Disclaimer: This is the last disclaimer I'm putting in so that it won't get
in the way of the story. I'm using Megaman character, be it X, Original, or
other. I'm using Megaman characters. Tossing some of my own in as well.
X and Roll begin to walk along the small path from the HQ parking lot, laughing lightly as they talk about the past, how great it was with Dr. Light and Rush. all the good times they had.
"Roll": (Laughing) I remember that day. Rush was first built, and instead of walking, he turned the jets on and went straight into the wall. (Giggles)
"X": I know. it was just funny but at least I have someone here that I know, or at least, remember.
"Roll": (Hugs him, holding him close) I'm glad to be back with you Mega. just like a brother to me, but more, I've always missed you when I couldn't be there to help.
They continue to walk, coming to the edge of a clearing as they hear a large thud behind them, turning quickly, they see a large tree branch hit the ground, at the base of the branch a large shuriken is found.
"X": (Looking around) What was that. who threw that?
"Roll": (Jumping behind X slightly) Megaman, you know who it could be. it seems a little too serious for you to joke around. remember that one time you had to go to the sewers near the volcano, who you met there?
"X": Yeah. I know now. Shadowman.
"Shadowman": (From the bushes) Now now Megaman, I would've thought you'd remember at least one of your old friends.
X fires a blast through the trees, just sliding by Shadowman's head, leaving a small hole in the ground, feet behind him. He then begins to move sideways, Roll moving with him back towards the HQ somewhat. slowly they make their way back to the HQ, only to be cut off at the other end by a somewhat taller version of Shadowman. but different.
"Roll": Mega, um. (Taps him on the shoulder) Behind us. Tenguman.
"X": What? I could've swore. (Turns around) Um. damn. how can this be, I beat you both long ago.
"Shadowman": (Jumps out of the bushes and stands opposite of Tenguman, looking more like a human ninja, the stockings and toe socks showing actual feet holding him still. Looking like the Shadowman net Navi from MMBN.) Oh, you mean the original versions don't you?
X looks to Shadowman and fires a shot, not having any recollection of his original weapons, since he was never equipped to go against regular robots anymore. Shadowman just steps aside as though the shot were nothing to faze him.
"Roll": But how can that be? Shadowman was exceptionally slow when Mega first beat him.
"Shadowman": Oh, didn't we tell you, Dr. Wily upgraded us, or, one such like him.
"X": What? How can you be working with Sigma?
"Tenguman": Sigma. never heard of one named Sigma. only-
"Shadowman": No you fool, shut up. he must wait, and only when he dares show himself will Megaman be in for some trouble, having been watched for some time, in the Jungle, at the factories and in the many areas he has traversed. I wish him. death.
With that, Shadowman throws down 2 smoke balls, leaving Roll and X to stand there in confusion and doubt. for when the smoke clears, Tenguman and Shadowman are gone, no trace left for them to follow. X and Roll run back to the HQ and get into the lounge where they were, grabbing a few energy cells before they ran down the hall to one of the spotter rooms.
"X": (Storming into the room) Alia, get Zero on the comm... Have him watch out for rogue robots. almost like regular hunter droids, but better speed, accuracy, and they know me. he doesn't have a chance against them, that I'm sure of.
"Alia": But. you and him are the best in class, how couldn't you have beaten them.?
"X": I don't remember the old strategy I used on them, since I haven't seen them since before I came to be in this era.
"Alia": All right. (Brings Zero on screen) Zero, emergency, be on your highest guard.
"Zero": Why Alia? What's so important that we're on emergency?
X moves in front of the screen as Alia slides over slightly. He looks up to the screen, a glare of anger in his eyes.
"X": Zero, you better be careful, these aren't any ordinary Maverick, or Reploid, these are old technology, but with a twist. so beware. Wait. behind-
Zero's wrist comm. is taken out by a tensioning ring around his wrist. immediately disabling his arm cannon and wrist comm.
"X": Zero, ZERO! Damnit Roll, let's go, we have to help Zero and finish them off right away, or else we're all done for.
"Roll": Alright Mega. let's split.
X and Roll run out of the HQ and jump in a car, Roll taking the wheel and starting them off to the jungle dome. They speed south from the HQ to the Jungle dome. being a somewhat encased area the size was enormous. Roll and X jumps from the car and reach the gate to the dome. Looking it over, they see movement in some of the trees, all the way back to the sort of robotic temple near the middle.
"X": All right, Roll. watch your back because anything can happen here. You never know what can pop out of the trees or even from the ground.
"Roll": Okay Mega. you just be careful too.
"X": Sure thing Roll. now, let's go.
X opens the gate, slowly behind him as he treks, Roll follows. When they begin their walk through the jungle. they encounter some robotic rabbits, being upgraded a little since last he'd been there, they just jumped, and with one shot they exploded. Finally they reach the temple where they believe Zero is being held, so they slowly enter it, making sure no traps are pulled or anything. but then, just as they enter the door falls behind them, trapping them. They walk forward a few steps and fall down a large chute. coming to a large room, lit by several torches on the walls. as they walk forward; they make out a shape on the far wall.
"X": Zero? Is it Zero?
"Roll": I think it is Zero. so maybe. let's slowly move forward.
"X": All right. but be careful. this looks like Ringman's work, so keep your eyes open.
X and Roll slowly move forward, watching the floor to make sure they don't make a wrong step. When they reach the altar that Zero seems to be hanging above, out of the shadows behind them 2 robots drop from the ceiling and one walks from the shadows.
"Pharaohman": Ah, Megaman. to have finally seen you after so long. what a. pleasure.
"Ringman": Now, now, he's mine. so don't you forget it; boss said I've got Megaman.
"Skullman": Yeah, and I've got Roll. so let's not argue, let's just get'em.
X and Roll stand there, watching them; X, being unable to remember who they are just eyes them oddly, then quickly darts his attention back to Zero up on the wall.
"Zero": X, be careful. I don't know if you know them. but. they're a quick bunch.
"Roll": Mega, be careful. these guys look different. Skullman, Ringman, and Pharaohman. They're all different.
X jumps up and unhooks Zero from the ring restraints holding him up. He then jumps back down and arms his blaster, thinking hard to remember their weaknesses. He finally remembers their weaknesses, but seems that he has only 2 weapons that could compensate for 2 of their weaknesses.
"X": I know, if I don't have weapons from their era, I'll use ones from this era that portray their weaknesses. Dark Hold for Pharaohman, and Silk Shot for Skullman. Ringman seems to be the only variable here.
"Roll": Wait. those weapons sound like they could be equivalents to the weapons from the older era. maybe. yeah they should work.
"X": Yeah. I wouldn't know. but it sounds like you know about it more than me, if you say these weapons will work, I'll take your word Roll.
Will X and Roll get out of there with Zero? Will the weapons actually work? Who is the one behind these upgraded Robot Masters? Find out soon. in the next few chapters.
X and Roll begin to walk along the small path from the HQ parking lot, laughing lightly as they talk about the past, how great it was with Dr. Light and Rush. all the good times they had.
"Roll": (Laughing) I remember that day. Rush was first built, and instead of walking, he turned the jets on and went straight into the wall. (Giggles)
"X": I know. it was just funny but at least I have someone here that I know, or at least, remember.
"Roll": (Hugs him, holding him close) I'm glad to be back with you Mega. just like a brother to me, but more, I've always missed you when I couldn't be there to help.
They continue to walk, coming to the edge of a clearing as they hear a large thud behind them, turning quickly, they see a large tree branch hit the ground, at the base of the branch a large shuriken is found.
"X": (Looking around) What was that. who threw that?
"Roll": (Jumping behind X slightly) Megaman, you know who it could be. it seems a little too serious for you to joke around. remember that one time you had to go to the sewers near the volcano, who you met there?
"X": Yeah. I know now. Shadowman.
"Shadowman": (From the bushes) Now now Megaman, I would've thought you'd remember at least one of your old friends.
X fires a blast through the trees, just sliding by Shadowman's head, leaving a small hole in the ground, feet behind him. He then begins to move sideways, Roll moving with him back towards the HQ somewhat. slowly they make their way back to the HQ, only to be cut off at the other end by a somewhat taller version of Shadowman. but different.
"Roll": Mega, um. (Taps him on the shoulder) Behind us. Tenguman.
"X": What? I could've swore. (Turns around) Um. damn. how can this be, I beat you both long ago.
"Shadowman": (Jumps out of the bushes and stands opposite of Tenguman, looking more like a human ninja, the stockings and toe socks showing actual feet holding him still. Looking like the Shadowman net Navi from MMBN.) Oh, you mean the original versions don't you?
X looks to Shadowman and fires a shot, not having any recollection of his original weapons, since he was never equipped to go against regular robots anymore. Shadowman just steps aside as though the shot were nothing to faze him.
"Roll": But how can that be? Shadowman was exceptionally slow when Mega first beat him.
"Shadowman": Oh, didn't we tell you, Dr. Wily upgraded us, or, one such like him.
"X": What? How can you be working with Sigma?
"Tenguman": Sigma. never heard of one named Sigma. only-
"Shadowman": No you fool, shut up. he must wait, and only when he dares show himself will Megaman be in for some trouble, having been watched for some time, in the Jungle, at the factories and in the many areas he has traversed. I wish him. death.
With that, Shadowman throws down 2 smoke balls, leaving Roll and X to stand there in confusion and doubt. for when the smoke clears, Tenguman and Shadowman are gone, no trace left for them to follow. X and Roll run back to the HQ and get into the lounge where they were, grabbing a few energy cells before they ran down the hall to one of the spotter rooms.
"X": (Storming into the room) Alia, get Zero on the comm... Have him watch out for rogue robots. almost like regular hunter droids, but better speed, accuracy, and they know me. he doesn't have a chance against them, that I'm sure of.
"Alia": But. you and him are the best in class, how couldn't you have beaten them.?
"X": I don't remember the old strategy I used on them, since I haven't seen them since before I came to be in this era.
"Alia": All right. (Brings Zero on screen) Zero, emergency, be on your highest guard.
"Zero": Why Alia? What's so important that we're on emergency?
X moves in front of the screen as Alia slides over slightly. He looks up to the screen, a glare of anger in his eyes.
"X": Zero, you better be careful, these aren't any ordinary Maverick, or Reploid, these are old technology, but with a twist. so beware. Wait. behind-
Zero's wrist comm. is taken out by a tensioning ring around his wrist. immediately disabling his arm cannon and wrist comm.
"X": Zero, ZERO! Damnit Roll, let's go, we have to help Zero and finish them off right away, or else we're all done for.
"Roll": Alright Mega. let's split.
X and Roll run out of the HQ and jump in a car, Roll taking the wheel and starting them off to the jungle dome. They speed south from the HQ to the Jungle dome. being a somewhat encased area the size was enormous. Roll and X jumps from the car and reach the gate to the dome. Looking it over, they see movement in some of the trees, all the way back to the sort of robotic temple near the middle.
"X": All right, Roll. watch your back because anything can happen here. You never know what can pop out of the trees or even from the ground.
"Roll": Okay Mega. you just be careful too.
"X": Sure thing Roll. now, let's go.
X opens the gate, slowly behind him as he treks, Roll follows. When they begin their walk through the jungle. they encounter some robotic rabbits, being upgraded a little since last he'd been there, they just jumped, and with one shot they exploded. Finally they reach the temple where they believe Zero is being held, so they slowly enter it, making sure no traps are pulled or anything. but then, just as they enter the door falls behind them, trapping them. They walk forward a few steps and fall down a large chute. coming to a large room, lit by several torches on the walls. as they walk forward; they make out a shape on the far wall.
"X": Zero? Is it Zero?
"Roll": I think it is Zero. so maybe. let's slowly move forward.
"X": All right. but be careful. this looks like Ringman's work, so keep your eyes open.
X and Roll slowly move forward, watching the floor to make sure they don't make a wrong step. When they reach the altar that Zero seems to be hanging above, out of the shadows behind them 2 robots drop from the ceiling and one walks from the shadows.
"Pharaohman": Ah, Megaman. to have finally seen you after so long. what a. pleasure.
"Ringman": Now, now, he's mine. so don't you forget it; boss said I've got Megaman.
"Skullman": Yeah, and I've got Roll. so let's not argue, let's just get'em.
X and Roll stand there, watching them; X, being unable to remember who they are just eyes them oddly, then quickly darts his attention back to Zero up on the wall.
"Zero": X, be careful. I don't know if you know them. but. they're a quick bunch.
"Roll": Mega, be careful. these guys look different. Skullman, Ringman, and Pharaohman. They're all different.
X jumps up and unhooks Zero from the ring restraints holding him up. He then jumps back down and arms his blaster, thinking hard to remember their weaknesses. He finally remembers their weaknesses, but seems that he has only 2 weapons that could compensate for 2 of their weaknesses.
"X": I know, if I don't have weapons from their era, I'll use ones from this era that portray their weaknesses. Dark Hold for Pharaohman, and Silk Shot for Skullman. Ringman seems to be the only variable here.
"Roll": Wait. those weapons sound like they could be equivalents to the weapons from the older era. maybe. yeah they should work.
"X": Yeah. I wouldn't know. but it sounds like you know about it more than me, if you say these weapons will work, I'll take your word Roll.
Will X and Roll get out of there with Zero? Will the weapons actually work? Who is the one behind these upgraded Robot Masters? Find out soon. in the next few chapters.