F3: Hey guys I'm back again to bring you my next chapter. As before I don't own Hyperdimension Neptunia or its games. Now for the answer of the previous question: He's a sushi chef. So without further aude... Game Start!

Chapter 5

The next day in Planeptune Nepgear got up as usual and changed then went to find Histoire for today's work but probably knowing her sister is already doing most of the work. She looked down to her fingers that have been bandaged thanks to the multiple paper cuts she got from yesterday's workload.

Nepgear tried to flex her fingers but only to flinch almost able to form a fist. She then heaved a sigh and continued her business to locate Histoire. However before she could find her a sound rung out from her left hip.

"Huh? Now who could be calling this morning?" She questioned as she picked up her N-Gear to see it was Rom and Ram on the other line.

"Oh Rom, Ram good morning." She greeted.

"Good morning Miss Nepgear." Rom greeted.

"Good morning." Ram greeted.

"So can I ask why you're calling me this early in the morning?" The candidate asked.

"Well we we're wondering? Have you noticed anything strange about your sister?" Ram questioned.

"Huh? Well... Neptune has gotten surprisingly busy yesterday and been more focused on working instead of playing games. If my hands are any indication." Nepgear said holding up her hands for the twins to see.

"What happened to your hands?" Ram asked.

"Paper cuts from yesterday's workload which took hours to complete." Nepgear added dreadfully.

"That sounds painful." Rom added.

Then her N-Gear beeped again "Huh looks like someone else is trying to call in." She said hitting the two way communication.

"Hello?" Nepgear answered.

"Hi Nepgear." Uni greeted.

"Uni? Now you're call me. Is something wrong?" Nepgear questioned.

"Actually somethings been bothering me. Noire has been acting weird lately. She acts like kid and doesn't like to work at all." Uni began.

"Noire not working. And what about you Rom, Ram." Nepgear asked.

"Actually she started acting more fancy and other stuff." Ram began.

"She even tried to dress us up." Rom added.

"I thought Blanc didn't like dress up." She said.

Her N-Gear beeped again "Huh? Again? Now who could this be?" She questioned.

She turned on the three way communication the time revealing an overworked Chika.

"Chika! Oh my goodness what happened to you." Nepgear said looking concerned for the oracle.

"Vert want me to join her on some extermination missions yesterday. I never seen her so viscous against monsters." Chika shivered at the thought.

"Do you know how long it has been since I've been on a quest?"She added on.

"It has been a long time since you've been away." Nepgear added.

"I could've died! I'm just a normal human!" She replied.

Nepgear began to ponder something for a moment before answering "And they weren't acting like this before." She replied.

"Nope." They all said.

"Strange I wonder what caused them to act so differently then. Maybe some kind of strange plant." Nepgear said.

"I never heard of a plant doing that." Uni added.

"Maybe it's some kind of disease they got?" Chika said.

Nepgear only shook her head "I don't think so if Neptune was sick she would've shown symptoms of any illness."

"Then what could it be?" Rom questioned.

Nepgear only rubbed her temples "I'll see if I can figure something out."

"If you want we'll help out to maybe figure out why there acting so weird." Uni replied.

"Yeah! We'll totally help you out." Ram added.

"I too will see what I can do on my end." Chika replied.

"Thanks girls I really appreciate it." Nepgear thanked and disconnected from the her N-Gear.

After chatting with everyone she continued looking for Histoire and could think of one place where she could be. The Sharicite.

Meanwhile with Histoire who was currently looking over Planeptunes share which are actually increasing for once in a long time "I should be happy that Planeptune are getting shares and I should be glad Neptune is working but something about it is just... wrong." Histoire said to herself.

"Histoire are you down here?!" Nepgear called out.

"AH!" Histoire shrieked.

"Oh um... sorry Histoire did I startled you." Nepgear apologized.

"Quite a bit. Is there something you need?" She questioned.

"I was wondering if we could find out what happened with Neptune. I mean I know you noticed as well." Nepgear replied.

Histoire pondered Nepgear's statement a moment before answering "Well... yes I have seem to have noticed Neptune's suddenly change in both attitude and appearance." She said.

"Not to mention work ethic." Nepgear added.

"Do you have a theory?" Histoire asked.

"Well few days ago Neptune went out with the other CPU's on their anniversary to do a quest together. Something must've happened on that quest something turning Neptune from her bubbly self to a workaholic." Nepgear replied.

"So we might be able to find something that happened to them if we see which quest they took." Histoire added.

"It's possible but me and the girls should check it out just to be sure." She replied.

"Nepgear! Where are you!?" Neptune called out.

"I've got an errand for you!" her voice then added on.

Nepgear gives a nervous laugh "Actually I think I'll go get the others and we can check it out now." She says and runs out of the Sharcite Room.

"Never did I think I'd ever see Nepgear scared or nervous around her sister." Historie thought and sighed to herself.

=HDN=

Meanwhile at the Lastation or more precise Tacun Road Uni and Noire were currently doing a fetch quest for someone. A shot rang out from Uni's rifle taking down another monster evaporating it into pixels.

"That's another one down." Uni said loading a fresh clip. She then took out the slip of paper showing what items needed to be found.

"Looks like there's not much left." Uni said checking off another item off the list.

"Finally I thought we'd be out here forever yah know." Noire added stretching her arms.

"This quest is killing me." Noire whined.

"Oh c'mon don't complain. All we need are some herbs for Compa then we can leave okay." Uni said.

"Yeah but we haven't seen any herbs anywhere." Noire added with a pout.

"I'm sure they're here somewhere. Perhaps we're not looking hard enough." Uni stated.

They began looking around all of Tacun Road for the herbs but to no avail "Okay I could've sworn there were some here." Uni said.

"Hey! Over here!" Noire called out getting her attention.

Uni ran over to her sister looking over a craves "What you find sis?" Uni asked.

"Down their! I see the herbs." Noire pointed out. Uni looked down a small crevice and there was a patch of green grass with leafs sticking out plus out of reach.

"Yeah but those are a little far down." Uni stated.

"Maybe... but I'm sure we can reach them if I can just..." Then just before Uni could react Noire dove head first into the crevice

"WHOA! Sis!" Uni shouted then quickly grab hold of Noires legs "Sis what are you doing?!" She shouted back.

"Yeah do that just lower me a little closer and I think I got it." Noire said.

"You're... too... heavy." Uni panted trying not lose her grip on her sisters legs.

"Just... about... yes got it!" Noire cheered. Uni gave a big yank and pulled Noire out.

Noire wiped the sweat from her brow "Whew. That was a workout." Noire said.

Uni was on the ground panting "You call... that... a workout." She panted.

They were about to leave before Unis mobile rang. She grumbled picking it up "This better be important." Uni said.

"Hey Uni could you come to Virtua Forest?" Nepgear said eagerly.

"Um... sure but why you sound... eager." Uni added.

"I just got the sudden urge to investigate and wouldn't mind a little company." She said quickly.

"Okay but what about Rom and Ram?" Uni questioned.

"I was about to try them just thought I would call you first." Nepgear added.

"Alright I got a quest to finish up then I'll meet you there." Uni replied.

"Great see you then Uni." Nepgear cheered and hung up.

After hanging up Uni turned to Noire who was sporting a cocky smirk "Was that Nepgear?" She asked slyly.

"Yeah she wanted me to meet up with her at Virtua Forest." Uni simply answered.

"Oh is that so." Noire replied before she giggled.

"What's so funny sis?" Uni questioned.

"Oh just that Nepgear could be asking you out on a date." Noire stated.

Uni only blushed at the thought "I-I highly doubt she would ask me on a date." Uni says in a huff

"Besides we're just friends." She quickly added.

"Whatever you say Uni." Noire giggled.

"I still think it would be pretty cute with you two." Noire teased.

Uni's blush intensified turning almost as red as her eyes then before she knew it she had her rifle in her hand.

"Sis I've got something to say to you." Uni said with a smile.

Noire sweat dropped "Um... yes what is it?" She hesitantly asked.

"Wanna play tag." Uni grinned darkly her rifle at the ready.

Noire laughed nervously "There's only one thing to do here." In the next second Noire ran fast enough to leave behind a dust cloud

"RUN AWAY VERY FAST!" She screamed running toward the direction of Lastation.

Uni gave chase after her sister "Get back here you!" Uni shouted following her sister toward Lastastion.

=HDN=

Chika prepared a tea platter for lunch since she couldn't help investigate with Nepgear and the other Candidates but it's not like she doesn't mind it still dealing with Vert's sudden attitude change.

"I'm sure she'll like this." Chika smiled bringing the tray to her.

She walked down the halls with tray full of good until a loud shout echoed throughout the Basilicom "IF I EVER SEE THIS MILITARY REPORT ON MY DESK AGAIN I WILL PERSONALLY WHIP THEIR LAZY ASSES INTO SHAPE!" Vert shouted.

A moment later a military private came running past her like his life depended on it "Wonder what that's all about."

She arrived at the office where Vert was currently looking over some documents "What was that all about?" Chika questioned.

When inside Vert was wearing something completely different from her usual dress.

She wore a dark green short sleeved sun shirt underneath a dark charcoal vest with a red ribbon as a choker piece around her neck. She also wore a tan slim fitting slacks that shows off her curves along with simple dress shoes. Her long blonde hair is done up into two braids. She also wore a black belt that hung from her right hip.

"Apparently some of our military forces have been slacking off and now need a new training method in order to motivate them." Vert answered.

"I see. So the shouting earlier?" She said.

"Again the report. It's frustrating trying to figure out a regiment for them to follow." Vert added rubbing her temples.

"I'm sure you'll figure something out. I'm just going to leave you to it." Chika said beginning to make her leave.

"Oh no with this I'm going to need some additional help. So hope you didn't have plans today cause you're helping me making a new regiment for our military." Vert said.

Chika laughed nervously "But I got... other things to do today... you know things that need to be done." Chika said quickly.

Vert only glared at her almost evil looking making shiver down Chika's "Or I can just stay here and help you today." Chika added nervously.

"I need to figure something out and fast." Chika thought then she got an idea .

"That'll work I guess." She then thought.

"How about this I know some of military is going to need some new equipment and those require materials so perhaps I could go a get some materials for them." Chika suggested.

Vert pondered her idea for a moment before answering "Alright then." She finally said before writing down some materials on a piece of paper then handing it to Chika

"There's a fetch quest I've heard of and it has some of these materials the rest we'll have to buy." Vert added.

Chika looked at the list "Think you can handle it?" Vert questioned.

Chika only smiled "Don't worry just leave it to me." Chika smiled before giving Vert a hug.

Vert only stood there before clearing her throat "And just what are you doing?" Vert said slightly irritated.

Chika then realized what she did and let go of her "Sorry I didn't mean... um... I'm just going to go." She said quickly taking her leave.

"Perhaps Nepgear could use some help." She thought leaving out of the Bascilicom.

=HDN=

In Lowee Rom and Ram were as usual setting up another prank or more likely Ram is. "This time I'm sure this'll get her mad." Ram grinned evilly.

"Are you sure? She hasn't the last few times." Rom added.

"Yeah but those other times were simple pranks this time we'll get her for sure." Ram giggled.

"By showering her with eggs?" Rom questioned looking at Ram new creation.

"Let me walk you through it. First when Blanc comes out from that door and steps on that piece of carpet which has a hidden switch in it and that will trigger the eggs to fly right at her before you know she'll be covered head to toe in egg yolk." Ram explained.

"It seems pretty straight forward." Rom said.

"That's what makes this different from the others. They were complicated but she'll never see one straight forward." Ram smiled excitingly.

They heard the door and as planned it was Blanc but wearing something different then her normal attire.

She is now wearing a light blue off shoulder dress that showed some of her legs. She still wore a tan ankle ribbon on her left ankle. She wore a gold necklace with a turquoise colored gem in center of it with the Lowee symbol engraved in it. She no longer wears her signature hat but a white lily hair clip instead.

She was carrying a bowl and a wick "Rom, Ram. Where are you two?" She called out. Unknowing to her she stepped on the button which trigger a device which slung the eggs directly at Blanc. However what Rom and Ram didn't intent on was Blanc's sense of awareness.

She saw the eggs coming for her and using the bowl in her arms she blocked and caught them in the bowl without much effort. She then looked down at the bowl of now yolks "So that's where my eggs went to." She smiled and began whisking the egg yolks.

"Guess its eggs over easy." Blanc smiled. Rom only look on in amazement but Ram only in shock that her well placed prank only backfired.

"Come along you two." Blanc said heading walking off.

Rom followed but Ram was still in shock till her N-Gear buzzed.

"Hello." She answered.

"Oh hello Ram." Nepgear answered.

"Nepgear why are you calling I thought you were doing that investigating thing." She replied.

"Actually about that maybe I could use some company today." Nepgear said.

"Well... we can be over there after breakfast." Ram added.

"Thanks Ram you're the best." Nepgear said before disconnecting.

Ram put away her N-Gear before catching up with her sisters.

Unknown to the rest of the candidates that all of them are being watched by a shadowy figure "Well at least they're keeping things interesting for me." The figure said before vanishing.

F3: Chapter complete finally. This one took a little bit longer than the others. I think I'm going to hold off on the shout out questions for now but don't worry they'll be back. I'm Fireuser3 Blazing Out!