Laika typed softly at his computer as he vainly searched for the virus and where it was. As far as he could tell, the virus was giving off over 1000 signals, however, only one was right. He hissed through his teeth as two more signals were eliminated, leaving well over 700 for him to sort through.

After ten more minutes he received an e-mail from Searchman telling him that he was awake and if his PET was kept in his room away from the internet he should be fine. Laika read the e-mail and brought his PET into his room and turned it on. "I'm sorry Laika-san," Searchman said.

Laika shook his head, "It's fine. Are you all right?"

"I'm a little tired, where is Rockman and Netto-san?" he asked.

Laika's frowned deepened, "They haven't woken up yet," he said.

Searchman's eyes widened briefly, "Then Netto-san?" he asked.

Laika nodded, "They're both under the control of the virus," he said with a frown.

Searchman sighed, "What are you doing?" he asked.

"I'm trying to find the virus," Laika said.

Searchman looked at the field of possible entries and then at Laika, "Laika-san…"

"Yes?" Laika snapped.

"Never mind," Searchman said slowly. "Are you worried?" he asked.

"Of course!" Laika said. "I have no idea what's going to happen," he hissed.

"You don't like not being in control," Searchman said softly.

Laika sighed, "No, I just don't like being told I can't do anything," he said.

Searchman gave Laika and odd half smile, "Well, what do you think you should do?" he asked.

"I'm doing what I think I can do to help," Laika said simply.

Searchman sighed, "Really, Laika-san?"

"What else can I do?" Laika snapped. "Netto won't wake up, I'm scared about turning on his PET for making anything worse. What should I do?"

Searchman blinked, it was very rare when Laika ever lost his cool. It was just a testament to how very worried he was. "Laika-san, I think you should calm down first."

Laika took in a deep breath and stood up, "Yes," he agreed, "I need to calm down."

Searchman nodded and Laika sat back in his chair with his eyes closed as if in deep thought. "The virus has taken control for energy…" Laika said slowly. "Why?"

Searchman opened his mouth, then closed it. He wasn't too sure as to why the virus wanted more energy. "Maybe it's trying to reach a new level of power?" he suggested.

Laika frowned, "But why? It already has control of the world's navi population. Why would it want to reach an even higher level when this one is fine? It doesn't seem like it would be programmed to be power hungry."

Searchman shook his head, "I honestly have no clue, Laika-san."

Laika opening his mouth but he was cut off by a screen opening on his computer. Leon was on the other end with a small grin on his face. "Good news?" Laika asked.

"Better news," he said. "The virus stopped."

Laika nodded, "But?"

"Our soldiers say that it split into two separate viruses and escaped," Leon said with a groan. "We've got twice the trouble now."

Laika growled, "That's just… perfect," he said.

Leon shrugged, "Well, your friends should be okay. Even if they are a bit tired for awhile. I'll keep you posted," he said with a wink and the screen disappeared.

Laika breathed a sigh of relief and stood up, "Well, at least we've got one part of the problem solved."

"Why two?" Searchman asked.

Laika shook his head, "I have no idea. Why a lot of things," he muttered.

Searchman shrugged and vanished into the hall monitor to get a link to Rockman's PET.

Laika walked into the living room to see Netto still sleeping peacefully just as he had left him earlier. Not wanting to force him to wake up, Laika merely opted to sit on the end of the couch and watch TV until Netto decided to wake up himself.

About a half hour Netto groaned and pulled the blanket over his head to ward off the late afternoon sunlight.

"Morning," Laika said dryly.

"Yeah…" Netto said from under the blanket.

"Are you feeling all right?" Laika asked him.

Netto yawned and sat up, letting the blanket slide off of him. "I feel like I've just been through an entire night in Cross Fusion, but I'll live," he said.

"That's a relief," Laika said with a small grin.

Netto snorted, "Oh, Laika was worried?" he teased.

Laika looked slightly angry, "Of course I was worried!" he said.

Netto laughed and pushed the blanket off of him, "I know you were," he said with a small smile.

Laika's expression changed to one of vague surprise. "Are you sure you're okay?" he asked.

Netto laughed loudly, "Of course I'm okay. I'm tired and kinda upset at the virus but as far as you're thinking, I'm fine."

Laika gave Netto a small smile, "Do you want some tea?" he asked.

Netto nodded, "Stressed?" he asked.

Laika stood up and walked into his kitchenette, "You have no idea," he muttered.

"I don't?" Netto asked him?"

Laika stopped and turned around, surprised that Netto had heard him. Netto grinned and pointed at his ears, "Sorry," he said.

Laika shook his head, "It's all right," he said. "And as far as my stress goes, let's just say I was very worried, that's all."

Netto shrugged, "Well, we're fine now," he said. "What happened to the virus?"

Laika looked to the side, "Yeah, about that…" he started but his explanation was cut short by someone knocking at the door.

"It's me!" Leon yelled through the door. "I brought pizza!"

Netto looked up happily, but he let Laika answer the door if only because he doubted he could handle running across the room to open the door. /You're more tired then you think Netto-kun/ Rockman's voice came in his thoughts.

Netto smiled and lay back down on the couch/I have to make light of it, or Laika will freak out and be over protective like he was with the whole getting sick incident./

Netto could hear Rockman's soft laugh echo in his head/Laika-san has every right to be worried about you, you know./

Netto smiled mysteriously/I know/ he said.

Leon waved a hand in front of Netto's face, "Hey kid, don't space out on me," he said with a grin. "I've brought pizza."

Netto grinned, "What kind?"

"Just plain cheese, I'm not sure what you would like so I went with the simple one," Leon said while setting the box down on the table.

"Sounds good to me!" Netto said happily and opened the pizza box. He took out a large slice with gooey cheese on it and bit into it happily. "Thank god that's over with," he sighed.

Leon took another slice and bit into it before sitting next to Netto, "Yes indeed," he agreed. "Are you all right kid?"

Netto nodded, "I'm fine," he said happily. "Just a little tired."

"Lucky you," Silver muttered from her PET.

Netto felt kind of bad about lying to his friends, but he really didn't want to get harped on by any one. Rockman was enough for him.

Laika finally came in with three cups of tea, which Netto and Leon took gratefully. Netto drank his down and took another bite of pizza, "So what happened to the virus?" he asked again.

Leon frowned, "The virus mutated again," he said.

"How so?" Netto asked.

"It split into two," Leon replied bluntly.

Netto coughed into his tea and pulled it away. "It what?"

"Split into two," Leon said again. "There are two identical copies of the virus running around. Lovely, isn't it?" he asked.

Netto growled, "Oh yes," he muttered.

Leon shrugged, "Well, I can't do much else," he sighed. "We can only sit back and wait to see why it did such a thing."

Netto took another bite of pizza while Laika calmly sipped his tea. "So, we wait again?" Netto asked.

Leon shrugged, "Beats being attacked."

Netto frowned, "Okay, that's true," he muttered.

Leon laughed, "Don't worry, it'll all work out eventually."

Netto sighed, "I can't wait," he muttered.

Leon clapped Netto on the shoulder, "I don't doubt it," he said. "More pizza?" he asked.

Netto nodded and took the slice, "Well, it could be worse," he said.

"How?" Laika asked.

Netto shrugged, "Not sure, but I bet it can."