Third person view.

Sunday, November 20, 20XX

Location: (L/n) Residence.

Time: Early morning.

It was dark outside with the (L/n) house being quiet. Noire wakes up slowly from the feeling of the hard chair and felt slightly in pain from it. Noire yawns, indicating she was still tired from waking up prematurely with a blanket over her. She decides to stand up in order to loosen some muscles that had become tensed from sleeping in the hard chair. Noire looks at the chair and sighs from the living arrangements that the CPUs been having to deal with.

Noire: (Thoughts) It may not be much... But it's all we have to go by... Just wish it was a little softer to sleep on...

Noire yawns more feeling tired still, but didn't want to sleep on the chair again. With Winter being very close, the temperature was getting colder outside, making Noire rub her arms to keep warm. She looks at the time to see that it was three a.m. in the morning, making it still too early to be awake yet.

Noire: (Thoughts) Ugh... This sucks... On one hand, it's too early to wake up and I need to sleep some more... But on the other, I don't want to sleep in the chair anymore for now...

Noire groans softly from her predicament in what she has to deal with. The more she had to think on what to decide, a third option came to her head and blushed from the thought she gained. Noire closed her eyes and thought hard about the decision she wanted to take. When she made her decision, she sneaks up to (Y/n)'s room and peeks her head in. When she heads over to the bed, the floor squeaks softly and movement on the bed was made. A figure under the sheets begins to rise up under it, freaking Noire out from seeing the sheets move.

Noire: (Thoughts) Oh no...! Did I wake (Y/n) up?!

When the sheet falls down, it showed a tired Neptune rubbing her eyes wondering what the noise was. Neptune looks at the shocked expression on Noire's face and while yawning softly into her hand.

Neptune: (Whispers) Oh, hey Noire... What are you doing up...?

(Insert To the beginning by Kalafina)

Noire just stood there looking at Neptune and then shakes off her confusion to talk to her.

Noire: (Whispers) Me?! What are YOU doing up here in (Y/n)'s room!?

Neptune: (Whispers) I got cold downstairs and I wanted to get warm... So~ I decided to come up here and enter cuddle mode~ But why are you here...?

Noire: (Whispers) I-I was just coming up here to check on (Y/n)'s well-being. That's all....

Neptune: (Whispers) You sure it wasn't about waking up from the hard chair?

Noire raised a finger and was about to say something, but held off from saying anything and crossed her arms.

Noire: (Whispers) And what if it was?

Neptune: (Whispers) We did say we would share (Y/n), didn't we? Just come join the cuddle train already.

Noire blushed a bright red from Neptune saying that, but just listens to Neptune and takes the other side of (Y/n) under the covers. Neptune closed her eyes and snuggled closer to (Y/n), sighing happily from being warm and close to him while Noire lays her head on (Y/n)'s shoulder. With them being this close to (Y/n) they could smell his scent and smiled from it. Neptune had a thought and opened her eyes again.

Neptune: (Whispers) Hey... Noire?

Noire: (Whispers) Yeah, Neptune?

Neptune: (Whispers) Do you think... (Y/n)'s okay?

Noire opens her eyes and remembers what's happened over the past few days.

Noire: (Whispers) With what we know... I don't know, Neptune... Blanc's been the only one capable of telling what's been happening... But (Y/n)... To think what brought him back to life was Shalla's soul...

Blanc had discovered a huge secret that no one knew about (Y/n) or Ivory for a long time. When (Y/n) felt he needed to input what he had discovered, he would join in. (Y/n) had found out that when he died as a baby, the thing that brought the baby back to life was not energy, but summarized it to be a part of Shalla's soul. Shalla is apparently Dionix's original name before becoming who he is now. (Y/n)'s body contains what light Shalla had left before being split from each other. The Shalla that became Dionix, was the same one that destroyed the clan that he grew up in. The last thing Blanc remembered before waking up, was seeing the massacre of the Shinzuyaku clan, Shalla had committed.

Neptune: (Whispers) To think just one person could destroy the clan that was like an army that had the same sort of skills Shalla would have. But that wasn't the only weird thing Blanc told us, wasn't it?

Noire: (Whispers) You mean about Ivory, right?

Neptune nods her head in showing that she agrees with Noire about Ivory. Another part of Blanc's discovery is the fact that she was able to talk to Ivory herself. A being that should have been that of a pure thought, but in fact was someone with a conscious of their own. Blanc had told us that Ivory herself was her predecessor of Lowee. Not only that, but Shalla killed the clan in wanting to prove that there are worse enemies to face in showing that he rejected any other CPU to follow, except Ivory. The worst being that someone you have grown close to, is your enemy the next moment. Even when (Y/n) recovered from the battle with Discord recently, the memories that belong to his past life haunts him. The many innocents Shalla has killed... (Y/n) was deeply affected by it...

Flashback.

Friday, November 18, 20XX.

Time: Evening.

After (Y/n) had recovered, he had a blank like stare at times in deep thought. Thinking deeply at certain times and staring off into space. A hand waves in front of (Y/n) as a voice calls to him. The voice belonged to Neptune.

Neptune: (Y/n)? Hellooooooo~ This is Neptune, trying to communicate to (Y/n), can you read me~?

(Y/n) snaps out of his daze and looks at Neptune with a confused look on his face.

(Y/n): O-Oh. S-Sorry, Neptune. Uh, you needed something...?

Neptune: It's your turn to play, remember?

(Y/n): O-Oh...! S-Sorry about that...

(Y/n) reached out, takes the controller and joins in on the game. The group was playing Super Smash Bros. Ultimate in a free for all battle. (F/n) and Emma had gotten a call from Iris on what happened with the fight at the mall and what happened at her house. Both (F/n) and Emma decided to come over to spend some time with each other to play some games. Vert being the fourth player to play the game so that it was a full game while Noire, Blanc and Neptune switched out with whoever lost the next round. In the kitchen, Abby was hugging Compa and taking a nap while Iris and IF were talking to each other.

Captain IF: So, how's our super-powered nephew after what happened yesterday?

Iris looked into the living room toward her son and sighed. She turned back to IF with a slight sadden look on her face.

Iris: I'm happy that he's up and about again. I am. But after what we found out about Ivory and what happened with my son all those years ago... I can feel he's in distress Iffy... More... Out of place with knowing who AND what he is...

Captain IF: I know what you mean... I can see some change in how he's acted when I saw him being Aura Knight and now... I don't want to sound cliche... But it's like he's acting like a zombie...

Doctor Compa: Or being under some magician's hypnosis even.

Iris: Even so... There's one bigger reason for him to be acting like this...

Captain IF: Yes... I seem to know what you're talking about...

During when Blanc had explained about seeing the past and what Shalla had done to the clan. With (Y/n) and Shalla being the same person, the memories also belonged to (Y/n) due Shalla's soul being inside him. A yell was heard in the living room and gained IF and Iris's attention to see what it was. They looked into the living room and see (Y/n) playing games with his friends as the game was taking all his attention to play efficiently. On the screen, (Y/n)'s character was Samus while (F/n) used Link. They each had high damage and one stock left.

(Y/n): You're not hitting me with that bob-omb (F/n)! Stop!

(F/n): Nuh-uh. After all the crap you make me go through to hit you, I'm taking you out with it boy!

(F/n)'s character throws the bob-omb and throws it. (Y/n) presses a button before it gets to Samus and catches the bob-omb. With (F/n) having lost his item to deal big damage to his opponent, he looks over at (Y/n) who has a smile on his face.

(Y/n): So... What should you do now?

(F/n): Run for my life?

(Y/n): Better start running boy.

(F/n) scoffs at (Y/n)'s saying and chuckles.

(F/n): Bitch, please. I'm not running away. I don't need no bomb to hit you!

(F/n) makes his character go in for a dash attack, but (Y/n) makes his character jump over and throws it down on top of (F/n). The bob-omb propels (F/n) to off screen and come in second place. Emma had came in fourth, while Vert had taken third place in the match. (F/n) beats the ground in defeat while (Y/n) smirked at his victory. Shadow barks and jumps onto (Y/n)'s lap in wanting to be petted, making (Y/n) smile. Shadow had a collar on to show he was owned with the name he was given being shown.

(F/n): How did that happen?!

(Y/n): Reverse psychology bitch. I told you to run, and instead you came to me like I wanted you to. Sweet taste of victory~

(F/n) owned count: *Ding* 4

(F/n): Stop bragging.

Iris and IF smiled that (Y/n)'s friends and love ones was providing an enough distraction to help take his mind off on other things for the time being. IF's cell goes off and picks it up to answer the call.

Captain IF: Yeah? Those idiots, huh? Yeah, I'll be there. Been needing to get some more information from those idiots for a while. Talk to you soon.

IF and Iris head back into the kitchen to talk a little bit more as Compa had heard IF's phone going off.

Doctor Compa: Who was that?

Captain IF: The station needing me to come in again. Hope one of the idiots I encountered with (Y/n) gives me the information I want to hear.

Iris: You're talking about the two soldiers you've captured?

Captain IF: With (Y/n)'s help. He's actually the one that helped get the drop on them really. Though, one is actually an idiot while his friend is smart. But with him, he's nervous around girls...

Doctor Compa: You seem to have your plate full with things you need to do at work, huh?

IF sighs and rubs her eyes.

Captain IF: You're telling me...

Iris: I hope you don't have any problems.

Captain IF: That's the thing, when (Y/n) was with me that day, he was completely serious on needing to know the situation. If it wasn't for his quick thinking on how to handle those two, we wouldn't have had the time to know the real threat that device held.

Iris: And what happened to the device you're talking about?

Captain IF: Forensics are analyzing the contents on what makes it tick. Though, none of the tools we have can't get it open or let us see what's inside...

Iris had a slight worried look on her face when hearing about it and what she was told about it before.

Iris: Well, Iffy... Just be careful in case something happens with it... From what we were told, it's very dangerous to be even near it...

Captain IF: I will. Thank you for your concerns, Iris. I'll be sure to double and triple remind them.

Iris gave a smile and nods her head in response to IF saying that. With IF having to go, Compa hands Abby to Iris softly as to not wake the child up. IF and Compa walks into the living room with IF about to put her hat on, but hesitates real quick and looks at (Y/n) on what she thinks of next.

Captain IF: Hey, (Y/n). Come over here real quick, will ya kid?

Hearing his name being called, (Y/n) heads over to where IF is to see what she needs.

(Y/n): Need something, Iffy?

IF looks at her hat and then puts it on (Y/n)'s head to see how it looks on him. IF takes a step back and agrees with how it looks on him. (Y/n) was confused as to why IF has put her hat on him and looks to her for answers.

(Y/n): Why did you-?

Captain IF: Consider it a belayed birthday gift for yourself. Plus, you seem to make it work better than I can.

(Y/n): In what way?

Captain IF: With how serious you get when you deal with your enemies. I figured that hat would help with the intimidation tactics for you.

(Y/n): Oh, you mean that. That just comes naturally to me. Probably from my mother when needing to figure something out or if I get mad.

(F/n) looks towards where (Y/n) is and puts in what he wants to say.

(F/n): I'll say. You're even scary like your mother when really ticked off. At least not like how she did that one time. She hung you upside down on the clothes line for an hour.

(Y/n) becomes alarmed (F/n) mentions that.

(Y/n): Do not talk about that time...! We do not talk about the clothesline incident!

Neptune gets curious and taps (F/n)'s shoulder to get his attention.

Neptune: What happened that made Iris that mad at him? What does (Y/n) mean by "clothesline incident?"

(F/n): Well, Neptune. You see, (Y/n)-

When (F/n) felt a hand grasp his shoulder, he instantly freezes up from the touch alone. (F/n) slowly turns around and sees (Y/n) standing behind him, the hat IF gave him shrouded his eyes while growling. (F/n) felt terror approach him and got pulled up to be looked at in the eyes by (Y/n). (F/n) saw true terror just from looking at (Y/n), as he glared at (F/n).

(Y/n): I WARNED you to not talk about it. Now, guess what time it is~

(F/n): Oh, no...

(Y/n): Yes.

(F/n): No, no, no!

(Y/n): I warned you (F/n)!

(Y/n) yells and takes (F/n)'s arm, throwing (F/n) over his shoulder. (F/n) flies a few feet and crashes into the wall. (F/n) slides down the wall and groans in pain. (Y/n) pulls on the hat down and looks at (F/n) from the corner of his eye. Emma gets up and heads to where (F/n) landed.

(F/n) owned count: *Ding* 5

Emma: (F/n)! Are you okay?

(F/n): I see stars, Emma...

(Y/n): Good grief, (F/n)...

IF and Compa looked at (Y/n) and gave a light smile with a sweatdrop to go with it.

Doctor Compa: Definitely has his mother's anger when mad...

Captain IF: I'll say... I can literally see a resemblance. Good grief... One Iris being mad is bad, but there being two? I don't even want to witness that one bit...

Doctor Compa: But at least you share the same catchphrase, Iffy.

Captain IF: True. That does bring a smile to my face that we share something in common.

The CPUs look at each other and get into a huddle to whisper to each other about what IF and Compa said earlier about Iris.

Blanc: (Whispers) If only they knew what we did...

Noire: (Whispers) If they did... I don't think they could comprehend it.

Vert: (Whispers) Let's just be glad we don't have to deal with it...

Neptune has a look and sweats.

Neptune: (Whispers) *sighs* I smell foreshadowing...

Noire: (Whispers) What's that supposed to mean Neptune?

Neptune: (Whispers) Just a gut feeling I have... That's all...

Noire, Blanc and Vert: (Whispers) Keep it that way...

Before IF and Compa leave (Y/n) gives both of them a hug and they return one back to him with a smile each.

(Y/n): Thanks for being there for my family... and for me... Aunt Iffy, Aunt Compa... Um... still feels weird calling you two my Aunts when... Well, you know...

Doctor Compa: It's okay, (Y/n). We understand what you mean.

Captain IF: Trust me, if our lives were in reverse, the feeling would be mutual kid. But same goes to you also. You got some guts and a good heart where you're going. Don't lose that about yourself.

(Y/n) smiles at IF's words and nods his head.

(Y/n): Thanks. When I find a way to get back to Hyper dimension, I'll be sure to tell the IF and Compa I know in that dimension about you two.

Captain IF: Appreciated kid. And here's my card if you do any more "side jobs" besides being a waiter at Jonny's.

(Y/n) takes Iffy's contact card and puts it in his wallet.

(Y/n): Noted.

Doctor Compa: Bye bye.

Captain IF: See ya later.

IF and Compa head out of the house and begin their drive away from the (L/n) home. When the time got closer to being night, (F/n) and Emma both gave a hug to (Y/n) before each left the house for the day. As time passed on, the more (Y/n) would zone out. Thinking about what he had seen and experienced from what memories he reclaimed from his life as Shalla.

End of Flashback.

The (Y/n) they knew was being affected with the past of his old life before becoming who he is now. The peaceful aura (Y/n) would have when being with his friends was being destroyed by the memories he had gained and experienced. Blanc was the only other person to know what happened and what (Y/n) might have experienced. If anything, (Y/n) was never prepared for what he had seen. Talking about someone dying and actually experiencing it are two completely different things. No one can be prepared when a death of an individual happens in front of them unexpectedly. Only from years of experiencing or having a goal in mind would drown out the emotions that would make one hesitate in committing such an act. Dionix, or rather known as Shalla, had abandon his clan and enacted his genocide spree. An act (Y/n) would never have done or committed due to his good nature. Neptune yawned more and was drifting off to sleep.

Neptune: (Whispers) We have to at least try something Noire... I care about (Y/n) a lot...

Noire: (Whispers) I know, Neptune... We HAVE to do something...

When Noire didn't get a reply back, she looked over (Y/n) to see Neptune holding (Y/n)'s arm in her sleep. Noire sighed and looked at (Y/n), seeing he wasn't having problems sleeping. She gave a light smile, thinking of her times with (Y/n).

Noire: (Thoughts) You try so hard to be there for those you care for... Now we need to try and help you... No matter what.

Noire began to feel sleep trying to overcome her as she lied back down and slept next to (Y/n). When (Y/n) wakes up a couple hours later, he still felt tired, but couldn't get up with some weight being put on him. When he opens his eyes, he sees that Noire and Neptune were the cause and sighed.

(Y/n): (Thoughts) As if one girl sleeping with me in bed was enough... Now there's TWO? Oh well... Not like I have anything to do for a while... I'm just, gonna just enjoy this while I can.

Time: Evening.

The day had went on as normal as it could get with everyone trying to keep (Y/n) out of his funk by keeping his mind busy, but later, (Y/n) had to go to work at Jonny's. Abby was currently playing with Shadow in the living room while Iris, Jasper and the CPUs were having a talk in the kitchen about how to help (Y/n) keep his mind busy.

Vert: So... What have we tried that's been able to keep (Y/n)'s mind from thinking about Shalla's past? I know we played games...

Neptune: Ate some pudding...

Noire: Watched a few movies...

Blanc: Read some books...

Iris: Throwing him into walls...

Jasper: And having him do school work... Wait, hold on... "Throwing (Y/n) into walls?" Why?

Everyone looked at Iris when she said that.

Iris: What? The shock of being thrown into a wall by surprise kept him from thinking about that memory.

While the group tried to keep thinking about how to help (Y/n), they heard the door open up and Abby to the door with Shadow close behind her.

Abby: Hey, Onii-chan.

(Y/n): Oh... Hey, Abby...

The others heard this and looked at the time. They found it weird for (Y/n) to be back home this early when he only left a few hours ago.

Abby: Did you finish work early?

(Y/n): Um... In a sense, you could say that.

Abby: Oh. Then, do you want to play with me and Shadow, Onii-chan?

(Y/n) was about to answer when he sees his mother, father and the CPUs peeking around the kitchen corner. He knew that they were suspicious about him being home so early that his lie wouldn't work on them. He decides to rub the top of Abby's head and gives a light smile to her.

(Y/n): M-Maybe in a little bit? I think mom and dad have something to discuss with me. Why don't you go on up to your room and play with Shadow some more first, okay?

Abby: Okay!

Abby began to run up the stairs with Shadow right behind her, while (Y/n) entered the kitchen and sets his bag down. He takes a seat at the table with the CPUs and his parents.

Iris: So... Want to tell the REAL reason why you're home so early?

(Y/n) sighed and covered his eyes and rubbed them softly.

(Y/n): My boss told me to head home early due to spacing out during work...

Blanc: And I have a feeling I know what made that happen...

(Y/n) sighed more and nodded his head at Blanc's theory.

(Y/n): That memory... The massacre Shalla committed...

(Y/n) went quiet and felt a hand on his shoulder. (Y/n) looked over and saw Vert who had a look of empathy.

Vert: But here's what you need to know... You're NOT Shalla... That soul might belong to Shalla, but it doesn't belong to him anymore. He lost it due to choosing on betraying those he cared about. The (Y/n) we know wouldn't harm his friends like that...

(Y/n): *sighs* I know what you mean, Vert... It's just so hard to brush off what you see when it happens right in front of your face... I can still see their faces... How angry... How hurt... And Aiden... Damn it...

Blanc: I saw the fight Shalla and Aiden had also, (Y/n)... But who is Aiden if I may ask...?

(Y/n): Apparently one of Shalla's friends in his time or possibly a sparing partner... But what I also found out was, Aiden was tasked to protect Uzume during a time when she was being targeted for assassination... Ivory was the same at the time when Shalla was tasked to guard her.

It didn't surprise the CPUs about Uzume being targeted for assassination from seeing Uzume's memories, but more on that someone other than another person had guarded Uzume. But it got Blanc thinking about the time line of what (Y/n) talked about.

Blanc: You said that Aiden was part of guarding Uzume?

(Y/n): Apparently, but I don't know what happened that went wrong... Never got to that in the memories... Maybe I'll ask Uzume next time when we get back to Hyper dimension...

The CPUs looked at each other with hearing that, but decide to keep quiet about it for now. With what was being explained, Shalla was part of a time when Uzume was the current CPU, but before Uranus came to replace Uzume for special reasons.

(Y/n): Why these memories...? Why me of all people who has to witness these...?

Iris: Son, look at me.

(Y/n) looks at his mother in what she wants to talk about.

Iris: It doesn't matter who you are in being this "Shalla" or being the son I named "(Y/n)." But no matter who you are, you are the child I raised for seventeen years. Past or no past at all, only you can decide on who you are in your own image. But no matter what you choose, I will always be proud of who my son becomes in the end. No matter what.

Jasper: Same can be said for me son.

(Y/n) looked at his father next.

Jasper: When we had to see our son lying dead on the operating table, we thought that be the end right there... But we got a second chance to be able to watch you grow. If time was reversed back to that day, I wouldn't want to stop what brought our son back to life and be glad we were given a second chance.

(Y/n) smiled at his parents words and was happy to hear that from them. Knocking could be heard from the front door as (Y/n) got up and heads towards it.

(Y/n): Who could that be at this-

Before he could touch the door handle, the door swings open with (F/n) sliding to a halt.

(F/n): (Y/n)! Grab your money and be ready to leave this instant, 'cause we have plans tonight buddy!

Emma walks in normally and sighs with how (F/n) acted.

Emma: Did you really have to go barging in like that...?

(F/n): I have my methods. Don't judge me.

Emma sweats at (F/n)'s thinking and holds a hand to her head.

Emma: Why must you make me worry like this...?

Iris, Jasper and the CPUs poke their heads around the corner and see (F/n) and Emma, but (Y/n) seems to have disappeared.

Iris: Oh. Hello, (F/n), Emma. What brings you two here?

(F/n): Well, we're trying to find (Y/n). We tried going to where he works, but couldn't find him. Do you know where he is?

Blanc: Well... He was about to answer the door before you came bursting through it...

(F/n) and Emma look around, but couldn't find him.

(F/n): You sure...? I don't see him here...

The door begins to creek where (F/n) entered the house at. Behind the door, (Y/n) was imprinted into the wall somewhat with an annoyed look on his face. Emma looks over and covers her mouth in surprisement and concern with what happened to (Y/n). When Neptune sees (Y/n) with his current predicament, she falls down and holds her stomach while laughing.

Neptune: Ha HAHAHAHAHAHA Ha HA HA! Well, that's one way to make a pancake!

(F/n) becomes confused and looks behind him to see (Y/n) up against the wall. (Y/n) looks at (F/n) from the corner of his eyes.

(Y/n): (F/n)... Out of all things of you to do that is reckless and stupid... This is the most stupidest thing you could ever do yet... Of all time...

(F/n): Oh shut up, you pancake!

(Y/n): Go ahead and say it again when I'm free... I'll make you into a pancake.

With (Y/n) saying that, he feels that he's getting loose from the wall, but falls on his stomach to the ground. Emma goes over to help pick (Y/n) up and pats any dust off of his clothing.

Emma: I'm so sorry, (Y/n)... You know how (F/n) can get sometimes... *sighs*

(Y/n): It's okay, Emma. I know you wouldn't do it. On the other hand, (F/n) would...

(F/n): Hey! I'm standing RIGHT here! I can hear everything you two are talking about!

(Y/n) and Emma: We know.

(F/n) owned count: *Ding* 6

(F/n): Rarrrrgh! Why do I always feel like I'm being made fun of?! Even now!

(Y/n): Because you're so easy to mess with.

(F/n): THAT'S IT! TAKING MY AGGRESSION OUT ON YOU!

(F/n) yelled and jumps towards (Y/n) with Emma getting out of the way before (Y/n) and (F/n) got into their usual scuffle. Emma sighed and walks over to Iris to get at a safe distance away from (Y/n) and (F/n). Iris and the others walk out from around the kitchen entrance to talk with Emma.

Iris: So besides seeing my son get into a fight with (F/n) like usual, what brings you two here that's so important?

Emma: Oh right. We came over to show you all this. Thought it would help (Y/n) out.

Emma reaches into her bag and pulls out a flier and shows it to Iris and the others. It was an announcement sheet to give notice that an annual fair was gonna be held tonight. The events it had were games, music, food, some rides and more that would serve a lot of distractions to do there.

Iris: A fair? This seems like a wonderful idea Emma.

Emma: Not just me, Mrs. (L/n). It was also (F/n)'s idea to help (Y/n) get his mind off of what happened to him. (Y/n)'s been there for us when needing to listen to our worries, so (F/n) and I wanted to help him this time to show how much we cared about him.

Iris looked at Emma and smiled.

Iris: Thank you, Emma.

Jasper: Glad our son has friends who have his back. Thank you.

Yelling could be heard as (F/n) gritted his teeth while being put into a leg lock by (Y/n).

(Y/n): Say uncle! Say it! Say uncle!!

(F/n): Th-That all you got...? I thought you were stronger than that, damn it...!

(F/n) wanted to desperately get out of (Y/n)'s hold on him, but couldn't as (Y/n) pulled harder while putting a slight twist in (F/n)'s leg. (F/n) pounded the ground at the pain he was feeling.

(Y/n): You just love torturing yourself... Don't you, shrimp?

(F/n): Augh...! Okay! Uncle! UNCLLLLLLE!!

(F/n) owned count: *Ding* 7

(Y/n) lets (F/n)'s leg go with (F/n) rubbing it to get it relaxed again.

(F/n): Damn... That hurt...

(Y/n): Then stop being a dumbass when you tangle with me...

(F/n): Shut it!

Iris: Boys~

(Y/n) and (F/n) freeze in place and look at Iris who was looking down at both of them. Both (Y/n) and (F/n) had chills going down their spines with the look Iris gave them.

Iris: Would you care to take a look around the room real quick~?

(Y/n) and (F/n) looked around and seemed to have caused a mess in the living room from their scuffle. When they looked back toward Iris, she was real close to them and making both of them shake in fear from the terror Iris was sending their way.

Iris: If this room isn't cleaned up in the next thirty minutes...~

Iris places a hand on both (Y/n) and (F/n)'s shoulders and squeezed it. Making them feel how pissed she is feeling.

Iris: Let's just say...~ We don't want to have a repeat of the "clothesline incident," do we~?

(Y/n) and (F/n): N-No, Mother Goddess! Cleaning up right away!

With fear of Iris's wrath on them, both (Y/n) and (F/n) got to work on cleaning up the living room. Fifteen minutes later, the living room was back to looking normal before their scuffle happened. Both were on their hands and knees, panting from having to run around and clean up from being threatened by Iris.

(F/n): This... sucks... *pants* No parent should be this scary...!

(Y/n): Shut up, *pants* if you want to live, dumbass...

(F/n): F-Fine...

Iris looks around the room to see how clean it was and looks down at both (Y/n) and (F/n).

Iris: So, what have we learned~?

(Y/n) and (F/n): Never fight in the house, take it outside from now on...

Iris: Good. As for you son, go out and enjoy some time with your friends. Take Abby and Shadow with you too.

(Y/n) looked up to his mother and was confused by what she meant.

(Y/n): Wait... What?

Emma walked over and helped both (Y/n) and (F/n) up.

Emma: We'll explain when we go. Trust us, okay?

(Y/n) looked at Emma and nodded his head. (Y/n) heads upstairs to go get Abby and Shadow in letting his sister know what they're gonna do. Iris walks over to Emma and (F/n), but with a warm smile on her face.

Iris: Thank you, truly. I'm very glad, that my son has friends like you two.

Emma and (F/n): You're welcome, Mrs. (L/n).

Iris: Though... There are... other things I haven't thanked about yet, but...

Iris looks at the CPUs, making them confused as to why Iris started looking at them.

Iris: In my time of taking care of (Y/n)... I was always afraid of what could happen from after witnessing my child's death many years ago... I wanted to keep him safe and tried to let (Y/n) still have his own choices the more he could take care of himself... It's just, after (Y/n) went missing, I felt I had failed as a mother again in letting my son get taken to another world...

The CPUs felt sad for Iris, but understand from all that's happened with having to see her child die, but get a second chance to raise (Y/n) up to be who he is now. Iris sheds a single tear, but smiles in what she says next.

Iris: But I'm glad he's met friends that helped him in his time of need when I couldn't be there for him. Hearing all of what (Y/n)'s done and what he had learned... When the time comes when I can't be there for him anymore... I want to deeply tell him, how PROUD I am of who he's becomed.

Jasper only smiled, knowing Iris would want that, while the others were shocked about hearing that from Iris. Footsteps could be heard as (Y/n), Abby and Shadow came down from upstairs with (Y/n) wearing the fez he picked up from the battle at the mall. (Y/n) noticed the shocked looks on his friends and love ones faces, making him wonder what happened in the short time he left the room.

(Y/n): Did... I miss something, or...?

Iris looked at her son and shook her head.

Iris: No, son. I was just telling them how cute of a baby you were back then~ He had the softest baby butt~

(Y/n) yelled while blushing crimson from hearing his mother say that in front of his friends and girlfriends as he covered his face in embarrassment.

(Y/n): MOM! WHY?! Out of all the things you can talk about, you talk about THAT to them!? Not only that, but in front of my girlfriends! Not cool...!

Iris giggled from her son's reaction with everyone letting out a soft chuckle or two while Neptune was laughing hard.

Neptune: Any other embarrassing stories, Iris? Please tell me you have more~

Iris: Hmm... There was the one time he-

(Y/n) yelled again as he began to push everyone out of the house, but not before Iris took the fez off his head.

(Y/n): Sorry! No more stories, time is ticking and we should go. Bye!

(Y/n) closed the door and began to leave the house with the CPUs, (F/n), Emma, Abby and Shadow. Iris sighed from holding her breath at being nervous about (Y/n) knowing what she told the others. Jasper placed a hand on Iris's shoulder and got her attention.

Jasper: I'm proud of our son too. He became strong in being who he wants to be.

Iris smiled and nodded at Jasper's words. Iris looked back at the fez she swiped off of her son's head.

Iris: Yeah.

One more thought came to Iris as she gained a quick thought and turned to Jasper.

Iris: You know~ We're alone in this house now~

Jasper looked at Iris weirdly and then began to blush hard.

Jasper: Oh no...

Iris: Oh yes~

Jasper began to run away from Iris and she gained a smirk while giggling.

Iris: Run all you want, little man~! You're MINE tonight~!

Iris giggled, puts the fez on her head and began to chase after her husband in hopes to have some "fun."

(Y/n)'s point of view

Location: Train.

Time: Late Evening.

After what I got everyone to begin heading towards the fair by train. My friends told me on the way there that we were heading to a fair and that Emma and (F/n) thought I could really use it. It made me feel grateful to have them as friends for how long I've known both of them. I was more relieved that nothing else was told from my mother. The things that could kill me from embarrassment if anything else was said in the house. I got a tap on my shoulder and faced Neptune as she began to whisper in my ear.

Neptune: (Whispers) Sooooo~ Did you really have the softest-

I covered Neptune's mouth quickly to shut her up while blushing very hard with what she was about to ask.

(Y/n): (Whispers) Why Neppy?! Please don't ask stuff like that here...! It's really embarrassing...!

Neptune giggled and nodded her head yes. I removed my hand from Neptune's mouth as she pecked my cheek quickly, catching me off guard. I blushed again and heard her giggle more.

Neptune: I'm just goofing around is all. Your reactions make me laugh. Whoever heard of going through a day without something embarrassing happening once in a while?

I was about to say something, but I couldn't really argue with that fact.

(Y/n): That's... a very good point, Neptune... We all have our moments...

It was true, really. Some people can go some days without something embarrassing happening to them. But one day or another, it happens to us all. Feeling a hand on mine, I look at the hand that leads back to Neptune and see that warm smile she always brings with her wherever she goes.

Neptune: Just relax and have fun today. I like seeing you happy and having fun with all of us. So let's have fun, okay?

I look at Neptune when she says that. I smiled back toward her and nod my head in agreement.

(Y/n): Yeah.

Location: Fair.

Once we get off the train to where our destination was, we all head towards the fair (F/n) and Emma told us about. We could see that people were showing up and were excited as we were. My friends whispered to each other, guessing what they would see on the inside of the fair, while I was being curious silently. I had to take some money out of my wallet to pay for Abby, myself and the CPUs ticket fees. But (F/n) and Emma had their own money to use to get in. When getting into the fair itself, there were tons of people roaming around. Some being from the school I went to, some being adults and children having fun with their families.

Noire: So many people are here.

Emma: You can say that again, Noire.

Vert: I'll say. No matter where we go, there's a crowd of people at each location.

Blanc: Almost as if the fair was a nation itself.

(F/n): Figures it would be crowded, but I didn't think it would be this crowded.

(Y/n): Yup.

Neptune: I'm ready to have some fun!

Abby: Me too!

When we were about to go walk as a group, Neptune suddenly grabs my hand.

Neptune: Dibs on spending time with (Y/n) alone first!

CPUs and Friends: Wait, what?

(Y/n): Huh...?

I begin to feel Neptune pull me away from the group fast and heads in a random direction in the fair.

(Y/n): N-Neptune! Wait!

Blanc: Neptune, you sneaky bitch!

Noire: Ugh! It's so like her to pull an act like this! I should have seen this coming! Neptune!

I look back to the group, but mostly toward Vert with what I needed to say.

(Y/n): Vert! Take care of Abby! I'm putting you in charge of taking care of her while I'm away!

I heard a squeal of joy coming from Vert as our group was getting farther and farther away. After Neptune drags me away from the group, we find ourselves to be near an arcade area of some sorts. Once I regain my senses and my feeling to my feet, I stand up and look at Neptune.

(Y/n): Okay... May I ask why you separated us from the group...?

Neptune: Isn't it obvious? I want to spend some time with you!

(Y/n) We could have-

Neptune: Before you say anything else, I meant alone...

I look at Neptune in slight confusion of what she meant, but then realized after a few seconds. Neptune began twiddling her thumbs and looked down to the ground with a sad look on her face and a blush.

Neptune: I know it's selfish of me to do that... But I've known you longer ever since we met in my world. But after when we came here to your world, Blanc and Noire have been spending more time with you rather than me and... I miss us being able to spend time together...

I know what Neptune was talking about and it hurt even me, knowing that she wasn't wrong with what's been happening. I had been spending time with my friends, Blanc and Noire. I've had my moments with Vert, but I only thought of her as my sister really. But I've known Neptune longer than both of Blanc and Noire... Even had my first kiss with Neptune too... Knowing that, I wasn't being fair to Neptune because this. I looked at Neptune and was about to speak, but Neptune beats me to it first.

Neptune: D-Don't you love me any-

I quickly stopped Neptune where she was at by covering her mouth. With what she was about to finish saying would have hurt more because of it. I look Neptune in the eyes and begin talking to her.

(Y/n): Of course I do love you, Neptune... Don't you EVER think I wouldn't...

I become sad myself with what we're discussing and it hurts because of it... But for me, I was frustrated with myself that I wasn't keeping my promise in trying to keep all three of them happy.

(Y/n): I know I haven't spent time with you, or given I have spent more time with others... If you're thinking on why I wasn't spending time with you because of how you act and goof around... It isn't. I love you for it.

Neptune looked at me with some surprise from how I could guess with what she was thinking and continued to speak.

(Y/n): You make me smile and laugh with what you do. Even if when at times you embarrass me, you do it out of fun. It's just who you are. So don't you think I wouldn't love you anymore Neptune. I don't want to lose the warm smile you bring. Especially when you try to cheer me up. I'm sorry that I made you feel that I didn't love you Neppy... I really am...

I could feel I made Neptune very happy, as her next moves were to jump up and wrap her arms around my neck. I return the embrace with a smile at knowing I was forgiven and set her back down on her feet.

(Y/n) Since we're already separated from our group, might as well have some fun still. I'm sure we'll find them again, but for now. Let's just have some fun, together.

Neptune smiled big and gave me a thumbs up.

Neptune: Now we're talking! Let's go!

Considering we were near a tent filled with arcade games, we went inside and played for a little bit before deciding to explore around the fair more. There were fair games here and there that looked interesting to play. Neptune began pulling my arm and points to a stuffed animal that's hanging up on display. Neptune looked at me in the eyes while her eyes sparkled in wanting the stuff toy a lot. I sighed with a smile on my face considering I was spending time with Neptune and decided to do that for her. The game that the game operator had was a milk bottle game. The game was that; you had three baseballs to use and had to knock down the three stacks of empty milk bottles in order to win. I paid the game operator to be able to play and got the three baseballs. I threw the first two baseballs and knocked two stacks down, but the third one I missed just slightly.

(Y/n): Tch. Damn.

Game operator: Oooo, so close sir. Would you like to try again? It's only three hundred yen per game.

Feeling a challenge coming along, I decide to pay the game operator again to have them set it up once more. I threw the first two balls at the two stacks and knocked them down, but when I threw the ball at the last remaining stack, it bounces off the stack instead. I become shocked by this with Neptune, as there was something wrong with this game. The game operator chuckled at seeing me fail again when I had hit the stack this time.

(Y/n): Hey, Chuckles the Clown. What's the deal with that stack of milk bottles? I know I hit it directly with the ball. They should have been knocked down from the impact.

The game operator looked at me and chuckled more. The look they gave me looked of that of being mischief and deceiving.

Game operator: Heh, maybe you're just "unlucky" friend.

(Y/n): Maybe...

Unlucky was not it. I've heard of these suspicious people in rigging the games here for easy money. Neptune knew better also and placed her hands on her hips.

Neptune: Hey! What's the big idea! I can tell that game is rigged, pal.

Game operator: "Rigged?" Little girl, you best go walk on away from my game with your friend. Clearly you don't know when to know when your friend is unlucky or just plain sucks at throwing a ball. If anything, I got easy money with the suckers I gain from playing my game. Besides, what do you even know about rigged games? Must be dumber than a bag of door nails if you ask me.

If the game operator had been talking smack to me, I would have let it slide. But instead, Neptune was the one that took the blunt of those words, and that PISSED me off. Neptune puffed her cheeks and was about to say something else, before I placed a hand on her shoulder lightly. She looked up at me while my eyes glared at game operator.

(Y/n): Hey. Being made fun of myself is one thing... But when you talk like that to MY GIRLFRIEND... Now you've just initiated your self destruct sequence for your game.

Game operator: All your words don't mean crap, my boy. Unless you want to try again?

I looked at the game operator straight in the eyes and pulled out another three hundred yen, but split it to make what I had three times the worth. The game operator seemed intrigued with what I was doing and looked at me.

(Y/n): Let's make a deal, shall we? If I win, I get to decide what stuffed toy I want to grab from your stand, but I get the money I paid back.

Game operator: Oh? Deals now, huh? Okay, and if I win, you pay double of what you lost. Plus, since you're showing some spunk, I'll throw in a special offer~ If you win, I'll pay you double of what you spent here tonight.

Neptune looked at me with a wondering look of what I was doing and paid the operator the money and looked at them.

(Y/n): Deal accepted.

Game operator: Good. Here's your "balls" kid. *chuckles*

I only glared at the operator and began taking a few steps back to get some distance from the stand and my targets.

Game operator: Hey, kid. You'll lose like that faster with more distance between you.

(Y/n): Really? I didn't notice. But that shouldn't be a problem for you considering I "suck" at this game.

The operator laughed at my words and had a big grin on their face. Boy was I about to prove that son of a bitch wrong of what I can do. I threw the first one as the ball sailed quickly into the first stack and makes a big sound. The operator jumped at how fast it came in as the second ball I threw had the same effect. The operator looked at me as I tossed the final ball I had up and down and glared at the person dead in the eye.

(Y/n): Normally, I would have settled with someone talking shit about me... But your big mistake was talking to my girlfriend like that. If there's one thing people should know about me... No one does THAT to those I care deeply for.

I channeled some energy to the ball I had and primed it to be thrown.

(Y/n): Game over, asshole.

I threw the ball at the final stack and upon impact, it shattered the milk bottles and goes through the tent. When the bottles were destroyed it was revealed that there were metal pieces drilled in to keep the stack together and supported from falling down. The people nearby saw this and was mad from what they saw. Clearly some were victims of this operator's cheating. The operator's jaw drops and looks at me from what I did to their "rigged" game. I approached the booth and slammed my hand on their counter and glared at them. The game operator jumped from the fierceness I had, feeling scared for their life.

(Y/n): Now... Are you going to man up and accept your own defeat in the game of wits? Or do we play again dumbass? I already beat you once... Don't make me get physical if you run away... If you do... You're gonna regret pissing me off...!

The operator shook in fear and held the money I won towards me as I point to the stuffed animal I wanted to claim as a prize. The stuffed animal I got for Neptune was a medium sized lion that was almost her height and hugged it in glee. The people cheated by the operator of the game booth got their money back and meant that the operator had lost a big haul on the money they made tonight while I earned over 3,000 yen. Neptune and I continued to walk around the fair while I decided to carry the stuffed lion for Neptune for it would have dragged on the ground. Neptune looked at me while we walked and held my hand to get my attention. I looked at Neptune with what she wanted to talk about.

Neptune: You became reckless back there with trying to prove a point. Someone's getting it from me it seems~

(Y/n): Eh, I had it handled. Plus, what they did pissed me off with what they said to you. I wasn't gonna let it slide after they did that.

Neptune giggled from me saying that and made me curious why she was giggling. She looks at me and smiles up at me with what she says next.

Neptune: Well, it doesn't matter. Meanies like that person get what they deserved in the end with cheating people out of fair games. Though, I doubt they'll stop trying to cheat...

(Y/n): If they do and if they see me again, they'll know not to mess with me.

Neptune: True. So, how much power did you use when throwing that baseball?

(Y/n): Hmm... I took in the calculations of how much the baseball weighed, while tossing it up as lightly as I could. Putting energy into it, I used only a fraction of my power to increase the hardness of its outer layer and-

Neptune: Neerrrrrrrrd~

I stopped walking when hearing Neptune say that and sighed holding a hand to my head.

(Y/n): And I walked right into that one... You and your jokes Neppy... Heh. Can't say I don't enjoy your goofiness. That's what I love about you.

Neptune: Got that right, handsome!

When we continued to walk, we passed by a building you can walk in and explore around with what mechanics it has. Neptune wanted to go in it together and I agreed to go in there with her. After I paid for the admission to head in there with Neptune to enjoy what was to do in there. Some platforms would move or elevate at times, some soft bags to try and maneuver around to get through them, or some moving walls. We were about to pass over an area with vents and I stopped Neptune from going through one of them. Neptune looks at me curiously from why I did that.

Neptune: Huh? What's wrong? Why did you stop me?

(Y/n): Those are vents, Neptune...

Neptune: So?

(Y/n): They blow air up, Neptune... You're wearing a skirt... Think about it...

Neptune thought what would happen and smirked at a thought before deciding to go through the area recklessly, but not before a vent activates and blew air up while she went over it. I blushed hard from what I had seen under Neptune's skirt. Neptune turns to see me blushing hard, laughing at my shocked expression.

Neptune: Liked what you seen, handsome~?

I blushed harder and looked away sighing. I cleared my throat to regain my composure.

(Y/n): I give no comment to that... Nor acknowledge seeing any stripes...

Neptune: Your blushing face says otherwise~!

(Y/n): Shut it!

Neptune giggled as she went up some steps with me following her up to keep up with her. When I reach the top, I was able to look across the fair to see almost everything from a distance. I could see the rides, some food stands, the game booths the fair had, and more. I could see Neptune was leaning against the railing and looked back to me and smile.

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Neptune: You know... For a world that doesn't have any monsters or any people trying to conspire for world domination... It's somewhat peaceful, don't you agree?

I looked at Neptune as the lights from the fair blended with our environment. I decided to join Neptune near the railing by setting the stuffed lion down to lean against it too.

(Y/n): You're not wrong about that.

We continued to watch over the fair as some kids run by laughing and enjoying their time here to make memories.

Neptune: Sooooo~ I have a question.

(Y/n): Hmm?

I feel my arm move as I look at Neptune, who got closer and wrap my arm around her. Neptune looked up at me with an innocent smile on her face.

Neptune: What do you think about me?

(Y/n): What do I think?

Neptune: Yeah.

I had to think on that, but I knew what I thought of Neptune.

(Y/n): Well... You're fun, adventurous, funny when making jokes and loves to play video games while eating pudding.

Neptune: Is that all you think about me?

(Y/n): No, there's more. You have a good heart when needing to be there for friends, even when that situation tends to put you in danger yourself. You make me smile with who you are, even when people tend to think your actions are... childish. But despite that, you do know when times need to get serious and drop the childish act in order to protect your friends and those close to you.

Neptune: That's who I am~!

(Y/n): Indeed. But now to what I think personally of you. No matter what the odds are, you jump in to do what's right even when knowing you're at a disadvantage. You have been there for me since the very beginning when I got badly damaged in my first fight, but helped trained me to get stronger. You're full of surprises that catch me off guard just to get a reaction out of me for your own amusement, but you do it in a way you love me. But if there's one thing I really like about you... It's that you never abandon those you cherish. I like that about you, Neppy. I still remember our time in the forest that you chose to stay and help me when I couldn't run away. It's what made me fall in love with you. 'Cause you're always there for me when I really need it the most. It's also the same reason why I couldn't run away from the base that day. You all have helped me so much... I didn't want to lose who you all were...

Neptune looks at me with a blush on her cheeks and smiles. She gives me a kiss on my cheek and makes me smile from it.

Neptune: Let's do our best to be there for each other. Okay~?

I nod my head with a smile and a slight blush on my face.

(Y/n): Yeah.

I held Neptune closer to me while we looked at the fair from where we were. I decide to take my phone out and gesture if she wants to take a picture together. Someone passed by us on the building and I asked them to help take a picture of me and Neptune. I held Neptune from behind while she pressed her back against me with a smile on her face when we get our picture taken. I thanked the person for their help and continue to spend my time with Neptune at looking out toward the fair. My eye catches the Ferris wheel as I saw it going in its usual pattern, but what actually gets my attention is WHO I can barely make out from how far I am.

(Y/n): Hey, Neppy? You see that Ferris wheel?

Neptune looks at me and then at the Ferris wheel.

Neptune: Yeah, what about it?

(Y/n): I could have sworn I saw (F/n) and Emma getting on it...

Neptune thinks about it, but gives a sign of confirmation in an instant.

Neptune: Yeah, it's them.

(Y/n): Huh? How can you tell from this distance?? I'm barely able to see that far...

Neptune: Because I have a pair of binoculars.

I have a confused look and then look at Neptune to become surprised at seeing Neptune have a pair of binoculars out and looking towards the Ferris wheel. My wonder was "where" did she find a pair.

(Y/n): Neppy, WHERE did you even find a pair of-

Neptune: My pockets are bigger than they seem.

I look at Neptune with a half annoyed look on my face and facepalm.

(Y/n): ...I don't know what I was expecting. Other than that... Your nifty trick was useful this time.

Neptune salutes to me and had a smile on her face. I take the binoculars off of her, hold it in my hands and then give a pat on Neptune's head.

Neptune: Happy to help, sir!

(Y/n): At ease soldier. *looks through the binoculars* Now... Let's see... Oh my god...!

Neptune: What? What do you see?

(Y/n): That is (F/n) and Emma... But what I see is just... I don't even believe it...!

Neptune: Don't start doing that! Just tell me already!

I pull the binoculars down and look at Neptune.

(Y/n): (F/n) and Emma... are kissing...! I think they're dating!

Neptune: Whaaaaaaaat?!

Neptune takes the binoculars for me and views where both (F/n) and Emma are. I look far with my sight and could barely see, but could sense that they were both kissing each other on the lips. I take the binoculars back from Neptune and pull out my cell phone again to begin dialing a number. Neptune looks at me with what I was doing.

Neptune: What are you doing?

(Y/n): Making a collective call to "1-800-big-dumbass." I have a complaint I need to talk about with the main brain cell of my idiotic friend.

Neptune laughed at my joke and I dialed (F/n)'s number. I could see (F/n) separate from Emma and reach for his phone to answer it.

(F/n) (Phone): Hello? This is "Sir Awesome" speaking.

(Y/n): You're not awesome, you're an idiot, and your ass smells like blue cheese.

(F/n) (Phone): Oh, ha, ha! Very funny (Y/n)! Now, why are you calling me??

(Y/n): Well... Let's just say I made a... "big" discovery.

I could see (F/n) look confused and then speak into his phone again.

(F/n) (Phone): That being...?

I activate my light feature on my phone and begin waving it up and down with the speaker on to hear him still.

(Y/n): Look around, do you see a flashing light on a building?

(F/n) looks around and then focuses hard in my direction.

(F/n) (Phone): Yeah? Wonder what weird person is doing that for...?

(Y/n): Now tell me, are you not with Emma up on the Ferris wheel in the same seat together?

I saw (F/n) become nervous and looks around before speaking into the phone again.

(F/n) (Phone): Okay. Dude, are you nearby? Where the hell are you??

I smirk and keep flickering my phone.

(Y/n): First, you need to be asking yourself this... "WHO is making light flash your way?"

I see (F/n) become confused and looked toward my way again as I turned the light off. I began to wave an arm and heard him gasp while I smirked.

(Y/n): Hi~~

(F/n) (Phone): Oh, son of a bitch...!

Emma (Phone): What's wrong, (F/n)?

I could see (F/n) look at Emma with a nervous look.

(F/n) (Phone): We're so busted...

(F/n) owned count: *Ding* 8

After Neptune and I got out of the building we were in, we passed by the other CPUs, Abby and Shadow to meet up at the Ferris wheel and caught Emma and (F/n) before they could sneak away. We went over to a secluded place, where both (F/n) and Emma explained what was going on as I tried to think on what was explained.

(Y/n): Soooo, let me get this straight... After I went missing and everyone I knew was looking for me... While I was missing, you two began dating each other for five months now? As for Vert, she used this against you, Emma to get you and (F/n) away from the house when you and my girlfriends ate those dumb bon bons??

(F/n), Emma and Vert: Pretty much... Yes...

(Y/n): I... I don't even know what to say or even think on what I've just discovered... I'm completely shocked.

(F/n) and Emma look away from me, feeling guilty that they couldn't tell me, but I quickly pulled both into a hug. This surprised them while the others just smiled at knowing what I would actually do.

(Y/n): But if one thing, it's to give you two a hug and be happy for both of you.

(F/n) and Emma: Huh?

I pulled away slightly and gave a smile to both of my friends.

(Y/n): Did you really think I would be mad hearing something like this?? You should know me by now with how I act with my friends. Sure, I feel betrayed that I was left out of the loop, but I had my secret discovered by you two after I returned! This is nothing compared to what I had, you knuckleheads.

(F/n) and Emma looked at me and smiled as I gave them another tight hug to show them that everything was okay.

(Y/n): Eh... I think we had enough fun today. Some of it had been fun, while other times it had been crazy. I think I'm due for some sleep.

The others agreed knowing we should return home with how nightfall is approaching. We all head for the entrance and catch the next train for home. Noire and Blanc sat next to me and didn't let Neptune get close after what she did earlier, but I felt it was fair since they didn't spend time with me earlier.

Location: (L/n) Residence.

Time: Night

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(F/n) and Emma went their separate ways while we returned to our house. We entered to find some of the place in a slight mess and wondered what happened while we were gone. I looked around and saw a note on the table with some money on it.

Note: Dear son, I know you left the house in a hurry and probably had to use your own money, so whatever you paid for, take from this note. A son shouldn't have to pay for others admissions to have fun. Love, mom.

I smiled at the note and just took what money I had used at the fair. I only had to take very little due to my deal with the game operator, but I wasn't gonna lie to my mother and take all the money. I put the note and the rest of the money away and helped the CPUs clean the living room up a little, considering they slept down here during their stay. We all got prepared for sleep and I laid Abby and Shadow in the same bed before I went to my room. I got dressed into my pajamas and lifted the covers to get under the covers, but not before noticing someone with a certain lilac hair by the corner of my eye. I pull the covers down a bit more and saw Neptune looking at me, then have a sheepish smile on her face and chuckle nervously.

Neptune: Um... Hi.

(Y/n): Must I really ask on why you're here in my bed this early, Neppy...?

Neptune: Nope~

(Y/n): Knowing you... Of course you would just be reckless. Alright.

Neptune jumped towards me and cuddled on top of me. I sighed at her childish actions as she nuzzles into my chest. I pet her on the head and heard her hum at enjoying what I was doing. I look at her and pull her up closer to me until we were face to face. I could see a light blush on Neptune's cheeks. I look into Neptune's purple eyes and find calmness and warmth from them while I see her smile at me.

(Y/n): Hey, Neptune...?

Neptune: Yeah?

(Y/n): Thank you.

Neptune looks confused when I say that and tilts her head.

Neptune: What for?

(Y/n): For being there for me when I really needed it at times. You have this... Calming peace you can bring and... when you're with me...

I don't get any further than that before Neptune places her lips against mine. I tensed only slightly from being surprised before just melting into the kiss and held Neptune closer for warmth. I had closed my eyes to let our moment grow and held Neptune closer with her placing a hand on my right cheek to feel my scars. I hummed at her light touch and the gentleness she had when touching them. Neptune broke the kiss as a line of saliva connected to each other broke after a few seconds. Neptune kept feeling my cheek and was curious about something.

Neptune: Do... Do these actually hurt or...?

I look at Neptune and shake my head. I held her hand to let her keep feeling them.

(Y/n): No, they don't. The opposite really. They may last with me for a long time, but it was my price to pay to rescue you four from... *sighs* I don't even know if I should call our enemy Shalla or Dionix anymore...

I become sad at remembering about Shalla and his past on what has led up to this point. Neptune gets my attention by poking my nose and shocked me out of my senses to look at her.

Neptune: Well, just do what I do then and call him "Dio."

(Y/n): "Dio??" Is that supposed to be a nickname for him??

Neptune: I give my enemies weird nicknames all the time. Like Kurome, Arbore, Mirasashi... I got tons. The Kurome one was from my bigger self.

I looked at Neptune weirdly before I began to chuckle from what Neptune said. Her usual silliness still had a way to make me laugh after I would accidentally become sad again. I rub Neptune's head again and kiss her forehead, hearing her giggle from my actions. I hear Neptune yawn before she decides to lie down, snuggle up close to me and wrap her arms around me. I look at Neptune and give a light smile, beginning to fall asleep myself while thinking of one last thing.

(Y/n): (Thoughts) You make me so happy Neptune. There's no way I can ever repay the kindness you show or how hard you try to do it. What matters... If anything... I'm lucky to have someone like you, in my life...

I wrap my arms around Neptune before I fall asleep with a smile on my face.

Chapter 16. End.

Bonus scene.

Third person view.

Location: Fair.

Neptune: Dibs on spending time with (Y/n) alone first!

CPUs and Friends: Wait, what?

(Y/n): Huh...?

(Y/n) began to feel Neptune pull him away from the group fast and heads in a random direction in the fair.

(Y/n): N-Neptune! Wait!

Blanc: Neptune, you sneaky bitch!

Noire: Ugh! It's so like her to pull an act like this! I should have seen this coming! Neptune!

(Y/n) looks back to the group, but mostly toward Vert with what he had to say.

(Y/n): Vert! Take care of Abby! I'm putting you in charge of taking care of her while I'm away!

The group heard a squeal of joy coming from Vert as Neptune and (Y/n) were getting farther and farther away from the group. For Vert she had a smile at this when (Y/n) and Neptune we're far from the group.