Vocaloid: House of Madness, Safety, and the Insane
Official Rewrite

Rated T for Teen for Fan Service, Implied Sexual Behaviors, and Violence.
I do not own the Vocaloid Software (Yamaha) OR any of the Voicebanks. The Voicebanks belong to Crypton Future Media, Internet Co. Ltd., AHSoftware B-Plats, etc…

A.N: This was my first Vocaloid fanfiction on here and uh, I decided to retype it after 4 years. I have changed several characters, which may affect a few things, but I hope it's better than the original.

Chapter 1: The Arrival of Tokyo Teddy Bear

The harsh pitter-patter of rain echoed throughout the dreary city known as Sapporo. A lone female sat in an old cardboard box fit for a fridge, staring up at the torn Concert poster. She was a rejected model, staring up at the faces of those who succeeded. Her black and pink patchwork hood fell over her face as she sharply turned to the street. It's not fair… I WANT to be up there with Miku Hatsune. I want to be the Rin Kagamine model with fame, with glory… With money. Rin adjusted her posture, her knees pressed against her chest. Her eyes settled upon her black scuffed boots. I want friends, I want to be recognized, I want- "GAH!" Rin's internal monologue was rudely interrupted by a broken gutter pouring down on her. The autumn rainfall had chilled her to the bone.

Rin crawled out of the now soaked box; it was useless much like her. She approached a nearby dumpster and pulled out an umbrella with a few holes. It may be broken, but she didn't want more rain to drench her. The question now on her mind was where to go. Let's see… Where to go? Hm, I'll guess. She began to walk down the street, taking a left, then right based on whimsy and luck. Rin glanced around, looking for a sign when she noticed a soaked poster on a light post. Rin plucked it off, her attention caught.

"Vocaloid Home… Do you feel useless, unloved, or alone? Rejoice, and head to this address for a new haven. Walk-Ins appreciated." The title itself was sketchy, but, there was nowhere else to go. Rin recognized the street this supposed 'haven' was at, and began to walk.

An hour long walk led Rin to a large estate sealed behind black gates. The large home was definitely old and stood out with its brick exterior. There was a silent fountain out front on the brink of overflowing. Rin's hands grasped the bars, a sense of longing building in her heart. Or, whatever was considered a heart for a Vocaloid. She noticed a button at the side and pressed it. The gates slowly swung open, inviting her inside. As Rin walked in, someone from indoors ran out. She hardly heard the gates close behind her as the woman approached.

"Oh my…" The woman rushed over with a red umbrella. Long pink hair flowed behind her. She appeared to be a maid? "You were the one who buzzed, yes? I'm-" She paused mid-sentence, realizing Rin's drenched attire, "Oh my goodness… Don't tell me you've been out in this weather for a long time."

"I've been out all day…" Rin's was confused by this woman's concern. Why was she worried about her?

The maid gasped, concern spreading throughout her face, "Please miss, I'll get you inside! I refuse to let you stay out here any longer!" The maid rushed Rin into the estate.

Rin got a brief look at the lobby: 3 elegant staircases under a colorful chandelier, and doorways. She didn't have much time to gawk at it, as the maid made her turn right into a long dining hall. Rin was sat down before a long oak table. A chandelier dangled above, glittering in the light.

"I am Luka Megurine, miss. I'll get you something to eat immediately." Luka took a few steps towards the kitchen and shouted, "Nana! I need a blanket for our new guest! Akari! Draw a bath in 10 minutes!"

"This isn't-" Rin tried to interject. Why was this woman so worried about her? And why was she calling in others to take care of her? Luka left before she could finish that thought.

"I'm here, ma'am!" A young woman with long mint hair ran into the room. She carried a soft, thick blanket in her arms that exuded warmth. She wrapped the blanket around Rin, introducing herself, "I am Macne Nana, Unit 04, but you may address me as Nana, miss. Luka is our head chef, and head maid. May I ask for your name?"

Rin stuttered a second before answering, "R-Rin Kagamine, Unit V4X 34-2." The thick, soft blanket was perfect, and she snuggled in its warmth.

"Should I inform the master and lady of her?" Nana turned to Luka, who had returned with a bowl of soup. Rin craned her neck a bit to see that was it was Chicken Noodle.

"Yes, I will accompany you." Luka nodded diligently, and set the bowl of soup down in front of Rin, "Please excuse us, miss. Enjoy the soup. Miss Kizuna will be down soon for your both." The two walked off quickly, their heels clicking against the tile.

"Well," Rin whispered to herself, now alone in the room presumably, "I can't pass up free food." Rin silently slurped the soup, ignoring how it burnt her cold tongue. She didn't care one bit. So warm…So delicious…Mmmmm…I could eat just this forever…

"Rin, right? Wow, what a pretty name."

"Eh?"

Rin stared up at the ceiling, having heard the mysterious male voice from above. There was a boy similar in her appearance clinging up on the ceiling like a goddamn ninja. His feet delicately rested on the chandelier, his hands gripping the ceiling. How had the chandelier not come crashing down already? The boy had styled blond hair, and ocean blue eyes that met her own green eyes. The boy gracefully fell to the floor in silence, not taking the fixture down with him somehow.

"Who the hell are you?" Rin stumbled out of the chair, glaring him down, "Are you stalking me?"

"Only since you entered the building." The boy sat in the chair next to her, smiling. Rin and him had a mini stare-off, which ended with Rin sitting back down to resume eating. She was too hungry to ignore the free food, "…You should probably leave now before someone else comes in here. I'd feel bad not warning someone pretty."

"Warm me about what?" Rin slurped a stray noodle hanging out of her mouth, adding, "Compared to that stupid box, this is heaven."

"Really? You think so?" The boy asked, shifting in his chair. His right leg crossed the left.

"Positive. Very, very positive." Rin resumed eating, and turned away. She heard the boy sigh.

"Fine, fine. Well, my name is Len." Len leaned in close to her ear, whispering, "Don't become caged from the outside too, Tokyo Teddy Bear." Rin felt a shiver up her spine, but she couldn't cuss him out: he was gone.

"…Weirdo. I hope he doesn't live here." Rin mumbled to herself. She frowned, realizing she had eaten all that delicious soup.

"Miss Rin," Rin turned to her left and saw three maids: Luka, Nana, and someone with long lilac hair in pigtails. Luka spoke to her in a sweet tone, "Miss Kizuna here will take you to the bath now. Don't fret about the bowl, I'll wash it."

"May I take your coat, miss?" Nana offered. Rin unbuttoned the old coat and handed it to her, "Thank-you." She curtsied and left with it.

"Please, come with me ma'am." Akari, the white haired maid with long braids, curtsied to her.

Rin was led down a hallway dotted with doors by Akari after her bath. It'd been a bit since Rin had a warm bath in a real bathtub, and with bubbles no doubt! Akari had dried off Rin, despite Rin's insistence she could take care of herself, before escorting her.

"The staircase with the pink and red carpet leads to the bathroom and bedrooms." Akari informed her, "Everyone has a room assigned to them, and yours will be Room 14."

As if on cue, they stood outside the room emblazoned with the number 14. Akari took out a keyring and unlocked the door.

"Please, have a good rest, miss." Akari curtsied to Rin, motioning to the door. Rin opened the door and stepped inside. Akari closed it behind her, leaving Rin in the room alone.

"G-guess this is my room now?" Rin smirked a bit, unable to contain the small bit of happiness inside.

It was a rather nice, simple room, more than enough for Rin. There was single bed already dressed with sheets. The dressers, desks, and bookcase were all coated in white paint, as was the closet. The one thing not white were the yellow curtains. Rin made her way to the bed, and peeled back the sheets. The young Vocaloid flung herself into bed, relishing the soft comfort of a mattress. A new mattress… I forgot what this felt like! Why did that weird Len unit warn me…. There's nothing wrong here. It's so nice here!

"Oh Len~"

Outside of Room 13 on the other side of the estate, a teenage Vocaloid in a black Lolita dress had a giant smile on her face. The girl held a stuffed rabbit by its ears in one hand, and let herself into the room. She flicked on the lights without warning, awaking the person inside: Len. Len groaned, having been trying to sleep. He tried ignoring her, hoping she'd leave him alone. That plan failed when the girl tugged on his shirt. Len slowly sat up, mentally cursing to himself.

"…Mayu, what is it?" Len squinted at her. He wanted to sleep, not mess with her. He made out her creepy smile through his blurry, tired vision.

"C'mon~, C'mon~!" Mayu pulled him out of the bed by his hand, letting the boy hit the floor. Len barely had time to wince when she pulled him to his feet and dragged him out of the room, "It's your turn~!" Mayu giddily led him down the hall, down the blue and yellow carpeted staircase. She was beginning to lead him up the middle one when Len held his ground, "What, what~?"

"I'm tired…" Len yawned. He didn't want to get on his knees – especially if people were watching as they usually did – and because he was too tired for this shit, "And sleep is important ya'know." Mayu giggled at his silly protest.

"But it's your night~!" She held onto his hand like a vicegrip and dragged him to her room.

The Lolita décor room was dark, the lights still off. Mayu removed Len's shirt, and pushed him onto her bed. Len let out a small disgruntled sound as he heard her grab something out of the dresser. He heard the drawer slam back into the dresser, and a giddy giggle. Mayu skipped over to the bed and seductively sat behind Len, her hands wrapping around his neck. Len shuddered against her cold hands, a small whine coming out. He knew WHAT she had brought over, and WHY he was here. That new girl thinks it's fun here, huh? Well, I hope she doesn't have to EVER deal with this Yandere Psycho.

It was probably 2am when Len entered his bedroom hallway. He cradled his left arm that had a bleeding cut. Len glanced at the wound again, and met eyes with a fair blond and a redhead. The young fair blond wore mostly red and appeared a bit feminine. The one next to him wore a white baseball cap with his white clothes, and had the left side of his face obscured by red hair. Len smiled at them, greeting them with a small head tilt.

"Y.P strikes again?" The red head, Fukase, asked. He had noticed the rather obvious cut on Len. The answer was obvious, but he asked regardless.

"Yeah, it hurts like hell, but," Len dug his hand into his pocket, smirking.

"But what?" Fukase raised an eyebrow. Len pulled out a golden key from his pocket, prompting awes.

"This!" Len smugly said. Lui, the feminine one, silently cheered. Lui was without a voicebank, scrapped as the only model. He was effectively mute, "Yes, yes, all the applause."

"Is…Is that for the Scrap Room?" Fukase asked in a hushed voice. The Scrap Room was off limits, forbidden for any of the guests to enter. Only the owners were allowed to enter. Even speaking of the room was taboo, "How?"

"Pure, dumb luck." Len turned to Lui, twirling the key in his hand, "Lui, you want my Act 1? Act 2? I got an append or two if you want."

"Is that all that matches his type?" Fukase asked, glancing at Lui. Lui was probably fine with anything, but Fukase didn't want to shortchange his friend, "Act 1 is shit. Don't we have something more high quality? Is there anything better?"

"Look, I can tune my own voice to suit'em." Len assured Fukase and Lui, not that Lui cared either way, "I could pitch a Yukari, or maybe a Rana? I'd do a Flower if we had one. Why don't we have a Flower?"

"We got one last week. They're in the girl's wing." Fukase reminded him, "Remember?"

"Right, right… Well, we have to work with what we got." Len reasoned with the two, "I can't make it sound too manly either with mine, and there's not a lot of male banks to work with!" Lui looked annoyed by his comment, something Len immediately saw, "Look in the mirror Lui. You don't have the face for a deep voice! And you're too adorable for a Gakupo..." Lui began to sign, but Len immediately said, "Look, Oliver lies about how a deep voice would suit you! He's too polite to admit it!"

"Are you saying looks define our voice types, which may or may not define our personalities that are shaped by fans?" Fukase sarcastically quipped. Len gave him a look "Even by the producers?"

"Yes. I am." Len seriously replied. Fukase and Lui began to laugh, one much more quiet than the other.

"Ugh, you two are terrible!" Len rolled his eyes, and went over to his bedroom door, "Look, let's start planning this out!"

Rin began to awake to the noise of others that had somehow entered her room…?

"Shh! Don't wake her up…"

"We're just decorating, it's fine."

"Remember what happened with Flower last week?"

"I'm right here…"

"The whole house woke up!"

"Just pass me the streamers!"

"Why the hell are you in here? Let her sleep!"

"W-we're decorating?"

"It was Gumi. It was all Gumi."

"The hell is wrong with you? Don't out me!"

"Lily, you'll wake her up."

"Get out of here!"

"SHHHH! SHE'S ASLEEP LILY!"

Rin opened her eyes, alerted by the sudden shout. Rin abruptly sat up and stared at the 8 strangers that had wandered into her room. The two eldest ones were at least in their 20's. One had long blonde hair and teal eyes, the other with short brown hair and brown eyes. The blonde was annoyed at the younger ones, while the brunette was standing at the doorway letting this go down. The next oldest was a girl with pink hair pulled into a ponytail and a girl with tanned skin and pink curls. The ponytailed girl held streamers, while the other looked confused. Then there was the girl with long purple hair and the other person with silver hair. The long purple haired girl had ribbons in her arms, and the person with silver hair was standing on the dresser. The last two girls were the girl with short green hair and the dark skinned girl with purple hair which graduated to blue. The green haired girl was fighting with the blonde, and the other was looking at her nails. There was an awkward silence as they all met eyes.

"Who are you people?" Rin wearily asked. She noticed a cake resting on the bookshelf. The one who was on the dresser slowly got down, "Why are you in my room…?"

"It's…a party!" The green haired girl cheered. The older blonde hit her on the head, "Ow!"

"I'm sorry, they were just excited about a new face." The blonde apologized to Rin, sighing.

"N-no, it's fine…" Rin stammered, a bit caught off guard by this.

"Oh, uh, I'm Lily, V3 2.359." The blonde introduced herself, "The Vocaloid next to me is-. "

"Gumi Megpoid, V4 Natural Sweet 5.6993!" The green haired girl cut off Lily "Nice to-! "

"Don't interrupt people while they talk!" Lily pulled on Gumi's ear, silencing the girl.

"I'm Meiko, V3 4-2." The brunette approached Rin, shaking her hand with a smile, "It's nice to meet you Rin, is it?"

"Y-yeah." Rin nodded.

"I'm UNI .03," The girl with the ponytail replied with a smile, "And next to me is Ruby and Xin Hua."

"Merli." The girl with gradient hair waved, remaining a bit distant towards Rin.

"F-Flower." The silver haired Vocaloid waved awkwardly next, "It's nice to meet you Rin."

"How do you know my name?" Rin asked them. She didn't MIND that they knew, but it was weird. Maybe this was just a small community where news travelled fast?

"The maids said so." Xin Hua smiled at her, "They mentioned it last night, about a newcomer named Rin, and that you lived in the empty room."

"I came here last night." Rin quietly told them, "I think Luka brought me inside." Rin then recalled that strange warning Len had given her in the middle of her amazing meal, "Oh, and then that weird kid warned me."

"Weird kid?" Merli raised an eyebrow, and asked, "What did they look like?"

"His name was Len." Rin huffed, "He was climbing up on the ceiling like a weirdo."

"What? You saw Len?" Gumi excitedly asked her, "Lucky!"

"Is he kept away because of how weird he is?" Rin asked. She was hoping that was the case.

"No, not at all." Meiko explained to her, shaking her head, "We are normally not permitted to meet with the male side of the house."

"Except at dinner, or allowed times." Ruby added, "So, you had to be pretty lucky to see him, hell, even talk to the guy!"

"We can't talk to the boys?" Rin almost laughed as she said that. That sounded like a silly rule.

"There's theories, but," Lily shook her head, not wanting to continue further down this path, "We'll be having breakfast in a few minutes in the dining hall. Gumi can escort you down when you're ready." Lily ushered everyone out of the room and closed the door. Rin had thought she too would leave, but instead, Lily approached her, hands on Rin's shoulders.

"L-Lily?" Rin squeaked out. Lily's hands were shaking, yet her face was stern, worrisome.

"Rin, we will protect you as much as possible. I know that must be confusing," Lily apologized, her voice in a whisper, "But, please, you'll understand. I'm so sorry…I'm sorry if we can't once, but we'll do your damnedest to keep you safe, much like the others are…" Lily let go of her shoulders, taking a deep breath. Lily's composure returned with a smile, "I'll see you at breakfast, Rin."

A few pages longer than the original Chapter 1, and 1,000 more words. I still have the original on me (and backed up), so I'm just retyping from it. The biggest difference is honestly characters. Miki was replaced by Flower (V4 specifically), SEEU by UNI (because UNI is better), Sonika by Ruby, and Ring by Xin Hua. On the guy's side we have Mikuo replaced by Arsloid and Rinto replaced by Fukase for more originality. And there's more guy vocals now then in 2013. Akikoloid the Maid is now Macne Nana and Galaco is Akari Kizuna (originally it was Stardust, but she's sort of cancelled or something, so). I also replaced Matcha with Una Otomatchi. It's really weird seeing writing from so long ago. I cringe a bit… My biggest thing is grammar and having more detail, but sounding good. Plus there are bits that may not make sense and I want to elaborate clarity there, or change things so it's up to date. I'm sorry this is long… And for my many hiatuses… I'm in college and close to graduation, so it's been crazy. - KingdomMitsumi