Return of the Princess
Riliane walked along the dirt path. She is just returning from shopping for groceries. As she is moving along the path, she came across…
The crossroad.
There's no mistaking it. It is the same crossroad. It is the crossroad that connects two worlds. Riliane looked up and saw the signpost. It is the same signpost that pointed in two directions: North and South. Riliane remembered everything about how she had unwittingly passed that crossroad and ended up in another world. It is the world where she met Kagamine Rin.
Kagamine Rin: The name of the girl whom Riliane had befriended. She is the girl who looked just like Riliane except she wore black "short shorts" and a white "tank-top". And, Rin is her creator. Although Rin denied being a "god" of the world of Evillious, she is still Riliane's creator, all due to a song: Daughter of Evil. It is Riliane's namesake song. Riliane closed her eyes. She could envision Rin's cheerful smile. Her smile always cheered Riliane up whenever she is sad. Rin had shown Riliane fun and happy things.
…Riliane started to hum. She hummed a song to herself. South North Story. It is the song that she had left behind in the other world to remember her by. It is the story of two different people who meet. Ironically, it is the song that told of their meeting. Riliane examined the crossroad. Could she return to the other world? Could she meet Rin again? But, she couldn't leave Clarith again for another whole day could she?
…No. The worlds do not work the same. Riliane remembered this. When she arrived in Sapporo, she stayed for an entire day. When she returned to Evillious, Clarith told her that she had been only away for ten minutes. Riliane could never forget that conversation. After fruitless searching, Riliane sighed. She couldn't find something that looks like a portal or gateway. She couldn't go back to that other world. Perhaps that world never existed to begin with. Could she have just imagined things? Riliane, saddened by that revelation, leaned against the signpost and laid her eyes to the ground.
Suddenly, Riliane felt as if the signpost was about to crack. After a few seconds…it did.
"Yeeks!" Riliane squeaked as she is about to tumble to the ground. She shut her eyes and braced herself for the impact.
"Oi! Rin!" Len peeked through the bedroom door, "Breakfast is ready!"
"Ah! I'm coming! I'm almost ready!" Rin called back, "Don't you dare come in here!"
"Yeah right! Who wants to see a 'wall' like yours?"
"…Oh you are so dead!"
Len made his escape while Rin hurried to get dressed. One day she'll have a big chest. ONE DAY. As Rin rushed to the door…
"Eh?" Rin stopped at her desk. There are two music CDs. One labeled Daughter of Evil. The other…
"South North Story…"
Rin remembered. She remembered the day when she met Riliane Lucifen d'Autriche.
Riliane Lucifen d'Autriche: The name of a selfish princess who later repented of her sins. The name of the girl whom Rin befriended. She is the girl who looked just like Rin except she wore a nun's outfit. And, Riliane is her creation. She does exist due to Rin's song, Daughter of Evil.
Rin started to sing softly to herself. She sang the song that she and Riliane composed together. The song that Rin posted on NicoNicoDouga that left people confused on whether or not Rin sang both parts or hired somebody else to sing with. Only Rin and the rest of her friends knew in their hearts that Riliane is the second singer.
Rin sighed as she walked over to the living room. Will she ever meet Riliane again? She did promise that the two of them will meet again someday. So the question that she should be asking is: When?
"OZEKI? AT THIS HOUR? YOU MUST BE ON DRUGS, MEIKO!"
"OH I HOPE THAT'S NOT A MILKSHAKE YOU'RE DRINKING, KAITO!"
"…Oh boy. I'd better hurry before something bad happens," Rin muttered to herself as she started running towards the sound of an upcoming fight.
…Riliane opened her eyes. The impact never happened. She didn't land on the hard gravel, but a soft bed of flowers. Riliane paused. She just laid there for a while. There's no way. There weren't any flowers at the crossroad! Slowly but surely, Riliane sat up.
"Hey! What are you think you're doing to my flower bed?" called a voice. Riliane jumped at the sudden outburst.
"I…I, I'm sorry! I d,didn't mean to ruin it…!" Riliane turned to the voice.
"Geez! You know…eh? R…Riliane?" the voice stopped yelling. Riliane looked at the person standing above her.
There's no mistaking it. It is Akita Neru. The girl who keeps fiddling with her "cellphone".
"…Neru?" Riliane asked nervously.
"Riliane? Riliane Lucifen d'Autriche? Is it really you?" Neru asked back, her voice brimming with excitement, "Yeah! It's me! Akita Neru! Remember? From the burger joint?"
Riliane thought for a moment.
"WHERE'S THE MANAGER? 'CAUSE I LIKE TO COMPLIMENT HIM ON WHAT A FANTASTIC PIECE OF S#!% HE CREATED!"
…Neru is the girl who said that at the fast food restaurant.
"Yes…Yes! I remember you!" Riliane shot a happy look.
"Ahaha! Wow! I never thought you would actually visit here again!"
"Visit?…Wait. Am I…in Sapporo?"
"Eh? Yeah. You are."
Riliane looked around. There are "cars" parked around. The buildings looked different. There are street signs posted everywhere. There's no doubt about it. This is Sapporo, the other world.
"I…I'm back…" Riliane is speechless. It wasn't a dream or her imagination. The first meeting between Rin and Riliane…is real after all.
"Riliane? Can you stand up?" Neru held out a hand.
"Oh! Yeah. I'm okay," Riliane took Neru's hand and stood up. She got off the flower bed, "S, Sorry I ruined your flowers…"
"Oh never mind that. Haku always ruins them whenever she's drunk," Neru muttered, "So, you came back through the crossroad? In Evillious I mean."
"Y, Yes! The same crossroad! But, how did I end up here instead of the crossing?" Riliane pondered.
Neru grinned, "Well, whatever the case, I am glad you're here again! I'm sure Rin would be excited to see you after so long."
"Rin!" Riliane caught her breath, "Is she here? Where is she?"
"Oh relax! I got this," and with that, Neru pulled out her phone and started punching buttons. Riliane looked on in wonder as Neru typed the following message:
From: Tsuman-ne
To: OzekiFTW, IceCreamShowdown, Leekspin39, RinRinSignal, SpazzDance, MegurineLuka, KamuiGakupo, GoggleGUMIgle, FRENCHBREAD, YowaneHaku,
guyz! riliane is back! (^o^)
Neru put away her phone and turned to Riliane, "So, you wanna meet Rin again? I can drive you there."
"T, Thank you so much," Riliane smiled and bowed slightly.
"Um, no need to be all formal. It makes my skin crawl…" Neru led Riliane to her sports car and opened the front passenger door for Riliane. Riliane timidly stepped into the car and sat down. Neru pulled the seat belt over Riliane.
"Um, what's this for?" Riliane indicated the seat belt.
"Oh. This is to make sure that you don't get killed."
Riliane shivered nervously. Neru got into the driver seat and started the car. The engine started roaring like a beast. Riliane got even more scared.
"Heh. It's like I've unleashed a demon in this thing," Neru let out an evil laugh.
"THERE'S A DEMON INSIDE?" Riliane clung to Neru in fear.
"It's a figure of speech! Lighten up already!"
Riliane finally relaxed, finding herself in awe at the sights of Sapporo as the car moved through the streets. Neru snuck a few peeks at Riliane and couldn't help but smile. Suddenly, Neru's phone started ringing.
"Ah crap. Riliane, could you get that?" Neru handed Riliane the phone. Riliane took it and stared at it in confusion.
"Um, how do you work this?"
"Push the green button. Hurry before it stops ringing!"
Riliane frantically looked all over the phone. She found the green button and pushed it.
"…H, Hello?" Riliane quietly asked.
"Hey, Neru! It's me, Rin! Is it true? Riliane is here?"
Neru arrived at a red traffic light and leaned in to the phone, "Yeah! I'm driving Riliane over to your house! Sorry I can't chat but Riliane's on the line right now!"
"Really? Hey! Hi Riliane! Are you there?" Rin's ever excited voice came from the phone. Neru winked at Riliane, telling her to answer back.
"Y, Yes! I'm here, Rin!" Riliane put to the phone to her ear.
"Oh my gosh! It is you! It's really you! You came back!"
Riliane smiled at the sound of Rin's happy voice. She hasn't changed at all.
"…Yes. I'm back."
The Crypton Suite came into view as the car came to a complete stop. Neru let Riliane out and the two of them started towards the front door. Rin was waiting at the front porch.
"RILIANE!" Rin screamed as she ran towards Riliane, tackling her and sending them tumbling. Neru quickly catched them before they rolled into the road.
"Oi Rin! What in all that is holy are you doing?" Len shouted from the door.
"Yeah! You could've gotten killed!" Miku added in.
"Ugh…crazy b****…" Neru moaned in pain.
But Rin didn't care one bit. She hugged Riliane so hard that Riliane is having a hard time breathing.
"Riliane, it's good to see you again!"
"Y, Yeah. T, Thank y, you…"
Rin let Riliane go and helped her up. Riliane looked and saw Len and Miku at the door. Both of them were pissed that Rin could've done damage but they couldn't stay mad for long.
"It's good to see you again, Riliane," Len greeted Riliane.
"Likewise, Len," Riliane smiled at Len. She did remember the time when she went on a date with him until everybody else intruded. Even so, they both had fun together.
"Oh there is so much that we can do together!" Miku beamed with excitement.
"…And I look forward to it!"
"Come in! Come in!" Rin urged impatiently as Riliane and Miku walked into the house. Len looked at Neru, who was still aching.
"Wanna come in for maybe a cup of coffee?"
"Oof, ouch…No thanks. I'm gonna head home."
"Come on. It's just a cup of coffee."
"…Sure. Anything for you," Neru went in as well. Len chuckled, knowing too well that Neru has a crush on him.
"Besides," Neru continued, "I think it'll be fun to spend some more time with Riliane."
At this point, there will be no coherent storyline. Anything goes from now on...YEAH! :)
If you have suggestions on what Riliane should try out or what song she should listen to, feel free to PM me.