Net Light (Yes, it's back)

[Imagine.EXE]

I love this so far! I really hope you update this very soon =)
...Blues is hilarious. XD

[Achie-san]

I'm glad you like it, Imagine. Here's the next chapter. ^^

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"Ah! What a beautiful morning!" Dr. Light cheered as he walked into the kitchen. Roll had already been up making breakfast and smiled grimly at the doctor.

"Well, then I guess you haven't heard the news..." she said as she turned poured the good doctor a cup of coffee.

"And what news is that?" he asked, taking a sip of the hot beverage.

"Wily is back." Coffee sprayed from the old man's mouth and covered the table. Roll had been expecting this and already had a towel ready.

"W-What!? He's back!?" Dr. Light sputtered.

"That's what Blues said."

"Blues was here?"

"Yup."

"I really should try to keep better track of things..." the Santa look-a-like muttered.

Their conversation was interrupted by a yawn from the door way. They turned to see a very tired looking Netto. Roll chuckled at the child. Netto had forgotten to pack his pajamas so he had to wear Rock's. The blue striped clothes were way too big for him.

"Good morning." Dr. Light grinned, also amused at how the child tripped over the P.J.s.

"Mornin'," was Netto's sleepy reply.

"Sleep well?"

"Yeah..." He yawned again. "You?"

"Fine, just fine..." Dr. Light paused thoughtfully. "Netto-kun, is there anything you would like to do today?"

"Like what?" Netto was wide awake now.

"I don't know...Go into town or something? I have some errands to run and I thought maybe you would like to get out and see the town." The man turned to Roll. "With Rock and Roll of course."

Roll's smile broadened. Going to town meant shopping. And shopping meant fun.

"Someone say my name?" Rock entered the kitchen with Rush on his heels. The robotic dog's tail wiggled and he waltzed up to Netto and decided to inspect the human the only way he knew how, with his nose. Netto cocked his head to the side, curious whether the dog could actually smell him or not.

"We're going shopping!" the girl robot giggled. "Doesn't that sound like fun?"

"Oh, no...I mean, yay!" Rock chuckled nervously.

Netto reached down to pet the dog cautiously. Rush responded by all but hopping onto the boy's lap. Netto squeaked in surprise.

"Rush, down," Rock said absently. Rush reluctantly obeyed and took his place beside his master. Netto sighed and then reached out for a piece of toast. To his shock and alarm, the toaster turned around and stared at him with its big, dull eyes.

Eddie watched the human for a second then popped open his "head" and out came two pieces of toast. To Netto's further horror the little robot offered him the burnt bread. The human fell out of his chair and hid himself behind his uncle, eyeing the walking tin can warily.

"Um...Maybe we should eat out?" Dr. Light chuckled

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"Wow... This place is even bigger than Densan City!" Netto's wide eyes wandered from one building to another as he marched ahead of the group. He was glad to be out of the lab. This was the first time he had really gotten out and around since the accident. The little human was more than pleased to be around other people and started to feel more like his usual self.

"Hey, settle down, boy! I can't keep up with you. I'm an old man!" Dr. Light chuckled at the child's enthusiasm as Netto began to scamper from one window to the next along the sidewalk. Whatever got into the boy was contagious. The good doctor was feeling very chipper himself. Rock and Roll also seemed to be affected.

"Oh, would you look at that sale? That outfit is so cute!" Roll cheered happily. "Don't you think so?"

"Uh, yeah..." Rock muttered. His attention was on all the people around him. There were so many humans...

"Netto-kun! Come back! That's too far, you might get lost!" Dr. Light beckoned his nephew to come back. The boy was now so far ahead that it was difficult to see him. "Netto-kun! Can you hear me!? Come back!"

Obviously, Netto couldn't and was soon lost in the crowd.

"Oh dear... Rock, do you think you could go find him? I just can't keep up..." The doctor turned toward his robot son.

"Okay! No problem!" Rock cheerfully sprinted down the sidewalk, grateful to escape from his shopping maniac of a sister.

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Netto strolled down the street without a care in the world. He hadn't even noticed his lack of family and friends. Despite his young age, he was used to exploring the city streets by his self. It was no big deal as long as he stayed out of trouble... Meaning a lot of the time it was a big deal.

"Hey, check it out!" a voice cried from the near by video arcade, instantly grabbing Netto's attention. The small boy easily made his way to where the game was taking place.

Two teens where facing off in one of Ayano Tech's newest games, Cyber Warriors.

It was a fighting game were the players were seated in special chairs that would send in brain waves to make the cyber fighter battle anyway they player wanted. Its graphics where state-of-the-art and the players could even feel pain; small shocks, of course. Real pain could make the battle dangerous. The size of shock was determined by the level it was set at, ten being the highest and most dangerous. It was rumored that one guy fell into and a coma from fighting too hard at that level, but it was never proven.

Netto squirmed his way through the crowd to get a better look, eyes flashing with curiosity and excitement as the two teenagers battled at level three.

"Dude! Tora's whopping 'em!" another boy chimed, excitedly.

"He totally rocks. No one can beat him! He's totally undefeated!" a girl squealed.

"Undefeated, huh?" Netto mused to himself. "This could be fun."

The battle between Tora and his opponent was over in a flash of brute strength and strategy. One of the boys groaned as he came out of the chamber with a sulk on his face, obviously the loser, while the victor leapt to his feet, a smirk on his face as his fans erupted into cheers.

"Ha! Who's next? No one can beat me!" Tora boasted over the crowd. No one dared to challenge the all mighty Tora's power. No one except for a small, wild brown haired child.

"I'll fight you. Let's go," Netto announced as he stepped forward.

"What? A little kid like you? Dream on!" the older boy sneered. "Get out of here, runt. Make way for the real fighters."

"What's wrong? Scared of loosing?" the child taunted heatedly, not appreciating being called a little kid in the least. Rather than discouraging him, it only got the boy more fired up.

"Hmph. You couldn't beat me if your life depended on it."

"Prove it."

Their eyes locked, determination written across their features.

"Alright, I warned you. Let's fight," the teen smirked. "I'll make you sorry that you ever set foot in here."

"We'll see who's sorry..." Netto grumbled darkly. Both boys sat in their respective seats.

"Hey, baby, why don't you set the level? I don't want to mess you up too much." Netto couldn't see Tora's face due to the virtual simulator's visor, but he could feel that obnoxious smirk radiating off the other boy.

"Alright then," Netto said cooly, "Set it to seven."

A hush fell over the crowd. Several whispers could be heard from random people.

"That kid is nuts."

"Poor boy will get himself hurt..."

"Heh. We'll see some blood tonight."

Netto ignored the whispers. However, the last person left him a little uncomfortable.

"...Are you sure you want to do this?" Tora sounded nervous, and some what worried.

"Yes. Don't hold back. Promise?"

"...You got guts, kid... Alright! No holding back! You ready?"

"Battle start!" both chorused at the same time. The motors whirled to life and the crowed cheered.

The battle had begun.

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Rock jogged along the sidewalk. At first he was more than happy that Netto had created this little diversion, but now he was starting to get worried. He had been looking for the small human for over twenty minutes and hadn't seen even a trace of his missing friend. His mind began to flood with all the possibilities.

Netto could of been kidnapped by some stranger or killed or who knows what some one might do to a helpless little boy? It was far too dangerous for him to be wandering the streets alone.

"No! Stop thinking like that! Now is not the time to panic. I need to find Netto-kun... Where could he of gone?" the robot told himself firmly.

A loud roar erupted from a nearby building tearing Rock's attention away from his predicament for a moment.

It was the arcade. It looked like something big was happening over there... Rock watched the crowd for a moment, unable to help feeling a little curious. He wondered what could of attracted so much attention.

"Not now. I'll check it out later. Finding Netto is my first priority." With that Rock whirled around in the other direction and marched off, determined to find the human by any means necessary.

Oh, the bitter irony...

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Friendship is a promise made in the heart
Silent and unwritten
It's unbreakable by distance
and unchangeable by time.

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(Thanks to Marisa for my Avitar. I love it. ^-^)

[Kitty-Chan]

Hahaha. Poor Rock. Heh, Netto's so gonna kick that guy's keister.
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Need more Zero/X, Netto/Rock, Rock/Netto, Forte/Netto, & Blues/Netto. PLEASE!
Ano sa...could someone please make me a Zero/X, Blues/Netto, or Forte/Netto avatar/banner? I would greatly appreciate it...
Thanks for the avatar, Mandi!
People! We need more Blues/Netto & Forte/Netto on the net. Come on; help me out here! *gives everyone her Super-Adorable Irrisistable Sad Kitty Eyes(TM)*