How to Save a Life

Chapter 3 + Epilogue

Ram flew very quietly behind Rom as the pair eventually landed in front of the Loweean Basilicom. Ram was reluctant to follow her twin as they landed, choosing instead to land a few meters away from Rom. They looked rather odd, standing separately but... Sometimes it was needed.

Rom turned around and gave Ram a questioning look. "Aren't you coming in?" She offered a smile and a hand to Ram who stepped back one step. Rom's smile turned into a reassuring one. "It's going to be okay. I'm sure Sis won't be mad."

Ram looked down and heaved a heavy sigh. "I wish that were the case, Rom. But facts are facts, I killed RED so I shouldn't be allowed in... I just... I don't know how to say thank you, I suppose."

Rom's reassurance turned into a melancholy smile which reflected one of history but, even that changed to a warm smile just as quickly. "You know something?"

Ram blinked and looked up at Rom. "No..." She shook her head. "What?" Ram stepped slightly closer to Rom who fidgeted on the spot.

"I know my feelings will never change. No matter what happens. And as long as Blanc thinks this, I will too. Actually... I think this anyway."

Ram was confused. "You'll get angry very quickly?"

Rom shook her head with disbelief evident on her facial features. "You really are dense."

"H-Hey! No fair! I'm not the one trying to convince someone to go and be put on trial!"

Rom was about to answer when the Basilicom's doors opened, someone stepped out, stepping just about near Rom.

"Who says you will be put on trial? I didn't."

Rom nodded her head at the situation that Ram was now faced with. "See Ram? I care, and Blanc does too. We...We..."

Blanc cleared her throat for both of the twins to look at her. "I don't say this often. Because it goes without saying, but I do love you both. I would NEVER want to see you in prison or worse. Had it not been for Neptune, I probably would need more power then I currently have to get you free."

Ram's eyes widened. She had been hit with a shocker but it was gonna get more shocking for the White Sister.

Rom smiled warmly and walked towards her twin, slowly taking her hand in hers. Ram looked at her. "Why are you..."

Rom put a finger to Ram's lip which silenced her twin. "The reason is - We love you Ram. I'm sure that's what Blanc is saying and I... I may not be into all that stuff that Nepgear and Uni are, but, this is pure and unconditional. You don't have to love us back; but you can't get away from us!" Rom giggled as she tugged Ram towards the Basilicom.

Blanc nodded, careful not to let her hat fall off her head. "Come on. Let's get you inside. It's going to be cold tonight and you both need a bath because of the flying and the forest walk you went on Ram."

Ram slowly let her head go back and forth in a nod as both of the twins followed Blanc back into the Basilicom.

Secretly, high in the clouds but low enough to see was Purple Heart. Well, she had changed back to Neptune but she was floating to see how it would go.

Neptune offered a warm smile of her own as her eyes also echoed her warm feelings for the Loweean group. "I'm glad they're okay." Her N-Gear started to rumble so she answered it. "Hello? Hello? Nepgear? What's up?"

Nepgear's voice came through a few moments later - "RED's out of hospital. The Doctors said she was okay, no broken bones. Although, I'd suggest keeping her away from Lowee for awhile... Especially the Virtua Forest. I dunno how we can do that..."

Neptune hummed and then smirked. "I have an idea."

"What's that?"

Neptune nodded. "Have IF ban her from leaving Planeptune. House arrest if needsbe. We can talk about it later. I'll be home soon. Just gonna stop by Lastation and pick up some supplies... Including your birthday present, Gear."

Neptune heard Nepgear go; HAAAA! As she often did when she was suprised.

Neptune giggled. "Alright Nepgear, I'll see you soon. Tell Histy, I'll do some work when I get back. Provided I have some pudding on the table." She hung up just as Nepgear was going to say something else but cut her off.

Neptune put her N-Gear away and shook her head with a smile. "I'll tell Blanc in an e-mail later that RED's okay... Hopefully that should make Ram feel better." She turned in the skies above Lowee and flew forwards towards Lastation, the home of Black Sister... and her "tease machine", otherwise known as Noire.

[Epilogue]

Three Months have passed since that date.

Blanc relyed the information to Ram about RED's state and that she was recovering at home, under house arrest by IF. Ram had initially wanted to go and see her but was advised she would be better of staying at home in Lowee for now. Ram didn't REALLY want to but accepted the advice, especially considering what had happened.

Rom had made Ram a cake with Mina's help. It looked like Blanc's head but after the twins were done... The kitchen looked like Ram's bedroom - Messy but tidy after awhile.

Neptune had done tons of work as her role as CPU with Nepgear going back and forth to Lastation to try and convince Uni to tell her what her birthday present was. All she got was, "ENOUGH NEPGEAR! Get out! Before I throw you out! All this harrassing is gonna drive me insane! It's not like I want you to stay here forever its just... ARGH!" - So, she left Uni alone for awhile. Their on good terms now.

RED had gotten the shock of her life when IF put her under house arrest, initially. After awhile though, the two had gotten closer due to being in each other's face almost 24/7 but... IF let her go to the nearby park under supervision. Never quite sure when RED would make a break for it in chase of a "Wifey", someone she wanted to have a close link to... Which IF always reminded RED that IF herself was RED's number 1 and should stay that way. For the time being anyway.

And so life goes on in Gamindustri. Vert's still playing 4GO for some reason... Chika got some time with her, even if it was just to deliver snacks at midnight... Gust made an appearance on 5PB's concert hall once, as a business manager, but that's about all anyone's heard from little Gust for awhile now.

Bonus Scene:-

(Lowee. Ram's room.)

Ram leaned back in her recliner chair in her bedroom as she thought about the last four months forth of adventures and issues, softly humming quietly to herself. "Sometimes... I'm glad things turned out the way they have."

Knock Knock.

Ram turned to the door. "Yeah?"

"It's me Ram. Can I come in?"

"Neptune?" Ram blinked, instantly standing up and nodded. "Of course!"

Neptune opened the door and walked in. "Mind if I sit down?" Ram nodded so Neptune sat down. "Alright, come in already you two!"

Ram blinked. "Two?" She slowly sat back down.

IF walked in with RED in tow. Ram almost froze up but offered a tearful smile. "Hey RED! I thought you were dead!"

RED looked Ram with a playful glint in her eye. "You think you can kill me THAT easily? I'm a wifey hunter and monster killer with a yo-yo! You better be careful!" She giggled.

Ram giggled also - Seeing the funny side. "What brings you here?"

RED pointed to Neptune who cleared her throat. "Well, errrr, see that's where its hard for me. RED can't live in anywhere that's full of danger without an escort. So, I talked it through with flatty Blanc... And... She seemed to like the idea of you two looking after each other once in awhile, what do you think?"

IF thought carefully but then nodded.

Ram nodded rapidly. "Sure, I don't mind. I'm just glad you're fine now RED."

RED nodded. "Wanna go play?"

"In the snow?"

"Sure, why not?"

"I'm game!" Ram giggled, bouncing out of her chair and racing out of the room... Grabbing RED by her hand as she did so.

RED yelped as she pulled outside to play in the snow, just outside the Basilicom.

Neptune stood up slowly. "Alright, Iffy? You gonna stay?" She blinked.

IF nodded slowly. "I'd better." She sighed. "No telling what RED or Ram will do if I'm not there to supervise... Ugh, did you HAVE to put in the Guild request to look after her?"

Neptune smirked as she walked out of the room - Followed by IF. "You're being paid, aren't you?" Something about her remark, made IF think of Purple Heart. She wasn't sure what it was... Maybe Neptune was learning to be more like Purple Heart or something? Who knew...

But one things for sure.

Through everything that had been said and done - Ram was alive and so was RED.

And that's what really counts.

[The End]

A/N [Authors/Note] - And that's that, but I'll say this:- "A warm smile is the universal language of kindness. by William Arthur Ward" - the reason I say this is because no matter how awful life feels, no matter how bad it gets, no matter how much rubbish is thrown your way... If you smile or if someone is smiling at you, you are inadvertantly giving life (and each other) another chance.

Never give up. That's what you need. A never give up and a Can-do attitude. Keep it going authors! ;D

How to Save a Life.

By Archaeologist of Humanity.

Started in April 2nd 2019 - Finished 17th July 2019. Four months... Just like the Epilogue.

Hope you enjoyed.

Take care, later!