When the Multi-Platformers left the Lastation Basilicom. Immediately they were assaulted by reporters and paparazzi. Netherrealm saw their airship in the distance. It is small and built for speed. Since the party is relatively small.
"Lady Black Heart! Did we win the Console Wars?" "Lady Black Heart! Is it true you're in a relationship with Lady Purple Heart?" "That's the Silver Dragon of Planeptune!" "Isn't he dating Lady Purple Heart? "No, it's obviously a harem, lucky bastard." "Compa can nurse me anyday." "Iffy's so small and cute!"
"When did these rumors had time to circulate?" IF asked Noire. "When you're in the party of two CPUs. People wonder how special these people must be," Noire replied. "Also I kinda stayed up late to gush about you guys, our adventures, and even the two pictures of Netty and Compa snuggling," Neptune butted in.
Compa turned beet red and covered her face with her hands, embarrassed. Netherrealm however, you know him by now. How do you think reacted? "What the fuck?! I thought we got up early enough to prevent that!" Netherrealm exclaimed.
"Well, my 'trope senses' caused me to wake up. I saw Netty and Compa snuggling on Chian's couch. Then last night, I snuck into Netty's room to them spooning!" Neptune explained. "Neptune! You do realize you uploaded private information about Netty..." IF said, crossing her arms with a serious expression. Before it turned into a teasing smirk. "...Without showing me first?!" IF said.
"Why didn't ya just ask Iffy?" Neptune asked, holding out a phone that she bought back in Planeptune. IF laughed hard while looking at the pictures. Poor Compa whined and Noire rubbed her back in pity. "Netty's the little spoon?! What next, does Compa peg him?!" IF guffawed at the two's expense. "That was Iffy's counterpunch to all the times you called her Downwind," Neptune teased. "We are not dating!!" Netherrealm yelled.
Once they got on the airship, IF, Compa and Neptune all laid out on the deck in various ways. Compa leaned against the railing to have some back support, her legs crossed. Neptune laid on her side, a bored expression on her face and her hand on her cheek. While her elbow on the floor to prop up her head. Netherrealm was sitting in fudoza with his usual scowl. IF sat next to Compa with her legs brought up close. IF tapped on her knee anxiously.
Noire returned after talking with the captain. The ship took off towards Leanbox. "So what's going on with Green Heart?" Neptune asked Noire. "How would I know that Neptune?" Noire rebuttled, sitting on a crate, crossing one leg over the other. Her arms crossed and, her usual haughty expression was focused on Neptune.
"Darn it, have you guys heard any news?" Neptune asked the other Multi-Platformers. "We both have amnesia Nep-Nep, and I never looked at the news," Compa gave her excuse, 'Wait? Amnesia?' Neptune was suprised at that. "I didn't care," was all Netherrealm needed to say. "It's run by the church, but they're probably looking for Lady Green Heart now that Nep and Lady Noire confirmed that the CPUs have returned to all of Gamindustri," IF theorized.
"Are we gonna get your backstory Iffy? Because I know I missed a crucial bonding moment between you and Netty! As the main heroine, I will not tolerate being left in the dark," Neptune declared like she is commanding an army. "How did you know about that?" Netherrealm asked. "Because Dear Netty, I am capable of seeing past four dimensions at an inconsistent rate!" Neptune bragged.
"Did you take your pills Nep?" IF asked and Neptune smacked her lips and hissed. Neptune decided to shut up for once so she doesn't dig her own grave any further. "I was a foster kid in Leanbox, along with my other foster siblings, Nisa and Gust. Stuff happened, we drifted apart and the rest is history," IF explained briefly.
"I hope Lady Green Heart is okay," IF mumbled, worried for the CPU she looked up to. Compa gave IF a one armed hug, which IF melted into like a little girl with her parent. "Dawww, that's so sweet," Neptune gushed. "I'm sure Vert is okay, she's got more raw power than I do," Noire reluctantly admitted to help comfort her new party member.
"Vert..?" Compa repeated with a confused expression. Noire realized what she said and sighed in annoyance. "Vert is Green Heart's real name, and White Heart's real name is Blanc. We've fought for so long that we all got to a first name basis," Noire answered. So the author doesn't have to use Green Heart or White Heart all the time.
"Woah, is this some kind of dark secret?" Compa gasped. "No, it's just that a title commands respect, while a name is a name. Which is why we never bothered with formally introducing ourselves for a while. Like Netherrealm, which sounds more, mythical, Netherrealm or The Silver Dragon of Planeptune? The answer is The Silver Dragon of Planeptune. A title is your mark on the world," Noire explained.
"So, do you know you're parents?" Netherrealm, the resident orphan asked IF, the resident foster kid. "Yeah, I talk with them. They're doing well last time I heard. They couldn't take care of me because Mom got pregnant while still in highschool," IF answered.
"I didn't know you had amnesia Compa," Neptune said and the nurse in training looked at the sky in contemplation. "It's repressed memories, I can hardly remember life before my Grandpa. My Mommy was all I had," Compa explained. "So where are we gonna stay?" Neptune asked. "I'll call my parents, they can help us figure something out," IF replied. She stood up and took out one of her nine phones. She walked away for some privacy.
The next day, their airship soon arrived at the Leanbox docks. The Multi-Platformers got stares and some phones pointed at them. Netherrealm glared at anyone who tried to approach, not wanting to be hounded by paparazzi again. "Ai-chan!" a voice called out excitedly. IF blushed as an older woman ran up.
She looks to be in her early thirties. Choppy, short brown hair that goes down to her shoulders. Along with a black headband with her bangs over the headband. Caramel brown eyes and smooth skin. A green trench coat over a black shirt with a bandolier of bullets over her decently sized chest. Combat boots and camo trousers tucked into the boots. She is Netherrealm's height, six feet tall.
She picked up IF by the armpits and kissed her cheek a few times. Much to IF's embarrassment and Netherrealm's entertainment. "I saw you on TV when that robot attacked Lastation and that boy killed a girl. I'm so glad you're okay Ai-chan!" She said with a relieved smile.
The woman realized the rest of the Multi-Platformers were watching. She cleared her throat and blushed. "Sorry about that, my name is Deco," She introduced herself stoically. "Mom.." IF groaned in embarrassment. They all introduced themselves to Deco.
"Where's Dad?" IF asked and Deco gestured behind her with her thumb. He has spiky brown hair and a long ponytail, along with a red headband. He has lightly tanned skin and is a mountain of muscle. A black collared shirt that's opened to expose his chest. A white coat with a red interior draped over his shoulders. Striking green eyes and a bored look.
In one hand is a large rectangular, ultimately blunt sword in a reverse grip that looks like a giant lighter. He marched up and looked down at IF with a lazy look. He ruffled her hair and his bored look turned into a small smile. "You've been kicking ass?" He asked and IF chuckled. "Yeah Dad, I have," she said. "That's Aksys, my husband," Deco introduced him.
Deco and Aksys guided the Multi-Platformers away from the docks for them to see Leanbox. It's a lot more spacious than Lastation. Planeptune's architecture is streamlined and practical. Yet Leanbox has large skyscrapers as far as the eye could see. The Basilicom is a large and rectangular shaped. Green lights lined the windows of the Basilicom.
While IF, Compa and Netherrealm were admiring the largest city in Gamindustri. Neptune and Noire were tense. The skyscrapers to them were giant pillars that glared at them. Surrounding the Basilicom like sentinels. The large streets are perfect for an army to attack them. They felt a crushing weight of pure power from all around them.
"Eugh, it's like i'm Lastation, ack!" Neptune gagged, looking nauseous. "We're technically still enemies, this is by all accounts a hostile nation. This is Vert's territory, and as foreign CPUs, we shouldn't be here. This is one part of the divine protection a CPU provides a nation," Noire explained to Neptune.
Deco and Aksys lead everyone to the Sunset Overdrive Hotel. "You can check in here, please stop by Ai-chan," Deco said and they waved goodbye, heading off. "Your parents are nice Iffy," Compa said to IF who smiled. "Yeah, they are pretty cool," IF said and they headed inside to get checked in.
After getting their living situation resolved. They sat in the lobby, figuring out what to do next. They have to find the Key Fragment located in Leanbox. Find Vert to help Leanbox and recruit her to stop Arfoire. "Neptune, as CPUs we are capable of sensing divine energy. In other nations, that sense is dulled significantly. So we have to be in certain proximity to sense it. While a CPU can sense any divine energy in their homeland. That's how I found you in the first place," Noire explained, and Neptune mouthed 'wow'.
"Thanks for your CPU exposition Noire!" Neptune chirped. "Ugh, this is because if we want to save Gamindustri. We need you at full power. You're acting on instinct, which isn't good enough. You need to be aware of everything a CPU is capable of. I'm not doing this for you, this is for Gamindustri, got it?" Noire said, and ended it with a huff.
"Really going full tsundere, eh? If you would just be honest, you'd have friends," Neptune teased. "Argh! I do have friends! Not you alright! They're back in Lastation!" Noire exclaimed. "Who are they then? Neptune asked and Noire stammered, trying to come up with something.
"I thought we were your friends No-No," Compa sniffled. Noire felt bad that she hurt Compa's feelings, but elated that someone considered her a friend. "A-ha! See! I have friends right here!" Noire proclaimed smugly. "Even little ol' Nep-Nep?" Neptune asked with a mock cutesy voice. Noire walked right into that one.
"Wait we're friends with you?" IF asked. "I mean, you did somewhat assist me in taking back Lastation. I volunteered my assistance in rescuing Compa from that crazy lady," Noire reasoned, and IF shrugged, accepting it. "Apologize," Netherrealm said coldly. "Huh?" Noire raised an eyebrow.
"Seiryū's funeral, you insulted him. Apologize for what you said, and I'll consider forgiving you," Netherrealm demanded, yet his voice was eerily calm. "Are you still on about that? Get over it, he's dead," Noire scoffed. "You don't know what that's like. I said it once, and I'll say it again."
"If you have a little sibling, and you have to watch the life leave their eyes. Their breath stopping while you stand there, unable to do a damn thing. The culprit taunting you after taking away a member of your family. I'll be there to ask 'now do you understand?'" Netherrealm said in a low tone. "Ugh, if it will get you to stop. I'm sorry for what I said. That was insensitive of me, happy now?" Noire apologized reluctantly.
"It's fine for now," Netherrealm said, and held his hand out. Noire shook his hand. 'Three friends! Ha! Take that Neptune!' Noire cheered in her head. "Let's go look around and use our goddess sonars!" Neptune declared. "It's not called that Neptune," Noire groaned. The Multi-Platformers began to wander around. For a multitude of reasons. Get familiar with the layout. Scope out the current climate. Finally, so Noire and Neptune can sense for either a Key Fragment or Vert.
On a farm in the beautiful green pastures of Leanbox. A woman with long blonde hair and a green dress was making tea. Her body is curvy and her breasts are the biggest, softest and perkiest around. She has the aura of a mother or older sister. "Vert? You didn't have to make tea for us," A voice said from behind her.
"You nursed me back to health, it's the least I could do" Vert replied, turning to see a woman. She has iris colored hair, crimson eyes and a pastel colored dress. Along with a sunhat over her long, silky hair. "The house has been much more lively since you arrived dearie," She commented.
"Alphy is out taking the kids hunting. Practicing their Bros. Attacks, even though their older sister is with them," Plutia said, leaning on the kitchen counter. "You've been up playing that Four Goddesses Online, haven't you?" Plutia asked teasingly. "Yes, my guildmates and I have recently defeated Organax the Mechasm," Vert answered shamelessly.
Vert looked out the window and frowned. "I wish for a family like this. A loving wife, kids, the whole package. It's so peaceful," Vert lamented. "Wife? Oooooooh, I didn't know you swung that way," Plutia whispered seductively and then blew in Vert's ear. Causing her to flinch and blush.
Plutia backed off, giggling in a sultry manner. "Hmph, no tea for you," Vert grumbled. "Fine then, party pooper," Plutia pouted. Vert looked out the window again, and her blue eyes glowed purple for a second. 'It seems they've arrived in Leanbox,' Vert sighed in her head.
"Another goddess thing that I should know about?" Plutia asked. "Two CPUs have arrived in Leanbox," Vert sighed. Plutia hugged Vert from behind. "Do you think it's time to head back, and reclaim the throne?" Plutia asked. Vert looked at Leanbox one last time before placing the tray of tea on the dining room table. "No, i'm done with being a CPU," Vert said stoically.
So for some trivia about Deco. She is based off of Data East Corporation(DECO for short). Former members of Data East went on to found Idea Factory. Which is why I chose Deco to be IF's mother.
Deco's design is based off the cover art of Bloody Wolf. However I chose to add a green trench coat. Her hair looks like child IF's from Victory.
I based Aksys off the two main characters of the Guilty Gear series, Sol Badguy and Ky Kiske. Taking elements from both of their designs, and Sol's personality.
I'm gonna confirm the human ages of the humans we've met for shits and giggles.
Netherrealm is 19, Compa is 21, IF is 18, Seiryū was 17, Kei is 18, Nisa is 16, Marvy was 20, C-Sha is 15, Kyoken is 25, Deco is 30 and Aksys is 32.