A Different kind Of Failure
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RavenDark: Do I really have to say this?
X: Unless you want parents to come after you with a lawsuit.
RavenDark *mumbles to her self * Fine! I don't own ANYTHING of the Mega Man series. Nothing zilch, zip zero…
Zero: Somebody call?
RavenDark & X look over to him: Just stated that I own nothing of the series. Ok where was I oh yes, this involves Het/homo sexually relationships, including incest and all that stuff people are afraid to shake at with a stick. So if you don't agree with the above wording mentioned then please leave. I will not be held responsible for any damage done. If people can't deal with it then that is your own problem. Don't go blaming us writer's for something that you feel is disgusting and harmful.
Zero: You done ranting yet Dark?
RavenDark: *blushing from embarrassment * Sorry, but for those of you who do not mind this sort of thing please enjoy the fic.
Set after a year of Wily's defeat…
Siren was watching the sunset from atop of Skull Fortress. Her father was busy with a new batch of Robot Masters when Rock defeated the old ones. Reaching in her pocket she pulled out a snowflake made of circuitry, energy flowing through it making it light up. It was a farewell gift from Ice Man before he went to face Rock now called Mega Man.
*I'll always remember you all. Even if the world thought of you as a menace I'll cherish the fun we had. *
"Siren, yo Siren!" Blues voice hollered from the top of the roof. The young bot had been looking for his 'lil sister' for over an hour. Seeing the long mane of frosty hair in the security camera of the roof he cursed under his breath "Do you have any idea how dangerous it is up here? Unless you're planning suicide." Blues sat down beside her, their feet dangling off the side. They stayed like that for a while, neither of them saying a word. It was then that he noticed the snowflake in her hands that he understood why she was here in the first place.
"You miss them huh?" Blues stared out into Skull Island his sensors not helping much with the weather.
Siren looked down at the snowflake in her hands, then to Blues.
"I just don't want the same to happen to you or dad. What's the point of having a family when they just leave you." Taking the necklace her mother had given to her before her death, Siren slipped the snowflake with the crystal and clasped it back on.
"Come on it's getting cold. The last thing we need is you to get sick." Dusting himself off, Blues waited for Siren to follow.
"Blues?"
"Hmm?"
"What do you think of this?" Siren asked not turning to look at him.
"What's there to think of? At the moment we're trying to take over the world make people think twice before trying to act so big and bad. Show them a thing or two."
"And your brother. What do you think of him?"
Blues stopped at this. A memory flashed through his mind of their first encounter, the feel of his brother's stare on him.
"He's a squirt that's gonna end up getting his blueberry ass kicked. He should have joined us so…"
"He could be with you? Because you couldn't harm him." Siren finished walking up to face him.
"Excuse me?! I could have ended his miserable life if YOU hadn't pushed my arm away." Blues snapped at her. Grunting he sped past her shaking his head at such a ludicrous idea. "Me, not being able to kick his ass, not wanting to hurt him. Yeah right." Blues said in a mocking yet whining voice. "Well you coming in or what?" He asked tapping his foot in annoyance.
Siren smiled and shrugged. Making her way to the opening in the roof she slid down the ladder followed by Blues.
"Ah there you are Protoman, Siren. I've been looking everywhere for you two. The new Robot Masters are complete and will be ready for action soon. All that needs to be done is locate where they will be stationed." Dr. Wily scanned his clipboard full of notes while walking past the two. "Siren I'd like you to see the new robot's I have made. Come along now." Holding out his hand he waited until an icy grip clutched at his. Startled, he pressed his hand against Siren's cheek, which was ice cold. Narrowing his eyes he gave her a crossed look.
"You've been up on the roof again haven't you?" Siren nodded looking him straight in the eyes. Sighing Wily pressed the clipboard to his forehead. "What have I told you Siren? I don't want you up there, it's dangerous, and with the storms coming up it would be easy for you to hurt yourself, slip and fall off even. I thought I made it clear that I wanted you to watch after her Protoman if I was busy with my work." Wily glared at the bot.
"Hey it's not my fault she sneaks out when she gets bored. I try and tell her but she never listens." Protoman leaned against the wall in his bored and nonchalant manner. Siren smiled shaking her head at the two's antics. Grabbing he father's hand she placed it against her cheek and looked up into his eyes.
"I'm sorry dad. But I like it up there. It's nice and quiet and pretty when the sun goes down." Rubbing at a throbbing nerve on the side of his temple Wily turned around walking.
"Well come along you two. I want you to meet the newest addition to our plan of world conquest."
"More like world humiliation." Protoman grunted to himself. Siren smiled and ran after her father and brother.
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Protoman sat and watched as the storm collided with Skull Island. The waves spilled over the smaller islands submerging them for as long as an hour at times. The rhythmic pattern of rain pelting the outer structure of the fortress was relaxing to him. Protoman let his mind wonder back to the conversation that he had with Siren about his brother.
*Yeah like I care what idiot brother of mine does. He gets in the way, risks himself while those cowards do nothing and he could get killed! * Protoman jerked out of his trance as that thought crossed his mind.
*Ok where did that come from? I must be losing it. I mean between Rock and me, there would be no chance he could beat me. I mean what's the point in trying? *
*He fights for a purpose…to protect those who he cares for loves for. *
*Yeah and what about those that he doesn't know? Why risk your neck for a bunch of nobodies? *
*Then what is the purpose in life, if not to live for others? *
*What the fuck is that suppose to mean? *
But his question went unanswered. Lifting up his visor, Protoman rubbed at his tired eyes. About to close the visor back up, Protoman simply let his helmet drop to the tile floor as it rolled down a small flight of stairs leading into the den. Shivers laced through his body as his forehead made contact with the chilly surface of the window.
*How long has it been Rock? Six months since we have seen each other face to face. Even Wily doesn't know I sneak out to see you. Do you know that I watch you when you're out doing whatever it is you're doing? Do you have any idea what you put me through dear Rock? I'm supposed to hate you, loath and despise you, you who are my enemy, you who are a threat. And yet I can only pretend. Someone who hides behind a mask because they fear the truth. Do you know brother of mine, that my dreams are plagued with images of you, of us? At first I thought I was malfunctioning, a simple virus or something. I even had the crazy coot take a look at me. It wasn't till a training simulation when the thought struck me…along with a plasma blast to my right side. I love you…and yet I hate you. I love you my Rock but must hate you for we are enemies. Sigh, what a tangled web we weave Rock. *
"Save journal entry and date." Proto could feel his memory files access and save his current intake. Moving away from the window, Protoman stepped down in search of his helmet. Using his foot he came in contact with it. Kicking it up and placing it back on his head he walked out of the room.
"Now where is that sister of mine? She was probable in her room blasting her music, as always. Swear she's going to lose her hearing at a young age." Shaking his head Protoman smiled making his way to he elevator and pressing the sub-floor button. Wily wanted to make sure nothing ever happened to his daughter and placed her room in the lower levels of the fortress so that she would have time to escape if anything ever went wrong. The stretch of walkway to Siren's room was full of security lasers and traps for any unwelcome guests. The people would have a heart attack if they knew how different Wily acted with Siren.
Protoman's thoughts were interrupted when the earth beneath him began to shake. Kneeling on the floor he waited for the tremors to stop. When all was steady Protoman picked him self up and began to run into Siren's hallway. Tumbling and rolling over the blasts from the laser cannons popping out of the wall Protoman jumped over the spiked pits hidden every ten feet away.
*There's got to be a better way. *
A cold sweat poured down his neck when he felt it.
"It's going to be bigger, the next one is…"
The ground in front of him surged up in a mountain of dirt and rocks. The ground beneath him began to spilt open ready to swallow him whole. Slamming himself to the side he slide slowly across the damaged area. Straining his senses Protoman dived to avoid being crushed by a falling spike. Dodge and block. Dodge and jump. Roll and pivot. That was the same pattern he used to avoid colliding with anything falling on him. It was quiet impressive especially for a blind person. It was then that the lights began to flicker off and the back up generators kicked in. The pathway was dimly lit but that went unnoticed to Protoman.
*I just hope Siren's ok. *
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Siren's room…
Siren was analyzing the words to the song she was currently listening to her CD player.
You've got to get yourself together
You got stuck in a moment and you can't get out of it.
Oh lord, look at you now
You've got yourself stick in a moment
And if the night runs over
And the day won't last
And if our way should falter
Along the stony pass
And if the night runs over
And the day won't last
And if our way should falter
Along the stony pass
It's just a moment
This time will pass
Sighing to herself, she placed the headset on the nightstand to her left. That was a song her mother loved to listen when she was young. She remembered the first time her mother let her listen to it and fell in love with it instantly. Leaning over the bed, Siren pulled out her sketch flipping to the unfinished picture she started. Reaching for her pencil it fell straight to the floor. Focusing on the nightstand, Siren waited. The sound of furniture shaking alerted her to the cause. Jumping off her bed she made a mad dash for the door and bolted out of the room just as the shelves and everything else not bolted down toppled and crashed, spilling any contains on the floor. Looking at the hallways Siren gasped in shock. There was a jagged crevice along the ground disappearing either way of the hall. A larger wave of tremors rocked the earth under her feet. Parts of the ceiling became loose and started to rain down upon her. Siren tried to dodge the debris and the crevice. It was hard to tell distance in her surroundings. She noticed the lights flickering on and off, barely staying on. Looking back from where she came from Siren noticed that it was known sealed off from the ceiling collapsing. She was too late to turn around when she tripped on a broken laser. Her head connected with a slate of broken plaster, slicing the skin of her right temple. The pain left her momentarily stunned, one eye closed as blood coated it. Lifting a hand wipe at the wetness, she rolled onto her back, wincing as the pebbles beneath her dug into her back. Another rumble rocked the ground like waves crashing at a beach. Siren was tossed into a wall, stumbling next to the crevice, her arm dangling off the side.
*Hurts can't move…scared. Daddy, Blues. * Siren searched the floor for anything to help lift her up. Some loose wires were hanging limply from the ceiling a few sparks flying from its tips. Siren reached for them, trying to grasp the black coating. She was hurt already, getting electrocuted would most likely finish her off. Pulling herself against the wall she waited for the quakes to simmer down before temping to move. A sickening sound from above petrified her with fear. Jerking her head up, her eye widened as the ceiling came crashing down on her.
*…Someone…*
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The tremors had stopped minutes ago, but Blues pace had only quickened in his search.
"Siren! Siren, answer me!" Cursing under his breath of the rumble in his way, a simple jump and he was over it. About to sprint away from the pile, his visor picked up a something near the mountain of plaster.
"Shit." Powering up his arm cannon to a low setting, Blues blasted the heavier part of the ruble off. Changing back into his hand, he kneeled on the floor shoving handfuls of plaster, wires and steel off to the side. Tiny dirty fingernails peeked out of the hill of debris, some of them broken and bleeding. Growling deep in his throat, Blues changed his hand once more and this time instead of plasma blasts, his cannon shot out strong gusts of wind. The settled parts blew away revealing the hidden treasure underneath. A small body was curled in a fatal position caked with dirt and blood. Blues at first could only stare at the huddled body of Siren. She was lying on her stomach; her right leg was bent back at an impossible angle and her once frosty hair was now splattered with grays and reds.
"Fuck!" Blues scoped the little girl into his arms, filled with worry. Not wasting any time he teleported out of the shambled hall, straight to Wily's lab.
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Wily in the meantime was placing an ice pack on his bruised head. The earthquake had caught the fortress by surprise. He was working on plans that Su-lea was unable to finish. They were blueprints of a female robot that was mostly human in outer appearance and far more capable of feelings and free will. Something that could be very dangerous indeed, but also a step further to close the gape between robots and humans. The blueprint was of the plan Su-lea was working on was for Siren in case anything should happen to her daughter. Also in the lab was a lone pod propped in the far corner of the room.
It was now covered in dust with wires hanging around it like a spider's web. Wily had avoided most injuries by ducking underneath the empty space at the computer consul. Now looking around the room, the first thing he did was brush aside the wires hanging in front of the pod. Peering inside he noticed that nothing expect for a small crack on the glass case, was damaged. Just as he was about to return to work, a red beam landing in front of him, Protoman phasing into view.
"Problem Doc, it's Siren she got crushed when the quake hit." Wily's face went from its normal color to ash white. Accepting the motionless form from Protoman Wily stared into the soiled face. Blood caked half of Siren's face, a deep gash on the top of her forehead the cause. Placing her on the lab Wily checked her over, Protoman watching.
"Large gash on right temple, fingers on left hand bent three broken, three broken ribs, right hip broken, no punctured lung, thank goodness." Wily took in the damage with dread displaying on his face. A wet cloth landed on his hand as a different set of hands worked at getting the grim off Siren's skin. Wily looked to see Protoman wash the dirt off dipping the cloth in a basin of soapy water. In silence the two set to work.
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Wily watched the rise and fall of the oxygen levels that Siren was taking into her small body. Sitting at the abandoned chair left by Protoman, Wily let his weary self rest, never letting his eyes wander from the figure on the bed. Siren was nearly wrapped in bandages, half her body in a cast. The gash on her head refused to stop bleeding, the bandages were drenched in the precious fluid having to be changed constantly. What frightened him more was the fact it had been two days since the quake (the city had also sustained heavy damage) and Siren had not once opened her eyes. She was alive, but in a comatose state.
Next to Siren on a different bed was the project that Wily was currently working on. Once he and Protoman had Siren stabilized, he opened the files on a disk Su-lea had left for him incase anything happened along with some other objects.
Short flashback…
"Albert, if you're watching this clip then something grave must have happened to Siren. If her condition is life threatening, in these files you will find instructions to the project in the pod. Before anything is done make sure that nothings has happened to the crystal Siren has. It is important to saving her life. Till we meet again in the after life my love, Siren dear take care,
Su-lea Wily Omega.
End flashback
Wily was deep in thought that he missed the first sign that another person was watching him. The rough texture of torn skin alerted him out of his memories. Siren was watching him through one eye, the oxygen mask muffling her words.
"Shh, shh. Do not speak, save your strength. You certainly have been through quite a bit my dear." Wily saw the fear in her eye and leaned up to place a kiss on her forehead careful of the gash. "Protoman and I are fine save for some bruises. The rest of the robots are also doing well. At the moment they are busy rebuilding the fortress." Wily watched the eye blink up at him and finally close. Siren's breathing steadied and soon she was fast asleep.
Wily sighed, rubbing at his tired eyes. He watched Siren sleep for a while longer before getting up and crossed to the other bed. Lifting up the blanket, Wily watched the motionless body. His sight switched from Siren to the body on the bed. The lab door opened and Protoman stepped in carrying a tray of food. Wily covered the body back up making sure that Protoman couldn't see it.
Protoman watched through his visor as Wily covered something over on the other bed. His sensors alerted him that the doctor was heading his way.
"She wake up yet?" he asked placing the food down on the bed next to Siren. Not even caring he petting the girls hair back and tucking it in place around the bandages.
"Only for a short time. Then she went to back to sleep." Wily watched as Protoman fused over Siren, his behavior catching him completely off guard.
* Very strange. Protoman has never acted this way before. He can't stand people, let alone myself. Well that I can understand. At least someone will be able to watch over her if anything should happen. *
"Come along Protoman. We should leave her to rest." Wily was starting for the door when he noticed that the bot was not following him.
"I'm going to stay here. If she wakes up she's going to have to eat something." Protoman stated from his seat by the bed.
"Very well then. But if her condition should change inform me immediately." Stepping through the open door, Protoman waited until the footsteps faded down the fall to act. Walking to the other bed, he lifted the covers to peer what was hidden beneath.
*What the fuck is this! What the hell has he got planned now? * Wrenching the covers back on the bed, he stormed out to find the crazy doctor. It didn't take him long to find the old man in the study watching a vid file. About to grab the old man's attention, he stopped when he saw Wily's face reflected off the monitor. He could see the pain etched into the skin, the bags under bloodshot eyes and most of all the tears trailing down his face. The screen was producing an image of a middle-aged woman. She had blond hair reaching her neck midway, baby blue eyes full of happiness.
"Come on Siren the camera's almost ready." Protoman watched as the screen wobbled a bit and straightened out a few seconds later. On the screen he could see the woman standing between Dr. Light, who was standing to her left and Wily who was had his hand wrapped around her shoulder.
"I'm here." Protoman gasped as he watched Siren run right into the woman's arms. The two smiled and giggled before standing straight.
"Ok just a few seconds, smile everyone. You too Albert." The woman leaned her head on Wily's shoulder one hand entwined with his the other resting on Siren's left shoulder. Siren was leaning into the woman one hand grasped Dr. Light's as his other hand went around to place on Wily's back. A flash lit up the screen and the four were frozen forever as the time on the counter ended.
Wily placed his hand on the woman's face, caressing the cool material. His fist slammed into the consol, the noise echoing in the room.
"Su-lea." Wily's voice choked on the name. He shut the screen off and pushed himself up on his feet. Protoman watched as the scientist stumbled across the room and out the door. Stepping out of his hiding spot, he sat at the vacant spot at the consol. Patching into the main database, he brought up the vid file once more and replayed it.
"Su-lea Omega…Siren's mom." As the screen once more powered down, Protoman was left in the darkness left to ponder.
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Wily watched as the small child slept, for once since the accident occurred, peacefully. Protoman was watching this from the doorway, leaning against the cold metal. A exhale of breath, eyes scrunching tightly and blinking open. Siren slowly moved her head to the side and smiled at the people there.
"Hi." Her scratchy voice sounded worse then before.
"How are you feeling Siren?" Wily brushed back some clump strands of hair away from his daughter's face.
"Tired yawn real tired, but how come? How long?" Siren eyes squeezed shut feeling a constricting force in her chest. She could hear Wily's voice saying something but couldn't grasp at the words. She could hear the blood rushing to her ears drowning out anything else. A quick flash of pain and everything went black.
"Siren!" Wily was frantic when the heart monitor went flat. Protoman cursed reaching for the side of the bed. His scanner's showed the body temperature decreasing from the body on the bed. He moved out of the way as Wily tried to revive Siren. Once. Twice. The monitor showed a flat line in each try. Walking over to the other bed, Protoman moved it closer to Siren's.
"I think it's time we try this." Pulling back the covers, he revealed the body. Wily looked down at the still body and back at Protoman. Wasting no time the two set to work on the connections. Wily fingered the crystal necklace around Siren's neck. Easing it off, he placed it on the motionless body occupying the other bed. A metal headband was placed on Siren's forehead, a wire connecting it to the other body.
"Everything's set Doc." Protoman moved aside to let him sit at the controls. Wily watched as the screen started up, neon green letters flashing.
Password: *****
Password confirmed…beginning transfer…
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The first thing that was noticed was the soreness. Every inch of muscle and joint felt like it hadn't been moved in years. A blinding white light sent the person reeling back; never knowing it would hurt so much to open one's eyes.
"Where…cough…where am I?" The person lowered their feet onto the steel floor. Shiver's laced their body, a heavy weight settling on them. At first it was difficult t move, the weight was unaccustomed to them. About to fall, a hand shot out to grasp the table and steady them. Taking small steps, a mirror reflected the body of a teenage girl, long frosty hair reaching mid-thigh, and red eyes stared back at her.
Siren gasped at her own reflection, not sure at what she was seeing. Her hands were shaking as she reached up and touched the surface of the glass. Her imagine in the mirror followed the same actions. Cringing in fright she turned to run when she saw it. Or she saw herself, her own small body lying on a bed. Reaching for it she placed her hand on her younger self's cheek. The skin under her touch was cold as ice. She reached for the small wrist and knowing what she would find…no pulse.
"No pulse…No pulse…gods…"dropping the limp hand it landed with a dull thump. Siren stepped back and ran out of the room. Tears streamed down her cheeks, clouding her vision. Not even bothering to clear them she ran far away from the room, trying to escape what she saw.
"Siren?!' Siren stopped at hearing the familiar voice.
Wily was shocked to see her there, tears running down her flushed face. Her face held a tinge of red in the cheeks and her breathing came out in short gasps.
"What…I don't…what am I?" Siren asked dropping to the floor, sobbing in her hands. Wily rushed over to here, letting her lean on his shoulder.
"Shh, shh, it's alright Siren. What is the last thing you remember?" Wily asked drying her eyes with a handkerchief.
"I there was pain and muffled sounds, then nothing." Siren sat on her legs, rubbing at her eyes. She paused looking at her hands. They were slim and long like her mother's. The nails were perfectly trimmed and polished. She looked up at wily waiting for him to say something. He stared back at her before looking away.
"Dad…what happened? What did you do?" she asked moving her head to look at his face.
"You died." It was plain and simple those words. Wily watched for Siren's reaction but she stood there still as a statue.
"How." Her voice sounded flat, broken.
"Your mother. It was in case something would ever happen to you." Siren was only half listening not believing her a single word.
"Siren."
"Hmm?" She looked up to see Wily watching her like a hawk.
"Follow me Siren. There is something I wish to show you." Help her up; Wily let her lean on him since she was still shaky. They made their way to the study but for all Siren knew they could have walked through hell and she couldn't have cared. Pulling up two seats, Siren was glad to get off her feet. Wily placed the CD in and clicked on the icon for the video to start.
"Hello sweetheart."
Siren snapped her head up when she heard her mother's voice. Her mother's image was smiling at her then turned to look at Wily.
"I asked Albert to look after you honey. I hope you two are getting along well."
Wily was surprised when Siren leaned on his shoulder and wrapped an arm around his waist. The image seem to notice the two's predicament.
"Siren, I hope you finally know what it is to have a family. But you know me I still worry about you. So I made a plan in case anything happened to you. I know how much you love robots and the research we did. The program that I made was to transfer your memories to the crystal, like saving files to a disk. I hope your not upset Siren. I just wanted what was best for you. Even when I'm dead I try and make things right. Take care Siren, Albert. And don't forget, I'm watching over you."
The vid ended leaving the two in silence. Siren sat up, leaning against her chair. Wily sat by waiting for anything.
"Could we do the same for her?" Siren turned her head slightly to the side, long strands of hair falling over her eyes.
"It's been to long since her death Siren. If it was possible then believe me I would try." He turned away running a shaky hand through his wild hair.
"Dad?"
Wily held his breath, surprised that she called him that.
"Ye…yes Siren?" He asked facing her once more.
"What am I? I'm me right, but why do I feel so different? I well…" Frustrated Siren sat back down crossing her arms, scowling.
Wily raised a long and bushy brow at her stumbling. He chuckled when he understood what she was trying to ask. He cleared his throat to get her attention.
"Well, ah how should I put this? Along with your memories, you are now a more…developed young women, about the age of a teenager." Siren just blinked at him a clueless look on her face. Wily felt the sweat pouring down his neck "well you are a mature person and will have more knowledge then you did before." Siren was pouting and tapping her fingers against her arm.
"So even though I still remember being 8, I'm what 18, and know what most teenagers know?" Siren asked her brows drawn together in concentration.
"In a simple manner of speaking yes."
Siren stood up walking across the room and back to her seat. She looked down at her toes wiggling them. Pulling the collar of her shirt away from her, she peered down at her body. Her eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets. Wily felt his face blush and coughed into his hand trying to explain the new development to her.
"You weren't kidding when you said I was mature. Are all girls this big?" Hearing that Wily fell out of his seat sputtering.
"Uh you ok?" Siren asked looking over the toppled chair to her father. Wily was rubbing at his back groaning.
"Yes, yes just not expecting that." Turning his chair right side up he sat down sighing in relief. Siren rolled her eyes crossing her arms once more.
"Well?"
"Hmm? Oh ah ahem, you are modeled I believe after your mother's…err figure when she was a teenager. There are some women who…used stimulants on themselves for cough enlargements but like people vary so do parts of them." Wily could feel the sweat drops grow larger and larger down the back of his head.
"Oh. So let me get this straight…so even though I look older and know more nothing's changed?" Siren asked scratching the back of her neck.
"Siren, you are who you wish to be. No one can change that, not even I. You already acted more like an adult when we first met and yet you still held the spark that all children hold. That is something that most lose when we grow up. Ahem, now then let us get you some suitable clothing for you."
"You mean shopping!" Siren cringed. "But I hate shopping, it's so boring and the places are always so crowded."
Wily rubbed at the throbbing vein in his forehead. Siren was no ordinary person. Where most girls would kill for a chance to go and shop she preferred to stay at home.
Meanwhile…
Blues was rolling on his bedroom floor laughing so hard his sides began to hurt. He had watched everything from the monitor that was connected to the security system. Never in his life had he seen Wily blush and stutter so much. Wiping the tears from underneath his visor, he was surprised to hear his name being called.
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"Where is that good for nothing…" Wily opened another door along the hallway looking for Protoman in each room.
"Dad." Siren warned. "Blues is not a good for nothing. Just why are we looking for him?"
"Because my dear, as much as I would enjoy going with you, I'm sure the police would like nothing better than to drag me off to jail and never once release me." Wily stated while poking his head through another door.
"Yo someone call?"
"Blues!" Siren turned smiling to him. Noticing something she turned around laughing.
"Eh? What's so funny?" He asked walking up to them.
"You're hehehehe, short." Siren burst out laughing. Blues grunted crossing his arms. It was true, Siren's new body was quite taller then the shorter bots. Siren now stood a good 6'02".
"So your tall big deal. You wanted something or just to show off?" He asked when she regained form her fit of giggles.
"Take Siren to go shopping. She needs new clothes. And keep an eye out for her. She's still getting use to her body." Wily handed Protoman one of his credit cards. Siren made a face at the word shopping and Protoman snickered.
"Aww does Siren need a new frilly pink dress?"
"Even think about getting anything like that and you'll be wearing it Blues!" Siren retorted and stuck out her tongue.
Rolling his eyes, Protoman pocketed the card and started towards the back exit.
"Now you be careful Siren. And here at least take this." Wily told her handing her a long gray trench coat and a pair of loafers. Placing the coat over her t-shirt and shorts, she struggled with the loafers.
"You got some big feet dad, no offense." Finishing putting the shoes on she tied the coat together and hugged Wily. "We'll be back soon. And I promise to be careful."
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Siren set her weary self down by the giant fountain in the center of the city mall. Blues was watching her grinning madly.
"I never knew shopping for clothes could be such a fucking pain. Those store clerks were over me like fleas on a dog." She groaned.
Blues couldn't help but laugh at the picture she portrayed. Their first stop was at a popular store, where they saw kids of all ages go in and out of. Siren went straight for anything she could find. She grabbed a pair of khaki pants and an oversized black t-shirt. When she walked out Blues, had to cover his mouth not to laugh.
"You look like someone who just got out of prison." The shirt hung off one of her shoulders while she practically had to hold the pants up.
"Yeah well I suck at shopping. And it's no wonder these damn things are too big…it's the men's section." Siren puffed up her cheeks before letting the air out. "Ok, lets just get this over with. Hey buddy, can you give me a hand?"
That was Siren's first mistake. Once those words were out of her mouth at least three sale clerks, two girls and one guy, dragged her away to the different parts of the store. Blues just watched glad it wasn't him.
When they finally were able to leave the store Siren was sorting a new baggy black pants and black t-shirt trimmed with white. Her sneakers, which were red with black trim, were busy kicking the side of the fountain.
"You sure have weird taste." Blues adjusted his shades before sitting down next to her.
"Clothes are clothes…as long as it's not pink. I can't stand wearing that color." Siren yawned and looked down to the bags on the floor. There weren't many, but they wee packed tightly with shirts, pants, shorts and a few other accessories. Siren had picked out a new pair of shades for Blues in the process, slipping them into his coat pocket with out him noticing. He was surprised at the gift and a lost for words.
"You can fix them up like the pair you have on back at the lab so you'll be able to see better." Siren said flicking the water with the tips of her fingers.
"Thanks brat."
"No prob. Jerk." Siren smiled at their antics. This is one thing that she was glad that didn't change.
"Si…Siren-chan?" a voice squeaked. The two looked in front of them to see a young girl standing there. Her blond hair in a ponytail, a red dress trimmed with white and two green jewels on her chest area and tears in her eyes. Next to her was a boy with unruly chestnut colored hair and bright blue eyes. He was wearing faded denim jeans and a white shirt trimmed with red. The bags in their hands dropped at the sight before them.
"Blues?" The boy's voice was a mere whisper to the older bot in front of him. Siren watched out of the corner of her eyes as she felt Blues straighten his back and wipe out any emotion from his face.
*Well, well what do we have here? *
"Siren…is that, is that you?" Roll asked once more taking a step closer to them.
Putting on a dazzling smile she winked at the two. "The new and improved Siren Roll-chan."
Roll blinked several times hoping it wasn't a dream. Seeing that it wasn't she made a mad dash for the other girl. The impact of the hug nearly sent them and Blues sprawling into the fountain. Losing his balance Blues was ready to fall in when a hand grasped his forearm pulling him against a smaller body. The two tumbled to the ground in a tangle of limbs. Roll and Siren cracked up at the sight, sliding to the floor so they wouldn't fall in.
Annoyed, Blues slammed his palms to the ground not caring where they landed. Rock, scared when his brother's hands landed on either side of his head, froze. Blues noticed the stillness of the body beneath him. Looking down he noticed how close their faces were from each other and scrambled off.
'What the hell are you two doing here?" He growled picking himself up.
Siren had the sudden urge to smack Blues upside the head. She noticed the look of hurt on Rock's face when the younger bot picked himself up and dust himself off.
"It's a mall Blues, everyone comes here to shop." Siren leaned her head on Roll's shoulder surprising her. Blues shot her a look dusting his black trench coat.
Ignoring them for a moment, Roll turned to face Siren once more smiling brightly.
"You look well your all grown up. If Dr. Light could see you now." Roll fiddled with Siren's hair like she always did when she was still living with them.
"That's a good idea. I haven't seen Dr. Light in like forever. Come on Blues grab a bag and lets go." Siren was about to pick up some of the bags when Blues grabbed her arm pulling her off to the side.
"Oi, Blues what?" Siren glared at him tugging her arm away from his grip.
"Is your head screwed on the wrong way?! We can't go with them, Wily can't stand Rock. And…"
"AND, you haven't seen your father in forever. They're your family, they know shit about you let alone if you're even alive most if not all the time. Give me a break Blues. Besides, Dad never mentioned I couldn't visit Dr. Light. Please Blues, it'll be fun." Siren begged blinking puppy dog eyes at him.
Blues shivered at the display, hating when people did that. He noticed Rock sitting on the fountain, the same place he was relaxing only minutes ago. Feeling the stare of another, Rock looked up and lowered his head. What Blues didn't know it was that Rock was trying to hide the blush staining his face. Mistaking it for disappointment, Blues rubbed the back of his neck, feeling the short hair there brush his cold hands. Siren smirked and gave Roll another wink before leaning towards Blues.
"If not for me or Dr. Light then at least do it for Rock. Look at him, poor kid. No big brother there to laugh with or look up to unless it's at the end of his buster cannon." She whispered in his ear. "No one to hold and to cherish."
"What the hell are you talking about Siren?" he hissed out.
Siren smirked, giving him her best innocent face. "It wasn't that hard to figure out Blues. For your sanity lets just stay for a bit. I did promise dad I'd be back before dark." Siren silently cheered when Blues threw his hands in the air and grunted out a fine.
She dragged him back to Rock and Roll telling them the good news. Finishing their shopping they all piled in Roll's van that Dr. Light had made for certain trip and also for helping Rock in combat. Roll had dragged Siren to the front asking her a million questions about Wily and if she was ok. Rock sat uneasy in the back trying to look anywhere but at his brother.
"So what have you been up to?" Blues asked in a bore tone since he already knew. He was still watching Rock from afar and noticed the smaller bot built models.
"Huh, oh um not mu..much just stuff." Rock mumbled out, giving his brother a weak smile.
"Just stuff huh? Anything in particular; reading training…models?" Blues inwardly smiled at the stunned face Rock gave him.
"How…how'd you know I build models?" he asked surprise in his voice.
"I only guessed some things, I didn't know. Sheesh you can be so gullible Rock." Blues grunted and leaned further more into the wall of the mobile.
"You called me Rock." Rock smiled.
"Well no shit, that is your name or did you forget." Blues rolled his eyes shaking his head.
"No, I mean you never call me by my name. It's always squirt or kid, bro or something else." Rock finished in a whisper.
"He's got a point there Blues. Ya never call him by his given name. You can be so mean sometimes." Roll looked back at him so she could stick out her tongue at her older brother.
"Well excuse me. We're not exactly on the same side here. Why the fu…"
"BLUES!" Siren warned him.
"Yes?" he asked in a fake sweet voice.
Roll laughed at the two. Siren was rolling her eyes grumbling to herself. Rock stared at his brother who shrugged back. Making sure the two in front weren't watching Blues slid to sit beside Rock.
"Just do me a favor and be careful will ya." Rock perked his head up not understanding what Blues meant.
About to answer Roll beat him to the punch.
"We're home. Come on Rock you have to help with the groceries too." Roll opened the back door of the mobile and started taking bags out. Siren shrugged and grabbed her bags and a few of Rolls. Blues picked himself up and grabbed a bag and waited for Rock to hurry up.
"Swear you take forever." Blues commented when Rock emerged from the mobile's depth.
"Blues?" A voice asked from the side of the Light home. Both Rock and Blues turned to see Dr. Light standing in a white gi, obviously finishing his afternoon practice. Blues didn't know what to say, here was the man that help created him, his so called father and not a single word entered his mind.
"Mr. Light?" Looking up to the caller, Dr. Light gasped in surprise. He rubbed at his eyes to make sure he wasn't seeing things.
"Siren? Is that you?" Making his way to the girl at the doorway, he took in everything about her.
"Same color hair, eyes and even the necklace. It really is you. What happened?" he watched as Siren lowered her sight to the floor, her hands picking at a lose thread of her shirt. He turned to Blues and walked over to him looking him over.
"Are you two alright? Has anything happened at Wily's?" The silence was through out the encounter. No one even dared to move.
"Lunch is ready!" Roll called from inside the house. "Come and get it before it gets cold."
"Let's go. You now how she gets when she's ignored." Siren turned to the door and went inside not even waiting for the others. Patting Blues on the shoulder, Dr. Light motioned for them to follow.
"Don't worry. Roll hasn't killed us yet with her cooking." He told them stepping inside.
"I heard that. You said my cooking is the best Dr. Light." Roll pouted and added a small sniffle for effect.
Siren watched this from a place at the table busy eating a bowl of food Roll prepared. A scrapping of feet followed a loud crash that came from the living room. A great red blur leaped at Rock, bringing them down and sliding them across the polished floor.
"Rush, no stop boy. Hahaha, we have guests." Rush seemed to ignore his master's protest and continued licking Rock's face. Soon everyone was laughing at the sight of the two. Ears perk, Rush sniffed at the air. Roll had just placed down a bowl of energy biscuits when Rush was on the bowl in no time flat.
"Hungry isn't he?" Blues said taking a seat to Siren's left. Rock sat between Dr. Light and Blues, thanking Roll for the food. At first the only sound was the loud chomping of Rush and his food. Siren looked around the table at the people she left.
"Are you mad at me?" she finally asked setting down her chopsticks. Dr. Light looked up to his friends face confused.
"What do you mean Siren?" he asked placing his bowl down.
"For leaving and going with dad." Glancing up she averted her eyes to the side of the table.
"Siren, it was your choice. I understood perfectly well why you decided to go with him. Your mother was like a sister to me, and you my best friend aside from Wily. By the way how is Albert doing these days?" he asked starting to eat once more.
"Same. Thoughts of world domination, making sure I'm alright, makes Blues here act like my damn babysitter." She told them. Roll nearly choked on her last bit of food when she heard that.
"Blues a babysitter. That's a good one."
"Hey it's better than hearing Wily rant all the time. And beside, at least Siren shows me some respect." Blues said while pointing his chopstick at Roll.
"You're our brother and you fight along side him. I just don't understand why you don't stay with us. Are we that horrible that both you and Siren left us."
"Roll, please. It was their choice. You know that. How would you feel if you were in their place instead? Siren loves Wily…"
"Proving she's crazier then before." Blues muttered under his breath. Rock covered up his mouth, trying to keep his food instead of laughing and spitting everything out.
"Now Blues that wasn't a very nice thing to say. Now Roll it's just that…well Siren maybe you should explain."
Siren slurped the noodle up and raised a brow. "He's different then others." And she continued to eat. Roll looked at Dr. Light about to ask something but decided not to.
After lunch the group decided to go out back and rest. Blues stayed close by Siren, still uncomfortable with the whole thing.
"Wuss." Siren whispered into his ear. To the others it seemed if Siren was cuddling close to Blues. Blues sent her a knowing look. Siren ignored it and rested her chin on his shoulder. "For crying out loud Blues, they're not going to bite your head off. Except maybe Rush." The two sweat dropped as said robot dog was busy playing tug of war with Rock, which Rush won. Trotting away with his prize Rush stopped in front of Blues.
"What?" Blues leaned away when Rush started to sniff him. "I am not a tree." He warned. Siren burst out laughing, rolling onto her back. Rush started to sniff toward her. A cold metallic nose pressed into her neck startling her. Rush sniffed at the necklace around Siren's neck and jumped back, growling. He jumped and snapped his teeth at her neck.
"RUSH! STOP THAT!" Rock tried to grab Rush around the waist and pull him off. With a final snap Rush was able to tear at the silver chain around Siren's neck. It seemed as everything played in slow motion. One minute Rush was falling backwards with Rock and the next minute he was flying across the back yard and was stopped by slamming against the house. Everyone held their breaths, not daring to speak. Even Blues looked ill at the out come. Siren was frozen, her out stretched fist still in place where she had strike out at Rush. It still throbbed with pain where she had made contact. Rock was at Rush's side pulling him off the house. Wobbling a bit a first Rush just shook off the impact and barked at the necklace in front of him.
Dr. Light was the first to reach for it and examined the piece of jewelry. He noticed the snowflake instantly and turned to return it to Siren.
"It was a gift form Iceman. He gave it to me to remember them by." Accepting it back, she placed it on.
"It must have been the scent Siren. I'm sorry for that. Rush is very protective." Dr. Light watched Siren place it back on her neck. Taking a step toward the robot dog, Siren held out her hand slowly toward him. Rush instantly stepped away hiding behind Rock, thinking he would be hit again. Seeing that nothing was happening, Rush ventured out a step, and another. Meekly reaching out for the hand he sniffed at it. Wagging his tail he leaped into Siren's arms and licked the girl's face.
"See, I'm not that bad huh Rush?" Siren scratched behind his ear sending him into doggy heaven.
"As fun as this is Siren, I think we need to head back." Blues crouched down giving Rush a final pat on the head. "Wily's gonna be worried."
"Alright, but I'm coming back to visit. Is that ok?" She asked Dr. Light.
"Oh course but just make sure Wily is alright with this Siren." He said hugging her.
Blues stepped up to his father and the two stared at each other. While Siren was saying her goodbyes, he quickly placed his arms around the other man.
"It was good to see you father." And he let go just as quick. Dr. light smiled at his son's behavior and placed an arm around Blues shoulder.
"You are welcomed here anytime Blues, remember that." Their small moment was interrupted the ringing of the phone. Smiling one last time at his son, Dr. Light left to answer the call. Rock walked up to his brother, nervous as all hell.
"So you have to go Blues?" Rock asked leaning against the back of the house.
"Yeah but don't worry, we always seem to see each other during battles. But this doesn't mean I'm gonna go easy on ya, you better start practicing even more if your going to beat Wily's next bunch of Robot Masters."
"You mean he's made more?!" Rock sounded horrified at the news.
Blues nodded, looking back at Siren and Roll. "Oi, Siren lets go already." Turning back to Rock he gave his little brother a smile. Rock grinned back pushing himself off the side of the house. He was caught off guard and speechless when he turned around. Roll was hugging Siren, leaning into the other girl's embrace. That in itself wasn't what shocked the small bot. It was the fact they two were kissing. Breaking the contact, Siren placed a chaste kiss on Roll's left hand before entering the house tending to get her belongings. Blues and Rock stood gapping like fish at their blushing sister.
"Na…nani?" Roll's whole face was the same shade of her dress.
"You…and her…kissed." Rock stuttered.
"To much info, way to much." Blues muttered shaking his head. Passing the two he waved goodbye to them and went straight for the kitchen where Siren was. While gathering her bags Blues could tell she was tense.
"Si?"
"Don't ask Blues…just don't I don't even know." In silence the two gathered their belongings and teleported back home.
Ok that was weird. Um comments please.
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Set after a year of Wily's defeat…
Siren was watching the sunset from atop of Skull Fortress. Her father was busy with a new batch of Robot Masters when Rock defeated the old ones. Reaching in her pocket she pulled out a snowflake made of circuitry, energy flowing through it making it light up. It was a farewell gift from Ice Man before he went to face Rock now called Mega Man.
*I'll always remember you all. Even if the world thought of you as a menace I'll cherish the fun we had. *
"Siren, yo Siren!" Blues voice hollered from the top of the roof. The young bot had been looking for his 'lil sister' for over an hour. Seeing the long mane of frosty hair in the security camera of the roof he cursed under his breath "Do you have any idea how dangerous it is up here? Unless you're planning suicide." Blues sat down beside her, their feet dangling off the side. They stayed like that for a while, neither of them saying a word. It was then that he noticed the snowflake in her hands that he understood why she was here in the first place.
"You miss them huh?" Blues stared out into Skull Island his sensors not helping much with the weather.
Siren looked down at the snowflake in her hands, then to Blues.
"I just don't want the same to happen to you or dad. What's the point of having a family when they just leave you." Taking the necklace her mother had given to her before her death, Siren slipped the snowflake with the crystal and clasped it back on.
"Come on it's getting cold. The last thing we need is you to get sick." Dusting himself off, Blues waited for Siren to follow.
"Blues?"
"Hmm?"
"What do you think of this?" Siren asked not turning to look at him.
"What's there to think of? At the moment we're trying to take over the world make people think twice before trying to act so big and bad. Show them a thing or two."
"And your brother. What do you think of him?"
Blues stopped at this. A memory flashed through his mind of their first encounter, the feel of his brother's stare on him.
"He's a squirt that's gonna end up getting his blueberry ass kicked. He should have joined us so…"
"He could be with you? Because you couldn't harm him." Siren finished walking up to face him.
"Excuse me?! I could have ended his miserable life if YOU hadn't pushed my arm away." Blues snapped at her. Grunting he sped past her shaking his head at such a ludicrous idea. "Me, not being able to kick his ass, not wanting to hurt him. Yeah right." Blues said in a mocking yet whining voice. "Well you coming in or what?" He asked tapping his foot in annoyance.
Siren smiled and shrugged. Making her way to the opening in the roof she slid down the ladder followed by Blues.
"Ah there you are Protoman, Siren. I've been looking everywhere for you two. The new Robot Masters are complete and will be ready for action soon. All that needs to be done is locate where they will be stationed." Dr. Wily scanned his clipboard full of notes while walking past the two. "Siren I'd like you to see the new robot's I have made. Come along now." Holding out his hand he waited until an icy grip clutched at his. Startled, he pressed his hand against Siren's cheek, which was ice cold. Narrowing his eyes he gave her a crossed look.
"You've been up on the roof again haven't you?" Siren nodded looking him straight in the eyes. Sighing Wily pressed the clipboard to his forehead. "What have I told you Siren? I don't want you up there, it's dangerous, and with the storms coming up it would be easy for you to hurt yourself, slip and fall off even. I thought I made it clear that I wanted you to watch after her Protoman if I was busy with my work." Wily glared at the bot.
"Hey it's not my fault she sneaks out when she gets bored. I try and tell her but she never listens." Protoman leaned against the wall in his bored and nonchalant manner. Siren smiled shaking her head at the two's antics. Grabbing he father's hand she placed it against her cheek and looked up into his eyes.
"I'm sorry dad. But I like it up there. It's nice and quiet and pretty when the sun goes down." Rubbing at a throbbing nerve on the side of his temple Wily turned around walking.
"Well come along you two. I want you to meet the newest addition to our plan of world conquest."
"More like world humiliation." Protoman grunted to himself. Siren smiled and ran after her father and brother.
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Protoman sat and watched as the storm collided with Skull Island. The waves spilled over the smaller islands submerging them for as long as an hour at times. The rhythmic pattern of rain pelting the outer structure of the fortress was relaxing to him. Protoman let his mind wonder back to the conversation that he had with Siren about his brother.
*Yeah like I care what idiot brother of mine does. He gets in the way, risks himself while those cowards do nothing and he could get killed! * Protoman jerked out of his trance as that thought crossed his mind.
*Ok where did that come from? I must be losing it. I mean between Rock and me, there would be no chance he could beat me. I mean what's the point in trying? *
*He fights for a purpose…to protect those who he cares for loves for. *
*Yeah and what about those that he doesn't know? Why risk your neck for a bunch of nobodies? *
*Then what is the purpose in life, if not to live for others? *
*What the fuck is that suppose to mean? *
But his question went unanswered. Lifting up his visor, Protoman rubbed at his tired eyes. About to close the visor back up, Protoman simply let his helmet drop to the tile floor as it rolled down a small flight of stairs leading into the den. Shivers laced through his body as his forehead made contact with the chilly surface of the window.
*How long has it been Rock? Six months since we have seen each other face to face. Even Wily doesn't know I sneak out to see you. Do you know that I watch you when you're out doing whatever it is you're doing? Do you have any idea what you put me through dear Rock? I'm supposed to hate you, loath and despise you, you who are my enemy, you who are a threat. And yet I can only pretend. Someone who hides behind a mask because they fear the truth. Do you know brother of mine, that my dreams are plagued with images of you, of us? At first I thought I was malfunctioning, a simple virus or something. I even had the crazy coot take a look at me. It wasn't till a training simulation when the thought struck me…along with a plasma blast to my right side. I love you…and yet I hate you. I love you my Rock but must hate you for we are enemies. Sigh, what a tangled web we weave Rock. *
"Save journal entry and date." Proto could feel his memory files access and save his current intake. Moving away from the window, Protoman stepped down in search of his helmet. Using his foot he came in contact with it. Kicking it up and placing it back on his head he walked out of the room.
"Now where is that sister of mine? She was probable in her room blasting her music, as always. Swear she's going to lose her hearing at a young age." Shaking his head Protoman smiled making his way to he elevator and pressing the sub-floor button. Wily wanted to make sure nothing ever happened to his daughter and placed her room in the lower levels of the fortress so that she would have time to escape if anything ever went wrong. The stretch of walkway to Siren's room was full of security lasers and traps for any unwelcome guests. The people would have a heart attack if they knew how different Wily acted with Siren.
Protoman's thoughts were interrupted when the earth beneath him began to shake. Kneeling on the floor he waited for the tremors to stop. When all was steady Protoman picked him self up and began to run into Siren's hallway. Tumbling and rolling over the blasts from the laser cannons popping out of the wall Protoman jumped over the spiked pits hidden every ten feet away.
*There's got to be a better way. *
A cold sweat poured down his neck when he felt it.
"It's going to be bigger, the next one is…"
The ground in front of him surged up in a mountain of dirt and rocks. The ground beneath him began to spilt open ready to swallow him whole. Slamming himself to the side he slide slowly across the damaged area. Straining his senses Protoman dived to avoid being crushed by a falling spike. Dodge and block. Dodge and jump. Roll and pivot. That was the same pattern he used to avoid colliding with anything falling on him. It was quiet impressive especially for a blind person. It was then that the lights began to flicker off and the back up generators kicked in. The pathway was dimly lit but that went unnoticed to Protoman.
*I just hope Siren's ok. *
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Siren's room…
Siren was analyzing the words to the song she was currently listening to her CD player.
You've got to get yourself together
You got stuck in a moment and you can't get out of it.
Oh lord, look at you now
You've got yourself stick in a moment
And if the night runs over
And the day won't last
And if our way should falter
Along the stony pass
And if the night runs over
And the day won't last
And if our way should falter
Along the stony pass
It's just a moment
This time will pass
Sighing to herself, she placed the headset on the nightstand to her left. That was a song her mother loved to listen when she was young. She remembered the first time her mother let her listen to it and fell in love with it instantly. Leaning over the bed, Siren pulled out her sketch flipping to the unfinished picture she started. Reaching for her pencil it fell straight to the floor. Focusing on the nightstand, Siren waited. The sound of furniture shaking alerted her to the cause. Jumping off her bed she made a mad dash for the door and bolted out of the room just as the shelves and everything else not bolted down toppled and crashed, spilling any contains on the floor. Looking at the hallways Siren gasped in shock. There was a jagged crevice along the ground disappearing either way of the hall. A larger wave of tremors rocked the earth under her feet. Parts of the ceiling became loose and started to rain down upon her. Siren tried to dodge the debris and the crevice. It was hard to tell distance in her surroundings. She noticed the lights flickering on and off, barely staying on. Looking back from where she came from Siren noticed that it was known sealed off from the ceiling collapsing. She was too late to turn around when she tripped on a broken laser. Her head connected with a slate of broken plaster, slicing the skin of her right temple. The pain left her momentarily stunned, one eye closed as blood coated it. Lifting a hand wipe at the wetness, she rolled onto her back, wincing as the pebbles beneath her dug into her back. Another rumble rocked the ground like waves crashing at a beach. Siren was tossed into a wall, stumbling next to the crevice, her arm dangling off the side.
*Hurts can't move…scared. Daddy, Blues. * Siren searched the floor for anything to help lift her up. Some loose wires were hanging limply from the ceiling a few sparks flying from its tips. Siren reached for them, trying to grasp the black coating. She was hurt already, getting electrocuted would most likely finish her off. Pulling herself against the wall she waited for the quakes to simmer down before temping to move. A sickening sound from above petrified her with fear. Jerking her head up, her eye widened as the ceiling came crashing down on her.
*…Someone…*
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The tremors had stopped minutes ago, but Blues pace had only quickened in his search.
"Siren! Siren, answer me!" Cursing under his breath of the rumble in his way, a simple jump and he was over it. About to sprint away from the pile, his visor picked up a something near the mountain of plaster.
"Shit." Powering up his arm cannon to a low setting, Blues blasted the heavier part of the ruble off. Changing back into his hand, he kneeled on the floor shoving handfuls of plaster, wires and steel off to the side. Tiny dirty fingernails peeked out of the hill of debris, some of them broken and bleeding. Growling deep in his throat, Blues changed his hand once more and this time instead of plasma blasts, his cannon shot out strong gusts of wind. The settled parts blew away revealing the hidden treasure underneath. A small body was curled in a fatal position caked with dirt and blood. Blues at first could only stare at the huddled body of Siren. She was lying on her stomach; her right leg was bent back at an impossible angle and her once frosty hair was now splattered with grays and reds.
"Fuck!" Blues scoped the little girl into his arms, filled with worry. Not wasting any time he teleported out of the shambled hall, straight to Wily's lab.
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Wily in the meantime was placing an ice pack on his bruised head. The earthquake had caught the fortress by surprise. He was working on plans that Su-lea was unable to finish. They were blueprints of a female robot that was mostly human in outer appearance and far more capable of feelings and free will. Something that could be very dangerous indeed, but also a step further to close the gape between robots and humans. The blueprint was of the plan Su-lea was working on was for Siren in case anything should happen to her daughter. Also in the lab was a lone pod propped in the far corner of the room.
It was now covered in dust with wires hanging around it like a spider's web. Wily had avoided most injuries by ducking underneath the empty space at the computer consul. Now looking around the room, the first thing he did was brush aside the wires hanging in front of the pod. Peering inside he noticed that nothing expect for a small crack on the glass case, was damaged. Just as he was about to return to work, a red beam landing in front of him, Protoman phasing into view.
"Problem Doc, it's Siren she got crushed when the quake hit." Wily's face went from its normal color to ash white. Accepting the motionless form from Protoman Wily stared into the soiled face. Blood caked half of Siren's face, a deep gash on the top of her forehead the cause. Placing her on the lab Wily checked her over, Protoman watching.
"Large gash on right temple, fingers on left hand bent three broken, three broken ribs, right hip broken, no punctured lung, thank goodness." Wily took in the damage with dread displaying on his face. A wet cloth landed on his hand as a different set of hands worked at getting the grim off Siren's skin. Wily looked to see Protoman wash the dirt off dipping the cloth in a basin of soapy water. In silence the two set to work.
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Wily watched the rise and fall of the oxygen levels that Siren was taking into her small body. Sitting at the abandoned chair left by Protoman, Wily let his weary self rest, never letting his eyes wander from the figure on the bed. Siren was nearly wrapped in bandages, half her body in a cast. The gash on her head refused to stop bleeding, the bandages were drenched in the precious fluid having to be changed constantly. What frightened him more was the fact it had been two days since the quake (the city had also sustained heavy damage) and Siren had not once opened her eyes. She was alive, but in a comatose state.
Next to Siren on a different bed was the project that Wily was currently working on. Once he and Protoman had Siren stabilized, he opened the files on a disk Su-lea had left for him incase anything happened along with some other objects.
Short flashback…
"Albert, if you're watching this clip then something grave must have happened to Siren. If her condition is life threatening, in these files you will find instructions to the project in the pod. Before anything is done make sure that nothings has happened to the crystal Siren has. It is important to saving her life. Till we meet again in the after life my love, Siren dear take care,
Su-lea Wily Omega.
End flashback
Wily was deep in thought that he missed the first sign that another person was watching him. The rough texture of torn skin alerted him out of his memories. Siren was watching him through one eye, the oxygen mask muffling her words.
"Shh, shh. Do not speak, save your strength. You certainly have been through quite a bit my dear." Wily saw the fear in her eye and leaned up to place a kiss on her forehead careful of the gash. "Protoman and I are fine save for some bruises. The rest of the robots are also doing well. At the moment they are busy rebuilding the fortress." Wily watched the eye blink up at him and finally close. Siren's breathing steadied and soon she was fast asleep.
Wily sighed, rubbing at his tired eyes. He watched Siren sleep for a while longer before getting up and crossed to the other bed. Lifting up the blanket, Wily watched the motionless body. His sight switched from Siren to the body on the bed. The lab door opened and Protoman stepped in carrying a tray of food. Wily covered the body back up making sure that Protoman couldn't see it.
Protoman watched through his visor as Wily covered something over on the other bed. His sensors alerted him that the doctor was heading his way.
"She wake up yet?" he asked placing the food down on the bed next to Siren. Not even caring he petting the girls hair back and tucking it in place around the bandages.
"Only for a short time. Then she went to back to sleep." Wily watched as Protoman fused over Siren, his behavior catching him completely off guard.
* Very strange. Protoman has never acted this way before. He can't stand people, let alone myself. Well that I can understand. At least someone will be able to watch over her if anything should happen. *
"Come along Protoman. We should leave her to rest." Wily was starting for the door when he noticed that the bot was not following him.
"I'm going to stay here. If she wakes up she's going to have to eat something." Protoman stated from his seat by the bed.
"Very well then. But if her condition should change inform me immediately." Stepping through the open door, Protoman waited until the footsteps faded down the fall to act. Walking to the other bed, he lifted the covers to peer what was hidden beneath.
*What the fuck is this! What the hell has he got planned now? * Wrenching the covers back on the bed, he stormed out to find the crazy doctor. It didn't take him long to find the old man in the study watching a vid file. About to grab the old man's attention, he stopped when he saw Wily's face reflected off the monitor. He could see the pain etched into the skin, the bags under bloodshot eyes and most of all the tears trailing down his face. The screen was producing an image of a middle-aged woman. She had blond hair reaching her neck midway, baby blue eyes full of happiness.
"Come on Siren the camera's almost ready." Protoman watched as the screen wobbled a bit and straightened out a few seconds later. On the screen he could see the woman standing between Dr. Light, who was standing to her left and Wily who was had his hand wrapped around her shoulder.
"I'm here." Protoman gasped as he watched Siren run right into the woman's arms. The two smiled and giggled before standing straight.
"Ok just a few seconds, smile everyone. You too Albert." The woman leaned her head on Wily's shoulder one hand entwined with his the other resting on Siren's left shoulder. Siren was leaning into the woman one hand grasped Dr. Light's as his other hand went around to place on Wily's back. A flash lit up the screen and the four were frozen forever as the time on the counter ended.
Wily placed his hand on the woman's face, caressing the cool material. His fist slammed into the consol, the noise echoing in the room.
"Su-lea." Wily's voice choked on the name. He shut the screen off and pushed himself up on his feet. Protoman watched as the scientist stumbled across the room and out the door. Stepping out of his hiding spot, he sat at the vacant spot at the consol. Patching into the main database, he brought up the vid file once more and replayed it.
"Su-lea Omega…Siren's mom." As the screen once more powered down, Protoman was left in the darkness left to ponder.
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Wily watched as the small child slept, for once since the accident occurred, peacefully. Protoman was watching this from the doorway, leaning against the cold metal. A exhale of breath, eyes scrunching tightly and blinking open. Siren slowly moved her head to the side and smiled at the people there.
"Hi." Her scratchy voice sounded worse then before.
"How are you feeling Siren?" Wily brushed back some clump strands of hair away from his daughter's face.
"Tired yawn real tired, but how come? How long?" Siren eyes squeezed shut feeling a constricting force in her chest. She could hear Wily's voice saying something but couldn't grasp at the words. She could hear the blood rushing to her ears drowning out anything else. A quick flash of pain and everything went black.
"Siren!" Wily was frantic when the heart monitor went flat. Protoman cursed reaching for the side of the bed. His scanner's showed the body temperature decreasing from the body on the bed. He moved out of the way as Wily tried to revive Siren. Once. Twice. The monitor showed a flat line in each try. Walking over to the other bed, Protoman moved it closer to Siren's.
"I think it's time we try this." Pulling back the covers, he revealed the body. Wily looked down at the still body and back at Protoman. Wasting no time the two set to work on the connections. Wily fingered the crystal necklace around Siren's neck. Easing it off, he placed it on the motionless body occupying the other bed. A metal headband was placed on Siren's forehead, a wire connecting it to the other body.
"Everything's set Doc." Protoman moved aside to let him sit at the controls. Wily watched as the screen started up, neon green letters flashing.
Password: *****
Password confirmed…beginning transfer…
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The first thing that was noticed was the soreness. Every inch of muscle and joint felt like it hadn't been moved in years. A blinding white light sent the person reeling back; never knowing it would hurt so much to open one's eyes.
"Where…cough…where am I?" The person lowered their feet onto the steel floor. Shiver's laced their body, a heavy weight settling on them. At first it was difficult t move, the weight was unaccustomed to them. About to fall, a hand shot out to grasp the table and steady them. Taking small steps, a mirror reflected the body of a teenage girl, long frosty hair reaching mid-thigh, and red eyes stared back at her.
Siren gasped at her own reflection, not sure at what she was seeing. Her hands were shaking as she reached up and touched the surface of the glass. Her imagine in the mirror followed the same actions. Cringing in fright she turned to run when she saw it. Or she saw herself, her own small body lying on a bed. Reaching for it she placed her hand on her younger self's cheek. The skin under her touch was cold as ice. She reached for the small wrist and knowing what she would find…no pulse.
"No pulse…No pulse…gods…"dropping the limp hand it landed with a dull thump. Siren stepped back and ran out of the room. Tears streamed down her cheeks, clouding her vision. Not even bothering to clear them she ran far away from the room, trying to escape what she saw.
"Siren?!' Siren stopped at hearing the familiar voice.
Wily was shocked to see her there, tears running down her flushed face. Her face held a tinge of red in the cheeks and her breathing came out in short gasps.
"What…I don't…what am I?" Siren asked dropping to the floor, sobbing in her hands. Wily rushed over to here, letting her lean on his shoulder.
"Shh, shh, it's alright Siren. What is the last thing you remember?" Wily asked drying her eyes with a handkerchief.
"I there was pain and muffled sounds, then nothing." Siren sat on her legs, rubbing at her eyes. She paused looking at her hands. They were slim and long like her mother's. The nails were perfectly trimmed and polished. She looked up at wily waiting for him to say something. He stared back at her before looking away.
"Dad…what happened? What did you do?" she asked moving her head to look at his face.
"You died." It was plain and simple those words. Wily watched for Siren's reaction but she stood there still as a statue.
"How." Her voice sounded flat, broken.
"Your mother. It was in case something would ever happen to you." Siren was only half listening not believing her a single word.
"Siren."
"Hmm?" She looked up to see Wily watching her like a hawk.
"Follow me Siren. There is something I wish to show you." Help her up; Wily let her lean on him since she was still shaky. They made their way to the study but for all Siren knew they could have walked through hell and she couldn't have cared. Pulling up two seats, Siren was glad to get off her feet. Wily placed the CD in and clicked on the icon for the video to start.
"Hello sweetheart."
Siren snapped her head up when she heard her mother's voice. Her mother's image was smiling at her then turned to look at Wily.
"I asked Albert to look after you honey. I hope you two are getting along well."
Wily was surprised when Siren leaned on his shoulder and wrapped an arm around his waist. The image seem to notice the two's predicament.
"Siren, I hope you finally know what it is to have a family. But you know me I still worry about you. So I made a plan in case anything happened to you. I know how much you love robots and the research we did. The program that I made was to transfer your memories to the crystal, like saving files to a disk. I hope your not upset Siren. I just wanted what was best for you. Even when I'm dead I try and make things right. Take care Siren, Albert. And don't forget, I'm watching over you."
The vid ended leaving the two in silence. Siren sat up, leaning against her chair. Wily sat by waiting for anything.
"Could we do the same for her?" Siren turned her head slightly to the side, long strands of hair falling over her eyes.
"It's been to long since her death Siren. If it was possible then believe me I would try." He turned away running a shaky hand through his wild hair.
"Dad?"
Wily held his breath, surprised that she called him that.
"Ye…yes Siren?" He asked facing her once more.
"What am I? I'm me right, but why do I feel so different? I well…" Frustrated Siren sat back down crossing her arms, scowling.
Wily raised a long and bushy brow at her stumbling. He chuckled when he understood what she was trying to ask. He cleared his throat to get her attention.
"Well, ah how should I put this? Along with your memories, you are now a more…developed young women, about the age of a teenager." Siren just blinked at him a clueless look on her face. Wily felt the sweat pouring down his neck "well you are a mature person and will have more knowledge then you did before." Siren was pouting and tapping her fingers against her arm.
"So even though I still remember being 8, I'm what 18, and know what most teenagers know?" Siren asked her brows drawn together in concentration.
"In a simple manner of speaking yes."
Siren stood up walking across the room and back to her seat. She looked down at her toes wiggling them. Pulling the collar of her shirt away from her, she peered down at her body. Her eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets. Wily felt his face blush and coughed into his hand trying to explain the new development to her.
"You weren't kidding when you said I was mature. Are all girls this big?" Hearing that Wily fell out of his seat sputtering.
"Uh you ok?" Siren asked looking over the toppled chair to her father. Wily was rubbing at his back groaning.
"Yes, yes just not expecting that." Turning his chair right side up he sat down sighing in relief. Siren rolled her eyes crossing her arms once more.
"Well?"
"Hmm? Oh ah ahem, you are modeled I believe after your mother's…err figure when she was a teenager. There are some women who…used stimulants on themselves for cough enlargements but like people vary so do parts of them." Wily could feel the sweat drops grow larger and larger down the back of his head.
"Oh. So let me get this straight…so even though I look older and know more nothing's changed?" Siren asked scratching the back of her neck.
"Siren, you are who you wish to be. No one can change that, not even I. You already acted more like an adult when we first met and yet you still held the spark that all children hold. That is something that most lose when we grow up. Ahem, now then let us get you some suitable clothing for you."
"You mean shopping!" Siren cringed. "But I hate shopping, it's so boring and the places are always so crowded."
Wily rubbed at the throbbing vein in his forehead. Siren was no ordinary person. Where most girls would kill for a chance to go and shop she preferred to stay at home.
Meanwhile…
Blues was rolling on his bedroom floor laughing so hard his sides began to hurt. He had watched everything from the monitor that was connected to the security system. Never in his life had he seen Wily blush and stutter so much. Wiping the tears from underneath his visor, he was surprised to hear his name being called.
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"Where is that good for nothing…" Wily opened another door along the hallway looking for Protoman in each room.
"Dad." Siren warned. "Blues is not a good for nothing. Just why are we looking for him?"
"Because my dear, as much as I would enjoy going with you, I'm sure the police would like nothing better than to drag me off to jail and never once release me." Wily stated while poking his head through another door.
"Yo someone call?"
"Blues!" Siren turned smiling to him. Noticing something she turned around laughing.
"Eh? What's so funny?" He asked walking up to them.
"You're hehehehe, short." Siren burst out laughing. Blues grunted crossing his arms. It was true, Siren's new body was quite taller then the shorter bots. Siren now stood a good 6'02".
"So your tall big deal. You wanted something or just to show off?" He asked when she regained form her fit of giggles.
"Take Siren to go shopping. She needs new clothes. And keep an eye out for her. She's still getting use to her body." Wily handed Protoman one of his credit cards. Siren made a face at the word shopping and Protoman snickered.
"Aww does Siren need a new frilly pink dress?"
"Even think about getting anything like that and you'll be wearing it Blues!" Siren retorted and stuck out her tongue.
Rolling his eyes, Protoman pocketed the card and started towards the back exit.
"Now you be careful Siren. And here at least take this." Wily told her handing her a long gray trench coat and a pair of loafers. Placing the coat over her t-shirt and shorts, she struggled with the loafers.
"You got some big feet dad, no offense." Finishing putting the shoes on she tied the coat together and hugged Wily. "We'll be back soon. And I promise to be careful."
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Siren set her weary self down by the giant fountain in the center of the city mall. Blues was watching her grinning madly.
"I never knew shopping for clothes could be such a fucking pain. Those store clerks were over me like fleas on a dog." She groaned.
Blues couldn't help but laugh at the picture she portrayed. Their first stop was at a popular store, where they saw kids of all ages go in and out of. Siren went straight for anything she could find. She grabbed a pair of khaki pants and an oversized black t-shirt. When she walked out Blues, had to cover his mouth not to laugh.
"You look like someone who just got out of prison." The shirt hung off one of her shoulders while she practically had to hold the pants up.
"Yeah well I suck at shopping. And it's no wonder these damn things are too big…it's the men's section." Siren puffed up her cheeks before letting the air out. "Ok, lets just get this over with. Hey buddy, can you give me a hand?"
That was Siren's first mistake. Once those words were out of her mouth at least three sale clerks, two girls and one guy, dragged her away to the different parts of the store. Blues just watched glad it wasn't him.
When they finally were able to leave the store Siren was sorting a new baggy black pants and black t-shirt trimmed with white. Her sneakers, which were red with black trim, were busy kicking the side of the fountain.
"You sure have weird taste." Blues adjusted his shades before sitting down next to her.
"Clothes are clothes…as long as it's not pink. I can't stand wearing that color." Siren yawned and looked down to the bags on the floor. There weren't many, but they wee packed tightly with shirts, pants, shorts and a few other accessories. Siren had picked out a new pair of shades for Blues in the process, slipping them into his coat pocket with out him noticing. He was surprised at the gift and a lost for words.
"You can fix them up like the pair you have on back at the lab so you'll be able to see better." Siren said flicking the water with the tips of her fingers.
"Thanks brat."
"No prob. Jerk." Siren smiled at their antics. This is one thing that she was glad that didn't change.
"Si…Siren-chan?" a voice squeaked. The two looked in front of them to see a young girl standing there. Her blond hair in a ponytail, a red dress trimmed with white and two green jewels on her chest area and tears in her eyes. Next to her was a boy with unruly chestnut colored hair and bright blue eyes. He was wearing faded denim jeans and a white shirt trimmed with red. The bags in their hands dropped at the sight before them.
"Blues?" The boy's voice was a mere whisper to the older bot in front of him. Siren watched out of the corner of her eyes as she felt Blues straighten his back and wipe out any emotion from his face.
*Well, well what do we have here? *
"Siren…is that, is that you?" Roll asked once more taking a step closer to them.
Putting on a dazzling smile she winked at the two. "The new and improved Siren Roll-chan."
Roll blinked several times hoping it wasn't a dream. Seeing that it wasn't she made a mad dash for the other girl. The impact of the hug nearly sent them and Blues sprawling into the fountain. Losing his balance Blues was ready to fall in when a hand grasped his forearm pulling him against a smaller body. The two tumbled to the ground in a tangle of limbs. Roll and Siren cracked up at the sight, sliding to the floor so they wouldn't fall in.
Annoyed, Blues slammed his palms to the ground not caring where they landed. Rock, scared when his brother's hands landed on either side of his head, froze. Blues noticed the stillness of the body beneath him. Looking down he noticed how close their faces were from each other and scrambled off.
'What the hell are you two doing here?" He growled picking himself up.
Siren had the sudden urge to smack Blues upside the head. She noticed the look of hurt on Rock's face when the younger bot picked himself up and dust himself off.
"It's a mall Blues, everyone comes here to shop." Siren leaned her head on Roll's shoulder surprising her. Blues shot her a look dusting his black trench coat.
Ignoring them for a moment, Roll turned to face Siren once more smiling brightly.
"You look well your all grown up. If Dr. Light could see you now." Roll fiddled with Siren's hair like she always did when she was still living with them.
"That's a good idea. I haven't seen Dr. Light in like forever. Come on Blues grab a bag and lets go." Siren was about to pick up some of the bags when Blues grabbed her arm pulling her off to the side.
"Oi, Blues what?" Siren glared at him tugging her arm away from his grip.
"Is your head screwed on the wrong way?! We can't go with them, Wily can't stand Rock. And…"
"AND, you haven't seen your father in forever. They're your family, they know shit about you let alone if you're even alive most if not all the time. Give me a break Blues. Besides, Dad never mentioned I couldn't visit Dr. Light. Please Blues, it'll be fun." Siren begged blinking puppy dog eyes at him.
Blues shivered at the display, hating when people did that. He noticed Rock sitting on the fountain, the same place he was relaxing only minutes ago. Feeling the stare of another, Rock looked up and lowered his head. What Blues didn't know it was that Rock was trying to hide the blush staining his face. Mistaking it for disappointment, Blues rubbed the back of his neck, feeling the short hair there brush his cold hands. Siren smirked and gave Roll another wink before leaning towards Blues.
"If not for me or Dr. Light then at least do it for Rock. Look at him, poor kid. No big brother there to laugh with or look up to unless it's at the end of his buster cannon." She whispered in his ear. "No one to hold and to cherish."
"What the hell are you talking about Siren?" he hissed out.
Siren smirked, giving him her best innocent face. "It wasn't that hard to figure out Blues. For your sanity lets just stay for a bit. I did promise dad I'd be back before dark." Siren silently cheered when Blues threw his hands in the air and grunted out a fine.
She dragged him back to Rock and Roll telling them the good news. Finishing their shopping they all piled in Roll's van that Dr. Light had made for certain trip and also for helping Rock in combat. Roll had dragged Siren to the front asking her a million questions about Wily and if she was ok. Rock sat uneasy in the back trying to look anywhere but at his brother.
"So what have you been up to?" Blues asked in a bore tone since he already knew. He was still watching Rock from afar and noticed the smaller bot built models.
"Huh, oh um not mu..much just stuff." Rock mumbled out, giving his brother a weak smile.
"Just stuff huh? Anything in particular; reading training…models?" Blues inwardly smiled at the stunned face Rock gave him.
"How…how'd you know I build models?" he asked surprise in his voice.
"I only guessed some things, I didn't know. Sheesh you can be so gullible Rock." Blues grunted and leaned further more into the wall of the mobile.
"You called me Rock." Rock smiled.
"Well no shit, that is your name or did you forget." Blues rolled his eyes shaking his head.
"No, I mean you never call me by my name. It's always squirt or kid, bro or something else." Rock finished in a whisper.
"He's got a point there Blues. Ya never call him by his given name. You can be so mean sometimes." Roll looked back at him so she could stick out her tongue at her older brother.
"Well excuse me. We're not exactly on the same side here. Why the fu…"
"BLUES!" Siren warned him.
"Yes?" he asked in a fake sweet voice.
Roll laughed at the two. Siren was rolling her eyes grumbling to herself. Rock stared at his brother who shrugged back. Making sure the two in front weren't watching Blues slid to sit beside Rock.
"Just do me a favor and be careful will ya." Rock perked his head up not understanding what Blues meant.
About to answer Roll beat him to the punch.
"We're home. Come on Rock you have to help with the groceries too." Roll opened the back door of the mobile and started taking bags out. Siren shrugged and grabbed her bags and a few of Rolls. Blues picked himself up and grabbed a bag and waited for Rock to hurry up.
"Swear you take forever." Blues commented when Rock emerged from the mobile's depth.
"Blues?" A voice asked from the side of the Light home. Both Rock and Blues turned to see Dr. Light standing in a white gi, obviously finishing his afternoon practice. Blues didn't know what to say, here was the man that help created him, his so called father and not a single word entered his mind.
"Mr. Light?" Looking up to the caller, Dr. Light gasped in surprise. He rubbed at his eyes to make sure he wasn't seeing things.
"Siren? Is that you?" Making his way to the girl at the doorway, he took in everything about her.
"Same color hair, eyes and even the necklace. It really is you. What happened?" he watched as Siren lowered her sight to the floor, her hands picking at a lose thread of her shirt. He turned to Blues and walked over to him looking him over.
"Are you two alright? Has anything happened at Wily's?" The silence was through out the encounter. No one even dared to move.
"Lunch is ready!" Roll called from inside the house. "Come and get it before it gets cold."
"Let's go. You now how she gets when she's ignored." Siren turned to the door and went inside not even waiting for the others. Patting Blues on the shoulder, Dr. Light motioned for them to follow.
"Don't worry. Roll hasn't killed us yet with her cooking." He told them stepping inside.
"I heard that. You said my cooking is the best Dr. Light." Roll pouted and added a small sniffle for effect.
Siren watched this from a place at the table busy eating a bowl of food Roll prepared. A scrapping of feet followed a loud crash that came from the living room. A great red blur leaped at Rock, bringing them down and sliding them across the polished floor.
"Rush, no stop boy. Hahaha, we have guests." Rush seemed to ignore his master's protest and continued licking Rock's face. Soon everyone was laughing at the sight of the two. Ears perk, Rush sniffed at the air. Roll had just placed down a bowl of energy biscuits when Rush was on the bowl in no time flat.
"Hungry isn't he?" Blues said taking a seat to Siren's left. Rock sat between Dr. Light and Blues, thanking Roll for the food. At first the only sound was the loud chomping of Rush and his food. Siren looked around the table at the people she left.
"Are you mad at me?" she finally asked setting down her chopsticks. Dr. Light looked up to his friends face confused.
"What do you mean Siren?" he asked placing his bowl down.
"For leaving and going with dad." Glancing up she averted her eyes to the side of the table.
"Siren, it was your choice. I understood perfectly well why you decided to go with him. Your mother was like a sister to me, and you my best friend aside from Wily. By the way how is Albert doing these days?" he asked starting to eat once more.
"Same. Thoughts of world domination, making sure I'm alright, makes Blues here act like my damn babysitter." She told them. Roll nearly choked on her last bit of food when she heard that.
"Blues a babysitter. That's a good one."
"Hey it's better than hearing Wily rant all the time. And beside, at least Siren shows me some respect." Blues said while pointing his chopstick at Roll.
"You're our brother and you fight along side him. I just don't understand why you don't stay with us. Are we that horrible that both you and Siren left us."
"Roll, please. It was their choice. You know that. How would you feel if you were in their place instead? Siren loves Wily…"
"Proving she's crazier then before." Blues muttered under his breath. Rock covered up his mouth, trying to keep his food instead of laughing and spitting everything out.
"Now Blues that wasn't a very nice thing to say. Now Roll it's just that…well Siren maybe you should explain."
Siren slurped the noodle up and raised a brow. "He's different then others." And she continued to eat. Roll looked at Dr. Light about to ask something but decided not to.
After lunch the group decided to go out back and rest. Blues stayed close by Siren, still uncomfortable with the whole thing.
"Wuss." Siren whispered into his ear. To the others it seemed if Siren was cuddling close to Blues. Blues sent her a knowing look. Siren ignored it and rested her chin on his shoulder. "For crying out loud Blues, they're not going to bite your head off. Except maybe Rush." The two sweat dropped as said robot dog was busy playing tug of war with Rock, which Rush won. Trotting away with his prize Rush stopped in front of Blues.
"What?" Blues leaned away when Rush started to sniff him. "I am not a tree." He warned. Siren burst out laughing, rolling onto her back. Rush started to sniff toward her. A cold metallic nose pressed into her neck startling her. Rush sniffed at the necklace around Siren's neck and jumped back, growling. He jumped and snapped his teeth at her neck.
"RUSH! STOP THAT!" Rock tried to grab Rush around the waist and pull him off. With a final snap Rush was able to tear at the silver chain around Siren's neck. It seemed as everything played in slow motion. One minute Rush was falling backwards with Rock and the next minute he was flying across the back yard and was stopped by slamming against the house. Everyone held their breaths, not daring to speak. Even Blues looked ill at the out come. Siren was frozen, her out stretched fist still in place where she had strike out at Rush. It still throbbed with pain where she had made contact. Rock was at Rush's side pulling him off the house. Wobbling a bit a first Rush just shook off the impact and barked at the necklace in front of him.
Dr. Light was the first to reach for it and examined the piece of jewelry. He noticed the snowflake instantly and turned to return it to Siren.
"It was a gift form Iceman. He gave it to me to remember them by." Accepting it back, she placed it on.
"It must have been the scent Siren. I'm sorry for that. Rush is very protective." Dr. Light watched Siren place it back on her neck. Taking a step toward the robot dog, Siren held out her hand slowly toward him. Rush instantly stepped away hiding behind Rock, thinking he would be hit again. Seeing that nothing was happening, Rush ventured out a step, and another. Meekly reaching out for the hand he sniffed at it. Wagging his tail he leaped into Siren's arms and licked the girl's face.
"See, I'm not that bad huh Rush?" Siren scratched behind his ear sending him into doggy heaven.
"As fun as this is Siren, I think we need to head back." Blues crouched down giving Rush a final pat on the head. "Wily's gonna be worried."
"Alright, but I'm coming back to visit. Is that ok?" She asked Dr. Light.
"Oh course but just make sure Wily is alright with this Siren." He said hugging her.
Blues stepped up to his father and the two stared at each other. While Siren was saying her goodbyes, he quickly placed his arms around the other man.
"It was good to see you father." And he let go just as quick. Dr. light smiled at his son's behavior and placed an arm around Blues shoulder.
"You are welcomed here anytime Blues, remember that." Their small moment was interrupted the ringing of the phone. Smiling one last time at his son, Dr. Light left to answer the call. Rock walked up to his brother, nervous as all hell.
"So you have to go Blues?" Rock asked leaning against the back of the house.
"Yeah but don't worry, we always seem to see each other during battles. But this doesn't mean I'm gonna go easy on ya, you better start practicing even more if your going to beat Wily's next bunch of Robot Masters."
"You mean he's made more?!" Rock sounded horrified at the news.
Blues nodded, looking back at Siren and Roll. "Oi, Siren lets go already." Turning back to Rock he gave his little brother a smile. Rock grinned back pushing himself off the side of the house. He was caught off guard and speechless when he turned around. Roll was hugging Siren, leaning into the other girl's embrace. That in itself wasn't what shocked the small bot. It was the fact they two were kissing. Breaking the contact, Siren placed a chaste kiss on Roll's left hand before entering the house tending to get her belongings. Blues and Rock stood gapping like fish at their blushing sister.
"Na…nani?" Roll's whole face was the same shade of her dress.
"You…and her…kissed." Rock stuttered.
"To much info, way to much." Blues muttered shaking his head. Passing the two he waved goodbye to them and went straight for the kitchen where Siren was. While gathering her bags Blues could tell she was tense.
"Si?"
"Don't ask Blues…just don't I don't even know." In silence the two gathered their belongings and teleported back home.
Ok that was weird. Um comments please.
