Coming down to the end of the story! Waaa~ *cries* But don't fret! I'm hard at work at a new fanfic based on KI!

Still don't own Vocaloid. However, I'm saving up my money to buy the Oliver program. Maybe.

Chapter 3

Len POV

It is at this point that the romance between the prince and Cinderella swells, despite her mission to kill him.

The words flicker on the screen as I type them. Writer's block has just hit me. I'm never gonna finish this. Then there's a knock on the door. I look over.

It's Rin, smiling. "I made us a snack- you looked like you could use a break," she says. She sets down the food- a banana, an orange and two mugs of hot cocoa.

I return her grin. "Thanks, sis," I reply. I peel the skin of the yellow fruit and take a big bite.

"No singing that stupid song," Rin warns. I roll my eyes. Sheesh. I did that once for a video game. It's time to move on.

Rin's expression changes. Her face is demure as she cradles her cup. "I'm worried about you, Len," she whispers, her legs crossed as she sits on her bed. "You haven't been yourself lately."

"What are you talking about? I'm fine," I tell her.

"But you seem so... depressed." Her eyes are wide with fear. "Please, tell me what's wrong."

I look away from her prying gaze. "I'm FINE, Rin," I growl. She just shakes her head.

"No you're not! I can tell, Len! I'm your twin sister, your clone, your other half- I'm you! And all I want to do is help!" She gets up and grabs my shoulders, turns me to face her. Rather than tears, only anger can be seen in her eyes.

"I'm jealous of you, OK?" I shout, wiggling free from her hold. I look at the ceiling and sigh. Rin continues to stare at me.

"You're... jealous? But why?"

I suck in a deep breath. "Because you outshine me. I've been keeping score. The order of popularity for the Crypton Vocaloids is Miku, you, Luka, and finally me. And it's all over the place- the number of songs I have, the amount of time I get on stage during the Miku Day concerts, the number of levels I'm included on in Project Diva... Kaito and Gakupo are more popular than I am. Heck, even Mikuo and Oliver are more popular than me."

"The other boys are NOT more popular than you. Kaito's only been in concert a few times and Gakupo, Mikuo and Oliver have never been on stage at all," Rin says quietly.

"But they don't DIE at the end of all their songs! Besides, most of my big hits are either duets with you or covers of your fan favorites," I reply with a snap to my voice. "I wasn't even going to be MADE until people asked for another dude. So they just asked a WOMAN to do two voices for one person, almost. I'm not even male. I'm just you with a lower vocal range."

"L- len..." Rin stammers.

"And you handing in the essay early... it just drove me over the edge. You just do everything better than me. And I'm jealous. No one gets that I have feelings about all this too. I may be able to sing anything, but that doesn't mean I WANT too."

"What about 'Spice!'? And 'fireā—ˇflower'?" she asks.

"Two out of about a million. This is why I can't wait for the Append program. Finally, I'll sound like a GUY. No more shota... " I sigh. "You never have to deal with it- why am I telling you all this?"

"Because I'm sorry. I never meant to hurt you, Len." Rin's eyes are closed and she's beginning to cry.

I realize just what I've done. "Rin- chan, no..."

"It's OK, Len. I'm so sorry. I never realized how hard being one of the only male Vocaloids- that isn't genderswapped or fanmade- is on you. Please forgive me." She smiles slightly although her eyes are still wet. I get out of my chair and curl up on the bed next to my sister, my lover,* my clone, myself. I stroke her hair.

"Don't cry, Rin, don't cry," I tell her. "I'M sorry. You should be the one forgiving me, not the other way around."

She looks up into my face. "I forgive you, darling Len,*" she whispers, then giggles. I laugh and take the final sip of my hot cocoa, now cold. She stands up. "C'mon, little brother, we have an essay to finish."

I get up too. There's still a lot of work to do- starting with a refill.

Several more hours have gone on. The sun is going to rise before too long- the last of the stars are fading into the sky in a sea of blue. A few hours ago Miku got home, but she collapse in a heap in her bed before my sister and I could interrogate her about the date. Rin stayed up with me, checking my notes and bringing me snacks. I only have one more paragraph to go... my eyes are so tired...

I pull myself away from my desk to get one final cup of hot cocoa. As I return, I look at my bed beside the monitor. A small form is there, softly snoring. Rin. She must have fallen asleep. I set down my mug and lift her up, carrying her over to her bed. Tucking her into bed, I remember how badly I treated her. I lean down and kiss her cheek.*

"Sleep well, big sister," I whisper before returning to my computer. Just a bit more to do...

End Chapter 3

WILL Len finish his essay? CAN he stay awake long enough to do so? HOW did Miku's date with Kaito go? WHY am I asking you all these questions? Find out in the next chapter of TOTAL DRAMA VOCALOID!

*In the time between first having the idea for this story and the writing of this chapter, I'm embraced LenXRin. Somewhat. Not always, but dang it, it's just so CUTE!