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Kitty-Chan · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 3:32 pm Post subject: NVM & Nurse Laika

Yay, Nurse Laika! Someone needs to draw him in a sexy little nurse outfit. Laughing

NVM lives on! *waves her NVM Banner(TM) around wildly* :D
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kuro-kitsune · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 9:25 pm Post subject:

i like it...

>__> you know how scary this is?? i was just drawing the neko netto and laika pic and it has the vibe of laika kinda sorta tucking netto in.... or looking after him while he's suffering a fever and asleep...

<___< i should be working on other stuff. oh well.... ^_^ it's still a great chapter!

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RAWR. >>

A bit less action, but I like the character interaction-and throwing in the flashback was a nice touch, in comparing what Laika used to feel for Netto to what's up now. A couple of grammatics, as usual. But, you're making the transition of Laika from strict soldier to fluffy very well, not just throwing it in after an OMG PLOT DEVICE. I like it. :D

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Ginrei · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2005 11:22 pm Post subject:

SQUEEEEEE~!
I haven't been reading this one at all, because Laika's nose + Laika's hat = HATE, and therefore Laika + Netto = BOO!. But I wanted to read this last chapter, so I had to read the entire thing... and as per usual, you make even the weirdest things work, Neko. Congraddyulations!
I assumed "Delusions" meant Netto was delusional and saying funny things (as people sometimes do when sick), but... oh well. I also like how you gave a reason besides cold for Netto getting ill, it always annoys me when people use that plot device. It's not cold, it's GERMS. Germie-germs, Dr. Mario style! (Antibiotics, GO! ^_^ I was going to ask why Laika didn't just give Netto an aspirin or something, but then realized giving aspirin to a cat (boy/cat, aah! parenthesis in parenthesis!!) miiight not be the wisest thing. Eeh. He can still try. And make Netto worse, mwahahaa! Laika in a pink-dress-with-white-hat-and-ultra-cool-old-fashioned-nurse-hat outfiiit~! At least then he might put on a facemask and cover that awful nose of his...)

**Plantman** · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:12 pm Post subject:

Ahh Neko, you never stop amazing me. This is one of the best fics of yours in my personal opinion and one of my favorites. You make such an excellent work at keeping the pace of the transition between Laika's colder behaviour and a more caring side of his personality. I really love the work you do here.

While it does have less action going on, I think it was a very necesary part to be played. Once more really good.
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Yue-chan · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:31 pm Post subject:

aww, that was a cute chapter, Neko! I feel bad for Netto, being sick like that must suck. and I love how you compare Laika from before to the way he is now. I love seeing just how his character has warmed up a bit. as usual, awsome update!
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Napalm891 · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:40 pm Post subject: Re: NVM & Nurse Laika

**Plantman** · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:55 pm Post subject:

Napalm891, please try to give more substance and significance to your posts, don't just post a comment because you can. Try to offer something constructive to say, otherwise your posts become spam, and I remind you spam is against the rules and a punisheable offense.
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Napalm891 · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2005 1:57 pm Post subject:

sorry.....neko ur very good at describing emotional detail......do these things just pop into ur head.........its like uve met laika face to face
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ChibiForte · Posted: Fri Sep 09, 2005 8:09 pm Post subject:

Agreed! Wah, you haven't wrote more... or yer cooking up a chapter that'll MAKE THE PLANET 'SPLODE!!! Laughing

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**Plantman** · Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2005 1:40 am Post subject:

I hope I don't need to remind you that Neko has other things to attend to aside writing fanfics for the masses? Please be patient, she'll write up when she can or feels like it.

One of the best ways to make authors loose interest in fanficcing is when people start demanding for more or 'sublty' throwing hints that you're expecting their next update. So please, bear with Neko, she's got several fanfics going and she's got other non writing related things to attend to as well.
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Neko · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:19 pm Post subject:

The next day Netto woke up with a yawn. “My head…” he groaned.

Laika walked into his room with a bowl of soup. “You’re finally up,” he noted.

Netto rubbed his head, “Ow…”

“Your fever’s gone down,” Laika told him as he handed him his soup.

Netto groaned, “Why do I have such a horrible headache?” Netto asked while taking the soup.

Laika shrugged, “I have no idea, but you should probably rest some more.”

Netto made a face as he took the first spoonful of the hot liquid. “I’m not tired,” he pointed out.

Laika shrugged, “You still have a pretty high fever, so you shouldn’t give your body any excuse to rely on the virus again.”

Netto sighed, “All right, all right.”

Laika gave Netto a half grin, “No sneaking out now,” he said.

Netto looked to the side, “Wouldn’t dream of it,” he murmured.

Ten minutes later Laika looked into Netto’s room to find him fast asleep with the half eaten soup on the floor. He picked up the bowl and sighed, Netto was getting better but he was still prone to exhaustion. Obviously Netto couldn’t fight the virus at all times, especially when his body was sick.

Some time later Netto woke up and he walked out of his room into the hall way for the first time in two days. He made it to the couch where he flopped down next to Laika who looked somewhat surprised. “Tell me to go back and I’ll punch you,” Netto growled.

Laika sighed, “I don’t mind.”

“Laika?” Netto asked.

“Yes?” Laika replied.

“Have you heard anything on the virus getting captured yet?”

Laika shook his head, “No, not yet. Last I heard it was in the Undernet.”

Netto groaned, “Of course it is!” he said sarcastically.

Rockman gave Netto a small grin, “Well, at least you’re feeling better,” he said.

Netto yawned and leaned further into the couch, “Yeah, I guess,” he admitted.

Laika watched him and when Netto finally fell asleep he pulled Netto’s body over so that his head was resting in his lap. “Afraid he was going to fall off the couch, Laika-san?” Searchman asked with a hint of a grin.

A small blush tinged Laika’s cheeks, “Yes,” he said softly.

Truth be told ever since Netto had allowed Laika to scratch his ears, he had wanted to do it again. Not that he’d admit it to anyone, ever. But for some reason it just held charm to him that doing something so simply could make one feel so relaxed. Finally he worked up his nerve and began to scratch the large ears.

Netto stirred a little but relaxed after awhile as Laika continued to scratch his ears. Finally, after ten minutes Laika said suddenly, “How long have you been awake?”

Netto yawned, “A few minutes, how could you tell?”

“Your tail was moving,” Laika said. “When you’re asleep it doesn’t move.”

“You notice a lot of things,” Netto said thickly. “Is the Neko Virus really that interesting?”

“The fact that you have ears and a tail,” Laika pointed out. “Yes.”

Netto coughed, “Okay, you have me there.”

“Besides, it’s not a matter of interest it’s…” Laika paused, “It’s more of concern.”

Netto sighed, “I can’t believe that a virus has so much influence on my body,” he said with a scowl.

Laika raised an eyebrow, “Does it upset you?” he asked softly.

Netto sighed heavily, “In a way, yes,” he admitted. “It like… I don’t have complete control over what I do or how I do it. It’s kinda…” he paused, “scary.”

Laika blinked, “Does it frighten you?”

Netto sighed and let his eyes slide shut, “Yes,” he admitted.

‘Having something alien control your body,’ Laika mused. ‘I must be frightening enough for net navis, but for a human…’ he couldn’t even begin to fathom the experience.

“I mean it’s not like I don’t know what it feels like,” Netto said suddenly. “Whenever Rockman gets wounded, or hurt I feel it too. And I know when I’m really upset, or angry my emotions conflict with his. Its part of the link, we can’t help it. But this is not only pushing all that to the limit but it’s really damn annoying.”

Laika let a grin grace his lips as he continued to stroke Netto’s ears. His expression changed to thoughtfulness as he pondered his friend’s words. “Does it hurt when Rockman is injured? I rarely see you with wounds,” Laika noted.

“Because Rockman heals so quickly, I think it influences my body as well but…” he trailed off.

“But?” Laika pressed.

Netto sighed, “But when he is hurt, especially when his data is corrupted through a virus or something it…” Netto took in a breath, “It can be the most excruciating experience you could ever face.”

Laika looked concerned and brushed Netto’s bangs out of his face to see his expression. The boy looked slightly worried and concerned but mostly just… thoughtful. “Does Enzan know of this?”

Netto nodded, “Enzan and Blues both found out about it awhile ago. When Rockman was almost deleted by Forte.”

Laika let an unknown breath escape his lips. “What a burden…” he murmured.

Netto shrugged, “If it lets me stay with Rockman,” he said with a grin, “Then it’s worth it.”

Laika shook his head, “You amaze me sometimes.”

“Really?” Netto asked.

Laika nodded, “More then you know,” he said under his breath.

Netto finally drifted off to sleep later on and Laika was left to ponder Netto’s words. Surely it was something to think about, especially because Netto had just voiced concern to him that he didn’t always feel like he was in control. When he voiced this to Searchman the tall navi let out a sigh. “I, have no idea how to respond to that,” he said finally.

Laika nodded, “Neither did I. Did Rockman ever voice concerns like that to you?”

Searchman looked thoughtful, “He mentioned not being able to control his emotions once or twice. And he’s almost in a constant state of worry about Netto-san these days.”

Laika laughed hollowly, “I don’t blame him.”

Searchman shook his head, “And from what you said, Netto-san worries about Rockman.”

“I wonder what other secrets they may have,” Laika mused.

Searchman shrugged, “Who knows,” he said. “But I don’t think we should search for them.”

Laika nodded, “Agreed. So, what is our plan now?” he asked.

“Wait?” Searchman asked.

Laika gave Searchman a smile with no humor in it, “I was afraid of that.”

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Netto yawned and woke up the next morning with his head on Laika’s lap, his fever completely gone and no headache. He looked up to see that Laika had actually fallen asleep sitting upright the night before with his hand on his head. “Laika?” Netto asked.

Laika stirred and opened his eyes, “What time is it?” he asked.

“8:30,” Netto answered automatically.

Laika looked around but there was no clock in sighed, “How did you know that?” he asked.

Netto blinked, “I don’t know… I just did.”

Laika shrugged and stood up, stretching. “Well, it’s too late to go to work, what do you want to do today?”

Netto gave him a dry glare, “I’d like to do a lot of things you tell me I can’t.”

“All right, fair enough,” Laika said. “What about…” he was cut off by a knock at the door.

“Hey Laika!” Neil’s voice came through the door. “I got some info on the Neko Virus, can I come in?”

“Oh no…” Laika said.

Netto blinked, “He got what?”

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Planty, have I ever told you how much I love you :3

Anywho, next chapter people!
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kuro-kitsune · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 5:25 pm Post subject:

.... O_O

omg... UPDATE!!!! *was just running around looking for new lainett pics* ^___^ this makes me wanna do something lainett! *shot*

i didn't see any jarring mistakes... though i could be wrong (and i'm still high from earlier today. and it's lainett... my brain has turned to mush) quee~ i wanna do a lainett pic now!! chu~

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Midnight · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2005 6:58 pm Post subject:

Yay! Another update!

It was an enjoyable read. I enjoyed how Laika inquired into Netto's link--and how much thought is provoked just by prying into the question. It's not often that one considers these things--and it could possibly lead to another vignette...

Anyway...I really hope that Neil does not cause TOO much trouble for the situation at hand...
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Kitty-Chan · Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:26 am Post subject:

Heheheheh; Laika just doesn't get a break, does he? od, I love NVM. ^_^ I'd say more, but my connection is threatening to fritz again, so...
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Neko · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:17 pm Post subject:

There was another knock, “Laika, come on, what’s keeping you!” Leon sounded impatient. “I stayed up all night to track this thing down.”

Netto sat up, “What did he say?”

“Shh,” Laika said intently and looked around the room. He found a large winter hat and put it on Netto’s head and said, “Hide your tail.”

Netto did as he was told and Laika walked to the door. He opened it just a crack and glared at Leon, “Yes?” he asked coolly.

“Yeah, I love you too,” Leon snapped. “Look, I found the last known whereabouts of the Neko Virus and I’d like to discuss a few things with you.”

“All right,” Laika said.

“You know you can be really cold sometimes. I just pulled an all nighter and you’re not even inviting me in for coffee?” Leon asked.

Laika sighed, “I’m not really…”

Leon finally had enough, “Do you want the info or not?” he asked while holding up the envelope.

Laika looked inside where Netto was giving him a ‘don’t you dare say no’ glare. Laika sighed, “Fine,” he muttered and pulled open the door.

Leon came inside and saw Netto. “Who are you?”

Netto smiled nervously, “I’m a Net Savior from Electopia sent here on back up,” he lied through his teeth.

“Oh! The Hikari kid? I’ve heard a lot about you and your navi. Is he infected?” Leon asked.

Netto nodded, “Yeah, unfortunately.”

“Good then this info will help you too,” Leon said with a grin as he walked to the kitchen. “But first I need coffee.”

Laika walked over to the couch and sat next to Netto, “I can still see your tail,” he muttered. Netto grinned sheepishly and pushed it under the pillow that was next to him.

“It won’t stop moving,” he whispered back.

Neil walked into the small living area and sat in a chair across from Netto and Laika with a steaming cup of coffee. “All right, here’s what I got,” he said putting the envelope on the table. “Good news, the Neko Virus is in Creamland, bad news, we think it may have split it’s self in two to keep from getting captured.”

“It can do that?” Netto gasped.

Leon shrugged, “Sure, all viruses can. It’s actually a way to stay alive. They make copies of themselves so if anything happens the copy can live on. Only we think this copy may be the doppelganger here and that the real virus is hiding out and laughing at us.”

Netto rolled his eyes, “Yeah, I can see that.”

Leon grinned, “You helped to take down the Neko Virus originally didn’t you.”

Netto nodded, “Yeah, and it wasn’t fun.”

Leon laughed and took a long draught of coffee. “I bet, the thing is kind of scary.” He took another drink and discovered it was gone. “Ah, excuse me for a second will you?” he asked and went back to the kitchen for more coffee.

“Leon,” Silver hissed.

“Yeah?” Leon yawned while pouring himself another cup of the soothing brew.

“That kid,” she said. “Something’s not right about him.”

“Who? The Electopian kid? He’s all right, I’ve read his profile, he and his navi have saved the world a few times,” Leon whistled, “Amazing.”

“No, I mean he doesn’t feel right,” Silver said.

“Feel?”

“I mean I can scan files from him,” Silver said bluntly. “The kid is infected with the Neko Virus some how.”

Leon almost dropped his coffee cup. “What? When did you find that out?”

“When I ran a virus scan on the building to see how many infected navi’s are here, as per protocol when you visit another tenant’s home,” she snapped. “The kid is infected…” she said slowly to get it through her operator’s brain.

“All right, all right,” Leon said. “I get it, what should I do about it?”

“Ask why? I don’t know! He’s a human and he’s infected with a computer virus, there is something wrong with that,” Silver noted.

Leon nodded and took a sip of coffee, “All right,” he muttered and went back into the living space. “Ummm… hey,” he said nervously.

Netto and Laika both looked at him blankly. Leon finally noted that Netto’s eyes were slitted like a cat’s; he blinked and said, “Why are you wearing a winter hat inside?”

Netto looked away from Leon’s gaze, “Well I… umm…” he laughed nervously.

“Why do you care?” Laika snapped.

Leon glared at Laika, “So this is your idea, I take it.”

“What is?” Netto asked, suddenly very confused.

“I have no idea what you’re talking about,” Laika replied evenly.

“Huh?” Rockman asked, finally getting in on the conversation.

“Oh please, yes you do. What’s going on here? Because I sure as hell would like to know,” Leon snapped.

“Know what?!” Netto and Rockman yelled suddenly.

Everyone turned to stare at them. Finally a voice came from Leon’s waist. “Kid, I ran a virus scan on the building to make sure that there were no other viruses in here. Care to explain why you’re infected with the Neko Virus?” she asked.

Netto blinked, everything coming together. “Oh!” he said. “Wait… what?”

Rockman face palmed while Laika resisted the urge to roll his eyes. “We want to know a few things,” Neil said.

Netto gulped nervously, /Should we tell him?/ he asked.

/Part of it, leave out the part about me being part human and we’ll see if he buys it,/ Rockman said.

/All right,/ Netto agreed and opened his mouth. “Well, you see, my navi and I… uhh” he blinked. “Rockman and I have a bond, and it allows us pretty much to stay alive at this point. Everything he feels I feel and vice versa.”

“Right,” Rockman picked up. “And so if I was infected, then so was Netto-kun.”

“Why?” Leon gasped.

“It was a decision I made…” Netto rubbed his arm nervously, “awhile ago.”

Leon looked like he wanted to ask more questions but Laika cleared his throat. “Not now,” he growled. “What else about the virus?”

Leon shook his head, “No, that was most of it. We should get more updates as time goes on.”

“Really?” Laika and Netto asked together.

“Yeah but… you obviously can’t go anywhere,” Leon put a hand to his head. “Wow, no wonder Laika’s been pulling so much vacation. Your grandfather was ecstatic about it you know,” Leon noted. “He says you haven’t taken a day off in years.”

“Really?” Netto asked.

“Oh yeah, Laika doesn’t get sick and nothing ever happens since his family… well,” Leon blushed. “Never mind. Well, I guess I’ll… I’m not really sure what the hell to say to this.”

“Say you won’t tell anyone,” Laika growled.

“Why not?” Silver snapped.

Netto stood up suddenly, “Wait you can’t tell anyone,” he said.

Leon and Silver both stared at his tail. Netto turned a bright red and laughed nervously. “Ummm… yeah.”

Rockman picked up Netto’s plea, “Don’t. The link needs to stay secret or it could be used against us. You have to understand this, if one of us dies, then the other does as well.”

“What?” Leon and Silver asked.

Netto nodded and finally took off the hat, “Yeah, he’s right. If someone found that out then they could kill me to get rid of Rockman, or vice versa. It’s…”

Laika repressed a shiver, he knew of this plight, but hearing it out in the open added a new realism to the situation.

“We understand,” Leon said. “Don’t worry kid, I promise that nothing will be heard from us.”

Silver nodded inside her PET, “I agree. Certainly an interesting way to fight though.”

Netto smiled nervously, “Trust me, we didn’t intend for this to happen. It kinda just… did.”

Leon laughed, “That I totally believe.”

“Well?” Laika asked.

“Well, I guess I’ll keep you posted then,” Leon said with a grin. “It’s the least I owe you Laika. Don’t worry, this thing will be found soon.”

“Thanks,” Laika said.

Leon patted Laika on the shoulder, “Any time. Just… stay out of trouble will ya?”

Netto blinked, Laika didn’t seem to be much of a troublemaker. Laika brushed Leon’s hand off his shoulder and said dryly, “I’ll try my best.”

Leon laughed, “All right, we’ll come by later with some pizza and I’ll tell you what happens, okay?”

“Sounds good,” Netto said.

“Take care, kid,” Leon said and nodded to Laika then he left the room.

Netto collapsed on the couch. “Whew…” he said.

“Agreed,” Rockman muttered.

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Explenation for new OC because I know people will ask. I needed someone to give Laika and Netto information while I progressed their relationship. There, simple as that.
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ChibiForte · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 3:32 pm Post subject:

*waves banner with Neko' face on it* Yay! This chapter was cute, and I liked how someone actually got the whole Saito.bat part right. God bless you, Neko.
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HubHikari · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 4:00 pm Post subject:

Alright, more character buildup great chapter neko-chan only thing I saw was where you called leon Neil a few times.
Neil walked into the small /\ “We want to know a few things,” Neil said. /\ they were the only two places I saw an error Neko-chan Great Chapter!!!!
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Wackoguy · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 4:44 pm Post subject:

And someone else finds out about the link.Good thing there aren't any eavesdroppers around or else things would get messy.

Anyway,keep it up! And I agree with Laika on the ears thing,it's surprisingly relaxing.
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Midnight · Posted: Sat Sep 17, 2005 7:04 pm Post subject:

Hmm.

It had to happen sometime, that someone else would find out about the link. I'm not completely trustful of Leon as of yet, as he seems to be the kind of person who would go Judas Iscarot at a moment's notice.

I would think that Laika and Netto would be a little more careful, and a bit more cautious when the entire Neko situation appeared since they would have to deal with outsiders eventually. However, as it stands now, the mixture is a lot more muddled and will certainly brew more trouble in the coming chapters. Excellent job.
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