A/N- I haven't used their original names; why make my spelling worse than it has to be

A/N- I haven't used their original names; why make my spelling worse than it has to be. Also, this is just a one-shot.

Wow, I know the things we said were really harsh but I always thought you were strong enough to fight us, stand up to us, yet here you are, agreeing with everything we just said.

I believed you had what it takes to fight back and stay true to yourself. Come on, Chazz! Prove us wrong. Please tell me we haven't broken you. Show me.

I know Slade and I haven't been the best brothers to you but we did honestly believe we were doing what was best for you. I suppose we just let our ambitions get in the way of that. We were blinded by our lust for power.

Who am I kidding? We've been terrible brothers! I'll admit it, we treated you like dirt. While I wish I could pin the blame solely on Slade, I think I should finally take responsibility for my own actions. That doesn't, however, excuse him from the part he's played in all of this mess.

I don't believe him. He's looking towards you with pure hatred right now! Doesn't he realise that we're the ones in the wrong? We've tormented you these passed few years and made you feel like a completely worthless failure. I'd be surprised if you ever forgave us. I wish I could tell you though; you're not a failure in my eyes. You're far from worthless to me. I'm so proud of you. I can recognise your achievements and triumphs as well as acknowledging your defeats and flaws.

I can remember the day you were born and our parents brought you home. I was so excited. I was thankful that I had Slade but I so desperately wanted a younger brother to teach and look after. When I first saw you, you were so tiny and looked so fragile. I vowed then and there to always protect you and never let anyone hurt you. I never even considered that Slade and I were a potential threat.

You probably won't remember anymore, but he truly was a wonderful big brother towards us. When our parents died, he was there for us and I'm sure he still is. He can't possibly be as angry as he looks and sounds. He doesn't mean it; you're still our brother. He'll come around; I know he will. Deep down, he still cares about you… like I do.

I believe in you, baby brother, even if you don't right now, even if no one else does. I love you, kid, and I'm sorry. If only I had the courage to tell you so out loud…

A/N- I am aware of the fact that in the series it was Jagger who said, "You're no brother of ours," but for the sake of this fic, it was Slade who said that part. Okay, geek-out rant over. Bye!