Megaman - Saturday, July 08, 2000, 2:19 PM ------------------------------------------

Command Center <Hunter HQ>

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Report on current Status. Any new information?'.

(Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Not since early this morning ... or least that I'm aware of ... according to reports.'.

(Ch. D []) Colonel transmits: 'San Angeles is secure..'.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'None yet. I have heard Neptune might be cited in Hawaii, but I am afraid we do not have the man/woman power to take him on'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Ahh... Colonel. Glad you could join us. You will be most helpful indeed. The meeting area we have come to agree on is the Memorial Stadium.'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'We have not the manpower?! My brothers and I are surely enough force to topple any Stardroid.'.

(Ch. D []) Punk transmits: 'Jus tells us Elite's when da ugly mug of Jupiter is seen...we got dibbs on him...and if ya engage him without us...you'll be sorry.'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Extremely.'.

(Ch. D []) Colonel transmits: 'Acknowledged, Dr.Wily.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'I am currently waiting in RF HQ for furthers from either Colonel or you, Dr.Wily'.

(Ch. D []) Colonel transmits: ' Proceed with your patrol routes around the major cities, Report in any encounters of the Stardroid forces and assist with civilian evac then wait for back up. Do not engage under any circumstances,'.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'Understood but I have to say sir that I have only arrived here yesterday and I have yet to be assigned a division'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'I am sending another mass of Mets and Joes to assist you, Colonel. The ones already there are for construction and rescue purposes...'.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'Understood, Guardian out'.

(Ch. D []) Colonel transmits: 'Acknowledged Dr. Wily, Repliforce would appreciate the extra assistance.'

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'What can I say... When the End of the World comes...old hatreds must be put aside.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'And even I must help make sure the people of /MY/ Planet... at least most of them... Survive.'.

(Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: '.............'. (Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Sentiment's appreciated, Wily.'.

(Ch. D []) Colonel transmits: 'I think others might disagree with you Doctor, yet you are correct our differences must be set aside so that we might band together to achieve a common goal.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Correct, Colonel. Only though all 4 factions giving a coordinated... United front... can we survive this.'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Snootch to th' bootch.'.

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'Ugh. Rock here. What's up?'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'My question is... WHERE IS THE BLUE DWEEB WHEN YOU NEED HIM?! Oh...there. Nevermind!'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Hahaha. He called you a Blue Dweeb.'.

(Ch. B []) Zero transmits: 'Rock, before these psycho's get a hold of you, come up to the Command Center.'.

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'Excuse me for tryign to quell mass hysteria here in Tokyo. Been a tad busy.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Greetings, Rock. And my dear Blue Boy. The world is about to end...'.

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'Yeah, I noticed.'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'The only Stardroid in reported sight at the moment is Sunstar, nae?'.

(Ch. D []) Zero transmits: 'I don't think we need the reminder, old man.'.

Twila Peterson is currently seated at a terminal...listening to the ongoing radio chan chatter as well as trying to keep updated as to what's currently transpiring. Rock comes popping out of the gravlift, full armored still. Or not...

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Where d'ya need me, Pops? I'll blow him the !?!#$!@! up. No problem.'.

Zero is currently leaning against the wall, rather silent as he waits for Rock to arrive. Once he does, he nods his head and pushes from yon wall and folds his arms, "We gotta talk, Rock ... Don't listen to them over the Alliance frequency - They've all become blood thirsty maniacs." He snorts, "That's supposed to be /my/ job."

(Ch. D [None]) Mirage Hyena transmits: 'Like, I guess so... would you wanna be around when a highly advanced robot is going to blow up the planet?'.

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'Hello? Get a clue, Clash Man. Sunstar's got a forcefield around him. If a meteor couldn't get through it, I doubt your Crash Bombs will.'.

Rock looks over at Zero, sweatdropping. "Alright. Let's talk."

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Also... I have something to report. With what happened with Duo and Terra yesterday I was able to overhear the words of Duo. The only way we will survive this is if we fully unite, band together as one. Throw away our fear and embrace our Hope. The end is coming my friends...and only /all/ of us working together can stop it.'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Forcefield schmorsefield, ya Blue Butternut. Nothin's strong enough against my Crash Bomber! Nuffin'!'.

Twila Peterson turns in time to see the grav lift open and lets out a sigh. She offers the Blue Bomber a sympathetic glance while remaining within her seat, quietly observant.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Crash Man... Shush!'.

(Ch. D []) Ballade transmits: 'Silence, Crash Man'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: '*snigger* You got it, Pops.'.

(Ch. D []) Colonel transmits: 'Silence everyone, this is getting out of hand. We cannot afford to be bickering against one another in this time of crisis.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Duo said it himself. This is our final test. Only together can we pass... apart as we are... We will fail!'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Sunstar should remain or final target, for if we do not eliminate the remaining Stardroids before interfering with his energy accumulation, they shall attack in force.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'This is our worlds Test... You, Rock... and my creation... Bass... are the Chosen of it... We have 6 more days...'.

Zero motions a hand to Twila, "...Chaos visited last night, if you didn't hear already. In other news, though, Vile and his little posse' tried to take on Uranus last night. They failed miserably -- Iris and I refused to fight. I got to talk to Uranus some last night, though." He shakes his head, "Rock, what the @#$& we gonna do? I've heard about everything from utilizing Wily's time technology that brought in the Alt-U people to launching a full scale assault to launching nukes at Sunstar."

(Ch. D []) Punk transmits: '*Belches the theme song to Deep Space-9*'.

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'I know that too, Doctor.'.

(Ch. D []) Quint transmits: '*Eructs the theme from 2001 to counter.*'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'As much as I had to admit it, Blue Boy. You are the natural leader of this... It must be you who gathers and coordinates the battle. I will stand by your side and fight with you in this... As will all of my men.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Quick Man transmits: '....Man, now those are words I never thought I'd hear.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Nor I, Quick Man... Nor I.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Mirage Hyena transmits: 'We, like, didn't expect to hear the Stardroids announce the end of the world either.'.

Rock sighs softly, dropping heavily into a seat. He looks tired, and haggard, having been doing much work of his own quelling riots and civilian reploid looting, anti-reploid demonstrations which included the destroying of service 'loids; dark circles grace the hunter commanders' sapphire eyes. "To tell the truth, Zero..." he says, quietly, "I don't think there's anything we CAN do..." AT the mention of the alt-U technology, he shakes his head. "We considered, and discussed it, but it's not something that I can easily condone. You remember how much impact it had on the world last time." He taps his wrist.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: '*mutters* I just had to sign up now'. (Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'Too true, Mirage. *soft sigh*'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'The location where we are all going to form a coordinated army is San Angeles... The Stadium can hold all of us...'.

(Ch. D [None]) Quick Man transmits: 'Or give them a nice, fat, juicy target.'.

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'I know, Wily. I'm working at it.'.

(Ch. D []) Snake Man transmits: 'I jussst want thisss over with ssso thingsss can get back to normal'.

Twila Peterson sits up somewhat straighter within her seat, letting out a smallish sigh. She not one who's militarily minded so, she doesn't have much to contribute as far as that's considered. As Rock slumps within his own seat all she can think up what to do is at least walk over and stand behind where Rock's sittings, if only to offer nothing more than emotional support right about now.

(Ch. D [None]) Mirage Hyena transmits: '... Like the Earth isn't already a fat target?'.

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'It's better to have us all where we can coordinately strike at Sunstar or other Stardroids, than too totally dispersed.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Feh. It will be soon, Snake Man.'.

(Ch. D []) Colonel transmits: 'I will be in touch Global Defense.. there are a few things I must take care.. Colonel out.'.

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'Thank you, colonel.'.

(Ch. D []) Punk transmits: ' I still says we set da Wily Star on fire and have Gutsy throw it at Sunstar..'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Punk... Shush.'.

(Ch. D []) Snake Man transmits: 'All the people I want to kill are within touching dissstance, and I can't do anything.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'Well if I may say so far it has been the Stardoids attacking us, we have always been on the defensive I believe it is time we should draw the Stardroids and attack them, its something that they won't expect. We can then try and surround them and attack them from all sides. Or like the Doctor said last night we should find all of the Droids weaknesses and eliminate them separately using different groups of specialized members.'.

Zero nods his head slowly, a frown tugging at his features. "You need a nap, Rock, when we're done talking. Explains where you were, though. Glad you didn't have to watch that last night." He looks up at the ceiling and then back at Rock, "The only question, Rock, that I have ... Is should we join in on this /army/? I gave my word to Iris and even Uranus that I was going to prevent this if I had to do it alone." His voice lowers a tad, "...Though I'd prefer not to. Iris has given up on trying to make anyone listen." He reaches up to hold the side of his helmet, listening to all of the radio chatter with a furthering frown.

(Ch. D []) Snake Man transmits: 'Well, at leassst we have composssition information on two of them'.

Rock heaves another heavy sigh, looking up at his longtime friend. A frown creases his face. "I...don't know. I don't like the idea of fighting them any more than you do, or anyone else, but it seems we're being given less and less of a choice, the more we wait."

Twila Peterson presses her lips together as a hand moves to touch Rock's shoulder, remaining uncharacteristically silent as her gaze drifts towards the speaks of the console, continuing their broadcasts, while the CO and the XO converses.

Seminole quietly exits the gravlift, carrying a a toolbox and a replacement screen in his arms, one hand being bandaged. He slows down as he spots Rock, Zero, and Twila, then lowers his head a bit and continues on his way. Sem's destination appears to be toward a shattered monitor at one of the consoles.

(Ch. D []) Snake Man transmits: 'Massster, did you manage to find out anything from that readout I turned in?'.

Rock lifts one hand to lay it on Twila's, giving it a squeeze.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Quite... But unfortunately Libra came and sabotaged ERWIN... erasing all of our data. But not the information inside my head or in your memory banks...'.

(Ch. D []) Snake Man transmits: 'I will turn in another copy if you like'.

Twila Peterson remembers well the display of rash anger the officer had towards the hardware and blinks. She returns her attention towards Rock, giving his hand a squeeze in return. "Strange...to hear Chaos state it...the other Stardroids actually want us to fight."

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Just keep it on hold, Snake Man.'.

Zero closes his eyes, "...I was afraid you'd say that...Why? 'Cause I was saying it to myself." He pushes himself from the wall, "They're all right in a way. We can't just sit here and let Sunstar annihilate us, but we can't go to battle either. Chaos.../wants/ us to." He tugs his helmet off, letting his hair flow free out of disgust for the radio chatter. He tucks it under his arm and looks to Rock, Twila and the newly arrived Seminole, "I've been branded the Betrayer, more by them than anyone else. I know my own meaning for the label now, but I'm...Afraid to find out Chaos'."

Shots of a silver orb flying toward earth; barely recognizable inside the orb is the figure of a woman, though no detail of her can be seen, sitting cross-legged within.

"One can only assume this is another Stardroid. As the approach of this mass continues, we will relay all information we come upon. This is GNN Spacewatch, signing off."

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: '...?'.

<Global News Network> GNN news comes online on TVs and radios around the world. "This is GNN Spacewatch, reporting on the situation in space. Our space cameras have been tracking Sunstar constantly, as our viewers know. However, another anomalous mass has been detected heading for earth. Our space cameras have taken shots of the approaching mass."

Shots of a silver orb flying toward earth; barely recognizable inside the orb is the figure of a woman, though no detail of her can be seen, sitting cross-legged within.

"One can only assume this is another Stardroid. As the approach of this mass continues, we will relay all information we come upon. This is GNN Spacewatch, signing off."'.

Twila Peterson pages: <Global News Network> GNN news comes online on TVs and radios around the world. "This is GNN Spacewatch, reporting on the situation in space. Our space cameras have been tracking Sunstar constantly, as our viewers know. However, another anomolous mass has been detected heading for earth. Our space cameras have taken shots of the approaching mass."

Shots of a silver orb flying toward earth; barely recognizeable inside the orb is the figure of a woman, though no detail of her can be seen, sitting cross-legged within.

"One can only assume this is another Stardroid. As the approach of this mass continues, we will relay all information we come upon. This is GNN Spacewatch, signing off."

Seminole listens to the conversation between his two superior officers, though doesn't make any of an effort to join them. He briefly looks at Twila, then rests the toolbox and monitor screen on top of the counter. Sem sighs at the ever present GNN feed displayed on part of the main viewer, pulling out a screwdriver and begins to remove the broken screen.

Twila Peterson overhears the incoming report, blinking rapidly. Her thoughts regarding what Chaos and Duet both said during their visit come to a halt as she peers at the monitor before the newcasters begin repeating what they have stated and then going into community. "Another one?"

Rock looks up at Twila, sighing. "If they want us to fight, then, nothing else is going to work." He looks back at Zero as he speaks, nodding slightly. "There's nothing to that Betrayer title. I'm no more Chosen, no more better than any other being on this planet, no more deserving than anyone else." He blinks back a bit of emotion, "Everyone contributes in their own way."

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'I have placed the Wily Star Repair Chamber within the Reploid Room on the Dance Floor where they have set up a M*A*S*H unit... That should help relieve some of the stress...'.

Zero nods a little, "...I suppose, though a lot of people do look up to you, Rock." He arches a brow at the latest bit of news and states, "...Which leaves me with just one, little question." He points at that sphere that's being broadcasted over the screen, "What the /@#$&?!/ is that?" His eyes narrow as he stares, "..I better *not* be another one of those blasted things."

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'Alright.'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Great Plains, it is? Should we dispatch and make contact, or refrain and observe?'.

Rock looks up, shaking his head. "How many of them ARE there?" He sighs. "If it is another, I wonder if she's on our side, or... against us."

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'Um shouldn't we be converging apon the Great Plains?'.

Twila Peterson comments, "To hear them say it everyone has their own part to play in this...regardless if it's large are small. There...was made comment to Duet when she was here something of 'we not being anything more or less then who we are. She seemed to respond to that. Can't help but wonder if some of this revolves around our rolls and how we handle them..." She stops speaking again as an update is given before offering a slight shake if the head.

<Global News Network> GNN Spacewatch interrupts again, "All projected landing points of the approaching object indicate it to be somewhere in the Great Plains. As before, we will keep you updated."'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Now...I suggest we do go monitor the situation. We shouldn't attack unless prompted I believe. Observe for now... this is an unknown Stardroid...'.

Seminole finishes removing the broken screen, taking over to a recycling bin and placing it in. The Hunter watches the GNN feed as he moves back to the console, placing the replacement into the mold and starts to connect various wires.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'I'm going.'.

Rock nods a little at Twila, letting out a soft sigh. "I wonder if we can avert this crisis at all..."

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'I will be flying in with the Skullker... If you need a ride... feel free to join me at the San An Memorial Stadium...'.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'I'll be there as soon as I can'. Zero looks over at Rock, "Well, Rock...X...Megaman... You and I, we're a team. We haven't worked together in damn near forever, but I think it's time we do." He smirks, "Whatever we plan to do, we'll back each other up. Which leads me to my next question: Shall we stay here and let them see what that was, or shall we go and join 'em?" He slips his helmet back onto his head, his spirits apparently lifted. .oO(Heh, spitting in Destiny's face is almost fun.)Oo.

Twila Peterson offers Rock's hand another gentle squeeze in response. "I...wonder that too..." she murmurs, a little more than curious. She shifts her weight slightly and turns back towards the nearest monitor briefly. Rock looks up at Zero... his player can't REALLY go, y'know. But he nods a little in response. "If you want to, go. I think I need to stay here and review last nights visit from Chaos, and the tapes of Sunstar."

Zero nods a little, "Well, I'll see what they find, first. If it's hostile, I might go lend a hand."

Twila Peterson offers, "If it was hostile...wouldn't we have heard by now?" Rock nods at Zero.

(Ch. D []) Zero transmits: 'This is Zero ... If all of you loving folks need my help over there, don't hesitate to say something. I'm gonna stay here with Rock for now.'.

Seminole completes screwing in the new monitor, and replaces the toolbox in a storage closet. He finally heads closer to the three other Hunters, sliding into a seat and placing a small headset on. Sem continues to watch GNN, still remaining silent as he watches over the situation.

<Global News Network> GNN interrupts once again. "GNN Spacewatch, with a Shooting Star update. Termed the Shooting Star, this object has passed the perimeter of the barrier around the Stardroid still hanging in space, entering Earth's atmosphere. The projected landing point is Peoria, Arkansas, in the Great Plains of the United States. GNN Spacewatch, signing off."

(Ch. D []) Snake Man transmits: 'I'll ssstay here to keep an eye on thingsss, Massster.'.

(Ch. D []) Punk transmits: 'I think we can handle it, Hippie bot..you stay home and baby sit da lil boy Blue..bwahah..'.

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'Knock. It. Off.'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Don't be so temperamental, ya walkin' blueberry.'.

Twila Peterson .oO(Should have head the comments the Masters were making last night...)Oo.

(Ch. D [None]) Mirage Hyena transmits: '...We're doomed.'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'That's enough, all of you'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Shooting Star has landed.'.

(Ch. D []) Snake Man transmits: 'Heh. Wouldn't Goldilocksss fit better?'.

(Ch. D []) Punk transmits: 'Hehehe...good one, Snake..'.

(Ch. D []) Zero transmits: 'Love you too, Punk. I'll send ya a nice card for Christmas. *pause* Hey, pops? If you don't shut up your tinker toys, I'm gonna haveta give the Stardroids reason to blow us all up. Y'alright with that?'. Rock turns to a console, tapping and bringing up tapes of Chaos, Sunstar and other things relevant.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Stop the chattering! You will forgive my children...they are...rambunctious...'.

Zero mutters as he leans back against the wall, concentrating on the radio transmissions and occasionally replying.

(Ch. D []) Zero transmits: 'Yeah, yeah. Just let me know what's found out there, Old Man.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Unknown Female Stardroid...'.

Twila Peterson utters a nearly inaudible murmur towards the comtraffic and resist the urge to facepalm. .oO(Nice way to keep up morale...)Oo. She stares after the news report before leaning herself against the console in thought while keeping her hand on Rock's shoulder before giving it a gentle pat and retaking her seat nearby. The girl's somewhat nervous however...especially when he reads the details of Chaos' visit. But she doesn't readily ask of it for the moment. Instead, she tries to occupy herself otherwise, if possible. "Got to admit...when nothing good is on TV..." Although...would help if this was a game or some sort of fictionalized story, and not reality right? You paged Rock with 'Gotta admit...when someone tells you that you'll be filled with darkness and rent all asunder...doesn't make ya wanna blab about it...'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'She resembles Eclipse in many forms..'.

(Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Possibly another Watcher?'.

Zero sighs a little and looks over at the pair, "...Rock? ...If my title didn't mean anything, then why did Libra hesitate and completely back off away from me like she said? According to her, I was too valuable to their plans. It doesn't make sense. I've had no part in this at all."

Seminole continues watching the GNN feed, glancing at Twila as she speaks. He shrugs a bit, as his gaze falls to Rock for a few seconds before returning to the news reports. "... I wouldn't call Stardroids good TV, though they probably do get decent ratings," he remarks, somewhat quietly.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Perhaps, Ms. Peterson. But it might also be a counter to Eclipse..?'.

(Ch. D [Alliance]) Seminole transmits: 'Perhaps a data collector.'.

(Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'A counterpart?'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Assistant..'.

(Ch. D []) Snake Man transmits: 'Maybe it'sss the liquid one in disssguissse'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Do not taunt her or engage untill I give the order.'.

(Ch. D []) Punk transmits: 'Understood..jus say da word, Doc.'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'Is the Shooting Star speaking Wily?'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Quite.'.'

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'Then tell us what it is saying...'.

And just think...this would have done wonders in ratings month. Twila casts a slightly uneasy look towards Seminole, well aware of the glances she's been given by him over the course of the next few days. However, she chooses to ask him privately about it if need be...although already knowing what the brief stares may be for. "Probably," she murmers, letting out a breif sigh,

Rock reaches over to give Twila's hand a squeeze.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Selene? What a corny name.'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'Yeah wouldn't it be nice if she could hear you?'.

(Ch. D []) Punk transmits: 'She prolly can..heheaha.'.

(Ch. D []) Snake Man transmits: 'She might be able to... Yeah'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'No kiddin'? Wow.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Fools! Selene... selene... ahh yes... She must be representing the Moon...'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Then she should know we fear not her power, and shall counter with our own in a second's notice!'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Ohhh, I get it. It's association humor.'.

Twila Peterson offers a half-smile as she again takes his, offering yet another gentle squeeze in turn before asking, "Come...across the visit yet?" softly.

(Ch. D []) Snake Man transmits: 'I don't get it'.

<Live News><Extra Camera> "I record The History of planets judged, so they are not forgotten," Luna replies.

<Live News><Extra Camera> King snorts as this 'Selene' seems to have already decided that the forces banded together have nothing but defeat lying ahead. "We shall stand remembered, for we shall prevail."

<Live News><Extra Camera> The Skullker hovers and awaits the response of the Stardroid of the Moon... Her light dancing on the bone white of it, giving it an even more imposing look. "I see... Interesting. Could we perhaps come to know some of these Histories? "

<Live News><Extra Camera> Crash Man nods, "Testify, bro."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Guardian looks over at Selene again his eyes looking straight into that of the Stardroids. He crouches slightly and waits there standing a few feet away from the Masters. He slightly moves his scimitar to the side again looking over Selene and the others he thinks to himself. "Well at least I get out more being in the Repliforce then I did what I was merely a wander.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Punk stands firm eyes locked on the Stardroid without moving he speaks, voice lowered almost unheard. "Right...for the glory of the doc bros..dis gals going home in a box or two...come on...jus give the word..."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Luna laughs softly, the sound like the tinkling of crystalline bells. The indigo pools that make up her optics dance, and she replies. "The History is not meant for mortal eyes." At Punks outburst, she moves to regard him. "Beware. The interruption of The History is punished by Artemis, The Huntress."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Crash Man shall float like a butterfly, and sting like a tacnuke.

Rock shakes his head. "Not yet, Twila." Shots of Sunstar and reports about him are scrolling across the screen.

<Live News><Extra Camera> King's digits loosen and tighten at his staff once Luna moves to regard his fellow Elite, and he narrows his optics, speaking for his brethren. "Then let the Huntress strike, for I shall not stand by idly while existence is extinguished."

<Live News><Extra Camera> "I would listen to her, were I you." Guess who's heeeeeere! Sitting atop the Skullker, clad as usual in her red toga, is Libra. Just sitting on top of the big war machine. "Trifle not with the Historian. For those who do not listen to History are doomed to repeat it by becoming it." She giggles, and crosses her legs - well, what's likely her legs, since they can't be seen under the long toga.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Punk looks Luna up and down just glaring. "Right. Tell Artsy to, as a wise man once say, 'Come get some'.."

Twila Peterson narrows her eyes as they drift back towards the monitor. "Terrific. Libra..." .oO(Favorite Stardoid...yay...)Oo.

<Live News><Extra Camera> At the edges of Luna's silvery form, a bit of black shows, though nothing yet. At Libra's arrival, she smiles serenly again. "Sister. Your advice is sound, Libra," she replies, pirouetting again back to Punk, the blackness spreading a bit more on her body. "Anger not The Huntress, foolish mortal. Artemis has destroyed lesser beings for lesser offense."

<Live News><Extra Camera> The Skullker hovers on as Wily nods slowly... listening to the words of 'Selene'. "History cannot be change, Luna. But The Future can... I for one will see your allies stopped in this. Our world will /not/ be destroyed... this /I/ Decree..." Then...the other voice...Libra. "YOU! And indeed, Libra...We will not trifle with the Historian...And listen to her... Now...'Selene' Could you perhaps tell me more... What is the Reason for you to come here? Will you try and stop us from halting this Judgment?"

Seminole leans back in his chair as he continues to watch the GNN reports. "The Masters seem...confrontational," he remarks, though not surprised by their actions. He frowns as Libra is shown, and sighs. "Maybe they'll kill each other," he sarcastically hopes.

<Live News><Extra Camera> "Yeah," the shorter Crash Man shouts. "Our strategy is impetuous! Our defense is unimpregnable! We'll come up, and kick some skid-plate! In the name of Wily...and all those other, minor people, too. Aww, yea."

Rock gives Twila's hand another squeeze.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Crash Man stops for a moment, and looks at King. "Dude, what's impetuous mean?"

<Live News><Extra Camera> King snorts, "Infallible."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Crash Man nods, "Oh, right."

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'This... Luna... is a Historian of sorts... and now... Libra herself has arrived as well.'.

Twila Peterson returns Rock's squeeze once more. It's almost as if they're involved within a nonverbal communication.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Star Man floats over to Crash Man. "Dude, I'm ready to rock and roll all night!"

(Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Yay...'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'you feel I should come down and join you Doctor? There are two of them there now...'.

<Live News><Extra Camera> King grips his axe once more, his optics humming, "The Elite have destroyed many more for far less offense, and you Stardroids are NO exception!"

Zero rolls his eyes, "Seminole...Look who they're being led by. The Masters, that is."

(Ch. D []) Snake Man transmits: 'Wonderful. Where'sss Gutsssy when you need him?'.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Punk turns around and eyes Libra for a moment, then he turns back to Luna. "Shiznit..me and my bros will turn that Huntress into a pile of trash...."

(Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Guys, best to try *not* to provoke them until you know what your dealing with...at least...'.

(Ch. D []) Zero transmits: 'Libra...The Stardroid that said I was so damn valuable to their plans ... Hmm.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Please, King. But obey my orders for now... Do not strike untill I give the word.'.

Seminole shrugs at Zero. "I was just saying..."

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'I shall refrain from action, I only speak the opinion of my people.'.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Star Man taps Crash Man, talking quietly. "Dude, you and me, man! When the stuff hits the fan we put on the show and put out thier lights!"

<Live News><Extra Camera> Luna shakes her head, the slivery locks of her ponytails floating about her form. "I do nothing to stop the Judgment, nor assist the Judgment. I record, as is The Historian's duty. Artemis is my assistant..." she replies. "Those who interrupt the flow of The History, which is mutable, as is your Future. The Judgment is merely a portion of The History."

At Punk's reaction again, more blackness, now quite noticeable, spreads across her silvery form. "Fool. The Huntress becomes annoyed with your antics," she says derisively, a frown of disgust creasing her face.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Crash Man nods to Punk, "I think it's just onna dem days. Y'know, where ya don't wanna go online. Everything is ?!#!. and everyone sucks."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Libra rolls her eyes, and slides off the polished skull-surface. Floating slowly to the ground, toga billowing around her, she slowly reaches behind her back and runs a finger along the massive poleaxe there - larger than King's Executioner's Axe, even. "Silence your impudent creations, Perverter, lets they be silenced for you. Even I wish not the arrival of the Huntress - Selene be..." As Luna's form starts to blacken, Libra turns. And looks *worried*.

Twila Peterson continues to watch the screen, offering Rock's fingers two doses of gentle pressure towards the reploid's hand...instead of one...

<Live News><Extra Camera> Guardian looks around again listening to the others speak. He suddenly jerks his head around to look at Libra. He looks straight at the new arrival with a sense of awe and fear. Not fear of her but fear of what she can do to others. He merely shakes his head at the Elites and Masters comments still remaining silent. He is thinking of what should be done but is still unsure. He has never encountered anything like this in his short yet hectic life time and yet he still tries to take control of the situation in his own way.

<Live News><Extra Camera> The Skullker looms above them all as Wily narrows his eyes to Libra... "Interesting." Wily then looks to Luna. "You will forgive my children... they are rambunctious... I see not to prevent the flow of History... I see only to Stop the Judgment. If you remain Neutral as Eclipse... you will be spared. to record this... the last time the Stardroids /ever/ judge a world. Now... if you wish to record... you may do so... Record this then, 'Selene'... or 'Artemis'... Ahh... I shall simply call you Luna then as you seem to be the representation of the Moon. Record the fall of the Stardroids and the survival of this world." The eyes of Wily move to Libra. "Now... You... Child of Chaos... I offer you the same... Stand aside and be neutral or the United Front of the Planet Earth will crush you. You play us as chess pieces... know this... This... our Final Test... we will pass!!!"

<Live News><Extra Camera> A few moments after receiving a transmission from his master, a small round hoverpad carries the kneeled form of Enker over to the general area, his head lowered just slightly so that his visor casts a shadow over his eyes, which gaze forward at the situation... His small mode of transport floats next to the Skullker, and the Elite stands, turning to eye Libra. One hand extends, and the cylinder he holds quickly expands to become his Mirror Buster.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Crash Man notes, "'besides, didn'cha know? History is written by the survivors, and we will triumph." He nudges Star Man, "Hahaha, didja like that? I ripped dat off from a holovid."

Twila Peterson continues to watch the screen, offering Rock's fingers two doses of gentle pressure towards the reploid's hand...instead of two...now it's three...

<Live News><Extra Camera> Star Man grins, "Dude, like, sweet. *Russel Crowe* What we do in life... echoes in eternity! *Normal* You like that one?!"

<Live News><Extra Camera> Star Man shakes his head head, "These Ugly Dudes are like... ugly."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Crash Man notes, "Dey talk a lotta smack, too."

<Live News><Extra Camera> King casts his arm aside and in front of Punk, hopefully holding him back from charging into battle. "Listen to Wily. To prevent a battle with this Stardroid and leave them in neutrality should be beneficial." He keeps his axe steady, however, "...but do not hesitate to strike in the wake of hostility."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Luna regards Libra. "Sister, the Huntress wishes to be released." And turning to the Skullker, she regards it with a tilt of her head, "I remain Neutral. I only record. Either the destruction of your planet, the destruction of my race, or to leave, at the order of Lady Duet and her lord, our lord, Lord Duo." The blackness stays at it's current area, not expanding any more. At least not yet.

Twila Peterson mutters, "Why do I get the feeling I know what's coming if they don't keep their yaps shut..." while obviously referring to the Masters. Zero idly notes as he watches the pair, listens to the radio and observes the screen, "...Iris said that if we survive all of this, myself, her and the two of you have something we need to take care of." He smirks a tad while settling back into a corner, weight tilted back and arms folded.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Libra concentrates upon Luna first. "The Huntress shall not be unleashed. The time is not right, sister. I bring a message for you from her Ladyship." Libra then waves off Wily's words, as though he were barely there. "I fear not your weapons nor your words, Perverter. Yet... yes. I shall stand neutral to the Judgment - though not by your will. I shall show force unto only those whom bring it against I, just as the others of the Zodiac shall. Begone and bother us no longer - my sister and I have much to discuss."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Punk glares at Luna, his eyes glint crimson. He looks to King for a moment, then down at the arm that bars his way into battle. "Right..right..talk dis shiznit out..right." Punk steps back and folds his arms over his chest.

Rock continues to watch the information scroll by. At Zero's mention of Iris and the two others, quite obviously Twila and himself, he glances sideways. "If we survive this," he says, looking at Twila, "I think I'm going to take some time off and go meet Twila and Rick's mother."

Seminole is watching the news, pretty much oblivious to Twila and Rock at the moment. He leans forward, resting his chin on his bandaged fist. "If we survive this, I'm going to need a vacation," he adds to the list, accompanied with a quiet sigh.

<Live News><Extra Camera> The Skullker looms higher... the silver and black light dancing over the skull, giving it an even more frightening appearance. "You may control your own assistant. I will control my children. And indeed... Libra... Indeed... Make sure you honor your words... for Chaos and Duo shall fall... as will their combatant Stardroids. Then... The Destroyer... If either of you cause harm to this world and it's people... your neutrality is voided. My children... Let us leave these two to there confering... They know our warning."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Luna quirks an eyebrow at Libra, the blackness beginning to fall back from her form the less she's confronted. "The Huntress shall stay her hand, then. His Lordship has requested my prescence, as always at the time of Judgment. But her Ladyship, what does she wish of me?" Her gossamer wings stay behind her, idle, even though she floats toward Libra.

"Hmmm?" Twila idly wonders if it's the double-dinner-date she mentioned to Iris awhile back that the beserker is remarking on. Iris did radio the suggestion last night, reminding her of it. But, she outwardly remains innocent of the knowledge. Towards Rock she responds, Think she'd like that," she comments, resting her hand in his for the time being, just grateful for his presence. At Seminole she nods, "I think most of us will."

Rock nods at Seminole with a slight chuckle. "That's a given, for almost all of us, I think."

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Luna recognized her Neutrality. She is a Recorder of events like Eclipse... and the keeper of History. Libra spoke that she also is neutral... as are all of the others of the Zodiac. So for now... We must focus on those of the Planets... and Duo and Chaos themselves..."'.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Enker slowly rises, glancing back and forth between the two... "Call Dr. Wily by his rightful name, if you wish to be left alone, and call all the people of Earth by their rightful names for that matter. If you are reluctant to speak in front of us, perhaps it is because you speak of our proposed downfall at your own hands. Let there be no more hiding or false promises."

<Live News><Extra Camera> King Dragon sends a radio transmission to Dr. Wily. Zero snorts while looking up at the ceiling, "If we survive this -- Hell, I'll give Dischord a kiss!" He shakes his head and then closes his eyes in thought. He heard Dischord last night ... Wonder how she's taking all of this. Hmm. <Live News><Extra Camera> Libra proceeds to pay little more heed to the 'mortals', concentrating her attention on Luna. "A fire touches the sky, dear Selene. Not of Sunstar's making - Starhaven itself burns with the fires of the will... Her Ladyship has committed us. We are not to partake of this world, as the others do. It is her wish that we restrain ourselves so. There be more, as well...."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Guardian looks around again not speaking merely observing the things that happen. He thinks to himself. .oO(Hmmm so it looks like not all of them wish to fight, that is good. Well I'd much rather not fight any of them but I guess I can't win them all)Oo. He smiles as he says this and he prepares to depart.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Punk spits on the ground and turns, pushing Star and Crash out of his way as he stomps towards the Skullker.

Twila Peterson listens to the radio chatter as she looks back towards the screen. "Libra is supposedly neutral? Sheeya, right..."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Star Man stares at everyone around, feeling ancy as he wants to either settle this or take out these Ugly Dudes. Then he gets shoved, "whoa!"

<Live News><Extra Camera> Luna gives Enker a last glance, and a final word. "The Perverter shall be regarded as such, as is written in The History." Looking back to Libra, she frowns lightly, "I see. Then I am not to record this world as Lord Duo has so requested of me?"

(Ch. D []) Snake Man transmits: 'I think Libra isss about asss neutral asss I am'.

<Live News><Extra Camera> The Skullker hovers as keen audio receptors take in the words of Libra....

<Live News><Extra Camera> Crash Man oofs, "..Geez. I think he's ticked." Rock chuckles at Zero, and looks at Twila. "Maybe she changed? I dunno, I can't say."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Star Man rubs his head, "Yeah."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Guardian gets up and begins to walk over to the Skullker still looking at the 2 Stardroids. He shakes his head slightly at all that has transpired.

<Live News><Extra Camera> King turns a curt angle upon his heels, his cobatl cape billowing. Weaving in between Crash and Star Man, he takes residence upon the Skullker, his axe gleaming.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Punk stands under the hovering Shuttle and eyes his brothers..Punk, ticked..you betcha.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Libra shakes her head slowly. "The recording of History must be done as it has been decreed. To do otherwise would harm the flow. But we are not to act to quell those of this world. Each and all of we may continue about our agendas and purposes, but the Zodiac are forbidden to assist in the rendering of the Judgment."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Crash Man heehees, "He's our Olympic Hero."

Twila Peterson offers a disgruntled, "Hmph," in reply. "How can someone who's neutral be so concerned about individuals lives that they want to ruin or destroy them 'for the greater good'?"

Seminole grunts a bit, assumingly at Rock's comment. He glances at his superior officer, with a disbelieving look. "I really don't see /why/ she'd change now, sir."

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'The Zodiac are forbidden in the rendering of the Judgement... Hah! Perfect!'.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Crash Man looks around, "Well, hell. I ain't waitin' around here." Turning on his heel, the Red Bomber dashes off to the Skullker.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'That reduces the number of Stardroids we must deal with...'.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Luna nods at Libra. "As her Ladyship wishes, sister. The Huntress shall not assist the Judgment, and the Comforter shall only observe and relay to myself."

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'Indeed'.

Rock frowns a little at Twila. "I really can't say," he says, to both Twila and Seminole.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'Doctor, I'm going back to the stadium radio if you need my assistance understood?'.

(Ch. D []) Quint transmits: 'Excellent...'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Copy.'.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Libra nods in return to her heavenly sister. "The Huntress, however, I am in need of. There has been dissension that must be quelled - but not upon this world. A strain shown by one of our own, defying the verdict... while we may not assist, neither are we to oppose. One does. Artemis' bow must be bent to this task...."

<Live News><Extra Camera> The Skullker hovers slowly back... audio recepters tuned to catch every word...

Twila Peterson refocuses on the sceen. "But...wasn't Terra already dealt with...?" If the two Stardroids seen are indeed speaking of him.

<Live News><Extra Camera> A small Hardhat leaps down from the back of the Skullker... a camera and audio receptors tuned to the pair... It lands with a very soft 'nerp'

Seminole hrms at the screen, looking back at Twila quizically. "Perhaps another one of them are rebelling... Neptune?" he emits in speculation.

Zero says, "...Well, then somebody better stop our little band of happy rebels from attacking Neptune. If he is, then he might change his might if somebody winds up attacking him."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Luna frowns deeply, blackness beginning to spread over her form, and the book she holds close in her grasp. "I see, my sister. Which of our own has defied our Lordship and Ladyships' will?"

<Live News><Extra Camera> The Skullker turns... and hovers up and away... the little hardhat relaying every movement and action... moving closer but hidden amoung the grasses...

Rock looks up at Seminole.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Libra's eyes narrow, lighting up with that all-too familiar blood red glow. "The Watcher must die."

Rock looks up at Seminole, Twila and Zero. "Didn't one of them protect you, Twila?"

Seminole looks over at Zero, brow furrowing slightly. "Has Neptune even claimed an area yet?" he wonders, glancing back at the GNN feed and frowning as the answer is given. "... Eclipse."

Twila Peterson blinkblinks. "Or...Eclipse...?" Hard to tell. Eclipse is usually just...watching. And it's not easy to discern his thoughts, despite his telling her that his programming 'forbids dissent'. "Neptune...possibly him as well. And he claimed the area of the Hawaiian Islands. Remember? He gave a 4 hour evac time before it was flooded."

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'They just decreed... The Watcher must die... Eclipse...'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: '*a sound indicating a bit of surprise is heard before KD speaks "Are you sure Doctor?"'.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Which also means the Watcher is on our side.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'We should help Eclipse then'.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Luna's indigo eyes flash a bit as Libra's own become blood-red. "My Brother, betraying our Lordship and Ladyship? Something I never believed would happen." The blackness quickly moves to consume her form, warping it, changing her and the book; the book warps into a rather large black and red bow, though with no string. After the change, she looks at Libra, indigo eyes tinged with red. "The Huntress arrives, sister," she says, her voice a bit deeper and a hundred times more menacing than before.

Twila Peterson suddenly turns back towards the screen and widens her eyes. She's idly forced to wonder of him sparing her life twice...was simply him performing his duties to the balance...or if it was something a bit more...as in subtle rebellion.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'Indeed we must find him as soon as possible'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Yes... It seems so... Libra just decreed it... an order from Duet...Which means we may have another ally...'.

<Live News><Extra Camera> Black light flows up Luna's form, leaving her clad in black leather.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Eclipse must not come to harm! Terra shall be the last ally to fall!'.

<Live News><Extra Camera> The Hardhat's eyes open wide as he relays every bit of news to the Skullker...

Twila Peterson mentions, "Eclipse was the one the saved my life from Lirba...twice already."

Zero closes his eyes, "Iris talked to Eclipse last night...Though I don't know what about."

Twila Peterson comments meekly, "I...radioed him as well."

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'Be on the look out for Eclipse, if you see him be sure to give him aid if he comes under attack, I will be on call if anyone sees him, call me when spotted, I will aid in his defense'.

Rock shakes his head. "They said it's Eclipse..." He looks at Twila, "Do you have a way to contact him?" Dumb question from the Blue Bomber, but...

<Live News><Extra Camera> Libra nods, just a little bit of fear within her eyes. The Huntress' power is not something to be trifled with, apparently. "Yes. It shall be done - but in the proper time. The Watcher must blink before he may be destroyed." She glances around, looking to see if the Jell-o Giant is appearing nearby. He hasn't. "But as you know, it is not safe to speak of this longer. Were he to hear, all would be for naught."

<Live News><Extra Camera> Bobbing her head in response, Luna... now the Artemis persona... replies, "Yes. The Watcher must not know that I Hunt him. My Arrow shall be his downfall; no mercy will be given to he who defies our Lord and Ladyships will." The bow suddenly strings, a black arrow forming on it, with a wicked pronged tip. "Let us be away, Sister." She pulls the string back and lets it fly, the arrow slamming into the ground and a wave of blackness washing up across Luna and Libra, teleporting the two.

Seminole looks over at Twila again, wondering the same thing as Rock, among other things... The Hunter turns away after a few seconds, continuing to monitor the broadcast. "At least we know of another possible ally."

Twila Peterson glances over towards Rock. "I...just used my radio..." She offers a bare shrug before adding, "Duet was able to get into our main broadband last night. I thought it could be picked up regardless if I attempted."

Rock nods a little at Twila, letting out a soft sigh. "I see."

Twila Peterson comments, "I...sortamaybekinda asked him how long he was planning to stay on the sidelines. And that there was no true neutral place to stand."

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Hey, who the heck is the Watcher?'.

(Ch. D [Alliance]) Seminole transmits: 'Eclipse'. [OOC] Twila Peterson says, "UGH!"

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'Eclipse'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Eclipse...he is a pure neutral Stardroid...'.

(Ch. D [Alliance]) Seminole transmits: 'Well, not anymore apparently.'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'I'm not so sure if he's neutral now, Doctor'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Perhaps the only purely neutral Stardroid.'.

Rock quirks an eyebrow at Twila, "Maybe he'll help us then, Twila."

Seminole adds, "If this new Stardroid doesn't kill him first. If we can /warn/ him, though.."

Twila Peterson dips her chin. "Possibility that he would," she cuts herself off at Seminole's statement. "Unless...he knows already."

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'So... We must inform Eclipse of this... They fear him learning of it. Let us... show him just how much the other Stardroids appreciate him. HmuHAHA!'.

Rock frowns, "She called him Brother...maybe he knows, maybe he doesn't."

Twila Peterson contemplates, "And it's too dangerous to just...assume."

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Rock, Zero. What is your status?'.

Twila Peterson states, "The last time he was here, he wasn't very talkative. Didn't...say anything at all. He just kept on staring at Libra."

Rock nods a little at Twila. "It's a risk, but if he's protecting you...then there's a good chance he'll help us, especially since those two want to kill him." He nods again.

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'Active, reviewing information at Hunter HQ.'.

(Ch. D []) Zero transmits: 'Still standin' here, Pops. Listenin' to Rock and Twila chat.'.

Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Hmm... Indeed. Libra and Luna left in... combative states... they seek to destroy Eclipse if you hadn't heard.'.

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'I saw...'.

Twila Peterson nods in turn, although a tad slower than Rock had. "Hopefully. Although...wonder what made him turn? Wonder what may have made Terra turn?" Seminole pipes up, "It's like that old saying.. If Eclipse isn't /with/ the Stardroids, he's /against/ the Stardroids."

(Ch. D []) Zero transmits: 'Anybody got a clue where Eclipse even is?'.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Libra seems to have a hand in every action taken against us. Wasn't she very much afraid of the possibility of Zero being destroyed?'.

(Ch. D []) Zero transmits: 'Heh, 'bout time somebody brought that up .. I doubt "One side or the other...no middle ground..." Twila comments, merely repeating what she stated to Eclipse over the radio last night.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Hmm... I thought it was the... Existence... of Zero that made her afraid?'.

(Ch. D [None]) Guardian transmits: 'Um I am currently in the Stadium,should I return to RF HQ?'.

Rock looks at Twila, "I think it's obvious about Terra. He shares the name with this planet, maybe an affinity or life force with it as well."

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Zero, you were quite obviously there... Refresh our memories as to what happened.'.

(Ch. D []) Zero transmits: '*snorts* Well, as I recall, Libra rather freaked out when I stood up for Twila, saying that I wasn't expected to be there. That and I was too valuable to their plans to destroy, but she'd have her revenge on me for what I did that night. S'about as brief as I can be about it.'.

(Ch. D []) Sigma transmits: 'Perhaps it would be easier to pool our thoughts and talents if we all met in one place.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Indeed, Sigma... the Stadium of San Angeles can hold us all... and the city itself is easily defensible...'. Twila Peterson glances down towards the console momentarily. "Just as Neptune does with the oceans. I asked him about what he thought about them when he appeared on the South American beach. I told you about that. At...any rate he seemed to have a strong connection with Earth's oceans."

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'If you would join us, You would be most welcome.'.

(Ch. D []) Sigma transmits: 'Agreed. X?'.

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'The city is defensible, I agree. But we do need to meet, to try and come up with options if it comes down to fighting. Zero, will you accompany me to this meeting?'.

Twila Peterson falls silent as Rock gets addressed over the broadband, feelign slightly embarrassed for "running at the mouth".

Seminole nods a bit to Rock, hmming again. "Well... does anyone know where Neptune stands? He claimed Hawaii, as you said.. but is he still fighting with the Stardroids?"

Rock glances at Twila, nodding a bit. "Yeah. A lot of the Stardroids seem to be attuned with things of our planet." Glancing across at Seminole, he shakes his head. "No idea."

(Ch. D []) Zero transmits: 'Sure, Rock.'.

Zero pushes from the wall, "...Let's go see what our residents bloodhounds have to say."

Twila Peterson points out, "When...I spoke to him he seemed sad, competitive. Don't know...if that helps. But...he's the Stardroid that most tried to help the Hunters as he could in the past."

Rock taps off the console, standing. "Yeah. Let's go." Looking at Twila, "It's a possibility, anyway."

A flash of light-blue light emits from Rock, who leaps back and stands with his left arm outstretched. Starting at his feet, a blue energy washes up and around his body; as it passes, it leaves his Megaman armour covering him. Finally, the energy coalesces into his hands, forming his helmet, which he slams into place, the seal of his neck armor locking closed.

Seminole glances over at Zero and Rock, then looks back and nods to Twila. "That suggests he's grudgingly going along with Duo's Judgement. Perhaps if we try to convert him to our side.." he muses, hmming a bit again.

Twila Peterson waits for Rock to fully be encased within his armor before issuing him a hug. "Take care out there, alright?"

(Ch. D []) Sigma transmits: 'I have business to attend to first. I shall be there as soon as possible.'.

Zero motions a hand, "Seminole, stay here and make sure that Libra doesn't get any funny ideas." He moves to follow Rock.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Of course, Sigma.'.

(Ch. D []) Colonel transmits: ' OOC: I will join the meeting but I am rping else mu so I might have delayed reponses'.

Seminole looks back at Zero, nodding slightly to him. "Aye," he responds. .oO(Yeah, like /I'd/ last long against a Stardroid..)Oo.

Rock gives Twila a hug in return, looking up at Zero. "I will, Twila," he replies, then, "Hopefully we'll come up with some ideas. Anything's better than what we have now."

You whisper 'God go with you.' to Rock.

Twila Peterson whispers something towards Rock before pulling back and sliding herself back within her seat. "You take care too, Zero."

Rock gives Twila another hug before she pulls back, and gives her a thumbs-up.

Twila Peterson offers a 'thumbs up' in kind with a small smile, silently wishing the best.

Zero motions a hand, "I will Twila ... Let's go, Rock."

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'All forces... Meet at the Memorial Stadium on San Angeles...'.

Rock nods, and heads off to the teleporter.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Are there any liaisons or contacts of GNN currently tuned to this frequency?'.

Seminole watches Zero and Rock leave, then leans back in his chair and looks up at the ceiling.

Once the two Hunters have left Twila, alone now with Seminole, peers over towards him. Not unkindly, but serious. "Sem...you keep tossing me glances. What...is it?"

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'Not that I'm aware of.'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'It would be wise to gain control of their global satellite network, Rock.'.

(Ch. D []) Twila Peterson transmits: 'You...don't want the media on this channel...'.

Seminole looks down at Twila, a bit surprised by the question. He meets Twila's gaze for a moment, then looks down at the floor. "Er...it's just...the Stardroids keep calling you the Mother. I'm guessing they're seeing something the rest of us don't. And I'm just trying to figure it out." He looks back up, rather apologetically. "I'm sorry if I offended you, and for my...behavior last night, too."

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'For if we are able to manipulate the entire space network, than locating Eclipse should prove a feat of ease.'.

(Ch. D [Alliance]) Seminole transmits: 'This is a military channel, not a civilian one.'.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'News satellites are for transmission, not observation. You want to contact UN Intelligence, not GNN.'.

(Ch. D []) Sigma transmits: 'Why attempt to locate the neutral one? And if we can persuade him to our cause what assurance do we have that he will not share Terra's fate.'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'I'm not suggesting we enter the media to this frequency, only suggesting we gain access to their satellite network. It is in need, if we are to locate Eclipse. GNN, UN, whomever. One is needed.'.

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'We don't need media. Get in touch with Repliforce in regards to UN satellites.'.

(Ch. D [Alliance]) Seminole transmits: 'I would suggest having a separate channel for that.. This one is crowded enough with four factions trying to coordinate.'

(Ch. D [None]) Agile transmits: 'Hey! Shut up when Lord Sigma speaks!'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'You see, Sigma... I and several troops just overheard two stardroids degree the death of Eclipse.'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Luna and Libra both seek to destroy Eclipse.'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'By preserving him, the balance within the ranks of the Stardroids shall be failed.'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'And aid shall come if he is to champion our cause.'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Luna and Libra spoke...speaking of the orders from Duet. And it seems that Eclipse has betrayed the Faction in some way. So his death has been decreed...as was Terra's at the hands of Duo.'.

That's...what Twila thought it was, and states as much. "I'm...trying the figure it out too, Sem. I already gathered what it could be. I just wasn't altogether certain. I'm not offended. And...apology accepted." She trails her gaze towards the monitor Seminole recently fixed, not commenting on it. Instead, she remarks, "You were here last night when Chaos was here. Libra...stated some other things about me as well that I don't know how to deal with..."

(Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'The betraying might be... because he defended Twila before...'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'True... We must ensure his survival...'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Perhaps this defense of Ms. Peterson by the Stardroid of Eclipse is related to the same actions by Zero?'.

Seminole tilts his head curiously at Twila, wondering what /else/ Libra's said about the young woman. "Do you want to talk about it?" he asks, not really wanting to press the issue. Seminole's gathered his own conclusions about Twila's title and.. standing with the Stardroids, but keeps them to himself.

Twila Peterson bites her lower lip and swallows. "Basically...she stated that Earth's destruction is my fault. That...I needed to be put to death because sometime in the future I'm the cause of the creation and rise of the Kaiser. And two nights ago she stated I'd 'rent all asunder' somehow."

Seminole frowns, peering rather blankly forward for a few seconds. He blinks a few times, letting the news sink in, then finally brings himself to speak. "... I don't know how much truth is in that. She could be lying to help Chaos, or using what we learned from the alternate universe as a basis for her lie," he speculates, pausing, "I don't believe that the future is set in stone, so until it happens, it's only empty threats from an agent of Chaos."

Twila Peterson swallows a bit. "Yeah, that's possible. But what if there was some truth to what she stated? I seem to recall an incident a few months back where there was a battle in New York...and General had fallen. The Stardroids basically massed there. And one of them brought up 'that human girl' who was a danger of swaying the 'Chosen One' from his destiny...wondering if I should be done away with right then and there until Duo stated he'd see what becomes of it." She takes in a breath. "Seminole...no matter how you or I may think of it...it is a possibility."

Seminole looks thoughtful for a few moments, before looking back at Twila. His expression doesn't seem to accept it as the future, but he does apparently concede to that much, that it is a possibility. "You're right...but everything's a possibility. This world could end in five days, and it wouldn't matter." Sem glances at the teleport chamber briefly, "I think X makes his own destiny, no matter what the Stardroids have planned."

Twila Peterson remains contemplative. "I...was thinking about something else as well. Rock told me if something ever happened to me...he would walk the path of X's future..."

Seminole's brow furrows in thought. "Well, that does explain the alternate X's...character traits. Well, I can see why the Stardroids might be worried." .oO(My word, Twila might be, at least partially responsible for this Judgment...)Oo. Seminole keeps his personal realization masked behind a thoughtful pause. "Still, we should concentrate on the next five days rather than the future, at this point. If we /don't/ stop them, there won't be a future."

Twila Peterson slightly dips her chin in response towards him. "Wonder, if that's the reason Libra wants me dead." Chaos isn't mentioned. Only Libra. "But, you're right. Although...I can help but wonder." Strangely, Twila glances back towards him gratefully before looking away again. "Anyway, thanks, Sem. You're the first one not to quickly dismiss this..." she notes with a shuddering breath.

Seminole grins back at Twila. "No problem, I'm glad I could help. Besides, it gives me more to think about. Like I said, the future is infinite.. Libra could be wrong, could be right.. we'll never know till it happens." His brow furrows a bit, "As for Libra... We'll deal with her somehow."

Twila Peterson breaths a little easier now that she was able to convey her thoughts and not have them casually dismissed. "I pray so..."

<San Angeles Memorial Football Stadium...>

Zero dashes in, bringing himself to a sliding stop once he reaches the happy little picnic of doom. His armor shifts a little at the abrupt action, but he pays it no mind as he stiffens his stance. He swings his arms up to fold them, peering around at the gathering, "Lookin' at this, I believe it...This isn't a meeting..." He snorts while looking over at Rock, "It's a Daycare Center."

Colonel enters the area of the combined forces of Earth's United Global Defense Force. Gazing about the room for the leader of the other factions, The Repliforce XO notices Rock, Zero, and Dr. Wily, regarding them all with a polite nod. He knows the purpose of this meeting, whether this will unfold or come to a reasonable solution has yet to be determined. Sighing deeply, The Repliforcer does his best to keep his hopes up but somehow still fears the worst might happen. Straightening his cap, He nods to King Dragon and proceeds to join the other leaders.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'OOC: Very much so. Your screen shall be the downfall of us all.'.

Mirage Hyena pulls out a small note pad and walks up to Rock, "Can I, like, have your autograph before the world is saved and Lord Sigma crushes your body to dust?"

Rock sweatdrops at Mirage Hyena. "Um..." He quickly signs it with a big flowing X.

King Dragon nods back at Colonel glad a commanding officer /finally/ showed up

Zero glances over at King and likewise nods, his hand sort of waving off the extended one. He turns his full attention to Wily since he's been dubbed 'the Leader', "Alright, Old Man ... Ally this. Ally that. Work together blah-blah-blah! We know this already or we wouldn't be here." He snaps a stern glance to everyone around him, already showing his disgust for having to be here, "All I wanna know is if you have a plan, Wily."

Agile doesn't even respond to Charge Man. Less trouble that way.

Crash Man considers blowing Agile's head up right then and there. He's Crash Man, dip.

Mirage Hyena grins gleefully, "Thankies! This is, like, SO cool!!" She looks to Zero and approaches him too, "Wow! Another celebrity! Can I have your autograph too?" Rock sighs, looking at Zero. "This is the alliance? We're totally SOL."

Crash Man grabs Agile at the arm, "C'mon. We've got a job to do."

Dr. Wily regards them all... downing the last of his prune juice then slowly rising. "Colonel, I am glad you could join us." Wily the turns his gaze to Zero with a broad grin. "Plans are things I have excess of, My boy. I am glad you are all here... We have much to do indeed. Much to do."

King Dragon gets up from the endzone and approaches the group intended on listening to the plan Wily may have

Agile snaps his arm inorder to smack Crash man in the face. "I said 'Don't Touch me'!"

King snorts as his offered handshake is twice called away, and he slowly shakes his head, crimson optics narrowed, "So much for the pleasantries," he mutters to no one in particular. Gripping his staff, he eyes Zero and X, shaking his head, "Perhaps if one's opinion were in the proper place of one's enemies, we might get along. Just a thought, you know."

Crash Man ducks, "I don't give a @#$&. Let's go, ya uppity chump." King Dragon growls at the two robots "ENOUGH"

Dr. Wily lets out a sigh... looking to Agile and Crash. "Enough... simply sit down and shut up!"

For a moment the clouds in the sky seem to swirl, as if they were being stirred within a great cauldron. Then all the heavens are illuminated a bright emerald green. The light is holy and calming, as if some great and benevolent sun was casting it. To some...it is familiar. The light gradually subsides, but not the activity in the sky. Without a warning the clouds seem to tear open, as if a titanic, invisible hand had rent them asunder. Indeed, for a few seconds, the entire atmosphere seems to rip wide. The stars are plainly visible.. in the middle of the day.

Streaking down from the celestial sea is the source of the green light, not Terra, as some might have expected. Not even a true physical form. It is a ball of energy, beautiful and ever changing. It is about a foot in diameter, although its shape and surface seem to know no constant. The sky closes behind it, like a slowly healing wound. The spark itself descends with the meet of a comet, scorching the air behind it. Its target is clear, the stadium. Its speed accelerates as it draws ever closer. It enters the stadium via the open roof, slamming closer and closer to the ground. Just before impact it...stops. It simply floats a few feet away from the ground. Silent. Waiting.

Crash Man guhs, "They tell ya to do somethin', so they ya do it. Then, they yell at'cha. @#$& universe ain't makin' no friggin' sense again."

Enker says, "...Company."

King says, "Quite."

Zero smirks over at Rock, "I toldya, didn't I? Bloody-thirsty--" He's cut off at the sudden occurrence, gaze shooting up and then down in time with the energy, "...The @#$&?" He arches a brow, arms moving from their folded position to rest at either side. He makes no hostile move yet, but simply watches next to his friend.

Rock just blinks at the sudden arrival of the green light, with a slight frown. "Okay. This is new."

Looks instantly up to the bright flash of green light. He staggers back a pace as he lets out a surprised oath... "GREAT SCOTT!" Wily gazes up as the show plays above them...Watching the ball of energy slowly lower down until it stops before them. "Yes... That was what Terra sent down just before he went off line!"

King Dragon looks up at it "by the stars in heaven..."

Enforcer Malamute is just ariving as the light shows up, he pulls off his sunglasses and stares at the light, just blinking a couple of times

The spark continues to float silent and motionlessly, other then the shifting of it's eternally changing form. It is waiting for someone to say something to it.

King glances to Wily, then to the glowing emerald orb. "Terra's last... gift?" Seminole has reconnected.

King Dragon looks up at it, flies up to it even looking it over

The Mad Doctor stands fully, griping his cane as he watches the ball of green energy before them. His eyes narrow before it as his white labcoat billows slightly, his tie whipping about in the sudden gust of wind. This... is the perhaps something sent to help them from the Stardroid that tried to champion their cause to Duo... Who fought with Duo and in the end lost to the Stardroid commander... "Greetings to you." Wily looks over towards Rock and motions him forward. "I assume so, King..." Wily looks to the Sphere. "One Chosen One might speak to another easier...."

Agile watches the orb for a minute before walking forward and sticking his hand out to touch it. Not the sharpest tool in the shed..

Shade Man turns towards Enker. "I think its waiting for...something.." Shade Man eyes the orb.

Rock looks over at King's speech. "Quite possibly." Stepping forward, toward it, he takes a hand and holds it, palm-out, toward the thing. "Terra?"

Zero arches a brow as Rock approaches. He stays right where he is for now. After all, he wouldn't want to upset the -- thing -- with his presence. He is the betrayer, after all. Such a positive nickname, isn't it?

Doctor Wily gazes upon the orb of light. He also stays back, letting Rock approach. He is the Perverter...despite his forcing command on the situation... Rock is one of the two Chosen... he will be the one to contact it if any...

Enforcer Malamute folds his arms across his chest, still watching the light closely, and watching Rock as well

The spark flutters forward, making light contact with Rock's outstretched hand. The contact is similar to being tickled with goose-feathers, a pleasant, innocent experience. It pauses for a moment, before zooming off of the Chosen One's hand. It flies in a circular pattern around his body, occasionally touching his arm, leg, or face. Finally it stops a few inches away from his nose. Slowly it speaks. But its voice seems to be that of someone whispering from very far away, "Yes...and no. Terra is currently imprisoned in a dimension beyond this one. I am a mental extension of his being that he was able to create before his confinement." As the spark speaks its body shifts in rhythm with its words. A very strange sight...but little about the past 48 hours could be considered normal.

King Dragon lands back on the ground after the orb sails off to Rock

Rock blinks as the spark flies around his body, the green light illuminating his blue armor in an odd shade. "I... see," he responds to the spark.

Zero arches a brow, "So he's alive...?"

Agile watches the orb fly away and mutters 'So I'm not good enough because I don't run around in blue tights yelling like a girl while I bleed all over. Fine.'

Wily gazes on the situation...slowly absorbing the words of this...entity... He leans on his cane as he watches. His eyes and ears keen for all the words the orb may speak...

King Dragon glares at Agile but doesn't say anything for the moment

Mirage Hyena blinkblinks a few times at the orb, then puts her autograph book away and watches. She's used to being ignored, cause when she's noticed, it's usually for a Bad Thing (TM).

Enforcer Malamute glances towards Agile, but keeps most of his attention on Rock and the orb, staying quiet for now

King stands vigilant to it all, his face sometimes illuminated by the writhing of the orb.

Rock glances at Agile. "Remind me to hurt him when we've fixed this situation," he mutters to himself.

Mirage Hyena turns to Rock and says with complete innocence, "Okay."

Roll comes into the stadium, carrying her field pack with her, and looking over the mass of reploids, androids, humans. She pauses for a moment, before making her way through the stadium gates, and towards the field.

Colonel slowly gazes over at the orb of Green light and blinks widely, yet remains slight as Commander X proceeds to make contact and confirm it is the entity of Terra, the Stardroid who believed in this world. Standing tall and leaning upon his beam sabre, The Repliforce XO smiles brightly and thinks, . o O (At least you're alive Stardroid... Hope you're well, where ever ye might be.)

The Colonel remains where he stands, proceeding to only listen to the conversation at hand, hoping this meeting shall get underway so he can understand what the other leaders have to say.. Then contribute if needed. Screen> Dr. Wily watches the whole seen with awe and a pleased smile... the pleasant green color shining on most everything... His hand tightens on his cane as he regards Rock in this dire situation... wondering what the last message from the Ally of their world.

Agile continues to mutter just to make Rock mad. 'Hi my names Rock. I go by mega Man. What kinda name is 'Megaman anyways? Corny as hell. My names Rock and I can steal weapons cause my sucks.'

King Dragon strides over and stands behind Colonel now, saying silently "nice to see you Sir"

Roll walks by Agile, and smiles sweetly at him, just muttering. "My, I think your jealous. But that's ok, we all have to have our own shortcomings..." to him, before patting him on the back, "Just some of us have more than others, but I'm sure you're special too."

Rock tightens his lip as Agile speaks, sincerely hoping that someone would smite him. But, he continues to wait on Terra's spark's response.

King shifts his weight to the side, placing a white hand upon the head of Wily's chair. Narrowing his crimson optics as he views the orb, he inclines to the Blue Bomber, "Perhaps we should ask for assistance, or yet offer our own?"

Crash Man groans lightly, and rests his face in the palm of his left hand. "Dude," he mutters at Agile. "You're killin' the 'dump-on-Megaman' bit. Leave him alone, man. He's the hero of this show, after all."

Zero looks over at Agile, "Hey, pipe-cleaner? Shut yer' yap 'fore I show you how...Got it? Good." He smiles sweetly after that and looks back to Rock.

King shifts his weight to the side, placing a white hand upon the head of Wily's chair. Narrowing his crimson optics as he views the orb, he inclines to the Blue Bomber, "Perhaps we should ask for assistance, or yet offer our own?"

Roll comes up behind Rock, trying to peek around him, and of course, keeping quiet. One of the problems of being the littlest sister is that your big brothers tend to shoo you off from all the action. She smiles grimly over at Zero, before she tries to pay attention to what's going on.

Mirage Hyena stifles a snicker at Zero's comment, then quickly regains her composure and pretends it never happened.

Shade Man turns his back to the crowd. "It may be the end for us all, yet they go on insulting each other. What fools..."

Enforcer Malamute looks towards Zero as he speeks, nodding slightly...He would have said it, if Agile wern't a ranking officer...

Rock shakes his head. "I'm fine."

Agile looks at Zero and dares to say something to his face. "And lets not forget his best buddy and old time pal, The long haired hippy, Zero!" Sarcasm. "Lord Sigma has a trump card. And when the time comes I am sure he will use it. I don't think we need this whole alliance."

King Dragon utters a low growl in Agile's general direction, wishing someone would just shut him up, probably Zero now...

Roll hears Agile, and puts a hand on Zero's shoulder. She doubts she can stop him, but leans over to Zero, whispering softly to him

Mirage Hyena erks at Agile and winces, "Agile, that's like, supposed to be hush hush stuff... if you don't be quiet about it... I'll... I'll... tell Sigma on you!" She then makes a beeline for Enforcer and hides behind him.

The spark floats higher, above Rock's head, "Sunstar ascends in the heavens, gathering his power, ready to hand your world the killing blow. You have a week to stop him. Terra has the power to do this...but he is locked in a frozen sleep beyond time, light, warmth, or light. However, you, Earthlings, have the power to release your salvation."

Rock quirks an eyebrow, frowning lightly. "HOW do we release Terra?" He nods at the first bit, knowing all that.

Enforcer Malamute watches Mirage run behind him, and he looks over towards Agile...Not like he's going to try and stop Zero, hell no...He turns his attention back towards the glowing sphere...Wondering the same thing Rock just asked

Dr. Wily gazes upon Rock and Terra...ignoring the buffoons about him... Wily slowly nods as his words. "How can we release him?"

Zero rolls his eyes, "Please, Agile...Is that the best you can do?" He shakes his head, "I see why Serges is the leader of your group now. Got about as much sense as the dirt here." A snort before he listens to Roll and nods a little, "Yeah.." He points over at Agile after that, "When this is all over, Agile, and we all survive, be sure to stick around. I got some soup that needs a can." Thus spoken, he focuses his attention on Rock with the intentions of keeping it there.

Agile shuts up and watchs the StarDroids mind speak. "Yeah. After all of this. Come see me."

The emerald orb pauses, floating from right to left. Its light seems to be dimming, ever so slightly, "Each Stardroid holds part of the key to the prison.. they must surrender it through defeat or consent. When each Stardroid has surrendered or been overpowered Terra will again be free, and able to offer your world salvation from the destroyer's wrath. Do this and you will not only save yourselves, but forever free your world of the Stardroids. This is your chance to prove yourselves."

King Dragon sighs slightly at the spark's word "Combat then...." Screen> "Cool," replies the Red Bomber. "So, all we have to do is band up, and beat up some Stardroids? Or just talk them into giving us the key? Sure. No problem. We can handle it, right? I mean, we survived that stupid 'Big Brother' show, didn't we?" Crash Man grins, "..hahaha. Get it?"

Punk comes out of the Skuller, still looking angry, he joins his fellow Elites muttering something about the Stardroids and Wily giving him a time out in the corner for being cranky to Luna.

Roll shakes her head, almost sadly. "So.. there is no peaceful resolution to this.. no cryptic puzzles to solve.. just more of Chaos' will. Fighting.. a week to bring down the most powerful force the world has ever seen assembled." she lets out a small sigh, before straightening herself up.

Dr. Wily nods slowly, regarding Terra for long moments. "I understand, Terra. Which Stardroids hold these keys? Those of the Planets?" Wily slowly crosses his arms over his chest. "This makes more sense, Terra... Thank you for this message..."

Colonel proceeds to walk over towards Rock and Dr. Wily, acting calm and cool to the situation at hand. As he approaches, Colonel sighs deeply but bypasses it with a smile across his face, "A difficult and worthy challenge for our people." He looks over towards Crash Man, "Some...others must be proceeded by talk." He turns to Roll quickly, "Do not discard the objective of talk, young hunter. Sometimes words can be the most powerful weapon we have in our arsenal."

Rock nods a little, clenching both fists. Unsure of how to answer, specifically, he just nods again. "So be it, then, I guess." He looks up at Colonel, nodding. "At least the Zodiac have been told not to bother us."

Dr. Wily looks to Rock. "Indeed... the Zodiac stand asside... this is our final test..." Wily looks to Terra for long moments... listening to his words...

King feels enlightened to the revelation brought upon him.

Zero folds his arms, "...Looks like we fight...Or do some really good talkin'..." He looks to Roll and, in an odd move, unfolds his arms to put his hand on her shoulder, "Rock'll do the right thing about this, Roll. You know that."

King Dragon is glad that the earth finally knows how to save itself, now to just go forth and get these, keys

Had Agile been built with a fully functional brain he would ask what edges Terra can give us. Any weaknesses that Stardroids have. Instead he just watches and listens.

Enforcer Malamute hmms, tapping his chin slightly, thinking...Yes, despite the other examples of Mavericks in the area here, this one can think...

Seminole nods, scratching his chin idly. "I've noticed that they have weaknesses just like most military Reploids do. It is definitely something we can exploit."

Mirage Hyena pipes up as she remembers something that was suggested before, "Like... how do we beat them though??

The spark flickers, "I do not have long. I will wait here. Come to me if you need advice." Its light seems to dim once again, "Duet and the Zodiac are exempt from this challenge, and Sunstar holds no part of the key. However, in order to triumph...you must overcome Duo. I will help for as long as I can. The Stardroids should begin their descent to Earth soon. Be ready. Be unified. Stand as one."

Rock frowns. "I guess...the strongest of us should face Duo. Bass and Myself." He looks up, at the light. "We'll do our best."

Enker speaks up for the first time... "I think you and Bass have another purpose, and cannot afford to be risked. Asked Terra just what these... Keys are."

Roll reaches up, and pats Zero on the hand, before blinking at Rock. "...wouldn't it be better if we faced him together...united?" she asks, more than slightly concerned for everyone's safety.

Dr. Wily nods to Terra. "Yes. So be it..." Wily looks to Rock, then back to Terra. "Can you give use any more information... what weaknesses do each Stardroid have that we can use? And what are the Keys?"

Agile looks at Rock again, normally a sign of trouble about to erupt, "Do you think you two can take the Strongest of the Stardroids? I'm with you." The last part is said with some remorse...

Mirage Hyena blinks and is just about to tell Rock that he is not the most powerful in the world, and that Sigma is, but the thought of Sigma dieing at the hands of some unstoppable force shuts her right up. If the dynamic duo want to sacrifice themselves, let them.

Rock looks up at Roll. "Maybe. But there are other powerful Stardroids too. Neptune, Pluto, Uranus... if Duo ends up being the last, then they'll all be defeated and we can unite against Duo. But if we can't beat all of them before we have to fight Duo..."

King Dragon nods at Rock "we need to figure out a plan Rock, we have to get to work as soon as possible

Roll says, "So...Duo first, then the rest, Rock...there has to be another...a better way than just you and Bass..."

Zero glances over at Rock, "...What do you want me to do, Rock?"

Dr. Wily looks to Rock and the others...then back to Terra. "That...my dear friends is simple...We Fight."

Rock looks over at King with a sigh. "Don't you think I know that?" He looks over at Zero then. "Spread the word amongst the other Hunters, for one... that now they have to fight, and defeat, the Stardroids."

The spark glows once more, "The strongest of the four, Chaos' Will, The Guardian, The Fallen Angel, and the Chosen One. They are destined to battle Duo. And I cannot tell you more than this: Some can fall before compassion, battle is not always necessary, some will fall before pride, they cannot stand against a united world. Remember this."

Roll says, "...Bass...General...Sigma...Rock..."

Crash Man glances to pretty much everyone. "Hey, after we win and all, does this mean we can't like.. fight each other? We'll have to be all buddy buddy after saving the Earth, and all that friendly crap?"

Dr. Wily nods slowly... "Yes... Thank you for this information, Terra. You have helped us more then you know. Now, it is time to prepare. You heard him everyone! The Stardroids soon begin their attacks!"

Rock glances across at Wily. "Guess this will be a war to end all wars, then." He looks up at Zero. S King snatches up his axe with a cruel fluidity. "Jupiter shall fall to the might of the Elite!"

Dr. Wily nods to Rock. "And this time, Blue Boy. You and I will go to war on the same side."

King Dragon glances at King "It seems you won't need me as Duo probably will not interfere this time

Crash Man ughs, "That just sucks, then. What the heck am I gonna do after the war? Become a stand-up comedian?" (Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: 'How's...the meeting fairing?'.

Dust Man makes his way into the stadium, just another face--er--large duct-work cavity--in the crowd. Better watch thos billfolds.

King inclines, "You may lead me into battle!"

King Dragon blinks "Are you serious?"

Roll looks over to Zero and Rock. "...you're going to need every capable hand you can get..including ride armor pilots."

Dr. Wily looks from King Dragon to King. "HmuHAHA! What better mount for a King... then the Last of the Dragons!"

(Ch. A [Hunter-Main]) Rock transmits: 'We... now have no choice. We have to fight, and beat the Stardroids to free Terra. All of them, including Duo.'.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: '...Will Terra say what the Keys are?'. King rotates his axe upon his palm, "A King needs a mighty chariot to foray into battle! And you, Dragonis Nobilis, are the mightiest!"

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Maybe they're lil' stickers, or somethin. Guts Man transmits: 'Like those stickers one bananas?'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'We will soon find out...'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Yeah!'.

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'I /know/ what they are. I need confirmation.'.

Screen> Rock nods across at Wily. "Yeah. First time ever we'll fight on the same side."

King Dragon glances at Wily "I'll let you in on a secret later Wily, i'm not the last," he looks to king "I'd be honored to take you into battle King! Call of me when you need me, my wings, my claws, my services belong to you"

(Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Mention of Chaos?'.

(Ch. A [Hunter-Main]) Rock transmits: 'Terra didnt' mention Chaos...'.

(Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: ' Wait a sec...Terra...he's *alive*??'.

Dr. Wily blinks at KD's words... an evil smile on his face then shrugs, turning to Rock as he walks foward, leaning on his cane. He reaches out a hand towards the Blue Bomber. "Together then.

Rock takes Wily's hand, giving it a shake...

King halts the swivel of his staff and stabs the butt of such into the turf of the field, nodding to King Dragon. "Aye! As a team we now be, and as a team we shall prevail!"

(Ch. A [Hunter-Main]) Rock transmits: 'Terra sent one of his sparks... it told us that he was trapped in another dimension, and that each Stardroid held a key to releasing him.'.

Dr. Wily returns the shake, smiling broadly. Then he throws back his head and lets out a mad cackle that resounds around the Stadium. "HmuHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!" This is going to be one @#$& of a War."

(Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Is...it possible to ask him about Chaos?'.

The orb continues, "The keys are not tangible, much like the prison. A Stardroid must be defeated or convinced to allow Terra to save your world."

(Ch. A [Hunter-Main]) Rock transmits: 'I... don't know. I can try.'.

Rock blinks at Wily. Yes. "We're all going to die." Screen> Mirage Hyena blinks and Wily and sweatdrop, "Like, I know that he's supposed to be our ally and stuff, but that laugh is really, REALLY creepy..." She shivers.

Guts Man crosses his arms, '"Bah, I can defeat Libra. I'll save the world! Then you can all hold a big parade for me!"

Roll says, "..convinced? So -- some can be talked out of their keys, rather than have to be fought?"

Crash Man looks up at Guts Man, "I'm with you, man."

Enforcer Malamute hmmms, "Last night...Someone mentioned that the Stardroid Pluto seemed to be weak against energy weapons...Upon thinking about that, I came up with a plan..." He stops for a minute, "Pluto said, when he first arived on the planet, that he wanted to meet with me again...I belive, that if I can arange a meeting between himself and I, we may be able to lure him into a trap..." He stops, letting the others think about what he's said now, and if they want to go on with his plan.

King Dragon glances at Guts. "Guts man the Zodiacs are not our enemies, you will not have to engage Libra.

Dr. Wily turns, nodding to the Orb with a grin, spinning his cane around and under his arm and walks towards the Skullker.

Screen> Agile turns to Wily as he seems to be the unofficial leader of this, and walks to him. "I," He swallows some air. "Am supposed to follow your orders, within reason. And I WILL be fighting against the Stardroids, preferably one of the strongest ones."

Dust Man eyes Guts Man for a moment, then rubs his hands together. "Can I have all the parts that are left?"

Dr. Wily looks to Agile. "Good! Welcome to the team, Agile my boy! Just follow me and you will come back alive!"

Guts Man fehs, "Aren't they all a bunch of space people anyways? Potato, potato, let's just beat up."

<Briefly...within the Hunter Command Center...>

Twila Peterson blinks and glances towards Seminole. "Sem, heard from Rock. Terra's alive!"

Seminole's eyebrows perk up at the news, surprised. "What?" he stammers, leaning forward at Twila. "How? Where is he?"

Twila Peterson continues, "Some sort of 'spark' from Terra contacted them at the meeting. The rest of him was trapped within some sort of dimension. But...he told them how to defeat Sunstar..."

Seminole nods quickly, eager to hear the news. "How?"

Twila Peterson explains, "He stated that each Stardroid held...some sort of key that could release him. I...don't know all the specifics. And...I don't know how this Chaos fits into this."

Seminole shrugs a bit. "I don't think it's important right now, though he did say he would prefer not to have us destroyed. Still, I'd rather avoid trying to work with...it."

Twila Peterson states, "Maybe so. Still, can't help but wonder."

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Every time a Stardroid is defeat or consented to aid our cause, Rock must be notified immediately, and allowed to copy their primary weapon. That might be what the keys are... It would certainly explain why he's the Chosen One... And if not, there's no harm done by it anyway.'.

(Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Thanks. I...don't know why. Just seems important.'.

(Ch. D [Anti-Stardroid]) Crash Man transmits: 'Hah, just like in Mega Man 2.'.

(Ch. D [None]) Enforcer Malamute transmits: 'Understood'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Rock /and/ Bass, Enker. Both should copy their weapons... using them on the others will make our job all that easier...'.

(Ch. D [Hunter-Alliance.]) Dr. Wily transmits: 'Rock /and/ Bass, Enker. Both should copy their weapons... using them on the others will make our job all that much more easy...'.

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'indeed, and we may find out weakness along the way'.

(Ch. D [Alliance]) Seminole transmits: 'Having Protoman copy them might be helpful as well.'.

<At the stadium...>

Roll shakes her head, quietly. "But maybe...if we can defeat a few -- maybe some Stardroids are like Terra. Maybe they want to spare the planet, and they can be convinced to give up their keys willingly, without a battle..."

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Protoman is not a chosen. His possession of the Stardroid weapons certainly wouldn't hurt, but it is not a requirement.'.

Dust Man shakes his head at Roll. "People don't usually give up keys like that."

King Dragon nods at Roll "As the sphere said, some may fall before compassion, battle is not always necessary."

(Ch. D []) Guts Man transmits: 'Much like Quint isn't really an Elite?'.

Rock nods a little at King and Roll. "It's just the 8 planet ones... so it's just a risk we have to take."

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'Irrelivent. And Quint IS really an Elite.'. Screen> Dr. Wily says, "Pluto is already seriously injured... He can be the first we take down..."

A patch of air seems to almost literally shimmer off to Roll's side, the colors changing until a large 12 foot tall silver lion is standing off to Roll's side, his red optics glowing slightly, "Roll is correct. Not all Stardroids desire to see this planet destroyed. There are others who have become...fond...of it."

Zero perks, "Hey, Rock? I stayed behind and talked to Uranus last night. He seemed far more eager to speak than fight ... If that helps any."

King Dragon says, "The question here is, which ones will fall before compassion"

Guts Man says, "Whichever one we rip off their head?"

King blinks as the feline materializes. "...?"

Roll nods. "..a little care and understanding...maybe an offer to trade." she looks over at Dust Man, and shakes her head sadly, "I understand, Rock. We will be able to talk to some.. I'd rather not have to battle everyone.." she looks to

King Dragon, and considers for a moment. "..always try compassion before attacking."

Mirage Hyena says, "I can help too! Really!" She forms a ball of energy in her hand, "See? If can fight too, and even if things go bad, having a medic on scene wouldn't hurt."

Rock looks up at Zero. "That does. He's a possible one to just give us the key."

Dr. Wily looks to Enforcer. "Correct, enforcer! You and Blizzard Man might be the key to Pluto."

Roll blinks, and jumps a bit as a lion suddenly pops up next to her. "..oh.. uhm.. hi. Almost thought you were a Stardroid..."

Enforcer Malamute nods to Wily, "I believe my plan may work...If I can make Pluto believe I only wish to speak with him...He may willing give his key...Or, if not, we may be able to take it from him..."

Silver Mane shoots Guts Man a disgusted look that reads 'Monster', but then turns his gaze to Rock, walking up to the leader of the Maverick Hunters, "I spoke with Neptune not two days ago on the wharves of San Angeles. By inference of some things he said, it appeared that Neptune will fight, but only if there is no other possible solution to end this conflict. I believe he is one that we can approach peacefully...we just will have to be careful."

Dr. Wily nods to Enforcer. "Hmm... You and Blizzard can speak with him together... Both of you may be able to talk him out of the key." I don't see that here.

King Dragon says, "Indeed, it's worth a try"

Roll looks to Silver Mane. "Maybe we can try approaching him, and talking then..."

Rock nods a little at Silver Mane as well. "Alright. That's two to try talking with."

King, after deducing the silver lion to be less than a Stardroid, hefts his axe to magnetize it to his backside, and turns to Wily, "Contact with Repliforce is needed. We must gain access to their satellite systems."

Enforcer Malamute nods, "We will try...But I wish to have others, preferably ones with energy weapons, with us, in hiding...So if Pluto does not wish to give up his key...It can be taken..."

Colonel proceeds to move away and move upon a nearby pedestal within the statium. He gazes around the area and smiles brightly at the forces of humans and robots within the area. Proceeding to lean upon his beam sabre, The Repliforce XO calls out to everyone with his charismatic voice, "Reploids, Androids, and Humans alike, We have received our orders and what we need to do to save our world. And do so we shall! If we need to fight, than fight we shall! Fighting valiantly with courage and pride. If we can proceed with talk and turn the heads of the Stardroids into completing our mission! Then so be it!"

The Repliforcer stops for a moment, gazes around the room in order to make sure he has the attention of everyone. He clenches a fist to signify a gesture of power, "The End of the world is at hand. The responsibility, the duty to save our world now weighs upon our shoulders! We are gathered here today, united as a force to fight the battle for our past, our present, and most importantly our future! We shall not idly sit back and allow our home, our loved ones, our history to be destroyed because of the expense of the false judgment of beings who believe they are superior to us!"

Colonel swings his beam sabre over in the Direction of Dr. Wily and Rock, "Rock, You are the leader of this force! We shall follow you and obey your orders as Commander of not just an army but the army of salvation. Bass is equal in this, doctor."

"Armageddon could be around the corner, but with the power of the human spirit we can overcome any obstacle! We have done in the past as shown in history! Let us unite once more and save what we all care for!"

The Colonel brings his sabre up above high above him and thrusts it forward, "For Peace! For our loved ones! FOR FREEDOM!"

Guts Man eyes Crash Man, "If we're a movie, then we need some buddy buddy people."

Rock glances at Colonel. Great, stack more pressure on the tired and worn Hunter Commander. "A...Alright. I'll lead us. To victory or defeat remains undecided of yet, but I'll lead. We won't give up this planet without at least TRYING."

The Mad Doctor cackles evily at Colonel's words! "So be it, Colonel. Rock and Bass are now in command! I hereby will be the one coordinating our forces... Cossack is up on the Wily Star and I shall join him. From there we can monitor and deploy reinforcements as required."

"Yeah," Crash Man admits slightly. "But, do we really have to get Megaman to be the leader? Surely, for this picture, we could of -atleast- splurged for someone. Can't we afford Charleton Heston? Geez."

Guts Man eyes Rock, "And if you fail in leading us bro, I'm gonna give you wedgie!"

Silver Mane's face doesn't change visibly, other than his optics that immediately stare right at King, narrowing sharply, "What need do you have of our satellite system..? I am sure that your own system is more than adequate to cover your own.." Silver Mane would say more, only he is drowned out by Colonel, and then by the following roar by the rest of the people in the stadium as most of them break out in a resounding cheer, making all sorts of noise. If he didn't have so much respect for Colonel, he would have his muzzled face in his hands now, hiding himself out of sheer embarrassment. However...the rousing speech has had its effect as the stadium almost literally hums with energy and anticipation as the people here gear themselves up for the oncoming war they will have to wage.

Dr. Wily cackles evily. "Time...for the WilyDragon...to come out and play...oh yes!"

King Dragon blinks "...great..."

Guts Man adds as Dr. Wily says come out and play, "You gotta keep'em separated!"

Dr. Wily looks to KD. "Oh... I am sure you two will get along well enough..."

King Dragon glances at Wily "I really don't like that thing but I'll tolerate it"

Rock glances at Guts Man. "I'll be sure to run away if I do."

King Dragon says, "Who knows, maybe it'll grow on me" he says with a smile.

King turns about to face Silver Mane as it appears he has caught wind of his idea, and he erects to face the lion, crimson optics beaming. "Eclipse must be located, before his fellow Stardroids defeat him, and in order to do this with the efficiency we -NEED-, a global satellite network must be had. We Masters do not own such lavish devices, however..."

Dr. Wily looks to his men. "Follow Rock's orders and commands as if he was me until the end of this... is that clear?!"

Dust Man glances at Guts and Crash. "Does that mean we have to wait until Rock says we should follow the Doctor again? Or...what?"

(Ch. D [Business]) Enker transmits: 'King is right. We want to locate and secure Eclipse as soon as possible. That task is of higher priority then getting the keys.'.

Dr. Wily says, "Now... We have 9 Stardroids to defeat in 6 days... and One neutral Stardroid to rescue."

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'let me get this straight, we want to get Eclipse, rather then get the keys that will save the world?'.

Silver Mane snorts visibly at King, revealing silver teeth underneath his muzzle, "Yeah, right. I -almost- would believe you if I didn't know you to typically be a lying, cheating, double-dealing, back-stabbing Master. Try again.. I think your own devices are qualified enough. Or perhaps it would be wiser to use both systems in conjunction. We can scan at Repliforce Headquarters, and you Masters can search at the Wily Star. ..We'll remain in radio contact."

(Ch. D [None]) Mirage Hyena transmits: 'Maybe 'Clipse well tell us about them weakness thingamabobbers...'.

Dr. Wily looks to Dust Man. "No! It means you follow his orders until this situation is over! But you will also follow me... got that?"

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Eclipse is the Watcher!'.

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'He knows all their weaknesses!'.

Rock looks up at Wily. "Alright. Give me a couple of hours to organize strike teams of Masters, Hunters, Repliforcers and Mavericks." He looks back at Zero. "I guess... this is the time to show what kind of leader I am."

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'By the stars your right!'. (Ch. D [Lighthawk]) Rock transmits: 'Calm down! have to find Eclipse first, if Libra and Luna haven't already killed him yet.'.

Dust Man bobs his oversized head. "Okay, got it! Now what exactly is the situation? This conference or, like, the whole general mish mash?" Screen> Zero smirks, "Looks like it, Rock. Time to show 'em whatchya got."

(Ch. D [None]) King transmits: 'Hence why he should be located quickly.'. Screen> Dr. Wily nods to Rock. "Understood, Blue boy! And if you need any help... you can always call on ol' Wily."

Colonel jumps off the pedestal and walks over towards Dr. Wily and Rock. He pats Commander X on the back, "I would take up the role young commander, but the people follow you. The Stardroids who now have stated that they will destroy us, have said it themselves, "You are the chosen one. As is Bass. The good and evil to restore the balance and lead us to victory. Go show the crowds your leadership and courage! Our lives are in the chosen ones' hands."

(Ch. D [Blaze's-Circle]) King Dragon transmits: 'I would suggest, anyone that can fly start scouring the globe for Eclipse, just to be safe and cover spots that maybe normal scanners can't get too'.

King snorts, wrapping his staff about his hand and tucking it under his arm. "Shall that suffice, Milord Wily?"

Ch. D []) Shade Man transmits: 'That would be me..'.

Dr. Wily nods to King. "It will, King. It will."

King Dragon looks to King "Call when you need me, until then, i'm looking for Eclipse" King flies up and out of the stadium hoping to find the so called "watcher".

Dr. Wily says, "Go with King Dragon as well... I am sure you can ride there on his back just behind his head... between the ridges."

Rock sweatdrops. Sheesh, people, put enough pressure on him? He looks up at Colonel though, and nods. "Thanks, Colonel." He looks over at Zero, then looks around, clearing his throat. "AHEM. ALRIGHT." He waits for silence...

King Dragon stops about 20 feet of the ground hearing Wily

Dr. Wily shrugs and looks to Rock, fliping down his cain to jauntily lean on it.

King turns back to Silver Man before taking leave to search the globe. "Very well, Repliforcer. In conjunction, Eclipse shall be located. Our word is what we offer for the cooperation of your satellite network." Whipping around, he stalks for King Dragon.

Dr. Wily looks about... noting that the Green Orb has... vanished...

Enker taps his Mirror Buster to the ground twice, and it crackles with energy, a burst of power leaping up from the bottom, both the sound and light of the surge thrown out to be seen and heard by all gathered. The Elite looks about him, at all the high spirits, the armor of every color, and the beings of every philosophy and ability... The quick, the smart, the strong, the brave... Enker looks upon them each equally, as they stand equal here... His face as ever cold, calm, and emotionless, as his voice... "Let us not go and forget everything else we have learned from the Stardroids just because they have suddenly told us to do exactly what it is most of you wanted to do anyway. Zero is the Betrayer, and Twila Peterson will somehow be responsible for the emergence of Kaiser Sigma... While the warriors battle, let this be the concern of the doctors and the thinkers."

"I wish you all good luck in your planning and preparing for the coming battles. I'll be sending out battalion orders in a short time. Masters, Mavericks, Hunters and Repliforcers will all have to work together in the groups that I put you in," Rock says, "Put aside the differences and hates and petty things, and work together. You're responsible to help each other out, especially if a Stardroid has to be fought."

Crash Man blinks, "I guess the Mega Dweeb has a point there." He shrugs, quite simply. "I guess this movie won't suck after all. I call dibs on royalties."

Roll says, "Too late...Light Labs already has merchandising rights to Megaman and his likeness."

Rock sweatdrops.

Zero facepalms, slowly, and puts a hand over Roll's mouth. =.=;

Roll smiles at Crash Man, and looks over at Rock. "Well, it's true, after they tried to do that hen-mrrfmrrf!"

Zero /keeps/ the hand there, "Believe me, Roll, this hurts me more than it hurts you." It's for the good of society. Really it is...

(Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Asprin?'.

(Ch. A [Hunter-Main]) Rock transmits: 'Economy-size, please.'.

(Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: 'Would it help if I tossed in an extra? *sigh* Sounds like you guys are planning to move out shortly. I'll be praying for you back here.'.

(Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: 'And remember that I love you.'.

(Ch. A [Hunter-Main]) Rock transmits: 'Thanks, Twila. I love you too.'.

(Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: '*<Kyo> Mewmew meowph yip yip puuuuuur...'.

(Ch. A [Hunter-Main]) Rock transmits: '*chuckle* I love you too, Kyo.'.

(Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: '<Kyo> Meeeeeeei! <Twila> Didn't think you'd mind.'.

(Ch. A [Hunter-Main]) Rock transmits: 'Thanks Twila. I'll do my best.'.

(Ch. A [Rock]) Twila Peterson transmits: 'I know you will.'.