….I finished the newest chapter! Yay!...I'm not gonna die am I?

Enzan was getting impatient.

It had been a few minutes since Blues had entered the system, only to find swarms and swarms of viruses encasing and surrounding a replica of the metal door that was locked in the real world. He had been swiping at every single one of them, trying to get rid of as many and as quickly as possible. They were regular viruses, so they were definitely no match for his Variable Sword. But from the sheer numbers, Enzan and Blues both knew that a problem could develop. They might be no match for him, but destroying them one at a time was taxing.

He was wearing himself out. And they were wasting time.

"Blues! Get ready for a Program Advance!"

"But Enzan-sama…" Blues interjected as he struck a virus to his left, "…using a Program Advance could also damage the controls for the door." He turned and swung quickly as two Mettool jumped at him from behind. "If that is the case, then we won't be able to enter the room at all."

"At this point," said Enzan, "…if you don't do it, it will take forever to get through! The Darkloid will get away with whatever is in that room, along with any information about Netto! I'm starting!"

"Yes, sir."

Enzan automatically grabbed the chips from his holster and inserted them into the PET.

"Wide Sword! Long Sword! Variable Sword! Slot-in!" Enzan shouted. Getting in a last swipe, Blues jumped back, turning towards the viruses. As well as the door. Lifting his hands to the air above his head, his hands began glowing brighter and brighter. Then…

"PROGRAM ADVANCE!"

Blues smacked the Program Advance to the ground, spreading a ray of light out and easily eliminating the viruses. And sadly, cracking the door in the process.

Blues sprung into action the same time Enzan gasped at the result of their attack, bringing up various screens displaying system diagnosis and statuses. System errors. Flashing red screens. He wasn't surprised by the outcome, but he wasn't ready for a total failure.

"Enzan-sama, the door is still operational. It should respond in 30 seconds."

"Good job, Blues," he said in relief, then quickly changed face. "Meijin-san! I need a Dimensional Area now!"

From the PET, you could hear Meijin's complaints under the roar of the Dimensional Area taking place. Seeing the familiar color changes across the room gave Enzan all the confirmation he needed. The light over the door clicked green, signaling the duo.

"Cross-Fusion!" they shouted, producing CF Blues and an open door to reveal yet another Dimensional Area encasing the entrance.

"Tch. I was afraid of that" Enzan thought. Oh well… Like a reflex, CF Blues sprung to the other side of the small room, using the opposing wall to the door like a backboard and suddenly thrusts himself into the enemy's Dimensional Area, easily passing through it and landing on his feet. It was dark in the room, minus the light entering through the door, but his visor provided enhanced vision, so it was no problem.

Walking in deeper, there was nothing really in sight. It was empty, save for a small pillar towards the middle of the small room.

Examining it, he saw dust covering it entirely, except a small square space. Something was there not too long ago. And where was the Darkloid? But he didn't have to look long to find what he was looking for. Or really, it's the opposite.

"Well, well. Look whose come to the rescue."

The voice coming from behind him, eerily close, sent shivers down his spine, causing him to pull out his Variable Sword and spin towards the enemy. This only made the figure smile in amusement at how off guard he was caught. And he walked closer, revealing his figure from the shadows. But CF Blues didn't need that. He knew the enemy. Damn it.

"Where is Netto!"

The figure finally stepped into the barely visible light, revealing his relaxed expression.

"Don't give me that look. Where is he? Dark Rockman!"

"Laika-sama. We should be landing in 1 hour and six minutes."

"Thanks for the update, Searchman," replied Laika, returning to looking out the small plane window.

He was on his way to do some reconnaissance, and even though it was part of his job and orders straight from Headquarters, the only thing he wanted to do was help in the search for Netto.

Though he'd never tell anyone that.

There were no leaks to what had happened that day other than the explosion. Newscaster Ribbita hadn't even mentioned the appearance of the Dimensional Area, though it was Sci-Labs' that had activated it in the first place. The fact that Netto was missing was secret only to Sci-Labs and Net Savor HQ. He had only received the call about 12 hours ago. Even though technology and the speed at which information spread were at its highest peak, it took over 24 hours for him to be notified. What a waste of precious time.

But it's not like he was just twiddling his thumbs waiting for something to happen. As soon as he was notified, he sent Searchman into the Net. Every dirty spot in the net was searched. Any info he could get, whether it was from a regular bystander or someone that needed…..extra incentive to help, was not overlooked (though its value was lacking a great deal). He has been looking for anything suspicious in regards to the kidnapping ever since.

But it was still hard.

It wasn't him going around looking for clues. It was Searchman. He was only giving orders. If only he could be more useful in times like this, then he wouldn't be feeling so bad. When did he start feeling like this? Like…a friend.

In the back of his mind, he registers a beeping coming from his PET as he continues to stare out the window. He doesn't realize it the message goes through.

"Hello, young soldier. Enjoying the view?"

Laika's eyes widen in surprise as he finally registers that he's being addressed, looking to his screen to see a sharp pair of eyes. Narrowing his eyes, Laika responds to the Navi. "What are you doing here?"

The dark figure chuckles. "I hear you've been looking for information. I decided to provide some."

"It feels like forever since I've had food," mumbled Netto, rubbing his stomach to ease the pain. Netto was lying on his side, knees bent, facing the door. His right arm was under his head as he continued to stare at nothing in particular. Netto hasn't seen or spoken to anyone for many hours now, though to him, it felt like weeks. He was seriously starting to worry. Minus the hours he was out (which he didn't even know that), about a day and a half's worth was gone. So he assumed 3 days at least. 3 days he had been stuck in this, this, whatever it was. He couldn't really say.

He had a room with a bed and bathroom, but no one had talked to him, except for that moment with Dark Rockman. No one has come to check up on him. No one has even come to even freaking feed him, though he wouldn't have eaten it anyway. Who knows what the enemy was thinking. The last thing he needed was to be drugged or poisoned. But most important was that no one has saved him yet.

He knew it took time. And he knew his father, Rockman, his friends and everyone else were working hard to look for him. So he knew he had to stay positive and wait it out. But waiting was so damn HARD!

Netto sighed, unconsciously tightening his grip on his shirt. Thinking of his friends and family only made him more depressed. What were they thinking? How were they handling things? How was Rockman? Was he safe? He never did get to see what happened after he lost the fight. He unfortunately passed out. Damn it. I'm so useless…

During his time of solitude, he basically tore the room apart trying to find something, ANYTHING, which could aid him in escaping.

The lock on the door was a Key-Code Lock. He'd try to override it, but it he didn't have anything to open it up with. The thing was screwed on tight. He even tried using his nails a couple times, only to have them broken. Nothing was a plug in, everything battery or solar powered. He didn't even want to think about messing with the collar he was wearing. One wrong move and ZAP! He's done for. Dark Rockman said that it wouldn't kill him if it were to be activated, but who knew really how far he could get with it on? Opening the door is lovely and all, but if he couldn't get the collar off, he was screwed.

"Why do they want me anyway? Why are they going through all this to keep me here…"

…rumble….

"….sooo hungry….."

God he was pissed.

Looking at the smug face of Dark Rockman made him so ANGRY! This was his chance. The chance to get answers and find his friend. It definitely wasn't going to be easy, but he has to get whatever information he can out of him. Dark Rockman was not to be underestimated. But he couldn't act rationally if he was so damn annoyed. So he stopped and took a deep breath, asking again, "Where is Netto?"

Dark Rockman just smirked at the question. "Now Enzan, you know I can't give you that information. Top secret you know."

"It wasn't a request! Tell me where he is and what you want!"

His smirk grew into a full on grin. "Hn. The attitude suits you better. All this time with Netto-kun and the others has made you soft."

Enzan continued to glare through his visor at him for the question dodging and prepares himself to attack at any moment.

Lowering his head, the Darkloid closed his eyes while wearing a disturbing smile, "I won't tell you where he is. Sorry. But…" he said, catching Enzan's interest, "…I guess I can at least show you the product I'm borrowing."

"You mean stealing."

Dark Rockman chuckled at Enzan's retort, looking up at him. "Right. Stealing."

Dark Rockman moved his left arm to his hip, digging in a pocket he knew was not usually there. Pulling his fist out, he outstretches his arm towards Enzan, his fist still closed. Still smirking, he continues to look at CF Blues and opens his fist, palm up, to reveal a black chip. His grin widened at Enzan's confused expression.

"A chip? This is what this whole thing is about?"

"Not just any chip. A chip that holds information."

"Information?" CF Blues asked, narrowing his eyes.

Dark Rockman chuckled, "Yes. An experiment, to be exact. In my hand is something no one in this world has ever seen. I hold the very blueprints to Project Ryuu."

Enzan eyes widen. Project Ryuu… something wasn't right. Despite the fact that he wasn't going to get any information on Netto's whereabouts without force, Dark Rockman had revealed something major to him, though he didn't exactly know what it was.

The fact that Regal wanted it was the only reason he needed to take it back. But something was bothering him. He didn't get it. Where was he going with this?

Holding his sword higher while lowering his stance, CF Blues asks the navi, "Why are you telling me this?"

The dark figure closes his fist again, fingers surrounding the black chip tightly. His face contorts to a sinister smile, his eyes giving a dangerous glare.

"Because, that gives me more of a reason to kill you."

So it's been…..WOAH. A LOT LONGER THAN I THOUGHT. I did not forget you guys! I just had writers block. But your reviews always kept me thinking about how the next chapter was gonna play out. And I'm seriously forgetting things about the show. So it's time for some research! And thanks for the support. Please review and let me know what you think!

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