Hi everyone, I'm sorry for the delay but here it is, a new chapter, I hope you like it. I'm sorry for the grammar mistakes, I'm trying to translate the best I can. Please Comment.

The past week wasn't any quiet for the white haired boy, Rita visited him every day to talk to him, even when he wasn't very social, talking with his mother was kinda nice, not to mention that if he was going to live with her, it wasn't a bad idea to know her better.

Just one day after the first talk with his biological mother, Brandon recieved visits from a social worker, she asked him tons of questions, the kid didn't have much choice, he had to answer every question, he told her what happened the first years of his life, how he ended in the Orphanage after what happened to… HER, once she had everything she needed, she left him alone. Unfortunately Brandon knew that wasn't the end of what was coming, two days later, he and the Director visited the Hospital, Rita and Lynn Sr were there as well.

After giving some samples for a DNA tests, they took Brandon to have breakfast so they could know him better, most of all Lynn Sr who didn't have any chance to talk to him in the past, Rita proceeded to order some food alone to give them some time to talk man to man, the white haired boy couldn't help to get a little serious while remembering that awkward conversation:

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Brandon and his father were sit in the table, the silence was uncomfortable, it was the Loud parent who decided to break the ice:

-Hey… ¿Brandon right?

-That is correct sir- The boy answered without hesitation, Lynn was surprised by that since he remember how his wife told him about Brandon's retracted attitude, of course he didn't know how Brandon had already decided to not cause any trouble to him or his wife, if Mrs Margaret and… Helen had taught him something right, was to never bite the hand that feeds you.

-¿And you are Mr Lynn Loud right? Father of eleven kids, I can only say Wow!- The boy continued.

-That's right son… I mean Brandon, my other eleven children are awesome, just like you.

-I'm sure they are, I must say your sport daughter is indeed quiet impresive.

-Yeah, all of them have their special talent, except Lily for being so little but I'm sure she will be amazing in whatever she likes when she grows up ¿What about you? I'd like to know ¿Is there something you like do? ¿Any Hobby you want to share?

-I'm just an average boy, I like comics, videogames, junk food and so, I will admit I love fighting. That's why I practice Karate and other stuff.

-¿Really? Now I'm sure you and Lynn will do just fine.

-Maybe, but to be honest, I like to train alone.

-¿Alone?

-Let just say I like to play the lone wolf role.

-That's… not precisely a good thing, you know that ¿Right?

-For me, it makes things easier, not to mention is more practical… some day you will understand.

Lynn wanted to ask what he meant by that but he remembered whar Rita said about Brandon having some kind of plan and he wasn't willing to share that information with anybody, he and she decicided to not press the issue, maybe in the future they may be able to gain his trust and then know what he was planing for his future. In a way, it was kinda funny, like his brother, the second white haired seemed to be a "Man with the plan" as well.

-It's ok Brandon, if you ever want to talk about that, I'm here to listen.

After that, the conversation was warmer, Lynn told him about his job and some other stuff, Brandon didn't talk too much, he didn't say any personal information, only a pair of stories about his Orphanage experiences, Mr Loud listened carefully, even when what his son was telling him was interesting, he couldn't help to get a little more angry every time the word "Orphanage" came out and relating it with one of his sons make it way worst. His thoughts were interrupted when Brandon finally asked the question que was very used to:

-Mr Loud, I'm sorry for being too direct but… I really need to know ¿Why so many children?

-Hahahahah, ¿Curiosity finally got you right? Ok I'll tell you, to be honest, I always wanted a big family, I must say the idea to have so many children was way crazy even for me but when Rita and me had Lori… your oldest sister.

-Please don't say that, just say your oldest daughter.

-Yeah… my oldest daughter, well as I was saying, when Lori was born, we just couldn't stop, we wanted more and more kids, I loved all of them but when I got my fifth one, I started to believe I'd never have a boy, until Lincoln and yo… until Lincoln came to our lives, I was so happy when I had him, I think if I had known that I had two instead of one boy, I would had exploded for sure, maybe even we'd have stopped having children.

Brandon raised and eyebrow after hearing that.

-¿What you mean?

-Well, as I said, Rita and I loved all our daughters but the fact of finally having a boy was amazing, we wanted another one, you know, so Lincoln would have a brother to share men stuff, ¿Can you imagine our surprise when we got another five girls after Lincoln, even when we were a little dissapointed, it didn't last long, having 5 more amazing girls was enough reason to feel tons of happiness after all.

-I see… even so, I believe it was hard, having eleven mouths to feed.

-Sometimes it is and well, our Budget is very tight but we gladly accepted the challenge and I can assure you we never regreted taking it at all.

-I understand, I'm impressed, raise eleven children, I can only say that you and your wife are incredible, being an Orphanage kid, I can say there are hundred of assho… ahem, I mean hundred of irresponsible people who can't stand having just one child.

-¿Really? Tons of Assholes! Oops! Sorry for that

-Don't worry, trust me, it's not the worst word I heard, in fact… I use that word a lot- The boy answered, he obviously didn't tell Lynn Sr about all the words he like to use when he gets angry. Both men laughted a little but Lynn mentally noted to teach his son to not use bad words.

-Mr Loud, there is one more thing I need to know ¿Are you not worried about my arrival to your house, you said it yourself, your Budget is tight, I believe the last thing you need is another mouth to feed ¿Are you really sure you want this?

Lynn smiled, he wasn't sure if Brandon was saying that to try to convince him to not adopt him one last time or if he was really worried about the Loud family's well being, maybe both, after thinking about it for some seconds, he answered:

-Don't worry for that, let me tell you something not even your brother and sisters know, Rita and I were planing to have one more kid.

-You are kidding ¿Right?

-Nope, I know it's crazy but… after thinking about it for a long time, Rita and I decided to complete the dozen, maybe even having one more boy at last but thanks to you, that's no longer necesary, we are grateful with you, the Loud twelve pack is complete and we have another boy! Just as we wanted, don't worry about the money, we will be fine.

Brandon looked at Mr Loud for some minutes, not saying a single word, he was impresed for what the old man said, true he and his wife seemed to be crazy but he felt respect for them. He'd have laughed if it weren't for Mr Loud could take it as an insult.

-Heck! I knew you were a crazy family but this is too much- The boy thought.

Knewing Rita would return in any minute, Lynn finally said the words he was struggling with since the start of the conversation:

-Brandon, I'm so sorry.

-¿Uh? ¿What you…

-You know what I mean son, I'm really sorry about what happened, It should never had happened, I swear that it took all my mental capacity to not help your mother to make… the man who took you away from us pay!

-Mr Loud, really, you don't have…

-Yes I have to Brandon, what happened to you was wrong and I want you to know that I will do everything I can to set it right, I can't promise you many things but I can guarantee that your life quality will improve by living with us.

-Mr Loud, I mean it, you don't have to do it, there is nothing to set right, I can understand it wasn't your fault, or your wife's, don't be so hard on yourself, for what I need, food and a roof over my head will be enough.

Now it was Lynn's turn to be impressed, he knew Brandon grew up in an Orphanage and he may not be used to have many stuff but this… Brandon wasn't demanding at all, before he could say something, Rita came with the food, the three of them ate peacefully while talking about different stuff. After that, they took him back to the Orphanage and with a handshake, he and Lynn Sr said their farewells.

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-(Sigh) So today is the day, I can't believe how everything happened so fast in one week- Brandon said to himself while packing his stuff. Rita had given him a big suitcase to store his belongings, he stored his clothes, a little Tablet he used to watch movies, his portable videogame console, Karate trophies and at last, his two most valuable possesions, two metalic boxes. It didn't take too long to have all ready, he really didn't have much and he was fine with it, everything he had, he had earned it with hard work and all his clothes were provided by Sister Margaret, just for that, they meant so much for him.

Brandon didn't like to spend money in unnecesary things but he didn't hesitate to buy a couple of big cakes for the Orphan kids, it was his last day there after all, many little kids congratulated him for being adopted and some others showed sadness for see him leaving, they didn't live together for so long but they respected him.

-Brandon please! Don't go!- a 3 years old girl screamed while hugging his leg, Brandon remembered her, he had defended her when other street boys were picking on her, he carried her and said:

-Don't be said, I will not live too far away from here, I will come for a visit and I will make sure to talk so good about all of you to every person I meet, I'm sure you will be adopted in no time little cutie.

-You… ¿You think so?

-I know so, now no more tears and let's go, those cakes will not eat by themselves!

While everybody were eating, the Director and Brandon came out the place, once they were in the garden, the old lady talked:

-Thay admired you so much, you know that ¿Don't you?

-I'm just a kid who took care of them for some time, I'd had never let any idiot to make them feel sad.

-Language Brandon, even so, I'm proud of you, so are they, they want to follow your foot steps

-Hmmmm, they shouldn't, it wouldn't be good ¿Lone fighters? That's not a future anybody should have.

-Brandon, there is much more in you than you think, Margaret knew it… Helen knew it.

-You didn't meet Helen.

-No I didn't but Margaret always talked so good about her, I'm sure she was an amazing lady, with so many dreams and expectations, just like you.

Brandon squeezed his knuckles after hearing that, he could feel his blood boiling inside him.

-Yes… she had them… she sure had them.

-Brandon ¿Are you ok?

The boy shook his head and answered:

-Don't worry for me, I just remembered something I really hate to remember, anyway… ¿Why did you bring me here? I don't think it was to tell me I was some kind of hero to the kids.

-¿Perceptive as always don't you? You are right, I brought something to give you.

The old lady took something out of her pockets, it was a little white box and gave it to the boy, he opened it and couldn't believe what he was looking at, it was a little silver cruxifix, he immediatelly knew it was pure silver, it was the same as one Sister Margaret used to wear when she was alive, before he could say he couldn't accept it, the old lady spoke:

-Sister Margaret wore this cruxifix until her last day, she asked Sister Elizabeth to give it to me so I could give it to you when you turned eighteen or if you were adopted, it was her most priced possesion, now it yours.

Brandon stared at it for some seconds, it was really pretty, it totally contrasted his way of dressing, he thought of giving it back but a look from the Director was enough to know he was not giving it back.

-Thanks Mrs Victoria, I will take good care of it.

-I know you will Brandon.

Brandon was going to get inside the Orphanage again to eat some cake but he was stopped by the Sister's voice.

-Brandon, one more thing. I understand you don't like having a family, I know you don't care for what is happening to you but I'm sure Margaret would have liked me to tell you to give yourself the opportunity to be happy, Brandon… your family is amazing, is not another orphanage, it's your home, your parents are there, your sisters and brother are there ¿Do you really don't feel anything?

Brandon didn't turn to see the lady but he talked:

-I only need one hand to count the people who had great meaning in my life, The Louds are not counted in that hand, I'm sorry but I can't just put on a happy face and so hipocritically say I'm excited to go with them and say they are my family, even if someday I see them like that, that would be one more reason to leave them, it would be the best for them and me.

-Brandon. . .

-Trust me on this Sister, I know what I'm talking about… I saw what happens when you have fami… Oops! I almost talk too much, I'm sorry, please forget what I just said, ok… let's have some cake.

Brandon went inside the house, leaving a very confused lady behind.

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After many more hugs from the kids and the Director as well, Brandon said his farewells and met with the Loud parents who just got there, Brandon got inside Vanzilla with his suitcases.

-Hi son ¿Ready to start your new life?

-I guess so

-Oh c'mon champ, I know you may be a little nervious for what is happening but don't worry, we already talked with our kids and I promise you will be very welcome, you will have your own space.

-Thank you Mr and Mrs Loud

-You are welcome and… you can call us Mom and Dad if you want.

-… Sorry Mr Loud, that' not happening.

Both parents looked to each other, they felt hurt and worried but managed to recover fast, they knew it would not be easy but the had hope that someday Brandon would see them as his parents some day.

-It's ok son, maybe someday.

Brandon rathered to not answered, he didn't want to say something to offend them, the trip was quiet, after some minutes, they arrived at the Loud house, the three of them walked to the place, while the parents got inside the house, Brandon stood in front of the house, staring at it, lost in his thoughts.

-¿So here is where I'm going to live the next years uh? Well… it's nice but with 2 parents and other 11 people, I wonder if I will have to share a room with somebody else?

-¿Brandon? ¿Brandon? son… ¿Can you hear me?- Rita said to the boy, Brandon reacted after hearing her voice.

-¿Uh? Oh yeah, sorry, I'm coming in.

-Great, time to know your new home.

Both mother and son got inside the house, as he was expecting, there they were, ten girls and one boy looking at him, he looked back at them, Lori, Lynn, Luna and Luan didn't seem too confortable, Lincoln and the rest were just looking at him with expecting eyes, the only one who was smiling was Leni, she even looked excited, so much that she was the first to walk to the kid.

-Hello! I'm Leni Loud, your big sister, but of course, like you already knew that ¿Right?- The pretty blondie said and extended her hand for a handshake, knowing a little about Brandon's attitude, Lori tried to stop her sister.

-Hmmm, Leni, I don't think you should… ¿Uh?

Lori stopped talking when she and her siblings looked a brandon shaking the dressmaker's hand.

-Hi Leni Loud, my name is Brandon.

Giving an excited squeal, Leni shook Brandon's hand

I believe you and me will like get a long nicely! Look! I have something for you, I made it myself!

Out of nowhere, Leni took out a gray sweater she immediately gave to the white haired boy, Brandon looked at it for a moment, being honest, it was a nice sweater, nicely made, it seemed the pretty girl knew her business but… something impressed on it took his attention. Two big "Ls" was impressed on the chest.

-Hmmmm, just one question Leni Loud ¿What do the L.L. initials mean?

-Oh that! You see, sometimes when I make clothes for myself or my sisters and brother, I impress that on them, after all our names and last name start with L, which I must say, it makes it much easier for me to remember- Leni said very calmly.

Brandon observed Leni for some seconds, he raised an eyebrow and spoke:

-¿You do know my name is Brandon ¿Right?

-Of course I know!

-Brandon… ¿with "B"?

-You said it, by the way, nice name.

One more time, Brandon looked at Leni, for one moment he wanted to believe she was kidding but her inocent face showed him she wasn't.

-You are… Hmmmmm ¿How do I say it? you are… Nope, I can't find nice words to say what I want to say so I will not say anything but I'm grateful for the sweater, it's pretty nice. thank you.

-You are totes welcome Brandon Leni answered and walked back to her sisters and brother, after that, nobody said anything, all of them were quiet. They didn't know what to say, they didn't have that carefree attitude Leni had, Brandon noticed that and spoke:

-Hello everyone, as you may know, I will be living her for some time, I understand no one of you expected this, trust me I never imagined this either but don't worry, I didn't come to interfiere with your lives so I expect you don't interfiere with mine, I promise I will try to not give you any troubles, I don't expect to get a long with everyone of you but at least I hope we can co-exist.

All the girls and boy, Leni included, looked at their lost brother for an instant, all of them surprised for what they just heard, all of them agreed he was too direct, Brandon didn't pay attention for whatever they were thinking and turned to see Mrs Loud:

-Mrs Rita ¿Can you please show me where I will be sleeping? I have a really busy afternoon and I would like to settle down as soon as posible, I'd like to know what would be my daily chores in this house, also I'd like to know the curfew please.

Very surprised, Rita Loud noded her head and took her son up the stairs, she tried to help him with his luggage but he said he was fine with it, before he and his parents walked upstairs, he turned around to see the Loud siblings and said:

-You know, even when your last name is Loud, you are pretty quiet… I like it.

After saying that, he continued his way to the atic, there he noticed there was a new wood wall and door recently built. It divided the atic in two rooms when he got inside the second room, he found a new bed, a wardrove and a shelving, the place was recently cleaned as well, before he could ask anything, Lynns Sr spoke:

-I hope you like it, your sisters and brother helped to get it ready.

-Wow, I like it, there is so much space and thank you for the wood wall, I'll have so much privacy but a courtain would had been enough, you didn't have to go this far.

-Don't be silly, as a man, I know about the privacy we need, ¿Why do you think Lincoln was the only one with his own room?

-Knowing the 90% of the people living here are women… yeah I think I know what you mean.

-I'm glad you do, just make sure to always lock the door when you are not around, my son and daughter can be a little too curious sometimes.

-Noted

After that, Brandon and his parents talked about what chores he could do, he said anything was fine, in the end he was assigned to be the window cleaner and his curfew would be until 7:00 PM, after that, Lynn Sr exited the room but Rita stayed a little longer, she crouched to Brandon's level, she put her hands on his shoulders and said:

Brandon, I know I said this before but I wanted to tell you one more time how happy I am of having you here with us, I know this is a huge change for you and I know how you feel about us but I want you to know that we are her for you, whenever you want to talk, me and Lynn are here for you.

-There is nothing to wo…

-No Brandon, don't underestimate a mother's instinct… I know not everything is ok, I don't know how but I see it in your eyes, there is pain and regret in your heart, I'd like to know why right now but I know that would be ask for too much, Brandon. I know you are strong and independent but don't hesitate to open your heart, I know you don't see me as your mother but you can trust in me or your father, for now… that would be enough for me.

Brandon looked at Rita carefully. She was good in reading people's minds, he was good at it too, he knew she was being honest but…

-Mrs Rita, you are my caretaker now, as I said downstairs, I will not give you or your family any troubles but I think we are very far away to start talking about trust, we may have it someday but for now… I'm sorry.

I understand son… ¿can I call you son?

-I'd rather Brandon… but this is your house, your rules.

-Very well, I understand but please know that I will do all I can to get your trust and love, you are pretty stuborn and that's fine with me, after all, you got that from me, I also don't know when to give up.

Both mother and son smiled and had a handshake, Rita hugged his son who had no time to react, after that, she exited the room with a happy face, leaving Brandon a little shocked, the boy sighed and rolled his eyes, while he was settling down in his new room, he thought:

-Well, she is nice… I think living here will not be so bad... (sigh) Welcome to your new Home Brandon.