Last time on this story that I'm doing all the times... Andrew and the girls visit Leanbox and payed a visit to Vert who gave them a warm welcome. And boy did she give Nepgear and Andrew the warm welcome that they needed. Anyways, let's see what kind of adventures awaits them.

They stand by the entrance of Leanbox to plan out where they go to get to Lastation since they obviously don't want to take the same way twice because variety. IF thinks, "Let's see... should we walk to Lastation or should I grab my motorcycle and then head off?"

Neptune replies, "That takes too long! We can just fly to Lastation, just like beautiful birds! Come on!"

Andrew catches up with them, he still has his dogoo on his head which actually came with him but didn't do anything in the last chapter. "Phew... I think I'm actually raising my agility and stamina because it wasn't nearly as awful as last time."

Neptune asks, "Hey, do you have any exciting ways to get to Lastation?"

Andrew thinks about it for a moment, "Well, that's a good question... does anyone have a cannon on them? We could launch ourselves."

IF says catching that he is joking, "Enough joking around, Andrew. We have to get to Lastation before nightfall if you all want to have a sleepover."

Andrew asks, "Wait... you all are actually doing that?"

Everyone nods, Andrew replies, "I thought that was just a tease but we are actually doing it? Err... I never had one and... oh boy."

Neptune says, "Yeah, and we are going to invite all of our CPU pals with us for it! Aren't you excited, Andy?"

Andrew freezes, "Wow... yeah, I suppose. And I am going to be the only boy there and I'll stick out like a sore thumb if I am."

Neptune tries to cheer him up, "Don't worry! We all are friends now so you'll fit right in the crowd of girls."

Xelor says, "Well, that sounds nice and all but we need to get to Lastation. I actually can take us there."

IF gasps, "Why didn't you say so sooner?"

Xelor beeps in response "Because everybody keeps on talking. Now, my programming includes warping us to where we visited before."

Everybody gasps with Andrew asking, "Why didn't you use that before?"

Xelor replies, "Because you need the exercise. OK, Andrew... use it!"

Andrew nods and pokes at the screen a bit, "OK... how do they go with us?"

Xelor says, "Huddle up close, everyone."

Neptune goes closer to Andrew and grabs one of his arms, "You don't have to ask me twice!"

Andrew gets nervous, "Uh... ok."

Everybody else gets closer to Andrew with Nepgear looking as nervous as Andrew is, "Goodness... this is actually a bit close."

Xelor asks, "OK, everybody ready?"

The group nods and Andrew presses the screen and a big ray of blue light shot up in the air and vanishes including everybody else.

They end up in Lastation just like they wanted and Neptune is very thrilled by that, "Wowee! That's a great way to travel! Let's do that every time!"

Xelor beeps, "I can't. It takes too much energy for that many people at once."

Neptune frowns, "Aw, bummer. Well, no sweat! Perhaps some other time!"

Andrew asks Xelor, "Is this how you were able to get me to Gamindustri?"

"Yes, it is. Let's not worry about that now. We got things to do, Andrew." Xelor says.

Nepgear says to the group, "Well, let's go say hi and I can catch up with Uni."

Neptune nods, "Yep! They all will be delighted to see the Neps. It will surely change their lonely lifestyle."

Andrew asks Neptune, "Also... do you know that you are still clinging to my arm?"

Neptune notices as well and says, "Whoops, sorry! Does it bother you?"

Andrew shrugs, "A little because I like my space sometimes."

Neptune tries to let go but for some reason can't, "Err.. for some reason I can't let go. I think my hand is glued to your arm."

Andrew gasps, "Are you serious? How?"

Barking is heard and Andrew looks up at his dogoo and it barks happily, "Oh yeah... I guess I got a bit of his goo on my arm." The dogoo barks happily again.

Neptune shouts, "Nooo! He's doing this on purpose! He wants people and the readers to get the wrong impression of us!"

Andrew sweatdrops, "Ok... and yeah, I know his name now. I'm naming him Glue."

Neptune nods, "Yeah! That suits him all right!"

The named Glue barks happily at that, and Andrew assumes that he likes the name.

Everybody else laughs including Nepgear, IF says, "Boy... that is sure some strange coincidence. But it's better this way because you two like each other, right?"

Andrew blushes, "What? W-why would you assume that?"

Compa replies, "You two look adorable together... almost makes me a bit jealous."

Neptune denies, "What?! Why would you think that? Oh no... I'm turning into Noire!"

IF says, "You were the one that grabbed his arm so I do think you got something for Andrew."

Andrew asks, "Is that why?"

Neptune blushes, "Erm... I don't know! Hey, watch thingy! Do you know how to get rid of this goo off?"

Xelor beeps, "It is controlled by the dogoo. You must have 'Glue' have it let go of you."

Neptune shouts, "See? It is doing it on purpose!"

Glue barks and jumps off Andrew's head, "What is it, boy?" Andrew asks Glue.

Glue suddenly hops away towards something, "Come back!" Andrew says while running off with Neptune.

Neptune shouts, "Hey! Slow down, I wasn't even ready yet!"

IF sighs, "Oh boy..."

Glue leads them to Lastation's Bascilicom, Andrew says, "Oh, cool. You found it for us."

Glue barks again and slips under the door while Andrew and Neptune stares at him, "I wonder what he wants..."

IF, Compa and Nepgear catches up to them. IF asks, "What's up with your pet, Andrew?"

Andrew shrugs, "I don't know... he suddenly went under the door."

Andrew and the others hear screaming and Neptune exclaims, "That sounded like Noire! Your pet is still a dirty dog!" Andrew opens the door and they go to the source of the screaming.

Turns out that Glue smelled something that Noire was eating, Neptune greets her, "Hey, Noire! Long time, no see!" She gives her a wave.

Noire shouts, "What is this thing doing in my sanctuary?! It's eating all my food that I made."

Neptune asks, "You cook?"

Noire shouts back, "Shut up! Who's responsible for this?"

Andrew raises his hand, "Erm... me."

Noire looks at Andrew and gasps, "You're alive?!"

IF nods, "I know... Compa and I are just as shocked as you are when we found out."

Andrew tries to explain, "You see, I am-"

Noire cuts him off, "I don't care right now! Get your mangy mutt away from my food!"

Andrew whistles and Glue whines and hops back to him. "Sorry about that. I guess I forgot to feed him."

Noire scolds him, "You better have a way to make this up to me, kid."

Andrew thinks, "Erm... I could make something for you to replace your rice meal."

Noire replies, "No way... I don't trust you since you got that thing attacking my food."

Andrew continues to convince her, "Can you give me a chance here?"

Noire shakes her head, "I gave you a chance with that mech and you flew miles away."

Andrew chuckles, "Yeah... but you did say that I have to make it up to you and this is what I want to offer."

Noire grumbles, "Fine, one more chance, got it?"

Andrew nods, "Yes, ma'am..."

Noire yells, "Don't call me 'ma'am'!"

Andrew apologizes, "Sorry..."

Neptune asks, "Geez, what stick went up your butt today?"

Noire warns Neptune, "Don't even start with me, it's your boyfriend's fault that this happened."

Andrew freezes and Neptune says to Andrew, "See, I told you people will get the wrong impression."

Xelor says to Noire, "I assure you that this boy is just doing his job."

Noire asks, "Who said that?"

Andrew replies pointing to Xelor, "My watch."

Xelor beeps, "I don't mean to disrespect you but can you kindly give Andrew a chance? I do make sure that he does his job and you can clearly see that he's flawed just like Neptune is. But, he means well."

Noire pauses for a moment and says, "Well, I guess you do got some kind of business here after all. But don't burn my kitchen, you got that?!" She leaves to a different room.

Andrew nods, "Yes."

Neptune sighs, "Phew! Xelor saved us, I guess he's not so bad after all."

Xelor replies, "Don't think that you are getting away with it. You also didn't feed that dogoo so it's just as your fault as it is Andrew's.

Neptune frowns, "Aw... why you gotta be a lame mainframe?"

Andrew tries to cheer Neptune up, "It'll be alright because I get to cook for the goddess. I can actually raise up the lily rank with her once she tastes what I'm going to make for her."

IF asks, "Do you know how to cook?"

Andrew nods, "Yep. My parents get out of work late so I make dinner for them."

Compa smiles, "That's nice, Drey Drey! I advise not to get Nep Nep near a stove, though. They don't get along pretty good."

Andrew says not worried, "It's alright. I trust Neptune enough. And if that ever happens, I'll take care of it."

IF says, "It's not like she'll be destructive in the kitchen with one hand anyway."

Nepgear asks, "Do you need any help, Andy?"

Andrew shakes his head, "I got this. Since you all do a lot for me, I'll return the favor by making us the best tasty food that you'll ever eat." He raises an arm in confidence which is pretty rare for him in his basic form. Oh yeah, he's good at cooking, too. But not compared to video games.

Uni comes from whatever room she was in and Nepgear waves to greet her, "Hello, Uni! How are you?"

Uni asks, "What are you doing here?"

Nepgear explains, "I am helping my friend, Andy with his job..."

Uni looks at Andrew, "Is that him with Neptune clinging onto him?"

Nepgear blushes a bit, "Y-yeah..."

Andrew lowers his arm and greets her, "Hey there... you must be Noire's sister, Uni."

Uni nods, "What does your job have to do with my sister?"

Andrew scratches his head, "Well... it's a bit weird to explain but... I help CPUs with things and... stuff. I am a GPU."

Uni asks curiously, "What's that?"

Andrew explains, "Goddess Patron Unit is what it means. It might explain what that is."

Uni thinks it over and says, "So, you think that you got a chance to help my sister? Ha!"

Andrew sweatdrops, "Like sister, like sister, eh?" Trying to make a joke.

Uni ignores that, "Yeah, whatever. She's not the type to get impressed so easily and neither am I so you better make it worth our time."

Andrew says, "I'm making food for everyone."

"That's in the right step." Uni replies.

Nepgear asks, "Why don't we get a chance to catch up, Uni?"

"I don't know... last time it was just for business." Uni tells Nepgear.

Nepgear smiles, "Well, it doesn't have to be. We are friends, right?"

Uni looks down, "S-sure..."

Nepgear claps with enjoyment, "Great!" She grabs Uni's hand and they go off having fun and things.

Andrew smiles, "That is something special."

"If only Noire was that cool with me!" Neptune says to Andrew.

Andrew chuckles, "Yeah, that will be special, too. At least I am that cool with you."

Neptune laughs, "Yeah! I mean... we are stuck together with goo now, right? Maybe we are destined to be best buds for life!"

Andrew clears his throat, "Yeah... well, I'm going to get started on cooking." He walks into the kitchen and looks around, "Now... what can I make to eat?"

Neptune suggests something, "Pudding!"

Andrew laughs a bit, "Yeah, for dessert, but I meant for dinner." He goes into the fridge and looks at the food that Noire has, "Erm... um... hmm... how about this?" He pulls out an egg shaped vegetable.

Neptune suddenly gasps and tries to pull away from Andrew's arm but she's still stuck to it, "Ew! Gross! Get that away from me!"

Andrew looks at the vegetable and asks, "You don't like eggplants?"

Neptune shakes her head, "I hate them! Just seeing those makes me faint. Ugh..."

Andrew puts it back, "Sorry... let me find something else."

Neptune asks Andrew, "No! Go wash your hands! The food you are going to touch next will be contaminated with yucky eggplant grodyness!"

"You hate eggplants that much?" Andrew responds.

Neptune nods, "I loathe them! They are the anti-pudding! Ugh... now I tainted pudding just by saying that."

Andrew shakes his head, "No... It's fine. I understand. I'll go wash my hands."

Neptune tells Andrew, "Make sure to wash your whole arm! It's going to travel up to your body and it will soon get to me."

Andrew laughs, "OK..." He goes to the sink and washes his whole arm. "Wait..." He sprays water on the arm that Neptune was stuck on and the goo becomes less viscous.

Neptune tries pulling again and she is finally breaks free, "Yay! I'm a genius! I freed myself!"

Andrew sighs, "Yeah... thanks Neptune. Now you can join the others and wait for the food to be done."

Neptune shakes her head, "No way! I came here to help and that's what I'm gonna do!"

Andrew thinks about it for a moment and nods, "Ok. But you are going to follow my instructions, alright?"

Neptune nods back, "No problem! Chef assistant Nep Nep reporting for duty!"

Andrew chuckles, "Good. So, I guess I can start you with the vegetables first. Just grab whatever is in there that's not an eggplant. I'll get some utensils to cut them with."

Neptune smiles, "You got it!" She rushes to the fridge and grabs every vegetable in there that isn't her sworn hated thing ever. "Got them!" She sets them next to Andrew.

Andrew nods, "Good. Now we're going to cut them." Andrew looks at the vegetables that Neptune brought him and gasps for some reason, "Ugh... I forgot. I'm going to have to cut up onions." He does a weird whisper scream in a comedic fashion.

Neptune gets a laugh out of that, "What's wrong with onions? Do they make you cry?"

Andrew replies, "Not just that but they smell horribly. The aroma gets stuck on your hands for days and I've been haunted by it for my entire life since I learned how to cook."

Neptune puts the bulby onions away and replaced it with spring onions which looks like a leek, "Here, isn't this better?"

Andrew looks at them and nods, "Yeah, I wished I used these before instead of those nasty bulb ones."

Neptune smiles knowing that she did a good job, "Not only that but you could also twirl them around and hit people with them. Whacha!" She hits Andrew with one and then twirls it around.

Andrew says in response to that, "Yeah... I'm not using that one." He grabs a bundle of spring onions and cuts them up with a knife.

Neptune gets an idea and silently summons her katana and attempts a jump slash on the vegetable, "This is how you cut veggies!"

Andrew notices and shouts, "No! What are you doing?" He moves the vegetables out of the way and says, "I don't know where that katana has been but cutting them that way isn't smart. And also it's not going to cut them evenly."

Neptune frowns and retracts her attack, "Aw... but this is way more fun. I'm getting bored watching you cut like that."

Andrew sighs, "Sorry, but cooking isn't fun. I got an idea, why not you invite Vert and Blanc? I'm sure they'll like to have dinner with us."

Neptune cheers, "You got it!" She runs out of the kitchen and grabs a nearby phone and calls the other two CPUs.

Xelor beeps, "Actually, that is a good idea. You will get your ranking raised, but will they agree?"

Andrew nods, "Of course they will agree. I'm not too sure about Blanc since I don't know much about her other than she can lose her temper easily."

"Don't mention that to her, and you do know that she doesn't know you in your human form. You might have to tell both Noire and Blanc your identity since you did revealed it to Neptune and Vert." Xelor mentions.

Andrew nods while chopping various veggies, "I got it. Oh, what time is it now?"

Xelor reminds Andrew, "I don't have time. I told you that."

Andrew frowns, "Oh yeah. Wait, my grandpa's watch." He checks it and it's at the wrong time and it stopped. "Oh, it was set to my dimension's time and it isn't wound up anymore. Oh well..." He continues to cook.

Neptune goes over to Noire who is working and says, "So... I've invited the rest of the CPUs for dinner. You are welcome!"

Noire grumbles, "Dinner was only for me and you guys, I guess. Was this your idea or that kid's?"

"Hey! His name is Andrew and he would appreciate it if you gave him a little thanks. He's offering all of us a tasty dinner and it's a lot better than that sad rice appetizer." Neptune retorted.

Noire shouts, "Hey! That is all my food that he's using so I don't have to thank him at all!"

Andrew could hear all of this and he was already in the middle of cooking, he accidentally burned himself because of their argument, "Damn it!" He shouts as he shakes off the pain.

It was actually enough for them to hear it and Neptune says, "See? You upsetted him. Say that you're sorry."

Noire argues back, "I upsetted him? Maybe it's you! You are talking louder than I am!"

Andrew grumbles, "It's actually both of you. Sigh..." He continues cooking.

Neptune runs over to the kitchen, "Andy! She's saying that I'm being louder than her! I'm trying to keep her down so she doesn't distract you!"

Of course, Andrew burns his hand again and shouts, "Agh, damn it!"

Noire follows, "See? It is you! You better not burn the precious food that you are using!"

Andrew shouts because he actually snapped, "It's the both of you! Now could you please be quiet so I can finish the damn dinner?!"

It was actually a bit frightening to hear Andrew shout like that but Noire isn't the type to hold her tongue, "Don't tell me what to-"

Neptune covers Noire's mouth and says, "Sooo... sorry, Andy. I'll escort her right away. Heh heh..." She pushes Noire back to the main room.

Andrew sighs, "Finally..."

Xelor replies, "I'm impressed. You handled that situation well."

Andrew says, "You too. I'm busy, I don't want another burn."

Xelor clears his virtual throat, "My apologies."

Andrew finishes the dinner uninterrupted... 30 minutes later.

Everyone was sitting in the dining room waiting for what Andrew is about to bring to them. Vert and Chika is there including Blanc and the twins. The twins are getting impatient, "I'm hungry! When is he coming out?!" Ram complains. Rom nods, "Me too."

Blanc says calmly, "Please don't. I'm sure he's almost done."

A bit later and... Andrew comes out of the kitchen in his GPU form, "Hello everyone! Sorry to keep you waiting!" He's carrying meals in his hands. "I hope that I made everything to everybody's taste!" He places the meals in the center of the table. He brings out plates for everyone and lays them in front of everyone.

Ram shouts, "It's that loser! What is he doing here?!"

Blanc tries to shush her, "Ram, be quiet."

As soon as Andrew finishes getting the silverware for everyone and opens the lids containing all the delicious food. Pretty much it's steak, fish, salad, porkchop, chicken, turkey and some other delicious foods. Neptune begins to drool, "Oh boy..." She tries reaching for some of it.

Noire slaps her hand, "Wait until he's done, you pig." She thinks to herself, "He actually did a good job."

Andrew clears his throat, "Ok... I bet everyone would like to dig in right about now."

Neptune shouts, "Hell yeah! Let's dig in!" She is about to grab some food.

Noire slaps her hand again, "No! Wait until he says so."

Neptune rubs her hand, "Ow... meanie."

Andrew continues, "I would like to thank Noire for letting me do this."

Noire shouts, "You're welcome!"

Andrew nods, "Yes. And I like to thank Vert and Blanc for coming."

Vert smiles, "My pleasure."

Blanc nods, "Yes."

Andrew continues his speech, "And the addition of Chika and the twins is appreciated."

Ram asks, "Can we eat yet?"

Andrew raises a finger, "Last of all... I like to thank Neptune for helping me with this. She's been a really big help. Her friends IF, Compa and her sister Nepgear has also been great!"

Neptune laughs, "Yep! I know I am!"

Andrew laughs back, "Ok, that's enough torturing everyone... dig in!" He raises a fist in the air.

Everyone in unison shouts, "Yeah!" And everyone digs in to the amazing meal.

A while later. Everyone is full from Andrew's dinner. Neptune says, "Man, I don't think I can eat anymore or I might blow up into a big Nep explosion!"

Nepgear nods, "Goodness. I didn't know Andy can cook that good."

Compa smiles, "Yessy! Him and I might be rivaling each other but I hope that's not the case." Knowing that she takes passion in her cooking as well.

Andrew smiles at everyone, "I'm glad everybody liked it but you do know that there's dessert?" He is in his normal form at this point.

Everybody groans because they are very full. Neptune comments, "No more... not even for you, you diabolical chef for making tasty food! Now I'm too full to eat pudding."

Andrew laughs, "Heh heh..."

Two hours later after everything is cleaned up and stuff. Noire says to Andrew, "Ok, you did good. And you didn't burn my kitchen."

Andrew nods, "Yeah. Thanks, I guess."

Noire nods back, "Yeah, now you can go."

Neptune suggests, "Hey... sleepover at Noire's!"

Everybody starting to agree which Noire denies, "W-what? Why? I didn't agree to that!"

Neptune answers, "Because missy loner pants needs to have a sleepover! Come on!"

Uni insists, "Come on! It might be fun."

Noire grumbles but gives in, "F-fine..."

Uni and the rest of the candidates cheer. Noire asks, "You all better have sleeping bags!"

Everybody pulls out one, Neptune says, "I told everyone that we're having one so... yeah."

Noire asks again, "What about you? You didn't bring one when you came here."

Vert brings out one, "Not to worry, I got one for her."

Nepgear asks Vert, "Don't I have one?"

Vert smiles, "We can share! There's enough room for two."

Nepgear blushes a bit, "Goodness..."

Andrew asks Chika, "You don't mind that, do you?"

Chika shakes her head, "Not at all. I can still sleep next to her, in separate bags..."

Andrew checks to see if IF and Compa has one and for some reason they do, "I guess they had one in their inventory." He assumes to himself.

Everybody gets settled into their spots except for Andrew who says, "Wait... I didn't bring one... where am I going to sleep?"

An arm is raised and it is none other than Neptune's arm who smiles at Andrew, "There's enough room for both of us if you squeeze in here."

Andrew gasps quietly and says to himself, "I... sleep with Neptune? Wow... I knew that it might have come to this when we planned this. Never thought it's going to be real." Andrew blushes lightly as he knew what is going to happen next. He walks over towards Neptune and making sure he doesn't step on the other girls.

Neptune asks quietly to Andrew, "Oh! Maybe you can get us some pudding and two spoons and we can share it in our sleeping bag."

Andrew sighs with a bit of relief but gives a nod to Neptune and heads towards the kitchen with as much stealth as he can muster. Andrew fixes the pudding in a styrofoam bowl and grabs two plastic spoon. He takes a deep breath and heads on back with the others and returns to Neptune. All without saying a single word or thought.

Neptune cheers quietly, "Yay! You got it! Now hurry up and squeeze in with me so we can eat our delicious pudding."

Andrew nods and moves towards Neptune and sits down and slides himself into Neptune's sleeping bag. He places the bowl in the middle and hands Neptune her spoon.

Neptune smiles for the delivery of their pudding, "You are the best, Andy. There's nothing like a little midnight snacking before going on to bed." She takes the first bite and cups her cheek with her hand at the taste of the pudding. "So... good!"

Andrew takes a bite as well and nods, "Yeah... it is."

Neptune asks, "How did you know I love custard pudding?" As she takes another bite of it.

Andrew replies honestly, "I didn't actually know. I just looked through the cookbook and found a recipe for custard pudding and thought it would be nice to serve. I never had it because I never saw any in stores in my dimension."

Neptune smiles, "Well, I'm glad you made it because this stuff is heavenly." She takes another bite and she seems to be falling in love with the pudding.

Andrew smiles back but it was slightly sheepish, "You're welcome." He takes another bite and says, "I think I'm actually getting a bit more fond of pudding when I eat it with you."

Neptune beams at that, "You should! It's the best ever!"

They continue to eat and talk until the pudding is finished, after that, Andrew says, "Now should we do with the empty bowl and plastic spoons?"

On cue, Glue comes in and eats the mentioned tableware, licks his mouth and with some yawns, he goes to sleep near them.

Andrew's eyes widens a bit and says, "Well... I hope it's good for the dogoo's diet." He turns towards Neptune and notices that she's already asleep and is cuddling with him as we speak. Andrew blushes from that but tries to keep it cool and lays down and tries to sleep himself.

As the CPUs, the lone GPU and their friends sleep... a mysterious shadow emerges into the Bascilicom. "Keh keh keh..." It makes perversive laughter and it brings a weird long tongue and as it hovers over the room, it finds a certain sleeping bag and bundled in it is a pair of twins. The tongue scoops the sleeping bag carrying the twins and the thing makes it for the window.

Who was that strange entity and will the others figure what it's planning to do to those poor twins? Well, if you are a fan of this series, you would know by now, but whatever. Find out next time! And I hope you enjoyed this and happy reading!