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Mark of the Beasts

Netto's telepathic communication 'blah'

Saito's telepathic communication "blah"

Chapter 1

"Dr. Hikari, where is Netto? He never showed for a NetSavoir meeting?", the young Vice President greeted Yuuichiro Hikari.

The busy doctor replied, "Hello to you too Enzan." The man chuckled a little at Enzan's look of embarassment for his rudeness. "Netto and Rockman are...tied up at the moment."

"Tied up? Important enough to miss an important meeting?" Ezan asked getting a little annoyed. Ijuin regretted saying this when he saw Dr. Hikari suddenly really tense up. "Is something wrong with Netto?" he asked worry evident in his voice.

"No...no. Nothings wrong with Netto per say. It's just that..." Yuuichiro searched for the right words to explain this with. "Netto and Rock were upset when Rockman lost control when he was 'Beastized' last time." The man knew he parental instincts were behind his decisions for his sons. He sighed before he continued, "I said it was ok to skip the meeting. If anyone's to blame here, it's me."

Shocked at a professional making such a rash decision the young man thought his next words over before asking, "Why did you allow that to happen? And don't tell me it's nothing. Your not the type to encourage such rash behavior unless something very serioius is going on." Regaining a softer tone he asked, "Please tell me what's happening?"

Yuuichiro knew he had to tell he so he did. "Do you remeber how Rock went on a rampage last time he 'Beast Out'?" When the young NetSavoir noded he went on, "Netto as you've heard by now was unable to reach Rockman. Neither want that to happen again and they've come up with a way that might prevent it from happening again."

The teen knew the twins had taken it hard when the navi lost control. He did have to admit he was curious as to what the two NetSavoirs had come up with, but he paled when the fact Netto had helped come up with the idea registered in his mind. Chuckling nervously he asked, "What...exactly did they come up with?" If he wasn't scared before he was now when Yuuichiro mimiced his face.

"Netto and Rock think that they maybe able to use their Link to keep it from happening again, but in order for it to work the two of them have to strengthen their mental bond with one another." was Dr. Hikari's response. "It is risky, but both of my boys gave me a compelling speech. I agreed to let them do this as long as the two of them come in for daily checkups and will stop the instant something starts to look wrong."

Enzan understood what Netto and Rock felt they had to do. He'd heard exactly what kind of damage and out of control 'Beast Navi' could do from Meiru, Dekao, and the rest. "I understand. I'll help keep an eye on them. After Netto has a knack for sniffing out trouble." His curiousity started getting the better of him and made him asked, "If you don't mind...how exactly do they intend to stregthen their bond?"

The programmer looked up in suprise at Enzans' question. He blinked a few times before he sweet dropped and replied, "They are using techniques such as meditation and training hard in the training area two floors down."

Before Yuuichiro Hikari could react the young businessman lost his balance and fell face first into the floor. He could tell Dr. Hikari was trying his hardest not to laugh, obviously any one would react the same way to the thought of Netto meditating. Atleast now he knew why his fellow NetSavior had been scarce as of late. Still somehow to him the idea of meditating and Netto should never be combined. It was just too weird, but regardless he just had to see this with his own eyes and... maybe collect some blackmail material for later.

Sure enough as soon as Enzan entered the door to the training area he spotted Netto, Rockman's hologram, and another person he assumed was an instructor. Moving closer he found the instructor was none other than Mahajorama. The instant the door shut the twins turned now open eyes to see who interrupted their session with Mahajorama.

Rock was ok with their rival seeing him taking lessons from the meditation expert, but his sibling was blushing with embarassment over being caught. Netto knew this was necessary, but hated meditating especially when you consider how hyper he usually is. His brother spoke before he could, "Enzan? What are you doing here?"

Enzan walked up to both Hikari's and said, "The two of you missed a NetSavior meeting. I came to see why?" He couldn't help but smirk as both boy's looked him wide-eyed while their faces paled.

"The boys are trying to master their new power. They should be focused on that task alone." the Yoga master spoke suprising all of them. "We've seen what kind of calamities can occur with uncontrolled power. Power in such a state will destroy both of them if they do not take control."

"Look I'm sorry we missed the meeting, but this is just too important to both of us!" Netto said through gritted teeth. "If Rock goes out of control like that again Commissioner Kifune will have no choice but to delete Rockman. If that happens...then..." he trailed off knowing everyone in the room understood that if Rock was deleted then Nettto's life would also come to an end. He looked at his brother to see him looking back at him knowing the main reason was that he cared more about Saito than himself.

"Netto...it's ok. We'll make it through this. We've never failed to overcome every obstacle set before us and we won't start now."

'Thanks bro. I really needed that. I'm glad we are linked. If you have to go then I go as well and I wouldn't have it any other way.'

"Netto..."

"If you'll excuse us Enzan we really need to get back to meditating.", the blue navi stated politely.

The older teen looked at both Hikari's and their instructor before he said, "I wish to stay and observe. Don't mind me." He saw both teens look to each other for confirmation before resuming their previous positions. He knew that if Rock caused any more damage like that the political pressure would force Kifune's hand. The public didn't know about Saito Hikari's current existence or the connection he shared with his brother.

'Crap! Why does he have to stay? This is hard enough for me as is without his looking over my shoulder the whole time.'

"Calm down Netto. Ignore him. Try focusing all your attention to just me and you."

'I'll try. It's just hard.'

"I know, but this is the only chance we have to control this new power. Do this for us."

As Netto focused he easily grasped the 'link' between himself and his sibling. He pushed harder and eventually he felt Saito doing the same. Something inside both of them broke and they were able to reach into every corner of each others minds. They knew that in truth they now no longer needed words for each other. The Hikari twins were now closer to each other than any other group of people could ever hope to be.

Saito felt his eyes open and to his surpise he could see his own holographic body still in a sitting position. It was at this point he realized that he was not seeing through his eyes, but in face he was seeing through his brother's eyes. Testing for confirmation he opened his eyes and felt Netto could see what he did. "Cool." both teens whispered.

Though the Hikari twins whispered the Yoga master with his excellent hearing perked up and looked towards the boys. "What? Have the two of you reached a new plateau with your link." He knew they had even before they nodded their heads in confirmation.

"Now we can take control Saito's 'Beast Out' ability!" the hyper teen shouted. He was certain that after months of hard work they were ready.

"Out of the question!" Mahajorama scolded his young student. Then in a quieter tone he continued, "Though you may have stregthened your bond at this point it's still too risky. If this isn't handled with precision you will both die." Giving both time for that to sink in he went on, "When the two of you can truely think as one then you will be ready...not before."

At this time as luck would have it Trill woke from his nap and projected himself next to Rock. "How was your nap Trill? Sleep well?" were the questions Rockman.EXE used to greet the younger navi.

'I guess we have to stop for today, huh?'

"Don't be like that Netto. You know Trill can never take your place as my brother."

'I know. It's just I want to get this under control before something happens. And yes Saito with us something always happens.'

The little navi laughed before lauching himself at Rockman knocking him to the ground. "I slept well. Now let's play!" the youthful navi shouted while bouncing up and down on Rock's chest.

Calmly Rock picked the yellow navi up and lifted himself off the ground. "Thank you Mahajorama for your help. Netto we should be getting home now. It's late." He watched as their instructor accepted his thanks and got ready to leave himself.

Enzan had watched Netto enough and approached him. "He's right you know? Your not ready. And you only get one shot at this. Be careful Netto and think things through before you rush head first into something like this." He watched as the younger boy sighed and nodded in agreement.