I hope you like the chapter, sorry for the grammar in advance. Good day to everyone

Lynn and Brandon were practicing in the back yard, they both looked tired, the athlete Loud poured a shower of punches and kicks on the white-haired boy, White evading and blocking each one, he sent his own to his sister, Lynn still exhausted, managed to dodge and block every hit too, with a final blow that the sports lover blocked with both arms, Lynn's body was pushed a meter back, with one last look and smile, Lynn fell to her knees while Brandon also sat on the grass, both were sweating a lot.

-Wow Brandon, you really are amazing, not even Margo in my Karate club takes me to this limit ...

-I say Lynn Loud, you really are very strong. I see that the stories in the School are true, there is no doubt why no one messes with your sisters or Lincoln there.

-You can say that again! I had to kick a lot of butts so that the whole school knew to not mess with our little sisters. I was even surprised when I learned that Ronnie Anne was teasing Lincoln, believe me I was about to smash her face when she hit my brother… but if I think about it, I think I would do the same if a boy unexpectedly kissed me in the lips too.

-Nah! It was everyone's fault, Lincoln asked for it, he was too foolish to take that advice seriously ... I still find it hard to believe that he kissed Ronnie Anne just because you guys told him. It is very hard to believe how gullible he is.

Both siblings walked into the kitchen, Lynn quickly took out two bottles of water from the fridge and handed one to Brandon.

-Another great day training with a great sparring, thanks Brandon, you have no idea how much you help me by training with me, I can feel my technique improve rapidly.

-Meh! You give me too much credit Lynn Loud, I'm sure Lincoln or your karate buddies help you a lot better than me.

-Make no mistake, I love training with Lincoln, he's the only one in this house who does it to support me and my friends from the dojo and club are very good but you Brandon… I hope you don't think me clueless enough to not notice.

-Uh? Notice what?

-Please Brandon, I am perfectly capable of knowing when someone is not fighting seriously. . .

-Don't follow Lynn, you're exaggerating, I'm just a boy who was trained by a great teacher, simple as that.

-Simple uh? And I guess like before, you won't tell me who trained you right?

Brandon was silent before Lynn's regular question, he was sure that sooner or later she would do it, whenever they trained with her, she always would try to ask something about his life, when Lynn saw that the boy did not answer, she resigned herself and began to leave the kitchen.

-Zen…

Lynn stopped walking, quickly turned to see the white-haired boy.

-Did you say something Brandon?

-His name is Takashi Zen, my Karate teacher and friend.

Lynn continued to watch Brandon, she couldn't believe what she had just heard, did Brandon really just talk a bit about his personal life? As far as she knew, not even with Lincoln, Leni or even Lana he had opened up like that, and yes; Both she and her other sisters had noticed that even though it was not exactly brotherhood, Brandon had a certain close relationship with the family's dressmaker and plumber, or at least, they were the sisters that he spent the most time when he was at home.

-Brandon ... Is what you just told me true?

-Lynn, you know I would never waste my time on something as stupid as lying. Didn't you want to know?

-Yes! Of course I wanted to know! But the truth is that I did not expect you to answer me, that is; We all know how reserved you are and it's not like you put too much effort into socializing or talking about yourself with us.

-Nah! It doesn't bother me to share certain information with people with whom I will live for a long time, and I also thought it would not hurt to tell you a little about my good friend Mr. Zen.

-Wow! that's great Brandon! Then tell me! How long did they train? Did you have training partners? Was he strict?

-Hmmmm, I guess I got myself into the million questions game- The boy thought and then answered:

-I trained for three years, he was already a retired teacher, after all, he was a seventy-year-old gentleman but girl ... that old man was seriously strong, not even in my last practice, even after all the hard training that he submitted me, I was not able to land a single blow.

-I understand, and what happened to him? Where is he now?

-When I was nine years old, he had to return to Japan, all he told me is that he had family and personal matters to deal with, it was very hard to see him leave, I seriously wanted to continue learning from him.

-I understand you, I have great respect for my Master too, he has trained me for two years now, I would hate to see him go away too.

-Okay; At least from time to time, I received emails from him, from what I could read, he is having a great time in Japan with his family, I am very happy for him. Even though he hasn't been written for a long time.

-I understand, I see that you have a lot of affection for him ... which really surprises me coming from you.

-Yes ... it couldn't be any other way, in a way, I'd say he was the closest thing to a father that I ever had.

Lynn couldn't help but be surprised by what she had just heard, she didn't know what to say, it wasn't like she didn't understand why the white-haired boy said that, once again that horrible feeling of failure invaded her heart for not being able to protect her second brother for all these years, since Brandon had come to live with them, that feeling attacked her often. Composing her thoughts, she replied:

-I'm glad to hear that Brandon, but remember that you now have a real father, our father. Like us, he will take care of you as every good father should.

-Mr. Lynn and Mr. Rita are good people, they are clearly some of the kindest people I have ever met, I am sure they would have been great parents for me.

-They wouldn't have! They are! – Lynn quickly answered.

-No Lynn, they are not, they are my caretakers, I respect them as I would respect any Orphanage Director in charge of my care, no more, no less.

Before Lynn could say anything else, Brandon had already walked to his room, once there, he took his tablet and began to check his email, he quickly noticed some of Jerry, a couple from Sister Elizabeth, since a few weeks he had been in contact with her, mostly to keep her up to date about his situation, he obviously also had to endure all her congratulations about the "Miracle" of having found his real family and that she would eventually visit him.

One by one he began to read all his emails but suddenly a great surprise invaded him when he noticed who his last email was from, it was someone who had not written to him for more than four months, he immediately opened it and began to read.

….

My Good Brandon:

I hope you are well, I recently read your last email, I really regret not having done it before, I have been somewhat unwell these last months. The death of my good friend Margaret has hurt me a lot, may God have her in Heaven. Brandon, I wanted to tell you that in a few weeks I will travel to America again to vacation and visit some friends, if possible, I would like to be able to visit you on my trip, I await your response. take care.

Zen Takashi

… ..

Brandon smiled when he finished reading, although he was happy to hear from his good friend again, he was also interested in knowing why it had taken him so long to answer but he did not want to meddle in the private affairs of his teacher, perhaps he could ask him when he visit him, he did not waste time answering the mail, giving Mr. Zen details about his address and taking the opportunity to tell him about his current situation with the Loud, he thought it better if his teacher knew it at once.

After reading his emails and having done his homework, Brandon went out to do some work with the neighbors, on his way to the exit, the white-haired boy ran into Lana on the way to her room.

-Hi Brandon, where are you going?

-I have work today, I will mow a couple of houses and walk a few dogs.

-Ohhhh, Brandon… Can I ask you something?

-Make it quick, I have to get going.

-I see you work a lot but I have never seen you with anything new, nor have I seen that you have bought anything for your room, don't you spend your money?

-Hmmmm, sorry Lana, that's confidential information.

-Come on Brandon! If you say that, it will make me more curious.

- (Sigh) I will only tell you that I work for my future, there is something I must achieve and I need to save a lot to achieve it.

-And what is….

-No Lana, I will not tell you more and I will have to ask you to refrain from continuing to ask me about that, my personal affairs do not concern you at all.

Lana lowered her head and replied:

-Okay… sorry Brandon.

-No problem Lana ... and I'm sorry I talked to you like that, it's not that I don't understand your curiosity but let's say there are things that I really want to keep to myself, I hope you understand.

-I understand Brandon.

Brandon observed Lana somewhat depressed by what he said, for some reason he did not like to see her like that, he quickly took off her cap and ruffled her hair.

-Hey, what if we watch another movie when I get back, I don't think it will take more than a couple of hours. What do you say?

-That would be great Brandon!

-Excellent, now I'm going, see you later Lana.

That said, Brandon finally left the house to do his work, thinking internally.

-I may not see her as my sister but ... I must admit that I am starting to like that little girl a lot.

Lana watched her brother go out the door, when he was out of sight, she couldn't help but get a little depressed again, Brandon didn't know that for a few days, his parents had asked them to try to find out information about her second brother, Even though Brandon had been living with them for a few weeks, he never talked about his past, he shared some anecdotes but never revealed personal information, it wasn't necessary to be a genius like Lisa to know that he was doing it on purpose. It was more than obvious that none of the Loud family had the boy's trust, the little plumber liked to believe that she could be the closest to him, although both she and her other sisters agreed that the white-haired boy seemed to get along especially well with Leni, Of course, the fact that the teenager always treated him with her characteristic affection and sweetness had helped Brandon be more pleasant with her. Quite the opposite with her sister Lola, she was still upset with Brandon but at least she was no longer trying to provoke him, which Lana appreciated very much. It was no secret that Brandon was a boy who should not be messed up. Although Lola stopped harassing Brandon, that did not prevent that on several occasions, her twin asked her if she had discovered any defect or secret that she could use against the boy. Which Lana always answered with a negative.

-I don't understand- said a voice behind the plumber, turning around; Lana looked at her sister, she was at the entrance of her room with her arms crossed.

-What is it that you don't understand Lola? - Lana asked, already having an idea of what the answer may be.

-How can you get along with him? Why do you prefer him over me?

-Oh please Lola, don't be a drama queen, you know very well that you are my favorite sister and the person I love the most.

-Then why are you supporting that boy who hurt me?!

-Lola! That happened more than a month ago! Yes; He did it but you have to understand that you asked for it! And besides, he already apologized, you haven't even apologized for what you did to his food that day.

-Why would! I am Lola Loud! I will not apologize to a stranger! I have my pride!

Lana just limited herself to sigh and replied:

-Have you considered that could be the problem?

Lana did not give her sister a chance to respond as she immediately went downstairs to go out to the park to play with her friends for the next few hours until Brandon returned. Seeing that, Lola quickly entered her room and, on her bed, she cried bitterly.

-He's just an intruder! And the worst of all is that I can't even do anything against him, Leni and Lana won't help me get into his room without telling the others ... I know he's hiding something; he's hiding several things! Why does no one distrust him? I have to convince them! I will make them see what I see!

… ..

That night, after Brandon spent time with Lana as promised, the boy was resting peacefully, all the girls and Lincoln gathered in Lori's room for their weekly meeting of secrets, but this week it was different, the topic was not about the secrets. It was about someone else. Slapping her shoe on the table, Lori started the meeting:

-Ok everyone, time to start the meeting, try not to raise your voice too much to not to wake up Brandon.

Everyone present nodded.

-Okay, let's get straight to the point. In the little time you were able to share with Brandon this week, did you get to know a little more about him? Did he say anything about his life before the Orphanage?

The girls and boy Loud shook their heads.

-No Sister, I managed to share some quality time with him, I was able to teach him some of my new songs and he gave me his personal opinion, I talked a lot about myself but he only limited himself to listening and from time to time to ask an occasional question He told me a little about his taste in certain music but not more about that.

-I had no better luck, Brandon listened to my routine and even though he didn't burst out laughing like I wanted, I managed to get a few little laughs out of him, he was as cold as ice hahahaha, get it? But seriously, outside of his opinion on my routine, nothing about his life.

-Hmmmm, what about you Lana and Leni, any luck? - Lori asked hopefully, as Lola had said to Brandon, it was no secret to any Loud that the two of them seemed to be the "closest" to Brandon, even more than Lincoln who was supposed to be.

Leni with a slightly depressed expression, shook her head:

-No, after helping me with my new dresses, I prepared him a smoothie and then asked him if he could tell me a little about his past, he just answered that it was none of my business.

-Wait! Did you ask Brandon directly about his past?

-Of course, Wasn't that the point of spending time with him this week?

-Yes! But ... the point was to do it with subtlety, what makes you think that he just ... You know what? Forget this! I don't know why it surprises me. What about you Lana? Any important information Brandon shared with you?

Like her older dressmaker sister, the little plumber shook her head as well.

-No, we have spent time together watching movies, we talked a little but mostly they were anecdotes from his life at the Orphanage.

The disappointment among the Loud boys was great, Brandon was very good at keeping his life a secret and he really had no intention of revealing anything to them. Not very cheerful anymore, the other siblings shared their moments with the second white-haired boy, Lynn told them what he told her about his teacher but even so, it could not be said that it was a great finding, although to some extent, it was an Advance.

The only one who did not share anything was Lola, which did not surprised anyone, they could not hide their annoyance towards the family princess. Everyone still did not approve of Lola's attitude towards Brandon, they felt that it was time for the little girl to let go of her silly fight with the boy who no longer even seemed to give attention to her little tantrums.

Lola was not indifferent to what her sisters and brother thought of her, but she did not care. He truly believed that his war against Brandon was well justified.

A smile appeared on her face when she saw that the girls had not been able to get close to Brandon, it was perfect for what she had planned. Wasting no time, she put her plan into motion.

- (Applause) Oh very good! I see that the plan to get to know Brandon better was a success.

-Don't bother us Lola, we're literally not in the mood for your sarcasm and bad attitude right now- Lori said annoyed.

-Easy Lori, it's not what you think, what I mean is that I hope everyone has already realized that Brandon is not interested in being part of the family, no matter how hard you tried, he simply does not want to be a Loud .

-Shut up Lola! You don't know what you are talking about. He just ... is

-Yes, he is confused or is it natural after spending all these years living away from us blah blah blah, seriously Lori, will you keep telling me that? Brandon has been here for almost two months and we still don't know anything about him, do you really don't think that everything is very strange? From what Mom and Dad told us, nothing is known about Brandon's life before the Orphanage. Six years we don't know anything about that boy. What if he's hiding something bad from us? Something her really doesn't want you or the others to know?

Even annoyed, everyone looked at the little diva, they couldn't deny that the little girl had a point in her favor, they didn't like to agree a little with Lola about Brandon. Without warning, another person spoke:

-Well ... or maybe there are things he doesn't want to remember from his past ... maybe they are very painful memories.

All the girls and boy observed the cute and not very intelligent teenager, her surprise was great, Leni was still the same but lately she had shown a very successful degree of intuition. Most of all when it was about Brandon.

-So? And what makes you think that my dear older family unit? - Asked Lisa

-His eyes

-Uh? - They all said clearly confused

-What are you talking about Leni? - Lola asked.

-I know I'm not very smart and I couldn't explain it in words but ... even Mom agreed when I told her, Brandon's eyes don't show that sparkle that Linky has. I don't like it; I don't like to see him like that. But I can't do anything, he doesn't trust me enough to let me help him… I think I'm being silly again. I'm sorry.

Without wasting time, the eldest of the sisters approached Leni and said:

-No Leni, you are not. I cannot say that I saw what you saw, but Brandon is a Loud and I will do everything possible so that he trusts us, so that he sees us as his sisters and brother ... and one more thing, I will have to ask you never to refer to yourself as "dumb" again.

Leni only nodded her head as she let her sister give her affection, soon the others joined Lori in the hug, all doubts they had about Brandon had disappeared, on the part of Lola, she was only disappointed, it seemed that in the end she did not he had achieved her goal, even so; not all was lost. From what she had seen at that meeting, even if it would take some time, if she waited for the right moment, she would get some members of her family to support her sooner or later.

-Patience Lola, patience, sooner or later both of them will help me- The little princess thought while smiling.