Prologue:

I took a deep breath and slowly let it out. I can do this, I thought taking another deep breath. I took a small step, placing a foot on the thin wire before me. There was no net beneath me, nothing to break my fall but a hard dirt ground.

"Ladies and gentleman I present to you…Scarlett Michaelis" Alexander, the ring master said smiling up at me.

From my place on the tightrope I bowed and did a small cartwheel and back flip combo. I smiled and as my red curls bounced in their pony tail. I did another back flip but this time I grabbed the rope with my hands and did a handstand.

I did another flip, a few more cartwheels before the big finally. Jumping from the tight rope and grabbing the trapeze bar below and landed on my feet in front of the audience unharmed. Easy as pie. I took a deep breath and jumped off the tight rope and grabbed the trapeze. I did a flip and grabbed the next one before jumping down and landing on the ground on my feet.

The audience was stunned into silence. I bowed and they erupted into applause. "I'm glad you enjoyed our performance. Please come again" I said.

After the tent was cleared I went back stage.

"Excellent show as usual Scarlett" Alexander said leaning against the wall.

"Thanks" I replied pulling my hair out of his pony tail. I ran my hand through it and fluffed it out a bit.

Alexander came up behind me and wrapped an arm around my waist. "Come to my room tonight" he whispered before pulling back and leaving.

I sank into the chair in front of my dressing mirror and started taking off my jewelry. It was the same thing every night. No matter what.

I changed out of my costume and packed up my things. I looked down as I went to his room. Every one hated me. I was sleeping with the ringmaster and they all new. I a great demon, next to my brother, was sleeping with a man just to be fed a soul or two. I even hated myself.

I started to knock on his door then paused. What am I doing, I thought. I'm giving myself away to a man for food, I added.

Suddenly I felt sick and disgusted with myself. I quietly walked backwards and away from his room and back to my dressing area. I grabbed my bag and shoved what ever I could into it.

Crystal walked over with a slight disgust look on her face as she looked at me. "You got a letter slut" she said dropping it onto the make up table. I picked it up and opened it, instantly recognizing my brother's hand writing.

Dear sister,

I apologize for not returning your letter as quickly as you wished, I've been busy with my new master. A thirteen year old brat. I hope all is well with you. I hear your circus act is very amazing, perhaps when if and when it comes to England I shall catch a show and we can catch up. I must go now, the brat is waiting for his afternoon tea. I'll be expecting your reply soon.

Your brother, Sebastian

I couldn't help smile a little. Of all the names, it's Sebastian and he's working for a thirteen year old. I looked at the envelope and saw the address. I looked around before putting the letter back into the envelope and put the envelope into my bag.

I pulled out the small box I kept my earns and shoved it into my pocket. I stood up and looked around before sneaking out breaking into a run as I got farther away. Running away wasn't the best move since Alexander swore he would kill me if I ever did.

I had enough money for a train ticket from Russia to England. All I had to do was get to the train station and I'd be home free. I stopped running for a minute. I needed a disguise. Anyone would recognize me. I found a large set of tree's and dug around in my bag for something to wear.

I changed into all black and put on a black sheer mask to cover my face from the nose down. I pulled my hair up into a bun and kept it in place with a pin.

I shoved my other clothes into my bag and continued to the train station. I bought my train ticket with success and boarded the train. I didn't breath 'til the train pulled from the station and we were out of Russia. Few Weeks Later