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Chapter 16: The Eon Net

"The Twin Warriors of…WHAT!" Lightman yelled at the creature.

"Of Legend," the creature answered un-phased. "It has been told in Eonian legend that two twin warriors from a close but different realm will restore Light to our fallen world."

"And we believe you two are those foretold warriors," a similar voice said from behind. Rockman and Lightman both whirled around to face a creature identical to the first except that this one was black.

"What the…!" Lightman yelled out.

"Warriors," the creatures said in unison, "we are Rei and Beam, Sun and Moon Maidens of the Eon World, sent by her Highness Echo of the Eon Net, to ask your help."

"Without you, all is lost, for our world and yours," Rei, the white maiden, finished.

Rockman and Lightman looked at each other, somewhat doubtful. Sure they had save the world how many times? But how could they possibly be "prophesied" heroes?

"How can you be so sure we are the ones?" Rockman asked.

"We just do," Beam answered. "We have been watching for these warriors for a long time. You are the ones."

"But we know nothing about the Eon Net," Lightman said. "And now that I think about it, what did that Dark guy mean when he said they had taken the Undernet?"

"Exactly what he said," Beam answered. "The Undernet is under Mysts reign as is the Eon Net. Fortunately, most of Echo's court as well as some others have escaped and are residing in a hidden area of your net."

"Hmm," Lightman said crossing his arms and thinking it over.

Rei laughed lightly. "We understand it is a lot to take in as you know nothing of the Eon Net and its history."

"But Echo and the Children of Eon will explain it," Beam added.

And with that, a bright flash filled the area, leaving the space empty when the light subsided.

The first reaction of the twins, particularly Lightman, was that they were in the real world. They were on a street lined with small cottages, each nicely kept and boasting beautiful gardens. In the distance, a magnificent castle could be seen. It was a scene straight from a fairytale. Only by looking at the sky and the ground beneath them could Rockman and Lightman tell that they were still indeed in the net.

"This is so weird…" Lightman commented.

Rockman looked around. "Where are Rei and Beam?" Lightman joined in the quick search for the creatures but the maidens were nowhere to be seen.

"Is this the Eon Net?" Lightman finally asked.

Rockman shrugged. "Yes?" he answered, though not so sure himself.

"But I thought Myst had taken it over," Lightman said.

Rockman crossed his arms. "I know as much as you, so why are you asking me?"

Lightman grinned. "Come on, Rock. You're supposed to know these things"

Rockman gave a "hmph" and then, grabbing Lightman's wrist, lead the way heading for the castle. "Maybe if we head in, we'll find some answers." Lightman nodded in agreement.

Slightly down the path they saw what looked like a navi trimming a rose bush but for a reason the twins could not explain they sensed she was not a navi.

Rockman walked up to the "navi', Lightman following close behind. "Excuse me," he said.

The "navi" jumped and looked at the two. She quickly held up the trimmers she had been using as if in defense. "Who are you! What do you want!" she screeched.

The blue navis looked at her in surprise, startled by her reaction. "We're lost," Rockman explained.

The "navi's" eyes narrowed. "I don't be believe you."

"It's true," Lightman started. "There were these weird virus/creature things named Rei and Beam and this bright light and the next thing we know, we're here."

The girl studied Rockman and Lightman. After a long pause, she screamed.

"We're not going to hurt you," Rockman cried out in alarm.

"It's hard to trust anyone not from here," another female voice said from behind. Rockman and Lightman whirled around to face a red and yellow navi with long blonde hair coming out from under her helmet. The "navi" they had been talking to took the chance to run inside her home. "I am Slash," the new comer said. "Who are you?" Slash asked menacingly, lifting her sword.

The years of fighting caused Lightman and Rockman to unconsciously slip into a defensive position as they answered. "I'm Rockman and this is Lightman. We met these two creatures named Rei and Beam and we think they brought us here," Rockman explained.

Slash let out a small laugh. "Rei and Beam? Yeah right. Nice try. Now…" she jumped and lifted her sword above her head, "…be deleted!"

"Sword!" the twins called in unison as they braced for the attack. The three swords met and Rockman and Lightman swung as Slash jumped back.

"I give you this, you're quick reactors," Slash said.

"You've seen nothing yet," Lightman snapped. "Machine Gun!" The called weapon appeared and Lightman began to shoot. Slash reflected the shots with her sword. Lightman and Rockman jumped out of the way. "She's good!" Lightman called out in alarm.

Slash smiled at the comment. "Of course. But 'you've seen nothing yet'," she taunted. "Erupting Sword!" Slash slashed the air with her sword twice, each sending out a wave of energy at each twin. Both dodged the attack and looked at each other.

They needed a plan.

"Ice Punch!" Lightman called out the chip and charged Slash. The agile navi jumped out of the way.

"Fumikomizan!" Rockman appeared next to Slash and swung his own sword. The attack made contact and both landed opposite each other, Slash clasping the fresh cut on her arm.

"Not bad," she grunted.

"Two-on-one seems a little unfair though," another voice said. Before Rockman and Lightman could react, a white blast hit them, sending them flying into a nearby bush.

"Who…?" Lightman asked as he recovered.

"Greetings, Rockman and Lightman. I am Mirageman," a tall tan and grey navi greeted. "How did you like my 'Hyper Blast'?"

"Not so much," Lightman answered.

Mirageman chuckled. "Spirit, I see."

Slash jumped next to her comrade. "So you two ready to continue?" Rockman and Lightman took a battle stance. Slash and Mirageman grinned. "Okay, let's go."

"I don't know why this is happening, Lightman," Rockman whispered to his twin, "but if we're going to win this, we need to work together."

Lightman gave his characteristic grin. "Of course. Let's go, Niisan."

"We won't loose!" they screamed in unison.

Slash and Mirageman looked at the twins in surprise and then smiled.

"Show us," Mirageman said. "Show us what you can do!"

"Here we come," Lightman called out as he leapt into the air. "Variable Sword!" Slash and Mirageman jumped out of the way. Lightman landed and spun around, leaping at Mirageman. Lightman had done it quicker than Mirageman anticipated and he barely managed to defend against the attack by holding up his arm. Meanwhile, Rockman had taken the chance to attack Slash, meeting sword against sword. All his battles with Blues came in handy as the two fought, locking the two in an intense battle as Lightman and Mirageman exchanged attacks using guns and projected attacks.

Neither were aware that the twins had a plan.

Rockman and Lightman carefully lead their battles so that eventually they were back to back, tricking Slash and Mirageman into thinking that they had the upper-hand.

And then in the blink of an eye, the twins switched, crushing the thought.

"Program Advance! Giga Cannon!" Lightman called, pointing the attack at Slash.

"Program Advance! Elemental Sword!" Rockman yelled, driving the sword down on Mirageman.

The attacks took a direct hit, neither navi having time to prepare a defense.

Mirageman smiled as he slowly struggled to stand. "Very good, twins."

Slash smiled likewise, even despite the heavy damage to her. "But we expected such from the Warriors of Legend."

"What the…!" Lightman started.

"This was a test," Mirageman explained.

"And you passed with flying colors!" Slashed said cheerfully.

"What kind of test is this!" Lightman started angrily. He was ready to attack them again if Rockman wasn't holding him back,

Mirageman smile apologetically. "Sorry, but Echo-sama wanted to make sure you were ready."

"I demand to see this Echo right now!" Lightman yelled out in frustration. Rockman just rolled his eyes, still holding his twin. Lightman was leaving such a wonderful impression. But could he have really expected anything else from his oh-so-excitable brother? After all, even he thought the "test" wasn't appropriate.

"Where is he!" Lightman demanded.

"She," Slash corrected, "and it's time you met her."

There was another bright flash of light and the next thing the twins knew they were standing in a grand hall with Slash and Mirageman. They were standing before an elegant and elevated throne. Next to the throne were three navis, red, yellow and green respectively, and each giving Rockman and Lightman the same feeling that the first "navi" they had met earlier had given. On the other side were the Sun and Moon Maidens, Rei and Beam. And finally, before the throne, was a silver and white navi that gave an air of power and majesty. She smiled kindly at the twins.

"I am Echo of the Eon Net," she said. "Welcome, Twin Warriors."