Ok. I knew how I was going to write this chapter, but there was a part that I wanted to put here, but I think I'm just going to wait until the next chapter. Disregard the confusion.


"Siiiiigh…" That must have been Rockman's tenth sigh in one minute and it was kind of getting irritating to Yuuichiro. He knew why Rockman was acting this way, but self-pity wasn't going to help anybody, especially not Netto.

"Rockman, please stop sighing. All this worrying isn't good, not even for Net Navis. Why don't you go hang out with Roll and the others?"

Rockman had thought about that, but the truth was he didn't feel like seeing anyone today. How could he even enjoy spending time with the others when his best friend was in trouble and nowhere to be found? And how could Yuuichiro not even worry in this type of situation? It made no sense.

Well, Papa does have a point. I can't keep sitting around dwelling in my own misery. I guess I'll just go somewhere else for now.

"…sigh"

"Rockman…"

"I'm sorry, Papa." He said sadly. His moping was even annoying him, so he asked not even a minute later, "Is it alright if I go to Net City?" Rockman knew that he was getting on Dr. Hikari's nerves and he didn't want to inhibit his work in any way. Especially not this one. It was too important.

Yuuichiro gave Rockman a worried look, but none the less agreed. It'd be nice for Rockman to do something to get Netto off of his mind. "Go ahead Rockman."

So with that he just took his leave and opened a portal to Net City. Once there he just walked around. He didn't really want to do anything; he just wanted to get out of Papa's hair.

Everything was so lively in Net City. Net Navi's were roaming everywhere, just socializing and having fun. Rockman stood out like a sore thumb. He couldn't help it. Just thinking about how Netto was missing made him extremely depressed. He didn't even want to think about what Dr. Regal and Dark Rockman was doing to him. That just made it worse. What is it that they could accomplish from kidnapping Netto?

While in deep thought, Rockman just kept walking down the street, not really paying attention to what was going on in front of him.

Up ahead, Roll, Numberman, and Gutsman were hanging out in front of Higure's Chip Shop. Roll noticed Rockman coming and waved him over. "Rockman! Over Here!" Rockman just walked by as if he didn't see her. Roll noticed his sad expression and tried to go to him. "Rockman-" She was stopped by a tug on her arm from Numberman.

"Numberman! Why did you do that? We should go talk to him."

"Right, guts," Gutsman interjected. "I'll give him a Guts-Punch to cheer him up, guts"

"I think it would be best if we left him alone for a while. He only just lost Netto yesterday."

"But-"

"Please Roll-chan. He needs time to sort things out. OK?"

Roll just looked down the street as Rockman was turning a corner. She really wanted to help him, but Numberman was right. He needed time to figure things out.

Rockman just went on oblivious to the entire event that had just occurred. He walked around for hours until he had ended up in the more deserted part of Net City. He didn't really care. He could find his way out easy enough; he just wanted time to think. He moved into a narrow, deserted alley next. At least, he thought it was deserted. He didn't even notice until a voice spoke, one that stopped him dead in his tracks.

"Hello Rockman. It's nice to see you again."

It was so quick. Rockman's rage just seemed to come out of nowhere when he heard that voice. He pulled out his buster, charging it as he turned around. It was ready to be fired when he pointed it dead on at Dark Rockman.

"WHERE IS HE!"

"Temper, temper Rockman. You're starting to sound like me."

"Don't you DARE play with me! Where. Is. NETTO-KUN!?"

"You know if you had asked nicely I might have told you, but since you want to be so rude…"

"CHARGE SHOT!!!!" Rockman fired his buster at him. An explosion erupted and smoke surrounded the area. Rockman had a deep frown on his face and looked extremely angry. You could tell that all reason was beyond him right then. He was acting purely on emotion and right now, he was pissed.

Rockman waited for the smoke to dissipate and when it did Dark Rockman was no where to be seen. "What?" Rockman started frantically looking all around, a look of confusion and annoyance on his face. He heard Dark Rockman from above.

"Now Rockman, that is no way to act in front of your other self." Rockman looked up and found Dark Rockman sitting on one of the roofs, swaying his feet and wagging his finger at him.

"I am very disappointed with you Rockman. Shame on you" Dark Rockman said with sarcasm. He was talking to him as if he was a child.

"What did you do to Netto-kun?!"

"Don't worry. He's fine. In fact, that's what I came to talk to you about."

"What?" Rockman said with confusion.

Dark Rockman's face became dark as he said words Rockman didn't think he would hear, "I have a proposition for you."


Yuuichiro was still working on trying to find Netto. Even though he didn't act worried, that façade was wearing off. His son was kidnapped. There was no way that he wasn't concerned. Why in the world would Regal target his son? If he knew Regal, he knew that there was something that he wanted. Something he wasn't going to be able to get unless someone else got it for him; at least, that is what he hypothesized.

And if that was the case, what was he after? There was nothing to his knowledge that he had that Regal would want. Nothing he was currently working on was worth it. Maybe it was something that his father had worked on. Many of Hikari Tadashi's works have been incorporated into daily life, but none so important came to mind.

Well, if Regal was after something, then he would come for it sooner or later. He was hoping for sooner. He just didn't think it would come in the next minute.

"Hikari-Hakase! We're receiving an incoming video," yelled Meijin.

The next thing they knew Regal's face was on the big screen, looking as smug as ever.

"Konichiwa, Hikari Yuuichiro."

"Regal! You bastard! Where is Netto?!"

"Don't worry Hikari-san. Netto-kun is safe."

"Don't give me that. I want to see my son!"

Regal just chuckled and said, "As you wish." A screen popped up next to Regal's face, which earned gasps from all that were watching. Regal just smiled widely and smugly as he watched Yuuichiro stare at the screen with deep concern and pain.

On the screen was a bruised, unconscious Netto in a dark room. There was only one light beaming on him from one side of the room, but it only made it worse because it made the bruises that much more noticeable. His hands were bound above his head with chains and his headband was tied around his mouth. He didn't move once.

"Netto! Can you hear me?! NETTO!!" Netto did respond to his voice.

"He can't hear you Yuuichiro, but don't worry too much. I'm taking good care of him," he said with much sarcasm. Then the image disappeared altogether.

"Regal! I swear if you hurt him I'll-"

"As long as you comply I will not have to hurt him." That shut him up. Yuuichiro knew he didn't have room for threats. Netto's only chance was for him to listen to what he had to say, as well as try to track him down in any way possible. Yuuichiro looked at Meijin and Meijin nodded, as if they could read each other's minds. He ran to another computer trying to trace the video, but then a warning appeared on the screen and soon enough the computer crashed.

"AH!" Meijin backed up as the computer gave off electricity. Regal laughed at their attempt.

"There's no use. I am always one step ahead of you."

Yuuichiro looked defeated, "What do you want Regal."

"Just one thing Yuuichiro. And this applies to Scilabs and the Net Savers." Regal's face became very serious, his eyes becoming cold. "Don't get in my way. If you do, Netto will die." Gasps were heard all around and Regal smiled at all the pathetic concerned faces.

"Hahaha!" Regal laughed evilly and it kept getting louder and more extreme until the message finally ended. Everyone just stood where they were for a while. It was all quiet until they heard a noise from Yuuichiro. Meijin turned and looked at him worriedly. Yuuichiro's head was down and his shoulders were shaking, his hair was shadowing his eyes. At his sides, his fists were shaking and were formed in tight fists. His teeth were tightly together, trying to keep his distress in.

Everyone knew what a difficult situation Yuuichiro was in and no one would blame him for breaking down, especially after what they've seen. Meijin walked up behind Yuuichiro and put a friendly hand on his shoulder.

"We'll get him back. I won't rest until we get Netto back, but I need you to stay strong. We will find Netto together." With that encouraging speech, Yuuichiro's shaking stopped and he lifted his arm to wipe his face. After pulling himself together Yuuichiro looked up at Meijin and gave him a smile that expressed newfound determination. "Thank you, Meijin." Meijin just gave him an encouraging smile.

Yuuichiro yelled, "OK everyone. We have to get back to work. Look for anything that Regal might be after and if there are any signs of him, report it immediately!"

"Sir!" All you could see from then on were people working on computers, all working hard to bring Netto home. Yuuichiro was glad that he could count on all of his co-workers. It helped that he had the support from all of them.

Someone had tapped his shoulder from behind and Yuuichiro had turned to see none other than Kifune. He had a worried, but serious look on his face.

"Hikari-Hakase, I think you need to come with me to my office."

"What this about sir?"

His face became very serious as he said, "I believe I know what Regal might be after-,"

"What?!"

"But Hikari-san, I must warn you. It is extremely important that you not ask questions. I will explain as much as I can on the way to headquarters." Kifune said as he moved towards the exit. He stopped and waited for him near the door. Yuuichiro didn't know what the outcome would be, but if it was anything that would give him an advantage in the situation, then he would go.

"Alright," Yuuichiro said confidently. "Let's go."

With that they both went out to Kifune's car and headed towards Net Saver Headquarters.


Just so everyone knows, I reeeeeaaaaalllyyy want to make it yaoi (Yay yaoi!) and if that's the case, then I'm going to change the rating to M. Just to give you a heads up. And once again, R&R! Thanks.

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