A Wandering Traveler
They say of a traveler, a wanderer, that goes around war-stricken kingdoms everywhere. They say that she would come and only stay for a mere 2 days before leaving. They say on the 2nd day, she would offer advice and insider information to the rulers of said kingdoms, before once again going off on her merry way.
She has had many people know her from various names, the deranged wanderer, the come-goer, the saviour traveler, but only a tiny amount know of her real name: Hatsune Miku.
They say her appearance changes every time she goes to a new kingdom. She would have new highlights in her hair, a different colour of hair, a different hairstyle, new accessories, new outfits, but something that never changes was her signature teal coloured hair, and that lopsided grin that she would wear and flash at the end of her travel…
Miku sits at the countertop of the tavern, staring through the window at the children playing outside. A girl with black-coloured hair was throwing a ball up in the sky, with a short, grey-haired girl managing to catch it effortlessly, with 2 other girls, one with blond pigtails and the other with mousy, brown hair struggling behind. Miku gave a chuckle as she watches them play, sipping on her drink. The tavern owner noticed and slid over to initiate a conversation.
“Looks like you’re enjoying yourself, strange traveler.”
“Indeed I am. After all, there’s no better pleasure than watching innocent children playing freely.” She replied with a smirk, extending a hand towards him. He shakes it, a grin plastered on his face.
“These children are playing so casually, out in the open…” the tavern owner sighed as he placed a hand over his head. “Little do they know of the crisis between the Light and Dark Kingdoms as of now. One of these children is a Dark Kingdom citizen too. Sooner or later they’ll be banned from setting foot here, and these children won’t be able to play together again..”
Miku sipped the drink again, her eyes lost in thought. “They will reunite again, on the battlefield. Bearing the blood of each other’s comrades on their shoulders, God knows what will happen next…” Miku sighed before slamming her drink down.
“How can you say that? It’s not like you could see their future. Who knows, they might just grow up and never see each other again. They might not even remember each other. The alcohol must be getting to you, strange traveler..” The tavern owner looked at Miku with a confused face, before giving her a chuckle.
“I can assure you I’m perfectly sober. It wouldn’t be easy, seeing your childhood friend spilling the blood of your own comrades.” Miku replied, and with one big gulp, downs the rest of her drink. She stands up, and slams a few silver coins on the table. “Keep the change.” Miku said with a lopsided grin, and proceeded to walk out. “Such a strange person..” the tavern owner muttered. Miku turns around, gives him the same lopsided grin, and replies, “Well, I’m just a strange traveler.”
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Miku roams the streets, the wind pulling the hood of her cloak down, revealing bright, teal hair that whipped wildly around. “Teal hair!” a bright-eyed girl said from beside her, eyes wide as she pointed at her hair. Behind her, a tomboyish girl with pink hair pulled her back. “Minori! Don’t you know it’s rude to point at strangers?” she chided as the latter kept her head down. A blue haired and white-haired girl trailed behind them as the girl named Minori bowed down and apologised to Miku. Miku didn’t say anything, just smiled before pulling her hood up and walking away, leaving the girls in confusion.
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She walked past the knight training grounds, taking notice of long, black-blue hair sparing with one of short orange with wooden swords. Beside them, a hamster-like girl and a boy with split tone hair sat on the ground, watching them eagerly. In the end, the black-blue haired emerged victorious, with the hamster-like girl congratulating her and getting her cheeks squished by the latter. The ginger sulked as the split-toned boy patted his head, and signed him a ‘ you did well ‘. The ginger’s expression softened, before turning back and challenging the girl another spar. Miku halted as she spotted the split-tone hair, grimacing at his future fate before leaving…
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She chanced upon a crowd, before peering closer in to take a peek. A young, blond boy was floating, performing tricks and shouting out loud, delighting the crowd. Below him, a green-haired girl had her arm shyly outstretched, as if she was propelling the boy. The crowd jumped with joy and clapped their hands as rows of plushies started dancing, moving along to a pink-haired girl with a contagious smile. A purple-haired boy stood at the background, chuckling along as he moved his hands, controlling the puppets to his beck and call. Soon, the performance ended, and the children bowed as the crowd cheered. Miku chuckled as she walked away from the crowd.
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Miku walked aimlessly around before spotting a group of girls (?). Long silver hair shone in the sun as she collapsed onto the ground, seemingly out of exhaustion as a purple-haired girl extended a hand to pull her up. 2 others were chasing each other, the one with short-brown hair with a face of annoyance and anger while the other had a cheeky grin on their face. They chased each other round and round ‘till their legs gave out and they collapsed onto the grass. Miku looked at the silver-haired girl. ‘
It seems like she hasn’t heard the news yet..’ Miku thought, before continuing on her merry way.
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As Miku neared the royal gates, she faintly saw 2 shadowed figures ahead of her. Upon a closer look, it was revealed to be Meiko and Kaito. Kaito was dressed in a white dress shirt, a black jacket with gold embroideries resting on his shoulders. His hair was neatly parted, and he had a stern look on his face, a contrast to their school days where he would wear a permanent grin. Next to him was Meiko wearing a black shawl dress, with white embroideries, the neckline exposing her bare shoulders and the dress draping down to her ankles. Her hair was short and flowy, shining in the glimmering sun, with a solemn expression on her face.
Miku chuckled. “Come to see me off? Old friends.” Meiko and Kaito looked at her. “Indeed Miku… I trust that you will return, as you would always. “ Meiko replied, her gaze fixed on the twin-tailed traveler. “Although that day would remain a mystery… “ Kaito continued. “Miku smiled again, flashing that same lop-sided grin. “Indeed old friends. I will return, when all of this is over, and when one side has fallen and the other has emerged victorious. “ She smirked as she saw the two staring daggers at each other, and of course they would, they were on opposite sides after all. Miku sighed, before stepping out the kingdom gates, continuing her long and far journey ahead…