Different Faces: What if?

Damage 

Prince chose the road that led Thomas to an early death joining his mother within just a year between the two. But that was the last timeline and in this one we see how Thomas will be tested being very young and handling himself losing both of his parents. This also will test Stripe's patience on his nephew as he gets older and see the damage of losing two dogs he loved so much.

Damage

"Have fun mom! Have fun dad!" Six year old Thomas said, waving at his parents. "Be good for your uncle, mate!" Bandit said as he pulled out of the driveway. "I love you sweetie! In bed by nine okay?" Emily said, smiling at her son. "No worries Em I got him!" Stripe said with a smile. "That's what I'm worried about," Bandit said, looking at his wife. "Hey!" Stripe said as Bandit chuckled before driving away from their house. Stripe shook his head and then looked at his nephew. "Alright mate, what do you want to do?" Stripe asked. "Can we order pizza and make slime?" Thomas asked, wagging his tail. "Pizza and Slime? Hmm... I'm okay!" Stripe said, wagging his tail. "Yay!" Thomas said now going to his house.

Thomas and Stripe were making Slime in the front room while wearing crowns on their heads. "This is fun," Thomas said while making blue slime. "Yeah, it is," Stripe said with a smile. "Uncle Stripe?" Thomas asked, looking at his uncle. "Yes mate?" Stripe asked, looking at his nephew. "I love you," Thomas said smiling. "I love you too mate," Stripe said with a smile as he rubbed the top of his nephew's head. Suddenly there was a knock at the door. "I think that is our pizza," Stripe said as he stood up. "Can you set the table mate?" Stripe asked as he went to the door. "Sure thing mate!" Thomas said, trying to Imitate his uncle's accent.

Stripe chuckled while getting the door. Stripe opened the door and found a police officer at the door. "Are you Stripe Heeler?" The officer asked. "I am... what's this about?" Stripe asked. "I'm sorry to inform you, but there's been an accident," The officer said. "Accident? What kind of an accident?" Stripe asked. "There was car accident and your brother and sister-in-law didn't make it," The officer explained. Stripes' eyes widened and tears started to form. "Is there someone I can call for you Mr. Heeler?" The officer asked. "N-no I-I need to have a talk with my nephew," Stripe said, almost choking on his words. "I see, if you need any assistance here's my card," The officer said, handing Stripe his card. Stripe nodded, ranking the card and closing the door.

Stripes heart was broken but he knew he had to be strong for his nephew. Stripe took a deep breath and went to tell his nephew the news. Stripe went into the dinning room and saw Thømas said plates down and cups. "Hey mate," Stripe said as he walked over to his nephew. "Do you want some water with your pizza? or my dad some soda or if you want I think my mom wouldn't mind if you had some of her wine and I have juice too," Thomas said speaking fast. "Mate... I need to talk to you," Stripe said still with his heart breaking. "What is it uncle Stripe?" Thomas asked, looking at his uncle. "Mate... there was an accident and it's about your parents," Stripe started to explain. "What? They're alright aren't they?" Thomas asked, looking up at his uncle. Stripe let a tear fall from his muzzle and shook his head.

"No mate, they didn't survive the crash," Stripe said, getting down to his nephew's level. "No! You're lying!" Thomas shouted now with tears. Stripe shook his head as he placed his hands on Thomas's shoulders. "I'm not mate I'm so sorry," Stripe said while Thomas tried to fight him but then broke down crying in his uncle's arms. Stripe started crying softly while holding his nephew in his arms. "Shh mate," Stripe said while rubbing his nephew's back. "What's going to happen to me, Uncle Stripe?" Thomas asked, breathing hard. "You're going to live with me mate and I promise nothing bad is going to happen to you," Stripe said as he held Thomas. "U-Uncle S-Stripe I-I c-can't b-breathe," Thomas breathing heavily. "Mate?" Stripe said, looking at his nephew. Thomas was breathing hard with the room spinning. Thomas turned away from his uncle and threw up.