Here, sorry it took so long: 'Megaman Battle Network: Beauty and the Beast'! (Adapted from Disney's Beauty and the Beast and the original story)

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Once upon a time, there lived a wealthy scientist named Glyde. He was an inventor who made life easier for the people of the town he lived inACDC. Glyde had three diligent sons and three lovely daughtersIce, Proto and Bass, and Ring, Serenade and Roll. Of his daughters, Roll was the prettiest and won all the attention of the young men of ACDC. Especially the best hunter in ACDC; Guts. Handsome, young, and skilled, he was considered the ideal boyfriend for many girls in town. But Roll hated his arrogance, and often teased him.

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One day, Glyde left his comfortable little home to enter a new invention in a contest. Their loyal horses, Skull and Wood, were the only companions of the inventor. Glyde, however, lost the map and his way, ending up in a dark gloomy forest.

"I don't think we should go there," Glyde said nervously. It was nearly night and eerie red lights could be seen here and there. They advanced closer, and identified themselves as Mushys, Mettaurs and Swordys. Skull and Wood panicked and fled, tearing away. Poor Glyde fell out of the cart with a bump and tried to run away, finally reaching a large grey castle. Tumbling in, he slammed the door in the faces of the viruses. Looking up and panting heavily, Glyde saw a large blue Spikey staring at him. His abnormally green eyes blinked. That's strange; Spikeys have gold eyes, not green...

"Uh... Hi!"

The Spikey threw back its head and howled.

"AHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Glyde was no battler, so he leapt up and tried to flee, but the Spikey held on to his cloak with sharp, razor-like teeth.

"I hate it when people come to laugh at my misfortune," the Spikey growled. Ignoring Glyde's protests, Spikey locked him up in a firewall.

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The next morning, Roll was shopping in town when Guts appeared.

"Hey, Roll. What's up?" He asked, leaning against the wall and blocking her way.

"Go away, Guts." Roll sighed, then tried to move off, but Guts grabbed her.

"Come now, let's go for a cup of tea or something, it's nearly lunch time! My treat, of course. I just earned lots for shooting down an albino Lark, and..." Guts started to boast unashamedly.

"Let GO!" Roll pulled away and headed home angrily. Why can't he just leave me alone?

Just as she reached the gates, however, Roll saw Serenade and Ring holding the frightened Wood and Skull.

"Where's father?" she asked, running up.

"Don't know!" Ring said, pulling at Skull's reins, trying in vain to calm him down. "They just came home, whinnying in fright!"

"S' okay, boy!" Serenade cooed, patting the sweaty flank of Wood. Wood calmed down, though his eyes were still wild.

"But... Father! What're we going to do?" Roll cried. Skull neighed and tried to pull away from Ring.

"I think he wants to show me the way!" Roll cried. Vaulting onto Skull, she called, "Have lunch without me! I'm going to look for Father!"

Skull galloped off. Ring and Serenade stared after her in horror.

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When Skull brought Roll to the castle of the Spikey, Roll noticed the dungeons at the side of the castle. Recognising the weak cries of help as Glyde, she rushed up.

"Father!"

"Roll! What are you doing here?" Glyde exclaimed, horrified. "Run away! Run! There's a virus in that..."

Too late. The Spikey appeared behind Roll, who spun round. She gasped at the sight of the fierce flame virus.

"Please! Release my father! He was lost in this woods, he honestly didn't do anything wrong!" Roll begged. "I'll take his place here!"

"No!" Glyde's cry was ignored as the Spikey answered.

"As you wish." Flames shot out of his mouth, destroying the firewall. Roll helped her trembling father onto Skull.

"Roll, please. Leave with me."

"Father, I can't. I agreed to stay. It's only right." Roll replied quietly. Skull cantered off. Spikey nodded.

"You've got sense. Good." But Roll entered the castle without a glance at him.

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The days passed. The Spikey did not mistreat Roll in any way; in fact, he was friendly and attentive to her all the time. Roll learned to trust him and the two became good friends. However, Roll missed her family very much.

One day, she asked the Spikey for permission to go home.

"Huh? This IS your home!" Spikey answered.

"No, I mean, where my family is. My father, my sisters and my brothers." Roll said. "I really miss them very much, and I want to go back."

Spikey sighed.

"I see... You still can't forget them..."

He seemed to think hard. Then he turned sorrowful emerald eyes onto the blond girl.

"Go, then. I... release you." Spikey had a very disappointed look on his face as he walked off. Roll felt extremely guilty as she saddled Spikey's gift to hera light blue pony, by the name of Aqua.

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When she reached ACDC town, however, she found her whole family in a cyber-asylum-cage.

"Their programs are not loony!" Roll argued. It turned out that the man who had them put in was Guts.

"You see, they say that a Spikey virus took you prisoner, and here you are, safe and sound!" Guts said. Lowering his voice, he whispered, "I might be able to get them out... If you promise to marry me."

"Never!" Roll yelled. "You're an arrogant, evil beast!"

"Yeah, let us out, you infernal moron!" Bass exclaimed.

"You're going to regret it it if we're not released, and I mean it," Proto said coldly.

"Oh, and you're talking in a big unbreakable cage!" Guts scoffed. "Well? Roll?"

"My father's not crazy! The Spikey did capture me, but he released me, so I could come back and visit my people." Roll explained. Guts felt furious.

"Townsfolk! Our village will be in danger if that dangerous virus is not killed! He is endangering our children!" He cried. "Come with me and kill him!"

The people roared in agreement. "Seize the Spikey and kill him!"

"No!" Roll's cry went unheeded as she was thrown into the cage with the rest of her family. "No..."

As the townsfolk left, Proto lost his temper.

"I've had enough!" He grabbed the metal bars on the side and ripped them out. "Hmph!"

"Uh, couldn't you have done that earlier?" Ice asked.

"Spikey!" Roll ran after the townsfolk.

At the castle, Spikey blew flamethrowers at the people, trying to scare them away. He did not seem to want to hurt the innocent people. The jealous Guts followed him and tried to attack him with a Buster Sword. With a shout, Spikey pushed him to the floor as Roll ran up. Guts pulled away and drove the sword into the virus' back. With a roar, Spikey threw Guts out of the window and collapsed. Roll rushed up.

"Spikey! You're hurt!"

"I'm... okay... At least I got to see you... Before I die..." he whispered. Roll began to cry, and she threw her arms around him. "You know, I've never felt so close to someone in my life. Those days you spent with me were the happiest I've ever had... Thank you..."

"No, please! Please don't leave me... I love you!" She whispered. From her hand, a pink heart appeared and sank into the virus. Spikey glowed. A bright light appeared from his body, basking the room in white. When the light dimmed, in the Spikey's place was a handsome young male navi dressed all in blue. He smiled at the surprised Roll.

"I am Mega, the prince of ACDC. An evil navi, Napalm, turned me into a virus. The only way to break his magic is for a female navi to fall in love with me. This seemed impossible, as who in her right mind who dare to go near a dangerous virus, much less love him?" Mega shook his head, sighing. "You, however, stayed with me through all these days, befriending me regardless of my looks. I love you too."

Roll was totally amazed and stood staring at him.

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Downstairs, Guts rubbed his backside where he had fallen on. "Stupid virus..." Looking up, he saw Proto glaring at him, a grin on his face.

"I warned you..." Proto's hand transformed into a sword. "Hasta la vista!" The sword came crashing down onto the navi.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"

Roll married Prince Mega, destroying the dreams of many young men. They were seen weeping on the wedding day, but everything else was fine and they lived happily ever after.

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Well, I know there hasn't been many changes to this one. But I think it's okay, so...