Bass; created to protect the main source of all Net Navis. Though many thought he worked alone-turns out he didn't. For when he was created, he was created with another Net Navi-a female one, almost alike to Bass; in some ways that is. Bass was a constant fighter; the young female Net Navi was the reason for that because she was always too scared to fight-unless she had to. Bass was constantly fighting off any and everyone that he thought could harm the young Net Navi. The reason he was so protective over her, because he and the young Net Navi were brother and sister; or at least that's what their creator; Dr. Cossack told them. Since the two were created from the same software and wore the same armor, they were almost like twins. Only the female Net Navi was supposedly younger than Bass. They always stuck together and almost always fought together. The young Net Navi was named Haley, after one of Dr. Cossack's nieces. The reason he called her that was because his niece; Haley Chowaki, and had much in common; he practically based the young Net Navi after her. But since he knew the young Net Navi would be scared without a friend, he had made sure that Bass would be her older brother. And it had worked-the two finally realized that they were brother and sister. Though everyday it seemed a pointless burden, Bass had taught Haley how to stand up for herself and fight. Though young Haley may not have been able to fully stand up for herself, she was still able to fight along her brother's side. She stayed with him through everything. And when she thought things couldn't get any better-took a turn for the worst.
It all started; actually, close to when everything began. It was late one night and Bass was having one of his tempers again; he gathered energy in his hands. Haley kept her distance, there's no stopping her brother when he's pissed like he was this night. "Brother, you're being childish!" Haley yells so Bass could hear over the whining of the energy gathering in his hands. "Childish? Maybe; but I've had it in here. This is enough!" Bass yells, slamming the energy with both hands, but nothing happened. "See brother, you do that almost every day. Nothing's changed but that you didn't collapse this time. For once would you just sit down and calm down?" Haley says, sitting on the ground and looking as energy beings passed by the cage the two were in. Bass didn't say anything, he just sat down, tired as hell from his useless attack. "I don't know why you even try brother. No matter what you do, we'll still be stuck inside this cage unless you can learn to follow the rules like I do. I'm only stuck in here with you because Dr. Cossack says it's best for my own protection." Haley says, watching as a red energy being passes by. "Well Haley, we may share the same creator, but we don't share the same way of life. You follow rules; I don't, shame on me." Bass says. Haley shook her head and looked over at Bass. "I'm telling you brother, one of these days your ignorance is gonna get you killed, and me probably." Haley says. "Yeah, that's what they all say." Bass says. "Okay, but don't say I didn't warn ya." Haley says.
Meanwhile in Dr. Shiokawa's office: "What? Are you out of your mind? You got to be kiddin' me? Shiokawa-san! Do you have any idea how often my people had to reboot your system in the last four weeks? And now you want a stable connection with the Alpha-system?!" Matsuro Ida; head chief of NetTech, says in rage to Dr. Shiokawa, who was sitting at his desk. "There!" Matsuro says, slamming his clipboard down on Shiokawa's desk. "These are the results from the test last night. A complete failure!!" Matsuro yells. "And this is not the fault of Cossack's Net Navis, Bass and Haley. It's your program!" Matsuro finishes. Dr. Shiokawa looks over the report. "Hmm-Are you really sure that Bass could not have done something to manipulate the test somehow? I mean, I know Haley couldn't do much; she's too young and unskilled to do this kinda damage to the test. Plus, she's the most well behaved and cooperative of the two. But Bass-he's not exactly tame, you know? I mean, by looking at a result like this." Dr. Shiokawa says. He puts the report down and folds his hands; his elbows on the desk. "Bass is dangerous, though; he does not care 'bout rules. If it keeps up, he could possibly endanger his sister too; maybe even influence her to be the same as him, and hell if we need a second Bass. I think it's time that he learned a little lesson-with a 'chain' which is unbreakable, even for him." Dr. Shiokawa says, closing one eye while looking at Matsuro with the other. Matsuro let out a shocked gasp. "Don't worry, I have the permission. It's a joined decision of all scientists of Sci-labs. Take it as-a test-for both of them." Shiokawa says smiling.
Meanwhile; in Cyberspace, all was quiet as the two Net Navi siblings watch energy beings pass by their cage. Both were sitting down, propped up on their arms, back to back. "Man; for once, this is actually relaxing-without your yelling of course." Haley says. "Don't be that way sis; you should be used to it by now." Bass says, looking over his shoulder at Haley. "Yeah, I should, but I'm not." Haley says. Suddenly a white screen appears inside the cage, in front of Haley, a voice coming from it. "Bass-Haley, can you read me?" The voice says. "Yeah, we read ya loud and clear Dr. Shiokawa." Haley says, seeing Shiokawa appear on the screen. "Good to hear that Haley, now listen up you two, we want you to test a new high-security program in order to stabilize the Alpha-system. This program will help us to do it. But it's still in prototype-state and we do not want any glitches in it." Shiokawa says. "Sounds dangerous," Haley says. "So what? Your system-it wasn't stable from the start. What's the difference is there's a glitch more or not? So what's the big deal?" Bass says. "Gnaa-this Navi is making me-" Shiokawa says. "Have a headache? Break a sweat? Lose your temper? You can stop me when I get there-but brother does have a point Dr. Shiokawa. Your Alpha-system had glitches to begin with. What would be the difference if there was one in this high security program or not?" Haley says. "Haley, don't irritate Shiokawa." Dr. chowaki says. "Sorry," Haley says. "And Bass-you really should cooperate, for both your own sakes." Dr. Chowaki says. "Well, Haley seems to be the only one who I have no problems with. But you Bass, if only you would do; only one single time, what you are told to, it would help you to polish up your image, you know? Many scientists don't think that you are that trustful anymore. So please forget about your ego and do the test." Shiokawa says. "He's got a point brother." Haley says, turning her head to her brother. "Yeah, as I would believe him," Bass says. "Hmm-even though it is not my job to judge your actions, Bass-I'll take this as a clear Yes, sir!" Shiokawa says. Haley tries to hide a giggle and the screen went white and Bass stood and turned to it. "Hey!!! Who the hell said anything about a 'yes'?!?! Shiokawa!" Bass yells. "Brother, quiet down. He can't hear you anymore." Haley says; standing and turning to face her brother, her arms crossed. "But still, I-" Bass says. "Brother," Haley says in her annoyed tone. "Sorry sis," Bass says, knowing that he'd never win over his own lil' sister. "It's okay bro, I mean, it's only a test. What could happen?" Haley says.
Meanwhile, in the lab; "Well-that is it. Shiokawa-san-I hope you know the consequences-the committee wouldn't like it, if you force Bass and Haley to do it." Dr. Chowaki says, taking the disk from the computer's hard drive as its ejected. "Please, don't worry, Chowaki-san. You know, I would never dare to put our system in a danger. And, of course, never ever with the help of one of your precious programs you made especially for us. Thank you very much!" Shiokawa says, taking the disk from Chowaki. Chowaki turns and walks out of the room. "Oh please, give me a break!" Chowaki says as she turns to walk away. "If Dr. Cossack would allow it; you would be the first who'd likely delete Bass and Haley personally!" Chowaki says as she walks out the door.
Back in Cyberspace; the two Navis sit patiently; back to back, as a guard Navi approaches to deliver the security program. He stops at the side of the cage. "You are causing more trouble for both of you than you're worth of it, Bass, you know? Small wonder that they would not let you out so soon-Don't you think it might be a good time to give up and cooperate?" The guard Navi says. "Are you stupid or what?! I won't do it and that's that. And I will not change my mind." Bass says. "Oh brother," Haley says, rolling her eyes. "Hmm-that's so typical for you, but I don't get why you're that way." The guard Navi says. "Join the club buddy Navi." Haley says, propping her head up on her knee with her arm, elbow to knee. "I never saw you two as so special Navis at all and I still don't do so. Powerful you two are, but one's too arrogant and the other's a weakling." The guard Navi says. Haley growled a bit, just because she was nervous in fights, didn't mean she was weak. "Anyway-take a look at this" The guard Navi says, holding out a small glowing energy orb. "Whoa-is that-" Haley asks, standing up and walking over to take a closer look. "Yep, this is the new program. It looks tiny and weak, but it is holding way enough power for Alpha." The guard Navi says. "Wow, amazing-and it looks so cute." Haley says. Bass stands up and turns to the two. "Tiny?! You gotta be kidding me. It's pathetic!" Bass says. "Brother," Haley says in her annoyed tone/whining tone, turning her head to her brother. "Be careful and choose your words wisely, Bass. This program has the power to make Navis like you and Haley the trash you called us! Do as you are told to, but if you still refuse-you'll both be forced to do it." The guard Navi says. The program started to glow brightly; Haley jumps back in fear of what it could do. A blast comes from the program, straight at Haley. Bass charges in front of her and blocks the blast.
