Synchronicity Fanfic Chp.1 pt3

Chapter 1 part 3:
Knowledge


"You see that man there?" Kaito whispered to Len.

Len nodded, watching the man with purple hair through the castle window. They had snuck into the palace garden, and were now watching the purple-haired scholar through a window.

His name is Gakupo Kamui. He works for the castle as a scholar for Dragonism, but I know him. Believe me; he'd leave if he could." Kaito continued.

Len just nodded again. Something seemed familiar about the scholar, but Len just couldn't place it...

"...i... Oi! Len! Are you listening?" Kaito asked, waving a hand in front of Len's face. Len snapped out of his thoughts.

"A little... Sorry, could you repeat that?" Len asked sheepishly. Kaito sighed.

"There." He said, pointing. The figure he pointed to was that of a woman with long pink hair. She was talking to Gakupo. "That's Luka Megurine. She's the oracle of Dragonism. She's the one calling the shots, the man pulling the strings. If you want any information on Dragonism, Gakupo's the one to go to, but Luka runs the place. Even Gakupo is her subordinate. She and Gakupo are the only ones that know everything there is to know about Dragonism."

Len nodded, absorbing all the new information. Suddenly, a woman with brown hair and bright red eyes walked into the room, wearing a red cloak, silver full-body armor, and had a sword strapped to her waist.

"Who's that?" Len asked, pointing to the woman.

"Hmm…? Oh. She's…" The woman suddenly looked over toward their window. "Ah! DUCK!" Kaito whisper-yelled at Len. They both pulled their heads down and ducked underneath a planter that was hanging from the sill. They pulled their knees close to their chests. The woman came over to the window and opened it, looking for the two intruders. Kaito and Len covered their mouths and slowed their breathing so she wouldn't hear them.

"Meiko? What's wrong?" said a feminine voice, which Len assumed was Luka's.

"Odd… I thought I saw someone here, but I suppose not." Meiko said. She closed the window, but it didn't latch properly, and it swung open again a little, so Kaito and Len could still hear.

"You're too paranoid. You work too hard." Luka said.

"Perhaps you're right. Not that the work milady gives me is too much." Meiko replied.

"No, of course not," Luka laughed, and it made Len shudder. She had such an evil laugh, it literally sent chills down his spine.

Len and Kaito heard a door open and shut. They released their hands from their mouths, taking regular breaths again.

"That was Meiko Sakine, the captain of the guard," Kaito whispered to Len. "She's of noble birth, and was considered for position of Dragon Diva at one point, but her friend Teto, the now late Diva before your sister, took Meiko's place. Sad, really, that she died. Teto was a nice girl." Kaito sat quietly for a moment.

"How long do you two plan on sitting out there?" asked a deep male voice from inside the castle. Len jumped, but Kaito didn't seem the least bit surprised. He just sighed.

"Found us out, huh?" He stood up with his hands in the air. "You caught me," he said with a smile.

Len stood up as well. Gakupo came over to the window and scrutinized Kaito and Len with his bright purple eyes.

"Well, get in here, before the guards think something's wrong." Gakupo sighed.
Kaito smiled and climbed in through the window. Len did the same.

"Kaito, I hope you know that you could get in a lot of trouble for sneaking into the palace." Gakupo sighed and shook his head. Kaito laughed.

"I know, but that's why I have you for a friend! You'd never get me in trouble, would you, Gakupo?" Kaito grinned at him. Gakupo just glared at him.

"You never know." He said. Kaito pouted.

"Aw, come on, Gakupo. you're such a fuddy-duddy." Gakupo glared at him again.

Then, Gakupo noticed Len. "And who's this lad?" he asked Kaito.

"Ah, yes. Introductions. Gakupo, this is Len Kagamine. Len, this is Gakupo Kamui. I found Len in the midst of the town square, looking lost. He-"

"I'm sorry, have we met before?" Len interrupted. Gakupo was surprised.

"No, I don't think so…" Gakupo scrutinized Len a bit more, thinking. "Len… Doesn't ring any… …wait! You said your last name was Kagamine?" Len nodded. "Ah, now I remember. Your mother is Corrine, correct?" Len nodded again. "Yes, I thought so. You see, your mother and I have been good friends for a long time. Maybe your subconscious mind remembered me from when you were a baby. Or maybe it has something to do with that pendant around your neck." Len touched his pendant.

"This?" he asked. "What's so special about it?"

"Well that's neither here nor there." Gakupo said, waving him off. "Come, I know all that you need to know in order to find your sister." He turned and started to walk down the hall.

Len followed, looking at Kaito then back to Gakupo. "How did you know I was looking for my sister without me even telling you I had one?" Gakupo just shook his head.

"So many questions…" he replied with a sigh. "As I said before, your mother and I were good friends. Now hush and follow me."

***********************************Two hours later**************************************

Len and Kaito stumbled tiredly back to Kaito's house. They collapsed behind the door when they got inside.

"Phew! That Gakupo sure is a slave driver isn't he?" Kaito said playfully.

Len nodded. "But I learned a lot. Where will I be sleeping tonight?" he asked. Kaito nodded.

"Follow me." He said. Len followed him upstairs. "Here we are." Kaito said when they got there. He gestured to the door they were standing in front of. Len opened the door and looked inside. It was a little plain, with a bed, a small desk, and a window, not much else.
       
"The washroom's down the hall, to the left if you need it. My room's the one next to yours. If you need anything, I'll be in my room. Have a nice sleep." Kaito said before closing himself behind his door. Len went down to the front door and grabbed his rucksack. He went back upstairs and put it next to his bed. He walked over to the window.

"Wow," he breathed. The town was sparkling with numerous windows illuminated by candlelight. On top of that, the night sky was gleaming with tons of stars. It may not be the most extravagant room, Len thought, but the view is amazing.

He pulled his pendant into his hand and stared at it.

"My fate twists, far, far away, forever
Aimlessly I wander to find the pieces of my heart
That song moistens even my parched soul
Scorched into it, never to part…"
Len found himself singing.
"…Until the day I see your smile…"

He finished the song. He went and lay down on his bed and thought a little before his eyes grew heavy. He rolled onto his side. 'Until the day I see your smile…' That day will come soon, my sister... Rin. He thought before drifting off to sleep.