Meanwhile outside Den-Tech city in a secret Laboratory. Two men stood in a large round room their gaze fixed to a Navi standing before them.

"So, how are things going now?" the Navi asked

"Well sir, things are moving along nicely. The next batch of viruses shall be ready by the morning."

"Excellent. And how is our little project progressing?"

"Ah, yes, well…. Sir we have hit a bump in the road."

"What's wrong?" asked the Navi his expression grim

"Well, we tried to separate you from the Blue Shadow but it has bonded to your structure. The only way to separate you is to kill you and release the virus."

"Damn! I hoped it would work. Ah well, I guess we shall resort to plane two. Attack the seven kingdoms and take the crystals by force."

"Sir what are the kingdoms again?" asked the second man

"Well, they are the North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, South America, Australia, and Antarctica. Each one of these countries are built on the remains of an ancient kingdom that once spread across the entire world. The kingdom of Altaria. Altaria was controlled by one king, Emperor Farado. However one day the people of Altaria turned on Farado and attacked him. Once he was defeated the people split the world into seven kingdoms. Feliray, Crescilla, Kangalm, Galdu, Wadito, Balaret, and Polyluminos. Each land was ruled by one king. The kings were all peaceful except for the king of Feliray, the son of Farado, Count Farado II."

"He used his powers to create a military country to destroy all the others. However seven wise sages used their powers to stop him. They created seven crystals of the elements to stop him. He was killed and his magic stripped from him. This magic was sealed away and held by the crystals. Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, Light, Dark, Time. The seven elements that control our world."

"So how does this help us?" asked the man

"SILENCE! Now as I was saying, Each of the contents of our world hold a crystal, Earth in Australia, Water in Antarctica, Fire in Asia, Wind in South America, Light in Europe, Dark in Africa, and Time in North America. If we go to each of these crystals and drain the power from them, we shall have the most powerful elements of the world at our hands. We can control the elements! But we can also release the magic of Count Feliray and rule the world covered in darkness!"

"That's an excellent plan sir, but won't Megaman defeat us like last time?"

"No. he will not be able to stop me. He might have been able to before but now I am stronger, faster, wiser, he will never stop me! HAHAHAHA!"

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Meanwhile back in ACDC town it is Christmas day. Everyone, as every year, were at Lan and Megaman's house for the Christmas party. Lan and his parents threw the party every year. The living room was decked in Christmas décor and under the tree sat everyone's presents.

Megaman was excited and nervous, I hope Roll likes my gift.

Lan and Maylu sat at the table watching as everyone ran around happily. It was another great Christmas just as every year.

"Ok everyone it's time to open presents." Said Lan's mom.

Chaud got a new shirt and a skateboard, his new hobby. Dex got a book that read "Math for Dummies". Maylu got a dress. Lan got some new skates. Megaman got a sword, his new hobby was sword fighting. Gutsman got a hat. Protoman got new sunglasses. And finally it was time for Roll to open her gift.

Megaman handed the box to Roll and smiled, "This is from me. I hope you like it…"

Roll carefully opened the gift. Everyone watched as she lifted a black case from the box that read "To Roll, From Megaman, I will always love you."

Roll slowly opened the box. Tears formed in her eyes and she thrust herself at Megaman hugging him tightly. "Thankyouthankyouthankyou!!!!" she cried in joy. Megaman smiled and wrapped his arms around her.

Everyone Ohh-ed as they saw the pink pearl necklace sitting in a black case with a gold plate. Engraved on the plate were these words;

To Roll, the love of my life. May we be together forever in our hearts and spirit. Love Megaman.

Once Roll stopped crying me sat Roll down and walked behind her. He raised the necklace from its case and wrapped it around Rolls neck. He fastened the clip on the necklace and Roll turned to look at him. Lan's mom walked up with a mirror and held it up so Roll could see herself. Roll teared up and looked and Megaman.

"I love it! Thank you Mega."

"No problem Roll. Merry Christmas."

Roll held onto Megaman tightly, "Merry Christmas Mega."

The party lasted a few more hours but toward the end of it everyone was frightened by a loud crash outside. Everyone ran out and saw a airship flying through, hundreds of little ships flew from it's hanger and shot at the city below.

"OH my god! Megaman look!" cried Roll pointing to a symbol on the side of the ship.

It was the symbol of the organization that Megaman had fought before. The one that killed him.

Dark Star was back and more powerful than ever before.