Rockman, Megaman, Characters and related names belong to Keiji Inafune & Capcom Co. Ltd.

Astro Boy,Tetsuwan Atom, Characters and related names belong to Osamu Tezuka & Tezuka Productions.

Year 201X

The world has evolved to a level where Artificially Intelligent Robots can live alongside Humans in everyday situations. There are two types of these robots. The ones with a set memory processor that only do what they are programmed to do and cannot learn anything new, and Neural Processor Robots that learn at the same rate as Humans do. These Robots happen to also attend school alongside Human kids.

Life between these two types of Robots is a shiny Utopia due to the efforts of scientists like Dr. Thomas Light and Dr. O'shay into merging their lifestyles and feelings in something that shares a common bond, a Soul.

The world keeps the hard earned peace that came about 4 years ago since the official passing of the Robot Rights and integration of Robots into the society without any grudges for the events of the past, especially since evil minds like the ones of Dr. Albert Wily are not exactly dead, but gone for good.

But as the term "Not exactly" applies, it also states "Not exactly gone", and the events that will decide the fate of the future, will be left to the actions of two of the most powerful Robots the world has ever seen, fated to fight side by side.

.:RxA:.

.:Prologue:.

Chapter01: Metro City Homecoming, a Dashing Encounter of Heroes.

Mega City, home to Rock, Roll and Dr. Light, A growing metropolis which lives now at peace thanks to Rock's efforts.

Dr. Light works independently, but keeping a close relationship with the department of science in the local university. Rock, is now at peace as a student in Mega City Middle school alongside his sister, Roll. Auto stays at home doing the housework.

Regular days consist in waking up in the morning, having a hearty breakfast, Rock and Roll catching the Air Bus to go to school, Dr. Light boarding his Air Car to go to work, and Auto staying behind to do the dishes, vacuum the floor, dust the decorations, picking Rock's underwear off the floor in his room, prepare lunch and dinner, etc, Your local robotic maid.

Things were looking as they would keep going like this, until Dr. Light received a letter off the Ministry of Science and Technology, the highest organism representing Science and Technology in the world. It seemed like an invitation for joining in the High Council to represent alongside other 11 scientists specially chosen for the council.

"Doc! We're home!" Rock shouted as him and Roll stepped in the door putting their backpacks on the table next to the doorway. "Oh, good timing kids! Think you can give a hand to an old man up here?" the voice seemed to have come from the attic; Rock and Roll walked up the stairs and climbed the Attic ladder where the Doctor was. "Hey Doc, what are you doing?" Rock approached Dr. Light asking in such a carefree way. "Well, newsflash kids. We are in 

the middle of moving." The word pounded the back of Rock's head, as Roll thought about it. "Moving? Well… It is nice to go around the world… but is there any special reason for it?" Roll asked keeping her soft and warm tone. "I received an invitation from the Ministry of Science and Technology to join their High Council, the head honchos of everything going on around the world of Science and Technology." "So… we're moving… where?" Rock asked just a little confused, which means that his mind was not in that place at the moment. "Metro City, which happens to be the largest Metropolis in the world. It is even bigger than Mega City, so it would be an experience for you two." "Metro City? Oh my goodness! I heard that they have the biggest Mall on the planet! Just imagine those boutiques and movie theatres!" Roll exclaimed in an excited way. She seemed like the calm and kind girl, but she was a fashion freak in her deep soul. "Well, hurry and help me get things in the air truck and we can be going. I am not as strong as you two, so." So Rock and Roll helped in the packing and carrying. While Dr. Light could carry one box, Rock and Roll were carrying ten into the truck.

After finishing the packing and clearing of the house, the final key turn locked the door. They hopped on the Air Car, as Auto hopped on the Air Truck to follow them. The trip was along the height of a regular 199X skyscraper, the line of Air Cars going in and out of the Metro City Boundaries. A pull from the steering wheel elevated the car going for the clouds, about seven seconds of Cloud… until… there it was. As the clouds cleared up, sunshine was reflected from the shinny buildings. Skyscrapers which really touched the sky were lined up in order of height and importance, Tubes for hover car transportation, and signs which lighted up in Neon rainbows at night. "Well kids, this is it. Metro City."

"Whoa…" Rock was like a fly on a window waiting it to open to fly outside, while Roll was stuck on the window as well pointing at the many places where she wanted to go. Her naming of the places blended into the radio that Dr. Light had on to entertain them in the way, and Rock's daydreaming of flying through those skies on Rush in his Jet mode. "Listen kids, I have to drop by the Ministry of Science first to check in. okay?" Dr. Light steered for the building in the center, the tallest of them all. It had a crest with a rocket, which marked 'M.S.T' Ministry of Science and Technology. He parked in the front walking court, which had a huge walking space and green gardens. "It won't be long; you can hang around if you wish." And the Doctor hopped off the car heading to the main entrance. Rock and Roll hopped as fast as they could off the car heading to the edge of the walking course, looking to what lied down, clouds, clouds, and more clouds. "Whoa…. This sure is the highest City I have ever seen!" Roll exclaimed eagerly looking around at the buildings, Rock spitted to see how far it went down.

You're such a boy Rock…

About five minutes later, the Doctor came back, and everyone got in the car and to resume the trip, this time, going under the clouds on the ground level suburbs. It seemed like a neighborhood just like their last one, but with more green areas and parks. Unpacking was easy, and putting everything on its place was a piece of cake. It followed with a full on dinner prepared by Auto, again. But a last minute emergency of not setting the stove right ended up in ordering a Pizza.

Yeah… the perfect family.

School was already arranged for them, they would start the next day over at Metro Middle. So after preparing, everyone went to sleep. The next day, breakfast went smoothly and the Air Bus got on time. Rock was wearing a deep blue T-Shirt with a white long sleeved undershirt and black loose shorts, while Roll was wearing her classical one piece black dress. Metro Middle was a 5 story building with classrooms, labs, a gym, a Football field, and a roof where Students would go to in Lunch and sit on the tables set on there. It was also the place where students and 

Parents would watch the firework festival marking the beginning of summer. A great amount of students showed that day, even if the Air Bus was not that full in comparison to the entire School. Roll was one grade lower than Rock, so while Rock was in 8th grade, Roll was in 7th.

Class had started, and the teacher, Miss Hayane was about to introduce Rock to the Class. "Settle down class, I have an announcement to make. Today, we have a new student in our ranks." The commotion lay low as Miss Hayane clapped to get attention. "Alright, say hello to Rock. He comes from Mega City. Would you like to tell your classmates a little about you, Rock?" Rock stepped forward as he cleared his throat. "Well, I like Soccer… I despise Math, I am a robot with a Neural Processor, and my Father, Doctor Light, was transferred over to the Ministry of Science and Technology High Council, so we had to move here." Commotion came up again, but things were hearable like 'Rock' in the commotion. "Well, we happen to have someone whose father is in the council as well, I think you will sit right next to Astro." Miss Hayane pointed over to a boy on a white long sleeved shirt, with a pen on his chest pocket. He didn't seem like a science nerd, since his shirt was untucked, and his pants had a loose fit. Rock walked down the desk row, and sat on the empty desk on Astro's right. Rock turned to Astro and Astro turned to Rock. "So, your father must be the new representative of the council, father was saying about that last night. I'm Astro, my father is Dr. O'shay." "Hi, I am Rock. My dad is Dr. Light." "So, you said you are a Neural Processor Robot, I am too. Isn't that strange?" "Well, a little. I think it feels nice meeting someone who is just like you in another city." It was like instant bonding, Rock and Astro kept on talking for the rest of the time before the bell rang.

10:30 AM, Lunch time.

The School Cafeteria was big enough to hold up 500 students, while the rest went around the school, stayed in their classrooms, went out to the gardens, or ate on the roof. Astro and Rock got the special Energy Meal, a meal based in Energy Hydrolytes for their Fuel Cells. They were looking for an empty table in which to sit, and happened to stumble on Roll, who was with another Girl. This girl seemed to look like Astro, but was smaller and… well… a Girl. "Hey Roll. Who is she?" "Oh, please excuse my dumb brother, he does not care about the sadness of the world and thinks that the universe goes around him." "Hey, I do not think that... well… a little." Astro chuckled as he turned to the girl. "So, Zoran. I see that you made friends with Rock's sister." "Yeah, she is so nice and she knows a lot of how to match a Gauche skirt with a Slack Blouse and still make it look good." "Yeah… right…" Astro blinked twice with confusion on his face.

Sorry Astro, Girl talk.

"So, I was telling Roll about the Central City Mall, and we agreed on going later on today. Do you guys want to go with us?" "Umm, I don't think I can. I have to complete a Book Report today. What about you Rock?" "Me? Of course! I want to see of the have the biggest Arcade as they say!" Roll, Rock and Zoran seemed to agree on the same thing, Fun fun fun fun. While Astro was the responsible student side of the newly formed group, completing the balance so world does not fall into chaos. "Don't worry Astro, I'll get you something from the Mall."

3:10 PM, after school.

The Air buses ran as neatly as always, and it happened that Astro and Zoran lived next door. "So, let me just drop my backpack, get my purse, and we can be going. Okay?" "Okie dokie, I have to drop my stuff as well." Zoran replied Roll, as each set of brothers got in their houses. A couple of minutes later, Rock, Roll and Zoran boarded the Air Bus headed to the Central City Mall. It seemed to me as big as a 199X Olympic complex with about 5 Full size stadiums 

under a single roof with over five stories of stores and a central fountain with a monument marking the bond between humanity and Robots in one society. Rock and Roll looked around astonished, as Zoran chuckled and cleared her throat. "Well, this is the Central City Mall. You can find the world's biggest brands and stores, all within the reach of a credit card." Roll seemed to be hyperventilating, wanting to hop as she turned to Zoran with soft hops. "Eeeh eeeh eeeh! Then what are we waiting for? Come on!" That last one came a little… suffocated with excitement as she grabbed Rock and Zoran's arms and pulled them with her. "… And they totally forgot about me…" Rock as left all alone in the middle of the girls´ euphoria.

Roll gets VERY excited over these things.

5:27 PM, Back in the suburbs.

Astro was in his room, rereading the book that he was reading, it seemed to be by Edgar Allan Poe, and the title was covered by his hand. A robot could read 10 pages in a minute, but he preferred to do it the old human way to keep his humanity. Reading, writing on a paper, read, repeat.

He was about in the fifteenth line of page number twenty of the repost, but he suddenly stopped writing. "Huh?" His right ear, facing the window seemed to be moving on its own like it was resonating to something… "What the?" Astro quickly dropped his notebook and book, and ran outside the room slamming the door behind him.

Central City Mall

It was like a neato flashback. Snapshots of Roll and Zoran in duo trying different styles and outfits together in a Mix and Match all you can eat buffet. From classy, Neo style, Punk, Gothic, Fresh, Ghetto, and all the styles you can name under the colorful rainbow.

Rock on his part, was spending quality time at the arcade, where he was kicking the butt of challengers in the newest Fighting Game of the season. With each defeat, the challenger walked away defeated and Rock went on a rampage. "Wooh! I'm the master!" And kept on kicking the butt of both AI and Player characters.

A couple of minutes passed, Roll and Zoran were taking an official break at the fountain on a nearby bench. A lot of shopping bags right next to them, and each had a cup of Mocha Frapuccino on their hand. "So, any style you liked, Roll?" "Oh, I really LOVED when we matched the Classy with Goth, made us look… umm… what is the word I'm looking for?" "Umm…. Gossy?" "Or Clathic… Nah, Gossy sounds better." And Roll sipped some of her Frapuccino crossing a leg.

Zoran smiled with the statement, and looked at her watch… only to find that some shadow was over them. "Huh? Hey Roll, since when it is getting darker by this time?" "Huh?" Roll turned upwards where the Skylight access was, more like a ceiling stained glass window, only to find some sort of robot on there which was about to smash its way inside. "Ah! Zoran, run!" She helped Zoran, and both ran away from the fountain. The Robot elevated its colossal tentacle and smashed its way inside. A mix of multicolored glass shards reflecting light, and the colossal hulking body of the robot came down crashing on the fountain. Rock debris flew everywhere, and highly pressured water streams came from the damaged pipelines. Roll and Zoran had to duck on the ground to avoid the incoming debris, and Roll turned to the big Robot. It stood on his four tentacles, as it scanned the area, debris still falling from his back.



The whole place became a panic in less than five seconds of the crash, and Roll took Zoran to a safe place. "Wha… What was that thing?" Zoran, who was panicked asked Roll since she seemed more calmed than her. "I don't know… It seems to be like a rampant Robot…"

But it does not seem like a Willy-Bot…

"Zoran, I want you to go and get help, I will be going out in a little. Okay?" "But Roll… what about…" "Someone has to get our bags, right?" "Umm… okay. Please be careful Roll!" and Zoran ran to the nearest exit from the mall. Roll took a look at the robot, didn't seem like a Willy-Bot… it seemed more like a construction unit gone mad… No matter, this required action before it could destroy the store behind it. Roll moved her wrist, as she pressed a certain point on it engaging a Wrist-Communication unit, right next to her speech. "Rock? Come in Rock! Do you read me?"

Over by the third floor of the mall, Rock was already on his way through the deserted hall. "Hey Roll! I was in a winning streak at the Arcade when this sudden tremor ruins my winning spree, and I am plenty pissed! What the hell is going on!?" "You can worry about your winning spree-issues later because some sort of strange Robot broke through the ceiling window of the Fountain memorial! You have to come quick!" "Strange Robot? Is it a Willy-Bot!?" "It doesn't look weird enough to be a Willy-Bot, that´s for sure... But enough talk, you have to come ASAP! We don't know how much damage is could cause!" "Alright alright! I am almost there, so find some Shelter with Zoran! I´ll handle this!" "Okay Rock! Just remember you haven´t done this in a while!" Rock broke communication, turning a left. After the turn, the balcony from where the Fountain Memorial is, was visible. Rock ran faster, putting his wrists in a crossed position in front of his face, as he yelled the words: "Rock on!" His wrists shone with a bright blue light he kept running, and the light expanded to his entire body. His foot stepped on the edge of the balcony. And as he hopped, the light surrounding him exploded like a glass figure into shards that vanished. Rock, was now covered in a Blue outfit which seemed to be his body. Bulky wrists and hands, and bulky from down his knees like boots. A helmet decorated his head, and flew over to the Robot as light shone from his armor. Rock, had become Rockman once again.

Now play my theme, because the Blue Bomber has arrived!

Rock, with a quick air turn, turned his right hand into his trusty Buster Cannon aiming at the Robot, "Hey, you Ugly piece of junk!!" and fired a close range shot which pushed him backwards, but attacked the thing as well. As he landed on his feet right next to Roll, the shot landed on one of the Robot's tentacles. "Roll!" "About time you got here Rock!" The Robot seemed to have survived the blast, it just shook its tentacle with gentleness. "Roll, get out of here now! I'll handle things from here!" "Okay. Just don´t do anything reckless OR stupid because you get to shine after all this time!" And ran to the same exit where Zoran went. "Very well, let's see is I am not rusty from the action." Rock crackled his neck, taking a closer look on the robot… not a lot of time, since the Robot attacked with one of its tentacles in a sweeping motion. Rock quickly jumped dodging it, shooting three Buster shots, which happened to be blocked by another of the tentacles. "Wha--!? The Buster´s not so effective against this creep...!" But before he could even process what was going on, or another strategy, the third tentacle was already a few inches away from hitting Rock. To close to fire the cannons, he thought, and tried to block the blow. The tentacle hit him, pushing him to the marble floor, digging him into an explosion of Rock, and marble. The tentacle withdrew from its fixed position, revealing Rock in a damage stance. He recovered a little from the impact, only to see that the fourth tentacle was on its way.



Great… I just get into action, and everything is over… Man, this sucks.

The tentacle already was showing the signs that it was about to pound in, Rock squinted his eyes closing it to soft down the pain of being crushed by that. "… Digibeam!" A thin laser came from the ceiling hole of the window, as it to affect the tentacle. It withdrew in a fast way, as Rock wondered why it did not crush him when the tale was supposed to go like that. "Huh? I´m alive?" Rock wondered, confused. As he looked at the recoiling bot. "Hey you!" The voice seemed familiar... even though, Rock shook his head looking for the source of the calling, and found it in mid-air above him. "Yeah you, get the hell out of here, this isn't a place for civilians!" Rock was not able to look at the new person´s face since he was giving Rock his back, surveiling the Berserk robot. Rock was supposed to thank this stranger, but instead he just replied, "Well, I think I saw this one first. So why don't you get your own crazy-ass Bot to spar with and scram? I just slipped, that´s all." "Huh? Who do YOU think you're talking TO?" "You know what? You sound annoying. Why don't you get out of here before I blast you with my Buste--" Rock turned in annoyance to the guy, which was a boy robot in a black bottom garment, a green belt, and red boots… But his face and his hair… sort of looked like someone he knew already, but with a sharper expression. "… Astro?"

It was a little confusing… Could Astro be a Super Robot as well? There was no time to think, since the tentacle that recoiled was attacking again. Rock and Astro both quickly jumped to dodge it, then landing on the second floor of the section. The tentacles came to place together slowly, as Rock and Astro analyzed the situation. "Well, my Buster can't affect that thing." "Neither my Digibeams, and I cannot use my Arm Cannon at the moment… Jump!" The robot got its tentacles together, and leaped towards them. Rock and Astro quickly leaped, the Robot's landing on the edge of the second floor caused some debris to fall, and fortunately the mall was evacuated. "Arm Canon? whatever. The thing is, this Bot is tougher than he looks, and it´s almost impossible to beat! Comprende?" Rock told Astro. "Just give me a sec to check into the situation..."Astro may had overlooked something, maybe what they needed in order to beat it. So in order to find out, he stood, staring at the Bot, as he blinked changing his the expression in his eyes for a sharper one, with meters and lights. Scanning the Bot through all known databases in order to identify a model, and a possible Weak Spot... "..." "... You know? a Staring contest is the last thing we need to--" "... Quiet! ... I found a Weak Spot!" And Astro hopped, as his feet spun and turned into rockets heading to the tentacles. "Huh? Wait! Whaddaya mean a Weak Spot!?" Astro dodged the tentacles, and grabbed each limb with his one million horsepower strength. Once he got all four tentacles, he secured them together in his grip, and elevated them revealing the bottom chest of the robot. "Quick! Shoot the energy generator with that Buster of yours!" Rock looked over the bottom chest, and locked on a shinning orb on it, the energy generator. A blast from his Buster, and history. "Oh, I get it! Thanks! Rock prepped his Buster, aiming it carefully, and charged energy in the Cannon's mouth. "Full Power!" And fired a huge blast of energy towards the generator. The generator's shadow disintegrated in the blast. And as the Blue fire dissipated, the generator was fried to crisp. The red shine in the Robot's eyes faded, and Astro released the tentacles. The robot's body touched the ground first with a soft tremor, followed by the tentacles. Rock sighed a little wipping his forehead with his Buster, as Astro landed right next to him shifting his Shoulders. "Hey, sorry about before, you´re not that bad. At least your Buster has some firepower." "Thanks, you seemed to get the situation all smarty like, with a staring contest instead of me shooting to kill."

"Rock! Astro!" Roll and Zoran came running inside going with them, and Astro turned to rock with a shock. "Rock?" Rock took off his helmet, revealing his brown spiky hair. "Yup, that's me."

Great… And I am not the only good Super Robot in town… Oh well.

"But… How did you…?" "Heh heh, I have been doing my own homework over in Mega City." Astro chuckled as Rock grinned. "Well, looks like both of you are okay." "Huh? Dr. Light!" "Oh, father!" Dr. Light and Dr. O'shay both walked 

in the place, accompanied by Roll and Zoran. "Father, Rock happens to be one like me as well." "Oh, I know that Astro. I think we can begin some explanation back at home with a cup of hot chocolate." Dr. Oshay turned to the other group, as Rock was waving his hands in excitement.

So so so! Astro can shoot beams from his fingers, and can turn his feet into Rockets! So can I have those? Pleeeeeeeeease?

Later in the day, the Suburbs.

"Oh, so that's what you have been doing all of these years Thomas, interesting." Dr. O'shay rubbed his chin chuckling. "You never change Thomas, always the daredevil." "You haven't changed either Oliver, still in the same passion for Robotics." Dr. O'shay and Dr. Light have known each other since childhood, the two that were always together. Even pulled senior pranks over at high school! But after graduation, both of them had to go on separate paths, there was always Email to keep in touch with.

"Excuse me if I am interrupting with this, but can we get to the part where we discuss what the heck was that?" Rock shamelessly asked, as Astro frowned over. "Oh, sorry. We got the inactive body of the robot over to Thomas' lab, we are still undergoing an investigation. It seemed to be a local construction Bot, but no bot would actually go on a rampage like that." "Meaning, we still cannot determine what made the robot go berserk in the first place." Both doctors explained, so there would be a little time before what happened would be uncovered. "But, one thing is sure. There will be more attacks like this. Rock, Astro, you two are going to have to work together in this one. If the next attacks are even worse than this one, then I'm afraid that even you won't be able to handle them your own." Dr. O'shay told Rock and Astro, Rock and Astro looked at each other, checking each other out. "Well, I think this can work out." Rock grinned. "Yeah… as long as we have time to think things before Rock goes Rambo on me." Astro crossed his arms, squinting his eyes and giving an icy stare towards Rock. "Hey! What the heck is THAT supposed to mean? At least I am not the one going semi-naked around the entire city like a freakin flasher! Ooh, look at me! I am exposing myself to the world!" "Oh, is that supposed to be an insult? Then what kind of name is 'Rockman' anyway? What is your power? Shoot Rocks like a wild savage without considieration of logic or any sane battle planning?" "Hey! You are no one to talk about naming issues here pal! At least I keep my own identity concealed in battle!!" "Well, of course! Even I wouldn´t want people to know my identity if I was such an idiotic idiot!" "Oh yeah!? Then why the heck did the Chicken cross the road!?" "What´s the meaning of life? HUH!?"

Roll and Zoran chuckled as both of the boys kept on yelling at each other. "You think they will get along?" "Trust me Zoran, these kinds of relationships are the best of the best. Just give them their time, and they´ll work things out for good..." Rock and Astro kept on yelling at each other, as the sun sets into the distant horizon into darkness, a night of peace after a… curious battle. "... I think so..." Roll silently whispered.

A Dashing encounter, two completely different heroes under a same mission working together. Two different worlds created by Keiji Inafune and Osamu Tezuka clashing into a single story.

Old allies and friends will return, as well alliances will be made in a common goal. But just as Friends return, also do enemies from both sides. And even once good friends, can also turn into the deadliest of enemies. And out of the blue, even those already gone may return the dead to settle things straight.

this is just the beggining of .:RxA:.