Durarara! belongs to Ryohgo Narita.

So this is a new concept I've been thinking and working on. This story, I started writing it several months ago. It might be a bit risky, but I'm hoping you all like it...or come to like it. This is also the first time I've worked with alternates of Shizuo and Izaya. Or rather, the first time I've released a fanfiction about them. I'm currently also working on another alternates as well, but for now, I'll be focusing on Tsugaru and Psyche.

Please enjoy my newest story, Heart Sounds.

Heart Sounds: Chapter 1

Life was simple.

For Tsugaru Heiwajima, life was nothing but simple. It was peaceful.

It always had been.

His days were in solitude, just him and his easy lifestyle.

Everyday went by, everyday the same as the last.

For Tsugaru, life was completely ordinary.

But little did he know...everything would soon become different.

Because one day, Tsugaru would welcome the change he didn't know he needed in his otherwise simple life.

"...He's a what?"

Deep blue eyes took in the sight presented to them, trying to make sense of what they were looking at.

"An android, of course."

"...It's nice and all, but, why did you have to drag me over to show this to me?"

Tsugaru crossed his arms almost stubbornly, his attention on the professor who had called him over there so unexpectedly.
It wasn't that Tsugaru was an unpleasant person, nor did he dislike people. He just preferred to keep to himself over socialization any day. Including staying in the privacy and comforts of his own home.

Alone.

"Well, tell me. What do you think of it?"

The blond slowly moved his arms to his sides, gaze going back to the still form of the model before him. When he had first arrived, he had a small panic over assuming this android was an actual, unconscious person, standing upright in the middle of the room. But once he was told otherwise, he had relaxed.

It was quite impressive, to say the least. Still, he wasn't entirely convinced that this figure wasn't human, because there was just no way it could be possible for something so real-looking to be, well, not real.

Yet...the professor had assured him...it was very possible.

"...I won't lie. He really looks...amazing."

Tsugaru's eyes flicked to the side as he admitted that, his slight irritation still apparent, although it was more because of the presence of the only other human being in the room.

"Is that all? Just amazing?" The brunet named Shinra tapped at his glasses curiously, his grin suggesting that he wanted to know if there really was more his companion might want to say. "Surely that can't be all."

"...Fine. I'm impressed. Really impressed. I think he looks like an actual person. Anyway. Why does my opinion matter so much to you?"

His blue eyes narrowed.

Shinra let out a series of soft laughter.

"So much like your father."

Tsugaru raised an eyebrow at this, turning his head away with a small smile.

"Well anyway, the reason is that... I wanted to give him to you."

"I-...what?"

"Seeing as you're always alone; you live alone, spend time with only yourself, have no friends, and hardly spend time with your family-"

"I have friends."

"Koi fish and plants don't count."

Sigh. "...Well, you know my parents. They're traveling a lot, and my brother's been pretty occupied with that musician guy…who also happens to be his best friend since middle school, or something... Tch, why don't they just admit they're together already..."

"Ah, yes. I do know your parents. Very well, in fact...enough for them to have made me your godfather. Although, speaking of which, your parents weren't exactly 'best friends' when I went to school with them, unlike your brother and his...'best friend'."

He chuckled lightly as he had put up his fingers to emphasize his last two words, before he dropped his hands and lifted his head. "But I have to say, things certainly turned out for the better."

Shinra beamed, quiet for a moment as he recalled his two friends...two certain individuals...from his school days.

But not a moment later, he clapped his hands together, as he still had something of importance to explain to the young blond.

"Well then! Back to our main topic. My proposal, what do you think? Would you like to give him a try? At least keep him around for a month. Look at it as some sort of a trial...a study. You can use him as a sort of butler, or a housekeeper. It's up to you. He isn't programmed to do anything strange, and-Hey, I know what you're thinking!"

Tsugaru had opened up his mouth to interject, but Shinra had stopped him just in time.

The underground doctor had a history of doing some pretty weird things, Tsugaru having witnessed some of them himself. So, it was no surprise that he would be questioning even this...

Though, he found the android quite remarkable. Something this amazing, surely, wouldn't be a waste on Shinra's end, to the point that he would mess around and let the android be a flop. Tsugaru only hoped that he really didn't have to worry about not trusting Shinra...this time.

"I did my best to make sure that he's as human-like as possible. The way that he sounds and speaks, as well as certain mannerisms. Not to mention his ability to perform simple to complex tasks...and the like." He adjusted his glasses, looking quite proud of himself. "Minus vital internal organs and capability of emotion, he's as human as it gets...for a programmed model." Clearing his throat, the professor eagerly awaited his godson's response.

"...Well..." Tsugaru considered Shinra's words, his eyes going back to the android, looking it up and down. Admittedly, having someone around wouldn't be so bad, especially if he needed any sort of help done around his place. Plus, if he decided that he couldn't handle having someone else around after a while, and wanted to be by himself, the android would do as he said and not bother him. He was an android, not a human, so there was no way that he would be a problem. Tsugaru figured it wouldn't be so bad.

His mind made up, he slowly nodded. "...Fine. I'll give it a try."

"Excellent! This is so exciting..." Shinra hummed giddily, walking behind the android and fumbling with a few buttons on a key pad. As soon as he lifted his hand away, a thin cord that Tsugaru hadn't noticed until then dropped from the back of the artificial body. Shinra went over to it, carefully squeezing the base of the cord, unplugging it from its source in the wall. Then, he plugged it back in to a much smaller handheld device, rectangular shaped and white in color. As soon as it was connected, the edges glowed a dark pink. Tsugaru watched as Shinra tucked the cord under the android's jacket, then placed the device into a pocket.

"...What did you just put into his pocket?" Tsugaru asked quietly, not able to help his curiosity. But, then again, if he was to take care of this android, he may as well know as much as he could about him.

"Ah, that." Shinra lifted his head with a grin. "It's him."

Tsugaru tilted his head, now a bit confused. The doctor noticed this, smiling apologetically.

"In other words, he was created on a computer as a program. This body basically is, well...was, an empty shell, but it is now the program's new host. The small device in his pocket is transferring the data into the host body. It also stores all information that he was programmed with, as well as any information that he may acquire."

Now understanding it a bit more, Tsugaru nodded.

"Oh, and a warning. This device is similar to a cellular device. So it should be treated with just as much care. Heavy impact, if that ever may occur, could damage it. So make sure that he isn't ever in a situation where he might be at risk of that. Then there's the concern of high amounts of voltage. That could fry the program, should the rare phenomenon of him getting struck by lighting occur. Also, it should never be exposed to too much water, as it isn't exactly waterproof."

He took in a quick breath before he continued on.

"It is also very important that he never become disconnected from it. Now, it's already quite difficult, since the cord is under his clothing, so it won't get caught on anything...and the cord does somewhat lock into place...oh, and...you see these headphones on him?"

Tsugaru glanced up, also surprised to see another detail he had overlooked. Right over the android's head, was a pair of pink and white headphones. He nodded again.

"These can't be removed, either. They are permanently attached to his head, covering...well, he doesn't necessarily have ears like you and I do... So these headphones act as his ears. The data from his program in that small device is connected to the headphones, and that is how he will start up. So all you have to worry about, in this case, is making sure that the device stays safe. It will be simple, it's just a precaution."

"...So...what will happen if...it does come unattached?" Tsugaru couldn't help wondering again.

"...See, I don't know for certain what would happen..." Shinra began, turning his head to the side as his voice grew flat. "But, as I said before, it is basically, him. His programming. His memory. If something does happen to it, there is a risk that he'll crash. Or, if it comes to worse, the data will be permanently deleted. If it's the second scenario, I don't know if it would be possible to ever recover him."

His serious tone then turned cheerful again.

"But I know that you'll take good care of him. So you don't need to worry about anything, other than allowing him to live with you for a month."

He finished by giving Tsugaru a pat on his back. The blond just stood there, making sure that all of what he was just told was absorbed. It was kind of difficult to follow along with Shinra, especially with how much he talked and talked...but this was important information.

Soon, his attention was back on the android.

"...I will." He sighed, his lips curving into a small smile. "So. How am I going to get him to my place?"

Shinra's face formed that familiar grin once again. "He'll be walking, of course."

"...Walking? ...Wait, so, you're going to power him on?" Tsugaru suddenly seemed quite excited. "When is he going to wake up?"

Shinra laughed at this, amused by his godson's undertones of anticipation.

"Tsugaru, I'm going to ask you to please step forward. That's it, stand right in front of him."

Shinra instructed, Tsugaru following orders carefully. He just didn't want to accidentally mess something up.

"Alright. Now, introductions." He paused, walking away so that he could watch from a corner of the room and observe what would be happening. "Go ahead and introduce yourself to him."

Tsugaru frowned.

The android wasn't awake, so...what was the point?

But with a small sigh, he decided not to argue. This was Shinra, and even though he was a bit looney, he did know what he was talking about.

"...Um...hello. My name is Tsugaru."

He found himself staring at the android and seeing him in the same state as he had been; as if he were sleeping. But in this case, he was very obviously still powered down.

"Tsugaru."

...Or not...

The blond nearly flinched upon hearing his own name being repeated back to him. However, he soon found that he couldn't tear his gaze away, as blue eyes met a pair of shining magenta, opening for the very first time. They were nothing like Tsugaru had ever seen, and yet again, he momentarily forgot that the figure before him wasn't a human being.

"Tsugaru." The android repeated, his head slowly bowing towards the other in a polite manner. "It is nice to meet you, Tsugaru. My name is Psyche."

It took the blond a moment to process that he was actually interacting with this...being...who he was still not able to believe was simply a program. There was just no way...

Even so, he also realized that he had been quiet for too long, and was feeling a bit rude. He quickly bowed his head in return, apologetically, then lifted it as soon as he sensed the android had done the same.

"Psyche..."

He spoke the name, a very unique name, to say the least. But he also found that it did match it's owner, quite well. With a small smile, Tsugaru nodded.

"I like it."

He admitted, being completely honest.

But Tsugaru also felt a bit silly, somewhat feeling like he was unintentionally speaking to this android as if he were a child...being simple and friendly with how he spoke to him, seeing as he had just woken up for the first time.

"Thank you, Tsugaru. I am fond of your name, as well."

There was the sound of someone clearing their throat, Shinra walking over to stand beside the blond. He gave his godson an odd look, leaving Tsugaru a bit confused. But before Tsugaru could even ask, Shinra addressed the android.

"Hello Psyche. How are you liking your new body?"

The android, in turn, already seemed to recognize Shinra, a small smile forming on his face. Tsugaru wondered why Shinra didn't even bother to introduce himself to Psyche like he had to, but he soon realized that it was no surprise, as the doctor technically did create him.

Psyche slowly lifted his arm up, eyes going from the professor and to his own palm.

"It is wonderful. Thank you for allowing me to use it."

"You're welcome. I'm glad that you're happy with it." Shinra nodded, crossing his arms and flicking his eyes to Tsugaru for a small moment, before they went back to the android. "Now, I have something to tell you, Psyche. You are going to be living with Tsugaru for a while. Are you alright with that?"

"Yes, I am." The android answered, his magenta eyes right on the blond, before they went back to his creator.

Tsugaru couldn't help noticing the android look at him, and he found himself staring back, even after the other's gaze left him. This whole situation was slightly overwhelming, and for some reason, Tsugaru was feeling a bit...strange...whenever the android's eyes were on him.

'He's not a real human being...calm down...'

He kept telling himself, deciding to just look down towards the floor.

But then, a particular thought hit him.

"Hey, Shinra..." Tsugaru lightly nudged his godfather's shoulder, speaking quietly. "You asked him if he was okay with...coming along with me. Does that mean that he could have said...no?"

Shinra smiled knowingly, slowly shaking his head.

"What makes him different from a human being is...that he doesn't have a free will, nor emotions. He is simply a program living in an artificial body, and will do as you ask. With that said, don't get too carried away with any requests that you may have. He's able to do several things, but even an android can get tired and needs rest."

"...Alright...that makes sense, but then, why did you ask him at all?"

The brunet chuckled, lightly patting Tsugaru on the back.

"It's simply a pleasantry. It's just...nice to speak to him politely, and it does help him to learn. Treat him like a person, and he'll act as such. Treat him like he isn't, and he may grow cold. Even he is capable of that. Now, there are a few things that he could say 'no' to, if they are something that he connects to endangering his own well-being. For example, he wouldn't do anything that might damage his programming."

Tsugaru was silent, then nodded in understanding, taking in every word. He really didn't want to mess up this opportunity.

He didn't even realize that the very android they were talking about was no longer in front of them. Because of this, he didn't expect to feel someone gently touching his arm, making him nearly jump.

"I'm sorry, did I startle you?" Psyche asked, his stare directly locked with Tsugaru's.

"N-no no! I'm fine, it's okay." The blond chuckled quietly, not even noticing how the other's gaze was almost...calming.

"Then, shall we go, Tsugaru?"

Tsugaru seemingly didn't hear that, either, because he had been so occupied with the other's stare.

"...Tsugaru? Are you awake?"

The blond took a moment, before he eventually snapped out of it as he heard his godfather speak. Feeling a bit awkward, he finally replied.

"O-oh...uh...yeah... Yeah, we can go..."

He took a small moment to recover, before letting out a soft breath as well as a slightly forced smile.

In a matter of minutes, Psyche was all ready to leave with his new master.

"Take good care of him, Tsugaru!" Shinra grinned with his cheerful voice as the other two headed towards the door. "I'll tell Celty you stopped by! Maybe we could have you over for lunch one of these days."

"Don't worry, I will take good care of him." The blond promised, slipping on his shoes and adjusting his outfit. "...and lunch sounds good. Tell her I said hello." He smiled over at the professor, giving him a slight wave. "...Thank you." He said a bit quietly, although Shinra heard it and smiled wide, returning the wave.

With that, Tsugaru turned towards his new companion, Psyche watching him, awaiting whatever he would say.

"Come on, let's go home..."