Me: Hi guys! I am so sorry for updating so late! To make up for it, I'll make this an extra long one then another chappie later on and a surprise at the end of this chapter! Let's get on with the story.

Lene woke up to a loud crash from the lobby. In a panic, she put on robes and slippers then ran to the hall. She hurried with every step that she also woke up Kip, Rys's dog.

When she passed the kitchen, she stopped short. And saw the uncomfortable position her brother was in after getting attacked by the street cats again. He lay on the floor just noticing that she had entered the room. Then silence filled.

Then, Lene began to giggle then laughed at Len. Even he couldn't help but smile then joined the laughing spree. They soon woke up the whole household.

Rin and Rys joined them downstairs, rubbing their eyes or yawning. Rin looked at the clock and said "Well, its almost breakfast time anyway" then proceeded to get some food ready.

Since it was Rin's turn to cook, Lene went outside to see her garden. Things were growing neatly and swiftly. Already she saw some turnips and onions ready so she harvested them. Even her carrots and radishes were ready, and since she was so hungry, Lene couldn't resist trying some of them. Soon she had a handful of veggies on the way back to the little house.

Lene was washing the laundry when she heard a knock on the door. When she opened it, Rys, splattered with mud and animal remains, was holding an envelope for all of them. "Best if you can keep it safe and dry indoors than read it with poo" he chuckled and left.

That night during dinner, Lene had decided to read the message aloud to the others. She took a deep breath and began:

"Dearest Kagamines and Kasamines,

You are invited to the wedding of Ted Kasane and his fiancé Teto. Please be informed that the date is on the 1st of July and it would be held during sunset. Rin and Lene, you both are to be the bride's maid in the ceremony. Len and Rys, you both will be the best man of the groom. We hope and pray that you may come!

Sincerely,

Ted & Teto

P.S. Teto needs help; Ted is dead nervous…^^"

Lene breathed as she finished it. Everyone was silent, and looked at each other. Then they exploded. "Woohoo! Way to go Ted!" Len shouted as he pumped his fist in the air. Rin and Rys laughed with merry and excitement. Lene jumped and kept on clapped her hands for the event. Even Kip joined in by adding a whole lot of tail wagging and licking.

After the commotion, Rin looked at the calendar, it was the 28th of June. She smiled, obviously excited for the soon-to-be-husband-and-wife. Then when Lene passed by her bedroom, Rin almost jolted. She almost forgot! June 29 was Lene's birthday! Since it was still early, Rin grabbed her coat, and Rys and Len, then ran out of the house, calling some excuse of their short stock on oranges. Lene was oblivious and went back to her chores.

Meanwhile…

"Ow! What the heck, Rin?" Rys complained, while Len was struggling on his feet. "Guys!" Rin hushed. "What!" both spat out, recovering. "Do you know what date it is tomorrow?" she asked in a quiet voice. "What?" asked Rys. "Its Lene's birthday" Len answered and Rin nodded. Rys's eyes widened. "No way" he whispered. "Here's my plan", Rin said, "Let's go to the market and get things for party and gifts for Lene" The boys agreed to the plan. They split up to look for the required materials. After half an hour, they met up again.

Rin had bought shoes, dresses and hats. Len had bought a new horse saddle and new gardening equipment. Rys said it was a secret, keeping his present in a package with holes. Then Rin spotted a fruit stand and bought their favorites so that she wouldn't be lying.

The trio also gathered party equipments. Strings, confetti, and stuff were taken care of by Len. Rin was assigned for the cooking. And Rys was in charge of visitors and a special presentation.

Soon, they all had it planned for the next day.

~Lene's Birthday~

Lene was still in bed when Rin sneaked into the kitchen to prepare some of the dishes, but breakfast first for casualty. Len and Rys came down and ate breakfast then went off to work in the ranch. Soon, Lene awoke to the smell of strawberry milk and fried chicken. She got dressed and went down to be greeted by Rin "Morning, Lene!" she grinned happily. Lene didn't suspect a thing, but was aware that it was her birthday. The two girls ate breakfast and rin went on to dishwashing. Lene cleaned the table and living room, then noticed the several packages the trio had bought the day before. "What's with all those groceries?" Lene asked. "Hmm? Oh, just bought some extra" Rin grinned suspiciously.

The day went on without anyone greeting Lene a 'Happy Birthday!' She was worried and sad that maybe even her brother forgot her own birthday. She mopped about it almost all day. When the sun set, Lene just finished milking the cows and trudged back to the house. She didn't notice that all the lights were off. She opened the door but her back was to the room. When she turned…

"SURPRISE!" everyone exclaimed. Lene's heart almost crept up to her throat. Then soon let everything sink in, she smiled and laughed in merriment. "Thank you, Ladies and Sirs!" Lene exclaimed before letting anyone get to the table. They all replied "it was our pleasure Miss Lene" and Lene smiled her innocent smile, but her thought were quite mean.

"I call first dibs on dessert!" Lene announced while skipping to the table. "Hey!" Len exclaimed. Everyone else laughed. Ted and Teto were there, as well as Nero, but Neru insisted she stay home. Mikuo brought his sister, Miku along with him.

Rin and Lene noticed Miku in the corner and decided to be friends. "Lady Miku, thank you for coming to the party. Are you enjoying yourself?" asked Rin. Miku shyly answered in a quiet voice. "Yes. I am enjoying…" she did not finish her sentence because her gaze was in space. Lene nodded and said "Would you like to join me for some punch?" before Rin and Miku could answer, the boys who were playing chess suddenly exclaimed, "hey! No fair! That's a foul!" "No way! Hey Lene! This isn't a foul right?" Lene sighed and excused herself to go to the boys.

Rin and Miku hung in silence for a few minutes when Rin suddenly commented. "You look quite stunning in your dress, Lady Miku" Miku was quiet then finally said "Thank you, Lady Rin." Silence again. Rin looked over at Len who was being the referee between Nero and Ted in their chess match. He caught her glance and winked at her. Rin's face seemed to become a tomato that moment. Miku noticed this. "Miss Rin…I see you have a soft side for Sir Len" Miku said in a monotone voice. Rin did not even deny this. But just nodded. She smiled at Miku and Miku also did. An understanding passed them. Soon, the two were like best of friends and chatted the time away.

After about an hour, it was time for the guests to go home. But Rin insisted that Miku sleep over for just one night. "please!" she pleaded. The others looked at her quizzically then finally agreed for one night. Miku would be sleeping in Rin's room, using the bed extension. At 10 pm, it was lights out. But Lene was not yet asleep.

Something disturbed her. Then a light knock on her door made her jump. She went to see it, turns out to be Rys. "Shhh" he hushed, then grabbed her wrist and led her to the balcony. When the couple got there, Rys made Lene cover her eyes. She did so and Rys took something out of the holed package. He held it up to her and said "You can see now" Lene opened her eyes and gasped in delight. Rys was holding a little golden puppy. "He's beautiful…" she murmured. "It's a 'she'" Rys corrected then asked "what shall you name her, my lady?" Lene giggled at the nickname and pondered briefly about the name. "Revva" she said. "I like it" Rys said. "well let's get you to bed, little Revva" Lene cooed as she brought the pup to her room. Soon she was snuggled up with it. Right before she fell asleep, she whispered, "Thank you…"

Me: Well, how was it? I don't own anything here except for Lene and Rys. Everything else goes to their respective owner. Now, for the surprise. Its quite simple, really. Just use this URL:

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