"Hey there everyone, it's your lovable CPU Neptune again!" she says, waving.
Yes, welcome back to the second chapter. I hope you all forgive the short first chapter.
"Nah, they'll forgive ya. Also, one other thing before we start. . ."
What is it?
"I found this square thing with your name on it. It says to 'Use it to your advantage'" the purplette says holding up a square.
Umm, okay. I'll put it in the story for now. Well, let's get nep nepping!
"Hey, that's my line!"
Hyperdimension Neptunia belongs to
Idea Factory and Compile Hearts
Chapter 2: Gimme Three Days. . . More Like Three Hours!
So, let me give you a recap. I just got off work and was about to go to the barracks to relax. Then, I get a call. And not just your normal telemarketer, I got a call from Histoire. A character from a game! Well instead of freaking out, I'll just calm down and start asking questions.
"Umm, Garland? Are you still there?" Histoire's voice came through the receiver again, sounding a little worried.
"I'm. . . I'm fine" I finally got out "I'm just really shocked right now" I hear a giggle from the other side.
"It is alright. I would do the same in your situation. Now, the reason why I called you is. . ." the Oracle was about to say until I quickly interrupted.
"Hey, I'm not in a good place to talk right now. Hold on a second" I told her. I put the phone down for a moment looking around, then walked as fast as I could to my barracks. Luckily, it was right across the street. It took a bit once I got inside for the elevator.
"Are you almost there Garland?" I heard Histoire's voice audibly through the phone. As if on cue, the elevator door opens .
"I'm almost there, please be patient" I say, lifting the phone to my ear quickly while catching the elevator to the fourth floor. Once the elevator reached the desired floor, I sped walked to my room swiping my key card. I took off my ACU (Army Combat Uniform) jacket and ploped down on my bed "Alright, I'm good. Now we can talk with no problem"
I heard a sigh from the other side "My apologies, I didn't know about your current situation" Histoire says, apologizing.
"Don't apologize, you didn't do anything wrong. It was just timing" I told her "Now, how and why did you get a hold of me of all things?"
"Yes, of course" Histoire said, clearing her throat "The reason why I called you is about two things. The first is about inter dimensional contact and travel"
"Okay, that makes a little sense. But. . ." my voice trails off, leaving the book fairy confused.
"Is something the matter Garland?" she asks.
"Well, I hope that you realize that. . ." I breathe in "You just basically broke the fourth wall to no repair!" I exclaimed.
I heard another sigh from Histoire "I'm aware of that and the possible risks that could follow suit" she starts explaining "Which is why I'm doing this when Planetune's shares are relatively high"
"Well, go on with the inter dimension thing. Didn't mean to get sidetracked" I said.
"Alright, as I was saying. With the latest information with dimensional communication, I wanted to test the limits of this new intel" she starts to explain "So, it took about three days to build up enough information and power to look further into this matter. Which led me to this very moment, which leads into my next test" Histoire got done saying.
"Wow, that was an ear-full" I say, rubbing my neck "So, what's this other thing?"
"Well, this one will be hard for you to comprehend and even believe, but I would like to bring you to Gamindustri" she said.
If I was taking a drink of something, I would've spat it out at those words. Yeah, she was right. I don't believe it at all "Are you serious!? That sounds too far-fetched to believe, and I believe in a lot of myths!" I said, my voice rising gradually while I talked. I realized what I was doing and took a deep breath. I repeated this a couple times before speaking again "My apologies, that was unorthodox of me" I said.
"It's alright, I was expecting a reaction like that. Which is why I need to ask you to wait a bit. I currently have this square object that's resonating an aura of power, and I feel this very thing will get you through easily" she explained once more.
"Oh, okay. I guess you'll need three days for this?" I ask, holding back a chuckle.
"You're funny. . . But, you're correct. If you wait three days, I'll have all the information" Histoire said.
"Alright, I'll keep my ears open" I said before ending the call. I look at my phone in bewilderment, remembering the talk that just happened. I had a talk with a fictional character, I can't believe it still. I look at the clock, which read 1535 "I got a lot of time to waste" I said out loud. I grabbed my earbuds and my Vita and started to play.
Three hours later I heard my phone vibrating. I grabbed it and answered it, thinking it was Stocker "Hey man, you need anything?" I ask.
"Umm Garland, I wish to inform you that I'm not a stalker" familiar voice says.
"H-Histoire, it's you! My apologies, I thought you were my buddy trying to get a hold of me" I quickly start apologizing.
"It's quite alright" she said "I want to inform you that this square item I found is actually a portal"
"A portal?" I ask.
"Yes, a portal. I've gathered everything I thought would help you with your dimensional trip here" she explained.
"Wait Histoire" I said suddenly "You said it would take you three days, right?"
"Yes I did. Why" she asks.
"We last talked at 1535 my time. It's currently 1837 right now" I explained myself, looking at my clock.
"Oh, this must be a new discovery!" I heard her say with enthusiasm "So three days here is three hours in your world, this is quite a find!"
"So, should I get ready? I want to drag this on more, but the suspense is killing me" I said,slightly chuckling.
"Oh, of course. Bring whatever you feel you'll need for your stay" Histoire says.
"Wait, my stay?" I ask "Aren't I just going there as a test?"
"Well of course you are. Since time flows much slower in your world, I feel that we should test this to its extent" she starts to explain "You stay here in Hyperdimension for three days your time"
"Three days my time in hours is 72 hours, which make it. . . Oh lord" I went silent.
"You will be here in Hyperdimension for 216 days" Histoire confirms for me "Think of this test as a little vacation for the favor your doing for me"
"That last part sounded ominous" I said, but I shoke it off. I walked to an empty duffle bag and started throwing in basic necessities like ACU tops and bottoms and regular clothes and pleasantries. I reached for the ACU top I discarded and put it back on and grabbed my patrol cap. After I did that, I picked my phone up again "Alright, I'm ready. How will this work?"
"Alright, I just have a quick question. Are there any mirrors nearby?" I hear her ask.
"Yeah, I'm standing not too far from it" I told her, grabbing my bag.
"Okay, I will now access the connection" Histoire said before falling silent. After a while, I started hearing a humming noise. I looked over at the mirror to notice that the surface was rippling. "I've made the connection. Please walk through the portal Garland" I heard her confirm.
I took a deep breath before walking forward slowly. I stopped in front of the mirror, with a troubled look on my face "Are you sure this will work?" I asked, clearly distressed.
"I assure you that. . ." Histoire was saying when I heard a slamming sound.
"Histoire, what are you doing in here? The party is about to start soon" I heard another voice say "What the goodness, what is this!?"
"Wait Nepgear, don't touch that!" I heard the Oracle yell "Hurry Garland, I can't hold this connection for long now!" she commanded.
I didn't waste a moment after that, I reached for the mirror and went on through. Just seconds after I entered, I felt the portal close while I felt a dropping feeling overcome me "Oh, what the hell!?" I yelled, plummeting from my inconvenient entrance spot.
Author's Notes
He's made his entrance, I repeat! He's made his entrance!
Well dang, talk about the same thing happen like countless others, huh? Anyway, hopefully this long chapter made up for that short first chapter. Hope I made improvements. And if not, please notify me. I will hopefully try and get the next chapter started soon and out sooner, so be on the lookout.
See you all later!
