(Originally posted on Tumblr)
Light and Dark. Good and Bad.
In the early days of the mind of Thomas Sanders, Light Sides and Dark Sides were separated by a border.
No one dared to venture into the other's domain, in fear of disrupting the Mindscape...
-this takes place right after Accepting Anxiety Part 2/2 was created-
"I can't believe we got away with making a 2 part YouTube video." Virgil says with crossed arms, "like, what if the fans didn't take it as well as they did? Thomas could have lost subscribers, which would then lead to him losing views, then income, and he'll eventually end up begging on the streets cause he'll be that broke!"
"I mean, he could always try stripping." The Darker Creativity shrugs.
"Remus, no." Janus is quick to turn down his boyfriend's suggestion.
"I'm just saying, Jay. Our boy Thomathy has a bodacious bippity boppity booty."
"My brother isn't wrong."
SMACK!
"Ow! Vee, what was that for?" Roman asks while rubbing his sore bicep.
"Nothing, I just felt like it."
Cue offended Princey noises.
"Alright, kiddos, I think that's enough violence and butt-talk for today." Patton giggles.
"Was that a butt pun?" Virgil quirks an eyebrow.
"Mmmmmaybe?"
"Tushé."
Cue a proud Papa Patton squeal.
"Oh kiddo, I could literally tackle you in a hug right now if not for the border prohibiting me to do so."
Virgil laughs softly, "I wouldn't mind getting a hug from you, Dad."
Patton glances at Logan before turning back to his son, "Well... Do you really want one? Because we could..." He gestures to the center of the border.
"Are you sure?"
The moral trait smiles, "Only if you are, kiddo."
With approving looks from Logan, Roman, Remus, and Janus, the dynamic father-son duo slowly approach the border's center.
But before they could reach out for one another, everything suddenly began shaking furiously.
"Patton! Virgil! Get back!" Roman shouts, trying to keep himself on his feet by holding on to the bridge's ledge.
Patton stumbles back, only to be caught by Logan, who holds him in his arms protectively.
Virgil was quick to join Remus and Janus in their crouched huddle pile, holding one another close as the shaking hadn't ceased yet.
It lasted for who knows how long.
None of the Sides were able to keep track of it, but by the time it did end, something unexpected happened.
The border shimmered in the sun's light, before completely vanishing. Leaving nothing but a trail of sparkles in its disappearance.
The realms weren't separated anymore. And although they still had an evident division, now there was nothing there to hold back anyone from crossing the other side.
Remus was the first to notice.
He breaks away from the huddle pile and begins walking towards his brother. He passes the center, which emits a gasp from everyone.
"Remusss, get back here!" Janus hisses in worry, the memory of him cradling his partner's almost lifeless body replaying in his head.
Roman just stands there in place as his brother finally reaches him.
Then, they wait for something to happen.
But nothing does.
Without warning, tears sprout out from Remus' eyes as his knees buckle under him.
For a second, Roman actually thought he was going to lose his brother again.
But when he's suddenly pulled down and engulfed in a tight embrace, all worry washes off of his face, and is replaced by his own happy tears.
"It's gone. Oh my gosh, it's gone!" The darker creativity cries out, "Do you know what that means, Ro-Ro? We can be together again!"
"I know, Ree." Roman sniffs, a watery grin plastered on his face, "I know."
Lifting his head up, Virgil watches as both Logan and Patton approach him and Janus. Once they were close enough, the fatherly trait holds out his arms open with a warm smile.
"Still want that hug, kiddo?"
Without hesitation, the anxious Side launches himself at Patton, the impact almost sending them both falling to the ground, if it weren't for Logan steadying them in place.
"Mm, Roman was right. You give the best hugs." Virgil comments, burrowing his face on Patton's chest.
"Awww thanks, son."
Logan notices Janus still on the floor, and politely holds out his hand.
The deceitful trait takes it gratefully, hauling himself up with the logical Side's help.
"Hey guys, Remus and I have an idea." Roman says with a glint in his eyes.
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Together, Roman and Remus create a huge castle right on the middle of the river where the bridge used to be. They did a bit of landscaping and made a few new changes to the forest to give it that Disney vibe, so by the time they both took a step back to admire their work, they had their arms slung on one another's shoulders with content grins.
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Patton, Logan, Virgil, and Janus join the twins at admiring the beautiful scenery before them.
It all felt surreal.
That this whole thing could just be a dream they'll sadly have to wake up from.
