Ch19

Forte frowned as he made his way through the Uranet. The rumors he had been hearing have been becoming more and more louder and with each passing day his mood had been getting worse.

Slamming his fist into the wall he caused the area around him to shake. To think a mere human dares to try and copy me? Clenching his fists he stormed through the Uranet. I'll put an end to these plots one way or another.

No one could imitate him, especially some human boy. I'll tear these fakes down one way or another. He blasted his way through various viruses and navis, those foolish enough to remain in his path were quickly destroyed.

Looks like I'll have to show the world what I can do. A smile spread across his face. These pitiful humans and their creations will know what true strength is.


Shun typed furiously at his keyboard. "Damn that girl couldn't even burn down a hospital." Looking at his computer he saw the updates on the Gospel virus and the clones he was making. "It will be over soon though," he muttered to himself. "But before that, the world will cower and fear us some more."

Yet despite his bravado a sense of unease washed over him. Wily insisted on me using her but for what? He is pushing things too fast. He scratched his head, the gospel virus wasn't much of a threat at the moment but he could tell Wily was getting impatient with him and wanted him to act faster. Next time he should shove his ideas up his ass.

"Freezeman contact Miyabi," he said "We'll go after Creamland's network and destroy everything."

His netnavi appeared before him and bowed. "Yes sir at your command."

Rubbing his face he rested in his chair. "She hasn't paid our ransom and refused to cooperate. We'll use her as an example for all to see what happens when you reject us."

Freezeman bowed. "Of course sir."

He chuckled. "Friendship. She said she learned the values of friendship and will rely on it." He laughed loudly shaking his head. "We'll see what her friendship will do to protect her."

His blood boiled at the concept of friendship. It doesn't exist. People are selfish and greedy and will only go after their own self interest.

The memory of Hikari Netto flashing through his mind flashed through his head. The way the brunette boy smiled and offered his help to him at the airport and the way he talked with that boy named Dingo in Jawaii and became friendly with him.

How does a person like him do it though? Doesn't he know that they will just betray him in the end? Shaking his head he looked back at the programs that were running. Either way though his friends won't be of any help once we unleash my ultimate creation and the copies of Forte.

Looking at the programs that would make Forte a smile spread across his face. Slur is strong and Rockman too. But they won't be able to stand an onslaught of the ultimate navi ever created.

"Soon everything will be ready," he muttered as data flashed before his eyes. "This world will burn and pay for what it did to me."

The memories of his cruel upbringing flashed before his eyes. His blood boiled and his heart raced as the memories of the abuse he faced by society and the world in general. My life was nothing but suffering, soon everyone else will feel a bit of it too.

"Freezeman arrange plans for me to visit Creamland," he said a cruel smile spreading across his face. "I want to see her and her country suffer for refusing us."

"As you command sir," Freezeman said.

Oh foolish Princess. You will be the first example I make in this world.

His PET rang and he noticed it was from Wily. "You still haven't taken them out," Wily said gruffly.

"That girl you leant me was nuts," he said tersely.

"Slur needs to be taken out immediatly," Wily said. "Use the Gospel Virus and whatever clones you have of that damned navi Forte."

"But they aren't ready yet," he said. "In their current state-"

"I DON'T CARE!" Wily yelled.

He winced at Wily's tone, it was a mixture of anger and desperation. Damn what grudge do you have against this navi anyway?

"Take them out with all you got," Wily said. "That's an order. Use it all as soon as you can."

The call ended and he slumped in his chair. We are doomed then.


Netto was searching through various news articles about Gospel attacks. "They are becoming more random," he muttered.

Slur nodded. "They seem intent on causing destruction. Though if I may say their attacks seem less coordinated. Most of their operators seemed to be working on their own for their own interests."

"Yeah unlike WWW who fought together," he said resting in his chair.

"They all had their own grudges against society too," Rockman said. "They all wanted to cause a lot of destruction as possible and harm a lot of people."

He nodded. "Whoever runs this organization must really hate the world."

The phone on his PET rang. He quickly answered it. "Hello?"

To his surprise he saw a panicked Princess Pride on the screen. "Netto-kun please I need your help," she said her voice choking with tears.

"Princess what happened?" He asked.

"Gospel is attacking my country's internet," Princess Pride said her voice holding back tears. "Netto please help me. Knightman and my cyber army can only hold them back for so long."

"Alright we'll get there as fast as we can," he said firmly.

"Please we can only hold them back for so long," Princess Pride said. "I think a week max. I already arranged for a private jet to bring you here, please I could use the support."

"I understand. I'll be there shortly just hang in there," he said. "Just be safe."

"Thank you," Princess Pride said with a smile. "I know I can count on you."

"We'll be there," he said before hanging up. "Alright guys looks like we'll be facing off against Gospel in Creamland."

"Netto-kun according to the news the army is massive should we request help?" Slur asked.

"She and Knightman are strong I'm sure they can hold them off," he said as he got up and got his things ready.

"Understood," Slur said.

"Princess Pride sent us our itinerary the plane will be leaving as soon as we can get on board," Rockman said.

"Alright just give me a minute," he said as he got his things ready. Luckily for him his parents were understanding about him traveling alone. He quickly made it to the airport and found one of Pride's maids who led him to the private jet.

"Man this is nice," he said as he sat down on a nice seat and enjoying the complementary food and drink.

"Guys any updates on Creamland?" He asked as he scrolled through the news section on his PET.

Rockman's face turned grim. "Looks like the wave of viruses are continuing and various defenders are being assassinated by an enemy net navi."

"Assassinate eh?" he said looking at the images of carnage. His stomach turned at the images of deleted navis and destroyed cyber infrastructure. Don't worry Princess we are on our way.

He managed to get some rest on the plane before it landed. When it finally reached Creamland he got off and was greeted by Princess Pride. "Netto-kun," she said hugging him tightly. "Thank you for coming."

"N-No problem," he said his face turning red. "So um how are things on the internet?"

Princess Pride's face darkened. "Not good. Knightman is barely holding the enemies off. Come on let me show you."

She quickly led him into a building where various military officials were running in and out. On the screen he could see Knightman fending off a hoard of viruses while fighting a netnavi made of ice and another one that looked like a ninja.

Knightman broke through the ice and swung his wrecking ball at the ninja who easily avoided it. "I fear he can't stand much longer," Pride said gripping her chest.

"Don't worry we can help," he said firmly.

"Your majesty there is a strange broadcast going around the country," A soldier said. "It appears to be from Gospel."

"Play it," Pride ordered.

The soldier nodded and bowed. The screen changed to what appeared to be a misshapen robot with long green hair. "People of Creamland I am kid Grave," the voice said sounding like it was made with some sort of synthesizer. "Your leaders have failed in our demands to submit to us now you will pay the price for their arrogance. Gospel shall annihilate your all."

There was laughter from the robot before the transmission ended. "Pride," he said softly looking to the princess yet instead of fear the princess's expression as firm.

"They dare threaten me and my nation? They shall pay!" Slamming her fists onto the counter she looked at the men in the room. "Men I order you all to fight with all we have, till the last man if we have to. We shall not allow these terrorists to threaten us!"

There was a cheer from everyone in the room as Pride turned to him. "Netto-kun please I am counting on you," she said her bright eyes burning with determination.

He nodded. "You can count on us." Taking out his PETs he pointed them to the terminal. "Plug in Rockman and Slur!"


Slur broke the ice with her cords. Insolent pests. Swinging them at Shadowman the ninja navi only to have hit one of his clones. Looks like we'll have to do this the old fashion way.

Turning around she saw Rockman support Knightman, the two navis were doing their best to fight off the viruses and the real Shadowman. Stretching us thin not a bad idea but a tiger wont fall to an insect.

Rockman fired his blaster at the ninja navi but Shadowman easily avoided it and ran past him to stab Knightman in the side.

Using her light swords she slashed through a barrage of ice Freezeman sent at her. "Netto-kun I'll deal with this navi," she yelled as she used her cords to cut through the ice.

"Alright be careful," Netto said. "Fire tower slot in!"

She and Rockman both summoned a tower of fire. Shadowman avoided his attack but Freezeman took it and appeared unphased. "It will take more than that to defeat me," Freezeman said coldly before firing ice at her.

Dodging the attacks she advanced on the navi. He must the be the leader. The way he holds himself and commands the viruses, he must be the one in charge.

"Area Steal slot in! Fire Sword slot in!" Netto said.

She was teleported to Freezeman's side. Charging at the navi she brought her the flaming sword. Freezeman caught the sword with his hand. "It will take more than that to pierce through me," he said.

"Oh really?" She snapped her fingers as spears pierced Freezeman from the ground. The ice navi screamed as he was pierced repeatedly. "Even the hardest of steel can break through ice."

Summoning a light sword in her hand she used it along with the fire sword and stabbed Freezeman in the chest causing him to log out.

"What a pest," she sighed as she turned to Rockman who was fighting Shadowman along with an injured Knightman.

Snapping her fingers the ground around them erupted with spears that pierced the many clones Shadoman created.

Caught you. A smiled spread across her face as the real Shadowman let out a scream. "Rockman lets end this."

"Roger," Rockman said as he charged his blaster.

Rockman's attack hit Shadowman square in the chest before she came up and pierced him with her sword. The ninja navi was logged out leaving them alone amidst a small sea of viruses.

"Good job guys," Netto said. "Looks like we just have to clean up the mess here."

She nodded and turned to Rockman. "Come on lets clean up."

Rockman nodded. "Two navis this time, they must be getting desperate."

"Indeed. They seemed more desperate in their attacks," she said as she looked around the terminal. "What do you make of this group?"

Rockman paused before looking at her. "Whoever must run this group must be really lonely."

"Why do you suggest that?" she asked.

"Well all the targets we've faced so far have had a grudge against the world. I imagine their owner must be a lonely person wronged by the world," Rockman said.

"Interesting," she said. "Do you believe that a lack of a strong bond caused this person to act the way he did?"

Rockman nodded. "I think so. I believe whoever they maybe have a lack of love in their life. Who knows maybe if they had some love and a strong bond they could change for the better." The blue navi sighed. "Sometimes a bond can really help or hurt a person. I hope whoever is suffering enough to want to do this gets help."

"Interesting," she said. Bonds. What a curious concept.


"Well I'm glad you're ok," Netto said as he made sure the server was alright.

Princess Pride nodded. "Me too. Thank you for coming, if there is every anything you need let me know ok?"

He smiled at her. "Thanks. That means a lot" Looking around at the scientists in the room he sighed. "Gospel has been attacking a lot of people lately."

"They've been corresponding with me lately," Pride said with a frown. "Threatening me and my kingdom. I'll send you the link to the files, perhaps they could help you find their headquarters."

"Thanks," he said as he looked down at the received files.

Pride's gaze darkened. "My people have tried tracking them. We know they are somewhere in Japan. My men have tracked their messages and threats to somewhere in Japan."

He stared at her in shock. "Japan?" He sighed and rubbed his head. "Well it doesn't surprise me in a way. Don't worry we'll find them one way or another."

Princess Pride hugged him tightly shoving his head in her chest. "Be safe Netto. Let me know if you ever need my help."