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Hello fanfiction readers. I'mmmmmm Backkkkk. Good news or bad news? That's for you to decide. Finally got a new computer and I'm happy to be back. At least all my drafts are saved. Interesting fact. I've made 15 rough drafts on this chapter, so that it didn't sound the same as to the other stories out there. I'm such a try hard. But let me stop my blabbering and start the story….

So for the story, the gang finally unites. What will happen? Thats for you to read. Enjoy :)

-Next Day-

"Shinichi lets go. We're going to be late for school." Ai said as she pounded on his door. She was getting impatient so she twisted on the knob. It was surprisingly unlocked. Slowly she opened the door with a little hesitation. She had a bad experience in going into his room ever since she saw him half naked.

She didn't find him inside, so she searched the entire house. Yukiko and Yusaku were also missing. Only a note was found inside her shoes.

I'll be back to pick you up after school. Good luck.

-Shinichi-

'Skipping school on the first day. Classic Shinichi.' Ai thought, clearly amused by his actions.

-Later At School. Period 1-

"Alright class, listen up. Two new students just arrived from America, so I better expect you to be in your best behavior. I want them to make this a home." Ran announced to the class.

Class was given a 10 minute break, and everyone broke into several side conversations.

"Finally, two new students. I wonder who they are?" Ayumi excited said to Mitsuhiko and Genta.

"I heard that one is a girl, and another is a boy." Mitsuhiko said confidently since he overheard it from the teachers.

The conversation would've continued, but the door opened and the principal entered. In an instance, the room was filled with silence.

"Mouri-sensei one of your transferred students have arrived." Principal Tawaki said as he slowly turned around. "Welcome to Teitan High. You'll be under the care of your homeroom teacher. I hope you enjoy it here." He said politely as he left the room.

"Don't be shy. You can come in now." Ran told her.

"It's been quite a while Mouri-san." Ai said as she walked inside. Ran, Genta, Ayumi, and Mitsuhiko immediately recognized who she was.

"AI-CHAN! HAIBARA-SAN!" The Shounen Tantei shouted as they gave her a bear hug. Usually Ai would avoid it, but she'll let it slide this time. It's been quite a while since she last saw the three of them.

Meanwhile, Ran stood there smiling at the reunion. But then she realized something.

"Ai-chan, is Conan-kun the other transfer student." Ran asked.

"Yeah. He decided to skip today." Ai replied as she broke away from the other three teenagers.

"When I'm going to see him. I'll give him one of my heel drops." Ran angrily said as she formed an aggressive fist. Aura filled with anger surrounds her, due to the fact that the boy she recognized as a brother, haven't contacted her for eight years.

"Introduce her sensei." The boys in the class said in unison. They're all anxious to know who this beautiful girl was.

"Well take over already. You can't keep the class waiting." Ran said as she pushed Ai to the front of the room.

"My name in Haibara Ai. Don't call me Ai. Yoshida-san and Mouri-sensei are exceptions. I enjoy chemistry, and is currently living in the Kudou household. Yoroshiku onegaishimasu." Ai said coldly, which scared multiple people in the room.

"Any questions for her?" Ran asked the class. In an instant, several hands went up.

Soon the word "boyfriend" came out of a student's mouth, Ai avoided that question by asking Ran to start the class.

Ran was confused at first by her rushy behavior, but she ignored it and assigned her to a seat in the back of the room.

The class started, and yet everyone's attention was still on the mysterious girl.

Ai just simply stared out of the window. 'I wonder what's he doing?'

-After School-

Ai packed her schoolbag, and was about to leave to meet up with Conan. But she was intercepted by the Shounen Tantei.

"Let's celebrate Haibara-san." Mitsuhiko said with a slight blush as he stood right beside her. He believes that he still have a chance to be with her.

"Yeah Ai-chan. It'll be just like old times." Ayumi said with a smile, hoping to persuade her.

"Sorry guys, but something came up today. Maybe tomorrow." Ai said as she dashed out of the room.

"Suspicious." Genta said as he rub his chin with his thumb and index finger.

"Indeed. I have a feeling that she's hiding something." Mitsuhiko said.

The three of them look at each other directly, and a mischievous smile appeared on their face. Their expressions read, 'Let's follow her.'

-Outside-

"Where have you been all day?" Ai demanded angrily. "Did you know what I have to deal with today? If I didn't have self control, all the boys in our class would be dead by now."

She expected Conan to reply, but he just simply chuckled at her behavior, and put his hands behind his head as she followed him. Conan lead Ai into a fancy restaurant where everything was decorated. There were no customers and no employees in sight.

Only Yukiko and Yusaku stood in the middle of the restaurant with a bright smile on their faces.

"Well can somebody tell me what the hell is going on?" Ai half shouted. After a day of torture at school, she demands what they've been planning. She hates being kept in the dark ever since the Mystery Train incident with Vermouth and Bourbon.

Suddenly a loud pop came from behind her. She turns around and sees a giant banner that says, "Happy Birthday!" The three of them had uncovered Ai's birth certificate in Beika Hospital a week ago thanks to the help of the FBI. From that day, they've been planning for this special occasion.

Ai had totally forgot about her birthday. She literally forgotten the day she was born. Her last celebration was with Akemi years ago. But when Akemi died, there's no longer a need to celebrate anymore. Without a family, a celebration would be meaningless.

Sad and happy memories reenters her mind, as her eyes began to water. After seeing this, the other three embraced her.

"We're here for you Ai-chan." Yukiko said as she gently rub Ai's hair.

"We're a family now. You're issues are now our issues. Your happiness is what we care for." Yusaku then said.

"Didn't I tell you about creating new memories together. And this is one of them. So dry those tears, and start enjoying it." Conan said softly.

'This is my new family. Shinichi's right. It's time I savor my time with them. They're the new people in my life that I love and care for.' Ai thought as she dug her head deeper between the three and slowly said, "Arigatou. Oka-san, Otou-san, Shinichi."

Yukiko and Yusaku just couldn't stop smiling. It's the first time Ai called them mother and father. They finally feel accepted by Ai after all these years.

"Let's have some cake then. We can't leave something so delicious waiting." Yukiko said as she dragged her family into the kitchen. For once Ai genuinely smiled.

Gifts came after the food. Yukiko gave Ai some new clothes with a few fashion magazine. Yusaku provided her with some high tier chemistry books. While Conan gave Ai a kiss on the cheek.

"That's it?" Ai asked with a hint of dissatisfaction .

"What do you mean?" Conan asked while sending the message, 'Not in front of my mom.'

"I mean my gift. A physical one." Ai stated the obvious. In reality she didn't care for a gift, she just want to spend some alone time with him.

"You're unbelievable sometimes." Conan said as he pull a giant bag from behind him. His grin was filled with confidence. "Well good thing I came prepared."

Inside the bag was a new Fusae Brand's purse. Her jaws dropped when she saw it. She tackled him with a hug, which caused them to fall on the floor. Ai ended up on top of Conan. Their faces turned red as Yukiko made jokes about marriage and grandchildren. The four of them couldn't do anything but laugh.

'So this is what a complete family feels like.' Ai thought as she enjoyed every single minute of her birthday party not as a Miyano, but as a Kudou.

-Outside the Restaurant-

The Shounen Tantei were watching everything since their friend's departure from school. Ayumi admired how handsome Conan had become when she first saw him. She still believes that she and him are a perfect couple.

But both Mitsuhiko and Ayumi felt jealousy when Conan kissed Ai on the cheek, and when Ai landed on top of Conan. They continued to watch hoping that Conan and Ai have no feelings for each other. Meanwhile Genta stared directly at the food, forgetting about everything else.

So how do you guys like this story so far? Is it different from the other stories? I know I've been slow with the updates, but I can't help it. Imagination takes time to process. I hope I didn't disappoint any of you due to the slow updates. But I'll still try my very best. For now do me a favor and REVIEW. Thanks for all the support. Next chapter will be up as soon as possible.