Scotland x Reader : True Friend - Part 1

You knocked on the door and you heard a lot of shouting. You couldn't help but laugh a little as a tired looking Allistor opened the door. He was a young teenager at the time, but it didn't make him look less attractive. His hair was a fiery red, like his mother's but more intense. His eyes were a stunning shade of green and his skin was pale, because of the almost constant rainy weather in Scotland. He looked exhausted and his clothes were baggy, as if he rushed to get dressed. No surprise, really … after all, he had to raise his four little brothers by himself after their mother died. It was her funeral the next day … so it was understandable that he looked drained. But it didn't make it any easier to see your good friend reduced to that
"Hey, Allistor. Just thought I'd drop by to see how you're doing" You said with a smile
"I be fine, Lass. No need to worry" He said, sighing
"Allistor … I can help, you know. You don't have to do this all by yourself" You said
"That be very kind o' ye, lass. Thank ye" He said
He looked down and you followed his gaze to find a small, blonde haired child at his feet, pulling his trouser leg
"Allistor, Dylan's picking on me!" He wailed
Allistor sighed and picked the small boy up
"Oh, Arthur … someday, ye'll have to fight yer own battles … and I won't be there" He said
"But you're here now, you Scottish Bastard!" Arthur said, pouting
You gasped. You couldn't believe someone so young could have such a … colourful vocabulary. Then again, you knew exactly where he got it from
"Aye, Aye …" Allistor sighed
Arthur looked at you and frowned
"Who's that, Allistor?" He asked
"This is [Name] … she be a bonny lass, eh?" Allistor said with a smile
You blushed a little out of embarrassment. The Scotsman very rarely gave out compliments, so it was a real treat when he gave one
"She's pretty!" Arthur said, smiling
You laughed a little
"Thank you, Arthur. You're becoming quite the handsome young man yourself" You said
At that point Arthur went dark red and hid his face in his brother's chest, which made you and Allistor laugh
"He's so cute!" You said with a smile
"He's shy … he said he wants to be a true gentleman when he grows up" Allistor said
"Aww … that's cute" You said, patting the small boy on the head
"Aye …" Allistor said, smiling
"I'm not cute, you bloody git!" Arthur shouted
You giggled and patted the little boy on the head
"Come on, be nice to your brother" You said
"Which one?" Arthur asked
You shook your head, laughing. He was just too cute. Just then there was a loud crashing coming from inside the house. Allistor sighed sadly
"I have to go, Lass. Me brothers need me" He said sounding sad
"It's ok … I understand, Allistor. You take care of yourself, alright?" You said
"Aye. But … I want to ask ye something before ye go" He said
"What's that?" You asked
"Can ye come to Ma's funeral with me?" He asked
You smiled
"Of course I will …" You said
"Thank ye. Ye're a true friend" He said, hugging you with one arm
And with that, you parted ways for the day … not knowing the horrible event that was going to take place the next day …

- The Next Day -

The five brothers looked at the grave, heads down. Little Arthur had put white and red roses on her grave and was now falling asleep in Allistor's arms. The other brothers, Dylan, Seamus and Rory, were crying their eyes out. The Kirkland brothers were so young … it was so unfair to see them suffer like this at such a young age. It was good thing you did go with them … you knew their mother, Britannia, so it was only right that you got to say goodbye as well …
"Bonjour, mon ami"
You turned around and saw Francis, Allistor's friend. He looked at Francis and smiled
"Francis. It was good of ye to come" He said
"Oui, it has been a long time" Francis said
Something told you something bad was going to happen, but you didn't know why
"What are you doing here, snail-slurper?" Arthur snapped
"I'm here to collect you, Anglettere" Francis said
"Wh-what?! Why?" Allistor asked, horrified
"England has been taken over by moi, therefore … that child is my servant" Francis said
"No! I won't let you take me baby brother!" Allistor wailed
Francis didn't listen. He walked over to Allistor and tried to rip the child out of Allistor's arms as the other brothers began to cry. You watched in horror as Allistor became more and more desperate to keep his youngest brother … it broke your heart that Francis, someone Allistor had trusted, had decided to do that on the day of their mother's burial
"I won't let ye! Ye cannae take me wee brother!" Allistor cried
Alas, his grip failed him and Francis took Arthur, who began to cry harder
"I trusted ye!" Allistor shouted
"Au revoir, mon ami" Francis said, walking away
"ALLISTOR!" Arthur screamed
Allistor fell to his knees, starting to cry
"A-Arthur …" He mumbled
"Allistor, do something!" Dylan cried
"Don't let him take our baby brother!" Seamus said, horrified
Allistor didn't respond … he just stared at the floor, shaking. You walked over to him and crouched down so you could put an arm around him
"Allistor?" You said, concerned
"F-Forgive me, Ma … I failed ye. I cannae keep me promise" He mumbled to himself

To be Continued