#pridexiety

Virgil, was bored.

Ridiculously and utterly bored.

And he knew exactly what to do about it.

Roman and Remus werent even using the imagination, it's not like they'd notice he was there.

Everyone was busy with their big important stuff, they wouldnt even notice he was gone.

And soon came the familiar feeling of water on his skin.

This was his favorite part of the imagination, the quiet, the feeling of skin and legs becoming scales, ears becoming pointed and webbed.

It had taken Roman and Romulus quite some time to perfect a way to turn their boyfriend into a mermaid, but he was quite happy that they'd figured it out.

The lake connected to a river that lead to an ocean on the far side of the imagination.

The ocean was expansive and beautiful, with thousands of creatures and plants scattered through out it. Virgil could spend hours exploring and swimming around the area.

Of course, this was hard to do when you were caught in a very suddenly appearing fishing net.

"Well Roman it looks like we've caught ourselves a very handsome merman," Virgil rolled his eyes as he recognized Romulus' voice.

"Should we throw him back?" Roman replied, stifling a laugh.

"No no, I think I want to keep him," said Romulus.

And with that Virgil was dropped onto the ship.

"Can I kiss you darling?" Said Romulus as he lifted Virgil's face.

Virgil, even months after the second split, was still getting used to looking at that face.

"If you want," Virgil said nonchalantly, failing to hide the blush creeping up on his face.

"Aaawww, poor baby, embarassed hm?" Roman said in a mock-baby voice.

"Shut up," Virgil muttered.

"Love you to baby,"

"You're both the worst."

"We know hun,"

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I was thinking about a Fake Dating AU kind of thing with my comfort ship, Prinxiety. So drew that.

Then.. I thought of a Highschool AU, where Virgil and Roman are just like those kids who likes to party and just get drunk and you know? Enjoy life. I don't need it to be romantic just a fluffy platonic kind of thing. But romantic could also be cool.

Okay now this. I was thinking about Pridexiety and stuff. How the tables will turn. Virgil was a light side that didn't think he was worth that kind of title and moved in with the dark sides (Logan, Patton and Roman) He wasn't accepted at first but then he started to corrupt Thomas (in a bad way) and now he was accepted. Roman, or Pride helped Virgil towards things and stuff and eventually falling in love. So yeah, that's my take and stuff well.

Stay safeeee! :>))

[Edit]

Another thing that I've thought about.

Roman and Virgil had been enemies since day one. Roman would constantly tease and bully Virgil (in a playful way) and in return Virgil would softly shove him, punch him, or if he's not in the mood slap Roman but Roman doesn't mind because that's how it has always been. Then one day, Roman's phone broke because he was teasing Virgil and Virgil was in one of his moods and threw Roman's phone to the ground, stomping away, face red and angry. Roman didn't mind because he needed another phone. So he went to a store but instantly stopped when he saw another, Destiny's Shop. Intrigued and curious Roman went inside and bought the purple, glittery cased phone. He then went home and got a notification from an installed app, Destined.

Okie so long story short, Roman's phone is connected to Virgil's journal (he also bought it at Destiny's shop) Roman would constantly read it and then one day he told Virgil. So yeah, let your imagination go and think of what will happen then.

Virgil could hardly remember when or why it happened, just that he'd gone to bed one night with Roman's arms wrapped around his waist, and woke up with a second set beside the first.

He'd wanted to scream when he saw Romulus, until he realized the white-sleeved arms still around his waist, and felt Roman's breathing blowing his hair gently.

"What the hell is going on?" Virgil whispered,just quiet enough to wake the two up.

"What do y-" and Virgil felt himself being pulled off the bed, Romulus still just waking up, so he knew it was Roman that had pulled him.

"Wait a minute- why am I-" Romulus began to speak, he was wearing a confused expression, which was odd, Virgil had never seen him confused before.

"There was another split- that has to be it or I'd be unconcious-" Roman whispered, Virgil looked frantically between the two.

"But why! Why would there be a split! I thought everyone was happy!" Virgil finally spoke again, mind racing.

"Oh nononono baby everythings fine- I'm alright, sometimes it just happens, you're alright, everythings ok," Roman was quick to pick up on the signals, and judging by the worry on Romulus' face, he'd noticed to, but hadnt wanted to voice it.

"I'm going to check the imagination's library for answers- dont. Move." Virgil wrenched himself away from Roman, and looked between him and Romulus. Save for color schemes and eye color, they looked bear identical, even Remus had more difference than this.

Virgil had walked alone in the imagination many times, but he hadnt gone back since Remus had been accepted, after all, who knew what changes might happen from that.

And he found out soon enough when something hit the side of his head.

He woke up tied to a stake, piles of hay scattered across the floor underneath him.

"Oh great, I'm finally getting tried for witchcraft." Virgil murmured.

"I'm imaginary by the way so this isnt going to be as effective as you're hoping," he continued, stiffening as he heard a very familiar laugh.

"Oh Virgil, this isnt a trial, this is an execution," a man with stark white hair and green eyes stepped out from the shadows.

"Brennan," Virgil snarled, now actually making an attempt to break his bonds.

"Its really unfortunate that no one remembered where I was, first Janus cant keep me quiet anymore, and then Remus' guardsmen disappear completely, it's as if I'd never been imprisoned at all," Brennan said with a laugh, striking something on the hay.

"Now I know you wont die of course, but you're going to suffer, you're bound here, and those chains will only get tighter the hotter they become," Brennan said as the fire began to rise, Virgil could feel the sting already.

"What about when I'm summoned hm? Itll look suspicious if I show up covered in flames or melting or not at all," Virgil retorted, coughing as he felt smoke enter is throat.

"Oh Virgil, so naive arent we," and Brennan was no longer upstanding before him, instead replaced by a near identical clone, save for one thing, his hair was more blue than purple.

"You arent going to get away with this!" Virgil tried glfrantically to stamp out the fires and break his bindings, only for it to begin rising faster.

"Oh I find that very doubtful," Brennan said with a grin, before disappearing.

It seemed like hours had passed, hours of excruciating pain and misery, it made Virgil wish he truly could die.

And then it was over, he felt something swing at the ropes, and he collapsed.

"That bastard," came Romulus' snarling voice.

"He split us because he knew youd run off!" And there was Roman's, sounding annoyed and exasperated.

"Where is he?" Virgil muttered, voice dry and hoarse from smoke inhalation.

"Remus needed to practice taxidermy," Roman said, shrugging.

"Can we get you back together?" Virgil said quietly.

"I actually think- I like- not being in charge of ego and confidence anymore, I like just being romance and creativity," Roman said quietly.

"And I like not being an evil garbage pile," Romulus replied with a laugh.

"So what does this mean for us?. . ." Virgil said, turning to Roman.

"Do you mind sharing?" Roman said with a tilt of his head.

Virgil thought for a moment.

"No, not one bit,"

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Patton was always excited when it came to dates with Logan, Logan was so kind and sweet and gentle and passionate, and he always made Patton feel safe on dates.

But even more important was how good he was at planning them, every little detail was exciting and there were always so many things to look at.

Tonight, Logan had set something up in the imagination, it had taken the form of an enchanted forest, almost like it was in space.

"Lolo you've really outdone yourself, this is beautiful," Patton said, smiling as he ran his hands through the leaves of the trees.

"I thought you might like it, but it's not done yet, I've got something special set up further in," Logan said.

"Oh really?" Patton said, smile broadening.

"Mhm, I think you'll enjoy it quite a lot actually," Logan replied.

And soon enough they came upon a clearing, a table was set up in the center with dozens of types of food and drinks.

"Lolo!" Patton gasped, clasping his hands together over his chest.

"I knew you'd like it," Logan said, running his fingers through Patton's hair.

"You've really outdone yourself Lolo," Patton said, leaning his head against Logan's shoulder.

"Well, shall we?" Logan asked, gesturing to the table.

"I think we shall," Patton replied.

It was all going well for so long, until the forest suddenly went dark.

"Lolo? What's happening?" Patton grasped around until he found Logan's hand.

"Stay close Pat, I'm not sure yet," Logan replied.

"Oh isnt this a pretty sight? So sorry to crash the party, but the imagination is closed today," a loud and commanding voice sounded from the woods.

"Romulus," Logan growled, Patton looked up at him with surprise.

"You know him?" Patton said.

"Oh of course he knows me, he helped create me," Romulus said with a grin.

"What!" Patton squeaked.

"We'd both been reading the story of Jekyll and Hyde, it was only meant to be an acting performance, Roman wanted to go for realism," Logan said all to calmly.

"For someone so smart, Logan, you dont have a lot of common sense," Romulus said with a laugh.

"Logan's got plenty of common sense! Plenty more than you've got!" Patton said.

And then his throat felt cold, almost frozen.

"Is that any way to talk to your king?." Romulus snarled, Patton tried to respond, but he couldnt seem to speak.

And then he felt himself falling to the ground, he couldnt seem to control his own actions anymore.

"Patton? Patton can you hear me? Its gonna be ok Pat-" and then Logan went quiet as well.

"You know, I've already got a prince and a duke, but that hardly makes up a proper court," Romulus said with a laugh, and then Patton finally saw him.

Dressed in black and red,with bronze accents throughout, eyes an odd mix of charcoal and blood red, grinning as though he'd received the best news of his life.

"But I still need an alchemist and a gentleman-in-waiting for my prince," and then everything went dark.

Patton's head felt fuzzy when he woke up. Looking down he saw that he was dressed in same blacks and reds as Romulus, though his outfit was composed of a black vest with red accents, a white long-sleeved polo shirt, black pants, and black boots.

He looked around, and saw, sitting in front of a vanity, none other than Virgil, dressed in a black dress, with a blood red choker around his neck.

"Virgil?. . ." Patton approached him, Virgil looked almost dazed.

"Are you here to help me get ready?" Virgil said in a monotone voice.

"Ready for what?" Patton asked.

"Romulus and I are getting married, remember?" Virgil replied, as though nothing was wrong with this sentence.

"Oh- Uhm- of course, but I just have to stop by the alchemist's first-" Patton said.

"Oh, ok," Virgil replied "have fun," and Patton was racing off.

He flung the door open to a nearby tower, and there was Logan, dressed in robes of red and black, looking just as confused as Patton felt.

"Oh Lolo thank goodness nothing's happened to you yet-" Patton flung himself into Logan's arms.

"Patton- are you alright? Nothing's happened? He hasnt hurt you has he?" Logan said, moving his hands over Patton's body, checking him for injuries.

"I'm alright- its Virgil I'm worried about- it's like hes been locked in some kind of- trance- he said he and Romulus were getting married," Patton said.

"Well that's obvious, Romulus calls him his prince, and we're trapped in a castle with very obvious roles, clearly, Romulus is trying to rebuild the imagination into a kingdom of his own image," Logan replied.

"What are we going to do?" Patton asked.

"I dont know yet, but itll be alright, I promise, now go help Virgil get ready, if hes already fallen under some sort of spell its likely Romulus knows what happens in his room, it's best not to get in trouble for not being there," Logan said, Patton merely nodded, and tried his best to keep from crying as he walked away.

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Virgil had already lost track of the days he'd been stuck, he couldnt sing or speak or even whine anymore, he just lay at the bottom of his cage taking whatever scraps Romulus threw to him. The only sounds he could make were barely audible squeaks and groans.

"Its so boring here without my songbird you know. . . So bleak and dreary, cant you try to sing something for me darling?" Romulus was smirking, he always was, he knew the answer.

But he didnt really care about the singing. He just cared that he could watch Virgil bleed after another scratch across the face.

"Such a shame. . . You used to be such a pretty little thing," said Romulus with a low growl.

"I think he's still quite the looker," Virgil froze as he heard Remus' voice, attempting a strained cry of warning before succumbing to a fit of coughing and blood.

"Oh, hello Remus. So happy you could join us," Romulus turned on his heel, a sadistic grin on his face.

"I'm not here for parties. I'm here for my brother-in-law." Remus growled.

"I'm afraid you must be mistaken, Virgil is my husband, therefore he's not your brother-in-law," said Romulus. Virgil tried to strain protest.

"Let him go or so help me I'll rip your organs out and force feed them back to you like a one-man human centipede." Remus said with a snarl.

"I'd like to see you try," Romulus taunted.

And then there blinding flashes of light, and someone was grabbing Virgil's hand, and he was running and he was far away from Ronulus.

And then he was thrown against glass, not harshly, nothing had broken, gently, as though he could just slide off.

But looking inside he realized he had something else to worry about.

Virgil tore the glass top off the case and pressed his lips desperately to Roman's, tears running down his face.

And then he felt arms around his waist.

"Virgil? Virgil baby is that you? Oh look at your face baby I'm so sorry," Virgil winced as his and Roman's lips parted, Roman's face was creased with worry.

"You di-" Virgil tried to explain away what he knew Roman must be thinking, only to give into another fit of coughs.

"Nonono baby it's alright, stay with me baby, please? It's alright, you're safe now, hes gone," Virgil held onto Roman's arms like his life depended on it, and then what may have been years of isolation and abuse seemed to catch up with him all at once, and the world went dark. But only for a moment, for soon it gave way to dreams, happy dreams, but ones that were most definitely for sleep, and in those dreams, only the soothing sounds of Roman's voice.

Everything was back to normal, and with any luck, it was going to stay that way.

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Patton never liked being alone in the imagination.

Not because it was actively scary or anything, no, he adored going on dates with Remus there.

But because he knew things were hiding within it.

Roman had dealt with those things many times, one of them had wound up following him out.

Virgil had dealt with them, to, but never to the extent that Roman had.

Patton, Patton never wanted to go through that.

He remembered sleepless nights when he was a freshly formed side, when his only responsibilities were emotions and to be full of love and sunshine.

When he was at the mercy of morality.

He was in control now, yes, but the responsibilities were terrifying to him now that he knew what they meant.

He knew Romulus was harmless now of course, and he had no intention of causing an issue with him.

But Romulus' prescience in the mindscape.

Brennan's ability to impersonate and imprison Virgil for several weeks without even one side noticing.

It scared him.

It made him question what else might be lurking there, what might be able to return from it.

"Pattycake you're making your worry wart face again," Patton let out a small help as Remus pulled him back into his lap, calloused hands moving to grab at the fat rolls accentuated by a crop top.

"Mouse! that tickles!" Patton said, grabbing Remus' arms and bursting into a fit of laughter.

"Good! I wanna hear you laughing! No thinking, only pretty little Patton giggles!" Said Remus, now moving to attack Patton's neck, earning a shriek of laughter.

"Ok ok! I'll stop thinking!" Patton said, proceeding to cross his eyes. Remus lay his forehead on Patton's and followed suit.

They like that for a while, until Patton was struck with a sudden jolt of terror.

"Pattycake? What's wrong? What happened?" Remus had sat up before Patton jolted forward, narrowly avoiding a forehead collision.

"Bad feeling-" Patton said, latching to Remus' arms.

"About?" Remus prompted.

"Something in the imagination- I- I think-" Patton's breath hastened.

"Its him isnt it?" Remus' eyes widened in understanding.

"I have to go check- Remus please I cant let him get in here like the others- please-" Patton tried to fight his way past Remus, and with enough shoving, finally broke off.

The imagination was cold and dark, just as he remembered his room had been when he was younger.

"Dad? I know you're in here." Patton tried his best to put on a brave face.

"Oh? Dad am I? I thought I told you to call me Father." Patton stiffened as a growl sounded from the house.

"And quit grimacing. You look better when you smile." Doyle stepped out from the shadows. He looked exactly as Patton remembered him.

Blue sweater, gray tuxedo jacket, gray dress pants, Patton could almost smell the sawdust.

"I dont take orders from you anymore." Patton's voice was quivering now, it was one thing to talk to a disembodied voice, but a completely different thing for it to for looming over you.

And it was even harder feeling leather come in contact with flesh.

Patton wasnt sure when he got back to the mindscape, only that his face felt v e r y numb.

"Pattycake! What the hell happened in there!" Remus was worried, that wasnt a good sign.

"I-I cant feel my face- he- Remus what did he do to my face?" Patton said, trying to get a look at his reflection in any nearby surface.

"Oh you poor thing. . ." Remus said quietly, scooping Patton up into his arms.

"I'm taking you to Virgil, me Roman and Romulus will handle my bother-in-law," Remus said, before sinking out.

"DOUBLE BUBBLE DISCO QUEEN- HEADED TO THE GUILLOTINE-" Virgil's P!ATD karaoke session was cut off by Patton and Remus' sudden appearance in his room, and punctuated by a scream.

"ENGARDE YOU FI- WHAT THE HELL-"

"WHY IS EVERYONE YELLING???"

Roman and Romulus had arrived on the scene shortly after Virgil's declaration of terror.

"Patton what's on your face?" Virgil had already rushed over with a kit, Patton flinched as he ran his hands along his face.

"I dont know- he said I needed to smile more and then I just- blacked out-" Patton said, flinching every few words.

"Hold on. . . He? What do you mean he?" Virgil moved his hands away for a few seconds.

"That's what I need Ro and Ru for, the in-laws are back," Remus said, he and Roman shivered slightly.

"You go after him, I'll fix all this nonsense-" Virgil said, pressing something wet to Patton's face.

It was heaven when all the wire was finally removed, but Patton's face was now coated in blood, and holes.

"I wotn be able to fix it all, just think of it as new freckles, and try not to move your face to much ok?" Virgil said quietly, Patton merely nodded.

He went to bed in Remus' arms secure in the knowledge that the hyenas they considered like children were feasting on the bones of a man who never put thought into the feelings of other people.

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Virgil had his task, and he was committed to it alright, but he certainly wasnt kissing Romulus first, he was going to find his boyfriend before that monster.

But Romulus was a tricky eel to escape, and Virgil knew that, so much like he would have with a medusa, he checked his surroundings with a mirror.

But mirrors could only do so much.

"Well isnt this a surprising turn of events, the spider's caught in my web now," Virgil froze as that same sickening voice reached his ears.

"I'm caught no where." Virgil snarled, the pointed limbs of a spider creeping their way out from his back.

But he was to late, he felt something hit him square in the center of his back.

"Dont worry little spider, you're perfectly safe with me," Virgil felt like he was fainting, but couldnt close his eyes. Everything felt fuzzy and distant. He let out a whine and tried to make a run for it, but he couldnt move.

And then he felt himself hit something cold and hard, like stone.

"Romulus-" Virgil was already past acting brave, it was beg or die in this twisted cat and mouse game.

"Oh I do love it when you use my proper title, it's always 'Roman please' 'Roman come back' with you isnt it? Glad to see you've finally accepted the truth," Romulus purred.

"Romulus please you cant do this- they're your family," Virgil drew the last word out like a prayer.

"They are no family of mine. They are vile and cruel and vulgar, and I wont tolerate that in my kingdom," Romulus said, Virgil tried to call out for him again, but he'd already left by the time Virgil could choke the words out.

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