(The first fight scene, yay!)

Fragments of Corruption:

Chapter Three

Bits of debris and such hovered and floated throughout Undernet Area Seven; loose data flowed around and the ground was torn apart.

"Currently reporting," Protoman began. "It seems this explosion has destroyed most of this area; it is extremely unlikely it is repairable."

Chaud closed his eyes and sighed. "That's too bad, but at least it'll make it easier to scour out criminals; continue the reconnaissance mission."

Protoman nodded and began to walk deeper into the area. He could feel it as he ventured through the area; a powerful presence was scattered about, affecting his stamina.

He shrugged the sudden feeling off and stopped. "Mr. Chaud, I believe we have found something."

Chaud pressed a small button on the PET, lighting up the screen and transferring the image. "Can you get any closer?"

Protoman was standing before a great black distortion in the area. It resembled that of scar in the air; data was being sucked into it.

"No, if I want to keep myself from being deleted. Whatever's causing this is, by far, more powerful than anything I've ever faced."

"Really?" His operator seemed intrigued. Protoman winced as a bit of his data flowed away from him. "It's becoming bigger," he stated as a sudden noise occurred behind him. The navi turned immediately, examining his surroundings. Nothing.

"What's wrong?" Chaud inquired as his navi tensed. "I am… not alone," Protoman replied as another noise could be heard.

Suddenly, an energy blast was shot from above. Protoman easily moved to the side as the blast collided with the floor, leaving a small burn mark. "Not bad, actually impressive."

The red navi faced his attacker who had appeared before him. It seemed like a Net Navi, but its color scheme was completely gray. It did however, appear like a default navi; its eyes were a deep crimson however.

Protoman fidgeted. "Who are you?" The navi cocked its head to the right. "I have no name, but you do, Protoman."

"How did you-,"

"Your data, my friend, your data. It has become one with the Enigma data; you cannot escape."

The Official navi winced. "Enigma data; what is that?" His attacker chuckled. "The Enigma data is the cause of this 'disruption' as you humans put it. It absorbs and consumes data, and therefore it learns everything about that data, such as yourself."

Protoman backed away somewhat. "Then how do you know my name?"

"I am one with the data myself; I am a portion of it in actuality."

"What do you mean? How can a Net Navi be a piece of separate data?" The navi chuckled. "I am not a true Net Navi, only a different representation of the data."

Protoman winced and held out his arm diagonally across his chest. The arm lit up and took the shape of a blade; the light dissipated, leaving only a bright, violet glow around the weapon.

"Why did you attack me?" The navi backed away and formed a buster out of his right arm; he then aimed it at Protoman, charging it up.

"In order for myself to become complete, I cannot allow the Enigma data to fall in to the hands of anyone else; you just happen to be a threat. The data has been scattered around the net, but the piece which was here is gone, but it matters not. I'll delete you so you do not get in the way."

He unleashed the blast; it sailed at the Official navi at a fast rate of speed. Protoman dashed out of the way as the attack caused an explosion, circling his adversary.

"You may be quick Protoman, but I know you better than you known yourself."

The navi spun around and delivered a kick, colliding with Protoman's jaw. The impact sent him back a few feet, but he flipped and slashed at the navi, but he jumped back out of the way and shot again, only to have the blast deflected by Protoman's shield.

Chaud grimaced. "This is annoying; stop toying with him, Protoman!"

Protoman shook his head at his operator's command. "I would've struck him by now, but it's as if he really is able to read my thoughts and movements."

The navi shrugged and created another buster from his free hand. "Enough games, it's time to finish this." Bright, powerful auras surrounded the barrels, growing larger every moment.

Protoman merely stared at the lights, standing straight. "Mr. Chaud, download the EX Chip."

Chaud eyed the chip in his free hand, sliding it down his palm to twiddle in his fingers. "Hmph, why not? Fine, get ready." He inserted the chip though one of three slots within the right side of the PET before pressing a button.

Protoman's sword glowed a sudden deep golden, emanating extremely brightly. "W-What is that! You hold no chips such as that, and neither are you allowed to use chips!"

Chaud grinned while Protoman raised the intricate, golden buster into the air. "It's something called an EX Chip; Protoman, fire!" the Official ordered as Protoman held the buster with his other hand and fired.

A huge sphere of energy exploded from the barrel, splitting into nine separate spheres. The force of the attack knocked the Official navi to the floor as the spheres surrounded the navi and exploded, creating a massive explosion. The blast dealt serious damage to the navi, forcing him to his knees.

"An EX Chip? How… interesting…" he muttered before fading away.

Lan's eyes widened. "Whoa! That was awesome, Megaman!" The blue navi nodded. "I have to say, wow."

Chaud only grinned slightly while removing the chip and dropping it in his pocket. "Protoman, jack out; there isn't anything of interest there anymore."

His navi shrugged and beamed out of the area and into the PET as Chaud unplugged the extension cord.

Dr. Hikari stroked his chin. " 'Enigma data'? I've never head of anything like that." The other scientist nodded. "Yes, quite mysterious. Well, I'll make sure the Undernet is under heavy watch from the Officials; that navi is dangerous, and we need to find him."

"Of course. Well then, Lan, I guess I'll be seeing you later."

The boy nodded quickly. "Sure, well, I've got to go!" he exclaimed before running out of the room, leaving Chaud to walk near the door.

"If you find anything else out, you know where to find me." He then left.


"So, where'd you suppose that data came from?" the fifteen year- old teenager spoke through the phone in a phone stall outside the SciLabs building. It had begun to rain heavily as Lan Hikari ran out of the building and towards the Metroline station.

"Excess energy from the core of the Undernet, I suppose," a man replied, fixating the collar of his lab coat.

"Oh, really? What'd you think Serenade was up to, then?"

"It might have been Serenade, but it's difficult to tell at this time."

The boy chuckled. "Doesn't really matter, but I'm certainly intrigued. Scar-man and I'll have a good 'ol time getting a fragment for you."

"I don't require you to, Adam, but it's entirely your decision. I can acquire it easily by myself, but be careful; Lan Hikari and Eugene Chaud are involved."

"Those two? They don't pose a threat; I won't have to use that EX Chip you sent me or any Dark Chips."

"You're that confident? Fine, play your game, but don't come crying to me if you're defeated."

"Me? Defeated? Hmm, you really are one for cracking a joke, but I'll give you two points for it."

"Will it bother you to know that they both have an EX Chip in their possession?"

"All the more fun. Well, fill me in when I'm done with finding the data."

"Of course, farewell."

Adam smirked while placing the phone back and putting his hood over his head before walking out onto the street.

(Sorry, not much of a fight scene, but they'll get better.)