If there are any mistakes, I apologize, and please don't flame. If there are, please do PM me and I'll fix my errors. Thank you and enjoy!
Note: English is my second language!
I don't want to hurt the UsuiXMisaki fans out there, but I want to try and see if Misaki Ayuzawa is capable to be a StarForce member, and have Tendou in Usui's place.
I don't own Megaman nor Maid-Sama except the transformation, new characters, and new Battle Cards.
Chapter 28: Sonia's Concert / Magma Dragoon
It was Saturday
Misaki and the Maid Latte staffs made it to WBG Studios by taking the bus.
Misaki wore a purple shirt and black pants. Erika wore a green shirt and black knee-length pants. Honoka wore a bright pink shirt and light blue skirt. Subaru wore a light blue shirt and a deep blue dress. Satsuki wore a deep purple knee-length dress.
They walked through the tree road and witnessed a large number of people entering the building that had a WBG logo.
"This is WBG Studios?" Misaki questioned in amazement, seeing the large domed building.
Satsuki had stars in her eyes, feeling the excitement building up. "WBG Studios! I haven't been here in a long time! I remember this place since it was yesterday! This is where I watched Sonia's final concert! AAAAHHHH! ! My childhood!" she squealed happily.
"San-cho, calm down! Too much excitement could kill you!" Erika warned her manager.
Satsuki grasped her face, shaking her head side-to-side. "Aaaaaahhhhh! I can't help it! I'm literally revisiting my childhood!"
The five entered the domed building and saw numerous posters of preteen Sonia Strumm in different outfits based on her drama series.
"No way!" Satsuki popped her eyes in astonishment and ran towards one of them that had a pink swimsuit. "I remember this one! It was from her water park episode!" Next to it had a honey bee costume. "Oh, and this one was from her Halloween episode!" And next to it had a pair of rounded glasses with a purple shirt and white skirt. "And this one was from the break-up episode where a girl suddenly stole that guy I-forgot-his-name's heart!" The music was played on the speakers as her eyes were wider than before in amazement. "NO WAY! ! This song! I remember this song!"
(This song is called "Feel Inside" based on the english dubbed. To be honest, this song isn't so bad.)
Feels of the unknown
I sweaten up this world
And even though I know that I can see it all
I feel inside that something more
I pray to find the hope I had before
Sometimes I wonder and why you cry
Sometimes I dream that someday you'll be mine
Even in this moment I wanna hold your hands
And drift away from the clouds of every day
"Aaaaahhh! My childhood song is coming back!" the dark purple-haired woman exclaimed happily.
Erika, Subaru, and Honoka approached their manager to calm her down before her excitement went overboard.
Misaki examined the posters of Tendou's mother in her preteen one by one. "Just how popular was she?" she questioned and saw a poster that had a girl, who seemed to be the same preteen age of Tendou's mother, with brown hair in a ponytail on the right side of her head. "This girl... I wonder who's she?"
"That would be me." a woman's voice answered.
Misaki turned to see a brunette woman wearing a leg-length green dress and white shoes. She had brown eyes, fair skin, and a slim figure. Her hair was in a ponytail on the right side of her head, tied up by a green scrunchie. The black-haired girl noticed the resemblance as she turned back to the poster, and then the woman, and then the poster, and then the woman. She compared them and widened her eyes in disbelief.
"W-W-Wait! Aren't you her! ?" Misaki pointed directly at the poster.
"You are correct!" the woman answered in a kind voice. "My name is Belle. I take it that you've already met Sonia in person."
(Belle was from Megaman StarForce 3 game.)
"Y-You knew her?"
"We were co-workers for the drama series, and we're still friends." Belle answered before facing the poster of her and Sonia in her preteen. "I can't believe it's been 27 years."
"Misaki, you're here too?" another woman's voice asked.
Misaki recognized that familiar voice. Turning her back, she was surprised to see a certain blonde model.
"L-Luna! ?"
Luna stood in front of the teenage girl with a bright smile. "Looks like everyone from the café is here, too." she looked at her friends, trying to calm Satsuki down from her overflowing excitement.
"Y-Yeah... Tendou was the one who gave me the tickets for everyone." Misaki told the blonde woman.
Luna noticed a familiar brunette next to Misaki, "Oh, Belle! Is that you! ?"
"No way! Luna! ?" Belle widened her eyes in surprise. "I can't believe you became a model!"
"Luna? Belle?" Two men spoke in surprise.
The two women turned and widened their eyes in surprise.
Misaki did the same and couldn't believe her eyes.
The first man was none other than Bud back at the Seika High Trip, but was unfamiliar with the second one. It was a man in a teenager height with neat brown hair. He wore a white shirt, green pants, and brown shoes.
"Bud! Zack!" Luna and Belle exclaimed and ran towards their longtime friends, giving them a hug.
"It's been so long!" Belle broke the hug, "Bud, I see you're still the famous wrestler as usual!
"Yes, I am!" Bud boasted with his arms crossed.
"And Zack, still working at the library?" Belle asked the teenage-height man.
"Yep!" Zack replied, adjusting his blue glasses.
"Luna, where's your daughter? Is Lua coming?" Belle asked the blonde.
"Unfortunately, no. Lua really wanted to see the concert today, but she forgot her friend's birthday was today." Luna answered sadly.
"What about Solo?" Bud asked.
"He's not coming. You know what he's like."
"Same old Solo." Bud and Zack said in unison with a nod.
"You three are here for Sonia's concert, right?" Belle asked the three.
"You bet! We wouldn't miss a single concert for our dear friend, Sonia!" Bud, Luna, and Zack answered proudly in unison. The three felt the nostalgia feeling, just the old times.
Misaki stared at the group and listed them in bewilderment. "Tendou's mother was a famous singer? Luna's a famous model? Bud's a famous wrestler? Just what is going on today?" she questioned inwardly.
"You all made it?" a voice asked.
Everyone turned to the voice, and it was none other than Tendou, holding a bagel in his left hand. He wore a dark blue button shirt, a black tie, black pants, and black shoes.
Satsuki noticed the teenage boy and quickly approached him. "Tendou, tell me! Where's your mother! ? I wanna have a word with her!" she requested perkily.
Tendou didn't expect to see her all worked up. "You have to wait until the concert's over. Right now, Kaa-san is-"
Unable to finish, Satsuki quickly grabbed his shirt, shaking him rapidly. "No fair! Your mother was my idol when I was a little girl! I have so many questions to ask her!"
"San-cho, that's quite enough!" Honoka broke the two apart.
"NEW KID, YOU'RE HERE TOO! ?"
Tendou frowned and saw the Moron Trio nearby with shocked looks on their faces. "Why are you guys here?" he asked nonchalantly.
"We wanted to see this concert, but didn't expect to see you work here." Shirokawa answered.
"Oh, everyone is here, too!" Sarashina noticed Misaki and the maids from the café together.
"Not just them! The famous wrestler and model are here too!" Ryuunosuke exclaimed, then paused. "Wait, what are the chance to see famous people here?" he questioned thoughtfully.
Hearing Ryuunosuke's question, Tendou had to act fast before anyone accidentally spilled the bean. An idea came to his mind, he turned to the four adults.
"Bud, Luna, Zack, Belle, backstage." he informed them, pointing to the VIP room before facing the rest of the group, "Minna (Everyone), follow me to the Event Stage." he led them to the hallway.
Misaki, the Maid Latte girls, and the Moron Trio followed the teenager without question. When the door was pushed open, the group was amazed to see a very large concert stage. The stage had three large screens, many spotlights on the top, and two large speakers.
Gasping, Satsuki brightened her eyes in ecstatic with large stars. "THIS STAGE HAS CHANGED SO MUCH! !"
Tendou stopped in his track, bringing everyone in front of the stage as if they were in front row seats. "This will be your special spot to see Kaa-san singing up-close." he informed them before taking a bite of his bagel.
"Arigato (Thank you), Tendou!" The Maid Latte girls thanked the spiky brown-haired politely.
"New kid, is there a reason why you are working here?" Sarashina asked.
"You'll see soon enough." Tendou answered the blue-haired, "Today is a special day after all." he glanced at Misaki, who was looking around the stage, for a moment.
"Tendou!" a voice called from the curtain.
The spiky brown-haired turned to the curtain, seeing a man with neck-length black hair. "I've gotta go. You all enjoy the concert. And don't leave this spot. Not. A. Muscle." he added before proceeding his way to the curtain.
"Misa-chan, is this your first concert?" Subaru asked the black-haired girl.
"Y-Yes, this is my first time. I'm just not used to the crowd, especially with this many people."
"You girls will love Sonia! Her singing is amazing!" Satsuki assured, feeling her excitement building up to the max.
"You know, Tendou was nice to give us this spot." Honoka noticed.
"That's true. If he hadn't shown up, we'll be stuck in the back row... all the way back there!" Erika pointed at the very end of the stage.
"You have a point there, Erika. If we were back there, we couldn't see the stage very well." Honoka sighed heavily, didn't want to picture the far view.
Tendou made it to the backstage with a man with black hair and green eyes. He wore a red button shirt, a white tie, black pants, and black shoes.
"Tendou, can I ask you something?"
"What is it, Zero?"
"Is it true the Repliforce is coming back?" Zero asked in a serious tone.
The spiky brown-haired responded with a nod. "Yes, I managed to beat them with my own power. From what Kaa-san and Tou-san told me, they really are tough."
"Have you met Sigma?"
Tendou shook his head. "He hasn't shown his face yet. Was he really that strong?" he asked.
"To be honest with you, Sigma is an enemy you can't beat at your level. During that war 23 years ago, we StarForce had a hard time taking him down... If it weren't for the Legendary Showa Kamen Rider, the Repliforce would have taken over the world." he chuckled lightly with a small smile, "I'm glad I switched sides. My training with the StarForce really paid off."
"And you did." a male voice spoke.
Tendou and Zero turned to the owner of the voice. It was a man with brown eyes and shoulder length green hair, carrying a guitar case in his right hand. He wore a dark purple button shirt, a green tie, purple pants, and black shoes.
"23 years ago, we weren't strong enough to fight the Repliforce, but thanks to your training, we successfully turned the table on them." he finished with a smile.
"Pat, glad you can make it." Zero greeted the green-haired man.
"I wouldn't miss out on Sonia's concert. Besides, today isn't just Sonia singing to her fans... " Pat turned his eyes to the young teenager, "Tendou's also singing to a girl, isn't that right?"
The spiky brown-haired averted his eyes with a blush on his face. "Y-Yeah." he took a bite of his bagel again.
Pat and Zero chuckled at the teenager's modesty.
Zero patted the boy's back. "We have faith in you, Tendou. Just be yourself."
"I should hurry up. The concert's about to start soon." Pat placed his guitar case on the table and opened it.
Half an hour later
The stage was filled with many people waiting patiently for the returning former famous singer. Misaki, the Maid Latte girls, and the Moron Trio hadn't moved their spot that was given by Tendou.
The light dimmed until it was completely dark for a moment. On cue, the spotlights shined pink and purple on the stage and moved vertically in the air repeatedly. A shadowed figure rose up onto the stage as Satsuki recognized the familiar person with a light gasp.
It was none other than Sonia!
She wore a strapless pink leg-length dress with a necklace of a star pendant around her neck and pink high heel shoes. She held a wireless microphone on her right hand.
*insert Shooting Star - Hibiki Misora / Sonia Strumm from Megaman StarForce 3*
(I'm not sure if the translation was accurate.)
The music began to play on the large speakers. Sonia opened her eyes with a bright smile and began to sing.
Weebu roodo hiroi sekai (Wave Road, Wide World)
Yozora miage hitori bocchi (I looked up at the night sky alone)
Kizuna sagashite tada samayou (I was just wondering and looking for bonds)
Uso ni obie nige tsuzukete (I continued to run away as I was scared of lies)
Kodo kuni sae kigatsukazu ni (Without knowledge or consent of loneliness)
Tada utaizuketeita no (I just had to continue singing)
Hoshi no hikari ga kagayaku (The Shining Star of Light)
Watashi no kokoro ni furisosogu (Falling on my mind)
Soshite anata to meguri aetanda (And I was with you for a chance meeting)
Awa bando wazu disukabaado zen (Our band was discovered then)
Furuete naiteita watashi wo (I was unsettled crying)
Mitsuketekureta ne Shuutingu Sutaa (It was then I found a Shooting Star)
Kurayami terashi kaketeku (Go over the Light of Darkness)
Kimi no egao sore wa watashi no Haato nanda yo Shuutingu Sutaa (Your smile is my Heart of Shooting Star)
Kurayami terashi kaketeku (Go over the Light of Darkness)
Sono egao ni chikara moraunda (That smile gave me strength)
Kowai mono nanka nani mo nai (Nothing can scare us now)
Furikaeranai zutto mae wo (Keep looking at front without turning back)
Mite hikari tsukamu (Grasp the light)
Furuete naiteita watashi wo (I was unsettled crying)
Mitsuketekureta ne Shuutingu Sutaa (It was then I found a Shooting Star)
Kurayami terashi kaketeku (Go over the Light of Darkness)
Kimi no egao sore wa watashi no Haato nanda yo Shuutingu Sutaa (Your smile is my Heart of Shooting Star)
Kurayami terashi kaketeku (Go over the Light of Darkness)
Weebu roodo hiroi sekai (Wave Road, Wide World)
Yozora miage hitori bocchi (I looked up at the night sky alone)
Kizuna sagashite tada samayou (I was just wondering and looking for bonds)
Uso ni obie nigetsuzukete (I continued to run away as I was scared of lies)
Kodoku ni sae ki ga tsukazu ni (Without knowledge or consent of loneliness)
Tada utaizuketeita no (I just had to continue singing)
As Sonia finished her introduction song, the audience broke a cheerful applause they hadn't seen nor heard for many years.
"MINNA, ARIGATO (THANK YOU, EVERYONE)! !"
"AAAAAHHHHH! ! SONIA! !" Satsuki shouted in excitement.
Misaki was amazed at her singing. She didn't know Sonia was outstanding. Comparing between mother and son, she realized Tendou's lack-of-emotion-singing was nowhere near his mother.
Inside one of the backstage rooms
"Master Tendou, it's almost time for your part." Draco notified from the doorway.
The spiky brown-haired teenager finished washing his hands from the sink. He fixed his black tie before answering his Imagin partner.
"I'm ready."
"27 years ago, I was alone in this big world, but not anymore. I met a boy who shared the same pain as me, who lost someone that was very important to him! He was the one who saved me from my sorrow and brought me happiness! He kept supporting me through good and bad times, and he wasn't the type to give up so easily! He told me this... "Other people can make us stronger, and we can give other people strength, too!" Those are the words he inherited from his father! He was my first BrotherBand, and that's how we were connected!"
From the curtain
"Geez, Sonia. You're embarrassing me." Geo scratched his face lightly with a small blush.
"Well, she ain't wrong, Geo." Hope patted her son's right shoulder.
Kelvin chuckled at his son, "Did that happen when I was missing in space?" he questioned.
"BrotherBand? What is that?" Misaki questioned thoughtfully at the unknown word she had never heard.
"And that boy was the one who I wanted to be with!" Sonia grew a big smile, "Today is a very special day!" she announced as the audience murmured in excitement, unable to hide their patients. "Ladies and gentlemen! Allow me to present a boy, gracing us his first performance for this day... Put your hands together for... my son!"
The audience gasped in complete astonishment to hear those two unexpected words.
Sonia walked to the curtain as the explosion of safe-smokes occurred on the stage. On cue, four shadows rose up onto the stage, shrouded in the mist. When the smoke finally faded away, Misaki, the Maid Latte girls, and the Moron Trio recognized two people on the stage.
"Ace?" Honoko gasped in shock. Ace wore a black button shirt, a white blazer with a metallic enforcement plate acting as a collar, a blue tie, and black pants. He sat on a chair in front of the drumset with a confident look on his face.
"Jack?" Satsuki followed. Jack wore a purple button shirt with a red tie, a purple blazer, an orange tie, and black pants. He stood next to Ace on his right side, patiently waiting to plant his fingers on the electric keyboard stand. He tried to stay calm from being nervous.
On the left side, it was a man with long green hair they were unfamiliar with. It was Pat, who held an electric guitar with a strap around his left shoulder, with a calm smile on his face.
Standing in front of them was none of other than Tendou with his head lowered.
"T-Tendou?" Misaki gasped lightly. The spiky brown-haired was still dressed the same as he was earlier. He had no instrument of his own, but he held a wireless microphone in his right hand.
"EEEEEEEEEHHHHHHH! ! NEW KID! ?" The Moron Trio gaped in complete shock at his appearance, and couldn't believe their own eyes and ears.
In their minds: "NEW KID IS THE SON OF THE FORMER FAMOUS SINGER! ?"
The audience was amazed to see the former famous singer's teenage son on stage right before their eyes. Many thought he was a girl due to his feminine face. They didn't expect to see his face was identical to hers.
Gentle music began to play on the speakers as Tendou slowly lifted his head with his eyes open. Bringing his right hand up, the young teenager began to sing.
You're one in a million, Oh... Now~ You're one in a million, Oh...
Misaki and the Maid Latte girls were amazed to hear his voice. He actually put some emotion in his singing! To them, he sounded much better than the first song back at the Karaoke Box on Misaki's Birthday.
The Moron Trio gaped with their mouths dropping to the ground in bewilderment. They literally had no comments for him.
On their cue, Jack played the keys of the piano as Ace joined his brother-in-law with the drums and Pat followed with his guitar.
Tendou slowly walked forward to the stage and sang his next line.
Sometimes love can hit you every day
Sometimes you can fall for everyone you see
But only one can really make me stay
A sign from the sky said to me
Standing at the edge of the stage, the three men sang the chorus with the teenager together.
You're one in a million
You're once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
You're one in a million
You're once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
"Hit the spotlight, Zack!" Belle gave the brown-haired the signal.
"You got it!" Zack complied, pressing the button.
A spotlight shined down upon the crowd, and it was pointing at Misaki. The black-haired girl was confused at the sudden spotlight. The Maid Latte girls gasped lightly, knowing what would happen next. Tendou pressed the button on the microphone as it mechanically transformed into a wireless headset. Placing it on his right ear, he leaped down the stage and walked towards Misaki as the crowd of people began to part like the Red Sea.
The Maid Latte girls and the Moron Trio backed away, standing behind her. Tendou stood before her and offered her his left hand.
Misaki hesitated for a second before taking his hand with her right. Tendou brought her left hand on his right shoulder before placing his right on her waist. Following the music, the two began to dance in a slow motion as Tendou continued to sing on his transformed headset.
I've been looking for that special one
And I've been searching for someone to give my love
When I thought that all the hope was gone
A smile, there you were and I was gone
Ace, Jack, and Pat: I was gone
I always will remember how I felt that day
A feeling indescribable to me, yeah
I always knew there was an answer for my prayer
Tendou sent her back to the group with a gentle twirl and turned slightly to the left, pointing at her with his right hand in a finger gun.
And you, you're the one, the one for me
Misaki was speechless, didn't know he could dance well. The Maid Latte girls sparkled their eyes at the lovely sight.
Ace, Jack, and Pat: You're one in a million
You're once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
You're one in a million
You're once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
Tendou leaped backward to the stage, hovering at a slow pace. The audience assumed he was carried by thin wires, but couldn't see them. The spiky brown-haired pressed the button on the headset and mechanically reverted back into a microphone, joining them together.
You're one in a million
You're once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
You're one in a million
You're once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
Tendou took a few steps back and sang with his head up.
In the beginning I was cool and everything was possible
They tried to catch me but it was impossible
No one could hurt me it was my game
Until I met you baby and you were the same
And when you didn't want me I wanted you because the funny thing about it is I liked the show
I like it when it's difficult, I like it when it's hard
Then you know it's worth it, that you found your heart... Found your heart!
Ace, Jack, and Pat: You're one in a million
You're once in a lifetime
Tendou: Oooohh~
You made me discover one of the stars above us
Tendou: Oooohh~
You're one in a million
You're once in a lifetime
Tendou: Oooohh~
You made me discover one of the stars above us
Tendou: Oooohh~
Together: You're one in a million
You're once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
You're one in a million
You're once in a lifetime
You made me discover one of the stars above us
Ace, Jack, and Pat stopped singing and playing the instruments. Finally, Tendou finished the song in a soft tone.
You're one in a million... Oh... You're one in a million...
The four bowed to the audience, earning a round of astounding applause.
"Tendou... " Misaki widened her eyes with a small gasp. Unable to find her voice, she started to understand how he truly felt about her as her heart beat lightly in joy.
The Maid Latte girls were amazed to hear him singing for Misaki. However, the Moron Trio deadpanned with shocked looks on their faces; they failed to make a comment for him.
"Did Tendou just use a Battle Card on stage?" Geo asked. He noticed his son hovered backward on stage after dancing with Misaki.
"Geo, let the boy have his moment." Sonia replied before looking at the time on her Hunter-VG, "Where are they?"
"Who's they?" Geo asked his wife.
"The UxMishi. They're supposed to be here soon. It's almost time for them to be on stage."
Suddenly, a loud crash came from the ceiling as a figure landed on the stage with a heavy thud, engulfed by a fiery aura. With a loud gasp, the audience was startled at the sudden crash; they had no idea what was going on.
As the fiery aura faded, the figure stood up and revealed his appearance that looked like a humanoid dragon in a red-and-white armor.
Misaki, the Maid Latte girls, and the Moron Trio gasped at the familiar intruder.
"ISN'T THAT NEW KID'S COSPLAYING FRIEND! ?" The Moron Trio gaped in unison.
"Doesn't that look like Draco! ?" Satsuki asked in fright.
Misaki remembered Draco's cosplaying appearance very well, but this one was more mechanical. "San-cho, that's not Draco! That's a monster!" she corrected her manager.
Ace, Jack, and Pat widened their eyes in horror, recognizing a familiar fearsome enemy they had faced years ago.
"No way... It can't be... " Ace gasped.
"Why him... " Jack followed.
"Not now... " Pat added.
The three men decided to make a break for it.
"Tendou, come on!" Ace quickly carried the boy on his right shoulder.
"H-Hey, Ace, what are you doing! ?"
The three adults ran towards the curtain.
The mechanical dragon growled at the sight in disappointment. "Grrrrr! I guess Megaman is not here." he turned his back and laid his eyes on the audience. "Hmm?" Suddenly, he made a quick turn and blocked the attacker.
Misaki, the Maid Latte girls, and the Moron Trio recognized who just stopped the mechanical dragon.
It was Draco!
"How dare you barge in here! ?" Draco growled at the enemy, pushing him forward.
"I didn't expect to meet an imposter of me, except you look very different." the mechanical dragon stated, noticing his counterpart didn't have mechanical armor; he shoved Draco forward.
"Grrrrr! I am an Imagin!"
The two dragon fighters leaped backward before charging forward again. They began to fight in a hand-in-hand combat with loud bashing sounds.
"Ace, why are you running away for! ? Put me down!" Tendou demanded.
Ace, Jack, and Pat made it the backstage and saw their friends: Geo, Sonia, Tia, Bud, Luna, and Zero.
The dark blue-haired man placed the boy on the ground. "Tendou, do you have any idea who that was! ?"
"A Repliforce, obviously! How hard can it be! ?"
"Tendou!" Geo forced his son to face him, "That was Magma Dragoon, the commander of the Repliforce, and he's way too strong!"
(Magma Dragoon was from Megaman X4.)
"Commander or not! I can take him-"
Unable to finish, Geo interrupted him. "Tendou, this is serious! Magma Dragoon's power is close to Sigma's! He's not the right enemy you should be-" Tendou ignored his father's warning and dashed his way to the back door, pushing it open. "Tendou, wait!"
"*sigh* Family genes." Ace claimed with his arms crossed, then received a slap on his left shoulder by Tia. "OW! Tia, I'm speaking the truth! The boy probably inherited from those two!"
Tendou exited the back door with a scowl and stood at the corner. "I'm not gonna let the Repliforce ruin this concert! Misaki is right there, and I still have something important to tell her!" He took out his dark blue Hunter-VG from his pocket and placed it at the center of his waist. His device shot out silver belt strap around him. "Henshin!" he called out as his body was consumed by a ball of light before leaping in the air.
Draco landed his claws at Magma Dragoon, but the latter blocked them with his forearms. The two leaped backward and glared at each other.
Magma Dragoon leaped in the air with a growl. "Kyuukouka (Dive Kick)!" he launched his diving kick, igniting a small fire on the right foot.
Draco inhaled deeply and released a supersonic dragon roar at his enemy. "RRRRAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWHHHHHHH! ! !"
"What the-AAAAAHHHHH! !" Widening his eyes, Magma Dragoon took the hit and landed on the stage with a crash.
A loud gasp was heard from a large number of people.
"THAT'S NOT NEW KID'S COSPLAYING FRIEND! !" The Moron Trio claimed in unison.
"Is that... the real thing?" Misaki asked with a fearful look in her eyes.
Magma Dragoon stood up with a groan. "What are you! ?"
Draco ignored his enemy, forming his fighting stance.
Suddenly, a bright light shined from the broken ceiling. The audience turned their attention to the ceiling and saw a ball of light, making its way down. Misaki, the Maid Latte girls, and the Moron Trio immediately knew that ball of light.
It landed on the stage next to Draco and faded, revealing Megaman (Tendou) on his knees as he stood up.
His armors were dark blue. He had wings of Cygnus Noise form. His helmet had no spiky hair. His lens was red, and a silver mask below it. His streamlines were green.
The audience gave the dark blue armored hero a loud cheer at his arrival.
"AAAAAAAHHHHH! ! IT'S LEGENDARY MEGAMAN! !"
"MEGAMAN IS HERE TO SAVE THE CONCERT FOR SONIA! !"
"MEGAMAN, SAVE THE CONCERT! !"
"AAAAAAAAAAHHHHH! ! MEGAMAN! !" The Maid Latte girls cheered happily with heart-shaped in their eyes.
"YAAAAY! ! IT'S MEGAMAN! !" The Moron Trio pumped their right fists in the air.
"Megaman... " Misaki gasped at the hero.
"Hang on a sec! What are the odds to see the famous people here in the same place and day?" Ryuunosuke questioned in realization, "First, it was Sonia. Next, Bud the wrestler. Then, Luna the model. And now, Megaman! ?" he listed in order.
Misaki heard Ryuunosuke and realized he had a point. She had no idea what was going on today.
"Master Tendou." Draco whispered.
"You've done enough, Draco. Rest for now." Megaman (Tendou) said to his partner.
"Hai." Draco nodded as his body shined, turning himself into a small ball of light. He entered inside his Hunter-VG on his belt.
The Maid Latte girls and the Moron Trio were surprised to see the cosplaying dragon monster was actually Megaman's comrade. They didn't expect that. Misaki was surprised the most. She recognized that small ball of light. It was Megaman's Dragon Sword when she was handcuffed with him, and was forced to be a human weapon while wielding his weapon.
"So you're the winged Megaman? You're very different than the previous one." Magma Dragoon inspected his enemy from head to toe. "No matter! It's time you show me what you can do!" he declared in his fighting stance as Megaman (Tendou) did the same.
The two dashed towards each other and clashed their fists.
"COME ON, MEGAMAN! !" Shirokawa cheered.
"YOU CAN DO IT! !" Sarashina followed.
"KICK THAT DRAGON MONSTER'S BUTT! !" Ryuunosuke added.
The audience began to cheer loudly for their hero.
Backing away, Megaman (Tendou) extracted his red blades on his forearms and charged towards Magma Dragoon.
Magma Dragoon grew a smirk and formed his signature stance. "HADOKEN! !" he released a stream of fireballs.
Megaman (Tendou) didn't have time to evade and took the hit. "AAAAAHHHHH! !" he cried with a spark of an explosion on his torso as the mechanical dragon repeated his stance.
"HADOKEN! !" Magma Dragoon sent out a stream of fireballs at him again.
The fireballs hit the dark blue armored Megaman's torso again with another exploding sparks. "DAAAAAAAAHHHH! !"
Magma Dragoon rushed forward, engulfing his claws with flames. He stopped in front of his faltering enemy and jumped up, giving him a flaming uppercut.
"SHORYUKEN (RISING DRAGON FIST)! !"
"GAAAAAAAAHHHHHH! !"
Magma Dragoon gave him multiple punches at a rapid speed before clasping his claws and smacking him to the stage with a thud.
"Uuugghhh!" Megaman (Tendou) groaned from the attacks and tried to get up, but was pinned back down by Magma Dragoon's right foot on his torso. "Argh!"
"This is the so-called new Megaman, who defeated the Repliforce army single-handedly? This is a joke." Magma Dragoon stated in disappointment. He simply spat a fireball at his pinned enemy.
"AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH! !" Megaman (Tendou) cried, receiving a spark of explosion on his torso.
"Megaman, ganbatte!" Misaki cheered loudly.
"Ace, my son needs help!" Sonia pleaded the dark blue-haired man.
"Sonia, I can't go out there! My transformation has a limit, and I don't wanna expose my identity!" Ace retorted.
"What about his MegaBot! ?" Geo asked, but paused in realization. "Oh right, I forgot. It's not repairable without the parts."
Jack ruffled his hair in frustration. "Arrghh! If only Corvus and the others were here, we would have a chance of helping Tendou!"
Pat looked around the group, noticing one of their friends was missing. "Guys, where's Zero?"
Everyone looked around and couldn't find their black-haired friend.
"He was here a moment ago." Bud answered.
Luna shot her head, figuring out the missing puzzle. "Wait, is it possible... ?"
Zero stealthily made it to the back door and took out his red Hunter-VG. "Oh, Tendou... Seems that boy hasn't trained much. Maybe I should give him a little push next time." he raised his Hunter-VG in the air, "Toransukoodo (Transcode)!"
"AAAAAAAAAHHHHH! !" Another exploding spark came from Megaman (Tendou)'s torso with a loud cry. "GACK! !"
Magma Dragon reached his left claw and grabbed the dark blue armored Megaman's neck before lifting him in the air.
"Megaman!" Misaki shouted.
"Heeheehee!" Magma Dragoon raised his right claw and ignited it on fire, "Time for everyone to witness your defeat, Megaman!" Aiming his claw at him, he prepared to strike him. Suddenly, a ball of red light came down from the holed ceiling as the entire audience gasped at its sudden arrival. "Huh?" he immediately threw his enemy and backed away with a growl.
"Is that the Legendary Acid Ace! ?" The Moron Trio asked happily in unison.
"Baka, are you guys color-blind! ? That light is red, not gray!" Misaki retorted.
Coughing for some air, Megaman (Tendou) saw the ball of red light as it landed next to him.
The red light faded and revealed an adult figure in a red-and-white-armor with long blonde hair, kneeling on the stage.
Widening her eyes in astonishment, Misaki recognized that fighter. It was one of the StarForce statues Tia explained back at WAZA HQ.
"That's Zero? The former ally of the Repliforce?"
The red-and-white-armored stood up and opened his green eyes with his clenched fists.
Magma Dragoon widened his eyes in disbelief at his former comrade. "Z-Zero! ? Impossible... ! You're still alive! ?"
Misaki turned to the mechanical dragon with a confused look. "Still alive? What's he talking?" she questioned inwardly, then something hit her. "Wait! Something's not right... " she suddenly remembered Acid Ace made his appearance back at Miyabigaoka High as well. "If that Acid Ace and Zero are still alive... Isn't the StarForce supposed to be a legend?" she questioned inwardly, feeling more confused.
Zero turned to the injured teenage Megaman with a small smile. "Seems like you need some assistance."
Megaman (Tendou) sighed, facing away slightly, "Fine. Just don't get in my way. Guess I wasn't informed most of the Repliforce's skills."
"*chuckle* I can see that. Magma Dragoon is very skilled at martial art." Zero answered.
Luna deadpanned at the stage, seeing Zero helping Tendou in his battle form. "I forgot about Zero... Unlike us, he doesn't have an EM Wave being to transform." she facepalmed, "He and Axl are completely different than us."
"That's true... "Ace, Jack, Bud, and Geo slowly nodded in agreement.
Sonia watched the fight and grew a big smile on her face, "Minna (Everyone), I've just thought of a brilliant idea!"
"Zero, I still haven't forgiven you for betraying the Repliforce!" Magma Dragoon formed a large fireball on his right claw and threw it at them. "Hinotama Kougeki (Fireball Attack)!"
Megaman (Tendou) was about to counterattack, but Zero stood in front of him. The red-and-white-armored fighter took out a hilt from the small white backpack on his back and triggered a large blue blade. He swung the sword at the fireball and sliced it in half, exploding it in the process. Megaman (Tendou) immediately recognized that weapon when he time-traveled to his teenage parents' era.
It was a Z-Saber!
"I still haven't lost my touch, Megaman." Zero commented.
Suddenly, the explosion of safe-smokes occurred on the stage behind the two fighters as they turned their backs. On cue, eight shadows rose up onto the stage, shrouded in the mist. When the smoke faded, the audience was surprised to see eight singers on stage, including Misaki, the Maid Latte girls, and the Moron Trio.
They were Geo, Sonia, Luna, Bud, Pat, Ace, Jack, and Tia.
Geo wore a red button shirt with a black tie and blue pants. Bud wore a dark sleeveless red button shirt and black pants. Luna wore a strap sky blue dress. Tia wore a regular leg-length purple dress.
They each held a wireless microphone in their hands.
"What are they doing?" the dark blue armored Megaman questioned in confusion.
Sonia brought her microphone up and began her announcement. "Minna (Everyone), I did say today is special! And right now, we're going to sing a song... FOR OUR HERO, MEGAMAN! !"
Zack's glasses shined brightly and grew a gleeful smile, knowing what song Sonia was referring to.
"Time to bring music to everyone's ears!" he pressed a button to play a certain song for Tendou.
*insert Kamen Rider Ex-Aid / Girls - B.A.T.T.L.E G.A.M.E*
The music was heard on the two large speakers as the eight adults brought their microphones up and began to sing. On cue, the spotlights shined multiple colors in the air aimlessly.
Sasasa hajimaru konseiki saidai no geemu (game)
Deatte shinjiatte tsukuru saikyou no tiimu (team)
WINNER or LOOSER kami no mizo shiru jajji (judge)
Kamihitoe de kimero unmei & FUTURE!
B.A.T.T.L.E G.A.M.E! BATTLEGAME!
B.A.T.T.L.E G.A.M.E! BATTLEGAME!
The audience began to cheer loudly for the eight singers.
Megaman (Tendou) didn't expect them to sing in the middle of the fight. Listening to them, the music, and the cheering somehow gave him a feeling of extra strength within him. It was a satisfying feeling as he smiled at them behind his silver mask.
Taiyou terasu dei geemu Yami wo kazaru naito geemu
Geo, Bud, Pat, Ace, and Jack: Tatakai no toki wa ima
Sonia, Luna, and Tia: Ready go! Ready go! Ready go!
Everyone: Migi e narae no masu geemu Warui koto shitara baddo geemu
Geo, Bud, Pat, Ace, and Jack: Baacharu (Virtual) janakute riaru (real)
Sonia, Luna, and Tia: Daichi kette idome Kagayaku mirai no tame
Geo, Bud, Pat, Ace, and Jack: Saa kuria (clear) seyo!
Megaman (Tendou) faced his enemy and crossed his arms in an X. His armor shined silver and lowered his arms.
PURAIMU MOODO (PRIME MODE)!
The light faded and revealed Megaman (Tendou)'s new color. His dark blue armor turned silver. His red lens remained the same. His silver mask, upper arms, thighs were black. His streamlines were now gold.
"NO WAY! ! MEGAMAN TURNED SILVER! ? THAT'S AWESOME! !" The Moron Trio exclaimed in excitement.
The audience was beyond amazed at Megaman's silver armor. They began to cheer louder than before.
"You decided to go wild?" Zero asked with a smirk.
"You bet. This music got me all fired up!" Prime Megaman (Tendou) replied.
The two fighters formed their fighting stances and charged towards the mechanical dragon.
"GRRRRAAAAAWWWHHHH! !" Magma Dragoon roared and retaliated them. Prime Megaman (Tendou) clashed his fists and kicks, and Zero swung his Z-Saber, but Magma Dragoon blocked their attacks at a quick speed. "You two think you can outmatch me! ? I can take on both of you!"
Everyone: Yubisaki de kai narasu
Mou hitori no jibun de wa asu wo erabe nai
Shouri wo kasane temo
Genjitsu ni tori nokosare eikou tsukamenai
Sonia, Luna, and Tia: Itsuka ano suteeji e
Geo, Bud, Pat, Ace, and Jack: Kumo noue no kibou e to
Sekai wo mamoru tsuyosa mezashite
Sonia, Luna, and Tia: LEVEL UP!
Prime Megaman (Tendou) extracted a red blade on his right forearm as the two fighters swung their blades.
Magma Dragoon blocked the blades with his forearms and shoved them away. He jumped in the air and dived a flaming kick at them. "Kyuukouka (Dive Kick)!" The two fighters dodged sideways in opposite direction as the mechanical dragon landed on the ground. Magma Dragoon shot his head at the silver armored Megaman, forming his signature stance. "HADOKEN! !" he released a stream of fireballs at him.
"Batoru Kaado (Battle Card)! Batoru Ransu (Battle Lance)!" Prime Megaman (Tendou) called out as a black spear with a blade at the tip appeared on his right hand. He blocked the incoming fireballs by spinning the spear at a quick speed. He formed a stance before dashing at him.
Attacking with his Battle Lance on the sides, Magma Dragoon swiftly blocked each of the latter's attacks with his martial art moves. He caught the weapon and turned his back, seeing Zero charging at him with his Z-Saber. Waiting for his chance, Magma Dragoon made a small jump and kicked Zero's torso with his left leg.
"Aaaahhh!" Zero stumbled backward from the kick.
Everyone: Taiyou terasu dei geemu Yami wo kazaru naito geemu
Geo, Bud, Pat, Ace, and Jack: Tatakai no toki wa ima
Sonia, Luna, and Tia: Ready go! Ready go! Ready go!
Everyone: Migi e narae no masu geemu Warui koto shitara baddo geemu
Geo, Bud, Pat, Ace, and Jack: Baacharu (Virtual) janakute riaru (real)
Sonia, Luna, and Tia: Daichi kette idome Kagayaku mirai e no tame
Geo, Bud, Pat, Ace, and Jack: Saa kuria (clear) seyo!
Magma Dragoon gave the silver armored Megaman a hard knee kick at his torso.
"Aack!" Prime Megaman (Tendou) cried, forcing himself to lean forward.
Magma Dragoon ignited flames on his claws before giving his enemy a fiery jumping uppercut. "SHORYUKEN (RISING DRAGON FIST)! !"
"Gaaaahhhh!" Prime Megaman (Tendou) cried, sparks bursting on his torso as his Battle Lance vanished into data.
Pursuing him in the air, Magma Dragoon proceeded to land multiple punches, but his fists were caught by the silver armored Megaman.
"I'm not falling for that twice!" he claimed, "NOW ZERO! !"
"Nani (What)! ?"
Zero was already high in the air and aimed his Z-Saber downward. "Hyouretsuzan (Ice Fury Slash)!" he called out as his sword turned into a giant light blue icicle. He successfully collided his icicle weapon on the mechanical dragon's back with a deep slash.
Everyone: Itami mo kizu mo naku teni ireta yume wa
Itsumo risetto sareru
Hontou no haiboku wo kanashimi wo shiranai nara
Daremo sukue nai
Sonia, Luna, and Tia: Mita koto nai suteeji e
Geo, Bud, Pat, Ace, and Jack: Arata na jibun ni deaeru
Dare ka wo mamoru yasashisa dakishime
Sonia, Luna, and Tia: LEVEL UP!
"AAAAAARRRRGGGHHHH! !" Magma Dragoon cried in agony from the impact, receiving an engulfed ice on his back.
Zero landed safely and reverted his icicle weapon back to his Z-Saber.
Removing his hands from the latter's, Prime Megaman (Tendou) mechanically transformed his arms into HeavyCannons and thrust them on the mechanical dragon's torso. "HAAA! !" he fired his armed-cannons in a point-blank range, receiving a large explosion with thick smoke.
*KA-BOOM! !*
Magma Dragoon fell down to the stage with a thud and rolled backward. Stumbling, he stood up and had two large holes in his abdomen. The silver armored Megaman came down from the smoke and landed next to Zero, unscathed.
"Uuugghhhh... You... You fight so reckless... Uuggghhh... What kind of a Megaman are you! ?" the mechanical dragon asked through groaning in pain.
"I'm starting to get tired of that question." Prime Megaman (Tendou) mumbled.
"Face it, Magma Dragoon! It's over!" Zero proclaimed, pointing his Z-Saber at his former comrade.
Everyone: Attou teki wan saido geemu Risou teki jinsei geemu
Geo, Bud, Pat, Ace, and Jack: Kankaku wo togisumase
Sonia, Luna, and Tia: Here we go! Here we go! Here we go!
Everyone: Yuzurenai shiisoo geemu Toriaezu ima isoge
Geo, Bud, Pat, Ace, and Jack: Suki araba mayowazuni
Sonia, Luna, and Tia: Kaze no gotoku idome Mabataku hoshi no sora e
Geo, Bud, Pat, Ace, and Jack: Saa kuria (clear) seyo!
"Not a chance!" Magma Dragoon growled in frustration, then noticed the eight singers were defenseless. With a smirk on his face, he decided to play dirty. "If we're fighting right here, who's protecting those humans?" he asked.
Prime Megaman (Tendou) didn't understand what he meant until he figured it out with his widened eyes.
"Too slow!" Magma Dragoon formed a large fireball on his right claw. "HINOTAMA KOUGEKI (FIREBALL ATTACK)! !" he threw the large ball of fire over the two fighters.
"NO! !" the silver armored Megaman shouted in disbelief.
"Damn, we've completely forgotten about everyone!" Zero grunted.
Unexpectedly, Ace and Jack leaped in the air and landed a fierce kick on the ball of fire in unison.
"Nani (What)! ?" the mechanical dragon widened his eyes in disbelief.
"I believe this belongs... " Ace started.
"-to you!" Jack finished.
The two sent the ball of fire back straight to Magma Dragoon and collided him with several explosions. "AAAAAARRRRGGGGHHHH! !" he cried, dropping to his right knee. "Impossible... Ordinary humans can do that! ?"
The audience gave the two a loud cheer, then back to Megaman at the top of the voice.
"THOSE TWO ARE AWESOME, BUT OUR HERO MEGAMAN IS EVEN BETTER! !" The Moron Trio exclaimed in unison.
"AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH! ! MEGAMAN, GANBATTE! !" The Maid Latte girls screamed in excitement.
Feeling relieved, Prime Megaman (Tendou) faced forward and charged at the mechanical dragon. He made a back turn and gave Magma Dragoon a spinning hook kick at his head.
"GAAAAHHH! !" Magma Dragoon cried, then felt a hand on his neck.
Prime Megaman (Tendou) lifted his enemy in the air with his left hand before fiercely punching the torso with his right fist. Magma Dragoon stumbled backward from the punch and roared at him.
"Come on, you guys! Let's cheer for Megaman!" Sonia announced as the rest of the singers complied.
"GO! ! GO! ! GO, MEGAMAN! ! GO! ! GO! ! GO, MEGAMAN! ! GO! ! GO! ! GO, MEGAMAN! ! GO! ! GO! ! GO, MEGAMAN! ! GO! ! GO! ! GO, MEGAMAN! !"
On cue, the audience joined the cheer with all their might, including the Maid Latte girls and the Moron Trio.
Misaki didn't cheer along with the crowd. She stared at the singers in complete bewilderment.
"What's going on? They're singing in the middle of the fight? How are they not afraid? Who... Who are these people! ?"
"GO! ! GO! ! GO, MEGAMAN! ! GO! ! GO! ! GO, MEGAMAN! ! GO! ! GO! ! GO, MEGAMAN! ! GO! ! GO! ! GO, MEGAMAN! ! GO! ! GO! ! GO, MEGAMAN! !"
As the cheering continued, the eight singers resumed their singing.
Geo, Bud, Pat, Ace, and Jack: Owaranai rooru pureiingu geemu (role playing game)
Sonia: Keikenchi o kasane
Luna: Saikyou no aitamu (item) wo
Tia: Sagase
Luna: Tsukame
Sonia: Migake
Everyone: Taiyou terasu dei geemu Yami wo kazaru naito geemu
Geo, Bud, Pat, Ace, and Jack: Tatakai no toki wa ima
Sonia, Luna, and Tia: Ready go! Ready go! Ready go!
Magma Dragoon formed his signature stance as Prime Megaman (Tendou) dashed forward. "HADOKEN! !" he released a stream of fireballs at him, but the silver armored Megaman swiftly dodged to the left. "NANI (WHAT)! ?" he widened his eyes in astonishment.
"Batoru Kaado (Battle Card)! Baria (Barrier)!" Zero formed a light blue oval-shaped energy shield around him, protecting the stream of fireballs from the eight singers.
"I figured out that weakness of yours!" Prime Megaman (Tendou) stated and extracted a red blade on his right forearm. With a quick swing, Magma Dragoon's right arm was sliced, dropping it to the ground.
"AAAAAAAHHHHH! !" the mechanical dragon cried in agony.
Zero dashed forward and flanked from the right side. "Megaman!" he called, charging his Z-Saber with blue lightning.
"You got it! Batoru Kaado (Battle Card)! Sandaa Nakkuru (Thunder Knuckle)!" Prime Megaman (Tendou) called out as a large dark yellow fist with electricity appeared on his right hand.
Everyone: Migi e narae no masu geemu Warui koto shitara baddo geemu
Geo, Bud, Pat, Ace, and Jack: Baacharu (Virtual) janakute riaru (real)
Sonia, Luna, and Tia: Daichi kette idome Kagayaku mirai e no tame
Geo, Bud, Pat, Ace, and Jack: Reberu (level) agete todome
Sonia, Luna, and Tia: Saa kuria (clear) seyo!
Everyone: B.A.T.T.L.E G.A.M.E! BATTLEGAME!
"HYAAA! !" Prime Megaman (Tendou) landed his electric fist on Magma Dragoon's torso.
"AAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHH! !" he cried from the impact, receiving static electricity on his body. He tried to avoid his former ally's attack, but was stunned due to the electricity.
B.A.T.T.L.E G.A.M.E! BATTLEGAME!
"RAIJINGEKI! !" Zero thrust his Z-Saber forward and pierced through the mechanical dragon's ribs.
"GAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH! !" he cried in agony, receiving blue electricity surging through his body.
B.A.T.T.L.E G.A.M.E! BATTLEGAME!
Zero retrieved his weapon as the two fighters leaped in the air, landing in front of the eight singers. Turning off his Z-Saber, Zero stood on the right side, and Prime Megaman (Tendou) was on the left.
B.A.T.T.L.E G.A.M.E! BATTLEGAME!
"Ready, Zero! ?" Prime Megaman (Tendou) asked as the dark yellow fist vanished into data.
"Heehee! What do you think! ?" Zero cocked a smile.
B.A.T.T.L.E G.A.M.E! BATTLEGAME!
The two fighters formed their fighting stance before leaping forward in the air simultaneously. "SUTAAFOOSU (STARFORCE)-" Zero extended his left foot, and Prime Megaman (Tendou) did the same with his right foot as their feet glowed bright yellow.
B.A.T.T.L.E G.A.M.E! BATTLEGAME!
Magma Dragoon faltered, unable to avoid their incoming attacks.
"DABURU KIKKU (DOUBLE KICK)! !" they landed their finishing kicks on Magma Dragoon's torso with a loud boom. Bouncing backward, they rolled in the air and landed next to each other.
B.A.T.T.L.E G.A.M.E! BATTLEGAME!
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH! !" the mechanical dragon crashed on the stage with a thud. Grunting, he weakly stood up and stumbled. "M-Megaman... Aaaahhhh! This... isn't over... We will-Aaaaahhh! ...take over Earth... once more! ALL HAIL THE REPLIFORCE! ! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH! ! !" With his final words, Magma Dragoon fell forward to the stage floor and exploded in defeat.
*BOOM! !* *KA-BOOM! !*
B.A.T.T.L.E G.A.M.E! BATTLEGAME!
Prime Megaman (Tendou) and Zero struck their victory poses. "HIYAAAA! !"
B.A.T.T.L.E G.A.M.E! BATTLEGAME!
The eight singers finally finished their song, earning a loud, admirable cheer from the audience.
The Maid Latte girls and the Moron Trio were amazed at their outstanding teamwork with bright stars in their eyes.
"MEGAMAN, YOU'RE OUR HERO! !" they shouted in excitement.
Misaki stared at the two in amazement, unable to find a word to praise them.
"Megaman, let's get out of here. Those guys should be here soon." Zero said.
"Alright." the silver armored Megaman nodded in agreement.
The two fighters turned into ball of lights and flew their way through the holed ceiling.
Misaki remained silent with a sad smile at her hero.
The eight singers bowed to the audience before leaving the stage.
The back door was heard open as Tendou and Zero, in his human form, entered the backstage.
"Oh man... that Magma Dragoon guy gave me a beating... " Tendou commented, panting heavily in exhaustion. "Maybe I should copy his moves too." he added with a small chuckle.
"Don't you even dare, Tendou." the black-haired man crossed his arms with a stern look.
"What's wrong with that? It could give me the advantage on the Repliforce."
"Tendou." Geo's voice was heard. Tendou turned and saw his father walking down the hallway as he stood before him. Geo reached his right hand to his son and patted him on the head. "You did great out there, son." he praised with a smile.
Tendou smiled back and brought his arms around his father in a firm hug. "Thanks, Tou-san." he replied as Geo returned the hug.
The rest of the group smiled at the father and son until the door was heard open.
"Are we late for the concert?" a voice asked.
Everyone turned to the voice and saw four teenage boys at the back door.
The first one had short spiky blonde hair, reddish brown eyes, and a piercing on his right ear. He wore a gray shirt, a gray sleeveless jacket with white lining at the edges, a pair of black fingerless gloves on his hands, and black pants. The second one had short teal hair with his bangs hanging on his right side of his face, a pair of oval spectacles with a string, and yellow eyes. He wore a white shirt, a black jacket, and black pants. He carried a bass guitar case on his right shoulder. The third had a calm look with short black hair and grey eyes, who also carried a guitar case. He wore a black shirt, a gray jacket, and black pants. And the fourth had a cheerful smile with short light ocker hair and purple eyes. He wore a sleeveless shirt that had gray on the right side, and the purple on the left. He was the tallest of the group.
"You boys must be the UxMishi!" Sonia assumed with her eyes slightly widened.
"Yes, we are. I'm Kuuga Sakurai." the short spiky blonde introduced.
"My name is Kouma Yabu." the short teal haired followed.
"It's nice to meet you all! I'm Yujinou Ono!" the short light ocker haired added politely.
"Shousei Nikaidou." the short black haired finished calmly.
Once the four boys finished introducing themselves, Kuuga walked forward with a confident smile.
"You're just in time! I'm Sonia, the host of the concert!" the purple-ish pink-haired mother reached out her right hand to shake the blonde teenager, but he passed by her. "Huh?" she looked at him in confusion.
Kuuga stopped in front of Tendou and placed his right hand on the latter's left shoulder. "My, that's a charming face you have there."
Everyone gaped at the blonde teenager in disbelief.
He was flirting with Tendou! ?
"K-Kuuga, that's not-" Kouma tried to stop his friend, but the blonde continued.
"For a tomboy girl like you, you sure like to crossdress. How about you come to our concert next time?" Kuuga offered smoothly.
A large tick mark appeared on Tendou's head.
"Kuuga, listen to us! That's really a-" Yujinou interjected, but the blonde ignored him.
The adults immediately backed away from them, knowing what will happen next.
"If you can't come, how about we go to an amusement park? Of course, I'll pay for the-" Kuuga couldn't finish his sentence, Tendou grabbed his collar with his hand and lifted him high in the air. "Whoa! Wh-What gives! ?" he nearly shrieked, taken by surprise.
"You've got some guts trying to flirt with me." Tendou gave Kuuga his death glare, "I'm. A. Guy." he corrected coldly.
"YOU'RE A GUY! ? NO WAY! !" the short blonde widened his eyes in disbelief.
"Kuuga, we tried to warn you!" Kouma said in a stern tone, "You shouldn't jump to conclusions like that!"
"Oh boy." Shousei sighed deeply with his eyes closed.
"BUT HE LOOKS LIKE A GIRL! !" Kuuga pointed.
Another tick mark appeared on the spiky brown-haired's head as he brought Kuuga closer to him, "I was born with my mother's face!" he told him in a dark tone and threatened him. "Try that again, and I'll rip out your heart and shove it down your throat. You understand me?"
Kuuga quickly responded with multiple nods, sweating heavily. Tendou received his answer and placed him on the floor before walking away. Kuuga felt his legs shaken and dropped to the ground. Frozen in a state of shock, he couldn't believe he was flirting with a guy that had a girl's face.
"I'll give you boys five minutes before I put you all on stage." Sonia informed before proceeding to the stage.
"G-Geo, tell me... did Tendou get that scary threat from Sonia?" Bud asked his friend in a nervous tone.
"He sure did."
Sonia entered the stage with a cheerful smile, holding a microphone in her right hand. "Minna (Everyone), did you enjoy our song for Megaman! ?" she asked the audience, then received multiple positive replies. "I'm glad you enjoy it, and I want to thank you all for cheering our hero Megaman, who saved the concert from that dragon monster! And let's not forget he had a little help from his friend! Also, I have great news I want you all to hear! To those who hadn't seen my drama series, you can buy the complete set at the gift shop right after this! Get ready to witness our special guests, and their new song! PUT YOUR HANDS TOGETHER FOR... THE UXMISHI! !" she announced as four male teenagers walked out of the curtain with microphone stands, earning a loud cheer from the audience.
Sonia saw Misaki and Maid Latte girls in front of the stage. The female group noticed the woman locking her eyes at them. The purple-ish pink-haired woman jerked her head to come over to the backstage. Satsuki popped her eyes into heart-shaped, starting to lose her patience as they proceeded their way to the backstage through the crowd.
Yujinou sat on a chair in front of the drumset and took the drumsticks. With a few taps, he gave his friends the signal.
The four teenage boys had their instruments ready as Kouma and Shousei started the music by playing their guitars. They grabbed the microphone stands and began to sing.
*insert Detective Conan - Don't Wanna Lie by B'z.*
Hito ni wa sorezore samazama yuzurenu mono ga ari (Every single person retains possessions that they're unwilling to part with)
Sore wo mamorinuku tame nara tataku no ga honnou (In order to protect them to the end, fighting for them is our instinct)
Boku to kitara gomakashi tsuzuke mou nannen tatsu darou (As for me, I've continued deceiving you for who knows how many years?)
Don't wanna lie Don't wanna lie Ikiteru to kanjiteitai (I want to feel I'm alive)
I wanna try I wanna try Kono kororo ni muchi uttemiyou (Try to spur my heart with an encouraging whip)
Asu wo kaeru moomento sore ga ima kamo ne (The moment that changes tomorrow - it could be right now)
Nani wo gisei ni dekiru no ka kimerare mo sezu ni (What are some of the things I can sacrifice?)
Dorehodo no chie to yuuki ga boku ni wa aru no ka (To what extend of knowledge and courage~ Do I have my disposal?)
Tsutaenakute wa ikenai koto wo wasurete wa inai yo (As for the things I need to convey~ I haven't forgotten about them)
Don't wanna lie Don't wanna lie Mucha na koto suru wake janai (There's no way I would undertake reckless deeds)
I wanna try I wanna try Yes to sakebu tatoeba sonna koto (Like shouting YES or something along those lines)
Tobira wo hiraku moomento sore ga ima kamo ne (The moment to open the door - it could be right now)
They stopped singing for a moment as the crowd gave them numerous cheers of excitement.
Yayakoshii no wa yo no naka janakute kono atamannaka (That which is complicated is not found in this world, but instead... inside my head~ )
Ushinau made kizukanai sore koso ga egatai mono (Those things we fail to notice until they're already lost, those are what are truly difficult to attain)
Nagareyuku chinmoku no toki dare mo oshietekurenai timing (The time of silence passes by in timing that no one can tell)
Don't wanna lie Don't wanna lie ikiteru to kanjiteitai (I want to feel I'm alive)
I wanna try I wanna try Kimi to tomo ni aruite yukitai (I long to continue walking along with you)
Jisei wo kimeru moomento sore ga ima kamo ne (The critical moment that decides life - it could be right now)
Don't wanna lie Don't wanna lie Don't wanna lie
Lalalala Lalalala Lalalala~ Lalalalalalalala...
Lalalala Lalalala Lalalala~ Lalalalalalalala...
Lalalala Lalalala Lalalala~ Lalalalalalalala...
Lalalala Lalalala Lalalala~ Lalalalalalalala...
Backstage
"I can't believe it! You really are Sonia Strumm! No wonder you look so familiar!" Satsuki exclaimed with her sparkle eyes before puffing her cheeks. "Why didn't you say anything back at the Beach House! ?"
"Heeheehee~ Being famous is supposed to be a secret, Satsuki!" Sonia chuckled playfully, "I guess Tendou kept my secret very well."
"It's not fair! You can't do that to your longtime fan like me!" Satsuki pouted.
Erika, Honoka, and Subaru deadpanned at their manager in disbelief.
"Wow... San-cho really admired Tendou's mother so much." Erika said blankly.
"Well, you'll never know what really happened in the past." Honoka added.
Subaru looked around, noticing someone was missing. "Have anyone seen Misa-chan?" she asked.
"I think I know where she is." Geo answered with a smile.
Tendou's backstage room
Sitting on a chair with a heavy groan, the spiky brown-haired clutched the pain on his chest. "Uugghh... As expected from the commander of the Repliforce... That Magma Dragoon sure was tough... I guess there really are stronger Repliforce enemies other than him... " he noted, then heard a knock from the door. "Come in!" he answered as the door opened, revealing none other than a certain black-haired girl.
"Hi, Tendou." Misaki greeted.
"Misaki?" he widened his eyes in surprise before standing up, "What brings you here?" he asked, trying his best to endure the pain.
"I wanted to confirm something from you." she replied softly, walking forward to him until she stopped before him. "That song you sang for me... did you really mean it?"
Pausing, Tendou hadn't forgotten about that as he slightly looked away. "It always ends like this... for me." he muttered lightly.
"Huh? What do you mean?" she questioned.
"*sigh* That time when we were at Grizzly Peak Hotel after the avalanche... and the time on your birthday when we were riding the Ferris Wheel at Spica Mall... " Tendou replied with a small frown. He remembered those moments he tried to tell her his secret identity, but always got interrupted. Now, it was the perfect time to tell. He faced her and placed his hands on her shoulders, staring deeply into her light, brownish amber eyes. "Misaki, there's something I've been wanting to tell you."
"This way, girls. My son's room is over here." Sonia guided the Maid Latte girls in the backstage hallway.
The five women saw a door that had Tendou's name on it, and it was slightly open.
Sonia held the doorknob, gently pulling it open. On cue, all five of them froze and widened their eyes at the unexpected sight in complete astonishment.
Tendou had his lips planted on Misaki's with his hands on her shoulders. The two teenagers had their eyes closed with a hint of small pink blush on their cheeks.
Without making any sounds, Sonia gently closed the door in a slow motion until it was fully shut. All five women fled back to the hallway and squealed in excitement where those two cannot hear them; their eyes were wider than before.
They couldn't believe what they just witnessed!
"My son... my baby... he actually did it!" Sonia exclaimed happily.
"Sonia, did Tendou really sing that song for Misa-chan! ?" Honoka asked perkily.
"I'm curious about that, too!" Erika joined in, "When did he sing so good! ?"
"What do you mean by that?" Sonia questioned them in confusion.
"Back on Misa-chan's birthday, San-cho took us to a Karaoke Box and Tendou sang poorly without putting any emotion." Subaru explained, "After that, he sang with Misa-chan with a small improvement. And today, he sang and danced like a professional!"
Sonia knew what the long green-haired was referring to before answering them with a smile. "Well, girls, to answer to that... I wanted Tendou to show Misaki how he really feels about her. Yesterday, I taught him how to sing and dance when I was young. He may be a bit dense on the inside, but his straightforwardness is what he's good at."
"Does he know some of the relationship rules! ?" Satsuki asked perkily.
Hearing the dark purple-haired woman's question, Sonia dropped her smile and realized the missing part. "I don't think he does."
Tendou was the first to break the kiss. The two slowly opened their eyes, staring deeply at each other.
"Misaki... The song and the dance... I really mean it... I want to support you the best I can... Ayuzawa Misaki... I... I love you." he finally confessed in a solemn manner.
"Tendou... " Misaki gasped in surprise, lowering her head with a small smile. She finally decided who she wanted to be with. "I have something I wanted to tell you, too... You're not like other men that are foul and savage... I'm really glad I met a guy like you that's kind and brave. You've been protecting me for quite a while, and I really appreciate that." she lifted her head to face him, forming a bright smile. "Tendou Stelar... I... love you too... " The spiky brown-haired widened his eyes in surprise, didn't expect to hear her confession right after him. "After everything you've done for me... I still haven't repaid my debt to you... because... I want to protect you, too!"
Smiling back in joy, Tendou prepared to ask her another question, and decided to do it now. "Will you be my boyfriend? ACK!" he gaped at his mistake.
"Huh?" Misaki deadpanned with a confused look, losing the atmosphere.
Tendou immediately removed his hands from her shoulders, waving them in defense. "NONONONO! ! That's not what I was trying to say! I mean, b-boyfriend, nonono! Aaahhh! How do people say these things! ?" he ruffled his hair, trying to form the right words, but fumbled every time.
On the other hand, Misaki already understood what he was trying to say. Giggling at him, she caught his face with her hands. "Tendou, just shut up." she leaned forward and pressed her lips against his.
Taken by surprise, Tendou finally calmed down and wrapped his arms around her waist. The two closed their eyes and deepened the kiss.
The two were one.
Misaki opened her eyes with a puzzled look, noticing a strange scent on him. She broke the kiss and backed away a bit. "Tendou, what was in that bagel you ate earlier?" she asked.
"Garlic. Something wrong?"
The black-haired girl sighed in disbelief, frowning at him. "I have two things I want to say. One, be careful of what you eat before the kiss. And two... " she brought her arms around him in a sudden hug, "I'd be happy to be your girlfriend." she finished with a happy smile.
The young fighter smiled back and returned the hug, deepening it. The two teenagers stood there as if felt like more than an hour.
"Misaki, no matter what happens, I'll protect you with everything I can. I swear." he vowed.
"Tendou, I know, you will... I know... " she replied softly, feeling her heart beating with joy. "Megaman... I'm sorry... I found someone who I want to be with... My heart belongs to Tendou... I hope you'll understand... " she thought with a sad smile.
Backstage
The Maid Latte girls continued to chat with Sonia about her career when she was young. They saw Tendou and Misaki coming down the hallway, holding hands together. Geo and the rest of his friends entered the backstage and saw the two teenagers holding hands in disbelief.
They couldn't believe it actually happened.
"This calls for a celebration!" Ace exclaimed. Everyone agreed by pumping their fists in the air.
Several boxes of pizza were ordered and placed on the table. They celebrated Sonia's concert and the two newly couple altogether.
Men's bathroom
Tendou turned the faucet on and washed his hands in the sink.
"Master Tendou, you're not gonna tell her your Megaman secret?" Draco asked from his Hunter-VG.
"Not today, Draco." Tendou answered with a small smile, turning off the faucet. "Today is the anniversary of Kaa-san's retirement, and I don't wanna ruin it. My feelings for Misaki comes first. I'll tell her my Megaman secret another day."
The next night
Maid Latte was almost at its closing time. Subaru swept the floor with a broom, and Erika wiped the table with a wet cloth.
"As expected, it's almost time! We have to officially put up job offer posters!" Satsuki announced, holding a recruit paper in her hands. "For starters, I'll put them up in front of the shop!" she said happily to her staffs.
"Hai!" Erika and Subaru replied.
Humming sweetly to herself, Satsuki proceeded to the entrance and stuck the recruiting paper on the wall with tapes.
A footstep was heard with a weak groan. "H-Hello... "
The dark purple-haired manager turned and shuddered in horror, seeing a beggar wearing old ragged clothes with messy black hair and a large backpack. He held a stick as a cane to keep himself still.
The beggar slowly lifted his head, meeting his dark colored-eyes at the woman. "...Recruiting... a chef?" he asked in a weak tone.
Sweating in terror, Satsuki screamed at the top of her lung in the dark night.
"KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! ! !"
To be continued...
A new character will make his appearance in the next chapter!