Shin awoke the next day. A quick observation around the room, he noticed that the other beds were filled. The logical conclusion is that the girls have come back, when he was sleeping.

He hasn't had a shower in a while, so he heads towards the bathroom.

A few minutes later, he would emerge out of the bathroom, refreshed, and calm.

Everyone else was already awake at this point. Compa was the first to acknowledge him, "Good morning, Shin. Did you enjoy your day off?"

A brief nod was given.

"That's good."

"Shin, my friendly sleeping buddy, you won't believe what happened. First we find out the Goddess couldn't transform, a person stole her power, then we headed towards a re-used mountain area, find the person who stole Lady Green Heart's power, she was disguised as Lady Green Heart, then some crazy voodoo stuff happened, Green Heart gets her power back, it turns out the faker was Arfoire, shocker I know, we defeat Arfoire again, she retreats again, we get a key fragment and talk to Histy, and Vert confesses her love for Iffy." Neptune gave a quick rundown of his absence

"Correct, everything, but that last part, is true" IF tried to deny.

"Oh you're right, that happened every few minutes."

A nod was given.

"He-Hey that's not true." IF denied with a blush on her face.

"No, I'm actually serious, she proclaimed her love for you every few minutes or so, even in battle."

She collapsed on the spot, blush still on her face.

"Some people just can't handle the truth." Neptune proceeded to poke the unconscious IF.

She stopped and turned to Shin, "Going back to Planeptune today."

Neptune stood still, for a couple of seconds, waiting for something to happen. "Umm... Author, time for you to transition."

…...

"Welp, home sweet home again." Neptune plopped down on the couch.

"Yessy, home sweet home." Compa plopped down next to Neptune.

"So what should we do now, head to Lowee?" IF asked Neptune.

"Nah, give it about a day or three, then we'll go."

"Okay."

Neptune suddenly jumped from her seat, "I know, what you could do!" She dramatically paused, "Hang out with Shin."

"Huh?" The obvious response from the confused IF.

"You haven't hung out with him yet!"

"Seriously, what does-"

Shin and IF found themselves pushed outside the door, the pair realized too late as Neptune slammed the door and an audible locking sound was heard.

"What the, Nep!" IF shouted at the door.

"Don't come back until you hung out~" Neptune sang.

"Guhhh... Fine... let's go, Shin." IF annoyed drawled out.

…...

They walked the streets of Gamindistri, not saying a word to each other as they simply walked down the sidewalk.

They eventually arrive at a local burger restaurant and ordered some.

After waiting for a couple of minutes IF sighed as they were waiting for their burgers.

Bored and against her better judgment, she tried to strike a conversation with Shin, "So uh... How are you doing?"

"Good." Single worded reply.

"Uh-huh." IF replied unenthusiastic.

She suddenly stood up and slammed her hands on the table, "You know what, I'm just gonna say it. What do you think of me?"

A brow was raised.

"What do you think of me?" IF trapped him in a corner where he can't just nod or give a single word response.

The brow raised even higher.

"I mean, what do you honestly think of me?"

Shin's brow lowered, but his hand raised to his chin as he thought. What did he think of her. He obviously couldn't avoid the question by saying a few words. He doesn't want to word it wrong either. He had to think about this one. He had to say something, not just anything.

IF, however, started to slink slowly back down in her seat as she was not getting an answer out of the silent boy. Honestly it was pretty stupid to say that, but what else was there to talk about? For the months she's known him, all he ever spoke was just a few words. She couldn't just hate him, because he doesn't talk much, but it does get annoying sometimes, when faced with danger he'll shrug it off as if he's had worse.

IF looked down and sighed in defeat, 'I may as well give up now, so much for hanging ou-' IF's thought process was interrupted as the silent boy spoke

"Well..."

IF's head shot up looking into Shin's eyes.

"You are a tomboy, who knows what she is doing, and apparently knows people." A slight pause, making IF think he was done, "Someone who pushes themselves so hard for her friends, a natural worrier for her friends, and when it ultimately comes down to it, she'll never betray her friends. Though you may beat yourself up for hurting said friends directly or indirectly. Just remember they'll forgive you."

After the end of his small speech, IF stared into Shin's eyes, what she once thought of dull, brown, and almost lifeless eyes, seemed to suddenly just come to life. Eyes that spoke wisdom, that's what she saw.

However on the outside her mouth hung open after hearing him talk for an extended period of time. Realizing what she was doing, she shook her head.

Their burgers came so they started to dig in. Halfway through IF's burger, she wanted to hear his opinion on more people, namely the other two.

"What do you think of Compa?"

This time it was not time at all, "A pure hearted girl, who truly knows who she is. She couldn't change it for anyone. Bit air-headed though, however she isn't stupid. She may look weak as well, but she'll hurt you bad."

Okay just one more, "What do you think of Nep?"

"A Goddess, my 'sleeping buddy', crazy, random, seems to break this thing called the fourth wall. She may be all that, but the determination in her eyes says she'll never just give up and lose."

With that she stopped asking questions as they continued to eat.

As they walked somewhere else to hang out more, Shin asked a question, "What do you think of me?"

IF stayed silent, trying to collect her thoughts. She suppose it wouldn't hurt to tell, "A silent boy, who I can't properly read off of. You're someone who barely flinches in the face of danger. You obviously keep your emotions in check as you don't cry out in battle. You seem to have an intelligent aura around you, just faintly observing, that aura also seems to give out a sort of... Experienced kind of feeling. According to Compa you are actually a very gentle, and kind person, you're front may not show it, but inside you have a kind heart."

Shin nodded in agreement to IF's opinion of him and continued walking in silence.

Their next stop was a book store, Shin would sometimes came here to grab a book of his interest before the whole adventure thing.

A female desk employee seemed to recognize him, "Oh, hello Mr. Shin haven't seen you in while. We've rearranged the store a bit. You're favorite kinds of books are now located in the middle section of the store."

A brief nod was given.

The female employee then noticed IF, "Hello Ms. What can I help you with?"

IF shakes her head, "Nothing, I'm with him."

"Well if you see a book you like, don't be afraid to check it out." The employee just smiled.

Shin proceeded to move to the middle section, where he finds the books that usual interest him. 'A Demonic Night' 'I Can Summon Demons?' 'DxD' 'The Tale of the Demonic Goddess' Yep the books were centered around demons and monsters. He's really fascinated by the thought of what people thought of demons.

IF wandered off somewhere, possibly finding a book to her fancy.

After taking a good long look at the selection and the summaries of said selections he came across one that interested him 'Strange Journey' The summary tells of brave men and women who, go into a mysterious structure. It turns out the structure is a gate way, to a different, but strangely familiar world. They soon discover that if they don't do something, they world will be purged and the demons will roam.

He checks it out and proceeds to look for IF. He finds her somewhere in the back, reading an oddly titled book 'You met your Idol and now they may be in Love with You?!', on the ground next to her there were more oddly titled books as well 'An Idol is in Love with Me, What Should I Do?', 'My Idol is a Goddess and She's in Love with me.', and finally 'How to Make my Breast Grow Bigger.'

IF stopped reading her book and looked up as her eyes widened. She quickly scrapped up the books and tried to hide them as best she could. "I was just looking at these books, I don't want to read them!" She has a blush on her face still trying to hide them, but alas the books slipped out of her grasp as they fell to the floor.

Shin immediately picked them up and walked back to the counter and proceeded to check out the books for IF. He returned to her with them in a small plastic bag, "You didn't have to do that you know? I appreciate the gesture however. Just don't get the wrong idea, with me reading these books."

A few seconds after saying that IF realized how she worded her sentence, 'I sounded like a Tsun right there, didn't I? What am I Noire?'

"Bye Mr. Shin, Ms. IF." The attendant waved as they exited the store.

They once again wondered the streets, IF taking the lead once again, to try to do something productive.

Having nothing else to do they walked back home.

"Today was rather... interesting." IF spoke on the walk home.

A nod was given.

…...

Opening the door IF and Shin entered. Upon entering a tall figure immediately ambushed them. The tall figure immediately grabbed IF and brought her to itself, dropping the plastic bag of books. It didn't let go as the figure lured IF into it's...Breasts?

The tall figure turned into a familiar green heart, "L-Lady Green Heart?!" said as she freed herself from the Lady's large bosom, but it didn't last as she was immediately pulled back in.

A few seconds of struggling and IF get's free of Lady Green Heart's grip, "What are you doing here?"

The Lady looked shocked and betrayed as soon as IF said that, "Why no other reason than to-" She once again grabs IF pulling her to her breasts again, "To see my Iffy again. I couldn't bear to be away from you any longer."

Somehow the hug got stronger, "I need Iffy with me twenty for seven."

Neptune enters the scene, "Hey Shin, hey Iffy, looks like you found Vert."

IF immediately responded pulling out of the breasts, "When did she get here?" She was taken back in however.

"Oh that, about an hour after you left. She's just been playing games with us waiting for your return."

As Vert was suffocating IF, she noticed the books scattered on the floor, "Oh my, Iffy, I didn't know you were researching on how to love me. You don't even have to research, because I'll give you all my love~"

Compa enters the scene, "Nep-Nep I brought some pudding."

"Yes! Thanks Compa you're super."

Compa then turns to the scene, "Welcome back Shin, welcome back Iffy."

A nod and a muffled scream was given.

"Oh don't be like that, Iffy, here I'll show my love for you even more." IF could not be pulled in any deeper than that, but she was.

Vert looked towards the Pudding Neptune was given, "That pudding looks delicious, may I have one?"

"Sure." Compa heads into the kitchen and comes back out with another cup of pudding, "Here you go." She set it on the nearby counter.

Vert takes the spoon, "Now Iffy, open wide."

Vert released her grip a bit as IF inhaled precious air, before being fed the pudding. Lady Green Heart moved the spoon around in IF's mouth slowly. After a few seconds she slowly pulls it out.

"Now swallow."

IF swallows making a loud gulping sound, before breathing out heavily.

"My my, Iffy, that was intense."

Neptune stopped eating her pudding for a second, "Innuendos set to max setting!" A fist thrust in the air.

Vert got another serving from the cup and brought it to her own mouth, she licked it all around, as if savoring the taste. Putting it inside her mouth she swallowed the pudding. She set the spoon down on the counter as she licked her lips along with a small giggle. She pulled IF into her grasp again.

Neptune ignored the scene completely as she wanted to ask a question, "So, Vert, since you came all the way down here, are you thinking of joining us?"

"If my little Iffy is here, then I will gladly join you."

"Works for me, welcome to our happy camper part Vert."

"Yessy, welcome to the party."

A nod of acknowledgment was given

"Mmmmmph!" A muffled response.

"I know, you enjoy it as much as I am, Iffy."

…...

The sun was setting in small home, as the interior got a small tint of orange-red.

"It's getting late, we should probably get to bed." IF was sitting on the couch after hours of being stuck in Vert's Bosom

"Already, just about to start my game too." Neptune said.

"Oh no." Compa suddenly said.

"What is it Compa?"

"I forgot to get sleeping bags again. Now where will Lady Vert sleep?"

"Isn't that obvious Compa?"

"Nep..." IF threatened.

"She can be a sleeping buddy with Vert."

Vert raised a brow at that, "Sleeping buddy?"

"A buddy you sleep with, when there is not enough beds, or if there is enough. Shin and I are sleeping buddies."

That's all that Vert needed to hear as she looked at IF, in a seductive manner.

"N-" IF couldn't finish as she was once again in Vert's bosom.

"Goodnight and sleep tight Iffy~"

"mmph!"

…...

Shin awoke the next morning, not surprised to see Neptune sleeping on top of him again. He was somehow able to get her off him and set her on the bed without waking her up.

He walked out of his room and into the living room. To see Lady Green Heart awake and playing games and a missing IF nowhere in sight.

"Morning Shin, have you seen Iffy? I woke up and she was nowhere in sight, must've slipped from my loving grasp."

He shook his head as he has just woken up.

"You are taking that silent character archetype very well, it impresses me as a gamer to actually see a silent person." Vert smiled getting back to her game.

Shin sat down to the right of Vert, on the couch and pulled out "Strange Journey" from under the table.

"I've read some of that book, when I woke up, I have to say I've never been into a book before, but this one has an interesting premise to it. Too bad it's not a video game, it could have lots of potential. Maybe even my Goddess' game of the year if it's well executed."

So with that Shin began to read.

…...

Shin just got done with the first chapter of the book it's starting off slow and not getting into the action just yet, character introductions were given and all the likes of a first chapter.

However when he started to get to the second chapter, Vert suddenly spoke, "Now we should address something of importance."

A brow was raised.

"You know what I am talking about."

He shook his head he didn't know what she was talking about.

"It's obvious the way this is going, since I've played a ton of visual novels and games with silent protagonists."

He shook his head again as the eyebrow raised higher.

"Silent protagonist equals Harem."

Shin closed his book and set it under the table once again, to see what was going to happen.

"I don't oppose of you having one, I only oppose the thought of Iffy being in it."

Vert stood straight up from the couch and pointed at Shin with a scowl on her face, "If you ever make a move on my Iffy, you'll pay." Vert sat back down and smiled trying to make it a menacing smile, "Understood."

A single nod was given.

"I'm serious."

A nod once again.

"It seems you underestimate me, be my guest when the time comes."

Shin just stopped listening and took a nap on the couch.

…...

Nothing productive over the last couple of days as Vert just clipped on to Iffy, secretly giving Shin dirty looks when he was near Iffy, but honestly he didn't care.

"I got info on Conversation, she's in Lowee, we should hurry there." IF announced.

"Good, we were destined to go there anyway." Neptune jumped.

"Ummm... Iffy, where do you get all your info from?" Compa asked.

"Nothing secret, I have a lot of friends from all over"

Neptune seemed to be shock at the revelation, "Whoa, whoa, whoa, you have friends beside us?"

"I'm surprised as well, you're so lucky Iffy."

"Well, I have been traveling a lot, so of course I have friends!" IF's eye twitched.

"By the way, where is Lady Vert?"

"She went out to go shopping. I think it's to get a new release of something." Neptune informed.

"Despite being a goddess, she doesn't act like one." IF sighed in dissapointment.

On cue Lady Green Heart emerges, "I'm home!"

"Speak of the devil, welcome back, Vert!"

"Oh, my Iffy is here as well, was there any information to share?"

"Yes, got some information, it's about conversation being in Lowee."

"Well, we must depart for Lowee, then. I'm glad I made this purchase." Vert reaches into her bosom and pulls out a pair of red glasses and putting them on.

"How do I look? Am I stunning or am I stunning?"

IF sighed, "That's ummm..."

"Eye glasses for my cover, can't be walking around in these."

Neptune sighed as well, "I think there is more... obvious parts to cover than the eyes."

"That's not so, see look carefully." She gestured her finger towards the glasses."

"I must have a different aura with these on right?"

IF seemingly gave in instantly, "Come to think of it, it does give kind of an intelligent feel to her."

"Really looks like the same old Vert to me."

"No." Shin responded.

"Yeah, I'm gonna have to agree with Shin and Nep-Nep there."

Vert ignored the trio as she looked at IF, "Thanks for noticing Iffy! I can feel the strong love you are giving me."

"I don't think Iffy, said anything about love."

IF immediately asks a question, "So anybody got a warmer."

…...

As soon as they exited out of the land crossing station, they were immediately hit with the cold that is Lowee.

"Iffffffy, It's freezing heeeeeere." Compa chattered as the cold immediately got to her.

"Yup, Lowee is permantly covered in snow. I would say get warmer clothes, but everyone here is either wearing shorts or skirts or just a hoodie." IF pulls out a warmer, "Here's your warmer."

Compa graciously takes it and holds it tight, "Thank you."

"How about you Nep?"

Neptune was dancing around in the snow, "Yayyyyy! Snow, look Iffy my breath is white, Dragon breath attack! Let's make a snowman!"

"I'll take that as an answer, Shin?"

He shook his head as he didn't feel that cold.

"Lady Vert?"

"I'll happily take the warmer." Lady Green Heart lunges towards IF

IF tries her best to get her off, "Why are you hugging me Lady Vert?" Her face once again flushes with blush...es.

"You said grab a warmer, so I am grabbing mine, Iffy."

"This- this is embarrassing! Here take these warmers instead." IF pulls out a couple of warmers.

"Thank you!" The Lady stuffs the warmers between her breasts and continues to hug IF.

"Let's go Compa, Shin, let's leave these two love birds alone."

…...

The group arrived at the Basilicom of Lowee.

As usual Neptune was the first one to speak, "Hello, is Lady White Heart around?"

"It just struck me, but was it fine just to come to Lowee's Basilicom?" Vert asked.

"What do you mean?" IF asked back.

"If Conversation was seen at the Basilicom, they must be working together." Vert explained her reasoning, "This is like jumping into enemy territory. I hope nothing bad happens."

"Now that you mention it I'm getting a bad vibe here."

"But since we are all here, we may as well ask around, for Constipation already." Compa got the name wrong.

"I suppose this is a risk we need to take. Oh, and that's Conversation."

A woman wearing a maid outfit, with brown eyes and pale golden hair steps out, "Welcome to the Lowee Basilicom. Have you come to see Lady White Heart?"

Compa spoke up first, "Yes, and there is a number of questions we would like to ask of her."

The woman smiled, "Very well. To start, I am Financier. Lady White Heart's Chamberlain. It must have been cold outside. Let me get something warm for you."

"Ooh, can I get a nice warm bowl of stew pudding?"

"I would be happy if I could get a cup of sugar, cupped with hot chocolate."

"I'll have milk tea."

"I'll have the same, but a Darjeeling pure blend for the leaves."

"Ummm... This isn't a restaurant." Financier scratched her cheek.

…..

They had followed Financier per instruction to Lady White Heart, "Lady White Heart. We have some visitors here who would like to meet you."

Shin noticed the guards around the room armed, now this wouldn't be unusual if not for the fact that they were seemingly ready to pounce on the group. He adjusted his body a bit ready for a counter attack.

IF noticed this and took it as a sign to ready her Qatars hidden in her coat. However it seems no one else noticed the subtle change in atmosphere as they mindlessly followed.

Neptune per standard was the first to speak, "Hi Lady White Heart! I'm Neptune, and this here is-"

Lady White Heart interrupts, "Cut the introduction. I know you all very well." She said in a calm demeanor

"Whoa monotone, now where have I seen this before?" Neptune quickly got confused as well, "Huh? Are we famous or something?"

"Yes very famous..." A suspicious pause as Shin readied his fists

"Heh, now you're making me blush." Neptune still doesn't realize.

"Famous as messengers of Momus that is." Her expression shifted to silent anger.

"Oh my...?" Vert blurted.

"Here too?" Compa was shocked.

"Everyone come and capture these heretics." She monotonously said.

With this the guards readied whatever weapons they had on them. Shin however instantly jumped the gun as he ran forward and punched Lady White Heart in the face.

The sound of a fist hitting a face resounded throughout the room. Everyone stayed silent after seeing Shin charge and the sound of the hit.

"Um..." Shin said as the Lady just stood still and only scowled at the attempt.

Neptune could only comment on the situation, "Not one of your smartest moments is it?"

Lady White Heart stood completely still for a couple of seconds, before backhanding Shin causing him to fall backwards with H.P. reduced to one.

ENDURE!

Needless to say though the guards were royally pissed, "How dare lay his filthy hands on The Lady!"

"You shall be put to death, for trying to defy the goddess!" The Guards readied their weapons towards Shin.

IF had her Qatars out ready to fight, Compa knelt down to Shin to check for serious injuries, Neptune just stood there dumbfounded, and Vert readied a Lance.

"Looks like your cornered." The monotone continues.

"Blanc... are you serious." Vert showed bits of anger.

"Dead serious. While I'm at it, I'll end your misery here too, Vert."

"It looks like my disguise failed then."

Neptune chose a wrong time, "I said it before, but there are more obvious parts that give you away."

Compa looked left to right the guards that were closing in, mostly aimed at Shin, "Um... What should we do?"

"It's not a good idea to fight in here." IF backed up.

"We got a wall of people blocking the exit and they are mostly focused on Shin, so yeah use him as bait." Neptune horribly suggested.

"Nep-Nep!" Compa was angered at the thought.

"Just kidding."

"Well then, I suppose we should force our way out!" Vert suggested.

"Iffy, don't worry about me I got your back." Vert was determined.

"Understood everyone follow me!"

"Can you walk, Shin?" Compa asked the downed boy.

His response was to get right back up and rub his cheek.

Lady Vert cleared the path using one of her skills, it didn't kill them, but did heavily injure them.

They proceeded to run in the open path, but not heading towards the door.

"Iffy, where are we running to." Neptune asked.

"We're heading towards that stained glass panel." Compa pointed towards said glass panel.

"Don't tell me, Iffy!?"

"Get ready!" IF jumped out of the window breaking the glass.

"What?!"

They stopped as they approached.

"Welp, here goes nothing!" Neptune jumped out of the window as well.

"Wait for meeeee!" Compa tripped out of the broken window.

"I always wanted to do this, just like in the movies! Here I come!" Vert jumped out as well.

This left Shin alone and some pissed off guards were coming towards him. He did the only sensible thing.

Taunt!

He then jumped out of the window as they got even more enraged.

…...

The small group ended up in a snowfield after running for quite a while.

"I wonder if we lost them." Neptune was breathing heavily trying to catch her breath.

"No, they'll catch up soon. Let's head towards the city." IF suggested.

They wondered around a bit battling some new types of enemies, but one of them was intresting.

"In the name of Lady White Heart surrender!" A Soldier of Lowee was in their way, luckily it was only one.

"Compa. Hama her." Neptune was ready.

"Okay, sorry Ms. Soldier." a familiar set of cards appeared as they glowed.

Null

"Um... Never seen that before." Neptune comments on the failed Hama.

The target responds by immediately firing her ice blaster.

"That's cold you know!" Neptune yelled at the assaulter.

It was Shin's turn to cast then, dark circles appeared around the soldier.

Mudo

The soldier instantly fell to the ground, obviously unlike the monsters, she didn't dissapear.

Neptune grew exicted, "Oh my what's this, an attack that doesn't take your H.P or gives your enemy a small advantage. I'm so proud of you!"

"Though why did she not take any damage from Hama?" Compa asked.

Neptune did a quick check on Shin's skills, "Hmmm... Mudo is basically a dark version of Hama."

She proceeds to check Compa's skills, "Ah here we go. 'Hama instantly kill any enemy, who can't null it, Humans for example naturally Null light.' That's interesting to know."

"Alright let's go ahead." IF walks forward.

"But what about her?"

"Sorry, but we can't so we'll have to leave her."

"O-okay, sorry Ms. Soldier."

…...

They once again wandered around defeating some random monsters and the occasional humans.

"Brr... It's so cold...I'm growing Icicles on my nose." Neptune chattered through her teeth.

"Iffy, are we near the city, I'm growing tired now..."

"It's only a little further let's keep going!"

"How troubling with the Basilicom against us, we need allies." Vert pondered.

"It'll be harder this time, especially with the CPU against us."

"I don't think she'll hear us out, getting punched in the face usually doesn't get forgiven easily." Neptune stared at Shin.

"Well, we'll need to prioritize seeking help, then"

Neptune sighed, "I guess it isn't easy finding the Key Fragments."

"But, there is one thing we know for sure."

"What's that?"

"That the Lowee Basilicom is backing Conversation."

IF joins in, "Them calling us messengers of Momus is proof they're setting us up."

"Yeah, but so what, there isn't much we can do about it."

"That's why we need allies, someone outside the Basilicom. Remember Chian someone like that."

Compa was relived to hear that, "Let's get to the city and get help and a room warm stove."

A couple of guards from earlier have shown up, "There they are!"

"They found us?!"

"Hands behind your head and get down on the ground!"

Neptune retorted "Hell no! The ground is cold and wet and mushy, I don't wanna get dirty! Snow isn't as white as people think it is you know? So that's a no go."

"Not you Him." The second one retorted

"Shin?"

"Yes, for punching Lady White Heart we hereby sentence you to de-"

Shin ran up to the guard and punched him in the face as he got knocked out, he quickly turned around and did the exact same thing to the other guard.

"You're more aggressive today, what happened?" IF asked.

Shin shrugs his shoulders, but he would probably guess it's pent up steam, from Yvoire.

"Well I guess we should continue to the city."

…...

"I think we're safe now." IF stated looking behind the group.

Vert saw some lights up ahead, "I see lights up ahead, we must be close to the city."

Compa was breathing heavily, "I-I can't move any more."

Neptune to the rescue, "Are you okay Compa, do you want me to transform and carry you."

"I'm fine just need to rest a bit."

"Come on we're friends and all, so no need to be shy. I get a lot more power when I change, and I can fly too, you know?"

Neptune transformed as a pillar of light came in, then out.

IF's mouth hung agape as soon as she did this, "What the-? Are you stupid?! What are you doing?!"

"What's the matter Iffy, you look serious."

The question was answered as they could hear chatter, "I saw something light up down there!"

"It must be them."

"See now they've located us!"

"I'm so sorry!" Neptune de-transformed.

Vert hurried the process, "Knows not the time to feel sorry. Let's hurry and be on our way."

"But where?"

A new voice enters the fray, "It seems you need some help!"

"Who is that?!"

Everyone turned around weapons, and fists, at the ready.

They were met with some sort of Animal person, Shin couldn't accurately describe what he was seeing, but small white and green top, shorts, and boots were the main features. A tail hanging in the back and some ears.

"I'm CC2. I was asked to help you out. I'd appreciate it if you take down your arms."

No one did as IF responded, "How do we know you're not working with the Basilicom?"

"You mean proof? Sadly, I just need your trust since I'm without proof."

"Iffy, I don't think we have a choice. I don't think bad people come out so openly." Compa gave in.

Neptune joins in, "And people with such, soft, fluffy ears and tails can't be that bad." She brushed her hands along side it.

CC2 lets out a small heartfelt laugh, "Oh, Neptune. You're just the same, no matter which realm."

Looks like another dimension dweller, seriously this can't be good for the universe.

"And I appreciate the comment on my ears and tail, but they are fake."

"Are you sure? I'm almost positive the Velvet soft feel is real."

IF chose a different topic, rather the obvious one, "Realm? Are you from another place as well?"

"From the looks of it, you must have met others like me, too" CC2 happily acknowledged.

"I guess I can trust you. I'm sorry for being so doubtful there." IF laid down her arms.

"Don't worry about that. Anyway, we need to get you out of here. Follow me." The fake animal person started to lead the way.

…...

They have already gotten used to the cold, so they didn't mind going for some kind of detour.

"The person who asked me to help is right ahead." She pointed towards a small building on the outskirts of the city.

"Aren't you coming too, CC2?" Neptune questioned.

"I was just asked to bring you here, nothing else. They could also still be on the chase, so I'll go mix things up a bit."

IF appreciated the gesture, "Thanks for all the help, CC2. Be careful."

"Sure thing see, ya." CC2 quickly ran back to distract the wandering guards.

They walked towards the building. As soon as they got towards the building, the door opened and to greet them was a familiar face.

"Nice to meet you all again." Financier giddily said.

Vert frowns, "You were with Blanc."

"Yes I am, again, Lady Blanc's, Chamberlain, Financier."

"Were we tricked again?!" Vert readied her Javelin.

IF was less then pleased as well, "Even if you are a girl, I'll have to kill you if you get in our way."

"Get in your way? Why, no, quite the contrary actually. Before you punch me in the face hear me out."

Neptune smirked, "No ones gonna let you, let that down, Shin."

"I've asked CC2 for help, as I had a favor to ask you all."

"Quite hard to believe." Vert's Javelin was still at the ready.

"We don't have much time, please follow me. If you feel at anytime a sense of deceit, please go ahead and kill me."

Neptune tries to diffuse the situation, "I think we can trust her. There has got to be a good reason for it right?"

"Neptune, you can't be serious?" Vert sighed.

"I second Nep-Nep. I feel like we can trust her."

Vert sighs once again, "My you're both so trusting."

"Thank you. Now please, this way." Financier leads the party.

…...

They got back to the city with retaliative ease, it could only be assumed that the other access points were guarded as they took a long convoluted route.

"Alright, we should be fine now."

"Yay, we're in the city!" Compa cheered

Neptune chose to gloat, "See I told you so, I told you to trust her."

Vert looked back, "I don't see or sense anyone chasing us, I think we're fine for now."

"Now that we're safe, I want you to meet another person."

IF grew a tense face, "This person is why you helped us?"

"Yes."

Vert grew a tense face, "Don't tell me... Lowee's CPU is here waiting for us?"

"Uh... That's partially correct, but it's kind of... well hard to explain."

A male appeared on the scene wearing, what would just be called casual clothes, he had red hair as well. "Hello there Financier. It's been quite a while."

Another man wearing about the same clothes, same hair color, but longer, stood next to the male.

Neptune chose the most appropriate time, "Holy puddings, more dudes!"

Both the males looked at Vert and Compa rather perversely, "I see two delicate beauties. Are they the ones you mentioned?"

"Yes. I was somehow able to get them here, away from the Basilicom."

"I see. My name is... Older Brother. This here is Younger Brother." The one with the longer hair said.

Compa looks on confused, "Older and Younger Brother? What unusual names."

"They're not our real names, they're aliases. Right, Older Brother?"

"Yes." He looks towards Vert, "Beauty with Eyeglasses. Can you grace us with your name?"

"My, what an honest. My name is Vert."

"Vert." He evaluated quickly, "What a kind and voluptuous name... May I call you Lady Vert." He winked.

"Why most certainly."

Younger Brother looked at Compa perversely as well, "Maiden with flowing, pink hair, may I receive your name?"

"Me? My name is Compa."

"Compa." Younger evaluated qucikly, "The name resolute and resounds with angelic beauty and bounty."

"That's the first time anyone has praised my name."

"Hey there! My name's Neptune"

"I'm IF."

"Shin."

The trio were ignored as the Older Brother Spoke, "Financier, so they'll be seeing..."

"Yes. It may be complicated, but I believe they can help."

"Very well, Let us lead the way as gentlemen. Lady Compa, this way." Younger Brother took a hold of Compa's arm.

"Shin, do you not see this guy putting the moves on Compa? Do something she's your cousin." Neptune was getting annoyed of Shin just standing there.

Shin shook his head, as there were no need for pointless fights.

"Lady Vert, may I? The footsteps are slippery, so lead the way." Older Brother took a hold of Vert's arm

"My how thoughtful of you."

A moment of silence passed as the other two females scowled, "Nep, did you notice too?"

"Those two are dissing us, right?!" They are only being nice to Compa and Vert!"

"I don't know what they're up to, but I've never been this irritated before."

Financier apologizes, "I'm sorry. They only have interests in those who have... 'Special arrangements.'"

"Wha-what?" Neptune looked devastated.

IF's eyes twitched, "Wait! Now we're being prejudiced by our own breasts? What's wrong with Lowee?!"

"Oh, now it's on!"

"Nep, I'll turn a blind eye. Go and transform show them your stuff!"

"Will do, Iffy!"

"Wait a second!"

"What is it Nep."

Neptune transforms and calls to the Brothers, "Hey, you two wait up!"

"Nep?" IF's face looked of betrayal.

"Hm.. that voice."

"what the?!" Younger Brother looked at Neptune, "A full bodied idol, in place of the flat wonder of the world?"

"This is my true power!"

"Oh, Please forgive us for not being able to see past your flat wall." Older Brother states

"My insolence aside, may we ask your name?"

"Neptune."

"The name of regality and the delight of a thousand moons."

"It is as if, purity in tangible form... a goddess like name indeed."

"You-You're going to betray me Nep."

"I'm sorry Iffy, but this is me." The new Quad group walked forward with the Brothers Leading the way."

"You Traitor!"

IF looks down at her breasts. Devastated at the fact they can't just magically grow like Neptune's

She began to look at Shin, with puppy dog like eyes, "You're not gonna betray me, because of my breasts are you?" Her tone did sound devastated as well.

Shin sighed as he shook his head.

"That's not good enough. Say it." IF was...pouting with the puppy dog eyes. It was extremely unusual for IF to have her walls down and act like this.

He tried to resist the sadness in her eyes, but "hmmmmm..." She was starting to whine a bit.

"No." He quickly said.

"I want more than just a no." Tears were starting to form in her eyes along with little sniffles.

Shin couldn't resist anymore as he gave in to the pleading IF, "No, I won't betray you, because of your breast size."

"Promise."

"Promise."

"Thanks your the best." She proceeded to cling onto Shin's arm, "Please escort me." She held on to his arm like a lost child.

Shin once again sighed at the unusual sight. As they followed the brothers to their destination.

As they walked the Older Brother spoke to Vert, "Lady Vert you truly are like a goddess!"

IF grumbled.

"The name Neptune also sounds like a name fit for the goddesses as well." Younger Brother Praises Neptune

IF grumbled again holding onto Shin tighter.

"Where are we heading to?" Compa asked the Brothers.

"With the presences of the goddesses around us, we almost forgot."

"Being gifted is such a crime. Right Older Brother?"

IF continued to grumble and looked Shin in the eyes as if saying 'Sic em'

He shook his head, much to the disappointment of IF.

"In short we are part of a resistance group." Older informed.

"Resistance, that I could tell, but against what?" Vert questioned

"That is, of course, the CPU of Lowee Lady White Heart."

"What?!" Neptune yelled.

IF grumbled, "Probably because she's lacking in 'assets' as well. You probably want to bring her down to put up Lady Thunder Tits, right."

"Umm... Nep-Nep, Iffy apathy is rising."

"I'm sorry Iffy, and this is all because I betrayed you."

"Well, if what Iffy said was true, I have half the mind to be fine with it."

The Brothers looked at each other with joy, "Oh, is that true!?"

"For you, we will follow you to the end of the world!"

"If they continue, it will only get worse, so let me explain. Lowee was a land abound in joy and laughter among both the young and old, but as of recent, Lowee has placed weight of becoming a nation of power. We are slowly becoming a land with the vision of dominating the world." Financier with an exposition dump.

Vert looked on, "That's interesting... I didn't expect this coming from Lowee of all places."

"The citizens were against the change, but this is Lady White Heart's will. That is why we have formed a resistance group, to get Lowee back to normal"

"Iffy, did you know anything about this?"

IF hide behind Shin, "Small isn't bad. Are you gonna protect me from the big meanies?" She looked up at Shin who opted not to respond. Looks like something broke her.

"It would appear, that she has some angst."

"Nep-Nep, It's getting worse."

"Iffy, is more concerned about size than I expected."

Vert finally stepped in the plate, "Iffy, if you don't stop... I won't like you anymore."

"huh?" IF said as she looked from behind Shin.

Vert started to praise IF, "I adore that strong, yet cool demeanor of yours, along with your cuteness. Now your eyes are dull with a lack of hope, that's not the Iffy, I know."

With that IF changed from Shin to Vert clinging onto her arm, "Based on my Intel, Lowee began it's reform a few months ago. Lady white Heart changed all of a sudden, making drastic changes." Hope once again appeared in her eyes.

"Now, that's my Iffy." Green Heart turned around and stuck a tongue out to Shin, now that IF was off him. It would appear that she still thinks, he'll steal her with his nonexistent charms.

"That was a fast recovery." Purple Heart said.

"Nep. You should change back. You're gonna tire yourself out that way."

"Oh, yes, right." Neptune changed back.

Compa asks a question, "What happen to Lady White Heart, Miss Financier."

"I believe it can be explained better by the person, you are meeting."

The group stopped walking as they got a building, "We're here" It looked like a Basilicom.

They entered and continued to follow Financier to a certain section, she announced her presence, "I bring you our powerful allies-"

She opened the door as a light slowly entered the room. The person they were meeting was-

"I'm sorry, I'm busy now, but can you lead them out." A familiar figure was laying down reading a book

A few seconds passed as the group registered what going on, the females of the group responded, "Whaaaaaaaaaat!?"

"They came all the way here for us, it would be rude to send them out."

"Why is Lady White Heart here?!" Neptune asked the obvious question.

"Why not, this is my room you know?" Lady White Heart said.

She got up and put on her hat.

Financier did an introduction, "This is the Leader of resistance and CPU of Lowee, Lady White Heart."

"What?" Neptune's face went dull

"This is so confusing, even Nep-Nep can't figure it out. She's having a hard time deciding what to do."

"You- can't just- what the-?" Shin seemed to broke down right there as this was the most confusing thing he's heard of all time and he once played a hard as all hell puzzle game.

"I think we broke Shin too!"

"Be quite... If you're gonna cause an commotion, do it outside." The calm White Heart said.

Vert put the pieces together, I believe I know what's going on now. She's the real Blanc, is she not?"

Financier nodded, "Yes exactly."

Shin took a deep breath as the issue was resolved quickly. Though he did make a fool of himself.

Neptune however, "No fair Vert, tell us what's going on!"

"Yessy, can you make it easier for us to understand."

"Wait a second, Lady Vert what do you mean by real?"

"Please not all at once, Financier can you please explain?" Vert pleaded.

Older Brother spoke up, "Oh no please allow me Lady Vert."

Younger as well, "Please I shall supplement to Lady Compa."

The Lady's Eye twitch, "You guys were here too?"

"With Lady Vert present, I can begin to see how little our CPU seems."

"What did you say?" The Lady's face scowled as she looked at the two brothers.

"N-Nothing! Nothing at all my Lady." The Older Brother tried to cover up.

Financier tried to keep going on with fake laughter, "Can we please get on with this?"

"In short, Lowee was taken over, by a fake Lady Blanc."

"The Lady Blanc at the Basilicom is Conversation in disguise."

"Conversation?!"

"If you know of her, then this will be easy to explain. Evangelizer, Conversation, has the power to steal and copy powers"

"Our Lady was ambushed and the power as goddess was taken along with Lowee."

"Don't remind me of her. I trusted her and this is what I get." Lady Blanc sounded more than peeved.

"Simply put, you formed a resistance, to get things back to normal."

"That's right..." Blanc looked at Vert and Neptune, "Wait a second, I've seen both of you somewhere before..."

"My do I need to remind you Blanc." Vert said as she removed her glasses.

"Vert?! Why did you come all the way to Lowee?"

Shin resisted the attempt to smack himself in the face. IF however went right ahead.

"I came for Iff- I came to help Neptune and pay Conversation a visit."

"So the small pint next to you is." She looked at Neptune

"I lost my memory, but nice to see you again? Blanc."

"So, you came here to fight me for a position in the console war." An unreasonable conclusion.

"Stop! Before we do anything at all... let me just say I didn't come all the way here to fight you. To top it off, I don't remember a thing, so um... can't we all be friends?"

"Don't remember? You?"

"We can confirm that." Compa said.

"If you say so. I see no reason to place doubt."

Neptune however, "Good, cause I was about to ask Shin to punch you in the face."

"Shin?"

"This guy right here."

A nod.

"Why, would you not face me?"

"Nah. Earlier today when we were tricked, by the fake Blanc, he jumped the gun and punched her in the face...Let's just say the results were less than favorable."

Blanc looked at Shin as she explained that, "Interesting." Was her single word response.

"Lady Blanc, they are impressive allies, are they not?"

"True. I could have asked for better, but this is Lowee's issue. I can't have other CPUs helping me. I'll figure out a way to solve everything."

Financier sighed "Lady Blanc."

The room suddenly shook for a couple of seconds before it stopped, "What was that?" Neptune questioned.

Older Brother points out the obvious, "The tremor, it seems to have come from outside."

A familiar face appear, Ran-Ran, "Lady Blanc, we're in trouble."

"Hey it's Ran-Ran, howzit going, you should've called when you were coming."

"Who are you? Ran-Ran doesn't know you."

Vert tries to clear the confusion, "Neptune this is a different Ran-Ran, than the Ran-Ran I know."

"Really? They kind of look the same."

Blanc decides to ask the obvious question, "So what's the problem."

"The Basilicom is attacking us."

"Damn, her."

…...

After quickly running out of the similar looking Basilicom thing. They end up in the streets, before stopping as they see the fake Blanc.

"You finally came out, did you? You fake." The other Blanc said.

"I'll send those words right back at you."

"Talking tough as usual, I see."

"I'll exterminate you along with those Heretics around you." The fake Blanc calls forth something, "Come Killachine!" The Killachine was summon by a flash of white, letting out a robotic scream. "Go destroy them, city and all."

Blanc wasn't pleased, "City... Destroy.." She balled her fists as they shook with rage

"Blanc?" Neptune was getting scared.

"So you're gonna kill everyone! Damn you! YOU STUCK UP BITCH!" Blanc exploded with anger.

"Owwwww... MY ears!" Neptune covered her ears.

"Yikes! Nep-Nep, Lady Blanc is scary."

Shin decided to take a few steps back as he really didn't want to get stuck in the crossfire.

"Yes, very very scary." Neptune backed away.

"Shut yer traps, before I shut them for ya!"

"The exact type of person you don't want to put on the wrong side, eh?"

The fake Blanc still calm, "Enough. It doesn't matter what you say, Killachine finish them." She ran away really quickly leaving the Killachine.

"What running away?! Get your Clothes and you ass back here!"

The Killachine turned towards Blanc, obviously not knowing the definition of fear.

"What?! YOU want to play? Let's do this!" She tranformed

Her form sported blue hair, red eyes, and a one piece suit, similar to to all the other goddesses, but it was obviously different, due to it being akin to a school swimsuit.

"You should change too Nep-Nep!"

"Can you please change as well, Lady Vert?"

"Aye-Aye, Captain!" Neptune transformed.

"You can count on me." Vert transformed.

"The hell you going HDD for, I don't need your stinking help!"

"Just shut up and let us help. This is to protect the people here."

"Yes. It's our duty as CPUs to protect the people regardless."

"Suit yourself."

The battle immediately commenced.

"Ahhhhhhhgh!" Blanc screamed as she brought her axe down full force on the Killachine, destroying it instantly.

The battle finished.

Everyone leveled up. Nothing new learned by anybody.

"Don't give a crap where this was made, but it was just a piece of junk in the end." White Heart taunted.

"Guess, we didn't actually need to help." Neptune commented frowning at not being able to fight.

All the Goddesses detranformed.

"Financier. Continue checking the Basilicom's moves and actions. In particular, see if you can find out about their supply routes." White Heart gave an order.

"Yes my Lady! Understood!" Financier replied running somewhere out of view.

…...

"We challenge you to a duel!" The Older Brother declared pointing a finger a Shin. Younger was standing right next to him.

Welp... this is what he gets for blanking out for just a couple of minutes.

"You better not lose, I don't want to deal with them!" It would appear that Blanc was angry about something. He really should've stayed focus.

"You can beat them Shin!" Neptune cheered on her sleeping buddy.

IF sighed, "Better make this quick."

"You can do it." Compa cheered her Cousin on.

Older pulled out a single handed sword, while Younger pulled out a baseball bat.

"We the Brothers hereby challenge you to a duel, to take your place as a party member with these lovely big breasted angels." Older Winked at them.

Blanc tried her best not to just get in there and kill them.

Younger continued Older's thoughts, "Prepare yourself for a humiliating defeat as we, Younger and Older Brother shall defeat you."

They got into stances and stood there, "We as gentlemen, shall allow you the first shot, after that, prepare for humiliation." Older said.

Shin contemplated on what to do for his first move, he could just mess around with them a bit, give them false hope before wiping the floor with them. However, he has already grown tired of these perverts. Tapping his foot on the ground while crossing his arms, he contemplated. He could just taunt them two times and end them. Mudo them... no this would count as a boss battle.

The room held a pregnant silence, except for Shin tapping his foot, as everyone waited for his first move.

The Brothers chose the perfect time to taunt, "Are you contemplating your first move?" Older started.

"I suggest you surrender, because we'll not go down that easy." Younger finished

Well he was going to go easy on them... well relatively easy, but that was immediately thrown out the window. Time for Shin to use a move he hasn't used yet.

He lifted his hand forward as energy started to collect around his hand. A glow of either blue, white, or purple appeared in his hand as he lifted it above his head, before bringing it down.

Heat Wave!

The Brothers were engulfed in the physical attack, despite what it is called, it's not a fire based spell. After a second or two, the flame like circles of the physical attack dispersed, leaving behind two unconscious Brothers.

"Yay!" Neptune and Compa hugged each other

"Serves them right!" IF cheered, for obvious reasons.

"Excellent, it is always a desire to end pointless battles quickly." Vert smiled.

"Perfect." Blanc just responded.

…...

"So, we're in front of the Basilicom, but what's next?" IF questioned.

The group was currently in Lastation, in front of the Basilicom to try and acquire the help of Noire. When they entered Lastation, Blanc's first time being here, the immediate discussion was to try and locate Noire, or something like that, also Neptune making fun of her no friend status. Blanc also has glasses on, trying to 'disguise' herself.

Back to the conversation, "Aren't we going in?" Blanc asked.

"We're already known by Avenir and the Basilicom." Compa explained, may or may not make sense.

"Not to worry, leave this to me and Blanc." Vert suggested.

"We are disguised, after all. Plus, I'm good with negotiations, too." Blanc informed.

"If we work together, we can make any man bend backwards for us."

The unlikely duo enters the Basilicom with pride, hoping the negotiations work.

A few minutes later they came out of the Basilicom defeated. Their sighs gave it away.

"Report, Sergeant." Neptune spoke.

"Mission... failed." Blanc sighed in defeat once again.

"I can't believe, the two directional aspects didn't work..." Vert sighed in defeat again as well.

"So, I guess we can't expect Noire to help much. Huh?" Neptune sighed.

"I am truly sorry."

Shin wordlessly strolled in, no one noticing him entering the building.

"By the way Blanc the-" He heard Vert say before the door closed.

He walked up to the front desk, the person at it wasn't happy, possibly from Vert and White Heart. The person's hood covered most of the head.

The person looked, "Look I told you it won-" The person stopped as they looked at Shin's face.

He swore he could see a little tinge of red appear on the person's see able face, "Oh, you're not those two."

The hooded figure stared at Shin's face for quite a while, "You're quite a handsome young man." The hooded person said.

Shin nodded at the compliment.

The person removed the hood off their face. It revealed a woman's face, along with black hair. She placed her arms on the desk, holding her head in place as her cheeks were extremely red.

The room stayed silent as Shin stared back at the woman, who's face was red.

"So, what can I do for you handsome guy~" The woman playfully dragged.

"I want to see Lady Black Heart." Shin bluntly stated his reason.

"Of course you would want to see her." The woman spun her finger in circles on the desk, cheeks puffing a bit.

"Look, she's not taking any guests right now."

She once again looks at Shin's face.

The woman looked all around them, before putting her mouth next to Shin's ear, "Between you and me, she's actually not here, haven't seen her for days."

Shin nodded and turned to leave.

"Wait!" The woman yelled.

He turned around, to see her holding a small piece of paper, with a few numbers on it.

"Here's my number~" The woman seductively added.

Shin takes the piece of paper, not because he was attracted, but he knew that he wouldn't get out of there without taking it.

Stuffing the piece of paper in one of his pockets, he finally leaves.

He opened the door and headed outside... To see Two of the Three present goddesses, about to fight, with IF trying to calm them both down. Vert and Blanc were ready to pounce on each other.

The door closed behind him, loudly as they diverted their attention towards the young man.

He answered there unasked question, "Not in there."

"So this was a waste of time then." Compa understood the few words.

White Heart grunts out of anger, "Let's just get to the damn factory, we don't have time for this!"

After a few minutes of sorting things out, with the two goddesses de-tranforming. They were ready to head out to the factory.

Neptune notices something in his pocket though.

"Yo, Shin what's in your pocket?"

He pulled out the small piece of paper and gave it to Neptune, everyone else gathered around it.

'Call me' the words were clear as day, as well as the phone number, plus a small heart next to it.

Vert looked defeated, "No wonder our attempts didn't work."

…...

"So this is where the exchange will take place." An angry faced Blanc stated.

"So, Blanc. How are you planning to stop the exchange?" Vert asked her.

"Easy, I'll destroy everything."

Neptune could only smile, "Blanc, really thinks exactly how she looks."

"Did you say something?" A voice full of venom.

"No, Sir! Nothing, Sir!"

IF saw the positive side of things, "Still, it would deter any future transactions."

"If so, let's hurry, as depending on the numbers, this may take some time."

The group enter the factory, the strangely familiar looking factory. To try and hunt down the business transactors.

…...

Shin used Heat Wave to end this encounter.

"What happened to your health?" Vert asked the young boy.

Neptune answered that one, "Oh, some of his attacks take away his health, instead of S.P."

"What a strange attack." White Heart just said.

"I find it strange that, such detrimental moves exists to harm the user." Vert said.

"Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, blah, blah, blah, This might be the last time we use this joke, now let's go!" Neptune was ready to face down with whoever.

…...

The group finally approach a section of the factory, a familiar looking bastard was in there sights.

"Found them, looks like this is the place." White Heart states.

An evil laugh from the familiar bastard called Ganache ensues, "What a nice surprise."

"You!" IF yelled.

"Oh, it's you again. Ganache equals enemy is getting pretty old." Neptune blankly states. "What's your thoughts on that Compa?"

"I'm tired of seeing Ganache too."

"Well, it seems those mouths of yours hasn't changed at all."

"So, why sell to Lowee? Profit aside, you're just making them stronger."

"It seems there is a major misunderstanding." Ganache tried to clarify.

"Misunderstanding? What do you mean by that?"

"Living in Lastation, doesn't mean we revere the CPU here."

"Wait you mean-" IF was starting to realize it.

"Yes. I revere only one, and that is Lady White Heart. I will level Lastation with joy in the name of Lady White Heart."

"To see a spy in the mix, was quite unexpected." Vert commented on the current situation.

"Now's our chance!" Neptune jumped in the air, full of excitement.

"What's the matter Nep-Nep?"

"Well, Ganache follows White Heart, which means he follows Blanc!"

"That means, if Blanc talks to him, we can skip this battle." Neptune concluded.

Blanc smiled, "If so leave it to me, I'd rather talk then fight anyways."

Shin could see Ganache checking his watch, getting bored, "Are you done talking? I have other business so-"

"Halt!" Neptune said.

"What?"

"If you only knew the power of the White Side. Well I Neptune shall show you your Lady White Heart. Behold!"

Neptune snapped her fingers as Blanc transformed into White Heart, shocking Ganache.

"I am Lady White Heart!" She proudly proclaimed.

"No! No! That's not true! That's impossible!" More reference.

"Live long and be prosperous!" Different reference

Everyone else sighed as she lost the reference.

"I see Neptune is incredibly incorrect blending things here." Vert understood.

Blanc floated towards the shocked man.

"You can't be.."

"Ganache was it? I understand your dedication to serve me." She calmly spoke, "Yet to do so in sacrifice of others is not what I want to see. I will forgive, so stop such foolishness."

Ganache then starts to freak out, muttering incoherent words.

"What?"

He starts to take more deep breathes while muttering incoherent words.

"What? I can't hear you! Speak up like a man!"

"No!" He finally let's out an almost squeamish scream was heard alongside it, "You can't be Lady White Heart! You must be the fake I'm hearing of!"

"The hell you saying? I'm the real one. The other one is the fake!"

"No, your the fake!" Denial at it's best.

"Idiot. I'm tellin ya I'm the real deal, figure it out already."

"No! No! No! No! Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!" The freak out was real, "My angelic Lady White Heart, would never be this much of a swearer."

White Heart's eyes grew red, as she grunted.

Vert sighed with disappointment, "I've seen these types at expos and conventions before."

"It's sad when a reality check slams you in the face, bringing you to your senses." Neptune picked this to pick on Iffy, "You know they kind of go into depression after a while. Right Iffy?"

"Why are you looking at me!?"

"Well remember the hidden link we found on Vert's blog? You were like, 'My Lady Green Heart would never be such a gamer!'"

IF started to freak out now.

"My, Iffy, I didn't expect." The Green one in question said.

"N-N-N-No! It isn't t-t-true, don't hate me!"

"Don't worry, I would never hate you for that. On the contrary, I would love to see what other surprises you hold for me."

The rare lovey lovey eyes of IF appeared once again, "Lady Vert~" She dragged out.

"Shut yer holes over there!" Oh right White Heart was mad. "Get your smooch out of the way. I got some crap to take care of!"

Ganache looked giddy, "That confirms it, You can't be Lady White Heart!"

"She loving caring..." His rant continued on for a couple of minutes, which went into more minutes.

Pretty sure half an hour passed by.

Neptune sighed as his rant went on and on about who Lady White Heart is, "Shin go punch him in the face."

Shin takes a step forward complying as he swung his arm and his fist connected with the blabbering businessman.

Ganache held his nose for a bit screaming "OW!" He quickly recovered as the pain soon went away.

"You have no right! Not even my own father has ever hit me before!" Ganache yelled at his assaulter.

Shin stepped backwards a bit, "I've got no more time for you. You need to do some growing up fast and accept the facts."

Neptune's clapping could be heard as she cheered on Shin, "Yay! Your first reference. Oh I'm so proud of you! Compa get the camera!"

Compa did just that as she pulled out a camera, "Say Cheese." Compa snapped the photo.

Ganache now composed, "Now, are we done with all the prattle?"

"Oy, his character is back again."

"Unfortunately, I must hurry, so I will get over this quickly."

A Killachine pops out of the ceiling.

"Alright. Back to slate one."

"I do hate fighting myself. So I hope Killachine 3.0 will suffice."

Compa was ready for action, "Nep-Nep time to transform and beat up the bad robots!"

"Okay Compa. Here I go" She transforms.

"Please, Lady Vert!" IF calls to Vert.

"Why, for you? Of course!" Vert transforms.

Purple Heart looks toward Ganache, "Come to think of it, I don't think you've seen me in this form before."

"Honestly, I am quite surprised. The bumbling Neptune, being the CPU of Planeptune."

"You don't look surprised."

"Does it look like that? I am doing my best here you know?"

"In any case, I will have you all Perish in the name of Lady White Heart." He exclaimed, "Killachine 3.0 attack."

Everyone got their weapons ready as the battle begun.

The Killachine was rather the same as all the other ones, except red.

Shin ran up to it and did what he did best, punch it. No noticeable damage, expected since it's just the start of the fight.

"Cross Combo" Neptune struck the Killachine multiple times.

"Take This!" Blanc threw her Axe at the rampaging machine. She caught it a second later as if it was a boomerang.

"We gotta beat you up!" Compa fired her compressed liquid from her syringe.

This proceeded to annoy the beastly machine as it swatted Neptune like a fly making her crash into Compa.

"Owie!" Compa whinned trying to get the fallen Neptune off her.

"Sorry Compa!"

Heat Wave!

Shin brought his sword of pure energy downward, causing the floating machine to stumble a bit, due to the possibly explosive power of the wave.

"Demon Flames." IF called out the flames of demons as the fire engulfed the Killachine.

The red eyes of the machine glowed through the flames as it proceeded to whack Shin, forcing him back a bit. It turned around and did the same thing to IF forcing her back as well.

"My Iffy is in danger! I shall punish you for your crimes!" Vert yelled as she summoned spears onto the battlefield aiming at the Killachine, who properly guarded as the spears came into contact with it.

The machine let out a mechanized roar as it started to charge at Vert. Like Neptune she was swatted like a fly, however she made a quick recovery in the air stopping herself from hitting a wall.

"Don't forget about ME!" "Tanzer in Trombe!" She spun around in circles around the Killachine gripping her axe as her assault continued.

She stopped spinning as she was starting to get dizzy.

There was a small bit of damage noticeable on it, but only a small bit.

"Damn, this one's tough!" IF yelled.

Indeed it was, as this was one of the toughest fights Shin's been in yet. The Killachine brought it's gaze towards IF and Shin as it soon charged at them.

Killachine Wrath!

"Uh-oh." IF said.

The large arms slammed into the ground causing the two to fly in the air for a bit, enough time for it to slam them both towards the ground, hard. Using it's nearly nonexistent back as a tail it swung at the two knocking them to the side. It wasn't done yet as it began chopping the ground, where they were at, with it's giant axes. It did one final thing as it slammed the ground once again causing the two to fly in the air, this time it swung separate arms. The separate axe hands collided with IF and Shin, due to their positions they slammed right into each other.

"Auuugh!"

Endure!

"Shin, Iffy!" Compa screamed of fear as one of their comrades went down, the other critical levels of lost health.

"You'll pay for that!" Both Vert and Neptune simultaneously yelled.

They looked at each other before smiling, "Come Neptune!" Vert allowed Spears to appear behind her.

"I, shall follow!" Neptune pointed and swords appeared behind her.

They both unleashed their attacks at the Killachine, sword and spear joined together as they both attacked it. An explosion followed soon after. Just a little more damage was given to it.

The three CPU's occupied themselves to the Killachine, as Compa was helping the downed IF and Low Health Shin. Compa brought IF back with a revival item.

"Thought I was a goner there." IF gasped as she was brought back.

Compa healed Shin, while also giving him a hug.

"This is one tough battle." IF commented resting a bit, after almost... well dying.

"Tougher than the others ones, that's for sure." Compa said.

They watched as the CPU's were constantly attacking the Machinated Killer. Dodging and flying around it, attacking and pulling back, not leaving themselves open to attack.

"We'll have to use some exe drives."

"Neptune Break!" Sounds of clashing of metal against metal could be heard as Neptune went at fast speeds.

"There is one used." IF pointed out the obvious.

White Heart crashed into the ground right next to the trio, "Get off your asses and FIGHT!" She returned to the fight.

"Righty!" Compa looked at Shin, telling him something.

They ran together side by side and stopped when they got almost too close. Sidestepping a bit away from each other they get ready to do something.

Everyone else stopped as they saw the two cousin's getting ready.

Cousinly Bond!

Shin and Compa ran up to the Killachine at two different sides.

"Slappy!" Compa proceeded to slap the giant mech, surprisingly effective as it moved alongside the slaps.

Shin simultaneously punched the monster repeatedly, faster than his normal ones, that's for sure.

Compa took a few steps back leaving Shin to keep punching it. She pulled out a syringe and did a twirl to add effect.

With one more punch Shin forced the mech to Compa, who proceeded to repeatedly stab it. Shin crossed his arms patiently waiting.

Stabbing the syringe in and out of the mech, she did one more stab. She impaled it and pointed upwards before firing a highly compressed liquid. "Desu!" She yelled as the monster was launched upwards.

Putting her syringe away she ran up to Shin.

"Let's do this!" She said as she readied her fist, just like Shin, the Killachine was coming down quickly after all.

"Compa and Shin's cousin punch!" Compa yelled out the overly long attack name.

They both jumped, Compa going higher than Shin, and their fists connected with the Killachine. It was sent flying once again, this time hitting the roof of the factory they were in. Gravity pulled it down.

The Killachine got back up once again, just to explode.

Purple Heart breathed a sigh of relief, along with everyone else, as the battle ended, "That one, was even tougher than the other ones we faced. I wonder if it's the author trying to extend combat scenes?"

Ignoring her fourth wall break Ganache only looked a bit annoyed, by the destroyed Killachine. "Huh, that still didn't do the trick."

"I assume it was quite lacking against three goddesses." Vert taunted the businessman.

Sure just ignore the two who finished it off.

Ganache smirked.

"What're you laugin about?" White Heart questioned the businessman.

"I must say the same, I didn't expect one of it to defeat all of you." the business bastard said.

Just as he said that another Killachine popped out of the ceiling.

"Another one?!"

"We have many replacements, as needed, here in the factory." He calmly stated, with an honest smile.

"There's more of those things here?" Purple Heart realized, what the situation was.

"Why of course, you only destroyed one out of the entire line. Oh and if you are having problems over one. You won't get out of here alive."

"You've gotta be kiddin." White Heart huffed of annoyance.

"Oh, but I don't kid. Let me show you proof. Killachines come!"

They all got ready for a possibly hopeless fight, but no one would've expected explosions.

"W-What?" For the first time in a while, the businessman was shocked.

"Unfortunate for you, none will come to your command." A familiar crazy person's voice appeared.

"That voice, could it be?!"

"It has been a while Neptune. Or should I say Purple Heart, to be more proper.

"MAGES.?! Why are you here?"

"I heard some bad rumors coming from here, so I just meddled in some affairs."

Ganache's eyes had a look of anger, "The explosions, are these your doings?"

"Who else? Aside from the contraption here, I MAGES., have destroyed them all!" She proudly proclaimed

"I-Impossible! How can one of you destroy all of them! It can't be!" Losing his composure once again they saw.

"Believe what you believe, but note that what you believe is not reality."

"H-How?!"

"Quite simple actually. I used magic and destroyed them from the inside."

"All destroyed, by just Y-YOU!" Ganache was about to break again.

"Now stand Neptune, I shall assist you once again, as before."

"Really, you'll fight with us?" Neptune got excited.

"Yes, there is a certain one, who'll be sadden at your demise."

MAGES. joined the party.

As soon as the battle started the CPU's charged immediately. IF helped out as well.

Compa and Shin however were still tired from their combination attack. MAGES. walked over to Shin to greet him once again.

"A pleasure to see you once again. I do hope you liked my parting gift. Though I'm still not sure it was the right one."

"What's she talking about Shin?" Compa asked Shin and the mad magician to an extent.

"I'll explain later. You two seem tired, so I'll allow you to rest."

MAGES. turned around and faced the Killachine. In the span of their small conversation, it took more damage than the last one did in minutes.

"I shall finish this!" A somehow calm yell from the magician.

"Blasphemous Theoretical."

MAGES. allowed a circle of purple appear around her. She proceeded to maneuver her hands in a way, that made the circle around her disappear and and more circle formed closer all around her. Pointing her hand forward, the circle disappeared and more appeared by the Killachine, before a pillar of light engulfed it.

She turned around before another purple sphere appeared at the end of her staff. Another flash of white appeared as the Killachine was destroyed out of existence.

"Whoa!" Compa yelled out of surprise.

"Was that it? I suppose they could be destroyed from the outside as well." The mad mage commented on the quick defeat of the Killachine.

"N-No. Our companies Killachines." Ganache's mouth hanged agape as the last one just got destroyed.

"Thank you for the help MAGES.." Purple Heart thanked the magician.

"No need for thanks. I've done nothing of note in particular. All I did was just finish it off."

MAGES. was it? As the CPU of Lowee, let me thank you as well." Blanc smiled.

"Your plans have been rendered null, Ganache." Vert stated to the cowering businessman.

Ganache let out small chuckle.

"Hm?"

Ganache let out the laugh of a mad man on his last knees. This continued for a bit.

"The heck? Did he lose some bolts in his head, alongside those toys." White Heart let out a grunt of annoyance.

"It is quite the situation, but it looks like we bought enough time."

"What? There was another motive behind this?" Green Heart realized.

"You were all fooled by your so called 'Intel.'"

IF gasped, "What do you mean?!"

"My main goal was to keep you occupied."

"So that information I had was-"

"Yes a decoy. I believe I have won in this regard." That cocky smile once again.

IF's phone rang, "Who could it be at this time." She flipped her phone open.

"Financier?!" IF yelled.

"Financier? Financier?! What's going on?" She angrily snapped her phone shut.

"Hey, what's up with Financier?" White Heart said voice full of concern.

"The hideout is being attacked by the Basilicom."

"What?!"

Ganache smirked, "I recall them wanting to test a new weapon."

"There's no time to talk we got to get back to Lowee!" Purple Heart commanded.

"But what about Ganache?!" White Heart pointed out.

Shin got ready to throw something.

"Well then, adieu to you all." Ganache pulled out a remote.

"OW!" A blue gem was thrown at his head, the assaulter was Shin.

"Did you really think throwing a rock would st-" His taunt was stopped as he was encased in a block of ice. His body stood in place as the block kept him trapped in it.

"What just happ-" Compa began.

"No time, we got to get to Lowee!" White Heart interrupted.

"MAGES. will you come too." Neptune asked the magician.

"I have come here on my own accord, so I shall follow."

…...

They rushed the fastest they could to Lowee, It has been about a few hours, but they made it the fastest they could. The CPU's were in their human forms as well. They've finally made it to the hideout after a long while.

"As such our faith in Lady Blanc is as flat, as she represents." Interesting conversation to come upon.

"Who're you callin flat!" The Lady herself questioned the two pervs.

"Lady Blanc." Financier was happy to see Blanc.

"Kept you waiting there, didn't we Financier?" IF grunted.

"Sorry to keep you waiting." Vert addressed.

"So, this is the true enemy... She looks like someone I know." MAGES. addressed Arfoire.

Arfoire smirked, "Well you look rather tired. I will kill you along with Neptune..." She paused, "Neptune, wait where is she."

They all looked around as Neptune was nowhere to be found, "Nep-Nep, where is she Nep-Nep!"

"Wasn't she just with us?" IF asked.

Arfoire let out a small laugh, "She must've run off."

"Compa just a though here."

"What is it Iffy?"

"She's a bit short... upstairs, isn't she."

"Iffy, don't say it in front of the old lady out loud."

"I can hear you girls quite clear! What's this about old and upstairs?"

"Yikes, she heard!"

Things went silent for a bit, "What's going on now?"

"One! A game goddess appears to rid the world of wrong!" A familiar loli voice.

"That voice!"

"Two! To rid the world of pirated copies."

"And Three! To be rid of the grumpy old lady. I Neptune am at your service!" Neptune jumped down from one of the small buildings.

"What are you doing!?" IF bonked Neptune on the head the first chance she got.

Neptune rubbed her head backing away from IF, "Iffy! I was just making a hero entry back there. Way to break the tune."

"This isn't time to be fooling around. Just stay put."

"awwww... you know how long it took me just to think of my entry? I had it crafted so it could raise the mood too."

"Just change forms already!"

"Do I have to?"

"Your talk is wasting all of our times here."

"Oh all right, here I go." Neptune transformed with a sigh of disappointment.

"Iffy, now that I'm in this form, I was thinking."

"yeah?"

"Maybe it would've been better to have done the entry in this form."

IF sighed as she brought a palm to her face.

"I guess Nep-Nep changed is still Nep-Nep." Compa sighed.

Arfoire smirked, "So what if you arrived? Not like anything will change." She taunted, "Though it makes it easier to get rid of you all at once!"

"Same here, we'll destroy your weapons and you at once." Purple Heart taunted back.

"So true, I would like to use this opportunity" Vert transformed mid sentence, "And return the favor back from Leanbox."

"Financier."

"Yes Lady Blanc."

"You've done well, leave the rest to me now." Blanc transformed.

"Arfoire! Time to beat the crap outta you and those pervs next to you!"

"All word, let's see how you can stand to this." Arfoire taunted as she summoned a tank on legs and pods.

"Theses heaps of junk again!"

The battle... no not battle, massacre occurred as the useless machines were dealt with as quickly as they came.

"Not bad, considering your experience in fighting." Arfoire smirked.

Arfoire pulled out a disc.

Purple Heart's eyes narrowed, "Why do you have an enemy disc?"

"Why not, I created these. Does it surprise you that much?"

"So the reason why, there was a sudden increase in Mr. monsters is-" Compa was starting to see the bigger picture.

"Yes. It was all me."

White Heart yells, "The Hell?!" She was ready to pounce.

"Now, heel, for a moment, Blanc."

"Shut it sister! This bitch is the one who caused all this! All that is happening! I'm gonna-"

"I said heel! I cannot let her go as well, but now is not the right time."

"Goddess of White, the goddess of green is correct. Do not act brashly." MAGES. informed.

White gave out a small tch, "So, what then?!"

"Let us run!"

"Run?! Why Run?! We beat the crap out of her and it's over!"

"We may be able to do that, but if she spawns more monsters, we'll soon be overpowered, due to fatigue. Running is the best tactical approach."

"And leave all my people and resistance behind?!"

"I did not say that. On the contrary, we should fight to let them escape."

White closed her eyes.

"Blanc..." Neptune worried for the White goddess.

"I know... dammit. I guess that's all I can do for now."

"So there you have it Financier, run we'll keep the enemy at bay."

"All resistance members head to Leanbox!"

"Understood!" Financier quickly followed the command.

"You'd think I'd let you escape that easily?! Go my monsters!" She held out a disc, but it was shot out of her hands, the assaulter... Younger Brother.

"What?!"

Older Brother respond, "Financier, now is your chance to escape!"

"You-"

"What are you doing are, you betraying me?!"

"Misfire is common on the battlefield you know?"

"As what Older Brother mentioned we are always on the side of the strong."

"The victor is neither you nor Lady Blanc. The victor is Lady Vert and us Brothers."

IF brought her palm to her face, "Okay I'll say it first, but they really suck."

"I was about to change my views of them, but pervs be pervs."

"Vert. Blanc. You escape with Financier." Neptune ordered.

"Did I just hear that right? Neptune, did you just tell me to run." White Heart said voice full of venom.

"You're the one to get Lowee back, so you need to get out of here safe."

"Why are you doing this?"

"I told you. We need to help each other out. And we are friends right?"

"Neptune..." White Heart paused, "All right, then... I leave the rest to you."

"Vert, you go too. It would make their entry to Leanbox easier."

"Yes, but that means you will all be fighting without me."

IF smiled, "That's fine Lady Vert. This isn't the first time we fought with Nep."

"Yessy. We are all as one since we met Nep-Nep."

"If so, I fare you well then. I will return as soon as I am done."

Lady Vert turned to leave, before giving a small glare at Shin, no one else would notice, but it basically said, 'You better stay alive, or I won't have a rival for Iffy's affection.' It would appear that she was still on that.

"I'll be waiting." Neptune said.

Blanc left the party.

Vert left the party.

"Well then. I shall join you folks." MAGES. said.

"MAGES.? Are you sure?"

"As I said before, a certain one would be sadden to hear ill of you."

Arfoire smirked once again, "Only a few of you left. Do you seriously think you can stop me."

"We were a four person party and we did beat you then, so this should work." IF said.

"IF I believe you are forgetting someone." MAGES. called out.

"Sorry, it just came out naturally with this scene."

"No matter, we shall see how well you hold then."

Purple Heart retorted, "Yes same goes to you. Let's battle."

Instead of Arfoire battling she called fourth more machines. Just like last time they were quickly dealt with, courtesy of Shin's heat wave.

Another wave of machine's took it's place IF took care of it with demon flames.

Another wave was, yeah you get the drill, the machine's were useless.

After defeating another wave, which was probably thirty minutes after the first wave started MAGES called out.

"Goddess of purple. Isn't it time?"

"Yes, everyone! Let's get out of here!"

As soon as she said that the group of five ran, hearing Arfoire called out, "Where do you think your going, forces don't let them escape.

…...

The dungeon had a lot more monsters than other ones. They fought their way through to their destination. Neptune somehow not tiring out from being transformed.

"What's with tall these monsters?!" IF shouted.

"They just keep coming and coming." Compa stated.

"But, we finally made it to the Sky Harbor."

Another wave of enemies approached, Shin once again used Heat Wave on them.

"How sad. Showing trepidation from just numbers." MAGES. comments.

"Nep. It looks like MAGES. will take care of the monsters for us."

"What? That was a jab at light humor and-"

"Thanks MAGES."

"That's super, MAGEY! You really are the MAD MAGICIAN!" Compa comments.

"No, this is not good. Not good at all." MAGES. put her cellphone to her ear.

"What? You've found traces at Leanbox?! I must hurry then! I bid you luck. Loochs tneve emag noitamina cisum."

Putting her phone down she looked at the group, "So, I need to hurry to Leanbox now."

Neptune sighed, "That was the worst acting I've seen yet."

Unfortunately they've been standing around too long as Arfoire has appeared right before them, "I've got you now Neptune! How unexpected to see you get this far!"

"Arfourdeetwo?! They're already on us!"

"How many times to tell you that my name is wrong! That's it!"

A ray of light appeared in place of Arfoire. She was transforming by the looks of it. When she got out of it-

"That form!" Neptune exclaimed seeing Blanc in place of Arfoire.

"I assume defeating you in this form, will affect those you are protecting."

"No matter what form you take those are all fake."

Arfoire let out a hefty evil laugh, "True, I am a fake, but if I fuse two goddesses power into one I will surpass you!"

"What? that can't be!"

"Give up and don't worry Neptune, I'll put your power to good use."

Neptune however had a different plan in mind, "That's what you think, but you won't expect this!"

"What, now?!"

"SHIN! Punch her in the face!" Neptune commanded.

"Wha-"

She was interrupted when Shin ran up to the fake Blanc and punched her on the cheek. She was ready to back hand him, but this time he jumped back learning from his mistake last time.

Arfoire rubbed her cheek, as a noticeable bruise formed on it. She was pissed, "That's it you die first!"

Pulling out an axe she got ready, but another axe was heading towards her way. She flew back a bit dodging it. The axe came back to it's rightful owner. The real Lady Blanc.

"You saying a fake is better than the real deal." Blanc's eyes full of anger.

"Blanc!" Neptune yelled.

"If you haven't forgotten, I am here too."

"Vert too?! Why are you both here?!"

"Well, I did promise, that I would return did, I not."

"Vert..."

White Heart explained herself, "Hey, I ain't a jerk to the ones who are doing their best for Lowee."

"Blanc.."

"Oh yeah. And you're the one who said we're friends, right?"

"Seems like the tables are turned now." MAGES. comments.

"Looks like everyone got back together after all." IF said.

"That's because you always do your best, Nep-Nep. I'm so happy!"

"Trash like you coming together, doesn't change who you are." The fake taunted.

"Arfoire... You're power may surpass us, but we're not fighting alone. We'll all fight together and win this!"

Blanc and Vert are back in the party!

As promised Arfoire went after Shin first. He was hit multiple times by the axe that swung around him. Compa intercepted her as the needle somehow held it's own against an axe. Vert would join in as well pushing the fake back a bit.

Arfoire threw her axe at IF knocking her down. She went straight for Shin once again, this time successfully knocking him down.

"This is the end for you!" Arfoire yelled axe raised high in the air. It's positioning scared Shin a bit, because... well it was directly aimed at his crotch. He instinctively grabbed his crotch watching the fake quickly bring down the axe.

Purple Heart charged at her, protecting Shin as the fake was knocked back a couple of feet.

Holding her hand out he accepted it, "Thanks." He said as he was pulled up.

MAGES. summoned wind to her command as they assaulted the fake a couple of feet away.

Shin ran up to the fake and punched her once again.

"Stop that!"

Shin brought his arm forward and berserked. The attack somehow hitting multiple times.

Arfoire was annoyed as she started to copy a certain move, "Tanzer in Trombe!" Spinning around Shin. Absolutely no damage was done to him. He didn't dodge however.

Counter!

"What?!"

Shin punched Arfoire, but this time the damage that was supposed to be dealt to him, hurt Arfoire.

"Leave this to me!" Blanc charged at the fake.

Both axes clashed against each other as they tried to get each other off. The axes kept clashing, until the real Blanc, headbutted the other one. Arfoire took a step back rubbing her head.

"This is it!" Blanc yelled as she threw her axe at Arfoire. Running up towards her after her axe passed her. She caught the axe and started to wail on Arfoire. Going for one final assault she threw her axe in the air. She flew after it and let gravity do the work for her as the axe came down with the fake.

"Gaaah!" The fake yelled as she was defeated.

Arfoire returned back to her normal form, "Why!? Why can't I win? With the power of two goddesses?!"

"You're quite formidable taking all that!" Neptune stated.

"I can fix that. I can just beat the crap outta her until I get my stuff back!" Blanc suggested.

"This is the end Arfoire! We'll have you return Lowee back to us."

Arfoire smirked, "Keep this sad Land of yours, but will not get the powers I have never!" Arfoire struck a pose.

"What are you-" Neptune said, before Arfoire teleported out of there.

Neptune looked left and right for Arfoire, "Everyone are you all right?"

"Yes. Somehow, where did she go?"

"Vanished again it seems." IF pointed out.

"So I assume we are the victors." MAGES. concluded.

"We won? Right?" Compa was skeptical for some reason.

"Yeah, but the old hag got away." Blanc sighed.

"Yeah, but what's lost has been recovered, so let's rejoice over that."

"Yeah."

A few minutes of silence occurred as the goddesses detranformed.

"Anyway, we should head back to Planeptune. You gonna come along Blanc." Neptune said.

"I guess so." Blanc smiled.

"I shall follow suit as well." MAGES. declared.

"Alright. MAGES..." Neptune stopped smiling after what she just said.

"What's wrong Nep-Nep."

"Nope, just lost it." Neptune said after the small silence.

IF sighed.

"Oh, Nep-Nep." Compa smiled.

Compa then remembered something as she raised her hand.

"Yes Compa" Vert addressed her.

"I just wanted to ask MAGES. something."

"And that is?" MAGES. replied.

"Ummm... what did you mean, when you said you gave Shin a 'gift' earlier?" Compa no.

"Oh, that. I shall tell you." MAGES. no.

This caught the attention to everyone, "Gift?" Neptune asked.

"Yes, the last time Shin and I met, was in Leanbox, apparently you weren't nearby. I made him help me around trying to find traces of Doc. P. However I had to quickly run off."

IF says, "That still doesn't explain what this gift is."

"I didn't tell about it yet. Since I had to leave in a hurry I had gave him something." A dramatic pause was given, "A kiss on the cheek, but I still think I was supposed to do something different." She put a finger to her chin thinking.

A mischievous smile could be seen on Neptune, "Shiiiiiiiin~" She dragged out rubbing her hands together.

Shin will probably never hear the end of this.

…...

Ganache was still frozen in place, however he soon started to melt and was freed. He sneezed as he held his body with his arms.

"Those interlopers, freezing me in place. I'll see it to them, that their lives will become a nightmare." He once again pulled out the remote and pressed it, however it didn't work. He placed it back in his pocket

"Broken, I should've expected. It was frozen."

"Guess I'm walking back."

A golden glow entered the factory, being so bright Ganache had to cover his eyes.

"What was that?" Ganache said as the light died down leaving a small golden circle.

"Ganache." a mysterious voice said. As a melody started to play, it almost sounded heavenly and Lawful.

"Who there? How do you know my name?"

"Do you wish to eliminate the one who did this to you?"

"Eliminate is such an ugly word, I would use get rid of."

"Will you do anything for the sake of it."

"If it means that I could get rid of unwanted guests, then yes." Ganache quickly agreed.

"Then I shall give you power. You shall become a vessel for me."

Ganache was about to reply no about being a vessel.

"Do not fret. You shall wield this power and make it your own."

Ganache however was still skeptical, this doesn't seem like a good investment for the other party.

"What's in it for you?"

"I shall exact revenge on the one who has previously slain me. You have already met him."

Ganache's mind flashed to the silent boy, the unreadable face is what kills him.

"I see." He pushed his glasses up.

"However, before I accept this business opportunity. It's essential for a businessman to know his client and his intention."

"Of course." The golden ball replied, "I am the one who would give you the power of gods."

Ganache blinked at the word gods, "Gods? Don't you mean goddesses?"

"I mean gods. All gods exist and those who don't still do. These goddesses are weak compared to the almighty power of my Lord."

"Lord?"

"I shan't speak his name."

"Then what is yours?" Ganache finally asked.

"I am known as many things, but one I am commonly known as..."

"As."

"Metatron."

"Alright let's do business."

…...

Not the length I thought is was gonna be, but 16550+ words I'll take it.

Think I'll take a break for a little while. Work on some other stories.

Have some extra's

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Shin Negotiations

Shin entered the Basilicom and talked to the person up front. His few words would drag on a conversation that lasted for hours.

He finally walked out of the Basilicom as the sun was setting and the group was all there.

"What took you so long?" Neptune asked.

Shin answered, "So apparently after a very long talk, I now own Lastation."

Their faces gave a look of shock Blanc asked the obvious, "How?"

Shin shrugged his shoulders, "I guess I'm just good at negotiations."

Meanwhile Noire was doing something. Her phone rang and she picked up, "Hello."

A few seconds of silence at her location as a situation was being explained to her.

"What do you mean, I don't own Lastation anymore?! It's my land!"

Explanations later.

"That doesn't make any sense! He just convinced the front desk person and now he owns Lastation!"

She slammed her phone on the ground breaking it.

"SHIN!"

…...

TROMBE! OVERRIDE!

"Tanzer in Trombe" White Heart attacked this man named Ratsel Feinshmaker, but he dodged.

"What?!"

TROMBE! Plays.

"Why is a different song playing during battle?!"

"LET'S GO TROMBE!"

Ratsel charged at the transformed CPU with a machine gun, which strangely had a bayonet on it. He hit her with Bayonet, which impaled her. Lifting her up he shot the gun which sent her flying upward and back to the ground quickly.

"What. Was. That?" White Heart gasped as a human just beat her and was fully able to kill her.

The man's glasses shined, "Guarbine, MK III. Trombe.

"My TROMBE shall override all music themes."

…...

Kiiiiiiiick!

"Killachine attack!"

Shin learned a new attack. The text box disappeared and a green one took it's place Shout now!

Shin jumped high in the air as the Killachine watched him.

"ULTIMATE! GENSEPEST! KIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICK" Shin came full speed his leg stretching out. He passed right through the machine as the words appeared behind him.

He sighed, "No matter how thick your armor is. I'll kick through it."

The Killachine exploded behind him.

…...

CHESTO!

"Punch her in the face, Shin!"

"What?!"

"CHEESTTTOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Shin yelled as his fist pierced right through the fake's chest, she exploded.

"OH come on Shin, now there's no plot to follow!"

…...

One more.

Shin meets Iris Heart.

"My, my I hope those fists are used for more than fighting~" A voice called out to him.

He turned to see Iris Heart, as soon as he did the look on her face filled him with pure fear.

"Now, let's see if you're worthy of being my servant~"

For the first time ever, Shin screamed. Birds scattered as he did.

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Had one more, but I forgot it. See you next chapter though. Which will go back to the usual 5-8000 words.

Like I said, I think I'll take a break for a couple of months or something. Maybe not months, but... you know?