[ALIK] you fucking make me sick.

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Zakk'ri nodded, watching Kira. "I know, little one. I miss spending time with you, too." He said quietly. He let Alik pull him, not really too worried about it. He knew Alik wasn't going to yank him into lava or something. He looked out at the water, then pulled off his shirt, tossing it to the edge of the pool. He kicked off his shoes, then tugged off his pants before he jumped in, holding his arms out for Alik.

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Alik hesitated as he realized he was probably still bruised from the beating that morning. He took the chance though and pulled his shirt off, then his jeans, shivering. There was a splash where Kira jumped I'm, and Alik jumped into Zakk's arms. Perhaps childish, but he'd been raised so improperly that it came naturally now.

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Zakk'ri wrapped his arms tightly around his brother, gently rubbing his back. He wasn't going to make a big deal about the marks in front of him. But he was certainly going to make whoever did it pay for hurting his little brother. "Cold?" He asked, reaching up to brush his hair back from his forehead.

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"A little." Alik shrugged, figuring he would get used to it. He hugged Zakk'ri tight fir a moment, then let go to dive under water and swim towards the deeper end of the pool. Resurfacing and bringing a hand to the edge, he ran his free one through his hair, complaining when Kira splashed him. He kicked his feet out to get him back.

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Zakk'ri smiled, hugging his little brother tightly before he let him go. He'd never been like the other two when it came to water. He had an odd fear that it was going to suck him under or something. He pulled himself up to sit on the edge of the pool and watch his brothers, ready to attack Kira if he dared to hurt Alik.

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Alik smiled over at Zakk as he watched him pull himself out of the pool. Kira tackled him and he yelped as he was shoved under the water. He tickled his older brother, trying to get him to let up, sticking his tongue out and laughing when Kira finally let him back uptto breathe. "Jerk," He groaned.

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Zakk'ri smiled back at him, swinging his feet in the water. He gritted his teeth as Kira shoved Alik under water, jumping into the water. He swam over to his twin, holding his breath as he grabbed him by the ankles and pulled him under, dragging him down as deep as he could.

[alik marai romonov]

Alik frowned. "Zakk he was just-" But Zakk had already dragged the shorter of the two twins under. Alik bit his lip, watching Kira struggle underwater, lashing out and grabbing at Zakk'ri's hair. He didn't know what to do, didn't like getting in the middle of things when the two fought. He hesitated. 'Do something.'
Sighing, Alik pushed off the wall and dove under after them.

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Zakk'ri glared at his twin, reaching up to grab his wrists. He was slowly becoming aware of how hard it was to breathe, but this wasn't the first time the two had gotten into it over Alik. And it certainly wouldn't be the last. 'He wants to play dirty, I can play dirty.' He thought, kicking his brother as hard as he could in the hip. He didn't even notice Alik, was too intent on drowning the other for hurting him.

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Kira gasped, choking on water as he squirmed and worked his knee harshly up between Zakk'ri's leg. Alik felt helpless, arms wrapping around the larger of the twins and trying to pull him back. But he knew Zakk wouldn't let go. He hated when the two fought, especially over things that seemed irrelevant to him. So he did the last thing he could think of, bit down on Zakk's hand.

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Zakk'ri screamed, choking on water. He finally surfaced, glaring at Alik. "You fucking bit me!" He spat, more hurt than anything. He'd never been hurt by Alik. He guessed he could understand him not wanting them hurting each other, but it still bothered him. "Brat. Let him hurt you. I don't care." He muttered, coughing as he swam to the edge of the pool to get out.

[alik marai romonov]

Alik swam to the surface, watching Kira haul himself up on the other side of the pool, coughing up water. Alik's eyebrows furrowed as he looked towards Zakk. He hadn't meant to upset him, or hurt him, couldn't remember the last time Zakk'ri had even been mad at him. But he hadn't wanted to watch him drown his other brother, either. And using the excuse of 'the voices told me', wasn't something he dared do. "I'm sorry Zakk..." He whispered brokenly, shivering as he climbed out and grabbed a towel.

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Alik sat down on the edge of the pool, looking at his hand. He was shocked more than anything. 'Fucking prick bit me..' He thought, turning his hand over. He was mad -hell, he was pissed- that his brother had the nerve to bite him. He looked over at Kira, narrowing his eyes. If Kira hadn't hurt Alik, he wouldn't have been bitten. He finally pulled himself up, walking over to his clothes. He saw guards come through the door, and did something he'd never done before; he stood there, holding out his wrists for them to cuff him.

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Alik stared at the floor, hugging the towel close. He felt bad, and the voices telling him he was wrong for what he had done didn't help. When he heard footsteps, Alik raised his head. "No Zakk.." He choked, glancing towards Kira who stared back without much interest. He wouldn't get help this time. He reached for Zakk'ri desperately, arms wrapping tightly around him in a vice-like grip as he buried his face. "I'm sorry.. I had to.. don't go Zakk."

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Zakk'ri coughed as his brother grabbed him, reaching up to run a hand through his hair. "You told me to be good. I'll see you at lunch tomorrow." He said, hugging the boy gently. He couldn't stay mad at either of his brothers long, but especially not Alik. "Are you gonna come give me a hug or sit there being an ass face?" He asked, holding out his arm to Kira.