A new chapter, I'll have to say that this one was quite hard to write, since I didn't want it to become one boring explanation, and I tried, but that may have happened. So sorry when you fall asleep while reading it. On the other hand... Information's never wrong, is it?
Anyways, thanks for reading, and thank you to all of my reviewers! I hope you enjoy this chappie!
I still don't own Vocaloid.
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Miku p.o.v
The next thing I knew, was that I was in a big, dark kind of hall. There where people everywhere, some where running around, shouting, or following orders, while others were obviously taking a break. The hall wasn't that huge, but the size was still impressive.
But the state it was in, was something completely different. Even though it was dark, I could see the mould on the walls, which were a dull grey colour and had little cracks in them at some places. And the smell!
'How can you guys live her?' I asked the twins, who just shrugged. 'We don't actually sleep in this building, it's just a place were we meet before we carry out an operation.' Rin explained. 'We, and the other vocals, live in some nice appartements downtown.' Len added. I just looked around a while, before looking back at the twins. 'Okay, you guys got some explaining to do.' Both of them grinned devilish before Rin took my hand again, and the three of us went down the hall, passed a door. Passed some other halls and passed through some narrow passageways.
'Where are you taking me!' I yelled, laughing, which was quite weird for me to do. Somehow I trusted the twins, they felt like old friends to me, even though both of them were dangerous killers, they didn't act like it. Well, it's not like I know how dangerous killers behave, but I could quite surely tell you it wasn't like this.
When we entered a small room with a desk and a few chairs in it Rin sat me down on one of the chairs while Len closed the door. CLICK Did he lock the door as well? Was that really necessary?
When he was finished both sat down on a chair opposite of mine.
We stayed silent for five long minutes, none of us sure on how to break the ice. 'Sooo~' I started. They both gave me an awkward look before Rin cleared her throat and started talking. 'As you know, in the past years more and more laws have been installed to improve the economy, and to make more money. At first those laws were accepted, not everybody liked them, but we allowed it, after all, not too much things changed. But the government saw it as a green light and introduced more laws.'
She took a break to regain her breath and Len continued. 'All of them to improved production, and economy. These laws became more ridiculous over the years. It started with things like: everybody has to work an extra hour every day, but now there are laws which forbid singing, dancing and creativity in general.'
He paused and Rin took over again. 'The guards have become incredibly strict, and the punishments severe, people have been arrested for singing outside, or going home early because they felt sick. We believe that the government only cares about numbers, and forgets it's citizens.'
She stopped talking and Len continued without missing a beat, how they did it was something that I wanted to know. 'People didn't agree with the government anymore, and started protesting, they were arrested, and some even got killed. That was the limit, people started fighting, and because we realised we couldn't do it alone, we became one, big organisation, named Vocaloid, we don't like violence, killing, or any of the other horrible things we do, but they're necessary. Any questions?'
I pondered a bit. 'So, you're part of a, if I may call it that, a terrorist group? How come you two can still attend high school without being arrested?' I asked, and both gave me a wide grin. 'It's because we aren't recognised, we dress quite differently while we're working for Vocaloid, and by the way, those glasses are fake, I don't need them.' Len said while taking off his glasses. I recognised his eyes from yesterday, without the ugly, nerdy glasses they looked amazing.
The bright blue orbs gave a confident, calm and calculating look, totally different from the nervous look I was used to. Rin took out her pigtails and her blonde hair flowed freely till just past her shoulders. Within a instant both looked completely different, besides their clothes they didn't look like the nerds I knew anymore.
'And you mentioned vocals earlier, what are those?' I asked, and both gave each other a quick glance. 'Miku, that's classified information, if you want to know...' Rin started, she hesitated. 'What is it?' I asked, this made me curious, why wouldn't she tell me? 'If you want to know, you'll have to join Vocaloid...' Len finished Rin's sentence.
For a few seconds we just sat there in complete silence, then Len broke the silence. 'So? How about it?' Wait, was he seriously asking me to join? Me? Become a criminal, a terrorist? 'Len, are you even serious?' I asked him, not sure what else to say. 'I'm dead serious.' He answered.
I took a deep breath, why would I join Vocaloid, it wasn't like I hated the no fun, more money system, okay, I did, but enough to hurt, or maybe even kill people? But then again, I couldn't keep myself from humming or dancing while walking home, and I sang whenever I could, wasn't that proof that I wanted to escape the system? But to become a criminal? How was I going to decide? 'Do you want to sing to encourage others?' Len suddenly asked when he saw my confused face. I nodded frantically. 'Then you should join, because that's exactly what a vocal does.'
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I couldn't believe myself, I actually joined a terrorist organisation? Why? Why did I join? Oh, right, because I wanted to sing and encourage people. But now I wasn't so sure about my decision anymore. And while I was questioning myself Rin dragged me along happily.
'Finally, I love new members, now I've got a reason to visit the clothing department!' Wait, what did she just say? Rin didn't seem like the kind of girl who loved shopping. At school she always had this childish style, but that was a disguise right? I took a deep breath, I didn't even know the twins that well, and now I was supposed to work with them? Wonderful...
'We're here!' Rin chirped happily. And when I took a good look at my surroundings I understood why she liked this place. There were clothes everywhere, they were mostly bright and colourful, each with a Vocaloid symbol somewhere on them. The clothes weren't boring, cheap-looking or old-fashioned like I was used to. They were futuristic, with complicated designs, and even though some outfits looked like they were made for pop stars to perform on stage, each and every single-one was also practical. I touched a shirt which hang close to my shoulder, and the fabric felt light and easy to move in. 'Wow...' Was all I could say.
'Please, please, don't touch anything.' An old lady came our way. 'Please don't touch any of our clothes, you could damage them beyond repair!' The lady warned me, slightly panicking. Which earned her a chuckle from Rin 'Take it easy Betty, your precious clothes won't get damaged that easily.' It seemed like Betty hadn't noticed Rin untill the girl had spoken up. 'Ah, miss Rin! What a nice surprise, you need any repairs on your clothes again, and why isn't your brother with you, I'm sure he would like some of my new products.'
Rin let out a slight chuckle again before she answered. 'None of that, Betty, I'd like you to meet Miku, she's new with Vocaloid, and she needs some beautiful clothes, I'm sure you can help her.' Betty took a quick glance at me before she turned around and walked away. 'There must be something...' The old lady muttered while walking away. 'Don't mind her Miku, she's kinda weird, but she has a great sence for fashion. And I think she's in love with my brother.' I gave her a shocked look. 'But isn't she much older than Len?' 'Why do you think he isn't here? That lady creeps him out!' Before I could react to that Betty was back, and she held some clothes in her hands. 'Miss Miku, if you'd be so kind.'
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I looked at my new clothes, they were so bright and colorful, well compared to my own clothes they were. I was wearing a grey sleeveless shirt which fell almost past my hips. A teal tie was loosely around my neck and underneath my shirt I wore a darker grey miniskirt, which had teal bars. I was quite surprised when I found out that those bars moved according to the volume of my voice. I was also given boots, which reached past my knees, and I felt quite uncomfortable in them.
My hair was still in my signature pigtails, but my normal hair ties had been replaced by square ones, which didn't touch my hair, but still held it up tightly. The final piece of my outfit were my arm warmers, I could take them off whenever I had to and they were made in the same grey colour as my shirt. Both had a teal bar on them, but those didn't move like the others. There were some small buttons above them.
'That bar is like a battery, it shows your vocal power, and you'll have to watch out. If it completely disappears you're out of vocal power and you'll pass out, and if you really mess up, you'll die.' I gulped, yeah for vocal power... 'So what does vocal power do?' I asked, but Rin gave me an evil grin.
'I'll tell you tomorrow, it's late already, and I don't want your parents to become suspicious. You better change back to your other clothes, oh, and you can't tell anyone about Vocaloid, especially not that you're a member.' With that Rin left me to change, and I still had a lot of questions to ask. 'Rin... Come back, tell me!' I whined, but the other girl wouldn't listen and continued to walk out of the room. I sighed and started changing, what had I gotten myself into this time?
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Done, what do you think? Tell me! Next chapter is a school chapter again, and after that it's time for some training!
I know you probably want some action, so I'm planning to switch to Rin's or Len's point of view in the near future, just to let them kick some ass. ^^ But you know, introductions, introductions... Sigh... If school wasn't trying to kill me I would update sooner, but you'll have to wait 'till Wednesday.
Well, 'till then, I hope...