His brother was dead. He knew it. Then again, he hadn't seen him in three years. Newton Artemis Fido Scamander let out a sigh. It was late, but he didn't want to sleep. His older brother was on his mind. He doesn't know why. Maybe his near-death moment made him think of the only human family he had left. Newt shook his head. His brother, if he were alive, would care about him dying. Would he? Newt shook his head and went back to the book he was reading. Newt winced. He was still recovering from being hit by lightning. After the pain passed, he started to wonder what his brother was doing, if he was alive of course.

Theseus Scamander let out a shaky breath. The pain came in bursts. It has been a few months since it happened. He was not used to it. He doesn't know if he'll ever get used to it. His mind went to his little brother Newt. Theseus hoped he was okay since his trip to New York. He wished he could be there but…pain went through him cutting him out of his thoughts.

"I should write to him," he told himself. He picked up a piece of paper and started to write.

Dear, Newt,

It's me, Theseus. I know I haven't seen you in a while, and I'm sorry about that. I just needed to write to you. A lot has happened, and I need to know you are okay. I... I don't know what to say to you. I'm coming over to see you. I need to tell you what happened.

Your brother, Theseus.

PS Are you okay? I heard you went after Grindelwald.

Theseus put his quill down and exhaled. It's late and he should get some sleep. He rolled up the paper and walked over to his owl.

"Can you take this to Newt?" He asked the owl, tying the latter to the bird's leg. The owl hooted and flew out of the window. Theseus watched him momentarily before leaving his study and walked into his bedroom to sleep.

Newt didn't sleep that night. Not that he cared. It's not the first time he did this. However, it was the first time he stayed up thinking about his brother who was dead. The more he thought about it, the more he knew this to be true. Newt stood up from his desk to check on his beasts. He was about to go downstairs when he saw an owl fly in. Newt raised an eyebrow and made his way to the owl. A knock on the front door stopped him.

Theseus knew, as soon as he got up he had to go to his brother's house. He didn't even know if he was there, but he had to find out. They said he was almost dead and badly hurt. Theseus after he apparated to his brother's street, ran down to the house. "I'm coming, brother," he said to himself, before knocking on the door. After a few seconds, the door opened slowly. Newt blinked.

"Thee," he said, voice rough from the lack of sleep. There was something else in his voice that Theseus could not place. "Come in," he said slowly, opening the door and allowing his brother to enter.

"Are you alive?" Newt asked, sitting down on a chair. Theseus raised an eyebrow.

"Of course. What makes you think that?"

"I thought you were dead," Newt said slowly. He sounded less awkward here, which made Theseus worry.

"What do you mean, 'I thought you were dead'? "Theseus asked, sitting across from Newt. Newt rubbed his hands together and looked away.

"I…I thought you were dead. I haven't been sleeping. I've been thinking about you lately," Newt said, rubbing his eyes. "I don't normally sleep anyway but…. this is not for work. I was…." Newt cut off and rubbed his eye.

"You are worried about me?" Theseus said, wincing a little. Newt didn't notice thankfully, but he saw something in his brother's eyes. "And you didn't answer my question. What do you mean, 'I thought you were dead'?" Theseus asked, rubbing his hands. Newt didn't answer right away. Tears filled his eyes, and Theseus wondered why his little brother was crying.

"When I was arrested," Newt started.

"Mr. Scamander." Newt didn't look up to the man across from him. He was handcuffed to a chair. "We are alone now, so, we can talk. I have some sad news for you. If you are willing to listen." Newt shook his head.

"Worse than me dying," Newt said slowly. His nervous mask was hidden.

"I heard the news that your brother is dead. A werewolf attacked him, right as you arrived here." Newt shook his head.

"You're lying," Newt said slowly.

"Are you sure?" was all Graves said before Newt was taken back to his cell.

Theseus looked at Newt, who was playing with his wand. He was wrong about one thing. Theseus sighed. "Brother, I'm not dead. He was wrong about that," Theseus said, looking down at his hands. Newt's eyes grew wide.

"When…when did it happen?" Newt asked, standing up and walking over to the sink.

"Two months ago... the full moon was two nights ago." Newt walked back over to his brother and handed him the water. "What? Newt, you don't have to."

"I know…but you…you looked after me after…after mother died and after father left. I…" Newt cut off and ran his hands over his face. Theseus smiled at the gesture.

"Thank you, brother. I know I can be overprotective, but I care about you and…" Theseus trailed off.

"I think we both need to spend time with each other," Newt said with a small smile. Theseus nodded but he didn't say anything as Newt sat back down.

"I like it when you are tired, little brother. You are more open."

"Shut up," Newt said quietly, rubbing his eyes. Theseus laughed and took a sip from the cup. "I…I...I finished my book. I was wondering when it's published, if you would like to come to the…the party," Newt said, rubbing the back of his neck. Theseus smiled.

"I would love to," Theseus said, closing his eyes.

"I…I think…" Newt shook his head. "I should get started on feeding. They are wondering where I am." Newt said standing up.

"Can I watch you?" Theseus asked, standing up. He watched as Newt's eyes lit up. He nodded and led Theseus down the stairs.

A/N: Post Fantastic Beasts and where to find them AU: Newt is worried that his brother is dead but when he shows up at his door secrets are learned.

FFn: Captain Voxland

House: Hufflepuff

Class: Charms

Standard

Prompts: [Speech] "What do you mean, 'I thought you were dead'?" and [Theme] Family

Word count: 1083

Warring's: Slight OOC for both Newt and Theseus