Unfinished Business with the Heart
This Fanfic is gonna be my best one yet. It takes place right after MegaMan NT Warrior Beast + comes to a close. We never saw a conclusion. So I decided to write one. Characters owned by Capcom. I will also include other media. There will be chapters, but I dunno how many yet. Maybe about 5. Enjoy!
Chapter 3: Keeping it a surprise
It was Thursday afternoon. Lan was at the library, finishing his homework for the weekend. With that out of the way, now he and MegaMan could concentrate on their plan.
"Remind me again why you wanted to write this out in the library rather than at SciLab or home, Lan," whispered MegaMan.
"Well, this place is quiet. And I feel like I can concentrate more here," responded his operator.
"Maybe so, but lest we forget: Maylu comes here often. She's bound to show up sooner or later. Or did you come here so you could talk to her in private?"
"Ok, you got me!" said the young NetBattler as he blushed. "I just can't stay away from her anymore."
"I read you like a book. No pun intended"
"Good. In all seriousness though, I wanna ask her if she'll be busy this Saturday."
"Well, why don't you ask her right now? She's over by the front door."
"Uh, I think I'll do this the old-fashioned way."
"What do you mean, the old-fashioned way?"
"You know how two people are going somewhere and/or looking for something, and the next thing you know they bump into each other and give a brief scream of fright?"
"There are tons of shows like that on TV."
"Well there you go. That's the old-fashioned way."
The Blue Bomber just laughed at his idea, "Ok then. If you're gonna make this work, try with the science section first. Ms. Mari did assign science homework, and I reckon that's what Maylu will be working on."
"Thanks, buddy. Let's go."
"One more thing," the Blue Bomber imitated a certain magician. (Author's note: Yeah, you know who I'm talking about.)
"Don't forget to send me into Maylu's PET. I need to talk to Roll as well."
"Gotcha, MegaMan."
Lan followed MegaMan's advice and headed to the science section. He pretended to look for a science book.
Lan was just one turn around the corner away from bumping into the girl of his dreams. "Ok Hikari. Be strong," Lan said to himself in his mind. "Here goes nothing."
Lan picked a random book from the shelf. He was fortunate it had to do with the weekend assignment. Otherwise, he wasn't going to make this convincing. He pretended to read it.
Maylu was reading a book on purpose. Lan decided to walk past Maylu in order to add a little humor into the "sudden meeting."
"Sup. How are ya doin'?" whispered Lan pretending not to know who he was talking to as he kept walking.
"I'm good, thanks," Maylu responded while still reading and walking.
Then the two kids stopped and turned around slowly.
"GAAAH!" the two screamed as they turned to see each other. Their Navis laughed at what they saw and heard.
"Uh… Hey, Maylu."
"Hi there, Lan. Sorry about that."
"No no no. My bad."
"So what brings you by?"
"I'm trying to maintain my grades before we graduate in the next year or so. You know, the usual."
"Same here. That reminds me, I gotta go do my homework. So I'll see ya later."
"Hey, hold up!" responded Lan. "I wanna ask you something real quick. And can MegaMan see Roll for a minute or two?"
"Sure." She let MegaMan visit her Navi.
"So, what's up?" Maylu asked
"Well, I need to know." Lan explained. "Are you gonna be busy this Saturday?"
"Hmm… I don't think so. I just need to finish my science homework. How come?"
"I was hoping you and I could meet up. It's been a while since we hung out without monsters getting in the way."
"Sure. What time?"
"That's the thing. It's a little weird, even for me. But I was hoping I could meet you at the park at 6am. How does that sound?"
Maylu was a little startled at hearing his idea. "Th-that early?"
"What do you mean? Is that a problem?" Lan asked gently.
"N-no. But what's the occasion?"
"Let's just say it's really important - way more important than any NetBattle or any mission that Mr. Famous would assign me. Trust me, Maylu. I don't think I'd be asking you to get up early on a Saturday if that wasn't the case."
Maylu was a bit unconvinced, but she decided to take chances this once. So she gave her answer with a smile, "I can't say I understand what's going on 100%, but I can make it work. I'll meet you then if you don't sleep on your end."
"I swear, I'll be grateful to have an alarm clock wake me up on that day."
Meanwhile, in the cyberworld…
"Hey there, partner. Good to see you," said MegaMan as he entered.
"Likewise, MegaMan," responded Roll with a smile. "What's going on?"
"Not much. I'll get right down to the chase. Are you open this Saturday?"
"Yeah, totally. When and why though?"
"At 6am. I just you and I should hang out. It's been a while."
"Sure. You bet I'll meet you then," she answered with a smile. Deep down, MegaMan's heart was glowing. He was happy to hear her response. So happy that he decided it was his turn to glomp Roll.
She was surprised to be hugged by MegaMan. "So now the tables have turned," she thought. "So be it." She decided to hug him back. Three seconds after she did, MegaMan started to hug her tighter. He even started to smell her "hair."
"Hey, MegaMan. You're hugging a bit too tight. Don't you think?"
"So, you want me to stop?"
"No. It's ok. Don't let go."
"I won't. And to be honest, Roll… I've always liked your hugs. And I would miss them."
"You would?"
"I would even miss you." Roll was so happy to hear MegaMan say something she found to be very meaningful. She wanted to kiss him on the cheek at least, but it was time for MegaMan to go.
"I have to go, but I'll see you around. Ok?"
"Of course. Take care."
The two shared one last hug before MegaMan logged out. He wanted to kiss her on the cheek too, but that would spoil the surprise he had in store for her.
Back in the human dimension…
"All right. I'll see you later, Maylu."
"Yeah. See ya."
The two friends said friendly goodbyes. Lan left the library with MegaMan. Once away from the library, Lan cheered with excitement. "YAHOOOOO!"
In the PET, MegaMan let out a "BOOYAAAAH!"
"Now we really need to get this train moving, MegaMan."
"You got that right, Lan. So how much more do we need to do?"
"Not much anymore. My dad got one of the things we need. Now we just need to talk to Sal."
"Let's head over to her shop then."
To be continued…
