An:This one shot will be filled with tons of an angst and it has a bittersweet ending. There will be also mention of sensitive subjects. Just giving you a heads up.

He wasn't supposed to get hurt

He was her protector.

The one she went to when she had a problem.

He was supposed to always be there for her.

To always comfort her.

He wasn't supposed to leave her.

Not, like that.

Those are the thoughts that raced through Dot Warner's mind. As she stared at the grave in front of her with tearful eyes. Those tears fell down her face as her eyes traced the name on that grave.

'Yakko Warner'

The grave read. Causing the young Warner to curl into more of a ball then she already was. She always got like this when she was near his grave.

Even though it happened seven years ago. She was only twelve when it happened. Her second older brother was fourteen. And Yakko he had just hit sixteen. She's nineteen now but it still hurt her.

What had happened on that fateful night..? It was all a DAMNED fire's fault. She remembers that night so perfectly. It was scary and she still sometimes has nightmares about it.

As she continued to stare at his grave. She started to recall that night yet again.

It had all started at 2:00 o'clock in the morning . When a noise startled him. Yakko had gotten out of bed. To investigate what it was.

When he got to where the noise was coming from. He hadn't seen anything until he got closer. Not, even two seconds later it burst into flames.

That was when he got his first third-degree burn. On his left hand. He yelped and jumped back. He then ran quickly into Dot's room and while still dragging her. He got Wakko up as well.

At that point, the flames had already reached Yakko's bedroom. He had both Wakko and Dot's hand and ran towards the door. To open it.

"BOTH OF YOU COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE! AND BE CAREFUL" He had shouted at them in a panic and they both quickly obeyed him.

He then had gotten the door open and waved at them to go on. "YOU TWO GO!" He shouted. "WHAT ABOUT YOU?" Wakko had shouted back at him. He only responded with another "GO NOW!".

That was when Dot and Wakko jumped from the tower to escape the flames. They were alright when they had landed. They expected to see their eldest brother jump as well. But they only saw the flames.

"YAKKO?!" They both shouted in fear and panic. They glanced at each other before remembering. Yakko had been so focused on them. He hadn't protected his mouth and nose from the smoke.

"YAKKOOOOOOO?!" They shouted again this time louder and longer. They continued this for a second. To see if they would get anything from their brother.

Luckily their screams were heard but the person who answered wasn't the person they wanted.

"Hey, you two. WOULD YOU KEEP IT DOWN!" A voice the two recognized as Mr. Plotz's made them whipped around.

"Oh, I'm sorry. BUT HAVE YOU FAILED TO THE NOTICE THE FIRE" Dot had shouted, tears now streaming down her face.

Mr. Plotz blinked in shock before looking to the tower where the flames were still burning furiously. "Oh God, I call 911," He said before quickly and doing as he said.

Dot hung on to Wakko like he was a lifeline. All she knew at that moment is that her eldest brother was in danger. She also knew he may not make it.

Dot crying into Wakko's chest. With him Trying to reassure her. Keyword trying.

Once the fire department and ambulance got there. The firefighters were able to reach their brother.

For a moment. Dot felt a small cling of hope. That was until she saw the state her oldest brother was in.

It was a Horrific site. He was covered in third-degree burns from head to toe. Some of the flames had gotten to him. He was covered in bruises as well and his face was swollen.

But, what scared Dot the most was when she noticed Yakko's chest. It wasn't moving up and down. He wasn't breathing. Dot felt like time slowed down and herself go light headed.

She was snapped back into reality when two hands grabbed her shoulders and shake her lightly.

"D...Do...Dot!" It was Wakko looking at her with concern and sadness in his eyes. All Dot could do at that moment was wrapped her arms around him and cry.

She felt his arms hug her back tightly in a warm embrace as they both grieved over their brother.

Now, back in the present. As she continued to stare at his grave. She recalls how badly her eldest brother's death had affected her. She had grown more reserved and only really talked to Wakko. She had dropped her 'I'm cute' thing as well.

She still wakes up in the middle of the night screaming and crying wishing that she could have her brother back. But, she knew that sadly that wish would not come true. As she was thinking about all of this. Her thoughts were suddenly interrupted by

A soft hand on her shoulder. She looked up to see her now 21-year-old brother.

"You Alright ?" He asked. Dot looked to the grave then back at him before responding.

"Sad. But I'm Alright" The young toon girl said.

Wakko nodded and hummed "We better get going it's going to get dark soon. Meet me at the car in three minutes"

"Alright" Dot said as she turned back to the grave for a quick moment. She then relived all of the good memories that she and Yakko had. Which put a small and soft smile on her face.

As she stood up from off of the ground. She looked at the grave for one last time at least for that day anyway. With that small smile on her face, she whispered "I love you, Yakko"

When she was walking towards the car that Wakko was waiting for her in. She could have sworn that she heard a soft "I love you too" blowing through the wind.

But, she knew it was just in her mind…,Right ?

AN:So, do you think it was just Dot's mind or was it something or someone else ? Anyways, I hope you all enjoyed this one shot. (That may be turned into a story later if you guys want it to be).Also just a warning I'm not a fire expert so if things seem a bit odd in this one shot that's why.