Part 1: A Trauma

Soooo, I didn't feel like updating my stories.

I felt like having a break.

Instead, we have this thing… yeah, thing. I decided to write an one-shot and I wrote… this.

Yay? This is a three shot.

Um… I apologize about the tense switches. I tried to write in present tense, but I write most of my stories in past tense (Which I'm not supposed to do, I know).

This story is divided into three parts: A Trauma, An Affair, A Promise.

The first part is information and boring, gomen. Read on to the second part, please.

Disclaimer: I do not own vocaloid.

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When everyone hears the name Len Kagamine, they beam with admiration.

When everyone hears the name Rin Kagamine, they snort in disgust.

"Who does that girl think she is?" The other servants laugh mockingly, obviously aware of the petite maid crouching in the corner, desolately sweeping the floor. "With the same last name as the prince, yet so pathetic, like the princess?"

She shivers in fear. It wasn't her fault that she was born as a peasant working for the king, while the prince was born as well… the prince.

The name Kagamine has been passed down through the royal line for generation. There is always a son to receive it.

This generation's is Len Kagamine.

Those with this last name are revered. So when a ragged woman appeared on the border of this kingdom sixteen years ago, begging for help as a Kagamine from lands far away, she was nearly thrown away in disgust that such a lowly woman would dare carry the name of the king. It was quite possible, since last names obviously were widespread. This woman most likely not related to the king in any way; Meiko Kagamine, was not married and looked nothing like the king.

Her daughter on the other hand … was a blond. With great resemblance to the prince. Though it was greatly reassured that she wasn't royal because she inherited her mother's surname and the royal Kagamine family only carried sons. Until now, that is.

King Kaito treated them well; he was kind. He took them in as servants for the royal family, however Meiko died a few years later. Queen Miku lovingly raised Rin as her own, though she was eventually forced to leave her in the care of the other servants, as it was not acceptable for the queen to care for the peasant when she had her own two children to care for.

Though the royal family took great care of her, the people on the other hand despised her. The kingdom was never familiar with outsiders, much less witches who dared charm the royal family. And so, Rin became the lowest servant in the castle. The other servants acted innocent, but abused her when the royals were not around.

"Rin!" Rin jerks her head up in fear, staring at the girl who races up to her her. Emerald eyes pooled with relief stare at her.

"Hana." She breathes to her best friend, the only one who does not believe the terrible rumors the kingdom spread about her. She had not seen her in a couple of months. The princess had been out. "Where have you been?"

Hana Kagamine was also discriminated against in this kingdom. A daughter had finally grabbed hold of the royal Kagamine line, the first princess. She inherited her grandmother from her mother's side's purple hair. The granddaughter of Yukari Yuzuki, who was said to be able to enchant animals with her voice. Miku Yuzuki's kindness had temporarily halted the rumors, but now, rumors of Yukari's granddaughter being a witch has spread as well.

Needless to say, the two natural born female Kagamines, though not related, understand each other.

Though none of the servants dare to speak back to the princess, witch or not.

"Rin." Hana stares at her seriously, grimly. "I have finally found you. I have news. When I tell you this, do not freak out."

"Yes, Your Highness!" She falls into a clumsy curtsy, earning a round of snickers from the spectators.

Hana shoots them a cold glare and they immediately return to their duties, carefully avoiding the eyes of the princess.

"Come." Hana orders regally, though her eyes shone with genuine fondness for the blond servant. "This way."

She leads the other Kagamine maid throughout the twisting hallways of the castle. Even Rin, who has lived in this castle for all her life, could get lost in this labyrinth. Hana, on the other hand, knew it like the back of her hand.

The princess enters a private room and beckons the servant in when she hesitates.

"Are you doing well, Rin?" The princess unexpectedly locks the door, glancing around nervously. Secretively.

"Yes, Your Highness?" She fidgets quietly, posing her response as a question. She can hear distant shouting. What is that about?

"Rin." Hana's eyes are far away, staring into a distant land. She bites her lip anxiously, crimson beading on the flawless rose lips of the fifteen year old princess. "I need to tell you. I have committed a grave sin." Her eyes return to reality, looking at Rin pleadingly. "I need a favor. Please. I beg of you."

"Y-your Highness?" Rin did not expect the princess to announce such a thing. "What is wrong?"

"I have been in an affair with a peasant." She murmurs softly, almost seeming like she was not speaking to Rin anymore. Soft shivers foretelling a bad omen raced up Rin's spine as she watched with widening eyes the normally cheerful princess.

"W-what are you saying, Pr-"

"I have been impregnated by a peasant from a warring country, who snuck into this one." Rin's eyes shoot to her stomach, finding no bulge. "She's gone." Hana laughs bitterly. "The peasant I loved saved the baby and ran. I hope that they're safe. But we were not careful enough. There was a witness. Tei Sukone."

Rin's eyes bulge. Tei Sukone, the prince's fiance. Out of all people. She keeps quiet, in shock, speechless. The shouting grew gradually louder.

"Listen, Rin." Hana whispers quietly, staring at the locked door. "Listen, Rin. As they confirm my treason." Her eyes are panicked, like a cornered animal. It is not for herself. She has long accepted her own death. Rin realizes, staring at her only friend. It is her child that she is worried for.

"Your Highness, y-you wish…" She murmurs in shock. "You wish for me to save your child?"

"I'm sorry for such an outrageous request, Rin." Hana smiles wearily. "But soon, I will be dead."

"No!" Rin breaks suddenly, the princess staring in mild surprise as she falls to her knees, tugging Hana's dress. "I can't lose you!"

The princess's eyes soften. "I'm sorry, Rin. Truly. There is no way father, mother, or brother will be able to save me now. Treason."

"No!" Rin sobs. The kind princess, who always helped her, yelling at her bullies, and lit up everyone's day despite coming from such a questionable descent is going to die.

Pounding on the door startles the young women. A rough masculine voice yells. "Princess Hana Kagamine, you have been accused of treason for bearing the child of an enemy country's peasant!"

Calmly, the princess pries Rin's hands off of her. "Rin, hide in the closet, please." She gently maneuvers the frozen girl into the large closet. She leaves the door opened to a crack, smiling gently. "I'm sorry for dying so suddenly." Acceptance pools in emerald eyes. "I'm sorry for not telling you. I'm sorry." Desperation suddenly flashes upon her face. "Rin, promise me. Make sure my baby is safe one day. Can you?"

A slow nod.

Relief. "Thank you." Engulfing her friend in a tight hug, she walks confidently to the door, unlocking it.

Guards immediately stream into the room, sharp blades pointing to the princess.

A blue haired man walks through the door, his eyes full of grief. "Hana, is it true?" King Kaito asks his only daughter.

"Yes, father." Hana's face was content. "I accept the consequences."

Queen Miku, appearing behind him, covers her mouth, squeezing out a muffled sob. Prince Len stares at his sister in shock and sadness.

"I do not regret my choice." Hana raises her chin proudly. "I'll always love them both. Even when I no longer walk this earth. Father, I know that you'd like to spare me if you could. Please, just let me die." She says bluntly.

The king agonizingly nods. He faces the guards, his royal composure faltering. "T-take her away." He chokes out. "She will be executed tomorrow."

The guards bow respectfully, leaving the room, dragging the chained princess. Her smile never leaves her face.

Even the next day. As the entire population watches her head get sliced off. Her eyes lock with Rin's, and her smile becomes grateful.

Rin stares at her only friend, suddenly placing new determination in her promise with the princess as she watches the procedure. Even as a new moral stretches in her mind.

Royalty cannot fall in love with peasants.

And the blade comes down.

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So, I jumped write in, huh?

I tried to slow the introduction down so we didn't go directly to that stuff. It was originally supposed to be a RinxLen one-shot, but it turned into a three shot.

A Trauma - Prologue.

An Affair - One-shot.

A Promise - Spin off/Epilogue.

Umm, everything else will be postponed until I'm done with the three-shot. I kinda needed a break, lol.

So, keep a look out. An Affair will be up soon.

Arigatou~

~Hana