Ch15
Netto sat at his desk as he put the finishing touches on the device he made. It was chip reader with two chords attached to it. This will make things easier. With this machine he made he could supply the same battle chip to both of his navis.
He and Rockman got along great. The blue net navi was very fun and helpful and he could tell that they would get along well in the future. The problem was that he didn't know the truth about Slur, he wasn't sure how he should bring it up with his other navi.
"Hey Slur I was wondering what do you think of Rockman?" He asked. Rockman was currently dropping something off with Roll so it was just the two of them for now.
Slur looked at him and nodded. "He seems good hearted. Do you wish to let him in on the mission?"
He scratched his head. "I kind of want to but I also know its your secret to. If you don't want me to I'll respect it."
"I appreciate that," Slur said. "However, I think it would be wise to let him on it so long as he promises to keep it a secret. The world should not know about Lord Duo and I will not be under anyone microscope."
Her voice was very firm at the last part. Slur made it clear she didn't want anyone including him or his dad looking at her programing. Something about it being made by her creators which he respected
"I understand," he said firmly. "For know if you want we can keep your origins a secret and just tell him our plan to prove humanity's worth."
Slur smiled at him. "Sounds good. I don't mind sharing my secret with him at a future date but I would like to get to know him better just to make sure he is completely trustworthy."
"I'm sure he is," he said as he put the final touches on the device he made. "I'm really looking forward to working with both of you. I know we can pass your lord's test I know it."
"I hope we can," Slur said. "My lord isn't one to go back on his word. If he finds the world unworthy me along with everyone else here will perish."
He sighed and folded his arms as he looked at his navi. "It won't be easy but I won't let us fail. I'll do all I can to make to past this test."
"I know you aren't one to give up," Slur said smiling at him. "Neither am I."
"I'm counting on both you and Rockman," he said. "Together we will work together to complete this task."
He looked down at his wrist. "Oh Slur what was that mark that was on my hand? It happened after I spoke to him."
Slur sighed and rubbed her head. "It is a crest given to those he deems worthy," she said softly. "I personally don't know the details myself but it helps with bonding from what I know."
He rubbed his wrist and nodded. A part of him was nervous but he wasn't going to let Duo delete this planet or harm Slur. We have to prove that humanity is good, To do that we must get rid of groups like Gospel.
By the time he put the finishing touches on the device he made Rockman had returned. "Netto-kun I delivered the things to Roll and Meiru-chan," The blue navi said.
"Thanks," He said setting down what he was working on. "Is everything alright with them?"
Rockman smiled at him and nodded. "They are doing well. We just talked a bit but they are good."
"That's good to hear," he sighed. "Anyway Rockman I want to talk to you about something important."
"What is it?" Rockman asked.
He scratched his head his eyes darting around the room before looking back down at his navi. "It's something important and secret, I need you to promise you won't tell a soul even dad."
Rockman nodded. "I promise. What is going on?"
He looked at Slur who was resting on the computer next to Rockman, her gaze was calm as she looked the blue navi over. Taking a deep breath he met Rockman's gaze. "Me and Slur are doing something important and we want you to help us."
"Um ok. What exactly are you doing?" Rockman asked.
Taking a deep breath he sat back in his chair. "Me and Slur are doing a task and by failing it the world will be in danger. We are proving that humanity is worth saving despite all the bad things that go on."
"So like help people?" Rockman asked.
He nodded. "We are proving that there is good here, and that humanity should survive. To do that me and Slur are helping the world and have other things we need to accomplish."
Slur nodded. "This mission is important and vital for this planet's survival. However, it cannot be known to anyone outside of the three of us."
Rockman nodded. "I-I see. I don't really understand but I won't tell anyone."
"Thanks I knew we could count on you," he said. "I know it is weird to keep things from dad but this is really important for all of us and this planet."
"What exactly are you doing and why does it have to be secret?" Rockman asked.
"Well we have to keep the world safe from evil and show that there is good here in humanity," he said looking at Slur.
Slur nodded. "Indeed. As to why it must remain a secret it is because there are those that wish to impede us and if certain details get out it may cause panic."
"Certain details?" Rockman asked.
He nodded. "We can't go into them for now. It's not that we don't trust you but there are people who would want to harm Slur." He looked at both of his navis, they were like family to him and he would protect them. "I won't let anyone harm her or you. I promise we'll go into more details in the future but just remember no one can know about our mission, even dad."
It pained him to keep this secret from his dad. He knew his dad was a good person but would also be very tempted to analyze a net navi from another world. Slur is my friend I won't let her be put under some microscope, even for dad. He won't take her from he and lock her up but there are those that could use her as a weapon, I won't allow that to happen.
Rockman looked him in the eyes and nodded. "I promise. I trust both of you."
"Thanks," he said feeling a weight lift off of his chest. "Anyway come on guys we have to prepare for our mini vacation."
Rockman and Slur both nodded and with that he got ready for bed.
With winning the N1 Grand Prix came a nice vacation. It was fun, he and his navis enjoyed seeing new places and eating new things. Though there were some hiccups especially from Cutman and a few WWW hecklers but overall things were nice and he was ready to return home.
"Well that was an adventure," He said stretching his arms as he got onto the plane. Various people were getting on board with him. They all looked ready to get on board. Yet one face caught his attention, it was a boy around his age with gray hair, their eyes met and a shiver went down his spine at the look he gave him.
What's his problem? He gave the kid a small wave but the kid turned away and began playing with his PET. Maybe he is busy.
Shaking his head he showed his boarding pass to the attendant and got on board. He sat down on his seat and watched as the guests got in. "Well it was a nice vacation overall," he said as that kid from earlier gave him a cautious look before sitting down.
Slur nodded. "It was despite the nuisance WWW and their lackies gave us."
"Yeah they still are up to no good," He sighed as the pilot's voice came on the intercom. "Some people never give up, but I won't let them harm anyone."
Rockman nodded. "Yeah they did cause us some problems, we'll keep an eye on them along with Gospel."
"We are now preparing to take off please remain in your seats," The pilot said over the intercom.
The plane hummed as it took off into the sky. As soon as the plane was high in the sky he was served a drink and a snack. Sooner or later we'll be home and back to home. Relaxing in his seat he saw the kid around his seat get up from his seat and headed to the bathroom near the front.
He decided to rest a bit in his seat, so closing his eyes he allowed himself to lightly nap. It was a nice nap until the plane hit turbulence and began to move erratically.
"What's going on?" He muttered as people in their seats began to freak out.
"Attention all passengers," said a male voice over the intercom. "This plane is now in the possession of Gospel. Say your last prayers."
Gospel? Great here too. He sighed as people around him began to scream. "Rockman Slur lets go we have to stop this plane."
His navis nodded as hey quickly got out of his seat and headed to the cockpit where a few flight attendants tried to open the door. "Hey let me try opening it from the cyber world," he said. "Plug in Rockman! Plug in Slur!"
Rockman fired a Vulcan at the viruses. "The control room should be up there," he said as Slur's spears impaled various viruses around them.
Slur nodded. "Lets do this. The sooner we have to end this stand off immediately."
He nodded. People will get hurt including Netto-kun. We have to stop this hijacker.
"Netto-kun we are heading to the control room," he said as he deleted a few viruses with his blaster.
"Alright be safe both of you," Netto said.
He and Slur headed towards the main area. Inside the virtual control room of the cockpit they found a large red navi with various magnet attire.
"Halt," Slur said drawing her swords.
The red navi turned to them and smirked. "So you both think you can challenge Gospel? What a joke."
A screen appeared next to the red navi revealing an old man in a suit. He recognized him as one of the passengers that was boarding the plane. "Magnetman delete them."
Magnetman nodded. "As you command sir."
"Guys lets do this," Netto said. "Battle routine set!"
"Execute!" He and Slur said at the same time. It is fun to say together. He smiled at himself just as Magnetman fired a ball of electricity at them erratically.
"Area Steal slot in!" Netto said.
He and Slur were quickly teleported away from the balls blast range. He fired his blaster at Magnetman, the red navi winced in pain before summoning an electrical barrier to block the attack.
Magnetman assumed a fighting position and a blue clone appeared next to him. "Now the fields are even," Magnetman said as they both lunged at him and Slur.
"Guys look out!" Netto yelled.
"Don't worry leave it to me," Slur said as she summoned a series of cords from the ground to form a wall between them and Magnetman.
"Thanks," he said as Magnetman and his clone pounded the wall. "Lets take them out and make sure everyone board is alright."
Slur gave him a curious look and nodded. "Fine."
"Alright guys lets show them what we can do," Netto said. "Rockman Canon slot in!"
Slur nodded a smile spread across her face as she snapped her fingers. The wall of cords disappeared and the two Magnetmen charged at them.
"Your tricks won't last forever!" The blue Magnetman yelled.
He fired the canon at the blue Magnetman just as Slur slashed at the original copy. The blue clone was quickly destroyed while the original recoiled in pain.
"Magnetman finish them," Gauss yelled.
"I will sir," Magnetman said standing up. Electricity crackled around the red navi as a series of magnets appeared on the ground and flew at them.
"I got them," Slur said summoning a series of chains that destroyed the magnets.
"Long Sword slot in!" Netto said.
A sword appeared on his hand along with Slur's. Magnetman charged at them, Slur summoned some spears from the ground that pierced the red navi but Magnetman seemed to be pushing through the pain.
"Stubborn fool," Slur muttered as she charged at Magnetman. Despite her size Magnetman was pushed to the ground. Slur stabbed him just as he was trying to get up. "Rockman lets finish this now."
He nodded and swung his sword piercing Magnetman in his chest causing him to log out. "We did it!" He said. "Netto-kun we defeated the navi. I'll go an check that everything else is alright with the aircraft." He then turned to Slur. "Do you mind helping me?" It
Slur raised an eybrow and nodded. "Sure why not."
He blushed. "Thank you. I want to make sure everyone is safe." Slur was much more reserved than him and at times he wondered if he annoyed her or not, but since she was also Netto's navi he watned to build some sort of relationship with her.
"I see," Slur said. "Well then we better get going."
Luckily for Netto people on board and the flight attendants helped him subdue Gauss and helped wake the pilots up. With that the plane safely landed back home and Gauss was arrested by airport police.
"Man that was a headache," He sighed as he went to get his luggage. Now to go home and get some rest. As he was heading to the luggage claim area he nearly bumped into the kid he saw earlier. "Oh sorry," he said.
The kid looked at him with a cautious gaze, his body stiffening up. "Don't mention it," he mumbled.
"Are you ok? Do you have someone to pick you up?" He asked.
The kid stiffened up. "Yeah sort of. Sorry I got to go."
"Uh ok be safe," he said wondering what his problem was.
The kid only and headed off to where he was going. What was that about? Shaking his head he went to pick up his luggage before going home.
Later that evening he was practicing with Rockman. "Sword slot in. Wide Sword slot in," he said.
A sword appeared on each of Rockman's hands as he charged at Slur who had her light swords in her hand. These gospel attacks are getting more and more frequent we have to work harder. This group seemed a bit more extreme than WWW and he needed to make sure he was prepared for them.
He watched as his two navis exchanged blows. Slur was quicker than Rockman but the blue navi didn't give up and tried to keep up with her. "Good job Rockman keep it up!"
The blue navi looked up at him and nodded. "Thank you!" Rockman managed to dodge one of Slur's swords before using his Wide Sword to attack her.
Using her swords she managed to block it before knocking Rockman to the ground and pointing her sword at him. "Alright good job Rockman," he said as Slur extended a hand.
Glad to see them getting along. Slur was still a bit distant with Rockman but he was glad they were starting to work together.
"Rockman me and Slur have managed to do the program advance," he said. "If its alright with you I want to practice it with you too."
Rockman looked up at him and smiled. "Sounds good Netto-kun. I want you both to help other people."
There was determination in the blue navi's voice. A part of himw wondered if he had some inferiority complex since Slur was so strong. Dont' worry I'll make sure we get stronger.
AN: Thank you all for your support of this story. Don't worry I plan on finishing it. I don't plan on adding anything from the manga mainly because I don't remember it well and don't have them anymore.
