Running in Second Gear
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A story about the dysfunctional relationship between a lousy mad scientist dad and his good-for-nothing metal son. About failed expectations, and how the bad apple doesn't fall far from the tree, and that terrible moment when you realize time waits for no man, not even would-be megalomaniac tyrants.
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- Part 1 of Running in Second Gear
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It's been so long since Wily cared about anyone other than himself, but this insufferable robot is wearing him down. Meanwhile Bass keeps trying to prove he's worthy... of what exactly, he hasn't quite figured out. Somewhere in-between the push and pull is this thing that isn't family but sure is starting to feel like one. An anthology of short stories and ficlets.
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- Part 2 of Running in Second Gear
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Once again Dr. Wily's plans have backfired, leaving him with no choice but to turn to Mega Man for protection… from the very robot who was built to destroy him. Heroes and villains join forces against Zero, as advances in technology threaten to make them all obsolete.
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- Part 3 of Running in Second Gear
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Now that the constant threat of tyranny is over, peace reigns and life goes on. An act of kindness comes back to bite Dr. Cossack, leaving him burdened with a massive liability that goes by the name Bass Wily. The options were grim: he could strip the robot's autonomy, get rid of him, or… live with the risk and hope for the best.
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- Part 4 of Running in Second Gear
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Officer Giertz of the robotic crimes division offers to help out Break Man— only to be tasked with instilling some functional social behaviors and basic manners into a reckless Wily 'bot. Welcome to 'Auntie Giertz's School for Wayward Robots'. A collection of shorts and ficlets.
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- Part 5 of Running in Second Gear