It took the girls several days, but they finally reached Ms Mountain. Not only that, but they also managed to find the Fairy Tower rather quickly. Neptune activated the tower and waited for the Fairy Tower to turn back on. Once it did, Histoire appeared like she always did.
“Welcome. You all did very well getting here.” Histoire said, smiling warmly at the girls.
“Thanks Histoire!” Neptune said. “We only have two more Fairy Tower’s to go.”
Histoire nodded, before she scanned the faces of everyone who stood before her. “I see you’ve lost another member of your party.” Histoire said, noticing that Marvy was no longer there.
“It’s sad, but she decided to stay behind to help restore this village.” Nepgear said.
“Please tell me what happened.” Said Histoire.
Neptune, Nepgear and Vert took several moments to tell Histoire everything that happened. They told her about Sam and the small village. About hunting down the five monsters and how Marvy ended up staying behind. Once the girls finished, Histoire nodded her head several times.
“I see. That does sound quite eventful.” Said Histoire. “Still. I’m glad you were able to help Sam, Jane and that village.”
“They were nice… Well Jane was.” Said Neptune.
“I agree. Sam was a bit difficult though.” Said Vert.
“Oh goodness.” Nepgear said, sighing deeply.
“What’s wrong Nepgear? Missy Sam?” Neptune asked.
Nepgear shook her head. “It’s not that. I just feel kind of bad for Sam. Everyone’s talking about him. It’s not nice.” Said Nepgear.
Vert smiled warmly at Nepgear. “You’re right dear. He’s been through a lot. We should give him a break.” Said Vert, taking a deep breath. “With that said. Why don’t we look at our stats and see if we can make any improvements?” Vert offered.
Neptune, Nepgear and Vert made their way to the Fairy Tower’s terminal and began typing information into it. “Looks like I can increase my health and defense quite a bit.” Said Vert, happily. “What about you girls?”
“Uh… I’ll add a few more points to my defense.” said Nepgear.
“Defense too.” Said Neptune. “I think if were going to get stronger, we need to camp for a while and just fight monsters non-stop. Kill! Kill! Kill!” Neptune shouted.
“That’s true.” Said Nepgear.
“So what kinds of monsters are here on Ms Mountain anyways?” Neptune asked, as she began stretching her legs.
“Well there are several monsters that make Ms Mountain a home. We have Boomerang, Apeldoom, Lightbulb Angel, WD Head, Dolphin and XDog” Said Histoire. “Oh and Pollux and Directionless Soldier monsters as well.”
“Wow… Pollux, huh?” Neptune said, scratching her head nervously. “I don’t think I want to see that thing again.”
“Yeah. That monster was annoying.” Said Nepgear. “But now that I’m thinking about it. It might give us a lot of share energy. It is pretty strong.”
“True…” Vert said, crossing her arms in front of her chest. “Histoire? Could you tell us how much share energy we’ll get by killing a Pollux?”
“Sorry, but it varies.” Said Histoire. “I can say that it’ll be more than one-thousand.”
“Oh crackers… It might be worth it.” Said Neptune, sighing deeply. “Alright. I say we go and kill one.”
“Alright.” Said Nepgear, Vert nodded her head in response.
After that the girls decided to hunt down a Pollux. They began walking down the many trails of Ms Mountain. The girls decided to avoid fighting any other monsters simply because they didn’t want their share count to change, so they could accurately find out how much share energy a Pollux would give them.
After searching for several long moments, the three girls found a Pollux in a cave. The cave wasn’t very big, but the Pollux looked rather comfortable inside. “There it is and it’s as gross as ever.” Neptune said, a look of disgust appeared on her face.
“Yeah. I don’t like it either, but the sooner we kill it the better.” Said Nepgear.
“Agreed. Let’s get ready ladies.” Said Vert, as she summoned her spear. Neptune and Nepgear summoned their swords in response. “Alright. Let’s do it!” Vert said, as she began running at the monster as fast as she could.
The Pollux roared loudly as it shot it’s tongue at Vert. Vert leapt high into the air, but before she could launch a single attack, she felt the creatures enormous tongue wrap tightly around her, binding her arms to her sides.
“Ah!” Vert cried out in surprise. Vert looked at the creature through partially closed eyes. “Unfortunately for you, you made yourself vulnerable.”
The Pollux looked around the area in front of it’s cave, but didn’t see anything that could pose a threat to it.
“Huh?” Vert said, when she realized Neptune and Nepgear weren’t attacking.
“Yeah…” Neptune said, who was hiding behind a large boulder. “I was thinking about that Dolphin monster Histoire mentioned. Maybe we should fight that instead.”
“I agree.” Nepgear said, sighing deeply. “Vert? Are you okay?”
Vert narrowed her eyes at Neptune. “Get over here and kill this monster. Now.” Vert said.
Even though Vert didn’t raise her voice, Neptune and Nepgear both felt a shiver run up and down their spines. “R-Right away!” Nepgear squeaked.
“Coming Vert!” Neptune said, as the girls ran around the boulder and ran at the Pollux as fast as they could. A moment later the Pollux had been killed and Vert was freed from the creatures tongues.
“We did it!” Nepgear cheered.
“Yeah we did!” Said Neptune.
“Good work.” Vert said, placing a firm hand on both Neptune and Nepgear’s shoulders. “Now then. Shall we head back to the Fairy Tower? I feel like having a long conversation with both of you.”
“Oh goodness.” Nepgear said, her voice shook in her throat.
“Please be gentle with us Vert. It’s my first time.” Neptune said, batting her eye lashed at Vert.
“I changed my mind. Let’s have that conversation now.” Vert said.
Histoire grew concerned when Neptune, Nepgear and Vert returned. Neptune was sobbing while Vert wore a large smile on her face. Nepgear on the other hand looked like all the color had been drained from her cheeks. “What happened?” Histoire asked.
“Absolutely nothing. Right Neptune?” Vert asked.
“Y-Yeah!” Neptune sobbed.
Nepgear giggled nervously. “Let me check my share energy count.” Nepgear said, as she activated one of the terminals. Nepgear typed some information into the terminal and gasped. “Whoa. I have over thirty-five thousand share energy!” Nepgear said.
“I guess we’ll be farming share energy from that monster for a while, huh?” Vert said, placing a hand on Neptune’s shoulders once more. “And of course I can count on you two actually helping me, right?”
“Yes ma’am!’ Neptune cried.
“Of course.” Nepgear said. “I’m starting to envy Marvy right now.” Thought Nepgear.
***
Marvy had been spending more time in the small village with Sam and Jane. As the days passed, Marvy busied herself with many different things. She kept going on bounties to hunt monsters and donating the money to the village’s restoration. When there weren’t any monsters to hunt, she would help repair the many buildings and homes in the village.
As time went on, Marvy met many different people who still called the village home. They all seemed nice enough, but none of them were sure if the village would last very long or not. Some were even packing up on the off chance that they were forced to leave.
Marvy returned to Jane’s restaurant after a hard days work and noticed Jane was anxiously looking down at a flier. “Hey Marvy! Come here!” Jane said, waving Marvy over.
Marvy made her way to the counter and looked down at the flier Jane was holding. “Look who it is! 5pb.!”
“Wow. I’m a huge fan of hers!” Marvy said, taking the flier and looking the information over. “Wait… Is she coming here?”
“Yeah.” Jane said, nodding. “I managed to get a hold of her a few days ago. I told her about our village and how were trying to bring people back. After we talked for a few minutes I asked her to perform here for our village and she agreed! Isn’t that exciting?”
Marvy couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “I can’t believe it. That’s awesome!” Marvy sighed deeply. “It kind of stinks though. Nep, Gear and Vert are going to miss the concert.”
“That does stink.” Said Jane. “I know. Why don’t we get an autograph for each of them? I’m sure 5pb. wouldn’t mind signing a few for us.”
“That’s a good idea.” Said Jane.
The door to the restaurant opened. Jane turned her eyes towards the door. “Welcome home… Oh! Hello.” Said Jane, quickly realizing that it wasn’t her father who had just come in.
“Hello nyu.” Came a voice.
Marvy turned on her heels and spotted Broccoli standing at the door, located under the tiny catgirl’s right arm was Gema. “Broccoli?” Marvy began. Marvy could barely contain her happiness as she ran across the restaurant and scooped Broccoli up in her arms. “I missed you so much Broccoli!” Marvy said.
“You’re squishing Broccoli, nyu.” Broccoli said.
“I’m sorry.” Marvy said, loosening her grip. “How are you doing? How’d you find me?”
“Broccoli wasn’t looking for you, but she’s glad she found you, nyu.” Broccoli said, cuddling up to Marvy.
Jane moved around the counter and walked up to the two girls. “I was about to ask if you knew her Marvy, but I guess you do.” Said Jane, smiling brightly.
Marvy nodded her head. “Yeah. Me and Broccoli are great friends!” Marvy said. “Oh! Did something happen at my house?”
“Broccoli ran out of food, so she decided to leave, nyu.” Broccoli said, sighing deeply. “Broccoli already misses the kotatsu, nyu.”
“I’m sorry about that.” Marvy said. “I can give you some credits so you can buy some food and head back if you want.”
“Tempting, but no nyu.” Said Broccoli.
Marvy sat Broccoli down. “Jane? Can I order some lunch for my friend?” Asked Marvy.
“Of course, but it’s on the house.” Said Jane, as she turned and headed back to the counter.
“Hurray, nyu!” Broccoli cheered.
Broccoli and Marvy made their way to the counter and sat down. While they waited for Jane to finish cooking a meal for Broccoli, the girls chatted. “You’ve had it rough, nyu.” Broccoli said.
“It’s been difficult, but I’m happy to be here.” Said Marvy. “This is a cute little village and I want to try and help it.”
“Very admirable, nyu.” Said Broccoli.
“Oh!” Marvy said, just remembering something. “You came at a great time! Guess who’s coming to our little village soon?”
“Who, nyu?” Broccoli asked.
“It’s 5pb.!” Said Marvy excitedly.
“Broccoli knows her.” Broccoli said, before she closed her eyes and sniffed the air. “Broccoli smells curry.”
“Yeah I’m-” Jane began, but stopped talking when she realized what it was that Broccoli had said. “Wait! You know 5pb.?” Jane said, rushing over to the counter.
“Seriously? You know her?!” Marvy cried, leaning closer to Broccoli.
“Personal space, nyu.” Broccoli said.
“Oh… Sorry.” Marvy said, backing away. “But seriously Broccoli. You know who 5pb. is?”
“Of course, nyu. Broccoli met her while traveling with Vert, Neptune and Nepgear, nyu.” Broccoli said. “I smell burning curry, nyu.” Broccoli said.
“Oops!” Jane cried, as she ran back into the kitchen to take care of the curry.
After making sure Jane was alright, Marvy turned her eyes back to Broccoli. “That’s really awesome! I can’t believe I missed meeting 5pb..” Marvy said, sighing deeply. “How long did she travel with you and the others?”
“Not long, nyu. She had some work to take care of, nyu.” Siad Broccoli.
“I see… Still. That must have been awesome.” Said Marvy, sighing deeply. “Still. She’s coming here so I guess I’ll get to meet her.”
“That’s true, nyu.” Broccoli said.
Just as Broccoli finish speaking, Jane sat a plate of curry down in front of her and placed a spoon next to the plate. “Enjoy your meal.” Jane said, smiling at Broccoli.
“Thanks, nyu.” Said Broccoli, taking up the spoon.
“So Broccoli.” Marvy began. “What’s your plan after this?”
“Broccoli needs sleep, nyu.” Said Broccoli.
“Alright.” Marvy said, folding her hands together in front of her. “Jane? Do you-”
“Of course.” Jane said, before Marvy could finish asking her question. “Broccoli? Consider this your home as long as you want.”
Broccoli smiled brightly. “Thanks, nyu!”
