The Extraordinary Circus

Chapter 10

     The crew, again, had a meeting in Sebastian's room - who looked sicker. After he heard all what happened, he said, deeply sad:

Sebastian: I see eye to eye with you, Magnus; Carter had a passion for the circus like I do, and so everything she likes, she turns it for the best of her circus. And "The Lightening Star" had succeeded in a period of time thanks to brilliant and unique ideas and performing. That's why we need to forgive Scarlett for that and give her another chance.

Seb looked at his niece how she was very disappointed of his opinion. Thus, he told her:

Sebastian: Catherine my love... I know you still have some problems between you and Scarlett, although you made peace with her thanks to Magnus, because you're afraid you lose me or the train.

She looked at him with teary eyes. She nodded and then her uncle continued:

Sebastian: It's ok, honey, you will lose nothing...

She ran and hugged him. Suddenly, Mrs. Snowman knocked the door and entered.

Rose: Mrs. Snowman?!

Mrs. Snowman: Oh! Hi people! Hi Sebastian! Are you going better?

Sebastian: (lying to himself) Yes, Mrs. Snowman... thanks for your coming...

Mrs. Snowman: Good... Actually I brought some flowers and chocolate for you...

Scarlett: Well... thanks!

Mrs. Snowman: (after studying her well) Who are you?

Scarlett: My name is Scarlett Carter... the temporary substitute of Sebastian...

Mrs. Snowman: Hah... I hope you do the same he does and better next time, you know...Sebastian is unique and irreplaceable.

Scarlett: Thanks... I think...

Mrs. Snowman: Now... did you prepare yourself well for the competition?

Cat: What competition?

Mrs. Snowman: You must be kidding! The International Circus Competition! ICC! Did you forget that?!

And Seb abruptly clapped his front:

Sebastian: Damn it! How did I forget that!

Cat: Uncle I mean boss, what competition?

Sebastian: The ICC is an international competition for all the circuses in the entire world... the circus which performs the best show wins 1 million dollars.

Cat: Wait a second... Did you say "1 million dollars"?

Sebastian: Yes...

Cat: What's the wrong with you people?! This competition can save us!

Sebastian: Sorry darling, I don't think we'll succeed... it's very risky and we're not ready for another failure... especially you, Cat.

Cat: I know but... what if we tried now... now or never... it's our chance! We're The Extraordinary Circus! And we have here the owner of The Lightening Star! Boss! Don't you ask us all the time to be optimistic! Now we must be! Come on guys!

Mrs. Snowman: I'm with you but I'm not in a good health now to help you in jumping and somersaulting... At least, I'm happy I helped you with this information... I could help you more by giving you money you need. However, you know my husband, very selfish and very jealous of Sebastian and Magnus; he won't give me a dollar for you... I have to go now... Good luck in the competition!