First: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1245646040/ Previous: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1312266689/ Next: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1321898663/ Tw/s: None Thumbnail by @-b3RRy-_ ♠ Crowned by Fear - Chapter 23 ♠ ... ' She's had long enough to live. ' "No she hasn't..." ' They were meant to d!3 all those years ago. ' "I- I know..." ' You misused your power. little Ringmaster. Don't forget who owns you. Don't forget that... ' "I won't." ' Without me you'd have nothing. You'd BE nothing. You would still be that scared little orphan looking for his parents and you'd be alone. ' ' Do not forget our deal. ' ' I made you. I am the reason you can do this. All of this is happening because of me. ' ' Because I took mercy on a small starving child. And I made him something greater. ' "I know..." ' Without me you'd be starving and alone and then gone. No one would care about you. Not the way I care about you, Ringmaster ' A heavy hand on his shoulder, pressing into him. Hard and cold. ' I only want the best for you. You know that right? ' "I do..." ' Now. Go and make me proud. Show this Avid fool what he's- ' "I am sending Scar. And... Another." ' What do you mean...? ' "I cannot risk it. Despite the power you gave me I am a mere mortal. And Avid is not the only one looking for me. Hopefully he will not follow through though as if he does... It will cost him something very dear to him." ' Very good. ' "I learnt from the best." He buttons up the scarlet coat and puts on the top hat. "You have to go now. I cannot be seen with you." And they are already gone...
