*Setsuna here, what's that…an UTAU love story about a half chimera and a hermaphrodite, you bet your asses. I LOVE Teto x Ruko like you wouldn't believe. They are damn cute together. Anywho, this will be my second Vocaloid story, (first UTAUloid, lol), so to all that read Love, Lust, and Music Notes, I appreciate it very much and I hope you enjoy this.
For those of you returning, this is the sister story I spoke of in the second chapter of LLMN, I gave you hints and if you guessed that the mystery girl was Teto, then give yourself a pat on the back. You win. For those of you just joining in, it's not necessary to read my other story, but I'd appreciate it all the same and it would probably be a good idea to read it to achieve an accurate timeline and there are going to be hints of couples here that won't be fully understood without having read what happened to them.
What you must know is the other couples from LLMN will make appearances here and there, but this story is strictly Teto x Ruko. I, once again am not sure, inspiration wise, the actual origins of this story, inspiration just struck. I love the song Lion, it's originally a song from the anime Macross Frontier, but Teto and Ruko sing a duet of it and they have the best version I've heard (Eat your hearts out, Meiko and Luka), so throughout this fic, you will see italiced lyrics, I guess in a sense, you might call this a bit of a songfic, too.
So stick with me guys and girls and enjoy. I'll explain more at the end. Without much further ado…
Lion
Teto Kasane and Ruko Yokune
By: Setsuna Revolution
~Prologue~
It was far past midnight when she settled into her new home. The girl traveled a vast distance, the journey was tough, but she couldn't ask for a better opportunity. Nights of sleepless boat rides and nonstop walking could not hold her back. This was the place she had heard about, been told stories of, and on the rare chance that she could catch an ounce of sleep; she dreamed about it.
The booming city had hosted many events, things an amateur like her could only imagine. From what the other hopefuls had told her on the way over, this place was the home of none other than the popular singer, Hatsune Miku.
Ruko, as tired as she was, adjusted the strap of her worn out satchel, pulling it higher up her shoulder. She didn't admit it often, but she was a secret Miku fan, so coming to her place of discovery was quite the honor. The tall girl took in a very deep breath of the cool night air, it was soothing and she was far too overwhelmed with feelings.
She was scared, never having been alone before. She was excited, who knew what this town could bring. She was above all, very nervous for a good number of reasons. She was different, an outsider, from a different country even, but she did thrive to fit in and she hoped to accomplish that goal, she was no quitter.
She stuck to the shadows of the dimly lit sidewalks, in search of a place to rest. She was in desperate need of sleep. Her heart was racing, she could do this, would do this. Finally, a place where she could belong. She soon found a place, a rundown station, empty rails and discarded trash lined it, at first glance it looked to be an old train station, but she'd explore more come morning.
She sat down on the cold stone floor. She took in the area, walls made of brick, floors of stone, decrepit support pillars. This place was most likely long forgotten, traded in for a more functional means of transportation, but it seemed the city couldn't get rid of the building. It must have held some significance.
Upon closer inspection, she noticed other figures sleeping and conversing with one another in quiet whispers. These people, much like herself, had no home to go to. She was given a nod from one of the fellow brethren indicating she was welcome. He was an older man, thin and frail, no doubt clinging to his remaining hope and life, but the sincerity his eyes displayed gave her that one ounce of hope she yearned for.
She lay back against her worn satchel and closed her eyes. Unsuccessful minutes ticked by; she just couldn't sleep. She groaned, slowly opening her eyes in the darkness once again; all she asked for was a little sleep, that's all.
She looked up towards the dark sky. It was a clear and cold night, she shivered just thinking about the fact that it was winter already, so much time flew by so fast; she longed for the days where she could just lay around and take it easy, soon they would come, she hoped. She pulled the tattered cape she wore closer to her body.
Still restless, she took to admiring the stars above her through a hole in the roof. They were shining bright and free; Ruko thought it silly at first, such a simplistic event such as staring at the sky, but soon she longed to be a part of it. How would it feel to be a star?
A song came to mind, one of her long time favorites. She closed her eyes once more, sleep finally taking over, music filling her head. She quietly sang a line of music before slowly falling into a deep slumber.
Guided by the constellations…I want to survive…
OxOxOxOxO
"Why are making me do this!" she screamed at her brother, without a care of how loud she could be. Taken back, he stared at his little sister with all the sternness he could muster. His eyes closed behind his red-rimmed glasses and his lips pursed in a tight line. If they weren't fighting, she probably would've commented on how silly he looked.
Ted held his ground against her onslaught of harsh words. He didn't like being the bad guy, but when she threw fits like the one currently unfolding, he wanted to give in, but he couldn't. This time it was serious, he had to leave for a tour. They both knew this date was vastly approaching, they just avoided talking about it.
"Just stay here, okay," Teto tried again, with a lower octave, "That's all I'm asking." She looked up at him with uncharacteristically pleading eyes.
"… I can't," the auburn-haired man responded, after what felt like hours of silence. He saw her eyes tear up slightly at his words. He hated doing this. "I made a promise." He cringed, waiting for another round of sudden death with his sister.
Nothing. She didn't yell; she hadn't even responded. Instead he felt her small form hug around his waist in silence. He casually wrapped his arms around her small shoulders in response. She sobbed silently in the dark material of his shirt. She wouldn't let him see her cry. She would have to be strong. She knew he was going to leave; his mind made up long ago.
"She must really be important to you," Teto said, her voice muffled by the fabric, but clear enough to Ted. He had thought about that very statement night and day. He never intended on becoming smitten with the girl he toured with, but it couldn't be helped. She did mean a great deal to him.
He never thought he would've ever gotten the chance to even be on the same stage with her, much less a singing partner. They once sung a carefully practiced duet in front of thousands. They had shared the stage, their movements were a blur to him, but he remembered that when he sung his verse, he stared deeply into her aqua eyes and fell in love for the first time with her. The famous Hatsune Miku.
"She does," he replied. Teto pulled away, wiping away the remaining tears from her eyes with her sleeve. She nodded in agreement. This was something he had to do. Teto was old enough now to take care of herself; she could no longer play the helpless little sister card. She just didn't want to let go so easily; they were all each other had in the world.
"This means that I have to go there, right?" Teto asked, referring to her living arrangements for the next few months. A place she was not familiar with so many miles away from the comfort of their house.
"Yeah," Ted nodded, "I've already talked with them about it. Miku-san said that they would be more than happy to have you. You'll be moving in on the day she arrives back from her Christmas tour, so you will know someone."
Teto rolled her eyes. She had met Miku a handful of times, but that definitely didn't mean she knew her. However, as much as Teto wanted to deny it, the prospect of going to a new place and meeting new people did quirk her interests slightly. Maybe she could make the best out of it, and if not, then she could tough it out for her brother.
"Good, we're settled then," Ted laughed, as he took his glasses from his face and used the bottom of his shirt to meticulously clean them. "I don't like fighting with you, Teto-chan." She nodded, as he placed his glasses snugly in their place again. "Promise me, you'll make the most of this. Meet new people and have fun. Think of it as a vacation from me." They both laughed at the joke.
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Days passed and before she knew it; it was time to leave. Teto grabbed at her bags, as Ted helped her with some of the heavier items. She was going to uphold their promise. She was going to attempt to make the most out of it, but she had to admit it terrified her. She didn't know where she was going and who she was meeting, but she felt that it was going to change her life…
Will the winds blow east one day? …It's a story seen from a distance…
A/N: Hi again..Ok so once again, this story takes elements from Hatsune Mix!, Chibi-Miku, general Vocaloid and UTAU facts, and I don't own the characters, blah blah.
I wanted to try some different things with this story. I love the idea of a basically homeless character becoming so much more, hence the fact that Ruko is indeed homeless. More details to come. Also Ted is in love with Miku. If you read LLMN, you'll know that Miku has taken a liking to someone else. *wink wink* However, Ted doesn't know this, and the idea of Miku and Ted intrigue me. We'll see what happens.
Teto is a major tsundere, which is tough to write sometimes because one minute, it's like, "Shut up," then they get all dere dere and they're all like blushing. You don't see that much however, in the prologue because she is with her brother. Thankfully I had some practice with a Lucky Star fic.
Again, lyrics are pointed out in this fic, go listen to the songs, they are beautiful. Songs will include: Lion, Double Lariat,Kasane's Territory, Place For Us, etc.. For this chapter it was lyrics from Lion.
This fic will expand a few chapters. The setting is almost the same as LLMN, it was past Christmas there, December 27th to be exact when Teto moved in Meiko's house, but this fic will span more than just one day, obviously and it's not a one-shot, but there will love in time.
I'm really debating with the rating on this one, I might go all the way, M rating and all, but it's difficult because Ruko has some extra baggage, if you know what I mean. Let me know what you guys think? Next chapter will be soon.
