#evil!patton

More sanders sides! With evil Patton! Because I can! I know there’s like so much discourse about this but leave me alone

CW: torture, evil patton, sympathetic deceit, eye gore, 

Summary: Warnings: Violence mention, blood mention, gun mention, character deaths, evil!Patton, technically not a happy ending (unless you’re Patton) Patton never wanted to be a ruler. He was much better just watching.

Virgil lived at the edge of the kingdom and kept his head down. No one traveled through the forest he lived in anyways. Maybe here he’d be able to forget all of his mistakes and what had come of them.

The last thing he expected was a magician and his body guard to crash into his little cottage (quite literally might he add). They demanded info on the warlock Anxiety and worst of all, on his partner. Virgil felt justified in shoving them out of his house and slamming the door in their faces.

He didn’t want to think about Patton.

They dogged his steps, insisting that he talk to them if he knew anything. They climbed in through the hole that they made in his wall. Rude. Virgil wondered if he could get an award of sort for not simply blasting them out of his territory. His magic itched with his anger; Virgil hated it.

He hadn’t used it in years.

Not since-

It didn’t matter. He couldn’t confront Patton. They would die trying without him. Fuck. Virgil really didn’t want to see the mockery of himself that Patton had become. Logan and Roman had better be grateful after all this, and falling in love was out of the question! He was going home after this mess and nothing would stop him. Not even Roman’s arms, or Logan’s eyes- goddammit

This is the Rapunzel!AU return that we all have been waiting for! When I realized I was supposed to update today, I started to work frantically on this to get it done and up. This happened to go up later than I was hoping. I’m reworking the first part and will be rewriting the “Father Knows Best” at some point when I get a chance. It will be done arund when I need it for the storyline. But that’s about it. Tomorrow should be the next update for Scarmbled Scribbles. December Update List will be up around the 30th of Nov. or the 1st of Dec with another update of Anxiety.

TWs: mentions of Deceit, abandonment of child, abusive brother mention, kidnapping, please tell me if I missed something

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~*~*~*~*~*~

The doorbell rang as Logan got his second cup of coffee of the night. Confused, the logical side started for the door as it rang again

“Who could be dropping by this late.” Logan muttered, setting his coffee down. The doorbell rang again, startling Logan out of his thoughts.

“I’m coming!” Logan called, shuffling towards the door. He muttered to himself as he went, almost complaining. When he opened the door, no one was there. He looked left and right before he heard a small cry from below him. “Oh, dear. Who left you here?” Logan said, bending down to pick up the small bundle. A small note laid tucked under the outer layer. As Logan cradled the small bundle into a better position, he took the note out and scanned over it.

Logan, Patton, and Roman, it's not safe here for my child. Please, I beg you to help him live and grow. I cannot care for him here. We do not live a good life. His brother is not the best to help me care for him. I cannot not let the snake catch a hold of him and turn him.

“Logan?”

“Patton.” Logan replied, turning towards the moral trait and looking up from the note. “What are you doing up?”

“You were gone too long.” Patton said, hugging Logan’s right arm. He cuddled into Logan’s side for a moment before noticing the baby.“Who-?”

“This is Anxiety, or Ann.” Logan said, holding up the baby up into Patton’s sight. “He was dropped off by one of the other traits.”

“From out of town? Out of this side of the mindscape?”

“Yes.”

“Why was he dropped here?” Patton asked, stepping back a bit. This could not be good if he was dropped off by one of the out-of-towners.. Logan just handed the note to Patton, gently rocking Ann back to sleep as the baby started to cry again at his name being mentioned. Patton scanned over the note, eyes stopping on the word Anxiety. This is who he’s been looking for. This is who he had to protect from him.

“Is he staying?” Patton asked, setting the note on the coffee table. “With us?”

“Well, we can’t just throw him back outside. He doesn’t have anywhere to go nor can he care for himself.” Logan said, propping up Ann’s head. He was back to sleep now, crying sedated till later. “He won’t survive at this age. So we’ll bring him to Roman and Thomas tomorrow. As for now, let’s get to bed, love.”

Patton nodded softly, heading towards the stairs. Logan followed, turning off the lights as he passed. Together, they quietly made it up the stairs, careful when passing the creative traits’ door. When they arrived at Logan’s room, said trait set up a crib next to his desk.

“He’s going to stay in your room?” Patton asked, already sitting in the bed.

“It would be better if he stayed close to one of us right now.” Logan explained, laying Ann in the crib. He cooed before falling back to sleep. Logan hovered over him for a moment before turning back to Patton. Patton was stuck staring at the crib, eyes grazing the baby.

“Are you alright, Patton?” Logan asked as walked towards the bed. He sat on the edge, resting a hand on Patton’s thigh.

“Hmm?” Patton asked, blinking before turning to Logan, who now was sitting on the bed. He patted the hand on his thigh, smiling softly. “Yeah, I’m fine. Just thinking.”

Logan nodded, accepting the answer quickly. He laid down, pulling Patton with him as he pulled the covers over both of them. They laid together, listening as the analog clock ticked away.

“Let’s sleep, then.” Logan said soon, gently kissing the top of Patton’s head. Patton hummed in response, cuddling closer to Logan. As they slowly drifted off to sleep, they didn’t notice the snakelike figure curling around the end of their bed, twining around Patton’s leg.

~*~*~*~*~*~

I slowly woke up, blinking my eyes in the soft light of the morning. To my right, the bed was empty and cold. Logan must have already gotten up to finish his work from last night. I sat up and stretched, squinting as the lights were seemingly brighter. Everything was brighter.. Brighter than usual. I tapped my hand over the bedside table, grabbing the glasses resting there. I rubbed my eyes before pushing the glasses on my face. I looked around the room, stopping at the baby crib by the desk.

Right.

That’s what I’m here for.

Anxiety.

I slowly got up, walking over to the crib. No one laid in it as of now, but someone had laid in it overnight, as the bed had been rustled around in.

Anxiety.

I moved towards the door, slowly opening the door. I listened around, taking in the  familiar environment as I did.

Did I dreaming again last night?

Did Logan really find a baby named Anxiety on his front steps last night? Did he really take him in?

I continued to listen for any crying as I went downstairs, fixing the cardigan as I walked. Stranger than--

“Oh, my god! He’s so adorable!” came Roman’s squeal, cutting my thoughts off.

“He is, isn’t he?” Logan’s reply came through. I heard the smile twisting in his words. “Is his bottle done?”

“Yes, I believe it is.”

I slowly stalked down the stairs to see into the kitchen. A highchair sat next to the table. In the chair, a small baby with dark brown hair and eyeshadow dragging darkly under his eyes. I watched as the baby rubbed at his eyes, the makeup not smudging at all.

“Does the makeup not come off?” Roman asked as Logan picked up Anxiety.

“I tried to take it off, but he cried when I tried.” Logan said, holding up a bottle of milk. He moved gently with Anxiety as he fed him. Roman nodded at his answer, looking up towards me. I almost shrunk back as his smile seemed to brighten the room more.

“Morning, Padre!”

Though I was startled, I played it off with a smile and a slight nod. Like him. Logan smiled at me, holding the bottle up to Anxiety’s lips. The baby suckled at the bottle and slowly started to drain it.

“Morning, Patton.” He said, looking down to make sure Anxiety was drinking. “Did you sleep well?”

“Yeah. Did you?” I asked, looking at Anxiety. He looked so innocent. So peaceful.

But I know his true evil. Mother was trying to keep me away from him. Mother was trying to not let me corrupt what was already corrupted. But now.. Now I’m pushing back. And there’s nothing that wench can do to stop me.

~*~*~*~*~*~

“What did you three need to show me?” Thomas asked, sitting on his couch.

“We got a… Surprise last night, you could say.” Logan started, Anxiety hiding behind his back. The baby stayed mostly silent as its small hand held onto one of Roman’s finger. “And we’d like to let you know that this new trait is quite.. Small at the moment.”

“Oh?” Thomas said, a bit more attentive than before. “And who is this new trait I have?”

“Roman?” Logan said, motioning for Roman to pick up the baby. I watched as Roman picked him up gently, showing him to Thomas.

“Oh, wow.” Thomas said, staring at Anxiety. He started to smile as he reached out to touch him. “He really is small. What caused you him to be this tiny?”

“Well, from what the note said.” I started, picking up the forgotten note from last night. “He was dropped here after his mother said she was scared of what his brother might do to him.”

“What’s his trait?” Thomas asked, looking like he didn’t want to know more about what could happen. It’s not like any of them would be able to tell anyways.

“Anxiety.” I said, pausing once Thomas looked at me.

“Why would he be a trait now?” Thomas asked, looking at the three of us curiously. “I’ve always had anxiety. All of you know this too. So why would he show up now?”

“We are unsure as of now.” Roman spoke. “But we will figure this out and somehow find out why as soon as we can, Thomas.”

Thomas nodded, looking back at Anxiety. He paused before running his hand gently across the top of Anxiety’s head. I watched as Roman set Anxiety on the couch closer to Thomas.

“Does he have a name other than Anxiety?” Thomas asked, watching Anxiety closely as he started to crawl closer to Thomas himself.

“Ann, from what we do know.” Logan replied. “The letter stated nothing else about him other than his trait is Anxiety.”

Thomas nodded, letting Ann crawl onto his lap. He watched the small trait for a moment, unsure of how to proceed. I watched as Thomas slowly picked up the trait, looking into his eyes.

“Are you three okay with taking care of a younger trait?” Thomas asked. “I know it may seem like I know what I’m doing, but that doesn’t mean I know how to care and support others! And you guys are parts of--”

“Thomas.” Logan cut in calmly. “I assure you, we will be fine taking care of young Ann. At one point, all of us were like this at one point and we all took care of ourselves.”

That’s what he thought at the very least. But I just agreed with Roman and Logan, knowing it was what I had to do.

~*~*~*~*~*~

“He’s staying with you for the night?” Roman asked for the billionth time.

“Yes, Roman.” Logan said, exasperated. “Ann will be staying with us. I assure you, he will be fine. He stayed with us last night as well.”

“I know, Microsoft Nerd.” Roman flaunted. “I’m just worried. Tomathy is right. None of us truly know how to take care of another being, especially one this small. We all had someone take care of us at one point and we don’t even remember who that was.”

“Roman, we’ll work through this, kiddo!” I said energetically. God, this was annoying. “He’ll be fine with us for the night. If you really are worried, we can switch shifts tomorrow and he can stay with you!”

“Patton,” Logan interjected before Roman could speak, “you’re not really thinking of letting this barbarian take care of Ann, are you?”

“Logan, we all don’t exactly know what we are doing, honey.” I said, listening to Roman make his extremely offended Princey noises. “It’ll be best if we try to not just drop taking care of Ann one person, but, rather, all of us. It’ll help if we work together.”

Shit, that didn’t sound--

“Okay.” Logan nodded. He turned back to Roman. “You can take Ann with you tomorrow night. We’ll have another crib set up in your room before you take him for the night.”

“Okay,” Roman nodded back, smiling. “Thank you for trusting me.”

“Don’t make me regret it.” Logan said dryly. “Take care of him.”

“I shall.” Roman said, cradling Anxiety close. “We will see you in the morning! Good night!”

Roman left down the hall, softly bouncing Anxiety as he walked. I turned to Logan, who was still casting worried looks between Roman’s room and his own.

“Sweetheart, he’ll be okay.” I said, forcing a smile. “We’ll see them both in the morning. It’s not like Ann is going to be able to walk off by himself.”

“Yes, of course..” Logan sighed, fixing his glasses. “You’re right. Roman is more than capable to take care of Ann.. Bed?”

“Yes, bed.” I nodded, smile trying to stay on my face. Logan smiled back, pulling me in by my waist for a kiss. I tried not to push back as the motion, kissing back against him. The kiss was kept short as he pulled me towards his room. I went willingly.

“I’m going to go get ready, love.” Logan said, pushing open his door. “Do you want to grab something from your room or do you--?”

“I’ll grab something from my room, Lo.” I said, patting his arm. I pressed a half-tempted kiss to his cheek. “I’ll be back in a moment.”

Logan nodded and smiled, waiting for me to step towards my (his) room. I slunk away, preparing my plans.

~*~*~*~*~*~

“Good night, young prince.” Roman murmured, pressing a kiss to Anxiety’s forehead. “I’ll see you in the morning.”

Ann was already fast asleep as Roman talked. Roman sighed with a smile, turning off his lights before making his way to his bed. I laid down, the moon of the mindscape quickly chattering away with some of the stars. It wasn’t long before one in the morning rolled around and everyone was asleep. The moon had even fallen quiet, silently watching over the entirety of the mindscape.

But not everyone was asleep in bed.. A figure dressed in a cape with hood slowly crawled onto the second-story balcony leading to Roman’s room. They looked around, staring at the moon a moment to make sure no one was watching. The figure pressed the doors opened, wincing as they creaked. This figure looked around the room, stopping on the crib settled across the room by Roman’s bed. They crept in the room, eyes flitting between Roman and the crib. They watched, careful and precise as they leaned over the crib to look at the eyeshadow ridden baby. The figure brushed the baby’s bangs back, watching the smaller twist into the hand. The figure grimaced, slowly shoving the blankets off the baby. They slowly picked him up, watching Roman the entire time. The fanciful side only murmured in his sleep, another idea rolling off his mind and onto a loose sheet of paper to be remembered for tomorrow. The figure sighed a bit forcefully and cradled the baby close. They stepped slowly back towards the balcony, fixing their cape around the baby to make sure no one would be able to see him. They watched to make sure the moon was faced away from the balcony before closing the doors and jumping over the balcony. They cradled Ann closer before turning back to the house. They took a moment to watch the stillness of the house before turning away. Then, they ran.

They ran far.

~*~*~*~*~*~

The long awaited return of Anxiety, or, the Rapunzel!AU!

Okay I guess I should start making this just so I have something to add to when new songs come up. If anyone else has any suggestions, ask me! I'd love to hear them ^^ Anyway here are a few that I feel fit this evil boi a little bit. Warning, it is a really random variety pff. I'll put links and that too!

Hide and Seek (Male Version) - https://youtu.be/X1WD9lS7H6E

P!ATD -Emperor's New Clothes - https://youtu.be/7qFF2v8VsaA

Avril Lavigne - What The Hell - https://youtu.be/QQrWTQBZPo4

Matryoshka (English Cover) - https://youtu.be/UqLBxAn6XP4

Two Versions of "You Are My Sunshine" because aaaa one could be for when he's "normal", the other for when he's fully just lost his mind - https://youtu.be/LRQMsuhIdL4 / https://youtu.be/aYeGZqTEbec

For @patton-must-make-puns

Thank you for the parody that inspires this

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Virgil looks out of the basement door, watching as Roman, Logan, and Patton all interact with Thomas. They all looked like they were having such fun, which Virgil wanted to be a part of. But the door squeaked and all four of them looked towards the cracked open door.

"Hello?" Thomas says, as Virgil hid in the shadows. "You don't have to be afraid, we won't hurt you."

"Thomas, I do not believe that anything or anyone is down there. It is only us four in the house."

"Logan's right kiddo. If something or someone was living down there, we'd know already."

Virgil shivers at the sounds of Patton's voice. He was visiting Virgil tonight, like he did every other day.

"That is true, Thomas. It was probably just a draft coming from downstairs that pushed the door open."

-*-*-*-*-*-

The sound of the basement door creaking close is what made Virgil turn from the stove.

"What were you thinking today, son?" Patton says. "You could've been seen!"

"And I was careful, dad!" Virgil replies, turning off the stove. "I just want to be part of the family and have fun with the rest of you..."

"You want to be part of the family? Why, Virgil." Patton steps closer, brushing Virgil's bangs back out of his eyes. "Look at you, as fragile as a flower. Still just a small idea, just a thought."

Patton tilts Virgil's head up towards him, just so their eyes meet. "You know why you stay away from them, dear."

"I know, but-" Virgil attempts.

"That's right. To keep them safe from you, son."

Patton sighs, turning to hold onto the table chair. "Guess I knew this day was coming. Knew that you would want to join the fun! Soon, but not yet."

"But-!" Virgil tries again.

"Shhh." Patton says, holding a finger up to Virgil's lips. "Trust me, pet. Father Knows Best!"

Patton laughs in the chilled basement, twirling Virgil into the chair.

"Father Knows Best. Listen to your father. It's a dreadful world out there." Patton says, pulling up a chair across from Virgil. "Father Knows Best. One way or another, you'll make do wrong, I swear!"

"Nonspecific worries, unneeded presences, self-hatred, lacj of motivation, the attacks."

"No!" Virgil says, knowing his panic attacks caused some harm.

"Yes!" Was all Virgil got.

"Also, no one wants you. All you do is upset Thomas, and, oh dear, no one really loves you!"

Patton moves and kneels right next to Virgil. "But father's right here. Father will protect you. Son, here's what I suggest!"

Patton leads Virgil to stand. "Skip,the drama, stay with papa. Father! Knows Best." He squeezes his hands on Virgil's shoulders. With a sigh, he turns and sits in the chair.

"Go ahead, get your heart trampled on by an idiot.. Let him throw it away like it is trash!" Patton leans his elbows on,the table. "Me? I'm just you're father, what'd I know? I only cared, and loved, and encouraged you.."

Patton pauses as Virgil tentatively lays a hand on his shoulder.

"Go ahead and leave me, I deserve it! Just let me die alone here, be my guest! When it's too late, you'll see, just wait. Father Knows Best!"

Patton pulls Virgil close, sitting him in the seat next to him.

"Father Knows Best. Take it from your popsy! On your own, you won't survive!"

"Anxious, undressed." Patton points at his hands and pills at the end of his holey shirt. "Sarcastic, hated. Please, you'd be eaten alive! Pessimistic, naive, and certainly a monster. Gullible and a bit, well, evil. Plus, I believe, kinda an imposter."

Patton throws his arms around Virgil in a warm hug. "I'm just saying, cause I 'love' you."

He keeps an arm around Virgil's shoulders as he continues. "Father understands! Fathers here to help you. All I have is one request!"

Virgil was looking down at the floor at this point, keeping from interrupting Patton again.

"Virgil?"

"Yes?"

"Don't ever try to join the family again."

"Yes, dad..." Virgil bites his lip.

Patton smirks, knowing that Virgil has given up trying to join the family... For now.

"I love you very much, son."

"I love you more."

"I love you most." Patton says, kissing Virgil's forehead.

He grabs a blanket and leads Virgil over to the bed. "Don't forget it. You'll regret it." He says, tucking Virgil in. "Father Knows Best."

Patton leaves, closing the door after him. Then disappears away to his room.

At that moment, though, Roman happened to be watching. His eyes stay transfixed on the door, wondering why Patton was down there.

"What are you hiding, Patton?" He says, standing outside the door.

~~~~~

Back at this less than a day later. Lezz get this done.

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Roman smiles as Virgil giggles at his joke. Patton stood at the stove, simmering like the water for spaghetti. Virgil didn’t seem to get it, that her only hurt them all more that before. At least that’s how Patton saw it. The other three were glad to know Virgil, and that he could now help with the videos and expand their family.

“Dinner’s ready!”

-*-*-*-*-*-

Virgil sighed happily as he closed his bedroom door, finally out of the basement.

“Hello, son.”

“Hi, dad.” Virgil replies, looking at Patton, who sat at the desk. “I think…. I think Roman likes me.” Virgil continues with a soft, nervous laugh.

“Likes you?!” Patton says, standing. “Please, Virgil, that’s demented. This is why you never should have tried! Boy, this whole romance that you’ve imagined just proves that you are too stupid to be here!”

Virgil was taken back by Patton’s outburst. “Da-”

“Why would he like you? Come on now, really. Look at you.” He says, taking Virgil hands in his. “I’d say he’s hardly impressed!”

Patton opens his arms in a hug and smiles warmly. “Don’t be batty, stay with daddy. Father-!”

“No!” Virgil cried, stepping back from Patton.

Patton’s arms dropped to his sides as his smiles turned to a frown.

“No? Oh, I see. Virgil knows best. Virgil’s so mature now. Such a clever grown up missssssstake. Virgil knows best.” Patton says, harm going in with his words. “Fine, if you’re so sure, now. Go ahead and give him this.”

Patton vaguely gestures towards Virgil, who was clutching his sweater. “That’s why he’s here! Don’t let him deceive you. Give him what he wants, you’ll see! Trust me, my dear.” Patton snaps and appears again behind Virgil. “That’s how fast he’ll leave! I won’t say, I told you!”

Virgil turns and Patton gestures towards him again. “But, no! Virgil knows best! So, if he’s such a Prince Charming, go and put him to the test!”

Patton puts his hand on the doorknob as Virgil struggles to find words. “If he’s lying, don’t come crying!” He opens the door, stepping out. “Father Knows Best!”

The door slams shut again as Virgil slumps on his bed.

“God, what if he’s right?” Virgil mutters, hiding his hands in his sweater. “Roman is probably just talking with me to make sure that I don’t cause Thomas more harm…” He could never really love me….“

What Virgil didn’t know was that, Roman was listening from his closet when he saw Patton sitting on Virgil’s bed. What he saw broke his heart as he disappear back to his room.

~~~~~

I might actually try to do every song for this at some point cause this got very interesting. HOPE YOU ENJOYED, if you want to be tagged in any other stories for the sanders sides, please comment, or ask me!

// For all those who wanted this boi in time out. Ya welcome pff. He is /not/ a happy boi.