Disclaimer: I don't own anything. Not Vocalod, Rin, Len, or any of the songs. Wish I did though.
Rin's POV
The voice came back to tell me stories again. This time it told me two. One was a sad story of two lovers and the other was a confusing murder mystery. I wonder why he chose to read me those two. Every time the voice reads to me, I get excited. I feel my heart pumping, and I have the energy to dance and sing forever. But I sit quietly and listen to the stories.
I have a feeling that this voice is the one who will set me free.
Len's POV
When I got back from the hospital, mom told me she had a surprise for me. She brought out two costumes identical to the ones on Rin's notebook. "They're amazing!" I said, admiring my mom's handiwork. "They are quite good," Mom added, boasting about herself. "I'll wear it tomorrow," I told her. "I thought you were visiting Rin tomorrow?" Mom asked puzzled. "Oh yeah," I tried to recover from my mistake. I saw my mom smirk at me. "Now I understand," she said, handing me the costumes.
I took the costumes up to my room, and hung them in my closet. I can't wait to show Rin tomorrow. Tomorrow is my last day to see Rin until the weekend, because the teachers are making me come back to school. Rin, I hope you wake up soon. I don't have much time left to spend with you.
The next day came fast. I put on the outfit mom had made, and put the other one in my backpack. I left early for the hospital again, with only a small banana as breakfast. Arriving at the hospital, I raced up to Rin's room. It had almost become a normal routine, even though it wouldn't last much longer.
When I entered Rin's room there was no one there. Funny, I hadn't seen Dr. Yowane or Teto come check on Rin for a while. I was at the hospital almost all day yesterday, and they never even came to check on her. Did they think I was capable of watching her on my own?
I sat down besides Rin, and pushed her loose hair away from her face. It felt so soft, and looked so beautiful as it shined in the light. "Rin, it's me again," I said. "You're probably sick of me by now," I chuckled. "Don't worry. Today will be my last day for a while. So I'll make sure to pick out a good story. And did you notice my sweet outfit," I gestured to the costume I was wearing. "Looks familiar doesn't it. And I have one for you." I pulled her outfit out of the bag, but she didn't look at it. Sighing, I put in back in my bag. "Let's start the story then."
I wonder what Rin would want me to read. One word echoed in my head, Kokoro. What was a Kokoro? With a sneaking suspicion, I flipped through the notebook's pages. I stopped when I saw a page labeled Kokoro with a picture of a heart. So it was a story?
"Rin, would you like me to read this one?" I looked at her lifeless body, and sighed. Of course she wouldn't answer. I was about to start reading when I heard someone mumble. Was Rin mumbling again?
I leaned close to her. "Kokoro," she mumbled. She did want me to read it. "Okay, then. Let's get started," I told her.
There once was a young boy who lived with his mother. He knew his mother did not love him very much because she always left him alone, but he always thought she would be there to take care of him. He thought wrong. One day the boy's mother left with a strange man, and she never came home.
The boy wanted to believe his mother would come back. He wanted to believe she loved him, but he knew it all was not true. The boy spent many weeks by himself, and hated feeling lonely. He wanted a friend. So he decided to make one.
The boy was very smart and good with technology. In no time at all, he had created a robot that resembled a beautiful, young teenager. Her hair was soft as silk, and the color of gold. To top of her beauty, he gave her a white bow that had once belonged to his mother. The robot was perfect, and was the boy's own miracle.
Though the robot was very pretty and humanlike, she still lacked something. A heart. The boy knew without a heart, the miracle robot could not love or show emotion. The boy thought that maybe he could teach her how to have a heart.
The boy wanted to teach her the happiness and sadness of mankind. He wanted to teach her how to sing with all her heart. But she could not do it. She did not understand happiness and sadness, and every time she tried to sing, the notes came out flat and emotionless.
The boy never got angry with the robot though. He simply believed they would have to try harder next time. The boy also started to create a computer program that he thought would be able to give his miracle robot a heart.
Years went by, and the boy grew older. His hair became longer, so he tied it in a ponytail to keep it out of his face. The boy spent much of his time working on the program he called Kokoro. Alongside him was the miracle robot, who had not aged a day since her creation.
More years passed, and the boy became a man who became an old man. The old man continued to spend all his time on the program he called Kokoro. And still the miracle robot was at side looking as young and beautiful as she had from the start.
In his last days of life the old scientist had finally finished his program called Kokoro. But he never gave it to the miracle robot. He knew it would overload her systems. He wanted to save it for the right time.
One afternoon, the old scientist walked outside and sat next to a cherry tree he planted when he was younger. The robot watched him walk away, but thought nothing of it. She did not even notice that the old man never came back.
Hundreds of years past, and the miracle robot was left all alone, but she did not care. She could not feel emotions like loneliness. The miracle robot just stood, waiting for nothing, until one day she noticed a flashing light on the old scientist's computer screen. It was a flashing image of a heart.
Rin's POV
The voice is speaking to me again. It's telling me a story that sounds very similar to mine. The voice tells me his story about the robot and scientist. I hear him mention a computer.
There is a sudden beeping behind me. I swerve around to see the old man's computer blinking. And on it is a picture of a heart.
Len's POV
The miracle robot walked towards the flashing light. Carefully she stuck out her hand. Her fingertips touched the computer screen.
Suddenly there was a burst of light. The robot stepped back in awe, and started to tremble. Tears ran down the robot's face as she felt a strange pumping in her body. Was this her so desired heart? Why do my tears not stop? Why do I tremble? The robot asked herself. Then she decided. It was because of her heart.
The miracle robot ran outside, smiling. She saw the cherry blossom tree blooming, it's petals slowly floating to the ground. The robot ran around the tree in circles, singing. Then she stopped, noticing something strange sitting next to the tree. It was a skeleton with an old, gray ponytail.
The robot began to cry as she realized who's skeleton this was. It was her creator, and the one who had given her this heart. Seeing his bones upset the robot. Why isn't he here? Why can't I be with him? The robot cried to herself.
The robot wiped her tears, and began to smile again. "Thank you," she whispered. "Thank you for everything." The robot looked to the sky, remembering the moments she and the scientist had shared together.
He told me how it feels to be happy.
The sorrowful things I know.
And now I realize why I was created. It must be so sad to be lonely…
Small tears formed at the corners of the robot's eyes. "I remember you used to tell me I was a series of miracles…"
The 1st miracle was when you created me.
The 2nd miracle was the time we spent together.
And the 3rd miracle was…
The story stopped there. Why did it stop? What was the 3rd miracle? Then it all made sense. Rin had been mumbling something about finishing Kokoro. Does she want me to finish the story?
Rin's POV
The screen continues to flash, and I want to reach out and touch it, but I don't. It feels like I must wait. I don't know what I'm waiting for, but I can't do it yet.
Len's POV
I quickly grab a pencil of a nearby table, but I have no idea how to write a story. I stare back at Kokoro, hoping for inspiration. I notice something in the margins, written in small print. As I look closer, I can read what it says…
The 1st miracle is that I met you.
The 2nd is the time we spent together.
The 3rd hasn't occurred yet…
What does Rin mean the 3rd miracle hasn't occurred yet. Who is you? Why don't I understand what you are trying to say? I stare at the note for a minute, dozens of thoughts running through my mind. What if…
Now I understand. It makes sense now.
The 1st miracle is that I met you…
"Hello, I'm Len." "I'm Rin Kagamine."
The 2nd miracle is the time we spent together…
"Rin, what are you writing about?" "It's a secret. You know I can't tell you, Len."
The 3rd miracle hasn't occurred yet.
The 3rd miracle is now.
I realize everything Rin is trying to say now. I understand why her stories are filled with sadness. I grab the pencil, and begin to write in the notebook...
The scientist never told the miracle robot what the 3rd miracle was. He always said it hadn't occurred yet. Now she knew why. The 3rd miracle was now. The 3rd miracle was the true and sincere heart that the scientist had given her.
Rin's POV
It's time. I reach out and touch the screen, and I'm flooded with emotion. I begin to cry and tremble, but why? I run outside, to the cherry blossom tree. It's in full bloom. I run around singing and dancing. It is an amazing feeling. As I sing and dance, I can still hear the voice speaking. It sounds so familiar… Now I know. The voice… is it you… Len?
Len's POV
"Thank you," the robot whispered again. "I will not be greedy. A 4th miracle I do not need. And for you, I shall sing for all eternity."
It was exactly a miracle. The miracle robot continued to sing, releasing all her feelings. But the miracle could not last forever. The heart the scientist had created was far too big for her. Unable to withstand all her feelings, the robot shorted out. She was never to move again. However, there was a smile left on her face. She looked like an angel.
Rin's POV
"Len… it is you! You came back for me!" I cry. Tears of both happiness and sadness flood my face. My emotions are starting to get the better of me. And I'm starting to feel tired. "Len, where are you?" I yell to the sky. "Please come save me."
I feel my legs give way, and I fall to the ground. My heart is beating so fast, and it won't slow down. I feel… I feel like I am finally free.
Len's POV
I set the pencil down, satisfied with my work. A loud beeping started behind me. It was Rin's heart rate monitor. The jagged lines started to go up dramatically. What was happening? "Dr. Yowane! Teto!" I yelled, rushing out of the room. Both the doctor and nurse came running in. "What's wrong!" Dr. Yowane exclaimed. "Rin," I pointed at the monitor.
The beeping of the machine got louder and louder. Rin's heart rate grew faster and faster. I wanted to cry. What is happening? Will Rin be okay? I rush to her side and grab her hand. "It'll be okay," I whisper to her, a single tear falling from my eye.
Then the beeping slows back to normal. Rin's heart beat has slowed down. And I watch as Rin slowly opens her eyes.
Rin's POV
I'm free from my never-ending dream. My eyes open to a white room, and I notice someone is holding my hand. I look up, and smile. It's Len. He really did come back for me.
He sees my smile and begins to cry. "Rin, I'm so sorry," he sobs, tears flowing down his face. "It's okay," I whisper. He looks up at me, and manages a smile.
"Rin, there is something I want to tell you," he pauses. "I love you."
I grip his hand even tighter. "I love you too."
"It's a miracle!" I heard a woman next to me exclaim. I smile at her. "No, I didn't need a 4th one."
And that's my story. I hope you enjoyed it, and maybe if I'm up to it I'll even write an epilogue, but for now this is it.
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Also the next chapter will be a list of all the songs mentioned in the story.