Alex and his True Family
"Oh Alex! You never really told me about your mother and father!" Miku asked Alex while they were relaxing in the park one afternoon. Alex was not surprised she would ask him this. He looked at his ring and started to tell his story.
"Well my mother and father wanted me to be rich and famous. They thought music would not get me there and forced me to learn how to be a number cruncher. My life seemed dull for most of my years of school. In secret I would sneak off and join the clubs. I tried all kinds of instruments but the Piano was my favorite. I would make my own music and even take lessons on Saturday." Alex fiddled with his hands as if he was nervous. Miku rested her hand over his, showing she was there to hear it.
"My father got suspicious as to where I go every Saturday. He actually told my friend's mother that he would pick us up without us knowing. We walked out of the school with our smiles but mine changed quickly. My father asked me what I was doing. Thankfully Max lied to him and said that I was working in the office with some organizing. My father took this bait. I was free for the while until high school. It was the school dance for the seniors. I planned to play as a live band with Max and two other kids, but I had to lie to my father. He said I could go as long as I go help with setting food and working. Naturally, I slipped out and joined my small band."
Alex lifted his head to see two kids running down the path. One was wearing a novelty Miku ponytail set.
"Miku. You know music makes you happy and I enjoy making them. But would you believe that Music was enough to separate me and my family?" Miku did not fail to show a smile. She supported him.
"It's fine Alex. There are some people who think of music as an annoyance." Alex could even remember the scene fully.
They just finished playing the third song as his Father burst through the double doors in rage.
"Alex Junio! I heard from your teachers that you were playing music?" he nearly stomped his way to the stage, the room completely silenced. Alex was not afraid now. He took the mic and talked to his father without any fear.
"Dad! Why do you have to make me hate music? What has music ever done to you? Music brings people together and makes one another happy. Slow or fast. Happy or Sad. A ballad or rhymes. Music is what I love to make and produce and neither you or mom will force me to become some desk jockey! Do your worst! I got friends and fans who support me! What do you have?" The crowd turned to Alex's father. His face showed that it was a critical hit. He could of backed off and said he was sorry... but he ran onto the stage and took Alex's bass. He smashed it against the stage and shouted "You are no longer welcome in my house or our family! Enjoy your hippie lifestyle, Alex." while he walked away. But Alex managed to yell something...
"I told my dad that I will be famous but happy with what I do. And I would rub it in his face to show he was wrong." Miku listened to his tale. She cringed at the thought of smashing a bass guitar like that and did not enjoy her in law. But an Idea came to her.
"Alex! We can fly your mother and father out here and show them!" She held her ring to him and smiled warmly. Alex nodded.
"I have the money, so why not?"
They offered his mother and father a trip to Tokyo for free. His father thought it was a scam but his mother convinced him enough to go. Alex planned to meet them at the airport and show off to his family. His mother was the first to signal their arrival. They both started to produce gray hairs and some wrinkles, but they looked very well for fifty.
"Alex. It is true! I'm glad to see you my son." Alex's mother hugged him, happy to see her son so safe and sound. His father did not even say a word to him.
"Let's get this over with. You can not be this rich." Alex signaled his Limo over and led them inside first. His mother was impressed but his father still thought it was a trick.
"So, we are going to my home where you will meet some people who are also into singing and making music." Alex explained, but his mother caught sight of his wedding ring.
"Oh you got married?" His father just chuckled at this other 'lie'.
"Yes. I am married to a person I truly love for who she is. When you meet her, you will enjoy her." the limo pulled up slowly to his home. It was pretty big for his mother and father.
"You actually live here?" His father was starting to show some belief. They started to walk up to the door when Kaito was tossed out of the window once more.
"Oh Alex. Who are these two?" Kaito said, despite the awkward way he was on his neck.
"Kaito, get up and come inside. I have to introduce them."
Once inside the house, Alex called for everyone to come down. They grouped around like a family as well. Though without Luka and Toeto.
"Everyone, this is my Mother and Father. Mom. Dad. This is my family..." He started to point to each person in front of them from left to right.
"This is Meiko, a former idol vocaloid. Next to her is Kaito, her husband and former singer. Over there is Rin and Len, the Kagamine Twins. Haku and Neru. And Teto, the new Vocaloid to the group." He noticed Miku was not there. Meiko then explained "Miku has not come back from the store. So give her time." while she instructed the family to sit. Kaito presented them tea to help settle them down easily. Alex's father was showing much guilt for dissing his son before. His mother was enjoying the Vocaloids.
"I never knew you were happy with instruments. I thought Vocaloids were a program on the computer?" His father said in a low and sorry tone.
"Oh they are, but I have the different models here. They are the actual Idols who sing live. But I still need to find Miku." he walked over to the front door, noticing Miku already running to the door. She was unable to stop with a big cake in her hands.
"Miku Miku!" Alex stepped out of the way. A path was made and the tumbling Miku finally stopped after slamming the cake on Alex's dad. His face covered in chocolate and leek based cake.
"Miku?" She wondered who she hit, but realized it was an old man.
"Ohmygod! I'm sorry i'm sorry. I'll clean that." Miku attempted to clean his face of the cake and pick the pieces away. His face showing signs of rage but holding them back.
"Yeah... This is Miku, my wife." Alex said, praying they would not make Miku feel bad.
"I'm real sorry about that, Mr. Junio." Miku bowed again. Alex's mother noticed her hair and now remembered who she was.
"Oh Miku. You are that new star that everyone is talking about?" She sounded excited. Miku already changed her direction to chat with her mother in law. As that happened, Alex's father stood up and looked at him.
"Alex. I find this hard to believe. You have this big house. So much money and friends. An android of a wife. There has to be a catch. You must be pulling my leg."
Alex shook his head and replied "This is all true. It all started with fifty dollars I spent on three of the models. From there, I continued to make music. And here I am. I still wish you could of met Luka, but she is busy with recording two new songs. If you still do not believe me..."
Alex pulled out pictures of when he was still living in his apartment. Old band mates with the vocaloids. The various antics that happened. Even an image of Miku and Alex sleeping on the couch against one another.
"Miku and the rest are important. Music is life, dad. Without Music, there is no life. I was taught that by the very same vocaloid who loves me. Miku Hatsune."
He looked back over at the group. His wife was getting along with Miku and the rest. He was wrong.
"Alex. I'm sorry for what I put you through."
The time would soon past. Alex and Miku helped Alex's parents down to the airport. They said their goodbyes before walking towards the exit.
"Alex Alex! MOS Burger!" She shouted while pointing to a branch in the Airport. Apparently, she wanted one. Alex already could feel the weights off of him once more. His mother and father saw his success and joy.
"Thanks again Miku. You really helped me out." Alex said to Miku who was already enjoying the special Leek Patty that the chain was making for the month. She just questioned him and nodded.
