Keep in mind:

Milli-nano = second

Nano = minute

Second = hour

Minute/cycle = day

Hour = month

Day = year

A/N: Sorry for the delay. Here is the next chapter! I'll be writing more of Enzo's and AndrAIa's POV since Mainframe will be a giant fight. (If you have read the chapter for Mainframe, you can see how it's just one big fight) I do have some for Mainframe actually finished, but I want to get more of Enzo and AndrAIa first, to start them off on their very long journey. Perhaps after another 2 or so of Enzo and AndrAIa and then I'll post the Mainframe one. But don't worry, there will be parts on both sides... though I just thought of something. Should I do Bob's parts too? That'd be an interesting idea, I don't think I've seen any on him yet... Review and let me know if you want to know what happens with bob too. His would be short, since things take on repetitive motions after awhile once the main action is over, but still worth looking into.

Enzo woke up the next cycle in the same position as the morning before, with AndrAIa drapped across his chest and his arm around her shoulders. He wasn't as nervous as the first time, but it wasn't all that reassuring. It's not right for two spirits who aren't ma-mari-... erhm, together to be sleeping like this. This will change for sure the next time. I feel like a new sprite, I'll sleep in the chair next time! Why do we even sleep like that? Hopefully it's only pure chance.

AndrAIa, on the other hand, knew why they kept waking up like that and that while Enzo was still nervous, she could tell that he was slowly getting used to waking up together like this. I hope Enzo doesn't have nightmares forever... though I don't mind the cuddling.

"AndrAIa? AndrAIa, we should get up now." Enzo said as he shook AndrAIa lightly by her shoulders.

"Hmm... alright Enzo." AndrAIa sighed out as she sat up in the bed.

The two sprites sat on the bed together, thinking of the day ahead of them. After a nano, both sprites got up and Enzo tried to get AndrAIa to take Frisket with her today. But AndrAIa countered with the fact that Enzo still hadn't had his eye-patch removed and should take their dog. Once I'm stronger, I'll start winning these kinds of arguments... This is a promise! Enzo thought as he merely sighed and nodded at AndrAIa.

After a small and relatively quick breakfast, the sprites went their separate ways. AndrAIa reminded Enzo about that this was the cycle that he was to have the eye-patch removed. Enzo gave a small stiff smile and nodded once before running off with Frisket hot on his trail. AndrAIa shook her head and left slower than Enzo, hoping that she could find a stable job as well.

By the middle of the cycle, AndrAIa was resigned to finding small short jobs. She would show promise by learning and finishing quickly, but no one needed longer help, though she was invited to check back tomorrow for more work. With each new skill AndrAIa learned, everything went twice as fast. While the total amount she earned was small, it was still pretty decent amount. Soon enough, it was time for Enzo's check in with the doctor and AndrAIa didn't want to be late. Hopefully Enzo remembers too...

Enzo still had to work as a messenger, though he was getting a little faster and agile. Frisket enjoyed the workout and ran with his tongue out. Enzo's increase in sped meant that he got a few more deliveries done and earned some extra units. Frisket's instinct let him know when it was time for the doctor's appointment. He barked and once he got Enzo's attention he pointed towards the Principal Office. Enzo face-palmed and nodded. "Thanks boy. I did forget. Last delivery and we'll head over there A.S.A.P."

When Enzo finally made it to the doctor's, he was only a few nanos late. AndrAIa gave a smile and sigh of relief while the doctor merely looked at Enzo.

Enzo gave them a smile of apology and said, "Sorry. Deliveries ran a little late."

The doctor merely nodded once and pointed to the bed. "Up here. I'm sure you want the patch off..." Enzo nodded once and jumped onto the bed.

After taking off the patch and running a few tests on both the eye and the rest of Enzo, the doctor gave them clearance to go. The doctor had one last thing to tell the young sprites, the system's dot com wanted to see them. AndrAIa and Enzo looked at each other and shrugged. Then they nodded and went to find the dot com. It was an one binome with a big red hat with a feather on it and red jacket with golden buttons on the front. He wanted to know about the two sprites who had came to his system. Once everything was explained, he asked the simple but hard question: "What will you be doing now?"

The two sprites shrugged in unison and asked in return, "When would the ports be back up?"

"The ports would be online in day and a half's time. Takes awhile to fix when you don't have internet." The dot com replied.

"Day and a half?! That's way too long. How often does game cubes drop? We'll leave with the next game." Enzo stated as he ran a hand through his hair in frustration. AndrAIa put a hand on his shoulder to comfort him, while the binome shrugged.

"Game cube come every hour or so. User doesn't play much games here."

Enzo nodded, at least it was sooner than a day and a half, with enough time to get the weapons upgrade. By the time they left the Principal Office the cycle was mostly over so they just went back to the Inn they were staying at.

Once there, they had a small supper and sat in their room. They compared how much they had earned and Enzo told AndrAIa about the weapons upgrade he wanted. AndrAIa tried to convince him that he didn't need it but Enzo was stubborn and wouldn't listen. Since they both had jobs (for the most part) AndrAIa offered to cover their costs so Enzo could get the upgrade faster but he wouldn't hear of it. What kind of sprite would I be, let alone what kind of guardian, if AndrAIa paid for it all? Not much of one, that's what. I've made her life difficult enough as it is, I won't trouble her more... Enzo mused as they got ready for bed.

Of all the things for Enzo to hear while he was being carried to the hospital! Though perhaps this will help him not feel useless... I'll just have to help as much as possible while making it seem like he's doing it all... AndrAIa thought as she watch Enzo with suspicion, having a feeling about how the nightly argument was going to happen...

"AndrAIa, my eye-patch is gone and I've healed completely. There is no reason I can't sleep in the chair, we can't spare the units to get a second room. Please, no more arguing about it. And you'll be taking Frisket with you to work as well, alright?" Enzo said as he looked AndrAIa in the eye. AndrAIa couldn't maintain eye contact for long though and nodded once, knowing that they were valid reasons. I guess he doesn't remember the nightmares. Hopefully they won't come again tonight... We'll see I guess... AndrAIa thought as she watched Enzo get up from the bed and sit in the chair in the corner of the room. AndrAIa then laid down on the bed while facing him, nervous about his dreams.

"Good night Enzo..."

"Good night AndrAIa..."

Soon Enzo was sleeping in the chair, but AndrAIa remained awake, waiting.

*later that night*

(...fire... pain in his eye... sudden despair... a crushing feeling... banging on glass... barking in the far background... a low evil chuckling at the defeat...)

Enzo jerked awake, looking around the room in panic expecting to see a looming burning figure coming for him. AndrAIa got up from the bed and put her arms around him as he trembled in the chair.

"Shhhh, it's ok Enzo. I'm here, you're here, Frisket's here, we're all fine... it's ok, it's ok..." AndrAIa tried to calm him as Enzo wrapped his arms around her in return. She pulled on him gently and lead him to the bed, where they laid down together. Frisket gave a low whine as he watched, making sure that there wasn't anything wrong with his owners.

Eventually AndrAIa's attempts to calm and sooth Enzo lulled him to sleep. AndrAIa shook her head at his stubbornness and curled up with him, finally falling asleep as well.

A/N: And there is yet another chapter of the young lost sprites! I'll try not to jump in between time frames for them too much (so you get to read how almost everything became like it did). Also, please keep in mind the ReBoot Time-frame. A day's time is like a year to them, it was hard for me to keep track and make sure it sounded right when I was writing this. Please let me know how I'm doing with either Reviews or PMs. Thanks and I'll keep at it!