Nepgear took deep breaths in and out as she looked in the mirror for what felt like the billionth time this morning. Making sure her hair was sitting perfectly as she adjusted the strap on the stunning dress she had chosen for the occasion. The occasion that just so happened to be the single most important event of her life…

"Nepgear?" A gentle voice asked from the doorway of the room Nepgear had been nervously pacing for the last several hours, looking over, Nepgear spotted the platinum blonde fairy that had always served as Planetune's oracle, floating as she always did on her all knowing tome. "Are you feeling nervous?"

"W-what… n-n-never!" Nepgear sarcastically responded, as Histoire gently floated over, her own outfit a far more stunning dress than she normally wore. Who crafted such a small dress is still unknown at this time,

"Nepgear. It will be ok. This is the culmination of everything you have ever worked for, you are ready." HIstoire smiled as she looked her newest protege in the eyes, with Nepgear taking one last deep breath, "We're all waiting. Let us depart." The ever straight forward reassured, as Nepgear nodded, the two women taking off the long hallway as it opened up into a grand stage set up at the base of the elegant Planeptower, as soon as Nepgear walked out, the crowd that consisted of surely almost every single Planeptunian citizen erupted into a frenzy,

"Well hey it's the girl of the hour! Hey! Nep Jr!" Neptune called out smiling brightly, as she waved to her sister across the stage, as she made her way over, the event being as it was, only Neptune, Nepgear and Histoire were on the stage, and as much as Neptune begged and pleaded, not even IF or Compa were allowed on stage with the 3. Although surely the now married couple had been early enough to have front row seats.

"Are we ready to begin?" Histoire asked, as both women exchanged a look, nodding as Histoire gently withdrew something she had brought with her, presenting Planeptune's share crystal for all the people to see. "Would you like to say something, Neptune?" Histoire asked Neptune, and despite all they had been through, and all the time Histoire had spent lecturing her, Histoire felt a knot in her stomach, she did want it, but this would be the last time,

"Hmmm. Heyyyooo! People of Planeptune! How's it hanging!?" Neptune yelled out to the crowd, who erupted into cheers once more. Taking a deep breath, Neptune shook the fear, anxiety, and feeling of helplessness from her own heart, just one more time. "It feels like just yesterday huh? But. Like every good game, no matter how awesome, there comes a time it must end. But. Have you ever played a game, and the sequel was just… better. More polished, better stroy, funnier, just all around more awesomer? Well…" Neptune felt her face droop somewhat, as she fought away tears from falling down her face, turning to face her sister,

Looking at her, the stunningly beautiful, mature, kind, wonderful woman she had become, Neptune wiped away the tears in her eyes "well… that's how I feel right now. Our time might have come to an end. But… Nep J- No. Nepgear. I'm so proud of the woman you've become. You're so much better than me. I love you. You've made me more proud than anything I ever accomplished in my life. I'd go through every stupid annoying overleveled boss again. Just so I could be here with you right now. And… I'm sorry." Neptune finished, as she looked down biting her lip, and gripping her fists together, she acted brave one last time as she looked forward, Nepgear wiping the tears off her own face,

"Neptune… I…"

"It's ok. Lead our people, Nepgear. I know you'll be wonderful. I just know it." Neptune smiled, as Nepgear fought it off, giving her a fierce nod, as Histoire took a deep breath,

"I am beginning." She simply stated, as she activated some sort of spell, of which, every oracle knew… and every oracle hated. And as the glyph surrounded the share crystal, and one matching glyph appeared under Nepgear, all the people started in awe. "By the power invested in me as oracle by the very first CPU of Planeptune. I declare our newest CPU. Behold, Nepgear!" Histoire declared, and as planned, Nepgear focused all of her spirit, as a brilliant light shined, a beacon of hope, a light that shined for all of Planeptune's future.

As the light died down, and Nepgear looked around, she felt it. She felt how different she looked and how the share energy now radiated throughout her, all the hopes and dreams of all her people. Neptune looked on in awe, at the stunning goddess before her, Her hair now contained in a single ponytail, her processor now modified, a lilac breastplate held to her bottom processor by brillant golden straps running as ovals down her sides, her wrists now bearing a solid white and lilac wrist cuffs,

"Behold! CPU Lilac Heart!" Histoire declared, as the crowd was stunned for a moment, before erupting into a frenzy,

"People of Planeptune!" Lilac Heart declared, feeling much more confident then she ever had before, "I know. Some of you must have questions, and concerns. My sister has been a stabilizing force in all our lives for so long. But… I won't let you down. Believe in me. And I can protect the dream my sister had for so long." She declared, walking over to her still stunned sister, as she gave her a gentle hug,

"I promise sis. I will protect our people. They'll be able to smile, and live comfortable easy lives. I promise to protect your dream." She softly whispered in her ear, as Neptune begane to subtly sob, gripping her sister to her,

"No. Nepgear. It's our dream. And I know… you'll make me proud. I love you so much. Please don't ever forget that. No matter what. I will always be proud of you. And when times get tough, or some baddy tries to destroy the world again. I will always be proud of you." Neptune reassured her as the sisters shared one lasting hug, before Lilac Heart gently floated away,

"I have to-"

"I know. You always were such a hard worker" Neptune nodded, as she watched her sister's back fade away from her, looking away, she mused, "...and I've always been a coward, afraid of change"

"Neptune." she heard a stoic voice, looking up, Neptune was met one last time with her oracle, "Neptune… I… Even if this may be the end… it's just for now-" Histoire couldn't even finish, before Neptune grabbed the diminutive oracle and squeezed her to her chest,

"You big grump. I'm gonna miss you too" Neptune painfully declared,

"Neptune…" Composing herself, she continued, "In all my time as Planeptune's oracle, and even if I have worked with every single CPU that has ever existed… I will never forget you. You… have made me proud. Farewell. Neptune" Histoire bowed, as she excused herself, leaving behind Neptune, who began to turn away, tears cascading down her face,

"Histy… you know it's bad to lie…" Turning around once more, she saw Lilac Heart now flying around the city. She wasn't Purple Sister anymore. She wasn't Neptune's baby sister anymore. She was Lilac Heart… and Neptune had to accept it. Turning around, she began to take her leave, meandering the streets of Planeptune. Now as an ageless human, she would have plenty of time to figure things out,

"Nep-Nep" The first person to greet Neptune spoke up, as Neptune looked up, seeing blonde hair neatly held in an ornament, IF and Compa had offered to meet up with her, but Neptune knew, Nepgear needed to see them far more than she did at a time like this, as conflicted as Neptune felt, she knew Nepgear felt it worse.

"Oh hey… B-sha" Neptune gave her best attempt at a smile,

"Feeling ok?" B-sha gently asked, as Neptune tried to think it over, unsure of the answer,

"I don't know. On one hand, I'm so proud of Nepgear, I know… she'll be much better than me… But on the other…" Neptune didn't even have an answer,

"Must feel strange huh?" B-sha subtly asked, as she put her arm around her old friend, "Well how about… this ageless human helps another ageless human find their purpose… together. Free of charge" B-sha offered, as Neptune took one last look behind her, before turning around, putting on a smile as she took the first step forward.

Planeptune was in better hands now.

Neptune knew it, people would soon forget about Purple Heart… But Lilac Heart would be even better.


I thought this would be a pretty good idea, now to get to reviews

end5- Thank you as always

Tony Anderson- Heh. Thank you. I really liked the idea of writing about Noire's mother.