Falcom took a deep breath as she headed outside. The sun was shining brightly overhead and a warm breeze blew through her hair. Even though Falcom was grateful that Purple Heart gave her a room in the Basilicom, but apart of her felt as though she were getting lazy.
It wasn’t just the room that made Falcom feel like she was getting lazy. It was also the staff who brought her food and did her laundry. The staff even made her bed before Falcom even had a chance to do it herself.
“I’m not used to such lavish treatment.” Falcom told one of the staff members, as she nervously scratched the back of her head.
“It’s our pleasure to serve you.” The staff member said, smiling warmly at Falcom.
Falcom sighed deeply when she remembered those awkward conversations she had with the staff of the Basilicom, but now she was starting to feel a bit better about things. Falcom had agreed to join Neptune and Nepgear to train by fighting dragons, but she promised Purple Sister that she would spend a little time with her before she left.
“I think Purple Sister is taking on a few quests by herself though.” Falcom thought to herself. “I’ll meet up with her later today. First I have a very important mission to complete!” And with that thought, Falcom made her way deeper into the city.
Falcom walked from store to store hoping to find the thing she was searching for. After a while however, Falcom was starting to lose hope. “Huh… This city is pretty big. Hard to believe they wouldn’t have it.” The girl thought to herself.
Just as Falcom was considering making it herself, that’s when her eyes fell on the words ‘Planeptune Fishing Stop’!
Falcom’s eyes lit up with joy. “Yes! I knew they’d have fishing gear here in Planeptune.” Falcom thought, as she ran into the shop and bought everything she needed. Falcom bought herself two fishing poles, a bucket, a tackle box and everything else she would need to do some fishing.
“Do you know of any good spots to fish around here?” Falcom asked, the shop owner.
“There’s a pond to the south of Planeptune.” The owner said. “It’s not that far from the gate.”
“Thanks!” Falcom said. After Falcom finished paying for her stuff, she headed towards Planeptune’s gate.
Falcom noticed that the surrounding area around the gate was covered in monsters. The monsters ranged from dogoo, to dogoo man. There were other monsters as well, but they all looked pretty weak. “Huh… Should I kill some of these monsters before I go to the pond?” Falcom wondered to herself. Falcom fought with the idea, but changed her mind. “I’ll do some hunting later. I’m sure it’s fine.”
Falcom followed the fishing shop owners directions and soon found herself standing in front of a large pond. The pond’s water looked calm and the dock that was located near it looked fully intact. “Here we are!” Falcom said, barely able to contain her excitement.
Falcom placed her gear down before grabbing a pole. After getting it ready, she threw her line out into the water.
Like always, Falcom stood motionless as she watched the bobber on her fishing line float across the glistening water. “This is nice.” Falcom muttered, as a small smile appeared on her face.
Seconds slowly ticked by and then minutes. Half-an-hour later Falcom was still standing on the dock, fishing pole in hand, line still in the water. Even though nothing seemed to have changed, Falcom could tell something indeed had.
“Why does this feel so boring to me right now?” The girl wondered aloud. “I love fishing! I was so excited to get here and start fishing, but for some reason I feel incredibly bored. Nothings happening!”
Falcom took a deep breath as she glanced down at her fishing gear. “Why didn’t I bring any food or drinks? I’ll have to go back and get something. Also…” Falcom’s eyes turned to the second fishing pole that was lying on the ground. “Why did I buy two fishing poles? I mean there’s a chance Purple Sister might join me, but we didn’t make any plans to go fishing today.”
Falcom’s shoulders sagged. “I’m going home.” She breathed, as she reeled in her line. Falcom grabbed all of her stuff and started heading back to Planeptune. The walk didn’t take her long, but as she approached the gates of the city, she spotted IF and Purple Sister talking.
“Hey girls.” Falcom said, making her way over to the girls.
IF and Purple Sister turned. “Hi Falcom. Did you go fishing?” Purple Sister asked.
“Yeah, but I didn’t catch anything.” Said Falcom.
“That stinks.” Said IF. “Purple Sister and I were about to find some herbs. You want to join us?”
“Huh?” Falcom began. “No. I don’t want to get in-”
“Join us.” Purple Sister said, wrapping her hands around the hand Falcom was carrying the poles in. “Please?”
Falcom giggled. “Well I can’t say no to you. Let me find a place to stash my gear, okay?” Said Falcom, as she made her way over to the gate and gently sat it down. After that, the girl headed back over to where IF and Purple Sister were waiting. “Alright. I’m ready.” She said.
“Great. I know a place where we can pick some good herbs.” Said IF. IF led the girls over to a large patch of grass that was surrounded by several trees. “This is the place I like to gather from. The herbs themselves might be a little difficult to spot, but if you rummage around long enough, you’ll find what you need.”
“Okay.” Said Falcom, eager to start.
“Oh. One last thing. Compa told me this, but don’t pick too many herbs. Just grab the amount you need.”
“Okay.” Said Falcom, nodding. “How many do we need?”
“About ten pieces altogether.” Purple Sister said. “I’m getting them for a hospital and a doctor.”
“Oh. So this is pretty important, huh?” Asked Falcom.
“Yes. Very important.” Said Purple Sister.
Falcom, Purple Sister and IF fell to their knees and started running their hands through the grass. Every time they spotted an herb, they would call it out before they picked it. Soon they had at least five herbs picked, but still needed to collect five more.
“Can I tell you all something?” Purple Sister began.
“Of course you can.” Said Falcom.
“Go ahead.” Said IF.
Purple Sister took a deep breath. “You remember the day HachimaJin attacked? Well after everything settled down, my sister told me something that made me a little nervous.” Said Purple Sister.
“She did?” Asked Falcom, not looking up from her hunt for herbs.
“Yes.” Said Purple Sister. “She said that she’s a lot like me. She said that she feels like she’s missing something.”
“Oh yeah?” Said IF, pausing for a moment. “I feel like everyone’s missing something lately.” IF said, remembering all the new memories that she’s gained. The memories ranged from conversations she had with Neptune, Nepgear and Compa, to strange one’s taking place in areas IF couldn’t remember being in.
“Memories, right?” Falcom offered.
For a moment, IF wondered if she had spoken about memories a second ago, but quickly dismissed the thought.
“No. Well yes, but also no.” Said Purple Sister.
IF giggled. “Let me guess. She sat her pudding down and can’t remember where it is?”
“No.” Purple Sister said, shaking her head. “Well yes, but not that either. She just said that she feels like something’s missing.”
“Huh…” Both IF and Falcom said in unison. “In that case, it might be something more personal.” Said IF.
“Maybe try to talk to her.” Falcom suggested.
“That’s a good idea.” Said IF said.
“Yeah, but…” Purple Sister began. “I don’t know how big sis would feel if I pried into her business. We haven’t really known each other that long.”
“Are you kidding?” IF said, giggling. “You’re sisters! I know your memories are missing, but she knows you. I’m also sure she would feel great knowing that you’re worried about her.”
“Really?” Purple Sister asked.
“Really.” Said IF.
“Okay. I will.” Said Purple Sister, nodding. “Can I ask a favor? Could we keep this between just the three of us? I know keeping secrets isn’t right, but still…”
IF nodded. “Hey. I was just giving a friend a little advice. That’s it.” She said.
“No problem Purple Sister.” Said Falcom.
Once Falcom, Purple Sister and IF finished collecting all the herbs they stood and brushed themselves off. “Here you go.” Falcom said, handing the herbs she had collected over to Purple Sister.
“I hope this helps.” Said IF, handing over the herbs she had.
“Thank you both so much.” Purple Sister said, smiling and blushing heavily. “I hate to do this, but I need to hurry and complete my quest. Falcom? Can we still hangout later? I know you’re leaving tomorrow so I-”
“It’s okay.” Falcom said, cutting Purple Sister off. “Go ahead and finish your quest. I’m going back to the Basilicom. We’ll hangout when you get back.”
“Thanks!” Purple Sister said, turning to leave. Before Purple Sister could take a single step however, she noticed two figures making their way out of Planeptune’s gate.
“Hello Wifeys!” Red called, waving to the group of girls.
“Yes. Hello.” Said MAGES..
Red looked as though she wanted to talk to everyone, but when she noticed that MAGES. was walking towards a large group of trees, she turned and ran to catch up with her. “She seems annoyed.” IF muttered, noticing how upset MAGES. looked.
“The never ending quest to find as many wifeys as possible.” Said Falcom.
Purple Sister blushed and hugged the herbs in her hand close to her chest as though they were a bouquet of flowers. “Red is really sweet. I’m happy to be her wifey.”
***
Falcom made her way back to the Basilicom. The moment she entered the building several staff members surrounded her. “Welcome home lady Falcom.” Said on the of the staffers. “May I take your stuff?”
Falcom opened her mouth to refuse, but quickly changed her mind. “It’s for one more day.” She thought. “Sure. Thank you.” Falcom said, handing her fishing gear over to the staff member. After that, Falcom headed to her room.
After kicking off her boots, Falcom collapsed onto her bed. “I’m so ready to take a nap.” She breathed.
Falcom wasn’t sure when it happened, but at some point she did fall asleep. The sound of someone lightly knocking on her door stirred the girl awake. “Hello? Come in.” She said.
The door to the room opened and Purple Sister poked her head into the room. “Hi Falcom. I’m back.” She said.
“Hey.” Falcom said, sitting up in bed and stretching her arms over her head. “Did you take care of the guild?” She asked.
“I did.” Said Purple Sister. “They offered me some credits, but I asked for them to donate it to Planeptune’s reconstruction fund. I would have been back a bit sooner, but I needed to do something before I came back home.”
“Aw. That’s sweet of you. You‘re such a thoughtful girl Purple Sister. I’m sure your sister is very proud of you. I know I am.” Falcom said, getting to her feet. “Well. Are you ready to hangout? We can do whatever you want.”
Purple Sister’s eyes lit up with joy. “Well… I was hoping we could get something to eat and maybe play some video games.”
“Sure!” Falcom said, patting her stomach. “I could eat.”
Purple Sister opened the door showing that she was holding a long thin box in her hands. “Great! I already have food for us.”
“Is that a pizza?” Falcom asked, excitedly.
“It is.” Said Purple Sister. “I’ve always wanted to try one since I saw a pizza shop on the way home.”
Falcom couldn’t help, but laugh. “Looks good Purple Sister. Let’s eat!”
