Flames of Passion *Sebastian X Reader*

Chapter 1: Meeting Them

Flame P.O.V

"Ladies and Gentlemen! Boys and girls of all ages! Welcome to the incredible, stupendous, unparalleled Noah's Ark Circus!"

As Joker said this, he began juggling five different coloured balls.

"I'm Joker, this evenings ring leader, pleasure to meet ya it is." Joker than bowed down, letting the balls hit him on the head and earning a laugh from the crowd. I smiled at this and continued getting on my costume and doing my hair.

"Tonight you're sure to see performances that'll stun and amaze ya! And leave ya breathless."

With this line, Beast, Doll, Dagger, Snake, Jumbo and I all ran out to join Joker in the ring with Peter and Wendy sitting up on the trapeze, the light illuminating us after a few seconds. Joker continued saying his speech.

"And now, the great fire breathing Jumbo, along with his younger sister, Flame! The greatest show of the century begins!" With this, Beast, Joker, Dagger, Doll and Snake all ran off stage, leaving Jumbo and I there. Jumbo roared and stood up, holding his flame torch while I was juggling my fire clubs right next to him. I looked at him and smiled, remembering how we got here and how we are finally happy and free.

Flashback

Jumbo and I had a rough childhood. Our father passed away when we were little and our mother was abusive. Jumbo and I were raised harshly and mother disowned us because Jumbo grew larger than a normal person and I stood up for him. I however just received a scar down my right eye from her. Not severe enough to make me lose sight in that eye though which was very lucky.

We ran away, away from that home and away from her. Faster and faster we ran until we caught sight of the city. The rain pouring on us unrelentingly. Our clothes were dishevelled and dirty. Our hair oily while our sweat stuck it to our face and neck. We were starving. We cuddled together to keep warm while we were walking to find cover. Soon, we came across four children and one teenager all huddled under one big blanket. They looked just like us... Poor, beaten, hopeless and miserable... Jumbo lightly tugged me over but was hesitant at first. We stopped in front of them they all looked up at us with curiosity, the oldest one with a bit of sympathy in his eyes. I hid behind Jumbo as I peeked out from his side. He than began talking.

"E-excuse me... Uh... My little sister and I are lost and have nowhere to go... Do you think you have room for two more..?" No one said anything for a few seconds until the orange-haired teenager spoke up.

"What are your names?"

"My name is Jumbo and her name is (Y/N), though most people know her by the name 'Flame'. Flame, say hello would you?" My brother asked me as I was shivering behind him. I hesitantly moved next to him and shuffled my feet awkwardly.

"H-hello... My name is Flame. N-nice to meet all of you..." I said as I quickly hid behind Jumbo again and I heard him sigh.

"Well, what do you say fellas? Do you think they can stay?" The Orange-haired boy asked the younger children. Some of them nodded and some just shrugged. He then looked at us and smiled softly.

"You can stay." He said. Jumbo turned around and hugged me while I smiled at him. We then broke away from the hug and faced the five young people and bowed.

"Thank you very much!" We said in sync. Then we stood back up and Jumbo scratched the back of his neck as he looked at all of the kids in front of us.

"If you don't mind me asking... What are your names? Since you know ours."
He spoke while a look of realisation crossed the faces of all the children in front of us. The teenager then spoke up.