Bittersweet Memories…..
{{The meeting of Shonen and X}}
Shonen whistled in amazement as she walked around Dr. Light's lab.
"This place is so cool… it's hard to believe that stuff like this really exists in a world that is so slow on technology."
Dr. Light slowly nodded his head in agreement. Then motioned for her to follow him into another part of the lab.
"This is where my greatest achievement is stored."
Shonen gasped softly at the sight before her.
Incased in a glass cylinder. Was a man, about six feet tall, wearing what looked like blue armor.
"What?… what's that?"
Dr. Light smiled.
"That, is not a what… it's a who. And his name is Mega Man X"
"Mega man X?"
Once again Dr. Light smiled.
"Yes…" he began. Then his smile slowly faded as he dropped his head. "Mega man X is a prototype. You see, my previous creations… Rock and Roll were heavily damaged during the robot masters war. They couldn't be repaired… So, with a heavy heart. I deactivated them, and decided to build what you see in front of you."
Slowly, Shonen walked up to the cylinder.
"Is he dangerous?"
"No… not at all. Why do you ask?"
Shonen briefly glanced behind her, then turned her attention back to X.
"Well… with him being sealed up and all…. You know…."
Dr. Light chuckled softly.
"There's nothing to be afraid of. His systems are being checked and configured as we speak. X is in a type of sleep mode."
Carefully, Shonen placed her hand on the glass.
"So… when is he scheduled to wake up?"
"Not for another hour or so… Today I was going to check his motor skills to see if they needed any adjustment. You're more than welcome to assist me."
Shonen shrugged her shoulders.
"Sure… why not. I pretty much burned the bridge with my last job." she said as she walked back to Dr. Light.
"I do apologize for that, but in any case, I would really appreciate it if you would help me. My time is not long for this world and I need someone to continue my work and research." Dr. Light then placed his hand gently on Shonen's shoulder. "…and it looks as if I found that someone to continue my legacy."
Shonen drew back slightly.
"Me?"
Dr. Light nodded.
"But… I don't know anything about robot technology. And I certainly don't know anything about…that." she explained as she pointed at the glass cylinder.
"My dear…" Dr. Light began to explain. "It is not as hard as it seems. Everything you need to know is in the manual. And the things I'll be showing you in the next few months along with that will help you for the future. There's nothing to worry about."
Shonen deeply sighed.
"O.k. Doctor." she replied as they both began to leave the room, only to be stopped by the sound of a hissing sound.
Both Dr. Light and Shonen turned.
"W…what's going on? Why is that thing opening?" Shonen asked sounding puzzled as she took a step forward.
Dr. Light scratched the back of his head.
"Apparently, an hour wasn't the time it was set for."
Slowly…. the cylinder opened, as X opened his eyes.
"Who are you?" X questioned in a soft whisper as he turned his head slightly.
Shonen took a step back as Dr. Light took a step forward.
"My name is Dr. Thomas Light, I created you, X"
X looked puzzled.
"X… you called me X. is that my name?"
"Yes, that is your name. It's also a variable. You hold the potential for limitless power and limitless danger."
"Danger? But you said he wasn't dangerous." Shonen interjected.
X lifted himself up slightly.
"Am I a danger? And if I am, then why was I created?"
Dr. Light waved his hand in disagreement.
"You're not a danger. I created you to keep the world safe from people like…." Dr. Light dropped his head slightly. "Wily…."
Shonen turned her head slightly.
"Wily…" she whispered as she gripped her hand into a fist. Then stepped forward and looked directly into X's eyes.
"You can do it X!… I have faith in you. And I will do everything in my power to assist you to assure that this world will be safe from MONSTERS like Wily!!!"
X drew back slightly once again.
"Thank you. I guess I could use all the help I can get, especially since there is a great expectation I have to live up to."
Shonen nodded.
"By the way…. You know my name…and I know his… but I don't know who you are." X continued.
Shonen walked up to X and placed her hand on his shoulder.
"My name is Shonen, welcome to the family…"
