Circus of the Corrupted

I made a small bow and took a breath. You can't mess up this time.. He'll kill you if you do. I looked down at the ragged, disgusting clothes I had on, and snapped my fingers, causing them to turn into a nice dark red tux, causing everyone to clap. I picked up the microphone and put it up to my mouth. "Ladies and Gentlemen, Demons and Angels! We would like to give you a warm welcome to the Circus of the Corrupted!"

They were all silent. My wings twitched a bit. "Now- uhh, can I have a volunteer? A small child most likely!"

I looked at the girl who called me out and gritted my teeth. I snapped my fingers, causing her to appear in front of me. "Now- to get this show started- I'm going to show you all a trick? How does that sound?" I called out.

Silence. This wasn't good. "Alrighty then.." I looked at the girl.

"Now, darling," I paused, making a gold cane appear in my hand. "Have you ever been to hell?" I asked.

The crowds' eyes went wide, as gasps escaped their mouths. She shook her head. "Well, why don't I show you what it feels like, hmm?"

She looked up at me, a look of fear in her eyes. "Well- I don't-"

Before she could say anything else, I snapped my fingers, causing her to be surrounded by a pentagram of purple fire. "What do you think of that darling?"

She started to shake, and I knew I fucked up. She started sobbing, and I quickly made the fire go away. "I don't wanna go to hell!" She sobbed.

"Wait! No sweetie you won't-"

Before I could finish, the crowd started booing me as they threw rocks and other blunt objects. Quickly, I closed my eyes, and let myself dissapear backstage, wiping tears from my face. "What the fuck was that?!" Dagger reamed.

"I- I'm sorry.. I didn't mean-"

Before I could finish, I felt a shock go through my whole body. Damn shock collars.. "I said I was sorry!"

"Sorry doesn't cut it Cozbi! You made a fucking child cry!"

"You think I meant to?" I asked shakily.

He rolled his eyes. "Next act!" He yelled, the mutts quickly running to their places.

He took a step towards me and lunged at me. I quickly dodged as he ran into the side of the tent. "Fucking- Ugh!"

My legs shook, knowing he was fucking pissed. "Sir.. just take deep breaths.."

He glared at me and took a breath. "Just- go to your quarters Cozbi. I don't want to look at you right now. And don't even bother coming out for dinner."

Quickly I went over to my cabin and shut the door behind me. I took a breath and sat down on the rough matress I called a bed. Why did he choose me, an inexperienced Cambion, to be in his show? I still didn't know what most of my powers were, and the ones I did know, I sucked at. I sighed and wrapped my little potatoe sack textured blanket around my shoulders.

I jumped at the sound of a knock at my door. I sighed, and opened the door, to see the same little girl who had sobbed during my act. I scowled. "What do you want? No- better question. Why are you here? You aren't supposed to be he-"

"I'm sorry for ruining your act- I didn't know you'd get yelled at.."

I frowned. "So you did it on purpose?"

"Well... No- but-"

Before she could finish, I snapped, suddenly having the girl's little neck in my hands. I pinned her against the wall and scowled. "I DON'T GET TO EAT TONIGHT BECAUSE OF YOU!"

She coughed, as tears streamed down her face. "I'm sorry!" she gasped.

I tightened my grip as her face started to turn purple, and a slight grin came up on my face as she stopped breathing.