Okay, I'm literally pulling random ideas out of my head... well, enjoy, I think. Oh, and I'm not holidays! And thank you for the people who bothered to review this story.

The Wolf who fell in Love with Red Riding Hood

A Black Swan and a Woodcutter

Once upon a time, there was a black swan. She disguised herself as a white swan in order to trick a prince to breaking his vow of love. That was her father's orders. The black swan was willing to follow her father's evil footsteps. But when her father was defeated and died, the black swan came to realise that her course was wrong. She ran from her father's bad ways and found herself all alone. When the black swan gazes at the prince and the true white swan, she thought to herself;

What is it like to love?

Once upon a time, there lived a boy. His great-grandfather was a woodcutter, so was his grandfather and his father as well. And so, the skills were passed onto the boy too. The boy grew up to be humble and kind. However, being a woodcutter was lonely for he was isolated from everyone in the woods. The boy was very fond of his parents' company and he made sure to spent many moments with them but then they passed away… gazing at the illustrations of a book, the boy thought to himself;

I want to save and find my princess.

BANG!

A gunshot rang out through the forest. Rin jolted up in her bed. Her heart had also leapt at the sound of the shot. She breathed in and out until her heart calmed down. Rin looked around; she was in the room her grandmother had prepared for her.

The gunshot reminded her of the awful nightmare she had previously. Rin then noticed a pitter patter sound. She looked out of the window to see raindrops racing down the glass.

She quickly refreshed herself and changed out of her night gown. The scratches from the creature's attack, from last night, still remained. Rin walked out to the kitchen. Grandmother had already prepared breakfast.

"Good morning Rin-chan~!" smiled Grandmother.

"Good morning Grandmother," Rin greeted back.

"Sit down," gestured Grandmother, "I've made lovely Sunny-side eggs for you, my dear."

Rin stared out of the windows.

"Not so sunny today," she muttered.

She gently placed her hand on her arm. Rin could feel the deep scratch underneath her sleeve. Scenes of the fight flash across her mind.

I hope he's alright…

Zatsune crouched beside the sleeping Len, who was now in his human form. She reached out poked his cheek. Len stirred but didn't open his eyes.

Zatsune pouted, "I'm so bored…," she sighed.

Clammy air felt cold on her skin so Zatsune quickly got a red woollen jumper and pulled it on. When she finally got her head through, Zeito was back. A smile appeared on her pale face.

"Zeito~!" she cried and flung her arms around the young man.

Len gave a small groan and his eyelids fluttered but still he didn't open his eyes.

"I've got it," Zeito whispered.

Zatsune released him and nodded.

"I heard you," she said solemnly.

They turned to Len.

"I think," Zatsune spoke, "It's time to call them in."

Zeito stared at her.

"The story must progress," she continued then an evil smile came across her face, "I'll be enjoying this."

Len stirred again. The two quickly fell silent. Len opened his azure blue eyes and blinked drowsily. He struggled to sit up.

"Good morning," Zatsune cooed.

Len gave her a half-awake glare. He looked back down. Zeito had taken Len's shirt off in order to treat his wound. Bandages tightly wrapped around his chest. There were small stains of red in the white material. Zatsune walked over and handed him his shirt. She then sniffed and crinkled her nose.

"You still got the werewolf stench on you," she gagged.

Len rolled his eyes and pulled his shirt on.

Zeito walked over to Zatsune and whispered in her ear, "They're ready."

She gave him a nod, "Why don't you go to the lake and wash that stench off, Len?" Zatsune suggested.

Len stood up, "I have to check on someone first," he replied.

Zatsune's ruby red eyes narrowed. Len noticed her reaction.

"Fine," he sighed, "I'll go to the lake after, okay? So I won't be strangling the fresh air in your cave."

The huntsman and the witch watched the boy walked out into the pouring rain.

"Make sure they're in their places," Zatsune muttered.

"Of course," Zeito replied.

Rin stood in the front doorway. Rain fell down onto her red hood.

"Are you sure you'll be fine?" Grandmother asked worriedly, "Don't you want to wait for the storm to cease? You might catch a cold!"

Rin smiled at her, "I'll be fine Grandmother!" she replied, "My trusty hood hasn't let me down yet!"

Grandmother gave her a wrinkled smile, "If you say so…"

"Besides," said Rin, "Mother is probably really worried about me…"

Grandmother chuckled. "True," she nodded, "But she can't help it…since of your father's accident."

Rin stiffened for a bit then slowly nodded.

Father, huh?

She turned to the half-wrecked door. After last night, Grandmother had to cover the broken section with a cloth.

"Will you be able to fix it?" Rin asked.

"Oh, I'll get someone to fix it for me," Grandmother replied, "I know a helpful fellow for the job."

Rin looked at her Grandmother carefully.

"If you say so…," she said slowly.

Gripping her basket tightly, Rin bid her grandmother farewell and walked off in the rain. Her brown leather boots caused splashes in puddles. Thunder rumbled overhead, high in the dark clouds. Rin stared back at the black clouds.

I hope Len doesn't catch a cold. And please, don't let his wound be infected. It'll be even worse if he catches a cold and his injury gets infected!

Rin shook her head, sending little water drops flying.

Stop worrying about him, Rin! He's a boy and he can take care of himself!

But boys tend to be reckless…

Argh! I'm doing it again! And I'm having a mental battle with myself! Is that a sign of madness?!

Rin was engrossed with her mental battle that she didn't notice a crack of lightning hit a tall dead tree. She gasped as the tree caught alight and started to fall, towards her. Her marine blue eyes widened.

Len…

Len bolted through the trees. His wolf instincts are telling him something was wrong. He clenched his fists in determination as he nearly fell. The muddy ground wasn't helping him to gain speed. Len leapt down from a hill. He pumped his arms and legs as hard as he could.

The last time my instincts are this tense is when it involved…Rin!

Len slid down another unlevelled hill. He placed his arm in front of his face. Leaves and sharp twigs prickled at his arm. Suddenly Len noticed the trees were started to become fewer. He was edging towards the forest path. His azure blue eyes widened at the sight he saw. A fire-licked tree was falling towards Rin who was frozen on the spot.

Len's mouth opened and one word was screamed out, "RIN!"

Suddenly a black blur whizzed past Rin and the tree toppled over. Len skidded to a halt. A new scent filled his nose. Len quickly darted behind a tree. He was lucky it was raining; there wasn't any sunlight for anyone to make out his silhouette.

Who is here?

Rin had her eyes squeezed shut. Her body was tensed. Then she realized there were strong arms wrapped around her. The smell of pine filled her nose. Rin dared herself to open her eyes.

A boy had tackled her to the ground but allowed himself to land on the muddy ground. Realizing she was on top of him, Rin quickly scrambled off.

"A-Are you alright?!" she wailed, "W-Was I heavy?! I'm so sorry if I was!"

The boy sat up. He had coal black hair. And when he opened his eyes, they were saffron gold.

"I'm fine miss," he said politely, "What's more important is, are you alright?"

Rin's cheeks went slightly red, "Y-Yes," she shakily replied.

Her hero got to his feet and held out his hand, "Let me help you up," he offered.

Rin shyly took his hand. It was warm. The storm had died down to mere drizzle now.

"May I ask for your name?" the boy said politely.

"R-Rin," she stuttered, "My name is Kagamine Rin. I-I take the role of Little Red Riding Hood."

The boy smiled, "That explains your red hood," he remarked, "I must say, it suits you. I'm Kagene Rei. I take the role of the woodcutter. It's a pleasure to meet you, Rin-san."

Rin stared into those gold eyes. The she realized her hand was still in Rei's hand.

She quickly took it off, "Oh, I'm sorry!" she cried.

Rei dropped his hand to his side, "It's alright," he said, "So where are you going?"

Rin pointed further down the path.

"I'm heading back to the village," she replied, "It's where I live."

Rei's smile deepened.

"Then I shall escort you," he offered, "We don't want anything else happen to you."

Rin gave a small giggle and nodded. The two walked off, not knowing they had a witness.

He saw everything, behind that tree. Raindrops shone in his gold hair in the dim light. Some of Len's locks were so soaked, drops would occasionally fall down. A shadow was casted over Len's face. He had seen everything and heard every word.

He saw Rin's slight blush and her hand resting in the boy's hand. Len stared down at his cursed clawed hands. He frowned. He could feel his dreaded fangs clenching together. An angered and saddened emotion flowed through his body. Len felt tears welled up in his eyes but he quickly closed them to prevent the tears from falling.

"Goodbye!" Rin called, "And thank you!"

She was waving to Rei who waved back then disappeared back into the forest.

"Ooo, Rin's got a boyfriend," said a voice from behind her.

"Who is he? Who is he?" cried another.

Rin jumped and spun around. Miku and Neru stood behind her.

"N-Neru?!" Rin cried, "M-Miku?!"

Neru gave her a peace sign while a pink bubble started to form on her mouth (she's chewing bubble gum).

Miku was hopping up and down with a happy-go-lucky smile plastered on her face and her sky blue eyes were sparkling. "

W-What is it?" Rin nervously asked.

Pop!

Neru's pink balloon popped and she quickly gobbled it up before she replied, "Who was that boy?"

"Who, Rei?" said Rin, "He's just a friendly woodcutter that helped me back home."

Miku's eyes lit up even more, "You know his name already?!" she gasped, "Oh, my little Rin has a prince charming!"

Rin's face went red as her hood, "H-He's not my p-prince charming!" she objected.

Miku continued to giggle like a fool.

"Hey," called Neru, "What about that other boy?"

Rin looked at her in confusion, "What boy?" Neru rolled her yellow eyes.

"You know what I mean," Neru said, "That boy who you dragged to your house."

Miku's ears perked up, "Oh, oh! I know who you're talking about!" Miku piped up, "That shy little boy that always has a hood over his head and hands in his pockets!"

Rin felt shattered.

Len…

Miku cocked her head, "Are you alright, Rin?" she asked.

Neru looked at her strangely, "You suddenly look pale," she pointed out.

"I've got to go home," Rin announced and quickly hurried away from her friends.

Len walked in Zatsune's cave with his head hung down.

Zatsune's eye lit up. "Did you go to the lake?" she asked.

"No, I didn't," he grumbled.

"No wonder you still stink," Zatsune sniffed.

"The rain should have already washed it off!" Len snapped.

Zatsune stared at him.

Oh, so he saw…

"Whoa calm down," she said, "Honestly your bark is worse than your bite."

Len gave her a death-glare and growled. Zatsune made a gesture of her zipping her mouth close.

Zeito decided to step forward, "Why don't you go to the lake and calm down?" he suggested, "I heard the view there is splendid."

"Fine!" Len spat and stomped out.

Zatsune turned to Zeito, "You did well," she smiled.

Zeito looked down at her, "You just tease him too much that's all," he said smiling back.

"Why are they so desperate for me to go to that lake?" Len grumbled, "What's so great about a lake?"

The rain had ceased. He stopped as the trees suddenly stopped. The great body of water stretched out before him. Rays of sunlight broke through the clouds and shone on the water's surface causing it to sparkle. Len's eyes widened. He stared in awe. A gentle breeze blew past. The reeds rustle. Suddenly Len caught movement.

A figure was moving across the water's surface. The figure's movements were not rigid but gracefully and it seems like…dancing.

Curious, Len moved forward, away from the shelter of the trees. He now stood at the banks of the lake. The figure was a girl, about the same age as him. She had short raven black hair and honey gold eyes. Three long black feathers were pinned to the side of her head. She wore an outfit made of more black feathers and black satin ballet slippers clothed her feet. The girl was dancing on the water. Len stared at her.

She's like… She's like a swan...

The girl spotted him and leapt over. She raised her arms up high and rolled her hands over each other then held a hand out to him.

"Would you like to dance?" she asked sweetly.

Snapping out his thoughts, Len shook his head.

"I-I'm a horrible dancer!" he cried.

The girl chuckled and grabbed his arm, "It's alright," she reassured and pulled him onto the water.

Amazingly, he didn't fall into the water. The girl danced in a circle around him.

"Show me your dance," she urged, "They say your dance shows how you feel."

Len didn't move, he stood there in that one spot. He moved his head trying to face the girl.

"I'm sorry," he said, "But I don't dance."

The girl stopped in front of him. She leaned forward and locked her gold eyes into his azure ones. Len stiffened. No girl ever came this close to him.

"Your eyes tell me," she softly spoke, "You're feeling angered and saddened. Could it be jealously?"

Len took a step back, "P-Please take me back," he demanded, "I don't feel comfortable being on water."

The girl blinked at him then sighed, "I understand," she replied then took his arm and led him back to the bank.

Len was relieved to feel solid ground underneath his feet.

"Now tell me, who are you?" he asked.

The girl leapt onto the bank and looked at him, "I'm Rui," she replied, "I take the role of Odile, the black swan."

Odile? Where have I heard that name before?

Len searched his memory.

The black swan…swan… Swan Lake!

Len didn't really know that tale very well. All he knows there's a white swan Odette, a black swan Odile, a prince, a vow of love and an evil man.

"You are?" Rui asked.

"I'm Len," he replied, "I take the role of the Big Bad Wolf."

Rui smiled, "We both take roles of animals."

Len stared at her. He didn't notice that.

"It's nice to meet you~!" beamed Rui, "So why are you feeling jealously?"

Len turned away, "I don't want to talk about it," he mumbled.

Rui's smile faded and she looked at him carefully. Sadness clouded his eyes.

She decided to ask another question, "How do your parents cope with you being a wolf?"

Len's bangs hung over his eyes, "They don't," he replied, "I'm an orphan."

Rui's eyes widened, "Oh," she said, "…Just like me…" Len looked up. "My father…died as well," she sadly explained, "I've never met my mother…so I guess she's…dead as well."

Curiosity took over Len, and he took a step forward.

"So where do you live?" he asked.

Rui gestured to the lake, "Around here," she replied.

"Is it safe?" Len inquired.

Rui smiled.

It's nice to know he cares.

"Sort of, I guess," she shrugged.

They talked. Soon, it felt like they were long-lost friends. There wasn't an awkward silence between their conversation, only laughter and jokes.

This is so different compared to…Rin.

The sun started to set.

"Goodbye Len!" waved Rui, "Thank you for the talks."

Len waved and walked back into the forest. His smile disappeared when he entered the trees.

Rin…

Miku stood in her balcony, overlooking the village. She heard the door opened and turned to see a handsome man with blue hair and ocean blue eyes.

"Oh Kaito it's you," she smiled.

Kaito smiled back, "What's wrong, my dear?" he asked.

Miku sighed and stared back out, "I'm worried about Rin," she replied, "She seems devastated this afternoon, like her broke or something."

Kaito walked up and placed his hand on her shoulder, "Don't worry my dear," he said, "Things will end happily."

"That's the problem," Miku muttered, "Her story doesn't end with a 'happily ever after'."

Neru quickly watered the thorns outside her tower's window. She then made sure her sweet supply isn't low then flopped onto her elaborate bed. Neru hugged a fluffy pillow.

"That Rin…," she sighed, "She awfully depressed today… or has she been depressed for a while?"

Neru rolled over to her side. She could see the moon from her bed.

"Rin seem to be in a hurry after we mentioned that boy," Neru thought out loud, "Could it be…?"

She reached over and grabbed a minty humbug and popped it into her mouth.

"That boy… he must have done something to her…"

"What's wrong Meiko?" asked a short man.

Meiko was pacing back and forth.

"I heard from Miku and Neru, Rinny isn't feeling good," she replied.

The seven short men looked at each other.

The smartest-looking one looked at her, "Is she pale? Has she been coughing?" he asked.

"No!" Meiko cried, "She's not sick! I mean, Rinny looked sad, really sad."

"Oh," said the men.

"Just leave her," grumbled a grumpy-looking man, "Its adolescence. She'll pull through."

"You should make her frown upside down!" said a happy-looking one.

"Maybe she needs a good nap," yawned a drowsy man.

"Achoo!" another sneezed.

"Who's Rinny?" asked a dopey-looking one.

"Argh!" Meiko cried, "Will all of ya just clamp your mouth shut?!" (A/N: Some Snow White)

They all fell silent.

"Thank you," nodded Meiko.

Rin stared at her bedroom ceiling. She held Floppy close to her and sniffed. Her heart felt like it's been stabbed. She felt like she betrayed Len.

He's just a…friend, right?

Rin held her hand up, the one that touched Rei's hand. She remembered how warm it was.

I've never held a boy's hand before…

Then she remembered how she was afraid to grasp Len's clawed hands. Rin's heart shattered. She buried her face into Floppy and sobbed.

Oh, why must we be the Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood?

Len stared at the starry sky. He laid his head on the grassy ground and sighed. His heart felt weighed down. He felt like he left Rin.

She's the one that I love…was she?

He closed his eyes, Rui's refreshing, oasis-like scent lingered. He remembered how close she leaned forward.

No girl dared to get that close before…

Then he remembered how Rin's gentle hands helped him. Len's heart sank further down. He opened his eyes and sniffed.

Why? Why must we be the Wolf and Little Red Riding Hood?

Zatsune was painting her nails cherry red when Zeito announced, "They're here."

She looked up. A boy and a girl stood before her; Rei and Rui.

A smile came to Zatsune's face.

"Ah, my little woodcutter and black swan," she purred, "What do you think of little red riding hood and the wolf?"

Rei had a dreamy look in his eye.

"She's beautiful and very sweet," he replied, "Her laugh was like little bells and her hand felt gentle."

Rui's answer was short and clipped, "He's nice."

Zatsune smile deepened, "That great!" she clapped, "Just how it should be."

Rui stole a glance at the dreamy Rei. She bit her lip.

Zeito placed a hand on Zatsune's shoulder, "Help us to make the story interesting," he began.

"And you'll get your happy endings," Zatsune finished.

Rei nodded with a smile on his face while Rui slowly nodded.

My, it seems our story is not just writing by itself… Will our Red Riding Hood and Wolf realize that? Could the woodcutter be Red Riding Hood's prince charming in disguise? And could our wolf meant to be with the black swan? Or is this story not meant to be written in the first place? Only time and the story will tell…

Yes, I added another "darker" counterpart to Vocaloid. First Zatsune (counterpart to Miku) then Zeito (counterpart to Kaito) and now Rei (Len) and Rui (Rin). Sorry if the story is going too fast. Please review. I'm still out of ideas so please help is you can!