MegaTale (Genocide) Part 10- Beta

                                                CHAPTER 2: Arctic Jungle and Arctic City

Rock had been through quite a lot this journey. Met "Rhythm". Met (trolled, and almost got killed by) Retro. Met Adrian. Slaughtered many robots (who knew sticks and toy guns could be so lethal?). Killed Adrain, maybe a little TOO easily. Ran into Retro AGAIN. And learned what Rhythm's name TRULY was (which will be blocked with spoilers, for those also reading the Pacifist side). And to make it better or worse, the journey has only JUST begun. In fact, they aren't even halfway. Nevertheless, Rock continues forwards.

Suddenly, things got strangely colder. MUCH colder. It was even snowing! Rock didn't really care, however. Rock continues on ahead, trying to make sure snow doesn't get stuck in his shoes. The mere THOUGHT of it just annoys him. Meanwhile, Rhythm takes notice of a strange camera watching them through the bushes...

Rock walked over a big stick laying out in the middle of the forest he was in. Suddenly, there was a large cracking sound. Rock and Rhythm both looks back to see what it was. The stick was snapped in half! However, there was nobody around to break it... Or so it seemed. Rock continued moving forwards, not even thinking of what just happened. However, after a few more steps, there was the sounds of footsteps coming from behind Rock. The two look back again, only to see nothing once more. Rock still had little care, however, and continued moving forwards.

Soon, the two came across some sort of gate. The bars looked too wide to stop anything, though, which brings about the question of what sort of purpose it had. Rock thinks of whoever made this thing as an idiot. Suddenly, the two froze as the same footsteps from earlier were heard again, this time coming closer and closer, until stopping right when the strange figure was right behind Rock.

"Human." The figure spoke in a way that not only confirms their appearance to the two, but was also spine-chilling to the average person... But perhaps Rock wasn't average, for he only turns towards the figure, ready to strike. However, the figure held out its hand, for a handshake. *Alright, I'll play your game...* Rock thought, shaking the figure's hand. Suddenly, some sort of farting sound (with lack of more sophisticated words) was made. The mysterious figure, appearing to be some kind of robot, chuckled at his prank's success. Rock, on the other hand...

"Ah, the old whoopee cushion-in-the-hand trick." The robot states. "It gets them every time. Never..." The robot stops. The robot was purple in color, with a few grey parts here-and-there, including a grey stripe down the middle of his helmet. He also has what appears to be a blue gem of sorts, which is half-hidden underneath the purple coat the robot is wearing. "...Um... You gonna laugh at all?" The robot asks. "Or, uh... Make... ANY emotion?" Rock continued to stand there, unamused. "...Gee, you sure know how to pick 'em, huh door person?" The robot says quietly to himself, much to Rock's confusion. "Er, anyways..." The robot continued, "You ARE a human, right? What's your name?" "...Rock." Rock states, introducing himself. "Rock, huh?" The robot responds. "Nice to meet you. I'm Beta Serif, but you can just call me Beta."

"I was SUPPOSED to be looking out for humans like you." Beta continues. "But... Well. I'm too lazy to do a thing like that. However, there is ONE person you should look out for." Rock couldn't care less, but continues to listen anyways. "His name is MegaBoy, but he prefers his name to be ended with an X7." Beta states. "He's my roommate. Oh, and he's a human hunter." Rock would've rolled his eyes, but he doesn't want to give himself away... He has to trick this jokester somehow. "...Hang on." Beta continues. "I think that's him up ahead. Quick, I have an idea. Follow me."

Beta leads Rock past the odd-looking gate, with Rhythm following behind. Eventually, they reach some sort of post, as well as some kind of lamp that is... Oddly the same shape and height as he is. "Hide behind that conveniently-shaped lamp." Beta states. "Trust me, it's..." Rock, instead of following through, just stands there without caring. "Or, uh, don't." Beta states. Suddenly, a robot with red clothing and a green scarf appears. It seems to also have blue shorts and black hair. Rock assumes this to be MegaBoyX7.

"Beta!" MegaBoy exclaims. "Have you found a human yet?" "Yep." Beta responds. "Oh, okay then." MegaBoy responds, then leaves without saying another word. "...It would've been much more fun if you just did the thing, you know." Beta states. "But, hey, you do you."

Rock heads on his wa- "Actually," Beta starts to say, making Rock and Rhythm stop to look behind them. "...MegaBoy has been REALLY wanting to see a human for a long time. So, I was hoping... Maybe you could pretend to be a human, just for a while?" Rock was a bit surprised. For once. "Thanks for understanding." Beta then heads on ahead... In the totally opposite direction.

"...So he saw through me..." Rock states. "This guy might be more trouble than I thought." "Let's just get going." Rhythm states, as the two moves forward. Ready to slaughter more robots, the powerful feeling Rock had earlier returns once more.