Ch1

Slur felt the summons of her master. "What is your command Lord Duo," she said with a bow.

Duo's large form appeared in front of her, his very presence was something she had known all of her life. "Slur my faithful servant I have a mission for you."

"Anything you wish I shall do as you command," she said with a bow.

"I will soon judge Earth and while I left some agents there I believe it may be more useful to my designs to have you observe humanity," Duo said.

She was taken aback by the offer, usually she resided by her master's side and only descended down to the battlefield to exact Duo's judgment. "I will do as you command," she said with a bow.

"Good. I have already chosen a target for you," Duo said. "He is a young boy. You are to learn about humanity through him and protect him at all costs."

"Is he one of your disciples?" She couldn't recall a child among the people Duo used to spy on humanity though she knew that her master did a lot of things without her knowledge.

"No he is not. You are not to let him know about me unless you deem it necessary and deem him worthy," Duo said. "I will trust you with this assignment. Also, I will take this opportunity to judge you myself."

"Judge me?" She asked taken aback by the request. She was Duo's messenger, his main disciple. How could he want to judge here? Did I err in some way? Her mind raced through the various possibilities of what she could have done.

"Be at peace. I just have noticed you never had a challenge in life," Duo said his voice had some amusement. "Deep down I feel arrogance in you towards everything."

She flinched at Duo's words. For once she had nothing to say. "If this planet fails it means you failed too," Duo said his eyes gleaming with amusement. "Do not let me down, I expect you to learn something from this planet as well.

"Yes my lord," she said with a bow. I won't let you down. She viewed humanity as an insignificant insect but she would follow Duo with the utmost devotion as she did all of her tasks. But still why focus so much on weak humans?

Yet the idea of her being judged by her lord sent shivers down her spine. What will I have to do? She was confused on what she would have to learn, but she wouldn't fail that much was certain. I'll show the world my strength if that is what you wish.

"Now go," Duo said. "We shall keep in touch."

With a bow she left the comet that was used as Duo's main base and headed towards Earth. She arrived on planet Earth and quickly went onto the internet. A primitive structure but it will have to do. Scanning the internet she quickly absorbed the information that she needed to know about this world.

So this is humanity? She wasn't that impressed, they still seemed like a bunch insects to her. She followed the coordinates Duo gave her, it led her to a PET where a program was being downloaded.

I see so he doesn't have a personalized net navi yet. Easier for me. I just have to pretend to be his navi. She took a deep breath and placed a hand on the data that was being formed. Her power surged inside of her as she absorbed and assimilated whatever was being installed.

Clenching her chest she felt a strange sensation wash over her. What the hell was that navi? Her vision became blurry as a warm sensation spread throughout her body before disappearing. Looking down at her hands she clenched her fists. What was that? Maybe some glitch, I'll figure it out later.

She gathered what information she could about the boy from the PET. His name was Hikari Netto, he was a student and his father was frequently away on work and had given him a custom net navi . Well whoever it was I guess I'll take his place for the time being. Playing the role of an imposter was an intriguing idea but she could pull it off.

She stayed in the PET the rest of the night learning as much of the boy as she could. Apparently he loved to net battle which from what she learned was a past time among various young kids his age and loved being with his friends.

Well I can still fight so I guess that will be something of interest to him. She just had to make sure that she didn't go all out and delete anyone. She waited until it was time to wake up her operator. Here is goes human lets see what humanity has to offer.

The PET's alarm went off, "It's morning time to get up Netto-kun," she said calmly.

There was movement from the bed followed by a load groan as a young brunette boy woke up, "Man I hate waking up so early for school," Netto muttered as he rubbed his eyes. The boy then turned to his PET and his eyes widened. "My new custom net navi!"

The boy ran over to his PET and looked at her with wide eyes. She smiled at him and bowed, "Yes I am your net navi. My name is Slur pleased to meet you Hikari Netto."

"Wow you look cool," Netto said as he looked her over. "I just didn't expect you to be a girl not that I have a problem with that," he said quickly.

She smiled at him. "Don't worry I excel at combat and am more than capable of being used to fit your desires. Would you like me to demonstrate my combat abilities?"

Netto grinned and nodded, "Yeah sure. I still have some homework to do, I'll boot up the program in my computer."

She went over to his main computer as Netto uploaded the assignment. Six large mattaur viruses appeared. "Please stand back and observe," she said. Netto only nodded and watched her from behind.

She summoned her swords of light in her hands and quickly defeated two of the viruses with a slash of her swords. Childs play she effortlessly dodged the attacks of the viruses and took out two more before snapping her fingers, spiers of light broke through the ground and impaled the remaining viruses.

Turning around she saw her operator's face which was wide with shock, "Wow you are strong. I can't wait to show you to my friends later."

She smiled at him, "Of course. I am yours to command." Do with me what you wish.

"Thanks you don't have to be so formal with me," Netto said. "We should be partners."

"Partners?" She asked curiously from what she net navis served under humans but still it wasn't something she was used to. Calm down it is all a part of my mission.

Netto nodded, "My dad believes that people should work with net navis. I hope we can work well together."

"I see well I hope the same," she said with a smile. Partners with a human? She wanted to laugh but she knew her lord had given her this mission, she would have to play around for the time being.

"Oh crap I have to get ready for school now," Netto said jumping out of his seat.

Not bad at least he doesn't seem like a brute at least. She watched as Netto got ready for the day. She met his mother who didn't see anything suspicious in her, overall her cover was secure.

Why Lord Duo wants to judge this planet is beyond me, humanity doesn't surprise or interest me. But still, she was Duo's most loyal servant and would complete her mission without fail. At Netto's school she entered the internet and was quickly introduced to the net navis of his friends. A female pink navi and a large male net navi.

"Hello nice to meet you," said Roll with a smile.

"Likewise I am Hikari Netto's net navi please to meet you," she said looking at her and the big navi that looked like an ape who was gawking at her.

"I never would've thought Netto would have a female net navi but I'm glad to have another female navi around," Roll said with a smile. "Gutsman be polite introduce yourself."

Gutsman nodded, "N-Nice to meet you I'm Gutsman." The large navi avoided her gaze his voice sounding more like a gruff ape than a person.

"Wow Netto your navi looks cool," Roll's operator Meiru said through a pop up screen.

Gutsman's operator Dekao appeared next to his navi a sneer spread across his face. "That's your net navi? A girl? She won't stand a chance against Gutsman."

She clenched her fists, don't get angry I can't delete them all yet. Luckily her operator stood up for her.

"Hey don't talk about her like that," Netto said his face red with anger. "Slur is super strong."

"Really? Then lets battle to prove it!" Dekao said.

"Fine. Slur are you ready?" Netto asked.

She nodded looking at Gutsman, "Of course."

Roll sighed and stepped to the side,. "Alright just don't hurt each other too badly ok?"

Gutsman stood in front of her and pumped his fists together. "Gutsman is the strongest around," He said in his dull voice.

"Get her Gutsman!" Dekao yelled.

"Lets go Slur!" Netto said. "Show him what you can do."

What I can do eh? She summoned a light sword in her hand and swung it as soon as the large navi got into range.

"Guts!" Gutsman cried out as his hand was chopped off.

She then sliced off his other and kicked him to the ground so hard he automatically logged out.

"Wow Slur you took him out like nothing," Netto said in surprise.

She smiled at her operator, "No problem I didn't know if you wanted me to delete him or not."

"Oh uh no need to do that," Netto said as Dekao's crying could be heard in the distance. "I'm still friends with Dekao even though he can be a pain at times."

She laughed, "I see sounds good." Humans are weird.

Netto smiled at her, "I'm glad to have you as a net navi. Anyway class is about to start."

She nodded, "Call me if you need me."

Roll went up to her and smiled, "I'm really glad to have you here. I hope we can be good friends," she said extending a hand.

She took the hand and shook it, "Me too."

These programs are too fragile I would've happily deleted that animal had he ordered me to. But she would follow Netto's orders no matter what they were for now.

The rest of her day was relatively boring, she mostly helped Netto with school work and various other tasks until it was time to go home. "Man I'm glad school is finally over," Netto said once school was done.

She nodded, "Don't forget to do you homework and other assignments."

Netto sighed, "Fine fine. But you can help me right?"

"Of course," she said with a smile.

She had a feeling Netto wasn't much of a student, he was smart but it took a few times for him to understand things. When they were finally done Netto stood up and stretched, "Thanks Slur you're a life saver."

"No problem. What else do you have planned for today?" She asked.

"Hmm I'll go visit Meiru and see if she wants to do anything," Netto said as he grabbed the PET.

Netto ran out of the house and over to his neighbor and froze. "Slur I think something is wrong," her operator said as he pointed to the smoke coming out of her house.

"Do you wish me to check on it?" She asked.

Netto nodded his face tense with worry, "Plug in Slur!"

She soon went into the house network and knew something was wrong, "Netto-kun there are fire viruses everywhere," she said as she summoned a pair of light swords in her hands.

"Can you take care of them? I'll go check on Meiru-chan," Netto said as he tried to get into the house.

"I will be careful," she said as she took out a pair of viruses and quickly went over to the panel controlling the door and unlocked it. "It's unlocked I'll proceed forwards.

"Thanks," Netto said. "I'll go find Meiru, let me know if you need anything."

She nodded as she defeated various viruses and proceeded throughout the network. This isn't a normal housefire, this was planned. "Netto-kun be careful something isn't right."

Netto coughed, "Got it. I'm almost at her room be careful."

She was surprised that he would risk his health for a friend even a good one, from what she learned humans were usually selfish. Hikari Netto you are a peculiar person indeed.

Arriving at the main sight she found a net navi with a torch for his head. "Netto-kun I found an enemy net navi."

"Oh what brings you here?" The net navi asked. "I am Fireman, sorry to say this but I can't have any witnesses."

Fireman pointed a flaming fist at her and shot a blast of fire at her. She was going to ignore it, the attack wouldn't hurt her but to her surprise she heard Netto yell, "Barrier slot in!"

A blue aura enveloped her and repelled the attack. "Are you alright?" Netto asked breathing heavily.

"I'm fine just get your friend I'll finish this," She said gripping her sword tightly. "Do you wish me to delete him?"

"Just get him out of here," Netto said softly. "I'm bringing Meiru chan out right now."

"Be safe," she said as she avoided another blast of fire. "Foolish navi you dare attack me?"

She charged at the navi at top speed and swung her sword, Fireman barely had time to react as she chopped his hands off.

"Ahh," Fireman yelled as he tried to blast her with fire.

She summoned a barrier of light to block the attack before chopping off his hand. "I'll end you here," she said coldly snapping her fingers light stabbed at the net navi from the ground piercing Fireman from every angle.

"Netto-kun do you wish me to delete him?" She asked as she readied to end the netnavi.

Netto appeared on the screen next to her. He had ash on his face but he was outside with his friend. "No don't," he said shaking his head. "Just do enough to make him not want to hurt people like this again."

"Even though he tried killing your friend?" She asked as Fireman struggled.

"I know but I don't feel comfortable ordering you to delete him," Netto said.

She sighed, "Fine as you wish." With a snap of her fingers, Fireman fell to the ground. "Get lost vermin," she said kicking him so hard that he logged out.

With that, the paramedics and fire department came and made sure everything was well. When they returned home Netto sat on his chair exhausted. "Thanks I don't know what I'd have done if something had happened to one of my friends."

"Of course. If I may ask why did you not order me to delete the enemy?" She asked. "He was a criminal who tried to burn down your friend's house and kill her."

Netto sighed. "I know but my dad always taught me that net navis should be treated like people, even if they can be brought back it wouldn't feel right for me to just delete them."

"I see," she said slightly surprised by the answer.

Netto nodded, "Well I'm glad to have you as a net navi. I hope we can work well together."

She smiled at him, "Met too Netto-kun." Lets see what makes you tick Hikari Netto.


AN: I will mainly follow the anime timeline with a few details added from the games. In this story Netto and Rockman aren't brothers and he was going to receive him as a present from his dad just like in the anime