Sorry for the delay. I was and still am having some software issues. But anyways, here's the newest chapter.
The City
"Your table will be ready in ten minutes, Mr. Loyd," said in a man in a two piece suit standing behind a podium.
"Thank you," Axl-R replied, answering to his new identity. He was wearing a black tuxedo and a green vest under it.
"This restaurant is so high-class. I feel out of place here," said Alia, wearing a white floor length dress with her hair pulled back into a ponytail. "Are you sure I look alright?"
"Alia, don't worry. You look amazing," X said, trying to reassure her for the umpteenth time. He was in blue two piece suit.
"Yeah. Besides, you don't have to worry about trying to find something that goes with your hair color," Layer told her, in a purple blouse, a black skirt, and a pair of high heels on.
"I know, but I just feel so out of place here," Alia replied.
"Alia, you look just fine. There's no need to worry about it," Palette joined in the conversation, also trying to reassure her. Palette wore a green gown and had her hair in a braid that ran down to her waist. While the girls were talking, the boys were having a very different conversation.
"Tell me again why I couldn't bring my Z Saber with me," Zero said in a very annoyed tone. He looked a little uncomfortable wearing a silver tuxedo. "What if I need it?"
"You're not gonna need your saber," Axl-R told him. "It's not like some kinda killer robot is gonna attack us."
"Easy for you to say. At least you can hide one of your pistols in your tuxedo."
"Be glad that you guys at have weapons. I didn't have any weapons after the transformation," X said to both of them. "And Axl's right. There's no way anything's gonna attack us here. At least not without being provoked."
"Mr. Loyd, your table is now ready," the man standing behind the podium interrupted them.
"Thank you," Axl-R said and they all followed the waiter to their table.
* * *
"So, what is there to do around here," Lan asked Max.
"Well, there's a lot to do. You just gotta know where to go," Max replied. He was wearing a silver Tshirt and a black pair of cargo shorts.
"There's an arcade a little farther down this street if you're really bored," interjected J, now standing beside them. He had blonde hair and wore a tan gold colored sports coat, black Tshirt, and blue jeans. "It's the most popular one around Ground City."
"What kind of games they got their," asked Megaman.
"Netbattling machines, actual battles for the real world, old games like Pac Man, you name it they probably got it."
"Cool. Let's go check it out then," Gutsman said.
"What about you Dex," asked Megaman.
"Why not? We haven't got anything better to do anyways," Dex replied. Then a pleasing aroma made its way towards the group. "What's that delicious smell?"
"Oh, that's coming from Beamer's restaurant. He's an old friend of ours. Wanna check it out before we go to the arcade," asked Max.
"Yeah." Everyone said in unison.
Inside the restaurant, it looked like a pizza parlor. "It looks...nice in here. Not crowded though," Megaman said. "Hey where's the restroom at?"
"Back of the restaurant, third door to the right," J told him. After Megaman came back out of the restroom, he made his way to their table and halfway there, he bumped into someone holding a tray and they both fell.
"Oh dude, I am so sorry about that," Megaman said to the man.
"No problem kid. Happens quite often actually," the man replied. He offered Megaman a hand to help him up. When Megaman looked up to reach for the offered hand, he stopped, stunned and speechless. Lan and Max walked over to see what had happened and saw Megaman on the floor. Lan looked to the man and froze, his mouth wide open.
Then he yelled," BASS?!!!!"
"Hey Beamer. How's it goin," Max asked the man.
"Fine, I think. You know these two," the man, Beamer, asked. "And who's Bass?"
"Just someone they apparently know. Sorry about the ruckus."
"Ah forget it. Anyways, what brings you here?"
"Showing some new friends around the city. This is Lan and the one you ran into is his brother, Hub. The large boy in green at the table is Dex and next to him is Stan."
"Well, any friends of Max and J are always welcome here. So what'll ya have?"
"How about the flamer?"
"You sure they can handle it? It's pretty hot."
"What's the flamer," Megaman asked.
"The flamer is a pizza with the absolute hottest ingredients that I can find, all put onto one pizza."
"We can take it," Lan told Beamer. "Nothing's too hot for us."
"Alright, but don't say I didn't warn you. By the way, if you start seeing red or, in the extremely rare event, breathe fire for about, oh say, ten to twenty seconds, then that's normal."
When Beamer came back with the pizza, Dex, Lan, Gutsman, and Megaman each took a slice.
"Here goes nothing," they said together. They all took a bite and waited.
"This isn't so bad," Gutsman said.
"And in 3, 2, 1," Beamer counted down. On one, their faces started to turn red and steam left their ears.
"HOT, HOT, HOT, HOT!!!!!!!"
"I warned you."
* * *
"Which movie should we see," Sonia pondered.
"Well, there's a comedy that's scheduled at 3:00 PM," Jen told her. "How about that?"
"I guess," said Geo. "But what about some action?"
"I agree with Geo," Pat said. Gemini, Bud, Taurus, Solo, Zack, and Poindexter all voiced their agreement.
"What about some romance," Luna suggested.
"Or suspense," piped in Ophiuchus.
"Why not a mixture of all four," Lyra said. "That way everyone can see some of what they want."
"Why not just split up and meet back later," Omega-xis piped in.
"That would be best," Z said. She was wearing a purple Tshirt and black jeans. "Otherwise, we'll be here all night."
"Alright so everyone agreed?"
"Agreed."
* * *
"What shop should we check out next," Yai said to Maylu.
"How bout that one over there," she said, pointing to a small boutique.
"Yeah that looks good."
"Maybe I can find something for Mega in there," Roll said.
Behind the three girls, Tory, Iceman, Sean, Axl-N, and Glide trudged behind them. "Why did we have to come with you again," Iceman asked.
"Don't you remember, Nick," said roll, referring to him by his fake name. "You offered to help us carry bags."
"But still. Could we at least take a break," a very tire Glide asked.
"Good idea Dell," said Yai.
"Finally," Axl-N said in exasperation.
"What was that, Neil?"
"Nothing, nothing at all."
"Hey anyone see where Chaud and Tom went to," Tory asked, referring to Protoman by his fake identity.
"Over here," Chaud said waving his hand. He and Protoman were walking out of a sword shop.
"What were you doing in there?"
"Same reason Will's in the electronics store beside us. We like swords, he likes tech."
"Is there a problem with me liking tech," Will said from behind them. He was wearing a green polo and blue jean shorts.
"No. Just saying," was all Protoman offered as an answer.
Hope you enjoyed the new chapter. I need some ideas for what to call the watches later on in the story. Please give me some ideas and please review.