Song: Return to 0 (0-7)
Artist: Kagamine Len
Author: Shyla Grace
Disclaimer: I own nothing... well, almost nothing
"MOVE! Everyone out of the way! MOVE!"
People jumped back as four hospital workers rushed by, wheeling a very pale, green haired girl in a pretty dress on a bed, IV fluids everywhere around her. They were followed by a boy in a suit, who was keeping a keen eye on the girl. As the boy passed, people took a start when they saw a hole in his pants, and the massive amount of blood coming out of it.
"Sir? What is the status?"
"Bullet wound, three inches above the heart. No exit point."
"Blood pressure! I need blood pressure!"
"Heartbeat weak!"
"More fluids! Get doctor Kiyoteru!"
Words and order were jumbled up as the crew raced by. Finally, they arrived at an empty room, and wheeled the barely breathing girl in. They wheeled the bed over next to the operating table. Dr. Kiyoteru walked in, putting on his mask.
"Ready? Lift her… On three. One, two… three!"
"Got it!"
"Ok, people, I'm going to need complete concentration. Hook her up. Ms. Iku."
Two hours later…
Len sat in the hospital lobby, alone, practically daring anyone to come near him. He had covered up the bullet wound; though he refused to have it looked at… Miku was more important. Len looked up when the doctor walked to him. He stood. "Please let it be good." Len said.
Doctor Kiyoteru sighed. "To be honest… I don't know. She was shot very close to the heart… we've done all we can, but the next few hours will tell for sure."
"Be honest, doctor." Len said slowly. "Will she make it?"
The doctor paused, drawing a cautions sigh. "There isn't a very high chance of her making it. But like I said, only time will tell."
Len held back tears, but his voice cracked. "May I… see her?"
The doctor nodded and gestured for Len to follow him. He led him down a crowded hallway, and Len tried to avoid the eyes of any of the nurses, although all of them were looking in his direction with great concern. Eventually, they reached a small room. Kiyoteru stopped Len, putting a hand on his shoulder. "Boy," he said, his voice serious. "I don't know what you and your friend here do for a living, and I realize it is way over my head. But, she is not in the best shape. Don't blame me for what happens."
Len looked at him with questioning eyes. The look vanished quickly. They must of found Miku's ID… Len nodded, and the doctor opened the door. He gestured for Len to go in, and the doctor turned away, not wanting to see the boy's heart break…
The room was white, bright, and looked like the one Len had once woken up in… that seemed so long ago now, although it had only been a couple months. And instead of Len being on the bed, it was the kind nurse, who had never given up on him… even when he was in hell.
Len walked up to Miku, and took a glance at the screens. She had a heartbeat, for now. He sat next to her, and looked at her up and down, concern in his eyes. "Why you? You did nothing to them…" His eyes drooped. It was about three in the morning, and he was tired. But he had to stay up… he had… to…
Kiyoteru watched as the boy slowly slumped over, the exhaustion, blood loss… and drugs finally getting to him. The doctor quickly went into the room, and loomed over Len. Time for some answers.
Len woke up to his name, being softly whispered in his ear. For a moment, Len thought he was back at his home, in his bed, had slept in late, and Miku had come to wake him up. But that lovely illusion was gone the instant Len smelled blood. He jerked up to see Miku, her green eyes wide, and her lips pale. The smell of blood came from her breath. But she was smiling. "Good morning…" She whispered. Len sat upright and looked around. The hall outside was even more crowded than before, and the clock showed it was about nine in the morning. The atmosphere was peaceful, although something seemed off. Then Len realized it was his leg. It was throbbing. Must be the bullet.
Miku reached out a shaking hand and placed it on Len's cheek, snapping him back to her. Her eyes were full of pain… and yet, they appeared… happy. "Len, listen." She said quietly. "I don't have much time left."
"Shh… Miku don't talk like-"
"No, Len, listen to me," She said sternly. "I know what dying is… I'm not afraid, be happy for me. It's something that destiny just can't defy… I'm going to a better place. Len, please, protect Rin for me… she's like my sister… and she is yours, so…"
She took a deep, shaky breath. "Ryu is not to blame Len, promise me, you will… give him a chance." She paused for a long time. "Len, do you love me?"
"Yes," Len whispered, a tear forming in his eye.
Miku smiled. "Good… I couldn't go without... hearing that-"
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The heart monitor went off the charts, beeping loudly, alerting the doctors. Several people rushed in suddenly, pulling Len away.
Miku's eyes grew pale, and her smile faded. Len heard lots of screaming, which he assumed was himself. He fought hard… he must reach her! She had to be ok!
Kiyoteru raced in, needle in hand, full of a bluish liquid. Len thrashed around wildly, screaming like a madman. Kiyoteru grabbed Len, and jammed the needle right into his shoulder. Len felt a warm pain surge trough him. His eyes grew misty, and sounds became blurs. Len reached out his groggy hands towards the green girl on the table. But it was too late. And as Len fell backwards, a thought came from someplace, a place not in him. Len landed with a thunk.
"I hope you meet an angel."
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The graven word "Destiny"
Can't defy
Illusion that keeps vanishing and reappearing
Breaking-free from it, in the instant I turn around,
"Len, Len."
Len slowly opened his eyes to a bright light. His vision slowly adjusted, and Meiko hovered over him, her delicate hand gently holding his. For a moment, Len thought it was Miku. But he knew it couldn't be. "Miku…?" He asked, already knowing the answer. Meiko looked down sadly, and a tear ran down her face. "She's gone… she could have made it, but someone poisoned her…"
Meiko looked down at Len suddenly, feeling the pure rage come off him. "Len, there's nothing…"
"I know… I'm just… Miku's last wish was for me not to kill Ryu… But I would like nothing more." He paused. "Where are Kaito, and Rin? I expected them to be here."
Meiko suddenly got serious. "I haven't been able to reach Rin… her phone wasn't even responding. But Kaito, I found him, but something is off. He wasn't moved in the two days."
Len bolted upright in his bed. "Two days?! I've been out for two days?!" He got out of bed, and slipped on his coat that was hanging nearby. Meiko also got up. Len noted she didn't try to stop him. She was worried. They got ready, and left the room.
Len and Meiko were almost out when they heard someone calling them. Len grunted. "Kiyoteru…" The doctor walked up quickly, a look in his eye that Len had never seen… save once.
"Len…" He said, and walked up and whispered in his ear, "I still have no clue why you do what you do… but, this might help." He took a small step back, and handed Len a small, folded paper. Len nodded, and walked off. Meiko, quickly, handed Kiyoteru a card. "Call this number… If you want to know more." She breathed. She walked away, not missing a beat. Kiyoteru looked… and frowned.
Len and Meiko sat in the car, and looked at the small note.
It said:
Len, I have trained in the military for years, and I have learned to tell a fellow officer from any other person. I was in your room last night. You were saying the name Ryu over and over… I don't know if this helps, but a "Ryu" called the hospital, asking if you and your friend were alright. The hospital phones have automatic trackers in them. This is where he called from.
Building 5 in the Pelix Complex.
1204 Western St.
Kiiro District.
Meiko looked at Len. "That's where Kaito's last check-in was."
Len frowned. "Then that's where we are, too."
Kiyoteru was at his house, it was pitch black, except for the ever flickering blue of his computer screen. He slowly dialed the number on the card.
6-5-7 -7-0-2-2
He waited. Then, a voice, to eerie, to perfect to be a human, answered. "Congratulations, Mr. Kiyoteru. You have been accepted as the new chief of the medical department of the SVAT in place of… Agent 01 F. Miku."
Kiyoteru blinked. Miku… the green girl?
"Please look at your computer screen… yes, you do have it on. We have been monitoring it for the last twenty-four hours. Please press accept, and read. Congratulations. We'll call you when you are ready."
*Click*
The phone hung up.
Kiyoteru hung up as well, but quickly picked up the phone again, and dialed up a different number with incredible speed. His call was picked up almost immediately.
"I've been waiting. Got it?" Said a deep voice.
"Got it." Kiyoteru said, smiling.
Len and Meiko arrived at the complex. It was a section of the city that had been abandoned for development years ago. Building Five was the tallest building, stretching up six stories higher that any of the others. Len got out of the van, and Meiko followed, a rather extreme looking gun in her hands. Len made that sort of 'really?' face, but Meiko nodded. If there was more than just Ryu here, they would be in trouble. Len looked around for a moment more for any sign of Kaito. None. They nodded once more at each other, and went in.
Len dodged around corners with lightning speeds, looking in all the long empty offices. No phones, no electronics in sight. Probably all stripped away from the several gangs that now ran rampant in the area. Len sighed. "Twenty-six floors, and still nothing."
Meiko gave a heave, and threw the gun onto her shoulder. "Two floors left."
"No," Len said firmly. "The next floor is just like this one, offices. The top floor, however, used to be a dining area… and I bet it took an ID card to access."
Meiko held a confused look on her face for a second. Then dawning crossed her eyes, and she grew stern. "Alright. Let's go."
The top floor was eerily empty, tables meant to hold food… still with seats, sat still. But something was not right. Len walked up to the glass door. He expected a little red light to flash when he pushed the door, but instead it opened easily, with no resistance at all. Len gave a glance back at Meiko. She cocked her gun quietly, a look of almost horror on her face. They walked into the room silently, their years of experience kicking in. The lights were off, normal. Tables still set, creepy. Dust on the floor, check. Four chairs at each table, check. Windows in tack, che-
Wait. The chairs. One table, the one in the back corner, only had three. Len's gun was suddenly flying into his hand. Counter by the door, glint off metal. Enemy inbound. Snipe and shoot down.
Len fired at the chair, and almost instantly, another shot fired off, but lower than expected. The returning shot nicked Len's ear, making him grunt. Len's shot hit the wall, causing the attacker to grunt as well. A light suddenly clicked on, and there sat Kaito, a giant hole above his head, and a nasty looking gun resting on his knee.
Meiko instantly dropped her guard, running over to Kaito, who looked extremely pale even for him. He gave a weak smile. "Your aim is off."
"Your height is off…" Len responded quickly, not quite knowing what to say. Kaito was sitting in a chair, leaning back, and breathing very hard. His leg was out at an awkward angle, and it looked very painful. Len walked up quickly, concern on his face. "What happened to you, why are you here, and where is my sister?"
Kaito took a shaky breath. "Len, I heard about Miku… I…" He paused. "I'm sorry. But you weren't the only ones attacked. Rin got a call that you had been hurt in a shooting… fatally hurt."
Len's eyes widened. "But that… didn't happen. Miku was the one that-" He stopped himself, choking on his words. He noticed that Kaito hadn't answered his questions.
Kaito raised his hand. "I know, I figured that. But Rin didn't. She ran out into the garage before me, and the next thing I know a black van is speeding away, and a rag covered in laughing gas is in the middle of the walkway."
Len's eyes grew wide, and he panicked for a moment. Then the logical side of his mind kicked in. "Kaito," he said. "I'm pretty sure my sister was not kidnapped. She's much too skilled."
Meiko nodded. "Maybe she just had to go off somewhere, or maybe she got another call before you got there. She found her car was… something or another, and took a different one."
Kaito nodded, wanting to believe it: believe that Rin was alright. He forced all misgivings out, and focused in on the now.
"And that brings me to where I am now." Kaito said, taking a deep breath. "I thought I recognized the handiwork on Rin's tires. I went here just on a hunch, and low and behold, I find a skimmer on the card scanner, and I find six men in here, having a very interesting meeting.
"How interesting?"
"Like a-could-change-the-whole-operation-and-give-us-an-edge kind of meeting."
Len raised an eyebrow, and gave Kaito a half smile. "Do tell?"
Kaito returned the smile. "Apparently Ryu has expanded his organization far beyond just trying to eliminate the law. Men's clubs, stripper joints, drug rings, car strippers, the whole thing. At this point, he is basically in control of the entire city and all underworld organizations. And, he's joining up with a certain someone, who has a specialty in breaking into our HQ and ruining our cars."
Len blinked. "Our old friend?"
Kaito noded. "Yep. Neru's back, and is ready to take total control of us all."
Len turned around quickly. "I'll go take care of her-"
"No."
Kaito's reaction was quick and firm, causing Len to pause and look back. Kaito shook his head. "I'll do that. I would have done it sooner but, ah…" He patted his leg gently. "The wonderful conversation I had with those six gentlemen ended with me breaking my ankle…" He took a deep breath. "And besides, you have more important things to think about."
"Like what?" asked Len, completely unaware of anything he should do.
"The funeral."
Len's face instantly turned white and his palms got clammy. Miku…
Meiko took a breath, wanting to break the sudden tention. "Let's get out of here. We never know who may be listening. Come on Kaito; let's get you to the new doctor."
Wait a moment." Len said pulling out his cell phone. "You Rin wouldn't respond? Let's check real quickly…"
Len pressed a single button and dialed Rin's number. He put it on speaker.
Buzz~Buzz~Buzz~Buzz~ Buz-
Right as Len was about to give up, the phone was picked up.
"Hello?"
"Rin!" Kaito said suddenly "Where did you go!? I was worried!"
Rin coughed, and a car horn in the distance honked. She was driving. "Kaito! Oh, I'm so sorry! I got another call on the way down asking… scratch that, demanding my help. I had to go almost 70 miles away! I'm so sorry. Wait, Len, are you there? Are you ok?"
Len gave a sad choke. "I'm fine… but Rin… Miku's gone. She was killed in the shooting."
There was a loud gasp on the other end, and several shaky breaths were taken before she responded. "Oh, Len! I'm… I would be at the funeral, but I'm needed here. Say good things about her, for me. I'll be back as soon as possible. I promise. I'll… see you soon. Bye?"
"Bye."
Len hung up, and gave Kaito a sideways glance. "See? No need to worry."
Kaito gave a nod. "Yea," he said, unconvincingly. "No need."
"I'll be back as soon as possible. I promise. I'll… see you soon. Bye?"
"Bye."
Len's phone hung up. Rin's hand slowly sank into her lap, her hands shaking so that the charm on her phone began the jingle. Another hand slowly came up, and grabbed her phone. It took the pink device away, and Rin turned on him. "Are you happy now?" She screamed, tears flooding down her face.
A man smiled at her, putting a gloved hand on her shoulder. "You know I am."
His hand slowly moved up to her neck, and a wicked smile appeared. He flexed slightly, and Rin choked, falling to the van floor. He man looked up at the driver. They were almost out of the city. The man stroked his grey hair back into his hat. He grabbed a camera, and pointed at Rin. He smiled once more.
"Say cheese…"
3 weeks later…
Len stood at the back of the crowd, his tuxedo making him look much older than he really was. The casket was slowly lowered into the hole dug for it, and the head stone finally became visible
Miku Hatsune
August 31
Live and love, but love more than live
Len listened carefully to every word the preacher said; and the crying and whimpers that came with it. The sun was a pale grey, reflecting the mood. Len had never realized that Miku had so many friends. It seemed like everyone was here. Including Aya.
At least Miku got the spot she would have liked; next to her best friend. Len suddenly winced as the first speaker came up, and the microphone squealed loudly.
"Doesn't really do her justice, does it Len?"
Len turned his head sharply. There stood Ryu, wearing an almost identical tux, barely an inch away from him. Len hadn't even heard him come up. Hatred suddenly flowed into him, and he was about to whip around when Ryu spoke again.
"I really wouldn't do that here."
Len halted. He realized he had made a mistake. He was alone, no backup. Ryu could have agents everywhere. Ryu smiled. "No, just you and me." He said, reading Len's thoughts. "I needed to see."
"Why," Len asked, his voice a scraped out whisper. "So you could gloat and see your handiwork?"
"No. So I could see you." Ryu said, his voice as deep and cool as usual. "I wanted you to know that I had not intended for her to die. I just wanted you two out of the way for a bit. Not dead."
"Yea, a little bit too late for that now." Len interrupted.
"In fact," Ryu continued, unfazed. "It made the next stage of my plan, seem a bit, redundant."
Ryu carefully took a piece of paper from his pocket, and handed it to Len. Ryu looked at Len hard. "Be there…"
Len ignored him, and opened up the paper with amazing speed. Inside was something that made him instantly pale and sick.
Only five words
Be there or lose another
And, folded in the middle of the note, was Rin's bow.
Len's eyes shot back up, but Ryu was gone, leaving Len alone, the words of the preacher suddenly very clear.
"For the last enemy that he will meet shall be death."
Sorry everyone for the wait!
Hey, guys! Thanks you for reading my story enough to get this far! And thank you to those who have been leaving me reveiws. I'm going to have a rather long author's notes, so if you want to skip to something important, scroll down till you see the second set of "alerts"
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Ok, I've had someone ask me some questions about the plot, so I'll answer them really quick
1. No, It isn't RinxLen. They're siblings, they can't really be together.
But yes, it is going to be a RinxKaito. So if you don't like, please say. I'll try not to make it giagantic, but obvious
2. No, I won't tell you who dies, but it's not who you think
3. This is going to be a long story, so heads up.
4. This is new. Yes, the number is real. If you don't know what I'm talking about... well, just think about it (Try 405)
That is all
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~Shyla Grace
