I'm so, so, so, so, sssssoooo sorry my lovelies for not updating this in a long time. I have been working on making my own original story on Wattpad, and BOY, the first chapter is not even done yet. A shame, really. No matter, for I have not forgotten you all, and will never forget you, for I love writing about my favorite pairs in fiction (and Vocaloid, whatever that is). Time to lift you up from that cliffhanger!

Chapter 11: The Cold Shoulder

Miku's POV

I hadn't heard from either of the twins since the incident at the café. I never heard them shout such hateful things to each other, though I've only known them for what, a month? What happened? Who set off who first? Why did Rin blow? So many questions and not enough answers.

Though I was greatly concerned, I kept quiet, and told the boys that I was going home. Kaito waved me goodbye, still as confused as me about what happened, and Len, cross armed, staring off into the distance moodily, glanced at me, also saying bye. I wanted to give him a comforting hug right then and there, but I restrained myself. He wasn't ready for it. At home, I picked up one of my romance mangas, sighing every time the main characters so much as looked at each other, reminding me of Rin and Len, and what it once was like.

The next day, I walked into music class and found the twins sitting in seats as far from each other as possible, ignoring each other's presence and wallowing in their bitterness. So far as I could tell. I went to Len first, though I could feel Rin's eyes on me.

"Hey" I said.

"Hi Miku" he replied, immediately perking up.

"What's going on between you and Rin?"

His posture straightened into a rigid stance. He immediately started ranting, "She's such an infuriating person! The nerve of calling me a vile shota. Please. She just doesn't know what it means to share with someone." He crossed his arms and stared into the back of Rin's head. She was definitely listening, evident by the way her shoulders flared up. "I'm glad you're with me though. I need a friend during times like this." Len held my hand, looking at me with those ethereal aquamarines. I prayed that he didn't see the blush creeping into my cheeks.

The period passed without too much trouble after that. The twins still ignored each other with what I could only describe as a burning passion. Rin later cornered me in the locker room during gym. Running up and hugging me, cried that she needed me now more than ever, and was so happy that we were together. Oh my poor Rinny, I don't want you to suffer like this. I'll make things right between you and your brother, don't you worry. Later, the Kagamine siblings sabotaged each other's answers behind their backs in math class. When they discovered that their work had been messed with, they would hiss like cats and claw at one another while I would be caught in the crossfire. Not my most pleasant experience with them, I have to admit. Thankfully, when we reached our separate periods, mine with Len's and then Rin's, the fighting stopped for a while. It was enjoyable being alone with them each, though it should have been equally as amazing, if not more, when I would be with the both of them. This fighting needs to end. I need a plan though. How can I reconcile both twins at the same time? They would not to want to speak to each other. What to do...hmmm? I got it!

At the end of science, I told Rin that I had to do something and took off. Please excuse my behavior just this once, my friend! By the time I made it to his locker, Kaito was just closing its door.

"Kaitoooooooo!" I shouted. My momentum propelled myself into the blue haired lad, crashing full force into his arms. He peeled me off his chest, and put his hands on my shoulders chuckling.

"Careful there, Miku. Twin tailed rockets aren't stopped that easily. What's up?"

I scratched my head and laughed awkwardly. "Well, remember Rin's meltdown yesterday?" His face darkened for a moment. I don't blame him though. Rin going psycho was kind of scary.

Nevertheless, Kaito brightened up again. "How could I forget it? She can be so feisty sometimes. Yeah, so what about her?"

"I have a plan, in order to get the twins to kiss and make up, and I need your help with it. If you agree to this, please please please do, you'll need to tag along with Rin, and get her to at least think about making peace with Len. I'll do the same thing with him. It's the only way to make up to them. Would you please consider it?" Kaito listened to my long plan patiently, nodding his head at all the right times.

At once, after I finished, he said, "There's no way I can say no to an ingenious idea like that. Count me in! How soon do I come in?"

"Now."

"Now?"

"Now."

"Like right now?"

"At this very moment."

"Wow. Better get going then. I'll text you about the state of Rin later. See you!" With a thumbs up, he was gone.

Phew! With that out of the way, I can get to my part of the plan now. I speedily text a certain male blond to meet me at the bike rack. Unfortunately for now, I can't let his counterpart see us or else they'd be stuck in a blowout, and I'd rather have this whole ordeal over with. By the time I got there, Len was standing around, looking at his phone. He looked up at me and gave me the biggest smile ever.

"Thanks for meeting me" I said.

"I'd do anything for you. Er, I mean, it's no big deal, really!"

I giggled at him. "Let's walk together then."

We wandered aimlessly around Vocala. I led most of the conversation while Len nodded and gave his opinion. He seemed happiest when he was listening to me. It was such a contrast to Rin, who seemed to enjoy hearing her own voice. They're like yin and yang, such opposites yet compliments to each other. Speaking of Rin, it was about time I get back to my goal here.

"Len," I said hesitantly, "sooner or later, you're going to have to go home and face Rin again. Maybe you should try apologizing to her, so you can finally end this fighting." Len stopped walking and frowned.

"It was her fault in the first place. I'm not gonna take anything back until she shapes up and apologizes for how she treated Kaito and I yesterday. I won't take such crap from her." I silently grumbled at his answer. He had a point, but that sure's not going to make anything any easier.

I placed my hand on his arm. "You're right in some ways, Len, but you still called her terrible names. You're both at fault and need to own that. If you do it first, you will show her that you are ready to forgive, and she might do the same to you."

Len crossed his arms in stubborn refusal. "Sorry Miku, but that is a risk and responsibility I'm not going to take with her. I have some homework I need to get to, so I have to say goodbye for now. Let's do this again soon, and maybe stay away from the subject of my sister." With that, he pressed his cheek to me, and sauntered off. So much for that plan.

I sighed heavily. What was it going to take to make things right? This could be a blood feud that lasts the ages. Who knows when it will end? I kicked a pebble on the sidewalk. I need a break. I started walking again, lost in my unusually depressing thoughts. The chill of October sure is getting chillier. Maybe it's about time I break out my scarf making kit. I could do a matching set for the twins, though they'll probably end up hating it since they'll still be fighting. What am I going to do...?

I turned onto a rather familiar looking corner. I peeked up. That's Akito's green grocery store! I should stop in and say hi. I opened the door to the corner shop, a little bell twinkling, and stepped into a room of colors. The air was fresh and cool. The vegetables poked out of the wood boxes holding them. The fruits produced a sweet aroma that filled my nose. There was an array of potted plants that hid in every corner, even the ceiling. I loved how it never changes.

"Hey! There's my favorite twin tailed singer!" Akito Hiyama leaned on the cashier counter, a teasing smile on his hard face.

"Good afternoon Akito-san. How is your business doing?"

"About as good as any other day. Still suffering money wise, but since you're here on your daily trip, I expect you'll be buying more leeks, right?"

I laughed at that. "Wouldn't you like it. But then again, so would I."

"Alright then. The usual five leeks. Didn't I say something about half off?" I jumped up. I had completely forgotten about that. Best discount ever!

"Thank you so much Akito-san!"

"Whatever you want, leek freak." Akito exited the counter and picked out a few of my favorite veggies. He placed them in a plastic bag and crunched some numbers into the cashier.

As I fished for my wallet, I sighed.

"What's got you down, tealette?"Akito asked.

"I'm worried about the Kagamine siblings" I confessed. "They've been fighting recently. I've only known them for a short time, but they said such horrible things, and are ignoring each other now. I want to help them, so very, very much, but I don't know what to do anymore. I sent Kaito to talk to Rin, and I also tried to get Len to reconcile with her. He wouldn't hear any of it though. I don't want them to keep fighting. None of this should ever happen."

I glanced at Akito to find that he had tears in his eyes, fighting to keep them from spilling over. "Such a moving story!"

"Akito-san?"

"Your love for those two nuts is so beautiful; it's just too pure for this world! You've certainly come to the right person for advice."

"Advice?" I questioned with skepticism.

"I have a lot of experience with bickering siblings. I happen to have an older sister and a younger brother, and we fought all the time when I was little. My own bandmate Natsuki constantly snipes at me. The way I deal with those pests is by politely explaining to them what they have done wrong and asking them not to do it again. Well, in Natsuki's case, I just tease him even more until he forgives me. He loves it." I highly doubt that.

"That's certainly...insightful." I gave a weak smile. "I'll try to take that into account. I'm not sure about any of this anymore."

Akito ruffled my hair and said, "Cheer up kid. You'll find a way to solve it. I can tell that you got a big heart, and with that, you can do anything." I really hope you're right.

"Thank you. A bit sentimental for you though."

"Oh really?" My phone started vibrating, a call from Meiko coming in. "I have to go. I'll see you the next time I need leeks." He laughed a lovely sound. "You better. I need all the help I can get."

Hey everyone. Finally got this out. I planned on adding a lot more to this chapter except it seemed to fulfill my personal page count and I didn't think I needed to put in any more, and also that I just really wanted to finally give you guys the next part of the story. So that cliffhanger is not lifted yet! However, there's still more planned for you all, so stay tuned ;) P.S. Meltdown. Rin. Get it? Heh heh heh.