Jazzerman here, I do not own any of these characters, they are owned by their respected companies, blah, blah, blah. You've heard this crap before. I DO own Jonny Wily. If you'd like to use him in a fic, just tell me.

But I do own this story.

A Wily tale, the beginning.

Part 10

Weeks passed on. Jonny and Zoe began to meet at the coffee shop every weekend to talk. Jonny was a patient listener, which suited Zoe just fine as she loved to talk. After getting her to open up to him a little Jonny managed to get some information out of her to explain why she was so irked the first time he met her. She had apparently been having trouble with her ex-boyfriend. He wanted to get back together but Zoe had decided that he wasn't good for her. Whereas Jonny told her about his desire to be a robotics engineer like Dr. Light. Jonny had begun to develop quite the crush young miss McKain. But he kept it very well hidden under both shyness, the embarrassment of what would happen if his adoptive family would say (Roll was known for teasing poor Jonny in the Light household), and his fear of Zoe rejecting him.

Jonny's tutelage under Dr. Light was going well. He knew nearly every single part Dr. Light used in robot construction and every piece of equipment in the lab and how to use it. He had now been Dr. Light's assistant in dozens of experiments and was grateful for the opportunity. Secretly, Mega man and Roll where too.

However the more Zoe and Jonny talked the more and more inquisitive she became about discovering what his last name was. It seemed odd to her that a person would be so adamant about not telling another person their last name.

Finally after knowing Zoe for a few months now he felt that she may be able to handle the truth. He thought about different ways to tell her, a gift of some sort, some gushy romantic talk... But in the end he felt that she just wanted the plain truth and that probably would be the best choice of action.

They meet each other as they had been for weeks now. Saturdays at 7:30PM to 8:00PM at the local coffee shop. Things that night went on as normal, Zoe would go on about how she disliked some class or that someone at school had been giving her problems and Jonny would just sit silently, listening to her, and pay for the drinks.

As the time began to approach 8:00PM Zoe once again asked the same old question... "So... What's your last name? I mean I know you're not Dr. Light's son. He doesn't have any children. I did a report on him in school a few years ago."

Jonny looked around at the other patrons sitting around them. "I'll tell you... But not here. Not with all these... people around..."

Zoe blinked. She was both grateful that Jonny was finally going to tell her his secret and a little surprised that he didn't want to say it within earshot of two old people and the young men that worked there that where lounging at the register.

"Well, could you tell me out in the alley outside this place?" Zoe asked.

Jonny nodded and laid the money for his tea and her soda. Then followed the brunette out into the darkened alleyway. It was a dank place that he didn't like to be. It reminded him of darker times.

Zoe stopped once they where about twenty feet from the street, turned and faced Jonny while putting her hands on her hips. "Okay, now spill. I want to know exactly who you are."

"My full name is... Jonathan Alivs Wily..." Jonny said. Dreading ever syllable that exited his mouth.

Zoe blinked in surprise. "Wily? As in DOCTOR Wily?"

Jonny nodded, but he didn't meet Zoe's gaze. He was too ashamed to look at her while admitting to who he really was. "Yeah... He's my grandfather..."

Zoe backed away slowly from Jonny. She had been hanging around someone related to that horrible old man. Not to mention that Jonny was interested in robots... 'Is he planning to follow in Dr. Wily's footsteps?'

Jonny quickly noted the look of fear and shock on Zoe's face. "Why are you looking at me like that Zoe?"

Zoe hurriedly looked over her options. She could either overlook his heritage and continue hanging out with him or save her own reputation and possibly her skin by dumping him. She thought for a few quick seconds before choosing the one that made the most sense to her. "I'm sorry Jonny but... I can't see you anymore..."

"You're leaving me?" Jonny cried, understandably upset with her decision. "Just because of my grandfather's mistakes? I thought you where bigger than that! I thought you where my friend!"

Zoe didn't like his tone but she kept that to herself. She did feel kinda bad about dumping him like this. He was kinda nice. But it was either end up being alienated by everyone she knew and cared about. "I'm sorry Jonny but we can't even be friends. If I continue to hang around you I could get hurt."

Jonny couldn't hold back anymore, the tears that had been building up in his eyes began to stream down his face. But he didn't even notice. "And that's a good enough reason to end our friendship?"

"Look I'm just looking out for myself!" Zoe retorted. Her fear quickly giving way to irritation. She didn't understand why Jonny didn't care for her safety.

"Any real friend would stick by me despite who I'm related to!" Jonny spat as a few tears dripped off his cheeks. "I guess you're just a heartless bi-"

Zoe had slapped him before he could finish. Before the young man could refocus his vision from Zoe's sudden blow she had ran out of the alley way and down the street.

Disheartened, Jonny rubbed his sore cheek then sat down on a tipped over trash can, his weight creating a dent in the metal container. He couldn't believe it. Once again his grandfather's legacy had once again robbed him of something precious to him. This was so unfair! What had he done to deserve such a wretched life? Simply being born? Jonny then fell forward to his knees and wept for the first time in years. For what had just happened with Zoe, for the brutal attack that lead to him becoming an orphan, for the loss of his dog, house, and the nurse... But mostly because he just he needed to. He felt if he didn't let it all out he would surely die. After what seemed like an eternity of mental agony Jonny straightened himself up and thanked whatever deity there was that no one saw him cry like that. After a short breather Jonny returned to the Light household. He didn't want anyone to see him before he got to his room to hide from the world until he felt better.

But Mega man was lounging on the couch in the living room and to get to his room Jonny had to pass the blue bomber. Jonny tried to act like there was nothing wrong but Mega's quick eyes easily noticed Jonny's red and puffy face. It was clear that he had been crying, and for a long time at that. "Are... you okay Jonny?"

Jonny knew Mega saw him. He shoved his surrogate brother aside and continued walking. "Just leave me alone Rock."

The sight of the door to Jonny's room closing was the only thing Mega man saw once he got his balance back and looked down the hallway. At first he thought about talking to Dr. Light about this. Thinking that the old man could find out what was bothering Jonny more than he could but decided against it. He sat back down on the couch and tried his best to relax.

Later that night when he was feeling better about himself, Jonny turned on the computer and accessed the internet. He wanted information on a certain family member.

To be continued...