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It have been two years since they escaped the God-Forsaken place.
They escaped.
Well... Not 007n7, he is not in robloxia anymore but now in weird kind of place, hybrids doesn't exist and robloxians are called 'human'
It took 007n7 a while to realize he's in different world. He thought he was alone but few days after adjusting in this world, he found his son again... As an infant. He thought his son really died but it seems like God gave him another chance... Alongside with Pr3ttyprincess and Bluudud. Two years old, one years old and a literal infant.
He can't leave these two alone so he took them in.
Luckily, he gets two stable jobs. Good paychecks too actually as nobody here recognized him as hacker. Plus he can take his kids to works, (sometimes) they're little and doesn't run around if 007n7 give them toys. When he can't, he just asked neighbor for help.
Maybe living here isn't so bad.... If it wasn't for the expensive rent since that's the reason why he had to work double time... Plus, he's saving up to send the children to school anyway. Better now than never.
Today he's going to work after dropping the kids to his neighbor again. The road are full of flyers and people talking about the travelling circus came in town. 007n7 took notes of it and understand it's a creepy one.
He has to be cautious after all. If he's out with his kids, he'll take path to avoid flyers laying around or people talking about it for three days.
Why? His kids... Are some wild cases. Like they act the same in that hellish game.... Anyway....
007n7 just make sure the kids don't get curious and begged (or worst, cry) for him to take them there.
He doesn't like circus anyway, reminded him of Noli.
One flyer conveniently flied to his face. How nice.
'Circus of Horror'
Yeah that already says a lot why he would never go there.
“Hey! Get out of here weirdo!!”
007n7 glanced at the scene. One of the human just hit the 'clown'.
“Ever since you guys showed up,. People have been disappearing! Go back to whatever hellhole you crawled out from.”
He should ignore them, he should ignore the scene and go to work to about being late and the possibility of getting his pay cut.
“I'm talking to you freak! Get out from our town!!!!”
That really too far but he won't intervene.
...
... ...
...
Ugh, he hopes he won't regret this.
007n7 intervene as he put himself between the man and the clown. “Have your parents teach you some shame? Hitting on a poor working man..”
“that thing deserves it!” The man yelled back. “They are demons! Ever since they came here, people have been going missing.”
“bastard, that's just a coincidence!” 007n7 will regret saying that when he finds out. “Accusing and beating this guy... I bet you're the one behind the missing people, hmm?” He scoffed. “Scram, before I called the police!”
The man reluctantly and cursed under his breath before leaving.
007n7 sighed at how much mess this morning is already. He turned around and offered the clown his hand.
To his surprise the guy is much taller than average robloxian. Maybe the same tall as the robloxia deity, Telamon.
“Are you okay?” 007n7 asked but didn't receive any reply. 'Silent one then.' He didn't judge much, Noob used silence as their coping mechanism after they got injured badly. “Some people are hot headed. If you have money you should sue the guy for emotional damage too. There's a camera hidden on that pole, you should ask security for the record.”
The clown blink as he looks where 007n7 pointed at. As if getting this new information and... More cautious. At least he is nodding.
007n7 know because he still has his c00lgui. Sometimes checks on city's cameras when he can't afford paying for channels he wants to watch.
Noticing the blood, 007n7 feels bad before taking out the handkerchief to wipe off the blood. “Next time don't let humans hit you. If you're a proud working guy, act like it.” He may unconsciously scolded this clown...
Well because he can't help but to see himself in this guy. When Robloxian purposely sabotaged him at work place (which he absolutely deserved that because of his past deeds)
He check his bag and find bandage thankfully (Disney Princess version, pr3ty's favorite.)
“It's not much.” he said as he applied it on the clown's face. “I'll be leaving now, bye.”
007n7 didn't put much thoughts after that and ran toward his work place.
“You're early.” his boss narrowed his eyes. “for once.”
“Yeah don't cut my paycheck.” 007n7 huffed, looking around for familiar face. “Where is Carol?”
“she's running late.” The Boss sighed. “Start as soon as you can, I've been covering for Carol.”
007n7 immediately get on his work uniform and went on his day to work. He pray for Carol to come back or else the boss will make him work overtime without pay and he will miss his shift at his second job.
He serves them drinks and desserts, they talked about the disappearance of the one who ran with their lover. 007n7 just nodded, thanked them for worrying.
He guess he needs to keep an eye on news but life is so busy when you're a single father who works two jobs to provide for three young children. Yeah, he endured it anyway. Some single mother probably went through worse than his situation so he will not complain.
Must man up and focus.
Just as he finished serving the three tables, his boss told him to pick up the flyers those customers left. Why do humans like this? At least in Robloxia the admins or NPC clean up their mess.
007n7 pick up those flyers, maybe he'll give this to the old man that buy papers? He can get money from it.
The sounds of bell ringing, another customer. “welcome!” he greet the man in blue suit. Oh that's a good colour. 007n7 smiles to himself.
“Thanks! I'd like a strong, hot coffee.”
He served the coffee to the blue suit man shortly after. “Here's your coffee.” 007n7 smiles. “I see you like blue? I used to have a suit almost similar to yours a while ago.”
“Well I must say, you have a good taste then.” the unknown man replied. “Thanks for the coffee. It was really cold outside.”
Was it?
Maybe 007n7 doesn't feel it because it was snowing for so long in that God-Forsaken place. He got used to cold.
“what's with those flyers?” The man's voice managed to get 007n7 attention again.
“oh, someone was handing them around. I had to pick it all up.”
“How rude to do that. Isn't this place of business?” The man seems like understand 007n7 annoyance.
“right? You get it!” 007n7 slightly laughed. “Ah this type of people think they can leave their mess and get away with it.” he rolled his eyes. “but fine by me! I got opportunity to sells paper. Between you and me, old people buy papers at street near the town's clinic.”
007n7 shared a secret, well kind of. He does like to see someone in his favorite colour after all.
“sell those papers...?”
The man seems confused which made 007n7 felt awkward if he said too much. This guy probably a business man and here he's telling some poor secret. “ah... Just to make extra cash. Rents don't cover easily with just making coffee.” or washing cars.
The unknown man seems like he was planning to talk something else but because of 007n7 reason, he dropped it.
“ah, I'm sorry. Did I make you uncomfortable—”
“Do you like circus?”
Alright, that question was so out of nowhere but 007n7 figures the man is trying to be polite.
“No.” that was immediate rejection. Then he realize he might appeared a bit rude. “I mean like, I'm too old for circus.”
“Nonsense. This circus isn't for kids, they have creepy stuff.” The man explained what 007n7 already knew.
“Hmm, circus of horror. I'm not surprised if it have gore element in it.” he sighed. “You've been to circus or you're just promoting?”
“if I tell you, would you like to come?”
007n7 blinks before smiling. Huh, remind me of certain robloxian. “Be more convincing, I might consider it.”
The man smirked, actual one like this amused him as much it amused 007n7. Then the boss called for 007n7 to give drinks for customers.
007n7 sighed. Before he turn to leave, the unknown man pulled 007n7 by his sleeve before placing the pink ticket in his pocket. “you'll be convinced when you see it.”
007n7 slightly raised an eyebrow, a free ticket..? Well he can't refuse it but think if he can sell this to someone who wants to go there.
“thank you. Maybe I'll go.” or maybe you'll see someone else.
007n7 unfortunately late for his second job. Got yelled through phone because he didn't come. In his defense, he's busy with replacing Carol's shift.
“As soon as the last customers leave, close everything and clean up the place. We're closing early.”
Fantastic, that means 007n7 have three hours left for his second job even though it'll just going to be 20 dollars an hour.
His boss seems like in rush, maybe? Whatever, his business is his business.
“Don't leave too late and go home after you finish everything up.”
“alright, boss.” 007n7 only gave a thumbs up which his boss smiled.
Carol is way too late and didn't even text him she's not coming today. If she did, 007n7 would've at least tell the manager at Carwash that he's taking day off.
Never mind, don't worry. He has flyers to sell and bonus! Pink ticket.
The last customer finally leave after paying. Fantastic. Really.
007n7 let out a small huffed and began to clean up everything as quick as possible.
Just as he's swiping, he heard bells. “sorry, we're closing—” but there's no one.
Holy shit is this some type of another entrance to purgatory? No that can't be, this is not Robloxia. It should be impossible—
The light went off never mind.
“ah shit—” 007n7 cursed as he moved but ended up falling. Great, now he lost his glasses. As if things couldn't get worse! “Boss if you came back to prank me...”
He mumble under his breath as he gets up, using the edge of counter to reach the switch. ugh, it's just breaker. It happens before. He thought to himself, squinting his eyes to focus on resetting it.
Yep, the light is back.
Now he should find his glasses. He look around the floors with his poor vision, crawling even to use his hand to feel.
Once again, he heard someone entered the shop. He cursed himself for not locking it. “Sorry, we are closed.” 007n7 didn't look up because what's the point if he can't see.
To his surprise, someone is holding his face then his glasses returned.
“ah... Oh, you're the guy from this morning!” 007n7 immediately get up from the floor with awkward smile. “Oh Telamon, you're bleeding!”
The guy blink at 007n7.
“Uh, just some God....?” if that's a good excuse. “Just sit down, I think I have antiseptic in my bag.” he claimed before taking out his bag under the counter, when he looks at the man again. This clown giving out a flower made out of paper. “Thanks.” 007n7 slightly smiles upon getting a gift, he assumed it was because he helped this clown earlier. “Now sit down, you'll get concussion.”
He's not questioning why the guy is bleeding, I mean he saw what people did to him early. They probably did it again.
Though the paper flower smelt awfully like blood... No way, right...?
He'll just question himself later.
007n7 helps the guy with his injuries, finding the mask unique and comforting. It reminds him of some masks in robloxia.
He grabs the cloth he kept and wet it before wiping the blood from his face. The man seems really happy.
Oddly enough, the wound 007n7 expecting to see are nowhere to be seen. Guess he doesn't need to use antiseptic.
“You don't talk... Or is that part of act?” 007n7 wondered, so far the man understood him so it's too early to assume he's mute.
The man look around before leaning closer, “I can't be seen talking...”
Holy shit what a deep voice, 007n7 thankfully have poker face did not overreact. “so part of act? You're really dedicated.”
“Yes my lord, I sincerely appreciate all your help.” somehow 007n7 feel really cringed when this guy called him that. “I'm the Pierrot, nice to meet you!”
“wonderful... I'm Sev.” he introduced himself, one name that suit in this kind of world. He put down the cloth, slightly glanced when he heard a quick mutter from Pierrot. He's probably getting old... “Anyway, you don't look like a Pierrot.”
“Indeed, you are correct my lord!” he seems way eager to explain. “We were required... To modernize my attire. But my role remains unchanged.”
“jeez, even with the modernize. Humans sure are harsh.” 007n7 mumbles.
“I suppose we may appears a touch... Uncanny. That tend to unsettled people.” Pierrot explains.
“uh-huh.” 007n7 listens. “then be careful. I see you with those flyers earlier so I assumed you were handing them out.”.
“Indeed. The circus has but a small cast. We perform and hand out flyers.” he claimed before continuing, “Although my lord, I'm the only Pierrot. Others are Jester and... ... Harlequin...” he paused at the last part, rolling his eyes slightly.
Not in good relationship with The Harlequin then.
Other than that... ... Oh 007n7 can relate... Working overtime...“must be frustrating, I've been there.” He patted Pierrot's shoulder.
Pierrot didn't flinch but it seems like he's stunned in his place. The blush on his cheeks are hard to be ignored. Either the guy having fever or easily flustered like Noob.
“so others are quiet like you too?”
“I'm the one who remains silence though I make it an exception when it's just two of us.”
Well that's a bit touching. Maybe. “Got it. I'm super awesome at keeping secret!” after all raising three children made him super careful. “Oh hey, your bandage is coming off. Come here, I'll take it off for you.”
“thank you my lord.” Pierrot smile never falter. “and I've brought another small token of appreciation.”
“A ticket?” 007n7 took it, it's red. Opposite of the pink one.
A bit cute, these colour reminds him of c00lkidd and pr3ttyprincess.
“Thank you but what's the pink ticket for then?”
Pierrot looks offended? “it's fake.” he claimed as he takes it from 007n7.
“oh.” 007n7 can't sell them then... “thanks for telling me. Who know I would've get arrested for using wrong ticket.” or sell them.
He sure is grateful that Pierrot told him but at the same time betrayed by the business man in blue suit lied to him. His damn favorite colour... Well at least red is his first favorite colour.
“I assure you, I'll make you smile during my performance.”
“can't wait to see it." He doesn't plan too. “also sorry to say this but you can't stay for too long. I have to close to shop.”
“I completely understand. I had hoped to arrive earlier but I did not wish to cause any distress, my lord.”
“so thoughtful. Thank you.” 007n7 slightly smile, such a shame really. His appearance would be hot topic in robloxia especially Halloween event in experiences. “Come around soon, good worker like you gotta have a drink of coffee.” he did not just promote the shop. “Bring others too if you can. We serve best coffee in town!” Yeah he is promoting.
“I will. Have a goodnight, my lord.”
“You too, Pierrot.” 007n7 gave one last smile as he watch Pierrot left.
Such a nice conversation. He can't believe he actually missed talking to someone with kind of appearance but it does brought him closure to home.
Still, doesn't mean he will go to the circus. He has children to look after. Having fun without them makes him a bad father.
007n7 got sixty dollars after finishing his second job and sold those flyers to the old man. He has enough money to buy new cream for c00lkidd's skin condition. He glanced at the bakery that is about to close. Right! Pr3ttyprincess asked for red velvet cake and Bluudud wants those cinnamon rolls.
He has enough money for the children and groceries for tomorrow.
He picked up his children from the neighbor's house and all of them got back home.
“Papa, I drew a lot today!” pr3ttyprincess is proud to show off her works. “While stoopid Bluudud plays game all day.”
“Don't pick up on your brother, Sophia.” 007n7 huffed. “Casey, don't sleep yet. You still haven't eat your dinner.”
The toddler think otherwise. 007n7 let out a tired huffed before picking up c00lkidd. “please? We don't want you hungry at night do we?”
“nu!” the young one still refused, 007n7 guess he's bored from drinking milk but he doesn't have money to buy baby food yet. Way too expensive than robux.
Alright, if c00lkidd won't eat. He'll just feed others first. If this one menace of toddler woke up hungry, 007n7 had to sacrifice his beauty sleep then....
He put the children to sleep, c00lkidd in his crib and finally he lay on his bed. What a tiresome day... He has to work a bit more tomorrow at his second shift. Just a bit more. Bluudud is going to start kindergarten soon. The boy seems so excited to learn more that what 007n7 could teach.
Finally exhaustion won over so he closed his eyes as soon as his head hit the pillow. Just sleep as much as he can then wake up to care for c00lkidd....
Zz.... Zz.... Zzzz...............
That's a lot of z but anyway...
The balcony door creek when the night is too quite. Pierrot move quietly, even holding the bells so he won't make a sound.
He noticed the toddler in the crib. Earlier, when he broke in the house. He finds children's toys but no children, assuming they're in daycare. Pierrot was about to be so disappointed if 007n7 faked his kindness because why would a human help him but also taken?
Good for Pierrot, he didn't find marriage certificate. Only adoption documents. What a kind man in his eyes.
Taking children in and raised them like his own... Oh how more lovely can 007n7 gets?
“ah, my Lord... You...” he crawled the bed before leaning closer to 007n7. “You are even more beautiful in your sleep” his claws brushed against the brunette's hair, “so fragile... ... So defenceless...” the urge to love him even more. “You know nothing about me but I know everything about you.”
Pierrot didn't say more, after all he wouldn't want to wake up the children but oh... He does know about 007n7.
His routine, the way he keep thinking about his children and how soft his face expression was.
It was so adorable.
The moment Pierrot saw him today, he knew they are destined to be together. There's no other reason except that.
“it was just a glance... But something inside me ignited.” he whispered. “There is no turning back. There is nowhere left to run.”
Because he is real, the real one for Pierrot and 007n7 must be his.
He will be his.
He gently opened 007n7 mouth as he let his long tongue slither in. It was just a perfect kiss.
And oh the poor father is too tired to realized it.
Pierrot finally let go, satisfied with his decision. The toddler stirred from his sleep, definitely hungry. Pierrot just smiles before picking up the young child. He's not good at handling children like Jester but 007n7 will be his soon so Pierrot must learn child care to please his love.
The toddler was grumpy but then fascinated by Pierrot red attire... The boy love red since birth.
Pierrot was happy that the toddler didn't make any fuss though the baby refused the milk that 007n7 left on the table. He got a brilliant idea and took the toddler out for an adventure.