Hi mates, how have you been? Here I bring you Chapter 4, hope you like it :)

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Chapter 4: "The mission"

Our heroes are back at the hunter base (including Alex), where Vent is waiting to know more about the mission.

"Welcome back, how did the mission go?" Vent asked. "You see, I was a bit worried when you sent the soldiers back, but you didn't return". He finished.

"It turns out that the enemy was searching for a Biometal." Grey told Vent.

"What?! Another Biometal...?" He said in disbelief.

"And not only that, but the freaks of the "Game of Destiny" were the ones behind the search." Aile added.

"No way! But Model Z didn't let them escape Ouroboros!" Vent remembered.

"But it is true, and they are far stronger than before." Ashe made clear.

"It seems that there is an individual called "The Master" that has not only trained them, but is also responsible for their survival". Model X added.

"So we have a big mystery in our hands..." The commander said thoughtful. "Hm? Oh yeah, who's the new guy?" He asked realising Alex's presence.

"Now that I think of it... He didn't introduce himself at the battle." Aile said.

"Oops, my bad." Alex apologised, scratching the back of his head. "My name's Alex, and I'm a Megaman now. I don't know about your mission, but Model A said that I had to help you, so that's what I'm doing." He admitted.

"Wait a second. Model A? But I thought Grey and Ashe were the only ones with that Biometal?" Vent said doubtful.

But Model A went out, flying right in front of the guy. "I'm sorry mate, but you have wrong information. Those 2 are other Biometals, as they were made from... Albert? Was the name...? Anyway, I am the original Model A, and if you don't believe me, X can prove it!" The Biometal made clear.

"I see... But don't worry pal, I trust you, and thanks a lot for lending a hand to my friends. You see, I'm the Biomatch of Model Z, but he decided to stay behind in our last big mission and he's been lost since that day..." Vent sadly said.

"Well, I think it's time we inform the Legion about this new discovery." Aile changed the topic.

"You're right, we should call Master Thomas right away." Grey seconded the girl's idea.

"It's weird saying "The Legion" taking in count that only Master Thomas is left, but still..." Ashe added.

"Who would've thought that Mikhail was going to be targetted for assassination... If only I had been there to protect him." Grey said full of anger.

"Yeah, I remember that day... The assassins where caught, but it's obvious that the mastermind is still in the shadows." Alex remembered.

"Now that you mention it, it's possible that this "Master" is the one behind that too!" Vent told them with an air of justice and might. "But I guess we must catch the guy first" He realised, becoming more realistic.

"For now, let's contact Thomas and inform him about what we know." Aile decided.

They went to the main monitor area and contacted him. The man answered almost immediately.

"Hunters! I'm glad that you called, how have you been? I bet you've got some news if you're calling me, but I'm also glad to see you, even if it's through a screen". Master Thomas answered the call gladly.

"Master Thomas, in our last mission we encountered the four hostile Megamen that used to be in the "Game of Destiny" searching for a new undiscovered Biometal." Grey informed.

"No way! Were you able to retrieve the Biometal?" Thomas asked.

"We were, but not exactly. It seems that we have a new person in the team..." Aile said as she pushed Alex to the front.

"Is that so? Introduce yourself soldier". Thomas asked Alex.

"My name's Alex. I'm 17 years old. I used to be a treasure hunter, and I'm currently the Biomatch for Model A." He answered.

"Model A? But..." And the explaining began.

Not only they explained the situation of Model A, but also they gave detailed information about the battle, like the recently discovered "Megamorph" ability, and the apparition of Iapetus.

"I see..." Thomas said once they concluded. "Well, that explains the situation I was about to tell you. We recieved a transmission from this Iapetus guy, saying that he had Model Z, and that he would give him back if we played his "game" and won." He told them.

"Game?! What is it about?" Ashe asked.

"The four Megamen are in specific areas of the world, waiting for a challenge." Thomas answered. "It seems that Aeolus has taken over an Air Force base. Atlas is in a similar situation, since she "conquered" a military establishment in the desert. Thetis is looking for Model W pieces in the sea where Ouroboros fell. Finally, Siarnaq is defending a secret factory we just found in the radar." He finished.

"I know what we can do. Aile, Grey and Ashe can fight Aeolus and Siarnaq. I will take care of Thetis and Atlas." Alex told them.

"It doesn't seem as a bad idea, but are you sure you can handle them both? Even if they are not fighting together this time, they are pretty strong oponents." Grey asked Alex.

"Don't worry pal, I'm sure I can do it." He replied confident.

"It is decided then. This mission will be a success as long as you give it your all. Be cautious though, and never underestimate the enemy." Thomas concluded.

"Very well sir, we won't fail, and I will make sure that the base is also defended during this crisis." Vent promised.

"I'm counting on you Commander." The old man said, giving Vent a smile of trust.

The monitor went off, leaving our heroes free to get ready and prepare anything necessary for the mission.

Alex was given a tour by Aile around the base, since he had never been there. He was shown the training grounds, food court, medical assistance center and finally, the place he would be staying at.

"It seems small, but comfortable." He told Aile as he saw the room.

"If you wish, you can leave at any time to get any of your stuff moved here. We can even get you a truck if you need help." She replied.

"No, it won't be necessary. I only have some clothes, posters, a TV, a Videogame console, a... Well, maybe I could take that offer." He admitted, realising how many things he had, and felt he needed.

"Hahaha, don't worry, I'll talk to the people in charge of that" She said with a smile. "For the meantime, you can wander around by yourself or just find a bench and sit for a while." She finished.

"I guess I'll listen to music while I'm walking." He told her as he grabbed some headphones from a backpack.

"What do you like? Maybe you could show it to me when you have your room ready, as I bet you've got a lot of things to do right now" She told him.

"Yeah, sure, why not? I'll tell you and the other guys once I'm ready here so you can come visit me." He invited.

"Cool. I must get going too, but I'm sure we will meet again soon." She replied, as she ran towards the main building.

"Just curious, but, are you interested in her, you know, in a special way?" Model A asked, trying to bother Alex.

"Honestly, no, she's not my type." Alex bluntly replied.

"Really? She's not ugly at all... What is your type, anyway?" The biometal insisted.

"Hahaha, who knows..." Alex said, putting on a cowboy hat and giving no clear answer on purpose.

At the same time*

A figure was running across the city, escaping from a blue Megaman.

"Why don't you join us? Another Megaman would be of great use to us..." Iapetus offered a Fuchsia Megaman.

"I'm not interested in working for the likes of you and your Master!" She fiercely answered.

She had a golden helmet covering almost her whole face, except from a side, which revealed a white beautiful girl with green eyes and some freckles. Blonde hair came from the back of the helm and she was wielding a fuchsia plasma blade with a golden handle.

"Damn it!" she thought. "I am strong, but I've got a feeling that this guy's strength is something else..." She finished thinking.

"You cannot run forever, you should give my offer a second thought... before I have to dispose of you." The Megaman threatened her.

"I'd rather be dead than helping such evil individuals!" She replied.

"Evil? What's evil about wanting to see a new world flourish? We want ro devastate this imperfect world to recreate a perfect one. We want to start an age of universal advancement and understanding, an age in which the faceless will have to say "We told you so"" He monologued.

"I don't understand a word of your speech, and I'm glad that I won't fall for such nonsense! What's not evil about destroying this world to create a dystopia?! You are mad. You and your Master are simply evil, and I will find a way to stop you." She firmly replied.

"It's sad that such a beautiful being will have to die for the sake of our goal, but I guess there's no other way..." He said while shaking his head and covering one side of his face with his hand.

"I've got no other choice." She thought. "DARKNESS!" She shouted.

And Iapetus stopped to behold the transformation.

Her boots became pointy, her hands became claws, her body was embedded with an armor and the colour of the armor turned from Fuchsia to a skeletal grey with some golden parts, and now her eyes shined with a red colour.

"An Angel becomes a Demon. This is simply wonderful! Now I'm sure that I want you in our side." Iapetus said delighted.

"I did not use this form to lose. I feel a tremendous darkness flowing through me, but I will not fall to it, I will remain calm and simply defeat you, even when these claws want to rip you apart!" She firmly said.

"We'll see about that" Iapetus answered.

And the Megamen started clashing. Iapetus summoned the white and gold ultimate armor of Copy X, and used the power of Model H to use blades, in order to have a sword fight. Model C was able to use powers from the Guardians' Biometals, so even without the physical Biometals, its wielder became a dangerous enemy. However, the mysterious girl had summoned a power that surpassed Iapetus's in this form. She moved faster than him for a fraction of second, and stabbed him right in the chest.

"Arrghh!" He shouted and coughed blood.

"You'll be fine, after all, you have this damn Master watching over you, and I swore I wouldn't kill you!" She said.

"We'll... meet... again..." He said right before collapsing into the ground.

She went back to her normal megamerged form and escaped far away. After arriving to her home, a pretty humble house in the city's periphery, she went back to her human form. She was young, and very beutiful indeed, as her body had some curves, and her face had one eye covered by a blonde fringe. She wore a purple t-shirt with black sleeves and combining purple shorts and sneakers.

"It's been one hell of a day..." She sighed. "At least we progressed with the investigation. I would've killed that bastard if it wasn't for the fact that an action like that would've made me consumed by the darkness..." She concluded.

"Don't worry. I knew that I had chosen well when I picked you as my Biomatch." The Fuchsia Biometal said.

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And that's the chapter pals! It was a bit longer, but I think you'll like that. Actually, if you want me to write longer chapters just leave it on the reviews. I wouldn't mind doing it. Up until now I've done 2k chapters because it has been well for dividing the chapters' main ideas, as well as showing a bit more of the story.

What genre do you think Alex's music is mostly? And (even though I think it's obvious) which Biometal is the one our new Megaman has? Post your thoughts on the reviews

See you next chapter! And I hope you liked the fact that this was released so soon ;)