and guess what ? now i have a beta reader named : Kurogems1208 big thanks to him/her that fixed a lot of mistakes in this fanfic.
this chapter focused more on the Hyperdimension side of things, enjoy.
Lastation of Hyperdimension, Nighttime
"Don't worry, Gearsy is strong. We have been through a lot back in my dimension" Uzume reassures Uni.
"I... yes.. I believe she is. Thank you Uzume, and Compa too."
"Sure thing!"
"Anything for Ge-Ge and her friend~. Let's go Uzume, we should leave them be. We have to wait for the others." Suggests Compa "Ge-Ge's stable now, she should get some more time to rest."
"Wait, let me join you two. I want to know what happened." Says Uni.
Planeptune of Hyperdimension, same time
"Scan completed. Everyone please gather around ! " Histoire commands everyone in the area "We have a lot to discuss, but first we have to check on Nepgear."
A bright light appears and the Group is transported and now they are in Lastation Basilicom and greeted by Uni, Uzume and Compa.
"Histoire, you don't have to push yourself" Vert says, being worried about Histoire.
"I am alright Vert, right now Nepgear's safety is my priority." Histoire looks around searching for Neptune. "Where's Neptune go ? No, not 'you' Neptune, but the lazy one" Histoire look at Uni and asks "Uni, did you happen to see Neptune around ? Maybe in Noire's room or kitchen perhaps ? and can you call your sister too?"
"Neptune huh? I don't remember seeing her in few months, but let me try to find both of them." Uni says, checking her sister's room and the kitchen while the others are having a discussion.
"So what did you guys find ?" asks Uzume
"So, as everyone knows, Planeptune's share has dropped drastically. And I just found out that because of that sudden drastic drop, Nepgear as a CPU candidate is affected and thus collapsed. The main CPU is usually affected too, but unlike Nepgear the effect is just a weird feeling and slight headache for a short amount of time."
"Hey, I do get those headache earlier. But I'm in 'candidate' status right ? Unless I'm the main CPU like Nepsy, I would have passed out like Gearsy."
"That is correct, it's the thing that I don't quite understand, but it's possible that you are more resilient to the said effect unless..."
Suddenly Uni comes in and informs: "Umm Big Sis, I mean Noire is not here, and neither Neptune. I tried to call them but they're not responding, it's weird... She didn't inform me..." A pause. "I asked the staffs and they said Noire was heading to Planeptune." Uni stops and thinks. "Maybe, they both tried to work things out between them?"
"As expected of those two."
"I can't believe mini-me is taking this long."
"My my, those two are adorable."
"Good luck Nepsy."
"I hope Nep Nep can get along with Noire again."
"Attention please everyone. It looks like we should continue without them." Histoire clears her throat. "So, I've scanned that Forest Area, and recently a huge amount of share is released there, it's something so powerful that it can penetrate the barrier between Dimensions, the power is similar to Tari's CPU Accident from several years ago. Maybe even more powerful, but I don't know for sure."
"Wait, which one are you talking about ? The Crater or the trail in the same place?" Blanc asked
"Yes, I do recall there is." Vert said.
"From the data that I've gathered, someone cast a spell above that location, but I don't know what caused it to change its direction towards the trees." Histoire thinks "Or maybe it's a different magic or spell that caused it, so there's two magic spell happened around that time."
"It's dark magic"
Everyone in the room shifts their focus to Big Neptune.
"Croire's magic, or Black Tome magic, you guys saw those purple lightning back there. It's her, I'm sure of it." She sounds more serious now. "If anyone can drain that much share energy, it's gotta be her."
"Whoa, I never heard Big Nepsy call Crosty by her real name."
"I let her out of my Nep-Note, so it's my responsibility."
"Wait Neptune, there's not enough evidence. Besides there were two possible spells being Cast."
"Yeah, but pretty sure the one that drained the Share energy was Croire. We need to find her or I don't know what else she could have destroyed."
"Neptune, she's a good person now. A little naughty, but still have no reason to do bad things anymore."
"i - uh, i know. but - "
Suddenly IF interrupts: "I don't know this will help much, but I found something there." She takes out a piece of metal out of her oversize (but badass) jacket. "Take a look at this. I'm familiar with this thing, it's from the training dummy launcher from the Guild and it's designed by Purple Heart, but it's for the guild training's purposes."
"So someone who is on the ground cast a magic spell and destroyed the forest? And get hit by a spell that came from above the explosions that created that hole on the ground?" Blanc explains her theory. "It might seem random, but I think it's what likely happened."
"You never cease to amaze me Blanny." Says Vert with a small giggle.
The comment from Vert makes Blanc blush a little somehow. "It's just obvious to me that's all!"
"So i guess someone trained in the middle of the forest and can cast a powerful yet unstable magic and a powerful flying magic caster... does anyone have clues of whom they could be?" Asks IF.
"Good job everyone. We're getting closer to find the culprit, I'm very proud of you all. But it's getting late now, we can continue this discussion later. For now, please return to your home and get some rest." Histoire then remembers that she haven't checked on Nepgear. "I need to check on Nepgear in a minute after this."
"Well, I guess I could use some rest"
"Everyone, you all don't have to go back home right now, you all can rest in the guest rooms. It's been a long day for you guys and also .. I like having some company while my sister's not here."
"Thank you for your hospitality Uni, we are grateful." Histoire gives Uni a warm smile while everyone else does the same. "Uni, could you show me where Nepgear is?"
"This way Histoire, and as for everyone, the guest rooms are upstairs. Please make yourself at home."
Everyone besides Uni and Histoire walks upstairs where the guest rooms are located and tries to rest, while the two walk towards Uni's room, where Nepgear is lying. Histoire realizes Uni's face becoming more down and sad as they walk. "Uni, you really care about Nepgear, don't you ? Do you have any feelings towards her?"
Uni stops on her track and looks at Histoire. "I.. might be too worried about her, but I won't deny it, I do care a lot about her" A pause before Uni's cheeks become red "As for feeling... I- I... I don't know.. I mean uhh" Uni hides her face with her hands.
"It's alright Uni, you can trust me. And I won't record anything between you two without permission, and if you want to keep it for yourself, it's okay."
They continue to walk again and Uni can't help but respond to Histoire: "*sigh* Actually i do have feelings towards her, her smile is just too bright. I like her, I want to talk about this with my sister but she seems busy these time or just hang out with K-Sha or whatever. so I wait for the right time, if there's one.. "
"Don't worry Uni, I'm sure you can talk to your sister soon, or if you brave enough, you can talk to Nepgear directly."
"I.. thank you Histoire, it really means a lot."
They finally arrive at the Uni's bedroom front door, but Histoire stops. "Uni, i'm gonna do something to Nepgear after this, but it won't take long. but it will be bad for your eyes because the amount of Light and flare of my magic. I suggest that you check again on your Sister or Neptune's whereabouts while I cure Nepgear."
"Oh okay then, I haven't checked my sister's office so I'll go there, and please be careful Histoire."
"I will, Uni."
Histoire then gets inside Uni's bedroom and the girl heads to her sister's office, the room itself is not far from there. She opens the door and finds out that her sister still wasn't home yet.
"It's already late and she's nowhere to be seen." Uni is about to call her sister's phone again when suddenly she notices a piece of paper on the table. "Huh, is this a note? Why didn't Sis just use the Monitor or her tablet?" She takes the Note and reads.
Hey Uni
I know this seems 'old-school' using paper instead of our tech, but I want this to feel a bit 'personal' so there you go.
Anyway, I'll be heading out to Planeptune to see if i can fix this ... 'rift'... between us, it's been too long since I've seen her. and yes the basilicom is becoming more 'peaceful', but it's missing something. Something random and annoying, but in a good way.
I miss her Uni, I miss her so much. Think about this : what if you can't see Nepgear for a week. You're gonna pouting all day until you see her again.
Now now, I know I haven't gotten spent much time with you lately. It's because of my guilt, but as you can see: Work loads and hanging out with K-Sha are not helping much, and Neptune herself is not even seen on our Nation, only her sister.
Speaking of why i didn't just tell you directly that I'm going to 'vacation' by meeting Neptune, it is because i don't want to 'disturb' the moment between you two.
We should talk more okay? I noticed that you and Nepgear are getting closer now, wanna talk about things between you two when i'm back ? I'm gonna tell you about us too. We can share our stories and stuff.
So that's that.
Sincerely, Noire.
"Awwww, sis.." Uni re-reads the last part and smiles. "Talking heart-to-heart with you is what I need Sis. I'm looking forward to it."
Uni remembers that her sister almost cried at that time because of the 'accident' several months back. She even remembers that her sister was not able to sleep at night because she regretted about what she has said to Neptune that time.
"Sis, whatever you do and wherever you are right now, I hope you're happy."
Bonus note : i have'nt mention that i have not finished MegaDimension VII so please dont spoil it in the Review section.next chapter will reveal what happen to both Noire and Neptune will come out soon ! thank you for reading