Chapter Two

Legends

"Who is he," Rogue asked as he stood before a statue that hovered several feet above him. The statue bore a figure dressed in a torn cloak with a brown and yellow helmet that fanned out on both sides of his head. The navi's eyes remained shut for an eternity as it hovered above Rogue in an endless sleep frozen in stone.

Ray laughed, "Impressive, eh? He's a legend alright, isn't he? Good old Bass! I can't wait to awaken him, Rogue."

"He's THE Bass?" Rogue questioned in astonishment. "How is that possible? I thought Megaman deleted him long ago?"

"He was indeed deleted, yet his data remained imprinted on the net. The Undernet has hidden him various times before now. I searched several parts of it before I found him here."

"What will we do with him, Ray? From what I heard he was very difficult to persuade, let alone control. I think he'll give you a run for your money, Ray." Rogue stated while staring up at the still hovering statue.

"Don't worry about that, Rogue. Just place your hands on the statue." Rogue walked over to stand before the statue; slowly it lowered till it stood over him. Rogue placed his right hand onto the navi's head. "Good," Ray whispered, "Now I'm sending you the life force, make sure you send it into the statue; Ready?"

"Ready," Rogue called back.

Ray continued typing onto his computer before he sent the chip life force. Rogue's hand glowed as a huge amount of energy flowed from it and into the statue. Soon the statue began to crack while the light fought to break through.

"Get back, Rogue!" Ray yelled.

Rogue jumped back just in time to see the statue explode in a cloud of dust and debris. Once the smoke cleared Rogue gasped at what he saw.

"What is it, Rogue? Talk to me." Ray spoke concerned.

"It's nothing, Ray, I mean there's nothing left." Rogue said confused, "The statue is gone and so is Bass. I think we destroyed it, Ray. Were you sure that would work?"

Ray through his head back in despair, "You gotta be kidding me, man," Ray pulled a cigarette pack out of his pocket and pulled one out. He got ready to light it and opened his eyes to see the computer screen. "Wait," He quickly lit it and moved closer to the screen, "Rogue, watch It, there's something still there."

Rogue glanced back and forth alarmed, "I'm not seeing anything, R-" Rogue is cut off.

"Rogue?" Ray asks concerned. "What happened?"

Rogue is held up by his throat by a dark hand as he struggles to pry the hand off of his neck.

"Who are you?" Bass asks as he retains his grip on Rogue's neck. "Why have you awakened me, Navi?"

"Bass," Ray speaks from the real world.

"Who are you?" Bass inquires as he looks up as if to see Ray's face somewhere.

"I am Ray, and that is my Navi, Rogue, that you are choking. Would you mind letting him go?" Ray spoke calmly.

Bass through Rogue and glanced down at him as if he were garbage, "Another Navi ruled by humans. How pathetic are you?" Bass starts laughing as he summons a giant sphere of power. "Die!"

"Rogue! Stand up!" Rogue recovers and stands just as the sphere hits him. The impact causes a giant cloud of smoke as Bass looks for any trace of Rogue. Soon a light shines through as Rogue becomes clear through the smoke; a giant barrier protects his body.

Bass snarls, "You were lucky to be saved."

"Thanks, Ray," Rogue sighs in relief.

"Where not clear yet, Rogue, he could delete you yet."

"He's right, Navi, listen to your master before you get deleted!" Bass shouts.

"Bass!?" A Navi appears behind Rogue. Rogue turns to see Megaman running towards him. "You're back, I see." Megaman states as he passes Rogue and approaches Bass.

Bass laughs, "Still alive even after you deleted me, Megaman. I finally get my revenge!" Bass shouts as he launches himself at Megaman.

"You ready, Megaman?" Lan asks.

"Ready, Lan." Megaman shouts as his face guard appears.

"Battle routine, set!" Lan shouts.

"Go," Rogue whispers as he smiles at the scene before him. This should work out nicely for us, huh, Ray?"

"Indeed," Ray takes a drag off his cigarette as him and Rogue watch the two legends collide in battle. Megaman fires his buster as he evades Bass' attacks over and over. Lan continues to send battle chips as Megaman uses Varsword and Meteor.

Bass' health slowly drops as he takes chunks of Megaman health away with each strike. Suddenly Megaman changes into a red form of himself with a sword on his right hand. "Go, Protosoul!" He exclaims as he launches himself at Bass and strikes his chest; slashing across his old injury. Bass stumbles back as he is hurt from Megaman's sword.

"Surrender, Bass!" Megaman shouts.

"I refuse!" Bass yells back.

"So be it," Megaman sighs, already used to finishing off Bass by now. He goes to make the final blow.

"Stop him, Rogue!" Ray yells.

"Don't gotta tell me twice!" Rogue launches himself between Bass and Megaman and blocks Megaman's sword attack with his own sword. "How about you take me on?" Rogue laughs as he sends Megaman flying backward.

Megaman recovers, "What's your plan, Rogue?"

"That's a good question," Rogue laughs, "Ray?"

"Almost done," Ray has been typing furiously as he prepares to complete his plan.

"Well then," Rogue grins, "I suppose we shall see, now wont we?" Rogue states as he strike at Megaman. They begin dueling with their blades as Bass disappears.

"Wha-" Megaman exclaims as Rogue takes advantage of the distraction and strikes Megaman. He falls to his hands and knees as reverts to his blue self.

"Ready, Ray?" Rogue asks.

"Fall back. Mission complete," Ray states/ Rogue jacks out leaving Megaman on the ground defeated.

"Later," He smiles and waves as he disappears from Megaman's view.

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To Be Continued