After the circus

Chapter 5

Ivy's Pov
This is it. London. I love the place it feels like home. When joker and the rest of us were in the work shop we would talk about how much we hated London but know it's like we couldn't wait to get back. Joker and the other leads left to get things in town to take to Father, and snake and I helped the other performers set up the tents.

After about a hour, everyone was back. I walked over to Joker and kissed his cheek. He faintly blushed before he jjust smiled at me. Thats when I noticed a spot of red on him.

"Is that blood?" I asked worriedly. Joker looked surprised then tried to hid it.
"No its only a spot."
"NO it's not joker are you hurt," He smiled sweetly at me.
"I'm alright love, I promise." I sighed.
"Let me see," I said pushing him into a tent. He tried stopping me but I got his sleeve up and saw nothing on his skin. Nothing was broken, not skin not bone. "Joker?"
"I told ye it's only a spot," I narrowed my eyes at him letting him know I didn't want to hear his lies. He pulled off my glasses. The deep blue they were turning was the closest thing to normal that they stayed most of the time.
"Joker what happened?" I asked. He sighed.
"I promise I'll tell ye just not right now love alright." He said while stocking my cheek. I sighed and walked out of the tent saying nothing more. I walked over to my tent and got dressed for the performance. After words I walked up to the front and adjusting my glasses so I didn't scare the kids. As i walked up people were already filling in. I looked at my ring and put a smile on my face. I stood by the entrance smiling and waving to the children. One young boy stood out in the crowd. He looked younger but not like a commoner which what we usually get. He had dark blueish hair and walked with a cane but i noticed something else about him. He had a single eye patch covering on eye and I couldn't stop thinking about it. Something drew me in. Another thing i noticed was the tall male who was a few paces behind him. I don't know what but I don't like the feeling he gave off.
The pain in the pit of my stomach became worse. I grabbed my stomach and collapsed on the ground. This drew unwanted attention to me. Before I had a chance to stand up on my own, a gloved hand reached down to me. I grabbed it and pulled my self up.
"Are you alright miss?" A voice like silk asked.
"Yes thank you. I'm sorry for the trouble." I said. I looked up at the person who was still holding my left hand. My eyes locked in with ruby red ones. No. The tall man in black, black hair, slender figure. I don't like this man.
"No it's no trouble. You are a performer yes?" He asked.
" Yes I am,"
"SEBASTIAN!" I froze at the name.
"Coming my lord. By the way miss," He leaned down and picked up something off the ground, " your eyes are very beautiful," He said handing me my glasses. WHAT WHEN DID THEY FALL OFF? I hurried and but them back on and bowed to the man. Sebastian. That name. It's one that haunts my nightmares. Felling sick again, I leave the front tent and run into Joker.
"Is ye alright?" He asked taking my hand.
"Yea I'm fine." I lied Joker frowned and held my chin up.
"ye has been off scene the last nightmare." He said. I sighed and buried my head into his chest. I took in his smell. I seemed to relax me. He hugged me and we stood there as the other people passed us.
"Joker 5 minutes till show time," Beast yelled.
"I'll be right there. Ivy," I looked up at him.
"Is ye okay to go on tonight?" I flashed him a smile.
"I'll be alright." He patted my head and held my hand as we walked into the tent.
"Just think, soon we will be married. Father says we can marry before we leave London."
" But I don't have a dress," Joker laughed.
"I took care of that," I looked surprised at him. "When I first asked father, he said to leave the whole wedding planning to him, and I must say ye will love it." He kissed my lips gently before letting go of my hand and walking into the ring to start the show. I smiled. All thoughts of the Sebastian are gone. Nothing but Joker and I were in my mind. But no matter how happy I was, there was still the pain in my stomach.
-----Time skip to Ivy's Performance-----
I walked into the ring like normal and lowed my glasses so I could focus on my objective. I threw off my coat and fired an arrow onto the crowed hitting the first target. Like normal there were a few screams and then silence then an uproar. This time I added more to my routine. I stood in the middle of the ring and shot backwards at the targets. People were amazed. It wasn't that complicated. I whistled for Dagger. Now this is the hard part. I threw my bow up in the air as Dagger threw the knives at me. I ducked and threw arrows at the knives until he was out. After which he took out a dagger and readied himself. My bow fell back to me and I loaded it. I continuously fired it at Dagger until he couldn't keep up with how fast I was shooting. Before long, he was pinned to a thick beam. With my last arrow, I ignited it and sent it through the small hoop, igniting it as Betty jumped through. I walked over to Dagger, pulled the arrows out and we both bowed as the crowed applauded.
"Ivy that was to close!" Dagger complained as we walked out. I smiled sweetly.
"Sorry Dagger I guess I got caught up in the moment." Dagger huffed and we walked over to watch the rest of the show. At this time Joker was asking for a volunteer. As he called down a man, I recognized him instantly. With no warning the pain in my stomach grew and I passed out.
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I woke up in Doc's tent. A cold towel was on my head. I sat up slightly and looked around.
"Doc?" I said. In less than a second, Doc was at my bed side.
"Ivy how are you feeling?" I smiled.
"Alright but what happened?"
"You passed out and I know why if that is your next question," I laughed.
"You know me so well Doc but what time is it?"
"The performance just ended," He said before he handed me a glass of water. " Now I need to talk to you and Joker." He said. I tilted my head.
"Why Doc?" He smiled at me.
"My dearest Ivy, your pregnant. And I'm only assuming it's Jokers child." I smiled and could hardy keep myself fro jumping up off the bed if it wasn't for my head spinning.
"Doc that's amazing!" I hugged him with what little strength I had. He laughed.
"When Joker is done we'll pull him in and I'll let you tell him. I want to keep you here for tonight and then you will check back with me tomorrow night and I'll see from there. I'll tell Joker the same thing." I nodded.
At this time performers were starting to fill the tent. I sat on the bed and watched the people come in to get things from Doc and have their parts looked at. I smiled only being able to think about telling Joker our happiest news yet.
"Doc can you have this man looked at," Joker said as he entered the tent.
"That's the man who got bit by Betty!" Dagger said. I gasped and almost jumped out of the bed but only made a grunting sound as the pain in my head got worse. Joker pocked his head around the corner and saw me sitting on the bed.
"Ivy!" He rushed over to the bed side and took my hand. "They said ye passed out, are ye okay?" I giggled at him.
"Yes Joker I'm fine love," I kissed his head lightly. He looked at me questioningly. "Love I have to tell you something," I said mentally preparing myself. But then a loud bang came from around the corner. Joker sighed and got up.
"Hold that thought love," He said as he left. Slowly I got up and followed. As I rounded the corner I saw Sebastian on the beam inside the tent. All of a sudden, I felt much better. Sebastian noticed me and smiled. I watched as Joker stopped Beast's whip. After a revolting display, Beast stormed out of the tent.
"Ye has some skill, has ye ever thought about the circus? I might offer ye a position,"
"NO!" All of a sudden all eyes were on me.
"Ivy? Why is ye out of bed?"
"I'm fine Joker you can't just give people stage positions,"
"Ivy, this isn't like ye," Joker said walking closer to me. Joker turned to the Sebastian. "Come in in the morning with ye friend and we'll get ye all set up." With that Sebastian left. "Ivy what is wrong with ye!" I frowned.
"I don't know, I don't like that man." I said. Joker sighed.
"Now, what was ye goin' to tell me?" When Joker asked me I radiantly started smiling.
"Joker, I'm pregnant," I said still smiling. Joker stared at me wide eyed.
"Are ye really?" He asked. I nodded. Joker ran and embraced me. "Ivy! This is great!" I laughed as he kissed me. I can't believe this is happening.