I should really stop with this story making.
So uh, I was listening to the theme of Tuck Everlasting. Suddenly I felt this overpowering urge to create some nice LukaxMiku goodness.
I do not own vocaloid, although I am quite pleased to see Magnet is in Project Diva.
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The soft night breezes did nothing to deter the rose-haired princess from making her way through the forest. Her best friend, Gakupo, had warned her of lurking creatures, but she merely smiled and hugged him before walking away. Brushing away some wisps of long hair, she pulled the reigns of her horse towards the open field she usually sat at to clear her head.
But wait- this wasn't her usual field. Through the clearing, vines of blooming, glowing roses coiled around the flowering trees. Soft petals danced in the wind, circling around her head like a halo. Luka swore she had heard a soft giggle, and light fluttering of wings past her ear. She panted lightly, opting to walk the rest of the way. Sliding down from the white horse, Luka left her there. It would be okay, she decided. This horse, Luna, was familiar enough with the girl that she wouldn't go far. Even if Luka herself didn't know her way around this mysterious grove.
Straightening her posture, Luka strolled through the path. The whispering trees swayed, opening the way further and allowing the moonlight to spill across the dewy grass for better lighting. The woods seemed to lead to a small waterfall and pond. The water shimmered, and like the roses, it seemed to illuminate itself. Against the vivid purple of the night, the aquamarine of the water was inviting. Luka advanced towards it, the layers of her tulle skirts poofing as she knelt beside it. It reflected off her face, and her eyes began to hurt. Groaning, she closed them and pressed her fingers against her temple to fight off the would-be headache.
When her icy blue eyes fluttered open again, it felt like her irises were giving off the light themselves. Luka cupped some of the surprisingly warm water in her hands, splashing her face with it. She did this thrice until an airy voice whispered past her ear.
'Open your eyes, dearest Princess!' It urged playfully. 'Please open your eyes! They will hurt at first, but a drop of the lily's nectar will help you~!" Luka attempted to open her eyes once more, looking around. A flash of golden moved past her, landing in the middle of the pond. Seating itself on a pinkish lily, it tried to catch her attention. Luckily for whatever this entity was, it got the coral haired female to lift the flower to her lips. The delightful liquid trickled down her throat, and suddenly the pain was erased.
It didn't, however, blank out the scream Luka let out as she shifted away from the water. The lily dropped from her hands, becoming dewy glitter as it hit the grass. The aura of gold had formed into a little fairy. She sat on Luka's knee, tilting her head cutely to look at the frightened girl.
"Aw- I'm sorry!" She giggled. "I should have told you that the nectar was going to let you see things! My name's Rin, and I take it you're Princess Luka?" All Luka could manage was a nod. How did she know this?
Rin fluttered into the princess's open palm when she allowed it, sitting down and crossing her legs. She really was so cute and tiny, and as Luka began to feel more comfortable around her, she felt an urge to want to take her home and keep her as a mini friend or a pet.
"I can't wait until you meet my friends! You'll really like Miku, she's a princess too! Oh, and my silly twin Le-"
"Miku...?" Luka whispered. Her memory was vague, but she could remember somewhat of knowing someone with this name. Rin nodded happily, her glow seemed to intensify.
"Yes, Miku! You don't remember her? You two were best friends!" Her eyes glanced nervously at the waterfall, and she flew up to Luka's shoulder, speaking in a lowered tone. "Until that day."
Luka tried to focus on Miku's name for a moment. What did Rin mean by "that day"? She breathed heavily, and Rin seemed to take note of her discomfort with the subject.
"Hm, um, maybe you should meet some of the rest of us!!" She squeaked. She rushed off behind a shrub, and Luka could hear faint rustling and hushed shouting until Rin returned with more fae. There had to be quite a bit, and one of them looked just like Rin. 'That must be Len.' Luka thought.
"Look, guys!" Rin beckoned for them to follow her, and she landed back in Luka's palm. "Luka's come back for us!" The others were hesitant, but soon trailed after.
"Does Miku know?" Len whispered, peeking glances at the waterfall. Rin shook her head. Len sighed and stood by the rushing water. With a snap of his fingers, light enveloped him. When it died down, he was standing at a more "human" height.
"I think it's time we settled this." He said, solemnly. Rin sucked in a breath, before standing beside him.
"No." She stated simply. "Luka has no idea what is going on, I'm sure. Miku doesn't want to be in for any sort of surprise right now."
"Rin-" Len started, giving her pleading eyes. His twin waved him off.
"Tomorrow, we will call Miku." Her voice became serious. "This will be settled. In the meantime, Luka, you have to come back tomorrow." Luka looked down, upset.
"How will I get back here?" She whispered. "I stumbled here by accident."
"No." Rin replied. "It was no mistake." She walked over to Luka, helping her to her feet and securing something in her hands. Luka peeked at whatever she had given her, it was glass and opalescent.
"This is a special type of butterfly." Len pointed out. "It's called a 'Magnet'. It will make sure you do not stray from this path tomorrow night."
Luka nodded, and looked back at her hands. The Magnet was gone! She searched frantically, checking around her dress and hands.
Rin laughed, breaking the seriousness of the moment. "Ah, Luka! The Magnet is its namesake in a way, it is a part of you now. It will lead you here."
"There will be no need for that." A voice called out. They turned in surprise, and Luka took a step back further.
"Miku!" Len gasped. Miku stood under the waterfall, her hair and dress forming from the glittering water as she strolled towards them.
"H-how long have you been standing there?" Luka mumbled.
"Long enough to hear everything." She replied nonchalantly.
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First chapter cliffhanger! DUN DUN DUN.
