Welcome to Vocaloid
Chapter 1: New Arrival
A cool breeze blew, gently rustling the trees, their emerald green leaves whispering as they brushed against each other, the sweet, tangy smell of apples, oranges and flowers filling the air as Len leaned against a tree, sitting in the soft green grass, looking over at the lake just outside the Vocaloid estate.
The sunlight was streaming down like a translucent yellow path onto the deep azure water, making the surface lightly twinkle with sunlight, turning the water a slightly lighter shade of deep cerulean. Another breeze blew, creating gentle ripples and occasional small waves here and there as Len allowed himself a small smile of peace.
Days like this, he loved just sitting there silently, admiring the sounds of nature, and the beautiful sight of it as well. It was a break from all of the excitement and energetic fun from his every day life. He loved every second of it, but sometimes he needed to sit back quietly and remind himself that moments like these could be just as joyful, even without the sound and action of others.
He continued to sit, staring out over the water and everything else surrounding him, occasionally humming to himself, appreciating the nature that surrounded him. His gaze wandered upward as a robin flitted over in front of the water, quickly followed by another. The two dusky brown birds encircled one another, a playful action, whistling back and forth to one another before landing on the ground and pecking at the ground for a few minutes, looking for bugs. After a little while, they flew off together.
Len chuckled at the sight of the two birds. Seeing mammals interacting with each other, and just being themselves always interested him. That was another reason why he enjoyed coming out here.
Being an android, he was built with human emotions and senses…and of course appearances…but he was always curious about those who weren't designed to a person's specific image…those whose personalities and looks were determined by the genes of a mother and father instead of a computer.
Len didn't have any actual parents, but his Master was the closest thing to a father that he had…other than Kaito, who was another android. Master had created Len, and he was like a father to the other Vocaloids in the estate. But Len had always wondered how it was like to be an actual human. He had been created, designed and downloaded by master, and brought into this world by his computer at age 14, while humans were born at a very young age from their mothers.
Now Len was 16. Looking to the cyan blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds, Len wondered if there were many other things he had in common with humans.
As this thought crossed his mind, he heard the sound of the gate opening behind him and he heard his twin sister Rin's voice.
"Len!" She called. He peeked out from behind the tree, waving at her as she stood at the entrance. She jogged down the slight hill and up to him, looking out at the water. "What are you doing?" She inquired, kneeling down next to him. Her clear blue eyes glittered with curiosity as she looked over at the pretty sight he had been admiring. "Just looking at the view," Len replied, smiling at his sister. She walked a few paces over to the water and crouched down, looking into the lake, letting her hand gently move through the water, and then looking forward again, breathed in the sweet scent in the air and smiling in delight.
"It's really pretty, isn't it?" She said, standing up and looking to the sky, eyes lighting up when she spotted a certain cloud. "Look! That one kind of looks like a little kitten," She said brightly, smiling as she pointed. Len followed where her finger was pointed and let out a small laugh as he saw the shape. He got to his feet and walked over to her, both of them still looking at the sky as another breeze blew, gently ruffling his hair.
"The world's so pretty," Rin sighed happily with a smile, spinning around a few times. Len smiled at his sister as she continued to enjoy the world around her before asking a question.
"So, what did you want me for?" He asked. She stopped spinning and looked at him, remembering why she was out here. "Oh! Master wanted me to come get you." She explained with a cheerful smile, eyes lighting up with excitement as she continued. Something good must have happened from the way she was smiling.
"There's a new Vocaloid!" She said, giving a small bounce of happiness. Len smiled brightly as she explained and he too felt a wave of excitement wash over him. "There is?" He asked, eagerness in his voice as his sister nodded, eyes shining brightly. "Who?"
Rin paused, remembering what Master had told her. "Her name is Neru. Neru Akita and she's yellow like us." Rin explained, still smiling.
Len's smile brightened. "Cool! Maybe we can show her how things are around here!" He said.
"That's why I'm here. Master wanted me to bring you so that you can show her around and introduce her to the other Vocaloids!" Rin said happily. Len blinked. Master wanted him to show her around? This would be his first time giving a new Vocaloid a tour around the Vocaloid estate.
"Come on!" Rin said, grabbing his hand and pulling him along as they ran up to the Vocaloid mansion.
"Ah, there you are!" Master said with a smile as Rin and Len ran up, panting, trying to get their breath back. They were standing at the foot of the stairs. Miku, Mikuo and Gumi were already there, fidgeting, obviously eager to see the new Vocaloid.
"Can we see her now?" Miku asked, bouncing up and down, aqua blue eyes wide with anticipation. Gumi nodded eagerly in agreement, trying to keep still while Mikuo looked up at Master pleadingly, as he chuckled, looking at the Vocaloids in amusement.
"Come on Master! Please? Len and I are here now." Rin said, bouncing beside Miku in excitement.
"Yes! There's no reason to wait anymore! You're just teasing us!" Miku declared, pouting, hands on her hips.
Len resisted the urge to plead along with them, but it was difficult. He began to fidget, trying to steal a look behind Master at the door at the top of the staircase. He remembered when he and Rin had stepped out from behind the door to see the joyful, smiling faces of Meiko, Kaito, and Miku. He had been positive that they would be the closest of friend…that they would make many good memories with each other.
He smiled to himself. And here they were again; ready to welcome the other Vocaloid into their family and help her to become a good singer so that she could sing songs that would make everyone happy. And that brought such happiness and joy to a Vocaloid…to make their fans feel that same joy.
"Alright then, shall we go welcome her?" Master asked with a smile. Gumi's eyes brightened in excitement and she let out a squeal of joy.
"Yes!" They all cried in a chorus.
Master chuckled and began to walk up the stairs while the others rushed up, eager to see their soon to be friend.
Master stood in front of the door, a happy smile on his face as he turned the knob and opened the door slowly.
"Come on out, Neru."
This is just something new that I wanted to try writing. It's a sucky title xP If I continue depends on what people think of it…chapters may come out slowly, but I'll try to make up for that by writing long ones and making them good too. I just need some sort of specific plot and drama until I feel like it should end. I have an idea for some drama later on, but that won't be for a while. xD
Anyway, this is the first chapter. The beginning is pretty good in my opinion, but it starts getting bad towards the end. I'll state which pairings will most likely be in here. Some pairings may get their own chapters every now and then; some pairings may only have hints, and others it may just be a little bit of fluff. For example, Len and Neru's drama/actions in this chapter, drama/actions with another couple in another …if that makes any sense xD
But anyway, here are the pairings that will most likely be in this story. Note that I may decide to drop certain pairings to shorten and even it out…after all it would be difficult writing a story with a thousand pairings xD
So here they are: LenXNeru, LenXGumi, RinXMikuo, and I'm trying to think of others as well…I feel like I want a pairing with Miku. Any suggestions? Please no KaitoXMiku…sorry I'm a MeikoXKaito supporter :D Feel free to leave suggestions for any pairings you may want to see. I probably won't use all of them though, just telling you. I'd also like some suggestions for Mikuo, Rin and Miku pairings. Those are my main concerns, but any other pairings you suggest are appreciated too. Also, any suggestions for a better title? Thanks for reading!
