Trigger warnings
There will be physical fighting
There will be swearing
There will be self-deprecation
There will be a panic attack
There will be mentions of self-harm

Virgils P.O.V

I was just sitting on the couch minding my own business when Roman swung open the door to Thomas room and bound down the stairs. We were in the real world right now just chilling. Thomas and the others had been upstairs well aside from me and Logan. Logan was sitting in the recliner reading a book and looked up at Roman "must you be so loud?"

Roman held a hand up to Logan "shut it, book nerd. I am here for him!" He points an accusing finger to my face.

I grab his finger in my face and push it away "what did I supposedly do now princely?"

What I was expecting to happen was Roman to tell but what I wasn't expecting was for him to grab a handful of my jacket and haul me up my feet not even touching the ground anymore "Roman!!" I yell squirming my body and lifting my hands to pound against his chest.

I glance over and see Logan standing now trying to pry Roman away but Roman was stronger than us all. Before I knew what was happening Roman had moved and slammed my back into a wall. That knocked all the air out of me. My body slid down only to be hit back against the wall his fist gripping the tee shirt under my hoodie "you. Are worthless!! All you ever do is put Thomas down!"

Roman went to hit me in the face. I try to dodge and it works a bit he hit the side of my cheek instead of my nose. I then spotted Patton and Thomas running down but before they could do anything I felt a pain in my gut and noticed that Roman had just kneed me in the gut. I drop to the floor trying to find air but before I can Roman kicks me again right in the stomach.

Patton and Thomas had pulled Roman away and forced him to his room. Logan had bent down next to me. I didn't realize I had started crying but the boy had me... I was sobbing and couldn'tstop.T things wwereeginning to blend together the noise drained from my ears and everything became blurry. I curled up in a ball and shook.

Logan placed a hand on my back and before I knew it I was sitting in his lap my face buried in the crook of his neck sobbing. He kept repeating soft things and my breathingtechniques hands roam until they find a crease in his shirt and I grip into it. He didn't seem to mind so I just kept crying...

Logans P.O.V

I knew Roman was angry but I did not know he would go to this extent. Once Thomas and Patton had got Roman back in his room I hurry over to the shaking and crying Virgil. He looked so small and fragile right now. I scoop him up and rest him against my chest his legs were on either side of me. I remember hos breathing technique and say it into his ear. With every success, I give a praise "good job Virgil... That'ss it. I have got you. I will not let him hurt you again..."

Virgil let out the smallest of nods. Thats is good. He understands me which means he is able to hear and focus again. I kept rocking him slowly. I hear someone on the stairs that were just behind us, my back was pressed to the wall of my normal video spot. Virgils body seemed to weigh more and more. Not overwhelming sense in his actual form he is a bit skinnier than the rest of us. I then heard small huff of air coming from him and his breathing had evened out... He is asleep.

I glance up to see Patton walking toward us. I use my free hand and place a finger to my lips to show him to be quiet. He nods and sits down next to me running a gently freckled skinned hand through Virgils hair. Virgil mumbles something in his sleep and I could only barely make out what it said

"P...Princey... No..." His words were shallow and almost inaudible against my shoulder.

Patton looked sad at the words and I knew I did too. Thomas had come down a few minutes later and saw Virgil sleeping soundly

"Roman is in my room calming down. He doesn't seem to remember anything" He whispered

I think for a moment then I realize "Deceit..."

Thomas nods "I think so. I mean it makes sense seeing as I could never see Roman physically hurting Virgil... When I told him he started crying"

Patton shivered "Yeah... Poor kiddo" he looked back at Virgil and noticed the dark bruise forming on his jaw.

I ran a finger over it which on the turn made Virgil whimper in his sleep. Despite the reason why he whimpered I couldn't help but feel a warm feeling enter my chest. I and Virgil never got along the best but I had always cared for the boy. He was almost like a son or little brother to me. Patton and he held a fatherly relationship and Virgil and Roman, despite what people think, are almost always talking about Disney or something of the sort.

I snap out of my thoughts when I feel Virgil moving. I look down at him and see his brown eyes begin to flutter open. He gave a small whimper noise and glanced around to notice he was leaning against me. He sat up a bit but then again let out a whine at the pain that is most likely running through his torso. He fell back against my chest muttering an apology "sorry..."

I shake my head "nothing to apologize for."

I then shift so on arm is under his knees and one his behind his back. I then lift myself onto my knees and then to my feet holding the boy. Virgil let out a small yelp when I stood but I assure him that I would not drop him and that I was stronger than I looked. He only stayed quiet in response. I set him carefully on the couch and he relaxed but winced a bit as he moved.

The stairs creaked and I looked over, as did the others. Roman was a few steps down the stairs able to be seen and see the us "Virgil?"

Virgil glances down and felt tears forming in his eyes again but just pulled his hood on to hide them. Roman made his way the rest of the way down the stairs and over to Virgil. Virgil flinched back a bit and I pressed a hand to Romans chest "is this Roman or Deceit..."

Roman glances at Virgil and then to Logan "it is me... I do not remember farming you, Virgil... Are you alright?"

Virgil glanced up at him and shook his head no. His hand held onto his side and his eyes were still streaming tears. Roman bent down and moved his hand slowly and placed it on Virgils cheek causing Virgil to whimper a bit. Roman then used so thumb to wipe away the tears.

I glance at Patton and then back to the others "Roman..." A small voice came from the usual sarcastic boy "It wasn't you right?"

Roman shook his head "No... I think it was decent... He must have taken me over or... Something"

Virgil nods and opens his arms for Roman to hug him. Roman does and buried his face into Virgils soft hair "I'm sorry. I should have fought him..."

I shake my head lightly and stand. I place a hand on Thomas and Patton back and lead them out of the room for the 2 to make up.