ShadowMan was bored. Well bored is a very weird way to say it. ShadowMan was the best Net Navi when it comes to assassin and infultration. He has defeated many net navi but none could come up to the challenge when it came to Megaman or Protoman. Furthermore these net navi's had superior operators and have travel to the real world. ShadowMan knew of his operator skill with is non-existent. All he had was his on skill and abilities yet he could defeat all that stood in his way except those two.
Now ShadowMan was looking for the next challenge, one which could test himself once again. His operator was not with him at the moment as he truly felt that his operator was not using him to his full potential.
"No that's not right," said ShadowMan as he walked within the UnderNet. In truth ShadowMan knew that the operator was not using him to his potential rather he was not helping ShadowMan reach it. Battle Chips were a Net Navi's greatest asset other than his or her abilities. Now ShadowMan was looking for a way to gain access and use a large set of Battle Chips without his operator's wishes or ability to slot in. ShadowMan had heard of a way for Net Navis could use Battle Chips electronically and without the Operator's consent. However that meant he had to go into the UnderNet.
ShadowMan, however, did not forget that the UnderNet is a dangerous place even to him. The informant he was meeting with were going to give him a sample folder of the special Battle Chips but ShadowMan knew that this could very well also be a trap. but for now he had to risk it. And if it was a trap he would have to see if he can turn the trap into a massacrer for trappers.
* * * * *
ShadowMan was right, it was a trap but of a different kind. Currently he stood in the middle of a large Colosseum which somehow was a new addition to the UnderNet. A look around he could tell that there are viruses all over the place, waiting to be released from their cages. On the podium was Bass the rouge navi with some strange net navi along side him. In the centre of the Colosseum was a folder which ShadowMan assumed was the Battle Chip folder he wanted.
"You," said Bass from the podium where his voice was amplified," Here's how this is going to work weakling, that folder over there is a generic Battle Chip folder pack so it will contain the basic Cannon, Shotgun, Spreader, Air Shot and Vulcan chips. With this folder and your natural abilites you have to fight a wave of viruses I have gather up here."
"Are you mad," said ShadowMan," Why do you think I would do anything like that? I could just take the folder and leave."
'Sure you could," said Bass with an evil grin," But what do you say if I mentioned that my... ah 'friend' here can give you more than just a Battle Chip folder?"
"What do you mean Bass?" asked ShadowMan.
"Well this bitch," said Bass turning to the strange Net Navi," Has something similar to a body in her world, think about it. Your own body, your own decision... being free.. well almost free in a world where you are one of the strongest. The ultimate challenge! The Real World."
"... I'm listening," said ShadowMan.
"Well the bitch really has a world that needs protecting," said Bass," So in exchange for a body, you have to be it's protector but for what I've been told you will not be doing it alone. But that world is real, your body will be real heck from what I been told your powers and the Battle chips are real."
"Then what's stopping you from taking the job?" asked ShadowMan.
"Simple," said Bass," I do what I want, not what others want of me. And since I was this bitch's first choice I've been hounded for quite a while. So your my replacement, your not as good as me but you will do."
"And this arena?"
"Ah well the bitch doesn't believe you can fill my shoes, so this is a test and it starts 5 minutes after you take the folder. are you ready weakling?" asked Bass.
"I am ShadowMan," said ShadowMan as he took a few steps in front of him," I am always ready...."
* * * * *
ShadowMan had gone though 40% of the virus in the first 20 minutes and that saying something because Bass had collected slightly over a thousand viruses of various strengths. bass turned to the other 'Net Navi'. This 'Net Navi' was in the form of a horse or a pony if you will. This bitch, though Bass, had hounded him for the pass two months trying to convince him to go to her world.
As tempted as he was he still had a score in this world, that and he would be taking orders from the bitch.
"He's doing pretty well," said Bass," I'm surprise he hasn't gotten hurt yet but then again he has yet to reach the harder viruses wouldn't you say Luna?"
"Indeed," said Luna," he should be a good replacement for you Bass, for what it is worth I'm sure he will do just as much good in my world as you would."
"Nope not even close," said Bass," But enough that it will make a difference in your world. To bad you are not taking that MegaMan instead."
"He and his Operator is still needed in this world," said Luna," Besides I can not bring his operator to my world without... repercussions."
"And ShadowMan and those... others can be?" asked Bass
"Yes," said Luna," For their story in their worlds have ended and I'm giving them a new beginning. As for ShadowMan, he does not have a body thus it will be easier to transport to my world. That or let him become like you."
"A rogue Net Navi?"
"Yes," said Luna.
"One of me is already enough," spat Bass," Anyway what sort of problems are you having over there that you will need these so called heroes?"
"As you can see I am," said Luna," Crossing into different worlds. The Nightmare which is inhabiting my body back in my world is also doing the same. Where I've been going to various worlds, it has been going to one constantly. I'm afraid that once we are released from our prison and it is forced out of my body, it will use the knowledge or weapons it had collected in that world."
"To complicated," said Bass," Shouldn't have asked."
"Well we shall see," said Luna," ShadowMan is doing very well."
Bass stayed silent as he watched ShadowMan reach the 55% mark.
* * * * *
ShadowMan sunk his Muramasa katana into the ground as he looked around himself. Over a thousand viruses was deleted and the energy within himself is almost depleted. He looked up to see bass giving him a very soft slow clap and said," Looks like you won. I would love to go up against you right now just to see if you are a match for me or not. But for now looks like you need to sleep."
"I can," panted ShadowMan," Still.. fight on..."
"Sure you can," mocked Bass," But the bitch needs you to sleep. Travelling to her world can be stressful but don't worry though kid, your going to be waking up to a surprise."
However ShadowMan didn't hear that last part as he blacked out.....