A/N: Yeah, I read over the last chapter and realized it was kinda confusing. XD Thanks for the spike in reviews, guys! It means a lot! I mean, I know that this particular case hasn't been all that awesome lately, but I haven't been feeling too well. Emotionally and physically. PLUS, school's being mean. SO YEAH. This one's for everybody who stuck by this story and put millions of smiles on my face constantly! :D Anyways, this chapter is more of a clear-up...call it whatever you want LOL XD

Disclaimer: I don't own GH.

Mai's POV:

Silence descended upon the room as my parents and the others registered what I said.

"How'd you find out?" My mother finally asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

"Does it matter?" I shrieked, throwing my hands up and glaring at her accusingly. She sighed in response to my child-like reaction.

"Full story or...?" She asked, sounding lifeless.

"Full." I responded, sounding just as dull. Taking a deep breath, my mom started. Started the tale of the Raine Family.

"I married your father. Frederic's a bachelor. Seika...Seika was married to Alana, my sister." At the mention of a long-gone relative, my mom started tearing up, but continued the story with a strong voice. "They were madly in love, you know. Seika would crawl to the ends of the earth to keep Alana happy, and vice versa. It went on like that for about 5 years, before things started changing.

Seika came home late and left early, at the break of dawn. Whenever he came home, he'd come smelling like alcohol. Alana was starting to get worried, but didn't confront him about it. Thought he was letting out steam, she'd told me one day. But her views on his actions changed they day he came home with a blond bimbo hanging off his arm and led them to their bedroom.

Heartbroken, worried and angered, Alana severed all ties she had with Seika. All she had control over, though; he was still her brother-in-law. Shortly after the divorce, Seika married another woman. And another and another. With no shame, he broke hearts.

Then came the night of Alana's accident." My mother paused, gathering the strength and will to continue on talking. By now, the others had waddled into the room as well, and were as intrigued in the story as I.

"She...she'd been coming back from the hospital after getting some shots. It was a drunk driver...a hit and run nobody witnessed. She died alone, hurt and cold." My mother had to pause yet again, her chin trembling. I was trembling, too, but for different reasons. She continued, closing her eyes in pain.

"A day or two after her death, whilst we were still mourning, we received word that...that Alana had been forced to become the Lady of the Flames. Seika had heard, too, and had come to the manor demanding to know how to contact her. Oh, Mai, if only you'd seen him that day. His eyes were full of greed. It was revolting. He said he wanted her back because he 'loved' her, but I could tell he just wanted to be linked to the power. Alana's power.

We banned him from the manor. Said you didn't need an uncle like him. He promised he'd get revenge, hence the attacks."

"Tell me about the twin." I asked again, this time through gritted teeth. I could tell they were stalling. My dad huffed out, before gripping the sofa's arm and responding.

"You were born with a twin. Her powers were immediately active, catching the council's eye. They took her away without our consent." He explained, sounding moody and upset.

"Is that why, when Mai was younger, you worried about her powers growing too fast too soon?" Naru asked, cutting into the conversation. My mom smiled, as if glad he'd asked.

"Yes, exactly. We worried that if Mai suddenly sparked up onto their radar, they would take her away too." My mom answered, smiling softly.

"So, I had a twin that was taken away and it didn't occur to you that you should tell Emi and I?" I asked again, my voice cold.

"We thought it was better if you didn't know, Mai..." My dad whispered, his voice catching. I could tell he wasn't far off from tears, and I wasn't either. Yet I knew I had to stay strong, even if it was for even a little bit longer.

"Where is Emi, anyways?" I asked, realizing the absence of my sister. She needed to know about our family's history, too.

"Oh, Mai..." I heard someone whisper. Ayako? I wasn't sure. She was never soft our quiet, though. Always loud and obnoxious, but knew when she had to get serious.

"Mai, she and Gene were attacked and taken hostage." Naru explained, his voice void of any emotion.

"THEY WERE WHAT?" I screamed. Nobody said anything, though most of them flinched. Naru, though, was unaffected.

"It's time to go get some rest. Everybody, you know your partners. Mai, you're with me. Tomorrow, bright and early, we start searching for Gene and Emiko. Get some rest, and be prepared to find the worst." He instructed, gazing into everybody's eyes.

"What if we don't find them?" Yasu asked, his own voice trembling uncontrollably.

"LIKE HELL WE WON'T FIND THEM. I WON'T GO HOME UNTIL WE DO!" I roared, turning to glare at him.

"O-Okay." He responded, his knees buckling. Still raging, I turned away to stare at a wall, lost in my thoughts. Everybody cleared out of the room, leaving just Naru and I.

"C'mon, we'll find them. Tomorrow." He added, almost as an afterthought.

"We better..." I muttered to myself, before turning and following him out of the base.

A/N: So, I hope I cleared up the things that needed to be cleared up? I hope I didn't confuse you any further, lol D: If you guys are still confused, I'll post up a quick A/N about everything you should know at this point. Review! See ya soon (hopefully)!