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The Legend of Falcom: Into the Western Continent

Chapter 1: The Legend Begins

In the world of Gameindustri, there are four nations each ruled by a CPU, the resident deity. There is Planeptune, the Land of Purple Progress, ruled by Lady Purple Heart. Lastation, the Land of Black Regality, ruled by Lady Black Heart. Lowee, the Land of White Serenity, ruled by Lady White Heart. And, finally, Leanbox, the Land of Green Pastures, ruled by Lady Green Heart. These four dominions, once at war over Shares, stand united in a time of peace thanks to the efforts of these goddesses and many great heroes.

This story, however, is not about them. Instead, this tale focuses on one of these heroes. A famed adventurer who, as luck would have it, finds herself in a strange, new land.

"Another day, another credit."

Granted, this is not Falcom's ideal situation, but she had no choice considering her circumstances: It had only been a month at sea when her crummy luck with ships struck again. This instance, she found herself stranded in the shores of a land far from the land she called home. As for where she was, it was an industrial town with factories spewing out smog in the air, coating the town in smoke. The region was often blanketed in snow, causing Falcom to conclude that she landed in the northern part of this new land.

It had been six months since then. To make ends meet, Falcom had been working for that town's guild as a monster hunter, making a living out of slaying beasts. In fact, she had just finished such an assignment.

In that span of time, the red-head had gathered as much information as she could about this land; Apparently, the snowy tundra was actually a landmass known as the "Western Continent." She found that hard to believe, as she had thought it was only a myth.

Secondly, the town she lives in is one of many industrial cities under the purview of the Steam Empire, which in turned is ruled by the redundantly named "Steam Emperor". She had heard that the Western Continent was once ruled by a CPU, but she had disappeared years ago.

"It's probably for the best." The bob-haired adventurer sighed to herself as she walked down the streets, her trusted Dragon Slayer inside a guitar case. "I'd hate for her to see what it has become." The Empire, while efficient in enforcing it's policies, lacked the concern over it's subjects the CPUs of her land had. Much like the ancient nation of Tari, the Empire ruled with an iron fist. It imposed heavy taxes on its citizens, arrested anyone who would even speak ill of the Emperor, and there was a stark difference in lifestyles between the upper and lower classes. Then there were the questionable rumors on how Shares are acquired here. It was because of this that a resistance group was formed to oppose the Empire's tyranny.

"The sooner I come home, the better. I'd rather not get involved in this land's political struggles." She murmured to herself. Once she saw the usual patrol of the Imperial Police, clad in black uniforms complete with steel masks that obscured their faces, the adventurer made herself scarce and went to her usual pub, "The Fighting Viper."

"Aww, Falky came to visit me~!"

"You're as colorful as always, Plutia." Falcom giggled at the greeting by this not-so-familiar face. Unlike the one she met at the Ultradimension, the adventurer knew for a fact this was not the one that was the goddess of Planeptune. This was the version that existed in this one, albeit as a mortal like she. She looked and acted exactly the same, though her choice of garb reflected her profession as a bar-maid.

"Looks like your quest was a doozy then." The lavender-haired girl giggled as she placed a mug full of ale in front of Falcom. "Heeeeeeere you go~!"

"Thanks!" The red-head smiled in kind as she took the drink and downed it heartily. "How's it been for you? Is business going well?"

"As well as you'd expect." Plutia sighed sadly in her usual sleepy fashion. "Even with all our customers, it's reeeaaaaally hard to keep up thanks to those heavy taxes."

"That doesn't sound good." Falcom looked at her mug thoughtfully. "I wish I can help in any way."

"Such a sweet thought, sweet little Falky, but you needn't worry about us~!"

The blue clad adventurer nearly jumped from her seat when she saw who was beside her; a statuesque, well developed woman whose blue hair ran way past her shoulders. Her attire consisted of black, dominatrix style gear with a whip on her side and she had a black segmented sword on her back.

"Heeeeeey sis~!" Plutia giggled at Falcom's reaction. For those who are confused, let it be explained: the Ultradimension Plutia's HDD form was a complete personality shift, a sadistic woman similar to this one in appearance. In this dimension, this side of her somehow found an existence as this Plutia's older sister.

"S-S-Sadie!" Falcom managed to gasp out in surprise. "When did you get here?!"

"How rude. I was here this entire time, you know." Sadie's leering grin sent a chill down the red-head's spine. "Perhaps I should punish you for this, hmm~?"

"Now, now, sis." Plutia interjected to Falcom's relief. "Don't scare Falky like thaaaaaat~"

"I was kidding of course, my adorable little sister." Sadie giggled while affectionately pinching the bar-maid's cheek. "At any rate, you don't have to worry about us, dearie. We're used to the empire's bull by now."

"Yeaaah~!" Plutia added with her usual carefree smile. "You should focus on getting yourself home, Falky~!"

"You two have been nothing but kind to me." Falcom smiled, genuinely touched by the two sisters. "Taking in a stranger without a credit to her name, giving her work so that could find her way home. I owe you two a great deal."

"Aw that's sooooo sweet, Falky~!" Plutia giggled while Sadie just smiled where she sat. This had all the makings of a textbook tender moment.

A pity that it was about to be ruined.

"STOP HER!"

From the window, all three of them saw a blue and black blur run past, followed by a cadre of the steel clad soldiers.

"Wonder what that was about?" Sadie asked non-chalantly.

"The meanies from the Empire are at it again..." Plutia pouted

"At any rate, I'll check it out." Falcom briskly stood up, but not before tossing some credits on the counter. "Stay safe you two."

"Funny, we should be saying that to you." Sadie managed a smirk just as the red-head made her exit.

"Halt! You are surrounded!"

Nisa, Gameindustri's self-proclaimed Hero of Justice, found herself in quite a pickle. She was in a back-alley, surrounded by Imperial Policemen (a troop of twelve, by her count) with no possible escape route. She gritted her teeth, prepared to fight tooth and nail if she had to.

"Captain S2, we have the criminal."

"Excellent." The group parted as what appeared to be a gigantic gorilla clad in the same black uniform armed with two steel gauntlets the size of logs stomped his way to confront her. "You have committed a grave offense, young lady. Obstructing the law and assisting any sympathizers against the great Emperor Valve has serious ramifications, you know."

"Sympathizer?!" Nisa shrieked in outrage. "The man you were attempting to arrest was merely speaking his mind! Such an act is merely injustice! I couldn't just stand by and let such this come to pass!"

"Injustice, you say?" S2 guffaws in his deep voice. "Little girl, the will of the Emperor is the only justice that matters. But I suppose an outsider like you wouldn't understand. Arrest her at once!"

"Yes, sir!" The order prompted them to each pull out retractable shock rods, no doubt used to incapacitate potential detainees. They would soon learn that their current quarry was one who did not fall so easily.

"If that is the way you wish to go, so be it!" Nisa growled as he took on a battle stance. "It seems that I must use my fists to re-educate you cretins in the ways of JUSTICE!"

The bluenette sidestepped a jab from the first soldier to approach her, responding in kind with a solid punch to his gut that took him down immediately. Seeing this, the next two guards tried to approach her in a pincer attack, charging at her simultaneously with shock sticks at the ready. Smirking, she decided to jumping back, avoiding the attack and using their momentum against them as both guards shocked each other. Not wasting any time, Nisa brought out brought our her Prinny Gun and fired a shot that nailed another soldier on the shoulder.

"Who's next?!" Nisa growled as her Prinny Gun changed into blade mode, slicing the weapon of a fifth attacker before dispatching him with a kick. Her question was abruptly answered when a massive fist attached to a chain shot at her like a bullet. She attempted to dodge, but it was too late. The metal object landed a solid hit and launched her straight into the wall.

"Hmph. That takes care of that." Captain S2 grunted as he retracted his fist. He then turned to to the nearest officer. "Apprehend her. Make she does not see the light of day again."

"Yes sir." The remaining troupe closed in on Nisa's fallen form, the latter grunting as she struggled to get on her feet.

"I can't..." She murmured as their shock sticks buzzed with electricity. "Not now..."

"Tsk. This got complicated."

Not far from the alley, a figure clad in camouflage green battle armor, complete with a helmet and the emblem of Leanbox on the shoulder, was watching the scene with her binoculars from the rooftop.

"The Oracle's orders were to observe, but I can't just stand by and watch one of my Lady's allies get arrested." She sighed as she began her hasty march above ground. As she got closer, she noticed that a blue-clad red-head had been watching as well. When Nisa fell, said red-head immediately sprang into action.

"Oh dear." The figure said as she closed in, recognizing who this was immediately. "This just got even more complicated."

A gust of wind blew past S2 and his officers, catching them off-guard. What really surprised them were two things: One, all the remaining guards' shock rods were sliced into ribbons. Two, a blue clad red-head stood before them, her Dragon Slayer drawn and ready.

"Get up." The new figure said with a kind smile as she turned to the fallen girl and offered her hand. "The Nisa I know wouldn't fall that easily."

"Falcom?" The girl whispered as she gratefully took that hand.

"It's been a while. I wish we can catch up," She then turned to see the gorilla captain approach with with nasty grin. "But it looks like we have an obligatory boss fight in our hands."

"Seems we have yet another who dares defile the will of the Emperor." S2 started with a slow approach before bounding into a run. "Very well, I shall crush you my own two fists!"

Falcom and Nisa evaded the double fist slam with a side dash. They immediately charged at him from opposing sides, hoping to catch him while he was open.

"Not a chance!" S2 growled as two blades extended from his gauntlets and swung around like a cyclone, forcing the two to halt lest they take damage.

"Nisa, cover me!" Falcom called out as she charged at the beast, the former nodding as she fired shots from her Prinny Gun. The cyclone provided ample protection as S2 blocked all those shots. Falcom, however, timed her charge just as he was about to end, her blade raised high to attack.

"Impudent!" The gorilla growled as he raised his blades to block. "I, Captain S2 of the Imperial Police, will see that you pay for your crimes-urk!"

"JUSTICE KICK!" The enormous gorilla was sent flying with a powerful kick to the gut courtesy of Nisa, who took advantage of him being occupied with Falcom.

"Nice one, Nisa!" The red-head gave the bluenette a thumbs up.

"Thanks, but we're not out of the woods just yet!" True to Nisa's words, Captain S2 got back up slowly, winded from the attack.

"You impudent little wenches!" S2 roared from the top of his lungs as he launched his two massive fists at the pair. "In the name of Emperor Valve, I will see that you pay for this!"

Nisa instinctively jumped back, not wanting to get hit by that again. However, Falcom stayed where she was, her eyes closed in deep concentration.

"Get back!" The bluenette shouted at her friend, fearing the worst.

What happened next, however, was Falcom's sword mastery at full display. Opening her eyes, she made her move. She ducked the fists before slicing the chains, thus disarming S2 quite literally. With a swift dash, she immediately closed the distance between her and the giant gorilla.

"Demon Flame Cut!" She launched a flurry of slashes at the gorilla before winding up with one last attack. The sheer power of the blow sent S2 crashing into the wall, the 7 foot Gorilla unconscious from the move.

"Is he..."

"Nah. I only struck him with the flat of my blade. He should be fine." Falcom answered Nisa's question just before they tensed up again. They stood back to back as the remaining policemen surrounded them, this time with pistols drawn.

"They never learn, do they?" Falcom chuckled as she held her Dragon Slayer at ready.

Fortunately, this was a fight they would not need to worry about. At that moment, a cylindrical object landed in their midst before it detonated seconds later, filling the area with smoke.

"What is this?!" One of the men cried out as they lost vision.

"Come with me if you want to live!"

Both Falcom and Nisa felt a firm, gloved hand grab them by the wrist as they were hastily led out of the alley in the confusion.

"Whew. That got messy real fast."

"You have our thanks." Nisa smiled as their savior, a feminine figure clad in green armor, led them to an adjacent alley. "My name is-"

"Nisa, Self-proclaimed heroine of justice and Falcom, famed adventurer. Both natives of Planeptune." The figure answered before removing the helmet, revealing a woman with short black hair. "I've read your files."

"Seems we're famous." Falcom eyed the woman warily. "And you are?"

"Agent Bungie of Leanbox's Special Ops Divison." She introduced herself briefly.

"So you're like Cave then?" The adventurer replied in turn. "What brings you here? You're a long way from home."

"As are you, but I suppose it can't be helped." Bungie sighed deeply. "My mission here is classified, but since you both are allies of Lady Green Heart, I suppose I can trust you with this knowledge."

This caused Falcom and Nisa to look at her intently, causing Bungie to nod as she gave them her answer.

"I'm here to establish contact with the Resistance."

End Chapter 1

A/N: Hey guys! My name is the King of Beasts, and welcome to my first foray into the Hyperdimension Neptunia fandom!

As you probably guessed, this adventure will place focus on Falcom as she goes on an adventure in the land inhabited with anthropomorphisms of Western Gaming companies! I'm kinda sad that there aren't many adventures of her! Hopefully this will be the first of many to come! Also, hold on to your butts as more will show up soon!

Anyways, I don't really got much to say left. Please be sure to leave a review after you're done reading! I'd love to hear your feedback, dear readers! That's it for now, so until next time, this is the King of Beasts signing off!

Next Time on The Legend of Falcom: Into the Western Continent: The Party Forms!