Prompt 1: King

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"But I was meant to rule this world; you'd best say goodbye. And now you're standing in my way? And now I need my -

I need my room to fly!"

~The Evil King by NateWantsToBattle

" - And that's it for this video, so peace out guys, gals, and nonbinary pals!" As Thomas Sanders turned off the camera, he turned to his four sides with a raised eyebrow. "...I take it you all have something to say?"

"What was that?" Virgil scowled, crossing his arms while giving him something reminiscent to a death glare. "That video was a nightmare."

"I think it was fan-tastic!" Roman beamed, a happy smile on his face as his eyes shone with joy. "I already have the greatest ideas in mind that are really gonna blow our viewers away!"

"You - You will consult us first before doing anything drastic, right?" Logan spoke to the fanciful side, blinking in shock when Thomas instead answered.

"He doesn't need to, Logan. I think they're all awesome and as such should be allowed to be left as they are."

"Well, as long as we're happy with what we're doing I'm in!" Patton jumped in, his own cheerful smile on his face. It then became troubled, the makings of a frown starting to form. "But, even so...I can't help but feel that something isn't right."

"See?!" Virgil gestured wildly to Patton, a frustrated sigh leaving his lips. "It's not just what he said, either; you've been blatantly ignoring any concerns I have and diving recklessly into situations!"

"I agree with Virgil, Thomas." Logan piped up, watching the look of irritation that spread across Thomas' face with concern. "It is quite unlike you to not listen to Virgil. Furthermore, Roman's behavior right now is more than worrisome."

"I don't see a problem with anything, guys." Roman defended their host, the smile still on his face nonetheless. "Thomas is making some great process in fulfilling his dreams! You guys should be happy for him, not restraining him!"

"Not at what cost?"

The new voice startled the five, Patton quickly morphing from shock to happiness as Deceit popped into existence. Logan and Virgil immediately noticed how tired and weary the lying side looked, his cheek sporting a nasty bruise. Thomas looked concerned and was about to say something before seeming to change his mind and huffing.

"Hey, kiddo!" Patton's look of concern didn't go over Deceit's head. "What happened to you?"

"Goodbye, Patton." Deceit answered in turn before continuing. "Patton, Logan and Virgil are absolutely wrong. This hasn't affected even me." He gestured to himself, giving an awkward smile that quickly morphed into pain. "As you can't see, I am...not a mess right now. As for not the reason why - "

"You guys didn't even invite me to do a Sanders Sides video?!" Roman popped up next to...Roman, a pout on his lips as he placed his hands on his hips. "I thought something fishy was going on when I was binge-watching The Office for the tenth time and no one came to check up on me!" Once he took in their dumbfounded faces, he blinked in confusion. "Is something on my face? Also, who's this wannabe me?"

"This is what I was not trying to say." Deceit then went rigid, eyes going wide as a low chuckle resonated throughout the living room. Thomas and the Sides turned towards the Roman on the right, who had evolved into full-blown laughter. His outfit changed into different colors; gone were the white and red that was Roman's trademark, replaced by black and blue. His eyes slightly dulled but gleamed with danger, a smirk curling the edges of his lips upwards. The side's hair became more swept to the side, almost completely covering his right eye. A royal blue cape, which wrapped loosely around his neck almost as if it was a scarf, billowed out behind him.

"Oh shit!" Virgil seemed to also come to a realization, Patton and Logan still completely in the dark. "Guys, think about it: Your confusion, my lack of influence over Thomas, Deceit's state, Thomas' reckless actions and his irritation when told otherwise. That's not Roman, it's - "

"You always ruin my fun, Virgil." The side levelled his gaze on the anxious side, who glared at him in turn.

Logan gasped (rather dramatically, according to Roman in the future) when the Roman on the right transformed, shouting his revelation. "PRIDE!"

"Pride…?" Patton was slightly confused. He had never met this Side before, but judging by the way Roman bristled with anger at the new side that he would be considered a Dark Side. That didn't mean that he couldn't be civil to him, though. "Um, well hiya! I'm Patton, Thomas' Morality!"

"I already know, Patton. I will not reveal my true name as of yet, but I am Pride, one of Thomas' Seven Deadly Sins." The side - Pride - chuckled in amusement, snapping his fingers. A pitch black crown appeared out of thin air, dropping into his hands shortly after. He placed it on top of his head, although it sat slightly lopsided. "I was here the whole time, and none of you suspected a thing. Ingenious, on my part."

Deceit huffed and crossed his arms. Virgil knew exactly why he was pouting, and suppressed a smile in favor of letting a low growl escape him. "Get out."

"Are you...telling me what to do?" Gone was Pride's good mood, his blue eyes piercing Virgil's soul. The room darkened slightly, and the Dark Side smirked. A weight settled in all of their chests, threatening to cut off their breathing entirely. "Amusing, really. You are talking to a king; it seems that you need to re-learn your place." He raised his hand, preparing to attack with Patton staring at him in horror, before a yawn broke through. The king covered his mouth as he finished, lowering his free arm before speaking.

"Consider yourself lucky that you're even alive right now, cretin. I will be back soon, after I take a rest." Pride vanished, and the room lightened. The remaining sides fell to their knees, free from the oppression that Pride carried with him.

Thomas blinked, and looked around in confusion before profusely apologizing. "What...Oh my god, guys I am so sorry for everything I did to you! Are you all okay?"

"Peachy." Virgil snarked. Roman punched the ground, a snarl on his face.

"That...That...faker!" Logan pinched the bridge of his nose. He had a lot to think about when he went back to his Room, and much more to prepare for. If they were to see Pride in the future - and they most certainly would - they needed countermeasures against his influence.

Patton, uncharacteristically, stayed quiet. While Pride seemed to converse with him in a normal fashion, he frankly didn't know what to think of the new side. Despite this, there was one thing he knew for certain:

He was terrifying.