I get the main role because I'm the best! Bow to Lord Wily!
I know you're my creator and all, but your bark doesn't exactly match your bite....
You've grown soft, Skully. *He effortlessly flicks a
UMPH! How can he match Evil Energy!?
You forget, Skull Man, that Cossack only gave you as much as you could handle, which couldn't have been a lot; you're so frail it disgusts me.
Grrrrr....not....this time! *Skull Man throws the massive barrier at Ring Man
GYAAH!...Skull Man, we don't have to fight. Just...*winces* just let me destroy Mega Man-
Mega Man is like a cousin to us, Ring Man! Besides, if I let you destroy Mega Man, who's to say you'll stop there?
You never accept me. You all never accepted me! How will I ever be good enough for you hypocrites!?
Hey, don't make this about us! You're the one who-
There you go again, making me the villain!
Wha-....YOU'RE TRYING TO KILL MEGA MAN!
What do you want from me, huh? What could I possible do to make happy?
You know what? I'll completely accept you if you let Dr. Cossack reprogram you.
Re-reprogram?...No no...no I can't-I can't do that!
He was almost successful last time-
SHUT UP! *Ring Man grabbed his head in agony* Not back there! Not ever again!
That's the biggest reason why I must do this, Ring Man;
You'll never understand me. None of you EVER understood me and the pain I've endured from that day.
WHAT!? How did-....when I flew into the machine! *he turns to Skull Man*
This is YOUR FAULT!
UMPH!...Huh? I....got a....message? Maybe the video...sent to the DCNs?
But I didn't get-....GRRRRRR HE DISCONNECTED ME!? I'LL KILL THAT TRAITOR OF A FATHER IF IT'S THE LAST THING I DO! EVEN MY OWN FATHER DOESN'T TRUST ME! No matter. It's time to find Mega Man!
That's strange. I can't find his signal. Either he's underground or...he's already been...destroyed! He was mine to kill! MINE to defeat! My life purpose is gone! GRRRRAAAAAAA! *Ring Man looks over at Skull Man*
You...
I'LL KILL YOU, YOU TRAITOROUS SCRAP OF-
GYAAAH! H-how did you.....AAAAAH! Y...you hit off part of my core....NNNNGGGH....it hurts.
You're the traitor, Ring Man, and I will stop you!
But...how?
I was in the area and got the vid. I only got to see the first few seconds of you and Ring Man fighting, but that was all I needed.
No, I mean how did-NNGH *winces in pain*....how did you...survive?
Cossack reinforced my outer shell to withstand the Drill Nuke only once. After that, it falls off, revealing my second layer of armor.
Another *winces* traitorous brother.
Call me what you want, psychopath. Say good night. *points Drill Bomb at Ring Man's chest*
We'll meet again. *With great effort, Ring Man hits a button on his arm and teleports out*
......
Nough talk! Boys, rush em!
Of course.
Why do we always lose?
The name, maybe?
Or maybe because this group is so stupid....
The only thing that can be worse than this is a Metal Blade...
Really? Well, your wish is my command! Hahahaha!
Hahaha! You're done!
You have no idea how false your statement is.
Wait, where was he the whole time?! I didn't see him!
GRAVITY....MEND!!
Time....FOR THE OMEGA HYPER UNCUT KAI ALPHA WILY BUSTER!! FOR REAL THIS TIME!
Got it! *Gravity Man brings them all together and fuses their busters to make one big cannon!*



LET'S GO!!
We did it!
No, you didn't.
Aw...
But you did damage us enough to change us back! Haha!
You jokester! You nearly gave me a heart-attack! If I had one!
And now, we head to Cossack Citadel! To beat up Skull Man!
Are we sure he's the bad guy?
THE MAN....WEARS....SKULLS!
You're right! Tally-ho!
So, tell me before your destruction....Why does your Master want Proto Man so much, when there are much superior beings out there, like myself.
Oh boy, have you got the facts mixed up....But I suppose I can't deny a last wish like that. You see, first Proto Man's Proto Strike can negate the mind control the Master uses. However, that is not the main reason! You see, the Master is dying, plain and simple.
Basic? Listen pal, I don't care about that. I'll just prove my power by defeating you, and this "Master"! You're pretty stupid too, because I've been videotaping all that, and I'm going to send it to all my allies once this is done!
After this battle? I'm afraid, Bass, that there is nothing after this battle for you. Now, prepare yourself, for a horror beyond hell!
Really? You and what army?
Funny you should say....I can use other people's techniques, but I can modify them too! For example.....Gemini Split!
Now then, Bass....Prepare for your worst nightmare!

You think this will be the thing to finally subdue me?! Ha! Enough of your silly lies Enker, feel the power of the ultimate robot!
WHERE DID EVERYONE GO?! THEY JUST TELEPORTED AND LEFT ME! Why don't I have a teleporter again? Whatever....They're probably fighting some super being or something. *Beep* Nearby power? Hey, it looks like some of the Light bots! Hey, guys!
Hey, it's that one dark dude. I'm pretty sure you aren't our worst threat, so don't do anything or I'll punch you.
We're heading back to Light's lab to rebuild it with Auto, so we can repair ourselves, especially Elec Man, he's knocked out cold.
Me being a Wily bot, I would normally try to destroy you, but due to the situation that's been going on....
Whatever. Let's just go.
Gah! Stop teaming up on me and fight one-on-one!
Oh well.*Enker splits back into one being* You know Bass, pride has always been the downfall of the weak.
Yeah? Well, I'm not exactly weak!
Au contraire Bass, that's very arguable.
No it isn't! Whatever, tell me Enker...You've never been good with orders-
Better than you.
That's beside the point. So, tell me because it seems you're the only one with free-will in your group, why do you serve this master?
......Alright, it seems we're not being watched. Tell me Bass, why else am I looking for all this power in the world? Aren't I already powerful enough?
So, you're on our side?
No, I'm still evil. I'm just questioning orders. The only thing I care for is my brothers, despite how annoying they are. Especially Quint.
True that, Mega Man IS especially annoying. Err..I mean Quint.
No, that's not the same one, it's Rock Man Shadow. He just calls himself that.
....Join me Enker. Together, we can be the most powerful duo in the universe!
Except you're lying. Listen, I have someone to find, so I'll have to end this. Hiya!]{enker}
Gah! I can't take this anymore....
Good. Now, to convince my good friend....
It's you. I won't do your will Enker, not as long as Mega Man is still out there, fighting for me.
Oh? Trust me, Mega Man is on our side, Dr. Light.
Dr. Light, it's for the good of mankind! Please dad, you have to help!
An obvious lie. Give it up, Enker.
Bah! You'll build the core-fusing device doctor, whether you like it or not....I'm leaving to find my brothers. Perhaps more torture would help change your mind while I'm gone?
No, please!

Grrr.....
If what Tails told me is true, there's some starforce around here.
Actually, you can't claim that.
Oh? Please tell me why not.
Because of me, buster! Haha! I'll kill two birds with one stone! Proto Man and some extra starforce! Screw Crusher!
Of course....Punk.
Right you are! Now, hold still for my charged Screw Crusher, Spring will take you back, and I'll get that Drill head and that Skull guy!
I'll need to use my Big Bang Strike to change him back, but I need time to charge...
Not so fast, scum!
Introducing, the grandest fighting team in the universe!
Whether you like it or not, it's there, like a F in your permanent record!
The last piece of bacon in the fridge, for all the starving beings out there!
They have plenty of fans throughout the world!(Well, at least me...)And plenty of criminals who fear them as well!(Except Wily, he does not count!)
(This is stupid) When your grandmother is out there, getting her purse taken, this legendary group will save that purse!(With a finder's fee of 20 dollars, of course.)
Poses!
Turbo!
Stone! Haha!
Sssnake?
Hard....
Crash!!
Woah...
We'll hold him off while you charge! Charge!
So what were you doing here?
*takes a swig* Well, when we went to check inside the hideout that Cossack pinpointed, he was nowhere to be found. Curious, I came over here to the lab to find clues, and sure enough Ring Man was there, along with.... *Skull Man motions behind Drill Man.*
Is he alive!?
Just unconscious. Ring Man isn't really one for compassion, so Cossack must've managed to establish code in Ring Man to not allow him to kill his father. I wonder why he didn't put the same thing in for his brothers....*sips*
....Wait, you don't think-
There's no way to be sure, but he trusted me enough to host the Evil Energy, so I doubt he didn't trust US.
He gave you WHAT!?
He didn't tell you? Huh.
And he didn't tell you about my Nuke Armor...How many secrets is that man hiding?
It's ironic, really. He's basically the underdog of robotics, but in this time of crisis with Light gone and Wily doing who-knows-what, Cossack might be the wild card needed to turn the tides...Still, I just can't wrap my head around him not trusting us. I think there's more here than meets the eye.
Agreed. Before investigating, though, we gotta take care of Cossack and these bots. I think I have some energy pellets...
No, these guys are busted. The only way to revive them would be an Extra Life. I heard that there was an idea for something called a Boot Disk, but the plan was never put into action because the head developer was and is on hiatus. As much as it pains me, we can't do anything for a human, so Cossack's just going to have to recover normally. Let's look around and see what we can find-
S....Skull....Man?
Doctor!?
Oh, my head...
Let's start with what you can remember, sir.
Dri....Drill Man? Is that you? Why...why are you....Oh yes! Your Beta layer! That means you used the Drill Nuke. Things must be desperate indeed.
Sir, what can you remember about the attack?
I was investigating the hideout- YES! Did you find anything in the hideout?
No, doctor. Please try and focus; this could be very important.
*grumbles* Very well. I had sent the information when all of a sudden I remember seeing a robot in the shadows. I tried to keep my composure and told him that he didn't belong in my lab when he suddenly charged me and knocked me out. Right before he struck, I remember his face, but I can't recall ever seeing a robot like that...
You've forgotten what Ring Man looks like?
RING MAN!? I should think not!
Wait....IT WASN'T RING MAN!?
But who else? Who else could've done this? Who else would WANT to?
That's what I'm trying to tell you! I don't know! It was the face of a robot that I don't recall seeing!
But Ring Man said-....Wait...*flashback*
"Oh, he was like this when I found hi-PFFFFFFFF HAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAA! I can't do this!
He was telling the truth....I can't believe it.
Well, Ring Man couldn't have harmed me anyways; it's in the Robot Laws.
I recall something like that....Wait a second...robots can't harm humans!
Precisely! It's embedded into all robots: Light's bots, my bots, and even Wily's! Over the years, Wily has threatened the world time after time with destruction and chaos, but never could he demand a bot to physically harm a human. If this robot could harm me...
Then it can harm others, including Dr. Light. This is a SERIOUS problem.
It's become a law of nature that robots cannot harm humans. This robot is either incredibly strong or is controlled by one who's will is strong enough to counteract the Robot Laws!
We need to take action and find these guys ASAP.
Hmmmm....Wait, Dive Man was there!
And if his CPU is still functioning, we can track him!
*quickly types* ....His GPS is fully functional! I'm sending the location to you now.
Excellent. Doc, can you refit me? I'm gonna need it.
I will do so post-haste, but I must remind you that the Alpha Armor doesn't give you extra protection to anything except explosions and fire; it was meant only to protect you from the conditions of the Drill Nuke.
Understood.
Skull Man, or should I call you Skully as your brothers so affectionately call you? *chuckles*
That....won't be necessary, sir.
Well, I must first congratulate you. If it's true that you encountered Ring Man, then I know it wasn't easy controlling the Evil Energy and fighting him simultaneously. I will refill your Evil Energy stores to its original state, but I cannot stress this enough. *Cossack's face darkens* Evil Energy is a living thing. It not only has the determination to overthrow your mind, but it also learns from its host. If you stumble, it will take the opportunity to consume you; do not let it. Alternatively, if you trick it into releasing its full power while you still have the power to control it, you will wield immense power. I have faith in you, Skull Man.
I'm gonna enjoy this. Load me up, doc.
The key to victory is finding the balance between power and wit. Use this against the opponents who let their power go to their head, and don't let the same happen to you yourselves. Fight well! You make me....proud. *Dr. Cossack smiles*
Roger! *They teleport to Dive Man's location...*
Hold your ground, boys! We need to let Proto Man charge up!
This is getting boring. Oh well....
Oops! Sorry, Proto-ster! We're done!
Looks like SOAKSTGR is blasting off again!
Well now, it's you and me Proto Man!
And me too, sir....
Actually, this is all about to be over! BIG BANG STRIKE!
NO!! I...CANNOT....BETRAY THE MASTER!
So, we finally meet. You're the Master, or rather, the Master's Shadow.
Ah, I'm surprised you could tell this isn't my true form! This is my shadow, but it can only exits with the help of a link, AKA Punk. My shadow can only travel to Links, and it can't fight. The only person I can affect is the Link, which usually isn't all that helpful. As for my link, it seems you're trying to break my chain to Punk. I suppose this means I have to amplify his hatred enough to retrieve him!
Wait, why do you need his hatred?
My mind-control can't work on pure-hearted beings, like Mega Man and Dr. Light. However, beings with a lot of evil in their hearts, like Punk, I can manipulate and take over their minds to make them a link. Beings like Tails, are harder to control because they're mostly pure-hearted, but his trait of always trying to become the strongest was a emotion that I amplified to make him a link. However, he was extremely difficult to control, due to having mostly pure traits. Anyway, it seems you're breaking Punk, so I'll have to amplify his sinful traits to the maximum level!
GAH! REVENGE! DRILL! SKULL!
And he's leaving....
.....A minor setback. Know Proto Man, this will not be the last time we meet. I will have your core, no matter what.
Wait, what?!
Wait for me, Lord Punk!
I should follow them....But I need to find that starforce.
Hey, Auto! Are you done repairing the lab?
(A)Oh, how's it going, whippersnappers? I'm almost done repairing the lab and all, and.....You do realize there's a Wily bot behind you?
We have a lot of explaining to do....
Where did Guts Man go?
Does not matter. We have business elsewhere. Gyro Man, can you guys here handle things?
Gladly.
Meanwhile, we have to find Enker. The others with Quint and Ballade can handle it. Let's search for more help to stop Enker. He may be the hardest of ALL the robot masters that paired with the master. Let's see... The last available Robot Masters are... ? None left!? There can't be none left! ...No matter. We are strong. It'll be... 4 on 4? Seems like Bass is already facing Enker... and clones of him, apparently. Which leaves... nobody?
If Bass' energy fades on your scanner, tell us so we can see if he need assistance. Until then, let's go to Light's Laboratory, see how things are in there.
Actually, I'm gonna catch a well-needed break at Wily Castle. I'll inform you by communicator. (Teleports out)
(Teleports out to Light Labs with Sargent Man)
Alright, Spinstrike. It's all of us against all of you. You can give up now or keep fighting.
(Walks some and stops) Wait, do I even know where I'm going? I don't even know what to do. I'm not going back to Cossack Citadel, I'm pretty sure Skull Man can face Ring Man himself. I'm not going back to the others in Spinning Greenhouse, there's no telling how much of a madhouse it is over there.
And 3s?
Go fish.
Dr. Light, how are you feeling? Terrible, am I correct?
You expect to torture me with mets? Perhaps you underestimate me....If you don't recall it, robots can never attack humans. It's in the law of Robotics, or do you not remember?
Perhaps I do it myself, I don't care about those laws!....No. I can't do it. Likely, it's that damned law, but something else within me too.... Whatever the case may be, you're coming to a more permanent stronghold...I can't have Punk, or those two incoming signals screw anything up....
Ow, my aching head....Why am I so weak? I could never beat Mega Man, and now Enker. I can't be considered the strongest anymore....
Two incoming robots! Should I do anything or can I just cower behind this rock....
Heh..Heh...Sorry, but I'm not exactly in the position for battle right now...For the first time ever.
The Sarge! You're alive?!
This is going to be a long story.....
This is impossible! How am I supposed to!-
I can't have him going around here, snooping around....
Oh, Ninja Man! What a delightful surprise! Tell me, what brings you around here? Hee-hee!
Well-
Wily! Repair me to become as strong as Enker!
Didn't I give you starforce?! Besides, I can't make you any stronger!
Fine! I'll get stronger through my own means!
...Anyways, I'm here for a break.
A... break?
Really, I'm just waiting for something to show up. I guess Bass just gave me an opening... but I'd rather stand out of the way as I think of it.
Hey, Di-....*glances at Drill Man* (Wait a sec...)
*nods* (Tread lightly. VERY lightly.)
*starts walking towards Dive Man* Hey, Dive Man! What happened to you, man?
*whirls around with a look of surprise, then sighs.* Please try not to scare me like that again, sir. I have been investigating the remains of this suspicious hideout for anything useful as requested by Dr. Cossack.
Oh? And how long do you say you've been doing that?
Oddly enough, I cannot recall, sir.
*walks up next to Skull Man* That is pretty odd, Dive. Why do you think that is?
Well, according to my systems log, I was disabled for a good hour or so, which might have fried my memory banks. Then again, as the humans say,
Comrade is a strong word-
*gives Drill Man a sideways glare* I believe you were the one who said, "We can't jump to conclusions."
......
I've been part of this team long enough to know suspicion when I see it, especially on his face. *points to Drill Man* On what grounds am I a suspect, and what am I a suspect of?
You're NOT a suspect-
Yet.
I WILL punch you.
*crosses arms* Dive Man, didn't you find it strange that you just woke up here at the place you were supposed to investigate?
Can't say I did. Perhaps if I had my memory, I could have a chance to piece together what disabled me and why, but due to the lack thereof,
And how could you remember the task?
I checked my digital to-do list, of course.
Wait...you actually use that? You can't just remember simple day-to-day tasks?
Well, the doctor ordered me to use it, saying that it helps him remember lots of things that he'd normally forget, like where he put his glasses,
Dive, he's like 60 years old; of course he forgets things. Trust me, that wasn't even an order, let alone one you should follow.
Well, I think that pretty much accounts for everything. Have you found anything?
*shakes head* You guys can help me search if you'd like.
We have a mission of our own that I'm sure takes precedence over yours. Dr. Cossack was attacked and knocked unconscious, and we're trying to figure out who and why.
Requesting permission to accompany you on your mission, SIR!
*looks at Drill Man*
You think I'm gonna just agree to this? He still can't explain how he escaped from his captors or even how long he's been here because he LOST HIS MEMORY!?
Drill Man, that was a pretty big explosion. It's a wonder he's still alive.
Yea, you got that right. It DOES make me wonder.
I understand your suspicion, comrade, but Dr. Cossack could be in danger right now! If he was attacked once, who says it won't recur?
We haven't even agreed that you're-
Hearing him out can't hurt, right Drill Man? *glares at Drill Man again*
In my professional opinion, I am best fitted for a defense role, and since you two know more about the investigation than I do, may I
Leaving you alone, especially to protect the doctor, is something that requires a lot of trust.
This is ridiculous! You still suspect me and I don't even know why! What will it take to prove that I am not suspicious? I finally meet you two
*sigh and turns to Drill Man* (He has a point. We have no solid proof that there's even anything suspicious about him to begin with.
(You gotta admit that something's off, though. His story makes sense as a possibility, but it's one heck of a story.)
(Your call.)
Weaknesses or not, I will pulverize you if you try anything funny. We clear?
Crystal, sir. However, my anti-matter manipulator is dysfunctional, so you will have to teleport me there.
What's wrong, Drill Man?
Are you sure you can't remember anything?
*sadly nods* I wish I had more information for you, but I can't remember anything beyond short-term memory, such as you guys telling me about
Can't remember a single thing. *looks at Skull Man* How about that?
Dive Man, what is my name?
You're Skull Man, of course! Why do you ask?
How did you know that?
Why would I not remember your na-....*scowls*
*points drill at Dive Man* I think you're catching on.
All you had to do was get me to Cossack to finish the job! The Master does not tolerate failure!
No way. Dive Man too!?
The Master, eh? If your memory is functioning correctly, then, that means we just need to take you in and extract the intel you have on our enemy!
And who's to say that you can just "take me in"? You should know, Drill Man; you can't defeat me!
I hate to do this to you, bud, but you don't stand a chance! I'll blow you to pieces if I have to!
And finally the coward comes out of his hole.
Are you...?
Yes. I am referred to simply as The Master.
That's a cute name, but that's not good enough for me. What's your real name?
You should be honored simply by the fact that you're standing in my presence! Insolent fool!
This guy is WAY different, Drill Man; I can tell. Do NOT push his buttons.
My, my, you do seem to have some experience with...evil.
!!!
In fact, I can sense large amounts festering within you. Skull Man, was it? How would you like to join the winning side?
That doesn't sound like a choice you'd let me make. Drill Man, get ready to leave without me.
*scowls* I can't believe I'm saying this, but you're right. Good lu-
Ohohoho, are you sure about that? What if I were to do THIS!?
AAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!
WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU'RE DOING, PUNK!?
Why are you still here? I thought you were leaving? *chuckles*
I always HATED you! Why can't you just accept that I'm better than you, you stupid conehead!
Dive Man, that's Skull Man! He's being tortured by that monster, and you're helping him!?
Don't try to turn this around, Drill Man! You just can't accept the fact that I'm better than you! The Master gave me power and understanding
I can't win like this. Even if I used my Drill Nuke, I risk killing Skull Man while Dive Man could easily negate it. I need a miracle...
NNGH!....I....c-can't....*falls over*
Y...you fool! You've destroyed my Link-]{robot}
That knucklehead doesn't quit. Umph...*grabs his chest* I need to get this....Evil Energy under control. Drill Man, can you...?
So, round 2, spikes?
CAN IT, Drill Man! This ends now!! You WORTHLESS! PIECE! OF JUNK!!! GRRRRAAAAAAA!!!!
Good to hear. No more cheating death; this time I'm playing for keeps!!
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