OK, chapter 3! I'm working quickly to get this story really moving. I tried to make this one a little more amusing. I haven't received any reviews yet, so I hope I'm doing a good job! I've also centered this chapter around Miku too (sorry all you Miku haters), but I had to pick one to work through. Enjoy! -Rocketman182

Ch. 3

Rebirth

*Miku awakes in a daze. Her head hurts, and her body feels heavy, and each

little movement is labored. She manages to look around and saw she was in a

long, white room with many beds, most of them filled. She looks to her left and sees Mikuo asleep, or maybe in a coma. She can't tell. She tries to sit up but feels a sharp pain in her back when she does. She gives up and lies back down. At that point a nurse notices she is awake and walks over to her.*

Nurse: oh good, you're awake!

Miku: *she realized she could talk properly again* what's going on? Where am I?

Nurse: you're in the Goldvoice Medical Hospital, and you recently came out of surgery, about 5 hours ago. I wouldn't try to move too much, they did some pretty wild stuff to you all in there.

Miku: Wild stuff? How bad were my injuries? And what about everyone else?

Nurse: they're in the same boat as you it seems. No one was lost during the operations, which is remarkable to say the least.

Miku: Ok, I don't mean to be a pest, but I've asked twice now. What did they do to me?

Nurse: I don't know if I should say anything until Ayatoba gets here...

Miku: who?

Nurse: he's just-

*the doctor walked in and shushed her, then shooed her away. He looked over at Miku.*

Doctor: well, hello young miss. How do you feel?

Miku: well... Like crap!

Doctor: well that's to be expected. You do have a few more... Parts now than you used to.

Miku: and that means what, exactly?

Doctor: you and your companion's injuries were severe. That teal haired boy next to you was surely going to die. But then a scientist came to us... And he offered us a chance. Brace yourself for this next part. Inside of you, right now, is almost 200,000 dollars worth of artificial cybernetic parts. You're a cyborg, Miku.

Miku: ...WHAT.

Doctor: it was the only way, I'm so sorry.

Miku: what parts? *she had a shocked look glued on her face, with no real chance of it coming off any time soon.*

Doctor: well, for you it was a good chunk of the skeletal structure that took most of the damage. You also had serious muscle tissue damage.

Miku: Holy... So exactly what do I have in me right now?

Doctor: well... Your left arm, right leg, most of your ribs, and a few of your internal organs are now cybernetic prosthetics. You also have a few extra items courtesy of the scientist whose technology is in you right now.

Miku: such as...?

Doctor: I'm not quite sure of the specifics. Even if I was, I'm not at liberty to tell you. That's his job.

*he points to a scientist that had just walked in to the main room. He notices Miku is the first one awake and walks toward her*

Ayatoba: well, finally one of you is awake. You can hear me, correct?

Miku: um...yeah?

Ayatoba: excellent, the augmentations seem to be compatible with the human body.

This is excellent news.

Miku: augmentations? Last time I heard that word Mikuo was saying something about Meiko's breasts...

Ayatoba: just so you know, until your brain fully adapts to the cybernetics, you may not be able to fully control your... Speech filter.

Miku: ...I just said that out loud didn't I?

Ayatoba: yes, you did. And I assume Meiko is the one that keeps muttering something about sake in her sleep?

Miku: yeah, I think she might be an alcoholic...

Ayatoba: filter.

Miku: shit!

Ayatoba: *sigh* alright, I should probably tell you what we put in you-

Miku: and why!

Ayatoba: in time, yes. As you probably know by now, we were only able to save you and your friend's lives by using state of the art biocybernetics. Basically this means you're a lot like Darth Vader.

Miku: honestly I don't really feel comfortable with that comparison...

Ayatoba: hm... Probably a bad example.

Miku: what about that guy from terminator 4?

Ayatoba: that... Is actually not a bad one. Well, not exactly. Sorry to burst your bubble but you don't have superhuman powers. However we have equipped you with certain augmented senses and abilities.

Miku: SWEET. Can I throw cars and stuff? Can a see through people's clothes? *pervy smile*

Ayatoba: well, no, we don't have the technology there quite yet. But we have developed something called VOCALOID. It's compatible with your substantial vocal and auditory augmentations.

Miku: Vocaloid? And vocal and auditory augments? What exactly does all this do?

Ayatoba: you, with some training in its use, will be able to sing better than any human on earth. You can hit notes higher than the normal human voice can reach. And with the external control package we've created, you'll have editing and distortion literally at your fingertips.

Miku: WOW! THAT IS SO BAD ASS!

Ayatoba: good wow or bad wow? I'm not good with kids... *sighs*

Miku: my prayers have been answered... *big sparkly anime eyes* I've always wanted to be a famous pop star! That's why I was on my way to the academy! Oh this is gonna be soo-

*Miku felt a sharp pain in her side, then fell back on the bed cringing in pain*

Ayatoba: that wasn't anything to worry about, just your body adapting to the new parts. It should pass in a few moments.

Miku: *pain subsides* oooooow! What the hell! How long's that gonna last?

Ayatoba: a few days.

Miku: *sigh* well at least I can still sing, and then some!

*opens mouth to sing but only hears harsh feedback*

Ayatoba: you didn't let me finish. No one has their VOCALOID system specifically fine-tuned to their original voice range yet. And even when it is, you still won't be able to sing any better than you originally could without thorough practice and training. Looks like you're still going to Goldvoice!

Miku: *blushes madly at the horrible sound she had just made, but nods in understanding*

Miku: is everyone else like me?

Ayatoba: in varying degrees, yes. Miki, the redhead over in bed 12, had to have the most extensive reconstruction. Most of her body is now composed of cybernetics.

Miku: how sad...

*Mikuo stirs, and opens his eyes. He has a shocked look on his face, and immediately tries to sit up. He lets out a very unmanly squeal and flops back down on his bed in pain*

Miku: Mikuo's up! Yaaay!

Mikuo: Wha... What the hell's going on?

Miku: this guy can explain!

*Miku motioned toward Ayatoba. Mikuo just stared.*

Ayatoba: yes, well perhaps later. I have important things to attend to.

Mikuo: n...no, I-I want to know what's happening...

Ayatoba: calm yourself boy. All will be made clear shortly.

*Mikuo falls back into a slight daze, and can't seem to stop squinting. Miku realized he was having one of the same pains she had only moments ago, and gave him her sympathy. She didn't say anything, but sometime's all it takes is a knowing look to convey all you want to say. At least, that's what Miku thought. As she is pondering her thoughts, some of the others begin to move around a bit, and a few were moaning in pain. It seemed as if everyone else was in the same situation.*