New characters (non-anime/manga/game) introduced: None
New BattleChips introduced: None
--Lan skates out of his house in a rush because he woke up too late--
MegaMan: Lan, hurry up or your going to be late for the tournament.
Lan: I'm going as fast as I can.
--At the tournament site, Lan arrives exhausted where Chaud, Telsia, and Raika are waiting--
Chaud: As always, Lan is the last one here.
Lan: Just put a sock in it Chaud.
Telsia: I have to agree with Chaud.
Lan: Hmph. Everyone's against me.
Telsia: Not everyone. I'm sure, statistically, SOMEONE has to be on your side.
--Rush then appears behind Lan--
MegaMan: See Lan? Rush is on your side.
Raika: Guys. The tournament's about to start.
Mist: Well then. What do you say we get this show on the road?
Telsia: Agreed, Mist. I guess we just wait for the final word from Famous.
--An announcer with the sign up sheet grabs a microphone--
Announcer: Registration will end in 3 minutes. So, please hurry.
Telsia: Lan, Chaud. Are you two registered yet?
Chaud: I registered when I got here.
Lan: AAAH!! I haven't registered yet!
--Lan then rushes over to the sign up table--
Mist: Well, I guess that answers your question, Telsia. Hehe.
10 minutes later
Ribitta: Welcome, one and all, to the 12th annual Cyber Duel Tournament. Today's tournament promises to be one of excitement, action, and, above all, powerful NetNavis! And I, Ribitta, and proud to be your announcer for this tournament! As always, I have my broadcast partner in crime, Mr. Higsby!
Higsby: Glad to be here.
Ribitta: And now, I'd like to introduce our 16 competitors.
--The 16 competitors walked onto the stage as Raika and Telsia sit in the crowd--
Raika: Telsia, one of the contestants must be working for NeoGrave.
Telsia: We'll just have to keep an eye on them.
Ribitta: First up is Lan vs. Maylu! Will all remain contestants, please go to the back until your match starts.
Lan: Huh?! Maylu's here?!
Maylu: Hey there, Lan! Looks like we face you first!
Lan: Yeah, I guess so. Jack-in, MegaMan! Power Up!
Maylu: We won't go easy on you. Jack-in, Roll! Power up!
MegaMan: You ready Roll.
Roll: -her usual smile and demeanor- Hey MegaMan! I hope you are ready to do this.
Ribitta: Begin!
--Roll and MegaMan begin to walk 10 paces. They suddenly stop after the 10th pace and quickly turn around--
Lan: Now, MegaMan!
MegaMan: MegaBuster!
Maylu: Go for it, Roll!
Roll: Roll Arrow!
Ribitta: This one looks like it'll be a close one.
--Roll Watches as her Roll Arrow impacts MegaMan, but gets the hit from his MegaBuster--
Higsby: Looks like both Navis are still logged in. We will have to go to the Energy levels to see who was dealt the most damage.
Ribitta: It looks the computers say that MegaMan's MegaBuster attack drained more energy from Roll. Therefore, MegaMan is the winner!
--MegaMan and Roll, logging out--
Lan: Sorry, Maylu. But, I've won this one.
Maylu: That's ok, Lan. I kinda knew you would.
--Maylu gives Lan a hug and Lan's face turns bright red--
Maylu: Good luck! You might need it if you face Chaud!
Lan: Don't worry. If I got to face Chaud, it won't be 'til the finals.
--Lan and Chaud continued to progress until there was 4 left—
--Meanwhile on the patrol scene--
Telsia: So, Raika. Any ideas on which of the contestants, if any, may be NeoGrave operatives?
Raika: Well, after seeing the first 2 rounds and only 4 people left, it has to be out of the other two.
Telsia: Hmmm...or maybe neither of the contestants are NeoGrave operatives...Look over there.
--Points into the stands, apparently at what looks to be Tesla Magnets--
Raika: Hmm, and look. They have their PET's out.
Telsia: Mist. Look around the stadium net. See if you can find anything out of the ordinary, specifically magnetic disturbances.
Raika: SearchMan, you go as well.
Mist: Ok. I'll get right on it.
SearchMan: I'm on it.
--Lan and Chaud have advanced to the finals and are ready for a rematch--
Ribitta: Now, onto the finals. It's Lan vs. Chaud.
--Lan walks out with a red blazer on and Chaud comes out looking confused--
Chaud: Uhhh...Lan...what's with the get-up?
Lan: Huh? Oh, it's just a little something for later.
Chaud: Riiight. Well, it seems one of us will be going home the victor. I hope we don't have any mishaps like the first N1.
Lan: Yeah, I do, too. So, let's kick things off differently today. Jack-in, ProtoSoul MegaMan. Power up!
Chaud: Jack-in, ProtoMan. Power up!
Ribitta: Well fans, it looks like these two are going to have a sword battle.
Higsby: Indeed. For those who don't know, Lan has an arsenal of DoubleSoul Chips that allows MegaMan to take on the form of any navi he's created a bond with. I was hoping to see one of his newer and rarer ones, but, oh well.
MegaMan: You know, ProtoMan. We never fought like this before.
ProtoMan: Yeah, you're right.
Chaud: ProtoMan. Send Lan the e-mail. I don't want anyone hearing it.
ProtoMan: Right.
--On Lan's PET, the new e-mail sound rings--
MegaMan: -whisper- You got an email, Lan.
Lan: Well, what does it say?
MegaMan: "Lan. We got to the finals, and I have no doubts something is up. All other competitors are gone. I have a hunch that NeoGrave will strike when both our Navis are tired. Keep on your toes."
Ribitta: 3...2...1...Begin!
--They both walk 10 paces and turn around--
Chaud: VariableSword, BattleChip in. Download!
Lan: HeroSword, BattleChip in. Download!
ProtoMan: Sonic Boom!
MegaMan: HeroSlash!
--Both attacks just graze each of the Navis--
Ribitta: Great defensive moves by both Navis. Neither of them was logged out, so they must reset their positions and repeat the same 10 paces.
Chaud: You and MegaMan are doing better than I expected, Lan. We might have to bring this battle up a notch. So get ready. StepSword, BattleChip in. Download!
Lan: Then so will we! LongBlade, BattleChip in. Download!
--Both NetNavis use their attacks, and clash when they meet, leaving small scraps on both of their helmets--
Ribitta: Both of them have taken damage.
Higsby: Time for the computers to give us the results.
ProtoMan: You have gotten better, MegaMan. I must say, I am impressed.
MegaMan: Yeah, you have, too. At least this time someone didn't try to delete us.
ProtoMan: Careful what you say, MegaMan. This duel is over yet.
Higsby: It looks like ProtoMan's score is slightly higher than MegaMan's, as his StepSword inflicted a little more damage than MegaMan's LongBlade.
Ribitta: Both Navis are still logged in, and therefore, have to reset to the starting position and repeating the pacing. This is one exciting battle, folks!
--Back with Telsia and Raika--
Raika: SearchMan, do you see anything.
Mist: Nothing unusual so far.
SearchMan: It's like he said, nothing...Wait, my scanners have detected a large energy surge.
Raika: Where's it coming from?
Mist: The node I placed on StoneMan back at World 3's base is on the move. It is heading for the duel arena.
Telsia: What? You can't be serious?!
Mist: Have I ever joked like this before?
Telsia: Point taken. Let's move, Raika.
Raika: Wait, I need to apologize for what happened on that mission.
Telsia: What's done is done. Think about the present mission, not the past.
--Back at the Cyber Duel--
Lan: Looks like this is the final round, Chaud.
Chaud: It might be.
Ribitta: I remember when these 2 competitors were battling at the first N1 Grand Prix. Their rivalry has stayed a constant as their NetNavis are getting down to their final bits of energy.
Higsby: The fact that Lan and Chaud are such strong competitors, both on the Net and in the field, might also be a factor in this battle.
Lan: And, there's only one way to do this. Program Advance! CyberSword-WideSword-LongSword, BattleChips in. Download!
Chaud: The big guns, huh? ProtoMan. Program Advance! FireSword, AquaSword, ElectroSword, BambooSword, BattleChips in. Download!
Ribitta: Here we go again, folks! A double Program Advance!
Higsby: Except this time, we don't have a floating arena to worry about.
Ribitta: Not to mention a PharaohMan awakening from its slumber.
Higsby: Hopefully, that means we won't have to worry about any kind of incident that might take place here. It would be very disappointing if something did happen.
--The two run up to each other with their swords ready--
MegaMan: This is it. PROTOMAN!!
ProtoMan: Right. MegaMan! It ends here!
--Suddenly, a RockCube falls in the middle and explodes, causing MegaMan and ProtoMan to stop their attacks--
Ribitta: Where did that RockCube come from?
--StoneMan and BlasterMan appear at the top of the holographic arena dome--
Chaud: So, they are still alive.
StoneMan: Ahaha. So, you two weaklings decided to show off again.
BlasterMan: And, this time, you're too weak to battle both of us. We will have our revenge now, and NeoGrave WILL rule this puny planet!
Mist: Oh yeah? We'll see about that. Slash of the Betrayer!
SearchMan: Foolish navis. ScopeBlaster!
--Mist cuts off part of StoneMan's body and SearchMan blast through BlasteMan's arm--
StoneMan: Ahhhh!
BlasterMan: Where did you two come from?!
Mist: We were on the lookout for you NeoGrave puppets. We assumed that something was up when SearchMan detected your energy patterns approaching.
ProtoMan: So we lured you guys here by looking tired.
SearchMan: Now, we have you 2 cornered for questioning. Wait a minute!
MegaMan: What is it?
SearchMan: We followed MagnetMan's energy signature, but he's not here.
MagnetMan: You just gotta look in the right places. POWER ZONE!!
--MagnetMan unexpectedly appears and the ground begins to fill up with electricity. However, only a few seconds later, the ground freezes solid--
MagnetMan: What?! Who did this?
IceMan: Over here, tough guy.
Tory: Hey Lan! I came to watch the tournament, but when I saw you were in trouble. I couldn't sit back anymore.
MagnetMan: I don't care how many of you there are. You'll all be deleted.
The voice of the Kid Grave robot in the net: That's enough, MagnetMan. We got what we came for.
MegaMan: No way! They got the program?
Mist: Yes, way.
--Mist reveals program in his hand--
Chaud: Don't let them get away.
--Mist, logging out--
--All the navis log out and Telsia appears on a table away from the battle stage--
Telsia: Sorry to have ruined the plan, boys. However, the boss awaits my return.
Lan: Your boss? You mean your working for...
--A helicopter descends from the sky and Telsia jumps on a rope latter hanging from an open door and ascends away--
Telsia: Don't be hurt too much, Lan. I really did enjoy working with you. But, this side just seems to pay more. See you later, short stuff.
Chaud: She just pulled a Dr. Regal on us.
Lan: Now it makes sense. She's been working for NeoGrave since day 1. That's why she told me to go to Netopia…so I could be killed! She probably leaked this information about that program so that we'd compete, and after we were exhausted, she would steal it.
Raika: I must say Lan, you have improved with your deduction skills. Luckily, I saw this ahead of time.
--Charlie then arrives moments later in his helicopter and lowers his rope latter for the NetSavers to climb up--
Lan: Tory, Maylu! Tell my mom I'll be late for dinner.
Maylu: Even when there's trouble, all he thinks about is his stomach.
--The three get to the copter--
Chaud: I doubt this would catch up to the helicopter that she got away in. But, you're the pilot, not me.
Charlie: Don't worry, I won't lose the trail. Right, Raika?
Raika: Right. I had Charlie on standby incase we had to chase someone. I was prepared for this.
Chaud: Smart move.
SearchMan: I have started a tracking program. Hopefully, we will catch her before she hands the program over to NeoGrave.
Lan: C'mon, Charlie. Faster!
Charlie: When you get a license, you pilot. But until then, sit back and wait.
--After a tough tournament, our heroes have been betrayed by Telsia and are now chasing her to who knows where. Find out what happens on the next episode of MegaMan NeoStar!--