I'm glad you're all enjoying this fanfiction of mine. As a special message for this being my 50th chapter, I'd like to give an announcement of a future Mega Man X fanfic I will be working on when I finish this current one (or if I get bored of it, which I hope doesn't happen). It will be a crossover fanfiction where the characters of Mega Man X meet the Transformers. While I'm mostly a fan of the classic and X series of Mega Man, I'm not a particular fan of just one series of Transformers (though I am a fan of Transformers in general), so it'll be a combination of multiple series (except for the Michael Bay movies and Beast Wars/Beast Machines) introducing several robots that were only in one series or another, and some I'll probably make up. In other words, while expect to see characters like Bumblebee and other classic characters, don't expect the Megatron that turns into a gun. Just giving you guys a heads up here. Anyway, if you like crossover fanfics, I hope you will all look forward to that. Anyway, take care and enjoy this new chapter in my current fanfiction.
Chapter 50: Back to the Mission
All of the Hunters were in the Central Command Center as Blues was hearing about all that happened while he was away.
"Well, seems a lot DID happen while I was gone," said Blues. "I'm sorry I wasn't around to help you fight that guy, High Max."
"Probably better that you didn't come with us," replied X. "You would have most likely been damaged by him, which would have slowed us down even more. He was just too powerful."
"Well, at least Axl came to our rescue with that strange power of his," said Zero. "We still have no idea how he did it, but we only hope it'll activate again when we need it."
"Huh? Oh yeah, my... special power," said Axl solemnly.
Zero asked, "What's the matter, Axl? You did save our asses, and you act like you're not too happy about it."
"I'm fine," said Axl. "I'll be okay. I'm just... worried if I might hurt you guys with my power. That's all."
"Well, speaking of special powers," said Blues. "I want you to be especially careful with activating Heaven's Door, Rock. It might be your true power, but the amount of power it could unleash is too great for any Reploid to handle. In fact, unlike you, other Reploids would die in an instant they tried to control it. Just be thankful you were made special enough to handle its flow."
Bass then snarkinlgy said, "Oh yeah, more of the 'Mega Man is so special' bullshit, because we NEVER get tired of hearing it."
Everyone just ignored Bass, including his own team, and carried on their conversation.
After a while of chatting, X then said, "Alright, we've been delayed for too long, so we need to get back to our mission of stopping these revolts. High Max's attack slowed us down considerably, so the enemy has probably gained enough strength to hold their own at this point. Right now, I say for our next target, we should go after Shade Panther. So far, according to that map, he has control of one of our intelligence bureaus, so we have to take it back as soon as possible. How they got control of it, we have yet to find out. Because it's maximum security, this will be a sneaking mission. I'll explain what to do when we get there."
"Sounds good," said Signas. "All Maverick Hunters, move out! Take back the bureau and drive out those revolters!"
"Yes, sir," said the Hunters in unison.
After that, the Hunters rushed out of the Central Command Center and off to the hangar.
Meanwhile, back in Wily's Lab, Wily was looking into weaponizing his virus, so he could stand a better chance of reaching his dream. Just then, the same silhouette of the Reploid holding the shuriken came in, but was followed by three other figures in the shadows. One which carried a large sword, one that looked like a witch and the other that carried a large lance.
Just then, the Reploid with the shuriken said, "We all agreed that we're getting bored here, and we would like to show what we're capable of to the Hunters."
"Geemel is right," said the Reploid with the giant sword. "We've been inactive for so long, we need to experience the feel of battle again. To taste destruction and revenge."
Geemel then says, "See? Even Zain agrees with me."
"Ah, men and their battle lust," said the Reploid that looked like a witch. "I just hope that I get to have plenty of fun with handsome, little X. I also hope he remembers me enough to feel the same way."
"I wouldn't bank on it, Berkana," said the Reploid with the lance. "Ruby did mention that X was engaged to another. I believe her name was Alia?"
Berkana replied, "Damnit, Gareth, you don't have to ruin things for me like that."
"Well you kind of deserve for how cocky you were during our mission on Laguz Island," said Gareth. "If not for that, things would have gone smooth."
"Whatever," snapped Berkana.
"So, you all want to fight them right now, do you," said Wily. "I suppose we could arrange for that. Once I get intel from Ruby on where the Hunters are headed next, I will send one of you out there to deal with them, and get your chance for revenge. Since you're so eager to fight them, I'll send you out first, Geemel."
Geemel stepped out of the shadows and said, "Alright, my shuriken has been aching for some action! Ruby better hurry up and give us information on where the Hunters are headed off to, because I can't wait another minute!"
"Patience, Geemel," said Wily. "But I can understand your enthusiasm. Besides, now that I think about it, you could do a good job in keeping the Hunters busy while I try to weaponize this virus in hopes of countering the Hunters' anti-virus they're creating."
"I'll be sure to give them a fight they won't soon forget," said Geemel. "I can already feel the Dark Virus giving me enough strength to do just that."
Suddenly, Wily's video phone beeps.
"Oh, please, let that be Ruby," said Geemel getting antsy. "PLEASE, let it be her!"
Ignoring Geemel, Wily answered, and it did turn out to be Ruby.
"Ah, Ruby," said Wily. "Good to see you. I trust you have the information of where the Maverick Hunters are headed next?"
"Yes," replied Ruby. "They're headed to their Main Intelligence Bureau, which is under control by Shade Panther. I've already warned him of the attack, though the Hunters didn't give any details on what their plan was."
"Of course, not," said Wily. "They're smarter than they look. They're being careful not to let people like you hear them. Still, that's very good of you, Ruby. We'll take it from here. You go back and keep an eye on the the ones creating that anti-virus. We need to know if it has the ability to evolve like my Dark Virus does."
"Yes, master," replied Ruby. "Ruby, over and out."
"Looks like we've got our answer," said Geemel. "I'll be on my way, now. The rest of you, don't cry if I don't leave you any table scraps, heh heh heh heh."
As he talked, Geemel walked away, and off to meet with the Hunters.
While he continued to work, Wily said in thought, "I must be REALLY desperate to give those fools a second chance, but at this point, they may prove more useful with the Dark Virus I gave them. Speaking of fools, I haven't seen Vile around. I hope that imbecile isn't thinking about taking on X again. Well, it doesn't matter. He's collateral damage, anyway. I've still got my ace, and that's all that matters. Nothing more, nothing less."
In another room of the Parliament building, Ambassador Kaygen was in her office looking at the data disk that Blues gave her, and the information on it.
"Good lord," said Kaygen. "That Reploid said it was just speculation, but if this is true, then we've been having a madman with us all this time. No, I can't show this just yet. Even if the Chief Ambassador is behind all of this, he's played it too well. The main capitol hasn't been attacked by any revolters, as well as the city the main Maverick Hunter HQ is located. They're still safe for now, but for how much longer? I'd like to make my move, but with so little evidence to back this up, I'd be a laughing stock of Parliament. I have to wait and keep a lookout for the Chief Ambassador. If I could only get someone on the inside to do just that. So far, every record of the Chief Ambassador is spot clean, which can only mean he's dirty as hell, deep down. One way or another, I'll find out."
The Hunters were then waiting across from a giant, black building that seemed to be well protected.
"There it is," said X, who was now in his Shadow Armor.
"At least the building still looks intact," replied Zero. "Good thing for small favors."
"Okay, here's the plan," said X. "I need for our stealth force to create an entrance. I'll be the one to take them. We need to get in there, and short out the security. That's why I'll also be taking Elec Man with me."
"Why me," asked Elec Man.
"Two reasons," said X. "One, your armor is black, so you'll blend in well into the shadows. And two, we'll need you for electrical abilities to short out the wiring in the place. And speaking of the armor thing, I'll also need you, Axl. Not only for the dark color of your armor, but also for copy ability. That should help us gain access around the place."
"You got it, X," said Axl.
"The rest of you, we'll need you all to wait outside," said X. "We'll open the main doorway, and when you see that, hurry on in. More than likely, you'll be noticed once you all enter, so definitely be prepared for that."
"We'll be ready," Zero assured X.
"Good," X replied. "Alright, then. Elec Man, Axl, Stealth Team, let's go and welcome ourselves in."
"Roger," the Hunters said.
After that, X lead his group around the building to sneak their way in.
Unknown to X, though, is that he was being watched from the distance by a Reploid. Eventually, it turned out that Reploid was Vile as he said, "That's right. Scurry, little X. I don't really care if you're successful or not, but if you are, you've got me to worry about, afterwards. And I don't think all of your friends will be able to handle me. The Dark Virus I have within me is stronger now, so I will win against you this time. Mark my words, X."
To Be Concluded in Chapter 51.
