Guys, I want to clear something up here.

Diana and Rin are not the same person whatsoever. I guess you can consider them to be related, since Rin and Len are halves of each other.

But no, Rin is not Diana from the other dimension. Diana is something/someone completely different from Rin. The only reason they look like each other is because Diana and Len are twins.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy the chapter. :)

I dreaded school ending. Yes, I know I said that I hate school and all, but here are two words for you…

I'll have to face Piko Kei.

Okay, maybe those are six words. Meh, who cares? I really don't want to talk to him! Sure he's cute but I never said I like him!

…I don't like him, okay? I'm serious. I don't.

Besides, who would like an ugly girl like me? Like I mentioned before, Miku is a lot more attractive than me…so why me? Why not her? Is it because I'm rich, does he want money from me? Wait. How could he know I'm rich?

My train of thought ended abruptly when the school bell rang. I immediately jumped out of my seat, packed my stuff, and tried to run out the door.

"Rin-chan, wait for me!" I ignored Mete and kept running until I reached the bus. I met up with Miku there and tried my best to hide myself by kneeling under the seat.

"Rin, what are you doing?" Miku asked, kneeling next to me.

"I'm hiding," I said quietly, and motioned for her to lower her voice.

"Um, why?" She asked as she lowered her voice like I commanded. I explained to her about Piko and she nodded in understanding, but there was a glint of guilt in her eyes. I decided to ignore it. "Rin, I understand, but you know you can't hide forever."

"Watch me." I told her and she sighed, sitting back up onto the seat. I waited for the bus to start moving until I got out from under the seat. When I did, I looked out the window and there was Piko, looking at me, dejected. I felt my heart sink at his expression and turned away, to face Miku. She caught Piko's eye and shook her head at me disapprovingly. I sighed and dug out my iPod for the ride back.

Apparently Miku wanted to come home with me today, so I just let her. I could enjoy the extra company. I unlocked the door, and opened it to Meiko standing right in the doorway. I jumped back in surprise and Miku caught me, helping me regain my composure.

"Oh, Rin-sama. I was just about to open the door for you, but I suppose that is not needed." She bowed her head in respect for me, and then turned to Miku. "Oh. Welcome, Hatsune-san." She bowed her head to Miku too, and Miku smiled at her and thanked her. I walked inside, Miku following me. "Rin-sama?" I turned back to Meiko, who was tying on her apron, "You have company. I sent him to your room. Please go entertain him and I'll come back with snacks."

Him? Oh no, please don't let it be…

Oh my god.

He's in my room?

Len!

Miku squeezed my arm and I looked to her. Her eyes were wide and I knew that she was thinking the same thing as me; either that or she had read my mind. I quickly made my way to my room and Miku followed closely behind. Opening the door, I was greeted by…

"Hello there, Rin. I was just getting acquainted to this fellow here." Piko winked at me and I just stood there, looking from Piko to Len, who was sitting on my canopy with his arms folded across his chest, staring at me.

I quickly ran out of my room and opened the kitchen door, breathing heavily. Meiko turned from her cooking at looked at me quizzically.

"Why did you let him here?" I commanded as I slammed the door behind me, and she jumped in surprise.

"I'm sorry Rin-sama, if I had known you did not want him here, I would not have let him in." I sighed and brushed a few strands of hair behind my ear. Piko came into the kitchen, and I avoided his constant gaze.

"Get out of my house," I told him, not looking but clearly directing my words at him. I could feel the smirk that was on his face. Ugh.

"Wait." I turned around and saw my Dad, who was looking at me disapprovingly. "Rin, don't kick such a nice guest out of our house. Go ahead and stay as long as you like." He told Piko, who nodded and went back to, I suppose my room. Once he left, Dad shot me another disapproving glare. "Rin, go accompany him right now." I groaned and started back to my room.

How did Piko even get here? How did he even get here before Miku and I? On top of that, how did he find out where I live?

…I am surrounded by creepy stalkers.

I walked back into my room and shut the door behind me, locking it. I looked around the room and saw Miku sitting on my bed next to a fuming Len, and a smirking Piko in my computer chair. I took a seat next to Miku and we all sat in silence while a thousand thoughts raced through my head.

Why can he see Len? Why is Piko even here? What am I having for dinner tonight?

…Okay, the last one didn't really fit the situation. Ignore it or just pretend it did fit.

I sighed, looked from Len to Piko, and stood up. Clearing my throat, I asked, "Piko, can you leave for a second? I need to have a talk with…erm, Miku." Piko looked like he was thinking it over and I started to tap my foot impatiently. Who does this guy think he is? This is my house, after all, and he invited himself in.

"Okay." He finally said, and walked out. Shutting the door behind him, I locked it quickly again and turned to Len.

"Len? Can he see you?" I asked, keeping my voice down in case he tried to listen.

"Clearly." Len said, still looking angry. I didn't know if he was being sarcastic or not but either way it was a yes.

"I'm not sure, but he feels familiar for some reason," Miku added, "As if I know him." Len nodded and ran a hand through his hair.

"Well, yeah. He's definitely from our dimension, Minerva," Len agreed, "But what I want to know is why he is here." Suddenly an idea dawned on me. I reached over to Len and put my hand over his.

"Len, did you happen to know him?"

Silence. That was answer enough. He looked away guiltily.

"I suppose that's a yes," I mumbled, and removed my hand. "Do you plan on sharing where he's from or who he is?" I inquired. He sighed and looked back at me.

"Do you really need to know?" He asked.

"Of course." I answered. He sighed again.

"Well…if I told you, it would take too long. This'll be faster…" He placed his palm on my forehead and the world around me instantly turned black.

I was back in the same room as before, in Len's house, Len was plopped onto the same couch, playing his DSi like last time. Diana was sitting across from him, reading a book. So this is before their parents died. I thought as the door swung open. In walked a young woman that was probably in her late thirties, her blonde hair swooped back into a long ponytail. Her blue eyes were the color of the ocean. As soon as she walked in, a lovely scent of vanilla and lemon drifted into the room.

She looked like my late Mother.

"Diana, Len," The two twins looked up from their entertainment. "We're going out for a bit. You know the rules." They both nodded and she left the room, leaving the scent filling my nose. As soon as she shut the door, Diana got up and put the book down.

"What are you doing?" Len asked, looking up from his DSi.

"Piko asked me to the movies today," She explained, putting on a light jacket, "So I'll be back later, okay?"

"We're not supposed to leave when Mom and Dad aren't here." Len protested, getting up to stop his sister from leaving. She smiled at him, crossing her arms across her chest.

"Oh, look at you. Following a rule for once?" Diana asked and giggled. Len turned a light pink.

"W-well…" He started, and Diana shoved him out of her way.

"Len, I don't really have the time right now. I don't want to be late." She said, taking a glance at the watch around her wrist. She started to walk out.

"Why Piko?" Diana stopped and turned, facing her brother. "It's always Piko."

"Are you jealous?" She asked, tilting her head. Len narrowed his eyes and looked away. Yeah, he is.

"No, I'm not."

Lies.

"Yes, you are!" She accused, pointing her finger at him. He shoved it away and turned around. "You never liked Piko. You think he's taking me away, don't you?"

No answer.

"Of course, you were always the jealous type." She answered for him, folding her arms across her chest.

Len opened his mouth to say something, but the world around me became muted and everything started to fade.

I opened my eyes and found Miku staring at Len accusingly.

"Why didn't it seem…I don't know…finished?" I asked, remembering how the vision ended before it could really…well, finish. Len stared off into the distance.

"He doesn't want you to see the rest." Miku answered for me, and Len turned a soft pink. I looked from Miku to Len, confused.

"Why not?" I asked, looking to Len but directing my question toward Miku.

"He's blocking off the memory somehow. It's like he doesn't want to remember either." Len remained silent, staring at the ground. I heard the door open, and turned towards it.

"Is it fine to come back in?" Piko asked, looking at me.

"No." Len answered. I glared at him.

"Yes." I said, and Piko walked inside. A thought suddenly occurred to me, and my face started to heat up. Miku noticed and analyzed me. Crap, she's reading my mind, isn't she? A small cat mouth curled over her lips. How she could manage such a face, I have no idea. I've tried, but I've never been able to achieve it.

"Piko-kun?" Piko looked to Miku, "Rin wants to know why you asked her out now~"

I'm gonna strangle her. I'm really gonna strangle her…later.

I heard Len make a small annoyed sound, and I turned to him, my face still burning.

"You asked her out?" He flew up to Piko, gripping at his uniform. Piko smirked and brushed back some of his hair.

"You got a problem with it?" Piko asked, quite nonchalantly. Len turned a bright red and I saw his grip grow tighter.

"Yes, I do! You always seem to come and take things away from me!" Miku rose up and attempted to pull Len off, but it didn't seem to work. Len didn't even touch her, but a force emitting from his body seemed to push her back, causing her to fall into my nightstand.

"Len, settle down!" I got up and quickly ran to Miku, helping her up. "I'm not saying yes, so leave Piko alone!" I heard a snicker escape from Piko's lips.

"You don't even have to. You see, the only reason I asked you out was so I could get to him." He motioned to Len, whose face was contorted with anger.

…What? That's the only reason?

And I was so worked up…

I quickly strode to Len, and forced him off of Piko. Then I stared at the silver-haired boy, who didn't show the slightest interest.

"Why did you need to get to Len?" I asked, cautiously.

"Oh, I'm not going to hurt anyone. I would never hurt anyone that you care about, Rin…" Piko trailed his fingers along my jaw line, causing my face to heat up from anger and, because no one had ever touched me like that. He chuckled and removed his hand. "So easy. Just like Diana was…"

"Don't mention her!" Len shouted at him, causing Piko's grin to widen.

"Whatever, Len. Diana didn't love you like she did me. She only felt bad for you."

"Shut your mouth!"

"You caused her to leave, Len." Something about his voice…it was compelling. I felt my head start to get dizzy, and my eyesight to blur. "It's really your fault. She left us because of you…"

"It was all because of me…" Len repeated slowly. I felt myself sway at his words.

"Rin," Miku started to shake my shoulders, "Don't listen to him! Cover your ears!" She shook me awake from my trance and I looked at her, confused. "He's hypnotizing Len! Snap him out of it!" I nodded and did my best to block out Piko's voice.

"…That's right, Len. If it weren't for you loving her, then she wouldn't have left us…" I quickly shook Len, but didn't seem to get a response. I looked to Miku for help and she shrugged, not knowing what to do. I looked back to Piko. His eyes had turned a vivid red; they were strong and made my whole body shudder. I quickly looked away, turning to Len in horror. His eyes were clouded and there was a trail of drool running down the corner of his mouth.

"My fault…" Len repeated.

The color from his cerulean eyes drained, turning into a musty gray. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a sly smile form across Piko's lips. But, as soon as it formed, it quickly melted away, his own body beginning to sway. I blinked in confusion as the vivid red in his eyes crumpled away, revealing his blue irises once again. He placed a hand to his head and released an agonized groan.

"Piko?" Miku ran to him, his knee's buckling as he fell into Miku's arms. I heard a small whimper and swung towards Len, who was now on the ground, his head buried in his hands.

"Len, are you okay?" I asked, as I knelt down next to him. All he did was whimper once again, as he slowly turned his head upwards to look at me. The misty gray color was gone, and tears were forming. He turned away from me again, and I turned to Piko in anger.

Miku brushed a few strands of his silver hair out of his face, and turned to me.

"He's unconscious." She said quietly, turning back to him.

"Why?" I asked, perpetually confused.

"He's a hypnotist," Len's voice rang clear through the air; no proof of him crying. "God, I hate him so much…" I turned towards him, and watched him carefully. He didn't return the gaze.

"Wait; that doesn't explain why he's unconscious now," Miku pointed out. I nodded, agreeing with her.

"Well, he obviously doesn't know how to use his powers," He said, "So it drained him of his life energy." Miku nodded and looked back to Piko worriedly. I continued to stare at Len, and not once did his eyes meet mine.

Question of the Chapter: How do you feel about all the characters at this point?

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