#*cartoon apple crunch noise*

[little-klng]

Fantastic news for grape enjoyers, red grapes are 100% perfect right now

[cognitosclowns]

Alpha-Beta makes so many delightfully silly expressions during Part 2 and I need to share with the class :

TLDR :

[outismm]

you use of food language ONLY when talking about SSM Otto is insane (/pos) but also makes perfect sense. Like yeah that's the exact guy that deserves to be put in the soup

HE REALLY IS JUST THE MOST GUY. He's the kinda guy you wanna put in a little ravioli and gently boil. the kinda fellow you wanna gently butter before putting him in an oven so he gets a nice crust, bc he deserves it. You just wanna put him in some cream of mushroom on top of a little cracker to float on. put him in a cheese toastie why don't ya. I do not know what I'm saying but spiritually I believe you understand.

[subwaysurf45]

Winter Makes Ice (Ep.3)

Summary:  you’re captured after a brawl at the Avengers building, Bucky and others must save you before Hydra makes a new Winter Soldier out of you, Bucky has given up that title.

Words: 2799

Episode: Three

Warning: not much, flashbacks, talks of violence

Masterlist! Winter Makes Ice Episode: Two

Time: 1:00pm 

Date: October 2nd 2024

It didn’t take long for everyone to board the helicopter and for it to take off, no one was lounging around this morning so they assembled quickly. Bucky sat by himself on the heli, the file was still open in his hands with the page turned to Dr. Wright. Bucky looked over the information that was given; he double and triple checked. There was a car waiting for them when they were going to arrive, Bucky would get dropped off and then Steve, Nat, and Wanda would drive around Halifax but would keep watch for a distress signal. Bucky made it clear it would only be him talking to the doctor, he was practicing his script in his head. 

“Five minutes ‘till landing,” the pilot spoke into his headset, the sound went to their ears sounding like a 1940s radio show. 

“Copy,” everyone replied without unison. 

The plane got lower and lower until it touched the ground; it was a private tarmac for primarily military forces and other important people; SHIELD was always allowed to use it. Everyone got off the plane after the propellers began to slow down, Bucky had jumped off once while they were still at top speed and got flung forward but the air. The all black car stood a ways in front of them, they all took their bags and headed over. 

“What a ride…” Steve muttered as he ran his hand against the perfect hood, this car was brand new and probably had never been in the sun before. It wasn’t a low sport car but rather an everyday car that was bullet proof and decked out with an AI on the inside, no one would take a second glance at it but the four of them marveled at how this car could fit in amongst others. The black rims matched the black tires and the black paint, this was Bucky’s dream car. 

They all got in and the ride began, Steve drove while Wanda sat in the back with Bucky, Nat was in the passenger seat playing her music. Every so often Wanda would look over to Bucky, he could see her out of the corner of his eye, she’d give a sympathetic glance and maybe open her mouth as if she was about to say something but chose against it. Bucky had Dr. Wright’s address on the file sheet; he was giving directions to Steve as they drove through the colourful houses. 

They had never seen houses like this, around four to five houses lined up next to each other, each of them were painted a different colour but they looked the same. Flowers grew in little holders under the two window sills at the front of the house, tulips were the most popular, vines would grow on the side where the sun didn’t shine too much and pain would chip around the bottom of the houses. Some houses still had Halloween decorations up, red leaves scattered on the ground and blew everywhere. There was a brown hue to the world around them, pumpkins were scattered on some door steps while other people still had Christmas lights up from last year. 

Bucky tapped Steve’s head rest and the car slowed to a stop, they looked out to their left to see a house that looked like it belonged to the community. It wasn’t modern and square with sleek grey tiles on the outside, it was old and run down. A ghost hung from the single garage light, one pumpkin was sitting on the doorstep. This house didn’t look like one of a nazi group member, nevermind just a person with their doctorate.

Tons of leaves crunched under Bucky’s combat boots, the road was littered with them, it made it seem like it was a red and yellow road. He looked both ways as he crossed even though no cars were on the road except for the military grade undercover car, Bucky looked over his shoulder to see Wanda waving. They were going to head to a farmers market in this town to pass the time, and Bucky would walk over there when he was done. He gave a thumbs up and the car drove away and down the street, he didn’t watch to see it disappear, Bucky only had one thing on his mind and it wasn’t some apple pies Wanda was looking for. 

The driveway looked new as well as the cobblestone walkway, one car was in the driveway and it looked to match the house, no crazy sports car. There was a screen door before an actual green wooden door, Bucky pulled back the screen and didn’t bother with the doorbell, he banged on the door. When he pulled his fist away there was a flake of green paint on his middle finger’s knuckle, a quick swipe and it was gone. Bucky stood back because he saw that in the movies, his back turned to the door as he looked out to the town. It was a lovely day, most people were probably at this farmer’s market, Bucky had never been to one even though you had offered to take him. 

His head whipped back at the door opening, the same man, but only older, opened the door. He looked tired and worn out, this was probably his last Halloween. The cane he was holding was shaking in his grip, the other hand gripped the side of the door extremely tight. You could see the white through the speckled skin. 

“What can I help you with, son?” the old man spoke with a smile, he licked his gums. A Canadian accent seemed almost cartoon-ish. 

Bucky froze as he looked at this man, the sight of him brought him back to his nightmares and everything he’d been through. The name ‘son’ rolled off this man’s tongue and down Bucky’s spine and sent a shiver running all through him, it was obvious this man didn’t know who Bucky was. Bucky almost felt bad that he was bothering him, it was obvious he wasn’t a walker and standing seemed to be his exercise for the day, but at the same time Bucky couldn’t help but think about all the ways he could rip this doctor apart. 

“Son?” the name came again. 

Bucky looked up with a shake of his head, “hello, are you Dr. Wright?” he asked quietly. 

“Yes it is, what do you need?” he didn’t seem freaked out that Bucky knew his name, it was a small town. 

“My name is James Buchanan Barnes,” Bucky started but the man didn’t seem to figure it out, “I am the Winter Soldier- used to be actually…” Bucky added. 

“Are you here to kill me?” the man’s voice shook, “because if you really are him then you have every right to do so,” he stepped back and opened the door for Bucky to walk in. 

“I’m here to talk, you’re not going to die.” Bucky walked in and kicked off his combat boots, he’d heard it’s a thing in Canada to take your shoes off in the house. He also heard there was bagged milk which didn’t make any sense to him, but he wasn’t about to argue. 

“That’s always good to hear, eh?” the accent slipped out again, it was weird for Bucky to see this man who haunted him just laughing. “Would you like some hot chocolate?” Dr. Wright asked as he made his way into the kitchen. 

His house was small, not many walls as one room just faded into another. Knick-knacks littered shelves and tables, everything brought a homey feel to it all, the house was very lived in. “No thanks,” Bucky waved up a hand to signal no. 

The doctor came and sat across from him, Bucky was sitting on a chair while Dr. Wright took the sofa, they both were wrapped in plastic. It made a squeaky sound when either of them moved but it didn’t seem to bother the doctor at all, Bucky one final time before swearing he wasn’t going to move again and hear that annoying sound. Both of Bucky’s hands were clasped in front of him, he felt too large and bulky for this petite chair, his fingers fiddled with each other. He’d pick and poke at the massive gloves he wore, his long sleeve was covering everything he needed. 

“So, Dr. Wright-”

“Jacob, son,” he corrected, “though I am a doctor,” Jacob hesitated, “I go by Jacob.”

“Is that your real first name?” Bucky asked, he was met with a smile and nod, “then call me Bucky, please.” Bucky smiled back, there was a growing tension between the both of them but they chose to ignore it. 

“Nice to meet you, Bucky.” Jacob seemed to relax at the name, he was scared of Bucky and Bucky could tell. This man had seen Bucky train for years on end, and Jacob knew what the Winter Soldier was capable of. “What do you need to talk to me about?” his cane rested beside him, his hand found its way there and just held it. 

“I need to talk to you about Hydra, any information you have on the Iceland base- or any base in Halifax, Iceland, Greenland, and there’s one more…” Bucky brought a gloved hand to his stubbled chin, the leather making a rough noise when it brushed against the facial hair. “Oh! It was Newfoundland, anything you knew about those four places.” 

Jacob thought for a moment, he didn’t have stubble to rub. Though he was old it was obvious he still thought that it was the old days, hair slicked back and a very fresh shave, facial hair wasn’t allowed unless you had grown it out in private. Bucky had always remembered Howard Stark’s mustache; he couldn’t picture him without it. 

“I mean, I was just a scientist, I ran labs and tested things on animals. I didn’t come up with the world ending plans, I was never told the reason for what I was doing, I was just told to do it.” Jacob sounded worried, “when I used to work for Hydra I was worried for my life everyday, they were so paranoid all the time that someone could be a rat. If you said ‘hail Hydra’ a little too quietly then you’d have a bullet between your eyes, I just kept my head down and did what I was told.” Jacob’s hand got increasingly tighter on the handle of his cane. 

“Was there something new they were working on?” Bucky asked, and he pulled out a little flip book to keep track. 

“I quit a total of ten years ago, when I was seventy-one, the only thing they were thinking of was keeping you in their grasp, there was no other plan.” Jacob shrugged, “Hydra couldn’t see a life source without you, they never intended on losing you the way they did.” 

“So you have no idea what they could possibly be working on, at all?” the hope Bucky had was falling, this was the only lead they knew and if all he could say was there was never a plan B, you were screwed.

“I’m sorry Bucky, I really want to help, but I just don’t know.” Jacob stood and walked back to the kitchen. He filled a glass of water and grabbed three pills from a container before heading back over to his seat. 

“Out of the four places I mentioned, Iceland, Greenland, Halifax, and Newfoundland,” Bucky paused and watched Jacob mutter them to himself and then take the pills, “which one is the strongest?”

Jacob swallowed his pills with water, “Iceland.” without any hesitation, no second guess, nothing giving away he was lying for didn’t know. “Iceland was hell for me, it has the best of the best for agents, scientists, and…” he glanced out the window, “cells and tourture.” 

Bucky shot up right away, he headed to the door. Jacob followed him, glass still in his hand. When Bucky was about to leave Jacob placed a hand on his shoulder. When Bucky turned back around the hand traveled along the center of his chest, “I'm not wired, Jacob.” Bucky eased. 

“Some things just come second nature, son.” Jacob kept his head down, “y’know, I never wanted to hurt you. I thought I was making my old man proud, but I never stopped to realize what I was doing was actually wrong.” Jacob looked up with glossy eyes, “I actually wanted to find you at some point because I know I was the one who woke you up last, I remember clearly the way you looked, right then, I knew I needed to leave that place.” Jacob shuffled over and stood completely square to Bucky, Bucky just looked down at Jacob with a face of horror. The man Bucky saw every night was crying and apologizing to him, he didn’t know anyone who worked with Hydra had a heart. “I’m sorry for everything I did to you,” Jacob reached in his back pocket, he had placed the glass of water on a side table. “Here, take some money-”

“No, none of that, Jacob, really,” Bucky held his hands out, “you’re forgiven, don’t worry about all that, I just need to find someone.” Bucky reached for the door. 

“What do you mean?” Jacob fished in his wallet. 

“Hydra stole my girlfriend, I think she's in Iceland.” Bucky’s eyebrows knitted together at Jacob who was given him a coin. 

“I think you’re right,” Jacob dropped the coin in Bucky’s palm before closing the door, the screen door creaked as it shut quickly with the wind. 

Time: 2:33pm

Date: October 2nd 2024

Steve, Nat, and Wanda were walking around on the closed road, stands of every fruit and pastry lined the streets. Wanda was on top of the moon, she had a tote bag with some apple turnovers in them, that was really all she wanted. Nat had actually bought something too, Steve was genuinely surprised when Nat bought some earrings from a vendor, they were very small and dainty moons that would go in her ear lobes. Steve didn’t buy anything but just liked walking around, there was a lot to see but in a good way, no screens or jumbotrons, just people being people. 

As Bucky made eye contact with Steve, Steve’s phone rang. Nat and Wanda rushed up to Bucky and were asking how it went, but the unknown caller was what Steve was focusing on. 

“Steve Rogers,” Steve lowered his voice. 

“Captain Rogers,” an all too familiar voice hit his ear. 

“King T’Challa?” Steve turned his back to the group. 

“We have three Hydra agents in custody, they tried to take out my sister,” his accent flowed and bounced as he talked.

“Keep them in the cells, we’re on our way.” 

“Will there be more of them?” T’Challa asked before he could hang up. 

“I don’t know, but hold them and don’t kill them, they might be our only hope.” Steve said his goodbyes and hung up. 

When he turned back to Bucky and the rest of them, they seemed scared, Bucky had overheard Steve’s call, super hearing, and was looking at him weird. 

“What was that?” Bucky asked. 

“King T’Challa, says there was an attempted hit on Shuri, doesn’t know where they came from but they want her.” Steve shoved his phone in his back pocket, “what did you find?” 

Bucky just held up a silver coin, “we’re going to Iceland.” 

“We need to go to Wakanda,” Steve stepped forward. 

“Not all four of us,” Nat pulled everyone aside from the farmer’s market, “I’ll go with Steve to Wakadna, you go with Wanda to Iceland. We’ll be talking and before you ambush the Hydra base in Iceland we’ll confirm y/n is in there, deal?” She looked to the other three. 

“Deal.”

“Deal.”

“Deal.”

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[thewisekenisme]

the question

Summary: Tiny!sidesau Logan and Patton take care of Roman and Virgil when they regressed due to stress of a up coming deadline for a new sander sides video, while regressed Virgil asked a hard question making Patton and Logan stop and wonder why the question was asked in the first place. (not sure if the sending is good I finished this around 1:12am soo yeah enjoy!)

genre: tinysides

warnings: arguing, questioning worth, tears, mentions panic attacks.

word count:6,609

It was a beautiful sunny Saturday morning in the mindscape, Logan sat tiredly at the kitchen table fully dressed reading over the morning paper sipping his coffee With a six year old version of Roman who was still dressed in red and gold Pajamas happily munching away on fruity pebbles he was given for breakfast. They were sitting in a comfortable silence waiting for Patton to come back down after he went to wake up Virgil.

Both Patton and Logan were awoken in the middle of the night by crying from Roman and Virgil's rooms so they split up going to the sides rooms to see what was wrong and why they were crying. When Patron and Logan reunited in the living room they both were holding regressed sides who only knew who Logan and Patton were nothing more.

after the first couple times of them regressing and regressing themselves, they realized that they all have the memories as adults but couldn't help but to give into childish request, such as constant attention, a large amount of comfort, a lot of cartoons. Logan couldn't figure out why they remembered when they do regress, but all he knew was it was comforting and caused less stress when ever they do, even as a serious person as himself gives into his childish needs.

Logan sighed softly setting the paper down carefully folding it before laying it on the table hearing noises directly behind him . Both him and Roman looked towards the stairs just as Patton came down fully dressed in his signature khaki pants, light blue polo with a grey cardigan around his shoulders. the stairs carrying a small figure with a purple blanket wrapped around it. "Greetings Patton, I assume you woke Virgil up?" He asked adjusting his tie before standing to go towards the microwave to get a plate of eggs and Toast for Patton.

Patton smiled softly "yeah about that "he chuckled sheepishly softly going towards the table sitting across from Roman. He carefully moved the blanket a bit reviling a 3 year old version of Virgil's .  He was fast asleep face pressed against Patton's shoulder, his bangs fell slightly over his face , he had his usual eye shadow under his eyes, mouth opened slightly as he snored softly.

He sighed setting the plate in front of him turning around to grab a glass "Patton I thought you said you would wake him up, a good sleep pattern requires waking up in the morning."he sighed pouring orange juice into the glass.

"I know I know but Lo look at how cute he is all little and sleepy , I just couldn't ruin it! Besides i couldn't get him to fall asleep so i called Remy for some help and well he did help maybe a little to much" He cooed trying hard not to be to loud to disturb the young sides sleeping in his arms . He looked forward smiling at Roman ignoring Logan's protest about involving Remy "Hey Ro did you sleep good? No bad dreams ?" He asked softly .

Roman smiled widely as he ate a spoon full cereal. "I slept great daddy! I dreamed I saved Virgil from the Dragonwitch and together we defeated her! it was amazing! " He said waving his spoon around pretending it was a sword."and then we had to save mama because he was trapped in the library because the Dragonwitches tail was in the way of the door."

Logan sighed carefully taking Virgil from Patton carefully bouncing him when he saw Virgil make a slightly frustrated face in his sleep "Roman please don't talk with your mouth full and i appreciate you saving me in your dream." he gave the toddler a small smiled patting his head before turning to Patton" and Patton I will wake him up as well as make sure he is fed please eat as well Patton you need to keep your energy up for today ."He said placing the blanket on the back of the chair before preparing a smaller bowl of cereal.

"Lo" Patton whined softly watching said side "don't wake him up please he needs his sleep, if he sleeps then he won't be so grumpy." He sighed seeing Roman nod agreeing with him.

Ignoring the father sides plead's he walked towards the table with the cereal placing it on the table before he sat down gently placing Virgil on his lap holding him up so his head rested on his chest. "Virgil it is time to wake up, you must wake up before 9 o'clock and eat breakfast so you may start your day." He said softly gently running his fingers through the toddlers hair gentle stroking stroking his cheek.

Slowly Virgil began to stir he crunched up his face slightly moving his head towards Logan's chest moving his hands to grip the from of his shirt trying to hid whining softly. "Mama no" he said pitifully. He turned his head looking up at Logan with a pout, his bottom lip stuck out slightly as his eyes filled with tears.

He sighed softly at the nickname wishing they would call him something else. He gently moved Virgil closer and higher up in his arms so he was able to rest his head on his shoulder. "I know how mean of me, I suppose later if you do so wish you can nap but for right now you must eat , i have prepared some dry cereal so you may feed yourself."He said softly remembering the last time  he had regressed Logan had tried to feed Virgil it turned into a hour long temper tantrum.

Roman carefully got down from his chair rushing over to Patton. He crawled onto his lap so he was eye to eye with Virgil "Verge it's me Ro Ro ! You have to eat , if you don't then you won't have energy to go on a quest with me! I'll let you be the wizard!" He said waving his arms dramatically almost falling off the chair thankfully Patton had a hold of him. He reached over grabbing a piece of coco puff that was for Virgil and held it up so he could see it.

The youngest side turned his head towards Roman watching him for a few seconds before looking at the cereal making a face , Logan and Patton were worried he would start crying but to their surprise he opened his mouth pointing to the cereal accepting it letting Roman feed him.

Roman gasped looking to both Logan and Patton with the look of pride and honor , he quickly hid his shocked expression with a small smile so he wouldn't ruin the moment, he continued to feed Virgil the pride and honor shined in his eyes.

Patton smiled widely watching the boys , he held Roman as he finished his breakfast "say Lo , it's such a beautiful day why don't we take the boys somewhere like the park" he said quietly so only he could hear ."they could burn off some energy while we enjoy the fresh air"

Logan looked at Patton then towards the window, 'it was a beautiful day, it wouldn't hurt to get some fresh air it may prove to be helpful Roman get his energy out and let Virgil take in some sunlight' he thought to himself . He sighed looking at Patton with a nod "I suppose it would be nice to get some fresh air . But I would like to request we pack a healthy lunch." he replied calmly.

He grinned turning towards Virgil and Roman watching them. "Hey kids who wants to go to the park? with daddy and mama?"he asked ignoring Logan's groan of annoyance , he smiled when he saw Roman perked up nodding excitedly forgetting to give Virgil the cereal piece in his hand."Okay well let's go get dressed so we can get going.! " he smiled standing up carefully putting Roman down on  the floor before putting his plate in the sink. "Lo are you okay with getting Verge ready for the day?"

"Of course Patton, i shall get him dressed and make sure he is not hungry anymore."Logan agreed looking down at Virgil, he was leaned back against Logan's chest looking at the bowl in front of him that was now empty. "do not worry you have your hands full anyways, how about i help you by making our lunch?"

Patton smiled carefully holding Roman's hand"that would be wonderful thank you." he smiled looking down at Roman gently giving his hand a squeeze "come on Ro let's go get dressed ."

"Daddy can i wear my Prince outfit with my crown and sword?"he asked following Patton to the stairs , he had a huge smile on his lips practically buzzing with excitement.

"Well of course Ro! Let go get dressed and maybe we could we can get pick out a outfit for Virgil to wear ." He grinned taking Roman upstairs to his bedroom leaving Logan alone down stairs with Virgil while he took care of Roman.

When Patton closed his door Logan looked towards Virgil who looked mildly upset that Patton had left him alone, Logan carefully stood up bouncing the toddler slightly "It will be alright Virgil, Patton and Roman will return once they are finished getting dressed for the day, now how about you assist me in making a healthy picnic for us to enjoy at the park, how does that sound?" he asked gently rubbing circles on Virgil's back staying calm reassuring him everything was okay.

Virgil frowned looking from Logan to the stairs thinking of what he should go in that moment, he slowly looked back to Logan giving him a small nod " 'Kay mama i help you."he said laying his head down on his shoulder holding onto Logan's Tie gently running his fingers over the fabric feeling it between his fingers.

"Excellent then let's make some a healthy lunch of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and apple slices for our day outside?" He suggested going towards the cabinets gathering the supplies he would need to make a healthy lunch.

Virgil watched Logan carefully making sure he didn't do anything dangerous. "Mama no!" He suddenly shouted as Logan reached to use a butter knife, he quickly tapped his hand shaking his head frantically. He had the look of determination to no let Logan use the knife because well it was a dull knife or not he wasn't going to allow Logan to get hurt while he was there. "Hurt!" he cried looking at Logan with tears beginning to roll down his cheeks.

Logan frowned quickly putting the knife back into the drawer, before quickly hugging Virgil close to his chest " Virgil I will  not harm myself with the butter knife I promise." He reassured him gently swaying side to side hoping to sooth the side in his arms. "would you rather I use a spoon to spread the peanut butter and jelly?"

resting his head on Logan's shoulder sniffling. "yes please." he replied rubbing his eye's with the back of his hand, trying to keep his breathing even. 

reaching up ,Logan carefully wiped Virgil's tears away providing as much comfort as he could to the younger side. "breathe in and out, that's it your doing a wonderful job Virgil." he soothed leaning against the counter rubbing circles on his back, slowly allowing the younger side to relax against his chest. he looked up towards the celling wondering how Patton was doing with Roman, he hoped he had more success then he was having with Virgil.

Upstairs Patton was having a difficult time trying to find clothing that Roman would wear, half way up the stairs, Patton had realized Roman's prince outfit was in despite need of a wash after the last time he had regressed. so now Patton sat on the floor in front of Roman's closet next to a basket where he kept clothes for when he regressed, trying to find another outfit that would replace the prince attire. long story short Roman was not having any of it and he wanted Patton to know.

"I want my prince outfit daddy nothing else!" he said with a stomp of his foot and a cross of his arms. "please and thank you very much."

Patton sighed watching Roman trying to choice his words carefully so he would not cause a temper tantrum especially not when they had planned a fun day at the park. "I know Ro, but it's dirty I have to put it into the wash, you can wear it tomorrow I promise." he said softly, digging through the basket trying to find a outfit that would give off the vibe of 'royalty' 

"but I don't want anything else, I want my prince outfit! if I don't wear it then how will the villagers know its me, Prince Roman!" he cried out dramatically falling into Patton's arms  , placing the back of his hand to his forehead as he looked up at him with wide watery eye's.

frowning Patton held onto his dramatic prince trying to come up with a idea to get him to want to wear something else. his eye's lit up when a idea finally fell upon him, smiling softly he looked down at Roman "well if we are going on a quest to the park, we cant let the dragon witch know were we are right?" He asked gently running his hand through Roman's hair 

Said side scrunched his nose looking deep in thought. Patton could feel hope rise in his chest as Roman hummed deep in thought. "i guess your right. "he said sitting up giving Patton a award winning grin "but if I'm hiding from the Dragon witch you , mama and verge must be in disguise. As well!"

Patton smiled softly glad that they avoided a temper tantrum. "Well of course ,  why don't you help me pick out verge's disguise once we get you dressed?" He asked gently booping his nose earning a joyful giggle from the Prince.

"Okay! But what about you and mama? the dragon witch will know it is me when she sees the both of you?" he said with a pout as Patton handed him a pair of shorts along with a red sweater that had a gold crown printed on the front. "Oh I know! you can wear your onesies , that way she will think its just a kitty and a unicorn! it's sure to work!" he shouted taking the clothing with a huge grin on his face.

'how can I say no to this cute innocent child!? Logan would never forgive me if I agree.' Patton thought biting his lip hard, closing his eye's as he tried to think. He let out a shaky breath before he looked back to Roman with a soft smile. "Well kiddo , I love the plan but I don't think Logan would appreciate us going to the park in our pajamas. but it was a great idea! a idea only a noble prince could come up with "he said quickly after noticing Roman's proud look fall.

Roman's smile widened at Patton's words. "good point! okay you can pick yours and mama's disguise while I pick Virgil's , I'll make sure the dragon witch won't recognize him that way he can be safe while we can play! he can also barrow one of my crowns so she thinks he's another prince from a different kingdom, I believe she will leave him alone." he proudly told Patton as he rushed over towards a treasure chest that was placed on the end of his bed.

 "Awe that's so sweet of you kiddo, I bet Virgil will feel so special your thinking of him." he said watching him dig through the chest throwing aside things he didn't need onto the floor behind him. "oh goodness, Roman careful we don't want anything breaking right? "he remined quietly 

he froze for a moment before returning to his search now just carefully laying the items aside. "well of course daddy, big or small I'm his big brother I have to take care of him!" Roman proclaimed standing up straight with a huge grin as he held up a smaller version of a crown with purple gems that would fit Virgil's head. "do you think he will like it?" he asked with wide puppy eye's 

a smile pulled onto Patton's lips as he looked back from the crown to his son. "Roman, Virgil will love it! and I'm sure he will probably want to keep it with him when he gets bigger. now how about you get dressed so we can help Virgil get changed and I can tell mama we are going to be " he asked standing up closing the closet door, before going towards romans bed picking up the shirt he had just given Roman to change into.

A knock on the bedroom door interrupted Roman before he could reply to Patton, he grinned rushing towards the door opening it to see who was knocking. he peeked his head through the door, his smile grew wider when he saw who it was. standing behind the door was Logan, he held Virgil who was wrapped up in his purple blanket on his hip. "Mama! your here come in!" he shouted excitedly opening the door more.

Logan winced slightly at the sudden shout. "Roman indoor voices please, I just came to check why you two were still up here, it seems you have gotten distracted." he replied coming into the room carefully setting Virgil down onto floor next to Roman, who happily picked up Virgil giving the younger side a hug.

Patton chuckled rubbing the back of his neck. "sorry lo, we had to find a new outfit for Ro to wear. It slipped my mind that it needed washed, so before he had a tantrum I told him we should be in disguise so the dragon witch doesn't find us. he seemed to like the idea so now we all are going to be in disguises  while we are at the park." he said quiet enough so only Logan could hear him. "what brings the both of you up to Ro's room? I thought you were going to make lunch"

nodding in understanding he looked towards the boys sighing softly "I was unable to continue making lunch due to his anxiety of me using a butter knife to make our sandwiches, as well of not allowing me to set him down." he replied rubbing the bridge of his nose.

"awe sorry lo, Maybe you can go finish putting finishing touches on lunch , I got the kiddo's no need to worry." Patton smiled putting a hand on his shoulder smiling "all I need to do is get them both dressed. once you get lunch done we can go ahead and head to the park how does that sound?" he asked giving him a soft reassuring smile.

"that would be much appreciated Patton thank you. I'll go and finish up, I hope you are successful in getting both of them dressed." he nodded his head before heading back out of the bedroom door heading towards the kitchen. Smiling softly Patton turned towards Virgil and Roman, he bit his lip hard to stop himself from squealing at how cute and sweet they were being towards each other, so he just stood by and watched, he couldn't help but feel his heart swell as he watched them, wishing they would treat each other like them when they were bigger not just when he was they regress. . 

Roman was sat on the bed with Virgil in front of him, he held the crown with purple gems in his hand smiling widely while Virgil looked at the grown with wide curious eye's carefully tracing his fingers over the gems. "Okay Vergie I'm going to give you this crown okay? I want you to have it so you can be Prince Virgil" he said quietly careful  not to scare him

Virgil's eyes widen looking to Roman mouth gaped open "b-but Ro,  that yours. "he whispered shaking his head frantically "I break it! I can't!"

"No you won't I trust you , besides I want you to be the Prince today ! I know it's my job but I want you to take my place today , I'll go on quest with you." He smiled widely placing the crown in Virgil's hand, he didn't want to scare him by saying the Dragon witch wouldn't be able to tell who they were if they weren't wearing their normal clothes, because he didn't want to scare him.

Looking at the crown in his hands before looking back to Roman,  he bit his lip chewing on it anxiously looking back to the crown wondering if Roman actually trusted him. "B-but your a Prince, I'm not "he whispered hanging his head.

Roman carefully tucked his fingers gently under his chin carefully lifting his head so they were looking eye to eye. "Yes you are and I can prove it! "He said getting off his bed and racing past Patton towards his dresser opening the bottom drawer grabbing one of his many red sashes ( you can never have to many). He grinned going back to Virgil "only a prince can wear a crown and this."

Virgil's eyes widen slightly watching Roman carefully. "But that  your favorite sash!" he whispered gently running the fabric through his fingers feeling how soft and smooth fabric, it was different then the fabrics he had in his room. "feels nice. "he mumbled quietly to himself  hoping Roman didn't hear him.

"it is but I want you to wear it, you have to dress like a prince to be one." he smiled putting the sash over Virgil's head resting it on his shoulders, he carefully placed the crown on Virgil's head smiling widely "see now you really do look like a prince!" he shouted excitedly.

Virgil flinched slightly at the sudden shout, he thought about what Roman had said for a few moments before letting his excitement sink away, he looked towards Patton raising his arms making grabby hands signaling that he wanted to be picked up. "Daddy."

Patton frowned slightly confused on what could of stopped the sweet loving moment between them. he walked over to the boy's lifting Virgil into his arms rubbing small comforting circles on his back. "Okay, okay, it's okay kiddo." he whispered when he felt Virgil wrap his arms around his neck holding onto him like his life depended on it. "Alrighty kids lets just get dressed so we can have a fun day at the park yeah? mama Lo is probably wondering what's taking us so long." he subjected  

Roman sighed sadly nodding "okay Daddy I guess your right, I'm sorry I said your a prince Virgil, you don't have to be one if you do not wish to be." he said as he picked up the clothes walking towards his dirty clothes hamper so he was closer to put away his dirty pajamas into the hamper before he began to change for the day.

 Sighing softly Patton turned away giving Roman some privacy to change. he looked at Virgil wondering  how to make both kiddos happy without the other being upset or left out. 'this is going to be a toughie, Maybe Logan has a idea about how to help.' he thought to himself  before wondering how Logan was doing by himself. he shook his head slightly trying to make himself focus on the boys for that moment, he needed to get them ready and downstairs before Logan could worry.

meanwhile downstairs, Logan had just finished packing a healthy Lunch of Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches (with no crust for both Patton and Virgil), carrot sticks, cut grapes and a couple bottles of water and juice. they were carefully placed into their picnic basket so , he had also located the perfect blanket for them to sit on while they ate lunch, it had the perfect color of blue, a color Roman would be over joyed to see as well so if it got grass stained it would be simple to wash, the perfect texture so it would be easy to sweep crumbs off with a hand , but it also had the perfect fabric for Virgil if he so desired to take a nap, the fabric was smooth and soft easily mimicking a blanket he and Patton would use to nap on the couch after a stressful morning. 

He took a step back to admire his handy work with a soft smile before he realized it was a little to quiet, he turned towards the stairs about to go and check on the others, Just in time to see Roman coming down the stairs running straight towards him, Logan barely had enough time to brace himself before Roman could knock him over as he hugged his legs as tightly as he could. "Roman please be careful, no running in the house" he said placing a hand onto the counter steadying himself. "May I ask what has you barreling into the kitchen like " he stopped going through his vocabulary cards mentally before he came upon the correct word to use, "like the house is in flames."

Roman looked up at him sniffling softly. "I'm mad at Virgil. he didn't appreciate my gift, Mama I think he should be in time out for being rude and not nice" he huffed hugging Logan's legs tighter as if hoping he would agree to with him.

Logan opened his mouth to say something, but before he could the sight of Patton coming down stairs still holding Virgil stopped him. Virgil was dressed in a pair of short overalls with a purple sweatshirt under the overalls. in Patton's was carrying a light blue beach bag that seemed to hold one of romans red sashes. "Patton?" he questioned giving the fatherly side a confused look.

"Oh I'll show you when we get to the park ! let's go we don't want to spend all day here in the house do we? I mean it's a beautiful day out let's not waste any more time." Patton replied giving him the 'we will talk later' look. 

Logan nodded carefully prying Roman's arms off of his leg's, he grabbed the basket following Patton to the door assisting him in making sure both kids had their shoe's on before they could leave. "Roman I request you to hold my hand as we make our way to the park, once we arrive you may let go to go play." he said sternly but also softly as he hold out his hand for Roman to take it with no room for argument.

said side whined softly before taking the older man's hand looking towards the ground glaring holes into it acting annoyed. "okay fine, can we go now? I would like to go play before he makes us come home so he can take a nap. "he huffed sending a glare to Virgil before pulling on Logan's hand towards the door so they could leave quicker.

Both adults gave each other a look, they couldn't help but notice the way Virgil hid his face in Patton's cardigan while Roman was speaking harshly, sighing softly they began walking out of the home making their way towards the park, with Logan carrying the basket in his left while holding Roman's hand in his right and Patton holding the beach bag and Virgil in right arm while holding Roman's other hand in his right.

once they arrived at the park Roman quickly let go of both men's hands running straight to the jungle gym leaving the other two with the task of finding a the perfect place for them to set up their Picnic. Patton tried to set Virgil down onto the ground but every time he tried Virgil let out a loud and frustrated whine causing Patton to pick him up and hold him close to avoid causing a panic attack from the younger side. sighing they decided to looking around hoping to find a good spot , finally after five minutes they found the perfect spot under a tree that had the right amount of sun and shade, so Logan walked over to set up the Blanket leaving Patton with Virgil.

"Verge, sweetheart don't you want to go play with roman?" Patton asked softly rubbing his back Gently rocking side to side hoping to keep him calm. "I'm sure he wants to play with you."

Virgil shook his head tightening his grip on Patton's shirt refusing to let go. "No, I not a real Prince, roro lying. " he sniffles hiding his face again,  he lifted it up after a minute looking Patron in the eyes ,  tears lining his eyes as he gave him a sad look "do you think I am?" He whispered quieter like it was a secret he didn't want anyone to know.

"of course I do Virgil, I think you can be a prince if you want too, you can be anything you want to be ,what's got thinking your not a prince huh?" he asked softly . he was honestly surprised by his sudden question of if he could or not, from what he could tell back at the house he had been excited to be a prince until Roman started handing him things. "did Ro say something to hurt your feelings?"

he let his bottom lip tremble as he nodded "I-I can't be a prince 'cause I not dress like one, I no wanna dress like one daddy I wanna dress like me." he suddenly started crying laying his head back down on Patton's shoulder hugging him tightly.

Patton hugged him tightly rocking him. "shh it's okay, it's okay there's no need to cry. you don't have to dress up to be a prince." he said soothingly going towards Logan who seemed alarmed by the sudden cry. "your already a prince to us."

"no I not" he hiccupped letting big tears roll down his cheeks. he looked towards Logan with begging eye's, he reached out to the other side making grabby hands at him "mama say no, daddy wrong"

Logan frowned walking over to them gently taking Virgil into his arms. "Virgil deep breaths okay you need to calm down okay, in for four, hold for seven, and out for eight." he spoke calmly as he counted as Virgil breathed. he whispered reassuring things to him while he calmed down. once Virgil was calmed down he carefully used the pad of his thumb to wipe away the tears that smudged his eye shadow. "Now why am I telling Patton he is wrong?" he asked softly.

taking a shaky breath Virgil gave Logan a small sad sniffle before he began to speak. "d-daddy said I a prince, he wrong I no prince, I no wanna dress like a prince." he sniffled rubbing his eye's he hiccupped laying his head down on his shoulder pointing at Patton.

Logan raised a eyebrow at Patton seeing the pleading look he was giving him. he sighed softly Turing his attention back towards Virgil "I do not believe that he is wrong, I to believe you are a prince even if you do not wish to dress as one , your actions prove it." he said adjusted his hold on Virgil so he was able to sit up and look him in the eye's. "Right Patton?" he asked raising a eyebrow.

Patton quickly but carefully placed both his hands over Virgil's hand that was still pointing at him. he gently placed a kiss on his hand looking him in the eye's "that's right you are a prince based on actions alone not a outfit." he whispered softly, he carefully moved one of his hands up to his cheek gently wiping away any stray tears.

"how I a prince?" he asked leaning into Patton's touch , his eyes widened a bit showing he was generally curious about why they saw him as a prince.

"well you keep all of us safe and out of dangerous situations, when you are feeling anxious you come and find one of us, not to mention how you are always so brave and noble when ever someone has a nightmare or is feeling scared you always help when I'm not able too." Patton replied stroking his cheek softly giving him a small smile hoping they were helping him.

"Patton is correct every kingdom needs a prince who is brave and willing to fight for their people, and you Virgil are brave, strong and willing to fight for your family. that is what makes a prince." Logan agreed with Patton carefully rocking the smaller side slightly watching him think.

Virgil stayed quiet thinking , he looked from Patton and Logan to Roman who was currently playing pretend at the top of the slide. he looked back to the men in front of him sadly "Roro think I a prince too?" he asked quietly looking back to Roman.

"Well of course he does! he gave you the crown in sash because he believes in you kiddo, why don't we call him over and we can talk about this huh?" Patton asked softly, once he got the nod of approval he carefully placed a kiss on his forehead before he went to walk towards the playground to go get Roman.

Logan carefully sat on the blanket he had set out earlier, he sat down placing Virgil on his lap holding  him close "Do not worry Virgil he does believe you are a prince without those fancy clothing." he replied watching Patton and Roman make their way back towards them.

Roman quickly made his way towards Logan, he carefully sat on his knee's in front of Virgil "Daddy said your feeling sad Virgil, how can I make you feel better?" he asked giving him a small smile

Virgil looked at him sniffling again "Roro I no wanna dress like a prince, I wanna be m only." he said rubbing his  eye's he saw Roman look confused. he turned quickly hiding hid face in his shoulder sniffling.

"I believe he means he feels as if he must wear certainty clothing to be able to be a prince, me and Patton have tried to reassure him but he wishes to know what you believe." Logan explained watching Patton sit next to them as he placed Roman onto his lap.

Roman nodded slightly looking back to Virgil, he smiled softly leaning a little closer so when he turned his head Roman was looking him in the eye's. "Virgil you are a prince, you don't have to wear a outfit to be one. you can wear your pajamas and take naps all day and still be a prince!" he exclaimed dramatically making Virgil giggle.

"But your pretty crown and sash" he said tilting his head to the side frowning slightly.

"I only gave you my sash so the dragon witch wouldn't be able to recognize you, with us little she wouldn't pass up the chance to battle us, and the crown I wanted to give it to you for your birthday but I forgot until today, I'm sorry I hurt your feelings and said mean things, I thought you didn't like my gift so I felt really sad." he said looking down. "If it makes you feel better I believe you are a amazing Prince!"

something happened that made Patton want to cry for joy,  Virgil had let Logan go and hugged Roman tightly "Thank you Roro, you the best big brother ever" he giggled wearing the biggest smile any of them have ever seen on their little storm cloud, he would probably deny he ever said that but they all knew he meant it there was no lie in his words. 

"Awe see kiddo he thinks your a prince, now how about you two go play nice before we call you back for lunch okay?" Patton suggested smiling softly at the boys feeling proud of them, they both pulled away from each their to look at Patton. 

"Come on Virgil! let's go play on the swings and I'll push you, I promise I wont make you go high." Roman smiled as he stood up holding his hand out for Virgil to take it.

Virgil looked from Roman to his hand. he carefully got up instead of going to roman he went to Patton's beach bag carefully pulling out the crown with purple gems and romans sash , he went over to Roman handing him the sash, he waited for him to put the sash on  before he put the crown on himself smiling widely . "Okay I ready let go!" he smiled holding onto Roman's hand going towards the park.

Patton smiled watching them both go towards the swings the perfect big brother little brother scene. he looked towards Logan. "Lo you did great with him I'm so proud of you. you were able to stop Virgil from having a panic attack , and you were able to explain calmly why Virgil was sad." he smiled bumping shoulders with Logan.

"Patton I simply did what was required at the moment , I am sure you would  do the same." Logan said adjusting his glasses nervously, he looked away towards the boys trying to hide the fact he was blushing slightly. which made Patton giggle slightly.

the rest of the day went smoothly , both Roman and Virgil spent the rest of the morning playing happily together, they all ate lunch happily then continued to play while Logan read one of  his books and Patton colored in a coloring book. as the day came to a end Virgil ended up started losing his energy, he had snuck away from Roman and walked to Patton were he curled up next to him . Patton and Logan took that as the cue to start cleaning up their picnic so they could head home.

"Roman, come on bud time to head home!" Patton waved him over carefully picking up the now sleeping Virgil into his arms crown still on his head. he smiled softly when roman ran over to them with a big sleepy smile on his face. "Awe looks like Virgil  isn't the only one who's ready for a nap." he giggled

Roman yawned nodding "yeah I am a little sleepy." he said leaning against Patton's leg, he watched Logan picking up the basket. "Mama can you carry me?" he asked sleepily rubbing his eye's.

Logan looked over at Roman, he weighted the pros and cons of carrying him. after realizing it was better to carry him then hear him whine he carefully picked roman and the basket up. he smiled softly when he felt Roman hug him tightly "are you comfortable there Roman?" he asked looking at Patton with a small smile.

he nodded closing his eyes letting out a relaxed sigh "yeah, thank you ."he whispered slowly drifting off to sleep.

Both Logan and Patton chuckled softly looking at both boys in their arms, they couldn't stop the smiles that came upon their lips. quietly and carefully they walked back home thinking about the day they had just had hoping they could have more days like this even if Virgil and Roman are both back to their normal Adult selves. hoping that they would carry out the big brother little brother life together.

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