There were rumors about the Magician, that had one show in the local theater planned. Some said, that some of the volunteers he picked didnt return from the shows, he had. But there was never enough to frighten anyone to attend.

A young Woman looked at herself in the mirror. The dress she got extra for the show, fit perfectly. Tonight, would be the night she figured out, if there was any truth to the stories she heard. even if not, she could have fun, figuring out the tricks.

She stepped into the Theater, the air was filled with expectation. So, she quickly searched for her seat. From there, she had a perfect view at the Stage and could see a bit of the backstage area. If the Plans outside, showed the truth.

Soon the lights flashed, allowing the Magician to get on stage. He started out with a few card tricks and finished it up, by letting a volunteer from the audience float a bit. the choosen woman had her fun with it, before she remembered the skirt she was wearing, wasnt meant doing its job. So, the Magician let her down.

From that point, it got more interesting. Now, came the part she had been interested in. The Magician searched for a new volunteer. He hovered over Reina for a bit to long. Yet, he chose another woman for his next trick.

she sighned in relieve, as she saw the trick. it was a classical thin model. It wasnt yet the trick she had to worry about. Apparently the woman had her fun, as the saw went through the box. However the Magician slipped up a bit and pushed the box with the lower half, accidentally over the edge of the stage.

A man in the front, took his chance and scratched the exposed feet in front of him. Getting the other half of the woman to laugh. Proving to everyone that those were indeed her legs. With a bit of help, did the magician return the box to the stage. reuniting the two halves of his volunteer. Leaving her with just a mark on her dress, were the saw cut through.

the next trick, that followed, was more interesting. The magician produced a large box and multiple swords, making it clear, what would happen to the box. this time, he didnt hesistate, to point at Reina. she got quickly up. the magician helped her on stage, as the rest of audience looked on.

After a short introduction, did she slip off her shoes and stepped into the box. there was no place to hide. but she expected as much. If it was that easy, there- Her breath stopped, as she felt the sharp edge of the sword, touching her skin. the cold steel, stopped her in her track for a moment.

A harder push later and the sword piereced the box fully. Blood started to flow across the sword, as another one, pierced the box. Getting the girl to yell out in pain. The audience froze. Her view got hazy and her body started to feel tired. As more swords pierced her.

Then a white room appeared with to indivituals were there, are white creature, mirroring Reinas form and another woman, wearing a bunny outfit. covered in dried blood. "Who are you?" asked the woman. stopping as she saw the bloody holes in the newly appeared woman.

"you must be the Assistant of that magician." reina stated and stepped closer. "i was, dont tell me he-" the woman started. Reina stopped her. "i am afraid he is trying to get you back." The woman and the creature shook their heads. "Can i take her with me?" reina asked.

The Creature laughed. "There is a price to pay." reina sighed. "How about i take half?" The creature smiled. "Sure." A box appeared next to the woman. "Could you please?" reina asked and the woman complied. A quick saw later and reina could pick the upper half of the assistant.

as the last sword, got pulled out of the box, did the door moved open. The two woman fell out of the box. Shocking the audience, as their in blood covered bodies got up. before the Magician could react, did reina pull out a pair of handcuffs and got them around the magicians arms, pinning them, behind his back.

She got up, losing her footing for a moment, as the blood lose showed its effect. "Sorry everyone, but the rest of the show is cancelled." A few minutes laters, did the police fill the theater and collected the magician.

Reina and the Assistant, ended up in a Hospital room after getting checked out. "Thanks for bringing me back. I am just sorrry, for the girls." the assistant started to cry. "Yeah, he wont be getting out for this one. He broke two rules with that. and thats no easy price to pay."

the Assistant looked at the girl. "Why did you saw me in half?" Reina looked at her. "Well, i cant bring back a soul from the dead, but no one said that half a soul is forbidden. I hope you can forgive me, for sacrificing your ability to walk." the assistant laughed. "thats the least of my worries."