Author's notes: Wasn't sure if I was gonna make a second page of this, but then I was like "Eh, what the hell. Bored anyway." Now I just make this up as I go, I don't brainstorm. That's why it's not long and lazy made.

Disclaimer: Megaman X is owned by Capcom. Ltd. Co.

After a couple of weeks, the two at been going steady in a normal pace. Him with his extermination of murderous robots, and her helping new built reploids be prepared for the world. All would seem normal, only it wasn't. After Axl seemly spread the news inside the base after his return with Zero (And by that, trying to grab his hair when chasing him.), his unit and others would not stop teasing him by making kissy noises and faces, as he's known to overreact more than most. Signas was merciful, as he had more important matters to do than participate with the childish antics along with his fellow hunters. And he gave the okay that it was alright to go out with someone who is not from inside the headquarters, so as long as it doesn't hinder his work. Today was no different than the past, as he passed by a couple of soldiers and can hear whispers from them,

"Think he's gonna be cheesy and introduce her to us like parents?"

"You know how he is. Maybe he will like a gentleman he is."

They gave a chuckle with each other. He rolled his eyes and headed to the Mission Room to start his next objective. He entered the room and again, heard some snorts from hunters and operators alike. He believed that he has become the laughing stock of the maverick hunters. He didn't care, because they would never say it right to his face, because if he wanted it, he could do something to them for insulting a superior officer. It was a fifty-fifty.

"Alright X, here's your next target," As he came to, one of the lead navigator started to explain the plan to him,

"your job is to infiltrate a seemly "abandoned" warehouse and retrieve a stolen chip that contains data on the base's files on all hunters, information on it that that's vital to us. If they learn everything on it, it'll be trouble. The chip and the maverick who has it, is located in the Savannah jungle."

"Got it. Get the info data, kill the maverick and get back. Ready for the transfer."

"Transferring in 3…2…1."

He teleported out with good luck's thrown his way by the ones who weren't laughing, unlike the ones who were secretly dying by laughing too much. Why did they find it funny? He asked that a lot in his mind.

He blasted the door open and aimed his weapon all around, finding no one, and finding the box holding the chip in the middle of the large room.

'This just spells ambush.' He took a couple of steps forward, noise from his feet hitting the ground being heard, and kept his eyes looking all around him. It was definitely quiet, no noise being heard at all from all angles. He may have battle super beings before, but being alone in a big empty place still spooks him at times. It was only a split second until he looked up and immediately pinned down, both arms being held at his side. He felt drool falling upon his face,

"More delicious pray. I was getting really hungry…" He didn't wanted, but he looked up and in his eyes,

"And you are?"

"Just a reploid who has a knack on feeding on other reploids. They have this, exotic taste to them that humans don't have."

"A cannibal freak then?"

"Hehe, exactly. Now, chomp chomp!" It was in slow motion when the maverick's jaw, filled with sharp teeth came down, and X dodged his head. His buster became free of his grasp and shot him point blank in the face, making him flew back, giving enough time to wipe the disgusting liquid on his face. X stood up and gave a glare and it did the same,

"If you kill innocent reploids and consume them completely, then maybe I won't feel bad on killing you." That was a lie, but at the same time, it's not.

"Come on then "maverick hunter", and show me your strength!" Both creating after images as they charged at each other, and what happen after that, was a flash.

He was on one knee, his left arm clenching his damaged right, armor and helmet cracked in few places, and was bleeding from his mouth. On the opposite side, layed a dead corpse with burned marks. X stood up, walked over to the crate, easily lifted the nailed cover off, and took out the item he was here for. He put his hand on the side of his helmet,

"X to base, objective complete, send me back and have repairs ready."

"Affirmative, transferring you now." He disappeared in a blue light.

"You sure your alright?" Zero asked while standing to X's left, one of the lifesavers tending to his buster, and X looked up at him with a smile,

"It's only minor injuries. And self repairs will take care of the one's lifesaver can't do." Zero, unsure, but nodded. He patted his shoulder, and left to do his own thing. It took like maybe a hour later, but his right arm is finally fixed after a couple of flexes. He thanked the lifesaver and left. He looked at his energy and saw it was lower than half, at 42%.

'I should probably go recharge while I can.' He headed to his own pod and was about to shut off, until he heard a beep coming from his comms. He put his hand up against it,

"Hello?"

"Hey X!"

"Ah hey, what's up? Did you need something?"

"Nothing much, just wanted to see if you have time to talk?"

"Actually, I don't have a lot of time. I was just about to recharge so that I can be prepared for when I go out again."

"Really? Then, how about a few minutes? It won't take long! I just need some noise."

"Rico, I can't."

"Surely you can spare some time?"

"I don't."

"Aw come on! I have nothing to do except look at the walls, ceiling, and table while I grade all of these papers and it's quiet. Please?" He can practically hear that begging face beyond his headset. He wanted to charge, but maybe a couple of minutes of talking won't hurt.

"Alright, but minutes and that's it."

"Yay!"

'She can be so childish at times.' He shook his head with a small smile. While he was occupied, talking on his chair and spinning slowly on it, he was being watched from his door by the same people who used to spy on him,

"He just can't resist talking despite saying no." Axl with that signature grin of his.

"He seems happy all things considered. I think we should leave him alone now." Zero with his neutral look. The two walked away and Zero felt an elbow hitting his side,

"At this rate, you'll be the best man."

"Don't even start Axl."

X woke up and stepped out of his pod and turned on his hud. Nothing new pooped up on his notifications,

'Seems like I didn't miss anything.' He walked out and spotted Zero walking towards him,

"Had a good rest?"

"Yep, all good in my part."

"That's good, let's go hit the training room if you don't mind."

"Sure, I could use the morning exercise." They walked next side by side and Zero started up a conversation,

"So how's your little lovelife?" X sighed,

"I thought I told you, what I do personally by myself is non of your business, only when it involves us hanging out."

"Come on, we're pals aren't we. Besides, I won't judge you if you somehow messed something up with your relationship."

"You're a ass at times, you know that?"

"I know." They laughed until X sighed,

"Well, I've just hope that she doesn't find me boring anytime soon. I've read online that relationships overtime, can get smaller and grow apart. And you know me as the "awkward guy". So I'm hoping I do a good job."

"Don't worry X, I'm sure you'll be fine as time goes on. Your not the best when it comes to these things, but your not the worst either."

"Gee, thanks. You know, you're the "best" comforter at times."

"Only to you. Everyone else would not get the same treatment." They entered the room and let things naturally flow.