My own Battle Network story
Hi. I'm Aldo.
Last time, the one known as Shademan woke from his sleep. He was tough, but we managed to fight. And to make it worse, he disabled Megaman's right arm with a fireball attack. He trapped Frogashi in a flock of bats and bitted Megaman to a certain death.
With his strength recovered, he was about to release the power of the black earth, but Frogashi got free from the bat prison and we entered into Full-Synchro.
But it wasn't enough; Shademan was like 10 times stronger with his full powers. The others would take long time to reach our area, and Shademan was about to release the power of the black earth…
But a weird BattleChip appeared in my folder… I used it, and Shademan was instantly deleted, but Lan told me that I used a DarkChip… and in that moment, Dark Forces engulfed Frogashi and unleashed his dark form, Dark Frogashi…
I executed a paralyzing program before he could go anywhere… and there's a choice now…
Delete Frogashi manually…
What I'm I gonna do…
Please tell me this is a bad dream…
Frogashi…
Chapter 33. – There's way…
I stood about to move my right index as the others were looking at me with concern… Delete my best friend and save the world… or avoid it and ensure worldwide chaos…
Brandon: Please don't…
Lan: …
Chaud: … You know what you have to do…
Aldo: …
I bit my lower lip as I frowned… this was now or never…
Aldo: "If I was you, I wouldn't give up…"
I moved my index finger to the left pressing "No". Frogashi wasn't going to be deleted, but we had to find another way…
Aldo: What am I doing?
Lan: ?
Aldo: Frogashi once told me… "If I was you, I wouldn't give up…" I won't give up just because of the dark powers! There must be a way to save him!
Brandon: Now that's the Aldo I used to know.
Lan: But the question is, How to save him? This infection is greater that Protoman had during the great tournament.
Chaud: In that time, Protoman wasn't able to control his emotions, but Frogashi is able. This means that the infection rate is higher to manifest itself with such accuracy.
Aldo: But how can we save him?
A few hours passed, and everyone was at the Hikari residence living room. I was using my PET for a long distance call. I used manual mode instead of Netnavi mode. I was calling the only person I could trust now… my sister…
Aldo: and that's how it happened.
Karen: Sad story, isn't it?
Aldo: Yes… and now we gotta do something before the effect of the paralyzing program passes out.
Karen: Got it. I'm sending Wing with my NetPass. She might be a little help.
Aldo: Got it. We'll be waiting.
I disconnected and went with the others.
Lan: What did she say?
Aldo: She's sending Wing here. She might be a little help.
Lan: I'm sorry about Frogashi…
Aldo: Do not say that… there's still hope…
Suddenly, Lan's PET chirped with a ringing sound of E-Mail arrival.
Megaman.Exe: Hey Lan! You got new Mail! But it's addressed to Aldo.
Lan: Uh? Who can be sending E-Mails to you through my PET?
Lan checked the header… it was from the priest of the Church of New Hope, a small church in the south of ACDC Town. the name of the sender was Benjamin.
Lan: Looks like father Benjamin wants to talk to you. It says, "Looks like you got involved in Dark forces and now your Netnavi is in infection level 5. Complete host take over… Come with me now, I got a way to get rid of it. Father Benjamin."
Aldo: Well, if it is to save Frogashi, we better get going!
Then, an incoming signal came to my PET. It was Wing who got to my PET. She was as pretty as an angel as always.
Aldo: Wing! Long time no see.
Wing.Exe: Is it true? Did Frogashi was really infected?
Aldo: I'm afraid so… There's a priest who says he has a way to get rid of the infection…
Karen: Don't worry. We'll take care of Frogashi from here; Wing will stay with you just in case. I'll be ready if you need me.
Aldo: Got is Sis. Let's go. Let's see what that priest has to say.
The way to the church of New Hope wasn't hard. We got there with no problem. It was in the mostly quiet section of ACDC town. it was a small modest church. There was a group of kids coming from Sunday school saying goodbye to a man.
BGM: "My mind" from Final Fantasy VIII
The man looked in his mid 20's. Long blond-orange hair and wearing a black mid long trench coat and with a white collar and he had a pin; it was an anime style chibi wing with a blue background. That meant he was a NetOp, A priest NetOp. Something I never heard…
Kids: Goodbye father Benjamin!
Benjamin: Goodbye kids. Have nice day!
He looked completely sincere and had a nice voice. Like he really gives you a hope. I felt a rush of hope from his, so that's why the church was called Church of New Hope…
So we walked to him, and he noticed us.
Benjamin: Oh hello there. I haven't seen to many people here today besides my students of Sunday school. How may I help you? Are you here to pray?
Aldo: We're here to see you father.
Benjamin: Then you must be…
Aldo: Aldo. Aldo Della Rocca. I got E-Mail from you saying that you have a way to get rid of the Dark infection from my Netnavi.
Benjamin: That's right. I'm Benjamin Wheeler. Please come in.
We stepped into the small church. It wasn't much, but people really liked the place. A long main hall with various seats and walls decorated by stained glass windows. The light getting inside was being tainted by the stained glass making the place look like a fantasy of color.
Benjamin stepped in front of a Holy water bowl as he stretched his arms to cover the edges of the bowl.
Benjamin: As I said, there is a way to remove the curse of the Dark Powers from the host.
Aldo: How?
Benjamin: We'll need to place the host inside of the Holy Water comp. My Netnavi has a shrine prepared for these rituals. We just put the host there while he's unconscious and the friends of the host form a circle around him. Then my Netnavi does the rest… but this is a very risky ritual…
Lan: We'll do whatever it takes to do it.
Aldo: Lan…
Lan: To help you, whatever. Frogashi has helped us, now it's time to repay the favor. Right guys?
Dex: Count on me!
Yai: You solved things during my company's race. Why not?
Maylu: You helped me find love. Now I'll help you find Frogashi in the Darkness.
Thori: You made me see my mistakes and become stronger, time to help you on this.
Aldo: …… Thanks guys…
Brandon: I know Frogashi is there somewhere. We'll find him!
Aldo: Then we'll do it! Jack in!
Everyone jacked into the Holy Water comp where the one known as Holy was waiting for us.
Megaman.Exe: You must be Holy. Benjamin's Netnavi…
Holy was the girl with the robe and the energy halo. She looked innocent and pretty with her big emerald green eyes and blonde hair.
Holy.Exe: Yes… You must carry the one with the curse…
Megaman.Exe: Here he is.
Gutsman came carrying Frogashi still unconscious.
Gutsman.Exe: Guts! Here he is. Guts!
Holy.Exe: Good. Please put him in the circle on the floor.
The markings on the floor somehow resembled the ones found in the PileDriver Vampire exorciser formation used by Django, the solar boy in the comics. But this one had many holy symbols in many old tongues of the times of the bible. Gutsman placed Frogashi on the circle, and everyone formed a chain closing the circle for the ritual.
Holy stepped inside of the circle as she lifted her hands… suddenly; all of us felt a warm presence, Holy's powers. Holy had something special…
BGM: "All a same Mitochondria" from Parasite Eve
Then, a swift wind whistled around the Netnavis. Frogashi's body being lifted up by the wind as Holy chanted some old tongue chants.
After the fifth chant, Frogashi woke up in a wild mood. Growling and shouting, his body moved in all directions. While screaming, he looked ad Holy.
Frogashi.Exe: YOU CAN'T HOLD ME FOR LONG!!!
It wasn't Frogashi… it was still Dark Frogashi… He was suffering…
The aggressive force being made by Dark Frogashi trying to break free was pushing our Netnavis.
Benjamin: Don't break the circle! If you break it, you're gonna cut the flow of energy being sent to Holy!
Megaman.Exe: You hear that guys?
Gutsman.Exe: Must not let go!
Roll.Exe: If we let go, then we're toast!
Wing.Exe: whatever Happens, don't let go!
Iceman.Exe: I'll stay like an ice cube!
Foxman.Exe: Must not let go!
Glyde.Exe: If anything happens, I won't let go!
The Netnavis stood with a strong grip of their hands as they leaned forward against the wind.
And after the twentieth chant, Holy shouted a few words as she waved her arms forward.
Holy.Exe: Go back whence you came! Trouble the soul of this Netnavi no more!
Frogashi.Exe: NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
And with a last scream, purple and black auras came from Frogashi's mouth, and then, light, a golden light. After that a powerful shockwave broke the circle. Frogashi's body landed on the ground.
The other Netnavis stood up and ran to Frogashi. Holy was crouching on the ground as she breathed to recover her health.
Megaman.Exe: Frogashi! Are you okay?
Gutsman.Exe: Wake up! Guts!
Foxman.Exe: Come on! No time to play sleepyhead!
Roll.Exe: Please wake up!
Iceman.Exe: Don't make me kiss you!
Glyde.Exe: Please awake!
Wing.Exe: Please…
Then, there was a soft moaning from Frogashi.
Frogashi.Exe: Hmmm….
Aldo: My PET signals are back to normal! He's fine now!
Frogashi.Exe: Uh? What happened? The last thing I remember was deleting Shademan…
Aldo: Don't worry. You'll be fine.
Frogashi.Exe: What happened anyways? Why is everyone looking at me so weirdly? And why is Iceman trying to kiss me?
Iceman.Exe: Is he awake already? Whoops…
All: Ha ha ha ha.
Aldo: (I'm glad you're fine now…)
Holt stood in front of them as she recovered. She was fine now.
Holy.Exe: This saved his soul… but next time, he won't be so lucky…
Aldo: I understand…
Lan: Now you know what happens with a DarkChip, don't you?
Aldo: Yes… I learned my lesson.
Frogashi.Exe: I'm sorry for what I did…
Aldo: Is not your fault! Is just…
???: Hmm hmm hmm hmm…
There was an evil chuckling coming from the top of the shrine.
Megaman.Exe: Guys! Is Phantom!
Phantom.Exe: Long time no see… now, let's get this over with…
Phantom waved his right arm creating a smoke screen taking both Megaman and Frogashi…
Aldo: What? Frogashi!
Lan: Megaman!
Both were gone, and phantom was too…
Aldo: They must be somewhere!
Lan: You think Phantom took them both to Xavier?
Aldo: No… my PET detects that they're not at Xavier's.
Lan: Where are they?
Aldo: Nowhere… the reception is horrible. Wherever they are, the reception is a lot to be desired…
Lan: Guys! Let's look for them!
All: Roger!
So all of our friends jacked out and started searching through the entire net. Meanwhile…
Megaman and Frogashi were lying on the ground somewhere. Frogashi woke up, and then Megaman.
Frogashi.Exe: Are you okay Megaman?
Megaman.Exe: Yes. I'm fine.
Frogashi.Exe: Just where the hell are we?
Megaman.Exe: You got me…