A couple hours after we had returned to the Basilacom everything was thrown into chaos. The girls were arguing on the best course of action, the staff were frantically trying to set up a room so the girls could talk to D3ath in relative comfort, Nepgear has taken Foxie back and was doing repairs on him and that left me sitting in my room lying on my bed, Histoire banning me from entering any dungeons until this mess had been sorted out one way or the other.

Boredom was already setting in. Great...

"Not much of a spectacular questing montage huh?" The Author spoke up as I managed to remove the last piece of armour and changed into the clothing Noire handed me when I got out of my coma.

"It's just my luck that I would be targeted my D3ath just as I want to start my questing montage and get stronger" I replied. No I'm not sulking shut up.

"Well what can you do?" The Author asked

"I don't know make more weapons I guess" I shrugged sitting up.

"Why not go for a ride?"

"Now you see that plan would be amazing and perfect if it was not for two crippling parts. A) I do not have a motorbike to ride on and B) I do not have a motorbike to ride on"

"Well that puts a crimp in an otherwise perfect plan"

"Yup. Next idea?"

"Let Neptune in?"

"Huh?"

Suddenly a knocking could be heard at the front door so getting up I moved over to it and true to his word Neptune was there.

"I heard you were bored so I, the main character, have came to help" She announced proudly

"Main character huh? And what am I then?" I grinned folding my arms as I lent against the doorframe.

"The..." Neptune started before looking deep in thought "Main characters love interest?"

Rolling my eyes I gave her hair a quick rustle. "Well Neptune would you like to escort me around the town then as I'm your love interest?"

"Of course!" She beamed before making a bee-line to the elevator "to adventure!"

Following after her I couldn't help but smile. She must be overflowing with energy as she missed out on going on the quest and having to be in a serious conversation.

"Thomas you owe me something actually" she spoke up getting my attention.

"What's that?" I replied.

"You gave Sadie and Not so lonely Heart kisses but where's mine?" She huffed.

"They earned theirs!" I countered

"So?"

"So you have to earn yours too"

"That's not fair!"

By now we had already made it to the ground level out were just leaving the Basilacom.

"How is it?" I asked

"They got to fight stuff and go on a quest with you" she whined.

"But we are going on a quest now" I countered

"Since when?" She asked confused.

"Since we left the Basilacom"

"What quest is this? Le gasp! Is it one of those super secret quests that unlock something?"

"If we complete this then I'll unlock a new clothing set?"

"Do I get to choose it?"

"Of course"

"Yay~ now we just need a monster..." Neptune trailed off looking around the place as we continued on walking towards the clothing store.

"Fashion police?" I suggested making Neptune recoil in shock

"Whoa those guys are high level monsters are you sure we can fight them?" She teased

"Well with a valiant protector like yourself then yes we can" I countered.

"Well duh I am the main character"

The light hearted banter continued until we reached the first clothing store. It shone with different lights with the words "Planeptune clothing" flashing above it.

"Well that couldn't be any flashier if they tried" I commented styling before walking up the steps, Neptune overtaking me because she was taking the steps two at a time.

"So what clothing are you going to get?" Neptune asked deftly turning around on her heel, a grin on her face.

"Something chilled but cool" I replied

"Well that's a shame considering I'm choosing remember?" Neptune grinned before prancing into the shop.

"God dammit..." I muttered "if I end up looking like a barbie doll I'm going to strangle Neptune"

Following her inside I could see her almost prancing between clothing aisles, holding out various pieces of clothing before moving on.

"Excuse me sir" I heard a voice speak up from beside me. Turning there was a man in a suit looking very nervous. "Is she with you?"

"Yes why?" I asked, afraid of the answer.

"Well sir, the last time she was in here all her friends came as well and ended up ruining the place getting clothing just for her" the man replied "she isn't buying for... You sir is she?"

"Uh..." With a growing feeling of dread I turned to Neptune "Neptune darling you didn't tell the other girls did you"

She did not respond except cast me the most evil grin I have ever seen.

"Run. That is all I can say my friend" I turned to the man, panicking slightly.

The man was even more scared than I was and ran over to the till, pressing a button before running out of the building. Suddenly all of the staff began running as sirens blared out.

"What have you done Neptune!?" I exclaimed

"Brought the girls along to help with fashion" She replied sweetly as I could hear the same sounds jets make as they approach you "what is the problem?"

"From the air raid siren going off, fleeing staff and the general feeling of fear going through my body that's the problem" I shouted before the building started shaking as what sounded like thunder sounded outside. Turning I saw that when she said the girls she meant all of them, including their counterparts.

"Neptune I-" I started before being spun round as Purple Heart stood there with the same evil grin on her face.

"Love you Thomas" she winked before planting a kiss on me. Before my mind had finished processing that I felt a pair of arms grip mine stopping me from leaving.

Feeling tears spring to my eyes I watched Purple Heart turn and lead the girls further into the shop, knowing full well that my sense of fashion, dignity and sense will soon be pushed to their limits.

-three hours later-

"Three hours? More like three days" I thought as I pulled of the nth costume they made and handed it back to them through the curtain.

I was correct for the first hour they made me turn into a barbie doll with sparkly clothing with happy bright colours. I fought off the urge to vomit being perfectly honest.

After that they decided to try and actually get me clothes that fitted my style so the urge passed swiftly and was replaced with annoyance as the clothing I liked got rejected for various reasons.

While Neptune was the one who baited me into this trap she was not the ring leader. That position goes to a bored Iris Heart and the two Vert's. Why Iris Heart? She keeps rejecting stuff because it's not "sexy" enough but fought tooth and nail for the more revealing clothing. For once I had the girl's help against Iris as usually it's a 'save yourself' moment when Iris is around.

The total amount of clothing that had been accepted by everyone added up to three; one military like uniform which got the comment of "I love a man in uniform" from Iris. The second was a more casual clothing, a black flight jacket, a white top with dark blue jeans. The final one was more down Noire's and Neptune's street as they made me look like an edgy protagonist from an anime game. Black trench coat that went down to my knees, loads of belts because apparently I need them, black combat trousers with olive green pockets and a olive top.

The only reason I agreed to any of these is that my shoes and hat would be of my choice so I would be rocking my armour for that so I'll look a little more badass.

They were currently still deciding on a fourth to make me wear. I, on the other hand, wanted to go home and sleep.

"Do I need to set up a charity called 'get Thomas home'?" The Author snickered.

"Shut it you" I almost growled out loud but I managed to hold it back and instead groan as they handed me another costume.

"Last one we promise" Neptune said apologetically

"You said that an hour ago" I replied with a scowl before picking at the clothing. "You seriously want me to wear this?"

What they had got me was a suit made from a white material with a crimson napkin and rose already on it.

"Yes it was personally picked by Iris" Neptune replied.

"So? At this point Iris could have her way with me for a week and I still wouldn't care" I grumbled as I started pulling it on.

"Don't tempt fate Thomas" Neptune countered "if she heard that she would do that"

"Yeah I know. Coming out now"

After pulling the jacket on and brushing it down slightly I stepped out to my waiting audience. This gathered a bunch of 'oooo's' from them.

"I feel like a Saturday night game show host" I muttered tugging at the sleeves.

"You look hot though" Iris replied making my cheeks heat up slightly.

"Well I guess I have to wear this now" I smiled.

"Anymore outfits girls?" Vert asked but I was not having none of this.

"Yeah no. Four new outfits are more than enough" I answered trying to keep a frown off my face. "We're buying these then leaving"

"Oh no I'll do that darling" Iris spoke up causing everyone to look at her in surprise "girls with the amount of clothing we just picked it's going to be very expensive, more than Thomas would have even after that quest"

That seemingly hit a note with them as they all suddenly looked slightly ashamed. I, on the other hand, was really grateful.

"Well if you'll allow me to change quickly then we can get moving" I smiled before pulling the curtains back in front of me.

Changing quickly we took it to the till and after pressing the button again the air raid siren cut off and the staff slowly trickled back in. The man from before soon appeared behind the counter with a look of surprise on his face.

"Sir you don't look..." He trailed off looking between me and Iris as he accepted the payment.

"Traumatised? Yeah after the first hour it wasn't that bad. I even managed to get the girls to clean up their mess" I replied shrugging.

"You have my gratitude sir" he bowed his head as we left.

"Thanks for the help Iris, I owe you one for this" I whispered in her ear as the other girls began talking about what they were going to do next.

"The pleasure was mine cutie~" she whispered back snaking her hand around my hip causing me to freeze up "and I'll be sure to find a way for you to pay me back"

A cough brought us back to reality and looking up apparently we had gained the attention from the other girls, one of the Noire's (my Noire obviously) and Neptune were glaring at us with barely contained jealousy.

"As we were saying is there anywhere you two want to go?" One of the Blanc's asked, her usual monotone having a slightly edge to it.

"Hm I don't mind as long as I'm with this cutie" Iris replied pressing her hands against my chest as she pushed herself closer while looking at Noire and Neptune. To both my horror and pleasure, my arms moved on instincts and wrapped around her hips causing the jealously from those two to nearly go out of control.

"Thomas?" Blanc asked with a glint of amusement in her eyes.

"Anything that is not a dangerous situation like the one we are in right now" I replied trying not to sound nervous.

"How about some training?" Neptune suggested, an evil glint in her eyes.

"No thanks. There is a huge difference in our levels" I replied. I know I'm higher than I was, not as high as I would of been if Iris hadn't killed the dragon I was going to fight, I was still nowhere close to where she was.

"I'll reduce my level so it's a fair fight" she countered

"You just want to whoop my ass cuz I'm not giving you as much attention as Iris" I grumbled "can I at least drop these clothes off and get changed?"

"Fine but don't take too long" Neptune replied sticking her tongue out.

"You just have to have the last word" I would of crossed my arms but the bags of clothing stopped me.

"I guess it's decided. Thomas vs Neptune" Blanc spoke up. "It'll be happening in the training area in the Basilacom in a couple hours"

Splitting off in separate groups I was faintly aware I had Iris following me I headed straight for the Basilacom and to my room to contemplate on things. Mainly my choice of clothing for this fight.

-one hour later-

"Nope still can't decide" I muttered looking between my final two choices of clothing. Do I go with the edgy protagonist look or the gentleman spy just so I can put on a posh accent and look the part.

There was a knock at the door and I opened it revealing Plutia who was looking... Guilty?

"Hey what's up?" I asked after letting her in.

She sat on the bed for a moment before she shook her head.

"I'm sorry for how I acted" Plutia mumbled, her usual slow tone was now even slower.

"Back at the clothing shop?" I asked, sure it was obvious but I decided to ask anyway.

"Yeah. I was just so happy and I only meant to tease them a little" Plutia replied, sniffling slightly.

"Hey it's fine. It was just a joke that got out of hand" I said softly, sitting beside her and hugging her.

"But now you and Neppy are going to fight!" Plutia replied looking up at me with puffy eyes.

"It's more training. It'll give her a chance to get rid of any tension she has" I shrugged. "It will be fine"

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah it'll be fine. Anyway you've come at a good time cuz I need a second opinion"

"What with?"

"Do I wear the edgy anime protagonist clothing or the gentleman spy clothing?"

"Hmm that's difficult"

"I know. Classy or edgy..."

"Go with the edgy look. Save the suit for a special occasion"

"Alright then. Well I guess I'll see ya soon Plutia"

Waving good bye to her I started changing. Slightly dreading this upcoming fight.

-another hour later-

Stepping out into the training area I could see the girl lined up on one side with Neptune standing in the middle, her arms crossed and an impatient look on her face.

"You take too long!" she exclaimed

"Hey I gotta look good for this beating I'm about to receive" I smiled taking up a position opposite her.

"It's not gonna be a beating" Neptune started before she turned into Purple Heart "now it is"

"You don't fight often in your normal form Neptune do ya?" I replied deciding to start with the Katana, it in its sheath that quickly attached to my waist.

"Why hold back when you can go all out?" She shrugged.

"She has a good point" I thought.

"Are you both ready?" Blanc #1 asked.

"Yeah" I replied drawing my katana and getting ready.

"Ready to go" Purple Heart spoke doing the same.

"Then let the training bout commence" Blanc # 2 replied dropping her hammer on the ground for a start sound.

"Let's dance!" I grinned feeling both dread and excitement. How will this battle turn out? When will D3ath awaken? Find out in the next chapter!

"You did not just end that on a cliff hanger!" Purple Heart shouted in disbelief.

"Hell yeah I did" I smirked.