Alice waited for her eyes to adjust, even after all those years, she spent being stuck in boxes. It never got easier to switch from the pitch black boxes, to the Stage covered in light. Even if she couldnt see anything, she kept a bright smile going. She lifted her arms, to strech a bit. Being stuck in the box during the shows break, got to her bones. Only now, did she notice, that her outfit, got ripped by the swords. She thought about, just staying like that, but her Magician covered her with a blanket.

She felt the touch of the blanket, mixed with a bit of Magic on her skin. As the Blanket got pulled away, did her ripped shirt and and hot pants, turn into a bunny girl outfit. She bowed to the audience and turned a few times. Giving the Audience something to cheer.

Still one more trick to go. Then she got to do a trick of her own choosing. And she knew, what she wanted to do. She just had to find the right volunteer. While she scanned the crowd, did the Magician get the next trick ready.

The Audience got silent, as they saw the main prop of the next Trick. A old looking guillotine, took up the centre of the Stage now. Alice, looked even more shocked than the audience. Giving them an uneasy feeling. Then she noticed her. A girl barely in her twenties, sitting in the fourth row. She was perfect. And by the looks of it, she came alone. Making it even easier.

So, she whispered to the Magician, about the girl she wanted as her volunteer. He glanced at the girl and nodded. "Okay." He said. Even though he wasnt a fan of his Assistants idea. She supported him and now it was his turn. Alice walked over to the guillotine. Looking over every corner, as if she tried to find a hidden secret. Even though she knew, there wasnt any trick.

The Magicain quickly chained her in place and locked the stock, keeping her head in place. The Audience counted. Even though, half of them closed their eyes. a short yelled, came from Alice as the blade cut through her neck. Putting the audience on Alert. The Magician picked up the bodyless head and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Getting the head to open her eyes.

Alice smiled at the Audience, as her Body gave a thumbs up. The Audience quickly changed from alert to cheering. In that moment did the Magician, threw the head in his hands. Alice head landed in the cleavage of the girl she chose. Shocked the girl lifted the head and Alice winked at her. "Could you carry me back to the stage?" The Assistant asked. The girl followed the command.

Touching the head in her hands, nearly everywhere. The Magician helped the girl on stage. Allowing her to hand the head to the now untied headless body, leaning on the guillotine. Alice put the Head on her shoulders and placed a choker around her neck.

"Thanks for helping, young Lady, but would you mind giving us another hand?" the Magician asked. The girl looked unsure at the crowd. But they were all for her, staying on stage. So she swallowed her concerns. "I will do it." she said as her heart began to race.

Soon she got placed on the guillotine. Her heart dropped as the blade got lifted. Only for the assistant letting it drop again. The girl jumped up and the Assistant pushed the guillotine of the Stage. Returning with a box. "Dont worry, the next trick, is all mine." the Assistant assured and produced a pair of handcuffs.

cuffing the girls hands behind her back. "So, we will do a escape illusion. And depending on if you mange to escape, it will be my final show tonight. " she said and added handuffs to the girls legs and connected the cuffs, to the belt, that held the girls skirt up. After five minutes of handy work, was the Assistants box empty, only leaving the girls head exposed.

She tried her best at a brave smile. "Okay, now escape from this. My retirement counts on it." the Assistant said and started a timer for two Minutes. All the girl managed however was that she tipped over. Till the Magician and his Assistant helped her up again. Till the final countdown started. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Smoke filled the Stage. As the smoke cleared, got the Assistant visible. Holding a marker, as she drew a star on the cheek of the still tied up Volunteer.

"Maybe i should give her a hand." The Assistant said and covered herself and the Volunteer with a blanket. The Magician pulled it quickly away. showing the Assistant and the voluntee kissing. The Volunteer stepped back. Now, the Assistant stood in her place, with chains, handcuffs and the drawing on her face. The Volunteer thanked the Magician and returned to her seat.

The Audience noticed that the expression of the Assistant had changed a bit, but the end of the Show, didnt gave them the Time to think about it. Alice walked with the crowd Outside. Getting asked how it was to be Stage with the Magician and his Assistant. She gave them a smile and called it magical.

Alice looked back at the Theater. She was sure, her volunteer would enjoy her new job. At least, once she wasnt tied up anymore. But that wasnt her problem now, especially considering how that new Body of hers felt.