Chicago, IL
United States Of America.
10:45 p.m.
My Name is Blaze. I'm around 17 years old and I live in the city of Chicago with my friends and family.
I have Black hair, Dark Blue eyes, And I was about 6'5 or so. My Clothes Consisted of a Black and Blue Under armor, Regular Jeans, and Boots. I do wilco at school and boots are kinda required.
Well, You're probably wondering what I'm doing in the middle of the night? Well that's simple. Summer Vacation Started, and a bunch of my friends wanted to get together and throw a party. It was my turn for a Designated Driver duty, so I didn't drink any alcohol, not that I drink anyway. So here I am. After I dropped off all the drunk morons I call friends, I headed back to get my Truck, a GMC Sierra. I was driving a van, since I couldn't fit everyone in the truck, so I drove a Van for designated Driver duty. Anyway, after dropping off the Van and getting my truck back, I was heading home, until I got a sudden hello from someone in my family.
"Why Hello! Big brother!" A Girls' voice said. This shocked me into nearly cashing. I park the car on the side of the road, turn around, and see my little Sister In the Backseat.
"Scarlet! What the hell are you doing here?!" I shouted at her.
This is Scarlet. My Little sister. She was about 14 years Old and she was a bit shorter than me. She is a MAJOR Pain in my ass most of the time. In Fact, most of the stuff she says is fake innocence and Some stupid crap. Sometimes it's perverted. She has Black hair, Same as me, only she has Blood red eyes instead of my dark Blue. She wore a White T-Shirt, Obviously to big for her. And she had jeans on. She hovered over my head in entertainment.
"Why? I followed you to the party of course! I wanted to know if you would bring any girls home!" She said with a bit of laughter. She is really irritating me. First making me nearly crashing the car, Now she mocks me. If she wasn't my sister, I'd kick her out of the car right now.
"Shut up. Do you have any idea that we'd be dead if I crashed the car?! Don't scare me like that when I drive the damn car!" I shout in anger at her. She merely shrugs.
"Sorry Sorry. But, you do know what you'd said you'd do with me, you know?" She said closing in to my face.
Crap. I forgot I was supposed to spend time with Scarlet. All because that stupid Old Man Sprouted some bull crap about not spending time with Scarlet enough lately. He's barely even around, due to his damn work.
"...Ugh, Fine. When we get home, We'll play it... Wait... If you're here..." I say, getting extremely suspicious.
"If you're in the car with me... THEN WHO'S WATCHING ALICE!?" I shout.
"...Jet is." She responds with a casual face as she jumps to the front seat. I want to kill her right now, but I can't, I drive the rest of the way home in a hurry, not high speed chase hurry. Just getting home as fast as I can hurry.
I drive the rest of the way home. It's about an hour drive from where the party was and my house. It's a Really Nice Lodge Cabin Mansion On a Lake outside of the City of Chicago. Anyway, after an hour of driving back, Scarlet didn't fall asleep. Great. Now I had to do it. We both got out off the car and went inside. Our Parents had high paying jobs, they were experts in technology and they owned a Major Business company that specializes in technology. So most of our house is really nice stuff not available to most people. Stuff like Touch pads on the coffee table, Voice command in the house, stuff like that. Things you see in the movies basically. Apparently they get so much money, they even can afford more Houses and Be Able to pay them All easily.
It was A Pretty a big House. 8 rooms, 4 bathrooms, Big Kitchen, Amazing living room, and a Great pouch with a view of the lake. It was pretty clean, like Brand New clean, and we had it for about 20 years, or so my Dad Says.
"I'll be waiting in my room!" Scarlet yelled as she ran up the big swirled stairs. I groan loudly. Annoyed. I should've check the damn car for anyone hiding! Scarlet has ways with her methods, so even if I tried to search for her in the car, she'd easily just camouflage.
It makes no sense.
Anyway, I get a Mountain Dew from the fridge, open it up, and find Alice On the couch leaning against my German Shepard, Jet.
Alice was just about 5. She had Night Black Hair and Dark Blue eyes. She was wearing her Purple star pajamas while watching the TV.
"Alice. Time for bed." I say as I turn the TV off.
"Big Brother~! You're back..." She says. She's 5, but that's what she can say clearly for some reason.
"Bed time. I'll make something good in the morning, so let's go." I say as I pick her up and head up stairs to her room.
"I want... Waffles..." She mutters, trying her best to stay awake.
"You'll get waffles." I mutter as I enter her room. Alice's Room consisted of Purple walls with stars and a Princess-like bed. She had a dresser and a Play bin for her toys.
"Bedtime. I'll see you in the morning. Good night." I say as I lay her down, but she wraps her arms around my neck, clinging to me as she hangs.
"I don't... Wanna... Go to bed..." She complains tiredly. This is a typical 5-Year old at its finest. The refusal to do anything the adults' want.
"I'll make waffles in the morning. Now go to sleep." I said. She pauses for a moment before reaching up and hugs my neck.
She flops down on the bed and crawls under the covers. As soon as I tuck her in, Jet comes in and lays down on the end of Alice's bed. Jet always Does this. Almost like Jet is a knight that must protect the princess cliche. Well, Alice sleeps better with jet, so that's something I can live with.
I walk out of the room and close the door. Well, Alive is taken care of, let's deal with our other problem child.
I head downstairs, pick up my Mountain Dew and look up stairs until...
"Hello Sir! It's wonderful to have you back again!" A voice said.
It's was The Security and Servant Voice For the voice command I have in the house.
"Hey Lucious. Anything unusual?" I ask as I Drink my Mountain Dew.
"Nothing out of the ordinary. Oh, But there is a Package specifically for you. By your Parents." Lucious responded.
I thought about if I wanted to know what they sent this time. Usually it's just Mom sending Letters saying how much she missed us and she loved us or dad giving me the shit he used in his research. Seriously. Why should I care about the old geezers crap.
"Well, Might as well get it over with, where is it at Lucious?" I asked.
"On The Kitchen Table. Lady Scarlet Already Set it there for me." Lucious Responded.
I started to worry. If it was sent to specifically me, then it must be important. But since Scarlet Saw it, she probably'll think it's her 'Early Birthday Gift.' I walk back into the kitchen and see the package. I was kinda large, but mostly long and thick. I'm relieved that Scarlet Didn't open it, but I Should before she tries.
I walk over and grab the scissors for the Drawer and open the package up. When I open it, I'm surprised to seethe following.
A Katana
A Note.
A Small Tome.
Two Crystals.
And Dual wielding Short Swords and a Gun.
What? This isn't like Dad at all. What is all this stuff? I pick up the note first and open it up.
Dear Blaze,
I Know I haven't been around most of the time due to my work. But, if I was ever going to send you something as important as everything I'm about to tell you, it's this. Firstly, Everything in this Package is not 'The Old Geezers Crap' Again. It's critical that you keep all this safe. Especially the small tome! Don't ever let it out of you're sight! The Weapons are simply for protecting these Items. Keep the crystals Close, use them in case of emergency. The Katana is For you Blaze, and The Other Weapons are for Scarlet. When The Time comes, you'll learn why these need protecting. About about why you MUST Protect them.
-Sincerely
Your Parents, Blitz and Violet
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How did he Know I Call it 'The Old Geezers Crap'? That Part doesn't make sense.
And Is THAT where Me and Scarlets' Names Originated? Seriously?
At least Alice has a normal name.
But Why send us weapons, A small Tome, and Crystals? This Doesn't make sense at all. He didn't really explain anything to me. Really, Why do I need to keep this stuff safe? Well whatever.
I Grab the package and bring it up to my room. I put the tome and Crystals In a Safe under my bed and lock it. I also put the weapons under the bed as well. the last thing I need is Scarlet running around the house with knives and a gun.
"Hey! What's taking so long! Hurry the hell up!" Scarlet yelled from across the hall. Seriously, that brat really annoys me. Now she makes me stay up late for her Games? This is not my night right now.
Whatever. I walk over to Scarlet's Room and see her playing the PS4 she got from our parents.
"You're late! I'm fighting the Dark CPU right now!" She yelled.
Yep. She is currently playing her Favorite game right now.
Hyperdimension Neptunia.
This was her favorite game for some reason. Why I'm involved?
Well, It started about a Year Ago. I was just in my room playing Games. After about two hours, I was about to go into town for something to do, until I heard Scarlet In her room. It sounded like she was frustrated, or a Strategizing talk to herself. When I just shrugged it off and Walked away from the door, she swung it open and yelled "Big Brother! I need help on this game!" At first, I was wondering why'd she ever need my help on a game. She dragged me into her room and shoved a PSVita in my face. It was the first time I ever saw this game called Hyperdimension Neptunia.
I wasn't that much of a Anime Guy, but I did watch it with her sometimes. "Play this! And level up my characters! I need to focus on this version right now!" She yelled as she started playing the same game on PS3. So that's how I got involvement In her little Game Habit. She usually just plays and makes me watch or makes me play. Ether way, I got into the habit of playing with her, but playing the same game constantly can be boring. Now she was Playing The Second Victory Game that was released. She basically threw a self party when she got the copy. She'd been playing it for awhile now. She was at the last part of it now. Dark White I think she was facing? Anyway, I just sit down and start watching her play. She would hand it to me whole she used the bathroom because she drinks to much Soda or water to fast.
After she finally tires herself out and puts the PS4 into rest mode, She falls to her side and falls asleep fairly fast. This happens Rarely. I lift her up, tuck her in bed, turn everything off, and close the door. I check the time on my phone. It's 2:39 a.m. Strange... She usually stays up till morning when she plays at night.
Well, I'm sure this is an exception. She plays so much and barely gets sleep. She'll sleep til the afternoon now. Maybe more. Ether way, I am finally ready to kick the bucket. So, I'm heading to bed, sleep, and do some stuff around my house. So, See Ya Tomorrow.
~~~Third Person POV~~~
2 hours later after Blaze went to sleep. Inside the house, nothing made a sound, except the noise from Nature. Anyway, Under Blazes' Bed, There was a small safe that was shining from the inside. It slowly got brighter. Until...
~~~Blaze POV starts~~~
Ugh...
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I'm tired...
I'm going Back to sleep.
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I feel like something isn't right. Normally, I'd fall right back to sleep. But now... I can't bring myself too... Huh...? What's that light?
It's coming from... Underneath the bed...?
When I Look underneath, The safe was glowing from the Inside. I do NOT remember putting anything that lights up in the safe. That is for sure.
I quickly open it up.
When I look inside, I see the small tome That Dad sent me was glowing a few different colors. What the hell was going on?! Why is it Glowing?!
I take it out and Go downstairs. I set the tome on the table while I try to contact dad.
"Lucious! Get ahold of dad!" I yell.
"I'm sorry sir. I attempted to call him, but it just went straight to voice mail." Lucious responded.
"Of all the damn times..." I mutter. I just stare at the book while it continues to glow. Why does dads Shit always do weird stuff?!
"Blaze...? Why are you *Yaawwwnn* Yelling...?" A Familar voice said. I look up and see scarlet rubbing one eye wearing the same shirt from yesterday and pajama she put on.
"Well, Dads Crap is Glowing and I'd like to know why." I responded. Scarlet looked at the Small Tome on the table and picked it up.
"Huh...? I feel like I've seen this before..." Scarlet said, still tired.
"You have? Where?" I ask, curious about what she meant.
"Dunno... But I-" she couldn't finish.
The small tome was now glowing brighter and Brighter, Blinding the both of us.
That is when I heard it.
Yo.. ng Man...!
Huh? What was tha-
Pl...se... Ope...my... To...!
I didn't hear exactly what that voice was saying, but I know what it was trying to say!
I run up to scarlet, Grab The Tome, And open it up. The brightness just went over 9000 as it blinded us for a final time.
It took a minute to get my sight back form the light. When I got my sight back, I was beyond even words when o saw it.
Well, I should call 'it' a 'Her'
Yep, Who was floating on the small tome, probably about 4 inches in height...
Was Histoire. In a Outfit from the first Hyperdimension Neptunia.
Scarlet also saw The Little Tome Fairy and couldn't believe what she was seeing. She rubbed her eyes with both hands, most probably thinking she was still sleeping in bed, but she wasn't. She was facing the real deal.
A Living Histoire was Floating in the room. Someone that shouldn't exist.
"Hah... Thank you for that, it was getting cramped in there." She said. Scarlet gave a Expression that basically yelled, 'Come to Mama!'
"I... What...? How..? Why...?! I HAVE SO MANY QUESTIONS!" I yell, Irritated and confused.
What the hell is a fictional video game character doing in our living room?!
Why did Dad send this?! How did he get something, or someone, like this?!
"Ah! That is correct! I must explain urgent News to the both of you!" Histoire yelled.
Scarlet just stared at her with the most sparkly and shiniest eyes I've ever seen.
"Nuh-uh! You answer MY questions first!" I answer to her 'Urgent News' Declaration.
"Yes. I will get to that. But first, allow me to explain myself throughly." She said politely.
I found it hard to yell at her now. She was being nice about it now. Is she the same Histoire from Hyperdimension Neptunia? Or...?
"...Fine. Have it your way. Explain everything. And Scarlet, PLAY ATTENTION!" I yelled at Scarlet, who was still Staring at Histoire.
She Ignores.
At this point, I bonked her on the head and she snaps back to reality.
"OHMYGODOHMYGODOHMYGOD! Blaze! Do you know who this is-?!" She yelled at me, but I stop her.
"Yes, pay attention. She's about to explain." I point to Histoire, floating over the table. Scarlet just stares at her with extremely sparkly eyes.
This Brat...
"Firstly, I do not think you are unaware of me, but I Am Histoire. I am a Oracle that Records the worlds History. But I'm different than the other Histoire's. I was designed by you're parents, Blitz and Violet." She Explained.
Mom and Dad created Her? How? This is adding fuel to the fire right now. I getting so many more questions.
"Blitz and Violet created me to watch over you... To Help you." She continued.
"Help us? With what?" I ask, curious about what she means.
"Your Parents Created me for the sole reason to seek out those with negative energy. But I am only able to Locate them. I cannot Fight them. That's where you come in." She said.
"...Fight? What do you mean? We're supposed to fight them?" I ask.
She nods Yes.
What the hell...? We're supposed to fight these guys with 'Negative Energy?'
"And Pray Tell, HOW are we supposed to fight them?" I ask, confused.
"I recall there were weapons when I was sent here." She wonders.
"Weapons? What weapons? Wait... You mean that Package?! Blaze! Where is it?!" Scarlet yells in question. Her eyes still sparkling like a freaking comet.
"No! Ain't giving you anything!" I yelled at her. She starts to shake me, pouting.
"Give me it~!" She pouts. I hit her on the head to get her to focus her attention back to histoire.
"Something still ain't right. Why did my Parents create you for something make believe? What does Dad Have to do with this?" I ask. If This Histoire was created by my Dad, then he must have to be involved, no doubt.
"Yes, he must haven't told you yet. He told me to tell you myself since he won't be back for awhile..." She Says before pausing.
"You must have already guessed it... But..." She pauses. Is this really worth pausing over twice?
"Your Parents are not from this world." She says.
Me and Scarlet turn shocked quickly. What she just said was something I did not expect to hear.
"Ok... I believe you..." I mutter. She heard exactly what I said.
"I see. Then this wil-" she doesn't finish.
"IS THAT WHAT YOU EXPECTED ME TO SAY?!" I shout. Scarlet and Histoire turn shocked by my actions. Seriously, who'd the hell believe something like that?!
My parents are from another world?! Bull Crap!
"Why do you not believe me...?" She asks nervously. Why? WHY?! Who'd ever believe something like that?! It's cliche and Retarded!
"Firstly, Who the hell believe something like that?!" I yell. Scarlet raises her hand high in the air. I hit her on the head, forcing her to put her hand down.
"Secondly, How are we supposed to believe you without any proof at all?! And let me guess, since you're Histoire, Our parents are from the wonderful land of Gamindustri?!" I say the last part sarcastically.
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She just fidgets on the book she sits on.
You've gotta be kidding.
"This is getting unbelievable." I say as I raise my hand to my face in frustration.
"P-Please Listen to me! The fact that I am here in your presence must mean something!" She yells.
That is true... But still, Mom and Dad, coming from another world?
What the Hell Dad? This isn't something you can just tell someone else to tell your damn kids!
"Tsk... Fine... Now explain everything else. What's causing these 'enemies' to come here? How do we kill them?" I ask.
"W-Well, Something has happened in the Hyperdimension and is causing this Dimension to interact with each other. In short terms, negative Energy is traveling here and giving birth to these enemies." She explains.
"Something has Happened?" I ask. She nods.
"The Time in Hyperdimension has suddenly stopped. And The Hyperdimension is frozen in time." She explains. Scarlet Widened her eyes in Realization.
"T-This could be the plot for a new game...! Must... Call... Comp-!" Before she can finish, I whack her on the head, glaring at her. She knows full well what I'm like when my rage is like. Just imagine Super Saiyan 3, only not turning into super Saiyan 3, or in general.
She Snaps back her attention to Histoire.
"Continue, Histoire." I told her. She just nodded awkwardly.
"As I said before... The time in Hyperdimension, has stopped. Enemies from the CPUs past are coming back to life and starting to form inside this world. But they cannot interact with it at first. They need to first break the 'Mirror World' that they are born in. We need to destroy them before they can break that 'Mirror World.' That is where you two come in." She said. "You will go inside these 'Mirror Worlds' and destroy the threats before they can spread in this world." She explained.
"...This is getting hard to believe now. Look, I'm gonna make breakfast, Scarlet, go get Alice and bring her down. I'll get started on breakfast. And you, just chill for a bit until I'll talk again." I said. Im sure Alice would be up in a minute anyway, so might as well get food started before she throws a tantrum about waffles. I get out some pancake mix and a waffle maker and get started.
~~~30 Minutes later~~~
Me, Scarlet, Alice, and Histoire were eating at the table. Histoire didn't have much due to her size, Alice only had half a waffle and me and scarlet had two each. After I Clean up, The other 3 are sitting on the couch. I sit down in the Chair next to the couch and turn my attention to Histoire. When Alice Saw Histoire, her eyes Glittered a little bit, muttering the word Tiny Fairy after every few sentences we said.
"Alright, back to more pressing matters, What about the CPUs? Are they affected In the Frozen Time as well?" I ask.
"They are not. But, they might do something about the Frozen Time in their dimension, all we must do is worry about our opponents." She said.
Damn. That's a problem. If the CPUs are busy with their dimensions problems, then there no way we can seek their help in our world.
"Alright... But I'll do it alone." I said. Histoire and Scarlet become a bit surprised.
"What?! Why do you get too! I wanna help too!" Scarlet complains. Alice just looks a bit confused and tilts her head with a innocent look on her face.
"No. I can handle this myself. Plus, I do not trust you with a weapon in all honesty." I say. I don't trust Scarlet enough to help me in a fight. Aside from the fact that she's a spoiled little shit, I don't trust her to use swords or a Gun for that matter.
"Muuuuu...!" Scarlet Pouts. I know she'll be plotting something once she says that and pouts. Alice just did not get anything we talked about while still tilting her head.
I really wish that Alice does not end up like scarlet. Please let her be a really nice and easy kid to handle! Please let her remain innocent!
"Thank you, Blaze. I will work on finding the first Mirror World. So you can rest easy for now." Histoire said.
"I will now focus on finding the first mirror world. It shall take no more than 3 hours. In that time, I cannot be disturbed." She says as her eyes turn into light blue color.
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Oh yeah... I forgot that Histoire takes forever with this kind of stuff...
Well crap... Guess I'll head into town. Find something to do in there I guess.
"Scarlet, Take care of Alice, I'm heading into town. do NOT! Pull a stunt like last night again. Just watch Alice until I get back." I warn Scarlet. Surprisingly, she nodded obediently.
"Fine, but you get me Ice Cream!" She yells while pointing her finger at me.
"No! You'll get fat!" I yell back. She sticks out her tongue at me and I head to the door. Until, Alice tugs on my pants.
"...Pud...ding...?" She said. She had this faint sign of happiness in her eye.
Damn it... I hate that she's so cute. It's hard to say no to her when she's like this.
"...Fine, I'll bring some home." I give up. I can't say no to Alice. It's easy if it's Scarlet, that way I can just say 'NOOOOO!' Like in that Rise of the Planet of the apes movie. You know, like when Caesar yells No? That moment is awesome. But when compared to Alice, she's just to innocent.
I grab my keys, put on my boots, and walk out to the car.
I get in my Truck and Drive into Chicago.
~~~2 Hour Timeskip~~~
After about two hours, I walk out of a supermarket, Carrying a bag of Pudding, and a few other things needed for dinner tonight. I was going to make a French Bread Pizza and I needed some stuff to make it. Anyway, I walk back to the car, put the bags in the truck, and prepare to get in, until...
"I'm sorry! Please let me Go!" A Girls' Voice yelled. Great, just what I needed to do today, a Rescue. Seriously, what the hell? Can't the author give me a break?!
When I look around the alleyway, I see two guys in grey hoodies, pretty tall guys, surrounding one girl. She had a sailor like outfit on with illic purple hair.
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She's just a cosplayer or something. Gotta be. There is no way.
I speed walk over as I hear the rest of what the two hoodie guys are saying.
"Come on little lady, we'll show you a fun time!" One Hooded guy said.
"N-No! Let me go!" The girl struggled to get free from the mans' grip.
"You're making this a little difficult, little lady. Just come with us obediently and we'll make sure you get PLENTY of attention." The other guy said angelic led his lips.
Yep, I knew what they were planing.
"N-No! Neptune!" She yells one last time.
"Hey! Assholes!" I yell. The three turn there attention to me.
"Huh? Who're you Brat?! Get lost!" One guy yelled.
"Not a chance. Let her go." I threatened in a serious tone.
"Ha! Think you can take us on by you're self? Bring it brat!" The man said as he rushed me.
He throws a punch, but I move my head to the right and he misses. I grab his arm and flip him over and slam him to the ground over me.
"Bastard!" The other guy yelled as he pulled out a switchblade and rushed me. He tries to stab me, but I move his arm out of the way and land a clean punch to his face. He steps back, fazed, and soon falls to the ground.
"Damn it! W-Who is this Guy?!" The guy with the switchblade yelled.
I approach him, with my fists fully clenched. This intimidates him and he tries to get to his feet. He scram's out of the alleyway, fearfully. I turn and the other guy also run away for his life.
I stood there for a few seconds before turning to the girl in the sailor outfit. She was shocked. That was her expression. She was on the ground, leaning against the brick wall.
"You Okay?" I ask as I extend a hand to help her. She hesitates at first, but soon accepts. I help her up.
"Y-Yes... Thank you sir..." She says nervously.
"Someone like You shouldn't be walking alone in this part of the city. Be careful." I say. She just nods.
"Yes, I'll be more careful next time. Me and my sister are sorta new here." She said.
She is not who I think she is.
"New here? Never been to Chicago before?" I ask.
"Chi...Cago...?" She asked me, seeming confused.
"No? Never even heard of it? How? It's one of the country's greatest places in history." I explain. She just seems more confused.
"No... I'm sorry I've never even heard of Chicago before." She explained.
No. No no no, she can't truly be!
"It's fine. What's your name? You mentioned someone named Neptune before..." I ask.
"Oh yes, My name is Nepgear. Neptune is my older Sister." She says.
This is one of the moments that will change my life, Forever.
-To Be Continued