Nep x Nep part 3

"Ha ha, it's almost time for some quality sister bonding."  I said as I turned the corner and saw the door to bathing room ajar, with a generous amount of steam pouring out of it.  I couldn't contain my excitement and kicked my shoes and socks off to the side and was going to get rid of my jacket when someone came out, looking awfully exhausted.  "Histoire?"

She signaled me to wait for a few seconds while she panted to catch her breath.  "Hello...Nepgear...hah..."  I had to catch her as she lost altitude trying to speak again...I bet she's wasting my time on purpose.  "Thank..."

"No need to thank me.  Please, catch your breath before you end up hurting yourself or something."  I can't have anything happen to you though, that would take away from Sister Time.  "How long were you in there anyway?  You don't look too hot."  You better not have snuck a peek at my perfect sister, or else falling ill will be the last of your worries.

"My apologies, Nepgear."  Histoire recovered and hovered off of my hand to get a good look at my face.  She studied me for a few seconds before slowly making her past me.  "Do be careful in there, the amount of steam in there is quite staggering, especially for one such as I.  Neptune mentioned that you didn't feel quite right, so I'm off to prepare something for you."

Hm...Neptune must know how badly I need her.  Why else would she say something seemed off about me?  "Aha!  Neptune, don't worry, I'm on my way!"  As I stepped into the door that lead into the steamy paradise that held my sister, I heard a heavy sigh and a loud thud.  Hm...I don't think Histoire could've hit the ground that hard, but she'll have to fend for herself for now.

"Jeez, Gear!  Could you be any more careless?  Your oracle is clearly not feeling well and you have the nerve to leave her behind like this?"

"Oh...hi Uni."  It looks like it was Uni that made loud noise just now when she dove to save Histoire.  I was halfway in the door and I didn't want to turn back just now, but I couldn't take my eyes off of Uni.  I felt as if...as if she could be an obstacle in the future.  An obstacle that's constantly trying to pull me away from my dear...dear lovely sister.  My body froze in mid step and I found myself staring at her.  All I could do right now was...glare at her, in complete disbelief that she would be willing to tear apart a perfect pair of sisters.  What other choice do I have?  I either leave her for another day or I take care of this problem now since Histoire seems to have passed out.

"Are you even listening to me?"

"Hm?"  It seems I got a little distracted for a moment.  No, this won't do at all, I have to get of her now while I have the chance.

"I said our sisters aren't going anywhere.  So would you mind helping me tuck Histoire into bed?  I think all that steam was more than she could handle."  She asked with an annoyed tone...the nerve of her...

Wait...'our' sisters?  That's right!  I'm going to have to knock some sense into that home wrecker Noire if she thinks she's good enough for my sister!  There's only room for one significant other in her life, and that's the person that's been taking care of her this whole time.  Not some...some...awkward otaku who gets embarrassed at the drop of a hat!  "Sorry Uni, I'm already halfway dressed and my feet are wet.  Too late..."

"H-how could you?  You...you...stupid sq-"

Whatever Uni was saying was cut off by the door being firmly closed shut.  She was just rambling it seemed like, probably talking nonsense as usual.

"Is that you Nepgear?"

Ah, music to my ears.  "Of course, I'll be just a moment!"  Had I taken my jacket off any faster I probably would've ended up completely tearing it from my body.  Visibility was a major issue with all this steam, but as long as I followed the sound of my angelic sister's sweet voice everything would be ok.

"Oh, before you come in can you grab my shampoo?  I kind of knocked it clear across room fooling around in here."  I could hear Neptune giggling to herself as I dropped to all fours to look for her bottle.  She may have gotten bigger, but I think she's finally getting used to it and getting back to her light-hearted self.  I prefer that much better than her hurtful attempts at taking charge...sending me to my room...that sent a sharp pain throughout my heart and I don't ever want to go through that again.  Thinking about it hurts too...  "When you do find it, tell me before you get in.  I'll be...busy while I wait.  Isn't that right, Noire?"  She said with giggling following shortly afterward, along with a few grunts and splashes.

"N-Neptune please~

I may have been a little pre-occupied from picking up Neptune's shampoo...I could've sworn I heard her say she was having fun with Noire.  That's wrong, I'm supposed to be her one and only source of happiness.  I...I'm the one that takes care of her the most!  I've been with her the longest!  I made her what she is today!  She belongs...to me!  "I'm sorry, could you repeat that?  I was too busy getting up so I think I misheard you."  Maybe I did misheard Neptune being unfaithful to me but...my hands were shaking uncontrollably at the thought of her words being true.

"Oh, I was only playing around with Noire.  I think I'm finally understanding why she's always acted the way she has around me."  No!  Don't do this to me Neptune!  "Hm?  What was that noise?  Did the something happen to my bottle?"

I tossed the now empty bottle aside and finished disrobing, careful to not slip in the shampoo that had
spilled onto the ground.  I had no words for Neptune, the only way to save her from that twin-tailed sister stealer was to show her I care for her more than Noire ever will.  I silently stepped into the tub, and found myself still lost because the fog was still incredibly thick from this surprisingly hot water.  "Neptune, I need a hug..."  I blindly felt around until I got a hold of my sister's waist and pulled myself into her, resting my head just above her foam covered breasts and closing my eyes.  "Mmm...Neptune, your skin is so soft."  They looked much bigger when she was wearing her hoodie...odd.

"Thanks little sis, but-"

"Shhh...let's stay like this until that thieving woman leaves."  She was doing her best to resist my hug but I pressed myself against her even harder and caressed her chest, all the way up to her neck and gave her a little kiss on collarbone.  That seemed to excite her a lot and she tried to push me away, more than likely so she could better enjoy herself better.  I couldn't risk her getting away though, so I tightened my grip around her waist and waited for her to calm down.  "Just a few more minutes and she'll get bored and leave."  Ah, the steam was finally starting to dissipate and it was only a matter of seconds before I could see my sister face to face...but something seemed off...

"Yeah, about that..."

"I'll handle this Neptune."  What?  The steam in the immediate area was thinning out quickly suddenly.  "You've been getting pretty chummy with 'that thieving woman' the moment you stepped in here and latched onto me."  She gently pried me off as I lost the will to hold onto her and then maneuvered over to where my sister was sitting.  "You've been acting really creepy ever since I saw you.  I know you're a little excited about a grown up sister, but please try keep your emotions under control.  Oh, and I'll let your little remarks about me slide."

There I was...sitting in the middle of the hot tub, robbed of private time with Neptune by that needy, good for nothing, socially inept thief.  As I regrettably let her words sink in I've finally realized what needed to be done.  With tears forming in my eyes I take a quick glance at my sister before fiercely pointing towards that black haired woman, splashing water in their direction.  "You!  Don't tell me what to do!"  I could feel my heart racing as I confronted Noire on the things she's done wrong to me.  "You live up to your name, Noire, or should I say...Black Heart!  You encroach on MY territory and you have the nerve to tell ME to keep MY emotions in check?"  Finally standing up to her and speaking my mind has my adrenaline pumping to the point where I think...I think I'll do it.  I'm going to put a stop to this once and for all!

"Um...Nepgear?  Noire has a point, you've been acting pretty strange ever since this morning and even I'm worried that something is wrong with you."  E-even Neptune is siding with her?  No...no...  "Tell you what, little sis, let's get you dried up so we can see-"

"No!"  I shouted as I nearly slipped standing up.  So it looks like I'll have to knock some sense into my own sister as well...this is no good.  I lowered my arm as I came to terms with the situation and what I needed to do.  "This is no good at all...no good at all..."  I glared at Black Heart, then at Neptune and then back to Black Heart before slowly walking my way toward her.  Everything seems to be going so slow, I can feel my slow heartbeat pounding against my chest.  Ugh...it hurts knowing that she'll be horrified, but I'm so close to having Neptune all to myself...so I can...fix her...

Neptune was getting ready to stand up to confront me herself but that insufferable woman put her filthy hands on my sister's shoulder and sat her back down.  Black Heart approached me and had the nerve to put her hand on my shoulder as well.  "Come on Nepgear, you're not looking to hot.  Maybe another nap will help you feel better."

I recklessly slapped her arm away and activated HDD immediately afterward.  It's clear she's willing to challenge my spot as the focus of Neptune's affection and attention with the way she spoke to me.  "Get your hand off of me Black Heart!  While you're at it keep your hands off my sister too!"  I don't want to run the risk of Neptune taking my opponents side, so I'll have to wait for her to try to attack me again.  "Leave my sister alone...leave us alone..."

She put both hands on my shoulders and spoke to me in a stern voice.  "I'm going to be upfront with you...Neptune is the one that's making the moves.  I've barely been able to tell her no since I've...nevermind, let's think through and calm down a li-"

"Lies!"  As soon as I got the chance I grabbed hold of her shoulders and heaved with all my might.  Black Heart was caught off guard from my attack and was successfully sent to the other side of the tub.  "You've ruined my Neptune past the point of saving, Black Heart.  After I get rid of you I'll have to carefully fix her..."  I'm sure she that wasn't enough to get her to stay out my way, she didn't even reach the tub wall before sinking into the water.

Just as I thought...she sprang up, spitting out water everywhere and swinging her hair out of her face with an air of arrogance that made me sick to me stomach.  "Neptune," she said calmly, "do I have permission to help your sister...unwind?"  I didn't need to turn around to know that Neptune betrayed me, because Black Heart started walking towards me with her less than perfect naked body and a disappointed look on her face.  My sister would never settle for anyone other than me, she's clearly under the influence of this tryhard CPU.  "Very well then.  Don't hold it against me if you get hurt Nepgear, I have trouble holding back."

"Just...just disappear already!"  I couldn't stand waiting for her start her attack.  Neptune may not like it but she'll see...I'll make her see that I'm the only she'll ever need!  I lunged straight for Black Heart's face with my strength but I suddenly stopped in front of her for some reason.  "Ngh!  Aah!  Why...won't...you leave?"

"Your eyes..."  Black Heart said as I finally noticed her holding both my wrists away from her face.  "Something is definitely wrong with you.  No hard feelings but it looks like I'll have to tire you out the hard way after all."  She locked her fingers with mine and began putting pressure down on my hands, and as much as I a struggled I was forced to my knees.  The way my hands were forced backwards I thought they were going snap from the little disadvantage I was at.  "Have you ever wondered why we CPUs hardly ever train with someone else's Candidate?"

How...how is she able to overcome me so easily without having to activate HDD?  I had to think of a plan before my arms gave out from strain that I was being forced to endure.  "Hah...hnnngh...ah..."  It's no use.  Maybe if I aim lower...

"The difference in power is far too great between CPU and Candidate, and it's incredibly hard to sync our power with someone outside of the family.  Well, Vert is the exception because she lacks a proper sibling and I don't hold back for the sake of taking Uni to her limits."  She's already going on about her so maybe now is my chance.  "I won't even bother being careful dealing with you since it seems you've caught an odd strand of vir-"

"Got you!"  I had to position myself to where I was sitting down so I could sweep Black Heart off of her feet at the expense of hurting my wrists some more.  She landed on her rear and I took this chance to pounce on top of her to pin her down.  "Just...give up already!"  I couldn't quite push her down under the water but being on top of her was just enough...

"I should've taken this seriously from the beginning.  This virus is more serious than I thought."  In an instant she activated HDD and I was on my back, with my head barely above the waters surface.  My arms were still weakened from earlier and I could only muster up the strength to keep myself from submerging.  "Hey Neptune, do you know exactly when your sister started acting up?"  Virus?  Acting up?  She's grasping at straws trying to convince Neptune to abandon me!

"Um...it started this morning actually.  Yeah, the second she saw me is when she started acting weird.  Are you sure you don't want me to handle this myself?"  So...she's actually sided with Black Heart...

"No, it's alright.  I wouldn't want you to deal with this, no telling what would happen to you if you goofed around too much with her."  Once again her attention was focused elsewhere, and with a little shimmying I bet I could get from between her thighs.  They feel pretty slippery and smooth, no doubt in preparation of corrupting my sister.  "It's a good thing it's acting up early.  Who knows what could've happened had it stayed dormant."

"Quit filling my sister's head with lies!  Yaaah!"  Pain shot throughout my arms as I held myself up and slipped from under Black Heart to clamp my ankles on her neck.  She did her best to wrestle with them away but I used momentum and my weight to overpower her and get her on the floor.  Before she could recover I mounted her and secured my knees over her shoulders.  She'll be out of my way in a matter of-

"That's enough Nepgear!"  In a few splashes she was already behind me and pulled me off of Black Heart, letting her catch her breath after sputtering for a few seconds.  She was awfully calm about being submerged underwater...I knew she'd be trouble.  "We need to get Compa over here as soon as possible.  Where's Histy?"

Neptune might as well be hugging me from behind right now with how close she's gotten to me.  Her smooth body pushing up against my back, her breath blowing down neck, her securing my body in place so she can keep me all to herself...I still have a chance after all!  "Ha ha...so you do still care about your little sister I see.  Let's get rid of this inferior CPU and her Candidate so we can have more room to grow!"  I just need to make her forget all about Black Heart and-

"Nepgear!"  A door slammed opened nearby and caught everyone's attention.  I had forgotten the Candidate was here...ugh, more competition for my sister's heart.  "What you did to Histoire was completely unforgivable!  I don't care if I have to drag you out of that tub, your oracle is getting a heartfelt apology!"  Heavy footsteps started pounding towards us until the faint sound of something squeaking.  "Waaaah!"  The Black Sister's tiny frame came into view at blinding speed and everything went dark after a loud thunk.

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"Alrighty, I've given her a healthy dose of the antidote so there's no need to worry now.  She and Uni shouldn't be feeling migraines since I've taken care of that, but if they persist just refresh their ice packs and they'll be fine.  I can't say for certain what kind of outbreak she was infected with, but it wasn't anything I couldn't handle."

"Thanks Compa, you're a lifesaver."

"Just doing my job~"

Goodness, my head is killing me.  Compa and whoever was just talking now must've been pretty happy about whoever they taking care o-"Ow!"  I tried to reach for this cool thing on my head when a weird pain shot throughout my arm, mainly around my wrists.  Wh-what happened to me?

"Hey little sis.  You feeling any better?"  That must be Neptune...why does sound so different?  Ugh, must be this blinding headache of mine.  Just what the goodness did I get myself into?  I slowly opened my eyes and was greeted by a beautiful, tall woman with long purple hair, that was unbraided for some reason, sitting on the side of my bed in a large hoodie dress.  She flinched the moment I looked her in the eye before breathing a sigh of relief.  "Nepgear?"

"Yeah, I'm fine.  My head feels like it's about to split open and I can barely feel my wrists for some reason but other than that I'm fine."  I wouldn't be surprised if I got hurt training with Uni or something.  "Where is Uni anyway?"

"Right next to you, you square."  I couldn't quite turn to my side but out the corner of my eye I could see Uni resting next to me with something lying on her head.  "Jeez, you put us through a lot of trouble.  You owe me and Histoire big for-"

"It's over now you two, it's nothing to worry about."  Neptune stood up as Noire approached the door and peeked into the room, presumably to check up on us.  When she stopped to look at me I simply waved at her and like my sister she breathed a sigh of relief.  "Now let's stop being worry warts!  Who's up for pudding?"

I struggled to raise my hand but Neptune was quick to gently push it back down to my side.  She signaled for Noire to follow and they quickly walked off to get us some desserts even though it seemed like was barely evening.  "Ugh...goodness Uni, next time we train we should tone it down for a bit.  I don't think my body can get used to this kind of pain.  I don't even think I can feed myself right now..."

"Hey Gear...wh-what if I...what if I were the one to feed you?"  She grunted as she got up and scooted towards me, resting on her knees with a bag of ice on her head.  "I mean, it's only naturally someone takes care of you and it might as well be me since I kinda bonked you on the head."

Uni hates training in close quarters combat, and I vaguely remember trying to do so last session.  "I'm sure we didn't train for that though.  How-"

"I'm feeding you and that's that!"

"Goodness Uni, I didn't think you cared so badly."  Seeing her take charge of my well being like that struck a chord in me I think...she was kind of cool when she did that, like an assertive sister or something.  For some reason the strangest of ideas popped into my head.  "Would you call me crazy if I asked you to try some of my sister's clothes?"