Megaman Battle Network – Rebirth
Chapter 11 – Sacrifices
"Punch, punch, kick and whip," said Sarah under her breath watching Roll attempt to whip Scyler with a non-existent whip. Although no physical change had happened Sarah could tell that Empress was in control. Sarah did the only thing she could and took Megaman away to try and wake him up.
"Come on Hub, wake up," said Sarah, "Roll needs you Hub."
"Roll," said Megaman, "She's in pain. She needs me."
"Hub, come on, you don't have the energy to fight. Go back to the PET please."
"I have to help Roll," said Megaman trying to get up.
"Stupid idiot," said Sarah, "Just lie down a moment Hub."
Sarah put her hand onto Megaman's crest.
"No, get away," said Megaman trying to brush her hand off his crest.
Sarah kept her hand there and started to transfer energy. But this time instead of absorbing energy as she usually did she started to give energy to Megaman. Before long Megaman was back on his feet, but because she had transferred too much energy she was weak.
"Sarah, are you ok?" said Megaman.
"Roll needs you Hub," said Sarah.
Megaman nodded and ran towards Scyler's lair. A human figure stepped out of the shadows.
"You made a great sacrifice there Sarah," said the figure.
"He has more power than he knows," said Sarah, "I need that power to help me stop the WWW. But I also don't want to lose my brother."
"You are more human than I imagined you could become," said the figure, "I want you to know, that whatever Wily said, I always considered you to be my Granddaughter." The figure stepped back into the shadows.
"I know Gramps, I know."
Megaman ran into Scyler's lair and rammed Roll into the ground. Oblivious to Scyler he began to talk to her.
"Leave Roll alone Empress," said Megaman, "She doesn't need you."
"Get off me," spat Empress.
Megaman hit Roll's face. She closed her eyes for a second and opened them.
"She's winning Mega," said Roll, "I can't beat her."
"She'll never beat us both Roll," said Megaman, "I'll be here for you till the end Roll."
"Mega," said Roll.
"Pathetic," said Scyler readying her buster.
Protoman chose that moment to jump in and started slashing at Scyler using a CyberSword. Scyler responded with her DarkSword.
"Just distract her Protoman," said Chaud, "We can't beat her like this."
Megaman and Roll carried on talking oblivious to the two other navis or the battle going on behind them. Lan noticed Megaman.
"Hey stupid," said Lan, "Any chance of you reconnecting today?"
"Oh, sorry bro," said Megaman attempting to connect to Lan's PET, "That feels a lot better."
"I have an idea of how you can help Roll fight herself," said Lan, "Trust me on this one Megaman."
"I think I already know what it is Lan," said Megaman grabbing Roll and running.
"Protoman get out of there," said Chaud, "You won't last much longer like that."
"Right Chaud," said Protoman running out of the lair.
"Right he's dealt with," said Scyler turning to where Megaman and Roll had been moments before, "Aww, no food left. It all ran away. This is why I don't like playing with my food."
Protoman ran from the lair and almost tripped over Sarah's inanimate body.
"What is it Protoman?" said Chaud.
"It's Sarah," said Protoman, "She's running low on energy."
"Shouldn't her PET have kicked in and automatically jacked her out?" said Chaud.
"Chaud, this is a deletion battle between them two. Sarah and Scyler can't jack out," said Protoman.
"We have to defeat Scyler then Protoman," said Chaud.
"That's impossible; I can't defeat Scyler on my own. I stand no chance," said Protoman.
"What do you propose then Protoman?" said Chaud.
Protoman didn't respond instead he picked up Sarah's arm and knelt down. Lifting her head he placed her hand on his crest.
"Protoman stop!" said Chaud.
"Sorry," said Protoman, "I know you understand Chaud."
Sarah groggily opened her eyes. "Protoman," she said.
"Shush, just absorb my energy," said Protoman.
"No," said Sarah, "Don't make me unleash it."
"Just absorb my energy," said Protoman, "You need to stop Scyler."
At the mention of Scyler, Sarah's grip on his crest tightened and she began to absorb energy from Protoman. She had nearly drained him completely when she realised what she was doing.
"Protoman!" she said letting go.
"Don't worry about me Sarah," said Protoman, "Just stop Scyler."
Sarah ran towards Scyler's lair.
"Sentimental fool," said Chaud as he logged Protoman out.
"But you didn't stop me," said Protoman.
"Just shut up," replied Chaud heading into the server room.