Rika Senpai: I hope you enjoyed this story!
Disclaimer: Idon't own Vovaloids!
A blue haired man was riding inside a luxury's carriage. He looked through his window ignoring a certain purple haired man's lecture about how he should present himself once they arrive at the castle. He began to daydream of a wide open space full of grass where there was no city, no princess, no superiors, no worries whether he would get thrown in jail or be removed from his position.
"Are you even listening?" the purple man said while adjusting his hat.
"Ya I know! First introduce yourself, don't look into Milady's eyes and behave myself the whole time! I got it don't worry Gakupo," He smiled softly at him.
"I know but am just making sure," he huffed, "The less thing I want right now is begin yelled at by Len sama."
Kaito chuckled, "Come Gakupo relax he isn't going to yell at you that is unless," Kaito paused, "He sees you eyeing his sis again!" and Kaito broke into a laugh.
Gakupo's cheeks redden, "Is it really that obvious?"
"Kind of is I mean every time we go to the castle you're always staring at Rin Sama," Kaito grinned.
Gakupo covered his face and buried his head in his lap, "Really?! Rin Sama must think am a total freak!"
"I wouldn't say that," Kaito smiled, "I mean now she knows you're interested so she might choose you as her groom."
Gakupo raised his head up slowly, "You really think so?"
"I know so," Kaito grinned, "So pray to the lord that she chooses you in today's Dance."
"Of course I will!" Gakupo straighten his uniform, "I mean this is my last time to finally show Rin Sama my love! I can't blow it!"
"Ya because if you don't Rin Sama will marry someone else," Kaito added and Gakupo's confidence shrunk.
The cart finally stopped and Gakupo stood up, "You better find someone too," he opened the door, "I don't want to be the only one getting married!"
Kaito smiled at Gakupo's back, "I will," and he followed behind him.
…..Inside a tree…
The bluish haired girl sat on a tree branch that was close to her room. She gazed into the forest imagining a city with people walking around, children playing games, and her greeting everyone and helping out anyone in need. Suddenly she felt a pair of hands push her lightly, to which she freaked out to.
"What's wrong with you Merli!?" She huffed, "I could have fallen to my death?!"
"Haha but you didn't!" She sat right next to her, "So watcha doing Lapis?"
Lapis inhaled deeply calming down from the fright she just had, "Just thinking about stuff…"
Merli frowned, "Don't tell me you were think about the outside world again."
"Maybe…," Lapis began to play with her fingers.
"Lapis… you know that as fairies we can't ever interact with humans," Merli said.
Lapis stood up, "I know but don't you ever wonder what is out there!" she pointed into the forest, "What the world is like?"
Merli stood up and placed her hands on Lapis's shoulders, "I know but "that" world isn't for us," she smiled softly, "We have our own world to worry about so please promise me you won't ever talk about this again ok?"
Lapis stayed quiet and drifted her eyes away from her's.
"Lapis, promise?" she said again reassuring that her little sis got the message.
"….promise," she smiled as she hide her crossed fingers behind her back.
"Good! Now come on Mama is making bug stew today!" Merli happily walked inside.
"Ok," she followed her sis inside.
….Inside the Castle's Ballroom…..
Horns were blown to announce the arrival of the King and Queen. Everyone clapped as the royal couple made their way to the center stage but once the Queen raised her hand everyone stayed silent.
"My solders," She began, "You have all gathered here for one reason and one reason alone! And that is to find your soul mate, that special someone who will always be by your side! That is why we host these annual Dances. And like tradition we have the men sitting in the right while the women stand of the left. Like always once the music begins the women will make their way towards the men's side and ask that someone to dance by affording them a white rose. The men can NOT reject your proposal so ladies first come first serve is applied. Once you have got your man then you both must make your way to the center and dance telling everyone you are already a pair. And with that I shall give you all five minutes to decide on your future pair and once the music starts it begins."
"Gakupo isn't this great! The time is almost coming," Kaito grinned.
"But what if she doesn't make it on time and someone else already gets me!" he frowned.
"Then just dodge them," Len spouted as he closed his eyes, "Gosh if you already like someone then just dodge the girls who come. Remember they can't claim you unless they finish their sentence."
"Right!" Gakupo sighed as he confidently sat up.
Kaito patted his back, "It will be ok."
The music suddenly began to play and the women made their way slowly to the men. Although Len was the first asked to dance by the girl's elite solder, Miku. Kaito chuckled to himself as he watched the blonde boy blush as he lead Miku to the dance floor. Once he was dancing a few other pairs began to join them. Kaito turned to Gakupo and, not to his surprise; he was shaking and sweating like crazy. So to help his friend calm down he tried to locate Rin. He found her quickly walking towards them holding the white rose in front of her.
"Look Gakupo she's coming for you," he elbowed him and Gakupo sighed in relief as he tried to control himself.
Rin stopped right in front of them, "Will you dance with me!" She blushed as she held the white rose in front of Kaito.
Gakupo's eyes widen as he stared in disbelief at them. Kaito was also surprised but took her rose and began to lead her to the dance floor.
"Of course I'll dance with you," he smiled and Rin embraced him as she let him lead her to the center.
While he was dancing with Rin he couldn't help but feel a great pain in his heart. He knew very well that Gakupo wanted to dance with Rin but he couldn't do anything. He turned around to check on his friend but he was gone.
…Inside a small wooden room…
It was late at night and Lapis was packing a small bag full of necessary things, like food, water, and some spare clothes.
She slowly moved towards her older sister's bed and kissed her on the forehead, "Am sorry Merli but I have to do this," she whispered as she made her way to her own room.
Once there she opened her window and grabbed her bag as she released her wings and began to fly into the dark large forest.