The Children- Sanders sides kids AU

Chapter Three- The Shadow

A/N- Back again! Sorry for being inactive for so long! Here is the next chapter!

Patton's POV *Down Stairs*

Shortly after Roman went upstairs, me, Virgil and Logie ((Y/N): Um... Are you sure that's right? Patton: Oh, sorry reader! Virgil, Logie and I! (Y/N): Better) retreated to the lounge room. Vergil sat curled u in an armchair scrolling through Tumblr, Logie and I sat on the lounge, my head in his lap, watching a documentary.

Then, I heard footsteps coming down the stairs. I looked and I was pleasantly surprised!

Coming down the stairs was Roman and, what looked like, a mini Roman! I lifted my head and said to Roman, "Who's this, kiddo?"

He smiled at me than the smaller boy and said to us all, "This is Passion."

I looked at the others. Roman looked very happy and fatherly towards the boy. Logan looked like he was stuck trying to process this and Vergil looked mildly interested and amused.

"Hi Passion! I'm Patton!" I said.

"Hi Patton."

"And this is Logan and Virgil."

"Sup", Virgil said from his armchair.

"It is very nice to meet you," Logan said dazedly.

Passion then suddenly collapsed. Passion's eyes opened. They were a pitch black with a ring of piercing grey. Smoke rushed out of Passion's eyes mouth and formed a shadow figure.

"Well done, little pets. I see you have called for backup. No matter, they won't learn in time. You have forgotten my power over you. Tik! Tok! Time is running out for you, goodie-two-shoes.", The shadow said in a dark, cackling voice.

"You won't be able to escape! I am everywhere and nowhere, many but few. You can run, but you can't hide. I am the shadow, be petrified!" it said as the shadows and smoke faded away.

Passion slumped back in the chair, eyes closed, unmoving.

"Who is this shadow? Why does he want to hurt us?" I said, looking around at the other sides.

Logan was over by Virgil calming him down. The boy looked petrified. Roman was by Passion's side. The boy looked so small and fragile. Roman looked so scared and confused. I walked up to Roman's side and gave him a hug.

I said, "It's going to be okay, we will survive, he will survive."

He looked up at me. "Do you really think, Passion is going to be alright?"

"I know he is. It is hard to be a parent sometimes, to care for someone so much, but still see them like this. But what keeps me going, what stops me from breaking down, is that through all the darkness and hardships I will be there for my children." I whispered. It was so hard for me right now, seeing Roman like this.

"Do you think Passion is my child?" he asked.

Logan and Virgil walked over, Logan side hugging Virgil close. They stood and listened.

"You said yourself. Thomas was and is being more passionate. You are his passion, but here is another named Passion. I think that he was sent to help you and one day, maybe, he would take over the Passion in Thomas. He came for you and because of you. He is your child."

Roman smiled at this and spoke to Passion, "It is going to be okay Passion. I am here now. You are my child and I am going to protect you."

My royal son is all grown up! I looked at Roman a smile on my face, proud of my son. I gazed down at Passion and gasped.

The boy's startling crimson eyes were glaring back at me.

Sorry, my Royalties for being so inactive for so long. I hope this chapter makes up for it. Hopefully seeing you soon Guys, Gals and Non-Binary Pals. Love you!❤️🧡💛💚💙💜