The Neptunia Chronicles

Two Weeks Off

"Andrew. Andrew." Neptune cooed. It was 9:03 AM, and she was already up and about.

"Nggghhh... I hear you, Nep..." Andrew replied. He tried to move one of his muscles, but they stuck fast. "Oh for crying out loud." he complained.

"Are you even trying?" Neptune asked playfully.

"And it looks like I'm... not?" Andrew groaned. "Ugh! I give up. My muscles are as stiff as a board." he said with an exasperated sigh.

"Well, that's not good." Neptune said, frowning. It was then that she had her serious Nep face on. "Don't worry, my lovely hubby! I'll get you up and on your feet by tomorrow! You just rest, and I'll help you, okay?" she said.

"If you say so..." Andrew replied. He just laid there as Neptune left, coming back later with pudding.

"Say 'Ah'!" Neptune cooed. Andrew opened his mouth and she stuffed pudding in there, giving him time to swallow before the next bite. This continued on for several minutes until the pudding cup was empty.

"Now, since you can't move, I'll have to help you with dressing and stuff. Bathing is a no go until you can move again, and bathroom stuff is going to be an issue." Neptune explained. Andrew sighed as he heard everything.

"And I guess Compa told you about this?" he asked.

"Yeppers. Besides, I think this might be fun!" Neptune replied. Andrew just sighed again as he stared up at the ceiling as his body healed.

"What?" Neptune asked.

"Oh, nothing. It's just a downer that I can't even protect you in my condition. Plus the fact that it seems kinda silly that our positions have been swapped, y'know? You helping me and protecting me, instead of the other way around?" Andrew explained.

"I totally understand what you're getting at." Neptune replied as she rubbed the back of her head.

"So, what about that Jacob guy from yesterday. You called him 'bro', so I'm curious. Is he really your brother?" Andrew asked.

"Why, yes indeed. He's in love with Blanc, too. The only reason you and the others haven't met him until yesterday is because I put him in stasis just before the Console War started." Neptune said, explaining everything.

"Well, that's interesting." Andrew replied with a smile.

"Heh." Neptune laughed. It wasn't long until Jacob and Blanc came over to visit. "Hey, you two." she said.

"Hey, Nep." Blanc replied.

"How's my brother-in-law doing?" Jacob asked.

"Not well, I'm afraid. He's okay, health-wise, but his muscles are as stiff as a board. Poor guy can't even move an inch." Neptune replied.

"Oh. I see. By the way, Since I never saw your wedding, who on Gamindustri did you marry?" Jacob asked.

"Didn't you see him chained to the wall yesterday?" Neptune asked.

"I mean, what's his name? What's his personality?" Jacob retorted.

"Oh. I get it. Well... His name is Andrew Hawker, and he's the sweetest guy I've ever met. He was very straightforward when he admitted his love for me at the close of the console war, and he has protected me since we got married. He's also kind and cares for everyone, sensitive to other peoples' problems and offers his help when he can, and he does what he can to keep me happy." Neptune admitted.

"And he shares her addiction for pudding, whilist picking up the slack for her whenever she feels really lazy." Blanc added. Jacob smiled because of the kind of guy his sister married.