"What If Luke And Clive Were Brothers?" | | AU

Angst + Fluff | Let the Rain Pour Down

// Hi Hi! I'm Parafait_Faerie, and this is my first Professor Layton story! ^^ Do note that this chapter may contain some spoiler to Unwound Future/ Lost Future-//

//Anyways, I hope you guys like it!//

"Luke, I'm home!" Clive cried out tiredly as he pushed the front door opened of their tiny little home. After all the incidents that have occurred with the two brothers, Clive was about to go to jail for his crimes but Professor Layton forgave him...Well, except his little brother, Luke.

Things were rough for the Triton Dove brothers as they had no guardians to be with them. Even though both Luke and Clive had appreciated Layton and Flora, they decided to not bother the two. Hanging his hat and blazer, the older brunette walked down the halls to find his small friend.

"Luke? Where are you, my boy? I got some items to show you!" Clive cried again. No answer. 'Odd...I know the boy had it rough through the past 3 months but he wasn't silent when I left...' The inventor's thoughts made him worry more. Where was his little silly Luke?

As he walked into the living room, Clive stopped and stared frozen in his tracks when he saw Luke, sitting on the windowsill just staring at the sky with tears in his eyes. Clive walked slowly to the other and wrapped his arms around the small figure.

"Luke? Whatever is the matter? Did I do something wrong..?"

The small child sniffed and shook his head before quietly mumbling in a small voice, "Am I a bad brother to you...?"

The tall brunette felt his eyes widen. He slowly picked up the other and sat down, holding the other closer to his chest. Clive began to feel tears in his eyes.

"Of course not, my child! You're my little sweet brother, Luke...You know I'll always be there for you but...If anything, I'm not a great older brother to you...Not after what I have done."

He felt the small boy move his head away to stare tearfully at Clive. "No, you're not! I- I already forgave you...It was just so much to take in."

"But that doesn't explain why I had to be so cruel...Especially when we finally got reunited since we were separated when I was only 8 and you were just born...You were so chubby when mother held you, I couldn't help but poke your soft cheeks back then. I adored you so much but now, it's all wasted."

Clive felt his throat tighten as he said the next sentence.

"I've become a monster."

Silence poured around the two, none of them moved as the rain outside continued to pour down. It was until Luke hugged Clive tightly. It caused Clive to stare down, shocked at the action. "L-Luke?"

"You're not a monster. You only feel that way after all the things you had been through, Inventive Brother. I see you as a gentle brother!" Luke said as he moved back to stare at his older brother with a small and soft smile on his face.

The adult felt his right-hand stroke Luke's head as he softly replied with a small smile himself,

"I see you as a cute and mischievous brother, Luke...Let's just stay here for a while. I don't want to let you go."

"Nor do I, silly old Clive."

As the two stayed still and hugged each other, the rain continued to pour down as their sweet smiles and brotherly love for each other filled the atmosphere around them.

Clive silently vowed to not do anything to hurt anyone, including his brother again as he rocked the small child softly.

Just another sweet afternoon for two sweet boys.