Chapter Six

Mikuo I

I remember being in a dark place where I couldn't see a thing. Everything was pitch black. My eyes kept trying to find light, trying to find colors.. trying to find hope. But all there's left for me that night, was nothing but fright and patience for when death will strike me with his scythe. I was all alone, cold, and powerless. I didn't know what I did to deserve that punishment. My eyes teared up, tears dropped one after another.

Oh how sad

Then in a split second, I saw something radiant. Light! It was faint, but I didn't mind. Finally I found an escape from that darkness. I followed it and it began to grow bigger in my vision. I stumbled and fell from time to time, but that didn't stop me from running towards it. I came across a lot of scratches but I ignored it. The pain in my body didn't matter, I wanted to get to that light and be surrounded by its warmth!

"Oh- my..." An elegant female voice gasped.

Finally, I made it to where that light came from. It was from a beautiful carriage, and the people riding it was even more beautiful. I looked up and saw a stunning woman peeking out from the window. She had such silky long curly blonde hair, large eyes that's as blue as the sea, she had long curly lashes and a sparkling red lips. She was everything a woman could dream to be and a man could dream to be with. I stared at her in total daze without a single word.

Then in just a little while, a man also peeked out from the carriage. He had such glittering eyes that says power and respect. He looked as if he's a noble and promising man. He had dark raven hair matched with his handsome face. He looked at me with cold eyes and looked back at the woman.

"How can there be a child in the middle of nowhere?" Exclaimed the woman, I heard her mumbling inside the carriage and seemed to talk about various things with the man. After so, she opened the carriage door and asked me to come in.

"Come inside, child. You might freeze to death out there."

"O-oh, ...but I'm..quite filthy, I might make your beautiful carriage dirty.."

"Nonsense," she giggled and insisted, "Come now, do you plan for me to hold the door open for so long? the winds from outside is blowing in. We're getting kinda cold here, you know"

I shrugged my shoulders and was struck with my conscience. "I-... I'm sorry..." I said as I stepped in their warm carriage. She asked me to occupy the seat in front of them and gave me a soft blanket to warm myself up.

The man beside her didn't say a word, and only spared glances at me from time to time then focused his gaze outside the window.

"Well, what's your name?" the woman asked smiling.

"u-hm, Mikuo"

"How old are you?"

"I'm turning 8.."

"I see.." she paused as she leaned back then evaded her eyes from mine, switching to the cold snow covered forest outside the window. "and... how did you end up here alone?"

I hesitated for a while. I didn't want to answer. What happened to me was such an embarrassment, she might think bad of me and rid of me... I was scared. But I couldn't think of any excuse at all. "u-uh... I... that's because ... I got...lost." such an obvious lie.

She turned to look at me but I tried to avoid her eyes by bowing my head and fiddling with my hands the soft blanket on my lap. I was trying to keep myself occupied, I didn't even notice the man was already staring at me. I was sure that they'll ask me to leave the carriage in a zap, and I was already preparing myself to get back to that cold dark world. But what surprised me are the next set of words that the man said.

"There's no need to hide anything, boy. If we're going to let you in our family, don't you think you should be more honest to us?"

The man spoke with a straight face directed towards mine but eyes gazing outside the window. He said it in such a cold and low tone yet I couldn't help but be happy of what I heard. The woman beside him gasped bringing both her hands in front of her mouth. Before long, she smiled as she turned to see my reaction which is pretty much...surprised. I couldn't believe what I just heard, tears fell down my cheek as I wiped it with my hands.

"I..I'm sorry... I had such a horrible past.. I can't even..." I sobbed uncontrollably, it was very embarrassing to show them such actions but I can't stop myself from crying.

The woman then reached a white handkerchief then helped me wipe my tears. When I opened my eyes, I saw her beautiful warm smile. It felt so good just looking at her, my tears started to decrease.

"Alright, Mikuo. There's no need to force yourself to tell us now. We'll wait until you can say it." She leaned against the carriage then held the man's hand. "I am Heina Kagamine and this is my husband Natsuo Kagamine."

That was the first time I met them and I was saved by their kindness. No one wanted me, but they took me in without even knowing who I was or where I came from. I was so grateful I don't think I can ever repay those pair of good hearted people. Then in a matter of hours...

I met the most wonderful person in the world..

"This is Rin."

I was introduced to a jolly 5 year old child. She had beautiful blonde hair, pearly white skin, soft pink cheeks, and almost the same beauty as her mother. I was standing across the room beside the couple who took me in. I was afraid she wouldn't accept me. Then she ran towards me and hugged me the first time we were introduced to each other asking me to play with her.

Rin at that time, was small and cute and innocent. She was pure and kind like her parents. As time passed, she began to be closer and closer to me surrounding me with her pure love. I remember her small hands always grabbing mine and asking me to be by her side. She was such a gentle and kind person, always smiling wherever she went. Oh, she was absolutely the one who saved me. My past began to become a tragic memory that almost didn't exist in my head. In about three months, I decided I was ready to tell Mr & Mrs Kagamine about my past.

I was an unwanted child. Born between a Duke and a servant. My mother and I were sent out the palace because the Duke didn't want anything to do with me. I was the only one he didn't love yet I dragged my mother with me to such a horrible place. She was young and had no money. When I turned 6, she died in hunger, depression and sickness. Then I was taken in by her brother and his wife. My aunt, his wife, was very nice to me and cooked for me everyday. And my uncle did 'some things' for a business. He taught me how to earn money... by stealing. I was able to successfully master how to use the knife for threats and robbery. I was a bad child. I only wanted someone to love me... take care of me... and be proud of what I do.

But one day, my aunt saw me outside the village using my dark skills to threat a boy to give me his money. She became very angry and chased me out of the house. She didn't know that that is what her husband does for a living and that he only taught me. She was very ashamed to have took in such a horrible child like me. Once again, I walked around the streets alone and unwanted. Before long, a maiden found me and brought me home with her. She was a mistress of a rich merchant who didn't like me from the beginning. The lady took me in her care and acted as my mother. It was definitely one of the days when I felt so happy and alive. I never told her about my past nor my skills with knives. I was afraid she wouldn't accept me like my aunt.

I lived peacefully and happily under her care. Until the merchant found a way to dispose of me. He was able to find out about my past and what I did back then. He told the lady about this and she looked at me with such horrified eyes. Then she turned her back at me along with the merchant leading her to a room. He glanced at me and waved his hand as to signal a command. Then I was taken in a sack and brought to a carriage. It drove for a long time. I was in a sack so I didn't see where I was going at all. Then I was thrown to a dark place filled with snow. I was disposed by the merchant.. that's why I was in the middle of nowhere that day. Nobody wanted me. I was better off thrown away.

Such a dark past. I didn't want them to know. They might do the same. Might be ashamed of me and won't accept me. But Mrs. Kagamine spread her arms and hugged me tightly. She was such a goddess who knew how to heal wounds with her smile and kindness. "Thank you for telling us, Mikuo" She whispered.

"Knife skills..." Mr kagamine said to himself, but I heard it anyway. I was waiting for his decision whether to throw me out or whatnot. Three months of shelter and love was already more than I could ask for. I was prepared for whatever it is he's about to proclaim. He turned towards me as Mrs kagamine pulled herself from her embrace.

"Mikuo," he called, I straightened myself up. "You have skills in knives? Then, why don't you use that skill to protect." He said with his usual straight face. "Will you, protect the most important person for us?" he asked.

It didn't took me any other thoughts, I knew he was talking about Rin. And I was very much grateful for his offer. She's important to me too and her happiness and safety is my priority. To be able to be with her and be trusted to protect such a precious person... I am very happy. "With my life sir." I replied firmly. For the first time, he smiled. I was very stunned and happy. Finally, someone who accepts me.

"You'll start swords lessons soon."

Heyyy!~ So this chapter is about Mikuoooo's point of view and his past :) I know it's kinda boring, but just thought you guys should know why Mikuo's such a busybody butler.. LOLL. anyway, next chapter will be more about Mikuo and Rin. Still bout the pastt