Hyper Dimension, Planeptune

They were continuing their search for the Patch around Planeptune as Neptune said.

Neptune: I'm a normal everyday CPU who, at the moment, is making a mad dash to gather information.

Neptune: If I were to say how I'm different, it's probably that I change looks drastically before and after I transform... My name's Neptune.

Neptune: And these are my new friends name Kirby, Bandana Dee, and Marx.

Kirby: Hiiiii!

Neptune: We came all the way out here to this park, searching for information on an item that would save a shorted-out Histy.

(Timeskip)

They were now in the park as Neptune continues to speak saying.

Neptune: As I casually glanced aside, I saw a young man sitting alone on a bench.

Handsome Park Man: Shall we d... um... talk about it.

Neptune: I don't really understand how, but I've ended up having a conversation with this handsome loser of a man. 

Neptune: So what is it that you want to talk to me about? Depending on the topic, I might report you.

Handsome Park Man: Please rest assured. I'm sorry, but you land quite a ways outside of my strike zone.

Handsome Park Man: What I wanted to speak to you about was the CPU of this nation, Lady Neptune.

Handsome Park Man: From what I've heard, lately she hasn't shown up for public services, and she's shut herself up to play around.

Handsome Park Man: On top of that, her chest hasn't developed at all for a few years now. She's flat as a board...

Neptune (Sweatdrop): That last point aside, maybe she's had some extenuating circumstances out of her control? 

Neptune: You know, she might have been sick, or had to go far away for work.

Handsome Park Man: I suppose it could be thought of that way, too.

Neptune: I bet you're the kinda guy that takes what's written on the internet at face value! That's why you're so suspicious of the CPU. 

Handsome Park Man: H-How did you know...?

Neptune: You have that kind of look about your face. But you shouldn't believe those kinds of groundless rumors!

Neptune: A great person once said it's difficult to go on (using a forum) without being a person capable of seeing through lies.

Neptune: I think you should have a little more confidence in your own convictions.

Neptune: It often happens that malicious people spread strange rumors for fun, you know!

Handsome Park Man: Y-You're right... I'm sorry. Thanks to you I've opened my eyes.

Handsome Park Man: I'll be taking my leave now.

The Handsome Park Man took his leave and Neptune said.

Neptune: Whew... I had no Idea what would happen when he criticized me by name, but I guess these things turn out alright sometimes.

Neptune: But jeez louise, who is it?! Who's posting weird rumors about me online?!

Marx: Umm, Neptune? Can we come out now? 

Neptune: Oh right. Yes, you three can come out now.

Kirby, Bandana Dee, and Marx came out of the bush and Marx said.

Marx: So, did this person tell you about where the Sanshiro's Soulful Patch is.

Neptune: Nope.

Marx: Then I guess we should keep looking. 

And with that, they were moving forward to continue their search for the Sanshiro's Soulful Patch.

https://youtu.be/geFP9cglPOo

After a few minutes have passed, they were still searching for the Patch around Planeptune as Neptune said.

Neptune: Could you guys stay put for a moment. I'm going to call someone for some help.

Marx: Sure. 

Neptune then calls someone on the phone. After waiting for 2 seconds, the phone started to answer and Neptune said.

Neptune: Hello, Blanc.

Blanc: If it isn't Neptune. When did you get back home?

Neptune: I got home just now, actually! I'm actually calling to ask a favor of you...

(Timeskip)

Neptune told Blanc about everything and Blanc said.

Blanc: I understand the situation. It's best to look for your answer in books at a time like this.

Blanc: There might be a description written in an old technical document or something like that.

Neptune: As excepted of you, Blanc! I would've never thought to look into printed materials.

Blanc: I can help you with investigations, at least. You better try your best, too.

Neptune: It's like having a hundred strong behind me with your help, Blanc. I'll talk to you later! 

Neptune then ended the call as Marx said.

Marx: So, who did you talk to. 

Neptune: I talk to my friend name Blanc, and she is going to help us.

Marx: Really? Well that's great!

Neptune: Yep, it sure is since I had such wonderful friends that are her to help me with this problem. 

Marx: Indeed.

Neptune: Hm. Books, huh...? Where's a place that has books...

Neptune: Found one! let's skedaddle on over!

Kirby: Poyo.

Then, they went over to the store to find the book they needed. Next, they enter the store as the store clerk said.

Store Clerk: Welcome!

???: .........

Neptune: When you say books, you definitely think of the supermarket. Let's see... The comic book section is... over here.

They soon went to the comic book section and saw a robot saying.

???: Hmmm... So, this is the "adult" magazine that the General requested. However, there are two women at the register... This is most troubling...

Kirby: Poyo?

Neptune: There seems to be a ninja mumbling to himself in the corner of the book section. Gamindustri sure has a variety of citizens.

Marx: Yeah, compare to ours in Dreamland since there's mostly Waddle Dees, isn't that right Bandana Dee?

Bandana Dee nodded saying yes.

Neptune: Here it is. Ooooh!!! New volumes are out for Rolgo 13 and Zobra. Hyuu!

Neptune: Wait, I'm not here to look for these. Hm... ah, over here.

Neptune: Times like these are when I turn to "Nep-Nep Mystery reporter," NMR for short, for inspiration!

Marx: Uhhh, what?

Neptune: Oh nothing. I'll just put this in my basket along with this candy box that has a prize in it.

Kirby: Poyo!

Neptune: Ring me up, please!

And with that, Neptune purchase these items as they head out of the supermarket.

https://youtu.be/dBR9V6Skt-A

After five minutes have passed, they were now waiting for Noire and Uni at the exact spot that they were in as Neptune said. 

Neptune: It's almost time to rendezvous, Noire's not here yet?

Neptune: Since I probably have some time to kill, maybe I'll peruse the book I brought...

Neptune opens the book as she reads.

Neptune: Hmmmm... The secret of crop circles, Nepstrodamus' prophecies, Grand Crosses and spiritual civilizations, etcetera, etcetera...

Neptune: All of them look intriguing, but they don't seem related to the item we are looking for.

Kirby, Bandana Dee, and Marx sign in disappointment as Marx said.

Marx: I guess that means were back in square one again.

Neptune: ...Huh? What's this "prophecy of the golden summit"? I love these sorts of occult stories, and even I've never heard of this...

Neptune: "Wearing golden armor, he shall stand in Gamindustri. Finding the lost people's bond, he will finally lead them to the golden summit."

Kirby: Poyo?

Neptune: Wait. Didn't I just watch a movie or read manga or something that said somethin' like this...?

Neptune: But I don't think it has anything to do with our item search.

Noire and Uni then showed up and said.

Noire: Sorry to make you guys wait. Did you find anything?

Marx: Nope, we haven't found it yet unfortunately.

Neptune: Well I brought a book and read it up, but I've got nothing.

Uni: When you say book, do you mean that...?

Neptune: Yup, but why?

Noire: ...You're hopeless. Well, whatever.

Marx: Hey! At least we tried since me, Kirby, and Bandana Dee are new to this dimension after all, so were not hopeless!

Noire: Sorry, I didn't mean about you three. I was referring to Neptune is all.

Neptune: Heeey!

Marx: Ooh, sorry that I yelled at you then.

Noire: It's okay, I could have been more specific though.

Noire: But putting that aside, I'm thirsty from walking for so long, so why don't we talk over an ice cold drink?

Neptune: You betcha! I'm kinda parched myself.

Marx: Me too.

Kirby: Poyo!

Noire: Aright, let's do it. I saw a pretty neat place on the way over, so let's go there.

Neptune: If you're sure about it, we should strike while the oven's hot!

Neptune then left as Noire said.

Noire: Hey! ...What?! Is that even how that saying goes?! Why are you running?! I haven't even told you where it is!

Marx: Oh boy. I guess we should get her before she get's lost.

N/U: Agreed.

Noire, Uni, Bandana Dee, and Marx left to where Neptune is going. As Kirby was about to leave, he saw the book that Neptune dropped and decided to look at the words that Neptune read from earlier.

Kirby: Poyo?

Marx: Hey, Kirby. Hurry up already! We're going to lose her if you don't hurry up.

And with that, Kirby drops the book and ran off to where his friends are going. Then, the mysterious person showed up and said.

???: I've arrived!

???: Whoops, looks like I came way before our meeting time. No one's here yet.

???: ...Hm? A book in this place? Maybe someone forgot it. I think I'll read it a bit!

???: ...Uh-huh, mhmm...

???: W-What did you say! At this rate, Gamindustri's gonna fall into ruins...! I-Is there any way to avoid destruction...?

???: ...Found something. Prophecy of the golden summit. I'm sure this is it!

???: Hey there B-Sha!

B-Sha: Oh, C-Sha! I've made a huge discovery!! Gamindustri's going to be destroyed!!

C-Sha: .........Huh?

(Timeskip)

They were now inside of the Planeptune's Hotel as Noire said.

Noire: It's pretty quiet here, so we should be able to talk at our leisure.

Marx: I'll say, and thanks for the cold drinks you brought for us.

Noire: No problem. 

Neptune: Ooooh, I'm surprised that such a fancy place exists in Planeptune!

Noire: This is a lobby of your nation's hotel, you know...

Noire: ...Oh well. It looks like Blanc and Vert conducted their own investigations, so let's have a meeting through group chat.

Noire: Uni, please set it up.

Uni: Leave it to me, Noire. Let's see, gotta call both Blanc and Vert... here we go.

Uni then sets up the group chat as Noire calls Blanc and Vert. Then the call was answer and said.

Vert: We've been waiting.

Blanc: Did you find any information? 

Noire: Not at all. And you?

Blanc: I tried studying Gamindustri's ancient documents, but there was nothing about the item we're looking for.

Noire: I see... What about you, Vert?

Vert: There was no concreate information, but I did find a location that was scared land of the first CPU of Planeptune. 

Vert: There's a possibility that the CPU who create Histoire has left something there. 

Noire: To be honest, that sounds pretty fake... Where did you get that information?

Vert: Do you have to ask? N-Chan, of course.

Noire: N-Chan? Isn't that where all the hoaxes and rumors seep out of? Aside from all the lewd pictures of CPUs spanking each other. Ugh.

Vert: Perhaps, but there are experts you would never expect to find lurking those boards.

Vert: Besides, in 4 Goddesses Online 2... Oh, that's the MMO I'm currently playing, but...

Vert: A friend from there happens to be a professor of Archaeology and History at a certain university, and they had heard of the same legend.

Blanc: ...Which means, the best we have is that sacred land.

Noire: You're going to believe that?!

Vert: This is the map I received from that professor.

Neptune: Wow, what an unexcepted windbag to find information on online boards and games!

Noire: Don't you mean windfall?

Neptune: That's another way of putting it.

Neptune: Then let's all head to this place together! I don't think I've been here before either.

Vert: ...In regards to accompanying you, I apologize, but it is difficult for me to offer you any more assistance.

Blanc: Same. I do want to go with you, but my hands are tied up with some domestic difficulties...

Vert: My reasons are similar. I must catch the parties responsible for spreading false rumors and lies about me.

Uni (Thoughts): Since this is Vert, I'd made the assumption that she was busy with online games.

Uni (Thoughts): ...Huh? But didn't she mention something about her online friend just now...?

Neptune: Well, that can't be helped. The six of us can go then right, Noire? Uni?

Noire: Ummm... Well, about that, Neptune...

Neptune: You wouldn't be like that, right, Noire? My kindred spirit, best friend, best buddy?

Noire: ...Oogh.

Noire: How do you always anticipate me like that?

Neptune: Seriously, you too, Noire?

Noire: It's the CPU Shift Period. Lastation's in the same position as those two, with rumors and lies spreading.

Neptune: Then why did you come here? Isn't it busy?

Noire: T-That's ...you know. Uni, it was Uni!

Uni: W-What!?

Noire: Uni absolutely had to help out so that Nepgear could get home, and being impressed by her show of friendship, I came to help as her sister.

Noire: S-So don't get the wrong idea.

Uni: What are you saying, Noire?! You said you'd keep that a secret!

Uni: And besides, you're the one who wanted to see Neptune, and was saying she can't do anything without you! 

Noire: Gaaaaaah?! W-What kind of nonsense are you sprouting?!

Kirby: Poyo?

Neptune: Oh, ho, ho, so Noire said that... I see.

Marx: Well isn't that nice of you, Noire.

Noire: You two! Stop grinning!

Noire: Jeez! We're going home, Uni! We already helped you out Neptune, so do the rest yourself! And do it right!

Uni: See you later, Neptune, Kirby, Bandana Dee, and Marx. Please take care of Nepgear. 

Marx: We sure will.

Kirby: Poyo.

Said Kirby as he hugged Uni. Uni then hugs Kirby back and said.

Uni: Hehe, you are so cute, Kirby! I just wish we could know each other more, along with your buddies. But me and Noire have to go, so I hope you understand.

Kirby: Poyo.

Said Kirby while nodded his head as he walk towards Noire and hugs her. 

Noire: Hehe. Don't worry Kirby, we'll meet each other again soon, 'kay.

Noire then patted Kirby's head and said with a smile on his face.

Kirby: Poyo!

N/U: Later.

Noire and Uni left as Neptune said.

Neptune: Ack! Noire! Uni!

Neptune: They left. They didn't even finish drinking the tea they ordered. 

Marx: I guess it's just the four of us now... But at least we able to find an objective.

Neptune: Yeah, thanks to everyone's help... 

Marx: Then lets get a move on and do our best!

Neptune: Right! 

Kirby: Poyo!

And with that, they continue onward so they can find that Patch from that location.

https://youtu.be/geFP9cglPOo

After a few minutes have passed, they were outside of Planeptune as Neptune said.

Neptune: Alright, we better hurry out! So where should we try looking first...

IF: Hey! Wait up as second!

Neptune: Oh, Iffy! You're coming with us after all?

IF: *Sigh* I managed to catch up... No, I told you we're moving separately.

IF: We just got permission to use Route Building. It's an emergency, so lay out the route and built it as fast as you can.

They were now confused by this and Neptune said.

Neptune: Route... Build... ing...? What's that?

IF: Right now, there are plans to improve the transportation network over the entire nation.

IF: They won't be normal roads, but light paths created by share energy.

IF: Thanks to the CPU's power, paths that took days to traverse will take much less time, so people can walk to places they couldn't before.

IF: As you know, our economy's not that great lately, so we're trying to stimulate the flow of people and goods.

Neptune: Wow, amazing. So we're switching from analog to optical lines.

IF: Nominally, this area is going to be moving with your protection...

IF: Only one part's been constructed, but since it's an emergency, we have permission from the Basilicom to send the route out.

IF: If you specify a point where you want to use Route Building, we'll immediately connect the route to that point.

IF: They've also said that Planeptune will cover the funds this time.

Neptune: Ooooh, how generous. Then we'll go ahead and connect the routes, then head out!

Neptune: Thanks Iffy!

IF: Be careful out there you guys.

Kirby: Poyo!

And so, Neptune connected the routes as they were now heading to their destination so they can find that Patch there in no time.

To Be Continued...

Who were those mysterious people?

And will they find the Patch for real this time?

Stay tuned and find out.