Megaman Battle Network – Sibling Rivalry

Chapter 18 – Yoka

Lan has been trying to make up for his rudeness the other day. Although he hasn't admitted I'm human yet.

That weekend in the Hikari house was a rush. Sarah in an attempt to learn more about animals had booked rooms at Yoka Inn. Mrs. Hikari objected straight away and went mad when she found the rooms were already booked. Dr. Hikari didn't bother to object but only allowed her to go if Lan went too. Sarah objected saying that she had already asked Mayl to go. Mrs. Hikari said that Lan should go to protect them both then. When Sarah pointed out that Mayl and Roll were perfectly capable of taking care of themselves the argument started.

All as can be said about the argument was that Sarah found herself booking an extra room for Lan.

They arrived at Yoka for the weekend and unpacked their bags in their rooms. Sarah felt a little uncomfortable in the Inn because of the lack of technology but got over it pretty soon. Sarah wanted to go and see the animals there and then but Mayl and Lan objected saying that they had all weekend and they should go and see the sights of Yoka first.

Yoka was a small place but Sarah knew it had its own cyberworld. As they wandered around the exhibits Lan and Mayl constantly got hellos from people who they had helped whilst doing odd jobs to earn cash. Lan met his match for hotheadedness against Tamako who upon seeing Lan challenged him to a NetBattle.

Thankfully Lan had his Chips back then and beat MetalMan down again. After the match Tamako started to talk to the three of them.

"Your style changed from last time Lan," said Tamako, "We thought we had you beat for a moment there."

"If I hadn't pressed the wrong button you would have," laughed Lan, "I meant to press the download button but I pressed unite by mistake."

"You probably meant to do it but didn't realise," said Tamako.

"No, he probably didn't," said Sarah, "He's been battling without soul unions for a week."

"Ahh, but yes. You haven't introduced your friend yet Lan," said Tamako, "Come, I am interested to know all about her."

"Oh Tamako, this is my adopted sister Sarah," said Lan, "She's quite unique."

"Yes she is, unique to have you as a brother," said Tamako.

A couple of days earlier Lan may have made some stupid retort at that but now he just blushed.

"Aw Lan, your blushing," said Tamako ruffling his hair, "Now get moving, I am sure your sister wants to see as much of Yoka as possible. Take care of yourselves. Mayl, Sarah make sure Lan does not get into too much trouble."

We laughed as we walked off. Sarah asked how Lan and Mayl knew Tamako.

"She's been running that stall for years," said Lan, "And she was in a tournament a while back."

"I guess she nearly beat you then," said Sarah.

"No way! It was one of the easier matches."

"He means easier in that he as in he didn't have to use the program advance to do it. Of course he nearly lost in the process," said a voice from behind.