Sanders Sides Oneshots

Their Signal

Word Count: 757

Warnings: Sad vibes, Sympathetic!Remus

If I missed anything, warn me-

This one can be taken as romantic or platonic stuff, your choice

I should really stop writing him in fanfics...

... Nah.

Anyways, hope you all have good days♡

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Roman woke up in the middle of the night, due to an afternoon nap that lasted 8 hours.

He got off his bed, thinking of going to the kitchen and steal some cookies, into he felt a tingling sensation in the back of his head.

Him and Remus had agreed on creating a sign that warned them whenever any side or Thomas had a nightmare, so they could protect them.

So, as his instincts kicked in, he played hot and cold with the feeling, passing through the really world, and then to the rooms corridor.

He noticed that this energy was coming from a part that belonged to "the dark sides". But Remus should be taking care of that...

... Unless...

Without thinking twice, he went to Remus's room, quietly opening and closing the door. And there he was, looking at his hands with an afraid expression.

He didn't think that his twin brother would be afraid of anything. He thought all sorts of twisted stuff and laughed at it.

But when this happened, it reminded Roman of how anyone could be affected by those twisted thoughts, even his brother.

So he rushed to be at his side.

Remus was as first looking confused, but it soon turned into relief, and soon he hugged Roman tightly.

It was unusual for him to want any physical contact, so he simply accepted the hug, and started to stroke his twin's hair in a comforting manner.

Remus shivered with the touch, but soon melted, allowing himself to cry silently and hug Roman tightly.

"I thought you died. I... I killed you. I thought I killed you, I..." He was beginning to sob, and buried himself in his brother's arms.

"Don't worry, you're not getting rid of me so easily." Remus snickered, and he took his while to compose himself.

"Are you challenging me? Because with a swing from my mace you're done." He said, jokingly.

"You wish. I was only startled, you wouldn't win if I really fought back." Remus knew what that insinuated, and he seemed to forget about the nightmare, as his idea seemed to fill him with excitement. Remus let go of his brother.

"Ya wanna test that theory, dork?" Roman got off of his brother's bed.

"Come at me, bro." He said, and the Duke jumps off of his bed and onto Roman, initiating a little play fight between the two of them.

They both fell on the ground, Roman under Remus trying to turn this situation. The Duke was having a blast, giggling like crazy.

Soon, Roman flipped him, now Remus beneath him.

"Giggle louder, maybe someone will hear you and help you."

"Ohohoh, you underestimate me." Remus quickly turned Roman once again.

They kept on fighting for a few more minutes until Remus couldn't keep on going because of the position Roman forced him into.

"Told you."

"Don't count that as a victory, I'm sleep deprived."

"Then you should really get your beauty rest." He helped Remus to get off the
ground and on his bed. Not that he needed any help, but he did it anyways.

Remus got comfortable. So, the fanciful side began to leave.

"...wait, Roman—"

The prince turned, looking at his brother. He seemed to hesitate to say whatever was on his mind, which was unusual for him.

"... Would you... No, nevermind."

Roman got back to his brother's side, sitting on the bed. Remus just closed his eyes, going to sleep.

Roman just observed as his brother stood still and drifted to a peaceful sleep. And he decided that he was going to stay in the room to make sure Remus wouldn't have any more nightmares.

This reminded him of when they were younger, recently being split up. Remus would have all sorts of nightmares, and Roman used to calm him down.

Roman never got to really know what kid of twisted thoughts passed on Remus's mind, but he knew that the Duke suffered in silence for too long.

He would not allow Remus to be alone when fighting his inner demons anymore. This night reminded him of the love he had for his brother, and he wouldn't allow himself to forget, or Remus to forget.

Starting with tonight.

"Love you, bro." Roman said, quietly. He was not sure if Remus was awake, but the thought had to be said out loud.

"...love..." The Duke whispered back, still sleeping. It was good enough for Roman. He layed on the bed carefully, to not wake Remus up, and slept by his side.