Planeptune, Gamindustri

Place: Basilicom

Date: February 6, 2019

Time: 1:00 P.M

Nepgear sat on Neptune's chair, stamping the approved documents and placing them in the finished bin. The CPU candidate was put in charge of paperwork until her sister came back. She was almost done when she heard a knock on the door to Neptune's office.

"Come in," voiced Nepgear.

The doors opened and Histoire floated in with Uni following behind.

Her eyes lit from the unexpected visit of her friend. "Uni!"

"Hey Nepgear, I came to hangout," she said.

Her expression slowly became dejected. "Oh, but I haven't finished the paperwork…"

"That's alright, I can help. I didn't have that much work, so I finished early."

Nepgear's purple eyes lit up once again, "Really?! You'll help?"

"Yeah." Uni walked up to the desk and took hold of some of the documents.

"Seeing you two help each other out makes me so proud," said Histoire as tears formed in her eyes.

Nepgear and Uni looked at each other with confusion. "Why?" Nepgear asked. "Isn't it normal to help friends out?"

"Yeah, the older CPUs help each other out all the time," voiced Uni. "How's that different with us?"

Histoire chuckled, "Well, your sisters weren't that friendly back then."

"That can't be true," Nepgear denied. "Neptune's so sweet and cute."

Histoire hovered above the coffee table and asked Uni and Negar to sit down in one of the couches. The two candidates sat down next to each other and gave the oracle their attention.

"Let me tell you a story about when Gamindustri was once divided into four sections. This wasn't that long ago either, it's still pretty recent. It started around the year 1960 when the first battle of the Console War first started. It was between White Heart and Purple Heart…"

Leanbox, Gamindustri

Place: Basilicom

Date: February 6, 2019

Time: 2:14 P.M

"Take that! And that! I'll finish you with this blow!"

Suddenly the door was slammed open and entered Leanbox's Oracle. "Sister Vert! Please stop playing your games and get back to work! I can't finish all the paperwork on my own," she whined.

"I'm terribly sorry, Chika," Vert apologized as she slid off her headset. "But I'm on the last raid boss in 4GO. Could you please give me another hour?"

"Sister Vert, as much as I love you, but I'll have to put my foot down and-" Chika became quiet as Vert gave her the puppy dog eyes. She couldn't help but feel guilty whenever Vert gave her those pleading eyes of a homeless pup. "Oh fine… another hour…"

"Oh thank you, Chika!" Vert cheered. "I'll finish quick, so don't worry!"

"Um… Sister Vert…?"

Vert heard the hesitant voice and answered, "Yes, Chika?"

"The Console War ended a year ago. We don't have any trouble managing the city anymore, but… you won't be leaving… right? You won't be heading back to Celestina…?"

Vert graced Chika with a small smile. "Of course not, dear. I don't plan on leaving this world anytime soon. Gamindustri is my home now. I hope you don't mind watching over me, Chika."

The green-haired oracle beamed, "Of course not!"

Vert sighed as she stood up from her desk. This will be painful, but as a goddess she must do her job. "I suppose a small break from 4 Goddess Online is in order. Why don't you take a break from the paperwork too, Chika. I propose a tea time is due."

Chika let out a squeal, "Oh yes! I'll get the tea and snacks ready!"

Vert giggled as Chika ran out of her room. The green goddess moved to her window and opened the curtains, letting the bright sunlight in her dark room. She let out a small sigh at the beautiful sight of her nation. This new era of peace felt so foreign to her. Never in her years have she ever thought that Gaminduri would unite under four CPUs. But it was the right choice. Gamindustri have never looked better and brighter.

I should invite the there's other for tea time,Vert thought. Oh, but Neptune and Noire are on a date today… I'll give Blanc a call.

Lowee, Gamindustri

Place: Lowee City

Date: February 6, 2019

Time: 2:22 P.M

"Sorry Vert, I'm out with my sisters today. I won't have time for one of your tea parties," said Blanc.

"Oh no worries. I understand. Come by next time and do bring your adorable sisters too," Vert voiced through the holographic screen.

"You spoil them too much. It's not good for them…"

Vert giggled, "I couldn't help myself. They are just so adorable."

"Sister Vert! Your tea is gonna get cold!"

"I'll have to end the call here. Chika's getting a bit needy."

"Blanc! Hurry up! I wanna ride the merry-go-round!" Ram yelled.

"Big sis! Come ride with us," Rom giggled.

Blanc looked back at the screen and smiled, "My sisters are getting needy too."

Vert chuckled, "Looks we both have something in common."

"Yes…"

"I'll talk to you later, Blanc." Vert ended the call and the holograph disappeared.

Blanc let out a sigh as she walked over to her sisters. She was happy to see the Vert was doing well. She looks a lot better over the course of the year. Ever since the battle, she has been looking sickly pale, but thanks to the announcement that ended the War, her shares have exploded and was back in action. Blanc was also pretty sluggish until her people began to put their faith back in her. She had to cram her work in order to replace her lost shares.

"Blanc! Come on, you slowpoke!" Ram shouted.

Blanc's eye twitched, but she kept calm as she stood in line with her younger twin sisters. Rom and Ram both jumped up and down, waiting for their turn. "You two have too much energy," said the older White CPU.

"That's because we're excited! Right, Rom."

Rom nodded her head. "Yes. We get to hangout with big sister. You have been awfully busy, we miss playing with you."

Blanc blushed as she smiled. She patted both of their heads and said, "I miss playing with you guys too."

Both Rom and Ram gave Blanc a bright smile, "We love you, big sis!"

Blanc wasn't sure, but she felt tears coming from her eyes. She wondered if this is what family means. Spending time with your loved ones was something very foreign to her, but she was slowly getting used to the thought of being a big sister.

"Blanc? Are you okay? Why are you crying?" Ram worriedly asked.

"A-Are you hurting somewhere?" Rom questioned.

Blanc shook her head as she sniffed. She pulled the twins close to her for a hug and said, "I goddamn love you brats too."

"Ew, Blanc." Ram tried to get out of her sister's hold, but failed. "You're getting snot over my clothes."

Rom wrapped her arms around Blanc as voiced, "D-Don't ruin this moment, Ram. Blanc barely hugs us like this. Let's enjoy it!"

Ram rolled her eyes, but hugged her older sister back nonetheless. "I didn't know you were a crybaby, Blanc."

Blanc felt her anger boiling beneath her skin as she tightened her hold on Ram. The younger girl let out a squeal as she felt her body being crushed. "Oh Ram… I love you… so very very much."

"Ack! Blanc! You're crushing me!" Now Ram was really trying to get out of Blanc's hold. "This is unfair! Neptune and Noire never gets angry at Nepgear or Uni!"

"That's because they don't have brats for sisters!" Blanc scolded.

"Blanc's scary…" Rom whimpered as she took a step away from the white CPU.

Blanc sighed as she thought, A sisterly moment ruined. Does this only happen to me or does it happen to Neptune and Noire too?

Ram suddenly gasped as a large smile appeared on her face. "Blanc, Blanc! Look! We're next! Come on!"

The employee in front opened the small gate to let them through. Ram quickly ran up to the platform to choose a horse to sit on.

"Yay!" Rom cheered. "Let's go, big sis." Rom pulled on Blanc's hand, dragging her to the ride.

Bland couldn't help but smile from their childish behavior. While Rom and Ram aren't polite like Nepgear and Uni, they were still her first and only family. She wouldn't trade them for anyone else.

"I want to ride this pink one!" Ram said.

"Then I want this blue one…" Rom voiced pointing to the blue plastic horse.

"What about you, Blanc?" Ram questioned.

"I'll just take the one white behind you."

"Going out together is so much fun, right Rom?"

"Yes. Being together with Ram and Blanc is so much fun!"

Blanc chuckled. She never really gone out that often, but it's fun once in a while to leave the basilicom. Now that she remembered, Noire and Neptune are out too. I wondered how their date is going now?

Planeptune, Gamindustri

Place: Planeptune City

Date: February 6, 2019

Time: 3:47 P.M

"Man, that was some gooooood pudding!" Neptune chirped.

"That dessert shop was really nice. I really liked their strawberry shortcake," voiced Noire.

The two couple walked down the streets of Planeptune City, ready to head back to the basilcom for some relaxation after their date. Noire had brought Neptune to a fancy dessert shop that she encountered before when visiting this purple nation, but never had the time to actually go inside.

"That was a great second date. We should do a third one in Lastation. We haven't had one in your nation yet."

"I can make arrangements," Noire agreed.

As they turned the corner, Neptune's eyes lit up. "Hey, look!"

Noire looked to where the CPU pointed and saw the familiar building. She smiled at the remembrance of their first date. "I'm glad to see that the arcade is still up and running after all the battles in this nation."

"Come one! Let's play a quick game before we head back," urged the shorter girl.

Noire smirked, "Are you challenging me?"

Neptune let out a mischievous grin as she voiced, "Well I do need to win back my first place on Let's Dance Dance. I was going easy on you the first time."

Noire crossed her arms as she teased, "Oh? You were going 'easy,' you say? With all those perfect moves you were hitting? I think not."

"Pfft," Neptune rolled her eyes as she placed her hands on her hips. "I got a single great on purpose just for you."

Noire narrowed her eyes playfully, "Alright. You're on. Give me everything you've got."

"Don't start crying when your name bumps down to second," Neptune warned.

"Ha! Bring it!"

The CPUs began to burn with determination of defeating the other in the game. The two bolted into the arcade and took stage on the platform. As they got ready, a small crowd already began to form.

"Hey, it's Lady Neptune and Lady Noire."

"Are they on a date?"

The populace have gotten quite close to the two goddesses and began to use their names instead of Purple Heart or Black Heart.

Noire strapped the controllers onto her wrists and turned to her girlfriend. "You let me choose the song the first time. So you can choose this time."

"Oh Noire, you already know what song I'm gonna choose." Neptune pressed her feet against the arrows and scrolled through the songs until she found Perfect•Quest.

"Feels just like our first date," commented the black CPU. "Like it was yesterday."

"Leave the emotions for later, babe," voiced Neptune. "It's time for me to whoop your booty patooty."

Noire blushed at the nickname. That's new… Neptune never called me 'babe' before…

The song started and Noire was a bit distracted that she missed the first arrow. "Shoot!"

Neptune laughed out, "Wow, Noire. Is that really all you got?"

"No! I was distracted! That doesn't count!" Neptune continued to hit perfects while Noire was missing every one of them because she was glaring at the goddess with a huge blush. "I demand a redo!"

"Sorry babe, but I'm taking this win."

"Stop calling me babe! It's distracting!"

"Oh? That's what was distracting you? Babe~" she purred.

Noire turned to an even brighter red and pounced, knocking Neptune onto the floor. Neptune panicked as she was straddled by her girlfriend and her wrists were locked to the ground. "Hey! Wait! My perfect score! Nooo!"

"Ha! Now we'll have to start ov-"

Noire lost her voice as Neptune sealed her lips with her own. She could hear whistling and shutters of cameras taking their photo. When Neptune broke the kiss she said, "That's punishment for messing me up, babe."

When Noire's consciousness returned from cloud nine, she couldn't help but be embarrassed. "Neptune!"

The shorter girl giggled, "Love you."

Noire couldn't really stay mad at Neptune. It was honestly embarrassing to be called 'babe,' but it still made her heart pound in a loving way. She would have thought kissing in public would be more embarrassing than the nickname, but she have long been used to it. She was still a little hesitant kissing in the open, but she didn't mind it when Neptune was the one doing the action.

The two got off the ground and dusted their clothes before getting back on the platform. "Alright, round two!" Neptune announced. "And don't try to knock me off when you miss an arrow. That's your fault, not mine."

"Hmph, I won't promise anything."

This time, Noire was ready as the song began. The two danced to the music as they both carried large smiles on their faces. The people cheered and sang along to the song as they watched their goddesses move to the beat.

Gamindustri have become such a peaceful place that no one needed to worry ever again. Neptune and Noire could finally indulged in their relationship more as life went on for them.

Planeptune, Gamindustri

Place: Basilicom

Date: February 6, 2019

Time: 4:02 P.M

"And that's how the story of your sisters got together and ended the Console War," said Histoire.

"My goodness, we were born right when the war ended," said Nepgear.

"That was such a great story," voiced Uni. "They were once enemies, but now they love each other like no tomorrow."

"Yeah! Isn't that sweet?" Nepgear chirped. "I wish something like that happened to me."

"I'm sure there's someone out there that will love you," said Uni.

"Like you?"

Uni's eyes popped from what Nepgear said. "Nepgear!"

Nepgear giggled, "I'm messing with you."

Uni groaned, "You act just like Neptune…"

"Teehee."

"Alright girls, I'm gonna finish the rest of the paperwork, so go play outside."

"Are you sure Histoire?"

"You have done more than enough Nepgear," Histoire reassured. "Go play with Uni. I think your sisters will be back from their date soon."

The two CPU candidates nodded and left the room of Neptune's office. Histoire smiled and looked out the glass window to see the beautiful scenery of the peaceful world.

Gamindustri… composed of four land masses: Planeptune, Lastation, Lowee, and Leanbox. Each of these land masses are ruled by a separate goddess: Green Heart, White Heart, Black Heart, and lastly, Purple Heart.

The CPUs fought endlessly in battle for the rule over Gamindustri, but soon they all have looked past their differences and ended this ruthless battle that was known as the Console War. Thanks to Purple Heart and Black Heart that seeked for unity, they have brought on a long lasting peace to Gamindustri.

Their Love in Time of War have pulled through and now they have entered a new era, but peace never last as life have given their love a new challenge.

As Neptune and Noire are split by an entire dimension, their beloved people have raised up in arms and threaten their status. Let's see if their Love in Time of Heresy could pull through…

Author's Note

Congratulations on reading the last chapter of Love in Time of War! Wow! It's been a little over a whole year since this fic was post! It doesn't even feel that long... Almost like it was just yesterday...

So once again, I want to thank everyone for the wonderful reviews and always showing support for the story. I know I don't have schedule for posting, so thank you for also being patient with me. It's sad to see the story finished, but it doesn't mean it's over. That's right! Love in Time of Heresy will be the sequel! Hopefully you haven't forgotten about that mysterious person who wants Criore to go have some fun, remember?

The sequel won't be coming out for a while, because I'll be getting ready for college. Gotta go through all that transitioning to the new environment and living space and everything. So I'll be taking a break from writing and I'll be do some reading instead. But don't worry, I've already started planing on the sequel and I will be basing it of off Rebirth 3. I thought I might go out of order, y'know. Don't want to follow the entire Hyperdimension Neptunia's storyline.

So thank you once again for following me in this wonderfully journey known as Love in Time of War. I hope to see you all again in the sequel for another adventure when it comes out, and it will, so don't you worry. With that all said, Nep out!

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...Never writing again for another 10 years...

JK!