Ch25

Shun's eyes widened as he saw Netto collapse on the ground. "Netto!" They all yelled.

Looks like cross fusion takes a toll. He quickly ran passed Meiru towards Netto and more importantly Slur's PET and the synchro chip.

"Netto!" Slur yelled from the PET. "What's wrong with him?" She yelled her gaze narrowing as he picked her up.

"He passed out," he said as a stretched came for Netto. "Don't worry I'll keep you safe," he whispered as Dr. Hikari checked his son's vitals.

Slur nodded. "I'll hold you to that."

There was a flurry of chatter and discussion as Netto was taken to the infirmary. Luckily according to the nurse he was just worn out.

"Netto-kun," Meiru said as Tohru comforted her. "Please get better."

"Don't worry he will," he said as he went over to look at Rockman whose PET was on a nightstand. "You doing ok?"

Rockman nodded. "I am. Is Slur fine?"

"Yeah she is with me don't worry," he said. Rockman gave him a cautious look but nodded.

"Amazing," Meijin said. "To think your son could pull off cross fusion."

Dr. Hikari nodded and folded his arm. "Well my son is a lot of things. Besides he has a good bond with his navis. Oh Shun mind giving me back the synchro chip?"

He nodded. "Sure."

Dr. Hikari took the synchro chip and put it in his pocket. "To think we were attacked with a dimensional area, whoever this new enemy is they must be resourceful."

"They took most of them," Meijin said pulling out a case with two other synchro chips "We only have three with us now and the one with Misaki so a total of four."

"Well we will have to do with what we have," Dr. Hikari said. "If possible we should try and get them back."

Meijin nodded and turned to him. "Oh Obihiro-kun do you mind me taking a look at Slur?"

He froze and instantly gripped her PET tightly. "Sorry but Netto asked that in case of emergencies that I take care of her."

"It will just be a minute," Meijin said.

He shook his head. "Sorry but he said he doesn't want people looking at her without his and her permission."

He was ready for a fight but luckily Dr. Hikari stepped in between them. "It's alright Meijin, I don't feel comfortable looking at her behind my son's back."

Meijin frowned but nodded. "I see. I'm just surprised at how well they cross fused."

"Me too," Dr. Hikari said looking down at his son. "But I wouldn't have expected less from him. Anyway lets get some coffee, my son should rest."

Meijin nodded and the two adults left the room. As soon as they left he let out a sigh of relief. "That was close," He muttered as he looked down at Slur. "Don't worry I won't let anyone take you."

Slur nodded. "I already activated a bunch of security protocols on my PET, nothing here came get through them," she said with an almost cocky tone.

"I don't doubt you," he said setting her down next to Rockman. The defenses on that PET make a bank look like child's play. He wondered why Netto took such caution with her. There must be more to this than I know.


When Netto awoke pain shot throughout his body as he sat up in his bed. "Man that was painful?" he muttered as he looked around and saw Shun sitting net to him.

"You're awake," Shun said handing him Slur's PET. "Don't worry I kept her safe for you."

He grabbed her PET and looked at it. "Slur are you ok?"

Slur looked at him and nodded. "I am. Shun and Rockman kept me coming."

"Glad to hear that," He said as he grabbed Rockman's PET on the table. "Man cross fusion was something else. Slur what did you think?"

"It was curious," Slur said. "I never experienced such a feeling before."

"You were amazing," Shun said. "The way you took care of that navi was something else." His friend then turned to the door. "I gave the synchro chip back to your dad. Meijin wanted to see Slur but I protested."

He nodded frowning at the door. "Thanks. I don't want anyone to look into her for now."

Shun raised an eyebrow but said nothing as the door opened and his dad came in. "Hello Netto how are you feeling?"

"I'm good thanks dad," He said. "I'm a little sore but other than that I'm fine."

"Good to hear," his dad said as a nurse said. "She'll take your vitals then you can go home."

"Great," he said as the nurse helped him up. After about an hour of making sure he was ok he was allowed to go home with Shun.

"Well that was interesting," he sighed as he fell onto his bed. After everything he was still exhausted from the ordeal.

"Netto-kun about this new technique," Slur said. "I think it could be useful."

"What do you mean?" he asked as he sat up and looked at her.

"My lord likes bonds and this technique is different from anything I've seen," Slur said. "There is a possibility that if we master it may provide the evidence that my lord wants."

He scratched his head and nodded. "Sounds good. The process was tiring but I feel like we'll be using it a lot more. Rockman what do you think?"

"I think it is worth mastering," Rockman said. "If it helps this Duo then the better. Those navis that attacked Scilab were definitely stronger than anticipated."

"True but I'll be able to handle them," Slur said a smile spreading across her face.

"Sounds good," He said. "I'll try to cross fuse with you both if I can."

His navis nodded. "Oh Netto-kun that man Meijin I fear he may be a little too inquisitive with me," Slur said.

"Yeah Shun mentioned that," he said frowning at his computer. "Was he too aggressive?"

"It was obvious he wanted to see what makes me tick," Slur said. "We should proceed with caution."

"We will," he said reassuringly.

The next morning he got a message from his dad to visit him. At Scilab he found his dad working on some machines. "Hey dad did you want to see me?"

His father turned to him and smiled. "I just wanted to see how you were doing."

"Alright a bit sore though," he said. "Did those navis cause a lot of damage?"

His dad nodded his face grave. "They did and stole most of our synchro chips as well." Reaching into his pocket his father took out a synchro chip. "This is one of the few we have left."

He eyed it trying his best to not appear excited. If we could get one we could use it to show Duo that humanity is worth saving. The plan Slur told him about was the closest they had to save humanity.

"You and Slur did well really well," His father said. "I was watching videos of your fight, your level of synchronization was really high."

"I see. Maybe because I've been with Slur for a long time," he said with a nervous laugh.

"Probably," his father said. "Maybe in the future you could practice with Rockman too."

He nodded. "Sounds good."

His father was about to put the synchro chip away when the ground shook. "Great what now," he said as he saw another dimensional area come up.

"Dad give me the synchro chip quickly," He said as viruses began to appear around Scilab.

"Be safe," his father said handing him the synchro chip.

Savageman appeared in front of Scilab and roared as he charged through the doors. "Looks like he is back to finish his job," he said grabbing Slur's PET. I'll do it with Rockman later. He wanted to do it with Rockman but as of now he had more experience with Slur and he had to stop this navi from destroying everything"Synchro chip slot in!"

He saw a flash of light, for a second he saw his hand glow as Slur's energy enveloped him. When the light dissipated he looked down and saw that he was cross fused with Slur.

"Be safe son," his dad said.

He smiled at him. "I always am." With that he ran out the door and towards Savageman. Being fused with Slur felt like he was gliding on the ground, each step was like a leap as he made his way down stairs to find Savageman destroying some machines.

"Oh no you don't!" He snapped his fingers. Spears emerged from the ground piercing Savageman.

The navi roared in pain as he turned to him. "I'll take you out here," he spat as he charged at him.

"Good luck trying!" He snapped his fingers, chains burst through the ground strangling Savageman and with another snap the navi was left screaming as he was electrocuted.

"I don't know what you are after but take this as a message," he said summoning a light sword in his hand. "If you want to com here you'll suffer."

He slammed the sword into Savageman's chest just as spears pierced him from the ground. He didn't want to delete the navi just hurt him enough to send a message. Savageman howled in pain as he logged out.

The dimensional area dissipated and he nearly fell to his knees as cross fusion ended. "Are you ok?" Slur asked with concern as he grabbed her PET.

"I am thanks," he said taking the synchro chip out.

"Netto are you alright?" His father asked running down to greet him.

He nodded. "Yeah I am," he sighed and handed his father the synchro chip.

"Keep it safe its yours," his father said.

"Really?" He tried not to sound excited but he wanted to learn more about this technique.

His father smiled and nodded. "You should continue to learn and master it. If you can we would like to run some tests to see how your body reacts to it."

"Uh sure," he said with a nervous laugh.

"Oh and one more thing," his father said. "There is someone who would like to meet you."

"Who?" He turned around to see a large man in a green suit accompanied by a woman by his side.

"Netto this is Chief Kifune of the Net Police and his assistant Manabe," His father said.

"N-Nice to meet you," he said with a bow. His heart raced in his chest. Please don't ask about Slur.

"Netto-kun you are an energetic boy with two powerful navis," Kifune said. "Also the only person so far who can use cross fusion. I would like to make you a net savior."

"A net savior?" He asked.

Kifune nodded. "With your help we can help reduce crime. What do you say?"

"Sure no problem," he said. "I don't mind helping though I should point out my navis like their privacy."

He swore he saw Kifune almost frown but the man quickly nodded. "No problem. We are glad to have you working for us."

"Thanks," he said. "I better get going now."

He bowed to everyone before leaving. His heart raced in his chest as he made his way home. "Guys what do you think about this?"

"I think its nice to help out," Rockman said. "Hopefully they don't want to recruit you to use you."

Slur nodded in agreement. "It is natural that they would want to seek you out but still we should be cautious, that man most likely has been observing us for some time."

"It wouldn't surprise me," he said as he arrived him. Shun and his mom were out so he decided to go to his room. "Anyway Slur I was thinking maybe you could analyze this synchro chip and analyze it with your dimensional chip, maybe we can discover something new?"

Slur nodded. "Sounds good."

After making sure his door was locked he took out the dimensional chip and the dual chip reader he made and quickly set it up. He put the synchro chip in one slot and the dimensional chip in the other.

Slur quickly went over to analyze them while Rockman helped. "Do you notice anything?" He asked.

Slur's brow furrowed. "A little. This synchro chip is not as advanced as my dimensional chip but is an interesting object. This maybe of use to use."

He nodded. "Sounds good."

Rockman nodded. "Slur this dimensional chip is very complex."

"It is. That's why it shouldn't be left in the wrong hands," Slur said. "With it an asteroid navi can come to the real world without the need of those dimensional areas."

"Sounds horrifying," he said resting in his chair. The memory of Asteroid Blues sent shivers down his spine. "Anyway we'll figure out a way to show your boss what we can do."

Slur looked to him and nodded. "My lord loves bonds this cross fusion relies on bonds so he should love it." She folded her arms. "In fact I think being with these police could be a good idea, I would like to analyze more about these dimensional areas."

"Sounds good," he said. "I'll figure out how to cross fuse with you both, whoever these guys are we'll put a stop to them."

Both of his navis looked at him and nodded.


After Rockman left she went to her PET and felt the presence of her lord connect with her. Lord Duo what do you require?

"Slur it has been a while," Duo said sounding amused. "I take it you have been bonding well with Hikari Netto and that other navi?"

"It is going well sir," She said. "We've discovered a new technique that proves our bond." A part of her was interested in telling her lord about cross fusion, she knew he would like it but for now it would be best to continue working on it and figuring it out.

"Oh really? Sounds interesting," Duo said "I'm glad you are making progress with your operator and his navi. I give you permission to teach him if you find it necessary."

"Teach him?" She asked.

"Indeed. Our technology left to us by our creators is more advanced than this current world. If you deem it necessary and Hikari Netto worthy I'll allow you to teach him a bit of our history, culture, and technology," Duo said.

She stood in her PET in shock. It was an interesting idea, Netto despite being lazy was not stupid, in fact he was pretty smart if push came to shove. He could do great things with my knowledge. She knew Netto wouldn't abuse it or use it for his own greed or wealth.

"I'll do as you command my lord," She said.

"Continue to observe all there is to this world." Duo paused, she could feel his presence as if debating what to say. "Slur tell me what have you learned so far?"

She was taken aback by the question. What could she say she learned? There were so many things that she couldn't put them into words. Looking down at her hands she took a deep breath. "I learned many things my lord," she said softly.

A warm feeling spread throughout her body, something about her changed and it drove her mad not knowing what caused.

"I see. Well then continue your learning. I expect nothing but the best," Duo said.

"Yes my lord," she muttered as their connection was severed.

What is wrong with me. She rubbered her head furiously. This world was rubbing off of her, it scared her yet at the same time she was curious about what she would discover about herself at the end of the journey.

She decided to go for a walk, as she exited her PET she ran into Rockman in the central computer. "Oh Slur heading out again?" The blue navi asked.

"Yeah I wanted to clear my mind," she said. "Care to join me?"

"Sure," Rockman said as he double checked the security features on the computer.

The two of them walked through the streets of Net City. Navis passed them, not aware of who she really was.

"Slur I know you don't trust Netto's dad but I know he would never harm you," Rockman said.

She frowned. "I will be no ones test subject."

"I know and I understand that," Rockman said carefully holding his crest. "If people found the truth out many would use you. But I know Dr. Hikari cares deeply for his family."

She raised an eyebrow. The way Rockman shifted and avoided her gaze was suspicious. "Well he is important to Netto, if he doesn't get in my way I'll talk to him," She said.

Well I guess it wouldn't hurt to get to know how these scientists think. Besides, it was Netto's father she figured it would be best to get to know his family and expand their allies.

Rockman smiled and nodded. "I'm sure you'll both get along he-"

The sound of a projectile caught her attention. "Look out!"

Pulling Rockman away she summoned a light sword to deflect a bullet. "What was that?" Rockman asked as he summoned his buster.

Another bullet came followed by another. She deflected them both with ease. Scanning the area intently she see a green figure retreat into the crowd. "Lets go. We shouldn't draw attention to ourselves."

Rockman nodded his arm on his buster. "Was it a Nebula navi?"

Her brow furrowed. "I don't know, lets go for now."