Chapter 71
"I see, I knew that girl was suspicious, but I never would have guessed at how monumental she was." Histoire talks to me in a calm voice.
"If only had enough strength to keep my magic working and kill her in one hit." I hate myself slightly for that. But I can't fight it anymore now can I?
"Don't beat yourself up over it, there will surely be another opportunity in the future. And as long as you keep up your magic, the deity side of her won't come out."
"That's the problem though, then it's just like killing another person rather than a monster." I don't want to turn into a killer, I never want to be like that.
"While I understand your plight, need I remind you that both of our worlds are at stake? One loss won't do much in the long run." Histoire states to me in her usual tone.
"Ok Machiavelli, that's enough for today. I'll keep you posted if I see anything else strange happening."
"Alright, and I will keep you informed if something happens on my end." With that, I feel our connection fade, and I open my eyes, finding myself at the end of another class.
Back in reality again, it's a bit brighter than I remember it being. Guess essentially losing consciousness to talk to somebody will do that to you.
Blanc walks in front of my desk before turning to me. "Are you just going to sit there all day or are you going to get moving?"
It takes me a second to register her words, leaving me to look like an idiot in the process. Looks like I'll have to get used to the communication thing as well as the magic glowy eye power.
"Sorry… I was just talking to Histoire a second ago about my findings."
"You mean about the Bound Deity you let escape?" Blanc states to me on the verge of being pissed off completely.
"I said I was sorry about that. I'll get her next time I swear." I try to convince Blanc of my resolve. And to also try to keep her calm.
Blanc thinks it over for a moment before returning her attention back to me. "Alright, just make sure you get her next time. Because if you don't, I will."
She walks away after that, leaving me filled with an ominous sensation from her words. I meant it Blanc, I won't fail the next time me and her cross paths.
*Ding! *Ding! *Ding! The final bell let's us out for the day.
"Alright guys, tomorrow we'll pick up where we left off in Images of Ireland, please consider taking your instruments home tonight at least." The band director gives us the signal that we can leave as well.
And no, I'm not taking my instrument home with me today, because what band kid ever did willingly? Enough band humor aside, me, Neptune and Nepgear have to walk home today since Maurice is… well…
Still kind of messed up. We actually walked to school this morning because when I woke up, he was just staring out the window covered in blanket with a coffee cup in his hand whispering to himself.
It wasn't the worst I've seen him at, but it's definitely up there. But even then, I have to walk myself home today, but I don't care, it's not snowing anymore, so it shouldn't be too bad.
"Come on guys, we have to get walking." I signal to Neptune and Nepgear that we're going to be moving out soon.
We begin heading towards the door, but we're stopped by Martin. "You know, you can always catch a ride with me?"
"Since when can you drive?" Neptune exclaims her point.
"Since about last week, so come on and join us. Noire and I were just about to head over to the billiards for some pool, and Naturally Uni would be joining us."
I can't think of a reason to decline, I nod and move forward with him.
"I'm glad we won't have to walk in the snow anymore, I'm afraid it's high enough to get my socks wet." Nepgear talks to me as we walk towards Martin's car.
"Yeah, and as much as I enjoy the cold weather, I didn't exactly dress too heavily today." I look down at my plain long sleeved shirt that's not thin, but not thick either. It doesn't block out all of the cold is my point.
"Hmph, puny mortal, nothing can beat the warmth of my sweet socks." Neptune begins to showcase her purple and white striped socks like they're a showroom item.
"I wouldn't buy those if they cost one credit." Noire gives Neptune her opinion.
"Well I wouldn't buy your… stupid twin tails for… twenty credits!" Neptune tries her best to strike back at Noire, but only earns a scoff from, causing Neptune to pout.
"Could we please not fight?" Uni says in a kind of sad tone, like she's fed up with the older sister's antics.
Noire and Neptune turn their heads away from each other and shut their eyes, clearly not wanting much to do with the other.
Nepgear laughs a little bit, which causes Martin and I to join in the giggle fest. I will admit this, even I have to just laugh at the stupid moments in life sometimes.
"Alright gang, we're here." Martin stops at a silver Cadillac. It's the same one that someone dropped him off in the first day we met him. The Cadillac Coupe Deville, one of the sexiest looking cars in my opinion.
"Wait a moment Martin, your car only has five seats, and there are six of us. How is that going to work?" Noire asks her boyfriend.
Right at that moment, he pops his trunk and pats it a few times. "Way ahead of you, Jack, will you so kindly be our trunk monkey?" Martin gives me a stupid grin as he says that. Guess I have no choice here.
Ever so carefully, I position myself as comfortably as I can before he closes the hatch. On the other side of it, I can hear laughter and Nepgear saying that this is a bit much.
Oh well, time to just sit back and enjoy the ride, I mean, what's the worst that can happen from a short ride. Soon enough, I feel the car backing out, and us moving away from the school.
The car stops, the riders get out of it and suddenly I see light. "Enjoy the ride buddy?" Martin smiles at me with that stupid grin of his.
"I swear, if you had done one more break check I would've killed you as soon as I got out of here." I say agitated as I try to get out of his trunk. Noire and Uni lend me a hand and grasp my hands pull me out.
"You know, if you ever want a trunk buddy, I'm always available." Neptune gets real close to me and says that in a suggestive tone.
I move away from Neptune slowly and closer to Nepgear, taking hold of one of her hands in the process. "Thanks for the offer, but I think I'll ride alone."
"Jeez Neptune, you really are a serious perv." Noire states in a disgusted tone.
"Perving out's what the heart does best!" That line is strangely quotable. I'll have to remember that one Neptune, good job for once.
The rest of the group just gives off a collective sigh, showing that we're all thinking, "why am I with these idiots?"
"Ladies, can we please not fight here? After all, we're here to have a good time." Martin tries to calm the situation down. God I hope it works for you man.
Just like in the school parking lot, Neptune and Noire turn their heads away from each other and pout. They really are the best of friends aren't they?
Giving off a quick laugh, we enter the pool hall to a sight like one would expect. Some people just sitting down and eating, other people playing some games of pool, and even a few gathered around the one arcade machine which houses over sixty games.
"Alright guys, what say we have a sister v sister game? I'll pay for it of course." Neptune offers a challenge to Noire and Uni, enlisting the help of her little sister as a teammate.
Noire gives off a cocky grin. "Alright, if it's a fight you want then it's a fight you'll get. Come on Uni, let's show these two some Lastation pride."
Uni doesn't speak, instead she nods and follows her sister to the pool tables, which there is currently one open, convenient.
That just leaves Martin and I together for the time being. Just the two dudes in this never ending harem. Doesn't get much better than that.
"It appears our dates enjoy a bit of competition." Martin says to me in a generally upbeat tone.
"Well… mostly yours. Mine on the other hand…" I take a look at the pool table they're playing at, seeing Nepgear aiming for a shot. Neptune cheering her on and hit her back for encouragement, only for her to strike prematurely, causing the cue ball to hit Noire's forehead.
"haha, you only get to see stuff like that in the movies. Maybe we should play a game if a table opens up." Martin offers a game to me like we're the oldest of chums.
"I'll have to pass on that, I'm not very good at pool. Wouldn't want to be embarrassed by you now would I?" I joke towards him, showing that I politely decline his offer.
Martin just nods at me, still smiling the way he's been doing most of the day. He's been acting friendly today more than he usually does, but I don't mind it actually. I really missed having another guy to talk, especially one with wits like Martin has.
"Instead of pool, why don't I get us some milkshakes?" I offer Martin a tasty cold drink. Even if it is below freezing outside, it's always a good time for a shake.
"Hmm… a cold drink on a cold day? Why not, I'll indulge myself just a little." Martin and I walk towards the counter and place our order.
I just get vanilla, nothing bad about it, the flavor is just better in my opinion. Martin orders a strawberry milkshake, didn't know he had that much of a sweet tooth.
On top of that we order some shakes for our friends. Strawberry for Nepgear, vanilla for Uni and Noire and Neptune both like chocolate so yeah.
After waiting a few minutes our drinks are ready, so we walk to where our friends are playing pool. Or should I say, the aftermath of them playing pool.
"Jeez Noire, if you hadn't taken that penalty shot we would've won." Neptune says in a more depressed tone than I've heard from her in a while.
"Well if you hadn't caused that ball to hit me, then I wouldn't have taken that shot in the first place." Noire retorts with a fiery level of snark in her voice.
Both Neptune and Noire clash once more for the day, really bringing out their rivalry for some reason more than usual. As it's about to reach its climax, Martin and I step up at the right time, drinks in tow.
"Ladies, need I remind you that we're in public?" Martin states more annoyed than usual. Guess he's tired of those two fighting all the time.
"And who can be angry when we have milkshakes for us all?" I come out from behind Martin and start to hand everyone their shakes.
Nepgear and Neptune gladly take theirs and begin sipping immediately. Well Neptune does anyway. Uni takes hers from my hand and looks away as soon as I make eye contact.
"Isn't it a bit cold for something like this?" Noire says as a tsundere would.
"You don't want it? I'm sure Neptune would gladly take yours if weren't going to drink it." Martin says to his girlfriend, only enforced by Neptune giving us a thumbs up and a stupid smile, straw still in mouth.
"I never said that! Don't go putting words in my mouth!" She forcefully yanks the cup out of Martins hand and places a straw in it. Afterwards she begins to sip vigorously, only to be met by a quick brain freeze.
All of us join in a hearty laugh, all the while Noire's cheeks erupt into a bright shade of red as she tries to hide her face. Martin steps forward and places his arms around her, making her eyes flash open.
"You know I'm only teasing you? It doesn't help that you look cute whenever you flip out though." He gives her a warm smile to try and calm her down.
"I'm… I'm… I'm not cute!" Noire becomes even more flustered, causing Neptune to go into a frenzy of laughter, and Uni to laugh more than she already was.
Nepgear and I just keep chuckling from the sidelines, enjoying ourselves and the sight before us. I take hold of her hand, and she holds it back, just our way of knowing that we both love this.
Even though I want nothing more than to hunt down the Bound Deities, especially the one who slipped by today, I know that we'll just have to wait for them to reveal themselves.
So until the end of January, when we have our rematch with the second Deity, I guess I'll just enjoy the little moments that make everyday life so enjoyable.
For the first time in a while, I think I'll start having a bit more fun on a daily basis than I've had in the past. Because who doesn't love a good time right?
A/N: Not as long of a block as the last chapter but still too long. For those of you who are still here I would like to say thank you for your support.
Anyways, I really don't have much more to say here than I'll try to write more. I've had more free time since I graduated so it's completely possible, but only because I've got some kick ass fans.
Ok not going to lie, this chapters been ready for like two months now and I'm just now adding this section to the authors note. Works been killing me lately, mostly because I'm that guy who gets asked to cover for people when they call out.
Still, I'll be posting another chapter soon. My writing vigor has been restored, so I'm ready to continue with this.
But until then, see you in the next update.