Keith marched down the hallways with his parents following not far behind him. Although, his mother didn't seem willing to see Klein again, Keith was determined to mend the wounds of the past and reunite his family as one again.

"Keith, we don't have to do this," Keith's mother, Junko, protested, "Klein's better left alone. Don't you remember what he did to you? What if he tries to hurt you again?"

Keith gritted his teeth. He knew well why Klein had done the things he did, which was why he didn't stop. He didn't listen to his mother's pleads. He wanted to make things right once and for all. Finally, they spotted him. His white and blue hair was unmistakable as he stood alone in the empty hallway.

"Klein!" Keith called out as he came to a stop a few feet away from him.

"Hey, Keith. What're you doing he-" the minute Klein saw his parents, he immediately fell silent, "Mom, dad. You look well."

Their father, Darius, nodded silently, but their mother did not move. A short moment of silence followed as none of them knew how to start the conversation. Finally, Klein let out a subtle sigh, and turned to leave. His parents remained silent.

"Why?" Keith finally asked, "Why is our family like this?"

Klein stopped, Junko visibly flinched, and Darius looked down, avoiding Keith's gaze.

Keith didn't understand. His parents would never act this way if Keith were the one alone in the hallway, but with Klein, they act like total strangers. Keith couldn't understand. What had Klein done to deserve this?

"Keith, you don't understand any of this do you?" Klein finally said, "Is that why you brought them here? So you can finally learn the truth?"

Keith said nothing.

"Hmph, alright then," Klein turned back towards them, "I think you're old enough to know. You see, lil' bro, I'm not wanted here. Unlike you, I wasn't born with mom's rare and ancient traits. I wasn't born a magic fox demon. I was born to be like dad, a physical fighter, a common trait from a common race. I wasn't special like you, so I was unwanted. The whole reason mom wanted an offspring was to have another special little snowflake in the world, someone just like her. But I'm nothing like her, so why should she care for me? Because we're family? Because I'm her son? She doesn't care about things like that. She cares about power. She always had. Isn't that right, mother?"

Junko said nothing. Klein smirked at them, and turned away once more.

"Klein, wait."

Klein froze. That wasn't Keith's voice. It was his mother's.

"Listen, Klein," Junko began, "I knew what I did was wrong. I knew that my pride, my bias, it hurt you. I know that. But at the time, I couldn't see past that. I couldn't see past myself. I couldn't see the monster I was becoming. When you left, I felt it for the first time. I felt regret, sorrow, I felt like I had lost a piece of myself. You may not be like your brother, but that doesn't mean I should treat you the way I did. Klein, I'm sorry. I'm sorry I treated you like that. I'm sorry for everything I've done to you. The truth is, I'm very proud, proud that you've lived through all that and still keep walking forward. I was wrong, Klein. The fact that you weren't like me didn't make you weak, it made you stronger. So, I'm sorry. I want to make up for the lost years, Klein. I want you to come back to the family. It took so much for me to realize, and even more for me to put my pride aside and tell you. And- and-"

"Junko," Darius placed a hand on her shoulder, "I think he understands."

Klein was trembling. And although he was facing away from Keith and their parents, Keith could see a part of his face and the tears that streamed down from his eyes. It's over, Keith thought, It's finally over. Klein wiped away his tears and nodded before walking away without a word. Keith smiled, letting go of his breath, and relaxing his tensed up muscles. Looking back his parents, Keith saw hope in their eyes. Things will heal, Keith thought. Keith closed his eyes, Things will heal.

And so the day slowly came to an end, and it was time for Junko and Darius to depart. Standing under the gentle shower of cherry blossom petals, Keith hugged his parents tight, and said his goodbyes.

"I'm so glad you guys made up today," Keith said with a bright smile.

"It's thanks to you to, Keith," Junko replied, "Since when did you grow up so much?"

The three laughed happily together before Keith's ears picked up the sound of approaching footsteps. The familiar sight of a messy head of white and blue hair came into view.

"Klein! You made it!" Keith called out happily.

"I couldn't miss seeing our parents off," Klein replied, "What kind of son would I be?"

Keith had never seen such a genuine smile on Klein's face. Klein came over and stood next to Keith.

"I guess this is goodbye for now," Klein said with a relaxed smile.

Suddenly, Junko walked up to Klein and pulled him into a warm embrace.

"We'll meet again, Klein," Junko said with a wavering voice, "We're family after all."

Klein froze at the word "Family", before returning the embrace.

"Yeah, I'll see you soon, Mom," Klein said as he let go.

Just as their parents turned to leave, Keith's father suddenly turned back towards the school, looking straight at the school entrance where a single student stood.

"Amber?"

Amber walked up to them.

"Amber," Darius greeted, "It's been quite some time hasn't it? How are you doing?"

"Oh, I'm doing fine, Uncle Darius," Amber replied, "Are you visiting a student at this school?"

"Ah, yes. My sons," Darius answered, "Keith, Klein, I'd like you to meet Amber. Your cousin."

Amber turned around, suddenly realizing that Keith and Klein had been standing a short distance away the entire time, and froze.

"C-C-C-" Keith stuttered.

"Cousins?!" Amber finished.