Author's note: As I said, the next chapter will be by the end of the week so now here it is. Hope you enjoy.
Disclaimer: I don't own Ghost Hunt.
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"What?!" Arianne exclaimed in disbelief. "You're telling me that I'm your sister and our family owns the Kannagi Enterprise. And that my real name is Sayaka Kannagi."
"Exactly. Sayaka, all these years, we have been searching for you. And now, you're right before me!"
"I just can't accept this right away…"
They all sat in the living room to talk and explain things to her. Adrian, on the other hand, just sat quietly beside Arianne and listened to their discussion while waiting for Sachiko to arrive. He didn't know what to feel. Certainly, he was happy for her to finally found her real family, but he, by some means, was afraid in case she would leave him and live with them.
"Ojou-san, please trust us. After my thorough investigation, you are proven to be Sayaka Kannagi. Your DNA matches your parents'," said the detective. "Isn't that enough evidence?"
"DNA? How? When?" she asked quizzically.
"I was able to acquire a hair strand of yours with the help from one of your colleges. I sincerely apologize for not informing you this. Director Kannagi wants to keep the investigation private and didn't want anyone to take advantage of the situation," he subsequently handed her down the DNA test result.
"Ok, I now believe you. However I still have to talk to obaa-san about this…"
Seto displayed a rather disappointed look. He really wanted to come home with Sayaka, but he perfectly understood her situation. "Alright, I'll be back tomorrow then."
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Arianne told Sachiko what happened earlier when she came home. The old lady was indeed surprised to hear such news. Just like Adrian, she didn't know whether to rejoice or be depressed. After supper, Arianne went to her room to speak with her grandmother again. She didn't to abandon the people who raised and loved her like their own child, but now that she had found her real family, she couldn't loose the chance to be with them.
"Arriane, this is what you've always dreamt of, right? To find your real family? To know who you are?"
"Obaa-san," she tried to stop her tears. "I don't want to leave you…"
"Silly child," she tapped the top of her head and tenderly stroked down her straight golden hair. "Your parents only hoped for your happiness and so do I. Going with them doesn't you'll never see me. You can visit me here once in a while."
"Obaa-san, thank you!" and she embraced her tightly.
"You should not stay here for any longer. Go and talk with Adrian. If there's somebody who'd miss you the most, it's him. You know that guy – he loves you so much!"
"Really?! How do you know?"
"Up until now, I didn't hear anything from him regarding your real family. He's probably holding back his words to keep you from thinking twice about moving to Tokyo." Arianne stayed until her grandmother had fallen asleep and when she was about to exit, Adrian suddenly appeared in front of her. "You're still awake?"
"May I now you're plans," he paused for a while and leaned closer to her, "ojou-san?"
"Eh?! Don't call me that!" she blushed in embarrassment. "Arianne is fine."
"I don't think so. You have to be used to what people will call you from now on, Sayaka Kannagi-san," he was sure enjoying teasing her. He always found her face, flushing in all shades of red, very cute.
"Enough! You're making me more nervous," her face then turned serious and somewhat confused. "Living with my real family is like transferring to a new school. I don't know what kind of Sayaka they would want or what kind of Sayaka they would accept. I don't want to disappoint them and make them regret finding me…"
"Family is family. No matter who you are they can't deny the blood running in your veins," he said which she doubted if it was meant to make her feel more confident. "Alright, I'm going to bed now," he stifled a yawn and went back to his room.
"Arianne, good luck!" she cheered herself.
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By ten in the morning, Arianne had already arrived in Tokyo and was on the way to reunite with her family and surprise them in a lunch meeting arranged by her onii-san, Seto. Arianne's purple cocktail dress, black stilettos and elaborate make-up weren't able to hide her tension that soon came to her brother's notice. "Relax, ok?" She just gave him a nervous smile and nodded. "Ojii-sama might look strict, but he has always wanted to see you again. Also, this will be your first time to meet our younger sister, Setsuna…"
"Just two? How about our parents? Where are they?"
"They've passed away," he dejectedly replied. "I don't like to give you any details about that for now. I just want to see you smile today, Sayaka."
"Hai! Umm… O-Onii-san," she faltered to call him 'brother', but Seto was more than delighted to hear her address him that way. "Sayaka… I know that's my real name, but I still prefer the name my parents gave me. I'm used to everyone calling me Arianne so-"
Seto laughed a bit and said, "You don't have to explain so much, Arianne."
"Thank you." She then gazed outside through the window. People, carrying their suitcase, clad in business attires, as well as students, walked along the streets, crossed the road and rode busses. As they drove, Arianne recalled her melodramatic goodbye to Sachiko and Adrian back in Fukushima like they were never to see each other again.
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It was just outside their house Arianne chose to bid them farewell and not in the airport where she thought she would find it more difficult to part with them. Seto waited inside the car to give them more privacy while she talked to them.
"Obaa-san," her eyes were teary. "Take care of yourself, ok? I'll be fine so don't worry about me."
"Baka!" she wiped her tears off with her hand. "You don't have to reprimand me. You take care of yourself as well. Obey and respect your parents. Be a good girl," the old lady embraced her granddaughter for the last time. "Remember, you're always welcomed in this house," and she left to give the two time alone.
Before Arianne could utter a word, Adrian instantly hugged and secured her in his arms. After a minute, he released her but didn't say anything. "Hey why are you so quiet? Won't you say anything to me?"
"What would you want me to say then?" he replied casually much to her dismay.
"As my boyfriend, won't you even warn me to stay away from other guys? Are you that confident with our long distanced relationship? Aren't you a least bit worried?"
"Should I be?" he paused for a moment. "I thought you had a good taste." With that, her cheeks turned very red and she was left speechless. Nobody beats his narcissism.
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Arianne stood uneasily before the Kannagi family whose eyes where on her. The table was long and there were lots of empty seats. The Chairman sat at the other end and Setsuna was on his right. "Ojii-sama," he looked at him and then turned to her other sister. "Setsuna… I've finally found Sayaka…"
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Author's note: I guess everybody is asking when Mai will find Naru. Well, that's very soon – as soon as next chapter I think so. ^^ How? That's for you to find out. Thank you for reading and please submit some reviews.
