#parent!virgil

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The Beginning

This is for the @dukexietyweek day 4 parents

Notice/Warnings: crying

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Virgil was asleep in bed. He had a smile on his face. 

He and Remus just became parents a few days ago. An almost month old baby. The both of them still couldn't believe it that they made it.

Then Virgil woke up from crying. “Remus?” Virgil said, waking up and turning to Remus’ side to face him.

Remus wasn’t there. 

Virgil’s eyes widened and sat up quickly.

He sighed when he saw Remus in the rocking chair holding and looking at Janus. Virgil smiled as he got out of bed and walked to them. 

“Hey.” he said quietly, kneeling down when he got to the rocking chair. Remus looked up at him, tears falling down. “H-hi.” Remus choked out.

Virgil looked at the time, it was 5:43 am.

“Are you doing alright?” Virgil asked, looking back  and putting a hand on Remus’ arm.

Remus nodded. “Yeah...” Remus said and then cried some more. “I’m h-happy...”

Virgil rubbed his arm and said, “I’m happy too.”

Janus looked at Virgil and reached a hand up to him. Virgil smiled and held Janus' hand with his finger and thumb.

He looked at Janus and Remus. "I love you." Virgil said, putting a hand on Remus' cheek. 

Remus leaned into the touch. "I love you too." Remus whispered.

The both of them looked down at Janus when he cooed. "We love you too, Janus." said both of them, smiling at him.

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11. “I know you can’t talk, but I just want you to know that I’m not going anywhere.” Parent! Virgil, Kid! Logan

A super cute idea hit me like a slap to the face (it’s not original and if you know the show I’m referencing we can be friends - and we can still be friends even if you don’t know it).

Warning: Blood Mentioned briefly (don’t worry, its just a little cut) 

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“I know you can’t talk, but I just want you to know that I’m not going anywhere.”

Staring up with wide, glistening eyes from nest of blankets; Logan looked at Virgil stern affirming face and listened to every word.

“I’ll be right out here the whole time. No matter what you hear, stay here and trust that I’ll come back, alright.”

 Logan pulled his blankets tight around his shoulders and nodded up at his carer. He wished his words meant something; that they came out as more than a jumble of sounds. More than anything he wanted to shout “Don’t go. Stay with me” and bury himself deep inside Virgil’s warm jacket, but he also knew that wasn’t possible. The ship was under attack and already had another ship securing its docking to board; in search of him no doubt.

Virgil gave his nose a teasing tweak before closing his sleeping pod, soft lighting meant he wasn’t in complete darkness, but it was less comforting than normal with the sound of scraping metal outside. Blankets that usual provided warmth and comfort now felt icy cold and scratchy against his skin. The air seemed thicker and burnt his lung and throat with every breath.

He’s going to die.

Logan buried his face into the cushioned base as hot tears burned his eyes.

Everyone I come across dies.

Sobs shook his body as much as the pod’s movement with the ship; artificial gravity still holding strong considering the beating the rickety ship was likely taking.

Virgil is going to die, and I’ll be left alone again.

Pulling a blanket into his mouth, Logan bit down to stop himself from making a sound. Fibres stuck to his tongue and made his mouth itch, but he continued regardless.

 It felt like an eternity had passed when everything stilled, and silence fell. Chest heaving, Logan pulled his blankets over him and stilled when the pod hissed and prepared to open.

“You still here, Starlight?”

With those comforting words, Logan audibly cried out and wiggled out from his cold prison to scramble out to Virgil’s arms.

“Easy. Take it easy there.”

Logan felt the way Virgil flinched when he nuzzled into his chest, keeping his eyes closed to avoid seeing the injuries he was sure littered his body.

“It’s okay, little one.” Gentle fingers smoothed Logan’s hair and made his eyes flicker as calm spread over his body. “I promised I wasn’t going anywhere, and a Sanders stays true to their word.”

 Carefully climbing out of the storage quarters, Virgil stepped over the discarded bodies of their attackers and headed straight for his sleeping quarter.

“I need to get out of this mess, okay?” Logan looked up with swollen red eyes and glimpsed Virgil’s bloodied face; tears welling again at the sight of his protector before he was pried away from the safety of his chest and set on the larger mattress.  "I only need a moment.“

Boots kicked off and jacket discarded, Logan assessed every burn, cut and bruise while Virgil used a rag to relieve himself of some of the grime before depositing his tired body onto the mattress. Logan was back on his chest in an instant, ear pressed to his heart to make sure it never stopped.

“Sorry for scaring you, Starlight, but it will be worth it in the end. We’ll find your people and then you will be safe. I will die before I let anyone hurt you, again.”

The words weren’t of much comfort, but Logan didn’t have a moment to dwell; a blanket lowered from the ceiling as the sleeping quarter sealed and switched into sleep mode. Virgil’s fingers soothed his back and sleep beckoned him; along with a call Logan had not felt before. It was a warmth that started near his heart and spread through his body.

Eyes open as slits, Logan looked at his hands that sparkled in the low light and when he raised his head to look up, he saw the same sparkle dancing across the cut on Virgil’s head as it healed.

So, I am special.

Looking at his hands curiously, Logan rested back on his carers chest and wondered what else his people could do. Optimism blossomed within the lost child as he found a new sliver of hope to grasp onto.

Maybe I will find my voice in Virgil’s lifetime and communicate fully. I would love to tell him…my name.

 Logan healed Virgil’s injuries while their ship continued its journey through space, until his breathing levelled out and he too fell into a peaceful sleep.

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End Note: I’ve been looking at too many Baby Yoda gifs lately  😝 (also, I wrote a paragraph for one of the chapter WIP. That’s progress  😝) 

Prompt from this list.

More writing from the Caretaker Prompt ListWriting master post

Tagging because I think this is cute and worth it: @thequeensphinx @ollyollyoxinfree @celeste-tyrrell @pumpkinminette @ahyeahisurehopeit-does

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Caretaker Prompts - Angsty Sanders Sides Oneshots

Prompts taken from this list.

1. “You’re so cold...” / “You’re burning up...” - Logicality sicfic 

2. “Please don’t leave me, I can’t do this without you.” - Anxceit, as angsty as possible (long post, read warnings, angst is at 100%) 

3. “And now the power’s out.” - Loceit (soft and funny drabble)

4. “Who gave you permission to fall asleep?” - Anxsleep (drabble - character injury)

5. “I know you can’t talk, but I just want you to know that I’m not going anywhere.” - Parent!Virgil, Kid!Logan (Kinda a Mandalorian AU if you squint, minor injury) 

6. “I won’t let you fall.” - Logince (character injury, the ending is open) 

7. “Just keep pressure on it.” & “I know it hurts, I’m sorry.” - Supernatural style AU (Vampire!Virgil, Werewolf!Roman, Werewolf!Remus)

8. “Hold on, we’re coming.” - Superhero Analogical  

9. “Oh god...what did they do to you?” - Analogical  (COMING SOON)

10. “Hey, it’s me, it’s just me.” - Prinxiety  (COMING SOON)

Thanks for sending in prompts (prompt requests closed) 💜🐌