New York City-Present Day
"Well, what'd you think?"
The woman smiled as she took her companion's hand and walked out of the theater.
"I think they did well. I think that maybe we need to remind people that it can still be done better."
"Logan!"
Logan turned at the sound of the voice, smiling as he saw his friend.
"Hey Pete, MJ!" He said, shaking hands with Peter and embracing Michelle Jones.
"Couldn't resist a look huh?" Peter asked, and Logan laughed.
"No. Besides, Jean wanted a peek into our world. She thinks it can be done better."
"You realize this idea is crazy right?"
"It was crazy when we did it the first time kid." His friend replied, and Peter laughed.
"Sorry, I'm not convinced." He said, shaking his head.
"Buy ya a drink for old times sake?" He asked, and Peter laughed.
MIchelle shook her head and kissed the man she loved before heading to the nearby bar. It was empty at this time of the day. She took a seat at the bar, Peter joining her a moment later.
"Whiskey, neat. One for the lady." He said, and the bartender chuckled.
"Sure kid. Where are the camera's?"
"No cameras. Just need a few drinks." Logan said, walking in with Jean. Jean took a seat, and a few moments later, they had four shots of whiskey in front of them.
"You know, we'd need some really good acts. You know where we could find a few people crazy enough to show off like this?" Peter asked, and Logan grinned.
"I think I might. What do you say Anne? You in?" He asked, and Michelle raised an eyebrow.
"Depends. What's your act Mr. Parker?"
"I don't have an act."
"Everyone has an act. I could use a partner on the trapeze, if you're interested."
"Where do I sign?"
"Okay, stop and explain what the hell is going on. The movie was good, and man the two of you can sing, but this doesn't make sense." Kitty said, making herself known.
"Let's go back to the mansion. We'll explain everything there." Logan said.
X-Mansion
"You're joking me! Logan. Grumpy, cigar-smoking slice first ask questions never Logan is actually P.T. Barnum, and you two are Anne and Carliyle?!" Evan Daniels aka Spyke asked.
"Not exactly. Logan was P.T. Barnum, at least when Anne and Philip knew him." Peter said calmly.
"Anne and Philip died. I was there when it happened. I gave the eulogy at their funerals. Drank the bar dry that night too." Logan said, and Michelle grinned.
"Nice to see our death's were good for something." She said before refocusing her attention on the other occupants in the room. Spyke, Kitty, Scott, Kurt, Professor Xavier and Jean were listening intently with looks of incredulity on their faces.
"What, so if you're not Anne and Philip-" Scott said slowly.
"When Anne and Philip died, they swore their love would transcend time. When MJ and I kissed in London…" Peter's voice trailed off as the memory once more entered his mind.
"All those memories, their memories came rushing back. I remember the night we met like it was yesterday. Our first dance, our first kiss, our first date." Anne said. Beside her, Philip's eyes hardened. He remembered that night too. He remembered how beautiful she'd been. He also remembered his parents racist bigotry.
"So assuming for a minute that we buy this reincarnation jazz, what happened after the film ended?" Kitty asked.
"Perhaps that is a story for another day. Logan, Peter, Michelle, why tell us this now?" Professor Xavier asked.
"We were thinking about restarting the circus. We could use some acts if anyone's interested." Peter said.
"So what, it's not bad enough they think mutants are freaks? You want us out on display?" Spyke yelled, and Logan shook his head.
"It's not like that kid. We think we might be able to change people's minds. If they're entertained by us, if they don't fear us, maybe things can get better." Logan said, and Evan snorted.
"Didn't seem to work too well for Anne."
MJ didn't have a response for him. He wasn't wrong. Things hadn't worked out well for her for quite a while. It was silent for a moment until Kurt spoke.
"I was in the circus, and I was regarded as an oddity. A freak. But I also loved the experience of performing. Besides, with Logan running things I doubt we'd have as many issues. Count me in." Kurt said, and Logan grinned.
"Excellent. I'll make you all a deal. Do one show. One show, and if you don't like it, we forget about it."
There was silence for a moment. Then Evan nodded.
"Alright. One show. Now what'd you have in mind Barnum?"
The answering grin made Peter laugh. He'd seen that grin before right before he'd embarked on the greatest adventure of his life. He couldn't wait to see where this one led.
Peter and May's Apartment
"Come inside. Please." Peter said, and MJ hesitated. She was torn. Their relationship was still relatively new, at least in Peter's Aunt's mind, and MJ wanted to respect that. But in MJ's, she had been in a relationship with this man for years. She had been married to this man, and she knew she would be again. In the end, her desire to stay with him won out and she followed him inside.
"May's at the hospital. She won't be home until later." He said, and she nodded, taking a seat next to him on the sofa. He pulled her into his arms, closing his eyes and breathing in her presence. She closed her eyes and did the same, the two enjoying the peace and quiet.
"It's going to be different this time you know. They're going to stare at you because you're with me. If-"
His words were cut off as she put a finger to his lips.
"We rewrote the stars once. We can do it again. I love you, and if being with you means being stared at again, then let them look."
She kissed him, and he said no more for a while.
Two hours later he stood up, brushing a lock of MJ's hair back from her sleeping face. He picked her up and carried her to his room, laying her on the bed.
"Sleep well my love." He whispered.
Peter kissed her forehead and went back downstairs. He grabbed his phone and dialed a number.
"Hey kid." Logan answered on the first ring.
"Hey. You've still got the package I left with you?"
"Absolutely. You're thinking it's time?"
"I'm thinking it's past time we do this right Phineas. She deserves it."
"Your Aunt's going to flip. Have you even told her about you and Anne?"
"No. I'm going to tell her tomorrow."
"Good luck. I'll have it ready when you get to the mansion."
"Thanks Phineas."
"Anytime Philip."
The two men hung up, and Peter walked back upstairs to where MJ slept. He laid down beside her, and she curled into his side. He wrapped his arms around her, falling asleep moments later.
A/N: So I absolutely loved the Greatest Showman, and this idea wouldn't leave me alone! Thanks to AvalonXNaruto for cowriting and being the best beta ever! Please review and let us know what you think!