Trip Down Memory Lane

Invitation chapter 24

Janus' POV

     I woke up with my scales throbbing and my face gross and sticky from the tears on either side. I had to use the bathroom, but I also didn't want to move. The Duke was cradling me in his sleep with me on his left leg, my head on his shoulder and his head on my head. Also, I didn't want to wake him. Overall, he was just so peaceful. It was kinda cute. 

     I must have been thinking too loud for the Duke though, because he then shuffled and I knew he was awake. ¨Morning, Remus. How are you this morning?¨ Remus sat up, rubbing his head. ¨I think I was... over fed.¨ Tears started perking in his eyes. Remus was never this vulnerable. This was very strange. 

     ¨What is going on Remus? Are you hurt?¨ I got criss cross apple sauce in front of the snuffly Duke who had his legs spread as he leaned against the wall behind us. ¨Thank you, Dee.¨ Then, I was met with a hug by Remus who was crying into my shoulder. He was shaking so bad, it reminded me of when he was younger and had nightmares. Speaking of which...

     ¨This... was m...my first dreamless sleep i..in years.¨ Remus struggled to talk in between breathes. ¨I went to bed without being hungry a...nd...¨ He took a second to take a breath and he got off my shoulder. We grabbed each other's hands and looked into each other's eyes. ¨You being here, just made my night more enjoyable.¨

     I started crying too and we both hugged each other back, sobbing into each other's shoulders.

Logan' POV

    I heard a door slam. I know by the sound of the wood that Roman went to his own room. I can talk to Virgil since Roman is not. I walked up stairs and knocked on Virgil's door. ¨What up?¨ I opened the door and shut it behind me, walking swiftly to Virgil's bed and sitting on the foot of it. Virgil was on Tumblr, so I wasn't interrupting much.

     ¨Just a question, Virgil. How would you like to have a... memorial of sorts for Patton?¨ Virgil squirmed a bit, but looked at me after a second. ¨Weird you bring that up, because I had the same idea.¨ Virgil got up and walked over to his desk where he pulled out and picked up his sketchbook. He then brought the book over to me and showed me the pages inside. They where all portraits of Patton.

     ¨Virgil, these are amazingly crafted. I had no idea you where so artistic.¨ Virgil blushed a bit before speaking again. ¨I wanted to display them on the wall or on some bulletin board of some kind.¨ I placed my hand on Virgil's shoulder. ¨I find that idea satisfactory.¨ We then did a quick and soft hug before separating and sitting on the bed.

     ¨With this, I would like to ask you something though.¨ Virgil's soft eyes perked up to meet mine, his posture getting a bit stiffer. ¨What is it?¨ I started playing with my now sweaty hands. ¨I was wondering if it would be okay to invite Deceit and Remus to the ceremony.¨ His face grew a confused expression, ¨Why on Earth would we do that?¨

     ¨Deceit is the one that helped me when you passed out yesterday. He was very kind, and it has been brought to my attention that he is struggling just as much as we have with this loss. He isn't soulless, just...¨ ¨Deceit?¨ I chuckled in response, ¨You could put it that way.¨ ¨What about Remus though? He would just be rude about the whole thing.¨ It took me a second to think of something for Remus, but something finally came to mind.

     ¨With Deceit there, I am sure he will behave... for the most part.¨ We both giggled at that. ¨How do you think we should tell them?¨ I pondered for a second. A letter or a text may not be right. ¨How about we invite them in person. We walk down the hallways of the dark mind and invite them ourselves.¨

     ¨I am not prepared to go to the dark mind, but I would still like to come. Can we go now?¨ I thought that they might still be asleep, but the clock read 10:05, so they must be up by now. ¨Of course.¨ I stood up and turned around to gesture my hand towards Virgil.  He shakily grabbed it and we set off into the dark side of the mind.

Deceit's POV

     It seemed like we have only been hugging for a couple seconds, even though I known it has been a while. The only thing that broke us a part was a knock at the door that made both of us jump apart in shock. When does the door ever get knocked on over here? 

     ¨Hello, Deceit? It is Logan and Virgil. May we come in, please?¨ I cleared my throat and looked over at Remus who was just starring intensely at the door. ¨Come right in.¨ The two walked in and Logan closed the door behind him with one hand. The other hand, interestingly enough, was occupied holding Virgil's hand, which was squeezed tighter as Virgil stepped in.

     ¨May we help you?¨ I looked over at Remus who by now has taken out a large, sharp, knife, and started sharpening it. ¨Yes, well, Virgil and I would like to formally invite you too a memorial service we are holding in Patton's honor. ¨ I was stunned that they would invite us to something like this, that Virgil would walk down this dark lane, just to come with Logan.

     ¨I would love too, Logy.¨ I turned to see Remus dead eyeing Logan with a demonic smile. ¨Great, we will send you the details later today. It won't take much planning, so we could hold it tomorrow.¨ I perked up a bit. ¨Sounds like a deal.¨ With that the two went back to the other side of the door, and the other side of the mind.

Just some information, I do know that Deceit's name is Janus, but this took place before the events of SvS Redux, so no one knows Janus is his name yet. Thank you!