Author's Note

Hey guys! Sorry for the long wait, but here's the next chapter! I don't really know what else to say so... Enjoy!

Leanbox, Gamindustri

Place: Basilicom

Date: September 8, 2019

Time: 4:03 P.M

Noire and Blanc entered Vert's office. The two injured CPUs weren't so injured anymore and were able to be discharged from the hospital per doctor's orders. They worked hard to train their bodies to the way they used to be. Noire was able to lift beyond a hundred pounds and Blanc was able to walk on her two legs again. The two goddesses were so happy to be able to walk outside again and stand in battle for the sake of Gamindustri.

"You two look magnificent," commented Vert.

"Thank you, so do you Vert," returned Noire. "I would've thought you'd look like a big mess from how stressed you've been."

Vert only rolled her eyes as she slid some old books under her desk. "Please. As stressed as I am, it's a lady's duty to look her best."

Blanc scoffed as she rolled her eyes. "You say that, but we can see the dark circles under your eyes. You've been up all night doing something again."

Vert flinched under Blanc's tone. She glanced away nervously as she slightly moved the books deeper under her desk. "I was merely playing too many games again."

"Uh huh," Blanc voiced with doubt. Histoire has told them what Vert has been reading and learning. And to the white CPU, it was quite stupid. "Lay off the ideas of taking our Shares, Vert."

The blonde's eyes widened as she denied, "I would never! We had an implied treaty!"

Noire chuckled, "No, she means trying to do what I did."

"Histoire told us what you're trying to do, " Blanc informed.

Vert sighed, knowing she couldn't hide it anymore. "It's the only way we can defeat Rei…"

Blanc reached out and placed her hand above Vert's. "You don't know that. What happened to Noire was a phenomenon and I doubt it will ever happen again. To make it suddenly happen is most definitely impossible. I think it's best to do what we can do."

"I agree with Blanc," voice Noire. "What happened to me is only a one-time thing… We can't count on it to save us again." She looked down at her hands and frowned. At least, I hope not…

"Then what are we supposed to do?" Vert questioned.

Blanc smirked, "We take back Lowee and Lastation."

Noire nodded, "If we take back our nations, our people will be able to go home and our shares will also rise. It's a win-win. For them and for us. The people are stressed as much as you are, Vert. They don't feel relaxed or safe in another nation even if we are all friendly neighbors now."

"But it's just not the same," said the White CPU.

"And Rei?" asked Vert.

"Rei could either be resting in Lowee or Lastation," answered Noire. "She's probably recovered from our last encounter."

"My best bet is Lastation," said Blanc. "It's the closest nation to Planeptune and Leanbox. If she ever needed a quick attack she'd stay in Lastation."

"Then Lowee it is," stated Noire.

"So we set out tomorrow," announced Blanc.

Vert's widened, "Tomorrow?! Don't we need to prepare?"

"We called Kei and Mina to get our military ready," informed the black goddess.

"How come I wasn't told?" questioned Vert.

"We tried calling you, but you didn't pick up," answered Noire. "That's why we came personally."

"Ah…" Vert glanced away, guiltily.

Blanc grinned, "Too busy engrossed with your books?"

"I-It's not my fault!" Vert claimed.

Noire snickered, "We'll push it back to tomorrow night then, so Vert can get her military ready."

"Whatever the case, we have to get ready. The sooner we recover our shares the sooner we can stand up to Rei," stated the White CPU.

"Exactly," agreed Noire. "We reclaim Lowee, get Blanc boot up and then we take back Lastation. This is war now."

Vert didn't want to hear the word ever again. "War… Looks like it's something we all can't escape from, huh?"

Noire and Blanc returned the sad and exhausted look that Vert had. Once a war is over, another begins. It's just the life of human nature and the life of a CPU.

"It's what we were made for," stated Blanc.

"Whether we like it or not, we can't run away from it," added the black goddess. "We have to fight."

"For Gamindustri," Blanc said.

"For our people," Noire said.

Vert nodded, "For our friends."

The three all looked into each other's eyes as a smile graced their lips. "And for ourselves."

Noire reached out her hand and said, "Let's do this, girls. Even without Neptune here, we can still do it!"

Blanc smirked as she reached her hand over Noire's. "Our strongest member isn't here, you sure about that?"

Noire shrugged, "Hey, the more we need to pick up the slack."

Vert giggled as she walked around her desk and placed her hand above Blanc's and Noire's. "Even with her here, we do always end up picking up her slack, don't we?"

The three laughed at the memories of how the four of them fought together side by side, but now they were one short. Letting out a sigh, the three faced each other, it was time for serious business. The air around them became thick with antipocation and worry, but their smiles never left their faces. Even if Neptune wasn't here with them, they still have each other and nothing will get in their way. It's time for the protectors of Gamindustri to make their comeback!

Planeptune, Gamindustri, Ultradimension

Place: Basilicom

Date: August 29, 2014

Time: 6:56 P.M

Plutia happily hummed as she finished the last bit of her paperwork. She stretched her limbs and let out a relieved sigh. After fighting off the fake Purple Heart, everyone had returned to their respectful nations. They all agreed to rally up the ex-members of the Seven Sages to get information about Rei Ryghts for tomorrow. Pultia was excited to see everyone again.

Just as she was getting ready to leave her office, she heard a few soft knocks. Turning to her balcony, she saw Black Heart waving to her. Plutia, confused as to why Noire would come by so late after she had returned to Lastation, went over to open the glass doors to let the black CPU in.

"Noire! What a surprise. What can I do for you, bestie?"

Black Heart transformed back to her base form and quickly walked past Pultia to get inside. "I need someone to talk to."

The purple goddess could see that Noire was troubled by something. "Okay…. What is it? You can tell me."

Noire took a deep breath as her cheeks turned red. "I… I might be in trouble…"

Plutia furrowed her eyebrows in confusion. "Trouuuuuble? What kind of trouble?"

"It's not like my life is in danger-kind of trouble. I'm having some emotional trouble."

"Oh!" Plutia beamed, "I can help with that. Do you need a huuuuuug?"

"I love Neptune," Noire quickly blurted.

Plutia had to do a double take. "I'm sorry, repeat that. And slowly please."

Noire took a deep breath and slowly repeated, "I. Love. Neptune," almost like she was accepting the fact that she had fallen for the purple ditz.

"Oh! I love Neptune too!"

"No, Plutia. I love her romantically," Noire corrected.

"O-Oh…" Plutia's smile faltered. She quickly felt her heart shatter by the claim. She knew Noire had a crush on Neptune, but it pained her to hear it from her mouth. Plutia's expression turned to one of hurt and sadness, but she quickly replaced it with expressions of joy. "Wow! You love Neppy! I-I didn't know! But… You know Neppy loves someone else right?"

"I know," Noire mumbled. "That's why I'm asking for some advice."

"You… want my advice?" Plutia would have thought that she'd be the last person Noire would ask for advice. Even though they were friends, Plutia knew how… unknowledgeable she was.

Noire nodded. She knew that Plutia didn't understand the concept of love that well, but Plutia was her best friend. "You're my… closest f-friend…" She became flustered when she said friend, but she quickly recomposed herself. "You're the only person I could think of to talk about this. I don't know what to do, Plutia. I love Neptune and it hurts keeping these feelings bottled up. She's always so touchy and carefree. She doesn't even know what she's doing to me."

Plutia bit her lower lip. She felt honored that Noire would talk to her about her feelings on Neptune, but she also felt like it was a slap to her face. "Then why not tell her?"

Noire blinked. "Y-You want me to confess?"

Plutia nodded, choosing to use Blanc words. "Even though you know Neppy loves someone else, I think it's best to let it out, y'know… Just to get things off your chest." Even though she's upset that the person she likes was crushing on someone else, she wants to at least help Noire. After all, Noire was still her very best friend. "It might feel bad to be turned down, but I'm sure you'll feel ten times lighter once you get your feelings out."

Noire never expected for the ditzy goddess to give such good advice. She might have taken Plutia for granted. Noire smiled, "You're right. I already know my feelings won't be returned. So what's there to lose, right? I just want her to know at least."

"Go get her, Noire!" Plutia cheered.

"Yeah! I'll tell her tomorrow, after interrogating the Seven Sages members. Thanks, Plutia." Noire wrapped her arms around the shorter girl out of appreciation. "I'm so glad to have you as my friend."

Plutia felt a tug in her heart, and it wasn't the good kind, but she still returned the hug. "You're my best friend. I… I'll do anything for you…"

Noire released Plutia and walked towards the balcony. "I'll see you tomorrow."

Plutia smiled as she waved Noire goodbye, who transformed into Black Heart. The purple CPU's smile turned to a frown when Black Heart disappeared from her sight.

There was a bitter taste in her mouth and it made her sick to her stomach. "I want some milk."

Planeptune, Gamindustri, Ultradimension

Place: Basilicom

Date: August 29, 2014

Time: 7:48 P.M

"Did Plutia look gloomier than usual?" IF asked.

"She didn't say anything during dinner…" Compa voiced.

"Maybe she was feeling under the weather?" Nepgear guessed.

"Plu's been in her room this whole time," Peashy pouted. "I wanna play!"

"Don't worry!" Neptune exclaimed. "I'll take care of it! I know Plunie better than anyone!"

Nepgear nervously giggled. "Okay, big sis. Just don't do anything stupid."

Neptune pretended to be hurt. "Gak! How dare you think I would do somethimg stupid! Just you watch Nep Jr. I'll bring Plutie out of her room with a large smile!"

The other three girls watched Neptune dash out of the living room towards Plutia's sleeping quarters. The three have an itching feeling the Neptune won't be coming back so soon.

Neptune rushed into Plutia's room, calling the girl out. "Hey Plutie! Want to play a few games before we go to bed!?"

"Huuuuuuhn?" Plutia turned around and gave Neptune a bright smile. "Sorry, whaaaaat?"

"Yikes!" Neptune shivered as she felt a terrible chill crawl up her spine. Plutia's smile was bright and cheery, but her eyes said otherwise. Her eyes were dull and carried a murderous intent. "Plutie, you alright? You got a scary look in your eyes…"

"Oh, meeeeeeeee? I'm alright…" Plutia gripped the Neptune doll in her hands and began to pull it in weird ways. "I'm just a bit… annoyed…"

"Oh… um…" Neptune didn't like that the doll that Plutia was messing with was one that looked like her. It looked almost as if Plutia was trying to decapitate her head. "You looked more angry than annoyed. D-Did I do something wrong?"

"Nothing at all, Neppy," assured Plutia. "I'm just sooooo happy that you're so popular, Neppy. I'm so happy that I can just-!" The head on the Neptune doll ripped off, causing Neptune to yelp. "Oops… I guess I played with it too hard…"

Plutia was now scaring Neptune. "Well, I guess I'll just leave ya alone then. Ha... ha…"

Suddenly, Plutia was covered in a stream of light. Neptune felt her heart drop as Iris Heart stood before her. The CPU had a smirk on her face, but her eyes showed the same murderous vibe.

"Oh, Neppy. Maybe you can play with me? Didn't you say you want to play some games? I'll give you a pleasurable workout," she purred.

Neptune laughed, thinking she was joking, "Ahaha… ha… ha…" But when she saw the serious face, Neptune realized, "Oh, you're not kidding. Um well. You know." She fidgeted in place as she voiced, "I have a girlfriend, I think she might get jealous if I let you, y'know…" Neptune could feel her legs shaking as bullets of sweat ran down the back of her neck. Tonight, Iris Heart felt a lot more intimidating than before.

"Oh dear, I'm not like that," Iris Heart denied. "I respect people who are in a serious relationship. While I do love some S action, I won't do that to you, my sweet Neppy. I also don't want to jeopardize my friendship with the other Noire."

Neptune let out a breath of relief. "Oh thank goddess."

"Instead," Iris Heart summoned out her sword and pointed right at Neptune's throat causing the shorter girl to tense up. Iris Heart dropped her smirked as her eyes became hollow. "We're gonna do some sparring. I need to let out some of this pent up steam."

"S-Sparring? B-B-But I need to…" Neptune let her eyes wander around, trying to make some kind of excuse. Her eyes lit up when her eyes landed on a Nepgear doll. "I need to find Nep Jr.! Yeah! You see, she asked me to help with something. Gotta do some work, y'know?"

Iris Heart used her free hand to close the door behind Neptune and grinned. "Don't worry, I'll be quick. I've got some healing potions as well, so let's have some fun."

Neptune turned pale as her heart fell. Behind the closed doors of Plutia's room, terrible loud screams of pain could be heard with psychotic laughing. No one dared to check or enter the chamber for they feared the wrath of the iris-haired CPU.

Planeptune, Gamindustri, Ultradimension

Place: Basilicom

Date: August 29, 2014

Time: 9:33 P.M

Plutia happily skipped into the living room and sat down on one of the couches. IF and Compa were surprised to see the purple goddess looking all peppy again. Nepgear was more worried about her sister that has yet to come out. Neptune had been with Plutia for a little over an hour and the voices she heard were not pleasant ones.

"Ouch…" Neptune followed shortly after. She walked out to the living room in pain and soreness.

Nepgear gasped when she saw how Neptune's hoodie was full of holes and bloodstains. "W-What the goodness!? Are you alright!?" The candidate checked her older sister for any wounds, but found none.

"Don't worry, Plutia fixed my wounds with some healing potions," said Neptune.

"Why is there so much blood?"

"Hehehe… he…" Neptune scratched the back of her head as the terrible memories returned to her. "Let's just say Plutia had a bad day and wanted some sparring…"

"And you agreed!?" Nepgear gasped.

Neptune glanced away as her eyes dulled. "More like I didn't have a choice…"

"Neppy was so nice! She didn't fight back. It was getting kind of boring, but I felt soooooo good," Plutia voiced. "She took aaaaaaaaall of my anger away!"

"Yeah… she sliced me up pretty good with her sword."

"She used her weapon on you!" Nepgear leaned in and whispered, "Did you do something to anger her, sis?"

Neptune shrugged and regretted it when she felt a slight sting. "Not sure. I don't remember doing anything, but whatever I did, let's not bring it up. I don't want to feel the wrath of angry Sadie again."

Lowee, Gamindustri

Place: Lowee City

Date: September 9, 2019

Time: 7:03 P.M

On the outskirts of Lowee City, Black Sister layed on top of a snowy hill, looking through the scope of her rifle, to see roaming ice whales, marching ice skulls, rampaging gold lizards and other dangerous beasts.

"You see anything, Uni?"

Black Sister lowered her rifle and said, "The only things I saw through my scope were just a bunch of large and dangerous monsters."

The young White Sister nodded, "Okay, what about the mean old goddess?"

"Didn't see her. Blanc must be right about her being in Lastation."

The pink-haired candidate nodded and turned to her twin to see her shaking. "Rom?"

"S-S-Sorry, Ram, I'm just…"

White Sister placed her hand on her older twin's shoulder. "It'll be okay. It won't be the same as last time. We're gonna take back our home!"

The older White Sister smiled as her worry slightly melted away. "R-Right, thank you, Ram."

"You two ready?" Black Sister asked.

"This will be the first time leading an army…" The blue-haired candidate turned around to see a large group of people waiting at their command.

"First time being in battle too…" added the other White Sister.

Black Sister only smirked, "That's just how much Blanc's trust you guys."

The older White sister took a deep breath before steeling herself. "Let's do this."

"I'm firing the signal," Black Sister announced as she aimed her weapon up at the sky.

The younger White Sister smirked, "Light it up!"

Black Sister grinned as she pulled the trigger. A glowing bullet shot up in the air and exploded with fireworks. It covered the dark sky with colorful lights that could be seen miles away.

On the south side of the city, Black Heart raised her weapon and shouted at her army, ready for battle. On the east side of the ruined city, Green Heart already began charging towards their battlefield with an army of Leanbox soldiers. And on the north side of the city, White Heart turned to her soldiers and slammed her hammer to the ground, causing the land to shake.

"This is our time to show the world what we're made of. We may be the first to fall, but we will be the first to rise again! Let's take back our city!!"

"For Lowee!!" The Lowee soldiers all roared to life as they charged forward, ready to risk their lives for the sake of their home.

The monsters in the city could feel the rumbling beneath their claws. A stampede was happening. A stampede of loyal soldiers have come to slay them and they all bared their fangs as the fallen white city was stormed with people in swords and armor. One by one, the smaller monsters fell, but the larger ones have taken more human lives than any. The goddesses busied themselves in the air as they fought off the ancient dragons and floating ice whales. Their hearts were frozen over as they knew the cruelty of battle. All they can do is remember their fallen members as they fought against the monsters.

Soon, dead bodies laid over the broken ground with blood splattered everywhere. The monsters have thinned out, but their bodies shattered into light instead of remaining like the bleeding corpses.

Ice cubes smashed against the skeletons as large beams were shot towards the gold lizards. The three candidates worked hard on the ground to provide their people some back up.

Frozen floors caused monsters to slip, giving the soldiers a chance to slit their throats. The candidates have never seen their people in battle before and they know they aren't helpless. Their first battle with humans, they will not be distracted.

Suddenly, someone shot out of the sky and slammed against a building. Black Sister had to fly out of the way so she wouldn't get buried under the debris. The black candidate saw that it was her sister who was flung into the collapsing building. Black Heart looked a bit shaken. It was strange for Black Sister to see her in that condition, then again, she has never seen her sister stuck in a hospital before either.

"Sis!"

Black Heart glanced towards Black Sister and smiled before going back into the air. She raised her sword and slashed against the armored robot. The Mekidrygar moved back from the force only to be slammed by White Heart's hammer from the top. Green Heart then finished it by stabbing it through the back of the robot's head. The monster crackled before it exploded into tiny light particles.

The three CPUs landed as they let out a breath of relief. So far no major injuries and the monsters have been taken care of. They were sure there's still a few left, but the goddesses have taken care of the big guys. The smaller and weaker monster, their soldiers should be able to take them.

"Blanc!"

White Heart turned around only to be tackled by her two younger sisters. "Ouch!"

"Did we do it? Did we take back Lowee?" asked the younger White Sister.

"Y-Yeah. Are we able to live back home again?" voiced the other White Sister.

White Heart smiled as she wrapped her arms around them. "Of course, you silly brats. We're able to live back home again."

The White Sisters cried into White Heart's embrace. They were so relieved. They have taken back Lowee. It will still take time to clear out all the monsters, but by taking back the capital, White Heart's divine protection should be able to drive out the lesser beasts.

"We're gonna take back Lastation too," said Black Sister as she stood beside Black Heart.

"But of course," stated the black goddess. "The monsters should be easy for you candidates to take care of. Vert, Blanc and I will go for Rei Ryghts. That's the plan for Lastation at least."

"Lastation will be harder to take back than Lowee. But I know if we stick together we can win," claimed Green Heart.

"Spoken like a true goddess," Black Heart chuckled as she nudged the green CPU's shoulder.

Green Heart giggled, "Alright. With the big monsters out of the way, all we need to do is clean up and make sure no monsters return."

"Easy enough," said White Heart. "Though it will take time."

"That's fine. We also need to fuel up before the surprise attack on Rei Ryghts anyways," informed the black goddess.

Lowee, Gamindustri

Place: Basilicom

Date: September 9, 2019

Time: 7:41 P.M

In the far distance, two figures in the dark sky watched as the soldiers slayed through the monsters roaming in the ruined city.

"So… They reclaimed Lowee…"

The little fairy glanced at the blue-haired CPU and asked, "Ya gonna do something about it?"

"Hmph!" Rei crossed her arms as she glared at the city. "Let them have it. I don't care for Lowee and Lastation. I only destroyed it so they can be weakened. What I want is something else…"

Croire chuckled, "And what is it that you want?"

"Isn't that obvious?"

Croire rolled her eyes, "Make the CPUs disappear?"

"That is correct. But my true motive is revenge. Those rats don't appreciate CPUs. So I'll take away their goddesses and see how well they do without us!"

"Oh! You remember?"

Rei clenched her hands as she gritted her teeth. "I remember it more clearly now. I shall make them all pay for taking Tari away from me! I shall ruin them all for betraying me!!"

Croire sighed. Even though it was you that caused your people to hate you… She shrugged, Well, not like you're the Rei Ryghts that did any of that anyways.

"Speaking of betrayal… How's my counterpart doing?"

Coire couldn't help but grunt. "That piece of wuss ain't doing anything after Yellow Heart was saved. That trash is so boring! She's nothing compared to you!"

Rei laughed, "I am the true Rei Rygths! She is nothing but a fake. I care about Tari! I care about the CPUs! She is nothing but a failure. Everything in Ultradimension is a failure! A fake! Once I get my revenge on Black Heart, I'll destroy the Ultradimension! Ahahahahah!"

Criore smirked, "Such a hypocrite, but that's what I like about you. Cause as much destruction as you can, CPU of Chaos."

"Of course! I don't half-ass anything! Those people that think they are safe in Planeptune, I'll make them feel fear like they never have! If they were diligent little slaves like they were, they wouldn't be in this position. I'll make them all cower!"

Croire glanced to the empty space by her side and chuckled, "She sounds just like you, doesn't she?"

Even though there was nothing next to her, Croire could make out the faint outline of a person. The fairy swore she'd make this interesting, she wasn't gonna make her buddy disappoint.

"Croire! Who are you talking to?" Rei questioned.

Croire only smiled, "Nothin.' Just talking to myself. I'm gonna head back to see what our little Ultra Rei is doing."

"Ah! Before you go, do give some of this confidence you've been giving me to my counterpart, will you?"

Croire giggled, "You got it!"


Author's Note

Ohohoho! I wonder who's Croire talking to? I'm sure it's already obvious. If not, you'll just have to wait.

Anyway, I'm not sure if things are progressing too fast between Ultra Noire, Plutia and Neptune. I hope it's okay. I'm more excited about the big battle that soon to come. I am having trouble picturing the ending though. I know for sure that this story will have another sequelbecause I do want to write one just about the candidates as well as Uzume and big Nep.Hmmm... I'll just have to think able out Rei is taken care once I get there I guess.

So until then, see ya'll next time! Peace! XD

Also, I'm coming down with a cold and it's freaking me out, so everyone make sure to stay healthy and safe!!

-Shiena