Disclaimer: Sailor Moon and Mega Man X are both the property of the respective owners and creators. So please dont sue me the most you'll get is my one of a kind already chewed bubble gum collection.
Author's Notes: This story is unique in that it runs on the format of alternating chapters. Meaning that every other chapter will focus mainly on either Mega Man X or Sailor Moon. This chapter focuses mainly on Mega Man X so the next chapter will focus on Sailor Moon. Also any unknown or mysterious occurences in this chapter, being Mega Man, will be explained in the next Sailor Moon chapter.
Year:2145
Location: Maverick Weapons Research and Development Outpost, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
A massive 20 square mile wide complex looms in the sweltering desert of the former oil capital of the world. Deep in the bowels of this laboratory a project of untold proportions is taking place. A project whose purpose is to change the world forever, in favor of the Mavericks of course. This project dubbed Project Zeta is headed by one Dr. Alastair Rennoir, age 54, one of the many humans who were "drafted" into the Maverick cause. The foremost expert in the field of bio-engineering and nanotechnology. The good doctor follows a strict code of logic and proven facts. He does not believe in luck, hope, or faith in anything. The prime reason he joined the side of the Mavericks is because he deduced that there was no plausible way the Hunters or the rest of humanity could possibly win. The Mavericks have the advantage and sheer number and controlled territory and in the end he deduced that the Mavericks will ultimately be victorious, he thought it best to join the winning team now while he still had the chance.
"Dr. Rennoir! You have an urgent call on line 5!" yelled the voice of one of his many assistance.
He stroked his ashen beard. He briefly took his eyes off of the massive liquid filled tank that was looming before him, cables attached all around it constantly sending in detailed progress reports on the subject floating inside. He retrieved a small calculator like device out of his lab coat and pressed a series of numbers. Suddenly a full 3-D image of a purple and black masked reploid appeared before, the only indication of his face was a single glowing red eye. "I assume you have called for a progress report master Vile?"
"You assume correct Dr. Rennoir." The cold mechanical voice of Vile could send chills down anyone, reploid or human.
"Yes. So far the nanocells have grown synth-flesh over 67% of the skeletal structure."
"And what of the other four?"
"Slightly faster progress. Subject number 2 has completed the process and subject number 1 is at 94%. All five should be completed by the end of the week"
"Excellent."
"Unfortunately Vile there is a problem regarding security. We have already apprehended three spies from Maverick Hunter. I don't know how much information they were able to ferry out but there is a possibility that the Maverick Hunters know of this operation."
"Yes I am aware of this. That is why the send-off will not occur in Riyadh as previously planned."
"I see. So they are going with the secondary option of multiple send-off points?"
"I'm surprised you know about that doctor."
"I have my ways.........That concludes my report. I'll contact you once subject number 1 reaches 100%" He deactivated the com unit and put his eyes back on the shadow enshrouded being inside. "Yes. Soon everything will be put into motion.......very soon"
Location: Maverick Hunter Aerial Command Base #8, High above the Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic Ocean.
Maverick Hunter Triad. A seasoned soldier in every respect. Has fought in more battles than can be counted and has recently recieved the honor of Colonel. He stands on the balcony of the massive aerial base his orange and white armor gleaming in the sunlight while over looking never ending waters of the Atlantic.
"Col. Triad sir! We have deployed the mutli-sensory probes and have already detected a massive structure exactly 3 square miles in size." A reploid soldier reported from just inside the entrance of the balcony.
"I see. Are platoons 4 and 7 briefed and prepped?"
"Yes Col. Triad."
"Good we will deploy immediately. Also have 4 Mech combat suits with underwater adaptability ready by the time we deploy. We dont know how much resistance we'll run into."
"Sir!" With a salute the soldier runs to complete his task.
"Hmmmm I find it hard to believe that a Maverick base would be this easy to find........especially a base that was specifically built for a single purpose."
Triad enters the massive command complex of the aerial base. Sensors of every kind monitoring every facet of the base from the engine room to troop deployments. All operations centralized to one room, it is both an advantage and a weakness.
"Strange........" Came the voice of one of the many operators.
"What is it private?"
"My proximity scanners just detected a massive increase in heat in the area of the ocean where we detected the base.........."
"Sir! The probes have detected a large build up of energy directly under us!"
"WHAT! Helm! All bring all thrusters to full and get us out from the above the build up quickly!"
Not three seconds after he gave the order a beam of searing white energy burst from out of the boiling water, tearing through the air and slamming into the underside of the ship causing a massive explosion in its wake.
"DAMNIT!!! Deploy 4 and 7!!! NOW!!!"
Soon Maverick Hunters began dropping from the base into the sea, all of them adapted for underwater combat.
"Both squads have touched down safely and enroute to the underwater base." Another operator reported.
"Good. Give me a full damage report and find out where that particle beam came from!"
"Sir! We've sustained damage to hanger bays 1, 5 and 9 and three of our anti-grav engines were destroyed, were staying aloft on secondary thrusters at the moment."
"I see. Progress report on the battle?"
"Both teams have reached the base with no problem...................Sir they're reporting that there are no Mavericks inside the base. Its a decoy."
"Damnit. Open a channel to Zero."
A large view screen slowly lowers itself from the ceiling of the operations center. First there is nothing but static but then the image of a red and white reploid with a blonde ponytail appears on the screen.
"This is Zero. Ahhh Col. Triad what do you have for us ?"
"I'm sorry. But it was another dud. Apparently they had some kind of auto controlled energy weapon near the base and we sustained some damage. But the base itself was completely abandoned."
"I see. That means they were expecting us which also means........."
"They know that we know there plans. Meaning that theyve probably intiated some kind of back-up."
"Alright. Thank you Col. Triad. Keep me informed......"
"Yes sir."
Zero looked up from the tiny viewscreen on his desk and over to his blue armored partner standing in front of him. A look of worry and both there faces.
"This isnt good. They know were on to them. That makes the situation even more dangerous.....What do you think X?"
" I think there gonna make there move soon. And since we can't risk sending anymore spies all we can do is cross our fingers and wait. And hope something comes up before this all blows up in our faces........"
To Be Continued............