A Darkloid's Code: Chapter 12
The Battle Ensues
A/N: Nothing here really, but next chapter, is the last…
Summary: the battle between everyone and Dark Protoman begins. With Protoman's life on the line, everyone must give it their all to protect him, but they have another surprise coming to them after.
"What!?" Dark Proto shouted as he looked down at what happened. Both Knightman and Magnetman were standing at ready, holding up the cubes to the best of their ability, throwing them aside like it was nothing.
"We'll handle stronger attacks, go for weaker or quicker attacks." Magnetman instructed, continuing to knock back stronger attacks that were thrown.
Colonel gave a small nod before turning to Searchman, "Stay by Protoman's side, and make sure he is not harmed." The taller navi ordered, following a few other group members to assist in the battle.
Searchman didn't hesitate, kneeling beside Protoman again and keeping close, "You aren't hurt at all right? Do you need me to give you a recovery chip? Is the baby a-" he was cut off by Protoman putting a hand up to his lips, making him blush faintly.
"Oh shut up you Sharon goofball." The red armored navi teased lightly, "I'm fine, and it isn't baby, its babies… Two girls." He managed to keep a calm tone, even if he was pretty frightened at the moment.
"Two girls… Wow…" Searchman smiled lightly, soon looking up and getting his scope gun out, "Look out!" He shouted, blasting a bit of debris that were heading their way.
"Sorry about that!" Tomahawkman called out, in the middle of a strife with Dark Protoman, clashing his tomahawk with the other's sword, making sure he didn't get hit. "Guys I could use a little help here!" the wood navi shouted out in distress, getting pinned against a wall, the only thing separating him from the darkloid being their weapons.
"We've got you covered!" Match called out, "Fire blast! Battle chip in! Download!"
"Elec Beam! Battle chip in! Download now Elecman!" Count Zap called and both slotted in their battle chips into the PET.
"Now! Get out of the way Tomahawkman!" Torchman shouted, launching his attack with the elec navi's.
Tomahawkman barely managed to avoid both attacks, unfortunately, the same story was for Dark Proto as well, both diving out of the way and avoiding the attack. Most were left coughing from the amount of "dust" that was left behind from the blow, giving the darkloid an advantage. Dark Proto snuck around, looking for an easy target in the dust, moving to hopefully hit someone before the dust settled at all, eventually finding Roll and Medi, a smirk slowly growing on his face.
"Dark Sword!" He called out, sprinting towards the two females to attack them.
"Not so fast there Dark Protoman!" Megaman jumped in front of the girls to protect them, "Mega Buster!" taking a moment to aim, he managed to hit the Darkloid in the arm, it was enough to stun him, but not enough to do any major damage to him.
Colonel swiftly went up behind the darkloid with his weapon at hand, Lazerman going in front to block and prevent him from escaping, "There is nowhere to run Dark Protoman, you had best give up!" Colonel stood at ready for attack, giving a small nod to the navi across from him to prepare an attack.
"Satellite Laser!" "Screen Divide!" Both called out and went for an attack, sadly, both missing narrowly.
"Nothing is working…" Megaman spoke in defeat, looking at the ground for a moment. There had to be some way to attack the Darkloid without putting his friends in harm's way, "What am I going to do… I know if Protoman were able to battle, we may have some sort of chance… But wait! If I am able to use Proto Soul, and if everyone can attack at once..!""Lan! Send me a soul chip! Proto Soul to be exact! I have an idea!" the blue clad male shouted out in determination, "Roll! Medi! Tell the others this plan now! It may just work if we do it right!" he then proceeded to explain the plan to the girls, nodding and going to tell a few others the plan. This had to work! It just had to!
Dark Proto let out a huff, glancing over to Protoman with a smirk, "Looks like your friend left you behind~ Seems as though his loyalty to you has run out." He chuckled starting to walk over when…
"*whistles* Hey Dark! Over here!" Searchman called out, "I know what you are thinking, 'why are you still here?!' well if you want to find out… Come and get me." The Sharon tried to get the darkloid to follow, not caring about his own safety at this point.
The darkloid grit his teeth and narrowed his eyes behind his visors, "Stay put, don't even think about trying to pick the lock on those chains." He spoke, quickly sprinting towards Searchman.
"Now!" Megaman shouted and jumped down in his Proto Soul form, everyone circled around the darkloid, closing him in. Well… Everyone, but Searchman that is…
Dark Proto looked around and chuckled, "You think that this will stop me Megaman? Please, don't make me laugh, if anything, you are delaying your own deletion."
"That's what you think… There is only one you, and 23 of us!" Serenade kept calm as he spoke, standing his ground, "Now it is your turn to suffer… Now everyone!"
"Long Sword!"
"Screen Divide!"
"Roll Arrow!"
"Bubble Blast!"
"Ice Cube!"
"Fire Blast!"
"Elec Beam!"
"Ring Throw!"
"Number Trap!"
"Tomahawk Swing"
"Satellite Laser!"
"Magnet Missile!"
"Cannon Shot!"
"Royal Wrecking Ball!"
"Katana!"
"Lilly Pad!"
"Hells Rolling!"
"Blizzard!"
"Mage Spell!"
"Spout Cannon!"
"Napalm Strike!"
"Pill Shot!"
"Virus Summon!"
"Battle Chips in! Download!" All Net Ops shouted, sending the battle chips to their respectful Navis as each of them attacked, moving quickly so they didn't miss. Once the barrage was over, each stood panting for a bit, waiting for the dust to clear, seeing that Dark Protoman was gone.
"D-did we do it Puku?" Bubbleman questioned, looking around for any sign of the Darkloid, seeing none, "We must've got him!"
Megaman looked around to scan the area, "No… We would have got some sort of notification if we did…" he commented and returned to normal in order to get a better look, becoming tense at that moment.
"Stand your ground and prepare for any attacks!" Colonel instructed, getting in a ready position.
Megaman's eyes darted around, trying to figure out how exactly the darkloid could have escaped the attack, then it hit him, though a second too late that is… "Megaman look out!" Roll shouted to the male, making him turn around in time to see the Darkloid behind him.
"Scope! Battle chip in!" Raika called out and sent Searchman a battle chip, surprising not only Dark Protoman, but everyone else as well, getting in a direct hit on the darkloid, making the blue clad navi duck down to avoid a blast back.
Searchman jumped down from his ledge, changing his arm from a scope gun to his arm again, going over to Protoman and helping the pregnant Navi up calmly.
"Searchman! Thank you… That was a close call!" Megaman nodded lightly, looking up at the Sharon.
"At least that Darkloid is gone for good…" Serenade added on.
"He wasn't too bad of a fighter either, put up a good challenge." Bass folded his arms and looked around.
Colonel sighed lightly, "The mission is over, everyone log out, it is safe to say that we all need rest after this." The taller Navi couldn't help but smile lightly towards Searchman before logging out, being followed by everyone else.
"Protoman, thank god you're safe." Chaud looked at his PET in relief, "I'm sorry about the things I said that day, I promise that I'll do what I can in order to help you out in the future with your kids."
Protoman was panting lightly, looking up at his Net Op, "Ch-chaud, that's great and all, b-but there's another problem now…"
Lan quirked an eyebrow and looked over the duel haired male's shoulder, "What is it Protoman? You hurt or something?" he asked, earning a small punch from Maylu.
"N-No, I need to get to Sci Labs though! T-the babies are coming! Now!"
Chaud's eyes widened a great deal, nearly dropping his PET, "Y-you mean right now?!" he shouted and grasped his PET tighter, "H-hang in there, I'll get you there as quick as I can!" the male shouted and ran out of the room.
"What are we waiting for! We've got to go!" Jasmine shouted and ran out, following Chaud.
"Come on!" Lan sprinted out, the rest following him.
Megaman tried his best to keep steady in his PET, "L-lan! Sl-slow down! I'm gonna be sick!"
"Sorry about that Megaman." The brunette did his best in order to keep the PET stable as he ran.
"You think that Protoman will be alright?" Roll asked in a worried tone.
"He's got to be, he's the strongest Navi we know." Numberman commented, keeping calm.
Searchman on the other hand was quite nervous, it was a moment he had been waiting for, when Protoman was going to have their children, and he was going to be there for him, even if it meant that he had to wait in the waiting room… Not that he would be given the option! But… It was preferred…
