Hayato's Story

Hayato wrapped his lips around the cigarette, taking out a small lighter out of his baggy pants pocket. He quickly flicked the lighter on, a brief look of fear crossed over his face before he quickly shook his head. No time for fear, time to smoke. He lit the cigarette and took a long, slow drag, a small smile forming on his face before he blew out a puff of smoke.

Cigarettes seemed to be the only thing that kept him going nowadays. He had been getting rather bored of staying in the same place, he had lived there for what? Five years now? Working at the same resturant, seeing the same people, getting hit on by the same annoying customers for five years takes a toll on someone. Especially someone who was already the type to like to keep moving.

He took another drag of the cigarette, the cigarette that said NEVER KNOWS BEST written in his blocky hand writing. At least that is what he assumed it said, he never had been good at English, Japanese was his language, and even then he hadn't been the best at reading. He looked up at the sky, it was July 5th, his birthday. He was turning twenty three years old and what was he doing?

Working, working his tail off actually. Even though he asked for it off they didn't seem to care. It would have even pissed him off a lot, if it wasn't for the fact that he didn't have anyone to celebrate with.

As it was he was just annoyed. Really annoyed. While he may not have had any friends he had hoped to do something today. Something to celebrate, go to a movie or go out drinking. But noooo he had to be called in, out of all his co workers it had to have been him. He took another drag and exhaled, letting the smoke leave his nostrails, like that of a dragon.

After much debate, well actually a little debate, he dropped his cigarette onto the ground and stomped it out, storming back into the restaurant. His black apron slapped against his legs but he didn't care. He went straight to his boss.

“Hey Bill! Guess what? I quit!” He said, untying his apron and throwing it on the ground. Bill, Bill looked shocked. It seemed to come out of no where, but if Bill thought about it, Hayato had not been treated very well here, it didn't help that he hadn't quite mastered reading the language, and not many other people knew Japanese. Plus, Bill was an ass hole, he would make fun of Hayato and threaten to fire him.

Hayato didn't give Bill long enough to yell at him for making a scene, or any other grudge he may have had. Hayato simply smiled at bill, gave him a one finger salute, and walked out.

Well, that was all well and good...but now Hayato had no salary, no money coming in. And he did have to pay rent. He knew he wouldn't be able to do that, so he decided he may as well get what he needed and then get the hell out of dodge.

The Japanese man quickly headed to his apartment and grabbed the suitcase buy the door, it was packed with a few clothes, his money, and a book. All he needed. He quickly left the building, grabbing a bowler hat with a green ribbon and placing it on his head. He didn't talk to anyone on the way out.

And now, well now he should decide where he should go. All he knew was that he felt free.

As Hayato wandered around the city he started to see fliers for a circus, some even seemed to indicate that they were hiring. Hiring meant money, money meant an income, an income meant he could save up and maybe even travel the world. Plus, if it was a travelling circus, well even better. With a goal in mind he headed towards the state fair, a smile on his face.

The tent was easy to spot, and after paying the man for the price of a ticket he entered, a grin on his face. He wondered if he would be able to get in? He didn't have much of a talent, just what he did in high school, juggling, making ballon animals, and some acrobatics, but nothing much. Then again it may just be enough.

Hayato followed the arrows, lighting a cigarette as he went. He finally found the tent that the arrows were pointing to and stepped in, still puffing his way on his cigarette.

Inside were two people, one was hunched over on the bleachers, eating a sandwich, and the other was sitting at a table with a clipboard. He assumed that was the person he should talk too.

The man sauntered over, no real expression on his face, even as he looked the rather attractive woman up and down. “This where you sign up? Cause if so sign me up.” He said, his voice a low growl, and he didn't even remove the cigarette from his mouth, causing ash to fall on the dirt floor. He was rude and brash, that was apparent right off the bat. But the fact that he was carrying a suitcase indicated that he probably had no place else to go.

"Yes,this is where you sign up.." She said smiling at the young man, "Before i do so, let you into this freak ircus i will ave to see yourtalent that makes you a freak." She said handing him the clipborad to write down his name. She looked at Aydan, "When your done, you may look around and get to know everything." She said smiling at her. Then picked up her coffie, "Follow meboy, i must see your talent." She said walking to the ring. She was very exited to see this boys talent.

When they got to the ring she said "Everything that any perfumer will need is here" She told the boy "What is your name?" She asked him so she could ask him when and if he gets in the circus." She sai to the man. When he stares she;ll be over by the pole to make sure she doesn't get hurt just in case.

"Yes,this is where you sign up.." She said smiling at the young man, "Before i do so, let you into this freak ircus i will ave to see yourtalent that makes you a freak." She said handing him the clipborad to write down his name. She looked at Aydan, "When your done, you may look around and get to know everything." She said smiling at her. Then picked up her coffie, "Follow meboy, i must see your talent." She said walking to the ring. She was very exited to see this boys talent.

When they got to the ring she said "Everything that any perfumer will need is here" She told the boy "What is your name?" She asked him so she could ask him when and if he gets in the circus." She sai to the man. When he stares she;ll be over by the pole to make sure she doesn't get hurt just in case.

Lynn wandered among the crowds in the state fair, searching for the the place to apply for the circus freaks. It was such a sunny day, she was glad that she had worn a hat today, even if nearly everyone was taller than herself and blocked the sunlight anyway. She looked extremely young for her age, and it did not help that she dressed like a little girl, yet the looks she got did not bother her.

The smell of hotdogs and cotton candy wafted through the air, and although she thought that a taste of the soft, sweet, treat would have been nice, she saw the ring, and instantly she knew that was where she was meant to be. At that moment Lynn hurried along, with a suitcase in hand and backpack slung across her back. Dusting off her clothing before she made her appearance, she thought of what to say. This was her only real chance at doing something with her life.

Before she left home, she had looked through old photos, of when she had started practicing her talents with weapons. She could easily handle a sword, a bow, throwing knives, and a stave. When that became too easy, she even started swallowing small knives, then moving on onto swords. Her parents had no idea, no one had any idea. Who would? Lynn looked as if all she cared of was fashion and her appearance. Well, I do care about those, I suppose....

Either way, she wanted to show her talents. Working in show business was much better than working in a cubicle all day. She confidently walked up to the ring, next to the man who smelled strongly of cigarette smoke. She assumed the woman before her was the ringmaster, "I'd like to join, too."

Otaku:
She turned around, "Oh, alright i'll be wth you in a minute dear, have to see his talent first..You might want to stand back just in case." She told the new girl. "When i see you trick an if i accept you, you'd have to write down your name at the entance pat.' She told her "You came through the show opening. She looked back at Hayato, You may proceed.' She smiled and waited for him to start. "You know what dear," She looked at the girl, "Why don't you go sign up now and i'll get you when Hayato is done." She said to her then turned back to him. Shewas happy manny people had an interest in the circus. It was very niceof the people thing they ar freaks and have alot of talent, since their so young, its really unbelievable. She says when she has time by herself.

Hayato raised an eyebrow at being told that he was trying to show that he was a freak? A freak? Sure he was an oddity, but not a freak. Better clear this up...

“I am not a freak.” He stated before picking up the clipboard. He looked it over and frowned, he actually looked nervous, his eyebrows furrowed as he tried to read the squiggles on the paper. What in gods name?! He placed, or rather dropped the clipboard on the table, the paper fluttering.

“Yeah...why don't I just show you my talent.” He was to proud to admit that he couldn't read english, even the menu out his old job he learned by watching and then the people pointing to the squiggles on the paper. The only words he knew how to read and write were what he wrote on his cigarettes every time he got a pack, or rolled his own. NEVER ALWAYS RIGHT He liked the phrase, he parents thought they were always right. They were never right, at least not always. He had even thought about getting a tattoo of it.

Hayato watched the woman picked up her coffee, he wasn't exactly sure how they would react to his out right refusal to sign. But...well he didn't care. The ringmaster could react any damn way they wanted too.

A sudden female voice startled him so much that he inhaled too much of cigarette and started to choke. Hayoto took out the cigarette and hit his chest once before turning to look at the person who had appeared.

A gaze that could curdle milk glared at the girl. She was a good foot shorter then he was, with blonde hair that was just long enough to tie back. Her eyes appeared to be hazel, but he couldn't quite tell. “Get in line then.” He snarled out, he didn't like being taken by surprise, and her voice was annoying. He watched as the ring master left and followed her, leaving the other woman behind, dropping the cigarette and stomping on it as he left.

The next tent was a bit smaller, and filled with almost everything. He stood there for a moment, taking it all in before chuckling. His talent wasn't anything that required a lot, in fact he could use almost anything. But he supposed he best show his best. He walked over to the juggling items, looking them all over before picking up some juggling swords. He had used these before, had fun with them.

The Japanese male looked over at the ring master and gave her a small smirk. “The name is Hayato. I am a juggler though I have other talents.” And with that he tossed the swords up, his hands moved fast as he snatched them out of the air before sending them on the correct path, towards his other hand. As he juggled the swords went higher and higher. But eventually he slowed down and stopped, giving the woman a bow. “I am not a freak, but I hope my talent is enough to get through.”

Otaku:
"Your talent is exellent, Hayato." She said then walked over "Congrates you've justbeen accepted in the circus" she said to him "Now do you need anything to eat or drink or anything?" She asked him She wants her circus people to be treated like family not just acts. She made she they were heathy and fit, just in caseof an emergency or surprise shows. She looked at Hayato and smiled, "your really talented at what you do. You know.. follow me" She said walking to where the sign ups are. "You can eiher wait here and eat, or look around. Then she pointed to th new girl tht came in "I need to see your talent now. I'll be waiting in the ring" She said then walked to the ring and waited. When she got to the ring she put the words awy from Hayato's act, she knew he was a keeper.

Hayato gave the woman a smirk, his confidence was most likely going to be a down fall. “I can do other things, like ballon animals and the like.” The man reached into his pocket and pulled out a cigarette case, he pulled out a hand rolled cigarette, this one also had the same words on it. He quickly lit it up and took a long drag from it before puffing out smoke. “So, no worries about signing the papers? Cause if I do then just show me where to sign.” He said, cigarette in mouth.

He followed close behind, the girl smirking at the woman who had startled him. He wasn't an easy fellow to get along with, but then again he didn't care. He decided he would eat, or actually drink. He walked up to the nearest person and patted them on the chest. “Hey buddy, get me a beer would ya? Thanks.” He didn't even wait for a response, just sitting down on the nearest bleacher. He glanced over at the figure in the hoodie, raised an eyebrow before shrugging.

Robyn bit her lip, lingering just outside the Circus tent. She'd heard about the Circus from a customer at the resturant. The man had been talking about taking his daughter to see the fair when his dining partner had mentioned it absently.
She looked at her hands - thinking about how right it felt to hold a knife in her hand, the rush when she let go, the satisfaction when the silver blade his the board with a dull thump. Making up her mind, Robyn ducked into the tent and took in the sight.
A man and a figure with a hood sat on the bleachers and two women were in the ring.
Curiously, she made her own way to the bleachers and took a seat on the bottom one - watching to see what the women would do.

Qian Heti walked to the large big top, holding the flyer in her hand. People gawked and pointed at her but she didn't care at the moment. She glanced around, looking at the sign. "Joining the circus freaks?" Tilting her head, she thought a bit before following where the sign had pointed. She had nowhere else to go and it seemed fun. If she was allowed to sing, it would be even better. She made sure no one touched her as she walked, singing a song under her breath.

"Life cuts across time /And while becoming calm,/Cuts eternity's records/Into two overlapping spirals and dies"

She walked into the tent, still singing. It was habit for her to continue singing while talking but she knew better than to talk while someone else was auditioning or whatever this was. She merely stood by the entrance, watching.

She figured the female was the ringleader but she never knew. The fur on her arms and legs rose at all the female scents in the tent, it made her nose twitch. She carried on though, at least they didn't smell like the older maidens. She cringed at the memory. Shaking her head, she brought her singing down to a low hum. No use singing here, she would be ignored or scolded.

Glancing around the tent she noticed two males and one being dragged away by someone who smells like his daughter. She sniffed and began matching scents with faces. Smoke with the sitting male, female that smells like metal...

"..." Ophis made her way past the crowd, her eyes darting from one person to another, trying to search out for any freaks that have come for their cirque. Sadly enough, there were none in this crowd, so she just made her way out before reaching the large tent which they called theirs. Peeking through, Ophis walked in, her abnormal hair following behind her, while her steps were as graceful as ever. She smiles softly when the circus couple came to sight, and nods in a greeting. What a nice pair they were, no real bickering, nor any break ups came from the two. 'Unlike many.' Ophis added, as she scanned the room, spotting new freaks to befriend and tame. The Co-ring master nods, pleased at the sight, but she stopped at a male... human she assumed. Was he not a freak? She wonders, scanning his person, her face blank. 'Doesnt look to be a clown...' Ophis thought strangely, her eyebrows furrowing together in confusion. He didnt have any white make up nor a large smile... wait... she was watching too many cartoons wasent she. The female sighs exaggerated, then continued towards the leader. Ophis was currently wearing a tight corset that framed her hips nicely, and wore a short blue Victorian dress. Also A little top hat, adorned with large red orbs, complimented her outfit as well. Silently, walking past the sword girl, dodging her moving arms and stood next to her leader quietly watching the act, her face once again blank. Ophis scanned this girl as well, this being a habit of hers. The corner of her lips twitched upwards, and she gave off a thin smile, clearly impressed at Lynnette's work. She nods approvingly and then looked at Otaku for her approval.

"Thank you, Papa," Alyce murmured, stood up on her tiptoes, and kissed her father's cheek. Then, holding the cold beer tightly in her hands, she rushed inside and up to the bleachers. The man was still there, looking as impatient as before. Alyce took a moment to smooth her hair and smile before climbing the steps and getting nearer to the man.
"Excuse me," she whispered, then again, stronger, "Excuse me, mister." He smelled like cigarettes and cloves, and Alyce had to keep from wrinkling her nose, but she held the beer out and grinned sweetly, "I got you that drink that you wanted, mister."

Jack:
"Its okay you have planes i understand.I don't want to be a third wheel. Oh and you are beautiful don't let anyone tell you otherwise."He smiled and left the ring.He was happy she liked the rose He saw she had blushed a bit, When he got to the coffie stand he asked for a choaclate Mocha. "That i'll be 5 ducks please." The man said, he took out his wallet an got out 5 dollors, he put his wallet away and headed him the 5 dollors and took his coffie. When he go back to the tent he went up to he bleaches and sat in the top right cornor thinking about what had happened today. His mother was wrong, He did make it into the circus. A tear went down his face. His mother had died 2 weeks ago from cancer. He looked up at the tents roof. He whispered to himself "I hope your pround of me mother i wish you were her to see me...I really miss you" He then bowed his hand he set down his coffie and out a hand over his eye's.

Otaku:
Aftr she had accepted Jack into the circus she went over to Rafa. "Jack is one talented kid." She told him. Rafa looked at her. "I know i watched he has some real talent. so does Qian, well they all do." He hugged her he kew she had a lot to take in today wth all the sign ups and talents..."I still have to tell them about the show tomarrow." Rafa hugged her tighter "Don't worry about that right now, You need to take short nap. go in the trailer, i'll make sure they are ready for you to tell them" He smiled at her. "Alright." She smiled at him and then went to the trailer to take a short nap.

Rafa:
Rafa saw his wife go into the trailer, He knew they had alot of talent to take in today and they earned a good dinner. He walked into the ring "Attention everyone! Since you all did a wounderful job. Otaku, your Ringmaster told me to take you all out for dinner." He said then Looked at them all, waiting for them to respond to his speech. He was happy tat they all were so exited about being in the circus making new friends and all. "Your RingMaster will com bu she'll need to rest from all this talent first. Alright?" He told them. He smiled at them.

Otaku:
She woke up and got out of the bed. She fixd herhai an went to the tent."Hey Rafa, Did you tell them about dinner?" Se asked him. She was very interesting in all these talents she wants to bring them out for dinner to get to know , better and know what they like to do and what not. She looked at Rafa then at all of the talent in the center ring where the show will be held tomarrow. "I'll tell them about the show at dinner.' She told him.

Rafa:
"Well, i told them aboutit bt no body answered me." He looked at Otaku "Then i'll tell them" She said smiling. "Excuse me! Everyone i have something to tell you all. Since you are all in the circus now, I think its a great idea to ake you all out to dinner and get to know everyone. Is that alright with you guys?" She asked them, she didn't scream but she said it loud enough for them all to hear her. She was happy that alot of people joined today. Rafa looked at her "You know i'm fine with it." He smiled at her then looked at the others.

Jack:
Jack heard what the RingMaster had said. He quickly finished his coffie and walked down to them. "I'm fine with it". He said to them, He then stoodbeside Rafa, looking down, thinking about what his mother would do if shewa here right now. Hi father had abandoned him, when he was young, he was 7 at the time. When his father left he had promised his mom he would make her proud, and he'll keep his promise and make her proud. He will never give up till he knows he made his oher proud of him.

Otaku:
She woke up and got out of the bed. She fixd herhai an went to the tent."Hey Rafa, Did you tell them about dinner?" Se asked him. She was very interesting in all these talents she wants to bring them out for dinner to get to know , better and know what they like to do and what not. She looked at Rafa then at all of the talent in the center ring where the show will be held tomarrow. "I'll tell them about the show at dinner.' She told him.

Rafa:
"Well, i told them aboutit bt no body answered me." He looked at Otaku "Then i'll tell them" She said smiling. "Excuse me! Everyone i have something to tell you all. Since you are all in the circus now, I think its a great idea to ake you all out to dinner and get to know everyone. Is that alright with you guys?" She asked them, she didn't scream but she said it loud enough for them all to hear her. She was happy that alot of people joined today. Rafa looked at her "You know i'm fine with it." He smiled at her then looked at the others.

Jack:
Jack heard what the RingMaster had said. He quickly finished his coffie and walked down to them. "I'm fine with it". He said to them, He then stoodbeside Rafa, looking down, thinking about what his mother would do if shewa here right now. Hi father had abandoned him, when he was young, he was 7 at the time. When his father left he had promised his mom he would make her proud, and he'll keep his promise and make her proud. He will never give up till he knows he made his oher proud of him.