Prologue/Chapter One: The New Vocaloids
kieru hikoukigumo bokutachi wa miokutta
mabushikute nigeta itsudatte yowakute
In a dark laboratory, a computer screen was on. The screen was light blue, with a black loading circle. Above that, there was a white loading bar, almost done. Finally, there was a word. In black, bold letters, 'IZAPOID' was at the top of the screen. All that faded away, and in white letters, was the word 'complete' in the middle of the screen. A figure watching from the glass window examined the two, brand new vocaloids strapped to the machines. They were just downloaded, and the figure, the Master, was eager to hear his new vocaloids. They both had dark brown hair, one ending near the thighs, the other at the nape of the neck, styled in a spiky way. Both of their eyes were closed, so the color could not be seen. One was a girl, the other a guy. Both wore black and white clothing. The female wore a dress that had a white top with a black ink flower on the left and short sleeves, and the skirt of the dress was black, ending mid-thigh. Accompanied by the dress was a pair of black flats. The male had on a white dress shirt, sleeves rolled up to the elbows, with a black design on the back and partially on the top. He also wore black jeans and black slip on shoes. The Master watched as the girl's eye twitched while closed, and how the boy's fingers and head twitched. He smiled, knowing they'd be waking up soon. Their eyes opened at the same time, revealing vibrant, hot pink irises. They blinked several times, looked at each other, and started looking around the room where they generated. The Master left the lab and headed to the room where they were. He opened the door, and both of their heads snapped in his direction. Very observant and alert he noted in his mind. He approached them with a small smile. "Greetings. I'm your creator, you can call me Master.", he told them. They smiled, pearly white teeth being shown, and one of their canines a bit sharper than the other on the top row of teeth. He looked at them some more as thoughts ran through his head. They need official names, they can't both be called 'IZAPOID' he thought. He saw them trying to get the straps connected to the machines off them. I will decide their names once I see how they behave he added in his mind. He walked up to them and took off the straps that connected them to the machines. They both stumbled a bit, testing out their bodies, walking around. The male looked at the Master.
"Uhm, Master, what are our names?", he asked. His voice was smooth, loud, and deep, but not that deep. It sounded like the voice someone of great power would have. The Master noted this in his mind, and prepared to answer the male singing android.
"Your names have not been decided yet.", he replied, turning around when the female android spoke up.
"Then when will they be?", she asked, raising a thin eyebrow. Her voice was loud, clear, and slightly pitched low for a girl. Like the male android, her voice was like someone of great power would have. He turned around and looked at her.
"When I see how you interact with the other Vocaloids. After that, your names will be decided.", he answered, He opened the door, and looked at the two. "Follow me.", he said. He held the door open for them, and the two walked out. The trio walked out of the room and out of the lab. They entered a limousine, and made their way to the Vocaloid Mansion, which was a bit far from the laboratory. The male android looked at the Master.
"So, Master, what exactly are we?", he asked. The female android nodded, leaning forward in her seat in interest.
"The two of you are singing androids. You were programmed to sing songs, and your voices are synthesized, but still sound human like instead of robotic. If you look on your left arm, on your bicep, you'll see a red mark. That is your product, or software name. You're both IZAPOID software.", he answered. The female lifted up her sleeve, and sure enough, the tattoo was there. The male looked at his left arm, and saw a faint red marking through the thin white fabric of the shirt. "I still have yet to look more deeply into your software. If I remember correctly, you both come with an English and Japanese voicebank. I'm already hearing your english voice, I have yet to hear your japanese voice as well.", he added. They both nodded.
"How many other Vocaloids are there?", the female asked, smiling a bit. The Master smirked, knowing this question would come up soon.
"There are 65 other Vocaloids.", he replied. They both nodded, and it was silent once again. A large, white, two-story mansion started coming into view. The sibling androids both got closer to the wondow to get a better view. The mansion was grand, with victorian era architecture, but with a modern touch. The accents were navy blue. The limousine pulled into the entrance. A water fountain in the middle and two stair cases leading to the wooden double doors. The Master noticed the excited, and nervous, glimmer in both the new Vocaloid's hot pink eyes. The trio exited the limo. "Welcome, to the Vocaloid Mansion, also known as, your new home.", the Master exclaimed, showing off the mansion with a wave of his arm. They started walking up the stairs and going to the door.
All the Vocaloids were running around in the Mansion, trying to prepare it for the new Vocaloids arrival. One certain alcohol drinking brunette stood in the middle, ordering everyone around. "Hurry up! C'mon, they will be getting here any minute now, and the Mansion is still a mess!", Meiko yelled at everyone. Everyone else started going faster. Meiko took a swig of the alcohol bottle in her hand when Gakupo approached her.
"Are you sure you should be drinking when you know we have new Vocaloids coming, Meiko?", he asked, hands in his sleeves, looking down at her. Meiko only frowned.
"Shut up, Gakupo. I know that they're comin', I'm still *hic* sober!", she yelled, trying to hit Gakupo with her bottle, but failed. Everyone started to get silent when they heard faint voices outside. Gakupo swiftly took the bottle away from Meiko and stored it somewhere else. They all got silent, when they heard someone knock on the door. No one dared moving. Expect one, certain tealette. Miku made her way to the double doors with a smile on her face. She was excited to meet the new Vocaloids. She grabbed onto the door handle, twisted it clockwise, and pulled it open.