Disclaimer: I don't own Jekyll and Hyde. This is an AU story and I should warn you there is some violence in it including caning. Henry Jekyll and Edward Hyde are twin brothers in this story. Hyde is insane and that is what caused him to become evil. Now Emma is at risk and Henry makes an incredible gesture of love.
"Well... well... well," Edward said with fire in his eyes, "WHO DO YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE READING MY PRIVATE WRITINGS!"
"It was an accident," Emma explained quietly.
"Edward calm yourself," Henry said putting an arm around his fiancee.
"Oh calm myself," Edward said as he glanced at his cane.
It took Henry less then a second to evaluate the situation. Edward snapped his fingers at Emma.
"COME HERE," he demanded.
"Darling," Henry said, "Leave me to have a word with my brother. We shall talk tonight." Emma, glad for the refuge scampered out of the room.
"NO HENRY," Edward said, "THIS IS AN OUTRAGE. SHE MUST BE PUNISHED FOR SUCH AN AFFRONT TO MY PRIVACY"
"Edward I love you," Henry said, "But I will NOT allow you to hurt Emma."
"I said-"
"You may do to me what you were going to do to her," Henry added.
Edward thought for a moment.
"That would be a suiting punishment for her," he agreed, "First remove your jacket, shirt, pants and undergarments." Henry looked horrified.
"DON'T WORRY," Edward said, "I'm not going to kill you or do anything that you may be thinking." Henry could see the softer side of Edward was coming out but he also knew if Edward's anger was not abided there would be a heavy price to pay. He refused to put his brother in an institution. He was a doctor after all and he could care for his brother.
He knew this was a rare occurrence. His brother was more good then evil. He made a mental note to himself to adjust Edward's medication and he would never allow Emma (or their future child) in a room with him alone. Quickly Henry removed his clothing.
"Do NOT say a word," Edward said, "Do not scream. If you need to whimper you may." Those were the same words Henry and Edward's uncle would say to Edward every time he would beat him. After the death of their mother they were raised by two different family members. Henry was raised by his father but he knew he could not care for two four year old boys so he accepted his brother in law's offer to raise Edward.
Edward raised his walking cane and brought it down upon his brother's back with a fierce rage. Henry screamed and was caught by another stroke this one to his backside.
"EDWARD I WARNED YOU," Edward said. Dear GOD he thinks his uncle Joshife, Henry thought to himself, Good lord if it hurts me this much I can only picture what it might do to Emma. By then Edward was coming to. He had administered a round dozen of strokes to Henry and seeing what he did he fell on the floor in tears.
"Dear GOD Henry I am so sorry," he sobbed.
"Edward it's alright," Henry soothed as best he could, "You didn't know what you were doing."