Megaman Battle Network – Tournament
Chapter 20 – A Knight and his Lady
A/N: Just to remind you battle text is:
Ribitta's commentary
Higsby's commentary
Sarah's commentary
Anything else will be in normal text.
WB: I know what you're talking about now. The time I was refering to was when Lan had most of his folder taken as punishment in Sibiling Rivalry the day before he'd arranged to face Dex.
After Empress' match Mayl, Mary and Yai sat talking during the allocated meal hour.
"I can't believe that I made it into the second round," said Mary.
"We can," said Mayl, "You're one of the best NetOps I know Mary. You deserve to be in that second round."
"Wow, thanks," said Mary, "But I don't think I belong here, there are just so many people better than me here."
"Mary," said Yai, "Remember what Sarah said last week about you."
"I have a weak body but one of the strongest hearts she knows," said Mary, "Of course I do."
"Would you say that Sarah is a good judge of character Mary?" said Mayl.
"Yeah," said Mary, "She said she saw a lot of potential in me when I first met her, she's one of my oldest friends as well."
"Trust her for once," said Yai, "If you believe in yourself and trust Ring then you can beat anybody."
"Ok then," said Mary, "I'll try my best."
"No one can ask anymore Mary," said Sarah from behind. Mary, Mayl and Yai jumped.
"How long have you been there Sarah?" said Mayl.
"Long enough," came the reply, "It's nearly time for your match Mary, you're first today. Is Lan here yet?"
"No," said Mayl, "He disappeared after Empress' match and I haven't seen him since."
"He should be here," said Sarah, "This is the second time he's missed Mary's opponents match, why did we let him sleep in on Saturday Mayl?"
"Who is it?" said Mayl.
"Wait and see," said Sarah.
Sarah and Mary made their way down to the arena as Lan realised the time and rushed to the arena. He arrived at the arena just before the match started.
"Sorry I'm late," he said to Mayl and Yai. Dex was refusing to come after his embarrassing loss to Higsby.
"Stop worrying Lan," said Mayl, "Look who else entered, you missed her match Saturday as well."
"Is that," said Lan squinting, "Princess Pride!"
Princess Pride heard him shout and waved. Sarah just shook her head.
"For the benefit of the people who missed Princess Prides last match," her gazed fixed onto Lan, "Princess Pride will be using her NetNavi KnightMan who's Royal Wrecking Ball is a devastating attack often knocking the opponent clear away."
"The ruler of CreamLand Princess Pride has proved herself against some of the most powerful navis alive when defending her kingdom."
"Lets see if she can bring that experience against the unpredictable Mary and Ring in this match."
"Jack In!"
"Jack In, Ring Power Up!"
"Jack In, KnightMan Power Up!"
The three navis landed.
"Begin!"
Ring ran at KnightMan, Mary was going to use Ring's definite speed advantage to it's fullest.
"Royal Wrecking Ball KnightMan," said Princess Pride.
KnightMan swung preparing for the attack and started to bring it down onto where he hoped Ring would be.
"Right," said Mary as Ring dodged and the giant spiked ball hit the ground. KnightMan simply swung the other one but this hit the same target.
"RingRang!" said Ring throwing the attack against the stuck KnightMan. At the last moment KnightMan pulled himself free and Princess Pride downloaded an AreaSteal.
"You aren't bad," said Princess Pride, "Royal Slasher Download."
"Royal Slasher has often been called CreamLand's answer to the Muramasa, powerful it has a long reach and near deadly power."
Sarah nimbly moved behind KnightMan and out of the way of the Royal Slasher.
"AntiSword Download!" said Mary as KnightMan swung. Ring disappeared and reappeared above KnightMan and unleashed a specially customised RingRang made by the AntiSword chip.
"Wow, I've never seen AntiSword do that."
"Ring specialises in quick counter attacks, counter chips do slightly more damage when she uses them."
"You got lucky," said Princess Pride, "KnightSword Download."
"Ring," said Mary, "Keep at a distance and throw RingRangs, it looks like Princess Prides folder is mainly sword chips."
"Right," said Ring jumping back and unleashing a barrage of RingRangs as Mary prepared three chips.
"Ready Ring?" said Mary.
"You're gonna try it?" said Ring.
"Only way out of this match quickly isn't it?" replied Mary.
"Ok then Mary," said Ring, "Go for it."
"Triple Download!" said Mary downloading three chips. Ring started to glow brightly.
"Could it be?"
Even Lan sat up and took notice and Chaud stopped leaning on the wall to get a better view.
"Is that supposed to scare me?" said Princess Pride, "Attack KnightMan."
KnightMan swung the KnightSword and slashed at Ring. The attack froze close to Ring.
"What's going on?" said Princess Pride.
"Program Advance!" said Mary and Ring, "Master Counter."
Ring held out her hand as a wave of light shot out and enveloped KnightMan.
"KnightMan LogOut!" said Princess Pride pulling the cable out.
"Program advance?" said Lan.
"Interesting," said Chaud.
"Well done Mary," said Sarah to herself, "I thought you'd never master it."
"And with that astonishing attack Mary and Ring take the match by storm."
"An interesting program advance apparently capable of countering any attack."
"But Mary and Ring take the win and a ticket into the team rounds."
After Mary had gone up to the stands and Sarah was getting a drink Lan came up.
"I need to know Sarah," he said, "Is there any attack capable of going through that Program Advance?"
"Yes," said Sarah, "But I'm not saying anymore."
"You're evil," said Lan, "You know that?"
"Many have said it," said Sarah, "See if you can get hold of Kai and tell him his match is next, please Lan. If you don't mind, I have a match to referee."
Sarah walked off leaving Lan alone.
"What attack is capable of breaking that program advance?" he said to himself.