made his way inside.
One by one, the lights dimmed when a singular spotlight sat on a man with orange hair opening his arms happily. "Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls of all ages! Welcome to the incredible, stupendous, unparalleled Noah's Ark Circus!" He greeted as he began juggling plastic balls in his hands.
"I'm joker, this evenings ringleader. A pleasure to meet yeh, it is!" He bowed and let the balls hit his head as a red one appeared in his mouth and disappeared into his prosthetic hand once he clenched it.
"Tonight, you're sure to see performances that'll stun and amaze yeh and leave yeh breathless!" He declared as lights from below outlined the silhouettes of other performers as the crowd applauded.
"And now, with a great broze from our very own fire breathing Jumbo, the greatest show of the century begins!" He announced before he and the other performers ran away as Jumbo yelled before blowing fire to begin the show.
Of the main cast there were seven performers. Peter and Wendy, the trapeze artist, Jumbo, the fire breathing man, Snake, the snake whisperer, Dagger, the knife thrower, Doll, the tightrope walker, and Beast, the lion tamer.
"This very special act calls for some audience participation. Are there any volunteers, then?" Joker called as he looked around, people were waiting and whispering to each other, hoping someone would volunteer and after a few moments Joker landed his eyes on a beautiful boy in a blue coat.
"You there! Young, pretty boy in blue! Come on up!" He to him as all eyes turned to the boy and the people started applauding. The boy smiled after his eyes widened in surprise as he stood up and walked down the staircase as he made his way to the two performers.
He walked up to Joker with an expectant smile, with for instruction when Betty, the tiger, suddenly got up and started circling him. "Oh! What a lucky lad! It seems Betty likes you!" He teased as the people applauded for no reason. Suddenly the tiger stood up and used the boys shoulder as leverage for her to reach up and lick his head.
"Off 'im now, Betty!" Beast demanded as she cracked her whip against the ground to warn her as the tiger growled in response and got back on all fours as she nudged her head against the boys hand for a scratch.
"My, my! You must be special then, getting Betty to treat yeh like her own!" Joker commented as the crowd laughed.
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"I'm never going near a tiger again." The boy groaned as he wiped his face and tried fixing his hair that was disturbed by the tiger.
"Oh! I found you! Hello, young boy! Lad in the blue coat!" He called out for him as the boy turned around. "Heh, I've caught you. I'm sorry for earlier." He apologized as he looked concerned.
"Oh, please don't apologize. I'm sure she was just curious." The boy reassured with a relaxed laugh. "Alright then, not hurt anywhere? Her claws are past trimmed so it'd be best to look you over. Happens we have a doctor on staff. He'll be glad to take a look at you, I reckon. All right. Please come on back." He insisted as the boy hummed in thought.
"Alright. My carriage shouldn't be here for another few minutes so why not?" The boy allowed as Joker smiled and lead him back stage.
"It's just back this way a tad. The 'ole place is a bit of a mess, I'm afraid." He said as he spotted a young man with silver hair having snakes wrapped around him.
"Well, good evenin' there, Snake. Do you know if doc's back in the medical tent?" Joker asked the performer as the snake sat on his shoulders pointed to an area. "Oh, maybe making the rounds, then." He guessed as he lead the boy further in.
"Say, isn't that the lad Betty has a crush on? He's a cute lookin' thing." Wendy, one of the trapeze artists asked Peter, the boy who performed with her. "Aye, that's her. Never seen 'er do that to anyone, not even Beast." Peter confirmed as the two laughed at the boy as he walked past them.
Joke opened the curtains to a tent to see Dagger get his leg looked at. "Good. There he is! Oi, doc!" He called to the medic as he turned back, "Joker, what can I do for you tonight? Is your hand acting up again?" He asked as the man held up his prosthetic arm shaped like a skeleton.
"Hah, no. I brought a different patient, see?" He said as he pointed to the young man standing patiently behind him. "Wah! Wait, him? Didn't Betty rough him up earlier?!" Dagger exclaimed as he pointed at the boy.
"Hold on, what? Goodness, how terrible! We need to get you to the infirmary!" The doctor exclaimed as they all dragged the boy to the infirmary.
"How many times must I remind you to always make sure Betty keeps her nails trimmed? Now, his coat isn't in the prettiest condition at the shoulder but the sun has no disturbance whatsoever." The doctor reassured as the boy tucked his arm back into its sleeve.
"Is there anything else I should look at?" The doctor asked as Dagger shook his shoulders. "His face! Betty just picked up on him like he was a little kitten! And she wasn't being gentle, too!!" Dagger said as the doctor examined his cheek and forehead.
"His skin is perfectly fine. No scar or scratch in sight. It's incredibly soft." The doctor commented as the boy laughed. "That's a relief. If he had gotten injured at all the troupe leader'd kill me." Joker sighed in relief as the boy turned his head to him curiously.
"I had thought you were the troupe leader." "No, not me. Afraid I'm only the hired help. The real leaders downright scary. Not someone you want ta cross." He corrected as he placed a hand on Daggers shoulder.
"Brave of you to say so, that kind of talk can get you in trouble. Better be careful." Dagger teased as they turned to the boy curiously and examined his clothing.
"Say, what do you do? You look right taken care of and important." Joker asked. "I'm just a foot man. Nothing special." The boy replied. "What does he do?" The two asked simultaneously.
"It isn't my place to know, but he's held multiple banquets so I'm assuming he's a popular man." He explained as Joker looked him up and down almost doubting him. "I would've thought you were a lord yourself, that fancy stuff yer wearin'." He admitted as the boy laughed and brushed him off.
"No, no. The master was generous enough to allow me to keep his children's old clothing, he said that I might be able to land another job if I wear something more presentable than what I used to wear." The boy explained.
"You're looking for another job, eh? Say, join us if you'd like. With a cute face like yours I'm sure you'll get popular right quick." Joker offered as the boy nodded happily.
"Of course, I'll stop by tomorrow, then. Good day." He left the ten with a bow and a smile and looked around.
He then realized he was lost as he began running around concerned. "Um, hello? Could you tell me where the exit is?" The boy asked Snake, who had his eyes on him the entire time.
"'You'll find the exit over that way, dear.' Yes, that is correct, Goethe." He spoke for the snake as he nodded in understanding. "Thank you very much, have a good night!"
