A/N: Well here's Chapter 2. And firstly I'd like to thank Rose Kitsune.EXE, who came up with a name for the evil navi (and is at the moment, my only reviewer). I really had fun writing this chapter and I hope you guys enjoy reading it.
I would really appreciate it if people who read this ACTUALLY REVIEW! (pantpant) No flamers but constructive criticism is appreciated. (grins)
Disclaimer: I don't own Rockman or Megaman, Capcom does! So keep the scary peoples in suits away from me! (trembles)
Dangerous Deceptions!
Chapter 2Yuuichirou looked in amazement at the disk that was laid before him. To think it was all here in this tiny, shinny and ancient disk.
"Is all the data present?" he asked breathlessly.
"Yes, very much so, but I'm sure you would like to see for yourself," the broker said, flashing him her trademark dazzling smile. With a flick of her wrist, she summoned her assistant, who was carrying a laptop with a strange modification attached. He placed it gently on the table and step back, appearing to melt into the shadows.
"As you can see, it requires this special drive to upload the disk," she said, gesticulating to the CD drive before them. "It is also important to note that while we were able to verify the data was there and present, the disk had a fail-safe program installed, which automatically encrypted the files we were looking at and then any subsequent files after that. We, unfortunately, have been unable to decrypt the files, but there are some lower level files that we are viewing now. That is why we believe that you, Hikari-hakase, are the best candidate to obtain this disk."
"Didn't the Ameropian government want this as well, Mika-san?" Yuuichirou asked, a frown crossing his features momentarily.
Mika let out a long-suffering sigh. "Yes, they did. And they were extremely forceful in their attempts to obtain it. They even had Intelligence try to steal it."
"I can understand them wanting this, so it doesn't really surprise me," Yuuichirou muttered as he continued to scan the data before him.
"We believe that since it's you that wants it, Hikari-hakase, then you should have it. Hikari Tadashi was well respected and you, being his son and a scientist within a similar field, deserve this more than the bureaucratic idiots at Intelligence."
Yuuichirou nodded as he ejected the disk and shut the laptop. "Well it has been an honour dealing with you, Mika-san. I thank you for your kindness and cooperation." He got to his feet.
"No, Hikari-hakase. It has been an honour working with you. I hope your research into this matter is successful," she said proudly, offering out her hand. "Until next time, sir."
Smiling, he accepted her handshake.
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"Call me Duskman," the Navi sneered.
"Duskman," Netto growled.
The navi before them was about a foot taller than Rockman. His body suit was navy blue; his chest armour a dark green, almost black, as were his gloves and boots. The armour was sharp and angular, overhanging his shoulders slightly. His helmet was similar to his armour, triangular ridges running from the top of his head and from both ears to form a point at the back. It also possessed that almost-black green tone, the edges rimmed with navy blue. Middle length straight hair protruded from under his helmet, gold in colour. His emblem was black, with a golden semi-circle resembling a setting sun, which waspositioned in the middle. Black eyes narrowed malevolently as he raised his purple blade threateningly.
/Netto-kun, I don't like this/ Rockman warned him. /He's different from other navis somehow…/
/Different/ Netto sent, frowning slightly.
/Yes, and his energy levels are off the charts./ he said, sounding a little nervous.
/Don't worry. We can take em, Nii-san./ Netto said reassuringly. 'I hope,' he thought to himself.
Rockman wasn't fooled. Their link allowed him to sense the apprehension that was pouring off of Netto, despite his efforts to hide it. But he nodded in agreement none the less.
Duskman was becoming increasingly annoyed at the sudden silence from the NetNavi and Human before him. He did not like to be ignored.
"Fissure!" he shouted, thrusting his sword into the ground. What resulted was a chain reaction causing numerous cracks as the panels disintegrated by the force of Duskman's attack. The destruction headed in a path directly for Rockman.
"Dash Condor, Battle chip, Slot In!" yelled Netto. " Elec sword, Battle Chip, Slot In!"
Rockman jumped up onto the Dash Condor and sped towards Duskman, his sword forming as he leapt into the air, slashing downwards. Duskman dodged to his left, just barely avoiding the blade as it slammed into the panels where he was standing. Rockman then sent a backhanded slash towards him. Duskman howled in pain, clutching his upper arm, data steadily streaming from under his fingers.
"Nice work Rockman! Take that!" Netto crowed, a look of triumph on his face. The look faded away when he realised that the other Navi was laughing.
/This Navi has a screw loose./ he thought irritably.
/You can say that again./ Rockman thought back. Aloud he said, "Let's finish this Netto!"
"Right!"
"You, defeat me? Now that's a laugh!" Duskman sneered.
"You won't be laughing for long," Netto said, smirking. "Cyber Sword, Battle Chip, Slot In!" Rockman held his right arm diagonally in front of him as it formed the sword. "Wide Sword, Battle Chip, Slot In!" The blue navi swept his arms out, receiving the second sword on his left. "Long Sword, Battle Chip, Slot In!" Rockman then swept his arms up in a smooth motion, forming the bright energy that was the Program Advance.
"Dream Sword!" yelled the twins together, Rockman releasing the energy in one smooth motion directly at Duskman.
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An alarm jangled loudly from the red PET, alerting the holder of the incoming message.
"Enzan-sama, it's a message from SciLabs," came a whispered voice from the device.
"Now?" whispered back a boy with blue eyes and white and black hair. "Don't they realise I'm in a very important meeting right now?"
The voice ignored this, continuing on. "It's marked as Urgent, Enzan-sama." The young boy sighed, and got to his feet.
"I'm very sorry ladies and gentlemen, but something has come up. I trust I will be informed of any arising issues and the courses of action that are to be taken after the meeting?"
"Of course, Enzan-sama," one of the board ladies replied. With a nod he turned and left the room, closing the door quietly and heading a little down the hall. Once out of earshot of the boardroom, he grabbed his PET and held it up to his face.
"Okay Blues," he said, directing his voice to a Navi with red armour, his eyes hidden behind a visor. The Navi gave a curt nod, and opened the link.
A man in a lab coat and shades appeared on screen.
"Meijin, what's wrong?" Enzan asked, a frown on his face.
"Enzan-san, there's a Navi causing problems on the net. We've tracked its location and found it in the arcade. I want you to get down there and deal with it."
"Understood," he said nodding. He was about to end the call, but was interrupted.
"Enzan-san, please be careful," Enzan raised an eyebrow at this. "This Navi's energy levels are abnormally high."
"I'll keep that in mind," he said, terminating the call.
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"Dream Sword!"
Duskman stared in disbelief as the Program Advance came barrelling towards him, tearing up panels, disintegrating them into mere junk data. He knew that he couldn't dodge, but that didn't stop him from trying. He screamed in agony as the blinding energy ripped through his data. The pain was almost enough to block out sensible thought.
"Way to go Rockman!" Netto yelled excitedly, pumping his fist in triumph.
"Netto-kun…"
"What?" Netto said, feeling his excitement fade away as his twin's apprehension flooded through the link.
"I don't think that this is over," Rockman said worriedly.
"How right you are," a voice whispered in his ear. Rockman jumped in surprise and looked around. Duskman was right next to him, his entire left side streaming data, a look of contempt and disgust mingling on his face. But it was Duskman's eyes that truly scared Rockman; cold and full of malice. He moved to leap away.
"Too slow!" Duskman sneered, lunging forward, knocking Rockman off his feet.
"Rockman!" Netto cried.
Rockman fought under the grip of the deranged Navi, but was unable to break free. Duskman smirked and reached down, grasping the emblem on Rockman's chest with his remaining hand.
Rockman started to feel strange sensation. Glancing down he noticed a glowing light that seemed to be passing from his emblem into Duskman's hand. Then realisation kicked in and he struggled vainly trying desperately to get away.
Netto fell to his knees, his PET falling from his slack grip to the floor with a clatter.
/Netto-kun…/ Rockman sent weakly.
/Saito Nii-san… I'm so tired./
/Netto-kun, you've got to stay awake/ Rockman yelled mentally, panicking.
Netto slumped to the floor, unable to sit up anymore. /I can't…/
/NETTO-KUN/
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Also the next Chapter could take a while, what with Uni just started again and the fact I'm moving out of home. I will try to get it done soon. :3
