Moonlit Destiny

Author's Note: This story contains boy/boy romance, so if you don't like that kind of stuff, don't read. Otherwise, enjoy the story and R&R.

Disclaimer: I do not own anything related to or of the Rockman Exe. Series, nor do I own "Fly Away" sung by Hikami Kyoko.

Japanese Terms: Aishiteru- I love you, Oyasuminasai- Good night

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Chapter 27: Helixes in Time

Netto walked slowly through the park, admiring the stars. The party was a big success, yet he was very tired now.

"Dreams…" Netto wanted the freedom to think without interruption. He had left Rockman with his friends, hoping to clear his mind.

The boy turned his head when he passed a sandbox. "Memories…"

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"Mama, can I go play in the sandbox?" the boy pulled on his mother's dress.

"All right sweetie, just don't hurt yourself."

"Yeah!" Young Netto cheered, running into the sandy play area. He turned his attention to the other boy there, who had already built a small sandcastle.

"Hi! My name is Hikari Netto! Do you want to play?"

The other boy looked up, slightly startled by the sudden gesture. He nodded, motioning for Young Netto to view his sandcastle.

"Cool!" the boy smiled, patting the tower with his small hand.

"Do you want to try?" Young Netto asked, shoving a toy shovel in front of Young Tohru.

The other boy remained silent, responding only with a nod.

"Let's be friends forever!" they both grasped the shovel simultaneously.

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"They're more than just memories," Netto sighed, continuing down the path, "Without them, I couldn't have defeated Samael."

He wiped a tear from his right cheek. "Everyone else has forgotten, but I haven't…and I won't!"

Netto walked up a hill, taking a seat next to a tree. For a moment, there was silence. Only the sound of birds and crickets filled the air.

"I know you're here." Netto broke the peaceful void, "I thought I saw you when I woke up."

The other boy didn't speak. He scooted closer to Netto from behind the tree and wrapped his arms around his shoulders.

"You remember too, don't you?" Netto began, "We're the only ones…"

Tohru nodded, giving Netto a light kiss on his cheek.

"I missed you so much!" Netto turned around and leaned against Tohru's chest. "Tohru-kun!"

"Daijobu," Tohru stroked the other boy's face gingerly, "I'm here for you now."

Netto forced himself to look into Tohru's eyes. They were serious and unmoving, yet filled with concern and emotion. "I'm glad that you're back to normal."

"Back to normal?"

"Yeah…now I don't have to kneel to see you eye-to-eye," Netto chuckled.

Tohru smiled, bringing Netto closer. He brought a hand to Netto's face. "Here!"

"What is it?" Netto eyed the Battle Chip, "H-O-L-Y-D-R-E-A-M," he read the label.

"It'll be our special chip from now on," Tohru put it into Netto's hands, gently surrounding it in the boy's palms.

"Special chip?"

"You'll always have a part of me within you. Whenever you feel depressed or sad, you can think of how much we mean to each other. This chip is my gift to you," Tohru explained.

Netto grinned, planting himself on Tohru's shoulder. "This chip is ours! The nightmare is over! I can finally be with you again!"

"Aishiteru, Netto-kun."

"Aishiteru, Tohru-kun."

"Oyasuminasai," Tohru kissed Netto's forehead, "Sweet dreams."

Netto laid silently, eyes closed against Tohru. The stars twinkled overhead as Netto clutched the Holy Dream chip in between his fingers.

"Tohru-kun…we were destined to be together…and we are destined to be together forever…"

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When did I last fall in love? Was it a far-off dream?
In some world I've never seen, with someone I've never met…

I'm searching everything
I want a hand to hold!

Open your lonely door!
Something is waiting for you…
A key leading to the future…Keep it close to your heart always!
Get your only love
Until you get what you dream for
Without losing, even if you are alone, fly away! Fly away!

Though tears sometimes fall…The distant day is shining
Now the heart pulls…
To a permanent smile…

Everyday being lost
Run past it all!

Open your lonely door!
Even in tears, know that…
The fluttering heart within you is always your compass!
Get your only love!
Having the intention to travel far, everywhere…
Without losing, without losing! Fly away!

Every useless breath going…
To hang the head in shame…But hey!

Open your lonely door!
Watch tomorrow
Don't close those eyes…Keep them open, always!
Get your only love!
Look! The door to tomorrow is shining…
Without losing, without quitting! Fly away! Fly away!

Open your lonely door!
Watch tomorrow
Without closing, without shutting those eyes…

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-Owari-