Neptune: Hey! What's nepping guys. It's Ya main Protagonist, Neptune. . . . . .
*Crickets*
-what's with that awkward silence? Oh, is it because you guys were so eager to see me? Don't be shy now? i know you miss me-
Nepgear: Neptune . . Isn't this story about that boy -
Neptune: OH! That thing . . .Fufufu, do not worry about that. He turns out to be a secondary character after all I even confirmed it with the author *Lies!*
Nepgear: No way! But . .He has more screen time. *Nepgya face . .MY FAVORITE SHET!* Shouldn't protagonist have more influence with the story
Neptune: Buuuut! Without the existence of ME and my world (?), his story won't even exist. So in influence is stronger than him, which means I AM STILL MAIN PROTAGONIST. Period.
*Three individuals only left a defeated breather*
Narrator: *looks in disbelief* . . . alright, lets just wrap this intro . .
Neptune: Hahaha, You two still have a long way to beat this old nep.
Narrator: Whateve-
Neptune:Mr. Narrator, I have a favor to ask?. You'll be our punching bag since the author wants us to be around level 20 is while we're still level 8. At the very least this will compensate our lack of "Screen time" in this story
Narrator: Ehhhh! No way! I can't even fight!why can't you use Verts Kine-*Mmmmmppphhh*
Neptune: YOU FOOL! Don't mess up with the natural order, which is the timeline!
Nepgear: G-gomen, N-narrator-kun. My sister is just that determined in getting the spotlight. At the very least, let me heal your wounds later.
Narrator: I better get some damn good insurance. .*Coughs* . now, Anything else before we start?
Nep sisters: Nope
A new routine in Lowee
(Vent) (Note: 1 day after "The" New Year festival chapter . .which will be release someday)
*Yaaawwn* i stretched my arms as i got up to remove the stiffness from the body.
"Man, I did say that I would stay here . . . . . . .But to think I would end up working here" I though of the deal I made with Fron last night, I must say he's pretty good at negotiating
"Sneaky opportunist would be the best to describe his attitude"Well, enough with the silent talk, I'll start my day early.
(Get!
-Lowee- casual costume set: A set of clothes which consist of a black- blue striped jersey, sport pants which are covered by a thick, white jacket. . . . .)
I decide to use the jacket when I'm about to go outside the orphanage. I mean, honestly, it's rather uncomfortable to wear it and its crazy talk if you go out of lowee without getting frostbite after 30 seconds out there.(You're exaggerating again, Vent!)
The first place I went is the fire place, because the cold here is THAT chilly once I left "The guest" room.
"Morning" Fron greeted from the kitchen, from the smell in the air, he's cooking some kind of Fenrir soup just like yesterday.
"Your using the same food again?" I asked
"well, it's the leftover from last year" oh great, way to break the ice, Fron.
"Ha ha. Your making me look old" some kids giggled in response. "Fron? Will that mean that Bento is closer to become a grandpa soon?" No, I am FAR from being that old. I'm still 9 years old, and last time I checked my birthday is still 2 months away. "Now now, we don't want him to Vent up his temper on you " The kids continued to laugh their ass of.
"why do you do this, Fron?"
"For the fun, why?" I kinda question that statement.
*poke poke*
"What?" I convert my gaze to the right and stared at the girl beside me.
Fiora. She is Frons little sister with the same age as me, and the first person who I made contact with, literally She does that to anyone as a way to communicate with others. I, despite for being here for 3 nights , can already get used to this. On the contrary Fron is still digesting this fact actually never states the reason why she ever spoke, even the kids only said that they never heard her voice.
As I see the papers in her hand, I understood her intention. "Fron we're going to the city for some supplies" Fron screamed in pure dismay of a high-pitched whale and blocks the main entrance to the dorm like his life depends on it. Man, talk about over protective.
"NO! I SHALL NOT LET YOU PASS, SISTER!" He's . . .crying? is that genuine tears?
"CAN'T YOU IMAGINE THE HEARTBREAK I WILL FEEL IF I LOSE YOU! OH , MY SOUL COULDN'T TAKE IT! IT WILL BE BETTER FOR ME TO DIE INSTEAD OF SEEING YOU DISSAPEAR INTO THE WILD . . ."
As Fron continues to be the drama king he is, we all stared with slight concern about his mental health, While the kids found it funny and laughed their ass of like watching a circus play.
I see Fiora moving forward to give her big brother a hug, her facial area glitters with light effects and heart shapes started to float up from thin air as she stares at his face with an innocent stare. Doing something "Moe" towards the older sibling. . . .Uh, whats the meaning of Moe again? I just read it through the script. Is it like, Cute?
"AHHHHH~" Fron fell flat to the ground, his hand grasps his heart as if he has a sudden heart attack., his face however shows signs of pure ecstasy and bliss . " OH . . .I . .i see . .it . . . your determination. . .. . .Y-you've grown so much . .F-fiora . . "
"WHAT THE-!" How much of a drama que-, I mean king for this case, he is?
" . I . .i can't stop you . .after all . " and with those "last words" Fron laid down unconscious. I seriously want to question his definition of bravery someday. Because if I want to describe whats going on, it's her sister flirting her brother like some kind of bro-con drama.
"AND VENT!"
"WHAA!"I freaked out when he resurrects from his comatose state, J-just the sight of it nearly burst my heart.
"IF I SEE EVEN A SCRATCH ON MY PRECIOUS LITTLE SISTER, THAN I WILL ASSURE PAIN WITHOUT END!" I wasn't even intimidated against his threats since he never show any sign of being a good fighter, despite his VERY aggressive tone and threat.
he's very clumsy and quite the doofus, and a bit too trustful to people. Seriously, the kids don't even need to break a sweat just to prank him.
"Does this happen to be a routine here?" Fiora nodded,
As she went ahead towards the door,I went back for the jacket. When I looked back at Fron for a second, He had become the kids new plushie toy as they played with his unconscious body. I swear his soul is sticking out of his mouth right now in a comic fashion.
"This guy . . . . . ".
(Snowy forest- Depths)
So we were suppose to turn right when we see the branched road which leads to Lowee. However, Fiora decides to use the middle way on purpose. While i just decide to follow the flow for now. . . .Until now
"Why're we using this road again?" However, no notes were send off that i can say that her reason is something interesting judging by the her rather happy-go lucky posture she has at the moment. "Just make sure we go back fast" Fiora responds with a cartoon-ish sweat drop and heavy breather.
(Lowee-district: Market place)
Man this place is god damned crowded, almost as Planeptune in busy day. The chilly atmosphere of Lowee melts against the liveliness of this place as people express themselves through their goods, a musical performance of someone singing something out of 5-pb, and any other social interaction.
Fiora typed on my phone as a means of communication, from her text message she wants us to split up to obtain the ingredients faster. As I ask her about Fron's statement, she claims that she'll be okay and she will "Negotiate" with him later if things get out of hand.
(Get! Potato X 3, Avian Meat: x5, Carrots X 3, Ice golem Crystal X 5, Nep-bull x2)
I used my phone camera to get a copy of her list and photo shop makes things easier to mark my part. i just added the Nep-bull as part of Frons request, which he hid at the back of the paper since Fiora actually forbid him to drink some. Though, I can understand his "Urgencies" since he works hard to feed on the kids life. He probably needs all the damn caffeine he can stock up.
"Now, where the hell is she?" 15 minutes have passed since we're separated, and messaging her gets me nowhere. I guess being a regular here doesn't mean quick shopping I guess thought, I decide to pay first.
([Vent] gave 2,000 credits to the cashier)
As I let the clerk register all of my grocery and paid for the exact amount, I sat on a nearby bench near the exit, the sight of people enjoying the "opera" up ahead entertains me from boredom.
"Hey, Baby~" from the sound of it, someone seems to have lost it.
"Your kinda cute, doll face. How about I treat us some " (*Sigh* I swear I really need to get more flirting scene reference)
When I see the source of the sound. Some husky man had pinned Fiora against the wall. "Oh shet" I ran towards her position. And by the way, I'm more concerned about the man instead of Fiora.(Eh?)
"Hey, Don't touch her" The man grows this mocking smile at me, " and what the hell you're doing? Punch me? You barely gonna leave a mark of me, kiddo"
"This is for your own good, Pal. So I'm asking this nicely-"
"Hah? I ain't buying it. C'mere sweet hea-" Welp, It's too late apparently since he touched Fiora's shouler already. "GWHAAAAAAAAAHHHH!" sparks of lightning discharged all over the mans body, moments later. The man fell flat, unconscious with his burnt body twitching out of control as electricity continues to discharge all over.
"Welp, I tried" Fiora and I left as the locals started to gather around the poor man. Of course, after paying the store for Fiora's part.
Maybe I need to describe her powers a bit: From what I was told from Fron yesterday, Fiora has the ability to channel up to four elements in Gamindustri magic, Fire, water, thunder, and wind from her surrounding.
For this case: There was some electric plug a few centimeters beside her leg, which she can use to amplifies the "static electricity" during skin contact. This is in-fact a restriction order from Fron
"Man,I'm getting the chills just by seeing that agai" a reminder that Alcohol and Fiora don't get along.
"I know!" I translate her actions as she gave me a light punch through the shoulder. . . .
"Huh . . s . .-trange" why is my body suddenly numb and heating up . .
*Thud*
"Uhh . . . .What was tha- eh?" I . .i can't move my body? And this itchy uniform . . . . .
"YOU CAN'T BE FRICK'IN SERIOUS!"
When I woke up, I was already in a pajamas of some mecha-animation protagonist. TIED UP WITH MINING ROPES AND A THICK BLANKET. And being feed chicken soup by babies. While so, I can see both Fron and Fiona giggling like teenagers discussing their crush at the "distance".
"LET ME GO!" However, everyone respond . . .. .In a sync, Mind you. "STAY THERE AND EAT"
These kids know what they're doing at least, except they tease me non-stop by giggling and spitting everything..
"Ahhh~" I shut my mouth tightly this time and look away. Until I heard some of them sniffing and bawling.
"O-oni-chan . .a-are you mad at us" HRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGHHHHH, calm down emotions, calm the hell down.
"Did you hate us because we're doing this without your permission?" HMMNGNGNGNGNGNG, must . .resist . . .cuteness overload.
"W-we're so sorry!' That last baby cried and ran beneath Fiora's Panties. I'm surprised that she didn't even yelp, though her face is clearly crimson as blood. And everyone looked at me like some kind of bully.
" . .Just this once . .. " and with that, I let them play the nurse role. It is both exciting and embarrassing at the same time.
"you know what, it's not really that bad, it's actually heart-warming"
"Awww~"everyone groan in disappointment as they no longer serve me soup. Oh thank god that's over-
"Thank the goddess I still have some in the pot" Fron, you son of a Bheatch.
"Did you plan this all along, Fron?"I screamed angrily.
"No~" He said, but CLEARLY you plan for this Fron, you can't hide your grinning Frontal expression from me. I'll give that sly fox a piece of me when I'm cured.
Now, I could understand Why Fron grinning is normal as he is the expressive one who does the "Baby sitting" job directly, But the mute Fiora showing me something other than a poker face?
"THAT is clearly a rare case, Period"
*Poke*
I was then poked in the cheeks by Fiora, and damn I was surprised how everyone was gone that fast. I think I hassle myself too much. Since she "talks" through a messenger app, I decide to change the "Interface" for a moment
Vent: "*Where is everyone?*"
Fiora: "*They went outside to buy some soup ingredients*. * Noire wink emoticon*"
Huh? Fiora uses emoticons now? Never knew she's good at expressing herself considering her mute state?
Vent: "*Did you and Fron plan this all along?*. *Angery Blanc emoticons*"
Fiora: "* yes *", *Happy Nep-nep emoticon*
Vent: "*And me being shocked to so suddenly?*"
Fiora:"*T-that's . . ..?*.
I re-examined Fiora's face, i see a hint of guilt and fear from it
Vent:"*It's obviously a yes if you do It on purpose, I nearly thought I died there*"
*10 seconds of hesitation from both parties*
Fiora: "* T-that wasn't intentional, it's an accident*" .
Fron did mention about "Her powers are suppressed" and "Unstable that it may trigger unconsciously" . . .
Vent:"* alright alright, peaces yours for the taking*"
Fiora:"*Thanks, buddy*. * Vert and Neptune cheers emoticons*"
As I obtained her latest response, she stood up and left the room. All whats left is the awkwardness I felt during our chat.
"It felts like talking to a different person" I was expecting some short response like the usual, since I thought she's the anti-social fellow she is. But hey . .. .They did say "Don't judge a book by it's cover" as a quote.
"I must say . . .You're a interesting fell'a to know with" I remarked before resting myself into darkness once again.
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*Ping* Eh, now what?
Fiora: "*BTW, Fron just posted your pictures to the Internep * Insert generic Nep-tube link here*"
OH, THAT GUY'S GONE AND DONE IT THIS TIME!
Author: *Speaks from TV* Welp, we can pause the chapter here for now. Also, why am I here in a Tv? Apparently I'm in my phone busy raise my lily points on White heart from a certain collaboration event. . ..And college is being a pain in the ass lately with their new internet provider . . ..
Also, Don't worry about fillers anymore because next chapter is ASSURED to be something relevant.
I know that this is the end of the chapter. But i leave you guys this script which will be important for the plot , so let me make this as a "Omake" cut scene instead of a normal one. And i will use a different format, sorry
(With the video now spread onto Nep-tube. Vent will now be known as a meme material in gamindustri, and lets just say that . .he didn't take it lightly at the slightest)
Vent: That bastard! I know thats a prank, but this is just a bit too far god dammit!.
(Feeling humiliated, Vent takes a stroll out of the room, eventually finding himself inside Fron's room. an evil grin suddenly formed on his face)
Vent: Sorry to intrude~ . .. Now, where do you keep your perverted magazines, so I can shove one to your sis, hehehe~
(For the sake of a poor revenge mischeif. Vent searches beneath the bed . .and found absolutely nothing)
Vent: Well, this sucks . . . .now that I look at this room, I shouldn't really expect him to be that type of person. I judged him too quick at the end.
(As Vent was about to leave the room, 3 books atop of a work desk took on my interest)
Vent: well well, what do we have here . . .. "AC 7(VII): Tales of Barbatros", "XXXX"(Disclaimer: This is not a lewd magazine) and "The ruler with contradicting souls"
(The three books include a well-written Novel with a royal medieval era like cover, another one which is not a perverted magazine with a locket and a costume made cover made of monster fur, and a comic book with the picture of a guy and a girl facing each other, respectively)
Vent: Whats his taste of book actually? He could love the comic since he likes to crack jokes, the novel could also be a source of jokes and good story telling for entertaining kids, but this fury book however . . .
(Vent flinched as he heard the sound of footstep and laughter from outside)
Vent: Oh crap, they're here already? Talk about coincidental timing . . .Ah, dammit, I can't go back to my room now, and my frick'in phones is not available at the damn moment .
( Panic, Vent decide to take one of the books immediately)
Vent: Better than being empty handed. I'll return it tomorrow, Fron . . .
(As Vent left towards his "room", he reads the book he had in his possession. Neither did we know that . .those book will affect him more than anyone can expect)
(Now back to the Basta- i mean, Fron)
Fron: Huh . .. .i swear there were supposed to be 3 books here . . . . Oh . so tired, I'll ask Vent for it tomorrow
(Thankfully, the owner of said books was just dead tired for all the mess he went through and decided to hit the sack)