Squee! I love this song! Every time I listen to it I think of my two favorite couples. n.n. The scene takes place at the end of the Manga volume 6 and the beginning of volume 7. (Volume 7 is just LOADED with Enzan x Netto and Rockman x Blues implied shounen-ai…or at least I like to think so . ) Well go on now, read!

Ever the Same

(Song by Rob Thomas)
We were drawn from the weeds We were brave like soldiers Falling down under the pale moonlight You were holding onto me like someone broken And I couldn't tell you, but I'm telling you now.
I fell. I could've dodged every blow they threw at me, but I took the hits. It was the power that the Muramasa gained as I suffered that allowed them to take their stabs at me. The Quartet of Evil…they were tedious, and could be so easily taken down—one at a time, at least. I admit, taking on all three of them was a bit much.
He tried to stop me, and when I wouldn't stop moving forward, he wanted to move forward with me; I wouldn't allow it, neither would Serenade. As I swallowed-we swallowed, I could taste the human blood in my mouth. Perhaps I had let them tear me apart a little too much. No matter. I Lifted the blade, "Muramasa…I think you've had more than your fill of my pain and blood!"
One of the Quartet bozo's seemed alarmed by this action. I had them. I could wipe them out on my own—I wouldn't need his help.
Just let me hold you as we're falling apart Just let me hold you and we'll both fall down Fall on me Tell me everything you want me to be Forever with you Forever in me Ever the same
A shot pierced through the back of my hand, then another to the other hand. I couldn't hold the Muramasa anymore…this was it. I was done for. I would never reach his level…what made him- made them- so powerful? Was it their childish bond or big dreams…their innocence or their determination? Well, as the Quartet taunted me, I realized I would probably never know. At least I would die trying…
Or I thought. I thought I was losing it…I could have sworn I heard his voice calling me. Then, as an attack came toward me to finish me off, he jumped in front to shield me. He fell, taking the brunt of the attack, but I knew he'd survive. I weakly stood up, and out of impulse and instinct, barked at him. "You shouldn't be here!"
"Ugh, Good…t'see you too." He smiled weakly. Seeing him lie there must've boosted my determination. I walked over and picked up the Muramasa, pain stinging throughout my arms and hands as I held onto it. The Quartet idiots laughed at my pitiful sight, but I didn't care. Something was spurring me on stronger than before, and then…he placed his hands over mine.
We were standing in the wind We were free like water Flowing down under the warmth of the sun Now it's cold and we're scared And we've both been shaken Yeah, look at us men, It scares me to be the end.
"You can't do this alone!" He said, helping me hold onto the Muramasa.
My pride got the best of me—it had a tendency to do that sometimes. "What?! Go away!" I growled.
At that point, the three remaining Quartet members lunged forward at us. He frowned, and I could almost feel what he felt…see what he saw, and hear his every thought.
"A proud death?! What's that worth?! Face it Blues…we're partners!" His grip tightened on the sword as it began to glow. In the back of our minds, as full-synchro dictates, we could hear our net-ops thoughts as well.
"That's right, Enzan," Netto began, alarming Enzan-sama quite a bit from what I could feel, "We're partners!"
I could hear the determined navi, though no words were spoken. How? All senses of rationality were lost. Hah…they were long gone by this point. But I could hear him as he said, "This fight's ours together!"
Just let me hold you as we're falling apart Just let me hold you as we both fall down Fall on me Tell me everything you want me to be Forever with you Forever in me Ever the same.
"They've fused their hands!" One of the Quartet bozo's announced, "Kill them!"
"Try, you Fiends! Just try!" The sword split through each one, as if cutting butter. I felt so much power, so much energy. "We're ready!"
Their fragments began to disintegrate, "Their fusion of trust and friendship… is a power the darkness… cannot withstand…" Finally, each piece burst to bits. The Quartet of Evil had been conquered.
He handed the sword back to me and looked at himself puzzled, "I was all torn up and in a state of flux…but now…"
"Rockman, what did you-we - just do?" I asked, unable to comprehend the last event. Nothing had ever confused me like this. Especially the feelings arising in my heart for the one before me.
"I really have no idea…"
As we looked up and stared at the giant blob in front of us named Alpha, we both could sense the impending danger about to rise to the surface. And indeed, it did. A hand reached out of the blob, then another, until a navi broke free of it. It wasn't any navi…it was Forte.
The strengthened foe began to raise his power level until the surge of energy was too much for anything in a ten mile radius to bear… and Rockman was standing in the middle of it. "Rockman! Run!" I dashed toward him to push him out of the way.
The building exploded, but luckily I had managed to grab hold of him and retreat.
You may need me there to carry all your weight But you're no burden, I assure. You tide me over With a warmth I'll not forget But I can only give you love.
"Man…what a blast…" He stated, shocked, as we hovered over the remains of what had once been an island. "The island's been blown to bits."
"Are you still…in fighting shape?" I asked weakly. My left side had begun to break apart
"Blues!" He exclaimed. I think up until this point, he hadn't realized I had been holding onto him. He saw my side and grimaced, "You're wounded! You shielded me?" He asked, his voice trembling in shock. I feared he would get the wrong impression that I cared about him or something. Well…I did, but that's besides the point.
"No big deal, alright?!" I sighed. It was my pride again. "Hurry, go after Forte. I'll be along shortly."
"Until then, Netto, " Enzan-sama spoke up, "It's up to you!"
I reached, giving him all the power I had left in me. He was in better fighting condition than I was.
Fall on me I'll be there for you if you'll be there for me Forever with you Forever in me Ever the same.
That day, our soul resonated, granting him a new style change. But we fought together against Forte, we won the battle together…as a team. And to be quite honest, there's no other person I would have rather shared my soul with than his. But still…I'm confused.
Why did…why do I feel that way?

Owari!