Also, expect many of these things to take place in the imagination cause I like writing fantasy and lots of angst. I feed off of the pain but then fluff of my tiny baby Virgil. P.s it's weird I know but I like writing Virgil with his walls down

Roman had suggested a quick field trip to the imagination to show the others around. Patton was excited, Logan thought they were gonna get lost and Virgil... Well, he thought it was gonna go downhill and... it went downhill very quickly.

Logan was looking down at a map and mumbling while holding a map in one hand and a compass in the other "it seems we are heading the wrong way, Roman."

Roman waved a hand "Non-sense I am positive this is the correct way!!"

Patton gave an understanding smile but spoke up "I'm sure you do kiddo but... This is the 5th time you've said that and we've been walking for 3 hours..."

Virgil had his hood up to hide his face. He was honestly trying not to freak himself out over them obviously being lost in a dark scary forest where it was always night. Virgil would never admit it but he honestly didn't really like the dark or the night. He had agreed to come because he didn't want to be left alone.

Logan spoke up once again "Roman, you need to put your pride away for one minute and listen to me for on-"

Logan was cut off by Roman who had placed a hand up "shhh"

Logan got red in the face and crossed his arms the map still in hand and the compass in his breast pocket of his jacket "I will no-" Roman clasped a hand over Logan's mouth who struggled until Roman pointed to somewhere behind Virgil where 2 glowing yellow eyes could be seen. Virgil wasn't paying attention and was only stopped when he felt his face hit into Patton's chest.

There is a height difference in the imagination and mindscape because they had their own bodies. Virgil had purple-dyed hair and was shorter than all of them as well as skinnier. Logan had black hair and was lean and about equal height to Patton who was about 6'0. Roman was about 6'2 and had fiery red hair and a buff body. Patton had blonde curly hair and a bit of a bigger body, A full dad bod, he liked to call it.

Virgil glanced up at Patton and noticed the scared look he had. Virgil looked to where he was staring at and noticed the dark and then the eyes. Virgils heart best began to accelerate and his pupils dilate. As soon as the beast sensed the fear tins more eyes appeared and Virgil whispered: "run."

Boy did they listen? They began to book it. Their feet hit in fast padders and their legs ached from the sudden sprint but the snarling and loud thuds from behind them urged them to go faster and deeper into the forest. Virgil was having trouble keeping up with the others as was Patton. Will can only get you so far. Logan grabbed Patton's hand to help him keep pace but that left Virgil. Virgil was terrified and his legs were beyond stinging and aching. He stumbled over almost everything his vision blurring. He felt the creatures right on his heel.

At one point Virgil couldn't go anymore. He had hit a snag in root as if it came out of nowhere and knowing this forest it did. Virgil went tumbling. He scraped up his knees through his pants and his elbows. The others quickly look back and grab his arms to help him up as quickly as possible. The creatures began to gain on them and then Roman spotted a cave with a very narrow entrance.

He led them that way and Logan jumped up with a bit of help from Roman and once he was up he reached down to pull Patton up. Patton quickly helped Roman up who in turn grabbed Virgils arm and began to pull him in but not before the creature swiped at his thigh causing a small gash along his thigh. He didn't notice it straight away but noticed once he was on Romans chest whimpering lightly in fear.

The cave was dark and damp. His leg suddenly gave out and he fell into Patton who was beside the 2. Patton carefully lowered him to the floor and Virgil grasped his leg. He was sobbing more from fear than the small bleeding cut. Patton held the trembling boy in his arms and his eyes looked saddened. Roman placed a hand on the wall and followed it back until he couldn't anymore "this place is only a cuvette. Just a stone burrow."

Logan nods gently and went down next to Virgil and Patton. Logan gave Patton a small look and Patton got the message. He shifted Virgil in his arms to be between his legs and his hurt leg was outstretched. Logan pulled doubt his phone and shined the light on the wound.

Virgil was still sobbing in fear not really caring if the others saw and clutching at Patton's chest as best he could at this angle. Patton had brought his arms to hold Virgil around the waist as carefully as possible. Logan dropped the bag on his bag and pulled out a medkit. Virgil looked nervous and his heart sped up as Logan pulled out the hydrogen peroxide.

(the stuff you put on cuts to disinfect them) Logan began to soak a cotton ball and then pulled on gloves. He pulled out some tweezers and took the cotton ball in its prongs and squeezed it to get the excess out. He then brought it to Virgils wound. Virgils eyes widen, his pupils blown, as he let out a loud scream that Patton was quick to muffle with his shoulder. Virgil began to sob again now from pain.

Logan felt bad but he knew him and Virgil would feel worse if he didn't do this. Virgil had finally stopped crying and now lay sort of sleepily against Patton, who pet his hair and repeated calming words to him. Logan began to clean up the things after he had Virgils leg and ankle wrapped up. Roman was looking out the hole they had come in and seen that the creatures had disappeared.

Virgils eyes flutter closed and he buried his face in Patton's shoulder despite his mind screaming at him to do the opposite. Virgil felt his body ease as Patton wraps his arms more securely around him and hums lightly. Soon Virgil was sleeping soundly. Patton let out a small sigh and leans back against the wall letting Virgil sleep against him. He glances over at Logan and Roman and sees them actually working together to form a plan on how to get back to the mind palace.

With that peace, Patton slipped into sleep as well.

A few hours had passed and Roman and Logan had fallen asleep as well. Virgil had begun to stir. He panicked for a split second not knowing where he was but feelings Pattons warmth against him brought back memories. He winces as he moved and looked down at his leg. He then shifted and looked down at his ankle "goddamnit..."

He mutters this but somehow Roman jerked up the sword in hand making Virgil flinch. Roman eased and looked over to see Virgil. He crawled overcareful not to bump Logan or Patton "Hey." Roman whispered

"Hey..." Virgil whispered back.

"How is ya feeling?" Roman asked with pure concern

"My ankle and thigh hurt... Bad" Virgil rubbed his ankle gently.

Roman nods "Logan thinks you might have fractured or sprained it..."

Virgils sighs gently and nods "figures..." He leaned back into Patton who's arms almost immediately laced around his waist making Virgil tense but relax. Patton was warm and it was cold in this cave.

Roman smiles gently and shuffled next to them and he and Virgil continued to talk for a few hours until Logan and Patton woke. Virgil was shivering a bit since the morphine that Logan had given him had finally worn off and he felt every muscle in his body clamp up and scream in agony.

Patton helped Virgil stand, it was a... Process. Virgil whimpered every time he put pressure on his ankle and it gave out from under him and at one point he swore he couldn't feel it. Logan noted that it might have been broken.

They all eventually got back home avoiding the same area they had encountered the beasts. They got Virgil to the couch and properly treated his wounds. Luckily Logan had been able to find some crutches for Virgil to use for a while. They all silently agreed to never ever listen to Roman when he says he knew where he was.