Hey everyone, this is Fan of Fanfics21 here with a two-shot fic. I was inspired to write this when I saw the picture named 'Farewell' for Hyperdimension Neptunia series on Deviantart. The picture was sad, and since it didn't have a fic to it. I decided to do one for it. Wish me luck with this sad one…*sniff*
This fic is dedicated to the picture made by the one known as Men-don't-scream on Deviantart.
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"I'm sorry Lady Histoire, there's nothing I can do." The doctor said in a solemn tone, yet his eyes; they were filled with great sadness as the little blonde fairy sitting on top of an open tome had tears in her eyes. This was bad, and Histoire knew it, she had to tell her about the choice she must make. For Planeptune's sake, Histoire hoped the CPU would make the best choice. With a heavy heart, Histoire flew into the CPU's room and saw her there on the bed, with her little girl there with her. "My Lady, I have terrible news…" Histoire spoke up after a moment of silence. Speaking like this with one she had respected so greatly in her time was feeling like a great weight is being placed on her.
"Yes…?" she asked as Histoire gulped, this anxiety she was having was really making the words come out hard. "Histy…! You came to see Momma and Nep-Jr?" the little girl asked, her purple eyes dancing with happiness as Histoire looked at the girl and gave her the best smile she could muster. "I am Neptune. It's…just hard to break the news right now." The flying tome fairy replied. There is a sense of guilt in Histoire's heart, the girl was innocent, pure ignorant of the situation right now. When she gets older, only then she would truly understand.
"Histoire," the Neptune's mother spoke up, gaining the Oracle's attention, "What news did the doctor bring?" she asked as Histoire gulped. For some reason, the words came out of her mouth more easily after Neptune's greeting towards her. "W-Well…"
"She won't make it if the baby is born." The doctor told the nurse as she gasped at that. "S-Sir, does that mean…?" the nurse asked quietly as to not gain the attention of others nearby. "Yes, if she was to deliver, then the CPU we've loved so much will pass away from childbirth." He solemnly stated as a blonde woman with a big bust overheard it and her blue eyes widened. With that, the blonde woman ran through the halls as the doctor looked at the running woman. "Isn't that the CPU of Leanbox?" he asked himself.
"Sir is there any other way to save both our goddess and the baby?" the nurse asked in a hush voice. The doctor looked to her and sighed, "There is one way, but…"
"-the child would die in the process." Histoire finished as she looked at her longtime friend with worry as she saw Neptune's mother rub her pregnant belly. "Please be reasonable though, if you allow the baby to be born, Neptune will be without a mother to guide her, Planeptune's future will be uncertain and…!" Histoire began as Neptune's mother raised her hand, stopping Histoire from finishing. "I know what the cost will be, but…I had lived long enough as a goddess. It was fun while it lasted, and it is time for the next generation to take up the torch. And I want to give one final gift to my daughter before I leave." She replied with a gentle smile on her face. Histoire sniffed as she knew her friend she had been alongside had made her decision and won't back down. "…I'll leave you and Neptune some time alone." She said as she flew out of the room, closing it behind her.
"Momma, are you leaving me?" Neptune asked her eyes watery as she was sniffling. She didn't know everything, but hearing that her mother was 'leaving' scared her. Her momma was always there for her when she was born, raising her, loving her, but to see her leave her behind and disappear somewhere caused an ache in her heart. Her mother smiled gently as she gestured her to come closer as she embraced her daughter in a gentle hug. "I'm sorry, but I must go somewhere, far away and must never return. But I promise you this, no matter how far I am or what time or place, I'll always be there for you and Nepgear." She told her gently in a warm soothing voice as Little Neptune hiccupped in her mother's embrace.
"Where are you going?" she asked, hugging both her mother and unborn little sister in a strong embrace. "…To Celestia. That place I told you in stories, remember; that beautiful place that you always wanted to go to?" She replied as Neptune looked at her mother's eyes and saw the warmth in them. "Will I ever go to Celestia as well Momma?" Little Neptune asked as her mother kissed her forehead. "Of course you will, but only when the time comes. Now, I have something for you to do for me while I'm gone." She told her as her little daughter stood attentively.
"I want you to be a strong girl and live a happy life, eat your fruits and vegetables, always stay clean, get plenty of sleep, and when you become a CPU, become one like your mother." She said as Neptune smiled and nodded her head. "-And also, take care of little Nepgear and give her the love she needs, because I won't be there to give it to her." She finished as a single lone tear escaped from her eye. "Neptune, you will face many things as time goes by-sniff- and so will Nepgear. But I believe that the both of you will overcome them and someday…we'll meet again." She said as she realized that she was beginning to cry as she ruffled Little Neptune's head. "I love you and Nepgear, my precious little girls with all of my heart." She told them as she felt Nepgear stir from within her womb.
"Don't worry Momma, one day, I'll become a great CPU like you!" little Neptune declared with her chest up high as her eyes were holding back tears, trying to act strong for her mother who smiled at her daughter's resolve.
*Outside of the room*
"She-She wants the child…" Histoire told the doctor as she pressed her face into her hands and began crying uncontrollably. How can she not? She was losing a close friend today, a final farewell and can never see that energetic, cheerfully optimistic, yet strong and strict CPU led Planeptune into a shining era. She was leaving behind her child-no, both of her children without a mother figure to help guide them into proper CPUs when their time came. Histoire can never replace her friend as the mother figure, and she wouldn't, for it wasn't her place or role to begin with.
The doctor lowered his head and sighed. "Very well then…This will be one story I must never tell my granddaughter Compa about…ever." He said as he noticed the blonde woman running in. "That's Vert," Histoire noticed as she heard the CPU of Leanbox conversing with the CPU of Planeptune. She didn't hear everything from behind it but: "-when I leave this world, you are in charge until Neptune is ready."
"…I understand. I'll accept this responsibility and will do my best; for you are the only senior CPU I've looked up to. I will respect your wishes." Vert replied as she bowed her head formally and walked out. "I will begin preparations of the operation." Compa's grandfather spoke solemnly.
*The Next Morning*
The cries of a baby wrapped in a bundle echoed through the hospital room as Histoire cried heavily that day. Her best friend, her longtime companion had met the end. Leaving behind only two precious things that to her, was more precious than Planeptune as a whole: her two daughters, Neptune and Nepgear. As Little Neptune cradled Baby Nepgear in her young arms; "Hey there Nepgear, I'm Neptune, your big sister." Little Neptune greeted with her best smile as Baby Nepgear looked at her older sister and giggled cutely.
Vert looked at the two with a sad smile; today one life was lost in order for a new one to be born. She will do her best for her senior CPU. But right now, Gamindustri must hear the tragic news and pay their respects.
*Few Hours Later*
The funeral was held as all the citizens of Planeptune paid their tributes to their beloved CPU as some cried when the news hit them. Other nations had joined in the honor of Planeptune's CPU's funeral as she was well known and well respected among other nations as they will never again see that cheerful, energetic woman who made Gamindustri such a lively place.
But as for Little Neptune or Baby Nepgear, they could not attend; for Histoire had been adamant about not having those two see it. It would bring an aura of depression on two innocent children for most of their life if they went. As the funeral went on, Histoire worried about Neptune's behavior in the future. She had this bad feeling like Planeptune's future will be in quite the pickle in the future. But for now, it was time to make the announcement for Vert to temporarily take control of Planeptune until Neptune was ready to be a full pledged CPU.
*Three Days Later*
Little Neptune carried the little bundle of blankets in her arms as she looked at the little baby sleeping inside. It was Nepgear, her new baby sister who was now three days old, and at the same time, three days since her mother left the both of them behind. No, Neptune wouldn't cry. She would become a CPU like her mother and be strong and make sure Nepgear grew into a good kid one day. That was one thing that was going through her mind right now and the one thing she was determined to do. When the time comes, Little Neptune would become a great CPU.