His Brother's Keeper





The rain poured , hard and furious outside the small house as though the heavens themselves had opened the very flood gates of the great beyond, and were determined to bring forth a powerful deluge.

Inside however was a different story, a warm fire crackled in the hearth, keeping the chill out and gave a soft glow to the living room.

Rock lay on the floor, his head resting on his hands , the fire giving his hair an orange glow. The TV mumbled something about a giant sale at some store, but Rock only half heard it, he was only too happy to let the fire slowly "roast" him.

Dr. Light sat on the couch watching the news, "Hmmm" he sighed another three days of this horrible rain, he shut the Tv off and watched as Rock turned himself to his other side to be evenly "roasted ".

"Comfy?" The Doctor asked the small lump on the floor.

Rock, gave a slight nod and stretched himself out to his full four feet, he had almost fallen into a peaceful sleep when the front door was thrown open.

Rain and wind rushed inside and assaulted his peacefulness in an instant.

Rock got up, all tranquility forgotten.

"Blues !" Dr. Light gaped as the older of his two robot "sons" prowled in to the room. Rain dripped from his red and grey armor and his yellow scarf was plastered to his chest.

"Father " Protoman began " I was just informed that a shipment of laser weapons was stolen from a cybernetics lab not long ago, I was given this " He handed Dr. Light a picture " This was taken by the security camera"

The figure in the picture was shrouded in darkness , but there was no mistaking the large fins on the back of his helmet "Bass!" Rock said looking at the pic.

"Yes" Protoman said " I'm going after him, if those weapons get on to the street we're in for a butt load of trouble."

"I'll go with you" Rock cried jumping over the sofa to stand by his big brother.

"I don't need your help!" Protoman snapped "Besides you'll just get in the way!"

"I will not!"

"Will to!"

"Will not!"

"Will to!"

"Enough , both of you!!" Dr. Light cut in , "Blues I know you value your independence but would Rock's presence bother you that much? It may help to have an extra set of eyes...um..no joke intended "

Blues clenched his teeth at the remark, "Fine , you can come" he replied sharply.



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Protoman waited outside in the rain, for Rock to suit up.

Dr. Light watched his older "Son" from the window, "Oh Blues, your stubborn as ever aren't you. You still feel that you must prove yourself"

Dr. Light sighed Protoman had been his first attempt at creating life. He had been thrilled by his creation and then just as quickly crushed. While he observed Protoman's ability to touch , to feel, and to think for himself were all there, he noticed also a terrible flaw in Blues that became painfully apparent as soon as the robot opened his eyes . Blues was blind.

At first the Dr. had taken to shepherding him around , but after awhile Blues personality and his pride refused such treatment . He learned to accommodate for his blindness, and since .Dr. Light could not seem to fix it , he still did.

The dark visor he wore kept the world guessing. Even his little brother Rock, didn't know that Blues had never seen him .

Blues had hated the way people treated him when they knew, he did not like anybody to coddle him.

And now, though he was fiercely loyal to his "Father " his desire to be on his own drove him away for long periods of time .





"Ok, I'm ready" Rock announced coming into the living room dressed in the blue armor he wore as Mega man.

"Take care Rock and be careful" Dr. Light hugged the blue robot

"Let's go.....the night will cover us " Protoman announced standing in the door way.

"Right!" Megaman followed him out the door and into the night.





To be Continued .......