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The Monochrome Dream Eater, Len!

Chapter 7

We all stared at Gakupo, shock spread across our faces.

What on earth is he talking about? Gakupo never jokes... so he must be... serious. That's impossible! There is no way there were ever any other Tenshi... there was just no way that that could be right. From the very start it was Kamui, Hatsune, The Shions' and myself. There wasn't anyone else. From the stories my Mother would tell me, a woman with rosy hair like my Fathers', a woman who was a teacher at the Baku Academy, there was my Father, Miku's Father and Mother, Meiko and Kaito's Mother, Gakupo's Father and a woman and a man who didn't give birth to any heirs. There were 7, the usual amount of Takai Tenshi.

My family was closer to Meiko, Kaito and Gakupo and their parents, as well as Masao and Miku's Mother. Although we were close with Miku's parents, we weren't involved with Miku. Mostly because Masao, a honorable man, never brought her to meetings, gatherings or even the Ball - which all heirs were expected to attend. We all thought this 'Miku' person was just incredibly anti-social, but, the night when her Father died, she was at the funeral - one of the few events she attended. We all couldn't believe it, she was the most beautiful person we had ever seen. Not even I, who everyone thought was the most beautiful, was no match for the small teal-haired beauty in the front row before her Father's coffin. Much to our dismay, when we found out that Miku would have attended the events she missed, but she told us that her Father told her that she wasn't allowed to go, or "none of the other heirs are going" or "it doesn't concern you."

We all felt guilty for doubting the beautiful, kind, social and perfect daughter of two Takai Tenshi and Masao. But, Miku didn't mind, being her usually chirpy self, she would just say 'Daijoubu! Daijoubu! Watashi wa kinishinai!" or "Don't worry! Don't worry! I don't care!" with her classic smile.

Miku was an unusual character, though. She usually tried different 'personalities' to see whether it suited her better. We all knew it was because her Father despised her and her Mother was powerless against her beloved's words. We all then had a different view on Miku's parents, but no matter what, Miku would always praise her Father and Mother, no matter how much it affected her deep down. We all tried to tell her it was okay to be herself without pitying her. It was harder than we had expected, with the unloved and lonely face that would emerge from her. She was always dressed beautifully and had her hair done like a stylist - with no flaws or bumps. Most of all, what made Miku beautiful, was her deeply touching and amazing voice. When she spoke it sounded like singing and pretty bells in her throat instead of vocal chords and when she was singing... Well, we all know what that's like.

Gakupo put on a serious face. So, he wasn't joking... but still... other Takai Tenshi? It was impossible.

"They do exist. We can't access memories of them and every trace of them has been abolished. But, it's for certain that there are two other Tenshi somewhere out there. I don't know how they are Takai Tenshi, or how they came to be. In fact, the details of the last Black Day were very brief unlike the previous Black Day. But, no doubt. No doubt that they are alive" Gakupo announced.

Impossible.

There was no way. All the previous Tenshi had one child, except for the other two and Meiko and Kaito's parents, who had two children. The last Black Day records were brief, but there was no reason for that to create this type of speculation. It was very unreasonable... but knowing Gakupo... it's probably true. But, if it is in fact true, then who were these two mysterious Tenshi? Who were they? Where are they? Did they know about their existence? Did they know each other? Did they know us? But, most importantly... what are they?

"Is that it?" I asked, flipping back my pink hair.

Gakupo nodded. I rose from my seat and walked out promptly.

How? Why? Who where these... these... impostors? I would figure out who they were and what on earth they are thinking, hiding their honorable existence. It was a disgrace, and all of us should have realized that by now.

Fakes. Impostors. False. Wrong. Disgrace.

The words filled my head like a hot air balloon. I wasn't usually one to be angry, but, I am at least loyal to our Order.


Last year, on the 'Black Day' - the day where the remaining Takai Tenshi perish and the heirs take over - was Miku's first appearance. The Black Day was extremely sacred, all Baku and Tenshi had to come, or their life would be extinguished because of their disloyalty to the Baku race's 'Lords' and 'Ladies' the apex of the whole 'race'. Baku were weak, compared to Tenshi. Humans were like pins, they sometimes hurt, but not for long and are easy to pick up and toss away. Miku was the anti-social girl that we had all thought wanted nothing to do with the Takai Tenshi. When we saw her at the funeral on the Black Day, something we didn't think she would attend, we were all blown away by both her fair beauty but also the fact she was slightly smiling at the her Father's coffin. We all thought she was trying to hide her feelings, but none of us were truly sure.

Takai Tenshi had a specific Order, since the beginning of us, it had never changed. 7 Beautiful Baku, granted different powers and skill, reined over the race. The were honorable, smart, kind and fair. It was this generation that was unnatural - there were only 5 of us. We thought it was fine, because we all managed to set the scene perfectly, but, we all knew that all of us would give birth. Even if some of us didn't, the other would just have more babies or 'heirs'. If it wasn't possible, then someone would just create new heirs - whether they wanted to or not.

We were all very hateful towards the two people who refused to have children, their names not recognized, removed from history. We all thought it was their fault that Miku's Mother gave birth to Miku when Masao didn't wish for children, and being the right, just and correct man he was, it didn't seem fair - to him or Miku.

My Mother was regularly sick and died before the Black Day, which wasn't abnormal - it usually happened every couple generations, to some or just one of the Takai Tenshi. She died peacefully in her sleep, which took much stress of my Father and I. We continued on, and our bond became stronger, which we both thought was what my Mother would have wanted. My Father died on the Black Day. It was horrible, when the month approached... when the year approached... knowing your going to die and when and why was the worst cruelty you could put on Baku or Human. But, when my Father died, as well as the others, we all became the new Tenshi - and were respected by all. The history and roots of our traditions and type are deep, so all Baku, new or old, were inclined to love us instinctively. It was either a cold or a warm world for us. We either liked the attention or we didn't, simple as that. It didn't matter which one, either. You were forced into it, your destiny. You could either embrace it or hate it.

Now to find out the sacred Order was being compromised by two disgraces almost tragic.

As I arrived to the back entrance, stopping before I stepped outside. I was originally here to escape the things I was thinking about, to just get away, be by myself on the grass and look at the sky, just me and my thoughts. But, there was something I needed to do anyway. It would be convenient too, a was feeling bored as well as wanting to escape - so this was perfect.

I need to return to my shell.


"Mmh" I groaned, waking up.

I looked around me in my apartment. I sat up on the floor.

Great, I thought. Sleeping on the floor will be real great for my shell's back

I went into the strange bathroom that was conveniently located almost in my bedroom. We didn't have these back in the Manor.

I used my fingers to comb my hair, feeling satisfied, I took my clothes off and put new clothes on.

"Oh, these ones are different, too..." I held up a tight orange, yellow and pink dress with a neck like a line, stretching from one shoulder to the next and the bottom resting just above my knees.

"Pretty" I concluded, slipping it on. I walked into a pair of white heels, like the ones I usually wear.

This world was different. It was diverse and creative, and you didn't have to be yourself. I could tell someone that I'm from another country and I work as a clown, or a doctor, or a bed specialist... the possibilities were endless, unlike the Heiretsu Yume no Kuni, the Parallel Dreamland, the place where the Baku Academy and Manor was, where you had destiny, expectations and constant eyes watching you.

A knock came from the main entrance. I ran to the door happily, swinging it open.

There stood the blonde-headed boy.

"Oh. I didn't expect to see you... I mean... Is there something I can do for you?" I greeted clumsily.

Well, that was pathetic. I was going for the eccentric, crazy woman look, but I played the innocent-and-clumsy-little-girl look. That wasn't fun.

"Not really, I just wanted to make sure you were settling in well" The boy replied formally.

That was different, he was usually casual and obnoxious - well, when I met him, he was.

"Yeah! I'm settling in just fine. Did you want to come in?" I asked, opening the door further.

"O-Ok..." He mumbled, walking in.

"This is pretty embarrassing, but, what was your name again?" I asked politely, shutting the door.

"Kagamine Len, Luka-sa...n. Yeah, Luka-san... is it okay if I call you that?" He stumbled clumsily, looking terribly embarrassed.

"Of course." I laughed.

He was a kind boy, his pretty yellow hair contrasting with his dark clothing, his clumsy words and slurred speech, the cute blush and his sweet, blue eyes. This was great to take my mind of the abomination.

"Tea or Coffee?" I asked, hoping he'd say coffee, so I wouldn't look like an outcast trying it for the first time alone.

"Um... Coffee. If you wouldn't mind" He replied, sitting at the breakfast table.

I nodded enthusiastically. I ripped open a packet of this powdery substance, tipped it into a mug and poured hot water over it. The powder magically turned into a dark chocolate brown, creating an unusual aroma. I gawked at the drink. Nothing we had was like this... Sugoi desu ne... Amazing, isn't it?

I picked the cups up and put them on the table, Len picking up his mug an having a small sip of it.

I looked into the dark liquid, blowing the surface to cool it down.

I took a sip.

I can't swallow it... Oh, oh, God! Oh... oh... oh!

I ran over to the sink, spitting out the disgusting liquid out of my mouth.

"Urgh! How do you drink that?" I exclaimed, looking to Len, laughing hysterically.

"You first try, I'm guessing?" He laughed.

I nodded.

His face turned serious and he put the cup down on the table.

"Actually, I do have something to ask you about..."

He got up from his seat and knelt on one knee, resting one of his hands on his heart and bent down his head.

"...Megurine-sama"