Authors Note: Don't own Sander Sides. Don't like Don't Read. Please review I would love to hear constrictive critism and thoughts. No Flames though.
A New Year of Lying to Myself ... In Song
When Thomas, Anxiety and Morality entered the viewing room they were surprised by the chaos they walked into. Deciet was rolling on the floor laughing. The Duke was laughing manically while twiling really fast around the room. Logic was lecturing the Duke about proper behaviour and Deciet about laughing at inappropriate actions and Thomas's friends were trying to get Creativity out of ropes attached to the ceiling where he dangled from his ankles. Creativity was trying to yell through duct tape.
"What happened?!" Thomas shouted.
Everything went still as everyone turned to those who had entered.
"The Duke decided that Creativity needed to be punished for being so mean to Anxiety and strung him up by his ankles." Logic stated.
"Ok, Duke let Creativity down now" Thomas ordered.
"Fiiiine! Your no fun" The Duke pouted as he snapped his fingers.
Creativity hit the floor with a strong thud and groaned.
"Deciet calm down and everyone needs to sit down so we can continue." Thomas ordered still amazed by the chaos that had been created.
"How are you feeling Anxiety?" Talyn asked.
Anxiety just shrugged unsure of his answer.
"I am sorry for how rude I was" Lilly said to him.
Anxiety just nodded to let her know he forgives her. Everyone moved to their seats and sat quietly turning to the screen as it flickered to life.
Thomas: What's this? 2016 has evolved into 2017? Or devolved. . . We don't know yet. We're gonna find out together.
"Wow I hope it evolves." Terrence says. Everyone agreed.
[Intro music]
"This is a cool intro" Joan says. Everyone once again agreed.
Thomas: What is up, everybody?! Whelp, another year has come and gone. So long, 2016! And you know, despite all the cruddy things that happened during this past year, I have to be thankful for all the things I was able to accomplish. I got to hang out with the Teen Titans
"That was really fun" Thomas says. Everyonelse just smiled at his happiness.
Greg Cipes: [Beast Boy voice] Teen Titans?
Thomas: Hi. You guys live in a secret base?
Greg Cipes: Totally secret, bruh.
Thomas: Then why is it a building shaped like a gigantic T?
Greg Cipes: Didn't think about that. . .
Thomas: No, you didn't.
Everyone laughed though Anxiety just smiled. Everyone agreed it is a silly secret base.
Khary Payton: [Cyborg voice] BOO YAHH!
Tara Strong: [Raven voice] Azarath metrion ZINTHOS!
Thomas: So cool! So, Robin, what can you do?
Scott Menville: [Robin voice] I can say, TITANS GO! Yeah?
Thomas: Great . . .
Thomas: I got really obsessed with Hamilton, and then I bothered some of the original cast.
"Oh they were so nice about everything" Thomas says smiling wider.
Thomas: Pardon me, are you Aaron Burr, sir?
Leslie Odom Jr.: That depends, who's asking?
Thomas: Okay, you don't have to be rude. I'm just a big fan. Sorry.
Everyone laughed. Anxiety even giggled slightly.
Thomas: Have you heard the Hamilton mixtape? Have you heard the Hamilton mixtape? Have you heard the new Hamilton mixtape?
Anthony Ramos: Dude, yes!
Thomas: I got to have fun with some of the Crystal Gems and Steven Universe.
"Wooo haven't done that yet" Thomas smiled excited.
Thomas: Who ate my fries? Lapis?
Jennifer Paz: [Lapis voice] I don't like fries.
Thomas: Pearl?
Deedee Magno: [Pearl voice] I don't like food!
Thomas: Steven?
Zach Callison: [Steven voice] It was Amythest!
Michaela Dietz: [Amethyst voice] Yeah, it was!
Thomas: UGHHHH!
Once again everyone laughed with Anxiety giggling a little. Morality and Thomas were happy that Anxiety was opening up again.
Thomas: I got to go to the Tonys, got to travel to different countries, I performed at VidCon, I went to Playlist and had a huge birthday surprise thrown for me on stage, I won a Streamy award, I collabed with soooo many of my YouTube heroes, AND I went on tour with my first original musical and met so many of you guys across 17 different cities in the U.S. and Canada! Whooooo! (Gasps for air)
"I have had such a good year" Thomas smiled at hearing everything stated in that way.
Everyone smiled glad that Thomas had had such a great year.
Thomas: So the question remains: What comes next?
"Ooo that is a good question" Thomas asked.
Logic: Good question!
"Oh look I'm in this one" Logic stated blinking up at his on screen self.
Thomas: OOHkay, my logical side is back, everyone.
Logic: It's the beginning of the year, which means we...
Both: ...make New Year's resolutions.
Logic: Very good.
"Oh no" Anxiety mutters.
"What?" asks Thomas looking at Anxiety.
"You suck when sticking to New Years Resolutions which just leads to you feeling like a loser" Anxiety answered.
"Oh well maybe next year will be different or we could take a different route to what goals are set for next year" Thomas said trying to be aware and considerate of Anxiety's feelings.
Anxiety nodded trying to not be a buzz kill.
Thomas: Well, I was just thinking, like, goals to set this year for my videos.
Logic: Good videos come when we set a better lifestyle for ourselves, Thomas. now- -what are some steps we can take to achieve this?
Thomas: Ummmm...
"Way to put him on the spot" Creativity snarked.
The Duke decided to Gibbs slap creativity everytime he was mean to others.
Morality: Really? Can't think of one?
Logic: Now, w-wait a second, this is my turn! This is the video where I come to help!
Morality: Except I've already gone through this. Hey, Dad here. I represent Thomas' morality-
Logic: Oh, come on!
Morality: What about learning to cook? And all those other steps towards proper adultery?
Everyone laughed again realizing that unless someone explains it to him in the footage it will keep happening.
Thomas: That's not the word. That-that doesn't mean becoming an adult.
"Good now tell him which word does?" Logic stated.
Morality: Yeah. Well, whatever the word is, don't you think that's something to work towards this year?
Logic: Excuse me, but we were just working out what he needs to focus on this year, which in my opinion, is expanding your mind. Good content will only come to your viewers if you educate yourself.
Thomas: Yeah...
Morality: Well, that's all well and good, but how is he supposed to do that when he still needs to work on eating right and taking care of himself more?
Thomas: Yeah, I gotta do that too...
Logic: He can do that just fine! He's severely lacking in the knowledge department!
"Okay both of you have good points why not set two goals one for each area?" Lilly asked.
Everyone looked at her amazed having never thought of that. Lilly snickered at their faces.
Thomas: Well...
Logic: He's cooked in the kitchen plenty of times since you've talked to him.
Morality: Has he now? [laughs] Well, I might need to see some proof of that; should we dust the stove for prints?
Anxiety actually laughed at that making most the others in the room smile. Creativity frowned so the Duke slapped him up the head.
Creatvity: Did someone say "prince"?
Thomas & Logic: Noooooo!
Morality: Heyyyy!
Thomas: Oh, wow, okay, so my fanciful side is here too now.
"I wonder if Anxiety will show up?" Thomas said.
"If everyone keeps fighting probably" Anxiety stated.
Everyone frowned at that wondering why he would come in if everyone was fighting.
Anxiety who spotted the frowns decided to pipe up and explain.
"All the sides in conflict will create anxiety in Thomas which will summon me"
Everyone looked shocked at that.
Creativity: Thomas, as you know, I am your hopes and dreams, and you need to dedicate this year to doing all the things you've ever dreamed of! Travel more! Act more! Create more!
Logic: [yelling]: But how can he do that without knowledge?
Morality: Or a healthy way of living?
Creativity: I get what you two are saying, and I do care about that. But here's the thing: I don't really care about that.
"Creativity you need to allow others to help me as well" Thomas said unhappy with how Creativity tried to make everthing about him.
Logic: OH, my goodness gracious-
Morality: The basic, essential things-
[Overlapping speech]
[Thomas trying to get his emotions to agree and be peaceful for once.]
"Yep I'm about to come in" Anxiety stated leaning back into his chair startling slightly when it went into a reclined position.
"How do you know" Logic asked confused to where he got this idea.
"The look on Thomas's face says he's feeling some anxiety" Anxiety answered.
Anxiety: So, isn't this nice.
"Told you" Anxiety says feeling more relaxed in a slight laying position.
Thomas: Oh, good, my anxiety, right on time.
Creativity: What are you doing back here?
Anxiety: Get over it. You're the least popular character, and you know it.
Everyone laaughed though Morality reminded everyone not to be mean. Logic just grimaced at being the least liked.
Thomas: [clicks tongue] Ooooh...
Morality: [cough, repressed giggle]
Creativity: Curse you for making me laugh.
"It's ok to have positive reactions to other people. Even people you don't like. It's not nice to curse others especially not just because they made you laugh" Morality said sternly sounding like a father.
Anxiety: This whole thing just amuses me, because you're gonna waste all this time picking out goals for the new year, what you need to start doing, or stop doing, and in a month, probably less, it's all gonna be for nothing. You're gonna stop trying and go right back to before. It's all meaningless.
Thomas: Nuh-uh!
Anxiety: Yuh-huh!
Creativity: We've got this. He'll definitely stay true.
Logic: Well, looking at facts, we have been pretty bad about sticking to goals in the past.
Morality: Can't lie about that.
Anxiety: See? You know it's true.
Creativity: Ugh. I do not like you.
Thomas: Well, this year it could be different, right? Right?
"Oh my god you are going to sing" Terrence said laughing.
Anxiety just got nervous what if the fans didn't like them singing. Morality seeing Anxiety was getting nervous again grabbed his hand and started rubbing his palm with his thumb in cicular motions soothing him. Logic just noted it down on his 'Anxiety gets anxious list'.
Thomas: I'll cut out carbs to lose some weight.
Logic: That's a lie.
"Yeah you like Chips and pizza way to much to do that" Valerie says with a smile.
"True" Thomas laughed.
Thomas: I won't go to bed so late.
Morality: LIE!
"You are a night owl I doubt you could go to bed early every night" Joan laughed.
"Also true" Thomas smiled.
Thomas: I won't be so shy to date.
Logic: LIE
"Dating is scary" Anxiety mutters.
"It'll be ok Anxiety" Morality smiled reassuringly at Anxiety.
"Thanks Morality" Anxiety smiles slightly back.
Thomas: I won't do so much riffing.
Creativity: Lieeeeeee.
Thomas: I will go to the gym and get real strong.
Everyone burst into laughter knowing Thomas wasn't the sporty type.
"Yeah, yeah laugh it up" Thomas muttered with a smile.
Morality: Lie!
Thomas:All my work I won't prolong.
Logic: Hah! Lie.
"Oh my called out by your logical side" Talyn laughed.
Thomas: I'll stick to goals the whole year-long.
Morality: ANOTHER LIE!
"And your moral side" Lilly laughed.
Thomas: I won't sing so many Disney songs.
Creativity: You're kidding, right?
"Thomas even I know you are not obessed with Disney" Deciet smirked making everyone else jump as they had forgotten he was there.
Anxiety: Let's face the facts and come to terms it's time to realize.These goals are only merely hope we quickly leave behind.They're lies, lies, lies, lies, lieeeeees!
"You've got a really good singing voice" Morality smiled at Anxiety.
"Thanks" muttered Anxiety blushing.
Anxiety: Give it up. Resolutions are nothing more than empty promises to yourself. Shouldn't even try.
Thomas: Okay, maybe thinking big like that is not the way to go, but resolutions don't have to be big. They can be reasonable.
Thomas: I could cook a meal or four.
Morality: True...
"Thats good keep goals simple and achievable" Lilly smiled approving of the more simple goals.
Thomas: Keep my clothes neater in my drawer.
Creativity: True.
"I think everyone needs to do that" Terrence said with a laugh.
Thomas: Improve my credit score.
Logic: So true.
"Also that" laughed Valerie.
Thomas: Tell my loved ones that I love them more.
Morality: That's cute! :3
"That's a good one" Talyn said with a smile.
Thomas: There's a book I've meant to read...
Logic: True.
"Small and achievable" agreed Joan.
Thomas: Do my best to do good deeds.
Morality: (LOUD GASP) True!
"Everyone should try for that one" Thomas agreed with his onscreen self.
Thomas: Take the time for me I need.
Creativity: Too true!
"That is important" Agreed Logic.
Thomas: Follow less and take a lead!
Anxiety: Don't kid yourself, you know your year can't be that sublime.
Thomas: You may be right, but I'll prove you wrong. We'll both find out in time
Thomas: If they're lies lies lies lies lieeeeeeeees. [L,M,P]: [harmonizing] OooooThey could be lies lies lies lies lieeeeeeeeees. [L,M,P]: [harmonizing] OooooI won't let them be lies lies lies lies lieeeeeeeeeees. [L,M,P]: [harmonizing] Ooooo-I'm doing fine.
"Amazing harmonies" Valerie smiled.
"Anxiety's reaction to them is a little funny as well" Terrence said.
Anxiety: You sicken me. You can't always rely on a catchy tune to solve your problems. [Tune continues lightly in background]
Creativity: I disagree.
Thomas: So long, Anxiety.
Anxiety: Ugh, it's gonna be stuck in my head all day.
"I really hate it when that happens" Anxiety says.
Thomas: So, the bottom line here is to start with little things to work on
Logic: And then go from there.
Morality: No pressure either way.
Creativity: Even a little progress is progress.
"That is true start small and expand on that" Lilly agreed.
Thomas: This I can work with. Thank you- (song abruptly stops)
Logic: Wait- okay, you get out-
Creativity: (surprised noise)
Logic: (quickly) Yep- no-n-n-nope. Just get out- great- siiink down- perfect- sink down- there you go- right-
Creativity: Oh, I- oh... well alright... I guess...
Logic: Alright, now you- fantastic- go ahead...
Morality: Me too? Well I was gonna-
Logic: Oh, no, no, no- no witty quip, no dad joke, just sink down. Morality: I was gonna-
"Look at that little smile" Talyn sqeeled. Causing the others to chuckle.
Logic: Just sink down- sink- peeerfect- sink d- peeerfect.
Morality: (confused) Uh- wh- yes
Logic: Alright, great. (To Thomas) Okay- continue
Thomas: Thank you?
Logic: You're WELCOME! See, this was MY video, I helped, just me, no one else.
"Someone's jealous" sang Creativity smiling.
Thomas: Alright, well now that THAT'S all settled, I hope all of you figure out some nice, achievable goals to work on for this year. And until next time, take it easy guys , gals, and non-binary pals. PEACE OUT-
Morality: Hey! My New Years resolution is 1080p!
Everyone laughed. Anxiety was laughing so hard he nearly rolled off his chair if Morality hadn't caught him in time.
"Careful there Anxiety" Morality giggled.
Logic: Doh, COME ON!
Thomas: Big thank you to my friend Chris for helping to create that little ditty, he's an absolute musical magicman, and all his information is down in the description below. And THANK you, to all of you guys for making this past year so utterly AMAZING! And here's to an awesome new year.
"I like how you give credit where credit is due" Anxiety says to Thomas.
"Well it's only right" Thomas smiled.
"Shhh afterscene" Talyn smiled.
Creativity: Hey Anxiety, if you had to have a New Years resolution what would it be?
Anxiety: [tongue clicks] Probably to find darker eye shadow to better match my soul.
Creativity: YOU are an EMO NIGHTMARE.
Anxiety: [tongue clicks] Thank you.
Everyone smiled at the mostly positive interaction between Creativity and Anxiety.
"That was a much better episode" Talyn smiles and everyone agreed.
"Alright bathroom break and snack refills" Thomas says standing and stretching.
Everyone agreed and went to do what they needed to do.