A/N: And I'm back again~ :D

So, since Spring Break is over, new Chapters will probably come a little wee bit slower. But, let's get to your precious reviews :3

ChromaLuke: Well, for one, try to make a line break after the A/N at the top and before the A/N at the bottom. That'll be helpful. Second, I don't know which one is better though. I kinda like all of the writing style. I have no grudge against them.

Right, about that. Totally my fault, because I DID have them on my Doc, but FFNet apparently doesn't care and makes you do the lining after you uploaded it. Either way, I fixed it. Oh, and thanks. It kinda makes me feel better about my writing skills xD

manuk51a: a male OC... in an all female main cast... again... a huge contradiction to the fact that they're originally called Goddesses for a good reason. a male CPU will stick out like a sore thumb, because a male technically cannot become a goddess

Well, this is quite an valid point, so I tried my best to manage to…well, you'll see if you keep reading. After all, the story does run into situations like that. Of course, being an Humor story, you can probably guess what happens if I do run into an situation like that.

Well, that's it for reviews. Other than that, I hope you guys are getting the new Hyperdimension Neptunia Victory for the PS3. I mean, come on. Sadistic girls? (Spoiler~) Great comedy!

Oh, and after thinking about it, I guess I'll just switch around POVs when I need to, or when an new scene needs it. Makes it more versatile.

But anyways, enjoy your read here, and I'll see you at the end of the chapter~


(Zaiden's POV)

Well. After all that, it certainly was an fiasco.

Soon after I recovered, Neptune was literally hopping up down, happy as a fiddle about getting her powers as an CPU back. She also said something along the lines like "The protagonist wanted her powers back, and boom! Got it back in one day~" Nepgear was somewhat similar, thanking me for getting her sister her powers back.

So, after I was done recovering, Histoire sighed and said, "Alright, you should be safe now." I nodded, satisfied that I won't have to keep feeling physical stress to my body after I transfer powers to the other CPUs. "Are you certain you still want to go through with this?"

"Yes. It's the only way I'll ever be able to thank them. Don't worry about me, you know I'll be fine."

"Even so, I must insist you be careful. Do you understand?"

"Yes, Histoire." She certainly does act a lot like a mother...I can see why Neptune likes her. "Should I take Neptune with me?"

"Probably so. She wouldn't do anything here anyways, so please take care for her." Histoire replied, heading to Nepgear, saying something about getting things for her.

Meanwhile, Neptune was still in HDD Form, trying on numerous new plug suits, going in and out of her bathroom with a new one each time. I chuckled. I guess every girl does have that trait of clothing. "Neptune, we need to visit the other CPUs and give them their powers back. After all, the cast won't be balanced if we don't."

Neptune turn to me and smiled. "I'll be just a minute." As she disappeared into the change booth again, I thought to myself, she really is different from her normal self, isn't she?

She came back out, wearing something quite... different. It was... needless to say, revealing, yet stunning at the same time. It truly gave off a nice aura to represent Planetptune's leader.

"Well...ahem, shall we go then?" I suddenly had the urge to just act as formal as possible, despite the person I was talking to's personality.

"Heh. What, are you shocked by the outfit? Come now, Zaidy. Let's get a move on. Let's go see Noire first, since I think surprising her first will be much more enjoyable."

"...Right..."


I sighed. I had a feeling that the reason why Nepgear didn't come, was probably because she already knew. She knew my secret. My history. My life.

Damn. I shouldn't have left Histoire by herself. She may seem strict, but when pressured, she really can't do anything...


/Secret Flashback with Nepgear and Histoire/

"Histoire, tell me more about Zaiden."

Histoire looked over at Nepgear, slightly ruffled. "H-huh? Um, what exactly would you like to know, dear Nepgear?"

Nepgear stared at her with eyes wanting truth. "Who exactly is he? He's definitely one of the CPUs, but he seems…different from everyone else. There was this weird vibe I got from him."

Histoire looked more than nervous now. "W-well, you certainly got more observant, Nepgear. It'll help when you become CPU, hehe."

"Histoire. You don't act like this. Please tell me the truth."

Histoire sighed. Nepgear seems to have become more…mature than her own sister now. "I suppose I have no choice, then. Alright. I will explain to you who exactly Zaiden is."

"Zaiden is an CPU. He is also one of the last male CPUs who use to exist along with the female. But then everything changed…when the females began to detest the males for their personality of greed and power. Eventually, every male CPU was wiped out. A few made it to the Human World, and managed to hide as normal human beings, just like how you look like a normal human after transforming back."

Nepgear was…to say the least, shocked. She was never told of this…bloody history. "There used to be…many male CPUs? Huh…"

"Yes, quite surprising, isn't it? But that's not all. The remaining male CPUs managed to produce descendants, which one of them is Zaiden. Of course, he was sent here by his father, who was also an descendant. But he was dying. So I took care of him until now. He was an mere child at the age of three. I couldn't just leave him be."

"I-I see…" Wow, she thought. So there's other, many other, male CPUs…but wait, as an descendant, wouldn't that make them weaker?

"I know what you're thinking. No, the process is quite complicated. I would need three days to fully explain it to you, however. Let's just say that it rather makes them more powerful. And Zaiden is at the top of that chain. Oh, and an exception to everyone else for him is that he can age. He will die due to age, unless…well, you don't need to know…"

"Huh?! No way! Are you saying he's stronger than, what, all four CPUs combined?" Nepgear refused to believe that. After all, the four CPUs are invincible when together. She witnessed that fact firsthand.

"Hmm. That's a hard question, but my guess is no or maybe. Because I believe he can probably stand his ground for a while, then be out of strength. But…he does have an ace in his sleeve…"

/End Flashback/


That past…I wasn't even told of until I was 11 years old. Now I'm 15…Geez, now I'm worried. I don't want to shrivel up and die at age 77. That'll suck.

We were getting closer to the forest in question, but I wonder…why the rumours in the first place? I do feel there's something questionable about it…Well, I'll just protect Neptune with my life, no matter what the cost. I am her brother, and just because my ancestors were greedy, does not mean I will be!


A/N: Well, in case you didn't get Histy's explanation of the difference between male and female CPUs (Which sounds like will ruin the entire concept, but won't really), here's an better run-down:
- Male CPUs can age and die, which can be prevented.
- The descendents of the male CPUs are more powerful than the male CPU who gave birth to them, and resembles more of their ancestor than their own father. (You know, *ahem, ahem*)

And the history of them is also mildly important, so please understand how it works. Little tidbits of Male CPU History will be in each chapter, which helps you understand Zaiden's existence more.

Other than that, emergency news flash! I'll be in on an trip to China from tomorrow (Monday, March 25th) to April 8th. Which means I'll probably still write, but depending what I'm doing, upload speed will be lower than usual, which is usually weekly.

So again, I would like your opinion on this chapter, and as always, I hope you continue to read this! Thanks, and I'll see you, next chapter.

~BlueFreezeEnd