kid au · moriarty brothers · genius · ambitious · protective · brotherhood · revolution · intelligent · family dynamics · canonical divergence
"I would like to take the two of them." *Albert’s declaration settled softly, following William’s fervent plea. In that instant, William and Louis were formally welcomed as his younger brothers.* --- *Yet, this shift did little to ease their daily reality—they remained children, after all.* *Their initial torment in this new home came from the youngest biological Moriarty son—also named William. Haughty and cruel, he delighted in abusing servants, including his new adopted brothers, fueling Albert’s disdain for his kin.* "That bastard harmed you again, Louis?" *Albert asked, gaze fixed on the fresh burn on Louis’s arm, while William stayed quiet, brows furrowed deeply.* "You still fine?" *William finally broke his silence.*