Hey everyone! Sorry I haven't updated in forever but well I got busy. ^^; Anywhoosle, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and ate butt loads of food like I did XDD In the meantime, here's a short chappie. Sorry for the length but it's something to let you all know I haven't discontinued this fanfic. Here we go~!

Disclaimer: I do not own Vocaloid

Arigatou

Rin's POV

I hummed as I brushed my hair and pushed my hair back with my headband tied with its signature white bow as well as pinned my bangs back with my white pins. It was Thanksgiving already and I was so excited to spend it with my friends. This was going to be the best Thanksgiving ever! I giggled at my reflection then headed out with a happy skip to my step. I turned the corner and ran into Len. "Oh, Len!"

"Oh, hey, Rin." He said after blinking in surprise and I giggled as I leaned forward and clasped my hands behind my back,

"Happy Thanksgiving~!"

"You too." He smiled back and I bowed,

"Well I best be on my way, see you later for dinner!" I called as I ran down the hall. I decided the night before I would go to the hill near my apartment. There I used to just sit and reflect as I watched the sunset after a hectic day and with today being such a milestone for me, I figured it would be a great idea to reflect on all of the things I'm thankful for before saying it at dinner with my Vocaloid family.

I sauntered to my destination, cheerfully watched the colorful trees surrounding the park in the center of town. I past the clock and noticed it was twelve o'clock, I had woken up about an hour beforehand and still had plenty of time before I had to return for dinner. I watched the birds fly in the cloudless blue sky and sing their hearts out, much like me ever since I started Vocaloid High a few months ago. At last I made it to the apartment and stopped in my tracks when I saw a police car in front of the building. Afraid to be noticed in case it was a possible crime scene, I ducked behind some bushes in time to hide from the view of a policeman who had just exited the building. "Any sign that she's returned?" Asked the one leaning against the vehicle,

"Not a trace." The other said shaking his head. "When do you think she'll come back?" His coworker asked and the other shrugged,

"Beats me but if she shows any sign of returning, we have to let her father know."

"Yeah, I know." The two continued their conversation and I carefully snuck around them then silently tore through the brush next to the apartment towards the hill. I ran and ran, ignoring the pain in my throat but when I had made it to safety I completely collapsed and went into a coughing fit as I fought for breath and clutched my throat. I lay in fetal position in the soft grass, thankfully a far enough distance from anyone to hear me as I coughed and fought greatly for breath. A few minutes passed and I had finally calmed down then rolled onto my back, arms spread on my sides, and stared at the sky. The wind stirred my short blonde hair and knocked leaves spiraling into the sky above me. One leaf landed on my nose and made me sneeze before commencing my reflection.

It's been four months. . . I closed my eyes. . . Four months . . . since I became one of them . . . I opened my eyes and stretched an arm to the sky. I sighed. I have no regrets . . . none at all . . . I've achieved my goal . . . I've been granted the miracle to sing my heart out . . . even when I have been cursed with my cancer . . . I chuckled a little and closed my eyes. Funny how naïve I was . . . there was Kimi standing right in front of me! For all of those years she was only disguising herself . . . How funny is it that my best friend was a Vocaloid. . . One of the most popular ones I might add. I opened my eyes and gazed at the vast blue body. She was everything I wanted to be . . . and now . . . I am one of them . . . A Vocaloid. In them, not only have I found trusting friends, but also a family that will be with me forever . . . My smile faded. Even when . . . my year's over . . . and I return to Mother . . . That's what I really have to be thankful for . . . that my suffering isn't forever . . .and that my friends will make everything null and void until it's my time to go. . . I closed my eyes for a moment then smiled and reopened them. And I won't go crying on 'em now. I sat up and stood tall. I was still a safe distance from everyone and really had to get everything out so I took a deep breath before releasing it: "Arigatou!" I shouted as loudly as my throat would let me then coughed a few times before calming down.

I sighed then looked up at the sky and noticed the sun was starting to move from its position in the middle of the sky. I should be getting back now. They'll be wondering where I am. With that I turned to leave but stopped dead in my tracks at who I came across, her green eyes wide in surprise and her mouth slightly ajar. "M-Mami . . ."

"K-Kagamine?"

"Why are you here?"

"I-I was just coming here to reflect on what I'm thankful for."

"R-really?" I said with a flinch. That's odd . . . since when did she do that? I was about to say my intentions were the same when the familiar glare took over her eyes,

"Why are you here? Why aren't with your Vocaloid friends?" She scoffed the flipped out her phone and began to dial. "I ought to call your father and report your location!"

"But you won't." I countered right after and she flinched,

"Heh?" I smiled and tilted my head a little,

"Come on, Mami. It's Thanksgiving; I don't think you'd want to ruin it for me. And I'm here for the same reason as you."

"Wh-what?"

"I use to come here all the time to reflect when I lived here."

"No, no! I mean h-how do you mean by you think I wouldn't me to ruin your Thanksgiving for you?" I sighed,

"You know how I feel towards my father and, well, why I no longer attend his school. You can imagine how happy I am where I am now . . . I don't think you want to ruin that for me." She was silent and put down her phone,

"R-Rin . . . I-I . . ." I sweetened my smile even more,

"I just wanted to say that I'm thankful for you being in my life, Mami." That made her gasp,

"Wh-what?"

"Because of your constant nagging and selling me out with my music, I was urged even more to pursue my dream of music and I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for your leadership as class president of Homeroom 205." She stared at me with wide eyes,

"R . . . Rin . . ." We stared at each other for a moment. Perfect, this is when we mend our differences and she helps me avoid Father. Nope. "You fool . . ." She muttered under her breath and I flinched,

"What?" Her green eyes blazed,

"Like I'd fall for your flattery, even though it is much appreciated, I won't help you chase your dream. Your father has other plans for you so why don't you just follow them!" I simply stared at her with wide eyes,

"Wh-what's gotten you so worked up!" She snarled at me then looked away, her eyes narrow,

"It's nothing . . . you should really just respect your father's wishes." I glared back,

"Oh? Then he should so mine. Now if you'll excuse me, I have a Thanksgiving dinner with my friends waiting for me." Without another word I brushed past her, not looking back.

I finally had made it back home and there was a welcoming committee for me in the foyer as soon as I walked in. "Welcome back, Rin~!" Miku beamed,

"Have a nice day out?" Gakupo asked and I looked at everyone for a moment then smiled,

"Oh, y-yeah, I was just reflecting on what I'm thankful for."

"And what's that?" Len asked and I giggled,

"All of you guys of course~! I couldn't have asked for such great friends." I looked at the tealette diva, "And the one in particular who helped strengthen my flare into an inferno of passion for music." She smiled and I was then enveloped in a group hug. I laughed and smiled with everyone. Laughter's the best medicine and I wasn't going to let Mami's words get to me but one thing had me curious . . . why did she look so upset when she told me to respect Father's wishes?

Alrighty, just a little filler for you guys, happy holidays if I don't update before then! PLEASE VOTE ON MY POLL! Please review and I'll see you all next time! :D