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By Archaeologist of Humanity

Edited by Jerzu.


After awhile of talking amongst themselves, and Silver managing to patch Neptune up and convince Uni to not harm Neptune any further, She, Uni and Nepgear decided to carry Neptune to the border between Lastation and Leanbox. Heading for Lowee. Nepgear currently having Neptune over her shoulder. Which was quite ironic...Seeing as Nepgear was younger yet taller then her older sister - Neptune.

Nepgear looked at Silver. "How do you know Onee-chan? You seem to understand her."

Silver sighed. "I like to try making sure you all don't have issues. By that I mean preserving the balance of everything. Ever since I heard of the disturbance in Planeptune since Neptune left, I was hunting her down-"

"So, you were trying to capture her?"

Silver shook her head at Uni's question. "No. Not quite. I was simply trying to figure out why she wanted to be by herself."

"What do you get out of keeping balance in Gamindustri? I doubt anyone would try to keep peace without getting nothing in return." Uni said with suspicion. She still didn't have any reason to believe Silver, who was a complete stranger as far as she was concerned.

"Goodness, that's not a nice thing to say Uni." Nepgear scolded. Not wanting to insult their new possible ally and friend.

"It is fine, Candidate of Purple." Silver said. Waving her hand dismissivly. She glanced at Uni before procceeding to answer.
"To put it simply, if the Nations are at peace, than I am given the chance to rest easy with certainty that the world doesn't erupt into unspeakable chaos. I prefer to search for the problems. You CPUs only pay attention to a problem once it becomes a threat to your Nations. What I do is hunt down those possible problems and exterminate them before they become noticeable. Although I am unable to do everything and there are the occasional threats that slip under my radar. I prefer to work in the shadows. So if the CPUs take action, than I won't interfere." As soon as she finished explaining, Silver sucked in a deep breath as the group continued to walk along the forest path. She really wasn't used to talking that much.

Nepgear stayed silent as she occasionaly glanced at Silver.
'Goodness. It feels as if she's barely even here, and the way she walks is so casual yet she's light on her feet and barely makes any sound.' Nepgear mused.

Meanwhile Uni continued to watch Silver in distrust. She's never even heard of someone like her, and she didn't like the fact that this person seemed to be on Neptune's side.

And like that, a lightbulb went off in Uni's head.
"W-wait! You said that you wouldn't interfere if the CPUs are involved. So then why are you here now?" Uni asked. Inside her head she was congratulating herself at being able to point out the "enemies" slip-up.
Sadly for Uni, the so-called slip-up wasn't actually a slip-up.

"That's the thing," Silver sighed as she rubbed her hooded head.
"the CPUs aren't fixing the problem. It would be more correct to say, they are the problem. More accurately, Neptune and her current status with the other Nations."

Uni looked at Silver with brief suprise crossing her features before she turned away with a huff.

Nepgear blinked as she saw something heading for them. "Ummm, everyone? I suggest we keep our eyes forward..."

Uni took out her rifle again and groaned. "Great...Another monster. Get Neptune clear, Nepgear. I'll sort this monster out."

Nepgear nodded as Silver chose to provide cover for her and Neptune.

Uni fired several shots in front of the monster which came to a stop in front of her. Snarling at her. "Looks like we have a challenger, eh!? Come on then!"

[With Nepgear]

Nepgear readjusted Neptune on her shoulder as she headed into the forests that joined Lastation and Leanbox together, a delicate road adjoining them.

"Ummm, Neptune? You're a little light. What happened?" She asked as Neptune seemed to be coming round to being awake again.

"Mmmmm...Ugh... Wha? Nep...gear?"

Nepgear nodded with a smile. "It's me sis. Tell me what's going on, I know you're not in the best of minds right now, just please... Tell me what's going on"

"Well...It's a little hard to explain. Put me down?"

Nepgear stopped where she was walking and placed Neptune down on the ground...Very gently.

"Thanks Imouto...Now, I've decided to retire as Planeptune's CPU. I've been losing power a lot since the public don't like us all that much...and...well...I've been a bit...Busy I suppose you could say."

Nepgear blushed at the endearing name (Imouto) and then blinked. "Eh? But everyone loves us Neptune! Whatever led you to...Wait..." She closed her eyes. "I think I sense something else..."

Neptune instinctively put an arm around her stomach. "It's... nothing. Just don't think about it too much. I mean, what could-"

"You're carrying something inside that stomach of yours... PLEASE tell me its not what I think it is?" Silver arrived next to them after cutting down a few creatures with a blade in her hands.

'Huh? I didn't notice her carrying anything with her. Goodness I must not have been paying much attention earlier. Actually, she's also carrying a few other things with her '

"Sis?" Nepgear asked, suddenly getting cut off from her mussing.

Neptune stood up and began to back away from the pair of them. "I'm..."

Nepgear widend her eyes as she saw the panic in Neptune's eyes. "Onee-chan. You're carrying something...A child...This is amazing!"

Silver sighed with her eyes glinting red. "This is a problem. Not only are you single handedly causing the destruction of Planeptune, you are carrying a child. How long have you been carrying it?"

Neptune looked at Silver, then to Nepgear but turned around instead of answering. Using all of her power she launched herself into the air and headed for the direction of one place she thought she would be safe;

Lowee.


To Be Continued...?