F3: Well everyone we are nearing the final chapter so hope you all enjoy the chapter as much as I had fun typing it. So without interruptions... Game Start!
Chapter 9.
Uni just returned to Lastation with the needle in hand that is suppose to turn Noire back to normal "That girl better be right about this otherwise she's really going to get it from me." Uni thought as she entered the Bascilicom she could hear Noire playing a game on her console
"Ha take that hotshot!" Noire cheered in victory.
Kei noticed that Uni returned and greeted her "Welcome home Uni. I take it that your quest was successful." The young oracle asked.
"Very. So where's Noire?" Uni questioned.
Kei gave a frustrated grunt "She been in her room most of the day playing her game while I've been taking care of things around the basilicom and it's starting to become tetious."
"Let me see if I can do something about that." Uni assured.
"Please do." Kei suggested then walked away.
Uni then proceeded to head toward Noires room. Once she arrived she entered she noticed that her room was quite a mess with her bed sheets all tangled along with her clothes scattered every where.
She then turned her attention to Noire who was wearing a long white over-shirt that extended to her knees with part of it hanging of her shoulders. Uni cleared her throat getting her sisters attention.
"Oh welcome back little sis. Wanna play? Its two person so we can..." Noire began but Uni cut her off.
"You were suppose to be helping Kei with work instead of letting her do it." Uni said.
Noire only tilted her head in confusion "Was I?" She questioned.
"YES!" Uni roared.
"Oh right guess I forgot but hey I had plenty of time to kill." Noire smiled.
Uni's eye twitched at this but then remembered what she was suppose to do "As much as I like this Noire she can be bratty as all hell." Uni thought.
She then looked toward the needle in her hand "Hope this works." She thought.
"Hey Noire." Uni begin.
"Yes my adorable little sister." Noire smiled.
Uni then put a hand onto Noire's exposed shoulder "Sorry for this in advance." Uni stated.
That only confused Noire "Sorry for...YEOW!" Noire shouted in pain as the needle was driving into her skin. Uni then removed it after all the liquid as been expelled.
"Why did you do that?! That really... really... hurt." Noire said her speech being to slur before finally passing out.
Uni stood their baffled about what just occurred "Huh. Must have a sleep effect on them." Uni said looking at her now asleep sister then before dragging Noire to the bed.
"I'll let her sleep it'll probably take full effect later." Uni said before walking out of her sister bedroom hoping that would return her to normal.
=HDN=
Meanwhile in Lowee Rom and Ram have just returned and are looking for Blanc "So we just give her this and she'll be back to normal right." Ram said.
"I... guess so." Rom added. They were on their way to find when they were stopped by Mina.
"There you two are! You two ran off before you could explain yourselves." Mina said sternly then looked at what Ram had in her hands.
"And why are you holding a needle in her hand? Not for another one of your pranks I hope." Mina added.
"No way! This is actually something for Blanc." Ram quickly said before gesturing to her twin.
"Um... yes... something Blanc might need." Rom agreed.
Mina raised a questionable brow before speaking "Like what pray tell?"
Rom and Ram where rattling their brains to figure something cause if they didn't they knew Mina would confiscate it.
Not a moment later Rom came up with an idea "It's a flu shot." Rom said.
"A... flu shot?" Mina questioned in which Rom nodded
"Yes you know this time of year even around Lowee." Rom added then gestured to Ram who followed suit.
"Right remember Vert she got the flu last year and was down for we wanted to make sure big sis is up to date on hers so it wouldn't happen like with Vert." Ram stated.
Mina at first didn't know what to think especially whenever Ram is involved usually meant a prank but thinking about what they've said it is around the flu season in Lowee.
So with a sigh Mina gave in "Alright then but I'll come with you so that she is given it." Mina added.
"Okay!' They both agreed and went to find Blanc.
It didn't take long cause Blanc was in her library currently reading one of her novels in her lounge chair.
"Oh there you are." Mina said. Her voice got Blanc's attention as she placed a marker on the page before closing the book.
"Hello Mina, Rom, Ram anything I can help you with?" She questioned with a voice like silk getting up from her seat.
"Actually its Rom and Ram have a request." Mina said as she explained to her about the needle.
"Hm... I see you do provide a valid point so I don't see no harm in it." Blanc said as she sat back down.
"You may begin if you like." She said.
Ram passed the needle to Mina making her the point didn't poke her "Okay but first." She said taking out a small bottle of rubbing alchol and a cotton ball
"This will sterilize the point where I'll inject it." Mina said putting some on the cotton ball before rubbing it on the exposed shoulder.
"Okay here we go." Mina then injected the needle into Blanc's shoulder feeling a minor prick.
Mina then pulled out after a few seconds "There that's all of it. I'll get rid of this now." She said walking out leaving Rom and Ram with Blanc.
"Thanks you two for worrying about my health. I think I'm just going... to take... a quick... nap." She said before falling asleep on the chair.
Rom and Ram high five each other before leaving their sleeping sister in peace.
=HDN=
In Leanbox Chika has just received something from Nepgear and was explained the whole situation and that it was handled except for leaving out the part about Croire. Chika took the needle in tow and was currently making her way through the Basilicom thinking of how to inject this into Vert without her going all berserk mode on her.
She then remembered that Vert hasn't been getting enough sleep due to all the problems that keep on happening in Leanbox. With that in mind she had the perfect idea "Hopefully she's in the mood for some dinner." Chika thought heading toward the kitchen .
Vert was having the worst day she'd ever had. She had take care of monsters in not one, not two, but four areas of Leanbox because most of the guild agents are in other nations including IF who was suddenly very eager to go towards Planeptune for some reason.
After that she had a meeting with her councils in which she nearly fell asleep in which lasted three hours. At the near end of the day she was extremely tired "All I just want for one day is some piece and quiet but even around here I can't seem to do that. It's almost like this day is just out to..." Before she could finish somebody knocked on her door.
Out of reflex she summoned her spear and prepared to throw it "If it's another one of those soldier I swear I will freaking kill something by the end of the fucking day!" Vert swore under her breath.
"Who. is. it?" She said begrudgingly.
"It's Chika and I've made some dinner for you." Chika said from behind the door.
Vert then dismissed her weapon "Come in." She ordered. The door opened and Chika wheeled in a cart with a silver tray and cover on top of it.
"Just thought you might like something. I whipped up one of my own recipes." Chika smiled.
Vert only stared at her plainly "The last time you cooked one of your recipes I couldn't get the taste of hot pepper out of the mouth for the entire day." She stated bluntly causing Chika to sweat-drop.
"Right that was my fault but trust me this will help you and help get you some sleep." Chika smiled.
Vert studied her oracle for a moment trying to find if she was tricking her or something "Alright just what is it that you cooked up." Vert asked.
Chika took the top off the plate and revealed a small vanilla cake with chocolate icing and mini strawberries around the top.
"Its a vanilla bean cake it one of my favorites when I was a kid so maybe thought you might like it." She said placing it on the table before taking a small knife and slicing a piece on a plate then placing it in front of her CPU.
"Why don't you try a piece and tell me what you think?" She asked keeping her smile.
Vert was hesitant at first but eventually she took off a small piece that she was given and ate it. She tasted the textured of the cake before swallowing it "Its actualy quite good, no wonder you like this so much." Vert complimented.
"Thank you. I thought you would like it." Chika said.
Vert then felt a sense of grogginess consume her "I'm feeling quite tired... I think i'm just... going... to..." She said groggly as she swayed back and forth before falling asleep in the office.
Chika only stared at Verts sleeping form "Wow that's some strong stuff. Knocked her out cold." Chika replied now she was faced with having to get the busty goddess into her room but decided against it instead to just leave her their till she wakes up.
=HDN=
Nepgear was now arriving in Planeptune after having to deliver the needle to Chika and having to explain everything to her which by the time she returned the sun was starting to set over the nation.
She arrived at the bascilicom and returned to her normal form "I'm home!" She called out.
At first nobody answered "Huh... where is everybody?" She questioned herself only to get an answer in the form Histoire attempting to carry some papers that were wrap together by string making little progress.
"Oh... Nepgear welcome... back." She panted obviously exhausted.
"Oh my goodness. Histoire are you okay!?" Nepgear replied running over to the small oracle and grabbing the small stack of papers taking the weight off of Histoire.
"Thank you Nepgear." She said gratefully as she caught her breath.
"Why were carrying these around anyway?" Nepgear questioned.
"You see when you left Neptune wanted some more of the papers she'd finished the other day filed so that could be approved; hense the papers you're holding." Histoire explained.
"Oh but since I'm back now do you want me to take them." She asked.
"If it's not too much trouble. Though I wish that; I can't believe this is coming out of my mouth; that she would take a break once in a while she's been in her office almost non-stop." Histoire added.
"Well you were the one said that big sis doesn't work enough." Nepgear replied then remembered about what she had to do.
"Right I almost forgot! Histoire I might need your help with something." Nepgear said.
"Okay but what for if I may ask?" Histoire questioned.
Nepgear explained the situation that has recently happened on the mission about how the CPUs were acting differently but she left out the part about Croire staying true to her word.
"I think I get it now. So how do you intent on injecting it into Neptune?" She questioned.
Nepgear thought a moment before coming up with a solution "Well if we can't inject into her directly maybe inject indirectly or more like ingest it." Nepgear suggested.
"Ingestion like a drink or having her eat something." Histoire said.
"Right but we know pudding would be out of the question so maybe we can mix this in with one of her drinks and I know just the one." Nepgear smiled.
"Oh? What would that be?" Histoire asked confused her statement.
"I sort of got her hooked on some herbal tea that Vert sent over sometime ago and she has loved it so maybe that will work." Nepgear said.
"Very well. I'll have you make the nessecary preparation while I will keep Neptune busy and inform her that you've returned." Histoire said.
"Great. I'll be back in a jiffy." Nepgear said as she made her way toward the kitchen area while Histoire returned to Neptunes office.
About ten minutes later Neptune was still working on other paperwork when Nepgear stepped in with a cup of hot tea on a serving plate "Hello big sis." Nepgear greeted.
Neptune took her eyes off the paperwork a moment and noticed the her sister had entered the room "Hello Nepgear. Histoire told me that you've returned from your quest." Neptune said bluntly.
"Yeah turns out this Croire person wasn't their so we left and seeing that we had some time we went to the arcade in Lastation before parting ways." Nepgear lied only Histoire full knowing what had happened.
"Well that was a bust. IF needs to get her information right." Neptune said begrudgingly.
Nepgear then approached the desk setting the cup of tea down in front of her "Um... what's this?" Neptune asked.
"I thought that you might be thirsty after all you have been working pretty hard these last few days." Nepgear said coaxing her sister to the drink in front of her.
"Well... I have been feeling rather parched because of the workload... so I guess I could use a little pick me up." Neptune said setting the paperwork down grabbing hold of the tea cup by the handle and blew on it knowing that it was hot before taking a big sip.
"Ah... that hits the spot." She said putting it down then noticing Nepgear and Histoire leaving.
"Where are you two going?" She questioned.
"Oh just thought we might leave you be and let you get back to work." Histoire said before they exited her office.
"Are you sure this will work?" She questioned.
"It should and in about three... two... one." Nepgear counted down and as if on cue they heard a noise before taking a peek inside and noticing Neptune out cold on her desk already asleep.
"Wow that's rather impressive." Histoire commented.
"Yep it sure is. That should return her to her old cheery self." Nepgear said as they closed the door allowing the CPU to rest hopefully to have all of this sooner behind them rather than later.
F3: Well guys just one more chapter to go and that's the finish line, the aftermath of it all. If you like this story make sure you leave a reply and so with that I'm Fireuser3 Blazing out.