"OK, people" the owner of the circus says to the group of about 50 circus people gathered together, including the six 'fugitives' "This is our last show in Chicago. Do you know what that means? Yes, Bosco?"
"That we don't have to make it a good show because this people won't come back anyway?" says a short clown with a cigar in his hand.
"Exactly. We will use the newbies so the rest of you can start resting for the first Thunder City show" he then turns to Eurostar "You better get your group ready, Sardella, cause the show's in two hours!"
Eurostar (to the rest of the group): OK guys... you heard the boss... get ready!
Tobias: But... We have never performed in a circus before...
Nowhereman: Speak for yourself!
Eurostar: Come on guys, its not that hard... just show your powers! You should thank God for being here.
Nowhereman: Where are you going?
Eurostar: Eh... I will be with the owner if you need me... good luck!
One hour and 58 minutes later...
The circus is almost filled with people waiting for the last show in Chicago to start. Among them, a 20-something girl sits next to a huge fat man with a hat and dark glasses.
She is Shirley, the girl Mxy met during his first hours in Mick's body.
Shirley: Why did you take me here, uncle Otto...? Looking at those caged animals only gets me more depressed for losing my job...
Uncle Otto: I was just trying to cheer you up, honey! C'mon, give it a try, you'll love the show!
Shirley: OK... Lets watch the show...
The owner of the circus stands on the middle of the stage and says: "Ladies and gentlemen... welcome to the amazing English Circus! Now, in their first night... THE AMAZING SARDELLA BROTHERS!"
Danny: "Sardella Brothers"?
Mxy: Edulcore's idea...
Nowhereman, Danny, Tobias, Mxy and an incredibly awkard Naecken go into the stage and start showing their powers in a dissorganized choreaography...
When it's over, the group goes to the tent where they are staying. As soon as Mxy hits the floor to rest, Mick's voice appears on his head... "We have a conversation to finish..."
Mxy: Oh, come on!
The voice in his head insists: "Lets go outside! I wanna talk!"
Mxy gets outside the tent, and closes his eyes to concentrate in talking with Mick.
"OK, what do you want? I made you a question before, I want an answer! What question? You said that the energy that came out of Naecken's body fusionated us so you couldn't leave my body... is that truth? I... Yes...? OK, I lied! I knew it! I noticed that the energy from Naecken's explosion had boosted Tobias' speed powers, so I took advantage of that to make you think we were fusionated so you wouldn't force me to leave your body! I KNEW IT!!! YOU MISERABLE PIECE OF INTERDIMENSIONAL SCUM!!! GET OUT OF MY BODY!!! No, I don't wanna! Why don't you just get into someone else's body?! That wastes too much energy! I have to be on top conditions! I don't care! Get out, now! Look, I will go to the uncouncious part of your mind for five minutes and leave you alone so you can think about this, OK? No! Get out alredy! OK, see ya in five minutes...
Mick: Get out now! Hey, wake up! Oh, great!
Mick looks around and notices the people come out of the circus are looking at him because he was yelling at himself... then he sees a young woman he recognizes arguing with one of guards.
Shirley: I have to see him!!!
Guard: Sorry, ma'am... you can't go back there.
Shirley: But I must see him!!! I--
Mick: It's OK, Alonso... I know her.
Guard: 'K...
The guard leaves, as Shirley looks at Mick, amazed.
Shirley: Hi.
Mick: Hi. You wanted to see me?
Shirley: Yes... I... wanted to apologise for what I said the other day in the street... I was really pissed because you made me lost my job...
Mick: Oh... what made you change your mind?
Shirley: I saw you in the news the other day... fighting the feds in Lake Michigan. Now I understand what you are.
Mick: Y-You do?
Shirley: Yes. A hero. It was about time someone challenged the goverment. I think it's horrible what they do to your people.
Mick: My people?
Shirley: Metas.
Mick: Oh, yeah...
Shirley: You don't have to be ashamed. One of my uncles is a meta. The poor guy has to hide his face to go to the street. You are a hero, you don't have to be ashamed. Now, I understand this circus is leaving town today... but I hope to see you again.
Shirley kisses Mick in the cheek.
Shirley: Bye.
Mick: B-Bye...
He watches Shirley walking away and then closes his eyes.
"Mxy! You made up your mind? Should I start packing? No. I decided I was being selfish. These people need us, goddammit! That's my boy!"
