R*A*T*S (Sequel To A*M*E*R*I*C*A)

Chapter 2

He had shoulder length brown hair, dark makeup, wearing black pants and no shirt but was covered in dripping black paint. The crowd was silent until the man quickly lifted his arms up making everyone gasp. He hoisted himself up in the middle of the hoop and sat Indian style inside of it. As he did this, another spotlight hit next to him revealing another hoop with a man hanging upside down by his legs.

This man had short green hair, wearing the same thing as the other man except his pants were purple. He had a wicked smile as he hung upside down and that's when I noticed his face was painted like the Joker. The two started doing tricks on the hoops and I peeked over to see Ash and Dani holding hands. They were both staring daggers at the male contortionist and I couldn't blame them.
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The show rolled on, many acts hitting the stage. From fire breathers to sword swallowers. The crowd was eating it up, and it looked like they weren't satisfied just yet. They even had a singer, like us which Devin didn't look too pleased about.

Rob came back out on stage after so many acts and he lifted his arms.

"Now, we have just a few more acts left. We've saved the best for last. Give a blood curdling scream for our next act. He is the histories most oddest and rarest creature. Angelo, step out!"

Everyone gasped and screamed as the ground began to shake. The stage was cracking open and a creature started to crawl out of the firey crack. I looked around and saw everyone with horried looks and I even saw a girl crying. I turned back to the stage, the creature finally out. I observed him, tall, dark makeup around his glowing gold eyes and mouth. But what made him stand out was his horns. He had curled horns on top of his head and they made him look like a demon.

Even I was at awe. There's no way he can be a real...demon? I felt Ricky squeeze my arm shaking like a leaf. I held him close to me as I looked at everyone else. Ash and Dani held on to each other, Balz didn't seemed too fazed, but even Manson looked on edge.

"Angelo, our human demon. The rarest creature to ever exist. And now being displayed right before your eyes." Rob took a bow as Angelo slowly walked around, eyeing the terrified crowd. He hunched over letting out a loud growl as a pair of black wings broke through his back making inhuman sounds as they grew. The crowd looked like they were gonna be sick and even I cringed at the sound.

Angelo smiled widely, revealing a row of sharp teeth. His wings slowly flapped, making a sickening cracking noise and my stomach turned. Rob smirked, satisfied with the crowds reaction until his eyes landed on...us? I looked over at Manson who was locked on the ring leader, not seeming fazed.

"Okay Angelo, why don't you fly off and make room for our final act of the night?" Rob's voice got deep as he spoke and Angelo didnt hesitate to follow his orders as he flew away. The bearded ringleader slammed his cane to the ground, the large firey crack quickly closing back up. It was as if nothing happened. The man cleared his throat.

"I'm sure that got your attention. That all of our acts, are real. Now, for our final act of the night. History's most feared night creatures. Centuries of torturing mere mortals, hunting them for sustenance, both feared and even romantized."

He lifted his arms up and a spotlight hit the sky, showing two bats flying around. They flew around the crowd, everyone cheering or screaming. One flew by us but was quick to stop in front of Ryan. Ryan narrowed his eyebrows and suddenly let out a growl. The bat hissed at him as it flew away leaving Ryan baring his sharp teeth. I raised a brow turning back to the stage.

That was strange...unless..

The two bats went to the stage and a cloud of blue smoke surrounded them. The bats suddenly transformed into two men making my eyes go wide. The crowd had the same reaction as me, but some were squealing in delight. Mainly the girls. And honestly, i couldn't blame them. The two men were very attractive.

"Yes my minions, your eyes are not deceiving you. These two are indeed vampires. Please give it up for Hyde and Kaz." The two Japanese men took a bow as the crowd ate it up. Suddenly Kaz went up behind Hyde wrapping his arms around his shoulders. Kaz pulled his head back slightly baring his fangs against Hyde's neck. The young looking man slowly ran his tongue up the others neck and I swear the girls were on some kind of helium from how high their squeals were.

I looked down at Ricky who was almost infatuated with the vampires and I couldn't help but chuckle. He's such a cute nerd, obsessed with monsters, especially vampires.

The two vampires exited, turning back into bats and flying away.
With that the show was over. Rob called his cast back to take a final bow for the crowd before exiting.

We all got up, Manson not tearing his eyes away from Rob until he disappeared behind the curtains.

"Alright kids, let's get going." Manson ushered us through the crowd as it died down. But before we could exit we were met by the same lady who handed the tickets out. She smiled up at me, winking making my face heat up.

"Well if it isn't Brian Hugh Warner. Funny running into you here."

Someone spoke from behind us. I furrowed my brows wondering if they had the wrong person. We turned and saw Rob standing there with the white haired lady around his arm. Manson glared down at the man crossing his arms.

"Robert Bartleh Cummings." Manson sneered. Rob had a look of disgust as he and Manson glared at each other, like two hungry lions about to fight for scraps.

Wait....

Brian Hugh Warner?

Damnit Chris don't laugh right now!

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