Monday, March 16, 2015

Chapter 17



                Desirae’s feet picked up a storm of dust after she sprinted towards the black figure Prim and Rue managed to create.
                The children looked back and saw they made enough distance from the circus and looked at Desirae, then morphed back to their separate selves.
                Desirae stopped and breathed heavily, she was already tired from trying to escape and fight Joker. “No surprise there, I figured you kids were involved…”
                Prim and Rue stood there with blank expressions on their face as they gave Desirae death glares.
                Rue held the key in his hand, “You’ll be needing to attack children if you honestly want this…”
                Desirae smirked, “I’m sure I can handle you pipsqueaks, Plus I’m not over the fact we never finished our fight in the field before!”
                Prim laughed, “Oh please lady, get a grip!”
                Desirae grit her teeth, “And I’m not over you hitting me with that stupid ball at the beach!”
                Rue backed up a little, “She has some anger problems…”
                Prim scoffed, “Yeah she does, let’s take care of her!”
                The twins grabbed hands and morphed back into their pitch black figure.
                Desirae stood up straight, looking up towards the moon, and held the necklace up in its light, fiercely beginning her transformation.  She looked down at her necklace and tapped the gem in the center, suddenly becoming enveloped in a blue aura. Her body lifted from the ground and her clothes disintegrated from her. She then started twirling in the air and different clothes began to form around her pure white skin. Her hair grew longer as well, into two pig tails. Her feet shot out next and rubber boots slid right onto them. Her clothes then molded around her figure into a blue blouse and skirt. Her arms were then covered in bright white gloves and her necklace split off her and shattered, then came back together into the form of a tiara and shot itself onto her forehead.
She lowered herself back onto the ground and looked at The Twins confidently.  She smirked, “My name is Prisma Gal!” she shouted. She then spun and made a deadly pose, her hands having their index, pinkie, and thumbs shot forward at the figure as though she were taking aim with two guns. “I’m the guardian of Sunset Valley, and the stars have sent me to punish you!”
The figure darted to the side and shot a bright red beam at Desirae, slicing a piece of her headband.
Desirae stumbled backwards and gathered an orb of bright blue light in her hands and shot it at the twins.
The figure stepped to the side, narrowly dodging the speeding orb and watched it smash into a tree. Once they turned back to look at Desirae, they were greeted by her boot heel slamming into them and knocking them flat onto their back.
Inside the figure, Prim struggled to breathe. “I… I think she’s able to hurt us from inside our body…”
Desirae stomped on the figures hand, “My clothes are able to break through supernatural barriers, No matter the shape or form. I can smash through steel with a tiny poke if I wanted to, as long as it was made by a supernatural action.
The figure glared at Desirae and then melted into the ground as a shadow.
Desirae’s foot smashed into the ground and left a footprint. She looked up and around for the shadow but was unable to find Prim and Rue. As she stepped forward, a red beam of energy shot down and nearly sliced her foot off. She gasped and looked up only to be tackled by the figure.
The figure held it’s hands tights around Desirae’s neck and began to burn her within it’s grips.
Desirae screamed out in agony and lifted her foot, smacking the figure in the back of the head and off of her. She rolled over and gasped for air.
Both of them had tired out from the fighting and were now moving slower.
The twins stood up and gathered a weak ball of red energy in their hands. Their figure’s forehead has a tiny cut in it that caused a trickle of blood to run down their face and drip onto the ground in a small pool.
Desirae felt her foot and could tell her leg had probably been broken after getting crushed but stood up feebly in her spot and charged up a ball of blue energy in her left hand. “I-I’ve fasted tougher opponents!”
Inside the figure, Rue noticed his lip had begun to bleed along with Rue’s arm. The two clasped their wounds and knew they were being pushed to their limits.
“We must do this for Joker!” Prim said worriedly. She sounded more like a worried little girl over the calm and collected teen she had come off as.
Rue nodded weakly, “I know Prim… We’ll finish the girl off and Joker will succeed”
Desirae fired the ball at them and broke the two’s bond, separating them on the ground in their normal form.
Rue and Prim felt themselves grow numb from the shock of the ball hitting them.
Prim tried to rise but couldn’t find the power to, letting out a small tear from her eye seeing she had been defeated.
Desirae tried stepping forward but tumbled onto the ground. “I… I win…” she said through deep breaths.
                Rue slammed his fist into the ground, “Shoot! What do we do Prim?!....”
                Prim lay on the ground without a reply.
                Rue nudged his head forward and noticed her body had grown pale. His eyes widened in shock, “P-Prim….. Prim?!”
                Prim gave no reply.
                Rue tried to move but was unable to help as his sibling took her last breaths.
                Desirae noticed the pain that grew on Rue’s tiny face and began to crawl towards him.
                Rue buried his head into the ground and felt tears stream onto the thick dirt below him, mixing with the blood from his lip. All her could move was his head and his hand. He clasped the dirt in a tight fist and let our more emotions than he could have ever held inside. When he looked back up, he saw Desirae holding Prim’s tiny head within her lap.
                Desirae looked upon Prim’s gentle face and felt a tiny smile grow on her face.
                Rue grit his teeth angrily, “How can you feel happiness about this! YOU KILLED MY SISTER!” he shouted angrily.
                Desirae shook her head, “She’s…. Peaceful…. She looks so serene….
                Prim’s lips had little color to them. Her eyes had closed gently and her face seemed to be that of a girl who never truly experienced a happy childhood.
                Rue clawed the ground, using all his might to reach his sister and shove Desirae off of her.
                Desire leaned her head forward and gently kissed the top of Prim’s head.
                Rue screamed out of anger, “STAY OFF OF HER!”
                Suddenly, Prim’s eyes fluttered open slowly and she looked around.
                Rue stopped crawling and gasped, “P-Prim….”
                Prim sat up, able to move and she felt her head. “It… It feels like my head was smacked by a bowling ball….” She rubbed the back of her head and noticed Rue. She gasped surprised, “Brother!” she yelled and crawled over to him. “Are… Are you crying?”
                Rue smiled happily, “I thought… I thought you….” He said confused and looked at Desirae.
                Desirae stood up once again and winced a little at her leg, but shook off the tiny pain that had remained. She walked over to where the key to Georgia’s cage had flown and landed.
                Rue felt his arms wake up a little and managed to raise himself off the ground. “Wait… Lady!”
                Desirae turned around, “What is it kid?” she asked.
                Rue smiled shyly, “T-Thank you… I dunno what you did but… Thank you…”
                Desirae smirked, “It’s called the kiss of life. My attacks aren’t meant much for fighting, more for sideline fighting like paralyzing or stopping movement or healing… The kiss of life is something I never was able to try out but since you both are kids, It wouldn’t have sit right with me to let you die…”
                Prim stood up confused, “But, How come I nearly died!”
                Desirae began walking, “Because you’re both under a lot of stress, more than your tiny bodies can handle. My suggestion….”
                Prim and Rue leaned forward for her advice.
                As Desirae departed she raised the back of her hand and waved to them, “Quit the circus and go have a childhood!” Then quickly ran off to release Georgia from her imprisonment.



                A couple minutes later, Prim and Rue sat together and looked up at the moon.
                Rue had a small smile on his face.
                Prim looked over at him curiously, “Brother, Is something the matter?”
                Rue shook his head. “Not at all… I just couldn’t stand the thought of not having my twin sis by my side…”
                Prim laughed, “You’re so funny brother!”
                The two then fell back onto the ground and sprawled out, looking up at the brightening moon.
                Rue grew worried, “What do you suppose Joker will do when he learns the truth…”
                Prim lowered her head so her bangs covered her eyes, “I’d rather not think about that Brother… we’ll find out when we get there…”
                “You two wonder the same thing huh?” said a voice.
                The children turned around and smiled, seeing Bella. They both jumped up and ran over, instantly hugging her.
                For the first time in Bella’s life, she let out a tiny smile and hugged them back.
                “Now now you three, we have to get moving. I believe your friend is in need of some assistance?” said another voice.
                The kids looked over and saw an old woman in pink robes carrying a walking stick. “Who are you?” they both asked.
                The woman smiled, “I’m Maple children, and I know everything about you dears. I’m here to help!” Maple replied happily, and began walking the two slowly towards the circus lot.

Sunday, March 15, 2015

Chapter 16



                Leefah, Mitzi, and Desirae appeared from three beams of lights on the circus lot.
                Desirae stepped forward cautiously and looked around. “I don’t see anyone… Considering that Belly Dancer girl is dealing with Chasity, we have that acrobat lady, the strong man, and Joker to deal with to save Georgia and Morgana!”
                Joker stepped forward out of a hiding spot in the shadows, “Is that so Miss Desirae? I was wondering when you’d return…”
                Behind him, Tophet, Braun, and the Children in their combined form stepped out and glared at the girls.
                Mitzi gripped her wand and stood behind Leefah timidly.
                Leefah raised her head, “We know your plans… There’s nothing you can do…”
                Joker laughed, “Correction, I have two spellcasters with enough energy for me to complete my spell even if the moon’s power isn’t enough!” he shouted and snapped his fingers.
                Out of two clouds of smoke, Georgia and Morgana appeared in two separate cages.
                Joker handed two keys out, One to Braun and one two Prim and Rue. He turned and looked at the girls, “To make it even, you can go after the keys yourself… however these two are quite formidable opponents. Now scatter!” Joker commanded.
                Braun and The Children both headed in opposite directions and fled the circus lot with the keys to Georgia and Morgana’s cages.
                Deisrae looked at the figure, “That’s the one who attacked me in the field before… Guys, I’ll deal with them!” she shouted and ran off after the children.
                Mitzi looked at Braun and blushed at his muscles, “You know… I’ll go deal with the bodybuilder man…” she said and ran off after him happily.
                Leefah turned and glared at Tophet and Joker, “Don’t underestimate my friends…”
                Tophet scoffed.
                Joker did the same, “I don’t doubt them one bit… However do you honestly think you can take on the two of us?” he taunted while he embraced Tophet in his arms.
                Leefah tssked, “I’m sure I’ll struggle… But I just have some questions I want you to answer…”
                Joker lost his smile, “Really… Well I’m an open book, I’d rather not waste energy fighting you before the moon comes…”
                Leefah began to ask her question but was interrupted by her phone ringing. She sighed and answered it, “Hello?”
                “FINALLY!!!!” screamed a voice.
                Leefah backed the phone from her ear, “Ow!!! Kyoko!! What is it?!”
                Kyoko slammed his hands on his desk, “I’ve been calling you nonstop but you never answered! I just got back from a dinner break and finally reached you!!”
                Leefah looked at her phone and noticed hundreds of voicemails begin to load on her phone. “I never knew you called… what do you have to tell me?”
                Joker and Tophet stood uncomfortably, especially Tophet as she knew what Kyoko may be saying.
                Kyoko leaned back in his chair and rubbed his hands through his greasy black hair. “The people at the circus are all people with files in our system, there are five posters I found.”
                Leefah nodded, “Yeah I know they are wanted Kyoko…”
                Kyoko shook his head, “No Leefah, not wanted… Missing…”
                Leefah’s eyes widened and she looked back at the couple.
                Tophet bit her lip nervously and tried not to notice.
                Leefah whispered into her phone, “What do you mean missing…”
                Kyoko pulled the file up on his computer. “Five posters, All of them match people you described in the circus. The first is of a strong man from Aura Skies, Braun Jenkins. He went missing two weeks ago and nobody knew why. The second is Bella Caracus, also from Aura Skies who went missing two weeks ago. The third is Primella Iridine, along with her brother Ruen Iridine, who went missing two weeks ago as well and also was from Aurora Skies. The fifth and final is Tophet Tightrope, a success business woman from Roaring Heights who went missing a month ago.”
                Leefah looked back and lowered her phone, “She listed everyone in the circus except…. Joker….” She mumbled to herself.
                Kyoko peered into his phone, “Leefah? You there?... Is Chasity with you?”
                Leefah put the phone back up to her ear, “Huh? Oh well… Um…”
                “LEEELEEEEE!!!!!”
                Leefah looked up and saw Chasity darting straight for her.
                Leefah laughed, “Yeah, she’s with me…”
                Kyoko sighed with relief, “I’m glad you’re both fine. Where are you?”
                Leefah moved out of Chasity’s hug and continued chatting with Kyoko, “The circus lot… Chasity’s friend Georgia and Morgana got captured by them and Desirae is busy getting them free with my cousin Mitzi.”
                Kyoko nodded, “Well I can help them out! Just give me their numbers alright, You and Chasity will be fine right?”
                Leefah nodded, “Yes Kyoko, we’ll be fine… And I guarantee Chasity will be fine.”
                Kyoko blushed, “W-What do you mean, Of course I know Chasity will be fine… you don’t gotta tell me…”
                Leefah let out a small laugh, “I kind of do Kyoko… If you know what I mean…”
                Kyoko shook the thought out of his head, “If you say so… I’ll be going… Good luck!” Kyoko replied back and hung up.
                Leefah smiled, “Ah… Young love…” she said to herself.
                Chasity stood up and brushed herself off, “What about young love Leelee?”
                Leefah looked at Chasity, “It’s nothing…” she replied with a smirk.
                Chasity blinked curiously, “Who were you talking to?”
                Leefah put her hands on her hips, “Kyoko… apparently he was trying to call me all day…”
                Chasity gasped, “Young love… Kyoko called you… OMG! KYOKO BETTER NOT BE TRYING TO STEAL YOU FROM ME!!”
                Leefah shook her hands, “No no! He doesn’t like me…”
                Chasity crossed her arms, “You’re confusing me… Now isn’t the time for lovey dovey talk though…” she replied giving a death stare at Tophet and Joker.
                Leefah nodded and stepped forward, “Are you ready to answer my questions now?”
                Joker smirked, “Like I said, I’m an open book…”
                Leefah stepped forward, “Why are the people in your circus all missing people… except for you…”
                Tophet shuffled her feet.
                Joker looked at her curiously, “I’m not sure what you mean my dear…”
                Leefah rolled her eyes, “Don’t play stupid… Braun, Bella, Prim, Rue, and Tophet are all registered as missing persons… Except you…”
                Joker looked at Tophet, “Is… Is this true?...”
                Tophet bit her lip again, causing a slit cut that filled the bottom of her mouth with metallic-flavored blood.
                Joker shook his head no, “It’s not possible, no… She’s been with me for the past ten years… She isn’t missing! You’re lying!” he shouted and shot a green bolt from his wand at Leefah who easily deflected it.
                Chasity back up, “What’s going on here Leelee?” she whispered.
                “I’m not sure…” Leefah replied back, “This is all strange and doesn’t make any sense… But one of them must know…”