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I'm terribly sorry for updating so late, between being sick because of my horrid allergies and packing before I'm moving, I apologize. But I finally got a chance to write, so I hope everyone likes the new chapter! Review if you like or wait to the end, your choice! ^_^

The next day after showering and dressing Miku unlocked her closet door and pulled Meiko to her feet. The girl didn't seem as strong willed and angry as she did when she was first awakened there. Her cheeks seemed to sink inward slightly even though she ate, her complexion pale and her clothes dull compared to that night at the mall. It was as if she'd been drained of life somehow, like she'd given up.
"There she is! You'll never guess what happened tonight." Meiko's reply was a mumble of noises that didn't quite make sense, as Miku took the ropes that bind her wrists off. She wasn't to worried about her escaping in such a weak state, plus she was in a good mood. On the off chance that she tried the only two exits were locked with deadbolts.
"Someones gloomy. I'll give you a hint, it rhymes with Luka's dead."
Her eyes teared up as her teeth clenched together to hold in a scream. There was a feeling in her gut like she'd been stabbed, her breath shallow as all at once it stopped as she lifted her head toward Miku.
"You're sick! Why did you have to kill her, she would have never likes Kaito to begin with! Why don't you just kill me now and get it over with? I'm tired of waiting!"
Miku grinned. "You still don't get it, you're part of the master plan, I told you. Speaking of that I'm going to get your dress today when I take Luka's back." It was getting closer to the dance, only four days away on Saturday. "You shouldn't worry about your supposed friend, she was planning to ask Kaito to the dance now that you were out of the way." Meiko's eyes widened slightly with surprise.
Miku's cellphone suddenly rang to life receiving a text from Kaito, he hardly ever texted anyone so before she even opened it she knew it must have been about Luka. Grabbing a remote she turned the small TV on her desk on to a new station.

"Why don't you watch the news for Luka's train accident while I make us something to eat." Before leaving the room she stopped in the doorway and looked back. "So, what's something that Kaito likes a lot but he can't have?"
Meiko seemed to be in somewhat of a trance, whether it was the news of her friends death or betrayal, she wasn't sure. But she didn't refuse to answer Miku in the fear that something might happen to her too. Even if she couldn't kill her yet because of some plans she could still hurt her in various ways.
"He likes video games a lot but..." She paused for a moment, remembering something. "He likes cats a lot, but he can't have them because of his allergies. So there's no way he could ever have one."
A smile spread across Miku's face. "Got it!"

It seems this morning keeps getting better and better. My precious Kaito, I'll find some way to give you your dream present.

Nero had been eating breakfast when he got a text from Kaito about Luka's death and meeting at the school gym because he had news to share. His appatite suddenly vanished. Considering he'd just seen her the morning before, plus what had happened to Rin and Len, then there was Meikos disappearance. He thought about the past events of yesterday, from talking to the police till after school. He'd seen Luka and Miku leaving together. With the scissor incident he'd witnessed he would have suspected even more now that Miku might be behind it, but she'd told him it was just a prank. Unless that was a lie? Meiko had never really gotten along with Miku either, but Rin and Len enjoyed everyone's company.
"Is something wrong? You look pale." Neru commented from across the table.
"Luka's dead..."
"That's sad news."
Nero stared at his sister blankly. "Sad?"
"Yeah, well I didn't know Luka personally so I'm not heart broken over it but it's sad when someone close to those you know dies."
Though she did have a point what she said still slightly bothered him. Nero knew Kaito and Len pretty well, Gakupo somewhat. He'd met Luka a few times and Meiko more often since she was always with Kaito before she went missing. It wasn't bad enough that people he knew had died but what made it more disturbing was that Miku was connected to all of them.
The first time Nero met her was a few days after last years Halloween dance. She walking silently behind Kaito till he introduced her to the group. Except for Rin and Kaito on different occasions she hardly talked to anyone, she didn't hang out with them very often. He'd figured it was because she was the type of person that was shy till you got to know her better, but it seemed now to him that she was the type that didn't want anyone to get close.
"Neru, do you think Miku could have anything to do with these strange murders?"
"What about Meiko? She's the one that suddenly vanished so maybe she's behind all the killings. It's not like they found a body. Though Miku Hatsune is the quiet type and sometimes those are the ones that snap."
He could see his sister, whether she actually cared or not, had put some thought into the past few weeks events. Nero did know that she loved mystery novels so a part of him wasn't surprised. Even if that was possible he still had a bad feeling about Miku. Today while he was at school he planned to observe her carefully, just in case there was a chance he noticed something that no one else hadn't.

Detective Yamakura fixed his tie as he entered the forensic lab, hoping there would be some sort of good news on the Megurine case. His gut told him that there was something else to it other than suicide and so far he'd never been wrong when trusting it. Akira Takagi, the scientist that worked in forensics, was hunched over a microscope examining something.

"Takagi, what's new?" The man jumped slightly before looking up slowly.

"You startled me Yamakura. I assume you're here about the cellphone you gave me?" He nodded. "Of course, but I'm sorry to tell you that there was nothing much to find. No one used the cellphone besides her based on fingerprints. The last call she received was from her mother, and the last text was from a friend named Miku Hatsune."
Detective Yamakura knew her name all too well, and to be honest he was a little tired of hearing it. Though he might not have evidence of her involvement or that she was at the scene he had his gut feeling still. "Thank you Takagi, that'll be all."
The first thing he was going to do was get a cup of coffee, because it had been one hell of a morning. The second thing was to tell Iramura that he was planning a visit to Hatsune's home tomorrow evening once school was out, without telling her as planned. It was the best way to catch her red-handed if she was guilty.

During lunch at school Miku made her way to Kaito's classroom in the hopes that they could talk. She was sure that since Luka was dead he'd want someone to comfort him, he might even be curious if she knew if Luka seemed depressed at all. No matter the topic she just wanted to speak to him in the hopes they could get closer and that the subject of the dance would come up. When Miku entered his classroom she froze, seeing that apparently others had had the same idea. Nero and Gakupo were both sitting in the desks beside his while having lunch. Though she didn't really care for their company she put on a fake smile and proceeded.

"Kaito, how are you doing?" Miku asked as she approached them. His eyes met hers, but they seemed tired compared to their usual brightness.

"Thanks for asking, things have been so strange lately. Meiko's kidnapping and the murders, do you think they're all connected?"
"Sounds like we have a serial killer on the lose." Nero commenting eyeing Miku.
This didn't go unnoticed to her. "Perhaps..."

Why the hell is he eyeballing me? Naive little Nero, have you figured something out about me?

Kaito sighed. "I guess that means the rest of the plans for the dance fall on us. Luka's parents still offered to cater when I spoke to them this morning, so if you're up for it you'll be in charge of selling tickets today and helping with serving refreshments. Is that alright?"

"Of course!" Miku glanced between the three of them, noticing Nero's glare in her direction.

The bell sounded giving them a ten minute warning to return to their own classrooms, so calmly she wished Kaito the best, but not before making plans to meet him at his house after school. To her surprise as she left Gakupo followed her out, taking the chance he grasped her arm and stopped her.

"So, have you thought about what I asked you?"

Miku twirled her hair playfully as she looked down, weighing her options. Though she was more than determined to get Kaito to ask her to the dance, she knew that she if turned Gakupo down he might tell him. The two were close friends, but he'd also tell him if she accepted. A part of her hoped that might make him jealous. Over all, she decided that accepting was better than rejecting his offer. Though if he tried to get to close she wouldn't hold back, no one was going to have her heart besides Kaito.

"I did... I'll accept your invitation to the dance."

Even though I'd rather just slit your throat and walk away.

His handsome smile returned. "Excellent, I can't wait to see what you wear. Should I pick you up?"

"No I'll meet you here don't worry."

Miku waited for the slightly awkward moment to end as he walked back to his class. There was so much to do within the next three days, and Nero had been added to the list. She wasn't sure why but something was up with him. Perhaps he wasn't as dumb as she'd thought.

Miku left school early and twenty minutes later entered the dress shop once again. It took a little time to convince the sales lady that she wanted to return both dresses, luckily they'ed both paid in cash, so all Miku had to do was find a dress for Meiko of the same value as Luka's cost. After all she'd promised her that she too would get a lovely dress, even if she would possibly be slaughtered in it.

The one Miku picked out for her was pure white, strapless and after being tied tightly by a blue ribbon at the waist, flowed freely to about knee length. She imagined something like this on Meiko would look quite nice and show off various blood stains brilliantly, if something were to happen while wearing it at least. As for Miku's, it was an Alice style dress with straps instead of full sleeves, but it did have arm sleeves that came to her elbow and were skin tight with ribbons on the wrists. The dress itself was crimson in color and had a corset design from the chest to the waist with black lace. The bottom was short and slightly ruffled, with a large bow on the back that hung.
To her nothing would look more stunning under the dim lights as she danced with her lover.

This dress will look perfect on me! And Kaito will adore it too I'm sure. Oh, how everything is falling into place perfectly.
All I have to do now is take care of a few lose ends tomorrow.

After grabbing something for them to snake on from a convenience store near by, she followed Kaito's instructions through text and ended up at a set of large wooden gates near the outskirts of the city. Slightly curious she pushed the doorbell on the outside and a few moments later the gates opened and Kaito poked his head out.
"Miku! I'm glad you made it, follow me."
He opened the gate the rest of the way and Miku saw the house. She put two and two together and tried to remember if Kaito had ever mentioned that his family might be wealthy. As far as she knew he wasn't, but as she walked along the stone path it was impossible not to admire the large koy pond to her right or the spider lilies that grew, along with the elegant old setting of the house.

"It's so beautiful! Did your parents design it this way?"

He stared at her for a moment then realized what she meant. "Oh no it was passed down through my family. I'm not rich or anything, it's just really old and well taken care of."

As they slid the wooden door open and passed through the entrance he offered to make her tea, she accepted and gave him the snacks she'd picked out, rice crackers. Kaito pointed her in the direction of the stairs where his room was located and said he would join her soon. While nodding Miku hid her blushing cheeks and slid her feet into a pair of slippers, this would be the first time she was ever invited to his room. There was something romantic about it.

When she opened the door it revealed an average sized room with light blue walls, to her surprise everything was neat and in it's place, though Kaito had never seemed like the messy type. Making herself as home she sat on his bedside taking in the room. There was a computer desk to her left, two book shelves filled full to her right, and even a small flat screen and gaming console on the floor near the desk.

Sighing Miku ran her hands over the soft blanket top while closing her eyes. A tingling sensation rippled across her skin, as she thought about one of her many fantasies with Kaito. A scenario played out in her imagination. She could feel his touch as he lightly pushed her back against the bed, his hand on her cheek as he slowly lifted her shirt. Their breath uneven as they met in a passionate kiss, which would lead to a night of pure bliss for both of them.

Soft footsteps along the hall called her back from her daydream, as Kaito entered the doorway with a tray of the rice crackers and soda. He sat them on his desk and instead of joining her, like Miku had wished, he sat in the chair facing her.

"Well there's not to much to go over. The food is handled, the music playlists are finished, most of the decorations are up but a few students are finishing that tomorrow. How many tickets did you sell today?"

"Almost all of them, and the money goes for the school so it helps." She smiled.
"That's great!" He bit into a rice cracker. "I guess that only leaves setting up the refreshments the day of and finding a costume."
At those words she began to wonder what he had in mind. Her dress would be complete soon and she couldn't wait to see the look on his face. "You were a vampire last year, so no repeats."

"You remember that? I'd forgotten what I was but that's helpful."
A warm feeling filled her cheeks as she smiled at him. "It's nothing... So, I know it may be a touchy subject but, has anyone asked you to the dance?"

At the question his eyes seemed to dull slightly like before and his features became sad, you wouldn't have know he was cheerful only a few moment ago if you hadn't been there.
"I'm sorry Kaito, I shouldn't have asked..."
"It's fine. I should talk to someone about it I suppose." He stood and walked to the opposite side of her, sitting on the bedside. "Meiko and I started dating at the dance last year, so it was going to be a special time for me until she went missing. Now with the others dying and everyone worrying it's a killer or something, I worry about you and the other students and myself. Even Nero has been acting odd."
Not sure if she would come to regret the decision or not, Miku took this chance to lean forward and wrap her arms around him. It was almost as if time had stopped and everything was silent around her. Then suddenly Kaito's arms moved slowly and embraced her. The hair on her neck stood as she lowered her head onto his shoulder.
"Everything will be alright, I'm not going anywhere and neither are you. You're my only friend I have left..." Miku whispered. "I'd never abandon you, you saved me."
He knew exactly what she meant by this, that morning on the roof. It had just so happen that he wanted to get some fresh air, then he saw her standing there on the edge. He hadn't thought of what to do but reacted by pulling her against him backwards and telling her it was a stupid thing to do, that life was worth so much more than killing yourself. He had been right, she'd found a reason to live, it was him.

Kaito... I wish you didn't have to let me go, I wish we could stay like this forever. But I have to wonder what will happen if you learn the truth of my actions for you...