"Come on Arthur!" A beautiful woman with name Victoria called out to her son, Arthur. Arthur was very young at the time; he had just learned to walk. Well, it wasn't much of a walk, more of a waddle. He had a childish grin plastered upon his face as he stumbled over to his mother. "Mama!" the young one squeaked as he stumbled into her arms. He giggled as Victoria picked him up and twirled him around with glee. "You're becoming so wonderful at walking Arthur! You'll be running marathons before you know it~!" She chuckled and held her son close to her, Eskimo kissing him. Arthur giggled again, squirming a bit and grinned with pure joy. Peeking around a corner was his 3 brothers, Allistor, Connor and Dylan. A jealousy had started burning within them. Their mom had been very focused with Arthur ever since he was born. Their father still played with them but yet they felt left out and ignored. They didn't like this feeling, they didn't like Arthur either. A fiery hatred for the boy started to blossom in their hearts. A hatred that may be pushed a tad too far.

It was years later, Arthur was 7, Allistor was 11, Dylan was 10, and Connor was 11. Ever since Arthur was younger his brothers pushed him around and teased him. Whenever they would, it would really hurt Arthur; like a rock to the head but with words. Other times, they threw an actual rock at his head. He was very insecure and cowardly, he couldn't stand up for himself. All he felt like he could do was let himself get pushed around like the wimp he was. But, he always had his mother. Just thinking of her made him smile, she was always there for him, and she loved him with every ounce in her heart and Arthur loved her right back. She loved his brothers too but with Arthur it was different, special. The three boys were very into sports and were athletic; all they cared about was being strong. But Arthur, he valued brain over brawn, much like his mother did. He loved nature and beauty and wasn't into sports at all. Well, he liked watching Cricket all right but had never played. While that connected him with his mother greatly, it didn't do well for him with his father. His father had always wanted him to be tough, more masculine, and less clumsy. However Arthur didn't fit these categories at all, he was fine being the way he is but with this constant nagging and scolding from his father and brothers too… it was getting quite difficult. He'd tried to but it was no use. He was starting to get really frustrated. All he wanted was to be accepted as he is, was that so much to ask?

It was morning, the sun rose like any other day. Arthur was a bit of an early bird, he got up before his brothers and father but not that much before his mum. As he walked out of his room and down the hall, a bit groggy, he saw a figure standing in the kitchen. He yawned then attempted to rub the sleepiness out of his eyes. He could see a bit clearer now. It was his mother. "M..Mum?" He said as he yawned once more, she usually wasn't up this early; it looked like she was getting ready for something. "Oh!" she tensed up and turned around, not realizing who it was. As she saw it was Arthur, her eyes softened and she chuckled as the fear in her faded away. "Oh my goodness, darling you scared me!" She chuckled once more before picking up the tired little Brit and held him close. "Hello my sweetie-pie~!" She said in a sing-song tone before kissing his nose with a big smile on her face. He was her everything. "O-Oi! Ah, lovely to-o see y-you too M-Mum" He said, getting a bit strangled with her huge and love filled hug. "M-Mum-… t-too t-tight… c-can't… bre-eathe.." he said as she suddenly loosened her grip and put him down. "Oh! I so sorry darling!" she said before clearing her throat and bending down to placing a simple kiss on his forehead. "Good morning, honey~" She said sweetly, a grin spread across her face. Arthur giggled and replied, "Good morning, Mum". He looked over at some supplies it looked like she was packing. "What are you getting ready for, Mum? And so early too." he said curiously, big eyes staring up at her now. She was a stay-at-home mom so he didn't know what she could be doing. "Oh! Well I'm away for a bit today, me and some friends are going to a bit of a party, a little trip of sorts." Arthur's eyes suddenly darkened along with an unhappy expression upon his little face. "W-What? For how long?" he said, obviously disheartened by her words. If she was gone, he would have no one to go to. What if his brothers messed with him? What would he do then? He didn't even have his father with him; he was at work. Arthur would have to be alone with his brothers. Alone. "Oh, it's okay sweetie-pie, I will come back tonight I promise! What time is it now? …7:20? So I'll be back near 9:30 tonight." She answered. 9:30? 9:30? How the bloody hell was he supposed to last more than 12 hours without her by his side?! They would push him around all day non-stop! Arthur's face displayed a very sad expression. "B-but… Can I come with you...? Please?" His mothers' heart melted at this sad but absolutely adorable look displayed on the young ones face. "Aww~ I'm sorry baby, its adults only, trust me, I would take you if I could pumpkin." She stated which deepened the sad and worried look Arthur was making. Her heart melted again. She picked up Arthur and cradled her in her arms, stroking her fingers through his hair. "It's okay sweetheart! You're my big and tough little man, I know you'll be alright, your brothers will protect you!" His mum was unaware of just how much they bullied him, she would catch them a couple times, then scolded them and gave them lectures but it was never enough. "Just make sure you give me lots of kisses and hugs when I get back! You'll be just fine, right sweetie?" She looked at him with kind eyes. Arthur wanted to cry and cling to her, pleading for her to stay with, to confess about how his brothers were treating him, but he just couldn't. He didn't have the courage. He just nodded, gave a little "Mhm" as well. Her face lit up and she smiled "Oh~ That's my good, strong little Arthur!" She nuzzled him, bringing him closer to her. "Okay, I have to tell your brothers now okay pumpkin? See you tonight honey!" She pecked him on the cheek before putting him down and walking off to the bedroom, where his brother's beds, and Arthurs bed, were located, to tell them of her departure. Arthur slowly made his way upstairs to the bathroom for which he burst into tears. Today was going to be awful, he was sure of it.