Secrets

2

Waking up in the middle of the night was always his favorite because it was when he could really go around and fly. It felt like he was free. The night was a blessing. He'd jump out the window making sure not wake up his brother and he'd fly around until he got tired again. Which would take hours. It was amazing. Especially when he went up to the clouds. The rush and wind felt amazing.

It was freedom...

But all good times come to an end. He slipped back into his room once again tired but he was more hungry this time around. He tip toes downstairs only to hear Ludwig's voice. Quickly, Gilbert hid his wings and walked to the kitchen. He found his brother pacing back and forth clearly like he had just woken up.

"Are you okay?" Gilbert asked apparently surprising Ludwig.

"I'm f-fine." Ludwig answered before he ran out and went back up to his own room. Nothing but pure confusing filled Gilbert after seeing that but he thought better not to question it and actually get food.

~

After eating about half of the contents in the fridge, he went back to his room and let it wings out once again. He was starting to get sick and tired of hiding them. After today's incident, he was seriously thinking of telling everyone the truth. He was debating himself whether he should tell the truth or keep the things a secret. Either choice is beneficial to him, but one was still more risky. It was more than likely that Francis would tell others but there was also the chance that he would be a good friend. It really was a hard choice.

Suddenly, the door flew open and there stood Ludwig.

"Bruder, I need your help!" After that statement, confusion filled the room. Gilbert mostly because of his bother's sudden need of his help. Ludwig because of the obvious reason. After what seemed like ten minutes, Gilbert spoke up.

"What do you need help with?"

"Uh...I-I never mind..." Ludwig backed up shutting the door and walked away. Gilbert simply sighed. Not again...
Ultimately, he decided it was better to tell the others because it was obvious more are going to figure it out.
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It was another meeting and Gilbert was ready to reveal his secret. First he had to question Francis before anything.

"Have you told anyone?" No one else was in the room.

"Non! I would never."

"Good, but you really didn't need to keep it."

"What?"

"I was thinking that I should reveal it rather than have people keep asking and all that."

"Okay."

"What are you guys talking about?" Antonio walked.

"Puns." Gilbert answered before Francis could say anything.

"Puns?"

"Yeah! Like...um...what did the grape say when it was crushed?"

"What?"

"Nothing, it just let out a little wine!" The three laughed their weird laughs.

"What's so funny?" Alfred walked in.

"Oh nothing."

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As the meeting droned on, Gilbert was battling himself on whether he was 100 percent sure with what he was going to do. Then the time came. He took a deep breath and let it out.

"Before this meeting ends, I have something to say." He spoke out. Everyone looked at him with surprise which only made him feel more nervous than he already was. He stood up. "Just stay here I will be back in a minute." He ran out of the room leaving everyone with confusion. Everyone except Francis. Only a few noticed and sent him some questioning looks which he ignored.

Gilbert walked back in. Shock replaced the confusion on everyone's faces.

"You know that secret you always wanted to know. Well here's your answer."