Hello Readers! I'm back at last and with a new story. Here is my first chapter in a novelization of the first Mega Man game. Oh it feels good to be writing again, why do I let so much time pass between stories/updates? Oh well, maybe someday I'll get it right. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this as it unfolds.

Like I've said before, I sadly don't own Mega Man. If I did I'd treat it better than...certain companies who shall not be named *cough*Capcom*cough*

"Rock…Rock…are you awake?"

The words seemed distant and the hearer struggled to open his eyes. He did not know who he was, where he was, or who owned the distant voice. These were his first thoughts and yet they seemed familiar and easy to think. He shifted his head a bit and fluttered his eyes but could do no more.

"Oh dear, I think I know what the issue is. Let me make just a few adjustments…yes I think that should about do it…alright Rock, try opening your eyes now."

Rock, for the hearer now assumed that was his name, obeyed and gazed into the white bearded face of the man standing before him. He was a plump man of medium height wearing a lab coat and a gazing at Rock with concern and joy in his eyes.

"Hello"

The bearded man smiled at this word and responded "Hello Rock. It's so wonderful to meet you. My name is Dr. Thomas Light and I am your creator."

"Do you mean…my father?"

"I…I suppose I am…in a sense."

"What am I, Dr. Light?"

"It is interesting that you use that term instead of "who am I" because you have cut right to the heart of the issue. You, my boy, are a robot."

As he heard these words Rock could sense the truth of it within his own body. He didn't exactly feel anything but he was aware of certain attributes within himself. No heart beat within his chest, no air passed his lips, and yet he was thinking and feeling.

"May I see myself, Dr. Light?"

"Indeed you may. Please be patient for one moment while I release the clamps" Rock became aware that he was gently but firmly clamped to a vertical operating table. Dr. Light quickly released him and he dropped to the ground. He found that his legs supported him easily and with perfect balance. "There is a mirror over there."

Rock slowly crossed the room which he assumed must be a laboratory. The tables and shelves were cluttered with random tools, parts, and objects Rock didn't recognize. He approached the full length mirror standing in the corner and gazed upon a young boy with blue eyes and black hair. He was naked which allowed him to confirm once and for all that he was indeed a robot; his joints were segmented and overall his anatomy was like a large doll. He leaned in close to examine himself more carefully and was faintly amused to see that his hair was real and yet he didn't have nostrils or toes.

"Wow…good work Doctor."

"Thank you very much, Rock. Well technically your name is DNL-001 but I like to call you Rock."

"I like it" Rock was still absorbed in the mirror running his hands through his hair and prodding himself in various places "I'm a robot but I seem so much like a person."

"I hope to make you even more humanlike over time, if you don't mind of course."

"That could be fun"

"Now you are functioning properly aren't you? You can't detect any faults?"

"I was just born…I mean activated, so how would I know? And yet, I do seem to know. It's like my brain is slowly waking up."

"That's excellent, my boy, really quite excellent. It means I'm just about ready to wake up your sister."

"My WHAT?" Rock spun around to look at Doctor Light but then noticed the work station he had come from. He saw that another station was set up next to his own with a dormant girl robot strapped to it. She was his "age" and her long hair was blonde. Rock was shocked to realize that she was also naked. He turned away quickly and said "Um, I suddenly wish I was wearing clothes."

"Embarrassment…" Dr. Light observed with glee "Your emotional capacities are astounding."

"Yes and I'm still unclothed and…and so is she."

"Oh yes, of course. Just go through that door and you'll find a selection of clothes for you. Pick out whatever you like while I wake up your sister."

"Okay, Dr. Light"

Rock followed his instructions and, after some deliberation, was soon dressing himself simply in blue shorts and a white T shirt. He laughed when he realized that all the clothes and other accessories for him and his sister were stuffed into Dr. Light's library. "He might be a genius but organization is clearly not one of his talents."

"Which is why it's a good thing I'm here" Rock turned to see Dr. Light beaming down at the girl robot who was now wearing a simple red dress. She had a wild gleam in her eyes and grabbed a nearby ribbon with such ferocity that Rock jumped a bit. She began to tie her hair into a ponytail and continued "I'm going to have this place ship shape in no time."

"She seems to have a lot of spirit but I'm sure she has a good heart" Dr. Light said with some bemusement "Rock, meet your twin sister Roll. Roll, meet your brother Rock."

Rock stepped forward to shake her hand but she pulled him into a tight hug. "Wow, that's…kind of nice" he hugged her back and smiled.

Suddenly the broke apart and glared playfully at Dr. Light. "Wait a minute…Rock and Roll?"

"Oh dear, perhaps I shouldn't have programmed quite so much initial knowledge. Yes it is indeed a musical reference. I thought it was funny."

"You know what?" Roll said

"So do we!" Rock announced as he and his sister tackled Dr. Light with hugs. He was knocked to the floor but quickly regained his composure.

"My goodness, what is this all about?"

"I don't know" Rock answered with a smile "I guess it's just so good to be alive…Father."

Tears of pure joy leaked out of Dr. Light's eyes; not at his ability to make such advanced machines but at being accepted by them so quickly. He was overjoyed to at last have a proper family.