Vocaloid: Tales from Kyoto
Hi, I'm Snowflake. I've had this idea for quite some time and this is my first time writing fanfics so here goes. I hope you'll enjoy it. Main pairings will be MikuxKaito and GakuxLuka. Other pairings will come soon.
Disclaimer: I do not own Vocaloid. Vocaloid is a product of Yamaha.
Chapter 1- Premonition
"Kaito…"
A young man with dark blue hair turned to see who had called him. It was a whisper that only he could hear while walking down the streets of Matsuda Town, Kyoto. The usually lonely streets were flooded by huge masses that had gathered for the Jidai Matsuri* or the Festival of Ages. Trying to find the source of the whisper, he found himself facing the river.
"Kaito…"
There it was again! Curious, the young man called Kaito went into the river. However, as he went deeper into the water, he heard a stronger and strangely familiar voice calling out to him. Ignoring it, he turned his attention back to the voice that was beckoning him into the river. However, the other, voice that was now screaming in his ears was becoming louder. He paused, trying to figure out exactly whose voice it was. For some reason, this more powerful voice seemed to strike fear into his heart.
"KAITO, WAKE UP YOU DUMB ASS!"
For a second, all the activities going on in the school came to a standstill as a shriek echoed throughout the place, following a booming voice.
*Kaguya Academy, high school division, class 2A*
"What in the world was that? It sounded like someone is being tortured."
"Don't worry Miku, it's probably just Kaito being beaten up by Meiko…again," said Lily Kamui to her green haired friend.
*Kaguya Academy, high school division, class 3C*
"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT FOR!" Kaito Shion yelled at the brunette, while massaging his head.
"Hey, I tried waking you up nicely but you just continued to snooze away. Besides, fancy you falling asleep when we have such an important project to finish up," Meiko Sakine replied coolly.
Red –faced, Kaito looked up at his dear friend for back-up.
"No can do buddy, I have to agree with Meiko this time. I mean, this assignment is quite important," said a young man with an exceptionally beautiful face that looked like a woman's and long purple hair that was tied in a ponytail.
"Come on Gakupo, if not you then who?"
Desperate for support, Kaito looked up at the stunning young woman with pink hair standing next to Gakupo, giving her the cutest puppy dog eyes that he could make.
"Kaito, that look just doesn't suit you. In fact, it makes you look ten times worse than you already do," responded Luka Megurine.
Before Kaito could think of a retort, the classroom door opened. At once, everyone stood up and greeted Kiyoteru Hiyama, their homeroom teacher.
"Well now, I hope that everyone is working hard on their projects. Remember, the festival is in three weeks and I'm sure all of you want to impress the visitors to the festival and show them the wonders of Matsuda Town," Mr Hiyama said in his usual cheerful self.
*After school*
"Let's head on to Sweet Ann's, we can continue discussing about the project there. I really want to wow everyone who comes for the festival," Meiko punched a hand into the air, determined.
"Yeah, let's show them what we're all about, but before that, Kaito, is there anything you want to tell us about? You seemed troubled," Gakupo added upon seeing his friend lost in thought.
"Oh it's nothing, just this strange dream I had just now regarding the festival…" Kaito paused for a while before continuing.
"In the dream, there was this voice calling out to me. It led me to the river, I was reaching out to its source when Miss Loudmouth here woke me up."
Before Meiko could protest, Kaito spoke again, "The thing is, I think this is some sort of sign, a premonition. I might be destined for great things!"
"Right, Kaito, in case you haven't notice, that kind of thing happens in anime and manga, not in real life," Luka responded, rolling her eyes.
"Luka's right, I think you're reading too much into this Kaito. That dream probably resulted from all the excitement that's been going on due to the upcoming festival," Gakupo said in support of Luka's opinion.
"Say what you want, we'll see who's right when the time comes," Kaito declared adamantly.
Still arguing, their small group made their way to Sweet Ann's, clueless of the adventures that would soon cross their path – well, not totally clueless, there were those in that small group who knew more than the others, but that's a story for another time.
*Jidai Matsuri- also known as the Festival of Ages, one of the most important festivals in Kyoto. It is a festival of historical reenactment. Basically, there is a procession of people who dress up as figures from Japanese history.
Well, that's all for now folks, please read and review.