The following day Nepgear and Uni went to work like they always did. Meanwhile Neptune and Noire stayed home. “So…” Neptune began, feeling a bit nervous around Noire. “Are we going to do some quests? Or…” She began.
“Not today Neptune. Today were just going to relax.” Said Noire, who was sitting on the couch. Noire’s eyes were closed and her face was tilted towards the ceiling. Neptune was sitting on the floor a few feet away from Noire.
“What’s going on with Noire? Did someone replace her with a lazy clone? If so, where can I find one for Uni and Nepgear?” Neptune wondered, to herself.
“I was just joking Neptune. Of course were going out on a quest, but I felt like sitting here for a few moments.” Noire said, taking a deep breath.
“Shucks.” Neptune said, sighing deeply. Neptune turned her eyes towards the window located near the front door of the house. “I think things have settled down in the city. I don’t hear any tanks driving by and Black Sister isn’t screaming anymore.”
“Yeah. No doubt someone complained about the noise and they shut everything down.” Noire said. “It’s weird that someone broke into the Basilicom, but as long as no one was hurt and nothing important was stolen, then everything’s okay. Though I’m sure they tripled the security.”
“Yeah. No doubt they hired professional assassins to deal with anyone who get’s too close!” Neptune said, smiling mischievously. Neptune’s smile quickly vanished when another thought popped into her head. This thought however threatened to make Neptune sad as well. “You ‘re going to miss Nepgear and I, huh?” She asked.
Noire opened her eyes. “Things will be quieter once you leave, but… Yeah.” Noire admitted. “Funny. I don’t think I could have said that a few weeks ago. You changed me Neptune.”
“I have that effect on people.” Said Neptune, getting to her feet and placing her hands high on her hips. “But I’m not the kind of girl who forgets her friends! I remember everyone we’ve met until now.”
“Yeah?” Said Noire, skeptically.
“Yep! I of course remember IF and Compa. I remember Arfoire who might hate me. MAGES. who has an annoying way of saying her name. Falcom and Red. I remember Purple Sister and Purple Heart and of course I’ll remember lonely Noire and her sister Uni.” Said Neptune, smiling brightly.
“Don’t call me lonely.” Said Noire, annoyed.
“Oh and I’ll also remember Linda, Black Heart and Black Sister.” Neptune added. “Hard to forget those last two…”
“Yeah.” Noire said, as she stood as well. “I’m convinced that something’s happened to Black Heart and Black Sister, but there’s nothing we can do about that now. I also want to know more about G, but there’s nothing we can do about that now either.”
“Oh right. G…” Neptune clenched her hands into tight fists. “That’s going to bug me once we leave! You make sure to keep me informed about that jerk, okay Noire?”
“Will do.” Noire said, smiling warmly at her friend. “And if I find anything out about him?”
“Call me so I can come down and help you kick his butt! Assuming he has a butt to kick of course.” Neptune quickly added.
“Will do.” Noire said, giggling. “Anyways. Let’s go take on a few quests, okay?”
“Right.” Neptune said.
***
Kei groaned loudly after what Uni and Nepgear told her. “You two just started a little while ago and you’re already asking for time off?” Kei said, her shoulders sagged. “You two do realize that I’m still in the middle of setting up my business, right?” She asked.
“Sorry about this.” Nepgear said, sadly. “It’s just that. I’m going to be leaving Lastation pretty soon with my big sister and…”
“… We wanted to spend the day together activating the last Fairy Tower.” Uni said, picking up where Nepgear had left off.
Kei took a deep breath as she folded her hands together in front of her. “Well. I would argue about this, but it would be simpler just to give you the day off.” Said Kei. “To be honest though. We are ahead here in inventory, so I don’t see any harm in it.”
Nepgear and Uni smiled brightly. “Thank you!” They both said, in unison.
“So when are you needing the day off?” Asked Kei.
“Tomorrow.” Said Nepgear.
“You’re cutting in close. What if I said no?” Kei asked.
“Well our sisters told us to ask for the next day off. So if you asked us to work for three days first, we would have asked for the forth day off.” Said Uni.
“I see. Taking advantage of my kindness, huh?” Said Kei. “Fine. You can have tomorrow off. I just expect you two to work today and not goof around. Understood?”
“Yes ma’am.” Said Nepgear and Uni, in unison.
“Great. Today’s actually pretty simple. I’m just needing you two to collect some herbs and rocks. Boxes are in the pocket dimension. Good luck.” Said Kei, as she handed over the watch to Nepgear.
“Thanks!” Nepgear said, taking up the watch and looking it over like she did every time Kei gave it to her. “I really want to take this apart and see how it works.”
“Don’t you have your own pocket dimension though?” Asked Kei. “I mean everyone who’s a hunter does.”
“I know, I know, but this one is so amazing!” Nepgear said, as she slid the watch onto her wrist. “I mean all hunters can do is summon weapons, this thing actually allows you to physically take things from it! So cool!”
Kei giggled. “Glad you like it. Now time to work.” She said, clapping her hands together.
Nepgear and Uni headed out of Kei’s building and made their way to the gates of Lastation. Security around the gates leading out of Lastation had tightened and it took them longer than usual to be cleared to leave. Nepgear felt guilty about this, but she was still glad she was able to clear Black Heart of doing anything wrong.
Once outside of Lastation Uni and Nepgear began grabbing the items they needed. After opening the pocket dimension and removing two boxes, Nepgear began filling her boxes with herbs while Uni tossed rocks into her box.
“Weird that we need to gather rocks, huh?” Uni said, as she picked up a handful of rocks and dumped them into the box.
“Yeah, but they can make all kinds of items using these things. Why question it?” Nepgear said, as she scrounged around on the ground for herbs.
“Good point.” Said Uni, as she tossed another rock into the box. “You know what Nepgear? I’m really going to miss going on jobs with you like this. I wish you didn’t have to leave.”
“I know. I wish you could come with us, but I understand your position. If my sister couldn’t leave Planeptune, I’m not sure I would be able to leave her behind either.” Said Nepgear.
Uni was in the middle of tossing another rock into the box, but stopped herself. “To be honest with you Nepgear. It’s not that I couldn’t leave Noire behind. I was scared to.” She admitted.
“It’s alright Uni.” Nepgear said, reassuring her friend.
Uni smiled. “Thanks Nepgear.” She said. “You know for a second there I didn’t think Kei would give us the day off tomorrow.”
“I know.” Said Nepgear giggling. “Maybe were more of a handful then we realize.”
Uni giggled as well. “If anyone’s a handful, it’s you Nepgear.”
“Hey!” Nepgear said, giggling once more.
“I was wondering though…” Uni began, changing the subject once more. “Where are you and Neptune going next anyways?”
“Huh? What do you mean?” Nepgear asked.
“Well this next Fairy Tower might be the last one in Lastation, but it’s not the last one you’re going to have to activate, right?” Asked Uni.
“Yeah. We both figured we were going to have to travel to Leanbox or Lowee next.” Said Nepgear.
“Oh. So you don’t know which one?” Asked Uni.
“No.” Said Nepgear, shaking her head. “If I had to guess. I would say Lastation, since it’s the closest, but you never know.”
“That’s true.” Said Uni. “Hey. Maybe we should look some information up about the goddesses of those nations. That might help you and your sister out.”
“That’s true.” Said Nepgear. Nepgear stood up and took out the N-Gear she had gotten back from Neptune. After pressing a few buttons on the device, information about Lady Green heart appeared on the screen. “It looks like lady Green Heart stays in her Basilicom most days.” She read. “As for White Heart, it seems she and her twin sisters patrol Lowee’s border.”
“Huh.” Said Uni. “I’m not sure what to make of Leanbox’s CPU, but at least Lowee’s CPU and CPU candidates will be easier to talk to.”
“That’s true.” Said Nepgear, as she slid her N-Gear back into it’s holster. After that Nepgear and Uni concentrated on finishing their work.
***
Later that evening Neptune, Noire, Uni and Nepgear made their way back home. “How did your day go?” Noire asked, as Nepgear and Uni stood in front of her.
“Good.” Said Nepgear. “We managed to get the day off tomorrow.”
“We also finished a few tasks for Kei. She said we were ahead in stock so we can have the day off.” Said Uni.
“Good work you two!” Noire said, as she placed a firm hand on both Uni and Nepgear’s heads.
“Hey!” Neptune cried, as she grabbed Nepgear’s shoulders and pulled her sister away from Noire. “That noggin is for Nep’s pats only!” Neptune said, as she began patting Nepgear’s head herself.
“Then you better pat it, otherwise I’m going to do it!” Noire warned.
Nepgear giggled and blushed heavily. “Thanks.” She said.
“Anyways. I figured we would leave early tomorrow morning. So make sure you get some rest.” Noire said, looking at everyone. “No staying up late to play video games either. After dinner, we’ll have a little TV time and then it’s off to bed. Understand?” Said Noire.
“Ugh… Noire’s bossy pants mode is so annoying.” Neptune muttered.
“I was wondering.” Nepgear began. “Where is the last Fairy Tower anyways?” She asked.
“Good question. It’s in another natural park.” Said Noire. “It’s pretty close to Lastation. Were going to walk out there, activate the Fairy Tower and spend the night hanging out. When morning comes…”
“We’ll head to our next destination.” Neptune said.
Everyone in the room sighed deeply. “It’s almost time.” Nepgear said.
“Yeah.” Said Noire.
“Were going to have to say goodbye and…” Uni began.
“Hey, hey, hey!” Neptune cried. “This isn’t goodbye! Nepgear and I will have to leave, yes, but that doesn’t mean we won’t still be friends! After everything’s over and we activate all the Fairy Towers and release Histoire, I’ll be crashing on your couch everyday!”
“Oh great…” Noire said, crossing her arms in front of her chest. “Maybe we should think about moving Uni.”
Uni giggled nervously. “It’ll be fun though. Getting a visit from Nepgear.”
Nepgear giggled as well. “Thanks Uni.”
“Geesh. I’m the unwanted person here?” Neptune asked, her shoulders sagged.
Noire’s cheeks grew bright red. “It’s not like… I don’t mind you visiting or anything, just don’t make a habit of it.”
“I won’t.” Neptune quickly said.
“You better make a habit of it!” Noire snapped.
Nepgear couldn’t help, but laugh. “You two are great friends. That’s for sure.” She said. “I have an idea. Why don’t I make dinner for everyone tonight and you two can hangout for a while?”
“I’ll help Nepgear.” Said Uni.
“I’ll play videogames.” Said Neptune, turning to the television.
“Oh no you don’t Neptune.” Noire said, grabbing Neptune by the arm. “Were going to help Nepgear with dinner.” And with those words, all four girls headed into the kitchen to cook dinner and enjoy their final night in Noire and Uni’s house together.
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