I'M BACK BABIES!
I'm sorry for not updating but I've been very busy with much stuff and now I'm helping in some big proyects, but don't worry! the translation of this story is not dead, it will take longer than I expected but it will be completed. Have a nice day and I hope you like this chapter, please comment.
P.S. Sorry if there are grammar mistakes.
Brandon was almost settled in his new room, all his clothes and his stuff were inside the wardrobe, his karate trophies on shelves, by the moment, he was on his bed with one of his metallic boxes opened, Brandon was looking a photo he took from there, he couldn't help to smile while looking at it.
-Well Helen, I guess plans never goes as one would like, I wonder what you would say now…
The boy stored the photo inside the box and locked it, then alongside with the other box, he put them under his bed and exited the room, he had work to do that afternoon. He closed his room under lock as well and came down from the basement. Once down the floor, he looked at all the Loud kids doing their stuff, Lori was texting with her phone, Luna was playing her guitar, Luan was chasing a very frightened Leni with a clearly plastic spider, Lola was driving her kart with her twin sister, it seemed all of them were spending their day as usual, he didn't mind at all.
Once he was in their vision area, all of them stopped doing their activities and silence took over the place, all of them only watched at the boy, except for Leni who was greeting at him waiving her hand and smiling, Brandon smiled and walked to the stairs, Lana approached to him.
-Hmmmmm, Hi! My name is Lana.
Brandon looked at the little girl in front of him, she seemed like a "Tomboy" girl to him, her clothes slightly dirty, sport sneakers, backside cap on her head, yep, she was definitely the counterpart of her twin.
-Hi Lana, my name is Brandon, Are you not afraid of me?
-Uh? Why should I be afraid?
-I don't know, you tell me, all except the pretty blond lady are acting like If I'm going to jump on you and attack you.
All the sisters looked to each, except for Lola, all of them felt a little guilty, Lana scratched the back of her head and answered:
-Well… is not that we are afraid, it's just…
-LANA!- Lola screamed, Lana looked at her sister and without saying another word, she walked and got inside de kart again, then she and her twin entered their bedroom, Brandon didn't mind very much what happened and continued his way but once again he was stopped by Luan who was pushed by Leni.
-Hi Brandon, I'm Luan Loud and comedy is my life!- She said and extended her hand to him, the white haired boy took the hand and shacked it, at that moment he felt a little shock going through his body, he retrieve his hand and jumped away from Luan.
Luna, Lori and Leni observed the boy for a moment, worried of what would happen, Luna approached to Luan and whispered:
-Seriously Luan!
-I'm sorry… I didn't by impulse, I tried to resist but my comic sense got the best of me!
-Hehehehehehehehe
Before Luna could say something to her sister, they looked at Brandon who was laughing, he didn´t looked pissed, he then talked:
-I have to admit it's been ages since somebody dared to play a prank on me, you have guts girls, I'll give you that.
He approached to her again and extended his hand.
-Well played.
Luan shacked Brandon's hand, Brandon then with a malicious smile said:
-You understand that I will pay you back the jock right?
Luan looked at those serious eyes and couldn't help to feel a little intimidated, the boy was serious, many of her sisters had already tried to get pay back at her with pranks but nobody had succeeded but something was telling her she shouldn't underestimate the white haired boy.
-I'll say good luck with that boy- Luna said taking a step forward and introduced herself:
-I'm Luna Loud, nice to meet you.
-Nice to meet you too Luna, Are you as obvious as your comic and sport sister or I should think you are not a big fan of music?
Luna smiled after hearing that:
-You are perceptive boy, yep! Music is my passion, come to one of my concerts when you want.
- I'll think about it, I'm not a big fan but I do enjoy a good song sometimes if it´s good,
-I'll think about it, I'm not a big fan to be honest but I do enjoy a good song sometimes if it's good, anyway, see you later, I need to do some important stuff.
Brandon resumed his way to the stairs, he and Lori looked each other for a second but neither of them said a word, the girl kept checking her cellphone as soon as she realized he would not do anything to her sisters.
-I guess unless I do something reckless, the Blondie will not do anything, fine by me, one less to deal with- Brandon thought while he was going down to the first floor. Leni once again said her farewells. Brandon took some interest in that girl, most of all because of her unusual behavior, it didn't take him too much time to realize that she wasn't exactly the brightest lamp in the house but… her innocence and and cheerfulness was… ¿Do girls like her still exist? She almost reminded him of… a little smile crossed his face. All the girls noticed that.
Just a second before exiting the house, Brandon felt a little shiver.
-Ok, who is spying on me? –The white haired boy thought.
-Hi Brandon
-(Sigh) ¿What do you want Goth girl? –Brandon said not turning around.
-You didn't get surprised?- Lucy said almost confused.
-I saw you before, ¿Why should I get surprised?
To be honest, Lucy really surprised Brandon, it took a lot of force of will to not jump scared but he didn´t want the little girl to know that.
-Sigh, well, I'm Lucy and I'm a Poet, in fact, that's why I talked to you right now, Lincoln is taking a shower right now so I can't ask him for help and since you are his twin… well, do you know a word that rhymes with "Sis"?
-Hmmmm- Brandon thought while scratching his chin.
-What about "Abyss"?
Lucy gave him a little smile
-It will work
-Really? Abyss will work? I was just kidding, what kind of poem are you…
Brandon turned around to see Lucy but she was gone.
-Wow… Batman would be jealous.
Brandon exited the house and he found Lynn Sr and Rita getting in the Van.
-Hi Brandon! You are going out? –Rita said
-Yes, I need a couple of jobs to take care today
-Ok honey, just remember to be back before seven ok?
-As you say Miss Loud.
Both parents took off wherever they needed to go while Brandon walked away to his destination as well, he didn't take too much time mowing the grass of some houses so he decided to go for a little walk to the park, once there, he sat down on a bench to watch the place, there were many children playing and couples walking while holding hands, hi didn't pay much attention to that and just stayed there, it was relaxing, the events of the past week were still very fresh inside his head, the visits, the genetic tests, even his conversations with the Loud parents to not spread the news about him being find out. Of course it was not possible to completely hiding the new, there was a little article in the newspaper about a white haired boy who was stolen as a baby and was finally reunited with his family. He didn't mind his employers to find out about it but it really pissed him of to deal with the "congratulations" and tons of questions many of them asked him when they saw him. For a boy who didn't like to receive too much attention, it was a hard week.
-Hmmmm, I wonder if the Louds were also annoyed by their friends for this issue?- The white haired boy thought.
After a while, Brandon decided to have a little walk at the other side of the park, the breeze was relaxing and it helped him to think more clearly, even when everything was actually happening in front of him, it was still hard to believe, just a week ago, he was still an orphan boy with no worries or issues, now he had to deal with an army of 10 girls and one boy, more than once, the idea of escaping crossed his mind but he knew he couldn't do that, he didn't want to become a vagabond, no to mention Sister Margaret and Helen had raised him better than that. Not to mention that even if he didn't want to accept it, he didn't Miss Loud to be sad, he didn't see her as a mother but he would not hurt her on purpose either.
-(Sigh) I guess I'm stuck with the Loud for these years am I not?
-AGHHH! Oh C'mon! Ouch!
Brandon's thoughts were interrupted when he heard that scream at the distance, curious as he was, he walked to the source, a few meters from him, he saw a little short girl, her dress and socks were purple, her hair was very long, he wondered if she ever cut it, she was trying to climb a tree but always fell at the middle of the way.
-That girl has no strength in her arms.
Brandon approached the little girl and said:
-Hey girl, what are you doing?
-The little girl immediately stood up and watched Brandon.
-Lincoln? What are you doing here? And why are you calling me "Little"? you know very well how much I hate to be called like that, is not my fault to be a little short compared with the rest of the class!
-Damn it! Once again I got confused with Lincoln, listen "shortie" I'm not Lincoln!
-Shortie?! Ok Lincoln this time you went too far… wait… it's you! The boy some people have been talking about, the one in the newspaper, Lincoln's twin brother, what was your name? Bret?
-It's Brandon little girl, BRANDON.
-I see- The little girl got close to him and looked at him closely- It's true, not counting the haircut and the clothes, you are identical to Lincoln.
-Yes yes girl, I look just like my twin, surprise surprise! Are you going to tell me why you are climbing the tree?
The little brunette haired girl immediately remembered what she was doing, she looked at the top of the tree, Brandon looked at the same spot too, he saw a flowered purple kit stuck in the tree branches.
-Wow, this girl really like the purple color- Brandon thought, he lowered his sight to watch the girl again, there he watched her more closely, peach colored skin just like his, extremely long brunette hair, a fringe in the middle of her forehead with a heart shaped hair clip in the side. Freckles on her cheeks, he had to admit it, the girl was very pretty, maybe even cutter than the red haired girl who ran away from him at the Mall.
-I see, your kite got stuck in that tree, that's unfortunate.
-You don't have to tell me what I already know, just you wait and watch me getting it down!- the little girl said while climbing the tree again
-Sorry for being skeptic, with your delicate little body and thin arms… good luck in getting up there and tell me something genius, even if you do get all the way up there ¿How do you plan to get down afterwards?
After hearing that, the girl froze and lost all the strength in her arms, she fell down again and landed in front of Brandon, her legs raised up. Brandon looked at an interesting view.
-Uh? Purple with white stripes? Even your panties are purple? Ok girl, I can say you are kind obsessed with that color just like that bratty princess with the pink.
The little girl immediately lowered her legs and skirt, with a red face she stood up.
-You are a pervert! She screamed and tried to slap Brandon's cheek, the white haired boy grabbed the hand easily.
-Easy girl, don't blame me for that, and if you don't want this too happen, don't use short skirts, besides, remember it was you who landed in front of me and showed me that little piece of heaven.
Before the girl could say anything else, Brandon released her hand and walked to the tree.
-But I have to say that after seeing "that" I feel I owe you a favor, wait a moment please.
Not hesitating at all, Brandon climbed the tree with ease, it didn't took long for him to take the kite and came down, he stood in front of the girl and offered her kit.
-Here you go girl.
-The little was out of words, she took the kite and with a little blushed face she said:
-Tha… thank you, this kite is very important to me.
-It's a gift I guess
-Yes, from my grandma, she made it herself.
-Hmmmm, I get it, well, take good care of it, see ya!
Brandon started to walk away but then he remembered something he didn't ask, he looked at the girl and noticed her red face, he thought maybe she was still mad for looking at her panties.
By the way girl, what's your name?
-Uh? Oh yeah! My name is Cookie
Cookie? Really?... ok, nice name anyway, we might see each other again, bye Cookie.
Brandon started to walk back home, no noticing Cookie didn't stop staring at him until he was out of view, with his attitude raised, Brandon happily returned home.
-I'm back Miss Loud- The boy said opening the door.
-Hi Brandon, please come to the dinning room, dinner is ready- Rita answered from the kitchen.
Brandon did as he was told, wondering what they would eat, his surprise was big when he saw many pizza boxes on the table, there was also a cake with a little message that said: "WELCOME" the whole family was there, Brandon sighed and said:
-Miss Loud… I believe more than once when you asked me if I wanted a welcome party… I always said no.
-I know my boy, but you never said anything about a welcome dinner.
The boy looked at her
-Really?- he thought.
-(Sigh) I'm sorry Brandon but I really wanted to do something for you to celebrate your moving with us… can you please accept it… for me?
Even in her 40's, Rita managed to show two adorable puppy eyes to her son, he saw the scene, it was a little funny and cute in the end but he would not say that to her… in the end he didn't want to be ungrateful.
-Hmmmm, I guess we can't waste the food. Ok let's eat.
All the family proceeded to eat, as it was a custom since some weeks ago, all the family sat around the grown up table, Brandon by his part, took his plate and started to go upstairs, Rita immediately called for him.
-Brandon, Where are you going?
-If you don't mind, I rather to eat in my room, I think you are tight enough without me in that table.
-Don't be silly my boy, there is enough room for all of us.
-Thanks but… I think I'll pass, please Miss Rita.
Rita watched his son for some seconds, the dinner wasn't going as she expected but she also didn't want to push her son, it was just his first day in the house, resigned she nodded her head.
-Thanks Miss Loud.
Brandon resumed his way to his room, once there, he started eating but his mood was not as high as some minutes ago.
-Why Brandon didn't want to eat with us?- Leni asked her father.
-He… needs time to feel confortable eating with us sweetie.
-He is uncomfortable? Like his clothes are uncomfortable? I knew I should have made more than a sweater for him!
-No Leni- Rita said –Brandon is not a very social boy… he is not the type of person who opens so easily to other people.
Rita thought that maybe Leni would not get what she was saying again, but she was surprised by her answer:
-But that's not fun, it's very said If you ask me- she said looking to the floor.
Lori approached her sister and best friend, putting one hand on her shoulder, she said:
-You are right, that's why we need to show him we care for him.
Leni looked at her sister, she couldn't help to feel a little angry by those words
-You say that after completely ignoring him? Since he came here, I haven't see you talk to him not even once.
Once again, the whole family was amazed by Leni's answer; the most affected were Lori, Lincoln and Lynn, the oldest sister didn't lose time to answer back:
-I will talk to him later, I want to do it in private.
-Why?
-Older sister stuff, please trust me in this one Leni.
-(sigh) Alright Lori.
The dinner continued in silence, a very unusual thing in the Loud House.
…..
Brandon was resting on his bed, watching some videos in his Tablet when somebody knocked his door.
-I'm coming- he answered and opened the door, he found the little nerd in front of him.
-Greetings second male family unit, as you may already know, my name is Lisa Loud, the reason of my visit is just to express my welcome to you to our family unit in this residence, even when we don't share a close bond for all the years you were away from us, I hope that at least we can get along in a neutral and tolerable way.
-Hmmm, Ok, If I translated that correctly, I would say you are welcoming me to the family and you hope we get along fine or at least we can co-exist in this house… right?
Lisa smiled and accommodates her glasses:
-I'm glad to see you are smart enough to have understood my little speech.
-Is that a compliment?
-Affirmative.
-Ok, thanks nerdy girl, I will have in mind what you said, anything else?
-Nothing now, maybe we will share more conversations in the future and you could help me in my laboratory, for now I wish you a happy day, bye.
The little genius walked away, Brandon closed the door but somebody once again knocked.
-(Sigh) Coming.
Brandon opened the door again and this time it was Lincoln and Lynn, he was a little surprised since ha hadn't talked to them at all since he moved to the house, he thought maybe they weren't happy for that, he didn't care very much about that, that meant they would not bother him.
One minute passed and no one said a word, Brandon didn't have the patience for that:
-Ok… good night
Brandon was about to close the door when…
-Wait!- Lincoln said –Brandon… first we want to say we are sorry, I am sorry, I know we didn't have the chance to talk too much since we met each other and now that you moved here… we haven't talked at all.
-I noticed- Brandon answered –I guess I'm not that welcomed but don't worry, It's not like I expected a parade from you for my coming.
-No, is not that, it's just, I don't know how to deal with this, I see you are cool with it but me… What can I say to a brother I didn't know I have?
-I say the same- Lynn followed –You have to understand I grew up for eleven years with only one brother, it's not easy to assimilate this you know?
Brandon looked at them with a raised eyebrow.
-What we want to say is- Lincoln continued –is that it will take some time to get used to this, to have a 12th Loud kid but we need you to know we are cool about you being here, we hope we can get along.
-Yeah! We can even practice some martial arts sometimes!- Lynn said after watching Brandon karate trophies on the shelves, she couldn't help to feel excited to have a strong sparring partner.
With a more relaxing yet serious face, Brandon answered:
-Sounds good to me, I have to admit I haven't trained properly lately and for what you said Lincoln, don't worry, you don't have to work that hard to be in my good side, just don't meddle in my things and I wont meddle in yours, I don't have troubles to hang out sometimes but please remember I'm not very social ok?
Both sister and brother nodded their heads and smiled, it seemed they were in good terms with the boy, they started to walked away but Lynn suddenly turned around and said:
-By the way, thank you for saving me from that truck. You are cool.
-And for kick Chandler's butt, sorry for being dragged in my problems.
Brandon smiled a little and answered:
-Don't worry, I wouldn't be able to look myself in the mirror I'd have left your sister being hit by that truck and for Chandler… I don't like to be dragged in other people's issues but I have to admit kicking his and his friend's butts made my day so no charge for that.
Lynn and Lincoln smiled back and walked out of the attic, Once again Brandon was alone, he closed it to continue with his stuff but again, somebody knocked, the boy took his hand to his face and thought "For real?" Brandon opened the door again, this time, it was Lori, the oldest sister:
-(Sigh) Sorry for this but could you please be quick and tell me what you want?
Lori looked at him with a raise eyebrow, after sighing, she said:
-First I want to say I'm sorry
-Uh? Why are you saying that?
-Even though I Promised my parent to help you feel welcome, the truth is that since you came, I have been watching you, is not hard to deduce you are a hard temper guy just like me and to be honest, I thought you would explode at any moment and try to hurt my siblings or that you just would start causing problems the moment you entered this house.
-Hehehehehe, I guess my personality is kind of obvious right? to be honest too, that idea crossed my mind, to help me change your parent's minds but If I do that, some people I cared for would be sad… not to mention I would be breaking a promise. Don't worry Lori, as I said your siblings, I'm planning to have a nice staying here, don't meddle in my things and I wont meddle in yours, it's all I ask.
-Fair enough- Lori answered with a smile but then she got serious again –But just let me give a little warning, don't you dare to do anything to hurt my brother and sisters, I don't want to hear about another incident like Lola's again, don't make me turn you into a human pretzel.
-Fine by me but you also know this girl, I will not stay still if any of you try to provoke me, If I were you, I would have a little talk with that spoiled little princess before she does something she regrets.
Lori and Brandon stared at each other for more that a minute, both looking very serious.
-Just stay out of trouble ok Brandon?
-I can do that, promise.
-Right, Good night Brandon
-Good night Lori Loud
At last Brandon was alone again, waiting to not have anymore visitors, after realizing nobody was coming anymore, he said to himself:
-Finally! Damn and it was just the first, day, at least I'm cool with almost all of them, except the twins, nah! It doesn't matter, It's not like I'm dying to spend time with them.
Brandon laid down on his bed, looking at the ceiling, a little memory of the day crossed his mind. With a smile he finally fell sleep, thinking how much he would like a Cookie at that moment.