*Rayne*

"A family wants to adopt me?" I asked increduously, "Since when?"

"Since they met you yesterday," Emerald smiled warmly at me, "You remember Mr. & Mrs. Ofarim, right? The couple from Germany?"

I thought back to yesterday, trying to remember who she meant. Apparently this couple was from Germany, and they had two sons. Their sons were in some band, so that's why they were in America. "I remember them," I said, "But why me? Why not someone else? I like living in America. I don't wanna go to Germany."

"Rayne, would you rather stay here all your life, or get out and be free? You've got only two more years until your legal, then you'll be your own guardian," Emerald reasoned, "And they're really looking for a daughter, and they chose you. You should feel proud of yourself."

"I am proud of myself," I snapped, "Proud of who I am, not proud that some German family wants to adopt me."

"Well, I'm sorry Rayne, but they've already signed the papers. So technically, you're their daughter now," Emerald said softly.

"I have parents," I said softly, "Or at least had parents. I don't want new ones. I want Todd and CJ back with me. They were the only family I had left."

"Rayne, I'm sorry. But everything's been settled. You leave with them for Germany tomarrow."

*~*~*~*

*Tal*

"So Tal, what's your take on us getting a sister?" Gil asked as he plopped himself down on the sofa beside me. I shrugged, focusing my attention on my Nintendo. "Doesn't bother me," I replied, my eyes never leaving the screen, "It might be nice to have someone else around. I'm sick of you," I grinned.

"You'll pay for that," Gil grinned, "You know you love me."

"Yeah yeah," I replied, "You're my best bud. What more could I want, right?"

"Right," he grinned at me, "When are we leaving to go home? I think I've had enough promotional tour to last a lifetime."

"Amen to that," I nodded, switching the game off and rubbing my eyes, "Tomarrow, I think. We're supposed to meet Mum and Dad at the airport around noon. They're supposently going to pick up our sister tomarrow at eleven."

Gil nodded, biting his bottom lip in thought. "What do you think she'll be like?" he asked.

"As long as she's not a crazed fan, it'a all good," I chuckled, "I may just cut my hair off. Those Zac Hanson fans keep mistaking me for him. I'm surprized I even have hair left after these last few months."

"Oh stop your belly-aching," Gil laughed, "I just hope she's different than most girls. And nothing like those crazed fans. Hopefully, she'll turn out to be someone unique."

*~*~*~*

*Rayne*

I sighed as I packed the last of what clothes I had into my suitcase, which I'd adorned with stickers of every and anything. I pulled my black hooded sweatshirt on, pulling the hood over my dyed blonde hair.

The Ofarims would be here any minute to pick me up. Just what I wanted. To move to Germany, a country where I know I won't fit in. Not that I fit in here. But still. "Rayne?" Emerald called, "The Ofarims are here for you."

I sighed and walked out and into the lobby, ignoring the whispers of, 'Why did they chose her?' and 'They must be crazy to adopt her!'.

"Hi Rayne," Mrs. Ofarim smiled warmly at me, her voice tinged with a German accent, "We're really looking forward to having you with us."

I nodded slightly, looking at the ground. "Well, I'll miss you Rayne," Emerald smiled at me, "You keep in touch, okay?"

"Yeah," I mumbled, letting them lead me outside.

*~*~*~*

*Gil*

"Tal, I'm so damn bored," I sighed, flopping down onto the seat beside his on the plane, "When does the flight take us home?"

"In a half hour," he replied, brushing his hair out of his eyes, "Aren't Mum and Dad supposed to be back with our new sister now?"

"We are," Mum's voice rang out, "Your sister is sitting in the back... I think she's a bit insecure right now. Give her some time alone, then go chat with her."

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