Uzume's Special Skill
In the base:
Neptune: I wasn't sure what was gonna happen for a moment there, but I'm glad we won.
Nepgear: Me too, but I wonder why we were suddenly able to gather Shares? Isn't it only possible to acquire Shares from humans?
Sonic: Yeah. Even I was able to get Shares.
Umio: Allow me to explain. Before that, however, where is Uzume?
Nepgear: Uzume went up to the rooftop so she could take a shower first.
Umio: Ah, then this is most opportune, I wouldn't want Uzume to overhear what I am about to disclose.
Sonic: Is it really that important?
Umio: Uzume possesses a certain special ability.
Neptune: Special ability?
Umio: She's able to turn her daydreams into reality.
Sonic: Huh?
Nepgear: So, that would mean she has the ability to intervene in real world events, yes? But is it possible to do such a thing?
Umio: She cannot interfere or change large-scale events, but she does possess this power. You three have some experience with convenient things occurring exactly the way she had imagined, do you not?
Nepgear: Oh! Could you mean the pudding ingredients?!
Umio: Correct. She imagined, and wished for you three to create and eat pudding. This is why you were able to find ingredients.
Sonic: So is that what she did when we were battling that giant?
Umio: Yes. She wished you four would be able to obtain shares from monsters, and subsequently transform.
Nepgear: That's why we were able to gain shares all of a sudden...
Neptune: That's amazing! It's like a super cheat code!
Sonic: Yeah, that's kinda broken if you ask me.
Neptune: Wait... but why hasn't she used such a convenient ability before? If she did, couldn't she have beaten the giant already?
Umio: There are certain things that come into play, such as the fact Uzume cannot Bring something into existence unless she sincerely imagines it. That is to say that how she manipulates reality is also based on her subconscious. This is why I am extremely grateful to you three. You helped Uzume changed the state of shares within this world. I can only hope that if we are not too late, we will be able to stop this world's collapse.
Neptune: I get it Umio. That's why you said something to lead on at the time.
Umio: I'm surprised you noticed.
Neptune: Well, I guess you could say it was by chance. You were actually engaged in Uzume's story for once, so it kinda got me curious. Now that you understand her ability, I sincerely ask that you please keep it a secret from her.
Sonic: Gotcha.
The next day:
Sonic and the others were awake as Umio takes them to the facility.
Sonic: Oooo.
Uzume: Huh, I never knew this place existed in the city. What's up with this equipment? Does it work?
Umio: I too was quite surprised when I discovered it. I never would have imagined a facility like this would be left standing in such pristine condition.
Nepgear: Umio? Is it alright if I take a look around?!
Sonic: (There goes her eyes.)
Umio: I haven't the slightest about what sort of facility this is, but I'm sure no one is around who would protest.
Nepgear immediately goes next to it.
Nepgear: First, I'll connect the N-Gear by wire... There.
Sonic: Welp, while we're here, I'm getting a good rest.
Sonic relaxes by the wall.
Umio: Let's just wait for some time.
Few minutes later:
Nepgear: Oh? Could this possibly be...?
Sonic: Hmm?
Neptune: Hm? What is it? A discovery? Did you find something cool?
Nepgear: Yes. I thought this was some sort of communication facility, but I think it might actually be for transportation.
Neptune: A transport facility, you say...
Nepgear: Oh, but the equipment here is only enough for transport between here and neighboring cities. And this is conjecture, but from examining this device, interdimensional travel seems unlikely with the limited science tech here.
Neptune: Aww... That would happen...
Sonic: Well that sucks.
Nepgear: Sorry to get your hopes up.
Sonic: Don't be, you're doing a lot already. Plus I don't think we'd ever knew about this place if you weren't here.
Nepgear: Sonic...
Neptune: Always know what words to say to people.
Sonic: Hehe.
Something then starts ringing.
Uzume: Hm? What's that noise?
Nepgear: Wha... that's my N-Gear's ringtone... But I don't have reception at all, so...?
Neptune: A call? From who?
Nepgear: Umm... Oh, my goodness! It's histoire! Neptune, Sonic, I'm getting a call from Histoire!
Sonic: Really?
Sonic walks towards them.
Neptune: Wow, she must have a premium cellphone plan to make calls between dimensions!
Nepgear: Hello, this is Nepgear.
Histoire: Oh, Nepgear! Oh, thank goodness, I have been dying to reach you! Is Neptune and Sonic with you?
Nepgear: Yes, they're right here with me.
Sonic: Hey, Histy.
Neptune: Howdy, Histy! It's been a dogoo's age, how you been?!
Histoire: I am relieved to hear all of your voices. I've been incredibly worried since your sudden disappearance.
Nepgear: I'm sorry, Histy, we tried so many times to contact you.
Histoire: There is no reason for you to apologize, Nepgear. After all, you three are in another dimension.
Nepgear: Yes...
Histoire:... Um, Nepgear? Can you hear me? I just said you're in another dimension. Does that not surprise you?
Nepgear: Huh? What are you implying?
Histoire: I just confirmed that you are in another dimension, yes? I assumed you would be more shocked by this information.
Neptune: Hehehe. Naive, so very naive, Histy..
Sonic: She means that we already figured out we're in another dimension.
Neptune: Yeah! How do ya like that?!
Histoire: I never would expected Neptune to anticipate her current situation in this manner.
Sonic: Well, what can you say? She's Neptune.
Neptune: That's right!
Umio: So Nepsy acts the same in her world, too.
Histoire: Oh. Who else is there with you three?
Nepgear: Their names are Uzume and Umio. They've been helping us quite a bit.
Neptune: Uzume also happens to be the CPU here!
Histoire: I see. I cannot begin to express my gratitude to you for looking after these three.
Uzume: Don't worry about it. I haven't had this much fun in as long as I can remember, it's been a blast having them around.
Histoire: ...
Uzume: What's wrong? Something I said?
Histoire: Oh, no, nothing at all, I apologize. You reminded me of an old acquaintance.
Sonic: An old acquaintance?
Histoire: Please, pat it no mind! That's right, I have not yet introduced myself. My name is Histoire, and I am currently operating as Planeptune's Oracle.
Uzume: Histoire and Planeptune, huh...?
Uzume remembers back in Planeptune as she stumbles a bit.
Uzume: ?!
Sonic: Uzume?
Histoire: Oh dear, what's the matter? Are you not feeling well...?
Uzume; N-Nah, my bad, it's nothing, just a little tired. Sorry to make you worry.
Umio: Uzume, would you allow me to speak with her, as well?
Uzume: Oh, right, of course.
Umio: Greetings, Histoire. This Umio. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.
Histoire: The pleasure is mine, Umio. I apologize for any trouble the three have caused. Neptune, in particular.
Umio: No apologies necessary, Histoire. It's felt quite lonesome here for some time now, so this excitement has been perfect for us.
Histoire: Oh, it truly is a relief to hear that.
Neptune: Why does this conversation sound like two parents talking to each other.
Uzume: Yeah, what are we, kids or somethin'?
Umio: You are like a daughter to me, Uzume.
Uzume: What...?! I was your kid, Umio?!
Neptune: Mr. Umio, you are the father! What a shocking revelation for Umio the merman, folks! Uzume, how's it feel to be this nation's first Mer-CPU?!
Uzume: Then doesn't that mean I can breathe underwater? And it means I have a right to eat as much shrimp and crab as I want! Alright!
Neptune: We can have a decadent crab hot pot tonight! Wooohoooo!
Umio: I had simply meant that as a metaphor...
Sonic: Guys, I'd love for all of us to keep talking to each other, but we need to find a way home.
Nepgear: You're right. Histoire, are you going to be able to help us find the way back home? I don't see any possibility here for interdimensional travel...
Histoire: Please rest assured. By meditating through the N-Gear, and linking a transport terminal from that world to a transport terminal in ours... It is possible for me to transfer all three of you.
Sonic: That's great.
Neptune: Ooooh! Just as expected of my Histy! I'm proud to see you suddenly becoming so amazingly high-spec!
Histoire: However, this will consequently deplete a large amount of Share Energy from our world, so please understand that.
Umio: Guess you three found your ride.
Neptune: Looks like it. I really wanted to get back home to my friends and my pudding, but now... well, I'm feeling kinda reluctant about it...
Uzume: Me too. I knew this would be a inevitability, but I didn't think I'd be by myself again so quickly... it feels like you just got here.
Nepgear: (Ah, that's right... if we leave, she'll be all alone, again.)
Sonic: Yeah, but don't sweat it. We'll definitely see each other again.
Uzume: How can you be sure?
Sonic: I just know. It all up here.
Umio: I wish you all safe back home.
Histoire: Hmm? This is quite strange. It appears I cannot access that terminal over there.
Sonic: Aww, don't tell me it's broken?
Nepgear checks around the terminal.
Nepgear: I knew it. This terminal is broken.
Histoire: I see... This is a huge problem. If we cannot use this terminal, then I'm afraid we may be out of options.
Nepgear: Then let me fix it. I'll have to examine it to be sure, but I don't think it's too damaged. I believe this could still work for us.
Sonic: We're counting on you, Nepgear.
Uzume: Wow, I knew you were good with machines, but I'm impressed you can fix something like this.
Neptune: Well, she is my awesome little sister, after all!
Uzume: By the way, what's your special skill, Nepsy?
Neptune: Me? Well, I have- ... W-Wait. W-What should I do, Uzume?! I don't think I have any marketable skills like Nep Jr.!
Uzume: Don't ask me...
Neptune: Sonic! What should I do! I don't have any marketable skills!
Sonic: Of course you do.
Neptune: Huh? Really?
Sonic: It's simple really. Your kind hearted personality.
Neptune: Huh?
Sonic: Ever since then, you have this type of personality. Everything that happened, you're always on your feet. Whenever something is serious, you're always there to bring our spirits up. Whenever I'm around you, I feel happy, powerful. Out of all of them, you're the one who makes me feel this way. At least that's what I figure.
Sonic blushes a little as Neptune starts to blush.
Uzume: Aww...
Neptune: Oh Sonic, stop that! You're gonna make me blush a lot!
Histoire: Please contact me once you have completed your repairs, Nepgear. I believe as long as you are within close proximity to the terminal, I can contact you through your N-Gear.
Nepgear: Thank you, Histy.
One hour later:
Sonic, Neptune, and Uzume were sleeping as Nepgear then finishes.
Nepgear: It's finished!
Sonic: Hmm...?
Neptune: Bwah?!
Uzume: *Yawn* It's finally done. We been waiting!
Neptune: So, will the transfer terminal work?
Nepgear: Well, I fixed as much as I could, but we need parts for this terminal.
Sonic: I see. Well, anywhere we should start going to?
Uzume: There's a abandoned arcade next to here that may have some parts.
Neptune: Ooooo! Arcades! I wanna play so much games!
Sonic: If there is any left... Well, what are we waiting for, let's go!
In the arcade:
Uzume: Here's the arcade!
Neptune: Wow! Look at all the games!
Nepgear: Now's not the time to be playing games, Neptune.
Sonic: So, we need to look for parts. Where though?
Neptune sees a big robot.
Neptune: Hmm? What's this?
Neptune touches the big robot as it begins to move.
Neptune: Uhh...
Sonic: Huh?
Sonic and the others sees a big robots standing up as is charges for Neptune.
Sonic: Neptune!
Sonic quickly grabs her and avoids the punch.
Nepgear: Neptune, what did you do?!
Neptune: Hehe, sorry. I can't help it, you know.
Uzume: Doesn't matter, it wants a fight, we'll give it one! Let's go!
The three then transforms to their HDD forms.
Nepgear: Multiple Beam Launcher!
Sonic runs ahead as Nepgear shoots off multiple blasts. The blasts attacks the robot as Sonic charges up a punch.
Sonic: Aura Punch!
Sonic punches the robots as it stumbled.
Uzume: Dream Roar!
Uzume screams her megaphone causing the robot to stand still.
Uzume: Nepsy!
Neptune: Got it! Cross Combination!
Neptune uses her special attack, slashing the robot as it disappears.
Sonic: Alright!
The three turns back to normal.
Uzume: Phew, that thing was all show.
Nepgear: Umm, Neptune, Sonic? Would it be okay if I disassembled this robot?
Neptune: Sure, But don't make a mess!
Sonic: You might as well. We need materials, anyway.
Nepgear: Thanks. Now, where should I start taking it apart?
Nepgear was with sparkling eyes as she checks on the robot.
Uzume: It's a trip that the first thing she thinks about after killing this machine is taking it apart like some toy model...
Neptune: Can't be helped! Nepgear lives to tinker. It's in her blood!
Sonic: Yeah, and she show reminds me of my buddy.
Neptune: Oh yeah, what was his name again...? Tails, right? I'd sure love to see your world!
Sonic: You and everyone else are all welcome to!
Nepgear: Oh!
Neptune: Hm? What's wrong?
Nepgear: I just found a replacement for that broken terminal part!
Neptune: Are you cereal?! That means we can fix the transfer terminal! Woohoo, we did it!
Sonic: We couldn't have found it without Nepgear with her machines.
Nepgear blushes.
Nepgear: Hehe. Ooo, maybe I might try taking apart some other places!
Nepgear goes to the robot again.
Umio: We came to have fun, but it would seem we've found quite the windfall.
Uzume: You can say that again. Gearsy cheered up too. It's a good thing we came here.
Sonic: Yeah!
TO BE CONTINUED!!!
Also guys I have a question for you all to answer. Where would Sonic go with for the next chapter, Neptune, or Nepgear and Uzume. I want to hear it in the comments! Anyway guys, stay tune for the next one!
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