Chapter 4- An Act of Instinct
Teto instinctively kicked Tei to the ground. She knew that fighting the president was an absolutely foolish idea, but she felt an instant need to protect Len. She didn't know why, but she felt that it was the right thing to do.

Teto hit Tei in the back of the head with her tail. She unchained Len, grabbed his arm and pulled him out of the jail cell. She took him with her to the top of the castle, transformed into her chimera form and leaped off the platform while carrying him by his arms.

Len screeched in fear and began flailing his arms about for a few moments before deciding that staying still was the best option.

"What the hell are you?" He asked Teto.

"I'm a chimera. I'm part-human and part-bat," She replied. The air was still chilly but the wind of the morning had become a gentle breeze.

"I don't think there's anyone like that back home. Where are we going anyway?"

Teto landed in front of her house. Len looked at her, puzzled, but didn't ask any more questions.

She opened the house and rushed into her bedroom, grabbing a few necessities and shoving them into a large, soft bag. Len waited outside, not wanting to intrude. Teto made sure to pack two blankets, a few slices of bread wrapped in plastic and four outfits. After approximately ten minutes, Teto finally exited the house with her bag.

"Where are we going?" Len asked her.

"We'll have to leave the country," she answered.

"How about we go to Vocalia?" Teto shook her head.

"I don't want to live in a place dominated by an overly happy nutcase."

"So where should we go?"

Teto took a moment to ponder her options. She remembered that her Geography teacher mentioned a country next to Utaunos. It was far away from Vocalia but it was unfortunately on the other side of Utaunos. It would take several days to reach there on foot, and it was impossible to fly with a bag as well as a teenage boy.

Teto sighed and started walking towards the city square, Len following her like a little duckling.

"Where are we going?" Len asked.

"Well, first of all I need a map. When I have that I can take you to Michibikidasu."

"Why are we walking?"

"Do you really think I can fly around carrying you and this bag?" Teto barked. Len shrugged his shoulders. "Please stop doing that."

"Stop doing what?"

"Stop shrugging your shoulders all the time! Is it too much to ask that you answer with words every once in a while?" Len smirked and shrugged his shoulders again.

Teto attempted to hit Len with the bag but Len grabbed the bag and pushed it away from his face. Teto growled at him before entering a shop that sold maps. With the help of Len she looked for a map of Utaunos and Michibikidasu. She was unable to find one, so she asked the man behind the counter for assistance.

"There are plenty of maps of Utaunos, but I'm afraid there are no maps of that other place," the man informed her. "I've never even heard of Michibikidasu!"

Teto pinched the bridge of her nose in frustration, just like she had seen Ted do countless times. She thanked the man at the counter for his help and bought the map of Utaunos.

Teto studied the map before walking out of the city. Much to Teto's dismay, the weather had already become hot and humid. She wiped a few drops of sweat from her face.

"Teto, are you sure Michibinimasu exists?" Len asked her.

"It's called Michibikidasu and yes, it does exist. I was taught about it in primary school. It's a very traditional country, just like Vocalia used to be before King Kaito and Queen Meiko took over."

"So I guess I have yet another reason to hate them," Len snarled. "They both need to be put in their place!"

"You are indeed stupid if you think your Happiness and Peace of Mind Committee will put them in their place."

"Don't call me stupid!"

"Then don't be so arrogant!"

After their small spat they walked in silence through several towns, until the sun began to set. Teto and Len looked for the nearest inn to stay the night at. They found none, so they had to settle the corner of two intersecting alleyways.

Teto gave a slice of bread to Len, who ate it eagerly. Teto nibbled on a slice as well, savouring the taste that reminded her of her hometown.

"Why did you rescue me?" Teto didn't know how to respond to the question, so she continued eating in silence. Len asked her the question again.

"I-I don't know," Teto admitted in a whisper. "It's not like I care about you or anything. I am the one who kidnapped you, after all. I just felt that what Tei was doing was wrong. Why did she try to use a knife on you?"

Len frowned. "She asked me to marry her. She insisted that a union between our families would make us more powerful politically."

"I'm guessing you said no."

Len nodded. "She's insane. How can you still look up to her as a leader?"

"Well, she's great at making decisions and she listens to people's advice."

"That's bullshit and you know it. Tyrants pay attention to no one but themselves."

Teto huffed and grabbed a blanket from her bag. She handed the other blanket to Len, who lay down and spread the blanket over his body. Teto did the same thing.

"I'm sorry I forgot to bring pillows," Teto apologised.

"That's okay," Len responded. "Goodnight, Teto."

Teto blushed and averted her gaze. "Please don't refer to me using my first name."

"Sorry, Teto."

"Do you get a kick out of annoying me?" Len nodded before shrugging his shoulders. "Goodnight, Mr Kagamine." The unusual pair quickly fell into a deep sleep.