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Cartoonival Round 3 Part 3- Musical bones!

[1 Week Later]

It was time, everything was set up, everyone had bought their tickets, it was time to sit down with a bag of popcorn and watch the show.

The theater itself was set up outside in the fresh evening air. Electrical lighting had been set up, seats had been thrown around in an unorganized fashion, and Penny was walking around selling snacks.

It had been a week, the contestants had been trained by their chosen staff members, their acts had been put together and it was now time to show what they were made of.

First was Foxy Foxy Foxy, then Claire, then Lent, and finally M-kitty himself.

Lent and the Jesters had returned about an hour ago, to the amazement of the many wonderful people who had the pleasure of witnessing a well-dressed skeleton and two floating midgets fly in on a piano.

Lent was listening to the music of the current performance, letting his head bob to the beat as he shined the Baby Grand Piano. He had grown attached to this random piano that was once meant to encumber him, but had now become a tool he would use in his performance.

M-kitty: Hey Mr. Bones!

M-kitty’s voice was all the warning Lent got before he was nearly tackled by a certain green cybernetic cat. M-kitty swiftly jumped up on his shoulder, giving Lent a beaming look.

Lent: Haha! Hello, M-kitty! Can you believe it’s been a week already?

M-kitty: Yea! It went by so fast! But I didn’t see you at all.

Lent: Very true. Me and the Jesters had a very interesting climb. But don’t worry about that! How was your week?

M-kitty: Great! Mr. Strong Frog helped me out a bunch.

Lent: That sounds gre--

Their conversation was cut short suddenly, interrupted by the biting voice of the Ringleader.

“Thank you for your performance, Foxy Foxy Foxy! Next up we have the amazing Claire! Good luck!”

Lent: Huh, looks like I’m up next.

Lent looked back to M-kitty who was no longer smiling as he suddenly looked nervous. Lent couldn’t help but feel the same way. After everything he and M-kitty had been through in this tournament, this might just be their last performance.

Lent: Nervous?

M-kitty: *Nodding*

Lent: Me too. But for some reason, that makes me more exited! I actually have to tell you something, M-kitty.

M-kitty: Hm?

Lent picked M-kitty off his shoulder and placed him on top of the Baby Grand Piano, which was now shining from the amount of polishing done to it.

Lent: I wanted to thank you, but not just you. I wanted to thank you, Solemn, Sira, Lou, and everyone else I’ve met in this tournament. For a while now I’ve just been… existing. It was through all of you that I noticed there was a hole in my heart. And to a certain extent, you all helped me fill that hole. You're all my friends, and I’ve grown to care very much about all of you.

M-kitty didn’t say anything and instead gave Lent a strong hug around the neck, which Lent returned. After a few seconds, Lent pulled away and gave M-kitty a winning smile.

Lent: Now get out there and do a good job.

M-kitty: But aren’t you going next?

Lent opened his mouth to say something, but found himself paused as he noticed his mistake. He gave a chuckle and knocked a finger against his head.

Lent: Haha, very true. Which reminds me, I need to go talk to a certain two individuals. For now M-kitty, I wish you luck!

M-kitty: You too Mr. Bones!

With that both M-kitty and Lent parted ways. Lent himself walked towards the curtains, keeping his eyes open and about before he spotted his two trainers.

Lent: Hello you two, enjoying the show?

The Jester’s turned around and flew up to Lent.

Havoc: Yea, the fox girl just turned a dog into a dragon!

Mayhem: They still haven’t put out the fires!

Lent: A dragon? Everyone okay?

Havoc: Yea, she turned it back into a dog, I think. It was sweet!

Lent: Good to hear, I wanted to tell you something.

Mayhem and Havoc: Hm?

Lent: I wanted to thank you for your help this week and for keeping me company, it was nice of you.

Mayhem: Aww that’s swee--

Havoc: Aww yuck!

Mayhem: *Slaps Havoc on the head* Don’t be mean, he’s thanking us!

Lent: Hahaha, don’t worry its quite alright, I just thought I should give you one more thanks before my big moment comes up.

“A grand and fiery performance from Claire, give her a round of applause everybody! Next up is the walking talking skeleton himself, LENT!”

With the Ringleader’s introduction, the audience went ablaze with cheers and applause.

Lent: *Taking a deep breath* Wish me luck.

Lent took his first steps beyond the curtains just as Claire was smiling and bowing her head to the audience. She stood straight before walking Lent’s way, giving him a smile and nodding before she passed him by. Lent soon found himself standing alone on a massive stage. There were burn marks in the wood, but nothing too extraordinary. The audience was massive, other than the low muttering of voices and a few gasps from those surprised to see a skeleton walking.

Every light around Lent turned dark, save for a single spotlight centered completely on him. Lent took a moment to look throughout the audience. They were all there; Erin, Sira, Lou, the Ringleader, Solemn, Alucard, Bruce, Chuchu, The Hunger and the Caretaker, Penny, and Betsy. Lent’s eyes fell on an empty seat, in the flash of a second, he saw a young girl with short hair, she had no color as she glowed pink. She was smiling at him. Just as suddenly as she appeared, she disappeared, leaving Lent with a familiar pain in the back of his skull.

Lent: *quietly* Keep it together Lent.

Lent took a deep breath before gesturing out to the audience, opening his arms wide.

Lent: Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, people of all kinds and backgrounds! I am Lent! As you can see I am a walking skeleton. If this is too much someone handle, the exit is over there.

Immediately a singular individual in the audience now getting permission to do so released a scream of horror before running full speed towards the exit.

Lent: Thank you! I will now begin.

With a flick of Lent’s wrist, a black wand with a white tip appeared. He then waved his arm through the air, a blue sparkling energy forming around his hand and wand before flicking it out. The energy spiraled out, hitting a spot in the center most part of the stage. With a flash of blue, the Baby Grand Piano appeared in all its glory. The audience ooh’ed and awed

Lent: Haha!

Lent then tossed his wand into the air, which exploded into blue and purple sparkled. The blue and purple sparkles dissolved, turning into his music book. He leapt up and grabbed it from the air, twirling on the way down for added effect.

Lent: I thought long and hard for on what I would bring to this stage and I finally found it after going on a wild adventure with two interesting companions. I decided that I wanted to express a deep love I have.

Lent walked over to the Baby Grand piano and set the sheet music up on its frame, resting his hands on the piano keys.

Lent: I wanted to share my deep love for the force known as magic~!

With that Lent began to play.

www.youtube.com/watch?feature=… (YES, I SUNG THE ACTUAL SONG!)

Maaaagic iiiis
A fundamental building block
I understand that is quite the shock,
But it’s true and I got a lot!
Now today,
I’ll do my best to explain to you
That magic explains quite a lot,
And that it surrounds all of you.
You see my friends, this simple philanthropy
Is looked on as something shocking.
But now, I know,
That’s the whole show.
So each of you can look around and see
Magic is everywhere you see cause
That’s the show.
This magical shooooow.

If summoning fire you like,
If flying high you like,
If casting light you like,
If lightning strike you like,
If bare bones you like,
Or me undressed you like,
Why, nobody will oppose.
When ev’ry sight that glows and hums are right
Loving and casting spells all night
That’s the show.
My magical show.
When I cast spells on Erin (God bless her)
To see if she likes to sled
And make it snow
That’s the whole show
When Ringlaeder finally makes en’
Ough money to save his show
This magic show,
That’s just how it goes.

With the last few notes dragged out for dramatic effect, Lent pressed down the final cord. With the ring of music, a series of spiraling magical darts flew out from the pianos interior and flew over the audience’s heads and exploded like fireworks. They exploded in violet blues and purples. The audience stared in awe for a moment before exploding into applause and whistles.

Lent: HAHA! Thank you thank you!

“And that was Lent with his stunning performance! Thank you very much Lent!”

Lent bowed to the audience before turning. He snapped his fingers and at his command the piano immediately disappeared once more. Giving the audience a wink, he began walking towards the curtain. As he did, M-kitty was already walking out for his own round. Lent gave M-kitty a smile and two thumbs up as he walked by, earning him a smile from his small friend as he walked by. Lent then quickened his pace to get behind the curtains and out of the audience’s sight. Now behind the curtains, Lent looked out, greatly anticipating M-kitty’s round.

“Now for our last performance of the night, our very own pint sized power house! M-kitty!”

M-kitty gave the audience a smile and immediately went into it. The pit crew had already pushed out his selected props, consisting of some large iron balls, a R.H. 1-ton barbell, and a pearly white 2007 Buick Lucerne.

From within the audience, at his very own booth, the Ringleader gave the car an odd look before looking over at Bruce.

Ringleader: That’s a really nice car, almost reminds me of my own car.

Bruce: Good that you noticed! Because that is your car.

Ringleader: What!? Why is my car being used as a prop?

Bruce: Calm down buddy, he’s just going to lift it to show his stuff and then put it down, easy peasy. Plus, I don’t have a car.

Ringleader: Errr *Angry mumbling*

M-kitty started with the iron balls, picking them up and using them in various tricks such as juggling. So far so good. M-kitty moved on to the R.H. 1-ton barbell. With a great amount of effort M-kitty lifted it high to the sky, gaining a large applause from the audience. Setting that down, M-kitty moved to the pearly white 2007 Buick Lucerne. Getting underneath the large car, M-kitty lifted with all his might, slowly lifting the car slowly, until it finally reached into the air. At the moment M-kitty lifted the car as high as he could, the audience released an explosive applause and cheer.

Havoc: Okay now.

M-kitty wasn’t done with the car however, like a pizza pie he began spinning it around in place to show off his might and to make this performance more dramatic. It was at that climatic moment that the car lifted out of M-kitty’s hands. His happy expression turned to one of shock and confusion as the pearly white 2007 Buick Lucerne launched into the air. From M-kitty’s viewpoint he could see the rockets blasting from underneath the belly of the car, lifting it high into the air before it smashed into the catwalks and lighting fixtures above. Then upon contact, exploding!

It wasn’t a violent fire ball or a shattering implosion, but a vibrant and colorful firework display as the fireworks the Jester’s had stuffed in the trunk caught fire.

At first the audience loved it! Standing up and applauding the amazing show! Except for a certain individual.

The Ringleader: NO!!!! LUCY!!!

Bruce: Uh oh…

Back on stage, M-kitty stood in shock as he watched the vibrant fireworks explode and fly out in all directions. Lent himself watched in shock as well as he was sure that wasn’t supposed to happen. Lent’s eyes where diverted from the colorful scene to the curtains at other side of the stage, where he saw two floating individuals quickly making their escape. He then looked into the cheering audience where his gaze zeroed in on a FURIOUS Ringleader.

Lent felt a deep fire burn within his empty chest as anger began to burn within him. His eyes began to emit a deep purple fire filled glow.

Lent: J e s t e r s

Lent then disappeared in a puff of pink smoke as he teleported towards his prey.

---

(Backstage)

Mayhem: Hehehe! That was awesome. I knew putting fireworks in the trunk would make for a grand finale.

Havoc: Did you see the Ringleader’s face? That’s was amazing!

The two misfits laughed together as they hovered farther and farther away from the chaos ensuing on stage.

Havoc: And what’s best of all, is that it’s a win-win situation!

Mayhem: Yea, cuz now Erin owes us a favor!

Lent: Does she now?

The Jester’s froze. They didn’t dare move as they felt the angry presence behind them.

Mayhem: *Nervously* O-oh Lent! Heyyyyy

Havoc: H-how ya doing buddy?

Lent walked around the Jester’s so he could face them. Lent was very much not his usual self. His eyes burned with purple fire and the air felt ionized around them. His face held an obvious anger, his skeletal nature making it look that much more threatening.

Lent: No more games you two. Not right now.

Havoc: We’re not playing ga--

Lent: YES, YOU ARE! THE HECK GUYS? I know guys caused that explosion, but why? I trusted you two, this isn’t what I meant by helping me!

The Jester’s suddenly looked very uncomfortable as Lent stared them down They both looked to each other before nodded and looking back to Lent.

Havoc: Erin asked us too.

Lent almost reeled back at their words.

Lent: What?

Mayhem: She wanted us to make sure M-kitty lost without hurting him, so we trapped the Ringleader’s car with rockets.

Havoc: Yea it was awe-- *Havoc stopped talking as Lent gave him a dark look, averting his gaze to look at the ground*

Lent looked them over a few times. He wanted to believe they were lying. He really wanted to believe they were lying. The problem was, he believed them.

Lent: Go home you two.

And with that, Lent walked off back towards the stage. He needed to have a conversation with a certain someone. The Jesters where left behind, no longer smiling as they watched Lent disappear down the hall.

Havoc: Sis?

Mayhem: Yea bro?

Havoc: I feel icky inside.

Mayhem: Me too.

(Front stage)

Ringleader: WHAT THE HELL WHERE YOU THINKING?! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW EXPENSIVE THAT CAR WAS?!

M-kitty: I’m sorry! But I didn’t do that purposely. It just happened. I don’t know why!

Ringleader: I DON’T CARE WHY IT HAPPENED! I HAVE ONLY ONE THING TO SAY TO TROUBLE MAKERS LIKE YOU! YOU’RE DISQUALOFIED!

M-kitty: But… BUT…!

Ringleader: NO BUTTS *Turning around and pointing at his own butt* GET OUT OF MY SIGHT!

With that the Ringleader turned around and stomped off towards the now very damaged stage, leaving a very teary eyed M-kitty. Bruce saw the opportunity and walked up, placing a hand on M-kitty’s shoulder.

Bruce: Hey, I’m sorry kid. Things happen alright?

M-kitty didn’t even reply as he began sniffling back tears.

It was now that Lent walked on stage and assessed everything that was going on. Most of the audience had departed, except for a few stragglers. Lent’s eyes fell on his sad friend and immediately felt for him, but he could comfort M-kitty later. His eyes immediately scanned around until he spotted her.

Lent walked straight towards Erin, not even bothering to fake a smile. Erin herself didn’t look too happy as she wore a large frown as she watched M-kitty holding back tears.

Lent: Hey.

Erin turned to look up at Lent, a little surprised since she didn’t notice him walking up to her. She tensed up at his expression and turned to look away from him.

Erin: Yes?

Lent: I know what happened and I know you told the Jester’s to cause this.

Erin looked up to Lent with a shocked expression, but Lent didn’t let her say anything as he continued.

Lent: I don’t care why you did it and I’m not going to force my way into this either. It’s not my business. All I have to say is that M-kitty isn’t as dumb as you think he is. He’ll figure it out whether you tell him or not. That’s up to you. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go comfort M-kitty.

And with that, Lent walked away from Erin, leaving her alone once again.

The stars twinkled in the sky, the moon hung crescent this night. It would be a long night tonight.

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Cartoonival Round 3 Part 3- Musical bones!

[1 Week Later]

It was time, everything was set up, everyone had bought their tickets, it was time to sit down with a bag of popcorn and watch the show.

The theater itself was set up outside in the fresh evening air. Electrical lighting had been set up, seats had been thrown around in an unorganized fashion, and Penny was walking around selling snacks.

It had been a week, the contestants had been trained by their chosen staff members, their acts had been put together and it was now time to show what they were made of.

First was Foxy Foxy Foxy, then Claire, then Lent, and finally M-kitty himself.

Lent and the Jesters had returned about an hour ago, to the amazement of the many wonderful people who had the pleasure of witnessing a well-dressed skeleton and two floating midgets fly in on a piano.

Lent was listening to the music of the current performance, letting his head bob to the beat as he shined the Baby Grand Piano. He had grown attached to this random piano that was once meant to encumber him, but had now become a tool he would use in his performance.

M-kitty: Hey Mr. Bones!

M-kitty’s voice was all the warning Lent got before he was nearly tackled by a certain green cybernetic cat. M-kitty swiftly jumped up on his shoulder, giving Lent a beaming look.

Lent: Haha! Hello, M-kitty! Can you believe it’s been a week already?

M-kitty: Yea! It went by so fast! But I didn’t see you at all.

Lent: Very true. Me and the Jesters had a very interesting climb. But don’t worry about that! How was your week?

M-kitty: Great! Mr. Strong Frog helped me out a bunch.

Lent: That sounds gre--

Their conversation was cut short suddenly, interrupted by the biting voice of the Ringleader.

“Thank you for your performance, Foxy Foxy Foxy! Next up we have the amazing Claire! Good luck!”

Lent: Huh, looks like I’m up next.

Lent looked back to M-kitty who was no longer smiling as he suddenly looked nervous. Lent couldn’t help but feel the same way. After everything he and M-kitty had been through in this tournament, this might just be their last performance.

Lent: Nervous?

M-kitty: *Nodding*

Lent: Me too. But for some reason, that makes me more exited! I actually have to tell you something, M-kitty.

M-kitty: Hm?

Lent picked M-kitty off his shoulder and placed him on top of the Baby Grand Piano, which was now shining from the amount of polishing done to it.

Lent: I wanted to thank you, but not just you. I wanted to thank you, Solemn, Sira, Lou, and everyone else I’ve met in this tournament. For a while now I’ve just been… existing. It was through all of you that I noticed there was a hole in my heart. And to a certain extent, you all helped me fill that hole. You're all my friends, and I’ve grown to care very much about all of you.

M-kitty didn’t say anything and instead gave Lent a strong hug around the neck, which Lent returned. After a few seconds, Lent pulled away and gave M-kitty a winning smile.

Lent: Now get out there and do a good job.

M-kitty: But aren’t you going next?

Lent opened his mouth to say something, but found himself paused as he noticed his mistake. He gave a chuckle and knocked a finger against his head.

Lent: Haha, very true. Which reminds me, I need to go talk to a certain two individuals. For now M-kitty, I wish you luck!

M-kitty: You too Mr. Bones!

With that both M-kitty and Lent parted ways. Lent himself walked towards the curtains, keeping his eyes open and about before he spotted his two trainers.

Lent: Hello you two, enjoying the show?

The Jester’s turned around and flew up to Lent.

Havoc: Yea, the fox girl just turned a dog into a dragon!

Mayhem: They still haven’t put out the fires!

Lent: A dragon? Everyone okay?

Havoc: Yea, she turned it back into a dog, I think. It was sweet!

Lent: Good to hear, I wanted to tell you something.

Mayhem and Havoc: Hm?

Lent: I wanted to thank you for your help this week and for keeping me company, it was nice of you.

Mayhem: Aww that’s swee--

Havoc: Aww yuck!

Mayhem: *Slaps Havoc on the head* Don’t be mean, he’s thanking us!

Lent: Hahaha, don’t worry its quite alright, I just thought I should give you one more thanks before my big moment comes up.

“A grand and fiery performance from Claire, give her a round of applause everybody! Next up is the walking talking skeleton himself, LENT!”

With the Ringleader’s introduction, the audience went ablaze with cheers and applause.

Lent: *Taking a deep breath* Wish me luck.

Lent took his first steps beyond the curtains just as Claire was smiling and bowing her head to the audience. She stood straight before walking Lent’s way, giving him a smile and nodding before she passed him by. Lent soon found himself standing alone on a massive stage. There were burn marks in the wood, but nothing too extraordinary. The audience was massive, other than the low muttering of voices and a few gasps from those surprised to see a skeleton walking.

Every light around Lent turned dark, save for a single spotlight centered completely on him. Lent took a moment to look throughout the audience. They were all there; Erin, Sira, Lou, the Ringleader, Solemn, Alucard, Bruce, Chuchu, The Hunger and the Caretaker, Penny, and Betsy. Lent’s eyes fell on an empty seat, in the flash of a second, he saw a young girl with short hair, she had no color as she glowed pink. She was smiling at him. Just as suddenly as she appeared, she disappeared, leaving Lent with a familiar pain in the back of his skull.

Lent: *quietly* Keep it together Lent.

Lent took a deep breath before gesturing out to the audience, opening his arms wide.

Lent: Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, people of all kinds and backgrounds! I am Lent! As you can see I am a walking skeleton. If this is too much someone handle, the exit is over there.

Immediately a singular individual in the audience now getting permission to do so released a scream of horror before running full speed towards the exit.

Lent: Thank you! I will now begin.

With a flick of Lent’s wrist, a black wand with a white tip appeared. He then waved his arm through the air, a blue sparkling energy forming around his hand and wand before flicking it out. The energy spiraled out, hitting a spot in the center most part of the stage. With a flash of blue, the Baby Grand Piano appeared in all its glory. The audience ooh’ed and awed

Lent: Haha!

Lent then tossed his wand into the air, which exploded into blue and purple sparkled. The blue and purple sparkles dissolved, turning into his music book. He leapt up and grabbed it from the air, twirling on the way down for added effect.

Lent: I thought long and hard for on what I would bring to this stage and I finally found it after going on a wild adventure with two interesting companions. I decided that I wanted to express a deep love I have.

Lent walked over to the Baby Grand piano and set the sheet music up on its frame, resting his hands on the piano keys.

Lent: I wanted to share my deep love for the force known as magic~!

With that Lent began to play.

www.youtube.com/watch?feature=… (YES, I SUNG THE ACTUAL SONG!)

Maaaagic iiiis
A fundamental building block
I understand that is quite the shock,
But it’s true and I got a lot!
Now today,
I’ll do my best to explain to you
That magic explains quite a lot,
And that it surrounds all of you.
You see my friends, this simple philanthropy
Is looked on as something shocking.
But now, I know,
That’s the whole show.
So each of you can look around and see
Magic is everywhere you see cause
That’s the show.
This magical shooooow.

If summoning fire you like,
If flying high you like,
If casting light you like,
If lightning strike you like,
If bare bones you like,
Or me undressed you like,
Why, nobody will oppose.
When ev’ry sight that glows and hums are right
Loving and casting spells all night
That’s the show.
My magical show.
When I cast spells on Erin (God bless her)
To see if she likes to sled
And make it snow
That’s the whole show
When Ringlaeder finally makes en’
Ough money to save his show
This magic show,
That’s just how it goes.

With the last few notes dragged out for dramatic effect, Lent pressed down the final cord. With the ring of music, a series of spiraling magical darts flew out from the pianos interior and flew over the audience’s heads and exploded like fireworks. They exploded in violet blues and purples. The audience stared in awe for a moment before exploding into applause and whistles.

Lent: HAHA! Thank you thank you!

“And that was Lent with his stunning performance! Thank you very much Lent!”

Lent bowed to the audience before turning. He snapped his fingers and at his command the piano immediately disappeared once more. Giving the audience a wink, he began walking towards the curtain. As he did, M-kitty was already walking out for his own round. Lent gave M-kitty a smile and two thumbs up as he walked by, earning him a smile from his small friend as he walked by. Lent then quickened his pace to get behind the curtains and out of the audience’s sight. Now behind the curtains, Lent looked out, greatly anticipating M-kitty’s round.

“Now for our last performance of the night, our very own pint sized power house! M-kitty!”

M-kitty gave the audience a smile and immediately went into it. The pit crew had already pushed out his selected props, consisting of some large iron balls, a R.H. 1-ton barbell, and a pearly white 2007 Buick Lucerne.

From within the audience, at his very own booth, the Ringleader gave the car an odd look before looking over at Bruce.

Ringleader: That’s a really nice car, almost reminds me of my own car.

Bruce: Good that you noticed! Because that is your car.

Ringleader: What!? Why is my car being used as a prop?

Bruce: Calm down buddy, he’s just going to lift it to show his stuff and then put it down, easy peasy. Plus, I don’t have a car.

Ringleader: Errr *Angry mumbling*

M-kitty started with the iron balls, picking them up and using them in various tricks such as juggling. So far so good. M-kitty moved on to the R.H. 1-ton barbell. With a great amount of effort M-kitty lifted it high to the sky, gaining a large applause from the audience. Setting that down, M-kitty moved to the pearly white 2007 Buick Lucerne. Getting underneath the large car, M-kitty lifted with all his might, slowly lifting the car slowly, until it finally reached into the air. At the moment M-kitty lifted the car as high as he could, the audience released an explosive applause and cheer.

Havoc: Okay now.

M-kitty wasn’t done with the car however, like a pizza pie he began spinning it around in place to show off his might and to make this performance more dramatic. It was at that climatic moment that the car lifted out of M-kitty’s hands. His happy expression turned to one of shock and confusion as the pearly white 2007 Buick Lucerne launched into the air. From M-kitty’s viewpoint he could see the rockets blasting from underneath the belly of the car, lifting it high into the air before it smashed into the catwalks and lighting fixtures above. Then upon contact, exploding!

It wasn’t a violent fire ball or a shattering implosion, but a vibrant and colorful firework display as the fireworks the Jester’s had stuffed in the trunk caught fire.

At first the audience loved it! Standing up and applauding the amazing show! Except for a certain individual.

The Ringleader: NO!!!! LUCY!!!

Bruce: Uh oh…

Back on stage, M-kitty stood in shock as he watched the vibrant fireworks explode and fly out in all directions. Lent himself watched in shock as well as he was sure that wasn’t supposed to happen. Lent’s eyes where diverted from the colorful scene to the curtains at other side of the stage, where he saw two floating individuals quickly making their escape. He then looked into the cheering audience where his gaze zeroed in on a FURIOUS Ringleader.

Lent felt a deep fire burn within his empty chest as anger began to burn within him. His eyes began to emit a deep purple fire filled glow.

Lent: J e s t e r s

Lent then disappeared in a puff of pink smoke as he teleported towards his prey.

---

(Backstage)

Mayhem: Hehehe! That was awesome. I knew putting fireworks in the trunk would make for a grand finale.

Havoc: Did you see the Ringleader’s face? That’s was amazing!

The two misfits laughed together as they hovered farther and farther away from the chaos ensuing on stage.

Havoc: And what’s best of all, is that it’s a win-win situation!

Mayhem: Yea, cuz now Erin owes us a favor!

Lent: Does she now?

The Jester’s froze. They didn’t dare move as they felt the angry presence behind them.

Mayhem: *Nervously* O-oh Lent! Heyyyyy

Havoc: H-how ya doing buddy?

Lent walked around the Jester’s so he could face them. Lent was very much not his usual self. His eyes burned with purple fire and the air felt ionized around them. His face held an obvious anger, his skeletal nature making it look that much more threatening.

Lent: No more games you two. Not right now.

Havoc: We’re not playing ga--

Lent: YES, YOU ARE! THE HECK GUYS? I know guys caused that explosion, but why? I trusted you two, this isn’t what I meant by helping me!

The Jester’s suddenly looked very uncomfortable as Lent stared them down They both looked to each other before nodded and looking back to Lent.

Havoc: Erin asked us too.

Lent almost reeled back at their words.

Lent: What?

Mayhem: She wanted us to make sure M-kitty lost without hurting him, so we trapped the Ringleader’s car with rockets.

Havoc: Yea it was awe-- *Havoc stopped talking as Lent gave him a dark look, averting his gaze to look at the ground*

Lent looked them over a few times. He wanted to believe they were lying. He really wanted to believe they were lying. The problem was, he believed them.

Lent: Go home you two.

And with that, Lent walked off back towards the stage. He needed to have a conversation with a certain someone. The Jesters where left behind, no longer smiling as they watched Lent disappear down the hall.

Havoc: Sis?

Mayhem: Yea bro?

Havoc: I feel icky inside.

Mayhem: Me too.

(Front stage)

Ringleader: WHAT THE HELL WHERE YOU THINKING?! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA HOW EXPENSIVE THAT CAR WAS?!

M-kitty: I’m sorry! But I didn’t do that purposely. It just happened. I don’t know why!

Ringleader: I DON’T CARE WHY IT HAPPENED! I HAVE ONLY ONE THING TO SAY TO TROUBLE MAKERS LIKE YOU! YOU’RE DISQUALOFIED!

M-kitty: But… BUT…!

Ringleader: NO BUTTS *Turning around and pointing at his own butt* GET OUT OF MY SIGHT!

With that the Ringleader turned around and stomped off towards the now very damaged stage, leaving a very teary eyed M-kitty. Bruce saw the opportunity and walked up, placing a hand on M-kitty’s shoulder.

Bruce: Hey, I’m sorry kid. Things happen alright?

M-kitty didn’t even reply as he began sniffling back tears.

It was now that Lent walked on stage and assessed everything that was going on. Most of the audience had departed, except for a few stragglers. Lent’s eyes fell on his sad friend and immediately felt for him, but he could comfort M-kitty later. His eyes immediately scanned around until he spotted her.

Lent walked straight towards Erin, not even bothering to fake a smile. Erin herself didn’t look too happy as she wore a large frown as she watched M-kitty holding back tears.

Lent: Hey.

Erin turned to look up at Lent, a little surprised since she didn’t notice him walking up to her. She tensed up at his expression and turned to look away from him.

Erin: Yes?

Lent: I know what happened and I know you told the Jester’s to cause this.

Erin looked up to Lent with a shocked expression, but Lent didn’t let her say anything as he continued.

Lent: I don’t care why you did it and I’m not going to force my way into this either. It’s not my business. All I have to say is that M-kitty isn’t as dumb as you think he is. He’ll figure it out whether you tell him or not. That’s up to you. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go comfort M-kitty.

And with that, Lent walked away from Erin, leaving her alone once again.

The stars twinkled in the sky, the moon hung crescent this night. It would be a long night tonight.