Chapter 2: That Day: The Return of Neptune's Powers
After Neptune chooses her quest with Compa, we head to the Monster Cave.
Neptune: Say, Compa? What are we supposed to do here?
Compa: Nep-Nep ... You didn't read the fine print, did you?
Neptune: Oh, come on! No one reads the fine print! Never have, never will! Ow-
Dusk: *hits Neptune on the head* You could read it at least just once but compared to you I read them but this time I haven't read it.
Compa: That's nothing to brag about ... It looks like we have to check on the monsters and what they're doing.
Neptune: Speaking of monsters. That huge monster is somewhere out here, right?
Compa: A lot of other people came here already, so I'm sure it went away.
Neptune: Whew, that's a relief. No way I want to see that thing again.
Dusk: I won't be so convincing if I were you.
Neptune: Why not?
Dusk: Because every time you open your mouth, that's where creatures come to kill us.
Neptune: *returns and pretends to cry* You mean father! I hate you.
Dusk: *try to comfort her* N-No it wasn't meant to be and you know it sweetie. *cuddles* I didn't mean it.
Neptune: *smiles and cuddles* I love you Daddy!
On the way, Ms. Clyde blocked our path.
Dusk: Nep-Nep! Compa! There are going to be monsters to slaughter like pigs. *summons his katana*
Both: Right, sir!
We're in front of four Ms. Clyde, I wave to Neptune and Compa and tell them I'll give them the final blow.
Neptune: Alright, here I come *she runs to one of Ms. Clyde* CROSS COMBO! *she gives several blows of the sword which makes him explode*
Compa: My turn! Take this! *she several shots of syringe on the enemy then in the same way, he explodes*
I was in front of the last two, I put myself in position putting my katana in front of me, starting to ignite it.
Dusk: Say goodbye to this world *swings raising my flaming sword hitting them head-on making them explode* They're the last! Well done girls, you did a great job. We can continue on our way.
Both: Yes!
We cross a bridge but the deeper into the cave the darker it gets in there so I tell the girl to stay close to me.
Neptune: It's getting darker the deeper we go ...
Dusk: Yeah ... that's what I keep telling myself and we can't even put one foot in front of the other in this darkness. *stops in the middle of the path and Neptune collides in him*
Neptune: Dad, why did you stop?
Dusk: Tell me Neptune! Where is Compa? I can't feel his hands on me, it's not normal.
Before Neptune answered, her voice was heard.
Compa: Nep-Nep, Dusky, where are you? It's so dark. I can't see you, Nep-Nep.
Dusk: *sighs* Compa, I told you to stay by my side. Besides, what are you doing so far away from us?
Neptune: Oh, come on, Compa. It can't be that bad. But I guess it could be dangerous, so be careful. No telling what's around.
Suddenly Neptune bumps into something or someone that scares them all three.
The Three: Wha-?!
Compa: Nep-Nep? Are you okay? If you fall into a pit, it could be game over ...
Dusk: Please, Compa! Don't be afraid to scare her, I don't want her in my bed every night.
Neptune: I think something ran into me ... Hey, it's dark, so be careful!
Dusk: *thoughts* No kidding!
And we see what, we see a girl with brown hair fallen to the ground.
?: Ow ... Watch it, girl! Wait. What are kids like you doing here?
Dusk: *unleashes a dark aura* Call me a kid and I'll shave your hair.
?: *shaking with fears* It will be fine, thank you.
Neptune: Me? A kid? Speak for yourself! You're a kid too! Who are you?!
IF: I'm IF. Let's just say I'm the Wind Walker of Gamindustri.
Neptune: ...
Dusk: Didn't you understand anything she said?
IF: Ah, huh?
Neptune: You're the Wild Talker of Gamindustri?
IF: Wind Walker. I travel, making a living working with the Guild. Enough about me. What are you girls and boy doing out here?
Neptune: We came for the Guild, too. Oh, and I'm Neptune, and she's Compa then next to me it's my Dad.
IF: Your Dad?
Dusk: That's right. I'm Dusk and the Primordial CPU of Lastation.
Compa: Nice to meet you. I'm Compa.
IF: You've got to be kidding. You girls and boy are working for the Guild, too?
Neptune: Ah, sure, nice to meet you, too ... Well, we can handle ourselves, you know!
IF: Really? Even with all the monsters roaming around here?
Neptune: Uh ...
IF: Don't tell me. You didn't look at the fine print before taking the work.
Compa: Nep-Nep, that can't be ...
Dusk: We're in deep trouble ...
A roar is heard and approaches us.
The Three: Not agai-n!
Neptune: What should we do, Compa?! It's got to be looking for me!
IF: What? You girls know what that is?!
Compa: Yes. Nep-Nep and Dusky sandbagged Mr. Monster really good.
Neptune: Wh-What should I do?! It's got to be looking for revengeance ... !
IF: Hard to believe, but if you can fight. I'm going to need you three to help.
Dusk: Yeah the more we are fighting the more the merrier!
Compa: Nep-Nep, Dusky, we have to beat Mr. Monster for the sake of Planeptune!
Neptune: Okay! Let me go super-mode from the beginning, then! Together, Dad! *transforms into Purple Heart*
Dusk: *smiles* Right, I will crush him down with my own bare hands! *transforms into Shadow Heart*
I and Neptune transforms into Shadow Heart and Purple Heart.
Purple Heart (Neptune): Hah... I'm ready now.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): AHAHAHA... I'm all fired up, I will crush you down you freak. *cracks my knuckles with joy*
IF: *shiver* He made me scared your father
Purple Heart (Neptune): *sweatdrops* I know but he's kind deep inside, trust me.
IF: *regains her status* OK! but wha-?! What just happened?! Wait, you're huge! Like, all over!
Shadow Heart (Dusk): *licks Neptune's neck making her moans* Yes, she is. *stay beside her*
Compa: Surprise! Nep-Nep and Dusky can change forms! Nep-Nep and Dusky are really forms like this.
Purple Heart (Neptune): Well, now do you believe us that we beat that monster once before?
IF: Do I even have a choice? It's harder not to believe now.
The monster keep roaring as strong as he can.
Purple Heart (Neptune): So, want to get it on, do you? Well, the feelings are mutual.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): Indeed cuz I don't want to stay here all night long.
Purple Heart (Neptune): Yeah I'm going to have to take you down to stop any more casualties!
[IF has joined]
I put myself in a fighting position with two cyber swords in my hands, ready to attack him but I allow IF to attack first. She runs on the Guard Vermine which attacks her many times but she dodges them all one by one and ends up slicing her several times on the flanks which unbalances him a bit.
Neptune goes from behind and throws him several katana blows in the back. Then it's Compa's turn to come on stage to prick him with his syringe in several places on his body. I fly towards him, inflicting several cuts on his skull, his legs which make him fall and he gives the final blow with Winter Blitz.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): Don't move you dirty beetle! You're going to freeze from the inside! WINTER BLITZ!
I shoot him a beam of electric ice that freezes him from the ground to the foot. So Neptune takes the advantage of unleashing his "Cross Combination" on him which explodes it into pixels and disappears.
Purple Heart (Neptune): Well, that was an unfair match. The monster was injured, after all.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): *desperate* I thought he was even tougher. *sighs* I'm disappointed.
IF: Not bad. Honestly, I'm not sure if I could've handled it myself. Thanks.
Purple Heart (Neptune): No problem. I was the one who let it go in the first place, after all.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): For the first time, she admits her mistakes.
IF: Still ... that's some transformation. You're both like a different person.
Compa: I was surprised the first time I saw it, too.
Neptune and Dusk deactivate their HDD form.
Dusk: *falls to the ground* Holy shit, I'm exhausted! I can not feel my body anymore.
Neptune: Whew ... I'm beat ...
Compa: Nice fight, Nep-Nep! Dusky! You were really cool.
Dusk: *gets up* You flatter us! You also fought well!
Neptune: Heh. Oh, stop flattering us. Like daddy said we fought together.
IF: Really, it's hard to believe you're both the same person
Dusk: You haven't seen anything yet. This is only the beginning of the blooper.
IF: What?!
Dusk: Nothing at all, I was talking to myself.
IF: Ok *rolls her eyes*
Neptune: Oh yeah, Iffy, how about joining our party while we're at it?
IF: Iffy? Me? Iffy?
Neptune: Yup. IF = Iffy! Sounds a lot cuter too, don't you think?
IF: Iffy ...
Neptune: Wait, you don't like it? Oh, were you teased by kids with that name?
Dusk: Honestly, I think that's pretty cute as a nickname.
IF: *blushed like crazy* D-Do you r-really think D-Dusky? *put her hands on her cheeks then regains her status* No, I was never teased with my name before. Just call me anything you want.
Compa: *smiles* Okay, then I'll call you Iffy, too.
Dusk: *smiles* Me three.
Neptune: Now then, do you want to come with us? Having a pro like you would be cool!
IF: Well, why not? As they say, the more the merrier.
Neptune: Great! Well, hope we become bestest friends, Iffy!
IF: Sure, looking forward to it.
Along the way, we face some small creatures which genes us to move forward in our quest. As we walked, I could feel the same presence and energy that I already felt on Celestia.
Neptune: Well, now that I have a chance to look around, this place is huge.
Compa: We're lucky we didn't get lost running around.
Dusk: ... *keep looking around*
IF: *look at Dusk* Dusky! What's the matter? You look bothered by something! Something is disturbing you.
Dusk: Yeah, I can feel a powerful dark energy here, I don't like it.
IF: It's probably nothing at all but ...
Dusk: You're maybe right!
IF: You came here before, right? Mind filling me in with some details?
Timeskip (after a long explication)
Neptune: ... and that's that!
IF: Nep falls, loses memory, Histoire, Key Fragments ... Tha's all so random.
Neptune: Heh, well shoot, thanks.
IF: I wasn't praising you ...
After defeating some monsters on the way, we come to the place.
Neptune: Hey, Iffy. I picked this up, but ...
IF: It looks like a disc ... Nep, where'd you pick that up from?
Neptune: Wait, I noticed just now, but is Nep ... me?
IF: You named me Iffy, so why not? Going back, where'd you get the disc from?
Neptune: I dunno. It was hanging on that wall over there
IF: Hanging on the wall? This disc? You're not pulling my leg, are you?
Neptune: What?! Iffy, you don't believe me? After all that we've been through ...
Compa: You're so horrible, not believing in Nep-Nep.
Neptune: I know your name makes you question everything, but show me some love here!
IF: That's not what my name means. Besides, we only met a short while ago.
Neptune: *eyes spearkles* Iffy ...
IF: *sigh* Okay, okay. I got it, I believe you.
I stay silent just long enough for her to speak, listening to any noise that might sound suspicious to me.
Neptune: Now that's my Iffy! "Iffy" has got to mean "I Feel For You!" That's love!
Compa: How about we call you "Ai" instead? That's Japanese for "Love"!
Neptune: Why not spell it in lower case, like, "ai"? It's a cuter, too!
IF: Whoa! Hold your horses, both of you! You're running way off track!
Neptune: Awww, Iffy, are you blushing or are you blushing? *the disc flashes* Wha-?! Wait. The disc ... It's shining!
Dusk: *walks slowly towards Neptune* I knew something was wrong with this discs.
Compa: What's going on, Iffy?!
IF: H-How should I know?! I've never seen anything like this before, either!
A light dazzles everyone out of nowhere and then suddenly, a monster appears.
IF: A monster?! It came from the disc?!
Dusk: *mumbles* I knew we should have killed her as soon as we had the chance, *sighs* there is going to be a hell of a bloodbath.
I see one of the monsters rushing at me but I end up dodging and slashing it with an "Alpha Crescent Moon" and exploded. But after, IF wiped them out with a "Demon Flame" which was pretty quick because it burned them alive.
Neptune: That was a surprise. You should've told me that monsters came from discs.
IF: How should I have known? No one knows where the monsters come fro ... *stops talking*
Neptune: Iffy? What's the matter? Cat got your tongue?
IF: So this is where the monsters come from ... This is amazing!
Compa: I think this is a super discovery!
I move closer to the disc on the ground, kneel to examine it. Neptune sees me and comes to ask me worriedly if I'm okay.
Neptune: *worried* Are you okay, daddy?
Dusk: I'm fine honey ... *sighs* but I just have a bad feeling about what's going to happen next that's all.
Neptune: *relieved* Ok so hopefully I'm fine.
Dusk: *smile* Yeah if you say so.
Neptune: *take my hand* We will join them.
Dusk: *feel me pushing* Stop pulling on my arm! You're going to tear it away from me.
I get up with Neptune pulling my arm forcefully but suddenly a voice echoes in the cave.
?: Hahahahahaha! I came for my Guardian but I didn't expect to meet you here, Neptune! and you too Dusk!
Dusk: *clenches his fists/thoughts* You are there too, witch.
Neptune: Who's there? What's with that old, melodramatic laugh ...?
?: Who are you calling old?! Mocking people as usual. You've not changed a bit.
Dusk: *arose and put me in front of the girls* Stay behind me, girls. *Compa, IF hides behind me*
Neptune: Dad, why?
Dusk: *scream* Don't try to understand Neptune! It's for your own good that I'm doing this so don't argue!
Neptune: But-
Dusk: *screams* No buts! Do what I tell you for once! *Neptune hides behind me*
Compa: Is this a friends of yours?
Neptune: Of course not. I don't know any old lady wearing this much goth makeup.
Compa: That's good to hear. I was about to doubt your choice of people.
IF: Yeah. If you were friends with her, I would've put in my resignation.
Dusk: Shut up girls, it's serious!
The girls behind me are silent, then sigh and look Arfoire straight in the eyes with rage.
Neptune: Sooooo, who are you, Missus?
Dusk: Neptune *she's looking at you* It's Arfoire, the worst b**** I've ever met.
?: How dare you! Saying what you want in front of me ... I'll get rid of you all!
Dusk: *smirks* You know that will never happen while we're still alive.
?: I know, that's why I'm going to get rid of you, Primordial CPUs, before your daughters.
Dusk: *growls* How dare you talk about them like that. *rush me at her*
?: Always as insolent as on Celestia before your tender and sweet wife died. *then kick me in the guts by throwing me into the wall knocking me out*
The Three: *shocked* Dad/Dusky!
?: Here is one less! To the other three now.
The girls start in their fight against the mysterious woman but end up losing.
Neptune: Hey! This lady is too strong for being an early stage boss! I can cheat!
Compa: The damage that popped up against us was too large.
IF: Tch ... Looks like you can't judge a book by its cover.
?: Hmph, you're all scum to be. Go ahead, cry and weep like the losers you are even *look where I was stuck* the supreme Primordial CPU got beaten and I, who thought they were all-powerful, was all wrong. They are just funny little things to me. *returns to Neptune and the others* Now, then ... the Key Fragments. I'll have that back now.
Neptune: No fair! Me and Compa went through a lot just to get that! Give it back!
?: Silence! *she hits Neptune in the face*
Neptune: Ouch!
Compa: Nep-Nep!
?: Now, the time has finally come. I'll take your power, Neptune!
A purple haze settles and spreads over the area.
?: Hahahaha! Finally! The first step to my ambition has finally begun!
Suddenly, Compa jumps and pushes Neptune aside.
Compa: Nep-Nep! Look out!
Neptune: Wha-?!
The mist surrounds Compa and evaporates.
Compa: Kyaaaaaaa!
Neptune: Compa!
?: *shocked* What!
Neptune: Compa! Are you okay?!
Compa: Um, huh? I'm ... okay?
IF: What happened?
?: How ... dare you get in my way of Nep-Nep!
IF: Huh? ... Nep-Nep?
?: Once more! I'll make Nep-Nep's power my own!
The mist comes back and this time surrounds Neptune and evaporates.
Neptune: Waaaaah?!
?: Hey, you! Stop running around and just get hit! *runs after Neptune*
IF: She sounds like Compa ... Nep! She's trying to absorb your power!
Neptune: No problem! I'm good at shooting games. I'll just have to barrel roll! And dad, I hope he's okay.
?1: *in a godly voice* Don't worry about me sweetheart and looks like I've regained my true power
Suddenly, an earthquake occurs.
IF: What's going on? Why the ground is shaking?
Compa: I-I don't know!
?: *thoughts/fearful* I-It can't be his real power coming back to life
? and Neptune can sense a familiar aura. They turn towards the source of this power and her eyes widen and shake in fear when she sees Dusk standing with his hair covering his eyes dans a silvery aura with sprinkled purple, blue and pink as Neptune, IF and Compa had a smile on their faces.
Dusk: *hair covering his face* You'll never have hit my daughter like that *begins to powering up causing the ground to crack* I'll show you the true power of a primordial god. *transforms into Shadow Heart*
A light blinds everyone forcing them to cover their eyes but when they open them they have a thick cloud of smoke in front of them. Suddenly two blue flashes pierced the smoky haze but what came out of it was going to shock them all - Dusk, in his full-powered HDD form - ready to kill Arfoire.
?: Tch! It's that girl's fault! and you *points to me* I'll make sure you're six feet under ground.
IF: Nep! Dusky! Compa! It looks like she's taken Compa's power. Now is our chance!
?: Tch ... Damn it ...!
Neptune: Hey, you! We're even now! *transforms into Purple Heart*
Purple Heart (Neptune): I won't let this chance and you get away! Let's go Dad, IF and Compa!
I look at her and nod, then begin to float towards Arfoire with my cyber swords in each of my hands, thinking about the past.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): *thoughts* Arfoire... you always... had this look on your face like you thought everyone around you was hopeless and powerless... you always seemed bored.
I summon my swords, rushing at her and she does the same for me. Once our swords are unleashed they start clashing causing lightning to fly all over the place and on the last hit we back up and I let Neptune take over but tell her I'll deliver the final blow, she nods.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): *thoughts* But there were times when you came alive. ...When you got to show off your hand-to-hand skill! You said they were pointless crap that your power forced on you, but... it never looked to me like you thought of them that way.
Neptune unleashes her "Cross Combo" which unbalances the mysterious woman then IF passes to the side to unleash her "Demon Flame" on her which makes her lose half of her life and at the same time, Compa branches her with her syringe to several reprise. As I got into position to unleash my Ultimate EXE-Drive Skills.
I create a medium-sized energy sphere on his front and two other energy spheres in both hands.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): *thoughts* I remember... thinking that... you were... a bad liar...
I notice Neptune, Compa, and IF on either side of me and motion for them to shift so I can launch my attack.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): *thoughts* Hey... Arfoire? What... are you... fighting for? What cause was so important... you could kill for it? *outloud* This is the end, Arfoire! TAKE THIS! GOD BIG BANG KAMEHAMEHA!
Then I merge both of them creating a huge intense blue energy sphere which I release as a massive energy wave, inflicting a huge amount of damage on her. I sent her waltzing into a wall where she crumbles at my feet looking at me with hatred.
Purple Heart (Neptune): *take the key fragment* I'll take that.
?: Urgh...! Neptune...!
Shadow Heart (Dusk): *grabs her by the throat and forces her to look in his eyes* How does it feel to feel helpless?
?: *growls* You bastard! You will pay for this!
Shadow Heart (Dusk): Sorry but I won't but my daughter has some question for you and you better have her answer otherwise you will taste my fury again! understood?
I nod at Neptune and float beside her.
Purple Heart (Neptune): Right! I have to ask you, but do you know me?
?: Of course I do! I know you like the palm of my hand since the day your dad *points me* started raising you.
Purple Heart (Neptune): Then tell me, who am I?
?: What are you talking about? Are you dizzy or something?
Shadow Heart (Dusk): That's right! She's lost all of her memories.
?: Hahahaha! You? Neptune? Lose your memory? This is golden! I was worried when I lost sight of you, but I see that luck in on my side!
Shadow Heart (Dusk): You? Worry? Let me laugh! It's the first time I've heard you say that.
?: I'll let you hold the Key Fragment for now. Until next time!
Shadow Heart (Dusk): Next time! The Primordial CPUs will be reunited and our power will be restored and will once again become the founding gods of the four nations of Gamindustri.
?: We'll see, Lastation's Primordial CPU.
Purple Heart (Neptune): Wait! *? disappears in a flash* She's... gone?
IF: She got away... Who was that? It seems like she was going after both of you, Nep and Dusky.
Purple Heart (Neptune): I don't know... If only I could speak with Histy...
Compa: *worried* Nep-Nep...
IF: Well, before we think further, let's figure this out first.
Purple Heart (Neptune): You mean the disc that the monsters came from ?
IF: For the time being... yeah! *look around her* Well, we've done what we could here. How about we head out to take a rest?
Timeskip to Planeptune (Compa's House)
After returning from our quest as well as meeting the mysterious woman (except me) whom no one knows by name.
IF: I couldn't have imagined the monsters coming from the disc.
Compa: Yes. But now the monsters won't be coming out any more.
Dusk: You're wrong Compa *she's looking at you* Certainly for now, they won't come out to attack but we still have to be on our guard because there won't be just the beasts that will attack us.
Compa: If we beat all the monsters, everything will be back to normal again
Dusk: *giggles* You dream too much, Compa. Nothing will go back to the way it was before, I'm afraid.
IF: About the disc... how about we call it the "Enemy Disc?"
Compa: Enemy Disc...
IF: As long as these are around, we're going to keep getting monsters.
Compa: *worried* That's not good...
IF: Don't worry, Compa. We'll plan against the monsters with what we know now.
All of a sudden, Neptune comes out of nowhere and jumps on my back.
Neptune: *smile* Mmm! Pudding after work really hits the spot! Um, you got more, Compa?
IF: ...
Compa: ...
Dusk ...
Neptune: Hm? What's the matter? Why so serious?
IF: Are you kidding...?
Dusk: *nervously scratches his cheek* How to put it, honey *she's cutely looking at you* We were talking about monsters and you, you're talking about your gut and pudding.
Compa: Um, Iffy? Dusky? Nep-Nep gets tired after she changes, so can you let it go?
IF: *sigh* If you say so, Compa. I'll let it go this time. Right, Dusky?
Dusk: *long sigh* Yeah, I agree.
Neptune: *hugs strongly* Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, Dad! You are the best and you too, Iffy!
Dusk: Let's not exaggerate anyway.
IF: Going back on subject, I'm more interested in that lady. Who was she?
Compa: It looked like she was collecting the Key Fragments.
Neptune: If that's the case, then we better act quick before she gets them.
Compa: Yes. Let's get ready to go right away.
Neptune: Iffy? Wanna come with me and Compa and Dad to look for the fragments? We can have fun together, and it'll be safer, too!
IF: Sure, why not?
Neptune: Really? Yay!
Compa: Are you sure, Iffy?
IF: Not like I have an agenda, so I might as well tag along for the ride.
Dusk: Cool! It will be fun all together
IF: I'm not sure leaving both of you alone is a good idea, anyway... but with Dusky, then we'll be safe.
Timeskip
Somewhere in Planeptune, a little girl is walking on a floating pillow.
?: It's a nice and warm day again, nyu... A nice cup of bitter hot tea would hit the spot, nyu...
Neptune: Hello... Um, can I ask you something?
Broccoli: What, nyu? Is there something you want from Broccoli, nyu?
Neptune: Oh, your name is Broccoli? You're so cute that I want to call you "Puchiko."
Broccoli: It's Broccoli," not "Puchiko," nyu.
Neptune: Let's not split pears, okay?
Broccoli: You're terrible at listening, nyu.
Neptune: Anyway, I want to ask you, Puchiko. How do I get to Planeptower? I'm supposed to go there, but, um, I don't know where it is...
Broccoli: Well, nyu. Just head down here and you'll see a sign for it, nyu.
Neptune: Sweet! Thank you! I've got to run now, bye-bye. *runs*
Broccoli: Hm, I feel like I've met her before, nyu... Let me think a bit, nyu... *think* Oh, that's right! That was Nep, nyu!
Our friends are now near a Sky Harbor.
Neptune: The ground. It's split open! This must be where the ancient battle ensued! A battle where a goddess and an evil god seal each other with their weapons!
IF: What is she talking about?
Dusk: I don't know *sigh* sometimes I wonder if she really is my daughter, IF.
Neptune: *protest* Obviously I'm your daughter, you idiot *hit me comically*
Compa: Nep-Nep says a lot of random things, but you're get used to it.
IF: If you say so. But still, for losing her memory, Nep sure knows a lot.
Compa: Ah, hahahahaha...
Neptune: Iffy, Compa! The view from here is awesome! Oh wait? Are you scared?
Dusk: *warns Neptune* Don't bend too much, I won't go downstairs looking for you.
Compa: Nep-Nep, this is a "sky harbor." It's where we go to get to the other Lands. The Lands aren't connected, so we need to go through here.
Neptune: Uh, how do you get across? I know! Jump right? Like while saying "wahoo"!
IF: Why not grow a moustache and jump then? ...We need to go to the Basilicom.
Dusk: That's good because I need to ask them something very important.
IF: Ok but we must fill papers there and once we get approval, we can go across freely.
We all enter the Basilicom but no one is there to welcome us.
Neptune: Hello~!
Planeptune Basilicom Staff: Welcome to Planeptune's Basilicom. What brings you here today? *notices me* Lord Shadow Heart! What are you doing here at Planeptune if you will allow us to ask the question?
I change into my god form.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): I would like to speak privately with Lady Red Heart. It is of the utmost importance what I have to say to her.
Planeptune Basilicom Staff: Of course! follow me, please.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): *turn me around* I don't have it for very long so don't wait for me. *join the guard*
While I was walking with the guard, I took the opportunity to ask him some question.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): Heard that Lady Purple Heart hasn't returned from Celestia.
Planeptune Basilicom Staff: Exactly but the worst since there was this conflict over Celestia, we were starting to wonder about their relationship and how it all started. *sigh* Let's just hope our goddess is okay.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): *thoughts* Don't worry Lady Purple Heart is doing great and she's with me.
We arrive at the bedroom of Chris known as Red Heart, founding goddess of Planeptune before Neptune.
Planeptune Basilicom Staff: This is the room of the Primordial Goddess Red Heart. I wish you good luck and we hope to see you again very soon.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): Thanks.
I knock on the door and hear an "Enter", I open and was surprised to see Chris in her dressing gown and she was surprised to see me but keep my cool.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): *serious* Chris! I have something to tell you and very serious.
Chris: *serious* I am listening to you and I hope I can solve it for you and the others.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): *shakes his head seriously* Unfortunately, this is something you can't solve on your own, I'm afraid.
Chris: *surprised* Why?
Shadow Heart (Dusk): I'll explain!
I explain to her that I endured it during a quest that Neptune chose but was quickly shocked by what I just confessed to her.
Chris: *knocking on the nightstand* WHAT?! This b**** is still alive.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): I fear it, but I need your help and the other Primordial CPUs to defeat her with the help of Neptune and her sisters.
Chris: *think* I will help you! I owe you everything, we got together to help build our nations in the past before your daughters were born so yeah, I'm going to end it all with you all.
Shadow Heart (Dusk): *smirks* Thanks, Chris so get ready to show Arfoire who the real CPUs are, rulers of this world in a good way. *check the time* Okay, I'm going to go, but I was happy to talk about this problem. *start leaving, give her a kiss and wave at her*
I go downstairs and say goodbye to the guards when I go out, I can see Compa, IF and Neptune waiting for me. I returned to my original form.
Dusk: Sorry to have you waiting so we can go.
IF: Yeah in the direction of Lastation.
Dusk: *surprised* Did you say Lastation?
IF: Yeah why?
Dusk: Because you are going to see the nation that I built with my own hands with the help of the other founding goddesses.
(Somewhere else)
The mysterious woman, called Arfoire, is in a strange place talking to Histoire.
Arfoire: It has been a while, Histoire.
Histoire: Arfoire... No matter how often you come, I have no intent to help you.
Arfoire: I know. I came here to ask you about Neptune and her father, Dusk.
Histoire: Did you... meet Neptune and Dusk?
Arfoire: So it was you, after all... You're the one who's been guiding her and what about Dusk? I know you love him since the day the Great Goddess, his wife, died.
Histoire: What can I do? I am sealed and unable to do anything and for Dusky, I love him more everything in this world I can't lose.
Arfoire: Hmph. What a liar. No matter. I will defeat them another time. The goddesses are in my control. They shall fight by my will! Hahahaha!
Histoire: *sighs* I think you are forgetting a little something.
Arfoire: And what, in your opinion?
Histoire: The Primordial CPUs! You will never be able to defeat them while they are still alive especially Dusk, his power arises and become the Supreme God along with the other Primordial Goddesses that Gamindustri still honor. And it is for this same reason that I'll keep loving him until the very end.
Arfoire: Not for very long! Hahahaha!
Timeskip to Lastation
We arrived at Lastation, the famous nation that I lovingly founded with the help of other Primordial Goddesses. In front of us, factories in operation and smoke rising from their chimneys.
Dusk: My hometown hasn't changed at all.
Neptune: Wow, this place is all steampunky! Iffy, what's this place called again?
IF: Lastation, ruled by CPU Black Heart. It's obscured by various industries.
Dusk: *finish after IF* Just before you were born I founded this beautiful and fabulous nation that I have lovingly cherished since I gave my place to Black Heart.
Neptune: So, um, does the "theme" of each Land match with that goddess's preference?
IF: No. The CPUs are here to protect us. It's us humans that shape the Land.
Neptune: Aw, that's so realistic. Compa, what're your thoughts of this Land?
Compa: These factories and chimneys remind me of an industrial revolution. But, I'm not kind of thing.
Dusk: *anime tears* No one... wants to be... nice... to my nation that I took years to build.
Neptune: *comforts me* Aw, come on! We don't say bad things about Lastation.
Dusk: *slowly turns my head with tears in my eyes* Seriously?
IF: It's not for everyone, but I think it's nice. Now, let's go to the Basilicom.
Dusk, Neptune, IF and Compa decide to go to the Basilicom but who are we going to come across? What will happen this time? To see in the next chapter of Neptunia's Ancestral Soul Re;Birth 1.