Hidden Fear

The Snake Returns

This chapter begins two weeks before the "Can Lying Be Good" episode.

Virgil's POV
Finally! My plan is coming together perfectly. The Light Sides accepted me, even calling me "best friend" at the Christmas episode. And today, Remus and Janus are escaping. Of course I'm going to need to strategize their entrances, my act, how the Lights are going to react and such, but this is working out better than I ever could have hoped. My revenge will be soon.

"A little more there and the hole will be wide enough to go through." I calmly floated above the two, smirking as my voice made them stiffen. I know I'm acting sociopathic, but I like the rush their terror gives me.

With a final blast of yellow and green, the void shattered, causing the two of them to tumble into the back hallways of the mind palace, and me two float after, giggling.

I watched as they looked up with identical shocked expressions, their eyes overflowing with tears of joy, before they both went into a comatose state.

Oh shit. I remembered my own escape, and how I had been in shock for at least an hour. I rolled my eyes as I floated back to my room and re-entered my body, before going back. I dragged them into my room and grabbed my phone as I waited for them to wake up.

Deceit's POV
One hour after the breakout

I slowly blinked my eyes open, staring in wonder at all of the colors I'd almost forgotten. I ran my fingers through the carpet, not remembering the last time I'd felt something so soft. The room even smelled wonderful, like lilies and chocolate. I looked to my left and saw Remus in tears, a huge normal smile on his face. I hugged him, laughing at the fact that we were finally free. He was just starting to hug me back when a familiar voice spoke up.

"Stop hugging, you idiots. And stop crying as well" Fear growled. I felt the smile drop from my face as I heard him and I released Remus before looking up at the bed in front of us. He was sitting on top of it in his Anxiety form, and look of disgust on his face. "Are you two better now?" He asked abruptly, which surprised me a bit. I guess he still as the tiniest hint of Virgil still inside him somewhere.

"No, we are not okay." I said, with Remus nodding beside me. His grin was coming back, more psychotic this time. His insanity is getting worse, and Fear's torcher sessions aren't making it better. He's almost constantly grinning now days, only losing it when he's truly scared or sad.

"Now that your quiet let's go over my plan. I'm going to give you time to recover and slowly introduce you. You can't both be seen, or else they will be suspicious and try to find out if I'm still imprisoned. So, in about two weeks, Deceit will impersonate Morality. We won't be doing anything drastic, just scaring them. Then, once they have doubt and fear in their minds, Remus will return. Eventually I will become me again and completely destroy their trust and belief in themselves, giving me pure control of Thomas."

He started giggling to himself, the sound loud and maniacal. Remus and I just bowed are heads. Remember, I told myself, it will all be worth it once we get revenge. Right?

After the 'Can Lying be Good' episode

Logan's POV
How! How did Deceit escape!? I was pacing in my room after Deceit had been revealed. I was sure that my calculations were perfect. The only bad thing about the back of Thomas's mind is that we can't check on if they are still trapped. I just have to hope that the psychopath and the sadist are still trapped.

I grabbed my book of cross-word puzzles and sat in my bed. These always help calm me down. I was just about to finish the first one when Roman burst through my door, with Patton and Virgil trailing behind him.

"Alright Calculator Watch! What happened! How did Deceit escape, he was supposed to be stuck indefinitely!"

I sighed and put my book down. "I don't understand what happened. I thought that my calculations were accurate and Deceit does not posses enough power to overthrow them. I must have made a mistake somewhere along the way and I have the deepest apologies. I will review my work then we can send him back."

Roman's enraged expression dropped of his face, Patton looked pained, but Virgil's reaction was the strangest. His eyes darkened, literally, the whites turn black, and pure rage filled his features.

"NO" He screamed before his eyes widened and everything went back to normal. "I-I'm sorry" he whispered, bowing his head. "I don't know what came over me. But does he really deserve to be thrown back to wherever you sent him. How do you even know it was a nice place."

"Well-" Roman started before Patton cut him off.

"I agree with Virgil on this, kiddo. Maybe we should just let him stay. Please." He gave us his big puppy dog eyes, and I felt my heart melt. Damn emotions and their ability to rob me of logical thinking!

I looked over to see Roman about to crack as well. "I...I guess he can stay. As long as he causes no problems." I felt my face heat up as Patton's face broke into a huge smile.

"Come on Virgil! Let's go hind him and give him a room! We can help him decorate!" Virgil look alarmed as he was yanked out of the room by an excited ball of fluff.

Once they were gone I turned to Roman. We both nodded, silently agreeing to keep an eye on Deceit, before he left as well, leaving me to my thoughts.

Deceit's POV
I was waiting in the living room when Morality came in. I was smiling until Fear, or I guess Anxiety, walked in behind him.

"Hi Deceit!" Morality burst out. "It's so good to see you again!"

"Sure, it's not nice to see you too." I said, trying to keep my eyes off of Virgil in the shadows.

Morality's smile faltered a bit, I guess he forgot about my lying problem. I almost took a step back when Virgil walked up to us, but I remembered that I am supposed to act cocky and self-centered.

"Patton how about we go find a room for Deceit to stay in ok. You go clear out one of the spares and we will follow. I'll tell him the rules, ok?"

Patton nodded and ran out of the room, leaving Fear and I alone. I stiffly turn to see Fear grinning madly at me. "Great job, Deceit. You aren't being sent back to the void and Patton is already warming up to you. Be careful with Logan and Roman, and I have to pretend like I hate you. Now, let's go. We can't keep Patton waiting."

I nodded and followed as Virgil led the way. Not much longer I told myself. Not much longer.

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I'm so sorry! 😣 this took way too long for me to update, I just kept getting distracted. I hope you liked the chapter (I know it sucked). Also in my story, Deceit and Remus don't mention knowing Virgil in the past. I will try updating sooner. Goodbye.
-Periwinkle