Disclaimer: I do not own Megaman Zero. I only own my OC, Cipher
Chapter 2
"Welcome to our Resistance Base, Zero." Ciel welcomed when Zero entered the base. "This is a shelter for injured Reploids who are suspected of being Mavericks." Suddenly, the door behind Ciel opened and reploids in medical garbs walked in. They immediately rushed over to where Cipher was in Zero's arms. Zero took a step back, clutching Cipher tightly. Out of the corners of is eyes, he noticed two small, glowing orbs around him. Unable to see what the orbs were, Zero focused his attention on the reploids in front of him who tried to pry Cipher off of him. Growling, Zero hand reached down to his Z Saber when he heard "Wait!" Keeping his hand on the saber's handle, he turned and looked at Ciel who was walking calmly towards him. "It's alright Zero." Ciel reassured him, "These are our medics. I promise, they won't harm her." After staring at them for some time, Zero released his hand from the handle and carefully handed Cipher over to the medics. As he did, his eyes sent a warning to them that if Cipher was harmed, there would be hell to pay. As they carried Cipher out of the room, the two glowing orbs did as well. One of the medics who noticed quickly got out two glass container. With speed and accuracy, he caught the orbs inside the container and handed them to and attendee, whispering instructions to him. After nodding, the attendee headed the opposite way the medics were walking and exited the room. When everything was quiet again. Ciel turned to face Zero. "We have fought hard to survive so please forgive them…" Ciel said, "It is part of their job to fix up an injured reploid as fast as possible, no questions asked." Ciel smiled sadly. "However, we know that the end is coming… But that's why we have been looking for you. You are our last hope." Ciel began to walk around the room, speaking as she did. "Most of us think that Zero is nothing but a fantasy. However, a few still believed in your existence and have looked for you… although they probably never guessed that there was yet another reploid that was put into hibernation with you." Ciel suddenly stopped walking and face Zero. "Cipher… the reploid who looks almost identical to you… another legendary reploid that has been turned into nothing but a fantasy." Ciel's blue eyes began to sparkle as she stared at Zero. "Although your memories have been disarrayed due to the hibernation, you probably know who she is right? Cipher… she's your twin sister… from long ago." Zero nodded, and Ciel smiled. "I knew it. There has never been a reploid in existence who bares just similarity to one another. Truly… you and Cipher are unique. You two are the legendary reploids who fought with X to save the world from a 100 years ago." Zero grimaced slightly.
"X…? That name sounds familiar." Zero muttered. Ciel, who did not hear what Zero said, continued on.
"X… That legendary reploid is still alive and he's trying to retire all of us." Zero stared at her, confused.
"X is trying to… retire you…?" Zero asked. Ciel nodded sadly.
"His plans have already begun. Many innocent reploids are being retired as we speak… We need your help. Our future depends on you two… Please help us…" Zero stared into Ciel's eyes. Although they seemed genuine, Zero noticed that she was also holding back information. As circumstance has it, he could deny help to her. Zero need to stop any more innocent reploids from being retire. But then, there was Cipher. Even though his memories were gone, Zero knew that he couldn't risk his twin any more danger. After thinking deeply, Zero came to a conclusion. With conviction, he turned to Ciel.
"Ok… I'll help. But no matter what, Cipher can not help. At most, she can only do a mission as long as there are no dangers. She can't follow me when I go on a mission. Make sure no harm comes to Cipher." Although Ciel momentarily frowned, she smiled again.
"I understand… although it may take longer, it should still work. I will make sure Cipher doesn't get hurt." Ciel smiled even wider. "Thank you… It's like a dream come true. Now… with your help… I think I can save everyone. I have something I need to ask of you. Please talk to me, when you are ready. For now… why don't you go visit your sister? She should be down the hallway through the door behind me." With a nod, Zero left the room, leaving Ciel alone. Ciel frowned once more and began to mutter to herself. "Will this work…? Without Cipher by his side, can he win…?"
Following Ciel's directions, Zero entered the medical room with ease. Surveying the room, his eyes fell on Cipher who was fast asleep on a small cot. Carefully, he crept towards his younger sister. Taking her hand, he squeezed it. Cipher kept sleeping, a smiled painted on her pale face. Her long, dark eyelashes laid still on her eyes. A small blush of red was seen around her cheeks. As Zero stared, he realized that although they were twins, each had their own unique features. Cipher was more feminine, because she was a made to be a female, but she also displayed great strength when she tried to tell Zero about the Z Saber. Zero was made to be sturdier, better for battles. But he always came out cold whenever he spoke with people. Zero vaguely recalled that Cipher was always crying to him whenever she got a scratch, and he'd always laugh. Smiling, he gently parted away Cipher's hair which had laid across her face. Her helmet was off, exposing her head. Careful not to wake her up, Zero left the room. Just as he did, Cipher's fingers began to move, and her head moved from side to side on the cot. Her eyes fluttered opened, revealing her emerald green eyes. Confused, Cipher whispered "Zero?"
Cipher wakes up. What will Zero do now? Until next time! R&R!