A Goddess' Decision
Edited by wonderful editor Jerzu!
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Neptune stood on a tall pedestal, ready to address her people. No, not her people, Planeptune's people.

Today was the day, the day she stepped down from her position as a CPU. She didn't feel like she had the right to remain as Planeptune's CPU. She was the goddess Planeptune wanted, but not what it deserved. Or something along those lines.

Neptune looked down from her high platform and gazed at the people down below, waiting for her to speak.
Neptune chuckled to herself. Once she was done, and word got out to the other Nations, they'd be shocked into silence. Oh how she would love to see the other CPUs reactions. But now was not the time to be thinking such things.

Neptune took a deep breath, preparing to speak to the crowds below.

At the back, stood Nepgear and Histoire. The latter floating.
As Nepgear quietly wondered what Neptune was doing in worry, Histoire sighed sadly to herself. Neptune and her had already discused about what was about to take place. And although she didn't like the thought of Neptune giving up her position, she understood her reasoning. Now all that was left was to make the announcement to the people, who would then unknowingly decide the fate of Planeptune. She knew the risk was big, but she hoped that the people would understand and quickly accept Nepgear as their new CPU. As for the other CPUs, she could only hope they didn't get carried away trying to strangle Neptune. She doubts she or Nepgear would be able to stop them.

Back to Neptune, She took in a deep breath to try and calm her nerves for the news she was about to deliver. This was serious news, and Neptune simply didn't do serious. She could already see the crowds below getting restless.

It was time for her to speak.

"Uh..heya Planeptunians! Its your old friend Nep-Nep here!" Neptune said as the monitors lit up, broadcasting throughout the Nation.
The crowds quieted down to listen to what their goddess had to say.
"Uh...well...this may be suprising and all.." Neptune trailed off.
What was wrong? Why was she scared all of a sudden? She just needed to say what she had to say, become human, and voil ! She'll be free from her position as CPU. Sure, things would be tough without her goddess powers. But she could manage.

Its now or never. She couldn't run Planeptune any longer.
Taking in another deep breath, Neptune's expression changed to one of determination. An expression the people of Planeptune only got to see on the lilac haired goddess' HDD form.

"People of Planeptune, I have decided."
Placing a hand on her chest, Neptune continued.

"I, Purple Heart, CPU of Planeptune, am giving up my position as CPU!"

Gasps and murmers spread throughout the crowds. Their CPU was giving up her position?

At the back, Nepgear was stunned into silence. This was not what she was expecting to happen, if ever!
Floating beside Nepgear, Histoire bowed her head in sadness. This was it, Neptune was moving forward with her decision.

At the front, Neptune continued.
"I no longer have the right to rule Planeptune, my sister, Candidate Nepgear, will be taking charge from now on."

The way Neptune talked sounded a bit like her HDD form. Although some might have noticed that her pupils glowed with the symbol of power buttons.

Back with Neptune, she was channeling her shares to put slight changes into her personality. This would probably be the last time she used shares, might as well use the time she had left to not mess up her speech.
Several guards looked at Neptune with shock and could do nothing but watch as the people slowly came to accept their goddess' decision.

Neptune could already feel herself weakening as the shares started to transfer over to Nepgear, who was startled by the huge increase in shares.
"G-goodness...what's this...?"

The skies started to change to a dull grey as Neptune's eyes also started to change colour. They started to go pale Purple rather then the sparkling colour they had once been.

"What about us!? What about...me...Onee-chan...I can't do it!"

Neptune took her sight over to Nepgear who was struggling not to burst into tears. "Nepgear, I know you're strong...Please...Don't give up on this selfish wish of mine." Neptune said as she gave her sister a sad smile.

Neptune's body started to glow as she fell to her knees. She let out a gasp as almost all the Shares left her body and transfered to Nepgear, weakening her tremendously as her eyes too, lost their glow.

Nepgear started to glow as the Shares continued to transfer to her.

Neptune shakily stood back up and gazed at the crowd. Unable to feel anymore Shares, she knew what to do.

"There. I'm human now!" She said as she made a 'peace' sign, trying to lighten the mood.
"From now on, Nepgear is your CPU! Eventually I'll age and die, but I'm ready to accept that. So, please understand, for Nepgear's sake." She said, gazing down at the murmuring crowds.

They apeared sad and displeased, but that was to be expected.

"N-Neptune..."

Neptune turned to her sister. "Yes...Nepgear?"

Nepgear bit her lower lip. "Tell me this is a dream...I don't want to live without you!"

Neptune chuckled. "You think your trusty ol' sis is gonna die THAT quickly? What am I to you? An old bidder?" Neptune joked.

Nepgear giggled slightly which had Neptune smile. Pleased at her attempt to lighten the mood.

"Now, get that smile on your face because we need to do this. Histy! Did you hear all of this?"

Histoire floated over to the pair of Nep's and nodded with a sigh. "That I did. It appears you decided to go through with this. Neptune...I...We'll talk later. But for now, Nepgear, we need to talk about your rise to cover Neptune's somewhat graceful departure from ruling Planeptune"

Nepgear nodded as Neptune sighed.

"Always the party ruiner..." Neptune shook her head as she began to walk in a certain direction...

"Onee-chan?...Where are you going?"

Neptune cast a look over her shoulder. "I'm going to go for a walk, don't worry, I won't go far."

Histoire sighed as she watched Neptune leave. Histoire turned to the gaurds stationed close by.

"Guards three and four? Make sure she stays safe...But maintain your distance, I want to make sure she has time to think about what's happened...Just in case she changes her mind"

"As you wish, Lady Histoire."

"Goodness, does that mean I'll be called 'Lady Nepgear' from now on?" Nepgear asked, turning to face the almighty Tome.
Histoire could do nothing but let out an exasperated sigh as she facepalmed.

[Farmland of Planeptune]

Neptune had been walking for what felt like hours. Without her powers and without HDD ability she had to walk...As lame as it sounded.

She smiled when she saw the green farmlands ahead of her and her favourite tree also nearby.

"Ah...Peace...and quiet..."

Neptune had decided to go and sleep underneath the tree so she headed to it, back turned, not seeing the guards who had followed her at great distance due to her powerful eyes being reduced to an ordinary citizen's, and sat down. Leaning against the tree she soon fell asleep.

To Be Continued...