Two Sides of a Story (SBI AU)

Chapter 25- No Longer Three

Wilbur POV

Wilbur watched the prince disappear into his room. He had been so sure that the prince was like every other royal, selfish and entitled. But it had been nearly a week and Tommy had yet to show any of those qualities. In fact, he actually seemed to be honest and polite.

The brunette couldn't help but be concerned for the boy. He glanced back towards the others, "He's been having nightmares every night."

Phil sighed, "Every night?"

Wilbur nodded, "He wakes up crying at least twice. Most of the time when I wake up, he's not even there." Again, his eyes traveled back to Tommy's chair. For having been here for such short time, he had still found a way to fit in.

"What can we do about it?" Techno asked, hoping for a solution.

Phil thought for a moment, watching his sons carefully. "There is something I've been meaning to talk to you two about..." His voice trailed off.

Wilbur raised an eyebrow, "What is it?"

"I've been wanting to offer him a permanent spot in our family." He paused, waiting for their reactions. "That way wouldn't have to keep hiding things from him. And even though none of us have yet to admit it... I think we've grown too attached to him to ever let him go."

Techno nodded, having seen the question coming long before it was asked. "I think he needs us. I mean, I'm not sure if I can imagine our family without him anymore." 

Wilbur's eyes widened as he realized it was true. He couldn't help but think of the younger as a little brother at this point. Shaking his head, he tried to hide the smile on his face. "How did the youngest prince sneak into our hearts so quickly?"

Phil smirked, "I told you he was different from the rest of his bloodline. He'd make a good king someday."

"Too bad he's the youngest." Techno commented. He pushed his chair away from the table, standing up. "I'll go talk to him."

"Be gentle." Phil instructed him. "He's never really had a family before. And with everything that's happened to him, he can get overwhelmed very quickly."

"Maybe you should do it..." Wilbur began, avoiding the glare from his brother.

"No! He trusts me the most!" Techno interrupted. "If anyone is going to have a chance with him, it's going to be me." Then, without a word, he followed after the blonde and disappeared from view.

Phil chuckled, shaking his head in disbelief. "And you said you would never accept him."

Wilbur huffed, attempting to hide his embarrassment. "How was I supposed to know how likeable he was? I didn't even know I needed a little brother until I met him..."

Phil began to clean up the dishes, occasionally looking towards where Techno had disappeared off to. "We'll protect him better than his family ever did."

"You mean we'll protect him from his family." Wilbur corrected him. "They don't deserve to even be related to him after everything they've done."

And for once Phil didn't argue.

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-Snowy