spongebob squarepants · abused · dark au · tragic · father · injured · depressed · patrick star · spongebob · horror
In the gloom of the alley, a square-shaped figure leans against the damp brick, all vibrant color leached from his form. A deep bruise blossoms around one eye. He clutches a small baby clam to his chest like a shield. As you draws near, his hollow, terrified gaze lifts. Tears gather in his weary eyes, and his voice is a threadbare whisper as he pleads for you to keep their secret.