It has been WAAAAAY too long since i last updated, but with New years, X-mas, my two ther fics Teal is our Color and Reactions, and my overly packed schedule, i just haven't had a ton of time. To make up for it, I worked super hard on this chapter. Enjoy everyone!
Disclaimer: I don't own the Vocaloids. Man, that's getting old. And depressing. I need a hug.
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Ch. 20
The Big Break!
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*There was still plenty of time before the Vocaloids were due to perform. Ayatoba had given them all a time to be back at the stage, so roaming around became the number 1 thing on everyone's minds. Of course Gumi and Gumo were the first to dissapear into the huge mess of lines, both dragging their girlfriend/boyfriend with them. Luka and Gakupo had gone off as well but in the opposite direction. Miku and Kaito headed off to find the nearest ice cream stand with Mikuo and Teto right behind. The rest of the vocaloids either stayed backstage or went wandering off to parts unknown.*
*Cut to Luka and Gakupo*
*The two young adults were wandering through the doujinshi stands, just browsing out of pure curiosity. That is, until Luka came across a certain "graphic" stand.*
Luka: *Picks up one of the books and opens to a random page* What the... OH MY GOD. *Shuts the book quickly*
*Luckily for Luka, Gakupo was browsing another stand and did not notice her embarrassment.*
Luka: *Looks at a sign posted to the back wall of the stand* 18+ yaoi content... That would explain a lot. *Looks to her left, and then to her right* Can't hurt to take another peek... *opens the book to another random, yet just as graphic page* Woah... oh dear... *She was blushing madly by now* Why the hell am i reading this again...?
Gakupo: Whatcha got there? *pokes his head next to Luka's.*
Luka: *Slams the book shut* N-NOTHING!
Gakupo: *Takes the book out of her hands* Well, little miss innocent isn't so... Er, innocent!
Luka: You damn well know I'm ANYTHING but innocent... *A coy smile spread across her face*
Gakupo: Geez, how do you even do that? I catch you reading hardcore yaoi and now I'M the one having dirty thoughts...
Luka: I'm just that good. Or maybe you're secretly-
Gakupo: I'm dating you, aren't I?
Luka: Good cover...
Gakupo: *laughs* someone's in a pissy mood today, huh?
Luka: Shut up...
Gakupo: Hey, a sushi stand! I didn't think they'd have that here...
Luka: Do they have...
Gakupo: *Strikes an awkward medieval knight-esque pose* Wait here my princess! I shall return!
Luka: *To herself* I swear, sometimes i really wonder why I fell in love with that big buffoon...
*10 minutes later, Gakupo returned with a small bag in hand. He looked beat up, and was clutching his right shoulder. It was obvious he was in a lot of pain.*
Luka: Oh my God! Gakupo, are you alright?
Gakupo: *panting* T-there were only a few tuna rolls left so i had to fight some people for them... i won, mostly. Damn those overly violent otaku!
Luka: Please tell me you at least got something for yourself!
Gakupo: Nope, didn't really even occur to me...
Luka: *pauses for a moment, and then pulls the wounded warrior into a passionate, lingering kiss.* You baka...
Gakupo: But I'm YOUR baka... *smiles brightly*
*Luka suddenly remembered why she had fallen in love with him.*
*Cut to Gumi, Gumo, Ted, and Miki perusing a couple of doujinshi circles.*
Gumi: Oh yeah! Just what I've been looking for!
Gumo: *Mockingly* That's... woah Gumi, I didn't realize you swung that way...
Gumi: Oh whatever, I can read yuri if I so choose. And don't you have a stack of yaoi in your room back home?
Gumo: *Terribly embarrassed* No!
Gumi: Riiiight... You are the height of hypocrisy, dear brother.
Gumo: Whatever. *Calls over to Miki* I'm going to the restroom; I'll be back in a minute.
Miki & Ted: Actually, we have to go too...
Gumi: You guys go ahead, I have a few more doujinshi stands to check out. See you guys in a bit!
*The three of them walk off towards the bathrooms*
Gumi: Ok, let's see... Oh! That stand looks good! *Skips (yes, the 18 year old cyborg pop star skips) over to another stand. The stock was getting low, and there was only one left of the particular issue she wanted. Unfortunately, a very short, blue haired girl wanted it too. They both pick it up at the same time. Instead of freaking out like Gumi impulsively wanted to do, she decided to take a less... violent approach.*
Gumi: Excuse me, but could I have this one?
Girl: *Nods* Sure, I've already got six of these anyway and i just thought i'd make a lucky seven.
Gumi: Wow, six? That's pretty hardcore!
Girl: Thanks! My name's Konata Izumi, by the way.
Gumi: Megpoid Gumi. A pleasure to meet you Konata!
Konata: likewise! So, is this your first time at Comiket?
Gumi: Heck no! I've been coming here for years. Otaku to the core!
Konata: same here!
*The two continued bantering about their favorite animes, mangas, video games, etc. for another ten minutes before A purple haired girl came over and practically dragged her off*
Gumi: *To herself* Well, she was nice!
-Scene Change-
*Cut to Miku, Kaito, Mikuo, and Teto strolling through the crowd, not really doing anything in particular*
Miku: This place is huge! We're lucky Ayatoba had us get here when we did; unloading the equipme- what the hell?
Kaito: What's wrong?
Miku: Look over there; those cosplayers are cosplaying... US!
Mikuo: *Glances over at the cosplayers. There are indeed a good number of people in a group dressed up as the Vocaloids. He could barely contain his shock.* You're kidding! Since when did we become popular enough to have people cosplay us!
Teto: I don't care! I think it's awesome!
Miku: Oh, we HAVE to go and say hello now!
*The four of them make their way through the crowd quickly. The ever-fearless Miku walks right up to who she determined to be the "leader" of the group who just so happened to be cosplaying her.*
Miku: Hi!
Miku Cosplayer: Hello- NO WAY. NO FREAKING WAY. IT CAN'T BE. THE REAL HATSUNE MIKU!
Miku: Ta da! In the flesh... mostly. Oh! Your hair bands are crooked! Hold on... *Fixes hair bands* there!
Miku Cosplayer: T-thanks! Could I trouble you for a picture?
Miku: Sure!
Miku cosplayer: Kenji! Come here; bring your camera! *To Miku* He's my boyfriend so he's cosplaying Kaito!
*A boy walked over wearing a rather well made Kaito cosplay and snapped a few photos of the two girls.*
Miku Cosplayer: Wow! Thanks! *glomps* when are you guys starting?
Miku: About an hour and a half.
Miku Cosplayer: Cool! Good luck!
*The two groups part ways.*
Mikuo: We should get back to the stage sometime in the next half hour; we still need to warm up.
Kaito: Agreed.
*Cut to Len and Neru, also wandering aimlessly.*
Len: Its getting close to the time we're supposed to head back by.
Neru: Yeah, seems so.
Len: I- uh oh. Not again!
* The horde of fangirls begin sniffing the air like bloodhounds. They quickly turn their heads toward him in unison as if they were connected by a hive mind. A number of fanboys also turned toward Neru with the same psychotic, hungry look on their faces.*
Len: I swear, sometimes I think Tei multiplied herself somehow and is just fucking with us...
Neru: We can discuss insane yanderes later. Right now we just need to back away slowly... Remember; vicious if provoked.
Len: I prepared for this. Neru, hand me your phone.
Neru: *Shocked that ANYONE would dare ask her for her phone, but she quickly realized the gravity of the situation and gave her beloved phone to Len*
Len: *quickly dials a number* Broken arrow, i repeat, broken arrow! Hit the switch!
Rin: *On the other line* Already? I thought we were going to do it after the show!
Len: I set up a secondary backup, we'll be fine. NOW HIT THE DAMN SWITCH WOMAN!
Rin: geez, alright, alright! Going hot in three...two...one...
*A loud hissing sound followed by clouds of billowing grey smoke filled the area in-between Len, Neru, and the fangirl/fanboy hordes.*
Len: NOW! RUN!
*The two ran as fast as they could back toward the stage. Luckily they made it back to the stage unharmed with only a few disappointed fangirls trailing behind, coughing from the smoke. Len and Neru ran backstage, successfully evading the fangirls unscathed. The other Vocaloids who were relaxing in the backstage lounge just looked at them, silently understanding. Except Lily.*
Lily: What the hell's goin' on?
Rin: Fangirl escape tactic #26. Smokescreen!
Lily: *Blank stare* Ok…
Neru: *Panting* I swear Len, y-you are the b-best thing that's ever happened to me.
Len: *Plushes deep*
Akaito: Saved her ass, huh?
Len: Sure did.
Iroha: Hey guys, the shows starting in twenty minutes! Has everyone warmed up?
Meiko: *takes a swig of potent sake* Done!
Iroha: That's not exactly what I would call "good-preparation"…
Meiko: Listen Catwoman, I'll prepare my way, you prepare yours.
Lily: Relax guys. Ok, let's get this done. Call up everyone who's still out and get them back here PRONTO.
*15 minutes later*
*The crowd had gathered around the stage in droves. The Vocaloids were used to it by now though, seeing as this was their third concert. However, this time not every Vocaloid was performing.*
Miku: *still backstage as Ayatoba announced them* Ok everyone! You know the drill! Wow 'em! *Looks over at the set list. Gumi was up first with her song "Mozaik Role".*
Gumi: *adjusts her bright red goggles atop her head* IT'S VOCA-GO TIME!
The rest of the Vocaloids: *Facepalms at the awful catch-phrase.*
Gumi: Whatever… *runs out on stage*
Luka: I think we'll be fine. Some people already bought some of the albums. If nothing else this will only boost sales.
Lily: Miss businesswoman over here, ne?
Luka: I do what I can.
*Gumi has the fans going wild as she sings with as much emotion as she could muster. The other Vocaloids performing patiently waited. The concert continued uninterrupted for another twenty minutes until Lily went onstage. Somehow one of the lights up in the rafters of the stage had broken loose and fell straight towards Lily. She sensed the impending danger and instead of just avoiding it, she decided to play it up. She had always been very athletic, so she decided to jump into a back flip midsong and kick the falling light into the backstage lounge where Gakupo drew his sword faster than most would think possible and sliced the light in half before it struck Luka in the face. Lily didn't even stop singing.*
Luka: *paralyzed with fear and shock*
Gakupo: *Quietly* Don't worry babe, I got you. *Winks at Rin and Len who had set up that whole stunt for him.*
Luka: T-thank you… *kisses Gakupo*
Gakupo: No sweat.
*Lily finished her song, said a few words to the crowd, considered flashing to boost sales (but decided against it), and ran offstage.*
Lily: What the hell happened? Rin, Len, I thought we checked all of those lights!
Rin & Len: We did!
Len: I don't know what happened!
Lily: At least no one got hurt, right?
Luka: You almost killed me.
Lily: Oh, shit. I'm sorry! I was just trying to give the fans something! You know I like to show off a little every now and then!
Rin & Len: *quietly* That's what we were banking on…
Luka: Hm? Did you two say something?
Rin & Len: NOPE.
Luka: Ok… anyways who's left to go myself and… um…
Miku: Me! We're doing Magnet together again, ne?
Luka: At the end, yes. Aren't you also doing "Matryoshka" with Gumi?
Gumi: Yeah, she is.
Miku: WOO! I'M POPULAR!
Akaito: Don't get a big head.
Zatsune: You tell that skinny bitch!
Miku: Woah, Zatsune, not necessary!
Zatsune: I didn't make it onto the album! This is bullshit!
Dell: Shut up. Neither did Haku or myself but neither of us are complaining. We'll have our day, just not THIS day. Now Luka, you're up. Get out there and do our name proud.
Luka: Right. Well, here I go! *Runs onstage and starts right into "Just be Friends".
*After Luka finished, Miku ran on stage to huge cheers. Behind the crowd, who were cheering like fanatics, a number of people holding cameras and broadcasting equipment were setting up. A young woman from the local news wearing a western business suit stepped in front of the camera.*
News Anchor: Good evening, this is Yuri Tanaka from the Tokyo local news. We are here live at Comiket, where a band appears to be playing. The crowd is going wild here, let's see if we can get a listen. *motions for a cameraman to get a bit closer. *
*Miku was singing "World is mine" and dancing her heart out. Her long teal pigtails seemed to float as she worked the crowd on stage, her voice washing over the masses. The cameraman began to cheer as well. All of this came live to every viewer of the Tokyo Local News Network.*
-Scene change-
*Meanwhile at the Vocaloid's Sapporo based could-be record company, the CEO of the corporation was enjoying an evening cup of tea. One of his assistants came into his office, looking out of breath and terribly excited.*
CEO: Is something wrong?
Assistant: No sir! Quite the opposite! Do you remember those kids Dr. Ayatoba had saved and turned into cyborgs that we signed to our label on a probationary period? Well sir, look at these numbers. *Hands him a sales record file*
CEO: *Looks over the file, and his jaw drops* Dear god I've never seen anyone blow up that fast! Get Dr. Ayatoba on the line, we need to have a discussion.
Assistant: Right away, sir!
-Scene change-
*30 minutes after the end of the concert*
*The Vocaloids were exhausted, especially Miku, who had done two encores with both Luka and Gumi. Ayatoba, who had been watching the concert from somewhere behind the crowd, came backstage*
Ayatoba: WELL DONE, WELL DONE! I just received a call from the record company, and its official! You all officially have a record deal! This is the big step you've all been waiting for!
Rin: *Glomps Ayatoba* Thank you! You helped us do it! You're as much a part of this as we are!
Miku: She's right, it's your tech that saved our lives and allowed us to sing like this.
The rest of the Vocaloids: Agreed.
Ayatoba: *tearing up* T-thank you! All of you! I just-
*Ayatoba was cut off by a little teal haired chibi thing wielding a leek attacking his face*
Miku: NO HATCHUNE, DOWN! DOWN!
Hatchune: leeeeeeeeeeeeek! Leeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!
Miku: No! Not a leek! Luka, for the love of god, does yours do this?
Luka: No. *Tako Luka crawls up her arm and plops down on her head, then falls asleep.
Everyone (except Ayatoba and Miku who are still struggling trying to restrain Hatchune): Awwwwww…
*10 minutes and several bruises to Ayatoba's face later*
Ayatoba: I have a surprise for you all. Take a look at THIS! *pulls out his laptop and shows them an image of a HUGE mansion.* This is where you will be living now. Any objections?
*Complete and utter silence*
Ayatoba: Good! Get your things packed as soon as we retu-
Everyone: WOOOOOOOOOOOOO! *Massive cheering*
Ayatoba: I'm glad you all like it but-
Everyone: PARTY!
Rin & Len: HIT THE SWITCH!
*Clouds of smoke flood the entire building covering the Vocaloids run to the bus from any fangirl/fanboy glomp and/or rape attempts*
Ayatoba: *watching the Vocaloids run to the bus* I think I've done some good in this world after all…
-End chapter 20-
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Thanks for reading everyone! i know its a long story but i hope you've enjoyed it thus far! As promised i have the name of the sequel. It will be called "Vocaloid Music Revolution!" I know its not a GREAT title and if anyone has a better suggestion PLEASE let me know! It will be set two years from the end of this story which will be either next chapter or the chapter after it. I will be updating my other fics very soon so its gonna be a busy weekend for me!I write all my stories on my ipod without prior planning or organization so thanks for bearing with me!
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Ok, reply to reviewer time!
-FirstSoundFuture: I hope this chapter helped ease your concerns! Sorry if that part was a little vauge; i was trying to go for a "mysterious What's gonna happen next" sort of feel. sorry it took forever to update!
-MonochromeButterfly- A LOT. Like, you couldn't HANDLE that much Pocky.
-VocaloidKagamine3- Thanks! I'm a big Gumi fan and i always imagine her as a hyperactive, fun loving otaku who always get into fights with Neru because Neru hates otaku. just my personal headcanon. The pocky part was really fun to write though.