Megadimension Puyo: The Zodiac Stones
By TheBlackKid
Prologue
What's up, you worthless mortals?! The name's Ridel! And the one thing I want in life is to set free an Armageddon! Turning this world into an apocalyptic wasteland! *giggle*
…
But…every time I try to do so, I get defeated by this one person I cannot stand. She stops me every damn time and then I get sealed away to this literal hellhole. And the more that happens, the more hatred I gain for this person. The desire of seeing her petite-ass body bleeding out beyond compare kept growing and growing. The thought of her begging for mercy as I end her pain in the ass life makes me giggle every time it comes to my mind.
And so, because of that, I've gained a new number one goal in life.
Lidelle…Lidelle Namanari…I'm gonna kill you, Namanari! Screw that Demonic Princess crap! Your corpse will me MINE!*giggle*
…
But before that could happen…
"Grr…C-Come on…d-damnit. I-If I can just…use the last bit of my reserved strength…I-I can break free from these…"
*CRACK*
"Y-Yes! YES! Finally! I'm free from these damn chains! Suck it, losers! Hahahahaha!" I laughed with pure joy as I fled from the prison that I was trapped in for far too long. Getting far enough to catch my breath from the excitement of being free at long last.
But the excitement didn't last long.
"*pant* *pant* Man...I've lost more energy than I thought. Being chained up for so long really did a number on me."
…
"And I know just who to blame, too." I then started remembering how I got this way in the first place. And was slowly building up rage.
"Tch. That damn Demonic Princess. She's been a pain in my ass since day freaking one. I was so freaking close to my Armageddon coming true that day. But she just HAD to get in the way."
…
"Plus, there was that damn fallen angel. Where the hell did THAT thing come from, anyway?" I asked myself as I thought more about that day.
*ATTENTION! ATTENTION! THE PRISONER HAS ESCAPED! I REPEAT, THE PRISONER HAS ESCAPED! FIND HER AT ONCE!*
"Tch! Damnit! They already found out! I gotta get out of here!"
I flew even farther despite my weakened energy. I had to get away or else I would be put back in that prison again. And that was something I refused to let happen again.
"*pant* *pant* Th-This should be far enough. But damn…I'm so weak. I'm getting tired out just by flying."
I then found a nearby tree (yes, there are trees in Puyo Hell) and sat underneath it to regain at least some of my strength.
"*sigh* Come to think about it…I may be this weak due to the fact that I'm no longer a soul. Damn Lidelle stole it from me back when I lost to her the first time. Now, I'm just a simple weaker copy of her. Meaning that I'll surely get my ass kicked again if I try anything now.
If there was a way to gain more power without any effort whatsoever…letting me murder Lidelle with ease…I would take it in a heartbeat."
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...
...
"Tch. As if such a thing would truly exist. And it'll probably be a pain in the ass to get, anyway. Wouldn't be easy at all."
"So you think. But it's actually a lot simpler than you believe it to be."
"Huh? Who said that? Are you damn guards asking for a fight already?"
"Relax. I'm not a guard." Said a girl who dropped down from the top of the tree I was under. Her appearance was nothing but dark blue. Her empty eyes, her long hair, her clothes. I swear she looks like a freaking emo.
"Well, how was I supposed to know that when you're hiding in the shadows like a creep? Who the hell are you anyway?"
"Well…I was originally referred to as Uzume Tennouboshi. But thanks to a certain idiot girl, I'm now stuck with the name Kurome Ankokuboshi."
"K-Kurome A-Anko...ku…Gah! Your name's too freaking hard to pronounce!" I yelled in confused anger.
"You can see why I don't like it myself." The girl made an exasperated sigh.
"Look, what do you want, anyway? I'm too damn busy for this."
"So, you don't want to hear me out?"
"Please. I may be a crazy psychopath, but I don't deal with creepy people dropping randomly from trees. Get lost." I then tried to leave this weird-ass emo girl with the little energy I had within me.
But as I flew just only a few inches away...
"I see. So, you don't wish to destroy this pitiful world you reside in huh...Ridel Honnari?"
What the...
"How do you know my name?" I asked. Somehow giving this girl my full attention.
"How can I not? You're quite famous down here, aren't you? A mere rejected clone of the Demonic Princess of Hell. Treated like a criminal for trying to kill your other-self. It's almost too damn funny. *giggle*"
"Tch. Well, if you think that's funny, then I got something for you that will make me laugh." I said while tightening my fists.
"Sorry. I just couldn't resist. After all…you're a lot like me."
"A lot like you? What are you talking about?"
"So, I've caught your interest. Great on my end. I'll tell you all about it if you're willing to hear me out. Deal?"
I still didn't trust this girl. Nor did I like her. I'm still rather pissed at the possibility of her spying on me and her knowing my name.
But I had to admit. Her saying that I'm a lot like her did catch my attention.
"*sigh* Fine. But make it quick, damnit. I don't know if you realize it, but I'm currently on the run from the law."
"Oh, you don't have to worry about those guards." Kurome said before snapping her fingers.
*BOOM*
"Gah! It burns! My whole body is burning!" I then heard some of the guards screaming in pain as they were probably being burned alive at this point.
"Woah…"
"See? No worries."
"Okay, if I have to listen to you then you have to teach me how to do that."
"Fine by me. Now, where to begin…"
Kurome then told everything that's happened to her and how it led to her being here. Something about being a CPU of a place called Planeptune. Being sealed away because she couldn't control her powers. And coming to hate each and every last person in Gamindustri, the world in which this Planeptune place resides in.
She then explained how she was so close to destroying it all. Planeptune, Gamindustri, and whatever the hell these "Hyper" and "Zero" dimensions were. But she was defeated by another version of herself and her friends. And was sent here as a means of "she died".
Now I see why she said that I was a lot like her.
"Damn. So, you did all of that and you STILL lost? That's the kind of cliché crap that I can't stand!"
"Hmph. You and me both. I was so pissed that I lost. All the mess I caused went down the damn drain. And what's worse is that I was completely outnumbered."
"I know! It was the same for me TWICE! I came so close to killing Lidelle and taking her title of the Demonic Princess! But her nuisance friends, a fallen angel, and even my "family" kept getting in the damn way! It's infuriating!"
"Huh…"
"Someday…some freaking day…I wish to make my dream a reality. I'll murder that Demonic Princess. Rip her corpse piece by piece as she succumbs to a bloody demise. I don't give a rat's ass about the world anymore. As long as that damn brat is dead, I'll truly be happy. Vengeance is all I seek." I then felt my cloned blood boil with rage as I thought of that damn girl again.
"This Lidelle girl…you sure have a grudge against her."
"Hmph. "Grudge" is a freaking understatement. She's the reason why I'm in this mess, to begin with. And while she's up there enjoying her normal life, I'm down here panting and trying not to pass out."
And now…with my rage all maxed out, I stood up and started punching the tree repeatedly with all my limited strength. It would no doubt make me even weaker than I am now…
"Damn you! Damn you, Lidelle! I freaking hate you and I want you ****ing dead! GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!"
…But as you can tell, I didn't give a damn.
"I see." Kurome said. "Your hatred for the Demonic Princess stretches more than I thought it did. To surpass world destruction, even…"
"*pant* *pant* H-Hey...just what…do you want from me? Y-You came…l-looking for me…d-didn't you?"
"Oh? You still have interest?"
"I-I wouldn't…b-be asking…i-if it didn't, Emo Girl."
"*giggle* That's true. Very well. If you truly desire to accomplish revenge on your greatest enemy…then listen to this." Kurome then started going on about something that could make my desires come to light. Something about…stones from the cosmos. And that five girls who reside in a different dimension are the keepers of each of them.
"Wait, so…if we take these stones from these random girls, we'll get our wishes fulfilled? How do you know this is even true?"
"Oh, it's true. I've been studying them and the girls for a while now. Those stones each hold tremendous power. And once all five are in our grasps…vengeance will only be a matter of time. *giggle*"
Vengeance…in a matter of time…
"So, what have you, Ridel Honnari? Care to join me in my quest for revenge?" Kurome asked me with a sadistic smile on her face.
I still didn't get what she meant by "tremendous power". Nor did I get how she figured out who and where these keeper girls are.
But if a bunch of simple stones were truly going to help me get back at Lidelle…and maybe even regain my dream of an Armageddon...
"Alright...I guess I can help you out a little. *giggle*"
Chapter 1 – Guidance of Scorpio
Greetings. My name is Resta. My appearance consists of dark marron-like hair with a long braid, bright yellow eyes, and simple white skin. I normally wear a two-piece black jumpsuit underneath a mostly white & red mage robe. Along with a pair of red boots.
And around my neck…I contain a special necklace. A black string attached to an orange-like trigonal stone with a symbol engraved in it. This is referred to as…The Scorpio Citrine. And I'm known as…The Scorpio Princess.
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Y-You're confused, aren't you? Well…I'll explain what I mean.
You see…I'm the princess of a distant land known as the Scarlet Kingdom. And with such a title, you're tasked with guarding the Scorpio Citrine. The precious gemstone that is the symbol of my home.
Not only that, but the Scorpio Citrine contains the power of Scorpio (that might have been obvious. But I'm saying it anyway). It's the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac, originating from the constellation of Scorpius. It's from that constellation…plus the millions of Scorpios all across the universe…that gives the citrine its power.
Now, as one might expect…the fact that such a gemstone exists has drawn some people who wish to use it for evil intentions. And as such, I've driven these nuisances away with the power that envelopes me. Thanks to the citrine, of course.
But…not long ago…I faced off against a powerful foe. Who's intent for the Scorpio Citrine was all the same to others before.
Only this time…the outcome was one I didn't desire at all.
*A FEW DAYS AGO…*
"Gah!"
*BOOM*
"*cough* *cough* Wh-What…What is this power?" I was kneeling near the floor of the castle outskirts as I was facing off against a no doubt powerful foe. A purple-toned witch lady who's attire is…rather questionable. Her attack power is insane. And the accuracy of her attacks are all on-point. I couldn't avoid most of them even with my acrobatic speed.
Hence why…I am currently losing.
"Hahahahaha! Do you give up now, child?! If so, hand over the Scorpio Citrine."
"Tch. Y-You think…I'm giving up…this easily?" I stood my ground. "I'm only getting started. Antares!" I performed a spell from the magic power given to me thanks to the citrine.
"Hmph. Reflect."
*PING*
*BOOM*
"Gah!" Only for it to be reflected back at me. Sending me farther than I was before and barely able to get up.
"Ha! What was that? Your true power? Now give me the Scorpio Citrine and stop wasting my time."
"Tch. N-Now you're…t-taunting me? Y-You…evil entity. F-For attacking…my kingdom…and putting its citizens in danger…I will truly make you…"
But before I could finish that decoration, I felt my arm being grabbed from behind. And with the strength it had, I had an idea of who it was.
"Why are you still here? You should have at least evacuated with your people."
"L-Leave me be…Spille! Th-This is my kingdom…therefore…th-this is my fight! I-I don't need help from…fr-from…the Virgo Princess! *pant* *pant*"
"*sigh* Why are you Scorpios so freaking stubborn? Look, Resta. This is not a battle you should be taking part in. If this old goth witch takes your stone, you and your kingdom will fall. You must escape while you still can."
"B-But…"
"Who are you calling an old goth witch?! I'll make you pay with your life for such a remark!" The purple witch shouted as she performed another one of her attacks at us.
"G-Gah…I-I need to…"
"Delta Virginis!"
*SLASH*
*BOOM*
"Wh-What?"
"Hmph. You owe me for that." Spille said with confidence after she had used her sword and her power of Virgo to destroy the witch's spell.
"Y-You really are…h-helping me?" I asked as I finally regained the strength to stand again.
"Like I said. This is not a battle you should be taking part in. Take this time to flee. We will fight this witch off."
"We?"
"Tch. You DARE in my way, you blonde brat?!" The witch started yelling as her staff started glowing again. Preparing for yet another attack. "Nothing is going to get in my way of obtaining the Scorpio Citrine. Not even meddling nuisances like…"
"Ascella!"
*PING*
"Wh-What?!"
A bow…and at that speed, too…it could only mean one person…
"*giggle* Alright! Another perfect shot! I love never missing!"
"Do not brag at a time like this…" Spille gained an exasperated sweatdrop.
"Sagey? You're here, too?" I asked.
"Of course." The Sagittarius Princess said with her trademarked confident smile. "We may be rivals…but we're also friends, right? We gotta help each other when stuff like this happens."
"I couldn't agree more, Sagey."
"Neva? Raum? You guys, too?" I asked the Capricorn Princess and the Libra Princess respectfully.
"As what Sagey said. We are rivals but mostly friends. We help each other in times of need. Isn't that right, Raum?" Neva asked her, who's only reply was a simple nod.
Raum doesn't talk much. Or like…at all. So nods and facial expressions are the only ways she communicates with others. We've all gotten used to it.
"Oh, great. MORE people to deal with." The witch said. "Whatever. No matter how many people show up, nobody will stop me from obtaining the Scorpio Citrine. You will all perish here. Hahahahaha!"
Man, this witch is cliché…
*RUMBLE*
*BOOM* *BOOM*
"Wh-What the?!" I yelled after we all heard a loud noise coming from a far distance.
"S-Some of the buildings are collapsing!" Sagey yelled. "This old hag brought a bunch of giant robots with her and they're tearing this kingdom down!"
"Wh-What?!"
"Hahahahaha! Do you get it now, child?! Unless you give me the Scorpio Citrine, I will destroy your precious kingdom! If you truly wish to save the last of your home…HAND! IT! OVER!"
"N-No way…"
"Resta, now!" Spille yelled. "You must flee this instant!"
"B-But where to?! These giant robots Sagey just mentioned will definitely come after me if I go to any of your kingdoms! I don't want to put more people in danger!"
"Not to worry, Resta." Neva whispered to me. "Raum used her Libra power to create a portal to a parallel world previously separated by the constellations. You can escape there for the time being." Raum then did a single nod to confirm what Neva just said.
"Uh…p-parallel world? I-Is that even…safe?" I gained a worried look.
"Don't worry. Don't worry. It's completely safe. Right, Raum?"
Raum nodded again. Agreeing with Neva once again.
"W-Well…"
*BOOM*
*BOOM*
*BOOM*
"Resta, wherever this place is, you have to go! NOW!" Spille yelled.
"B-But…"
"Don't worry, girl." Sagey said. "We'll defeat this hag and save your kingdom. Just go on and escape for now."
"We will do our best to win." Neva said. With an added nod from Raum.
"You guys…" I went silent for a bit. "*sigh* F-Fine. I-I'll go. I really do owe you guys for this."
"Just remember to protect your stone at all cost." Spille said. "If that is gone, you are powerless."
"I-I know, Spille. I-I know." This was the last thing I said to my four rivals/friends before finally making a run for it. Knowing my personality as a Scorpio, it truly sucks that I actually gave in and I'm now running away from a fight.
But…also because of my Scorpio trait…I'm glad to have such caring friends in my life.
Someday…I'll return the favor. For all of them.
*PRESENT TIME*
And so, that's what happened. I was forced to flee from my own kingdom for the safety of myself and the citrine. And I've been walking around this bare field in this "parallel world" that Raum opened up for the past few days now. I'm all sticky and sweaty…and worst of all, the citrine hasn't glowed since I ended up here. The nights would go by and I wouldn't feel anything from it. And that's making me worry.
"Aw, geez. Its power must be low because the constellation isn't visible here. It gets so cloudy at night that I can't really see any of the constellations. Hopefully, it's only temporary."
Staring at the stone again, I couldn't help but think of what happened a few days ago. And how it led me to a completely different world.
"Come to think of it…who was that lady? And why was she after MY stone out of all of them. I don't even have the most stars between the five of us. That's Spille."
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And now, I just realized that she has more stars AND a bigger chest than me. How the hell did she get so lucky?
"Puyopuyo~"
"H-Huh? Wh-Who…"
"Puyopuyo~"
I looked down at my feet to see a…green weird-looking jelly blob staring right back at me. Its eyes were so…neutral. Almost like it has no emotion whatsoever.
It was kinda creepy…but also intriguing.
"Uh…h-hey, little guy." I spoke to it. "Wh-What exactly are you?"
"Puyopuyo~"
Wh-What?
"Uh…can you tell me where I am?"
"Puyopuyo~"
I-I have no idea what it's saying…
"Puyopuyo~"
"Huh? H-Hey, wait a second! I'm still lost!" I shouted at the blob as I started following it across the field. Believe it or not, but I actually lost sight of it rather quickly. Despite it hoping the whole way, it damn sure is fast.
"*whine* Aw, geez. Am I ever gonna find out where I am?"
Then just a few feet from me, I saw a sign posted into the ground. And out of curiosity, I walked up to it to see what it says.
""Primp Town: 1 ½ Miles Away" So, this world is called…Primp Town? What the heck is a primp? *sigh* Well, at least I finally found civilization. I could really use a shower right now."
And so, I started my trek to this place known as Primp Town. Hopefully, I get used to being here.
Because it's going to be my new home for a good long while.
Author's Note: An idea that I'm making a second attempt on. A crossover fic between Puyo Puyo and Neptunia (more info on the latter will come in a later chapter). Unlike the first one, I'm a lot more confident with this one. Here why.
The main character of this story is a girl named Resta. A character from Puyo Puyo Quest (a Japanese-exclusive mobile game). In fact, Resta, Sagey, Neva, Spille, and Raum are all from that game and are known as the Astrology Girls.
Also, this story's going to have many references to the Zodiac and the constellations each astrological sign has. Keep in mind that the five being referenced are Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Virgo, and Libra.
So, by the time this chapter will be up, I'll have 2 others completed. I'm going to wait a little for each as it'll be easier to track the views they get. Spamming all three at once will give out "inaccurate numbers", as I've noticed in the past.
Thanks for reading. Later.