Lowee Hospital

"How's his condition doctor?" "He's fine. He just overworked himself and passed out from severe exhaustion." "I see. Thank you so much." "It's my job after all. I'll leave you four to him." Said the doctor as he left leaving the four goddesses with Alex who was on the hospital bed conscious. "Care to explain Alex?" Asked Noire. "No need. I tried using One For All past my limits and nearly came close to paying the price." "First off, I'm pretty sure us four want to know how you got One For All." Said Blanc. "Back in Neptune's dimension, I was given the power. I didn't develop it. It was just handed to me like a torch. After I performed my first smash attack, I knew it'd be a tough task to control. When I used it on the first Nomu that Arfoire had, my right arm got severely bruised. Then just now, I used One For All again against Nomu, only this time, I used more power than last time. Had that battle lasted a couple of more seconds, I would've lost permanent use of my arms. I forced myself to go beyond my limits so I got what I deserved. However." Alex paused for a second as he lifted his left arm and made a fist towards the ceiling. "I now know what to do."

TimeSkip:1 Month Later
"Oh Blanc your here again?" Said a surprised Histoire. "I like coming back here. Feels so peaceful." Said Blanc. Neptune and Plutia came from the corner and smiled. "Hey Blanc is here." Said Neptune. "Blanny is here? Hooray." Said Plutia. "Nice to see you two." Unfortunately for Blanc, Noire came from the corner as well as both goddesses eyed each other. Even though it had been a month since the attack on Lowee, Noire and Blanc still didn't fully trust or accept each other as even though they weren't mortal enemies, they were still rivals competing for the top spot. "If it isn't Lowee' s CPU. What brings you here? Shouldn't you focus on repairing your nation?" "Repairs have been going fine so I don't need to worry. May I asked what brings you here as well, CPU of Lastation. If your here simply to visit your friends, then your slacking off." "What!? Of course I'm not slacking off! I just happened to be here on a business related trip. If your not here for important business and are just here to visit, then your the one slacking off." "As if jackass." Both of them stared intensely at each other. One could literally see sparks flying from the intensity of their staredown. It wasn't until Plutia interrupted their stare down. "Are you two fightiiiiing...?" A cold aura went through the room. "N-n-n-no! We're not! See, we're... f-f-f-f-friends..." Noire quickly drops in with a forced smile. "Yes. F-friends..." Blanc grimaced briefly before forcing it into a smile in the hopes that Plutia would not transform. It seemed to do the trick as Plutia instantly calmed down. "Yaaay! I'm sooooo glad Noire and Blanny are friends." Blanc then cleared throat. "I also came here to see Alex and say hello to him." Noire noticed that Blanc's cheeks turned red when she said his name indicating that she was blushing. 'Is she!? No way am I ever going to let that happen! Alex is my right hand man and I'm going to make sure he becomes a full fledged member of Lastation.' Said Noire with a fire in her eyes. Neptune noticed this and immediately questioned it. "Something up Noire?" "That's none of your business Neptune. Anyways, Alex isn't currently here Blanc. He's somewhere else." Blanc immediately knew that she was lying. "Oh really? Then where is he at the moment?" Just them, Histoire, who knew what Noire was doing, gave Blanc the truth. "Alex is here Blanc. He's currently in the training grounds." "When did you have time to install a training ground?" "A couple of weeks ago. Come, I'll show you where he is." Histoire guided Blanc to the training grounds while Neptune and Noire followed leaving Plutia alone. "Meanies. They left me behind. Oh sell, at least it gives me more time so prepare my surprise."

Training Grounds

Histoire opened to doors to reveal a decently large forest area. "Here it is. Planeptune's Training Ground. You can basically choose what kind of field and terrain you want. Right now Alex chose a forest area. Oh look there he is." Said Histoire as she pointed at Alex who stood still in an open area. Around him were tress in a circle. Alex sighed deeply before, "One For All, activate!" Alex activated One For All and let the energy flow throughout his entire body as the red veins spread as a red x was on the middle of Alex's face just above his nose. He felt and saw blue sparks around him before he was booted out of One For All as the sudden cancellation of his power sent him back as he landed on the ground. "Damn. I figured out the basis but I still can't evenly spread it." Alex looked up at the platform above the forest area and saw Histoire, Neptune, Noire, and to his surprise, Blanc waving at him. Alex jumped onto the trees and then made it back to the platform. "Hey guys. Nice to see you again Blanc." "You too." Blanc said while slightly blushing which of course only Noire noticed which gave her a look of jealousy as she blushed causing Neptune to see Noire's jealous face and before Neptune could say anything, Noire gave her a menacing glare that suprisingly shut Neptune up. "How're your arms feeling?" Asked Blanc. "They feel normal again. No restraints and no pain." "Good to know." "So Alex, what were you doing just now?" Noire asked. "I was training my ability to use One For All. I realised after my first encounter with Nomu that I was using One For All in bursts which severely injured my arms to breaking point. After my second encounter at Lowee's Basilicom, I realised that maybe there was a way to overcome the whole breaking my body apart stuff. Then I remembered that every time I broke my body, I applied One For All on one specific body part letting it suffer the full force of a smash attack, so  I came up with the plan of channeling One For All evenly throughout my body. I did something similar to that back at Lowee but the energy across my body was uneven. I've been spending the past few hours trying to regulate the balance between my body but, so far, I've only been able to hold it for a second. Anyways I've done enough training for now. Let's head back." the group went back to the living where they saw Plutia with, an unexpected surprise.

Histoire acted like it was nothing and continued moving along. "Um, Plutia?" Asked Noire. "Yes? What is it?" "Are those by any chance, babies?" Asked Blanc. "Of course they're. How come?" "No reason." Said Blanc. Neptune, Noire, and Blanc and turned their heads towards Alex. He noticed and immediately began to blush. "Oh come on! I'm not that desperate to get laid! Do you girls really think I'm the father!?" "Well Ally, you are the only boy." Said Neptune. "That means you obviously had your fun with Plutia." Added Noire. "Which in conclusion means your the father." Finished Blanc. "That's nothing but false lies! Listen, its impossible for a goddess to give birth to a child unless they want to have one." Said Alex. "And how'd you know that?" Asked Noire. "The Vert in Neptune's dimension forced me to learn all about the body functions of a goddess since was tied to chair." Somberly said Alex. Plutia just realising what the three girls had thought finally said the truth. "Sorry girls but Ally isn't the father. Also, their not even my kids." Said Plutia. Histoire then revealed the bigger picture. "I recall telling you already Neptune but as expected you forgot. Since Alex, Noire, and Blanc weren't here I expected them to be shocked. I still can't believe you three girls actually thought Alex was the father. Anyways, in response to the cases of children going missing, we've decided to use the Basilicom as a daycare." Said Histoire. "That makes a lot more sense." Said Alex as he smiled and approached the three children, sitting down crosslegged and catching their attention. Their reactions towards him varied; the brunette seemed a bit wary of Alex, the pink haired one looked up at him shyly, and the blonde stared at him playfully. "Hey, there," Alex said breaking the ice. "My name's Alex. What are your names?" Asked Alex. "Their names are Peashy, Compa, and IF. But I call her Iffy," Plutia answered for them. "Pea! Pea!" Peashy chanted. "Hey..." Plutia addressed not only him, but everyone in the room. "Can you guys help me with the baaaaabies...?" "Umm... I'm not good with babies," Neptune admitted. "I've never been good with kids in general..." Blanc claimed. "Planeptune's problems are not mine to deal with," Noire said bluntly. "Sure no problem." Alex answered positively as he played pattycake with Peashy, earning a grateful hug from Plutia. "Yaaay! Thank you, Ally! They make me so maaad sometimes. I almost transformed one time." That bit of info was all the girls needed to get involved. "On second thought, I think it's time I learned how to be better with the kiddies! Heh heh, right, Blanc?" "Y-Yeah. There is no time like the present..." Blanc's eyes shone with terror. "I-I guess I'll help for today..." Noire squirmed. 'The power of Iris Heart compels them...' Alex thought just as Peashy crawled closer to him and attempted to reach for Alex's eyepatch. She apparently had already taken a shine to him.

3 Hours Later

The girls were piled up in a heap, completely exhausted from the ordeal that was looking after the three kids. In fact, the only one who wasn't on the floor was Alex, who had young Peashy in his arms while rocking her gently. The tiny ball of energy had easily been the hardest to put to bed, but with the patience of a Saint, he managed to find a way to get her to stay still. Neptune raised her head and looked at him with a incredulous look in her eye; "How... are you... not... exhausted?" "Well, Neptune, back where in my dimension,  I was a pretty common babysitter in my neighboorhood. Eventually became a pro at caring for young kids from one up to ten year olds. So, child raising basically became a second nature to me," Alex elaborated as he set the sleeping Peashy next to IF, who was sleeping particularly close to Compa. "Its like if you really are the father." Neptune responded. Histoire flew into the room and when she saw the CPUs on the floor and the sleeping babies, she sweatdropped but flew close to Neptune and nudged her shoulder.

Neptune let out a combination groan and sigh; "What is it, Mini-Histy?" "Well, it actually involves all five of you. Another nation has declared war on your three nations." "What?!" they all whisper-shouted as to not rouse the babies and got out of their dogpile. "No new nation has been formed for the last two weeks! I'm sure of it!" Noire protested. "You are correct. No new nation has been formed... on this continent. However, a nation has indeed been formed overseas," Histoire elaborated further. "Overseas? What's this new nation called?" Asked Blanc. "I believe it was called... Leanbox," the pixie revealed. 'Seems as if Vert's ready to make her mark. Hold on.' "Histoire. You said it involves all five of us. They have their reason, but where do I come in?" Alex asked. Histoire just handed Alex a slip of paper and he took it and read it. It was a basic letter saying--

"I hereby declare war on the CPUs of Planeptune, Lastation, and Lowee. They all shall meet at my nation at once. I also request that the young man that accompanies them arrives as well

- Sincerely,
Lady Green Heart of Leanbox"

"I'm afraid that's not all the news I have. It mainly concerns Neptune and Alex," Histoire continued, turning towards both of them. "What now?" Neptune asked. "You're going home." They stared at her blankly; "...Huh?" Said Neptune "I recently got a hold of the other me. She said that she both Planeptune's have enough share energy to create a portal," Histoire explained. "Wait. So that means that Neptune and Alex..." Noire began. "...are going home..." Blanc continued her sentence. "...and are neeever coming back...?" Plutia finished it off, the three of them earning a slow nod from the pixie. 'Its time.' Alex thought. "Neptune, listen. I've been thinking about this moment for a long time. Now that's it happening, its the best time for me to say this." "What is it Ally?" Alex paused for a long while before he resumed talking.

"I think it's best if you went back home alone."

Neptune couldn't believe what Alex had just said. The person she spent the most time with, the one that came with her here, wasn't going home with her. "Ally? Your not coming with me? Why?" "Because, its your dimension, not mine. I'm really grateful for what you've all done for me over there but, its time that I we go to where we belong. I have a older sis waiting for me. Since I still have the seven emeralds, once you go home, I go home." "Are you sure you don't want to change your mind?" "No. I'm positive."

Once preparations were finished, the holographic image of Neptune's Histoire appeared before everyone; "Hello, Neptune." "Hey, Histy..." Neptune greeted glumly. The other Histoire sighed, understanding how she must be feeling right now. "I understand your reluctance to part with your new friends, but the dimension you are in isn't where you are from. Is Alex there?" "Yeaaaah... But, he isn't coming with me.  He has decided to go home to his dimension once I'm home." she responded, her tone unchanging. "I see." Said Histoire. Neptune then felt a tug on her sleeve. It was a teary-eyed Plutia. "Heeey... Do you reeeally have to go? I don't want you to gooo..." she whined, the tears already starting to fall. "Aw, Plutie..." Neptune pulled her into a hug, which Plutia returned. "Don't worry about it. I'll be back." It was a few moments before both of them separated. Now Neptune was starting to get teary-eyed; "I'll.....miss you, Plutie-pie..." Plutia tried her best to reciprocate Neptune's smile; "Y-You too......Neppy-poo..." Neptune switched her attention to Blanc and Noire. The latter crosed her arms and looked away, but the tears in her eyes told her she felt the same as Plutia did. "W-Whatever! I-I'm... *sniff* I'm just a symathetic crier! It's... It's not like I'll miss you, or anything...!" 'Oh, just hug already...' Alex thought with a sympathetic smile, he too was actually sad that he and Neptune had to seperate. He'd be lying if he said that he'd have liked to spend a little more time with her. Neptune walked up to Noire and hugged her; "I'll miss you, too, Noire." The ravenette sobbed quietly and returned Neptune's embrace. Once they pulled apart, she smiled slightly; "You know, I might actually miss your stupidity and noisiness....after putting up with it for so long..." Neptune just kept smiling as she finally turned to Blanc. The tears were already streaming down her face; "I-I didn't get to know you very well... but I still had fun with you..." "Blanc..." Neptune squeezed her into a tight hug. "I'll miss you..." Now, this would be the part where Neptune stepped into a pillar of light and went back home, but she had one more person to say goodbye to. She walked up to her first--and only-- male friend; "Hey..." "Hey. Listen, Neptune, I really, really am grateful for what you've done for me. I promise that I'll have forget you." Alex said as he gave his signature two fingered forehead poke to Neptune as she slightly blushed. "It was a heck of a ride, so... um, see ya later?" "Yup. Maybe in a sequel?" Alex decided for once to go along with Neptune's fourth wall randomness. "If the author ever decides to write one, that is..." they shared a small laugh. Neptune gave him the obligatory goodbye hug... with a twist. "Hey, ya mind bending down for a bit?" Alex knew what was coming but he let Neptune have her moment so he bent down and even though he knew what to expect, he still blushed when he felt a warm and soft feeling on his right cheek. Neptune had just kissed him. She then pulled away with a blush, refusing to look him in the eye in an uncharacteristically shy manner. Despite her airheadedness, Neptune was still like a normal girl and being around Alex made her feel more like one. She definitely liked hanging out with him. He impressed her in more ways than one and, despite his playful insults, he treated her with nothing but kindness. With all of these traits, she thought that she just might be starting to lo-- "Excuse me, Neptune?" Neptune's Histoire said. "So long everyone..." Neptune bid one last time. After Neptune said that Alex got the green emerald in hand ready to make a portal back to Central City once Neptune left. Everyone waved their hands, some more vigorously than others. Planeptune's CPU turned back to her Histoire. "Ready, Histy." "I'm sincerely happy that you have worked so hard and created bonds, so I won't let this go to waste. Once I open the gate, you merely have to step inside." "Yeah..." Neptune nodded as a bright beam of light crashed down in front of everyone. It was a pillar of blinding, swirling light. "There. We don't have much time, so hurry!" Neptune's Histoire commanded. However, Neptune stopped right before she stepped in and took two steps back. "Hold on, Histy. Can't I just stay a little bit longer? Please?" she asked. 'She's in denial.' Alex thought. "What?" Neptune's Histoire voiced everybody else's reactions. "Neptune, I don't think you understand. This could very well be your one and only chance to return home. If you don't take it now, who's to say that you will ever be able to come back?" "It's alright, Neppy. I'll be fiiine. I have Noire and Blanny with me now," Plutia reassured, smiling broadly. "Ally?" Neptune asked. "I'll be safe back home. So don't worry. I'll manage." Said Alex. "Thanks, Plutie, Ally." Neptune returned her smile. "Okay. This time for real, see ya--" "Hey! Is that big sis?!" another voice questioned from the other side. "That voice... That's Nep Jr.!" 'Nepgear there as well?' Alex thought. "Nepgear! Step away from that gate!" Neptune's Histoire yelled. "Wooowie! It's so bright! W-Wait. Oh, no! I'm getting sucked iiiiiiin!!" Nepgear exclaimed just as the gate closed with a plip. "Um... was that supposed to happen...?" Alex asked, breaking the ensuing silence. "...because I don't think it was..." "Welp... That was a waste of a tearjerking cutscene," Neptune chimed as she picked up Plutia's Histoire. "I'm just gonna place Mini-Histy right... over... here..." Mini-Histoire was plopped right beside the doorway as the girls backed away from Noire; "Huh? Why are you all backing away from me? And why am I getting a sudden feeling of deja vu?" Alex had an idea of what was going to happen, then he noticed a shadow coming closer and close to her. Looking up, he saw something falling from the sky and, following its trajectory, realized that it was going to land right on Noire. 'I can't believe this is happening again.' Alex thought. Thinking quickly, he shoved Noire aside as the object fell right on top of his back similar to when Neptune landed on top of him when they first arrived here. "Hey Nep.Jr is here." "N-Neptune? I can't believe I found you! I missed you so much! Hold on! Where's Alex!? Wasn't he sent here with you!?" Neptune pointed down as Nepgear looked down and saw her knees diggind into Alex's back. "Alex I'm so sorry!" Nepgear said as she got off and picked Alex up. "Its okay, trust me." Nepgear noticed Alex's eyepatch over his left eye. "Alex, is the eyepatch just for fashion?" "No. Its for something else. I'll show you eventually." "Oh, dear... Not only have I lost Neptune, but also Nepgear..." Neptune's Histoire lamented. "Well, what's the plan this time?" "I believe it would be better to discuss this inside," everyone agreed and headed back inside the Bascilicom.

Next Time, welcoming Nepgear, visiting Leanbox, and a confrontation:Declaring War