me at the beginning: uhhh can i get some patton rights,,, don’t hurt my boy me at the end: UH CAN I GET SOME VIRGIL RIGHTS,,, DONT HURT MY BOY

Me in the beginning: I’m waiting for Virgil to bust down the door and smack a snek 😂 Me in the middle: Oh! There’s Virgil laying on the floor! Me not even a second later: NO DECEIT!! NO HYPNOTIZING VIRGIL!! Me at the end: *_gODDAMMIT!!!!_*

I have a theory but I feel like it has plot holes.oh well In my eyes: Virgil didn’t feel like he belonged with the others, so he desperately reached out to whoever he could, Deceit/ the dark sides. Patton, Logan and Roman found a lack of anxiety in Thomas and went searching for Virgil. They went looking everywhere, ultimately ending up checking in with the dark sides and Deceit lured them in. Deceit strapped them to chairs to prevent their escape and read Patton since he is at the core of feelings and could probably, to some extent, have some control of the other sides’ emotions. The card that had “sorrowful” written on it not only signified the emotions Patton felt/ would feel (and simultaneously spread it to the others), but also the amount of power Deceit wielded to control the emotions himself. The dark entities with Deceit are the doubts, fears, and basically the negative thoughts that Deceit fed off of to create the negativity in a physical form. The ones that look like Roman, Logan and Patton are just the images that Virgil had of them due to his anxiety. Virgil was brought back after being held captive by Deceit the whole time. He wasn’t as he once was because now Virgil could only look through blinds that blocked all positivity. Virgil starts to sing Shiny which explained his feelings of outcast. Patton, Logan, and Roman tried to snap Virgil out of the hypnosis. Deceit pinned the blame on the others. In a last attempt to save Virgil, Patton, Logan and Roman yell at Virgil to remember their happy times together which worked, but not fast enough before Virgil was swept away by Deceit into the darkness. I definitely think there’s plot holes in this and most likely faaaaaar away from TheCatInATux’s actual story, but I just felt like sharing my thoughts. And to finally sum up all of this, great job dude, I was really blown away!!!👍

2:38 - 2:42 I really though Deceit was going to kiss Virgil and Roman turn psycho and just kill Deceit-

0:18 you expect them to be at ease while there's a Satan snek looking into they're soul

*I was not ready-* *I was not prepared-* *You’ve put a spell on me-* *You know best-* *As an animatic, yes, it’s intimidating-*

PART 2 IS OUT NOW!! PART 3 IS OUT NOW!! PART 4 IS OUT N O W !! PART 5 IS OUT NOW!!!! PART 6 IS OUT NOW!!!! Updated the description and placed the plot on each video for every storyline!! People wanted an explanation so I hope this clears up any curious minds out there!

The ring on Roman’s hand got me!

Me: don hurt any of the smol beans. Deceit: (mean to smollest of beans) Me: *BOI, THIS SNIKKETY SNEKK IS GUNNA HAVE A BAD TIME* Deceit: (snatches the smol of the beaniest) me: *Y O U D I R T Y V I R G I L S N A T C H E R*

I’m imagining that the sides wished for all the dark sides to be gone, but Deceit decided to be a lil sneaky snek and was like ‘Oh ok then’ and took Virgil. Thus the line ‘You got what you wanted, but you lost what you had!’

I SAW ANOTHER ANIMATIC LIKR THIS BUT DIFFERENT IDEAS I- I FEEL VIOLATED STOP BEING GOOD ATE

:3 Edit : I’m kinda scared.... Edit 2 : SAVE VIRGIL FOR GODS SAKE! HE DOESN’T DESERVE THE PAIN!

*_UNHAND OUR ANGSTY CINNAMON ROLL YOU VILE BEASTLY LITTLE WANNABE EVIL MARY POPPINS_* But seriously, love this to death!!! The expressions are perfect and the story is clear!💕💓💕

2:32 I see a _wedding ring!_ Also, fun fact: Hypnosis is just a state of intense focus. You can’t be forced to do something that goes against your Morality while under hypnosis which means that not only is Virgil not going against Patton but he still, somewhere deep down, feels resentful towards the others...damn..

okay, 1. I need part two or else I might end up using my life crying on the floor over Virgil 2. Someone pls protect the sides pls (Like everyone's concerned bout Pat and Virge but Roman and Logan were there also and I feel bad for them) 3. Are you like a god or something?? How do you draw so good????? 4. Your animatics are amazing so uh you get a sub woo! Yeah I needed to get that off my chest

I👏 Need👏 The 👏 Story 👏.. please? Also this is amazing! a clap and a half goes to you my friend!

The following is the vid in story form. I'm no fan fiction author, so it's probably really bad- but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless. (Roman’s POV) We opened the door to Virgil’s room. Virgil had been in there for way to long- maybe an anxiety attack? Something told me no. That something was Patton, who said he felt something evil ‘lurking in there’. Logan said that it couldn’t be Virgil, even though he was a ‘dark side’. He wasn’t bad anymore. We came to the conclusion that it wasn’t an anxiety attack. Something worse. We stood nervously outside the room. Logan reached out and opened the door. My hand resting softly but vigilantly on the hilt of my sword- I was prepared for anything- Deceit stood in the room. Well, almost anything. “You’re in my world now,” he said, laughing evilly. The door slammed, and suddenly we were sitting in chairs, shackled down by ink-black snakes with glowing orange eyes. They grew tighter every second. The table we were around had one candle. The flame flickered. (Patton’s POV) Deceit lifted a card. It had Virgil, suffering from a really, really bad anxiety attack. Worse than I’d ever seen. “I can read your future,” said Deceit. Wait-future? Roman stifled a gasp, fighting against the snakes. Logan’s eyes were as wide as dinner plates as he struggled to hide his emotion. Deceit summoned a fireball and approached me, eyes glowing brighter as he gained control. As he walked past the table, the candle’s flame danced slightly, but it kept on glowing. He reached out and grabbed my face, squeezing my face so hard it hurt. He moved the fire closer- “Don’t touch him!” yelled Logan, forgetting about being emotionless. Deceit let go, laughing as he eyed Logan mischievously. He summoned shadows. My heart thundered as I shook in my chair. They took forms of my friends, but evil. They hated me. They thought me worthless. I knew it. They never liked me- “Don’t! Stop!” yelled Logan. I snapped out of it. They didn’t hate me. At least, I think so… (Logan’s POV) Get it under control. What was I thinking? I did exactly what Deceit wanted me to do. I’m so- The snakes unraveled. “Are you ready?” said Deceit. The candle continued to burn. We all stood. Deceit’s hands glowed brightly as he lifted a dark shape out of a deep, black, seemingly endless abyss. “Transformation central,” he said. It was Virgil. (Roman’s POV) His eyes were orange, meaning he was overtaken. I felt the tears leak out of my eyes. Suddenly, I felt a small glimmer of hope, as bright as the candle’s flame- I could see the struggle. His jacket was ripped, his arms and neck covered in bruises and cuts. He had an anxiety attack, and Deceit struck when he was weak. Virgil had definitely not been easy to hypnotise. He stood, but he was zombie-like. He was hypnotised, but inside, I knew he knew what was going on. He was still fighting it. Deceit summoned an orange flame an threw it at Virgil’s feet. (Virgil’s POV) I saw my… friends. They stood, seeing me- weak. I was helpless. Even when I fought my hardest I had been… crushed. I nearly gave up. But I knew I shouldn’t. “Come on, Virgil.” I heard their voices. “Love is an… open door,” I heard Roman’s. For him. For all of them. Just as my sight returned, I was gone. I couldn’t see anymore. I tried to move. Over and over. Trying to move myself. Trying to breathe. If I just blink- (All) Deceit stood behind Virgil. “I hope you’re satisfied,” he said. Patton cried. Logan covered his eyes. Roman reached out, but couldn’t move his legs. Virgil kept fighting. He could do it. Roman’s hand tightened on the hilt of his sword. He tried to move his own feet. Deceit smiled, pulling Virgil close. “You got what you wanted,” Virgil made himself blink- he was so close- “But you lost want you had!!” Virgil’s sight returned and he saw them- Logan not caring to hide his emotion anymore, trying to move towards them. Patton was crying, doing his best not to give up. Roman was in between them, sword drawn, moving in slow motion towards me. Then everything went black- except for the glow of the candle’s flame. (hope you enjoyed it! let me know how it can be better please) *Edit (a couple months later...):* I have a WattPad account now: @TheWhatWatt

What I think the story is, is that something happened to Virgil and the other sides went looking for him and found out that deceit had taken him and captured the rest of the sides. And then deceit used his powers to hypnotize Virgil and brought Virgil back over to the darker sides. I also think that Roman was with Virgil based on his reaction to deceit. And the fact Roman look ready to stab deceit with his sword when deceit caressed Virgil’s cheek

Can you make a part 2 of this

Me during most of the video: okay.... where's virgil let's we what panic at the everywhere has to say about this! Me after seeing virgil on the ground: oh god.. Me at the end: *noOOOOOOOO*

The fact that at 2:39 deceit looks in love is giving me weird feelings.

Logan: Don't! Stop! What Deceut hears: Don't stop!

2:00 gives me chills man

No! Virgil! I want to know what happens next!! Can everyone save him?! Please make another showing what happens! This was astonishing and\or amazing!

I watched this before i even saw sanders sides and i was hella confused.... Now i understand *E V E R Y T H I N G*

He a snecc He atacc But most importantly Roman want his Virgil bacc

That little moment of clarity that Virgil had broke me freaking heart! Oh my gosh this is so amazing!

Holy crow I’m addicted to this!!

Imagine if in one episode it was revealed that Deceit can impersonate the other sides by biting them and then Patton and Logan (and everyone else who's been impersonated by that point) show the two bite marks from his fangs.

Okay, can I just say, HOLY HECKITY HECK!!! That was like the best animatic I’ve ever frickin’ seen!!!! At first I was like “well, it’s gonna be good, TheCatInATux!” So, I went along with the video and then Virgil caught my attention and I was like “Okay! Slimy Boi! We’ve gotta problem if your gonna hurt my lil shadowling!!!” And just the detail you put into each individual character was AMAZING and left me in awe! On that note, see ya guys gals and non-binary pals! Peace out!

Ok the little tarot card thing Deceit picks up during the beginning is SO PRETTY and has inspired a doodle that I did and I LOVE THE MASKED EMOTIONS THING I dunno why I just love characters with vague masks this video is so good I cannot give enough love for your art style and execution makes my heart go !!!!!

Oh my gosh that was so beautiful! Also I think my heart died ;-; This was just so great, is this part of some AU because I NEED a story for this!?

SAVE THAT BOOTIFUL, WONDERFUL, CUTE, BOY NAMED VIRGIL

2:02 *unholy screeching noises* 3:01 *screeching intensifies* But seriously, holy hell, this is beautiful!!

I'm not gonna lie. I may..or may not...liked the ..small scene with Deceit and Virgil because I dig that ship but I do like the art style and animatic.

Your art style is absolutely gorgeous. I love it so much omg! I can't help but wonder what the story line is.. hm,,, anyway this is amazing

I LOVE THIS. Oh my gosh Roman had a ring on. He was maRRIED TO VIRGE MY PRINXIETY HEART CANT TAKE IT- GIVE HIM BACK!!!!!!

During the vid I thought deceit and Virgil were gonna kiss... who else thought that? No one? Just me? Ok...

DECEIT GET YOUR SLIMY HANDS OF OF THE ANGST CINNAMON ROLL!!!!!!!

Okay but I'm living for that lil moment where logan was protective of Patton my logicality heart is beating

WAIT WAIT WAIT. W A I T Edit: WILL THERE BE PART 2?! OMG I'M SO EXCITED EXCITED Edit2: Axciet, Logicality, and specially- Prinxiety is the ships I can see in the animatic!

Waitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwaitwait. You did this.... this *masterpiece* in three days?! *THREE DAYS?!?!?!!!!!!* This is one of the best animatics I've ever seen! No, seriously, it's amazing!!! And your drawings are just...... SO GOOD!!!! Wow!!!!!!!!

1:11 Roman looks like one of thoses cinnamon rolls that are too cute to be mad

You like Hamilton AND Sanders Sides? Alright I’m subbing

Me When I Discovered This: Nice song. Sanders? The vine guys? Wait... Who the hell is Virgil? (I went and watched a bunch of Sanders Sides. I love it.) Me Now: Wait, Patton's all tied up? Aww, Logan protecting hiM- Wha... WHY IS VIRGIL ON THE GROUND?! WHAT'S GOING ON?! DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH HIM, DECEIT!!! NO!! WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!?! DON'T HURT VIRGIL!!!! (If you can't tell, I fell in love with the characters, and Virgil is my favorite.)

me: *watching it with no clue what sander sides is* whoah this cool me: *watching again after watching everysingel sander sides content i could find* welp that was, no, *is* great ( i say while silently crying in the corner about how great this is )

I cannot belieVE THIS IS WHAT SLIMY BOY DOES.

okay i know virgil is like,, being hypnotized but the sweetness that Deceit shows him is absolutely precious oh my god

Me: Excuse me waiter, yes I would like to order A one-of-a-kind "Friends on the other side" anamatic, with a hint of prinxiety and a side of Logicality. Waiter: Would you like anything to drink with that? Me: some holy water please and thank you. Waiter: Will that be all? Me: Yes. Waiter: $45.55 (Me crying about the bills but saying in my head "Worth it.") (Edit: I expect you to make a part two please, **Grabs a knife** I'm not gonna kill you or myself, I'm going wood carving.)

Me: *sees Decit touching any of the Sander Sides* GET AWAY FROM MY PRECIOUS BOYS YOU SNAKE!!!

NOOOOOOOO NOT MY DARK STRANGE SON😭

Damn, love the artwork!!! Thomas would love this!!

I have 2 questions: 1. Is that supposed to be one of the specific Sides in the tarot card for Sadness? The big V shape under the neck looks like it is meant to be part of a hood or clothes, so I am having trouble figuring out who it is (though I have 2 guesses with context clues) 2. Is Roman wearing a ring at the end? I really like your art style, especially the hair.

yt finally giving me something good. n e ways, i have a idea that just appeared while watching hehe Patton, Logan and Roman haven’t seen Virgil in a while. Thomas was acting weird and the three sides has been looking for him since he was gone. In the Mind Palace, his room, everywhere. Until, they get a note from Deceit himself saying HE has Virgil. Confused yet determined to get him back, they went to Deceit, trying to find Virgil. Anxious, they found a door, opened it, they were greeted by a snake, yellow eyes started to glow in the dark, suddenly it was gone. Scared, they looked around until they were roped on a chair. (i’m lazy to write what happened in the animatic but skipping to the part where we see Virgil.) Patton, more scared than he is, he saw Virgil lying down on the ground, looking lifeless. “VIRGIL!” Patton shouted, everyone turned to where Patton was looking, he was already crying more than the water he recently drank. “Oh, you want to see something?” Deceit asked. Logan gulped, he didn’t know what was happening and saw two of his best friends already crying. He’s at the verge of crying, he didn’t know that was feelings. Deceit grabbed Virgil in the air, taking him to his side. “Anxiety, long time no see.” said Deceit, acting like they haven’t seen each other in a long time. Virgil’s eyes started to open, blinking rapidly, eyes turned yellow. “Well the other guys were bad anyway.” Virgil shrugged. Roman gasped, he was so confused. Roman thought they were on good terms. /Turns out it was all a lie./ Patton looked at Roman, he was discouraged by the lies Virgil made. “Well, me and Anxiety over here need to talk, so, toodles!” Deceit, making an attempt to escape since Virgil was fighting his power. The three were hugging each other, protecting each one in fear of losing one, Virgil saw this, confused, his eyes turned to normal, but he was already gone with Deceit when he wanted to shout, “Guys! I’m here!” but was engulfed by the darkness from Deceit. i may continue this, but i’m too tired from graduation things, i’ll come back lol

Me, quietly looking at all the characters Me, seeing Virgil: BABY BOOOY NOOO

Deceit, being a Bad: Virgil,,, pretty The sides, trying to save Virgil: *EXCUSE ME WHAT THE F*

HOLY CRAP THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO MY FRIEND!!!! - Claps and throws flowers -

0:57 Logan is me rn 😂 👌 Love the animation BTW 😊

What about doing "The Other Side" animatic from "The Greatest Showman"? The music is amazing and I really like it. It is one of my favourite songs.

My cinnamon roll... DECEEEEEEIIIIIIITTTTTT!!! *HOLDS CHANCALA* MY INNOCENT BOI!? HOW DARE YOU.. YOU.. SNAKE!!

Pleeease if anybody makes a fic about this let me know 🙏🏿

At first me:wait WHAT THe WHAT!? 2nd time:ooooooooo what? 3rd time:OOoOoOo HE HYPYNOTISED VIRGIL OOOO AND He LOST HIs FRIENDS OOooOOOoOo

1:43 “Yes, It is he, but not as you know him...”

Deceit: Are you ready~ Me: Heck Yeah! **Moments later** Me, violently sobbing: I wasn’t ready...

Oml FINALLY, I thought of this idea as soon as deceit was first introduced but I have no talent for animatics so 😅 but this is awesome! And the part where Deceit is like "as a specimen, yes I'm intimidating~" so just Muwah, so PERFECT!!!

Is Deceit blushing? Ohohohoho~ (I am so sorry)

Deceit’s facial expressions are so amazing! It shows actual happiness to having Virgil back while still showing the way he is totally at ease and feels no guilt in turning him! Props to you!

2:32 IS THAT AN ENGAGEMENT RING?! **cries** SOMEONE EXPLAIN

*STOP* *THIS IS TOO GOOD* *I AM NOT WORTHY* Also Make a part 2 please

2:26 deceit, you are not a rex or a raptor, so stop trying to scare me Ps this video is awesome

I can’t believe I just found this now! Personally, I don’t really think twice about animatics, but this one is amazing! You have a talent, friend! I loved it and I’m going to keep loving it and I will most likely rewatch it a bazillion times!

me after watching this: woOOAH that was too good. and then i proceeded to watch it a couple more times and wish there was more to the story

ABSOLUTLY AMAZING!!! hehe BUt LIKe VIRGILLL! MY POOR BABYYYY

This is incredible! I love it!

OK SO IM GONNA GUESS THE PLOT: Virgil goes missing and Patton, Roman & Logan decide to go into deceits room to see if he has him. It backfires and instead they get captured. During this Deceit plays with their minds and creates replicas of them to mock them for fun and as a powerplay. Deceit then reveals that he does have Virgil but he's unconscious and basically takes over Virgils mind into making him think the other sides rejected him so he rejects the sides back. He reverts back into a dark side and sides with Deceit bc he thinks he's been rejected. Roman plans to attack Dee but Dee uses magic to kidnap Virgil but Virgil regains consciousness to realize whats happening before he gets kidnapped . ALSO VIRGIL AND ROMAN ARE MARRIED!!!

This is a beautiful combination of all these songs. Gives me chills. I love it. This is something I could listen to on repeat and not get tired of.

What the frick!!! What's the story?!? I need more!!!

Stories to do with Deceit always have Deceit wanting Anxiety but Roman wanting Anxiety and then Deceit goes crazy and drives Anxiety mad and then Roman has to save Anxiety but I love this!!! I kinda ship Deceit and Anxiety accept when Deceit is less insane but 99% of my Anxiety shipping is him and Roman

This is amazing! The transitions were so smooth and the emotions were so expressive! This is a really good animatic!

Omgomgomgomgomgomg I’m DYING, this is so good!! I can’t wait for the fic of this- ALL THE FICS

This looks brilliant!

This made me very sad even though it’s only an animation STOP TORTURING THEM XD

THIS IS AMAZING! THANK YOU SO MUCCCCCHHH FOR MAKING THIS! LOVE YOUUU!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Oh lord, yes! This was amazing! The animation had me feeling all sort of different emotions than the cover did and it’s great

So... this is what I have so far for a fic inspired by this. Virgil was clearly in a perilous, losing battle with his insomnia. A battle that had lasted a week before anyone noticed and that had left him wobbly and barely coherent. He didn't even have the energy to pop back to his room. This left them wondering the mind palace looking for the nearest Side's room. They were pretty sure they were nearing Roman's room, but none of them really knew how to get there with out popping in or using Thomas. Logan reached for the door that seemed the most likely to represent creativity, or at the very least theater. The frame was decorated with broken masks and that was enough for him to reach for the door. By the time he had opened it a crack, Roman had looked up from a literal hissing Virgil and tried to speak. A yellow glow was the only warning they had before they were pulled into a terrifying spectacle. Virgil was the only one not pulled in. Roman felt him try to hold him back, but he was shaking and his grip wasn’t quick or firm enough. Roman tried to look back at the doorway, but he couldn’t see even a glimpse of purple. “Well, isssn’t thisss an expected sssurprissse!” A voice chortled, “Welcome to my world.” Whatever force that had pulled them into the room crept around their legs and dragged them to a set of chairs. “Sit down at my table and put your minds at ease,” The voice greeted in a tone that was almost buttery and warm enough to be reassuring, but off enough to send a trill of unease through their bones. “If you do,” he cooed, “It will enable me to do anything I please.” They were each dragged into a chair by the table and something slithered up and secured them into the seats. There were footsteps and a face was leaning over them. Half scaly face, one gleaming yellow eye, a cape, a fedora that was a relic from a time Thomas would rather not think about… There was no mistaking the owner of this room. Each side registered this while their host examined each of them with a relaxed smirk. Patton could see him searching and doing a head count. “There isn’t a SON here,” He giggled, “So would ya mind giving us a little light?” That was clearly not the thing to say. It left Patton the target of most of the toying that would ensue, but at least it meant Virgil wasn’t in a place that would make him the least comfortable. The other points I want to hit are: -When Logan goes, "Don't touch him," Virgil starts to sneak into the room. -He tries to rip the snakes off of Roman or Logan. Whoever Deceit isn't paying attention to. -When the illusions appear, Virgil is startled and starts hyperventalating -Deceit notices Virgil after the line "Gospel Truth," -Virgil's exhaustion gets to him when the light changes and he passes out. -Deceit probably messes with his dreams or otherwise possesses him while he is unconscious. -The illusions/Deceit point out that they got what they wanted (Virgil to get some sleep) but lost what they had (Virgil safe.) -They are pushed out of Deceit's room by the snakes and can barely see Virgil struggling for consciousness/being aware of what is happening -The door to Deceit's room is locked -They need to find Sleep's room to get in touch with Virgil.

omg omg omg! I love this so much! You're so talented!

Oooh you managed to fit so many disparate lyrics into a cohesive story I'm so!! happy watching this!!! I gasped when Deceit started to take hold of Virgil

I got chills from seeing all that was going on. It was amazingly done!

WOAHHHHH this is so cool!!! This gave me fricken goosebumps

I SWEAR IF THOMAS AND HIS FRIENDS DONT END UP ON BROADWAY IM SUING.

This is LITERALLY the best thing I've seen all week

This is the best thing I’ve ever seen. Thank you so much for making this.

yo i could go for a like detailed breakdown of this amazing thing cause i cant piece it all together myself im like stuck on that ring there

That was BOOTIFUL!!!

I love the way the songs mix from one to another, creating a whole new enticing story

I am SHOKETH I cried at this. It was SO well made thank you for blessing our world with this

0:17 Awww,Look At The Little Tongues!

How many times have I watched this?! This is amazing! Even the art, it's so good! Is there going to be a part two? Seeing that Virgil is in trouble? :3

THIS IS AMAZINGGG! Everything looks so good and the art style is beautiful! And I’m just in loveeeee

THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SANDER SIDES VIDEOS I HAVE EVER HAD THE PLEASURE TO WATCH!