My own Battle Network story.
My Dairy.
John Frost and his Netnavi Blizzard-Stagroff.Exe interrupted Yai's party; When Lan was about to hand Megaman to him, the famous super hero Netagent Commander Beef appeared to give us a hand.
We went to the main server of the mansion to activate the heating system, but Stagroff was already there to freeze the entire mansion. But, a strange female Netnavi appeared. She was Leviathan, one of the Netnavi guardians of Xavier.
She was even colder than the coldest ice and froze Iceman with no problem. Even she was able to freeze the fierce fire of the Fireteam style.
Megaman wasn't able to fight with a frozen arm. Sharkman, Beef's Netnavi took Megaman to a safer place while we fought her. She was a very strong one, but when we thought that everything was over, Zero appeared to save us. Leviathan had no choice but to leave.
Then we executed the heating system defrosting the frozen people.
When Zero was about to leave, I wished him a merry Christmas. It looked like it was the first time someone showed friendship to him.
Now the New Year is about to come, and this day will be a very crucial day for Lan and Maylu.
Chapter 17. – New Year Hearts.
It was a normal day. It was December 31st and the day for New Year.
Lan and I went to Higsby's store two blocks at the back. His shop was filled with Battlechip and program merchandise. Even a rug with Numberman's face saying, "Welcome to Higsby's shop." It looked kinda cute.
There was also a Battlechip trade machine, insert three Battlechips, the machine detects the value of the chips and gives you a Battlechip of that value.
We walked to the main corner where Higsby was as always looking at his private collection of rare Battlechips.
Lan: Hey Higsby!
Higsby: Whoa! Lan! Do not scare me like that! It can be a thief you know?
Lan: Yeah right. So, how are you doing?
Higsby: Well you know. Sunday and almost none people here.
Lan: I see.
Higsby: So, you needed something? Maybe a Battlechip?
Lan: I think my main folder needs an update.
Higsby: Well then, come here to see the new selection.
Lan: New selection? Whoa! This sounds neat!
So we followed Higsby to the new selection corner. They were some neat Battlechips. Even some new ones.
Aldo: This is a very neat new selection Higsby.
Higsby: He he. I know. And New Year's offer: Buy two Battlechips and get the third one for free.
Aldo: Well, I don't think I need something new.
Lan: Well, I'm getting this, this and this.
Higsby: Quite a good selection Lan. Well, it will be Z1200.00
Lan: Well, here's the money.
Higsby: Thank you for shopping at Higsby's, your place for all your Netbattling needs.
Lan: Anyways, how's the data we gave you doing?
Higsby: Oh, that. Well, come on and take a look at the back.
Higsby lifted the corner access to let us pass and go to the back of the store that was his house. Quiet convenient having your store as your house. There was his room. There was a plain bed on the floor with some posters and some Ramen cups everywhere.
Aldo: I think this needs a little order.
Higsby: Hello? I have a shop to look after!
Aldo: Well then. What about the data?
Higsby: Well. Here. Look at the screen.
Higsby also had a PC on a desk with more Ramen cups on it. He used the mouse to access the first disk. It was info about Zero.Exe.
Higsby: There is plenty of info about Zero here, but not enough to know about his full potential.
Lan: We already know about Zero. He is helping us against the enemy.
Aldo: What about the second disk?
Lan: Uh?
Aldo: Remember the dairy? Dr. Hikari said about a second project after finishing Zero. But the rest of the pages were ripped.
Lan: He's right! Did you check that disk yet?
Higsby: That one! Let me check.
Higsby inserted the second disk and accessed it. But what we saw was a mystery.
Lan: What the?!?
Aldo: Is this the Matrix?
Higsby: Hmm… as I expected.
Lan: What?
Higsby: This program is protected by an unknown code. Looks like Dr. Hikari wanted to keep this in secret.
Aldo: Can you decipher it?
Higsby: It would take some time to Numberman and me to scan the entire code and look for a possible order for it.
Aldo: Like how much?
Higsby: Depends on the density of the code, it might take an hour, a day, a week, a month or maybe a year. But Numberman's super calculator ability might make it faster.
Lan: Hope you decipher it.
Higsby: I will be in contact if I discover something.
Lan: Right then, we gotta go. Mom is making some New Year snacks for the night.
Higsby: And I gotta stay for New Year's inventory. Gotta keep the shop in top shape for the New Year!
Aldo: Well then. See ya later.
Higsby: Come back soon!
We left Higsby alone letting him count his actual in store stock. When we went out, a familiar girl suddenly popped in front of Lan.
Ginger: Hi Lan.
Lan: Eeek! Ginger?
Ginger: I… I just wanted to thank you for saving me the other day…
Lan: I just had to.
Ginger: So, wanna come alone to my big house and have some pink lemonade?
Aldo: Ah, sorry Ginger, but he has some other businesses in mind.
Lan: Do I?
Aldo: Remember? You gotta help mom make some New Year snacks.
Lan: Oh! "That"! well, sorry Ginger. Maybe another day.
Aldo: Why don't you go ahead? I'll catch up later.
Lan: Okay, see ya.
Lan went away walking ands then running. Ginger just looked at faraway Lan.
Ginger: But I… It is… Argh! Why you have to ruin my chances with him!
Aldo: Look, he doesn't love you.
Ginger: Shut up! I know how to make a man to love me!
Aldo: Then why don't you make me love you?
Ginger: Because I feel lazy right now…
Aldo: See? You can't make someone love you just like that.
Ginger: But I will! I will never give up! Lan Hikari will love me! And no one is gonna stop me! Not even you… and Kermit! Now excuse me, I have some pink lemonade to make. Out of my way!
I made a little step to the left letting Ginger pass heading to her mansion. She looked very pissed and almost cried.
Aldo: Well, she really loves him… But it looks like it is not real.
Frogashi.Exe: What about you and Maylu?
Aldo: M… Ma… Maylu?!? How did you know?!?
Frogashi.Exe: I've just read your Dairy.
Aldo: What?!? You read my Dairy?!? How could you?!?
Frogashi.Exe: Hey! I manage your files.
Aldo: Remind me of buying a journal book.
Frogashi.Exe: So you think that Maylu would say yes?
Aldo: I don't know…
Suddenly, the girl I had in my mind suddenly materialized in front of me. Maybe I was very distracted and I didn't see her coming.
Maylu: Hey, did the depression bug bit ya?
Aldo: Ma- Ma- Ma- Ma- Maylu!
Maylu: Why so nervous? Were you thinking of the girl you like?
Aldo: I- I- I- I…
Maylu: Oooh… Don't tell me that you like Ginger?
Aldo: What?!? Of course not!
Maylu: Well, whom do you like? Yai?
Aldo: Not her… It's…
Maylu: Anyways, where's Lan? I saw him with you a while ago.
Aldo: Yes, her was. He went to his house to help his mom make some New Year's snacks.
Maylu: I need to talk to him. He has been very depressed lately about giving Megaman to the enemy to stop the suffering of more people.
Aldo: But he was happy a while ago. How can you tell?
Maylu: Well, when you are deeply bounded to a friend, you can feel whether he's close or far. And also how he feels.
Aldo: …………
Maylu: Anyways, I better see him. See ya later!
Aldo: Right… See ya…
Maylu turned and ran to Lan's house. I just lowered my head thinking about her words.
Frogashi.Exe: Hello? Earth to Aldo? Are you conscious?
Aldo: Yes… Her words… She seems to know Lan pretty well…
Frogashi.Exe: And you think that's…
Aldo: ……… She really loves him… in a different way than Ginger does…
Frogashi.Exe: And you feel depressed because of that?
Aldo: …… No……… I know what to do…
Frogashi.Exe: So? What's the master plan?
Aldo: Lan really needs support right now… And the least thing I can do is bring them together!
Frogashi.Exe: What?!? Are you cupid or what? You love Maylu!
Aldo: And I want the best for her. That's why I'm doing that.
Frogashi.Exe: Give me a break. Well, I will assist you. What should I do?
Aldo: Here's the plan. I'll tell Lan that Maylu wants to see him at 11:55 PM at the hill over the park. And you will contact Roll and tell her that Lan wants to see her at the same time, same place. The celebration will be awesome and they will surely confess there.
Frogashi.Exe: Geez, is that the best plan you got?
Aldo: Better than dressing up as Maylu and kiss Lan.
Frogashi.Exe: Yup… The best plan you've got.
Aldo: Let's head back home and do it after Maylu left.
Frogashi.Exe: Will I need to wear camouflage?
Aldo: I don't think so G.I. Joe.
Frogashi.Exe: Dammit! I wanted to use this new make up set! (Drops the make up.)
So we headed back to Lan's house. Once we got back, Maylu was already at the door talking to Lan. After a few seconds she turned around and headed back to her house.
So we got in.
Aldo: Hey Lan!
Lan: Hey.
Aldo: So, how are you feeling?
Lan: Better, Thanks.
Aldo: Anyways, before coming Maylu told me something to tell ya.
Lan: What?
Aldo: She was very shy and she told me to tell ya that she wanted to see you at the hill of the park at 11:55 Pm. She wants to tell you something.
Lan: Really? I wonder what?
Aldo: If I was you, I would get ready for that.
Lan: You're right! I need to take a shower!
Lan turned and rushed to the bathroom upstairs. He really was excited.
Aldo: Well, now go contact Roll.
Frogashi.Exe: No problem. I'll contact her now.
Frogashi opened a Comm. link to Maylu's PET. Roll answered the call.
Roll.Exe: Hello? Maylu's PET.
Frogashi.Exe: Hi Roll.
Roll.Exe Oh! Hi Frogashi! this is a rare occasion! Did you needed something?
Frogashi.Exe: Just a message from Lan to Maylu.
Roll.Exe: A message from Lan? Then why Megaman doesn't call?
Frogashi.Exe: He's a a little busy managing Lan's program for a PC update.
Roll.Exe: Well, what is the message?
Frogashi.Exe: He wants to meet Maylu at the hill of the park at 11:55Pm. He wants to tell her something very important.
Roll.Exe: Did you hear that Maylu?
Maylu: Yes I did. I wonder what he wants to tell me?
Roll.Exe: If I was you, I would get ready for that.
Maylu: You're right! I need to take a shower!
Roll.Exe: Thanks Frogashi.
Frogashi.Exe: No problem.
Frogashi broke the link cutting communication.
Frogashi.Exe: Everything ready.
Aldo: Cool. Now we have to wait…
So time passed until it was night almost midnight when it was going to be 2010. I was far away with my binoculars on looking at the hill of the park. There was Maylu waiting and everybody was at the other side of the park with Mrs. Hikari sharing some snacks.
The time came. Lan finally got with Maylu.
Lan: Hi Maylu.
Maylu: Hi Lan.
Lan: So, you wanted to see me?
Maylu: I wanted to? I thought you wanted to see me!
Lan: Wait a second… I thin I know who did this…
Maylu: Me too…
Lan, Maylu: ALDO!
Aldo: Whoops… I'm busted…
Lan: Why would he do this?
Maylu: I don't know… But this gives us a chance to talk…
Lan: Yeah, I think so.
So Lan sat down with Maylu watching the golden moon along with the stars in the dark sky.
Maylu: Lan…
Lan: Yes?
Maylu: Can I ask you a question?
Lan: Go ahead.
Maylu: You are very loyal to Megaman… Why were you going to hand him to John?
Lan: Because… Well… I… Well…
Obviously Lan has his reasons of giving Megaman to him in that moment.
Maylu: Was it to save that people?
Lan: No… I was because…
Maylu: Ginger?
Lan: …… No…
Maylu: Then for…
Back with the others, Ginger came looking for Lan. She looked very serious.
Ginger: Well, then where's Lan?
Dex: He said he was going to the hill. Something pretty important.
Ginger: (Yes! A hill! Very Romantic indeed.)
Brandon: You okay?
Ginger: Of course I am. Now I need to go!
Ginger turned and ran.
Back with Lan and Maylu.
Maylu: Because of…
Lan: …… Maylu… I…
Maylu: No. Just show it to me.
Bgm: "First Love" From Fushigi Yugi.
Lan: I… I love you…
Maylu: Lan… I… I also… love you…
They got close to each other. Their faces faced each other as they drew closer and closer. Both closed their eyes as their lips made contact. It was a real love kiss.
Aldo: Yes! We made it!
Ginger: May I know what are you doing here?
Aldo: Ginger! Aah…
Ginger: What are you watching with that? Looking at windows you little pervert? Gimme those!
Aldo: Hey! Wait! No! ACK!
Ginger took the binoculars from my hands and placed them on her face. What she saw was impossible to describe.
Ginger: W… What?!? Lan and Maylu?!?
Aldo: Look. They have been together since the first grade and supported each other so many times that they can feel each other. You only want Lan to satisfy a superficial lust. But you also have to love them in the inside Ginger.
Ginger: ………
Aldo: Listen, I know you're mad at me. But Lan is going thru hard times now… And this might be the only thing for him to make him feel better. Please understand.
Ginger: Love them in the inside… I never knew how to do that… I feel something… Like if my chest hurts…
Aldo: It is the true feeling of love Ginger.
Ginger: You... Thanks… You have taught me how to love…
Aldo: Did I?
Ginger: Of course… I think Lan deserves Maylu and Maylu deserves Lan…
Aldo: Ginger.
Ginger: And maybe, I would think of you.
Aldo: What? You and me?
Ginger: You have renewed my heart.
Aldo: But I have…
Ginger: People counting on you? No problem. I'll give you some time to think about it. I'll be waiting…
Ginger walked past me, but she stopped at my right and turned to my ear.
Ginger: You really are sweet… Mr. Froggy.
Now she walked away. Mr. Froggy… I felt blushed…
Frogashi.Exe: Hello? You okay?
Aldo: Ginger… Maybe she isn't so bad after all…
Frogashi.Exe: Hey! Can you hear me?
Aldo: Uh? Yes, I can hear you.
Frogashi.Exe: Great, first Maylu and now Ginger?
Aldo: I… I don't know…
Frogashi.Exe: Relax. You have all the time in the world to think about it.
Aldo: Frogashi…
Frogashi.Exe: Besides, just ten seconds until New Year.
I was able to hear all the people of ACDC in the countdown for New Year.
10… 9… 8… 7…6… 5… 4… 3… 2… 1… Happy New Year!
Lan and Maylu were hugged at each other looking at the moon. Suddenly, fireworks flew to the sky as they blew with beautiful colors like a fire rain. It was very beautiful.
Lan: Happy New year Maylu.
Maylu: Happy New year Lan.
I watched them as they hugged each other again.
Aldo: Happy New year Frogashi.
Frogashi.Exe: Happy New year Aldo.
Aldo: Let's hope that this New Year brings new experiences to us.
Frogashi.Exe: You stole my words.
The rain of fireworks kept on until ten minutes after midnight. Some people had Camcorders and most couples were down the hill. As I turned, I saw Chaud at the other side of the hill looking at the sky. He just turned and walked away.
Aldo: Chaud… Maybe he also isn't so cold hearted after all…
Next morning I was having a great time sleeping. It was a very nice dream. I was at the beach watching the waves and the seagulls in the sky. Of course, a little kid, Dex's brother passed by running being chased by his older brother. I just relaxed back. Wee were all in a little trip to the beach. Just when I was relaxing Lan ran to me and shacked me.
Lan: Wake up! Come on!
Aldo: What?!? I'm already awake! We're in the beach! Just relax!
Lan: The beach? You're in your bed!
Aldo: What?!?
The dream popped up as I opened my eyes.
Aldo: Geez, why did you do that? I was having a god dream.
Lan: Sorry for that. Look!
Lan showed me his PET. It was a newsletter from the Netbattling committee. The message read like this:
"Attention all Netbattlers!
The Netbattling committee of hosting in commemoration of the New Year of 2020 the second edition of the N-1 Grand Prix!
Thanks to popular demand, the greatest competition in the world of Netbattles is back!
Please register before February of this year to apply in the competition. We are waiting for your participation and to find out who is the strongest team around!
At: The Netbattling committee"
Lan: Isn't this sweet? A new N-1 Grand Prix!
Aldo: You kidding me? I'm signing up right away!
Lan: I am too! I gotta tell Maylu!
Aldo: I'll tell Brandon and Dex!
Sweet! A new N-1 Grand Prix! This is gonna be real tight! Time to show the entire Dencity who we are!