(Gladion POV)

'How are you feeling?' Ashley asked me, as I entered the living room where everyone sat. My eyes were still red and puffy, but at least the tears had stopped.

I sighed, putting a hand to my face 'I've been better...' I muttered, before looking over to Sun. He was sitting hunched over on the couch, his elbows propped up on his knees and his face resting on his open palms. I walked over and sat down next to him, placing a hand on his shoulder 'How are YOU feeling, Sun?'

He shrugged 'I've been better...'

I pursed my lips together and looked down at my knees. I wasn't the only person who had lost someone I care about from this. Sun had too, and Ashe... This wasn't a time for me to be selfish, it was a time to man up and find our friends. But something still bugged me; I get why they took Megan, as she's a survivor of a broken wealthy family, but why Matthew and Lizzy of all people?

'Gladion? You're spacing out...' I heard Lillie say, snapping me out of my thoughts 'Are you thinking about Megan again?'

'No. Well... Yes and no...' I answered, fumbling over my words awkwardly while twiddling with my thumbs.

'What do you mean by 'yes and no'?' Hau asked, raising an eyebrow 'Are you being mysterious again?'

I shot him a glare, but answered his question anyway 'I was just wondering why they felt the need to kidnap Matthew and Lizzy to get to Megan. They must've had a reason to take them specifically.'

'It is kinda weird.' Rose frowned, placing a hand on top of Luxray's head 'Perhaps they thought it would be more intimidating if they took two hostages?'

'It's possible.' Sun agreed.

'No, you're wrong.' mother suddenly spoke up, surprising us as she had been silent since I attacked her. I still feel guilty about that. She stood, placing a hand on her hip and closing her eyes 'You are all aware that Megan has two older siblings, right?'

'Uhh... Yeah,' Hau placed a finger to his chin 'What were their names...? Lance and Lauren?'

'Luke and Laura.' Everyone corrected him.

'That was it.' He snapped his fingers 'Anyway what about them?'

'Well, being an Artemus these days is dangerous, yet valuable to bounty hunters and other criminals. Having one member of the family is a goldmine in itself, but having three...'

'I still don't quite catch on.' I raised an eyebrow at mother 'What has this got to do with Matt and Liz?'

'Have you ever wondered why Matthew and Lizzy wear masks?'

'Yeah, all the time!' Rose blurted 'Liz even wore hers while in the ocean! I swear they sleep in them... And bathe in them! Wait does Matt kiss Ashley with his mask on?!'

'No...' Ashe sighed. She seemed to be the only one who wasn't confused, as she continued for mother 'Have you ever wondered that they might be hiding their identity?'

'Why would they hide their identity?' Lillie asked suspiciously.

'To hide the fact they are a member of a mystery family.'

Then, it all clicked.

'Wait wait wait!' I stood 'You mean to tell me, that Matthew and Lizzy Zarack and Luke and Laura Artemus, are the same people?!'

The two women nodded.

Sun was next to stand, pulling off his beanie to hopefully lessen his sweat 'T-That's insane! W-why didn't they tell us?!'

'They wanted to protect Megan without her knowing who they were.' mother gave a sad frown 'At least... That's what Laura wanted, after all she had put her little sister through... They figured it was the safest option for everyone.'

The beatings... They wanted to protect Megan from... No!

'I refuse to believe this!' I yelled, causing everyone to stare at me in surprise. 'It's too crazy!'

'I can prove it.' Ashley stated calmly, fiddling with the silver locket around her neck. 'Do you know what Megan's brother looks like?'

'Yeah, she showed me a picture of him a little while back.' I nodded 'Why?'

'In here is a picture of 'Matthew' without his mask. He gave it to me because I was worried I'd forget what his face looks like, since he had to wear his mask all the time.' She told me, stepping forward and opening up the locket. Inside was a picture of a man with long brown hair which fell over his face and soft hazel eyes. He also had a purple crescent on his left cheek.

(Just imagine he has the marking)

'He looks... familiar somehow...' I thought to myself, staring at the photo with my eyes narrowed. Suddenly a memory played in my head.

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'How about this one?' I asked as I pointed at the brown haired boy.

'That's Luke, my big brother. He was fourteen when this was taken... I think he's about eighteen or nineteen now... Anyway, out of all my family, him and I were the closest. We were the best of friends, despite the five year age difference. We trusted each other no matter what.' She smiled as she ran her fingers across the picture.

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I gasped. The resemblance was ridiculously similar, too much for it to be a coincidence. Plus they both have the same age... and a younger sister at the age of twenty one... They have the same eye and hair colour... and since Matthew has tried his hardest not to let his past be known that could only mean... Oh my-

'I-It really is true!' I breathed out, stumbling backwards 'Megan had her brother and sister close to her this whole time and she didn't even realise it!'

Lillie gasped 'That means whoever took them probably knew who they were!'

'And they snagged Megan so they had the full set!' Sun added with a growl, clenching his fists until they were white 'Damn it, Leven...'

'Oh my gosh.' Rose covered her mouth 'How will Megan react when she finds out?'

'If she finds out.' Hau clarified.

'I doubt Leven would keep their identities hidden.' Sun crossed his arms 'Even though he put on a mask, I know for a fact he likes to get straight to the point. She's gonna find out eventually.'

'Damn it!' I cried out.

(Megan POV)

How long are they planning to keep me locked up like this?

I slid my back down the wall until I was in sitting position, groaning again for what seemed like the millionth time. I had no idea how long I had been in this tiny box of a room for, but it was at least an hour. Luckily, this orange haired chick by the name of Aquarius had untied me, meaning I wouldn't be fidgeting on a chair with sweaty tied-up wrists. Still, that was awhile ago...

I began playing with the ring on my finger. The promise ring Gladion had given me on our non-secret first date. It was the only reason why I hadn't lost my mind over this whole thing. I suddenly heard the peeping hole of the cell door open, revealing a pair of black eyes staring directly at me. I raised an eyebrow.

'Hello, this is Mcdonalds, how may I help you?' I joked.

The person rolled their eyes, and the door opened. It was a tall buff male with brown hair and, as I said before, black eyes. He stood in my doorway, arms crossed.

I whistled 'Damn, I could get you mixed up with a damn Machoke.'

The man coughed, not ceasing the glare he was sending me 'I've come to take you to your cell.'

'Oh, goodie...'

'Get up.'

'Woah, woah okay! No need to bark at me.' I pouted, slowly getting up and walking over. I had to crane my neck to make eye contact, since he was an effing giant. 'Now what?'

'Now I'm gonna cuff you.'

I blinked 'huh?'

'You heard me.'

The man quickly grabbed my arm, turning me round and twisting it behind my back. I yelped in pain, wincing as I felt the cold metal handcuffs lock onto my wrists. I was lead out of the tiny cell and down the halls, which were mostly grey and metallic with a slight hint of black. However, was I intimidated? Hell no!

'I hope you'll enjoy your new roommates.' I heard the man say.

I stared at him from over my shoulder, raising an eyebrow 'Roommates?'

He didn't answer me, the rude b*stard, and instead continued the harshly push me to wherever we we going. I sighed and once again focused my eyes in front of me, allowing my side bang to fall in front of one of them. We walked in silence, until I found myself in front of a cell which held four people. Two were kneeling, hands behind backs and heads down, their brown locks falling over their faces. Behind them were two familiar faces. Leven and Pastel.

'Hey, you two, look who it is~' Pastel cooed, leaning over to place a hand on the female hostage's shoulder.

The two looked up, revealing their faces. They had rags tied over their mouths, preventing them from speaking. My eyes widened.

'Matthew! Lizzy!'

I was pushed into the cell by buff man, and the door clanged shut behind me. Leven grinned, pushing up his glasses.

'You still think those are their names?' He asked smugly.

'What do you mean?'

'Pisces, they still have their gags. She can't see their full faces.' Buff dude stated behind me, tightening his grip on my arm.

'I've never seen their faces!' I cried.

Pastel giggled, reaching down to wrap her fingers round the cloth covering Lizzy's mouth 'We know. That's why we gagged them in the first place, so it'll be more of a shocker when we do this.'

She pulled the gag down, Leven mirroring her action, and Lizzy and Matthew's faces were exposed to me for the first time. The thing is, the sight was the absolute last thing I would've expected. The faces behind the masks, were two faces I knew all too well. I felt tears well up in my eyes.

'Oh... Oh my God...' I whispered as my two long lost siblings looked at me guiltily, my shoulder's beginning to shake.

A/N: Well...

This happened...

And I gotta say.......

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I'M SO FREAKING HAPPY

THANK YOU SO MUCH

AAAAHHH

Okay Now I'm done.

Bye