Back with part 2 of my Halloween special! I'm sorry it's a day late, my computer was being stupid, Gomen-nasai!. This chapter is a bit shorter compared to most of my other ones unfortunately. regardless, i worked hard on it :D Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I do not own the Vocaloids
Chapter 14
Trick and Treat Part 2
*Early afternoon on a Saturday, the day of Halloween. The Vocaloids were gathered together in Ayatoba's office. Ayatoba was also present, and next to him were 20-some mid-size cardboard boxes.*
Ayatoba: Ok everyone, I have good news! Your new costumes have arrived!
Teto: YESSSS! LEMME SEE!
Neru: Calm down moron, he hasn't even finished speaking.
Ayatoba: Thank you Neru. As I was saying, your new costumes have arrived. Also, the new touch screen VOCALOID interfaces have arrived. In addition to being much cooler, they're faster and have loads more features.
Ted: Like what? I've to put some heavy distortion into a song or two, can it handle that?
Ayatoba: Absolutely.
Ted: Excellent!
Nero: Can we see our costumes now?
Gumo: Patience, alright? Geez...
Ayatoba: No, he's right. I've dithered long enough. Each box has a name on it. Find yours and your costumes will be in there.
*Each Vocaloid retrieved their box opened it*
Rin: Sweet...
Gakupo: Aw, yes! They made it perfectly!
Luka: I couldn't have asked for better, the colors are magnificent!
Miku: The PERFECT shade of teal! Hey, what are these? New hair ties?
Ayatoba: Yes, but not quite. You and Neru have experimental "levitating" hair ties. There should be an adjustable metal band with the ties?
*Miku and Neru check their packages and find the ties*
Miku: what are we supposed to do with these?
Neru: They're the actual hair ties, bright one.
Miku: So mean...
Neru: Shut up, you don't know what I've been through...
Kaito: Ok, let's keep it peaceful here people. Miku, stop egging her on. Neru, spill your guts later.
Miku & Neru: *flips him off*
Ayatoba: Anyways... Those are the actual hair ties. They change color depending on what they touch so they'll be practically invisible. Now, the levitating ties work by magnets so they float freely. Try them out!
*Miku and Neru re-tie their incredibly long hair with the new ties and add the magnetic rings. Miku's were squares with a red pinstripe around the outside and Neru's was a blue ring.*
Miku: These look great!
Neru: I agree, it compliments my colors perfectly.
Ayatoba: I'm glad you all like your costumes so much, because you will all be wearing them tonight to the dance!
Everyone else: WHAT!
Lily: Bullcrap! I had this totally hot neko-style costume I was gonna wear!
Male Vocaloids: *major nosebleeds*
Ayatoba: Oh for the love of... Iroha, would you please pass out some tissues?
Luka: You guys are pathetic sometimes...
Miku: Wait a minute, Iroha? Where the hell have you been! I haven't seen you in months!
Len: *Pinching his nose* She's been doing some work with the Hello Kitty label, didn't we tell you?
Miku: No!
Iroha: Well, I'm back now!
Miki: Yay!
Iroha: and Lily, if anyone's wearing a neko-theme costume, its gonna be yours truly. *points to herself*
Gakupo: come on, no need for a flame war people...
Neru: Must...not...troll them... Must resist...
Len: *Walks over to Neru* you can do this!
Miku: Is it really that hard for her NOT to be a complete bitch?
Gumo: That was... rather blunt.
Luki: *Walks into the room with a bag over his shoulder* Hey everyone, I'm back!
Luka: Brother! *runs up and hugs him*
Lily: Where have you been?
Luki: I was in America visiting a friend of mine.
Lily: W-well, I'm glad you're back safe.
Luki: *Sits down next to Lily. He whispers in her ear.* Should we tell them?
Lily: *Whispers back* Nah, I wanna keep it under wraps for now. That ok with you?
Luki: Sure, just be careful, I think my sister's on to us. *Suddenly feels a presence over his shoulder*
Luka: Oh, I've known.
Luki: What the-?
Luka: Relax, it's safe with me.
Lily: Thanks Luka.
Ayatoba: Ahem, Lily, Luka, if you're done chatting would you please pay attention? You can catch up with Luki later, right now were in the middle of something.
Lily & Luka: Sorry...
Haku: D-do we really have to wear these to the dance? Mine's a little... revealing.
Ayatoba: Everyone wears their costumes. No exceptions. Well, maybe for Lily.
Lily: Hehehe... I think I may have gone overboard with the whole "sexy" thing.
Ayatoba: You think? We said to keep it tasteful!
Lily: Well it's not like I'm a whore or anything! I just appreciate my body!
Don't hate!
Ayatoba: *To himself* God bear me the strength to deal with these people...
*looks up from the ground* Len, Rin, bring along the costumes you wore for the Trick and treat video. You will be performing like we discussed, but i think it would be better if you did in those.
Rin: They weren't very comfortable...
Ayatoba: fine, don't.
Len: That was easy...
Ayatoba: I honestly don't need the fight today. I'm not in the best of moods. No sleep.
Miku: Oh, YOU had no sleep! I haven't had any in days! Remember that little demon you sent me? She always wakes up at midnight demanding my leeks! I swear, it's "negi" this, and "negi" that.
Luka: Well, I love Tako Luka. She's so adorable!
Miku: BECAUSE SHE'S QUIET!
Luka: True.
Miku: Hatchune is kind of cute though... I shouldn't be so hard on her...
Ayatoba: Well I'm glad you like them. Now if we could continue? Take 20 minutes and go change into these and come back. Let's see how they look!
*20 minutes later*
*a bunch of nervous looking Vocaloids lined up side by side in the front of the room.*
Ayatoba: You all look wonderful!
Dell: Yeah, I guess it's alright...
Teto: I love these arm thingies!
Miku: I love them too!
Neru: Aw, cool! They got the cuts in the back perfect!
Rin: Hey Len, how's the bow look?
Len: Looks great!
Ayatoba: Alright, everyone. Go back to your rooms and prepare for tonight.
Meiko: Do we have to go to this thing?
Zatsune: For the love of... YES, moron!
Meiko: You don't have to be a bitch about it!
Miku: Maybe it was a bad idea to put them as roommates...
Akaito: You think?
*the Vocaloids all return to their rooms. Miku and Luka return to their room as well, but Luka left soon after they got back to meet with Gakupo, leaving Miku alone.*
Miku: I suppose a little peace and quiet couldn't hu-
Hatchune: *wakes up* NEGIIIII!
Miku: Oh, shut up.
Hatchune: *sits in her cage and pouts*
Miku: *to herself* We've all come so far... *falls asleep*
*Two hours later*
*Miku was sound asleep on the couch, still in her costume. It was surprisingly comfortable, as it wasn't constricting at all. There was a loud knocking at her door, and Gumi barged in.*
Gumi: Miku! The dance is in an hour, i thought we were supposed to meet up outside the dorms 15 minutes ago to go get a latte'!
Miku: *groggy, half awake* Wha... Oh! What time is it?
Gumi: Time for you to wake your lazy ass up! We're performing too ya know!
Miku: Alright, alright, jeez... Wait what!
Gumi: I thought I told you? Ayatoba wants us to do matryoshka tonight.
Miku: I wasn't told! Well come on, lets go.
*After a pleasant but brief latte' stop, Gumi and Miku head to the dance.*
-Scene change-
*At the Goldvoice Academy Grand Hall*
Miku: This place is huge!
Rin: Mhmm! I can't wait to hit the dance floor!
Luka: Remember, you and Len are on in about 15!
Rin: Whatever, we'll handle it!
*The fifteen minutes passed quickly, and before they knew it The two were
onstage. the dean walked onstage with them and addressed the school*
Dean: Welcome everyone to the annual Goldvoice Academy School Dance! It's good to see such a wonderful turnout for tonight's festivities. Tonight we have a special performance by some of our vocal students. Mr. Len Kagamine and Ms. Rin Kagamine will be performing their new piece, and Ms. Miku Hatsune and Ms. Megpoid Gumi will be performing the now very popular "Matryoshka"!
*back on the main floor, Miku and Gumi looked at one another confused.*
Miku: It's really that popular?
Gumi: Apparently... I guess it's more of a compliment than anything.
*back on stage*
Len: *quietly to Rin* Top billing, suck on that!*
Rin: *Glares at him*
Dean: And now, for our first performance, we give you Trick and Treat!
Len: *To the crowd* This one goes out to my girl Neru Akita!
Rin: And my boy Piko Utatane!
Piko & Neru: *In the sea of costumed students, blushing madly*
*The lights in the Grand Hall dimmed, and the stage lights had gone completely dark. A screen on stage flickered to life and the beginning of the music video for the song began. The music kicked in and spotlights were shown onto the Kagamines. Len began with his part, followed up flawlessly by Rin. Individually, they were both excellent singers, but together they were flawless. Back on the main floor, Luka and Gakupo were watching the performance.*
Luka: Those two, I swear they're more like mirror images than twins. *laugh*
Gakupo: *laughs too* Hey, look at Neru over there; she's in total fan-girl mode.
*Luka looks over at Neru, and she was indeed in fan-girl mode. She was practically drooling over her boyfriend.*
Gakupo: Those two are going to be together for a long time.
Luka: Agreed.
*Back on stage, the video had gotten to the slightly more terrifying part, and Miku had to turn away. She wasn't too keen on seeing herself murdered by a pair of psychopathic dolls.*
Gumi: Miku? You alright?
Miku: Yep, all good. Just don't wanna watch myself get stabbed.
Gumi: Fair enough. Hey, we're on right after them! Come on! *grabs Miku's arm and half-drags her over to the side of the stage.*
*Trick and Treat ends with the lights dimming to black. Rin and Len ran off stage*
Miku: We're on now, right?
Gumi: Yep! Let's go!
*The two girls got up on stage and were greeted by applause. They took their positions on either side of the stage and cued the music. While the song's lyrics made no real sense, the crowd seemed to just love it. The set ended and the two girls on stage took a bow and hurried off stage.*
Gumi: We nailed it!
Miku: Hell yeah we did! They love us!
*Ayatoba walks over to them through the crowd*
Ayatoba: Excellent job ladies! Where are the twins?
Gumi: I'm not sure; I think I saw them in the back.
Ayatoba: Thanks, I wanted to congratulate them as well on their performance. Again, excellent job you two. I think it might be time to put that album out.
Miku: Wooo!
Gumi: Fame and fortune, here we come!
Ayatoba: I was hoping you'd react that way…
*As Miku and Gumi reveled in their new found hopes and dreams of stardom, a man in a dark business suit walks through the crowd up to them.*
Man: Hello, I am a representative from a major record label operating here in Japan. My corporation is willing to offer your group, the "Vocaloids" as I am told you are called, a chance at sponsorship. You have a concert in late November, correct?
Miku: Yes, we do.
Man: Excellent, we will determine your readiness after that concert. No pressure of course.
Gumi: Right…
Man: Well, I am off. Goodbye ladies, I trust you will tell the others?
Miku & Gumi: No problem sir!
Man: *walks away without another word*
Ayatoba: It seems your dreams are coming true, doesn't it?
Miku: Sure does!
*All three of them knew that while things were looking bright, it was still a long road until they all hit it big. It was going to be a VERY busy month.*
-End chapter 14-
Thanks for reading! I appreciate all of you who have stuck with me for so long now! Arigato! Just so everyone knows, I've posted a One-shot story called Newcomers that i'm sure you'll all enjoy! it's not too long and I'm sure you'll have a good laugh :D
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Now for my favorite time of the day, respond-to-reviewer time!
MonochromeButterfly- Thanks! i tried to make their appearances in the story flow with the general theme, especially since i've debated for so long about whether or not to add them in. As for the Kagamine's, i haven't given those two demons enough "screen time" for them to really start raising some hell. Look forward to some serious mayhem in future chapters :)
VocaloidKagamine3- I honestly love that PV, it's now become my new Halloween tradition to watch creepy Vocaloid songs xD. but thank you, i really worked hard on chapter 13!
Nami Uchiha 1313- Thank you! And don't worry, i locked my old action figures up a loooooong time ago. Wait... oh crap.
The Parody Writer- Don't sweat it :) Gotta love that song.
Rigoudon3- Thanks! I'll be sure to keep up the good work.