I won't give excuses, I will just say I returned to translate the story and you can expect at least one chapter per week, I'm really sorry and I hope you keep liking the story. Have a nice day and STAY AT HOME!
Brandon opened his eyes the next morning, after a delicious dinner and conversation with the Loud girls and boy, he thought he may not be able to sleep, but he slept like a baby, it was five in the morning, as his usual routine, Brandon, stood up, he dressed with his sport clothes and very carefully went down the stairs, making sure to not wake up anyone, it seemed the Loud Family were not morning people. That made things easier for him, he quickly noticed the stairs made a lot of noise when the stepped on them.
-Damn! These stairs are really noisy, maybe they are like this on purpose so the Loud parents may be able to know when their daughters come late at nights, or they are just very old just like the house! I bet for the second option.
Brandon decide to slide downstairs using the railing hoping they would not break or that would be a heck of a painful landing, luckily it didn´t happen, before he knew it, he was already in the first floor, he went outside and locked the door with the key he had just received from Mrs. Loud.
-Ok! Let's get started!
Branding started his strolling around the neighborhood, thanks to the little jobs he has done before, he knew great part of the place but he would take the chance to knew it better, it seemed to be a really quiet neighborhood, he liked that, he was used to the noisy and non-stopping movement in the city but this quietness was something he could get used pretty fast, he reached the park, he did some custom exercises, after that, he put on bandages around his fists and started to hit a tree like a punching bag, repeated the process for a while and then started his way back to the Loud house.
-Wow, I'm sweating like a pig, better take a shower as soon as possible.
Whit the same phase as before, Brandon strolled back to the house, an hour had passed since he had gone out, in his way back, he saw many people exiting their homes to go to their jobs or hobbies, he was a few steps away from the house when someone spoke to him:
-Hey Lincoln! Since when you like to get up so early to exercise? I was sure you pretty much hated it!
-Great, well; I guess is not surprising that many people still think I'm my twin (sigh)
Brandon turned around to see his neighbor, a sturdy old man with a big mustache and no hair at all on his head.
-Listen Sir, I don't know if you saw the newspapers but I must tell you, I'm not Lincoln.
Mr. Grouse watched the boy closely for a few seconds, the boy was identical to Lincoln but there were clearly a few differences one could see immediately, the hair style was different, the clothes were not something the kid he knew would wear often, but the most significant difference was the eyes, they seemed identical at plain view but at the same time they weren't, he couldn't put it in words but that boy was definitely not the one he was used to see every day.
-Ok kid, I believe you, I see what I heard was true, you are Lincoln's Twin brother aren't you?
-Yes, mi name is Brandon, I'm sorry if I don't feel like to explain why you didn't know about me before but I believe the newspapers already provided a good resume about my "tragic story"
"I see, well; in that case, let me introduce myself, I'm Mr. Grouse.
-Grouse? - Brandon said raising an eyebrow, you are joking aren't you?
-Hehehehehe, everybody I just met says that, anyway, nice to meet you Brandon.
-Same here Mr. Grouse.
-Brandon resume his way back to the house when Mr. Grouse spoke again:
-Just one more thing boy, Do I have to worry about you being as noisy as the rest of your family?
-Hmmmm, I'm someone who really likes to stay out of troubles, I don't think you need to worry.
-That's sounds good to me, see you later boy.
-Same here sir, by the way; if you ever need someone to mow your grass or paint a fence, for a little good price, I'm the boy for the job.
-I'll keep it in mind, nice day boy.
….
Brandon entered the Loud house, it was around six in the morning, it seemed no one was awake yet, it was not surprising since there were still some days left of summer vacations, but it was different with Mr. Lynn and Mrs. Rita, they were already getting ready to go to work, his mother immediately noticed him entering the house, he was quite surprised.
-Brandon? But? Where were you? Rita asked and approached her son and inspected him to make sure he was ok, Lynn Sr. joined as well.
-Don't worry, three times per week I go out in the morning to exercise, I guess I should have mention that before right?
-Yes you should have! - Lynn Sr. said – How do you think your mother and I would have feel if we weren't find you in your bed if we happen to go and check on you earlier?
-I'm sorry, I didn't think about that.
-(sigh) It's ok son, just make sure to tell us the next time Ok sweetie? – Rita said relieved.
-I will, now if you excuse me, I really need a shower.
-I agree with you champ, go ahead – Lynn answered.
Brandon nodded and proceeded to get clean, after fifteen minutes, he got out the bathroom, clean and dressed, he found the rest of the Loud children forming a line to enter the bathroom, everyone was surprised when they saw him.
-Brandon? How you got in the bathroom so early? The eldest daughter asked.
-I woke up earlier than you Lori, I think that's pretty obvious, don't you think? – Brandon answered while walking away with his towel and dirty clothes in hand.
-Brandon, why you have those in your hands? Wasn't a basket for dirty close inside the bathroom?
-Uh? Oh! Well yes, there was, but I rather washing my clothes myself, I don't know who does that chore but don't worry for my clothes.
-Brandon… Lori tried to speak but Brandon spoke again.
-I told you, I won't interfere in your lives, I will not cause any troubles here.
Before anyone could say something, Brandon was already upstairs in his room, no one knew what to say, it was the little princess who broke the ice.
-Well Lori, at least you are luck you won't have to touch that hobo's clothes. Good for you.
Everyone turned to see Lola, they were not pleased of what she had just say, it was obvious the little diva was not in good terms with the boy but all of they agreed she was taking things too far, Lori was about to scold her but she noticed Brandon coming down again, he walked to the stairs but before going downstairs, he saw then and spoke:
-I'm going to have some breakfast and then I will be out for the rest of the day, tell Mrs. Rita that I will be back before my curfew.
Brandon then stared Lola and spoke again:
By the way you little shrimp, in case you didn't notice yet, the walls here are pretty thin, your sister have already warned me about not doing something stupid to you or the rest of your sisters and brother but know this. Call me again by any nickname and there will be consequences, I don't know how your brother and sisters react when you are being spoiled but I can tell you I won't tolerate your crap, you are warned, trust me little girl, you don't want me as an enemy.
Lola and the rest looked at Brandon, there was no doubts in his face that he was dead serious.
-Brandon! I think we have already talked about this! – Lori said.
-I told you I can cooperate with you Lori, I never agreed to turn face every time your dwarf sister uses that mouth to insult me, you are the oldest, educate her or I will, remember that whether I like it or not, I technically am her elder brother.
With that said, Brandon went downstairs to get something to eat, all his sister and brother watched him go, Lola had smoke coming out from her ears.
-See? You saw his attitude! We can't have him around!
-Lola, quiet, he will hear you – her twin warned her.
-I don't care if he hears me! No nobody and I mean NOBODY! Speaks to me like that! That boy doesn't know with whom he is messing with! I will…
-Do absolutely nothing Lola – Lori said with an authority tone, the little princess turned around to see her sister and found Leni, Luan and Luna siding with her and looking at her with the same authority as the eldest sister, that was enough to make her back off.
-But he… - she tried to argue but was interrupted at the moment.
-He what Lola? Like he didn't do anything now, you were the one who called him names with no reason, that's very bad even coming from you- Leni said.
Nobody said anything else but Lola could feel all the eyes on her, it was clear she had lost that round, she decided to no say anything else and kept waiting in the line to clean herself, daydreaming how she will take her revenge on the invader.
Brandon listened everything from the kitchen, with as smiled in his face, she shook his head and said:
-Weren't they listening about the thin walls? Well; maybe they wanted me to hear them, anyway, it's good to know Lori is an authority figure after all, I must be careful with her and play nice, she is not someone I want to mess with, and it seems Leni is not a total airhead after all, I must say I'm surprised.
After cooking and eating his scrambled eggs, Brandon cleaned his dishes and got out to work too, he was pretty pleased with himself, putting the little brat in her place was a great way to start the day, his day was normal, he did his jobs one after another, a very profitable day, the only setback was answering his customer's questions regardless about his situation with the Loud family, he was hoping them to be old news but that didn't seem the case. At least not for a couple of weeks or month.
After finishing mowing the grass in the last house, Brandon had a little walk around the neighborhood to relax a little, a couple of kids mistaken him as Lincoln, one tall with fluffy orange hair with the face full of acne and the other one a little short, red haired as well with glasses and big teeth like his, he immediately told them he was not Lincoln but instead of leaving alone, both kids started to ask tons of questions about what he did to Chandler and also thanked him for giving him a lesson, Brandon smiled at that, it seemed the most "popular" guy in the town was not very appreciated as he thought. After a little conversation, they finally said their farewells.
-I have to admit they are friendly, maybe even play partner when I'm bored – Brandon thought while walking back home, once there he found some of the sisters and Lincoln doing their hobbies, Lola and Lana were driving in the little pink kart, the little nerd Lisa was doing some experiments with some test tubes, that wasn't very interesting but it was very disturbing the brown samples she had in those tubes.
-Gross! – He thought.
The eldest sister were not present but the loud music upstairs and the sound of airbrush gave him an idea of where Leni and Luna were, at last he saw Lincoln sit on the sofa in front of the TV and playing Street Combat 2 Champion Edition, not having anything else to do, he decided to watch him playing but before reaching the sofa, he felt something or better say someone pulling his leg, he lower his head and saw the little baby of the family, he quickly remembered her name was Lily, she was looking at him with cute eyes and her little blanket in her hands, he tried to not fall for that cuteness but not even him could resist to fall, no matter how tough he always claimed to be, this baby was the most beautiful baby he ever met, Brandon crouched to look at her closely.
-Hi beautiful little thing, how are you?
-Incon! – The little one spoke.
-Hehehehe, no little girl, I'm not Lincoln, I'm Brandon, that's Lincoln – Brandon said pointing the other boy on the sofa.
Lily stared Lincoln and then Brandon – O Incon? – Lily asked, Brandon was surprised, the little one understood what he said? But she was so little yet.
-That's correct, I'm not Lincoln B.R.A.N.D.O.N
-Andon?
-Almost but it's ok.
-ANDON!- Lily said louder and extended her little arms to her second brother, no doubting at all, Brandon raised lily and placed around his arms.
-You are very smart baby; it seems the little nerd will have some competition in a few years – Brandon sais while she was throwing the little baby upside and catching her again, Lily was laughing and enjoying the game, she didn't completely understand what was happening but it seemed she now had two brothers with white hair and that meant the double of fun, the boy Andon was very nice and she knew when a person was nice, she loved him immediately.
-I see she really likes you – Rita said from the kitchen, Brandon and Lily turned around to see her.
-You think so? – Brandon asked honestly, it was not common but he really liked the baby and wanted her to like him back.
-I know so Brandon, Lily is very nice but doesn't hesitate to show when she doesn't like some people, you should see how she acts when we visit Aunt Ruth.
-Is she a bad person?
-She is not bad, it's just someone whom you don't want to spend too much time with.
-Let me guess, Old, single, fat, smells like old house, and with a very disturbing liking for canaries?
-Cats, not canaries
-Dang it, almost got it.
-How did you know?
-Meh, let's just say I was in contact with some kids who were adopted and all of them talked about their parent's siblings who fit the same description. Except one who instead of canaries or cats, she liked tlacuaches.
-Tlacuaches? – Rita asked very confused.
-Some kind of opossum, I believe Tlacuache is its Spanish name. trust me, you don't want to know anymore.
-If you say so Brandon, dinner will be ready in a few minutes, can I expect you to join as at the table?
-(Sigh) Do I have to?
-Not really, but it would mean a lot to me, I want you to have a bond with your sisters and brother, can you please do that for me sweetie?
-Hmmmm, I guess I should know better the people I will be living with for a few years… Ok, count me in.
-Thank you very much Brandon, I really appreciate the effort- Rita said excited, another seat was added around the table, Brandon couldn't help to feel a little uncomfortable to see everyone watered around that table but he wanted to please Mrs. Rita, his thoughts were interrupted by a horrible smell, he saw Lily who seemed to have a relieved face, it was obvious what had just happened.
-It seems someone needs a little diaper change, Mrs Rita, where do you store the clean diapers?
-You don't need to do it Brandon, I can do it
-I don't mind; I can do it. I used to change diapers all the time at the orphanage when all the sisters were really busy.
-I see – Rita answered and couldn't help to feel her chest hurt, he really didn't like that word "Orphanage" – The diapers are inside Lisa's room right the stairs, right beside the cradle, you won't miss it.
-Got it! Come on Lily, let's change that smelly dirty diaper.
Brandon did as his mother told him, not losing time, he changed the diaper.
-And set! Good as new.
-Interesting, I see you have a warm side after all – A voice spoke behind Brandon, he turned around to see to see it was Lori standing in the door.
-What can I say? I won't be indifferent to a baby, specially to your little cutie baby sister.
-She is your sister too, don't forget that.
-hmmm, I guess she will be while I live here – Brandon said whispering to himself.
-Did you say something?
-No… nothing
-EVERYONE, DINNER IS READY! – Rita said downstairs.
Lori and Brandon with Lily in his reunited with everyone to eat, everyone were surprised to see Brandon joining them at the table, even Brandon was surprised after finding out he was not as uncomfortable as he thought he would be, maybe because Leni was at his side, everyone were eating and talking about their day, Brandon gave a little pray before eating, everyone were looking at him confused. He noticed that and spoke:
-What? I lived for six years in an Orphanage full of Religious sisters, we always prayed before every breakfast, lunch and dinner, I got used to it, besides, I think it's good to be thankful for having food, don't you think?
Nobody said anything for what he just said, until Leni wondered about something he just said
-Wait a minute, six years? You didn't live all your life in the Orphanage?
-I already told you at the park that I didn't Leni Loud, you forgot?
-Let me stop you right there, I said it before, I don't want to talk about that. I just don't want to… to personal ok?
Everyone looked at Brandon for a moment and decided to just resume eating, Lynn Sr. and Rita were a little sad, they thought they may be able to know a little more of their son but it didn't work, even them didn't know much, the records of the Orphanage only had information about Brandon since he was six years old, there was nothing about him before his stay in that place, what secrets was their son keeping for himself?
After a not very comfortable dinner, Brandon even when his parents told him he didn't have to, proceeded to clean his dishes and went to sleep. Leaving his family with so many questions.
….
The days passed quickly, Brandon didn't feel his daily routines, sometimes when he didn't have much work, he went home early and spend some time with Lincoln playing video games, they weren't very closed but at least they understood each other as gaming partners, he also had helped Lynn to practice Karate sometimes, thing that Lynn Jr really liked, with the rest, the relation was most of all of "Hi" and "See ya later" Lola and Lana were almost stranger to him, Lola obviously refused to speak to him and Lana was just supporting her sister, Lisa sometimes asked him for help in the lab and also some "samples" in order to get her out of his back, he provided the "samples" she asked. Asked by his mother, Brandon also joined Leni to go to the Mall sometimes, Leni took the chances to buy some clothes for him, Brandon didn't feel good for receiving the gifts, even when Leni had good tastes, eve so, he couldn't reject her good intentions, she had her heart in the right place and to be honest, her company was… nice, Lucy sometimes managed him to surprise him and asked him to give her advices about rhymes, he wasn't as good as Lincoln but he managed to provide her good words to rhyme for her to leave him alone, sometimes he played with Lily who also enjoyed the company of her second brother.
Even when he the girls and Lincoln took some of his time for dumb reasons, most of the time he managed to have times for himself to work, play video games or watch movies in his room, days passed by and summer vacations were finally over, it was time for the next challenger, survive his first day in his new school.