"Well this is just dandy," Dr. Light said more to himself then his colleague Dr. Cossack, as the two were making their way out of Wily's latest castle. "Wily has us in a bind and now we are to have our children forced to fight again."

Cossack sighed as he pushed his glasses up. "I don't like it any more anymore then you Light, but what choice do we have if we don't participate then Wily will attack the world again.

"I understand that Cossack but we could both tell there's more to this tournament then Wily's letting on. But like you said what choice do we have." Sighed Light but suddenly perked up at a sudden thought. "Cossack what about Skull Man didn't you have him deactivated after the second attack on your citadel?"

Cossack put his head down thinking to himself for a moment before replying."Yes but, seeing as how things are I will be reactivating him for the tournament.

As the two walked through the last automated door into the hanger where their ships had landed they said their farewells. "Well I'll see you tomorrow Cossack, and tell Kalinka I said hi." Light said with a small grin. Cossack smiled back "Tell Rock and Roll the same for me."

As Light entered his ship he saw Auto on the floor drawing a picture a picture of Mega Man with a Met helmet, when he saw Dr. Light enter he rushed over to his pilot seat. "UH! So! Doctor are we leaving now."

Light chuckled at Auto seeing him do his usually routine cheered him up bit, even after what had just transpired. "Yes Auto well be leaving home now. "

"Dr. Light why did you and Wily talk about in there, I mean did Wily ask you to join him?" Auto asked nervously at the thought of Light joining Wily.
Light quickly raised his hands at Auto question. "No nothing like Auto I will explain later at home, but first I'm going to need to make a few calls once we get home."

After calming Auto Dr. Light sat down and began thinking on the events that had just transpired.

##One hour later Dr. Cossack's Citadel##

"Dr. Cossack this tournament is in two days and we'll be fighting one other to keep the world?" Bright Man asked Dr. Cossack.

"Yes Bright Man if we win the world is kept safe if we lose Wily is free to do what he wants, and if we're going to win we need all the help we can get so we're going to reactivate him." Dr. Cossack replied referring to Skull Man.

Cossack had called all his Robot Masters in from their jobs and duties to inform them about the tournament. They took the news well and informed him they were more than willing to fight for their father.

Afterwards he had asked Bright Man to insist him in reactivating Skull Man, this was where Cossack could felt a little nervous , not for his safety but because of Skull Man's request before deactivation. When Cossack created Skull Man it was after he had finished the first seven Robot Master's and he was going to begin plans for his 8th robot. But when Wily kidnapped his daughter his daughter he was forced to reprogram his 7 robots to fight Mega Man. But he continued making his 8th robot, while making of depression, and hatred for what he was doing Cossack's design of his new robot was against everything he worked for …..death.

He named the Robot Master Skull Man a fitting name based on design, Skull Man was made for Combat unlike his brother's being well balanced in power and defense. Armed with a plasma cannon twice as strong as Bright Man's (who had it for self protection at the time), and a barrier that could deflect most small projectiles. He was made kill.

After the Mega Man had freed him and his daughter he had repaired his robots and had the go back to their previous duties happy they still could. But Skull Man was left deactivated in the lower levels of his Citadel looking at as nothing but a mistake. 3 months later Wily would repair Skull Man use him to capture Pharaoh Man, Dust Man, Drill Man and his citadel. After Mega Man and the remaining Robots had freed them Skull Man had told him that he had felt the way Cossack had. Skull Man had hated being built the way he was to destroy, envying his brothers who could do such great things for the world. After Cossack had realized this Skull Man was glad that his father had accepted him, but declined the chance to be repaired, insisting that his father never make a robot like him again. After that he returned to the lower level of the citadel and deactivated himself.

And now he and Bright Man were going to reactivate to fight again. The two at the moment were walking down a stairwell to Cossack's basement were a few of his other inventions remained, including the deactivated Skull Man. As the two made it down Cossack saw Skull Man slumped against the wall, lifeless and covered in dust.

"Bright Man check his status we need to know if his core is still operational." Cossack said getting ready to reactivate Skull Man.

"Everything checks out doctor he's ready when you are!" Bright Man called out with a thumbs up.

Cossack nodded as he lifted Skull Man's chest, revealing the robotic machinery, wiring and power core. With a simple press of a few buttons Skull Man's systems sprang to life. Closing his chest up, Cossack and Bright Man stepped back to give Skull Man.

He remained still for 10 seconds, before beginning to twitch a little; causing his anxious watcher's to stiffen.

Skull Man's head lifted up and he sneezed loud enough to make Bright Man jump back. *Cough cough* Skull coughed from the amount of dust that had accumulated in his system's, getting up slightly disoriented from being deactive for so long.

"Bless you." Bright Man said to Skull Man remembering his manners.

"Thanks" Skull Man said before widening his eyes realizing he wasn't alone looking up to see Dr. Cossack and Bright Man.

"Nice to you up and running Skull Man" Dr. Cossack said with a smile trying to comfort Skull Man. "We should really get you dusted."

Skull Man stared at the two unsure what to say, the room was quiet for a good 30 seconds as an awkward silence fell on to the 3, before Skull Man spoke.

Nice two see you Dr. Cossack, but not that I'm not happy to see you again but why did reactivate me?" Skull Man asked confused. "I asked to be kept inactive doctor."

Bright Man walked up to Skull Man answering his question "It's Wily he having this tournament and is going to attack the world if we lose."

Skull Man looked at Dr. Cossack for a moment before turning around with his head down. "I'm sorry you two but, the only 2 times I've been active I've caused nothing but destruction. I don't think I can do any good. Skull Man said with shame closing his eyes.

Dr. Cossack closed his eyes as he spoke "Skull Man the first time you were activated you destroyed because I programmed you to. When I reprogrammed your brother's and launched that attack on the world Wily was holding Kalinka hostage. W e both had no choice when we did what we did." Cossack said putting his hand on Skull Man's shoulder causing him to turn around. "I didn't blame myself for what happen that day, because I did what had to, just like you did. That said I still feel guilt for what I did and hope that this could be a way to repay the damage we've done Skull Man; that's how your brother felt.

Skull Man stared at Cossack for another moment, inspired by what he just heard taking it all in. "Thank you father." Skull man said with determination. "I'll help you and the other's fight to stop Wily."

Cossack smiled at his son happy that he could help him get his heart in check.

*Cough Cough* Skull Man coughed spewing more dust out of his system's.

"We should really get you cleaned up your full of dust and your system's are probably full of dust and your brain is still loading up after being deactivated for so long." Bright Man told Skull Man with a sheepish smile.

"Uh yeah sure." Skull Man replied as the three walked up stairs to get everyone ready for the battle up a head.

And done wow this was longer and better than I had thought it'd be. This chapter was supposed to include all three of the scientists preparing for the tournament, but Cossack's turned out to be longer then I hoped. Also I don't want to keep all my reader waiting (I have 30 views =D). This could've been done sooner but laziness is bliss. Also sorry in advance because I have no Idea when the next chapter will be out and they probably won't be as good