Chapter 12
Gakupo carrried the wounded Miku all the way back to the brothel. Inside the lobby, they found Luka and Rin explained what had occurred with Kiyoteru. Then, Luka slowly lead Miku to her room to treat Miku's injuries, telling Rin to inform Meiko about what had happened.
Now in Miku and Rin's shared bedroom, the teal haired girl had removed her kimono, to allow Luka to examine the extent of her wounds.
"Why did you help, Rin?" Luka inquired, as she began tending to Miku's damaged body.
"What's that supposed to mean? Are you saying that it was wrong for me to help? That I should of just let Rin get beaten up, instead?" retorted Miku, raising her voice.
"No, that's not what I meant. It's fine to sacrifice yourself for others but that isn't like you, Miku," the pink head coolly responded, sticking a bandage over an open wound, that rested on Miku's lower back.
"I help people," insisted Miku.
"Yeah, you do but if assisting someone comes at your expense, then you abandon them. Remember Teto? That cute, red head who used to work here? You witnessed her being troubled by some drunk, street punk and you ignored her. So, considering your previous actions, it is unusual for you to put your neck on the line for Rin," Luka calmly stated.
"...Things change," murmured the teal haired girl, under her breath.
Continuing to grant medical treatment, Luka casually asked, "Do you love Rin?"
"...No," denied Miku, her sweet voice currently in a whisper.
Because she was kneeling behind Miku, Luka couldn't look into her friend's teal eyes or read whatever expression lied on her face but she doubted Miku's answer. She felt she understood Miku better than anybody else in the universe. It wasn't only due to her mentoring the younger girl but because her affection for Miku was incredibly strong.
Luka had long believed that Miku had grown attached to the blonde a while ago. Miku's personalitiy recently had very slightly altered and, while most people wouldn't have noticed, Luka had. She instantly figured out what the cause was because there was only one important change in their lives and that was the arrival of Kagamine Rin.
"So, that would mean you would of had no motive to harm Dell," Luka commented. When news of Dell's fatal wound had reached her ears, she had hated herself for thinking that maybe Miku had committed the sin. Dell had harmed Rin and the thought of her precious Miku seeking revenge had instantly crossed her mind and Luka had one other reason to believe that Miku was Dell's murderer.
"You think I'm a killer?" Miku incredulously yelled, twisting her head to stare into Luka's serious, azure eyes.
"Miku, have you forgotten that you are a killer?"
"...Fine but I...I had absolutely nothing to do with Dell's demise!" she declared and from the intense, sincere gaze she shot Luka with, the pink head trusted Miku's statement.
Changing the direction of the conversation, Luka reminded, "It's your birthday tomorrow. Will you be okay?"
"Huh? Your right, I had comptely forgotten but don't worry, I'll be okay," Miku assured her with her usual, cheerful smile. "Anyway, all these topics are so depressing and I'm bored talking about me. Luka, you must have an interesting little tidbit to share, don't you?"
Nodding her head, her long, pink locks gently swaying from her movement, Luka revealed, "I have something important to tell you. I'm planning on leaving the brothel and starting a new life in some other town and...I want you to join me."
"Wow, I was only intending to hear some juicy gossip but I received something ginormous. Seriously though, what are you going to do about money and I definitely want to come but what about Rin?"
"I've been saving money for a long time now. It should be enough money to support both of us for about a month. I intend to find a job obviously, so that I don't fall into financial ruin. I don't partciulary care what kind of job I find, so long as it is an ordinary, run of the mill occupation. I want to leave behind this caged lifestyle and become a free bird who is gifted with the ability to spread it's wings. My dream is to live an ordinary life," Luka spoke, a blissful smile appearing on her beautiful facial features, as she gushed about the dream she wished for.
"I haven't asked Rin nor am I going to. She isn't like us, who have nobody to call family. Rin loves her family and she wouldn't ever wish to permenently leave them. At least, while she's here, she's still somewhat connected to them and there is a high chance they could be reunited but if she comes with us, to some strange town, she will most likely never get the opporunity to encounter them again," explained Luka, her tone returning to it's normal pitch. "I've finished treating your wounds, so I'll let you rest. I don't plan on leaving immediately, so that gives you some time to decide on your choice," Luka remarked, rising to her feet, closing the door behind her once she had departed from the room.
Heading back to her own quarters, Luka passed by Rin in the hallway. Without missing a step, Luka cryptically informed the blonde, "Miku might not be feeling well tomorrow because it's her birthday."
Rin turned to watch her walk away, a confused expression written on her face, as she wondered what Luka meant. Sighing, she entered her room, finding Miku, who had just finished getting back into her kimono.
"Are you feeling better?" Rin asked, her voice contaminated with concern.
"Mm, yeah, I'm fine," smiled Miku and Rin noticed that she seemed distracted by something. "Ah, Meiko, are you coming to check up on me, too?" Miku, suddenly, exclaimed.
Rin glanced behind her and saw her gorgeous boss standing behind her. "Yes I did want to check on you but I'm afraid there has been another incident," Meiko muttered, the dark, depths of her eyes clouded by sorrow.
"Another incident?" Miku and Rin simultaneoiusly chimed, while the teal head also tilted her head to the side.
"They found a fresh body in the area. This time it was your client...Hiyama Kyoteru."
A/N: What did Luka mean by saying Miku is a killer? Well, it will be explained in the next chapter. Unfortunately, if you are dying to find out who killed Dell and Kiyoteru, you will have to patiently wait a little longer and if you have been waiting for some Miku x Rin goodness, then the next chapter should be able to satisify you a bit. :)
