5pb x Cave: Cute Attempt 1

"Thanks for having me, Hero City!  Enjoy the rest of the show!"  With one final guitar riff and a wave to audience I leap off the stage, greeting the fans and signing various things on my way out the auditorium.  I wonder if Cave saw the show...she did say she would try her best to get dressed and catch up with me, but I don't think I saw her in the crowd at all.  I guess I'll have to find her myself, which shouldn't be too hard since this beach doesn't have a lot places to hide.

"Yet another amazing concert 5pb!"  Nisa, who's been working as a bouncer for my tour, came jumping around the corner with a wide smile on her face as I made my way outside.  "I can't believe I'm finally doing work for you!"

"Um...Nisa?"

She calmed down a little and looked me straight in the eyes.  "Yes?"

"Why are you wearing a swimsuit?"  I could've sworn she was wearing her normal hero attire or whatever she calls it before I started singing.  She's wearing some...blue school swimsuit, with goggles and a snorkel attached to them, along with little prinny sandals.  At least they were cute...wait, no that's besides the point!  "Anyway, have you seen Cave anywhere?"  I scoot a little away from her toward the beach after noticing a small group of strange people approaching with cameras and phones at the ready.

"Since we're near a beach I thought I could save myself some time by getting dressed for the occasion.  Oh, I saw her trying to sneak into a changing stall earlier.  She was in there for quite a bit and when I went to investigate she said she was having difficulty or something and I should cover both our shifts.  I'm more than happy with this though, it goes towards my Justice savi-wait, why are you backing up?"  She finally took notice of the crowd forming behind her and shot them a nasty glare.  "If you'll excuse me I have some wrongs to right!"  She sprinted toward the crowd, scattering them while shouting some...colorful things.

Telling her I was leaving would be kind of pointless, she's too busy chasing the strange men and women that keep taking pictures of her.  As I head towards the beach I can only wonder what it is they said or did that made her so angry, but it's definitely none of my business, I don't want to get mixed up with those people.  After ducking through a few groups of people I finally make to the beach without an incident, and I'm greeted by Neptune wearing a blue and white striped two piece bikini.  "5pb!  It's a good thing you're here, we have an emergency!"  She grabbed my hand and ran as hard as she could back down the beach, nearly stomping on sandcastle and sand...people!

"S-sorry!  Excuse us!  Ooh, sorry about your sand...leg things!"  I haven't even been able to take my boots off.  At this rate I won't be able to walk right!  "Can we slow down a little Neptune?  At least let me take my boots off!"  She ignored me and kept on running until we settled down near Nepgear and the Black Sisters relaxing under a pair of umbrellas.  I try to catch my breath after the sudden marathon and wonder how Neptune can always be like this.  "So what seems...to be the emergency?"

She skipped to the nearest changing booth and flailed on the door with her fists screaming out Cave's name.  "Caaaaaave!  Oh Caaaaaave!"

"I'm still in here."  I got rid of my boots as soon as possible and can barely hear Cave's voice as I approach the booth as well.  "Has Lyri-erm, 5pb arrived yet?  This was her idea and...I just need her assistance, so please..."

"I'm here Cave."  I silently signal to Neptune and take her spot as she goes to lie down with her sister.  "What do you need?"

"What do you mean 'what do I need'?  Had I known this is what you had in store for me I would have never agreed to it."  She sounded a little annoyed but I have no idea what she's talking about...unless she means...

"Are you talking about...that plan I thought up for you?"

"What else would I be talking about?"  Ah, that's why she sounds so flustered.  Cave said she was ready to do anything it took to try out a cute outfit so I pitched this idea and she went with it.  Good thing I didn't give her a preview of the swimsuit...  "Forgive me if I lost my nerve Lyrica.  This swimsuit is very...different from what I'm used to."

"Do you not like it?  I sprang for the extra frilly kind because I thought it'd look good on you.  If you don't like it we could always return it."  I really wanted to see what she'd look like in it, so I made sure it was made of the most comfy materials so she'd feel good in it.  I'm confident she'll look adorable in this, she just has to wear it!  "Are you going to at least try it on?  I went through the trouble of telling the clerk your measurements so you'd be nice and snug."

She gasped and I think she might've fallen or something inside.  "Lyrica...not only am I already wearing this...the measurements are wrong in some areas."  Oh good she's already wearing it, but that means I have to own up to my part of the deal.  "Do I really have to go through with this?  If attempting to be cute means going through this torture I'd rather-"

Cave trying to back out of something?  Not if I can help it!  "Watch yourself!"  I get a good grip on the handle, close my eyes so I don't spoil the cute surprise in store, and swing the door open to grab her bag, where ever it is in here.  After a very brief moment of grabbing Cave's legs I find the bag handle and snatch it outside and close the door shut.  "If you want your outfit back you'll have to come outside."  Hm...I think I'll take it inside along with my own stuff, I don't want her sneaking back into this old thing.

"Lyrica!"

"Can't hear you, I'm getting dressed!~"  Well, I would be if I knew how to put this on.  Cave said she called in some favors at SMD and got me something she thought would be...sexy on me and...oh my goodness what have I gotten myself into?  I don't even know how this thing works, and she wants me wear this?  This thing is so...thin!  What am I supposed to do!?

-=Let's not and say we did, shall we?=-

"Wh-who's there!?"  I looked all around the tiny booth, but it was just me and this pair of bags in here with me.

-=Come on already, let's blow this joint, tell your hot friend the deed was done and get some ice cream afterward!=-

"That wouldn't be very nice at all, why would you even suggest that?  Although, it would be way easier if the both of us didn't go through with this..."  This person sounds a lot like me but she...sounds so mean and cruel.  I don't want to lie to her, but it may be easier on the both of us if we don't go through with this.

-*-You mustn't falter!  Stay true to the promise you've made with Cave.-*-
Another voice?  She sounds like me too, but with an airy echo almost.  I can't see her either but I bet she looks like an angel.  "You sound much nicer than the other me."

-*-Nevermind that, dear Lyrica.  Please wear the swimsuit Cave gave you and show her your support!  It's in everyone's best interest that you do so...-*-

"You're right!  I can't believe I even considered otherwise, thanks nicer sounding me!"  After a brief conversation with my inner...selves I began getting dressed.  The bottom piece was easy enough to slip on, but the top had me confused as it was just a thin with a beamed note on it.  Am I supposed to wear it like...this?  "Hm...are one of you mini-5pbs there?"

-=Maybe...=-

-*-You need to have the note facing the front.-*-

Oooh, that way I can loop this in here and...ah.  "Thanks little me!"  So she got me a somewhat thin, black and purple two piece with a nice little note that holds it all together.  This is a pretty thoughtful gift, I don't think I'd mind wearing this actually.  The little voices fade away as I leave the booth with the bags in tow, which makes me wonder...why they're fading away if...no, it isn't worth worrying about.

-=I guess her wearing a sexy swimsuit is worth doing the right thing for a change.=-

-*-Be quiet and enjoy it.-*-

"Cave?  Are you still in there?"  I gently knock on the door hoping for her to tell me she's ready to come out.  "I'm wearing what you gave me and it feels really nice.  If you want to see it you'll have to come out yourself."

There was a brief moment of silence until the door handle moved a little.  "We're only going to wear these for a few moments, correct?"  I've never heard her sound so nervous before...there's no turning back now.  She slowly opened the door and poked her head out while exposing a little leg.  "Please tell me this is enough Lyrica.  I'll simply die of embarrassment if anyone else sees me like this."

"Then I hope you have plenty of lives!  Come on Cave!"  Neptune came from the side of the booth at an alarming speed and reached inside the booth, yanking Cave out while she...squeals in protest?  The cute treatment is already working!

"Neptune!  Release me this instant!"  Her resistance was no match for Neptune's enthusiasm and was dragged out of the booth, revealing the white with black polka dots one-piece I had gotten her.  Hmm...I may have gone a little overboard with the ruffles...still cute though and she's even wearing the little white sandals I ordered with the suit.  Neptune dragged Cave over to the rest of girls and tumbled onto her beach blanket, maneuvering in such a way the she ended up facing us on her belly.

"Wow!  Lookin' goooood Cave 'n 5pb!"

"Goodness 5pb, your outfit is...nice."  Nepgear was looking at me with such a look on her face that it made me start blushing myself.

"Wh-what's wrong Nepgear?  Am I wearing it wrong or something?"

"N-no it just looks really...nice.  Excuse me."  Nepgear got up and quickly made her way to the concession stands with Uni in hot pursuit as she silently excused herself.

"Don't they look good Noire?"

"I'll admit Cave looks cute for a change, as well 5pb looking...almost as good as me, but it has nothing on Noire-style so-"  Neptune bursted into laughter for some reason after Noire said that and walked off holding her sides.  "I didn't mean THAT style!  Get back here!"  She got up and immediately started Neptune around the beach, while she chanted 'Noire' style to random people they passed by.

"I guess that's something the Black Sisters will always have in common, right Cave?  ...Cave?"  Watching Neptune dodge Noire's take downs  had me totally distracted and I didn't even see where Cave went.  I caught a glimpse of her bare back as she tried to scurry down the shoreline and into the water.  "Come on Cave, don't be like that!  Noire even said you were cute!"  I catch up to her just as she reaches the water due to her awkward running...maybe I should've gotten the flat versions of those sandals instead of going for a mix of cute and sexy little heels...

"That isn't the point!"  She kept going into the water until she was about waist deep in it.  "She said 'for a change', I'm merely doing everything I can to...keep my cool.  Please let me be."  Wading into the water she continued on until I was forced to get into the deeper part of the water as well, barely being able to keep my feet on the ground beneath us.

"Well, do you care what Noire thinks of you?"  I bluntly ask her as I turn her around to face me.  The only reason I've been able to keep going on in this revealing two piece was the thought of Cave and I enjoying each others company.  It shouldn't matter what anyone else thinks.

"...No.  I did this at your behest so...you're correct, I don't care what Noire thinks of this one piece.  I should've realized this a while ago...  Although it's getting difficult move around in this..."

"Good, because I think you're adorable in it."  She gasped and began blushing furiously.  "We probably should've tried this in a more private area first, like one of our places to get used to this.  I don't think we're ready to walk around while experimenting with our clothes, I'm a little uncomfortable in this as well."

-=Yo, big us.  I think you want to pay attention to our girl's strap.=-

"Do you not like what I picked out Lyrica?"

"N-no I do!  I really like it, I feel as...sexy as you look in your normal outfit.  I-I'm just not used so much of me showing like this.  I especially like the little note that's holding this piece together, that was really thoughtful."

-*-Um...you really should tell Cave her attire is...-*-

Cave smiled and breathed a sigh a relief.  "Thank you for your input.  It's nice to know that you feel that way.  Perhaps I'll take you up on that offer and bring some of my uniforms, we can play..."tradsies" or something, as Neptune would say."  She raised her arms to stretch a bit and began heading back to shore while smiling at me.  "So this is that feeling...of a great weight being lifted off your shoulders...it feels gr-"  The sound of a gentle snap cut her off and she froze in place.

-=Turn her around, we have to make she's uh...ok!=-

-*-I second this notion.-*-

"Cave, what's wrong?"  I took a few steps back to float in front of her and noticed that her face had reached a level of red I could have never imagined.  "Cave, what's the matter?  Talk to...me..."  I looked down to see the straps on that were hold up Cave's outfit had broken and came undone...leaving a pair of...  "What happened!?"  She let herself sink down, leaving only her head remaining above the surface and tried to hold back her sniffling.

"Forgive me Lyrica, I've destroyed your gift to me!  Leave me to be carried out by sea, it seems cute isn't something I should attempt after all."

She's being far too dramatic about busting out of her swimsuit.  I don't care much the outfit itself, although she seems to think it means the world is going to end.  "Don't be silly, as long as you enjoyed yourself I'm just as happy.  It's my fault for messing up the numbers.  Now come on, let's head back to our spot on the beach and try to fix this."  I gave a her a little lift, tried to hide her chest, and hugged her for cover as I kicked our way back to solid ground.  "Heh, I feel kind of cool helping you out like this.  So this is what's like to be...you."

"N-nonsense!  I'm not cool in the slightest."  She said as she held me onto me tightly.  "...I thank you for your attempt today though.  It's been quite the experience, to say the least."

As we paddled on I could hear Neptune splashing towards us.  "Hey you two!  Don't hog the beach balls to yourself, share 'em!"

Beach balls?  Wait, does mean...?  "No Neptune!  Th-these aren't beach ba-I mean, these aren't for you to play with!  They're my uh, special-"

"L-Lyrica please!"

By now Neptune had taken a dive and was nowhere to be seen until she came up for air behind us and tried to steal our...'beach balls'.  "Gotcha!  Now to...wait a minute..."

"Hnngh...aaaah!~"

"These aren't beach balls..."

-=She got herself a handful!=-

-*-I'll say...-*-