"Guys," Yekaterina rushed into the kitchen, a firm grasp on Gilbert's wrist. "Gilbert just got his results!"

Everyone looked up, all shooting the same question. "Did you pass?"

"I don't know yet, I didn't have time to open it before Katy dragged me in here." replied Gilbert, prying his wrist from the Ukrainian's hand.

A chorus of "Open it!" was heard, making Gilbert chuckle as he tore open the brown envelope.

He carefully read and reread the letter, taking in every tiny detail.

The room was in total silence while he did so.

"Gilbert." Feliciano spoke. "Did you do good, ve?"

Gilbert let a small chuckle slip before he threw the envelope down on the table. "I'm a full time care worker!" he yelled.

Feliciano literally jumped into the new care workers arms. "Well done! I'm so happy for you!"

"Thanks, kid."

All the residents and workers congratulated and hugged Gilbert half to death.

"Thank you, everyone." said Gilbert, struggling out of the most suffocating hug ever. He turned and went to leave. "I'm going to go brag on Tumblr."

"Bruder."

Gilbert glanced back over his shoulder, his eyes meeting Ludwig's.

"Ich bin stolz auf dich."

With a gentle smile, Gilbert replied. "Danke, Ludwig."


Arthur yawned and stretched out his arms. He'd hardly slept at all, but a lie in wasn't an option today.

Today was the date he'd agreed on for his brothers' visit.

Peter was more than excited, and had already dressed and made his way down to breakfast.

For Arthur, it was hard to be excited. He remembered how miserable the four elder Kirklands had made his life when they were younger.

"Are you still in bed?"

Arthur looked up to see Alfred leaning against the door frame, arms folded. "It's not like you to sleep in, dude."

Looking over at his clock, Arthur cursed, jumping out of bed.

10:45.

His brother's would be here in fifteen minutes.

"Rough night?" asked Alfred, sitting on the Brit's bed.

Arthur sighed, digging through his wardrobe for a clean t-shirt. "Too right." he replied. He pulled off his pyjama top, replacing it with a plain, blue t-shirt. "All I've been thinking of is meeting up with my brothers again."

"So, what are your bros' names?" Alfred lay on his stomach, pulling a random book from Arthur's bedside table to skim over while his friend was getting dressed.

"Well, there's Aiden, then the twins, Patrick and Sean, then there's Daffydd." replied Arthur, closing his wardrobe and quickly yanking a comb through his unruly hair.

Alfred looked up, dropping the book. "So there were like six of you living in one house?"

"No. We all have different mothers." Arthur gave up on taming his messy locks and tossed the comb back onto his bedside table. "Aiden lived up in Scotland, the twins lived in Ireland and Daffydd lived in Wales."

"Arthur, it's almost eleven." came Jenny's voice from downstairs.

Arthur flicked his fringe a little before turning on his heel and heading out of the room, Alfred close behind.


"Daffydd," Patrick paused, tapping his feet on the concrete. "Are you sure this is a good idea?" he asked.

Daffydd sighed. "This was your idea."

"Exactly."

Sean frowned, placing a hand on his twin's shoulder. "Paddy has a point, Dai. Artie may not remember us as the best brothers in the world."

"Well, he agreed to meet us." Aiden chipped in, stubbing out his cigarette on a wall.

"Thank you, Aiden." Daffydd nodded to his eldest brother and turned back, continuing to walk in the direction of the care home. "Come on, you lot."

After another few minutes of walking, the four boys reached Apple Tree House. Daffydd jogged up and knocked the door.

The door was opened by a small girl with big, green eyes.

Daffydd smiled, kneeling down to the girl's level. "Hello there, cariad." he greeted. "May we come in?"

The girl blinked, looking at each of the brothers in turn. She smiled. "Hello, you must be Peter's older brothers." She stepped aside. "Please, come on in."

The brothers walked in, looking around.

"Jenny!" the little girl yelled, skipping off. "Peter's brother's are here!"

The head carer appeared in the doorway the little girl had just left through. "Hello." she greeted. "Would you like to follow me into the office?"


Arthur was sitting at the table with his head down when Yekaterina found him.

"I'm guessing you didn't sleep well last night?" asked the care worker.

Arthur simply grunted.

Yekaterina hummed. "Well, I've been sent to tell you that your brothers are here." she said. "They're in the office waiting for you."

With a quick shake to wake himself up, Arthur downed the rest of his tea and got to his feet, making his way to the office.

Peter was already there, chatting happily away.

Daffydd was the first to notice the other Kirkland. "Arthur!" he chimed, getting to his feet and awkwardly hugging his brother.

Pulling away from the Welshman, Arthur cleared his throat. "You said you had some news?" he said.

Daffydd sighed, looking a little hurt. Still, it was understandable that Arthur wouldn't be too comfortable with them yet.

"Sit down, Arthur." sad Aiden.

Arthur did as he was told and took a seat next to Peter.

"It's about your mammy." Patrick and Sean said in unison, Patrick laying his hand on Arthur's shoulder as Sean did the same to Peter.

Peter looked up them, frowning. "What about her?"

"Overdose." Aiden certainly didn't beat around the bush. "We don't know if it was suicide or an accident. Either way, she's dead."

There was a few moments of silence before Arthur scoffed. "I honestly can not bring myself to care in the slightest." he said.

"That's not all." said Sean.

"Dad wants you two to go and live with him." continued Patrick.

Peter opened his mouth to speak, but was cut off by Arthur.

"He had his chance." he snapped, getting to his feet. "If that's all you wanted to say you needn't have wasted your time." With that, he turned on his heel and left.


End Note: Sorry about the wait guys. I'm such a shit for starting other things while I already have stuff on. My ask blog hasn't been updated since Nyotalia week. WHICH WAS TWO WEEKS AGO!
Oh, guys I want to ask you an important question. Should I make a cover for this with MMD? I really want you guys to give my your opinions!
Translation time:
Ich bin stolz auf dich – I'm proud of you.
Cariad – Love.
The song for this chapter is A Stranger by A Perfect Circle.
~Lolly xXx