[Blanc's POV]
Many of them were a mix of slash marks that ranged from small to huge, enough to span from one side of her back to the other. I saw gunshot wounds in other areas as well, from Noire and Vert most likely. One particular sight that made my heart ache were several big bruises on her neck that could only be key signs of attempted strangulation…unfortunately, it seems those were from Peia herself. I thought that was the worst of it…if it weren't for the fact similar markings were near her private area. This made it clear that Peia's Blanc not only wanted to kill her, but also…
Rage filled my mind. I wanted to go to Peia's universe and beat the ever-living SHIT out of those bastards. How DARE they even THINK about hurting someone like Peia so badly, ESPECIALLY in that way?! After a moment, however, I put those thoughts to the side. After all, I made a promise: to help Peia in every single way possible, and to make sure she knows that she's loved. Wiping out those "CPUs" can wait. I let out an audible sigh, walking to my room and opening a chat with Neptune. She needs to know about this.
9:25a: [SYSTEM] Blanc joined.
9:25a: [SYSTEM] Blanc invited Neptune.
9:26a: [SYSTEM] Neptune joined.
9:26a: [Neptune] So what's up?
9:26a: [Blanc] We need to talk about Peia.
9:26a: [Neptune] Okay, what about her?
9:27a: [Blanc] I saw scars. Big ones.
9:28a: [Neptune] Where…?
9:28a: [Blanc] Back, legs, and…
9:28a: [Neptune] And…?
9:29a: [Blanc] …privates
9:30a: [Neptune] WHAT
9:31a: [Blanc] Yep...
9:31a: [Neptune] I'm coming over RIGHT NOW
9:32a: [Blanc] NO
9:32a: [Blanc] NO
9:32a: [Blanc] NO
9:32a: [Blanc] DON'T
9:32a: [Neptune] YES
9:32a: [Neptune] I HAVE TO
9:33a: [Blanc] YOU'LL JUST MAKE IT WORSE
9:33a: [Neptune] HOW
9:34a: [Blanc] I THINK SHE'LL HATE US
9:34a: [Blanc] Just…don't talk about this
9:34a: [Blanc] Don't tell anyone else
9:35a: [Blanc] She probably didn't want anyone else to know about them
9:35a: [Neptune] You're probably right…
9:35a: [Neptune] So about the plan with p-ko
9:36a: [Blanc] If you come over, let's set that in motion.
9:37a: [Neptune] Got it! Gonna get her and fly over
9:37a: [Blanc] Ok, remember what I said though
9:38a: [Neptune] Right. Keep it a secret.
9:38a: [Neptune] See ya later, Blanny!
9:38a: [SYSTEM] Neptune left.
9:39a: [Blanc] /chat hist clear
9:39a: [SYSTEM] Chat history cleared.
9:39a: [SYSTEM] You left.
At that moment, Peia walked into my room.
=Peia: "So, Blanny…"
=Blanc: "…yes, Peia?"
=Peia: "I-I saw ya through the door."
=Blanc: "Y…yes… I won't deny it. What happened…?"
=Peia: "It was you."
=Blanc: "W-what?"
=Peia: "U-uh, no! I-I meant-"
=Blanc: "Me in your dimension. But still…"
=Peia: "Hey, don't beat yourself up over it. You've been nicer to me than anyone was in my dimension, and I just wanted to say…thank you. For being what a CPU should be."
She smiles, her eyes watering. I started to tear up as well. She was hurt…by me. I hug her softly, and she immediately returns the affection. We stood there hugging each other for what felt like a long while before I started to pull away…only for Peia to pull me back to her.
=Peia: "Please…just a little longer…"
I couldn't help but oblige and hug her for a bit longer. Eventually, she pulls away, looking at me with a cute blush.
=Peia: "S-Sorry, I haven't had this much love since Sis died, along with Plu."
I nod, thinking of how hard this must be for her. She went through so much, saw things no candidate- nay, PERSON, should have to see. I wanted to know more about Plu, who I could only assume was Plutia.
=Blanc: "Who's Plu?"
=Peia: "You don't know about Plutia?
=Blanc: "Not yours."
=Peia: "Well, lemme tell ya! She was a CPU like the others in my world, but she was the best out of all of them. Besides my sister, of course. She and Sis were apparently great friends, so she looked out for us and helped us a lot. I felt safe with her…but sometimes, I wondered if she could hurt a fly."
=Blanc: "I see…may I ask what happened to her?"
Peia seemed to tense up when I asked that, seemingly as though she was reliving some horrific events. I saw her fist clenched, and for a brief moment I swear…her eyes…they turned blood red.
=Peia: "She took her. SHE took the only person I could trust. Tortured her in FRONT of me while I was helpless. SHE made me listen as she screamed out in pain. THEN, SHE BEHEADED HER AND BURNT HER HEAD! LIKE SHE WAS FUCKING TRASH!"
Peia's raw fury started even me for a second. I mean, I know I was known for my explosions, but this was next level.
=Blanc: "Who….who did this?"
She growls.
=Peia: "My Neptune."
She said that with such a potent venom it made my skin crawl. After a moment, however, she recollected herself and apologized.
=Blanc: "Its okay, I understand it was a difficult thing to remember… I'm sorry that I asked while its so fresh to you."
=Peia: "Don't apologize. It's best you know. Anyways, I shouldn't keep ya from that quest. Gotta get those Shares up, hm?"
The cheerful demeanor she put up was convincing...I hesitated on making a decision but unfortunately the nation needs it's goddess to do her duties so i was forced to only one choice
=Blanc: "Okay….be safe, alright? Neptune's on her way…this Neptune. Not that OTHER bitch."
She chuckles lightly.
=Peia: "Nah, I know who you're talking about. Truth be told, I kinda like her. Reminds me of Plu."
=Blanc: "Heh. Maybe you could babysit her for me."
We both start laughing. Just then, we hear a familiar voice…
=Neptune: "Sup, pals?"