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Roman walked into his room, Thomas had been filming the entire day and Roman was tired. Logan had berated him for taking Thomas down this path again, and Patton was still trying to convince him and Thomas that going to the wedding was in their better interest. He leaned against his door, sighing and sliding to the floor.
“Why on earth did I go along with that stupid idea! I could have gotten Thomas a place on the big screen and then Logan wouldn’t be as harsh about Thomas’ choices and we could have always made it up to Lee and Mary Lee! Why am I not content….” Roman asked the nothingness in his room. He slowly stood up and walked to his closet, opening his door to reveal the imagination. Remus was probably already inside, making monsters to help his twin calm down. He was ever more grateful of the help since the wedding/callback debacle. He took a breath and stepped into the dream world of Thomas’ mind. He walked into his room of his enchanted castle, similar to the Disney castle in design, albeit less capitalistic.
He moved from one room to the next making sure everything was in order. However once he had reached the eastern wing one of the guest rooms opened slightly. Puzzled Roman walked over to the room and opened the door. There was Janus, leaning against the inner doorway.
“DECEIT! YOU FIEND WHY ARE YOU HERE?” Roman pulled out his sword only for Deceit to pull out his cane and caught the sword on its way down of a death defying slash.
“I am hear seeking an audience with the Prince, especially since we see more eye to eye than to anyone else. After all, you seem to be the more…open-minded...of the lights.” His voice was coated in honey and his eyes seemed...softer in this light. Roman took a moment to admire the scales that appeared almost iridescent. His eyes moved up to Deceits eyes, and he was stuck. Deceits eyes were spirals, hypnotizing the poor prince into a stupor.
“I...am…at your service…” Roman heard his voice come out of his mouth, but he didn’t want to speak those words! This wasn’t him, what was happening?
“Thank you ever so much, my dearest Prince Roman. You’re so much easier to speak to than your brother, however I do wish that we could spend...more time together. In a more physical capacity.”
For some reason the compliments went straight into Roman and made him feel warm all over. He missed compliments, “T-Thank you,” Romans voice trembled, he wanted to cry from the attention that he was receiving, as it was more than what he had been used to in the last few weeks.
“Yes, and as the most Handsome and the Smartest Prince in all the land I figured-” Roman inwardly moaned- “I would love to have your opinion on my next plan of attack, and for that you need to call me Janus.” Janus moved closer, causing Roman to move closer.
Janus tilted Romans head up with his cane, “I will need your cooperation after all.” Roman felt himself melting under Janus’ stare. Janus had given him his name and Roman didn’t believe he was lying. Which was strange since he always thought that Janus was lying. Romans breath caught. A plan. Janus was scheming! Wait. Why did he need Roman? Roman looked curiously at the lying side.
Janus sighed, “You see, I need them to know that we were right about the call back.” Roman nodded, the call back. He remembered his anger towards Patton now. But he couldn’t put it on his fatherly figure! “I need you to release your brother from his Imagination Prison here.” Roman opened his mouth to argue, his brother was a nuisance, but then stopped. Remus has been rather...behaved lately. His mouth began to move, “I shall release my brother by the end of the week.” Janus smiled and lent into Romans personal bubble, “Perfect.” Then he kissed the prince, fully on the lips. Roman moaned at the contact. It was wonderful. The attention was amazing. Janus’ gloves disappeared as he pulled Roman into the east wing guest bedroom and closed the door behind them. Janus smirked at the Prince who had been turning several shades of red during this whole endeavor.
He pushed Roman to the bed in the center of the room. Roman was still locking eyes with Janus as Janus just said to Roman, “Deeper.” The rings around his eyes grew tighter to each other and Roman felt floaty. He would have been swaying on his feet had he stayed standing. “Remove your boots beautiful Prince...Then your shirt.” Janus began disrobing as well, his staff standing on its own. Roman listened, it felt good to listen. But why was he listening? Did it matter? His boots were off. He sighed in relief. He had been walking all day...and it did feel good. Had he done it because he wanted to and not because he was told? ...Was he even told to do it? Roman looked confused as his shirt was off of his shoulders, not remembering that he had taken it off. It felt nice, his skin was too hot anyway.
“Hm, you’re still thinking far too much. Deeper.” Roman moaned as he no longer felt like he was there. He felt like he had left his body all together. He moaned against a feeling he had along his inner thigh. His cock felt hard and heavy. He was pushed back against the pillows. He grabbed his cock and moved his hand slowly at first then faster, faster… Before Roman knew it he had cum all over his stomach and he was sore. He was tired, wanting nothing more than to rest. He felt like he had something to do tomorrow, but he wasn’t sure what…
________________________________Remus’ Release____________________________________
Roman was walking away from Remus’ side of the Imagination, he wasn’t quite sure why he was there but when he checked he still had the key to the dark side of the imagination. That was good. He wouldn’t have let Remus out. He probably just went for a stroll and went a bit too far. He needed to get home quickly to make it to supper.
Janus smiled as he stepped out from behind Roman, his strings had been attached to his new marionette. He moved further into the forest, making his way to the overgrown gate. The lock was on the ground, the chains broken. Remus was standing right on the opposite side, his grin wide and seemed to have too many sharp teeth.
“It was strange! My brother was here, but then again he wasn’t!” Remus joyously spoke to Janus. Janus smiled, swinging the gate open.
“That would be because Thomas has requested your presence. He wants honesty.” Janus stretched the word, saying it as if he spoke a cruel ugly word. Remus bobbed his head, “Oh, I can do that!! I have many ideas, and folders full of wicked and abnormal truths of the world at large. Do you think he’d like it if I sang to him about all the ugliness of the world? And the ugliness he’s tried to hide from himself for all these years? I haven’t been out in ages! Do you think Lo-Lo misses me? We used to do so much together!” His words sounded all strung together as if he hadn’t spoken to anyone in a very, very long time. And in truth he hadn’t. Once Morality had begun sorting everything as good and bad once Logic and Intrusive Thoughts got their hands on something and examined it thoroughly, Intrusive thoughts and Logic were also sorted. Logan was perceived as ‘good’ and Remus as ‘bad’.
“I’m sure that he would. You should show him everything he wants.” Janus moved to let Remus step inside of the rest of the imagination. Remus nodded and ran through the trees. He whooped and hollered as he ran, letting his excitement build up and he was happy to finally be free. Remus began screaming as he ran down a hill, Janus smiling as he watched the other go. This would be fun to watch. Janus transformed and showed Remus the way out of the imagination.
___________________________After Intrusive Thoughts_______________________________
Remus had knocked Roman out, had thrown a shuriken at Logan, and gave his little song. He was content with it all, but Janus had suggested his old best friend might want someone to play with while he was once again ignored by everyone. Now it was Janus’ turn to hypnotize Roman even more.
Janus went to Romans room again, but this time he laid atop Romans bed. He was down in his suspenders, his jacket off to the side. His cane leaning against the four-poster bed. Roman came in and as soon as he saw Janus he open his mouth, but Janus was quicker, “Deeper, and Deeper still, my beautiful Princcce, come. Join me on the bed. Let me worssship you.”
Romans jaw went slack, his hands moving on their own, removing his clothes. He was aware enough of what was happening, however he didn’t want this to be happening. He removed his boots and climbed up onto the bed, his eyes on Janus as Janus moved to meet him halfway, kissing him carefully.
Roman felt himself moan against the others lips. Janus spoke against Romans lips, “I want you somewhat aware this time, I need you to feel me so that I may show you the love you deserve.” Janus started kissing around Romans collarbone, leaving bite marks in places easily covered. Janus nibbled here and there, his fangs scraping against Romans’ skin.
Lower down on Romans shoulder Janus bit down, fangs extended. He let his venom drip down into Romans bloodstream. Roman gasped in pain and then he moaned as he began to feel very hot. He wanted this...it felt good! It felt so good with Janus! Was he...Was he in love with Janus and thats why he liked it so much? Janus trailed his fingers down, scratching over Romans nipples as he passed them. He slowly made his way to Romans waist. He slowly pulled the Princes pants down, letting the others cock spring free before grasping it slowly. Roman moaned as Janus released his fangs from the other. He moved to kiss Roman who was already trying to deepen the kiss against his newfound lover. Roman ran his hands up Janus’ back, wrapping around his neck as he tried to thrust up into Janus’ hold. Roman moaned out as he felt Janus give in and start to stroke faster. Janus smirked against the Creative sides mouth and let go of his lips, trailing kisses downward.
Janus licked up Romans cock and let his smaller, and longer tongue naturally wrap around it before sucking it into his mouth. Roman yelped, not expecting the coolness of Janus’ mouth, he bucked up into the coolness as he tried to grab Janus’ hair but was denied as his hat was still in place. He grabbed it and flung it across the room and grabbed the previously denied hair. Janus hummed around Romans cock, making him buck up into Janus’ mouth. Janus kept sucking as he felt the other close to release already. His aphrodisiac activating quite quickly in the other. Roman gasped out, trying to push Janus off knowing he was about to cum, however Janus just sucked him down further, swallowing around it, and once Roman did cum, Janus swallowed that down too. Roman collapsed on the bed, it was too good. He panted looking down at Janus, “I...I think I am falling in love with you.” Janus froze, looking up. Oh this was too good. Janus smiled around Romans cock. Roman really made it so much easier for him! He slowly slid off of Romans cock, allowing a bit of saliva trail from the others cock to his mouth. He paused before speaking, “R-really? You’re falling for someone as horrible as me? What of the others? They’d be so mad! They might make us stop seeing each other!” Janus let his voice be filled with sorrow and fear. He moved his eyes to make them look slightly bigger. He rubbed his hands against his upper arms in false comforting motions. Roman took the bait. He sat up, reached out and pulled Janus into an embrace, “I can act in front of them. We can hide our love here in the Imagination.” Janus pushed his face into Romans chest, smirking.
“Thank you...I don’t think I’d be able to survive if you were taken from me Roman.” Janus used a softer tone to convey that he was feeling safe in the embrace. Janus would have Roman eating out of his hand in no time. He would be the perfect subject, “You’ll have to be against me, no matter what they say up there to keep up the act. I don’t wish for you to get in trouble because of me.”
____________Putting others First, Selfishness v. Selflessness: Redux________________
Once Patton pressed the button on the screen, Logan ceased to give his honest input as he was pulled away by Janus and handed off to Remus who promised to listen and do experiments with him. It was the nicest thing to have happened to Logan in a long while, besides the Crofters deal, and all it would cost him was his tie. He gave his tie to Janus and ran with Remus to his room.
Janus had taken Logan's place in the video, and he was about to give Patton a piece of his mind. Roman had been wavering between his and Patton's options for the call back for a while now, but now that he revealed himself Romans stance was against him. Good. The chaos would confuse Patton, creating chaos for Remus to get in. He’d be able to have more sway and influence over Thomas and he would be able to finally get a seat at the table. He just needed one more to trust him. Thomas. The main man himself. But Janus couldn’t just sleep with Thomas, he wasn’t as easy to please as the side that deals in romance. To bed Thomas, he would have to bed the rest of the sides. Janus made a face. Roman was an okay lay. But Remus? Janus didn’t want to think about it. Plus Virgil would just murder him saying it was his kink. Janus would get no where with Logan unless he had plenty of time. And Patton- well, he’d be a tough cookie. He wanted nothing to do with the snake, even if he did have two heads.
Janus argued back and forth with both Roman and Patton. He wanted to scream, they were hurting Thomas! His inner thoughts went to where they always did during these times. They were going to kill their host and then he’d never be able to have everything he’d- no. Everything Thomas wanted. Janus pointed this out to them, and Patton's rampage stopped. He was upset visibly. Roman looked hurt, almost betrayed by Patton’s words of almost acceptance. Janus knew it was an act. He knew Roman was in love with him and would love nothing more than Patton to accept them. Janus did not really care for that. He wanted to be on top. He would be. He’d make sure Thomas would be on top too. He’d get everything he ever wanted and more. After all, it was good to be selfish sometimes, wasn’t it? Selfishness fuels determination and that's what fueled Janus. He was determined to win. He wanted acceptance, he wanted the friendship Virgil was offered not having to work for it as much as he was struggling to. He wanted unending attention, he wanted them all to want him. He wanted to be loved, in anyway he could get it. Janus pushed Patton until he was almost broken. Janus would help build him back up. Janus revealed his name to Thomas. Thomas would hopefully accept even just a little bit of him now.
He wasn’t evil. He was just portrayed that way. He just wanted everything and he was just willing to do what the others wouldn’t to get it. Janus sank out after the end card. He made his way to Romans room, slipping in, unknowingly being watched by a spider up on the ceiling. He made his way into the Imagination and was suddenly bombarded with Roman. Roman was looking him over, checking to make sure he wasn’t hurt. He asked dozens of questions in what seemed like one breath. He had to kiss him to shut him up. Roman moaned softly into the kiss before pulling back softly.
“Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?” Roman had worry over every inch of his face as he looked at Janus’ eyes.
“I’m fine, I’m not injured. Are you okay? I know you had to act the part back there for a while.” Janus asked in mock concern, he tucked his hand under Romans chin as though he were looking for an injury on his face. Roman grabbed the hand and held it to his chin.
“I am alright, I’m just more worried about you my lovely naga!” Romans worry bled into every word he spoke, Janus was almost touched.
“I am fine my Prince. You did well, they didn’t hurt you at all and that's all I was worried about.” He allowed worry to grace his voice as he leaned into Roman, his body going slack. He could get used to this. Roman lifted him carefully to carry him, and thats when Janus saw him. In the corner of the room. A purple spider. Watching. Waiting. Protecting. Janus pretended not to notice him. He just laid against Roman a bit more relaxed, and sighed, “I love you, Roman.”
Roman beamed down at him, smile bright and eyes full of love and glitter, they shimmered in the light, “And I love you!” Janus pretended not to hear the sound of the spider legs scatter off into the distance, just like he pretended not to feel his heart pound in his chest as he tasted the truth of Romans words. He couldn’t actually fall in love. He can’t! It would ruin his plans...but this comfort he felt? That was real to him, and he enjoyed every moment of being held by Roman, cared by him. He cuddled Roman while he drifted off, maybe he could involve Roman a bit more…