Black Butler JokerxReader

Black Butler JokerxReader  

The year was 1840 in Victorian England. You were a small girl whose family were living just above the bread line. Today however, your father had promised your family that he would take you to see the traveling circus that was coming to town.  The young Earl Phantonhive was attending the circus along with his ever so loyal butler, so you knew that this was going to be a performance that was worth waiting for.

As night fell over London, you and your family made your way up to the circus ground. Bright yellow and orange tents were set up, with multi-colored flags linking each one. Jugglers stood outside tents, throwing sharp knives up into the air, spinning them, then catching them perfectly with no harm. Weirdly dress people walked from tent to tent, talking to one another about the various acts that were to happen that evening. But none of that caught your eye. It was one thing in particular that you were mesmerized by. A man, with bright red hair and a single blue tear drop painted under his eye had been that object of you fascination. He wore a white shirt with a black checkered waist coat and a large yellow bow that stood out under his long black coat he wore; which just brushed the dirt on the floor.

He was standing in the center of all the tents, talking to two other performers, both wearing black swim suits and holding feathered fans. He smiled as he spoke, gesturing for the girls to enter one of the tents, before shooting you a quick glance, and then continued to follow them inside. You stood and watched the man as he walked away, you eyes captured by him.
"_____" Your father said, nudging you.
"Y-Yes?" You asked, looking up towards your dad.
"It's about to start" He laughed, leading you into the tent that the man had just entered.

Inside was hot and stuffy; it smelt like a mix of animals and sweat. Wooden benches were lined all across the edges of the tent and people shuffle their way down to get a seat. You father took your hand and led you right to the front, sitting directly in the middle, you could see everything. As various people began bringing on animals for different acts, the man you saw earlier re-appeared, wearing a top hat and holding a cane in one hand. He walked into the center of the tent and took a bow as the music stopped playing.
"Ladies and Gentleman, Boys and Girls of all ages. I welcome you to the Noah's ark circus!" He called, as the crowd began applauding.
"We have many acts lined up for you this evening, so sit back, relax..." He paused, looking directly into your [e/c] eyes "... and let the magic, begin" He said, holding his arms out once more.

The night went on as different acts came on and did their bit. It was all so breath taking to see all the costumes and the talents people had. As the last act ended and the audience applauded, the man reappeared to end the night.
"Thank you Ladies and Gentleman, I hope you all enjoyed your selves this evening. Please be careful on your way home and I wish you all a good night" He said, taking a final bow, before disappearing with all the other performers. As you made your way out of the tent you took a deep breath, it was nice to breathe fresh air, you thought to yourself. Looking around you noticed that you got separated from your family. Stepping out of the way from the crowd, you watch as people walked by. "I wonder where they are..." You said to yourself.
"Excuse me young lady, are you lost?" Someone asked, placing their hand on your shoulder. You turned around to meet and pair on crystal blue eyes and bright red hair.
"I-I can't find my parents..." You said, blushing slightly.

"Well a beautiful young lady such as yourself shouldn't be out alone in London" He said, extending his arm for you to take.
Slipping your arm into his, the two of you walked away from the crowd and somewhere more quiet.
"This is where we keep all the animals" He explained as you took a seat on a stack of hay.
"They're all so amazing" You gasped, looking at all the animals.

"Pardon me, how rude. I never asked for your name" He apologized.
"Oh, it's _____" You said, smiling.
"Well _____, it's nice to meet you. You can call me the joker" He said, pulling out a rose and handing it to you.
You smiled as you took the rose from his hands, blushing slightly. At that point, you heard you name being called, turning around you could see you father standing in a gap between two tents, calling your name.
"I-I need t go" You said standing up "W-Will I ever see you again?" You asked.

"Maybe my dear. But remember this, the circus will always have room for you" He said, winking and taking another bow.
Blushing even worse, you smiled, running off to meet you father. You had a feeling you would be seeing him very soon.