Meaning Of A Purr (Sanders Sides - LAMP Fic)

Chapter 39: Their Return

Well Remus is in this chapter so as expected there are trigger warnings for things like minor references to past abuse/rape, mentions of current sexual relationships, and just his normal weirdness. I believe that should be it for trigger warnings, please tell me if I'm wrong. As always take care of yourself, thank you for reading and have a wonderful day. 

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"Deceit's back?" Virgil breathed, slipping off the counter to take a few steps closer to Thomas.

Thomas gave a nod, his brow furrowing with concern.

"As far as I can gather. Are you going to be okay Virgil?" He asked worriedly, knowing fully well that Virgil was the reason Deceit was gone in the first place.

Virgil stiffened a bit, his face still sickly green from shock. His hand moved up to grab onto his ring to keep himself grounded. He still didn't have a full grasp on his emotions.

"I-"

"Virgil, you stay here, we'll go deal with Remus," Roman said, cutting him off, resting a hand on his shoulder.

Virgil looked down at the ring in his hand for a moment. He didn't want to see Remus or even potentially Deceit if he were to show up. It sounded terrifying, anything could happen. He knew Remy had been able to repress Greed, Vanity, and Rage to the point they wouldn't be able to come out at all but that still left two threats. Still, he wanted to know what happened to Deceit, know for sure what he did to him. He couldn't let the two of them continue to scare him and rule his life.

"I wanna come," Virgil finally said, his hands clenched into trembling fists by his sides.

"Virgil, I don't think that is wise. It wasn't even that long ago that you were subjected to their abuse. Seeing them again could trigger unwanted memories or emotions," Logan reason's walking over to him, Patton close behind him.

"I know, I figured as much. I think this is something I need to do. Please, I don't want them to rule my life. I'll leave if it gets to be too much. I just need to know. Please," Virgil insisted, his serious gaze fixed on Logan.

"Are you sure Virgy?" Patton asked worriedly.

"Yeah, I am. Will you be okay to come or do you want to sit this one out?" Virgil asked, realizing Patton might be just as uncomfortable.

"If you can do it then so can I," Patton replied, putting on his bravest smile.

"I just want the record to say I was against both of you coming if either of you end up regretting this," Logan sighed, giving up on the others listening to him.

Roman summoned his katana onto his belt, just in case he would need it. He looked at Virgil worriedly.

"I know you probably don't want them but, do you want to carry your swords for protection?" Roman asked.

Virgil visibly winced and he rapidly shook his head. He'd already destroyed Deceit's physical form once, he would like to avoid doing it again.

They quickly cleaned themselves up, removing the last traces of sticky frosting and putting the remaining frosting in the fridge.

"Alright Thomas, let's do this," Roman said once they were all done.

They sunk out into Thomas's living room, staying in one big group for protection purposes, pardon Thomas who woke up where he had been meditating on the couch.

"Ooh you brought the four horsemen. Is this the apocalypse?"

Virgil jumped at the sound of a voice directly behind him and hands resting on his shoulders. He could smell the familiar stench of old blood and mold that was always in Remus's clothing. He let out a sound, too high pitched to be very audible, as he pulled away and turned to face the darkside.