Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or HyperDimension Neptunia
"Sleepover! Sleepover!" Neptune shouted over and over as the party could be seen inside an inn.
"Sleepover," Compa repeated in an equally jovial tone as Neptune.
"Yeah, I'd like to get two rooms please…" Naruto started.
"Ignore what he just said; in reality we just need one room and four beds… oh do you have those small refrigerators, TVs, a… a minibar gah!"
"As I was saying," Naruto said pushing Neptune down, "Two rooms, one for me and the rest for the girls," putting a bit more force into keeping Neptune down Naruto started to struggle.
"Oh sorry but we don't have more than one room available right now," hearing that Naruto loosened his grip on Neptune and went slack jawed. "But but but, ooof!" taking her chance Neptune jumped up forcing Naruto to fall backwards.
"We'll take that room pronto!" Neptune shouted.
"Like hell we will!" this time IF shouted out, "We can't just share a room with a guy, I mean don't you have any sense of modesty?!"
"Why would we need it it's not like Naruto over there can do anything to us,"
"Your words hurt Neptune," standing up Naruto held his head in his hand. "Would you happen to know of any other inns nearby that have any vacancies?"
The inn keeper shook her head, "No, we're the only inn in this area if you want you could try to get to the next town but you probably wouldn't make it there before nightfall,"
"So give us that room you have for us and we can get ready for adventuring tomorrow!"
"Neptune if you so dare…"
"Compa NOW!"
"Hiyah!" feeling a sharp prick on his back Naruto turned around to see Compa stabbing a giant syringe with a pinkish liquid half gone.
"What did you dooo…" feeling sluggish Naruto drawled on, "oohh you did noott," Naruto managed to get out before he collapsed onto to floor face first.
"Did you just tranq Naruto?" IF quickly made her way over to the downed Naruto and put two fingers on his neck. "His pulse is still pretty strong but that was pretty reckless of you two to ow!" feeling a pricking sensation on her neck IF turned around to see a grinning Neptune and Compa.
"Why?!"
"Well Iffy I figured you'd still be against the whole rooming situation so we Tranq'd you too,"
"Doing this for the world, for the world," IF repeated slower each time before she fell on top of Naruto passed out.
"So yeah, can you show us where the rooms are?" Neptune asked as she grabbed one of Naruto and IF legs. "I'd really like to get everything ready for the sleepover preparations done before they wake up,"
"Very well, come right this way," not even bothered the inn attendant lead the two plus two unconscious to the stairs. "We'll have to go upstairs,"
"Ugh, Neptune when I," Naruto mumbled half awake.
"Okay here we go!" Neptune shouted rushing up the stairs recklessly causing Naruto and IF head to bounce against the stairs knocking him out again. "Hmm, Compa did you hear anything?"
Shaking her head sideways she responded, "No, oh look Nep-Nep they have some interesting pictures on the walls,"
"Oh really lemee look!" Neptune shouted letting the two objects in her hand go to rush over to Compa's side.
"Nep-Nep, what's that thumping sound?"
"Huh, oh crap Naruto, IF! Well at least you guys are unconscious and can't feel that," grinning sheepishly Neptune went back down the stairs and picked the two up by the leg again. "Well we should probably get to the room, that way we have more time to prepare!"
"What are we preparing for Nep-Nep?"
"A night of games!"
"Oh goody that sounds fun,"
"It will be really fun Compa, really fun," even while unconscious Naruto and IF shuddered.
'Well this can't be good,' coming to from the darkness of being unconscious Naruto groaned before opening his eyes which he began to regret.
"Oh you're finally awake; Iffy woke up a while ago so we started the fun without you," adjusting to the light his vision was blurred for a bit but started to get better until he saw his three party members in front of him, playing twister, in very compromising poses.
Taking one glance at IF he saw tears streaming down her fully blushing face before closing his eyes again, "Is it too late to say that I'm still passed out?" feeling something pulling his arm he tried to resist only to underestimate the strength that the person had and rolled off the bed onto the three.
"Neptune I swear you are going to be the death of me," Naruto's voice came out a bit muffled. Opening his eyes he found out the reason his voice was muffled was because he had fallen onto Neptune's chest.
"Ah, Naruto Ecchi!" Neptune blushed a bit as Naruto pushed himself backwards only to slip and land back on Neptune. "Ah could it be that your flag has been raised and your path has been opened up?"
"Flag, what the hell are you talking about?" Naruto tried to push himself up again only for Neptune to wrap her arms around his head.
"Don't worry Naruto I'll shower you with gifts, go out on dates with you, and then when I conquered your heart we'll go to a love hotel and…"
"Stop, stop stop!" IF quickly pulled Naruto off of Neptune and then covered Neptune's mouth. "If you went any further than that the rating would have went up to an M rating,"
"What the hell is going on?!"
"Oh that's right we wouldn't want the game to change ratings," Neptune gave a pensive look before putting on a frown, "Although I should be able to still win over Naruto's heart and then we'll be a lovey dovey couple!"
"The day I become your couple is when you're the goddess," Naruto said only to shiver from a sudden feeling of dread.
"Also Neptune wouldn't Naruto be the main character if this was a dating sim since there are three girls and one guy. Also if you were the main character wouldn't you have to spend tons of money on getting gifts to court him?" IF started causing Neptune to stay motionless for a bit before a look of surprise came over her face.
"But, but I'm the main character!"
"Well then maybe this game doesn't have a dating sim genre in it than,"
"IF I thought you were a sensible one,"
Moving over to Naruto she whispered, "Just playing along with her, I figured that if we play along with her we won't have to sit through much of her nonsense,"
"But it's not nonsense!" "Ah!" Naruto and IF shouted out as Neptune burst in between them breaking the two apart.
"So anyway, if I can't get to courting Naruto right now I guess I'll have to have the ecchi scene right now with Compa and Iffy," in a flurry of hands and limbs Naruto could only watch horrified and shocked as Compa and IF were both semi stripped before they resisted.
"NEPTUNE WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" IF asked as she used her hands to cover her chest and crouched down to display less skin, "YOU CAN'T JUST STRIP YOUR PARTY MEMBERS LIKE THIS!"
"Nep-Nep, is this revenge for the bandages I put you in?" Compa more relaxed than IF but still covered herself, trying to put back on the half taken off clothes. "Ah Nep-Nep stop that,"
"uhuhuhuhu you can't stop me now IF, Compa!" dodging a swipe from IF Neptune stepped back and stood up. "Now you two be nice and take off your clothes so I can put these on you," accessing a temporary hammerspace she revealed two red bunny suits. "Now, put these on, uhuhuhuhu,"
Having seen enough Naruto walked over to Neptune and slapped her on the back of the head, "That's enough Neptune!"
"Oh crap Naruto's entered his no more bullshit mode!" a twitch formed on Naruto's face before his fist met her head again, "Ow, stop that!"
"Neptune… why can't you act like a normal person? I would have much much less stress than I do right now," while saying this, his hand found its way onto her head. "You know, if you're the supposed leader you're not supposed to cause your charges any problems," squeezing with the hand that grasped her skull he continued, "Now Neptune, it's getting pretty late so I think Compa and IF would enjoy a good night's rest,"
"M-my head!" Neptune squeaked out while flailing her arms. Trying to think of some way to get free Neptune suddenly stopped and grinned, "But, think about how hot those two would look in those bunny costumes," not feeling any relief Neptune pushed harder, "Haven't you ever had any fantasies of bunny girls serving your every need, and think about it those two have great bodies, especially Compa,"
Feeling no more pressure on her skull Neptune grinned, "Glad you can see it my way, now where are those costu…" feeling pure rage emanating behind her Neptune shakily turned around to see a pissed off IF looking down at her.
"Neptune," IF only needed to say Neptune's name to cause Neptune to start sweating. "I think it's time that we held a penalty game for you,"
"Nep-Nep that wasn't very nice you know,"
"Et tu Compa?" a look of betrayal came onto her face, "Well, you'll never take me alive!" Neptune shouted as she jumped up and made for the door. "Haha, with my superior speed I'll be out of here and long gone… hey why aren't I moving forward," looking behind her she saw Naruto holding onto her hood forcing her not to move forward. "Mercy?"
"I have none to give,"
"Neppu!" in a defeated shout Neptune was thrown back towards Compa and IF.
Hearing Neptune's distressed cries Naruto surprisingly couldn't help but not feel any regret. "I'm going to sleep now; you girls do whatever you girls do,"
"So… you girls decided as punishment she has to wear that?" Naruto asked as the group made their way to the Planeptunes basilicom.
"Yeah, we figured since she was so gungho on making us wear the costume we'd make her wear part of it, well the bunny ears. We can't be seen with a bunny girl dressed Neptune, people would think we were one of those people,"
"Still it doesn't feel like a punishment," Naruto pointed to Neptune who was happily skipping in front of the group, "I mean look at her,"
"Well if you have a better idea than she's all yours,"
"…"
"…"
"We have it tough don't we?"
"At least with two of us we can tone down her crazy,"
Naruto looked at her before sighing, "Usually when someone says something like that…" Naruto didn't even get to finish as Neptune rushed backwards towards him.
"NARUTO!" she shouted and quicker than IF could see Neptune grabbed Naruto and started running towards an opening she had spotted ahead.
"I blame you IF," Naruto's voice got noticeably quieter as he was dragged further and further away. Deciding to find out what got her so excited Naruto kept up with Neptune's pace and looked ahead. In the clearing they had reached he saw a triangular building with a few spires around it. It was a pretty tall and was decorated in a multitude of bright blue, gold, and other colors.
"Look look Naruto it's really big and towering and pretty and stuff!" Neptune shouted waving her arms up and down which also made Naruto's arm wave. "But why is this place all deserted and stuff, a place like this should have lots of people,"
"Hiding from monsters," Naruto could hear IF say as she slowly approached the two with Compa, "Planeptune seems more ravaged by them compared to the other lands," Taking a look at her phone IF continued, "Anyway, go talk to the Basilicom's staff. They'll communicate with a different one and we'll be on our way,"
"Okay, then I'll be back in a jiffy!" saying that she started on her way to enter the building all the while dragging Naruto behind her.
"…I'll make sure she doesn't do anything stupid I guess," seeing him resigned to his fate both Compa and IF waved at him.
"Alright I'll stay out here to keep Compa company,"
"Have fun Nep-Nep, Mr. Star,"
Entering the building Neptune let go of Naruto's arm and walked forward, "Excuse me, I wanna go to other landmasses! Is that okay?" not even looking around she had started shouting out and was now waiting for a response.
Conveniently a person wearing robes appeared in front of them, "Ah, hello. Applying for Terraportation? Could you give us your reason and how long you will be traveling for?"
Putting a finger to her cheek Neptune tilted her head sideways a bit and started, "How long? I dunno. Reason… um, to defeat monsters! I wanna travel the world and fight bad guys!"
"Ugh, damn it Neptune!" facepalming Naruto sighed and tried to think of something to help their situation.
To his surprise though the man didn't seem shocked, "Admirable for one so young. Okay, so… long-term… salvage areas attacked by monsters. There." The man said filling out something on a piece of paper, "Or shall I word it in a more vague way? Volunteer work? That'd look better on your resume,"
"Resume? I don't think we need worry about that," Naruto started getting the attention of the man helping them.
"Oh, are you with this little girl? If so than can you please fill out your name here,"
"Don't worry I got this," Neptune said as she grabbed the pen that the man was handing out and quickly filled the form with everyone's name. Feeling a bit worried Naruto looked over her shoulder and saw Compa, IF, and Neptune's name on the paper what he didn't approve though was how Neptune started spelling his name.
"Damn it Neptune gimmie that," wrestling the pen out of her grasp he shoved her to the side and crossed out the name that she was writing for him. "I told you that my name means Maelstrom not fish paste!" finished writing Naruto handed the pen back.
"Ah thank you, everything seems to be in order so you and your party should be able to use the terraportation now,"
"W-wait! This is my first time doing this, so I dunno anything about the Basilicom. Can you tell me about it?"
"A Basilicom novice, eh? Let me tell you a bit about our origins and give a small history lesson. Long ago, Basilicoms were created by CPUs, Console Patron Units you call goddesses. We assist them in governing this world. On the other hand, we perform missionary work to spread our beliefs. That's the gist of it. Did that help?"
"Hmm, no. Not particularly," Naruto promptly had the palm of his hand meet his face again. Before he could say anything about that Neptune continued, "I was expecting weird cult people here, but you guys seem normal enough,"
"Well, it's different everywhere. Some Basilicoms may be construed as… weird. I really shouldn't say such things, though."
"So there are weird ones? Nice. The people, too?"
"Uh, sure. Well, why not get back to your friends? You don't want them to wait too long, after all."
"Yeah, Okay. Bye!" Neptune promptly exited the building leaving Naruto who bowed to the man.
"Sorry about her, I don't know what goes on in that head of hers. I'm pretty sure she wasn't trying to be rude on purpose,"
"Oh no, not at all in fact I found it amusing," the man stated surprising Naruto, "Well you should probably get back to her lest she cause some problems elsewhere,"
Bowing to the man again Naruto quickly exited to building to catch up to Neptune.
Once outside Naruto saw Neptune and Compa talking about something animatedly while IF was staring at her cell phone screen.
"Oh there you are what took you slow poke?" Neptune asked making the other two focus their attention onto him. "Me and Compa were just talking and found out there is another cave nearby with another monster infestation… soooo we decided the party is going to clear another cave!"
"Yup, I just received it on my device a few minutes ago on dungeon finder, it's really close by and the monsters are weak enough for us to push on through!" Compa stated, "Also there's a reward for it too so we should hurry up and complete this dungeon before anyone else can!"
Putting her phone away IF looked a bit confused, "I know I'm the newest part member, but shouldn't we get a move on and go somewhere else already?"
"We can't ignore all the monsters left on Planeptune. We gotta walk this path properly, y'know!"
Joining her side Compa also ganged up on IF, "Yeah, 'slow and steady wins the race!' Collecting Key Fragments is important, but we can't leave troubled people alone!"
"*sigh* fine we'll go clear this dungeon of yours and help keep the monster population down, it's not like we're in a rush right now,"
"Yay IF agreed and since Naruto's opinion is not important," "Hey!" "We'll make our way over to that dungeon and clear it for the people of Planeptune,"
"Why did I join this party again?" Naruto asked himself as he solemnly walked alongside IF.
"I don't know, maybe to save the world or some other thing,"
"I guess," keeping up with the two other party members the party soon made it to a familiar cave like setting.
Acting quickly Naruto moved behind Compa, "Not this time," Naruto shouted as he stopped Compa from ringing the bell she had somehow pulled out of nowhere.
"Aw but why, it's always so fun to fight a huge mob of enemies,"
"What part of getting overwhelmed by a lot of enemies is fun?" Naruto took out a kunai he threw it behind him.
"Oh nice shot!" Neptune said as she watched a Dogoo get hit and disappear.
"If we fight these enemies one at a time it's much easier and there's no chance of having a swarm of dogoos or bats chasing me!"
"Ah but if we fight a whole bunch of enemies at once it saves a whole bunch of time because they don't appear for a quite a while," Neptune stated, "Now every time we meet an enemy we have to ready up do a victory dance than wait for the loading screen before we can continue on,"
"Neptune can we not have any of your bullshit in this dungeon?" Taking out another kunai he tossed it pass Neptune to hit another Dogoo which was sneaking up behind her. "I just want to get this dungeon over with so we can get ready for terraportation, I have a feeling I won't find a way home here," walking ahead of the party he soon disappeared from the girl's sights when he turned a corner.
"Huh a way home, what does he mean by that?"
"Oh yeah you weren't here when we first created this party. Well short version is that he's not from this world or something like that and he's traveling with us to find a way back home,"
"…is he crazy?" IF asked only to stop her train of thought when she looked at Neptune, "I mean, does he really believe he's not from this world? Maybe he has amnesia like you Neptune,"
"I wouldn't count on it,"
"Yup, Mr. Star doesn't seem to be the type to lie at all, though I would like to know about the world he comes from,"
"You mean you two just took it at face value and believed he wasn't from this world?" receiving two nods IF sighed, "Well if anything he is a good party member… well not at the moment,"
"Yeah I know, look at all the treasure chests he's leaving unopened," walking over to one such treasure chest Neptune opened it and pulled out some green bottles, "Man we would have to farmed more of these if I didn't pick these up,"
"Treasures are good in all but don't you think we should catch up to Naruto and make sure he doesn't get hurt?"
"He's fine, if anything he can transform and… oh yeah it's probably best that we catch up to him and make sure he doesn't transform and be all cocky again,"
"Come to think of it how do you two transform anyway?"
Neptune stopped and thought for a bit before shrugging her shoulders, "I don't know how I do it, I just pull on some energy and poof I turn into an awesome flying sword wielding babe!"
"Maybe Histy can tell you why you're able to transform," Compa suggested.
"Hey yeah, that's a great thing to ask her… if I was actually able to contact her. Most of the time she just contacts me randomly so I don't know how I would get in contact with her,"
"Hmm, a fork in the road… I always wanted to say that," Neptune said as she looked on at the multiple paths that lead deeper in to the cave. "Now which path would Naruto most likely have taken," after asking that a loud explosion was heard from the left path.
"My guts telling me he's that way!" Neptune shouted pointing at the path where the noise didn't come from.
"We have no time for games Neptune, let's just hurry up and go help Naruto," pouting Neptune went on the left path followed by her party. The party after traversing for a few minutes soon came to a sight of a slightly panting non transformed Naruto facing off against a sandworm.
"Huh, why hasn't he transformed yet?" Neptune asked as she saw Naruto dodge a barrage of lasers.
"I don't know but instead of wondering why we should probably go and help him," dashing forward IF landed a couple of kicks onto the worms back before backing off to avoid a counter attack.
Screeching out in frustration the worm slithered after IF only to be stopped by a storm of bullets. "Hmm, normal bullets aren't hurting it that much," Compa stated as she saw the worm shrug off the hits and continue on towards IF, "Then maybe this will help," Compa switched bullets and fired again, only this time instead of regular bullets a small fire bullets rained down at the worm, effectively halting its movements. "Now that you're still, burst shot!" a huge burst of energy shot out from Compa's syringe and blasted the worm towards Naruto.
"Huh when did you girls get here?" not missing a beat Naruto punched the incoming worm wincing a bit from the momentum it had gathered. "Not that I'm complaining, but I thought you guys would be busy grabbing all the treasure chests and such," putting a bit more strength into his fists he knocked it off the ground in front of him before spinning to deliver a strong kick to launch it higher.
"Ah well we were going to hunt for more treasures but then we heard big explosions and such so we figured it would be best to help you," rushing over to Naruto she jumped and following her lead Naruto held his hands out. "See, we're a good party for coming to help you out," grunting Naruto threw Neptune up towards the worm which she slashed multiple times as she passed.
"Well this is much easier than before," watching the worm fall he saw it try to get up only for Neptune to land harshly on the worm.
"Totally, we've definitely gotten a lot stronger from the last time we went dungeon crawling," Neptune stood proudly, "We didn't even need to transform this time!"
Before anyone else could say something laugher could be heard, "Haaah ha ha ha! I've found you, Neptune. I didn't think you actually fell to the world below!"
"Who's there? What's with that melodramatic laugh?"
"Don't mock my snickering! Pushing people's buttons… you've not changed a bit," a light purple skinned woman appeared in front of the party. She had on a form fitting skimpy dress and a witch hat that went along well with her current attire. The woman than continued, "Makes it easier for me to desire your demise. Brace yourself!"
Without any other warning the witch charged forward at Neptune with a spear and started stabbing at Neptune.
"Whoa calm down there!" Neptune shouted as she ran towards the party to regroup.
"Hah time for your end!" easily catching up to Neptune she swung her spear at Neptune.
Closing her eyes Neptune huddled downward bracing herself for the attack only to never feel the sharp pain she expected. "Damn it Neptune get your head in the game," hearing Naruto's voice she opened her eyes and saw him holding back the spear with two kunais. "Rah!" Shouting out Naruto forced the woman backwards.
Picking herself up Neptune jumped away and grouped up with Compa and IF. "Sorry about that guys I'll take this seriously now," true to her word Neptune powered up and transformed, "Compa provide covering fire for me and IF so we can get around her,"
"Roger that," switching bullets to fire again Compa started firing away at the woman which were easily deflected.
"Hah you'll have to do better than that to get at me," she began only to step backwards to avoid a drop kick from IF.
"Double team time," Naruto shouted as he went in to cover IF and delivered a kick himself which the woman blocked with her spear. Pushing off of the spear he jumped upwards and revealed that a couple of kunais which he promptly threw down at her.
"You annoying bug!" twirling the spear she held the woman deflected most of the kunai and moved to retaliate against Naruto.
"Surprise," seeing one more object thrown at her she slashed at it only to hear a sharp pop and then have everything around her go a bright white. Landing Naruto grinned before gathering energy, "Here I come," transforming Naruto stepped out of the familiar white light and held a newly formed katana in his hands.
"You didn't need to transform you know, I could have taken her down myself," looking over his shoulder he saw the transformed Neptune approach him.
"Really now, well last I saw you were about to get your ass kicked by her were it not for me. Also who do you think it was that bought you enough time to transform," butting heads now the two didn't pay any mind to the purple skinned woman who had regained her sight and was looking furious.
"I'll get you for that you brat," she started only to stare in shock at Naruto, "What, another one but how?" she began before aiming her spear at them, "No matter you'll both die here anyway," she yelled charging the two distracted transformed warriors.
Before she could reach her target IF appeared in front of her, "Somersault," performing the move she just declared she managed to have the woman stop her charge to avoid getting hit.
"Why you little!" "Burst shot!" swinging the spear to the side she deflected the blast from Compa who was taking aim again. "I've had enough of you pests," with another swing of her spear she managed to land a hit on IF launching IF at Compa. "Now stay over there and wait your turn,"
"You know you let your guard down," acting on instinct the woman moved her spear behind her and managed to block a slash from Neptune. "Nice reflexes," Neptune commented before shifting her body and quickly turning to deliver a kick to the woman's side.
Grunting out in pain the woman knocked Neptune back and surveyed her situation. "Hmm, trying to find a way to win now are you?" Looking over to the voice she saw Naruto smirking at her. "Well than let's see you get pass this," in a slow maneuver he tossed his sword high into the air.
"Petty tricks like that won't work on me," she said focusing on Naruto instead of the sword. In a small dance she evaded all the blows Naruto sent her way when he closed in on her and unleashed a flurry of fists. "Useless, you may be stronger but against me you're,"
"Going to lose," shocked to hear something coming from above them she looked up only to see Neptune coming down fast with two swords. "It's over," landing two slashes with both weapons the woman was launched backwards harshly.
"Took you long enough," Naruto said as he took the sword in Neptune's left hand.
"Well you purposefully threw the sword higher than needed,"
Arguing with each other they didn't see the woman get up slowly, "Damn it all. How the hell is there another one here right now it shouldn't even be possible. Also how the hell is she so strong? Tch, that's right… this is Planeptune…! It's her home turf, Neptune. I don't know about that other brat but I'll soon find out how, and when I do it won't be like this next time. Don't forget my words!" she quickly disappeared in a dark flash only to not see that Neptune and Naruto were still arguing and had paid her no attention at all.
Seeing how the two were busy IF just commented, "Who was that? She came out of nowhere, threw a hissy fit, and left. She must be menstruating or something,"
"Now, now Ai-chan we all go through that some time so don't be so mean," Compa said trying to calm IF down.
"That doesn't mean you can go on a murderous attack on random people," IF started as she tried to calm down. "Will you two shut up now, the witch is gone so you two can un-transform now,"
"Fine," both Naruto and Neptune said at the same time before they returned to their normal states.
"Good, now if you two are done acting like kids let's get on out of here, I don't want some other woman on her time to come down here and attack us,"
"Ai-chan wait for me," Compa stated going after IF who was storming out the cave leaving Naruto and Neptune behind.
"…"
"…"
"You know, you transform into a cocky bastard,"
"Well if anything I think you're more annoying than my cocky self,"
"Hey you take that back!"
"Just stating facts," Naruto started to walk towards the exit.
"Well at least I'm not dull and boring like you!" Not gracing Neptune with a response Neptune started to chase after him throwing insults which Naruto tried to ignore…
"God damn it Neptune, why the hell am I even traveling with you," well he tried.
AN: well sorry this is late but yeah I was busy and all. I tried to get this chapter out faster but I'm hitting small roadblocks in trying to write out the characters and also trying to readjust some story parts, also there are the horrendous battle scenes which I dread the most. Well other than that hope you guys enjoy this chapter and at this rate I might beat my old record of 6 or 7 chapters.
As always thanks for the reviews guys, those are what really push me to keep writing stories, reading one just makes me happy and want to keep writing more. So please leave a review on what you think so far.
