PC rpf Circus AU
Yep. This is the Au I've been mulling over for some time now lol. Inspired by The Greatest Showman mostly, but also from other stories and fandoms I'm in.
The gist of it would be that Nick, after losing most of his family's money on gambling, he's kicked out and disinherit him, forcing him to live a life on the streets as a petty thief and, later on, as the best darts player in one of the local pubs.
One day, the Crasher Circus comes to town, and ringmaster Tox visits the pub after hearing people talk about that guy who no one can beat at darts. He sees Nick's mastery and, while the Pub's closing for the day, Tox appraoches Nick and offers him a position as a knife juggler and knife thrower. Nick's not impressed and declines, but Tox gives him a ticket for next day's show anyways.
Having nothing better to do, Nick goes to the show, and he's not really that impressed until he notices three particular performers: a magician that is more of a clown, with his tricks backfiring on him but still making the crowds cheer and laugh; a skillfull aerial artist doing feats on silks that were believed humanly impossible; and a cheerful strongman cladded in pink and sweet clothing (something awakes inside of Nick when he sees that pink "delicate" boy having huge biceps and lifting weights nearing on the Tons without breaking a sweat lmfao).
So, after the show he goes backstage and straight to Tox's tent (ignoring the complains of the artist and strongman) and accepts his offer, takes the name TCN (Throwing Champion Nick) and officialy becomes part of the Crasher Circus family.
There'd be scenes like the typical thing of "new guy finds it hard to fit in with the crowd" with Nick and the other circus members not vibing much at first, having heartfelt moments with each of the crashers and learning their backstories... Maybe Leo or mustard man (have to give him a name lmfao) or both could make an appeareance and cause trouble for Tox and the circus reputation... someone from Nick's family finds him and tries to get him to go back after Nick's made a name of his own with the Circus... stuff like that lmao.
And also misc. fluff scenes: Nick eating and almost chocking when Vern lifts him up (chair and all) to clean, Sophist trying to impress Brent with one of his new tricks only for the pidgeon to peck his nose, Brent trying to teach Nick basic gymnastic and Nick ends up lying in pain on the floor after 10 minutes, etc.
(I know that if I ever write this is gonna be a longfic composed of snippets and scenes because rn I don't have the brain power for a proper longfic lmfao. Also, if anyone in the community wants to be part of the Crashers Circus, feel free :D. Love when there's community interaction with the AUs and every creative thing that's made here!! :·D lol /pos /gen (no pressure at all tho. Only if you peeps/buds want :3))