Guardian Angel: Heavily AU other warnings inside

[Midnight]

This is why I save this fic for last.

This fic NEVER fails to put a smile on my face. Although this chapter was a tad less active than that of the few previous ones, it still helps to keep the flow of the chapters going and, well, is purely entertaining to read.

Let's hope that Netto's decision turns out ot be a good one.
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[Kitty-Chan]

Heheheheheh. Fun, indeed. :D You're astonishingly adept at portraying the characters dead on, a talent not many have. I salute you.
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[Digigamer]

Interesting twist in the plot.
I'm curious to find out how Netto will handle this power.

[Neko]

Later that night Saito and Netto had both gone to bed and Rockman was in sleep mode inside his PET. Netto’s Crystal was still around his neck as he wasn’t quite sure what to do with it and he had put Saito’s in a small container Meiru had given him for his last birthday.

At about 2 in the morning there was a small shiver that went through the house. The Dark One known as Laina materialized in the hallway and looked around. “Well, well, well, the little Angel has finally had his wings clipped.” She smirked, “Perfect.” She lifted her head slightly and hissed, “There’s another guardian here,” she said to herself. “But they’re weak… oh that old lady has finally slipped up,” she cackled and went into Saito’s room.

Saito was sleeping peacefully in his bed, not necessarily needing the rest but appreciating it none the less. “Hello there,” Laina cooed.

Saito groaned and turned over in his sleep, pulling the covers more closely about him.

Laina grinned and put her hand over Saito’s mouth, jerking the boy out of his sleep and making sure he couldn’t yell out. “You didn’t think I forgot about you, did you?” she asked him in a small, child like voice.

Saito gazed back at her with terror in his eyes. He made a muffled sound that she couldn’t identify and her grin widened. “You’re powerless, just like I was told,” she gave a cold laugh. “Well in that case I think I may have a little fun before I kill you.”

Inside Netto’s room Rockman woke from his dream cycle to the silent alarm in the security system going off. “Who?” he asked sleepily and pulled up a few monitors to make sure Netto hadn’t tripped it on the way to the bathroom or something. When he pulled up the monitor showing Saito’s room his eyes widened. “Netto-kun!” he hissed.

“Wha…” Netto babbled sleepily.

“Netto-kun, Saito-kun is in trouble, get up,” Rockman said tersely.

“What kind of trouble?” Netto asked, still half asleep.

“Like, his life is in danger and he needs your help now trouble,” Rockman snapped.

Netto pushed himself out of bed, “Damn it,” he hissed and ran out of his room.

Rockman looked around then linked into the monitor ready to call for help if anything got out of hand.

“Leave Saito-nii-san alone!” Netto yelled as he ran into his twin’s room.

Saito gave Netto a horrified look as Laina slowly turned around. “So the Guardian finally… who the hell are you?” she snapped.

“I’m Saito’s twin,” Netto said, “Let him go.”

Laina laughed out loud, “Oh my god, Saito-chan has a twin?” she asked. “This is too good. I never knew you had family,” she said to Saito with a horrid grin on her face.

Netto took a step back, “Let him go,” he said.

“Or you’ll what?” she asked him.

Netto blinked, he hadn’t really thought that far ahead. “I…”

“You have no idea how to use the powers of the crystal, do you?” she asked him slowly.

“No, I mean yes…” Netto stumbled over his words while Saito got more and more distressed.

Laina grinned, “Oh this is too perfect. All this time here was me thinking that Saito-chan here didn’t care about anyone but himself, but here you are. I never could find who he was supposed to be guarding, they hid that from me. No wonder…”

Netto growled, “Let him go,” he said again.

Laina smiled and let Saito go and vanished. Netto blinked and rushed over to his twin, “Netto-kun, don’t, it’s a trap!” Saito yelled quickly but not fast enough. The shadows of the room seemed to come alive and wriggle about.

“The hell!” Netto yelled out.

One shadow reached out and grabbed Saito, pinning him in place. “Get out of here!” Saito yelled.

“Yeah right!” Netto yelled back and jumped away from the tendril that came his way.

“You’re going to get hurt!” Saito said.

“So?” Netto snapped. “Tell me how to use this thing and we can hopefully avoid that!”

“I can’t tell you!” Saito said desperately. “It’s something everyone has to learn on their own.”

“Netto-kun!” Rockman yelled out.

“Rockman!” Netto gasped. “Rockman, call for help!”

“Who?” Rockman asked.

Netto was trying to pull the shadow wrapped around Saito but his efforts were in vain. “I don’t know, Enzan, Laika, anyone!” he yelled desperately.

Rockman gulped and started to make out the e-mails pleading for some kind of assistance.

“Awww, that is so sweet,” Laina cooed. “I can’t believe that this is what the old bat sent to protect her little pet.”

“What?” Netto hissed.

Laina held out her hand and small tendrils of darkness flew about the room, “You are hardly a threat to me, child. Therefore, since you’re alive, I bid the goodbye,” she said as the tendrils came in at all angles towards Netto.

“NETTO-KUN!” Rockman and Saito both yelled out.

Netto shut his eyes and took in a deep breath as his crystal began to glow. The small globe of light did little to make Laina back completely off but it did end up saving his life.

Laina held up a hand to shield her eyes from the light, “Tch, little brat,” she muttered.

Netto ran over to Saito to try and free him but Laina was too quick. She grabbed the terrified child and dove out the window into the black night. “Ah!” Netto yelled.

Rockman shivered, “Netto, get my PET,” he said.

Netto ran to his room and turned on the PET. It revealed Laina’s location in small power outages that dotted along a path. “She doesn’t like light,” Netto noted.

Rockman nodded, “But there’s no way to catch up with her now,” he said mournfully.

“I won’t give up,” Netto hissed, “Not yet.”

Rockman thought… “Saito-kun… he could fly couldn’t he,” he mused.

“What?” Netto asked.

“Think about it, that’s how they get around isn’t it? How they disappear so fast,” Rockman said.

“So you’re saying this thing…” Netto said pointing to the crystal.

“It’s possible,” Rockman said.

Netto blinked, “And how in the hell am I supposed to figure out how to use it, this very second?” he asked.

“I was just saying,” Rockman said.

Netto changed his clothed and picked up his PET. “How far away are they?” he asked while tying back his hair.

“They’ve stopped, the best I can say is about four miles from here,” Rockman said.

“Of course… and I can’t drive,” Netto hissed. “What am I supposed to do, just ask the damn stone nicely if I can fly or something?”

“Netto-kun…” Rockman said softly.

Netto ran outside and looked around the dark empty streets. “Okay, if something is going to happen, I’d really like it to happen now,” he said.

Rockman frowned in his PET while Netto tried to reason with the crystal around his neck. “How is this supposed to work?” he snapped.

“I have no idea,” Rockman said.

Netto shut his eyes tightly, “I just want to help Saito…” he said softly.

The crystal began to glow slowly and an odd energy signature was picked up in Rockman’s PET. When it faded Rockman saw that Netto had large white wings. “Angel wings,” he breathed.

Netto coughed uncomfortably, “This is weird,” he muttered and tried to take off into the air with mixed success. On one hand he was airborne, on the other he wasn’t very good at flying.

Rockman merely took to closing his eyes tightly throughout the whole trip hoping against hope that they would somehow make it there in enough time and in one piece in order to save Saito.

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Yaaay WTF, you guys have no idea how tired I am. Be happy you got this chapter
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[Kitty-Chan]

Ooo, this is really getting good; not that it wasn't before! ^_^
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[kuro-kitsune]

*pokes neko-sempai*

dude.... this is like... fanart-ish. then again, i already did one. \o/

WTF-ness ish teh awesome. and if you're tire- wait... nevermind.

~kuro-kitsune~
PS: do you want me to send you laika's outfit before i post it?

[Midnight]

Impressive. Very much so, if this is what you can produce on little sleep.

I'm intrigued on how you will have Netto use his newfound abilities. The scenario with the wings is very believable, as it proves that will overcomes quite a bit, and it seemed to be quite dramatic as it was unfolded. Another great job.
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[HubHikari]

WOW!
Excelent, this is a great chapter Neko-Chan i love it ^_^!
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[Digigamer]

Lol, I wonder how Netto would look with those wings on his back
Very good story, please continue :]
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"What's wrong?"
"It's peeing in the break room! I repeat, It's peeing in the fucking break room!!"

[Neko]

Laina smiled cruelly as she used her shadows to keep Saito in place. “So, the angel has finally fallen,” she said with a smirk.

Saito glared at her, “What do you want?” he hissed.

Laina smiled and summoned a sword with a jet black blade from a shadow of a tree. “I want revenge, I want to see you suffer,” she said silkily. “I want to make sure that you never see the light of day again.”

Saito glared at her, “I’m dead,” he said. “You can’t do anything to me that I haven’t already been through.”

Laina smirked, “Oh?” she laughed. “Funny thing though… our new weapons, did you hear?” she asked with a nasty grin.

“Hear what?” Saito asked.

Laina caressed her sword with a loving hand, “These weapons have the ability to make souls disappear,” she breathed.

Saito’s eyes widened, “That’s why the guardians can’t defeat you,” he said.

Laina laughed, “You’re telling me that the old bat didn’t tell you what you were up against! My God she’s finally lost it,” Laina laughed long and hard.

Saito gritted his teeth. “Well, if you’re going to kill me, then might as well get it over with.”

Laina smirked, “Awww, you said it yourself Saito-chan, you’re not alive.”

Saito glared at Laina but he refused to let himself get too angry. He would not give her that satisfaction.

“So, I’ll just have to settle for destroying you…” Laina said with a grin as she held her sword out, the point inches from Saito’s chest. “Good bye, Saito-chan.”

At that moment there was a loud crash from above them and Netto literally fell into the clearing, lading on Laina and knocking the sword out of her hands.

“Netto-kun!” Saito yelled.

Netto groaned, “Ow…” he muttered.

“You little brat!” Laina hissed and pushed Netto off of her. Netto toppled over while Rockman was yelling at him to get away.

Netto stood up and shook his head, “Netto-kun… you…” Saito blinked.

Netto grinned, “Yeah,” he said. “Rockman doesn’t like flying very much though.”

Laina smirked and pulled her sword out of the ground, “So, you’re Saito-chan’s twin,” she said with a smirk.

Netto ran over to where Saito was being held and stood in front of him, “Leave Saito alone,” he hissed.

Laika laughed, “Awwww… you’re scared,” she said in a fake sympathetic voice.

“Netto-kun, get out of here now!” Saito yelled.

“No!” Netto replied.

“Netto-kun!”

Netto smirked, “I’m not leaving,” he said. Then gave Saito a big grin, “Sorry, but you aren’t in any position to tell me what to do.”

Rockman looked out from his PET and yelled, “Netto-kun, look out!”

Netto jumped out of the way just in time to not get impaled on the end of Laina’s sword. He jumped high enough that he hovered in mid air just out of Laina’s range.

Laika laughed, “So, you’re the one that Saito-chan cares about,” she said with a grin. “I wonder if Saito-chan would hate me after I kill you,” she said while switching her sword to her left hand.

“STOP!” Saito yelled. “You can’t!”

Laina laughed, “Well, well, well… the angel brat does have a weakness,” she said with a laugh.

“Netto-kun, get out of here now!” Saito yelled.

Netto shook his head, “Does he honestly think I’ll abandon him?” he asked Rockman quietly.

Rockman gave Netto a shaky laugh, “He obviously doesn’t know you as well as he thinks.”

Netto smiled, “Obviously not. Do you mind?” he asked.

Rockman shifted in his PET, “I’d be lying if I said I don’t want you to take Saito-kun’s advice, but I’m with you all the way.”

Netto nodded, “Thanks, Rockman.”

“Always,” Rockman replied.

Laina growled and tried to get within striking distance of Netto, but without wings of her own and being in an enclosed field it was rather hard to get close enough to him to strike.

“Netto-kun…” Saito breathed. Then he gulped, “Netto-kun, summon your weapon!” he yelled.

“My what?” Netto asked.

Laina took the momentary distraction to launch an attack at Netto from a tree branch. He cried out at he was attacked and pushed to the ground by the larger woman. “Netto-kun!” Rockman and Saito both yelled.

“Damn you’re annoying,” she hissed as she pinned Netto against a tree with her arm.

Netto tried to push against it but here inhuman strength was too much. Being the leader of a band of powerful demon like creatures she better have been strong. So, in a random stroke of brilliance, Netto took his PET out of his pocket and turned on the interior light, flooding the whole area with a dim but powerful light that made Laina loosen her grip momentarily. Netto took advantage of this and pushed against her, forcing her to let him go. As soon as she felt her grip break Laina pulled back her sword and thrust out to make sure that her prey didn’t escape. She smirked when she heard Netto’s cry of pain and when she blinked away the spots in her eyes she saw that she had managed to stab Netto at the top of his wing.

“Well, wasn’t that clever,” she hissed.

Netto shut his eyes tightly as blood blossomed from the wound. It hurt really bad, but what hurt worse was knowing that he had let Saito down. “Netto-kun, get up,” Rockman said desperately.

Laina gave a wicked grin and twisted the tip of her sword in the wound, making Netto cry out before pulling her weapon out of his wing and letting collapse onto his knees. Laina laughed mercilessly and lifted her sword to her face, “Well, that took care of my problem,” she said with a horrible laugh.

Netto took in a deep breath and tried to pull his wits about him, using his limited knowledge of battle that he had gleaned from Cross Fusing. While his strength was far from that of when he and Rockman were in cross fusion, he did know something of pain tolerance and that in turn helped him to keep his head clear while Laina gloated. “Netto-kun…” Saito groaned.

Laina lifted her sword again and held it from Netto’s throat, “Well then, I think it’s time for you to say good bye,” she said with a sadistic grin.

Netto got ready to do anything to ensure that he would survive but his drastic decision wasn’t needed because at that moment there was a flash of light from which Adrian appeared while holding a pole with a chain and a ball at one end. “Laina…” he growled.

Laina turned around and smiled at the newcomer, “Well, well, well, Adrian, was it? Looks like you’ve grown a bit.”

“Adrian!” Saito said happily with apparent relief in his voice.

Adrian winked at Saito, “Hey there kiddo. Glad to see you’re still alive.”

Laina growled, she was in no mood for introductions so she merely launched an attack at Adrian and the Guardian began to grapple with the leader of the Dark Ones. Meanwhile Netto ran over to his immobile twin to see what could be done. “Netto-kun, are you all right?” Saito asked him in a harsh whisper.

Netto grinned through an apparent mask of pain, “I’ll be fine. I’ve had worse injuries,” he said.

Saito shivered involuntarily while Netto pulled at the living shadows binding him. “They won’t move…” Netto groaned.

Rockman analyzed them with the PET. “I can’t figure what they’re made out of so I can’t really offer any solutions, sorry.”

Saito shook his head, “It’s all right. I want you two to get out of here,” he said imploringly.

Netto shook his head, “Fat chance,” he said with a grin.

Rockman gave a sound of agreement from his PET.

“But…” Saito started to protest.

“Saito… if you want to get out of here, then tell me how to get you free,” Netto told him.

Saito sighed, “You can’t unless you can summon your weapon,” he said.

“And… how do I do that?” Netto asked.

“It’s different for everyone,” Saito told him, “I can’t help you.”

Netto growled unhappily, “Perfect,” he muttered.

Above them there was a loud crash and a flash of light before Adrian fell heavily to the ground. Laina stood over him panting slightly; “Sleep there for a bit,” she muttered. “I’ll take care of you later.”

Netto stepped in front of his brother in a weak attempt to protect him. Laina smiled and held up her sword, “Well then, how about I finish this,” she said.

“Netto-kun, run!” Saito whisper yelled.

“No!” Netto told him vehemently.

“Please?” Saito asked. “You can still probably get away.”

“NO!” Netto yelled. This reaction seemed to trigger his crystal once again as it began to glow with a very intense light that made Laina back off for a third time. In front of Netto and Saito a elongated beam of light appeared and solidified until a glaive was standing there in front of them.

“Wow…” Rockman said.

“Um…” Netto was still slightly confused.

Laina growled and launched herself at them. “Take it!” Saito yelled. “She can’t have it!”

Netto grabbed it and held it out to block the incoming attack from her sword. “You brats have tried my patience enough,” she hissed.

Netto twisted away and slashed at her with the blade end of the glaive. “Get away,” he hissed.

Laina laughed and straightened up preparing for another strike. But then the sun slowly peeped up over the distant buildings and Laina hissed at the light hit her. “You got lucky this time, brats,” she said and vanished.

As soon as the light hit the shadow binding Saito it melted away and he found himself free. “Wow…” he said again.

Netto quickly dropped the weapon he was holding only to see it vanish from sight in a flash of light. “That was freaky,” he muttered.

There was a groan behind them as Adrian picked himself off the ground. “That was your spirit weapon.”

“His what?” Rockman asked.

“A weapon created by the crystal that expression his feelings towards battle. Mine is a staff-mace that is primarily used for close combat, meaning I like to fight. Saito’s in a bow and arrow, that shows that if given the chance he’d rather not fight and if so it’d be preferable from a long distance away. Yours is a glaive, a weapon that can be both long range and short range, so you can use it to protect someone else, or fight on your own merits depending on your mood,” Adrian gave Netto a grin. “Interesting weapon,” he said finally.

“Adrian!” Saito gasped. “Are you all right?”

Adrian nodded, “I’m perfectly fine. You…” he looked at Netto’s wind. “You’re injured.”

Netto blinked. “Oh yeah,” he said.

Rockman groaned, “What do you mean ‘oh yeah?’” he asked.

Netto shrugged sheepishly. Then he looked at Adrian, “How do I make these go away?” he asked, gesturing to the wings.

Adrian frowned and walked over, looking at the wound. “Well, normally you think about them being smaller and they’ll vanish. But with I wound like this you may not be able to do it.”

Netto growled, “Oh yes I can,” he muttered.

Adrian shrugged, “Be my guest,” he said.

Netto closed his eyes and did what Adrian told him to, but after several seconds hi left side burned and his concentration was broken. “Ah…” he hissed as he opened his eyes.

“Told you,” Adrian said.

Netto looked but couldn’t see the large wings he had before, “Are they still there?” he asked.

Saito frowned, “They’re smaller, but yes they are.”

“Damnit,” Netto hissed.

“You kids should get home before the sun rises all the way then,” Adrian instructed. “And get that injury treated,” he said to Netto then vanished.

“Well, isn’t he mysterious,” Netto muttered.

For the first time in awhile Saito laughed, “He can be,” he admitted. “But he’s right. We need to get home.”

Netto nodded and with Saito’s help they slowly made their way home.

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WTF returns next chapter XD
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[Midnight]

*applause*

Fabulous job. This is much more like what the first few chapters have promised. I enjoyed your use of the symbolism in the weapons that are used by the different characters of the story, and all of the characters were portrayed beautifully. I wonder, though, if Adrian will play a greater role as the story unfolds.

Combat was excellent. Quick, little clever diversonary tactics are always a bonus. Overall, fantastic job.
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The Kingdom of Loathing: An Adventurer is You! // I ♣ Seals

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[spiecas]

Wow! And I thought I was a good writer. This story is ten times better than mine! I hope you update soon.

But I can't help but wonder, are Chaud and Raika (I mostly like to use the dub names) going to find out about Lan being a guardian, if so then how?
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[Kitty-Chan]

Glaives are cool. ^_^ Awesome chapter, Neko-sempai!
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[kuro-kitsune]

fight scene~~

^_^ this fic is just way too interesting to pass up. but.... >.> now i want to do a pic for one scene....

T_T and i still can't doujin anything yet.... T.T oh well, ganbatte yo!

~kuro-kitsune~

[Neko]

Netto and Saito slowly walked into their house trying to take great care not to wake up their mother. They made it inside and climbed up the stairs finally making it to the safety of Netto’s room.

“Thank god,” Saito sighed.

Netto gave him a small grin, “Well that was exciting,” he said.

Saito rolled his eyes, “That was enough excitement for me to last a month. Now stay here while I get some things to clean that,” he said while gesturing to Netto’s wound.

Saito stood up and walked out the door. Rockman cleared his throat inside his PET. “He’s worried you know,” Rockman told Netto.

“Oh, I know,” Netto said. “Just like you’re always worried.”

“You got hurt,” Rockman said softly.

Netto shrugged, “I’ve had worse happen,” he said.

Rockman sighed, “Netto-kun, for my sake, and Saito-kun’s, will you please try and be careful from now on?”

Netto opened his mouth, then seemed to rethink his initial retort. He seemed to seriously ponder the request before nodding at his navi, “As long as you promise not to freak out,” he said with a laugh.

“About what?” Rockman asked.

“Anything,” Netto said with a laugh.

Rockman pretended to look serious, “I don’t know Netto-kun, that’s a pretty tall order.”

Both boys began laughing when Saito came back into the room. He gave them both a small smile and sat behind Netto. “Well, I’m glad you two are safe,” he said softly.

“You were worried about us?” Netto asked him.

Saito snorted, “No, I was just sitting there as you battled the most powerful Dark One known to this earth.”

Netto raised his eyebrows, “Saito, being sarcastic?” he teased.

Saito blushed, “Sorry,” he said softly.

Netto laughed, “What for? You can be sarcastic, there’s no rule against it.”

Saito gave Netto a short laugh, “All right,” he said. “But first, turn around, I want to bandage that.”

Netto shrugged and did as he was told. “It stopped bleeding,” he said.

“Doesn’t matter. I’m going to make sure it doesn’t start again,” Saito said in a matter of fact tone.

Rockman laughed, “Can’t argue with that!” he said brightly.

“Yeah, yeah,” Netto muttered but in all honesty he was quite touched that Saito was so worried.

After Saito had bandaged Netto’s wing the two relaxed for a bit, chatting easily with each other and Rockman before the e-mail icon appeared in the screen of Netto’s computer. Rockman opened it and read its contents. “Uh oh…” he said slowly.

“What?” Netto and Saito asked together.

“Remember when I sent out the e-mail for help earlier?” Rockman asked.

“Oh no,” Netto muttered. “Who did you ask?”

“Enzan-san and Laika-san,” Rockman said with a nervous laugh.

Netto put his fact in his hands and groaned loudly. “Perfect,” he muttered.

Saito gave Netto a small smile, “Well… chances are they would have found out about it anyway,” he said to Netto.

“This is true,” Rockman agreed.

“They are going to flip out,” Netto hissed.

“This is also true,” Rockman agreed again.

“When will they be here?” Saito asked.

“According to the e-mail, any minute,” Rockman said.

“Can you tell them not to come?” Saito asked.

Netto snorted rudely. “Saito-kun, Laika-san and Enzan-san don’t really work like that,” Rockman said in the best diplomatic voice he had.

“Oh,” Saito said knowingly.

Netto sighed, “This’ll be fun,” he muttered.

As soon as he said that there was a sound of the front door opening and seconds later the sound of people coming up the stairs. Enzan opened the door and looked around, “What happened?” he said.

“You missed it,” Netto said sarcastically.

Enzan stepped into Netto’s room, soon followed by Laika. “Missed it?” Laika asked incredulously.

“Saito was kidnapped by a psycho demon lady and Rockman and I saved her,” Netto recapped.

“Dark One, not demon,” Saito corrected quickly.

Netto rolled his eyes, “Whatever. Evil incarnate thing who hates you.”

Saito smiled sheepishly. “Right,” he said slowly.

“What?” Laika asked.

“Ask Saito,” Netto said. “I don’t understand half of it myself.”

Saito sighed and proceeded to explain everything about the guardians, Dark Ones, battles up unto where they were at that point, omitting a few key details that he would leave up to Netto to fill in. At the end of his explanation Enzan had his arms crossed and Laika’s eyes were closed.

The first words out of Enzan’s mouth were, “And what did you do Netto?”

“What?” Netto asked. “Why do you automatically assume that this has anything to do with me?”

“Because you’re Netto,” Enzan said. “That within its self is a reason. Also, I can tell you’re hiding something.”

Rockman and Saito both covered broad smiles while Netto seethed at Enzan silently. “I love how you hear that Saito’s in trouble and you turn to me,” Netto snapped.

“Netto, I know you. You wouldn’t find out something like this without reacting to it. What happened?” Enzan snapped.

Netto blushed, “Nothing,” he muttered.

“You also remain the worst liar ever,” Enzan added.

This time even Laika had problems hiding a small smile as Netto grew even redder with anger. “And why should I tell you?” Netto retorted.

“So you did do something,” Laika said.

Netto shut his eyes quickly, “Damn.”

Saito laughed outright at that. “Well Netto-kun?” he asked.

Netto blushed even more. “I became Saito-nii-san’s guardian so he wouldn’t have to fight,” he muttered quickly. “Okay?”

Enzan and Laika stood there for a few seconds without really saying anything. Finally Laika managed to find his voice. “You did what?” he asked.

Netto took in a deep breath and proceeded to tell his portion of the tale with Lady Eleanor and his decision. Finally by the end of it Enzan was sitting in Netto’s computer chair and Laika was leaning against the wall.

“You…” Enzan started then stopped as if not knowing quite what to say. “You amaze me,” he sighed.

Laika rubbed his eyes, “So, what happened last night?” he asked.

“Netto-kun saved my life,” Saito said pointedly. “Laina is ruthless and she’s come up with some new plots… and weapons,” he added. “And Netto-kun got hurt because he didn’t leave when I told him to,” Saito added. The message was directed more to Netto then anyone else and Netto pretended not to hear him.

“You what?” Enzan asked.

“He got hurt,” Saito said again.

“Where?” Laika asked.

Netto turned a bright red again as Saito said, “His wing.”

“Of course…” Laika said weakly.

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Lol; Enzan & Laika have to deal with a lot of odd occurences when it comes to Netto-kun, don't they?
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[Midnight]

Wow. That's certainly a strange line to end the chapter on. Nevertheless, somehow I figured that Enzan and Laika would have been a little more dumbstruck by what was going on with their friend. Having Netto becoming a being with wings doesn't exactly get accepted without a grain of salt. Other than that, I am quite glad that you chose to update this one. As I've said many times before, it always puts a smile on my face, and being sick at the moment, I need all of the smiles I can get.
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“And you were planning on telling us this, when?” Enzan asked.

“When Saito was in mortal danger and we had no where to turn,” Rockman answered truthfully.

Netto glared at his navi, “Not helping.”

Rockman shrugged, “But it’s true.”

“That’s not the point,” Netto snapped back.

Saito smiled weakly, “Well in truth this is kind of my fault,” he admitted.

“How so?” Laika asked.

“I can’t fight,” Saito said softly. “I don’t like to fight and I would sit here and not do anything against Laina if I could. Only now she knows about Netto-kun, that’s going to cause some trouble,” he admitted. “You have to understand, she’s ruthless and will do anything to get what she wants.”

Laika shook his head, “Well it’s not like we haven’t had enemies like that before,” he admitted.

Netto smirked, “Like Shademan?” he asked.

“Shademan, Duo, Forte, most Asteroids, anyone really,” Laika replied. “You’re not exactly popular in the Undernet, Netto.”

Netto shrugged, “So? I don’t care.”

Rockman sighed, “You should,” he replied.

Netto laughed, “What fun would Net-battling be if I worried about all my enemies?” he asked.

Saito shook his head, “I’m amazed at how easy going you are, Netto-kun. It kinda makes me jealous.”

Netto smiled, “I’ve always been easy going. I don’t like to worry.”

“And that attitude gets us into trouble some times,” Laika pointed out.

Netto bristled, “Well we get out of it don’t we?” he snapped back.

“I don’t think that’s the idea Laika was trying to get across,” Enzan replied.

Saito covered a laugh as Netto turned a bright red. He put his hand on Netto’s head and ruffled his hair. “It’s all right, I know what you were trying to say.”

Netto smiled, “See, he gets it.”

Enzan and Laika rolled their eyes but didn’t say anything in return. At that moment, Enzan’s PET decided to ring loudly. He pulled it out and saw Manabe’s face on the small screen. “Yes?” he asked.

“There’s some virus trouble in downtown Densan, can you get Netto and Laika and take care of it?” she asked.

“Sure,” Enzan replied and flipped off the screen.

“Bad idea,” Netto growled.

“Huh?” Enzan asked.

“Netto-kun is hurt,” Saito said softly. “We can’t go out.”

Laika peered around and gaped at Netto’s wings. “No, I would guess not,” he said faintly.

Enzan rubbed his forehead. “All right then, what do you suggest we do?” he asked.

“Netto-kun can’t be left alone,” Saito said matter of factly.

“I can take care of myself!” Netto snapped back.

“You barely know how to use the crystal and you’re hurt, if something happened no one would know and I can assure you that Laina has targeted you, because that’s the way she thinks. You need to be with some one,” Saito said smoothly.

Netto crossed his arms over his chest and looked away, “Yeah well, same can be said for you.”

“I didn’t deny it,” Saito replied.

Rockman hid a small laugh in vain and earned himself a glare from Netto in the process. Enzan sighed and rubbed his forehead, “All right then, how about Saito comes with me and Rockman to Net Battle and Laika can stay here with Netto. Does that work?”

“Didn’t you say that we would all be there?” Netto asked.

Enzan shrugged, “As long as the viruses are defeated, then who cares?”

“Then why don’t just you and Laika go?” Netto shot back.

“Because we need to keep an eye on you,” Enzan snapped. “This way it’s easier. Saito, I presume you know how to use a PET?”

Saito looked at the small device that Rockman was in. “Kinda…” he admitted.

“All right then, we’ll get this done and we’ll be back in half an hour tops, don’t leave,” Enzan said darkly.

“Like I can,” Netto muttered.

Enzan sighed and handed Rockman’s PET to Saito and led the younger boy out of the room. “Just… stay out of trouble for thirty minutes, okay?”

“That’s manageable,” Netto replied with a grin. “Have fun.”

Saito gave Netto a longing look before leaving the room.

“Are you all right with this?” Laika asked.

“This will be very amusing,” Netto replied with a small grin.

Laika rolled his eyes, “So are you all right?” he asked.

“All right?”

Laika pointed at Netto back. “That,” he replied.

“Oh!” Netto said. “Right, yeah I’m fine. I don’t think that evil demon lady can come out now anyways.”

“What makes you say that?” Laika asked.

Netto thought for a second, trying to word it the right way. “Well, I found it odd that she could have easily gotten me and Saito at the end there but she left anyways. Why would she do that if she was as evil as Saito says she is. Then I realized that she left as soon as the sun came up and that all of her powers are shadow based.”

“She’s weak to light,” Laika murmured.

“Yeah, it takes away her shadows and makes it more difficult to fight. I guess she left because if the other guy that had come were to wake up she’d be in trouble. So, since it’s light out I don’t think we have to worry,” Netto said cheerfully.

“How very like you to notice something like that,” Laika said with a small grin.

“Notice what?” Netto asked confusedly.

“An enemy’s weakness. You’re very adapt at planning battle strategy,” Laika pointed out.

“Am I?” Netto asked. “Well I’d hope so after fighting so much,” he pointed out.

Laika nodded, “That’s true. So, her weakness is light huh?” he asked.

“So, you figured it out?” a voice asked.

Laika and Netto jumped up to see Adrian holding up his hands in a pacifist gesture. “Calm down kids, I’m just here to make sure you’re okay. Where’s Saito?”

“He went with Enzan to handle something in my place,” Netto replied.

“Ah, the switch? Nice,” Adrian said with a chuckle. “Are you okay?”

“I’m fine,” Netto replied while crossing his arms. “I’m not someone you need to worry about.”

“Oh, those are strong words,” Adrian said with a grin.

Netto bristled while Laika looked at the tall man. “And you are?” he asked.

“Adrian, a Guardian sent to make sure that the kids don’t get in over their heads,” Adrian replied while holding out his hand.

Laika stared at it until Searchman cleared his throat urging Laika to take it. He shook his hand firmly and dropped it. “I’m Laika, a Sharro Soldier.”

“I’ve heard of the Sharro Net Force, you must be quite good to be in at such a young age,” Adrian said pleasantly.

“I’m also a private in the army,” Laika replied coldly.

“Oh, very good,” Adrian said with a wink. “Very impressive.”

Netto laughed while Laika’s temper flared slightly. Adrian held up his hands again, “No disrespect. So, kid, what are you going to do?”

“Do?” Netto asked.

“Yeah, your twin is out there doing his best for you. I’ve got some free time, how about we practice a bit ourselves?” Adrian suggested.

“Is that such a good idea?” Searchman asked. “Shouldn’t we try to lie low?”

“Nah, I can take us somewhere out of the way where we won’t be disturbed,” Adrian said easily. “So, want to give it a shot?”

Netto shrugged, “Anything can help at this point,” he sighed.

“I’m coming too then,” Laika snapped.

“Of course,” Adrian said with a mocking bow and snapped his fingers. Instantly they were in the middle of a green field. Laika and Netto looked around, “Where are we?” Netto asked.

Adrian winked, “That’s for me to know and you to find out, maybe. So, ready for the basics?”

Netto and Laika exchanged looks, it appeared there was more to this then met the eye.

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“Will you just delete the damn Metool?” Enzan snapped.

Saito glanced down at the battle chip. “Which way does this go in again?”

Rockman groaned and aimed his buster at the yellow menace. “Oh boy,” he sighed.

“This may take a little longer then we though,” Blues said while coming in to back up Rockman.

“So it would seem,” Rockman said with a nervous smile. ‘I hope Netto-kun is doing all right,’ he thought as he shot a few more viruses with his buster.

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Kekeke... can't WAIT for the next bit here.
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[Midnight]

Ahh, and now another installment of one of my favorites.

I seem to find that Enzan and Laika are REALLY taking this whole concept of seraphs and guardians a lot more calmly than that I would have expected. Suernatural beings aren't exactly accepted without much alarm, and yet, both enzan and Laika keep their composure as if it were a typical day on the beat.

Hehe, poor Saito...fumbling the basics, and I epsecially enjoyed seeign Netto's reasoning laid out. Great job. :D
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[spiecas]

I'm really not that surprised with the way Enzan and Laika reacted to Netto being a Guardian considering all the weird stuff those three have been through before (like extraterrestrial navis and bends in the space-time continuum). And I loved the part where Saito tried to netbattle! Anyway, this was a great chapter.
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