ZERO AND IRIS' WEDDING
Prologue: The Repliforce was a militant force of Reploids created by Cain Labs to match Maverick Hunter success. It was thought that this Reploid Army would be of great value to the Maverick Hunters. However, as the months passed, the Repliforce started to be considered unsuccessful and potentially dangerous. When the Sky Lagoon, a floating city in the sky and an area with many humans in it, ends up falling, many of the residents of the area perish in the collapse. Due to the fact that a few Repliforce officers, including Colonel, a high-ranking officer, are found near the crash site, the Repliforce was blamed for the incident. Because of that, the entire Repliforce are considered Mavericks. The General of the Repliforce then makes a speech to his forces that they have been wrongfully judged, and decides it is their duty to make a country only for Reploids. This is classified as a "coup" by the Hunters, and a war occurs. The events of the war claimed the lives of many humans and Reploids and nearly wiped out the Repliforce. Among the casualties was a young female Repliforce officer by the name of Iris Thorne. Iris was the sister of Colonel. A peaceful pacifist, she did not the war to happen. But when her brother was killed by the Maverick Hunter who went by the name of Zero, also her love interest, she wanted to avenge her brother's death and fought Zero. She became badly damaged and seemed to die in Zero's arms. Thinking Iris was dead, Zero made his way out of the Final Weapon station to safety.
Unknown to X or Zero, there were two other Reploids aboard the space colony. (Their names or identities will not be discussed.) They had come to stop the Repliforce from what they were doing. But they came too late. Maverick Hunters X and Zero already dispatched who was the source of the conflict and were ready to leave. But before the two other Reploids left as well, they came across what looked like a dead woman on the ground, Iris. They picked her up and carried her out of the space station before it exploded. They took Iris' body with them back to their base somewhere back on Earth. Upon returning, they showed Iris to a Reploid scientist by the name of Professor Pine. Professor Pine knew all there was to know about Reploids. He agreed to do whatever he could to bring Iris back to life. What he didn't know was that he would be successful, but only after 2 years. Until the revival process was finished, he stored Iris in a suspended animation tank.
We are inside Professor Pine's lab. We see Professor Pine sitting down at his desk. We notice Iris floating lifelessly inside of a large liquid- filled tank. We then see Professor Pine write something into his journal.
Professor Pine (voice over): July 1st - The Repliforce war has ended. Many Reploids were destroyed in this conflict. However, today, two Reploids brought back the body of a young, attractive, female Reploid. I think her name is Iris Thorne, part of the Repliforce. She looks like she's dead, but I have decided to do whatever I could to revive her. I plan to start my research and work as soon as possible.
4 months later.
Professor Pine (voice over): November 15th - It's already been more than four months since I've begun my work on bringing Iris Thorne back to life. I haven't had much success yet, but I'm far from giving up on her. I've devoted most of my time to doing this task. I strongly believe that it is possible for a Reploid to be revived. I have worked day and night on this project. I have some confidence in myself. I hope this works.
6 months later.
Professor Pine (voice over): May 22nd - It has just been announced that the Eurasia space colony has starting falling out of orbit and is on a collision course with Earth. The Maverick Hunters have gone to stop the impact. If the colony crashes, I hope that it doesn't affect my research on Iris Thorne. My research on reviving her has taken me almost 11 months to do, but I still have much more ahead of me before I am finished. I hope she will be able to live again.
4 months later.
Professor Pine (voice over): October 1st - It has been three months since the incident that has been called the Nightmare Outbreak. However, it has not affected my research that I have worked on for a long time. My project on reviving a female Reploid by the name of Iris Thorne has lasted well over a year. I think the process could be working. I hope that pretty soon, this young woman will be able to experience life again.
5 months later.
Professor Pine (voice over): March 8th - I am writing down in here that X has left the Maverick Hunters and that the group has almost dissipated. The Red Alert Syndicate has risen to take its place. However, I feel that there is something sinister about the organization. Now, about my research on reviving a Reploid, even though it has taken 20 months already to do, I believe that I have made good progress in bringing Iris Thorne back to life.
4 months later.
Professor Pine (voice over): July 1st - I think I have achieved success in my long work on bringing a Reploid back to life. Even though it has taken me two years to do, I think I have done it. I am now going to bring Iris Thorne out of suspended animation so that I can see if she can live again. I am a little nervous about this though. I just hope that my two years of research hasn't been lost in vain. It's now time for the final test.
With his research done after 2 years, Professor Pine is ready to let Iris out of the suspended animation tank. He drains the tank of the liquid and the tank opens up. Iris, on her hands and knees, stays still for a moment while Professor Pine watches to see if she's alive again. After a while, Iris starts coughing, indicating that the process was successful. She then lifts her head up and opens her eyes. She looks around at her surroundings and notices that she's in an unfamiliar place.
Iris: (looking around) Where am I?
She looks at Professor Pine.
Professor Pine: Welcome, Iris. My name is Professor Pine. I'm the one that brought you back to life.
Iris then stands up and walks out of the suspended animation tank. Her legs are a little weak after being in the tank for so long.
Iris: Well, thanks. I guess I should be going now.
Iris walks towards the door leading out of the lab. Upon going outside, she notices everything is very different. She then walks back into the lab and walks up to Professor Pine.
Iris: How long has it been? How long have I been out for?
Professor Pine: Two years. Reviving you was possible, but it took two years to accomplish. A lot has changed since then. A little more than a year ago, the space colony Eurasia crashed and devastated the planet. A lot of the human and Reploid population was wiped out in the incident.
Iris: But it doesn't look that way.
Professor Pine: Correct. Reploids that have survived the Eurasia crash helped rebuild the earth. They have made a lot of progress in doing so.
Suddenly, Iris falls onto her knees. Professor Pine goes up to her.
Professor Pine: Iris, you've been in suspended animation for the past two years. Chances are you're weak from being in there for so long. You still need to rest, at least for a couple days.
Iris: Okay. I guess I could wait.
Professor Pine: I have a bed you can use during your stay here.
Iris: Okay.
Iris tries walking forward, but she stumbles. Professor Pine helps her to her bed.
Professor Pine: Here, let me help you.
Iris: Thanks.
It is now the next morning. Iris wakes up to see Professor Pine at her bedside.
Professor Pine: Good morning. How do you feel?
Iris: I feel a little better.
Professor Pine: I'd like to hear what happened to you. What did?
Iris: Well, it's a long story. Let me explain it to you.
--Start Flashback--
(Note: This part is directly quoted from the Mega Man X4 script.)
Zero returns to Hunter H.Q., and finds Iris waiting for him.
Zero: Iris! ... What are you doing here?
Iris: My brother Colonel started the coup!
Zero: I know...
Iris: Please don't fight against him! This must be some kind of mistake!
Zero: They've occupied several cities already. As a hunter, I must stop them.
Iris: Zero...
Zero: I must go now!
(End direct quote.)
--End Flashback--
Iris: After being unjustly declared Mavericks, the Repliforce decided to start a coup.
Professor Pine: Please tell me more.
Iris: All right. A little while later, my brother Colonel gave me a message to deliver to Zero.
--Start Flashback--
(Note: This part is directly quoted from the Mega Man X4 script.)
With four of the robot bosses beaten, Zero goes back to H.Q. and finds Iris with an urgent message to deliver.
Iris: I've got a message from the Repliforce...
Colonel appears on a screen inside H.Q.
Colonel: Zero! I'll be at the Memorial Hall! Be there!
Iris: Don't go Zero! Don't fight him!
Zero: This is a matter of personal pride now. There's no avoiding this... I must go.
Zero goes to the Memorial Hall. The Colonel walks alone, and hears a voice.
Zero: Colonel!
Colonel: What!?
Zero: I'm disappointed in you, Colonel!
Zero charges at the Colonel, who stops his sword.
Colonel: What is it you're doing?
Zero: It's not too late. Stop the coup now!
Colonel: ... Never.
Zero: If that's your decision... prepare yourself!
A battle ensues. The two stand equally matched, until it's interrupted by Iris.
Iris: Stop, please! Brother please, don't you remember? Zero saved my life!
Colonel: ... Hmm... Very well, then. I'll spare your life for now... but next time there will be no mercy.
Iris: Zero, please! Don't fight with my brother! If you do I'm afraid that one of you may end up...
Zero: Someone... must stop Repliforce...!
Iris: Zero!
Zero walks away.
(End direct quote.)
--End Flashback--
Professor Pine: I see. Since he was a Maverick Hunter, Zero had to stop your brother.
Iris: Yeah. That's right.
Professor Pine: Is that all?
Iris: No, there's more.
--Start Flashback--
(Note: This part is directly quoted from the Mega Man X4 script.)
Zero meets Iris back at H.Q. after he's beaten all 8 robot bosses.
Iris: Repliforce is at the space harbor...
Zero: I have to go.
Iris: No! ... Please wait, Zero! I don't want to see you two fight...
Zero: Someone has to stop your brother. I'm leaving...
(End direct quote.)
Iris (voice over): I knew that he was going to defeat my brother. He did. I guess I lost it after that.
We then switch over to another flashback.
(Note: This part is directly quoted from the Mega Man X4 script.)
Zero goes to the space port, only to find Iris standing behing closed doors holding a glowing purple ball.
Zero: Iris!
Iris: So you fought with my brother...
Zero: I'm sorry...
Iris: Then it's over. Everything...
Zero: Wait Iris! Listen to me!
Iris: Good bye, Zero...
Zero: Iris!
Iris raises the ball to the sky, and a suit forms around her, with a crystal powering it. A battle ensues between the two. Zero eventually wins. Iris lay on the ground, injured.
Zero: Iris! ... Iris...
Iris: Zero...
Zero: Hang in there, Iris.
Iris: Please... stay away from Repliforce... Let's live together in a world where only Reploids exist.
Zero: Iris, there's no world just for Reploids. It's only a fantasy.
Iris: Yes... I know... But I wanted to believe it! ... I wanted to live in a world where only Reploids exist...... with you.
Zero: ... Iris!
Iris sighs, and then goes limp, dead.
Zero: Iris! Iris! Iris! Iris! .... Iris...
Zero holds Iris' body, screaming.
Zero: No! This isn't happening! There's no reason for me to go on! What... What am I fighting for?!
(End direct quote.)
--End Flashback--
Professor Pine: So that's what happened. You must of really loved Zero.
Iris: That's true. After that, it felt like I was in Heaven. I guess I was. I was in Heaven until you brought me back. Thanks.
Professor Pine: I think you should get some more rest.
Iris: But what about Zero? Whatever happened to him?
Professor Pine: I don't know, Iris. I don't know.
Iris: I need to go find him.
Iris tries to get out of bed. She does so and tries standing up, but she falls backward onto the bed.
Professor Pine: You need some more time to rest.
Iris: But, Zero, I need to go find him. I need to find him now.
Iris tries to stand up again, but falls back down.
Professor Pine: Rest some more, then we'll see if you're well enough to go out on your own.
Iris starts breathing heavily.
Iris: No.Zero.
She eventually starts to fall back asleep.
Professor Pine: Iris, I hope you find your Zero, but rest for now.
It is the next morning again. Iris starts to wake up. She sits up while in bed. Professor Pine is next to her.
Iris: Is it morning again?
Professor Pine: Yes it is my dear. How do you feel?
Iris: I'm not sure. Let me see.
Iris manages to get out of bed and stand up. She starts walking but stumbles forward and catches herself on a nearby dresser.
Professor Pine: You're body's still a little weak.
Iris: I can live with it.
She tries standing up again and starts moving forward slowly. She doesn't stumble this time.
Professor Pine: Well I see you have no problem standing up and moving now, but you should stay here another night before you go out on your own. Your body might not be able to handle traveling long distances yet. If you were to collapse out there, who knows what could happen.
Iris: I guess you're right. I guess one more night couldn't hurt. By the way, what ever became of the Repliforce?
Professor Pine: After the Repliforce incident, there were so very few left that it disbanded. The commander of the Maverick Hunters resigned because he blamed himself for what happened.
Iris: And what about my brother?
Professor Pine: There was nothing anybody could do. Unlike you, Colonel was destroyed beyond recognition.
Tears start to fill Iris' eyes.
Iris (crying a little): You mean unlike myself, he's dead?
Professor Pine: I'm afraid so. You yourself had a very little chance of surviving. You're only alive right now because you weren't too injured. Also it was my extensive research that allowed you to live again. You should really thank the two Reploids that brought you to me.
Iris: Were they X and Zero?
Professor Pine: No. It was two other Reploids. In addition to the two Maverick Hunters that went up to the Final Weapon to stop the Repliforce, some reinforcements also went up to help out with the situation. They must of stumbled upon you up there. Those two must have been the only ones besides the Hunters that survived.
Iris: Well, if you see them again, tell them I thank them for rescuing me.
Professor Pine: Rest some more, Iris. Tomorrow you should be able to go on your own.
Iris: Okay.
After another day and night of rest, it is morning again. Iris wakes up and manages to get out of bed without any trouble. As she stands up, she notices that her legs are fine now. She walks out of the room to go talk to Professor Pine.
Iris: Professor Pine, I think I'm all right now.
Professor Pine: Morning Iris. I think that after three days of rest, your body should be fine now.
Iris: You think?
Professor Pine: I guarantee it. If you need to leave right now, you're free to go.
Iris: Thanks.
Iris then goes to the door and opens it up. She looks out there and starts thinking about Zero. As she is, Professor Pine walks up to her.
Professor Pine: You're thinking about Zero, aren't you? Well I have a solution to that. Go to him. You shouldn't have too much trouble finding him.
Iris (looking back at Professor Pine): Okay then. Then that is what I'll do.
Professor Pine: You should make your way to the harbor in the nearby city. You can take the hydro jet from there to wherever you need to go. (puts his hand on Iris' shoulder) I'm confident you'll find him.
Iris: Goodbye, Professor Pine. I'll never forget what you did for me. (starting to make her way from the lab and looking back) Thanks for everything you did!
Iris makes her way towards the city that Professor Pine mentioned. She is now capable of running and does so as fast as possible. The wind blows her hair back as she tries to make it to her destination in time to board the ship there.
Iris (while running): I better get to that harbor as fast as possible! I can't have the ferry leaving without me!
By the late afternoon, she has made it to her destination. She takes a look at the large seaside city. There are buildings everywhere.
Iris: I finally made it. I shouldn't be sightseeing. I should make my way to the harbor and board the hydro jet before it leaves.
She starts running towards the harbor as quickly as possible. Upon reaching there, she notices the large hydro jet that will take her to where she needs to go.
Iris: Good. It's still there. Now to get aboard.
Iris rakes a look around for anything she can use to board the ship, such as a catwalk or an incline. She then finds an incline that she can use to get aboard. She then walks up the incline and gets on the ship. Soon after boarding, the ship's engines start powering up.
Iris: I made it just in time. Don't worry, Zero. I'm coming. We'll be reunited.
The hydro jet's rocket engines start igniting. Then with a loud boom, the ship takes off across the water. Due to the extreme speed of the craft, Iris watches out at the water from inside. She is now on her way to be reunited with Zero.
Prologue: The Repliforce was a militant force of Reploids created by Cain Labs to match Maverick Hunter success. It was thought that this Reploid Army would be of great value to the Maverick Hunters. However, as the months passed, the Repliforce started to be considered unsuccessful and potentially dangerous. When the Sky Lagoon, a floating city in the sky and an area with many humans in it, ends up falling, many of the residents of the area perish in the collapse. Due to the fact that a few Repliforce officers, including Colonel, a high-ranking officer, are found near the crash site, the Repliforce was blamed for the incident. Because of that, the entire Repliforce are considered Mavericks. The General of the Repliforce then makes a speech to his forces that they have been wrongfully judged, and decides it is their duty to make a country only for Reploids. This is classified as a "coup" by the Hunters, and a war occurs. The events of the war claimed the lives of many humans and Reploids and nearly wiped out the Repliforce. Among the casualties was a young female Repliforce officer by the name of Iris Thorne. Iris was the sister of Colonel. A peaceful pacifist, she did not the war to happen. But when her brother was killed by the Maverick Hunter who went by the name of Zero, also her love interest, she wanted to avenge her brother's death and fought Zero. She became badly damaged and seemed to die in Zero's arms. Thinking Iris was dead, Zero made his way out of the Final Weapon station to safety.
Unknown to X or Zero, there were two other Reploids aboard the space colony. (Their names or identities will not be discussed.) They had come to stop the Repliforce from what they were doing. But they came too late. Maverick Hunters X and Zero already dispatched who was the source of the conflict and were ready to leave. But before the two other Reploids left as well, they came across what looked like a dead woman on the ground, Iris. They picked her up and carried her out of the space station before it exploded. They took Iris' body with them back to their base somewhere back on Earth. Upon returning, they showed Iris to a Reploid scientist by the name of Professor Pine. Professor Pine knew all there was to know about Reploids. He agreed to do whatever he could to bring Iris back to life. What he didn't know was that he would be successful, but only after 2 years. Until the revival process was finished, he stored Iris in a suspended animation tank.
We are inside Professor Pine's lab. We see Professor Pine sitting down at his desk. We notice Iris floating lifelessly inside of a large liquid- filled tank. We then see Professor Pine write something into his journal.
Professor Pine (voice over): July 1st - The Repliforce war has ended. Many Reploids were destroyed in this conflict. However, today, two Reploids brought back the body of a young, attractive, female Reploid. I think her name is Iris Thorne, part of the Repliforce. She looks like she's dead, but I have decided to do whatever I could to revive her. I plan to start my research and work as soon as possible.
4 months later.
Professor Pine (voice over): November 15th - It's already been more than four months since I've begun my work on bringing Iris Thorne back to life. I haven't had much success yet, but I'm far from giving up on her. I've devoted most of my time to doing this task. I strongly believe that it is possible for a Reploid to be revived. I have worked day and night on this project. I have some confidence in myself. I hope this works.
6 months later.
Professor Pine (voice over): May 22nd - It has just been announced that the Eurasia space colony has starting falling out of orbit and is on a collision course with Earth. The Maverick Hunters have gone to stop the impact. If the colony crashes, I hope that it doesn't affect my research on Iris Thorne. My research on reviving her has taken me almost 11 months to do, but I still have much more ahead of me before I am finished. I hope she will be able to live again.
4 months later.
Professor Pine (voice over): October 1st - It has been three months since the incident that has been called the Nightmare Outbreak. However, it has not affected my research that I have worked on for a long time. My project on reviving a female Reploid by the name of Iris Thorne has lasted well over a year. I think the process could be working. I hope that pretty soon, this young woman will be able to experience life again.
5 months later.
Professor Pine (voice over): March 8th - I am writing down in here that X has left the Maverick Hunters and that the group has almost dissipated. The Red Alert Syndicate has risen to take its place. However, I feel that there is something sinister about the organization. Now, about my research on reviving a Reploid, even though it has taken 20 months already to do, I believe that I have made good progress in bringing Iris Thorne back to life.
4 months later.
Professor Pine (voice over): July 1st - I think I have achieved success in my long work on bringing a Reploid back to life. Even though it has taken me two years to do, I think I have done it. I am now going to bring Iris Thorne out of suspended animation so that I can see if she can live again. I am a little nervous about this though. I just hope that my two years of research hasn't been lost in vain. It's now time for the final test.
With his research done after 2 years, Professor Pine is ready to let Iris out of the suspended animation tank. He drains the tank of the liquid and the tank opens up. Iris, on her hands and knees, stays still for a moment while Professor Pine watches to see if she's alive again. After a while, Iris starts coughing, indicating that the process was successful. She then lifts her head up and opens her eyes. She looks around at her surroundings and notices that she's in an unfamiliar place.
Iris: (looking around) Where am I?
She looks at Professor Pine.
Professor Pine: Welcome, Iris. My name is Professor Pine. I'm the one that brought you back to life.
Iris then stands up and walks out of the suspended animation tank. Her legs are a little weak after being in the tank for so long.
Iris: Well, thanks. I guess I should be going now.
Iris walks towards the door leading out of the lab. Upon going outside, she notices everything is very different. She then walks back into the lab and walks up to Professor Pine.
Iris: How long has it been? How long have I been out for?
Professor Pine: Two years. Reviving you was possible, but it took two years to accomplish. A lot has changed since then. A little more than a year ago, the space colony Eurasia crashed and devastated the planet. A lot of the human and Reploid population was wiped out in the incident.
Iris: But it doesn't look that way.
Professor Pine: Correct. Reploids that have survived the Eurasia crash helped rebuild the earth. They have made a lot of progress in doing so.
Suddenly, Iris falls onto her knees. Professor Pine goes up to her.
Professor Pine: Iris, you've been in suspended animation for the past two years. Chances are you're weak from being in there for so long. You still need to rest, at least for a couple days.
Iris: Okay. I guess I could wait.
Professor Pine: I have a bed you can use during your stay here.
Iris: Okay.
Iris tries walking forward, but she stumbles. Professor Pine helps her to her bed.
Professor Pine: Here, let me help you.
Iris: Thanks.
It is now the next morning. Iris wakes up to see Professor Pine at her bedside.
Professor Pine: Good morning. How do you feel?
Iris: I feel a little better.
Professor Pine: I'd like to hear what happened to you. What did?
Iris: Well, it's a long story. Let me explain it to you.
--Start Flashback--
(Note: This part is directly quoted from the Mega Man X4 script.)
Zero returns to Hunter H.Q., and finds Iris waiting for him.
Zero: Iris! ... What are you doing here?
Iris: My brother Colonel started the coup!
Zero: I know...
Iris: Please don't fight against him! This must be some kind of mistake!
Zero: They've occupied several cities already. As a hunter, I must stop them.
Iris: Zero...
Zero: I must go now!
(End direct quote.)
--End Flashback--
Iris: After being unjustly declared Mavericks, the Repliforce decided to start a coup.
Professor Pine: Please tell me more.
Iris: All right. A little while later, my brother Colonel gave me a message to deliver to Zero.
--Start Flashback--
(Note: This part is directly quoted from the Mega Man X4 script.)
With four of the robot bosses beaten, Zero goes back to H.Q. and finds Iris with an urgent message to deliver.
Iris: I've got a message from the Repliforce...
Colonel appears on a screen inside H.Q.
Colonel: Zero! I'll be at the Memorial Hall! Be there!
Iris: Don't go Zero! Don't fight him!
Zero: This is a matter of personal pride now. There's no avoiding this... I must go.
Zero goes to the Memorial Hall. The Colonel walks alone, and hears a voice.
Zero: Colonel!
Colonel: What!?
Zero: I'm disappointed in you, Colonel!
Zero charges at the Colonel, who stops his sword.
Colonel: What is it you're doing?
Zero: It's not too late. Stop the coup now!
Colonel: ... Never.
Zero: If that's your decision... prepare yourself!
A battle ensues. The two stand equally matched, until it's interrupted by Iris.
Iris: Stop, please! Brother please, don't you remember? Zero saved my life!
Colonel: ... Hmm... Very well, then. I'll spare your life for now... but next time there will be no mercy.
Iris: Zero, please! Don't fight with my brother! If you do I'm afraid that one of you may end up...
Zero: Someone... must stop Repliforce...!
Iris: Zero!
Zero walks away.
(End direct quote.)
--End Flashback--
Professor Pine: I see. Since he was a Maverick Hunter, Zero had to stop your brother.
Iris: Yeah. That's right.
Professor Pine: Is that all?
Iris: No, there's more.
--Start Flashback--
(Note: This part is directly quoted from the Mega Man X4 script.)
Zero meets Iris back at H.Q. after he's beaten all 8 robot bosses.
Iris: Repliforce is at the space harbor...
Zero: I have to go.
Iris: No! ... Please wait, Zero! I don't want to see you two fight...
Zero: Someone has to stop your brother. I'm leaving...
(End direct quote.)
Iris (voice over): I knew that he was going to defeat my brother. He did. I guess I lost it after that.
We then switch over to another flashback.
(Note: This part is directly quoted from the Mega Man X4 script.)
Zero goes to the space port, only to find Iris standing behing closed doors holding a glowing purple ball.
Zero: Iris!
Iris: So you fought with my brother...
Zero: I'm sorry...
Iris: Then it's over. Everything...
Zero: Wait Iris! Listen to me!
Iris: Good bye, Zero...
Zero: Iris!
Iris raises the ball to the sky, and a suit forms around her, with a crystal powering it. A battle ensues between the two. Zero eventually wins. Iris lay on the ground, injured.
Zero: Iris! ... Iris...
Iris: Zero...
Zero: Hang in there, Iris.
Iris: Please... stay away from Repliforce... Let's live together in a world where only Reploids exist.
Zero: Iris, there's no world just for Reploids. It's only a fantasy.
Iris: Yes... I know... But I wanted to believe it! ... I wanted to live in a world where only Reploids exist...... with you.
Zero: ... Iris!
Iris sighs, and then goes limp, dead.
Zero: Iris! Iris! Iris! Iris! .... Iris...
Zero holds Iris' body, screaming.
Zero: No! This isn't happening! There's no reason for me to go on! What... What am I fighting for?!
(End direct quote.)
--End Flashback--
Professor Pine: So that's what happened. You must of really loved Zero.
Iris: That's true. After that, it felt like I was in Heaven. I guess I was. I was in Heaven until you brought me back. Thanks.
Professor Pine: I think you should get some more rest.
Iris: But what about Zero? Whatever happened to him?
Professor Pine: I don't know, Iris. I don't know.
Iris: I need to go find him.
Iris tries to get out of bed. She does so and tries standing up, but she falls backward onto the bed.
Professor Pine: You need some more time to rest.
Iris: But, Zero, I need to go find him. I need to find him now.
Iris tries to stand up again, but falls back down.
Professor Pine: Rest some more, then we'll see if you're well enough to go out on your own.
Iris starts breathing heavily.
Iris: No.Zero.
She eventually starts to fall back asleep.
Professor Pine: Iris, I hope you find your Zero, but rest for now.
It is the next morning again. Iris starts to wake up. She sits up while in bed. Professor Pine is next to her.
Iris: Is it morning again?
Professor Pine: Yes it is my dear. How do you feel?
Iris: I'm not sure. Let me see.
Iris manages to get out of bed and stand up. She starts walking but stumbles forward and catches herself on a nearby dresser.
Professor Pine: You're body's still a little weak.
Iris: I can live with it.
She tries standing up again and starts moving forward slowly. She doesn't stumble this time.
Professor Pine: Well I see you have no problem standing up and moving now, but you should stay here another night before you go out on your own. Your body might not be able to handle traveling long distances yet. If you were to collapse out there, who knows what could happen.
Iris: I guess you're right. I guess one more night couldn't hurt. By the way, what ever became of the Repliforce?
Professor Pine: After the Repliforce incident, there were so very few left that it disbanded. The commander of the Maverick Hunters resigned because he blamed himself for what happened.
Iris: And what about my brother?
Professor Pine: There was nothing anybody could do. Unlike you, Colonel was destroyed beyond recognition.
Tears start to fill Iris' eyes.
Iris (crying a little): You mean unlike myself, he's dead?
Professor Pine: I'm afraid so. You yourself had a very little chance of surviving. You're only alive right now because you weren't too injured. Also it was my extensive research that allowed you to live again. You should really thank the two Reploids that brought you to me.
Iris: Were they X and Zero?
Professor Pine: No. It was two other Reploids. In addition to the two Maverick Hunters that went up to the Final Weapon to stop the Repliforce, some reinforcements also went up to help out with the situation. They must of stumbled upon you up there. Those two must have been the only ones besides the Hunters that survived.
Iris: Well, if you see them again, tell them I thank them for rescuing me.
Professor Pine: Rest some more, Iris. Tomorrow you should be able to go on your own.
Iris: Okay.
After another day and night of rest, it is morning again. Iris wakes up and manages to get out of bed without any trouble. As she stands up, she notices that her legs are fine now. She walks out of the room to go talk to Professor Pine.
Iris: Professor Pine, I think I'm all right now.
Professor Pine: Morning Iris. I think that after three days of rest, your body should be fine now.
Iris: You think?
Professor Pine: I guarantee it. If you need to leave right now, you're free to go.
Iris: Thanks.
Iris then goes to the door and opens it up. She looks out there and starts thinking about Zero. As she is, Professor Pine walks up to her.
Professor Pine: You're thinking about Zero, aren't you? Well I have a solution to that. Go to him. You shouldn't have too much trouble finding him.
Iris (looking back at Professor Pine): Okay then. Then that is what I'll do.
Professor Pine: You should make your way to the harbor in the nearby city. You can take the hydro jet from there to wherever you need to go. (puts his hand on Iris' shoulder) I'm confident you'll find him.
Iris: Goodbye, Professor Pine. I'll never forget what you did for me. (starting to make her way from the lab and looking back) Thanks for everything you did!
Iris makes her way towards the city that Professor Pine mentioned. She is now capable of running and does so as fast as possible. The wind blows her hair back as she tries to make it to her destination in time to board the ship there.
Iris (while running): I better get to that harbor as fast as possible! I can't have the ferry leaving without me!
By the late afternoon, she has made it to her destination. She takes a look at the large seaside city. There are buildings everywhere.
Iris: I finally made it. I shouldn't be sightseeing. I should make my way to the harbor and board the hydro jet before it leaves.
She starts running towards the harbor as quickly as possible. Upon reaching there, she notices the large hydro jet that will take her to where she needs to go.
Iris: Good. It's still there. Now to get aboard.
Iris rakes a look around for anything she can use to board the ship, such as a catwalk or an incline. She then finds an incline that she can use to get aboard. She then walks up the incline and gets on the ship. Soon after boarding, the ship's engines start powering up.
Iris: I made it just in time. Don't worry, Zero. I'm coming. We'll be reunited.
The hydro jet's rocket engines start igniting. Then with a loud boom, the ship takes off across the water. Due to the extreme speed of the craft, Iris watches out at the water from inside. She is now on her way to be reunited with Zero.