Ch30
Netto looked out his window at the overcast sky. Hopefully it doesn't rain too hard. He turned around as soon as he heard the knock at his door.
"Netto you wanted to talk about something?" Shun asked peeping his head into his room.
He nodded. "Yeah come on in and close the door." His parents were out but still he wanted to play it safe.
Sitting on his chair he looked across from Shun who sat on his bed. The overcast sky gave an ominous feel to his room as he took a deep breath. "Shun there is something important I want to talk to you about," he said taking a deep breath. "It's an important secret that can only stay between us and no one else including my family for the time being."
Shun looked at him his gaze curious. "Of course what is it?"
"It's about Slur," he said meeting his friend's gaze. "She isn't exactly from this world, she is an alien net navi."
"An alien net navi?" Shun said his eyes widening.
He nodded his heart racing in his chest. "Long story short a powerful being is judging this world through me and her and there are people here that may be after us."
"Like that woman from yesterday? I thought it was odd she knew who she was and how they were so focused on killing her," Shun said. "Does Wily know? I assume that's why he wanted me to try and kill her so badly?"
"I don't know," He said. "Slur is Wily one of your lord's servants?"
Slur appeared on the screen and shook her head. "No I don't remember him. I assume he may know the other one and through him they are trying to take us down."
"That is a possibility," he said. "He didn't seem focused on us when we fought against WWW."
"If I had to guess he is making alliances to take her down," Shun said folding his arms. "I know Wily he is like a spider, has his hands in many different projects." His friend's brow furrowed. "Those navis that fought her were military navis, I say he has some powerful contacts."
"True," he said looking out at the dark sky. "Also just to let you know I don't want Slur to fall into anyone's hands. I know we are net saviors but I won't let them do anything to her without her permission. I don't want her to be used as a weapon."
Shun nodded. "I understand. I get the vibes that they want us for some particular purpose. I get having us help fight cyber crime but they seemed a little too eager to get their hands on Slur. I don't think their intentions are malicious but it's obvious they have an interest in her."
"I know," he sighed. "That's why I'm being extra careful around them. Don't get me wrong I like helping out and want to defeat Nebula but I'm not afraid to set boundaries with them, especially when it comes to my navis."
"That's understandable," Shun said. "So how has it been having an alien navi."
"Oh it has been fun more or less," he said with a smile. With that he began to tell the story of him and Slur. Shun listened carefully his eyes showing interest and curiosity.
When he was done explaining what had happened Shun folded his arms. "Wow sounds like you had a lot going on."
He nodded. "Yeah. We decided to trust you with this because we need allies. With Nebula wanting to delete her and spread dark chips along with Kifune-san wanting to examine her we could use allies."
"Don't worry you can trust me," Shun said firmly. "I'll do my best to help you. Any leads on those navis that attacked Slur?"
"We did receive an email," Slur said as she pulled up an image on the screen. It was the image of the green netnavi and his operator with a hard unfriendly stare. "His name is Searchman his operator is Laika a lieutenant in the army of Sharo. A soldier known for his ruthless execution of orders."
"What would he be doing working for Nebula?" He asked.
"According to the letter it was a misunderstanding," Slur said her voice not bothering to hide the sarcasm. "Apparently his navi was on a mission and it was a misunderstanding. The local police in Sharo along with their embassy here have sent the letter to Kifune-san."
"Well he obviously after you," He said folding his arms. Neither of them were fooled by the excuse and knew it would be time before they faced him again.
"True. Sharo is a corrupt state. Bribery is very common it could be possible that someone hired him or his boss," Shun said. "Trust me from what I know about Wily he could bribe anyone and he has many contacts including in Sharo."
"That is possible," Slur said her brow furrowing. "That navi knew too well who I was when he fought me, it was no mistake I was his target."
"Well we'll just have to be careful. Slur could you make a video of your fight with him. If possible you could use it if he tries to continue fighting you," he said.
Slur smiled. "Of course I can."
"Good. We'll have to be prepared for anything if they get these military people involved we'll need all of the help we can get," he said before turning to Shun. "By chance would you know who that black navi was? He was really strong."
Shun shook his head. "I never saw him. I assume he must be close to Wily. I say that because from the last two encounters he doesn't fight against the darkloids only Slur."
His friend scratched his head. "A part of me wants to think Nebula is a front for Wily taking Slur down but I think they have their own goals to cause destruction. But Forte though he seemed interested in Slur."
"Yeah he is a wild card," he sighed. "Slur what do you think of him?"
Slur shrugged her shoulders. "A wild dog but even a mad dog can be dangerous. If we fight again I'll try to put him in his place."
He nodded. It was strange talking about Slur's secret to Shun but a part of him was relieved that he had someone to confide it to. The two of them talked about his adventures with Slur and his meeting with Duo, Shun believed him much to his relief and was honestly curious about Slur and Duo.
The two seemed to talk for hours when suddenly Rockman's PET buzzed. "Netto-kun we have an emergency," Rockman said. "A pair of darkloids are attacking another factory. Meijin-san wants us to go and investigate."
"On it," He said. "Shun you coming?"
Shun nodded and smiled at him. "Of course."
After he grabbed his PETs the two headed towards the coordinates they were given. Hopefully this isn't a trap. He clenched his fists thinking of that black navi. Whoever he is I won't let him harm Slur.
As soon as they arrived at the abandoned factory a dimensional area went up. "Lets do this. Slur I'll do it with you this time," he said. "Rockman go check the network to make sure it is alright."
"Roger," His navis said.
He and Shun took out their PETs. "Synchro Chip slot in!"
They both crossfused with their respective navis. He could feel Slur's power course through him. When he was done he looked around and saw that they were surrounded by viruses. "Lets go!" He snapped his fingers and summoned a flurry of chains to destroy the viruses while Shun blasted them with ice.
Summoning a pair of light swords in his hands he slashed through the viruses as Shun used an ice spear to fight them off. Kicking down the door he saw two darkloids materialize. Shademan and Burnerman.
Shademan growled upon seeing them. "You are a nuisance. We were ordered to take you both out here," he said showing his dark claws.
Burnerman chuckled and activated the flames on his hands. "We'll burn you and your navis to a crisp."
Shun fired some spears of ic at the darkloids but Burnerman easily destroyed them with his flames. The darkloid laughed. "Your ice is no use here."
"Don't worry Shun we can do this together," he said.
He snapped his fingers and summoned a barrage of chains. Burnerman swore as he was caught and electrocuted Shademan dodged them but leaping into the sky.
"I got it!" Shun said as he fired icicles at Shademan. The vampire flew through the sky and dived at them. "Ice Tower!"
Shademan hissed as the attacked grazed. Now's my chance. With a flick of his wrist he ensnared the vampire navi with his chains and electrocuted him and Burnerman.
"Amundson Spear!" Shun shot an icicle at Shademan piercing the darkloid on his side.
"Lets end this," He said summoning a pair of light spears. He charged at Burnerman and easily sliced off his arms before piercing him in his chest. Burnerman logged just leaving them with Shademan who struggled against his bindings.
"I shall not fall easily," Shademan snarled. The darkloid struggled with his bindings. He was going to end the navi when he heard footsteps run towards him.
"Sychro chip slot in!" Said a familiar voice. He and Shun turned around to see a familiar red navi lunged at Shademan and plunge his sword in his chest.
Blues? No. His eyes widened as he saw Enzan look back at him. So you can cross fuse too. He didn't really know what to think as the dimensional area receded and cross fusion ended.
Enzan looked at him and Shun, neither of them spoke for a while. "I was told to help you both," Enzan finally said. "Come on Kifune-san wants to speak with us."
He looked at Shun and nodded. "Fine. We'll be there."
Enzan nodded. It was awkward riding to Scilab in his limo. No one said anything but he really didn't have anything to say to him.
At the meeting room he found his dad along with Meijin, Kifune, and his assistant Manabe. "Ah there you three are," Kifune said with a wide grin. "Netto I take it you and Shun met Enzan? We saw your fight on a video feed of the fight, it was amazing."
"No problem," he said. "I take it Enzan is a Net Savior too?"
Enzan sat to his side and nodded. "Yes. I was recruited not too long ago, though today was my first operation in the field."
Kifune nodded. "Netto-kun I know you and Enzan have a troubled history but he is a good operator with an amazing net navi. Him being a net savior would be a benefit to all of us."
You could say that. He nodded. "I understand." Looking around the room he adjusted himself in his seat. "Well as long as there are no misunderstandings between us I don't mind working with him."
Meijin nodded. "We'll need all of us to work together against this new threat. Enzan is a good person deep down and has a sense of justice."
"Of course," he said. Just as long as he doesn't get in our way.
"Oh Netto-kun we understand during that last mission there was a misunderstanding between us and a navi from Sharo," Kifune said.
"Yeah I saw the email," he said resisting the urge to roll his eyes.
"Anyway that navi and his operator Laika will soon be here. I want you to greet him, to let him know that there is no ill will between us," Kifune said folding his arms.
From what I read of him he sounds like a piece of work. "Fine so long as he doesn't hurt us we'll be fine," He said firmly. "He comes after me or my navis there will be consequences."
Kifuen's brow twitched. "Just try to get along with him. He could be a great net savior too."
He frowned. You just love collecting people don't you?
Luckily his dad cleared his throat. "I'm sure my son will work well with this man he is just is worried about the safety of my navis."
"Yeah that's it," he said avoiding everyone's gaze. Great more trouble.
As he returned home he thought of his options. This Laika guy will be a piece of work, I will definitely need help.
"Hey Netto-kun!" He looked up and saw Sal talking with Masa and Miyu. It had been ages since he had seen them, though he knew they still helped defend Net City when needed as their alter egos. "Want to join us for tea? You've been working really hard lately."
He smiled at them. "Sure." Good friends are always reliable.
Slur looked up at her operator, while she didn't mind him telling those close to him about her there were some things she wanted to be kept between them. "Netto-kun last night I spoke with Lord Duo," she said once it was just the three of them.
"What did he want?" Netto asked.
"He told me if you wish I could teach you some of the technology of our world," She said. "What you do with it is up to you."
Netto looked at her in surprise. "Really? What kind of stuff can you teach me?"
She took a deep breath. "I've been thinking about that synchro chip. It is an interesting object, I was thinking of upgrading it to make it more powerful."
"More powerful?" Netto asked.
She nodded. "I notice you always have to chose between me or Rockman to cross fuse. Watching him obtain double soul and us cross fusing gave me an idea." She looked at both of them. "What if the three of us can fuse together?"
It was a theory she had thought of but she knew her lord loved bonds and kinship, cross fusion would be the best way to prove this world's worth and she could feel it.
"The three of us? Is that even possible?" Rockman asked.
"It might be," she said carefully. "But it won't be easy, we'll have to go about it carefully."
"Sounds good," Netto said. "To be honest it sounds cool, to be able to cross fuse with you both."
Rockman nodded. "It sounds interesting. How would we do it?"
"If we can get another synchro chip to work with we might be able to do something," She said.
"I'll see what I can do," Netto said. "Don't worry we'll keep your secrets and make sure everyone is saved."
She nodded. They all needed to complete this mission no matter what. We will prevail no matter what.
