High Flyer (The Magic Carnival Book 4) by Trudi Jaye

Author:Trudi Jaye [Jaye, Trudi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Star Media
Published: 2015-08-17T16:00:00+00:00

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Up in the clouds, Missy paused on the platform, her whole body shaking. A few other performers were watching from the sidelines as she and Alphonso practiced flying and catching, getting to know the rhythm of each other’s movements. It was like learning to work with another arm; they each had to have full confidence in the skill of the other person.

Burying herself in the physical activity was the only way she’d been able to stop thinking about what had been done to Zeph. They’d marched him away to Veronica’s office as soon as they were finished, and she’d been dragged to the practice hall. That was an hour ago. And now here she was, practicing as if nothing had happened.

She glanced over at Alphonso on the opposite platform. Missy didn’t know what to think of him as a person. He seemed to be too tight with Veronica for her to feel completely comfortable—but he was an amazing flyer.

Taking a deep breath, she fell forward, her hands clasped firmly around the bar. She swung in a smooth arc, her body held long and lean, flowing through the motions she’d first started learning when she was seven years old. Unlike Kitten and the Zambini children, she’d never actually performed in front of an audience until she was at least fourteen years old. The arc took her back up to the platform, and she landed lightly next to Alphonso.

“So what are we going to do that’s different? Experimental?” she asked.

Alphonso’s eyes watched her intently for a moment. “I think we might be ready to start figuring that out.”

“We’re going to do something completely new?” A stir of interest coiled in her belly. It was immediately squashed by the memory of bones breaking.

Alphonso shrugged. “Nothing is ever completely new. It’s about how you make it your own that makes it special. That and your ability to connect with the audience.”

Missy nodded. “Do you have any thoughts?”

Alphonso bowed his head. “This is your chance to prove yourself. You may give your suggestions first.”

“I’ve got some ideas,” she said warily.

“We will try a few things, see what works and what doesn’t, and go from there.” Alphonso swept his arm out in an elegant bow.

Missy nodded solemnly.

A couple hours later, they’d gone through most of Missy’s ideas and thrown them all out. Alphonso wouldn’t settle for anything less than perfection. Despite this, she had a sense of satisfaction with their work that she hadn’t felt in a long time. She relished every moment of working with Alphonso. If nothing else, it helped her forget Veronica’s warning.

She flicked her hand, trying to work out a small cramp in the palm. They’d been at it for a long time. Her entire body was sore, and her stomach was rumbling. “I really need to have a break,” she said. “Maybe grab something to eat.”

Alphonso nodded. “A rest is a good idea. I will be here when you return.”

Missy swung out on her bar and flipped down into the net. She moved quickly off and landed on the ground.

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