The Neptunia Chronicles

The Prophecy and A Day of Peace

Andrew and Neptune wake up the next morning with a start, having heard Luna's voice and witnessed Andrew's death in the same dream.

"That was a strange dream. I could swear I heard Luna's voice." Andrew said, rubbing his tired face.

"You and me both. That was-" Neptune replied before cutting herself off, as if noticing something that had eluded her. "Wait... You had the same dream? You heard that prophecy and saw your own death?" Neptune asked, a shocked expression on her face.

"Yea... I think I did... this is insane." Andrew replied.

"More than insane, man. There's no way this is but a mere coincidence." Neptune said.

"Agreed. We should ask Luna and Histoire about this "prophecy." If anyone can shed some light on it, it's them." Andrew suggested as he got his shoes on.

"I hope this prophecy doesn't come true..." Neptune thought, worried about her lover, as they walked to the break room.

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Andrew and Neptune enter the break room, where breakfast was to be served, and see it empty, other than Histoire floating around.

"Good morning, you two." Histoire greeted cheerfully.

"Histoire? Where is everyone?" Neptune asked as she looked around.

"They're still in bed or otherwise getting ready? Why" Histoire asked, confused.

"Well... Never mind that. We need to speak to you and Luna about something, and it is important." Andrew said.

"What seems to be the matter?" Histoire asked as Luna walked in, yawning, before taking her place next to her. Luna looked to be somewhat sleepy, but in a good enough state to hear what has to be said.

"Well, the thing is... Luna read us a prophecy in our sleep, a very concerning one too. We're hoping the two of you would be able to interpret it." Andrew began.

"What was the prophecy?" Histoire asked curiously.

"The prophecy read "The Shield must give way to the sword before the flames of war are extinguished."" Andrew explained.

"And that is concerning... how?" Histoire asked, maintaining her curiosity.

"That's only the tip of the iceberg, Histy. We also witnessed his death in the same dream as the prophecy." Neptune said, referring to Andrew. What came over Histoire next was a look of dread, while Luna had a serious look on her face.

"What? What is it?!" Andrew asked, now VERY concerned.

"It means that you will have to die in an act of sacrifice for the war to end, Purple Shield. Take heed, that my prophecies are VERY rarely wrong, and you will find yourself in a situation in which there will be no alternative to turn to." Luna explained. This left Neptune to gulp, fearful for Andrew's life.

"Don't worry, Neptune, we'll cross that bridge when we get to it." Andrew said with a sigh, before turning to Histoire. "Anything to report on the war, Histoire?" Andrew asked.

"No, nothing new. You guys have a day off, a day to yourselves." Histoire explained, calming down a bit. At that moment, Noire and Lance walked in, followed by Konata, Kagami, IF, Avan, Zeri, Compa, and someone else Andrew didn't know.

"Good morning you two." Noire greeted. Andrew and Neptune nodded, before turning to Kagami.

"Kagami, who is this?" Neptune asked.

"This is my twin sister, Tsukasa. Tsukasa, these are my other friends that I told you about; Andrew, Neptune, Noire, Lance, Avan, Zeri, IF, and Compa." Kagami introduced.