Complete darkness had overwhelmed the Vocaloid house as the storm that raged just outside knocked out a nearby telephone pole, cutting off any power to the surrounding neighborhood. What was worse, it was winter time and the house's toasty interior quickly succumbed to that of the frigid air.

Like most of the other residents, the Kagamine siblings opted to stay put in their own bedroom, snuggling beneath the quilted blankets for extra warmth. Len didn't mind the chilly atmosphere so much, but his sister, Rin, couldn't stand being the slightest bit cold. The intense shadows that now engulfed their room weren't helping any either.

"Why doesn't the electricity come back on already?" she moaned, huddling against her brother. Her teeth chattered as she pulled him closer and buried her face deeper into his bare chest.

Len palmed his forehead and sighed, "Take it easy, sis. I know you're antsy in the dark, but do you have to be so whiny?"

"Shut up," Rin grumbled and held his body closer to her face, "I just don't like the cold, is all."

"Uh-huh..." Her brother replied in a lazy manner, leaning against the headboard of the bed and stroking her quivering form. Quite honestly, he couldn't imagine any other place he'd rather be at that moment. If not for these unfortunate circumstances, he wouldn't have his sister all alone and to himself. Glancing down at her, he realized something and spoke up suddenly, "Those pajamas are really cute, Rin. They're new, right?"

His sibling threw her head away from the comfort of his chest and stared back at him. "Yeah, so what?"

"I know I've said it a million times before," Len answered in a soft voice, coiling his arms around her cold body and drawing her into his lap, "but you're the prettiest sight a guy could ever lay eyes on. I sure am lucky to be your brother."

"And you'll always be a cornball! Lucky me!" Rin laughed and hugged her brother's neck. She knew exactly what her brother was after, and she wasn't about to let him have it so easily.

Len grumbled, "Do you always have to be so mean to me?"

"Until you straighten your act out and just tell me what you want, then yes. I have a right to bully you, then." she whispered into his ear and ruffled his fluffy, sunny hair. Favoring a bold reaction, she even leaned over and pecked him on the cheek.

"R-rin!" Len exclaimed, clapping a hand over the spot she'd kissed and blushing madly.

His tormentor settled against his chest and giggled, "You're so warm, nii-chan..."

Her brother just dropped his hand and smiled. She would always be the assertive one, and he didn't mind it anymore. So long as he was the one to protect her, it didn't matter who came out on top. He was willing to sacrifice humiliation for the sake of his sister's pride.

Suddenly, the lights flickered on. Even so, Rin refused to budge from her seat, "Can we stay like this for a while? At least, until I fall asleep?"

"Actually," Len added with a wider grin, bending over to rub her nose with his own, "I was hoping we could stay like this all night."

His sister simply nodded and yawned, laying her head to rest against him once more. Such a comforting notion, she mused, that he would always be there for her, regardless of what tried to force them apart. Everyone else in the household usually commented on how ridiculously inseparable they were.

What would you expect from twins?

Sunny's Notes:

1 - Writing the Kagamine siblings was fun. They're such an addictive pairing!

2 - Requests are still open.

3 - A lot of people have put this story on an alert! Thanks!

4 - Reviews are always nice ways of letting me know if any of this is being read, also! ^^