Yes, I know D: I was supposed to update KLD (Kaleidoscope) before this but this has more plot and a better scenario… so sorry D; And also, yes, the summary introduces Len in the future, not the past, so you'll be seeing future Len in the next chapter.
Although this may sound confusing (^^||), please bare with me. They will have a chronological sequence and not get muddled up~
The excitement of the new discovery had left Miku smiling idiotically to herself. Rin and Len were back to her embrace and that was all that mattered. Emotions swirled in her stomach, threatening to engulf her being.
"The world is so vast Master," she looked up to see the dark ceiling. How long has it been since she has last seen the sun? Her hands craved to open the lonely window and see even the light that was so remarkable. Brilliant and radiant, every day it will come and grace you with His presence. The sun. She had heard of it from the trees that whisper secrets when the breeze blows. Beauty for sunshine, and she wanted it.
The sun leaves, but always comes back, the Trees will whisper. We owe Him our life.
"I wish…" Miku said. "I wish… for a better life. I don't want to be a doll forever." A pitiful, pitiful wish, and she knew that already.
Miku's hands rested on the low coffee table. "I wish to be reborn, reborn into a different life someday." Her thoughts were broken when loud footsteps were heard outside of her room. The small doors handle spun, its hinges creaked and the door opened.
"Allen you are my best servant. Never late and never complaining, so it's quite obvious you would get a room for yourself," Rilliane said stubbornly.
"My princess, thank you," Allen said with compassion.
Rilliane blushed. "Alright, first off I want you to have this room-"
She noticed Miku and her composure changed. "Maid, what foolishly requests have landed you here?" They noticed her. They had really noticed her. The tips of a smile twitched at her lips.
"Well?" Rilliane hissed. "What business do you have here, low-life?"
Miku's smile widened. "I've missed you so much. It's been such a long time and I almost gave up but here you are! You two were smart children, and how could I ever forgive myself for doubting you would come back?"
Rilliane had neither the time nor the patience to listen to this servant whimsically spew whatever words danced out her mouth. "I will ask one final time, what are you doing here?"
"My business is to play and love and support you as all dolls do to their children," Miku said with a bit of pride.
The words were so unbelievable Rillianed laughed.
Knowing what was to happen next, Allen shook his head; a warning for the girl to not to go any farther. Rilliane's temper had already reached the peak when the townsfolk had thrown their shoes at her carriage and Josephine.
Rilliane stopped for a minute, thought of a cruel deed and forced smile on her thin lips. "This false-hood you speak off will be easily dismissed if you apologize, slime. I'm also prepared to forgive the thrash that surround this disgusting city if you would kindly… jump out the window for me."
Her words sent a chill down Miku's spine. Rin would never speak this way! Rin was a kind, beautiful, graceful child with proper etiquettes and manner. A spark of rage burned in her heart. "I dare say I will not. I will apologize for whatever I have done wrong, even if I do not know what it is I have done so foolishly- but you would be best to show manners to those older and wiser than you!"
Her point was made loud and clear.
"There is one thing I hate more in this world and that is to be told what to do and when to do it," Rilliane spat. "You all think you know better but you don't." She spoke the truth. Miku didn't know much of the new world, but she knew at once that Rin's behavior could and would not be dismissed.
"You are a fool."
The words spewed out of her mouth uncontrollably, all directed to the heart of the wretched child in front of her.
"Blinded by hate, misery, and stupidity. You may not be aware of it, but I am and what I see puts the conflictions in my heart at ease. You are not Rin Kagamine," Miku hissed. "And you are not Len Kagamine. Imposters, all of you!"
Allen's ears had perked and he hastily looked behind him, keen to any eavesdroppers.
Riled up, Rilliane bared her fangs. "My name is Rilliane Lucifen d'Autriche, the Queen of this Kingdom! How dare you mistake me for some commoner." And to emphasis her annoyance, Rilliane threw an old clock to the floor.
[Shattered Pieces]
This was the… Queen?
"Q- Queen," Miku stuttered. "You are the new… q-queen?"
Rilliane smiled. "That's right. And-"
She was cut off when Allen had proposed an idea.
"Milady, please forgive her. She comes from the Green Kingdom, and they are quite slow in receiving news. She hasn't heard of Queen Anne's death."
Queen Anne? Who was she? "You're right," Rilliane nodded. "If so, I will forgive you then Maid, but I do not expect another meeting like this… ever. Allen, please beseech her our knowledge."
She stalked out the room, her gown sashaying.
A tense moment of silence.
"What name do you go by?"
The question was obviously directed at her without e hint of emotion, as if he were bored.
"My name is CV-01 Miku Hatsune." And an added note: "Don't you remember me?"
Allen shook his head. "I have never had the grace to meet you in this short moment of life."
Miku shook her head. Although she had braced herself for those words, the pain was still unbearable. "I don't understand."
Allen cocked his head. "What don't you understand?"
"Why is Rin the new Queen?" Miku asked.
The air around Allen (or to her, Len) gained weight, drowning the room in a god-forbid aura. Miku wasn't sure of what he would say next, but heart-break after heart-break was she not prepared.
"Lenka Kagamine is dead," Allen broke the silence. "She was assassinated, and as for Rinto Kagamine –" he stopped, and his eyes shone with an emotion she was all too used to: sadness. "Rinto Kagamine is still missing, but the official records are stated with his death."
Shock had never been so brutal.
Her mouth was dry, and her heart felt close to shattering.
Lenka Kagamine was dead. The child who wouldn't dare hurt a dust mite was assassinated for whatever cruel reason.
"T-tell Rin…" Miku stuttered. "I'm sorry. Sorry for being so uncompassionate to her loss. I'm sorry Len, I truly am."
Len shook his head. "Please don't call me that. Len is dead, and so is Rin. What was left is Allen Abaddonia and Rilliane Lucifen d'Autriche."
Miku averted her eyes form his intense look.
"I-I see…"
"But you may call me Len when we are not in public. I don't know why, but I place my trust on your shoulders CV-01 Miku." Len's smile was full of grace and she found herself blushing deeply. The boy looked twelve, and she was already smitten. How handsome would he be when maturity takes hold? She would not know, but she dared to wish- and think.
"My," she laughed. "You have truly grown more easy on the eyes my Dearest Len."
The words that left her mouth were purely innocent, or so Miku would think. Len had become rigid, and then red as he quickly stuttered, "I-I'm s-s-s-orry, w-wh-whaa- what?"
She found it cute. His presence was warm, and that was what she loved about the Kagamine family. If only Rin would…
"If Rin asks, tell her you are sorry about what has happened to Queen Ann."
"Escuse me?" Miku was a bit taken aback. "I do not know of this Queen Ann we are currently speaking off. Has something happened to this 'Queen?'"
"Yes. This Queen is dead, and she…" Len tried to find the right words.
Miku was certain he was hiding something from her.
"… She meant a lot to Rin and I, so please," he begged. "If not for me, for Rin. She has suffered enough."
Contemplating the idea was not an option. Miku nodded vigorously. As a Doll, protecting and nurturing her Children were the only options. "Don't worry, I will."
They smiled at each other.
"Allen!"
The scream resonated throughout the hall. Len sighed and scratched his head awkwardly. "Miku, Milady calls. It would be best if you hid here, seeing as this is, for now, my current abode."
He was about to exit until a thought came to him. "Miku sounds like an odd name here in Lucifen."
"What are you proposing," hopping onto a nearby bed, Miku laid there with a contented smile. "My Dearest Len?"
Len blushed wickedly. "S-stop call-calling me t-th-that!"
Miku chuckled.
"I love your name," he continued. "But I think Michaela sounds more Green Kingdom like."
"I don't understand what you mean by these colorful Kingdoms…"
Len laughed heartily, something he hadn't been able to frequently do since the death of his birth parents. "Don't worry, I'll explain later my Maiden of Beauty." The door closed and his footsteps rushed when another scream of "Allen" resonated throughout the halls.
Miku was at a lost before the realization struck her. Her smiled widened and she flicked her hair with modesty.