This. Update. Is. So. Damn. Late.
I'm so sorry guys, I truly am. At first I was thinking of rewriting chapter 6, because I wasn't satisfied with it, in the end I didn't do it due to a lack of inspiration. That same lack of inspiration, paired with a huge headache and school killing me again were the reason for this late update.
I want to tell you that I dropped my scheme, so updates can be expected anytime, any day, whatever. There's one reason for that, I always ended up rushing on a new chapter because I wanted to be on time, so I dropped the schedule and hopefully my writing will improve. :)
mamiho: I spent a long time thinking about your comment, because of the "story is going too fast" part. I think this story isn't anywhere near finished. Last chapter was a bit rushed, indeed, and I thought about rewriting it, but decided against it. Anyways, thanks for reviewing.
Hana Okita: Actually, I don't really like ice cream, it's too cold! Maybe 'cuz my country's too cold. :p Anyways, thanks for the names, I'll have to decide somewhere in the near future, and it's going to be hard. Thanks for reviewing. :)
awesome dt: KaitoxLen? No... Hell no... No offence for shippers, but I don't see a 14-year old boy love a what? 20-year old man? No, just... No. About RinxLen, one-sided? Maybe, I don't wanna spoil, okay, probably did that already. xD Thanks for reviewing. :)
Well, since I don't own Vocaloid, next chapter?
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Miku p.o.v (Sorry, next chapter will probably be Len's)
Len continued dragging me and Rin towards the studios, I wondered what those where. I'd heard of studios before, but all of them vanished as a result of the new laws. I didn't remember ever visiting one, so this would be me first time. "those studios, where are they?" I asked Rin, but the girl ignored me, still a bit agitated from before.
"They are all the way down in the basement, fully sound proof. We don't want anyone to be suspicious." I nodded and looked around the hallway once more, I wasn't used to such a wonderful place. There were paintings on the bright yellow walls, weren't those forbidden because they could distract employees? Wait, this was Vocaloid, of course there were paintings here.
We entered an elevator,where Len finally released us and pushed a button, which was the lowest of all of them. This elevator was different from the one before. The other one had been empty and boring, just a metal cell with doors and a panel with buttons. This one had big glass windows which gave an amazing view of the building as you practically zoomed past the floors.
"This is probably one of the fastest elevators in the country." Len declared with a proud voice. "But why would you want to have a fast elevator?" I asked, but he shrugged. "Because you can?" He answered, but honestly, I still didn't understand. Instead I walked to the nearest window and pressed my nose against the glass.
"Three, two, one." I heard Len say, and suddenly the floors disappeared, I saw a large room, probably five floors high, with people everywhere. Screens with all kinds of news where on all walls, except for the one on the opposite of the elevator. On that wall was a large window, as high as the room itself. Through the window I could see the city. It was wonderful, I could see the sunlight reflect on the windows of the skyscrapers. And far away, barely visible I could see the harbor, and... The ocean...
"Len, this is awesome!" I squealed, and I could feel him standing behind me. So I turned around to face him. "It is, isn't it. One day, I want to leave this city, and I'll search for a place far away, where I can sing and make music for the rest of my life. But not before this country is free, and I feel like I have to free it, that's my challenge. And that ocean there is the one challenging me, as long as I can see the ocean I'll try and free this country!"
I believed him, the look on his face, the determination in his eyes, who wouldn't believe in his dream at this moment? "I'll help you Len, everyone here will. The ocean just challenged me, and I'll win that challenge!"
Len gave me a faint smile which, for some reason, made me blush. "I will too!" I heard another voice say, it was Rin, I'd totally forgot about her being in the elevator as well! "Thanks Miku, thanks Rin, it means a lot to me." I nodded, but something bothered me, was it the look in Rin's eyes? She didn't seem to like me very much...
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We were all quiet when we finally reached the basement. This hallway was just like the ones on the higher floors, the only differences being that the walls were a faint orange and the lack of windows. I could faintly hear the sound of music as we walked across the seemingly empty halls, but only if I concentrated really well.
Sometimes we came across doors, everyone of them had a sign on them which read Studio 01 or Studio 02 or something like that. I wanted to open one of those doors to see what's inside, but it didn't seem like Rin and Len would give me the opportunity to.
I was just about ask if we were there yet when the twins stopped walking and entered a door. The sign read: Studio 12. Finally I was able see what was inside, and what I saw was unbelievable. In a country were music and instruments were banned this was what you'd call not allowed.
Guitars hung on every wall, and in a corner stood a grand piano. There was a door leading to another room, but for now all I could think about was the piano. I couldn't keep myself from walking over to it and sitting on the small bench. I stroke my hand across the keys, which were cold. I wasn't able to play, but just the sheer beauty of the instrument amazed me.
"Can you please give me some space?" Len asked, and I slid aside so he could sit down as well. He came next to me and immediately began playing. I recognised the melody, but couldn't remember the song, which one was it again?.. The melody was so sad, but beautiful as well... Suddenly Len began to sing, and I immediately remembered.
When I woke up, I was alone
In a room painted black
I couldn't see or hear anything
One person shivering in the darkness
The ceiling had a large hole
It was easy to see a big spring in it
Suddenly there was a sound
I knew this ghastly voice
"Boy's crimes are getting old"
"You're far from me forever"
"It left from this room" it said
It was only a small part of the song, but it was song I'd recognise anytime. Len's voice was rather high-pitched for a boy his age, but he sang clear and it wasn't disturbing at all. However, it was strangely familiar. "I didn't know you were a fan of FireFlower?"
He gave me a faint smile, oh how I loved it when he did that. "I'm not a fan of FireFlower, that would make me seem like a narcissist." I blinked, what was he saying? "Someone who loves himself very much?"
Suddenly, a light went on. "Wait, you're FireFlower, I must tell Teto this, she'd faint when she'd know who you are, she's totally in love with you!"
This sudden outburst earned me a free tackle from Len. "Baka! Don't you remember, you can't tell anyone anything about Vocaloid, especially not who is who. What if the security agents found out and arrested us!" I blinked at him in surprise.
"You're right, but how can I keep a secret from my best friend, especially if she's dying to know your identity!"
He sighed. "Listen, the sooner we free this country, the sooner she can know who I am, but she can't know it yet, so just keep it a secret from her until we tell you it's okay."
I nodded, not that I agreed with it, but I understood his logic. "So, what are we going to do now?" I asked, I mean, we didn't come here just so he could play and sing a bit.
"We're here for you, Rin?" Len asked, turning his head to face his sister, who'd been awfully quiet ever since we left the office.
"Oh, yeah. Okay Miku, you're a part of Vocaloid now, you were from the moment you entered this building, if you don't want to be a part of Vocaloid, sorry, but you are, live with it. Anyways, since you want to sing for other people you're most fit to be a vocalist. But before you can be a vocal you have to be test, we have to know if you're voice is good enough to be a vocal. We're here to test you. In that room." She pointed at the door which we hadn't entered yet, "Is a studio in which we can test your voice." She explained, not too much details, but as well as I knew the twins, those would follow.
suddenly I realised something, and my face reddened.
"Any questions?" Rin asked, she seemed bored, and irritated, and I had a slight idea of what irritated her.
"I have one question, Len, would you please stand up!" He was still laying at the ground, on top of me, still from when he'd tackled me. His face became a deep shade of red as he quickly stood up. "S-sorry..." He muttered, he hadn't even realised?
Then again, neither had I...
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Can we call this some MikuxLen? I hope so... Yes, he was on top of her for quite some time without any of them noticing! I actually kinda forgot Len had tackled her to the ground, but when I realised it seemed like a nice opportunity. I think I can say this story has officially become MikuxLen... For now... I'm so mean...
For those who wonder, Rin and Len are, just like Miku, 16 years old in this story, just to make it easier for me. And because Len's love interests would be quite limited otherwise. Yes, I don't like young boys dating older girls. xD
Another reason is that I think that both Rin and Len look older in their Append, which is the outfit they'll go by in the story while working for Vocaloid.
Aah, Rin's feeling so pissed right now, poor girl. :)
Thanks for reading, please review, and I'll try to update faster next time! Well, hopefully till then.
Oh, and btw, I don't own Re_Birthday, though it's an awesome song! :D