Ready As I'll Ever Be

Chapter 9: A Better King

Tricking Patton had been easy. He was so trusting and eggar to help everyone. Although the little slip up had caused Patton to realize that Coleby was fake. A lie. Now he was going to have to be watched and taken care of. Smirking at what was planned, Deceit entered the creative traits chambers. He and Thomas were talking on the bed weaving flower crowns out of the roses people had given Thomas.

"Coleby! Come join us!" Roman called to the man. Deceit walked over to the bed and was surprised when on of the crowns Roman had made was quickly put on his head. "Look now you can be king as well."

"You'd like to be king, Knight Roman?" Deceit asked using his Coleby voice. Roman looked like he was pondering for a moment.

"Well Thomas is king." Roman answered. Coleby got irritated at the lack of answer.

"True but not a very good one." Deceit said with a pointed look in Thomas's direction.

"Hey!" Thomas said slightly defensive.

"Come on you must admit Knight Roman would make a better king. He knows how to talk to the people, he can take control, and the Knights are completely loyal to him. He the most qualified person in the whole kingdom to lead." Deceit says. Sure some of those things are actually true but all the best lies are based of some truth right? Roman looked thoughtful as he took in 'Coleby's' points.

"You know he's right. I'd make an excellent king. Much better than you." He boasted. Deceit smirked internally knowing his plan was working. Thomas looked distraught towards Roman.

"Roman?" Thomas said looking hurt.

"What its true." Thomas got up, distressed, and left the chambers. Roman looked at his host as he left and starred confused at the door he had left out.

"Do not worry about Thomas. He is merely jealous." Deceit said.

"Jealous?" Roman asked.

"Of you. You'd make an amazing king. You know I could make you a king. I'll give you a kingdom that you can rule better than King Thomas." Deceit promised. Roman stared shocked but slowly nodded.

"Really?"

"Of course.. Your majesty." Deceit smiles at Roman. Roman was honestly considering.

"I'd like that." Roman said. Deceit nodded to the prince trait.

"Good. Now what I need you do is take these roses and given them to everyone you meet. The people will love you and a king needs loyal subjects." Deceit said taking some of the flowers and handing them to Roman.

"Yeah ok. Thank you Coleby."

"Anytime King Roman." Deceit left the chambers smirking as he did. Roman was falling for the plan and everything was working.

"Dece- mmf." Except for Patton. Deceit sighed and looked at the moral trait who stood with his mouth covered. Deceit saw bruises on the man's hands and he was clutching onto his shoulder intensely.

"Aw Patton. You got out.." Deceit frowned. Patton glared at the liar and mumbled a reply through his hand. Deceit let go of his hold on Patton to let the man respond.

"What have you done?" Patton asked coldly.

"Nothing. Nothing. Although I wouldn't speak of our encounter with the others ok?"

"Why shouldn't I?" Patton growled.

"I have a much stronger hold on the others than you think daddy dearest. It wasn't hard getting under their skin when I was you. I still hold control over them. Specially Logan. I did have to use my powers on him to shut him up. Now that I say that it reminds me I have more control over you as well. Say a word of this to anyone Patton and you'll see consequences."