Author's Note
Hey, everyone! I really didn't think I'd have the story up to chapter 10 so fast. From my other stories (not fanfics)/complains in Wattpad, chapter 10 would come out during next year's spring or summer. That's just how unconstant I am when writing. This story is the third fanfic I ever wrote, but first on HDN and on Fanfiction .Net, since this site was literally named after Fanfiction.
And for those who have reviewed my story, I am very thankful. Also if you are a guest and don't actually have an account for this site, then I can't really pm you back or answer your questions when I really want to, and some of those questions are good questions.
Leanbox, Gamindustri
Place: Leanbox City
Date: November 29, 2017
Time: 7:23 P.M
Seeing a small hill come up, Black Heart landed down and released her transformation. She observed the large city that was Leanbox's capital. It had many tall buildings made from metal, similarly to Planeptune. It had a futuristic feel to it making her nation feel almost old aged. Taking a deep breath, she took her first steps into the city that's filled with greenery.
Noire kept her head low as she walked down the streets of Leanbox. There were many people out, going about their daily lives without paying her any mind, but Noire couldn't help but feel a bit anxious. If someone noticed her as Lastation's CPU, then it was all over for her. For now, she needed to find a store to buy some supplies.
It wasn't hard to find a convenience store. Noire gazed over the building across the road. It was smaller than the other buildings she has seen in the city. Looking down both sides of the road, she walked across and stood in front of the store. A couple walked out from the entrance and Noire froze, hoping that she won't be recognized. Luckily the pair walked right pass her with no comments. She released a breath and entered the store.
Walking through the glass doors, Noire was kindly greeted by the male cashier. "Welcome."
Noire bowed her head in acknowledgment and continued deeper into the store. The boy didn't call her out, so she was probably safe. Noire took this chance to pick up some cheap healing potions, bandages and some snacks. Once she purchased everything, she asked the citizen for a restroom. The boy pointed towards the back of the store and Noire thanked the cashier and proceeded. She made her way into the bathroom, finding it a lot cleaner than she thought. The shopkeeper sure keeps things tighty.
Locking the door, she slipped out of her dress and unwrapped the bloody bandages from her body. The wound on her waist having already been healed, there was now only smooth skin. The gash on her leg however, did not heal. It was still bad and she felt lightheaded all over again. Hurriedly drinking two potions and pouring one over her wound, she watched as the giant wound slowly close up, only leaving a thin open cut. She smiled, feeling the pain dulled. Blood began to ooze out of the cut again and she quickly wrapped her leg up in clean bandages. While the injury still bothered her, it didn't send agonizing pain through her body anymore, so Noire was happy and didn't bother to buy more potions. Also she didn't bring enough cash, thinking that she wouldn't need to buy anything on this trip. Boy, was she wrong.
Okay, now all I need is to find Neptune and get out of this nation. If she was smart, she'd probably be in her human form just like me… Oh, who am I kidding! Neptune's never smart! It's not that she thinks her girlfriend was dumb, it's just that she knows how carefree the girl was, even in her HDD.
Coming out of the bathroom, she made her way to the front of the store, but stop behind an aisle when she heard her name. "We would like to hang this wanted poster of Black Heart on the store, if that's alright with you."
Noire stayed hidden and peaked out of the aisle to see two green armored guards and a girl with brown hair. She immediately recognized her as the Guild agent she encountered in the forest.
"Lady Black Heart is in the city?"
"Yes, she came with Lady Purple Heart. We figured she might be hiding in the city somewhere," IF explained.
"Have you captured Lady Purple Heart?"
"I wouldn't say captured, but she is currently with Lady Green Heart at the basilicom, so you have nothing to worry about. Black Heart is still out and about, so we'd like to know her whereabouts. So have you seen her? She looks like this." IF held up a poster to show the cashier.
Noire began to panic as she looked around, hoping to find away to escape. If that citizen mentions her, it'll be all over. Maybe there's a back door I can escape through?
"I haven't seen Lady Black Heart, but I'll make sure to report her," saluted the boy.
Noire paused and then sighed with relief. She didn't know why she was so worried when no one has called her out. She was definitely paranoid. Green Heart's people sure are dumb. Thank goodness for that.
"I see, well I'll hang the paper outside the store. Please report if you do see her," IF said as she left with the two soldiers.
After the coast was cleared, Noire walked out of the aisle and up to the counter. She kindly asked the cashier, "Do you know where the basilicom is?"
"Basilicom? It's right in the center of the city. You won't miss it," the cashier happily informed.
"Thank you." Noire walked out of the store and saw the poster on the wall. It was an image of her in her goddess form. It would be safer if she walked around in her human state, since no one seems to know it's her, unless she bumped into Green Heart herself. So, Neptune really did come to the city, but ended up captured? That doesn't sound like her… Or is there something else going on? Black Heart sighed. Goddess, I'm getting a headache.She was so exhausted from this trip, that was supposed to be short, that she needed to return to her nation so she could go take a nap.
Leanbox, Gamindustri
Place: Leanbox City
Date: November 29, 2017
Time: 7:23 P.M
Wow… That cashier wasn't kidding…There, smack in the center of the city, was the cube-like structure of Leanbox's basilicom, beautifully decorated with green-stained windows. Neptune's basilicom was also placed in the middle of the city. Please tell me I'm not the only one that build my basilicom on the city's edge.
Shaking her head, she took a quick look around the exterior of the building to get an idea of the building. From the looks of it, it has three floors, hard to tell when the walls and windows are smoothly connected. She has to infiltrate the basilicom, but how… she doesn't want to draw attention by flying…
They won't know I'm the CPU of Lastation if I walk in with this form, right? Noire didn't want to risk it if someone in the basilicom recognized her, but it seemed like she had no other choice.
"Is there something I can help you with?"
Noire flinched and turned around to see the Guild agent by herself. Anger boiled in her system as she remembered what she did to her. "IF!" she subconsciously called out, causing her to regret it. She was in an enemy's nation, she shouldn't be causing a scene.
"Hm? Do I know you?"
"Nope!" Noire quickly replied, happy to see that IF didn't recognize her.
IF gave her a confused look. "But you knew my name…"
"Uh…" Noire looked around hoping to use anything to change the subject. "I… I met you before! Yeah! I saw you out with Green- I mean," This was gonna hurt, "Lady Green Heart," Yep, that hurt, "once…"
IF blushed and Noire had no idea why. "Oh! That makes sense. Lady Green Heart and I have been pretty open with our relationship so far…" She let out a soft giggle as she played with her hair.
"What?"
"Of course Lady Green Heart wouldn't show such affection in public, but she has been a bit clinging lately, I guess."
No way… Noire cringed as she gave IF the most disgusted look ever. She and Green Heart are intimate!? Does she not know how old Green Heart is!? She's like a couple centuries old! "Um… I don't want to assume, but you make it sound like you two are…"
"Dating? We kind of are, but at the same time we're not." IF gave Noire a sad look, but it immediately disappeared. "We're pretty much like friends with benefits, but I hope one day Lady Green Heart would agree to go out with me."
Noire really wanted to gag, but that would be improper. "Th-That's great… I… I wish you the best of... luck…"
"Thanks! But back on topic, is there something you need from the basilicom?"
"Oh um. I'd like to meet Lady Green Heart actually."
"Lady Green Heart? Unfortunately, she is busy with an enemy goddess," said IF.
"Is it Nep-, I mean, Lady Purple Heart? I heard Lady Green Heart had her captured."
"Yes, it's Lady Purple Heart. She is having a meeting in Green Heart's bedroom, so I suggest you come back another time."
Bedroom? Why would Neptune and Green Heart be together in her bedroom of all places? Shouldn't they be in her office? Suddenly and image of Green Heart seducing Neptune with her body came to mind. She quickly discarded the thought. Neptune wouldn't cheat on me. She isn't the type to betray someone's trust… She loves me after all… I'm pretty sure…
Noire couldn't help but feel a bit bitter. Green Heart does have a better figure and Noire began to fear that Neptune might be tempted. She can't leave without her purple ditz and she doesn't want to come back later if something were to happen or someone might expose her identity. She's gonna have to come up with an excuse. "B-But it's… it's urgent! M-My home… um… my home is being attacked!" she lied. "A-A-An… an-ancient dragon came raging and destroyed my home!"
IF gasped, "A dragon!? But the Guild haven't heard anything about a monster being this close to the city!"
"Why do you think I'm here seeking," This is gonna hurt again, "Lady Green Heart's help and divine protection!?" Yep. My pride definitely took a punch.
"This is indeed urgent, I'll take you to Lady Green Heart," IF offered.
"That would be appreciated, thank you." Noire smiled as her plan was working out perfectly.
"Follow me," IF ordered.
Noire hated being ordered around, but she has to listen if she wants to infiltrate the basilicom. IF escorted Noire in through the entrance of the basilicom as she greeted the guards. Noire kept her head low as she followed IF through the building, begging that no one would call her out.
As they walked up the stairs, Noire began her interrogation. "So I heard you were searching for Lady Black Heart. Did she come to… um, take over Leanbox?"
"I don't think so," IF answered. "She and Lady Purple Heart came without an army so they probably weren't planning an invasion. Though I was informed that they were, I guess the information was off."
Noire blinked with puzzlement. "You were informed that we-!" She quickly caught herself before she could finish. "I mean, they were coming?"
"Yes. Lady Arfoire had told Lady Green Heart and Lady White Heart that Lady Black Heart and Lady Purple Heart were coming for revenge."
Now that Noire thought about it. She has yet to see Arfoire or White Heart anywhere. Strange that she didn't see White Heart with Green Heart in the Marubaco Forest. "If they weren't here for an invasion, then why are they wanted?"
"Well first, they're still our enemies and second, Lady Green Heart wants Lady Black Heart found."
"Lady Green Heart has some business with me- I mean, with Lady Black Heart?" Noire really hates how she could slip up like this.
"Lady Purple Heart's the one looking for her," IF corrected. "But I guess Lady Green Heart seems eager to find her. I'm not sure why Lady Green Heart invited Lady Purple Heart into the city or why she's helping her in search for Lady Black Heart, but I'll trust my goddess, even if I'm left out of the loop."
"You sure are loyal to her…"
"But of course! I love Lady Green Heart!" IF announced. "Anyway we're here."
Noire came upon the large arched doors of Green Heart's bedroom. She could hear chattering coming from the other side of the door. She glanced around and the hallways were empty.
Just as IF was about to knock on the door, Noire stopped her by gripping her wrist. "Um… Is something the matter?" she asked.
"Nope, but I'd like to keep my presence unknown as of now," Noire voiced.
"What do you mean?"
Noire grinned and her form was soon covered in light. IF covered her eyes and once the light disappeared, Black Heart stood in Noire's place. "I really ought to thank you for showing me the way to Green Heart."
"Lady Blac-"
Black Heart quickly slammed her hand over IF's mouth to silence her. "Be a good girl and stay quiet."
IF struggled as her voice was muffled by the CPU's hand. Black Heart couldn't understand a single word this girl was trying to say. She moved her hand away and IF took a deep breath. Black Heart thought she would immediately start screaming for help. "Huh? I'd thought you would struggle more…"
"I'm a human and you're a goddess, either way, it's no use to struggle. You're gonna use me as a hostage either way, I'm guessing."
"Wow, you're pretty calm about this."
"I learned not to anger the Great Black Heart unless I want your sword in my abdomen again. That hurt by the way," commented IF.
"Hey, don't forget you attacked me first," Black Heart countered.
"And then you left us vulnerable. We could've died to a dogoo if it weren't for Lady Purple Heart saving Lady Green Heart."
Black Heart blinked. "Wait. Did I hear you correctly? Purple Heart saved Green Heart from a dogoo?" An image of Green Heart struggling against a tiny dogoo appeared in her brain.
"Um… Yes?"
Black Heart couldn't stop herself from laughing, "Oh my goddess, seriously?! A dogoo?! Hahahaha! I can't! It hurts to laugh- This is too much! A-A dogoo! Green Heart!? Help with a dogoo of all creatures!? Oh, this is priceless! I should've stayed to see that! Hahaha!"
"Hey! In our defense, it was a really big dogoo!" IF tried to defend, but just hearing herself made her want to laugh. She bit her lip, trying to hold her pride.
Black Heart wiped away some tears that formed in her eyes. "Sorry, sorry. Couldn't help myself."
IF coughed and said, "So, are we gonna start this or what? Once that door opens, Lady Green Heart's gonna wipe the floor with you.
Black Heart scoffed, "You wish. If Green Heart couldn't defeat a dogoo then she will not defeat me."
"Lady Green Heart is not weak."
Black Heart rolled her eyes and faced the large wooden doors. Behind this door was Green Heart and Neptune… The thought that she might open the door to the two CPUs on top of one another on the bed really frightened her.
"Could it be that your jealous?"
"Huh?" Black Heart blinked. She looked at IF and gave an angry glare. "What? Why would I be jealous?"
"The look you have. I've seen that look in my reflection many times. I get jealous a lot too when someone else was taking all of Green Heart's attention. So I understand," IF nodded in acknowledgement.
Black Heart blushed and yelled, "I'm not jealous! Shut up!"
"So you're the jealous type. We might have more in common than you think."
"I said I'm not jealous!" Black Heart denied as her face reddened even more.
IF chuckled, "Didn't think the Great Black Heart could blush like that. Must have been because of Lady Purple Heart."
"I said shut up!" Black Heart had enough of the Guild agent's teasing look and ignored her. The goddess reached for the doorknob and tried to open the door only to find it locked. Locked. Of course it's locked. Why wouldn't it be locked? They're probably all over each other. Her right eye twitched and she summoned her sword in her free hand. "Tri-Color Order!" She slashed against the double doors three times and it exploded in smoke.
Walking through the triangular-shaped hole, her eyes scanned over the scene before her, taking everything in. The bed off to the back right of the room is spotless, but everywhere else is a bunch of… man-on-man merchandise and hundreds of stacks of games. Goddess, this is way worse than Neptune's room by many leagues, Black Heart thought with horror.
Shaking her head, she narrowed her eyes on the forms of Purple Heart and Green Heart sipping tea, their attention and heads turned to focus on her.
"Noire?"
"Iffy?"
"S-Sorry, Lady Green Heart, I, um… seem to be captured…" IF said as she glanced at Black Heart.
Black Heart sighed with relief when Purple Heart was nowhere near Green Heart. "Neptune, you're alright."
Purple Heart eyes lit up as she stood and quickly ran over to the Black goddess, tackling her into a hug. In the process, Black Heart had release IF and fell back onto the marble floor. "Noire! I was so worried!"
Black Heart felt her face flush, but she easily pushed it back, though she couldn't stop her heart from beating so fast. "Geez! Did you have to tackle me? And I'm so happy to see that you are also alright."
"So it's Black Heart. Still alive I see?" Green Heart said coldly.
Black Heart flicked her teal eyes over to her and forcibly pried Purple Heart off of her out of instinct. Boiling from anger, she growled, "I haven't forgotten about you attacking me, Green Heart. I don't appreciate that sort of greeting."
"…Noire, what is going…?" Purple Heart tried asking, but was ignored.
"And I don't appreciate you using Iffy as a hostage to get into my basilicom," stated the green CPU.
"Actually, she didn't use me as a hostage until we made it to your bedroom," IF corrected as she dusted off her knees. "She sort of tricked me into bringing her to you, but you wanted her here, so I guess it's a win-win on both parts."
"I see, thank you for bringing Black Heart to me. You may leave, Iffy," she ordered.
"Of course, Lady Green Heart." IF bowed and walked towards the broken door. "I'll also ask someone to fix your door once this all settles down."
"Yes, please. Thank you, Iffy."
"Anything for you, my Lady." IF bowed once more and walked through the pieces of wood.
"Now, where was I? Ah yes, using IF as a hostage, even if it was only to get into my room is quite mean. Honestly, breaking my door in the process too," Green Heart huffed and shook her head. "You are ust like White Heart. How can you fall in love with someone that's so barbaric, Neptune?"
'Neptune?' Since when was Green Heart on personal name basis with Neptune?Black Heart couldn't help but feel a tiny bit jealous. Wow… am I really the jealous type here like IF said?
"Noire, isn't barbaric," Purple Heart voiced. "She is nothing like White Heart."
"Hold on, when were you two so friendly?" Black Heart questioned.
Green Heart grinned, "We had a nice chat about our feelings."
"What?" Black Heart felt her heart drop.
Purple Heart rolled her eyes and corrected, "We have been exchanging some important information, though she did try to seduce me…"
Black Heart's eyes widened as her heart beated faster out of shock. "She did what!?"
"Yes," Green Heart agreed. "Though Purple Heart was really loyal to you. She also stated that you aren't here to invade my nation, might you enlighten me as to why you're here then?"
That's the cue where Purple Heart really needed to talk with Black Heart. "Noire, I need to-"
Once again, ignoring Purple Heart and cutting her off, Black Heart yelled, "I don't need to tell you anything! I'm still upset about you ambusing me and the fact that you tried to steal my girlfriend! Maybe I should just make your death painless and cut off your head? Or better yet, your chest."
Green Heart gasped, covering herself while materializing her spear. "You. Wouldn't. Dare"
Black Heart smirked, "Oh I would, and I do hold a grudge. I don't like someone stealing things from me, so are we going to do this, or-"
"You sure this is about a grudge?" Green Heart interrupted. "I'm pretty sure it's jealousy you're feeling."
"Jealousy!? Why would I be jealous of you!?"
"Noire, please. This isn't the-," Purple Heart tried once more, but was ignored again.
"Maybe because I'm more ladylike than you," Green Heart giggled as she bounced her ample chest.
Black Heart snapped as her eyes saw only red. "That's it! I'm slicing those melons off!"
"As I thought, just like White Heart. Why not come and try, you brut-"
"STOOOOOP!" Purple Heart screamed, standing in between Black Heart and Green Heart, finally getting their attention. "Noire, Vert didn't steal me away from you."
"Vert!?" Black Heart turned pale as she screeched.
The green goddess gave Purple Heart a loving look. "My, you finally called me by my name."
Purple Heart quickly corrected herself, "I mean Green Heart."
"No need to be shy, Neptune," Green Heart purred.
"Stop flirting with my girlfriend!" Black Heart growled. "I'll stab you just like how you stabbed me!"
"What's this about stabbing?" questioned the purple goddess. "What's going on? Someone explain."
Green Heart signed, "That's a long story, but I will explain. It started with a nice romantic walk through the forest when something rudely landed on top of me." She faced Black Heart and glared.
The Lastation CPU only shrugged. "In my defense, you made a good landing pad."
"I am not to be used as a cushion for your butt when you fall!" Green Heart yelled.
"It was thanks to you and your damn fighter jets for my fall. If you wanted to attack, attack them! Not me!"
"Wait, you attacked Black Heart?" Purple Heart glared at the Green CPU as she made eye contact. "You did lie to me about not seeing her at the borderline!"
"What was I supposed to say? If I told you that I saw Black Heart and attacked her, you would surely have claimed my head," said Green Heart.
"No, I'd probably left you for that dogoo to finish you off," claimed the Purple goddess.
Black Heart snickered, "I was told she had trouble defeating a dogoo, I didn't believe it at first, but hearing it now, I do. My goddess, Green Heart, a dogoo? Really?"
"Quiet you! I don't need this mockery," grumbled Green Heart.
Purple Heart chuckled, "It's good to see you so lively. I was afraid you were bleeding to death somewhere. I am really glad to see you again, Lovely Heart."
"S-Shut up. I was bleeding to death, but I was able to infiltrate the city for medicine and also…" Black Heart walked up to Purple Heart and whispered into her ear, "I found the Key Fragment…"
"Really!?" Purple Heart squealed.
"Hush! Quiet!" Black Heart covered her mouth in the attempted to shut her up.
"While I do love the secrecy going on here, would you like to inform me of what you were whispering about?"
Black Heart shoved Purple Heart away and stated, "It's none of your concern."
"She found the lost item I was talking about," Purple Heart answered.
"Neptune!" Black Heart shouted in shock.
Green Heart raised an eyebrow. "So it wasn't a lie after all."
Purple Heart smiled, "See, I don't lie."
Black Heart was puzzled from the conversion they were having. Green Heart knows about the Key Fragment? Did Purple Heart explain our situation to her?She was more surprised that Green Heart even listened. "So she knows about Histoire and the Key-" Purple Heart quickly slapped her hand over Black Heart's lips, much like how Black Heart did to her, to keep her quiet.
Green Heart narrowed her eyes on the purple and black duo. "What was Black Heart saying? Something about this Histoire and a key?"
Purple Heart chuckled, "Oh, that's our quest. This girl named Histoire lost her keys. That's the item we needed to find. Since Black Heart already found it, we will be taking our leave. Thank you for the wonderful afternoon." Pulling Black Heart by the arm, she aimed for the door. "Let's go, Noire."
"Hold it right there, Neptune!"
Black Heart paused and turned around with angry eyes. "It's Purple Heart to you!"
"My, someone's jealous," Green Heart commented.
"I am not!" Black Heart snapped her angry glare at Purple Heart and screamed, "Why is she using your personal name in your HDD mode!? Don't tell me you have fallen for her now!? You like girls with monstrous breasts?! It's that it?! Did you two do it while I was surviving in the wild, alone!?"
Purple Heart widened her eyes in shock. "What! No, Noire you got it all wrong! She used my name without my permission, I didn't ask her to use my name! And I would never touch anyone or let anyone touch me, but you!"
"Wha-!" Black Heart felt her cheeks heat up all the way up to her ears, this time her HDD personality wasn't able to control it.
"Oh, this is making me sick!"
Everyone turned their attention to the new voice. White Heart stood by Arfoire who was sitting on the open window.
"White Heart, Arfoire, welcome back," greeted Green Heart. "I was wondering when you'd be coming back. I couldn't keep my act up any longer, that brute of a goddess was ticking my nerves."
"What is going on?" Purple Heart inquired.
"What's going on is that we have you surrounded," White Heart answered as she materialized her battle axe. "My men are guarding every exit in this building. You will not be escaping."
"Good job in capturing both Purple Heart and Black Heart," said Arfoire.
"It wasn't easy. Black Heart managed to escape, but Purple Heart followed me without question, which brought Black Heart right back into my palms," voiced Green Heart.
"I knew it! This was all a trap!" Black Heart shouted.
"You tricked me! No wonder you were being so friendly!" Purple Heart yelled at Green Heart.
Green Heart laughed, "You honestly didn't think it was weird when I could hold my ground against you but not a dogoo? I knew you would help me if I acted weak, and then all I needed to do was ask if you'd like to come to my basilicom. It was so easy, how did you say it? Like taking candy from a baby?" Purple Heart opened and closed her mouth, trying to think of something to say. Green Heart smirked, "Speechless, I see."
Black Heart gritted her teeth has she held up her weapon, ready for battle. "No matter! I can take all three of you on by myself!"
"Trying to show off to Neptune, Black Heart? I'm sure you're all bark and no bite," taunted Green Heart as she pointed her spear at the goddess.
"Shut up! I can beat you up any time!"
"Ha, listen to your-shit-self! You honestly think you can beat us alone, Black Heart?" yelled White Heart.
"She's not alone!" Purple Heart finally voiced, summoning her own weapon. "I'm here as well. While I'm not anywhere close to my full strength, but I should be fine against you three."
Arfoire stepped up, with a sword in hand. "I believe you have something that's mine."
Purple Heart grinned, "Come and take it."
Author's Note
Hopefully this chapter answered the questionable behavior from Green Heart, but the seducing wasn't really an act. Because Neptune and Noire have an intimate alliance, Green Heart sort tried to bring Neptune to her side seeing that Planeptune was really advanced. Things get really weird from where my story is going, so buckle up your seatbelts everyone cause your in for a ride. Until next time, stay tune!
P.S. Feedback is always appreciated. Don't feel bad if it's mean. I take criticism really well. They are meant to make me better at story writing. Even if I get hurt easily, I'll hold back my tears!