(May 18, 2011): Okay, this is the revised fanfic. I've done my best for fixing the confusing year it had, and so this one is following P4's year. I know a lot's giving me complaints about the year, and maybe the events, so I finally had the time to make a new revised edition. If I have more mistakes here, please go ahead to tell me. I have this question: If I follow P4's timeline, does that mean Minato and the others are already in college...? If that's true, then thanks for answering that. I'll revise this if there are any errors. I also won't take them out of the old dorm since there are no bad memories about it. This fanfic is Shadows and/or Dark Hour-free. I've decided to put all main chars. here...(What? I like putting them all in one story!) Plus, Minato's a bit talkative and smiles when he can. So Minato/Minako fans and P3 fans, don't take it as an offense...! I'm only doing a fanfic here.

Distant Twins

CHAPTER 1

Letter

December 3, Saturday

Evening

Iwatodai Dorm

"Welcome back," Yukari greeted.

"What's for dinner?"

"I'm not in charge of tonight; go ask Fuuka, she's the one who's cooking tonight." Minato gulped at the sound of it. They've decided on a daily schedule on who's going to prepare only dinner; but when it comes to breakfast and lunch, anyone's free to prepare it.

"I thought Minako's in charge?"

"Nope, I'm not!" she read her book after.

"By the way," Yukari stood up and stopped Minato from going upstairs, "this letter is addressed to you."

"Huh, for me?" he took it and looked at it in both sides.

"It was in the mail when I returned earlier. It came from the town of Inaba."

"Inaba?"

"I thought you were orphaned?" Junpei asked.

"I know that," he looked upset, "But how could someone...know I live here?"

"Well don't look at me," she sat down and opened her magazine.

"Nope, don't ask me either," Junpei slurped his ramen.

"Nuh-uh, I know nothing either," said Minako.

"Metis?" he looked at her.

"I wasn't awakened during my sister's development," she replied.

"Anyways, thanks," he nodded and went upstairs.

xXx

In his room, he lied on his bed pondering who or why he was sent that letter. He opened it and read the contents.

Dear Minato-kun,

I am glad to know you're still alive. I haven't properly introduced myself; I'm your grandfather, from the Shirogane family. Do you still remember? I found out that you live in that place you're in when I dreamed it one night. Haha, I know it sounds unbelievable, I was surprised at first because of it, but when I searched through the records regarding that incident years ago, I was so relieved to know you're still alive. I had one of my finest investigators look for you. I'm sure you're very lonely right now, missing your real family. Visit us here in Inaba if you have the time. I'm sure she'll be happy to see you again as well.

Yours truly,

Grandfather Shirogane

"Grandfather...? So I'm not really orphaned? Wait, who's she? Mom? But mom's already... It couldn't be aunt, if I have one, that is. Or maybe...I have another mom...?" Minato let out a big sigh and went to bed. He was still shocked that he still had a family.

oOo

December 4, Sunday

Early Morning

Iwatodai Dorm, Lounge

The next morning, he packed his bags and dressed nicely. He went downstairs and saw his dorm mates gathered in the lounge.

"Oh, Minato...?" Yukari's eyes widened.

"Where are you going?" Ken looked at his large bag.

"Going on a trip?" Minako asked.

"Are you...leaving us?" Aigis frowned. "Please tell us."

"Well, you see..." he looked away. "You have the wrong idea, Aigis." Then he looked at Yukari, "Do you remember the letter you gave me last night?"

"Yeah, what about it?"

"Well, I decided to go to Inaba today, and I don't know when I'll be back. My 'grandfather' sent it to me, he said that I still have the Shirogane family to return to."

"You have a family? That's wonderful!" Fuuka smiled. "Will you be staying there after meeting them?"

"I don't know..."

"Shirogane?" Ken said, "Oh! That's the famous detective's name! I watched in a news one time that they have a child who's a really great detective. She was thought to be a guy at first because of her appearance. I think her name was..."

"Honestly, I don't remember much of my past..." Minato sighed. "Nothing was in my mind after that incident. It was totally blank. Maybe I'll be able to remember when I get there."

"Ooh right," Junpei nodded, "You had to experience that terrible incident."

"I have to come as well," Aigis stood up. "It is still my duty to-"

"No, you stay here," Minato said. "I can be fine by myself, thanks. And you didn't have to say 'duty' either, that's not like you."

"But Minato-san...!"

"I'll be fine."

"Minato," Yukari approached him, "take care, alright? If anything happens to you, we'll be responsible for your loss," she tried to joke.

"I know," he smiled, "thanks a lot, Yukari."

"What about your classes?" Shinjiro asked, "As someone older than you and still has concern for studies, I think you should wait for school break. I heard one of your teacher's one hell of a torturer."

"You can say that again, Senpai!" Junpei nodded.

"I agree, Senpai, but I think I wanna settle this as soon as possible; I don't care what the teachers will say. But thanks for the advice, Senpai. I'm going now-"

"Wait, take these with you, Minato!" Fuuka rushed in from the kitchen, "You'll get hungry during your trip without taking any food with you."

"Thanks..." he looked at the box she gave him. "Is this..."

"Don't worry, I just made it today. Just don't let it spoil, okay?" she smiled.

"Psst," Minako gave him another bento box, "I knew you'd have that expression so I'm giving you this bento I made. But don't disappoint her cooking!"

"Thanks, Minako, you're a lifesaver."

"Call me if there are any cute girls!" Junpei elbowed him.

"If I see one, that is."

"Tell us stories of your trip when you return," Aigis and Metis smiled.

"Arf!"

"Don't worry, Koromaru, I'll come back again soon and bring you something nice."

"Come home with something, alright?" Shinjiro joked.

"I'll try, Senpai" Minato laughed.

"Just take your time and be careful," Yukari said.

"Thanks, Yukari."

"Don't forget about our final exams week!" Junpei shouted.

"You didn't have to remind me... I was thinking of forgetting about it since I don't like to study much, even though I'm smart... I have my phone alarm to remind me before exams."

"Come home soon!" Ken waved.

"I will," he smiled. "Well then, I'll be going now."

oOo

Late Afternoon

Inaba, Train Station

"This is it..." he sighed."Hmm, it's a good thing he gave me the address. Oh man, where it is anyway...?" he searched through his pockets, coat pockets, bag...nothing, it wasn't there. "Geez, I must've lost the paper inside the train... But at least this envelope's at least useful, I'm glad I didn't lose it."

"Hm?" a middle-aged man standing near the post saw him, "Are you alright there?"

"Huh? Um, yeah... Excuse me, do you know where this place is?" he showed the envelope to him.

"Shirogane Estate, eh? Why do you want to go there? Ah, are you from the city?"

"Yes, I'm here for a visit. My grandfather lives in that estate. Actually, I just knew from last night that I had a family here..."

"Huh?"

"Oh, sorry," he bowed, "I just received this letter yesterday, saying that I'm his long-lost grandson. I'm here to see if it's true or not."

"I never knew Shirogane-san had a grandson. Well then! I'll take you there right now. I'm done with work today anyway; I'm a detective by the way. Name's Ryotaro Dojima, nice to meet you," he shook hands with Minato.

"Minato Arisato, Sir, nice to meet you too."

"Don't be too formal with me," Dojima laughed, "You're like my nephew when he first came here. He came from the city too; he's about the same age as you."

"I'm sure to meet him when I have the chance."

oOo

Evening

Shirogane Estate

"This is it, Shirogane Estate."

"Thank you for your kindness, Dojima-san."

"No problem. Whoops, I'd better go home now. My daughter might get upset again," he laughed. "See you again soon, Minato-kun."

As Dojima left with his car, Minato stood still admiring the building's structure, "Did I really have a family with a house this large?"

He rang the doorbell, and a maid answered, "Yes, who is it?"

Minato stuttered and tried to answer her calmly, "I-I'm here to see G-Grandfather... (Wait, was that right?) I was sent this letter," he showed her the letter.

"Oh?" she stepped back, "Could you be... Young Master Minato? Please, come inside!"

"Young Master...? Um... Thanks?"

The maid hurriedly tends to his needs, which makes Minato nervous for the treatment. He wants to tell her to be calm since she's hurrying, but he can't since he doesn't know when to say it. "I will call for Master Shirogane right now! If you will, please drink some tea while you wait. I'm sure that it won't take too long." And she hurriedly went upstairs.

"What a big place this is... If I really am a member of this family, I must be rich or something... The others will be so surprised to hear this," he thought. He then stood up and looked at the photos of him on the fireplace. "Huh, this is me? I still looked the same as ever," he laughed. "Huh? Who's this with me...?" he was interrupted as he picked up a picture frame with him and a girl who looks like him.

"Who are you?" A girl with a blue hat in a polo shirt and trousers appeared from inside a room.

"I-I'm not trespassing! I'm here for..."

"Eh?" her expression changed at the sight of Minato, "No way, you must be..."

"Hm? Why do you...look like me?" he stared right at the girl's eyes.

"Is this...a delusion? I must be seeing things..." she rubbed her eyes.

"Who are you?" Minato looked at her.

"I asked first!" she said, "Tell me who you are or..." she drew her gun, showing only the handle from inside the gun holder.

"Was that a real gun...?" he thought.

"Ah, Naoto good to see you. I see you've finished your reading time," An old man went downstairs. "You!" he turned to Minato.

"A-Ah...?" he stood still.

"Is that really you...Minato-kun?" he embraced him, "It's been years since I last saw you!"

"Are you my grandfather?"

"Yes, yes! I am! I'm glad you received that letter!"

"Grandfather, who is he? Don't tell me he's... Is he my..."

"Naoto, meet your long-lost older twin brother, Minato."

CHAPTER 1 END