chapter 2. Sorry I couldnt update sooner. I injuryed one of my fingers and it takes longer to type now, luckily nothing broke. Well I hope you like this.

===Miku's POV===

Today is the day where I have to go to the Forgotten. I got up to at my usual time and got dressed. I should probably head to Rin's place to get something to eat before I leave. I grabbed mt rocket launcher and sycthe and went to Rin's house. I'm still hesianting to leave. I don't want anyone to get hurt while I'm away. I sat back down on my bed.

" I have to stay here though. I can't get up and just leave... espesically right after I promised I won't" I mumbled to myself. I need to rethink this. I cannot leave this place...but maybe Mikuo can. I really don't want to send him but I must. I need to talk to him about this. I got back up and left to his house. He's probably still asleep but I guess I'll have to wake him up.

Walking to his house was bittersweet. Knowing I could be sending him to be tortured is terrible but I must find out what's going on. I need to know if they've found a way to kill us. I know they've been trying for about 1,000 years already but have been unsucessful. I want to kill them before they kill us. A task that would be impossible without ambition.

I didn't even bother knocking on the door. I walked in and into his bedroom to be welcomed by his sleeping face. He looked so innocent and cute, I knew what I was protecting. I turned to the door way and looked at the floor. I don't want to do this. I dont want to send him and I dont want to leave. I suppose sometimes there are things you want to do and things you have to do and this is one of them.

I felt someone wrap their arms around me and put their head on my shoulder. "Whatcha doing here?" I heard him say. Why must the he tease me like this? It's becoming unfair. Startled by this I looked at Mikuo,"I apologize if I woke you. I wanted to discuss something with you."

"hmm, sit down then." he said as he let go and sat down on his bed. I didn't want him to let go of me. I sat next to him on the bed and to be honest it felt alittle awkward. I think it's because he's a male and I'm a female. " I...I heard the Things talking yesterday and I think they might have found a way to kill us" I told him while not making eye contact. I know he was looking at me with wide eyes.

"They were...talking?..." he said with his voice full of fear and confusion. I couldn't blame him. This stuff was all new to him compared to me who has known they can talk for quiet some time already. I nodded to his response. I can't send him. He's too scared. I gripped my jacket. "I...I don't know what to do."

"What? You always know what to do though."

" I know it's just I'm left with two options now." I turned my head to face him. " One: I go. Two: you go"

He looked at me with shock. I feel wrong for doing this but I have to remember I must protect the others. I need to forget about this emotion. I swear, it causes more trouble then joy. I just want to be like the others. Emotionless.

"Well if you put it that way. I think it would be best if I went"

I froze dead. He didn't just say that. I don't want him to leave. I don't want him to leave me alone. "Are you sure?" I asked with my voice obivously about ready to break down.

"Yes. They need you more and I'm pretty useless around here unless I'm by your side." He grabbed my hand and I noticed how small and fragile I looked compared to him. His hand was warmer then mines. I was practically ice cold compared to him. I stared at his hand which was gently holding mines. Our fingers perfectly fit in eachother's gap.

"aha sorry. You looked like you were about to cry and I just wanted to do something to avoid that" and with that he let go of my hand. I didn't want him to go and I didn't want to go, but I can't let the sleep anymore at night knowing they're planning something. It's fustrating being like this.

===Mikuo's Pov===

I want to smile. She's still alittle red from when I held her hand. It's true Miku is the one I kind of give special treatment to. She's always been here for me and saved me mulitple times. Now I suppose it's time for me to return the favor by going into the Forgotten to find those Things. To be honest I'm scared out of my mind but I don't want Miku to risk herself. I guess there are somethings you just have to do and get over the fear with it.

"hmm, what's wrong? You're a little speechless" I said trying to hold back my grin.

" huh? Oh, sorry. I was just thinking of how to go about this. I want to be sure that you'll be safe. I don't want anything happening to you..." then she mumbled something I couldn't quiet hear. It started with "I" and ended with "You". With that she got up and left. I'm alittle lonely now. I wonder how things would have been different if I understood what Miku is always talking about. Love.

I picked up my scythe, which was exactly like Miku's, and got ready. I have a long trip ahead of me and alot of danger. Let's just hope nothing goes wrong so I can come back as soon as possible. I looked through my window to see Miku in the distance staring off at the horizon. Her stare is cold and harsh but when it's towards us it lightens up a little and you can see her true beauty instead of the warrior.

I still remember how things were back when there was people. I looked away from Miku and over towards the center of the city. I remember watching people rush across the sidewalks and cars honking at eachother. Then at night the lights would be on and the city would become a shining beacon from where I lived...and Miku. She use to smile, sing, and dance but now that everything has ended. Her happiness has almost too.

But of course this was all a long long time ago... back when master was here. Everything has nearly faded away. Everything is nearly gone. What's the point of living if there's nothing. aha, Miku would probably scold me if I told about this.

I then turn my attention to the window itself. All cracked and covered with dust. I took my finger and drew the word "Forever" in the dust. A little iriontic since it wont be there forever unlike me and the rest. The others say we are legends, I say we are forgotten by time. I wonder how Miku would comment on this subject but I need to hurry up and leave before noon.

Walking toward the front gate was cold. I've only left once. The wind is constantly whispering words of its own lanuage. The city which was once called Tokyo is just a bunch of metal and dust now with us here. Walking slower and slower as I come up to the end of town I hear whispers that do not belong to the wind. Tiny voices that are probably miles away. Only an android could hear them but faintly I hear the words " Kill" "Take" and "Use".

"Miku, do you hear that?" I asked. Such an obivious question though. She nodded in response.

" They've been getting louder since yesterday." She looked at me finally making eye contact. " Are you ready?"

This time it was my turn to nod. I looked over at the horizon with a mixture of polar feelings. One of fear, another of courage, and the last feeling is of wonderment. I then felt something grab my hand. I quickly looked and saw it was Miku. " What's wrong bunny?" I've called her Miku and Bunny for as long as we've lived. She likes it.

"I'm just gonna be alittle lonely without you. That's all." She said trying not to frown. I gently squeezed her hand and smiled.

" I won't be gone long you know. I'll be back in a week at the most." Small, frighter, and cute, just like a bunny.

" At what time exactly should I come and drag you back here" she asked while giggling. She looks better happy then serious. And she's not saying that be mean or anything. Miku has always been saving me and dragging me back. aha, she's been like that since the beginning of the endless end.

"hmm, come and get me in about a month if I'm not back"

"Understood"

I slipped away from her grasp and jumped into the Forgotten. I ran off into the empty land gripping my weapon. Those Things are evil and never stop fighting. I still remember how the killed them. The humans.

I looked back to see a tiny figure in the far off distance waving to me. I smiled and waved back and turned forward again. I would soon disappear from her sight and of my own.

===12 hours later===

The sun had gone down already and I'm half way to where the Things live. I sat on a dusty rock missing my home. Out here where the lights no longer shine is lonely. It's interesting though. There is no light. There is no safety. And there is no warmth but luckily this won't last forever. I'll be back soon with Miku and the others and everything will be perfect.

Perfect... The other word for lie. Miku has been protecting us all this time, all these years and we've never really done anything to help her. She babys us more then she should...I wonder what she is trying to accomplish.

===Miku's POV===

The sun has went to sleep again and I'm without Mikuo. Not once has looking out my window been so dreadful. In about 5 more minutes I have to go check on everyone again. Without my count-... no...he has a name. Without Mikuo around I've been worrying more. There's only 1 of me now, and it's lonely.

I sighed and looked back at my room. A queen size bed with 3 dark blue blankets all spread around it with 2 white pillows. It's comfortable and it gets me by. The walls are black with glow in the dark stars and when the lights are on you can see that there are tree branches that have no leaves but instead cherry blossoms. The carpet is white and very clean. I don't like my home being dirty. and in the corners there lays a mircrophone and a guitar. They still work too. Very well considering how old they are. This is ...my real home.

I used the trailor for a week cuz Meiko had to redo the wiring. Now I'm home. I opened the window and watched the thin white curtains fly and gazed unto the city. The tower still lights up. The Tokyo Tower that is. It's always such a beautiful sight to see. I live high up in one of the buildings so I get to see everything that happens and the best thing is... Mikuo is next door.

I walked over and into the balcony where I saw my little secret. A small bunny Mikuo found for me. It's brown and white with beautiful coffee brown eyes. I call her Chibi since she's smaller then what most rabbits are. She just seems to roam about the room and ends up on the balcony at times. I giggled and walked over to her. " How did you get out here Chibi? Are you hungry?" I grabbed the small pieces of carrot that layed hidden in my sleeve and fed her.

I suppose I'm not alone then. Mikuo will come back soon and everything will be perfect again. I carried her inside and set her on my bed. "Do you want to hear another song Chibi" She looked at me and looked at the keyboard knowing she does. I got up and sat at my keyboard and began to sing a song the others wrote for me a long long time ago:
Black Rock Shooter, where did you go?
Can you hear me?

How much more should I shout?
How much more should I cry?
Stop it already, I can't run anymore
The world I once dreamed of closes up.

===General POV===

The sound of Miku's singing echoed throughout the city calming it down. Letting their worries escape as they fell asleep quietly singing along. They know this song well. It was the song of their leader. Of their protector and at the same time, their princess. The world is calm. The world is quiet expect for the singing of Miku.

As the peaceful lullaby sweeps though the city the androids know that she's there. She'll always be there for them. And with that knowing Miku is one step closer to showing what love is to the others. Not so much a romantic love but a different one. For this unknown feeling has been growing inside the androids. Deep inside. And as it grows they still are unaware of it yet completely acknowlegde it.

Safety, Guidance, and Love. The 3 things Black Rock Shooter [Miku] gives to them. Not so much in a parent's way but in a leader's way. Keeping them pure for as long as she can. Keeping them alive for as long as she can. That is the job of their princess and in return she is beloved and kept safe. For even though she does not know it. The androids would be willing to do anything for her.

...espiscally Mikuo

And so ends chapter 2. hehe I hope you guys like it. Stay tuned for chapter 3 that's coming up next. And pretty please with a leek on top tell me what you think of my story so far. Love you all.