Gérard-18 / Richard-12 / Dimitri-11 / Hans-10
Hans fell to the ground struggling to catch his breath, Dimitri only chuckled with disdain, while Richard was patiently waiting for his turn to beat up their youngest brother
"What is happening here?-" Gérard's voice made Richard and Dimitri jump, he walked inside the room and sneered at Dimitri then he glared at Richard, and his gaze finally landed on Hans "-How quaint, my three little brothers are playing-" he turned to Richard "-Are you two fighting against Hans? that's... pathetic" his voice dripping with mockery
Richard and Dimitri exchanged frightened looks "W-we are not fighting together! we are taking turns"
Gérard snorted and kneeled before Hans who was trying to get on his feet "Have you managed to fight back, Hans?" the other two princes laughed
"He hasn't even landed a blow, he only know how to cry" Richard mocked and Dimitri started laughing, Gérard turned to them
"I did not ask you, you boors" the two boys fell silent
Hans had managed to get on his feet and stared silently at Gérard who stood before him "Tell me Hans, have you managed to fight back?"
The youngest of the princes hesitated before he shook his head slowly, Gérad sighed "A pity. I thought you would improve by the time you turned ten-" Gérard looked at Hans from head to toes "-I should've known you would prove to be… a disappointment-" the prince turned to his other two siblings "-You shouldn't waste your time with Hans. He is useless, if you truly want to have some worth you should fight one another-" he instructed, Dimitri and Richard exchanged glares "- Or you could fight William"
"They are too scared to fight with William" Hans scowled, Gérard turned to him
"Hans, Did I tell you to speak?" the youngest was startled by his brother's calm but threatening tone
"N-no"
"Then don't speak, you are an embarrassment to me-" Richard and Dimitri snickered "-Why are you two laughing? Do you actually believe I am not ashamed of both of you as well?-" Gérard stood at the doorway, he glared at them one final time "-Next time I see any of you three, I expect to be impressed or I'll personally beat you up" he scoffed before he left without another word.