Title: Behold! Us Wayward Monsters
Pairings: Chris Pine/Zachary Quinto, Joe Quinto/OFC, Zoe Saldana/Karl Urban
Rating: NC-17
Word Count: ~52k
Warnings: Angst, Politically Incorrect and Offensive Sarcasm, Mentions of Previously-Attempted Suicide, and Clowns.
Disclaimer: As much as it would be my dream, I have never worked for Cirque du Soleil or been involved in their corporation. Any similarities to real-life persons, actual productions, or events is purely coincidental, and no infringement and offense is intended.
Summary: When Cirque du Soleil presents an opportunity of a lifetime, Zach and Joey drive to Montréal to join their newest production. It's meant to be just another job in Zach's vagabond life, a stable gig that allows him and Joey to travel all over the world and explore their passions. But what is a guy to do when his brother goes off-script, getting involved with a veteran contortionist? And even worse, what is Zach supposed to do when he meets a blue-eyed stranger, someone who isn't put off by Zach's tough-guy exterior? Over the course of six months they become friends, and as Zach learns the life of the cirque, he also learns that maybe, just maybe, real life is way more complicated than any circus act.
Note: Special thanks goes to carouselcycles, enkanowen, and reezoo, who all put up with my bad behavior and whining while writing this. You guys are more awesome than any acrobatic show. ♥
Notes 2: This was written for round one of ksbigbang.