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.
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Previously on RXA
A new step in the Light Family began as they moved into Metro City. Dr. Thomas Light requested to form part of the Newly formed Metro City Ministry of Science Council alongside some of the world-class Scientists of the day. With years from his last and final battle against Dr. Wily, Rock could handle a normal life as Young Teenager in his first day at Metro middle School, to meet this other Robot like him, Astro. Who was really Rock´s opposite on behavior and personality.
Later in the day, a trip to the Central City Mall with his sister Roll, and Astro´s sister Zoran, turns into chaos as a Construction-Class Multi-Purpose Heavy Duty Robot goes haywire out of no reason and attacks the Mall.
Rock, unable to handle the situation by himself, receives the unexpected help of another Super Robot which turned out to be the same Astro Rock met at school. And the two of them working together, managed to disable the Robot without much damage caused to the place.
Astro´s father, Dr. Oliver O´shay turned out to be as well a long-time acquaintance of Dr. Thomas Light, and a new alliance is forged. Rock and Astro would now work together in order to outclass any future incidents involving Robots, if they of course didn´t bust a circuit handling each other first, without knowing that it was the beginning of a new adventure that would make them save the world all over again, as well bring back old friends and enemies, as well long gone ones coming to settle things straight.
Chapter02: The Earth God´s Great Return, Enter Atlas.
Metro City Suburbs
The whole Metro City moving for Rock and his Family was secretly a strategic one. Since both Dr. O´Shay and Dr. Light were acquaintances, the location for their new home was fortunately set right next to the O´Shay Family, making them instant neighbors. This adding up to Rock and Astro´s new alliance against Crime in Metro City was also part of the plan. The previous Robot Attack which marked Rock and Astro´s first performance happened within the week, followed by no attacks into the weekend; a sunny weekend of Late Summer already into the School Year. And how would our heroes were to be using this golden time to their advantage you ask?
"CANNONBALL!!" and splash!, Rock dove in the water while coiling his body in a cannonball on the O´Shay Family Pool, hitting the water and splashing those near the Blast zone. With their positioning, Roll was the closest, followed instantly by Zoran. Those two were of course, wearing Bathing Suits they bought over at the Central City Mall´s Blast zone Sale. Aside from using the whole Robot attack as an excuse to put everything with Nuclear Symbol Tags at 50 Discount of regular Tag Price; it was also to mark Astro´s great return as a Crime Fighter. Roll uncovered herself from having her arms shielding her face to avoid the slash wave, and yelled, "Hey Rock!! You already made a Cannonball twice in a row! Let some other people do some as well, you meanie!!". Rock dove out of the water gasping for air, and shaking his head to drop the excess water, quickly looking at Roll. "Well, excuse me! I didn´t want to splash your pretty face, my darling sis!" Rock grinned as Roll just let a slight sigh blow out of her mouth. Rock was wearing a Black and Blue pair of Bathing Shorts, as well some Arm Floaters. If it wasn´t enough for him to act like a child, he still felt unconfident enough to swim completely on his own.
Is this enough? Or can he be even more Childish?
"So so! Anyone else wants to try a Cannonball? Abe, Alejo, Ken?" The other three boys who were in the Pool Party were Abercrombie, Alejo, and Kennedy. Those three have been friends of Astro since a long time in Elementary. Even though it doesn´t seem so, these three have helped Astro in the past in some hard situations. Ken slightly chuckled as he was ready to reply. "Well, I did a Cannonball before you, Rock. How about you, Alejo?" Aside from the Classroom where Rock met those three, Rock also gets to be acquainted with Kennedy over in the School´s Rocket Ball Team. Back in the day it was mostly a Robot-Only sport. But as the technology for Special Gear to allow Humans to do stuff as Robots such as making high jumps, has allowed the competition to be extended to whoever wants to play, and then made into an official School Sport. He also knows another boy from the team called Nicolas, but that´s another story. In the past, Kennedy would be rather considered to be a cute kid. But his new looks over the years have now earned him the title of the Face and Smile of the Trio. A Natural Ladies Man adding up to the Rocket Ball Player reputation, and a Junior Detective for his Uncle Wally Kisaragi, Private Detective. Oh, and Wally Kisaragi is also Yuko Kisaragi´s Uncle. Yuko Kisaragi is Dr. O´Shay´s Personal secretary and Assistant, and ends up being Kennedy´s Cousin. In the end, everyone is related.
So, um… want to have some fun tonight?
Alejo chuckled as well after Kennedy asked him if he wanted to do a Canonball. "Ha ha… Well, remember that I am not that experienced in making the perfect Cannonball. Besides, my figure isn´t exactly that of a Cannonball-kinda guy, so I am going to pass on this one." Out of the three, Alejo was the brains. There wasn´t any question that he would not look into, and no mechanical Gizmo he would get his eyes on. His first meeting with Astro was a shocking one, especially since he could not lose the tendency of invading his personal space. His looks haven´t changed much from his Kid version, excepting that he is more than ready to tackle the Practice over the Theory, and still retains his Mechanical Skills. He can even patch Astro up in case something happens with his body, but still up to the point of stable function before Dr. O´Shay looks into the situation. Alejo was not done speaking yet, so, "But then if we think about it, neither a certain someone would make a proper Cannonball, more like an Atomic Bomb." And both Alejo and Kennedy chuckled up, unable to contain the inside joke they just made up, as Abercrombie turned at them with a rather not so pleasant expression.
Did you guys know that Alejo is slightly a representation of Osamu Tezuka himself?
"Hey! What is THAT supposed to mean!?" Abercrombie was a Boy a little big for his age. Either Chubby or Thick-Boned, we can say he will not suffer out of the mercy of the Cold Winter. He used to be somewhat of a Bully in the past, but he really was more of a Marshmallow on the inside and Easy to scare, but still soft enough to care for others without minding through his wannabe tough actions. Out of Bravery, Abercrombie turned over a new leaf, and started defending those he bullied before, as a sort of Agent of School Justice. But alas, his Patience grew over three sizes smaller ever since. "Whoa dude! You need to chillax a little! We were just making a joke here! After all we need the muscles in the group, you see?" Kennedy made a comeback line to calm Abercrombie down. And hardly enough, it worked calming down the hulking menace. "Hmmm… Very well, I am going to chuckle a little at that one." Abercrombie´s expression changed from that unpleasant one to a small smile. Things were cool now, and no one was going to get hurt.
Seriously! All work and no play make Astro a Hard-Ass!
Rock nodded at the boys, as he turned to the other side of the pool. There was someone sitting over there, covered by the newspaper of the day. Rock knew who this person was, and called out to him. "Then what about you, Astro? Are you just gonna sit there all day reading that crap?" Astro sitting completely dry on his everyday outfit, lowered
the newspaper revealing a seriously uncool expression. If Abercrombie´s scary expression was scary, then this one showed no positive emotion at all. After a second of silence, Astro replied. "Yeah, sure, I am going to waste my day and time instead of looking into the attack of the other day. Maybe it´s about time finally you started taking your position and responsibility seriously for a change?" And he covered his sight with the newspaper again, reading the articles for any possible links to the Attack in the mall. "Oh, excuse me Mr. Perfection. But maybe you need to peek your nose out of the written material and enjoy your life for once, Book Worm?" Rock stroke back at Astro, making Astro drop his Newspaper and rise up walking over, and lowering his sight over to Rock. "Well, excuse ME. You know how many innocent people are out there in the city completely exposed to another Robot Attack like the one we has within the week? Maybe it´s about time you started to think about it." "Oh oh OH! I get it! You are so concerned about everyone else that you can´t live YOUR life!" "Augh—That´s not what I mean—" As Astro was about to make another comeback line, the others tried to help out. "Hey Astro! Why don´t you join us? It is the Weekened for Christ Sake! Try to enjoy it buddy!" Alejo shouted at the distance, as Astro got the message. He just turned to them, and said, "Guys, this does not concern you." The three with their mouths Wide-Opened saw as Astro resumed his ranting exchange with Rock. And as always, the three came up with a plan.
YOU USED TO BE ADORABLE!!
The Rant-fest between the two seemed to have no end. But completely unaware of the situation, the three were already behind Astro ready to pull their plan off. As Rock was in his Rant turn, he went completely silent for a second. "What? What is it now? Have you finally broken down?" Astro asked. "Umm… no, but I would swim if I was you." Rock slightly chuckled as Astro was slowly turning—"ALLEY HOOP!!" A push of three in unison pushed Astro off his balance, falling straight to the Pool, both Roll and Zoran shocked to the situation. After a second of being pushed off, Astro dove out of the water, desperately gasping for Air as he grabbed onto the Pool´s ledge. Still gasping up, he was only mad for the attempt on his life. "Wha—What´s the big idea with you three!?" Astro asked. "Oh, we were just taking some initiative for you man." Kennedy replied. "Oh, great… You´re on HIS side now?" Astro asked, "More or less." Alejo added up. "RRGH! I HATE YOU GUYS!!" Everyone within range chuckled up, this just wasn´t Astro´s day.
In this moment of happiness and a somewhat high level of silliness, there were even grater things going on. Readable on Astro´s Newspaper, was a Front Page article titled: "Jr does it, Tokugawa Corp´s to party".
Metro City Business District, Tokugawa Spire.
Within the multitude of buildings and skyscrapers forming up an esthetic harmony of colors and sizes, one of the buildings that stood out the most was the Tokugawa Corporation´s Financial Headquarters, otherwise known as The Tokugawa Spire. Working as the Brain of Tokugawa Corporation, its workers and support teams develop the theory and ideas behind most of Tokugawa Corporation´s greatest projects and new methods of energy. While associated with the Magnamite Power Plant, the Corporation still works on its own line of R&D. This spire is leaded by none other than the Tokugawa Corporation Vice-President, also the son of Tokugawa Senior, the current Tokugawa Corp CEO.
And that would be none other that…
Over by the base and entrance of the Spire, a multitude of News Teams and Journalists were assembled awaiting the arrival of such Vice President from his recent Speech. Faithful like the release of a new gaming console, their faith is corresponded by the arrival of an Aerial Limousine landing on the pathway leading to the entrance. As the Limo powered its hovering units down, about four Security Bodyguards got out the vehicle, and assembled in front of the Vice President´s door as it swung open.
As it the door opened, a young man, a Teenager sporting a White Suit came out of the Limo. His suit was visible to be one of the finest quality, even with personalized Gold-colored ornaments over the left side of his Chest. His skin was slightly pale, as his Green-Emerald deep eyes contrasted with his Hair of Red, combed in a small Ponytail backwards. His very presence was astounding, as he came out of the Limo.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you…
"Mr. Tokugawa! Daichi Tokugawa!" As the young man began to walk, alongside his Bodyguards forming a ward between him and the reporters, one of the reporters got the young man´s attention. "Wato Izawa from Metro News. As you are aware, you have been called by the media, 'The Tokugawa Azure Star'. But also others label you as a young and visually immature leader for Tokugawa Corp. What are your opinions about this matter?" As Wato Izawa, the Reporter for Metro News was done with her question, Daichi walked close to her and responded, "All I can say at the moment is to let those people think whatever they like. Right now it isn´t the time to be thinking such things. So let them say whatever they want, and then let them see the numbers later on in the fiscal year. That is all, no more comments."
Daichi turned, and walked over to the entrance lobby of the Spire leaving the rest of the reporting masses behind. The doors of the Spire sliding open upon reaching a certain distance, revealing the busting Spire Lobby. As he entered the Lobby, an automated greeting system greeted Daichi through the Speaker systems. "Good day, and welcome to Tokugawa Spire, the Brain of Tokugawa Corporation. Welcome, Vice President Daichi." As the Speaker system said Daichi´s name, everyone in the Lobby turned over to the entrance, greeting as well in an almost United kind of way. Daichi just nodded, as he headed for the Lobby Elevator. "Hey! Congratulations Vice President Daichi! That Speech was a blast!!" "That was amazing, Vice President! I am sure the CEO is proud of you!" And that sort of cheering could be heard from the people in the Lobby. Daichi merely chuckled, as he entered the elevator.
Daichi is quite popular these days as you may guess.
Aside from those, two of the Executes could be heard talking away from the rest of the people. "Hey, for a Vice President to do THAT well in a Speech about Tokugawa Corp´s actions for the rest of the fiscal year is definitively something." "Yeah, and I heard that the Vice President is also a Robot. Can you believe it?" "What? No way! The Vice President? A Robot? I couldn´t even tell the difference!" In the modern world, even people have their ways of thinking about Robots. The highest position of power was the election of President Rag for the Antarctic Regions, the first Robot President in the world. And for Tokugawa Corp to have a Vice President Robot was the nearest thing to a Robot having the power to move Nations with his actions and Tokugawa Corp´s resources. Truly, a huge step on behalf of Robots.
After reaching the highest floor accessible through the elevator, the doors opened revealing a series of hallways leading to multiple rooms and meeting halls. Daichi walked through them, as more executives and workers in them were cheering for Daichi. One of them, a lady wearing a Lab Coat, Bottleneck Specs, Brunette with her hair messily combed in a Ponytail, approached Daichi as he walked. "Vice President Daichi! I just wanted to let you know that I already had R&D check into simulations for your Energy Plan, and all the results came out as you predicted! Truly astounding, Vice President Daichi!" And so it was Daichi´s reputation. Aside from his Formal actions in order to improve the actions of Tokugawa Corp, he also was quite the looks charmer for the ladies. Making his way through the Floor, he arrived to the last elevator that would lead him to his Grand Office.
Why aren´t I THAT popular?
The trip was quite short, and he arrived to what was his personal Lobby in which his personal Assistant and Secretary was awaiting him. The Elevator doors opened, as he was greeted by her. "Arriving on time, that is just like you, Vice
President Daichi." "Yeah, I know." Her name was Hilda Valentine, graduated from High School with Honors, and dedicated to assisting the best of the best. Now, being Daichi´s personal assistant. Her looks and her Golden Combed hair may try to give away a vibrating beauty, but she is more than ready to handle Daichi´s wild schedule at any time. "So, what´s up for the rest of the Week, Hilda?" "Good thing that you ask. Let´s see, Tomorrow you have a free after today´s Speech. Which was quite brilliant, if you ask me. And for the rest of the coming week, you do have a conference with the Ministry of Science Council, and an Appointment for a 'Biz Pioneers' interview, and a special interview for 'Lyfestyle magazine' for their upcoming article, 'Metro´s hottest and richest Men'. I already appointed the suits for the occasions from your personal designer, and arranged Transportations or each of your appointments in the incoming week." "I see, thanks Hilda. I´ll be in my office of anything happens, okay?" "Why of course, Vice President Daichi. Also, you got a message from your father, the CEO. Shall I connect you to reply?" "Please do, I´ll take the call on my Desk." So Daichi stepped into his office.
If you may, think of Daichi as the Bruce Wayne of Metro City.He was Rich, Handsome, Powerful, Adored by the ladies, Envied by the men, and he even has his dark secrets of the past as well. See? Bruce Wayne!
Daiichi´s office was quite big. Unlike most offices, this one had an excellent view of Metro City. "Window Shade, 50." As Daichi commanded, the Windows´ automated Tinting system darkened up the Windows by that amount of shade, acting as a Polarized windshield and reducing slightly the Sunlight entering the room. As he sat onto his Chair, which was more like his throne over the view of the city, and turning to his Desk over to the flickering holographic screen. The bright screen said, "Connecting: CEO Tokugawa". After a few seconds of waiting, the screen flickered to the sight of Mr. Tokugawa, a robust Middle-aged man around his 50s-60s. "Tokugawa." The man said without paying much attention to his screen. Daichi quietly took his breath to respond. "… Father." Upon this call, Tokugawa turned to the screen, with a surprised expression on his face. "Daichi? Oh goodness, I thought you weren´t going to return my call."
Mr. Tokugawa himself was one of the wealthiest men on the face of the planet. Being the Emperor of the Tokugawa Empire, he has quite a story after his late wife passed away. The only thing to keep him in life, his son which shared the likeness of his mother. His own business issues ended up in quite a drama between him and Daichi. But since those time are long gone, Tokugawa tries his best to rebond with Daichi and make up for the lost years, as well Daichi doing his best to uphold the reputation of the Tokugawa name, even though he is a Robot. Unlike the rest, he was a direct implantation of Daichi himself after his death to illness, Daichi Resurrected. The rest of his past, is essencially classified to the public, and disguised as a long life in a Private Boarding School in order to hide the actual facts.
"And I thought you weren´t going to answer." Daichi replied, now with a slight grin. "Well well, what do you expect? First of all, let me tell you that your Speech about your Energy Plan for the Corporation was simply brilliant, truly expectable from a Tokugawa." "Yeah, even though you actually weren´t there to see me in person." "That… kind of hurts Daichi. But you as the Vice President also have to know that I as the CEO take even higher heat than you." "I know it´s okay, father." Both Tokugawas, Father and Son chuckled in unison. For those two getting this close, they surely have made an improvement into their relationship as Father and Son. "Still, I am quite proud of you, Daichi. Even though I offered you a lift, you still wanted to get to the top by your own means and methods. It somewhat breaks my heart that you rejected my help, but I am glad you did since I see it has helped you mature as a man, truly what your mother would have wanted." "Yeah, after all I have a rival to surpass not just on Physical strength, but on moral one." "You mean Astro? I received a call from Dr. O´shay as well. It seems that he is doing pretty well also… Daichi, you sure you don´t want to see him?" "I think it´s better this way. Besides, I don´t think the heat I have to take for the Spire really gives me much time for personal leisure." True, Daichi´s workload is quite immense, even with Hilda´s help.
"Sigh you make it an immense amount of work yourself. Even though I know you want your actions to be the best for the company." Daichi nodded to Tokugawa´s response. "By the way Daichi, I heard that you have a free tomorrow." "Which I find kind of strange since most of my days, even weekends are stuffed with meetings and conferences." Daichi leaned back onto his chair, rubbing his chin in deep thought. "Well, let´s say I arranged that for you in order to celebrate." Tokugawa grinned as Daichi slowly turned in a frivolous way to his own father. "… You did not, you slimy scumbag." Tokugawa let a noticeable chuckle taking Daichi´s response. "Well, I just did. So what? Can´t my own son get a break after his breakthrough achievement? I´ve already sent the invitations for a Gala Ball tomorrow to celebrate your success, and you-know-who and a couple of extra guests are on the list of honor sine I know that´s what you could have wanted." Daichi drew in closer to the screen, still with a surprised look on his face. "You—You can´t be serious, Father!" "Ha ha, yes I am. Break a leg Daichi! Since this Weekened is all about you! It has been too long since I spoiled you, so I guess I can do it now since I have a reason to. Remember, Tomorrow at 7:00 PM, the Metro City Gala Hall. Take it easy now, and I told Hilda to even force you to attend if you didn´t want to. Well, see you tomorrow Daichi." "Ugh—wait, Fath--!" Disconnect before Daichi could finish.
That was… odd.
The Screen flickered off, dissipating in mid-air. As Daichi was taking a second to respond, he leaned back onto his chair as he blew a deep sigh. "Guess I don´t have much of a choice…" Daichi was in a somewhat deep thought, mixed with silliness. His hand hovered around the Transcom integrated on his desk, pushing the button enabling communication with Hilda. "Um… Hilda, Is there anything to work with around—", "Before you finish that question; I took the liberty of simplifying today´s workload. All you have to do is approve Resumes and other kinds of paperwork I already assembled on your desk. Your Approval seal is already on the left side of your desk, so you just have fun with that and you´ll be done for the day." "But… that isn´t much of useful work to do…" "Vice President Daichi, I am under orders of your Father as you heard, so just relax. Okay? I´ll handle the rest of the work." "Umm… okay… Thank--" Disconnect. "--…you, Hilda…" Daichi examined his work place. His desk on one side was piled up with Paperwork which needed to be either approved, or disapproved, and sorted out on two Bins, one for the approved, and the other for unapproved paperwork. "… Okay…" Daichi took the first paper, damped his Approval seal in a Red Ink Pad, and started reading, and punching, reading, and punching. Reading and punching, reading and punching, reading and punch—Oh, this paper was printed in a wrong way, so it goes straight to Unapproved papers.
Daichi, you are such a workaholic.
Later on, Tokugawa Spire.
Daichi was still on his desk revising some paperwork and stamping his seal, plus his signature onto several of them. Time sure passed while he was trying to get some work done, even though some of it wasn´t exactly what Hilda made him do. But still the most work done meant more free time for the next day to prepare for the Gala. As he was signing one of the papers, his Desk´s Transcom made a fine tune as Hilda´s voice came through the speaker. "Vice President Daichi, I´m gonna go ahead on going home, it´s already past closing time for the Spire. Are you okay by yourself? Or should I stay a bit longer?" Daichi smiled to Hilda´s dedication as he replied. "It´s alright Hilda, you can go. I´ll call for my Hover Limousine to the heliport once I am done with this." "Okay then, good night Vice President Daichi." And disconnect. Daichi went ahead, and worked on the last batch of paperwork, all there was left for him to leave and prepare things up for the gala the next day.
Even though his mind was set onto actually having a good time the next day, he still couldn´t help to feel a bit cautious. Like a personal feeling things were going to get wild for him, not exactly in the good way. As he was done with the paperwork, and sorting out that last batch in the approved bin, he couldn´t help to feel some sort of shadow covering him, like there was someone outside, and the Nightlights of Metro City were shining on the shadow. Daichi quickly turned as there was nothing, nothing at all. "… perhaps I am a bit paranoid…" Daichi
muttered as he pushed himself from the desk, standing up, putting a couple of papers onto the briefcase on his desk, and closing it with the locks, lifting it with his left hand and heading out to the Assistant Lobby, and into the elevator. Once inside, he pressed the button featuring an H, as he slipped the Cell Phone on his right pocket, dialing a Fast Dial number. After three tones on his ear, he said "Daichi here. Send my Limousine to the Tokugawa Spire Helipad, stood a bit late at work and I need transportation back home, ASAP." "Understood sir, your transport will be there in about five minutes." And disconnect.
The whole Elevator trip did not take more than three minutes. Daichi´s office was on the top floor, while the Helipad was on Floor 345, accessible from the same elevator connecting floors 300 to 500. Security at night was tight, but Daichi´s Total Clearance Voice Print was enough to make him able to hang around at whatever time he wished. The elevator arrived to the Helipad. As the doors opened, one could feel the cool air coming from the bottom of the Hall and to the outside Helipad. Once outside, one could still have a great view of the Metro City Nightlife: Lights shinning with every color on the rainbow and Spotlights searching the sky. The building that stood out the most besides the Tokugawa Spire was the Ministry of Science, as always. Daichi waited for the other two minutes, as he could see his Air Limousine arriving within the area. Daichi walked to visibility, as he waved his hand to make himself noticeable. But as the Limo drew close, something unexpected suddenly happened.
Oh no, here it comes again…
Practically out of nowhere, a Highly concentrated Energy Shot hit the Limousine, making this one go out of control with an explosion, quickly losing altitude leaving a trail of smoke. Daichi could hardly believe what he saw, as the Limo crashed right onto the Helipad. Quickly taking his ground to cover himself from the explosion shockwave, Daichi tried to look around to find the possible source of the shot. As he was having no luck, out of nowhere a mysterious voice called to Daichi, "Hey! Tokugawa!!". The voice came from behind, so Daichi quickly turned his head backwards, only to see a black blur already about to make contact with Daichi. The only thing he could do was to Soften the hit, as Daichi was hit, the impact pushing him away, as he fell on his back. Daichi quickly looked at the mysterious one, and what he saw was a Robot. A Robot with a Black Armor, and his helmet decorated with Fin-Like ornaments like Wild Butterfly Wings. His face painted on the sides with purple stripes and his eyes were ruby red as he kept a malevolent grin. The stranger kept his grin, as he talked to Daichi. "You know, I sorta expected more from a guy of your reputation from what I heard about you." Daichi sighed quickly as he was getting onto his feet. "Well, what can you expect from Daichi Tokugawa these days?" The stranger seemed to laugh, taking Daichi´s statement as a mere joke. "Daichi? Daichi Tokugawa? Oh please, I am not talking about that simpleton avatar of yours, I´m talking about the REAL you. You know what I´m talking about, right?" "!!"
Daichi´s panting breathing turned silent and near dead as the stranger said his last words. "Ha! So you DO KNOW what I am talking about, eh?" Daichi merely chuckled as his response. "What? What the hell is so funny?" "Well… I honestly am surprised that a complete stranger knows about me, specially under these circumstances." "So? What the hell is your point?" "I have been trying to hide this part of myself for too long now, but I don´t mind going all out just for you. After all, you just shot down my expensive Limousine. Of course, I can just buy another one, but I can´t just let you run with the fact that you did shoot something with the Tokugawa name on it and let you get away with it." The stranger´s left eye flinched, showing a slight sign of him reaching a possible limit. "You know? You first were quite the promise, but you are just annoying now. So how about if you just die?" And so the Stranger raised his right arm, a purple light engulfing it as it took the shape of what seemed to be an arm cannon. He aimed at Daichi, and said, "Well well, adios amigo!" And fired a full on power shot at Daichi. Daichi merely responded by covering himself, as the blast caused an energy explosion all around him, such of a powerful hit to cause damage to a Robot like that. The Stranger raised his arm cannon down, as he grinned. "Well, it seems that Tokugawa wasn´t what I heard from the Doc… but well, at least that felt good… tch, rot in hell, rich boy." And the Stranger slowly turned to take his leave. Not counting onto one single thing, Daichi´s voice coming from the blast zone. "Hey freak, where are you going? Weren´t you going to destroy me?" "Oh?" So the stranger turned to the Blast zone.
Here it comes!
"As I was saying, I won´t let you get away with destroying my Limo." As his voice came through, what seemed to be crackles of electric energy came from the smoke. Most of them forming a barrier in a, Spherical motion, spinning even faster creating a magnetic field bending the air around Daichi, also playing with the smoke reacting a sort of spherical tornado. The stranger could only watch as ne noticed a rapid increase in the Energy Readings coming from Daichi. "Going up and up and up… Alright, this is it." The stranger muttered to himself. "So, I call this to be your so called secret, right Daichi Tokugawa?" Daichi could only be heard chuckling to the stranger´s comments. His eyes were now visible through a shinning Emeral-Green shine, as Daichi responded. "Daichi? Right now that name´s got no meaning. The only name that defines me now is the one of the God of the Earth, the man who´s got the burden of carrying the world on his shoulders. But if you are ignorant enough to even know it, then allow me to tell you my name…" "Heh, this should be interesting…" The silhouette formed by Daichi raised its arms as it gathered power for one powerful showckwave as he said, "My name… is ATLAS!!". As he yelled out his name, a powerful Magnetic Shockwave dispersed the smoke around him, revealing Daichi now transformed in a Super Robot of Red armor. Surrounded by an Electromagnetic aura, Atlas was the previous identity Daichi assumed when he rebelled back in the time. Tried to keep it a secret during this new life, he now is forced to use his Atlas form. "Ha ha HA! Finally! That´s more like it, Atlas!! Now, I am certainly positive we are gonna have some REAL fun!!" "Yeah… Fun for you buddy, as I send you straight to the Scrapyard!!"
And so the battle begins with the Stranger quickly leaning and shifting his weight forwards, running at a high speed at Atlas. Preparing a single straight Right Punch, Atlas manages to dodge it, and quickly grab it. The Stranger´s response is to use his Left arm to deliver a Close-Range Hook, but it´s countered by Atlas grabbing it with his other arm, having a clear shot at the stranger with his Elbow Cannon. As it charged up, the stranger quickly shifted his weight to break free, and slap Atlas´ elbow away, making it fire against a wall. Using Atlas´ loss of balance, the stranger quickly crawls around Atlas, using him as a stepping stool to propel himself to the walls behind him. Reaching the wall, the stranger propels himself in the air, quickly shifting his aim at Atlas, preparing to fire his Arm Cannon. Rapid Fire came from it, and Atlas created an Electromagnetic field as a shield, completely nullifying the shots. As the last shot was done landing, Atlas quickly charged up his Back propellers, breaking through his own Magnetic Field like a Glass Wall, straight at the stranger. The stranger quickly whistled while grinning. And as Atlas was about to reach him with an electrically charged punch, a fast purple blur took the stranger on its path.
Atlas turned to where the blur went, and it was more of a Hover Jet board with the head of some sort of Robot Wolf. As it growled, the stranger quickly swung on top of it, as a Magnetic Lock secured his feet on the board. Atlas tilted his head as he said, "That´s new." The stranger responded, "Ha, thanks. It is my best buddy, who will help me to totally own you!" "Well, I am so sorry to disappoint you and your buddy, but I do have my own dirty tricks as well." Atlas raised his right arm as well, as his hand retracted turning it into his own Atlas Arm Cannon. A Weapon he used before in the past. "Keep your eye on the Birdie!" And his Arm Cannon fired a blast of concentrated Electromagnetic energy. The stranger was able to barely dodge it in time, reaching Atlas while the cannon still fired. "Hey, I´m here and not there!" "!!" And the stranger using his chance, he grabbed Atlas by his feet, starting to swing him in a fast rotating motion. After a couple of High Speed Spins, he released Atlas, tossing him straight to the Helipad, as he followed up with a High Speed Drop Kick right on Atlas´ abdomen. The strength of the impact, plus the intensity of the Kick were actually a bruiser, causing Atlas a sheer sensation of pain. The stranger grinned as he whispered to Atlas, "You got carried away while using your thing, which was your fatal flaw." Atlas tried to keep a straight look to the stranger, merely cursing him. "Now now, let´s end this. Shall we? I don´t want to keep the doc waiting. After all he went through the trouble of helping me out." Atlas´ expression became a shocked one. He knew for a fact that he was outclassed with the enemy´s speed, and that this moment might be his last one.
Back in action, and already rusty… dammit!!
As the Stranger was preparing for the final blow, an incoming noise of Choppers could be heard at the distance. Upon hearing the noise, the stranger just drew in closer and whispered, "Looks like this is your lucky day Mate. But I´ll be sure to finish you off by the next time we meet." The stranger grinned, and then out of a completely twisted behavior, he softly licked Atlas´s cheek. After blowing a quick sigh, the stranger left the scene, leaving a Semi-Unconscious Atlas on the slammed Helipad. The Choppers drew in closer, these were Special Unit Choppers bearing the Tokugawa Corp Emblem. One of the Chopper´s pilots made a scan of the area, as he identified Atlas on the Helipad. "Sir! We found Vice President Daichi!" The Pilot turned to the Unit Captain right behind him, Oddly enough, it was none other than Hilda Valentine. Daichi´s own Assistant Secretary also was the Captain of the Tokugawa Special Forces, an Elite group of Trained Soldiers all under Tokugawa Jurisdiction to deal with situations menacing the Tokugawa name.
As the Choppers landed, a group of Medics rushed to Atlas as they got him on their bed, Hilda coming from behind giving out orders. "Alright people! I want that Limo properly disposed off and the fires extinguished! Also all the damaged portions of the buildings fixed before daybreak! Come on people, move, move!" After giving them out, she approached Atlas, putting her hand on his forehead. "Don´t worry Daichi, you´re gonna be okay." And at that same moment, Daichi passed out as all noises around him blurred to nothingness, as the rest of the group obeyed their given orders in cleaning up all evidence from the scene.
To have a Personal Assistant that is even more skilled with Military Tactics than proper etiquette is truly a blessing.
By the distance, still having the Tokugawa Spire visible, the Dark Assailant watched as the choppers left. During his glance, a soft beeping from his helmet resounded. Putting his hand on the right side of his helmet, the stranger took in the communication. "Sup Doc?" He did talk about serving a new Doctor. So this was the Doctor he was talking about… "… Were you able to engage with him?" "The fact that I took this long to take your call is more than enough. Yes, I did engage the target." "I see… What was the Combat Assesment?" "The guy has the power, but he doesn´t know how to exactly use it. But that is what you do, right? Fix things up?" "Ooh yes, more than just fixing things." "So, are we clear to move onto Phase 2 of the Plan?" "Why yes. If everything works well, then our forces shall increase." The Mysterious Doctor seemed to have some sort of sinister plan… "What about the others? Will I have support in Phase 2?" "The others are still making proper assessments for out great plan, but you are good on your own as I expect. Prepare to commence Phase 2 of the plan once you are ready." "Got it Doc." "Oh, and Forte…" "Yes Doc?" "Be sure that he stays alive, at least alive enough for me to do my magic." Forte grinned in a sinister way as he complied, disconnecting from the Doctor´s call. "Well. Come on Gospel, time to move on with the plan." And so Forte left the area with Gospel, waiting for the moment to keep on his sinister plan.
Forte, once known as Rockman´s Rival and Dr. Wily´s most powerful creation. But what did he mean by saying that he was now working for a new Doctor? And in which way did he help him out? Even though this old nemesis of the past returns, there is still a mystery surrounding his sudden return… And what plan could he be spouting about?
The time in which the meaning of friendships and the past as an integral one will be put to ultimate test…
Next Episode: Showdown on the Moon. Forte´s Mystery, Atlas´ Sacrifice.