Netto and Enzan were expecting Netto's parents at any moment. After much spying Haruka had finally found out the real reason her son was not at home and arranged to visit the boys with Yuuichiro in tow. Netto was secretly glad his parents were coming; he really missed his mom, even though he would never tell anyone. Netto was curled up next to Enzan, after Valentine's the two had fully embraced the concept of cuddling, and Netto could tell Enzan needed someone to vent his daily work issues to.
They were on the couch talking and playing a game of checkers, which Enzan was winning. Enzan was telling Netto of his day at work and how the CEO of the Jawaii branch was being annoying and telling him off for being a kid.
"I'm his boss, dammit!" said Enzan, he was really steamed. He put a piece down to accentuate his point, also making a new king.
Netto nodded and placed his own captured piece over it to signify its new status.
"He actually had the nerve to tell me I made a bad company decision? Who does he think I am?" he said, putting down another piece.
"He obviously doesn't know your prowess in checkers," growled Netto.
Enzan let the sarcastic comment fly over his head. "If I was in charge of that branch he would have been terminated months ago. Why on earth does he think he can get away with such, such…" Enzan struggled to find the word to express his displeasure.
"Indecency?" offered Rockman.
Netto shot his twin a dirty look as Enzan ranted on. "Yes, thank you Rockman. Furthermore, why does he think being 13 is a bad thing? It makes me no more or less then any of them. Hell, I probably have more degrees then all of them put together!" he slammed another piece on the board.
"Okay, I think you've beaten me and the board into submission, why don't we stop for now?" asked Netto, a little annoyed.
Enzan sighed and nodded, "Yes, that's a good idea." He said, picking up the checker pieces and sliding them into the tin box that they were held in.
Just then the giant door bell resounded through the hall. Netto got up and ran to the door as fast as he could while Enzan finished cleaning up.
Netto opened the door and was instantly gathered in a crushing hug. He didn't even struggle, which was rare for him, but instead looked at his mom and grinned. "Shouldn't we go inside?" he asked.
Haruka nodded and Yuuichiro led them inside, shutting the door. Haruka took her son's new appearance in a stride and just continued to hold him. "Mama, you okay?" Netto asked, his voice a little strained from the lack of oxygen.
She let him go and looked his up and down. "So, you're okay? No dangerous three month mission?" she asked.
Netto shook his head. "Nope, just the Neko Virus, it's all nii-san's fault anyway. You can blame him." Netto grinned.
"Hey!" Rockman's voice came from a wall monitor. "That's not very nice."
Netto stuck his tongue out at him. Haruka smiled and relaxed. "As long as you're safe," she said.
Netto blinked. "The ears and tail don't make you worry?" he asked, a little surprised.
Haruka giggled, "Papa said you'd be fine as soon as the virus was caught, so I'm not worrying."
Enzan came up on the foursome. "Interesting mom," Enzan muttered in Netto's ear.
Netto shrugged and smiled. Blues cleared his throat and all attention was turned to him. "Since Netto-kun's parents are staying for the day, I was wondering if you'd all like to actually come inside?" he asked.
Yuuichiro laughed and nodded. "Yes Blues, thank you for the invitation."
They all walked into the large living room and Haruka gasped. "My goodness, I think our whole house could fit in here!" she said, laughing.
Netto nodded, "Yeah, that's what I thought." He said quietly to Rockman.
Enzan smiled, always the gracious host. "Please, make yourselves comfortable. Does anyone wish for anything to eat?" he asked.
Haruka nodded. "I could make curry," she winked at Netto.
Netto's ears perked up. "Really?" he gasped.
"That is, if Enzan-kun let's me use his kitchen," she nodded at Enzan.
Enzan looked a little surprised. "Well, that's fine with me; I was just thinking more of ordering something."
Netto shook his head. "No way! Mama's cooking is the best!" he said enthusiastically.
Yuuichiro nodded. "I'm inclined to agree there, she does have very good culinary skills."
Haruka put a hand to her lips. "Oh stop it you two."
Enzan nodded to Haruka. "Yes, you can use the kitchen if you wish. I know that we have all the ingredients for curry, if you wish Blues can tell you where they are."
Haruka winked. "I've got a better idea, how about you two help me make it," she said.
Netto jumped up and threw his hands into the air. "Yay!" he yelled.
"I'm not so sure," Enzan started. But Netto came over and threw an arm around him.
"Of course he's sure, he'll help. Won't you?" he asked Enzan, giving him a big eyed pout that he discovered Enzan couldn't say no to.
Enzan sighed. "Fine, I'll help."
Haruka nodded, "All right, then show me where the kitchen is."
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Haruka, Netto and Enzan were all in aprons and standing around the large pot peeling potatoes.
"So, Enzan-kun, do you go to school?" asked Haruka.
Enzan shook his head. "No, I graduated with a bachelor's degree in business when I was ten, curtsey of my father."
Haruka looked a bit put out by his cold answer. "O-oh." She said, still trying to grin.
Netto rolled his eyes. "Enzan may be a little snobby at first, but he's really nice, mama."
Enzan growled and threw a potato skin at him. Netto laughed and put up his hands in defense. Haruka smiled and looked a little more at ease.
After Haruka made the base for the curry she instructed the boys to leave so she could finish the curry. When Netto asked why, she only winked and said "It's a secret."
So Netto and Enzan went back out into the big living room leaving Haruka to her own devices.
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Netto and Enzan went back out into the living room where Yuuichiro was sitting and typing away on his laptop. He looked up when Netto and Enzan entered the room and smiled warmly at them, "Welcome back boys, did Haruka kick you out?" he asked.
Netto blinked, "How did you know?" he asked.
"Because, your mother always kicks people out right before she finished cooking a meal. She always makes something unexpected for dessert. Trust me; I don't think I've ever finished cooking a meal with Haruka before."
Rockman laughed, "I believe it."
Netto sat down next to his papa and peered at the computer screen. "What are you working on?" he asked.
"A way to find the Neko-Virus," he said.
"Any idea where it is?" asked Enzan.
"Unfortunately not, we've checked the internet everywhere, and I'm afraid the only conclusion I can come up with is that the Neko Virus is not on a public site," he said.
"So what? You mean it was stolen?" asked Enzan.
Yuuichiro shrugged, "It's most certainly a possibility."
Netto groaned, "Who would steal the Neko Virus and why?" he asked.
"I can think of a few reasons, mostly to cause mass panic. But before we think of motive, we need a suspect and we need proof that the virus was stolen in the first place," said Yuuichiro.
"Meaning, I'm still going to stay here for an indefinite amount of time?" asked Netto.
"Yes, but are you complaining?" Yuuichiro asked.
Netto blushed and to Yuuichiro's surprise, so did Enzan. "No, not really," Netto said quickly.
Yuuichiro laughed, "I thought as much."
Before Netto could reply Haruka came from the kitchen and waved around a wooden spoon. "Time for dinner boys!" she said.
Netto smelled the spices in the air and grinned, "Curry!" he cheered and bolted into the dining room.
"Better hurry up, Enzan-kun, or he'll eat it all," Haruka winked.
Enzan blinked, it was odd to have a family with him after so many years of being alone. "Oh, okay," he said.
"Shall we go in, dear?" Yuuichiro asked offering Haruka his arm.
Haruka giggled, "Oh you," she said taking his arm and letting him lead her into the dining room.
Enzan stood there and watched the couple go to the home cooked dinner, he stared blankly for about a minute before the sound of Blues' voice startled him out of his daydream.
"Enzan-sama, are you okay?" he asked.
"Huh, oh, I'm fine Blues," he said.
Before Blues could reply, Netto came out with a mouth full of curry, "Come on, or I'll eat it all," he said grabbing Enzan's wrist and pulling him into the room.
Enzan sat on one side of the small square table. The last time he remembered eating there was about two months before his mom died. He preferred the small table to the big ones, not that it mattered because he normally took his meals in his study anyway. Yuuichiro started the conversation. "So, Enzan, care to tell us anything about what happening in the Net Police HQ?" he asked.
Enzan cleared his throat. "Well, actually things have been very slow. No new mafia's very little activity in the Undernet; it's been going on for a few months now."
Yuuichiro looked a little put out, "Hmmm," he said.
"What do you mean by Hmmm, papa?" asked Rockman.
"Well, I just find it odd that almost all criminal activity stopped after the Neko Virus disappeared," he said.
Netto blinked, "Does this have anything to do with me?" he asked with his mouth full of curry.
Yuuichiro chuckled, "No, forget I said anything, let's finish our meal."
Enzan followed the suggestion but was worried about Yuuichiro's sudden change of topic. Why was he worried?
After supper was over Haruka smiled and brought out a large pound cake that was baking in the oven while they ate. The hot confection melted on Enzan's tongue as he ate it, it was one of the most delicious things he had ever eaten.
"Mmmm, mama, this is great!" said Netto.
Yuuichiro smiled, "So this is what you were making," he said.
"Yes, if I let the boys stay in the kitchen then Netto might have eaten all the batter," she said laughing.
Netto pretended to be hurt, "That's not true," he pouted, his ears ebbing a little.
Rockman giggled, "Yes it is, you always steal the cookie dough when mom makes cookies and you sneak the icing when she makes cake."
Netto crossed his arms, "No one asked you Rockman," he said.
Haruka smiled, "Now now, no arguing at the table."
"Yes mama," Rockman and Netto said together.
After everything was eaten, or places in baggies Netto and Enzan started to wash the dishes while Haruka and Yuuichiro went into another room to talk. Enzan washed while Netto dried, and Netto took care to make sure he wasn't too close to the sink.
"Hey, Enzan, are you curious as to what papa is worried about?" Netto asked after three dishes.
Enzan nodded, "Yes, but your dad won't tell us anything if he doesn't want to."
"We can go eavesdrop," Netto suggested.
"Netto-kun!" said Rockman.
Before Rockman could scold Netto, Enzan shook his head. "No, he'll tell us in due time, besides, don't you think it's rude to spy on your father?"
"Yes," Rockman said dubiously.
Netto ignored him, "I know, but I can't help but think that this is all centered around the disappearance of the Neko Virus somehow."
Enzan shrugged, "Netto, you just have to take things one day at a time."
"So you think I'm right?" he asked.
Enzan sighed, "Yes, but we'll find out soon enough."
Netto made a face, "I hate being patient," he said.
Enzan laughed and splashed him lightly with water, "I know that."
Before Haruka and Yuuichiro left, Haruka gave Enzan and Netto both bone crushing hugs. Neither boy minded very much and Enzan was very touched that Haruka cared.
"Now, I'm going to be visiting you two on a weekly basis, keep safe until then okay?" she said.
Enzan and Netto nodded.
"I'm sure they'll be fine, ma'am," said Blues.
"I'm counting on you, Blues-kun," Haruka said, smiling at the red navi.
Blues nodded and smiled back.
Yuuichiro ruffled his son's hair. "You be good, I'll see you soon," he said.
Netto nodded, "Bye, papa."
"Bye Netto, and bye Enzan-kun, see you soon as well," Yuuichiro said.
"Bye, Hikari Hakase," Enzan said, giving him a polite bow.
"Please, call me Yuuichiro-san if anything at all."
"Yes, Yuuichiro-san," Enzan said, smiling.
"Bye you two!" Haruka waved at them from the car window, "Be careful and no getting into trouble."
Enzan snorted after the car drove off. "Yeah, like that would ever happen."
Netto glared at Enzan and tackled him as soon as they were inside, the start yet another one of their many pillow wars.
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I UPDATED! WITH A PLOT! Yes, it's true, the lovely PWP fic of Trouble With Insolent Neko's now has a plot. Nota very good one, but hopefully it will work.
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