CHAPTER TEN - PART ONE

It has been almost five months, five months with no news about Purple, it troubles Neptune. She just heard that she returned to Ultradimension. Purple made an indefinite leave in her company. Neptune tried reaching her out through social networking sites but it looks like Purple isn't even reading her messages. Just when she was finally ready to confront her, Purple disappears... She can't blame her, though.

She just felt empty now.

"Noire, please forgive me. I couldn't punish those who wronged you... But I forgave them. I know you would have understood. Nepgear is innocent, She was just a victim of the circumstances. And Vert, I know that forgiveness is what she needed." Her body was slumped in a tree near the tombstone of her old lover. "Nepgear and I met last week. I discovered recently that Purple only knows the person Nepgear ran over... I misjudged them. I told Nepgear that we must move on. She cried a bucket of tears. After that, I felt her relief, her real freedom."

Neptune looks down sadly. "I'm sorry if you're sulking. I love Purple. But there will always be a place for you here in my heart, please be assured of that. I am like a balloon. And you're the air filling me. now that you are gone, I'm slowly falling and losing height... I can't raise by myself. But then, Purple came. She filled that balloon with love. She is my Helium now. Even if I let go of her or accidentally allowed her to leave, I will continue to raise up in the clouds. I'm holding her love. I am ready now. I wish she's still ready to accept me when we meet."

She wiped the tears rolling down her cheeks. Finally she could come home. Finally.

PART TWO

Purple shook her head as she looks at the heaps of dirty food and empty cans in his apartment. She has been so busy this week she forgot to clean the mess that was her apartment. She is now in Lowee of Ultradimension. She has been here for almost five months. She bought this small piece of space back in the day when her company was on the verge of bankruptcy. She was there when Nepgear got involved in the driving accident. Who would have thought that her very branches of life would be Neptune?

Her Neptune.

For several months, she secluded herself from her and the rest of the world. She felt hurt when Neptune compared her love to Noire's. She wanted to fight hard for her. But how? When her very lover just gave up on her. It's like she's making a competition against a ghost. In the end, she decided to move away and let her go as well. So Neptune would not be hurt again. So that her mind would not remember the furious face of Neptune when she declared that Purple and Nepgear were her greatest enemies.

Nepgear mentioned she talked to Neptune. Nepgear wanted a clean start. She was willing to be jailed for life. But Neptune did not file a case. Neptune forgave Nepgear from all her wrongings.

Right now, she's happy. She exported her business smoothly. Her business just improved. In terms of work and career, she was happy. But her love life? She couldn't tell. She was being asked out by a lot of men and some women, maybe dating some of them would help her forget everything. But no one was like Neptune. She misses her pouts and the sweet things she would do for her.

Her train of thought was cut short when she heard the ring of the doorbell. She looked through the peephole. Her mouth then was wide agape at what she saw.

It was Neptune.

Could it be that she was daydreaming? She opened the door hastily. It was real. Her dear Neptune came for her.

"Can I come in? It's cold outside even though it's not snowing yet." Her voice was so soft and tender. She was wearing a plain sweater, jeans, and rubber shoes. She noticed that she gained some weight. Or maybe it's because how big is her sweater was.

"Come in." She gave some space for her to enter as she opened the door. "How did you get here?"

Neptune sat on her couch. She seemed cold. "I didn't expect it would really be this cold here. I shouldn't be surprised since this Lowee and our Lowee are the same. Or is it just me not used to the cold weather? I didn't bring any warm clothes with me. It's like I'm going to be turned into ice popsicle just by waiting for a bus." Her response didn't answer the question.

Purple guided Neptune near the heater and she covered her with a thick blanket. Then she made a warm chocolate coffee.

"Since when did you arrive here?" Purple sat beside her. Still not believing the fact that she was indeed with Neptune.

"Just yesterday."

"What're you doing here? How did you find me?"

"I asked Nepgear. I need to talk to you."

"What are you doing here? How did you find me?"

"I asked Nepgear. I need to talk to you."

Purple's answer was defensive. "If this is about your displeasure about us, it's over Neptune. I always repeated the word 'I'm sorry' to you but it will not return the things that happened anymore. She is not going to revive or anything like that."

"Wait! Are you insinuating that I'm here for revenge?" Neptune noticed the silent of Purple avoiding her gaze. "Do you know how hard was to get here? I was denied to enter the portal because Crostie wasn't there with me. I have to convince Histy. But I still tried. For your information, I was granted a tourist visa but it is only for two weeks. I sold my house for a few credits, because when I entered Ultradimension I was in Leanbox. So I had to use my credits to ride an airplane and my pocket money. And your house was hard to find. And now, you're going to doubt about why I'm here."

"Look, I'm sorry. I was just asking."

Looks like Neptune calmed herself down when Purple said sorry.

She was not expecting Neptune's next move. She suddenly wrapped her with the blanket and held her close. They were inside that large cloth. Only the two of them. It seemed like there was a veil that joined them together.

"Kiss me." She demanded instantly.

That moment was magical. It was as if Neptune tossed a spell on purple. And now, she was no longer the boss. She was a very willing servant. She moved her face closer to hers. She caressed her cheeks. It was cold, a proof that she was outside and endured the cold.

Her lips made contact with Neptune's. The slow gentle kiss slowly turned into a passionate one. She had been longing for Neptune every single day ever since she left. She was waiting for this to happen again.

Neptune slowly broke the deep kiss.

"Now, we need to talk." She said seriously. "Tell me everything I have refused to hear, I must know the truth."

"Okay, since you came here to listen to my explanation, then here it is," She stared at her eyes in order to deliver her sincerity. "I did not really plan to meet you. That night when I saw you, I couldn't take my eyes off you. First, it was admiration. I thought when we separated at the resort when you left without telling me, I thought my feelings for you will subside. But no. I can't keep myself straight if I don't see you. When I knew that you were an applicant in my company, I thanked the True Goddess. Celestia made a plan for us to meet once again."

"You have a crush on me ever since then." There's a flash in Neptune's eyes.

"Don't tease me, I'm still explaining."

"Go ahead." She urged smiling.

"All the things I made you see, it was no joke. I'm happy that I cared for you. Would you believe that you're the person I have fallen for? Before, I was the one being chased. Then the world took a 360-degree turn. I was chasing you, Neptune. Then again, I lost myself being a playgirl. I became a corny one but I don't care about the past. All I want is to express how much I love you. Call me selfish if you want but I wanted to replace Noire in your heart. You can't blame me. I have always felt I'm competing with her." She trailed off then continued. "And what's worse, my competitor wasn't here to compete for your heart. It could have been easier if she was here. I can challenge her in a match. We can fight, the last one standing, the strongest. May the best win. But she wasn't here. I've been losing to someone who wasn't even here, I can't win and I know I will return home like a loser. Because I can't match the love she gave to you. But I tried... You know what, I was really hurt when you said you wished Noire was here instead of me, when you said that I was the one in the tomb while Noire was the one hugging you here. Well... Maybe... Maybe I also wish thing were the way you want... Maybe I should..."

"Purple!" There was guilt and pain in Neptune's eyes. "I'm sorry! I-I was just too angry... hurt and sad! I didn't mean any of those awful things I said to you... I don't want you to be gone... please... You have to believe me...!" Tears rolled in her cheeks.

"It's alright, it's over anyway. I accepted that you can't be mine and that I must let you go." Purple said that only half-meant because she's not even moving on yet on her love for her.

She noticed the worry in her eyes.

"Do you not love me anymore." Her voice was cracking.

"weren't you the one who said we must end this at once?"

"That's not true! Is it not enough that I'm here to you? I travelled this far just to see you."

"I know that you needed a closure." Purple caught what she meant, she wasn't dumb and she knew she wasn't being blinded by love. Besides, they had already kissed a few minutes ago. That was a sign. But she wanted to hear it from Neptune's lips.

"Yes, that's what I need."

"What?" Purple suddenly turned confuse. Did she hear her correctly?

"Closure from the past. An end to the chapter in my life with Noire. Closure to all the negative feelings inside of me. Closure to the hatred I have for Nepgear. Closure from my anger against Noire's stepmom."

"And?" Purple's breathing was now okay.

"Closure to all except you. Because even if this is the end of everything else, I want to start a new life with you, you and me. Because now, I can tell that I can give my whole self to you. I have suffered long enough and you have suffered even more... I think it's time for me to grasp the wonderful things in front of me. I'm sorry I hurt you for so long but believe me when I say I will spend the rest of my life repaying you for everything."

Purple can't control her emotions anymore. She literally jumped and hugged Neptune for dear life "I missed you so much!"

"What now? Do I have a chance be with you?" Neptune asked shyly

"Yes," Purple said full of love. Her hands quickly travel through Neptune's fragile ones. She lifted her shirt.

She stopped suddenly when her hand traced her stomach. "Love, you got fat. Your stomach is bigger than before."

Neptune pouted. "Do you not like me anymore because I'm fat?"

"Of course not! That just means there is more for me to love!" There. She professed her love again.

"I love you, too."

Purple was laughing happily for the first time in many months. She was happy, she felt relieved, she felt free. All those five months of sadness were now gone and forgotten. She was once again happy.

"My love, did you feel ashamed because you got a little bit rounder?" Purple was still caressing her stomach.

Neptune gave a nice BOINK! in Purple's head.

"Nepu?! Why did you hit me?" Purple moaned caressing her head.

"You're too slow, you fool! Hello! You should've noticed it is circular, I literally have a ball stuffed in my belly! I am not fat, I'm just pregnant! And before you start, the child is yours. And I don't want you to think I came here just because I wanted you to be responsible. I can raise this child by myself just fine... But I love you and I want you to be part of this family..." Neptune answered with a huff.

Purple slowly absorbed what Neptune said to her, she was literally jumping in happiness. She was so happy. "I'm going to be a mom! Yahoo!"

Neptune joined the fun.

"Why didn't you say it early?" She asked smiling. Looks like her smile will not leave her in a few days.

"It was going to be a surprise for you after we returned home, you know when I was angry at you. I was so stressed then. But I still I really loved our child, there was simply too much for me to deal with at that moment."

Purple cupped Neptune's face. "I'm sorry. Have you suffered from the symptoms yet? True Goddess, you have gone through a lot of things and you even came here."

"Our baby is fine. I have suffered from a few cramps and I sometimes puke, but aside from that, I've been healthy so far. But if there's something I really want... Then... Then I guess that would be... Uh..." Neptune tried to continue but she averted her gaze in shame.

"What do you want? I'm going to buy it right now." Purple felt the excitement filling her heart.

"You. Your scent. Your hugs and kisses. Just you. But, you were far away." Neptune pouted again like the child she was.

"From now on, you will get whatever you want. I'm all yours."

"Are you sure?"

"Very, very, very sure!"

Neptune got something from her pockets. "Here is the picture of our baby. Ram."

When Purple looked at the picture of their baby, she couldn't stop herself from crying happily. They were going to have a baby girl. She didn't care if her elegant body turned sour. She was overreacting. It was good to cry if it was a tears of joy.

"Can we make it official? Can we be a complete family now?'

"If you're asking me to marry you, then my answer is 'yes'.''

"Your answer was quick. are there any second thoughts?" Her question was more like a joke to the most beautiful woman she had ever met and the child said woman was carrying in her belly

"Of course. I love you, I will never let you go."

"I love you too, my love."

"Redundant."

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[Somewhere...]

Ance giggles as she looks at France blank face.

She can't blame him, his destined weapon was always eager to make an official 'Bad Ending' or 'Bitter Ending'.

But like fairy tales, this story was again far from anything related to 'bad of 'bitter'

"You have always been dull, France. Always looking for the worst case scenario, always looking for the darkest outcome. It's as if you enjoying the pain and suffering around you... But You know... Dealing with problems like this are part of our lives. These silly and unimportant moments become what define our existence and illustrate just how important it really is in the whole world... Or should I say Multiverse instead" She said with a smile plastered on her face, her rimmed glasses gave some twinkling light from its edge "CHAOSSES-sama decided this fate. As long as Authoria or I pass the judgment through the events, nothing will harm the outcome, not even you or him"

France sighed slightly. Ah, how much he hated sighing. In fact, his cool, stoic face was cracking ever so slowly whenever he was around the oblivious Goddess of Authoria. He can kill her and take control over the Doc Manager and edit those details and destroy Authoria... But what was the point? Killing this little runt would be too easy and would only prove she was right. To say the least, he wanted to play by the rules and win this silly game. He wanted to prove her that not all stories will end up good. "You are the person I hate the most... But you will always be there when I needed you."

Ance look at his eyes. "So, you wanted or not?"

The God of Deathia didn't answer quickly, he turned around as his black cape swayed through the air. "Do what you must and finish your work."

Then, he walked away.

"Thank you..."