Cinematic Adventures: The Greatest Showman

From Now On

It had officially been two months since Phineas and Rara departed for their tour with Jenny Lind. So far, things couldn't be any better for them. Every single show they performed had an even bigger audience than the last, the reviews were amazing, and things couldn't seem to get any better for them. Or at least... so they thought.

For the first few weeks on tour, Rara had no problem with the performing the way she always had. However, shortly afterward, things changed for the little pony. Every night, she'd go onstage and perform for her loving public. But after the second month, as she gazed out through the crowd, she paid little mind to her adoring fans. Instead, all she could think about was her friends... especially Applejack.

Ever since that horrible fight they had, before she went with Barnum on tour, initially Rara was glad to get away and perform any way she wanted. But after a while, she started missing having her friends around. To laugh with, to celebrate with her, and all together a band of girls (And Spike) just having a good time. As much as she adored being a famous singer, what was the point if there's no pony around to share it with?

All these thoughts raced through her head as she sat on the sofa in the shared penthouse suite she shared with Jenny and Phineas in their hotel in Cincinnati. On the couch across from her, Phineas and Jenny were celebrating all their success so far as they read the latest review from Mr. Bennett himself.

"'It is as though we have learned for the first time what singing really is'," Jenny read. "'Miss Lind deserves our nation's highest esteem and most lavish ovations'."

Hearing her read the article made Phineas ecstatic beyond words. An amazing article from a man who originally thought him a fraud, as if everything he's done to earn his respect was worth everything.

"I mean..." He stammered.

"The world is at our feet," Jenny smiled. "Don't you think so Miss Coloratura?"

This snapped Rara out of her thoughts, as she put on a big fake smile.

"Oh um—yes! It's amazing," She replied, half-heartedly.

Jenny stood up from the couch and grabbed a few glasses for them all before pouring them all some wine. She handed one for Rara and the other for Barnum.

"Well Mr. Barnum, Miss Coloratura," She smiled. "This... is... to making dreams come true."

All three proceeded to clink their glasses together in a toast before taking a drink.

"Thank you, Jenny," Barnum thanked her.

Both Barnum and Jenny gazed into each other straight in the eyes. For a moment, they were both completely frozen. The more Phineas looked at her, the more he realized what he left behind just to come here. Was all this really worth leaving his loving wife and two beautiful children behind? Eventually, he snapped himself out of his gaze.

"It's two hours to curtain," He noted.

"I've given you the world, haven't I?" Jenny asked, smirking.

"I—I, uh—I should go," Phineas stammered. "I... I've become a distraction. I'm sorry, Jenny."

Hearing him say that confused Jenny greatly.

"You should finish the tour without me."

"What?" Jenny asked, shocked. "You're leaving?"

"Well, the itinerary's well in hand."

"So, that's it," Jenny said, feeling hurt.

"What do you mean?"

"I'm just another one of your little acts."

Jenny quickly set her drink down and stood up before proceeding to storm out of the room.