Zero
Chapter 2
Origin
Part 2: Escape to Freedom
Two weeks ago...
The paralysed form of Subject Zero hangs weakly from a bundle of machines coming down form the ceiling of the room. Two days have gone since he was released from the stasis field. A humming sound, as if thousands of computers were in the same room, can be heard, deafening any sounds. The four male scientists have left the room to analyse the specimen of Subject Zero's DNA, leaving behind the single female scientist, who are busy analysing the data that have just come in on the armor worn by Subject Zero. Even though he cannot move, Subject Zero is conscious, his mind not being paralysed by the collar. He has also found enough strength to open his eyes, and though it may not seem like a great task, it requires an incredible amount of energy to hold them open in the state that Subject Zero is in. The female scientist is unaware of Subject Zero staring at her, so after some time he stops, closing his eyes so that he can relax a little. He thinks harder than he has done for years, trying to figure out how long time has been away. Numerous times he has been brought out of the suspended animation in the stasis field, each time being put back in shortly after, once they had got either DNA or something else from him. He tries to remember, what happened before he was captured, but he finds himself unable to do so. Sighing mentally, he lets his mind wander; bringing the first thing he can remember into his mind. His capture, at the hands of the Arcanum Corporation.
Several years ago... (both from now, and from the flashback of the experiments conducted on Subject Zero)
A prone form, wearing a red and black armor, was sitting in a tree, breathing heavily. He looked down at the ground, where the bodies of several soldiers wearing blue and grey uniforms were laying. He had slain them all and survived, but it had cost him much energy. So much pain and suffering, how could he have done that? He was a warrior of peace, not one of war. Why these soldiers had attacked him he didn't know, but he wasn't sure if he could handle more of them. Hearing yells in the distance, the warrior tightly grabs his sword with both his hands. The blade was stained with the blood from those he had killed to survive. He muttered a few words, as the flashlights came closer. A prayer. Suddenly a group of soldiers in blue and grey uniforms are standing below him once again. He finished his prayer, as blue flames appeared around his blade. So they wanted to kill him? They should have brought some heavier weapons. With a yell of pain and anger, the warrior jumped down from the tree, heading straight towards the group of soldiers below.
Two weeks ago...
Suddenly Subject Zero is brought out of his memories, those few he has left, as the computer that the female scientist is sitting at begins to beep wildly. He opens his eyes, trying to see how the woman reacts. The female scientist grins widely, as she presses a button. As the computer resumes humming slightly, she stands up and stretches her body, sore after sitting still at the computer for hours. She yawns, as she finally turns towards Subject Zero, who quickly closes his eyes. She has already discovered him looking at her once, he cannot allow her to find out that he has regained consciousness. Still grinning widely, she slowly walks over to Subject Zero, as she starts talking, even though she believes that the warrior is unable to hear her. The silence of the other scientist having left must be getting on her nerves. Female Scientist: "Ha! I bet you wonder what I just found out from your armor, huh? I think I'll tell you, just so that you can see what kind of genius I am! Those stupid men always take the honor for my discoveries, but not this time. I've sent the information before they came back! Did you hear that you losers?" She keeps on yelling at the male scientists for some minutes, even though she knows that the walls of this place are soundproof. A slight smile forms on the warrior's lips, only to disappear again the moment after. He realises something. He had regained control of other parts of his body than his eyes. Suddenly the female scientist turns towards Subject Zero once again. Female Scientist: "Where did we come from? Yes, that is right. I was going to tell you about what I discovered about your armor. Guess what, I have managed to copy several aspects of the protection and technology in it, so we will be able to give similar armors to our security guards and soldiers all over the world. Ain't it cool? So tell me now, Subject Zero, who's a genius, huh?" Thinking about it for a moment, the warrior smiles mentally. Maybe it is time to reveal that he is conscious. With a stumbling voice, he finally speaks. Subject Zero: "You might be a genius, but think about this. If you managed to find out that by scanning my armor, then what can the one who built it do?" The female scientist yells out, scared as she thought that the warrior couldn't speak, think, hear or see. She quickly backs away, moving over behind her computer. She is nervous, Subject Zero can feel that, even though she is several metres away from him. She is just about to call the male scientists, but then she stops and puts the phone down once again. Nervously, she looks at the warrior, who has now opened his piercing black eyes, staring at her. Female Scientist: "H-how much have you heard? How long have you been conscious?" A slight grin covers Subject Zero's face, as he speaks. Subject Zero: "Except when I've been sleeping, I've been conscious since you brought me out of the stasis field. You are finding out things about me. Now I wants to find out things about me." Female Scientist: "What do you mean?" Subject Zero: "Who am I?" Female Scientist: "I don't know... I've never had access to those files. The only thing I've heard you being called is Subject Zero..." Subject Zero: "How long have I been here? How long have I been in the stasis? Why am I here? And why do I feel so weak? I cannot remember much, but I remember being much stronger when I was brought here." Female Scientist: "Why do you think that you can question me, just because you scared me? You are in no position to ask questions." Subject Zero: "And so what? Do I look like I care. It may have felt to me like I've only been here for some weeks, but I know I have been in a stasis field for a long time. Tell me, how long time have I been here?" Staring at the warrior, the female scientist almost gasps. How dared he to question her like that? He was their subject, their prisoner, after all. Silently, she walks away, sitting down by her computer once again. But there was something about his eyes, something that made her feel uneasy. She starts the analysis program once again, soon after starting to scan Subject Zero's armor, to see if she missed anything. The warrior sighs, as he once again tries to remember.
Several years ago...
The armor-clad warrior fiercely swung his sword at the soldiers, who did their best to keep him away with their rifles and machineguns. Agilely the warrior avoided the bullets, quickly attacking once again. Soon after only a couple of machinegun armed soldiers were left. They almost shaked with fear, as the warrior turned towards them. Suddenly they opened fire, faster than the warrior could avoid. But even though that, he did not look scared. Quickly he opened his right hand and aimed it at their bullets. A small shockwave could be seen in the air, as he executed some kind of technique, which sent the bullets flying back at the soldiers who fired them, instantly killing them. Sighing, the warrior dropped to the ground, the blue flames disappearing from his blade. He knew that he could not take much more of this, so he quickly rose once again and sheathed his sword. Looking around, he heard the sounds of huge machines moving through the forest. With lightning speed he then disappeared into the darkness of the woods, faster than the human eye could have seen.
Two weeks ago...
Female Scientist: "Twenty years" Suddenly Subject Zero is once again brought out of his memories, as the female scientist speaks. He turns his head upwards so that he can look at her. Subject Zero: "What did you say?" Female Scientist: "You have been here for twenty years, so even though your body look like your age is between sixteen and twenty, your actual age is much higher than that." Subject Zero: "Twenty... years? I don't understand... Why have I been kept here for so long?" Sighing, the female scientist bows down, so that the warrior does not have to look up at her. Female Scientist: "Because of your unique DNA code. We know that one of your parents was a human, but we have no idea what the other one was. Probably some kind of alien. The Arcanum Council believes that we will be able to make some kind of super soldiers out of your genes, and maybe even find cures to different sicknesses. And then there's your incredible armor. It seems to be made from a material that cannot be found on Earth, so it must come from outer space. Whoever made it is a genius, as you said yourself. And about your weakness. The Arcanum Council knew that you possessed incredible strength and will power, so they used some kind of device to extract your power from your body. It is kept in some kind of cylinder held by Doctor Cortez. If the cylinder is ever broken, your energy will return to your body. That is all that I know. What shall I call you? It sounds awkward to call you Subject Zero." Subject Zero: "I don't know. But I must find out what to call me, if I ever escape." Sighing, the female scientist stands up and looks down at Subject Zero. Female Scientist: "I looked at that of your file that I have access to. You were a warrior fighting for peace, only using your skills when necessary. You don't deserve this. I will help you escape." Subject Zero: "Thanks..."
Twenty years ago... (as the woman said)
The warrior ran through the woods at lightning speed, not daring to get caught. Suddenly he heard a loud sound, as if some kind of machinery moved behind him. He quickly turned around, unsheathing his sword, which immediately where covered by blue flames. Now in front of him, a massive robot appeared out of the woods, staring down at him with its single eye. Having no other choice, the warrior attacked, trying to destroy the gigantic robot. Even though his attacks were swift and strong, they had no effect on the robot. Suddenly the warrior heard something behind him, but before he could react he felt some kind of beam hitting him, knocking him out. The next thing he saw, was a machine with a strange light getting activated around him.
Two weeks ago...
Four days have gone since the female scientist spoke with Subject Zero. In the meantime, she has managed to get hold of the cylinder containing Subject Zero's energy, but she has found herself unable to open it. When she tries once again, the door suddenly bursts open. Both her and Subject Zero stares at the four male scientists, who just look in shock at her. Lab Guy 1: "What did I say? It was her all the time! Shoot her!" Nodding, Doctor Cortez takes out a gun from a pocket inside his lab coat. He aims it at the female scientist. Doctor Cortez: "Before I kill you, then tell me why you did it. I'm just curious." Crying openly, the female scientist stands up, tightly clutching the cylinder in her hand. Female Scientist: "Because he deserves better than this! He has been fighting for everyone's lives you dumbasses! Shoot me if you wants to! Zero! Your sword is in a secret room under my computer!" Doctor Cortez: "That was... stupid." He opens fire several times, not one shot missing the woman. As she falls to the ground, she grins. Not understanding this, Doctor Cortez walks over to her and looks down at her. With her last breath, she grins at him, as she opens her hand. There is a hole in the cylinder, where Doctor Cortez hit it. Before anyone can react, silver energy streams out from the cylinder, quickly taking the shape of an eagle. Staring in disbelief, the scientists look, as the eagle shaped energy flies towards Subject Zero with great speed, being absorbed into his body. A light streams out from him, covering the whole room. As the four male scientists try to regain their sight, the sounds of something being broken can be heard. Once they can see again, they see Subject Zero standing before him, the holding suit above his armor laying shattered on the ground before him. With sadness in his eyes, he looks down at the dying woman. Subject Zero: "Thank you. I am Zero." Smiling, the woman finally passes away, due to he wounds. Zero turns his gaze upwards, staring at the four scientists. With lightning speed he takes the gun out of Doctor Cortez's hand, quickly crunching it. Within a second he stands by the computer, quickly searching for the secret room. He quickly finds a hatch and opens it, revealing a katana in a sheathe beneath. He quickly grabs it, then he turns towards the four scientists, as he adjusts the katana on his armor. Zero: "It is good for you, that I don't kill when it isn't necessary. Goodbye." Suddenly Zero begins to blur. All of the scientists are knocked out within seconds, before Zero finally leaves through the door. Running through the corridors, he soon after reaches the secret door. He unsheathes his sword and cuts straight through it. In this room is a small computer and a heavy, reinforced door. Zero stares at his sword, as blue flames appear around it. He quickly gets through the heavy door, continuing like this for some time, until he has come out of the compound. Hearing the alarm, Zero quickly runs towards the fence, when a flashback, where he flies around in the skies, suddenly hits him. Remembering that he knows the bukujitsu technique, also known as flight, Zero sets off from the ground, leaving several soldiers who fires at him behind.
Now...
Zero silently sits atop the pillar like mountain. He pulls out a Better Ocarina that he obtained during his flight from the compound and starts playing, beginning his meditation.
Chapter 2
Origin
Part 2: Escape to Freedom
Two weeks ago...
The paralysed form of Subject Zero hangs weakly from a bundle of machines coming down form the ceiling of the room. Two days have gone since he was released from the stasis field. A humming sound, as if thousands of computers were in the same room, can be heard, deafening any sounds. The four male scientists have left the room to analyse the specimen of Subject Zero's DNA, leaving behind the single female scientist, who are busy analysing the data that have just come in on the armor worn by Subject Zero. Even though he cannot move, Subject Zero is conscious, his mind not being paralysed by the collar. He has also found enough strength to open his eyes, and though it may not seem like a great task, it requires an incredible amount of energy to hold them open in the state that Subject Zero is in. The female scientist is unaware of Subject Zero staring at her, so after some time he stops, closing his eyes so that he can relax a little. He thinks harder than he has done for years, trying to figure out how long time has been away. Numerous times he has been brought out of the suspended animation in the stasis field, each time being put back in shortly after, once they had got either DNA or something else from him. He tries to remember, what happened before he was captured, but he finds himself unable to do so. Sighing mentally, he lets his mind wander; bringing the first thing he can remember into his mind. His capture, at the hands of the Arcanum Corporation.
Several years ago... (both from now, and from the flashback of the experiments conducted on Subject Zero)
A prone form, wearing a red and black armor, was sitting in a tree, breathing heavily. He looked down at the ground, where the bodies of several soldiers wearing blue and grey uniforms were laying. He had slain them all and survived, but it had cost him much energy. So much pain and suffering, how could he have done that? He was a warrior of peace, not one of war. Why these soldiers had attacked him he didn't know, but he wasn't sure if he could handle more of them. Hearing yells in the distance, the warrior tightly grabs his sword with both his hands. The blade was stained with the blood from those he had killed to survive. He muttered a few words, as the flashlights came closer. A prayer. Suddenly a group of soldiers in blue and grey uniforms are standing below him once again. He finished his prayer, as blue flames appeared around his blade. So they wanted to kill him? They should have brought some heavier weapons. With a yell of pain and anger, the warrior jumped down from the tree, heading straight towards the group of soldiers below.
Two weeks ago...
Suddenly Subject Zero is brought out of his memories, those few he has left, as the computer that the female scientist is sitting at begins to beep wildly. He opens his eyes, trying to see how the woman reacts. The female scientist grins widely, as she presses a button. As the computer resumes humming slightly, she stands up and stretches her body, sore after sitting still at the computer for hours. She yawns, as she finally turns towards Subject Zero, who quickly closes his eyes. She has already discovered him looking at her once, he cannot allow her to find out that he has regained consciousness. Still grinning widely, she slowly walks over to Subject Zero, as she starts talking, even though she believes that the warrior is unable to hear her. The silence of the other scientist having left must be getting on her nerves. Female Scientist: "Ha! I bet you wonder what I just found out from your armor, huh? I think I'll tell you, just so that you can see what kind of genius I am! Those stupid men always take the honor for my discoveries, but not this time. I've sent the information before they came back! Did you hear that you losers?" She keeps on yelling at the male scientists for some minutes, even though she knows that the walls of this place are soundproof. A slight smile forms on the warrior's lips, only to disappear again the moment after. He realises something. He had regained control of other parts of his body than his eyes. Suddenly the female scientist turns towards Subject Zero once again. Female Scientist: "Where did we come from? Yes, that is right. I was going to tell you about what I discovered about your armor. Guess what, I have managed to copy several aspects of the protection and technology in it, so we will be able to give similar armors to our security guards and soldiers all over the world. Ain't it cool? So tell me now, Subject Zero, who's a genius, huh?" Thinking about it for a moment, the warrior smiles mentally. Maybe it is time to reveal that he is conscious. With a stumbling voice, he finally speaks. Subject Zero: "You might be a genius, but think about this. If you managed to find out that by scanning my armor, then what can the one who built it do?" The female scientist yells out, scared as she thought that the warrior couldn't speak, think, hear or see. She quickly backs away, moving over behind her computer. She is nervous, Subject Zero can feel that, even though she is several metres away from him. She is just about to call the male scientists, but then she stops and puts the phone down once again. Nervously, she looks at the warrior, who has now opened his piercing black eyes, staring at her. Female Scientist: "H-how much have you heard? How long have you been conscious?" A slight grin covers Subject Zero's face, as he speaks. Subject Zero: "Except when I've been sleeping, I've been conscious since you brought me out of the stasis field. You are finding out things about me. Now I wants to find out things about me." Female Scientist: "What do you mean?" Subject Zero: "Who am I?" Female Scientist: "I don't know... I've never had access to those files. The only thing I've heard you being called is Subject Zero..." Subject Zero: "How long have I been here? How long have I been in the stasis? Why am I here? And why do I feel so weak? I cannot remember much, but I remember being much stronger when I was brought here." Female Scientist: "Why do you think that you can question me, just because you scared me? You are in no position to ask questions." Subject Zero: "And so what? Do I look like I care. It may have felt to me like I've only been here for some weeks, but I know I have been in a stasis field for a long time. Tell me, how long time have I been here?" Staring at the warrior, the female scientist almost gasps. How dared he to question her like that? He was their subject, their prisoner, after all. Silently, she walks away, sitting down by her computer once again. But there was something about his eyes, something that made her feel uneasy. She starts the analysis program once again, soon after starting to scan Subject Zero's armor, to see if she missed anything. The warrior sighs, as he once again tries to remember.
Several years ago...
The armor-clad warrior fiercely swung his sword at the soldiers, who did their best to keep him away with their rifles and machineguns. Agilely the warrior avoided the bullets, quickly attacking once again. Soon after only a couple of machinegun armed soldiers were left. They almost shaked with fear, as the warrior turned towards them. Suddenly they opened fire, faster than the warrior could avoid. But even though that, he did not look scared. Quickly he opened his right hand and aimed it at their bullets. A small shockwave could be seen in the air, as he executed some kind of technique, which sent the bullets flying back at the soldiers who fired them, instantly killing them. Sighing, the warrior dropped to the ground, the blue flames disappearing from his blade. He knew that he could not take much more of this, so he quickly rose once again and sheathed his sword. Looking around, he heard the sounds of huge machines moving through the forest. With lightning speed he then disappeared into the darkness of the woods, faster than the human eye could have seen.
Two weeks ago...
Female Scientist: "Twenty years" Suddenly Subject Zero is once again brought out of his memories, as the female scientist speaks. He turns his head upwards so that he can look at her. Subject Zero: "What did you say?" Female Scientist: "You have been here for twenty years, so even though your body look like your age is between sixteen and twenty, your actual age is much higher than that." Subject Zero: "Twenty... years? I don't understand... Why have I been kept here for so long?" Sighing, the female scientist bows down, so that the warrior does not have to look up at her. Female Scientist: "Because of your unique DNA code. We know that one of your parents was a human, but we have no idea what the other one was. Probably some kind of alien. The Arcanum Council believes that we will be able to make some kind of super soldiers out of your genes, and maybe even find cures to different sicknesses. And then there's your incredible armor. It seems to be made from a material that cannot be found on Earth, so it must come from outer space. Whoever made it is a genius, as you said yourself. And about your weakness. The Arcanum Council knew that you possessed incredible strength and will power, so they used some kind of device to extract your power from your body. It is kept in some kind of cylinder held by Doctor Cortez. If the cylinder is ever broken, your energy will return to your body. That is all that I know. What shall I call you? It sounds awkward to call you Subject Zero." Subject Zero: "I don't know. But I must find out what to call me, if I ever escape." Sighing, the female scientist stands up and looks down at Subject Zero. Female Scientist: "I looked at that of your file that I have access to. You were a warrior fighting for peace, only using your skills when necessary. You don't deserve this. I will help you escape." Subject Zero: "Thanks..."
Twenty years ago... (as the woman said)
The warrior ran through the woods at lightning speed, not daring to get caught. Suddenly he heard a loud sound, as if some kind of machinery moved behind him. He quickly turned around, unsheathing his sword, which immediately where covered by blue flames. Now in front of him, a massive robot appeared out of the woods, staring down at him with its single eye. Having no other choice, the warrior attacked, trying to destroy the gigantic robot. Even though his attacks were swift and strong, they had no effect on the robot. Suddenly the warrior heard something behind him, but before he could react he felt some kind of beam hitting him, knocking him out. The next thing he saw, was a machine with a strange light getting activated around him.
Two weeks ago...
Four days have gone since the female scientist spoke with Subject Zero. In the meantime, she has managed to get hold of the cylinder containing Subject Zero's energy, but she has found herself unable to open it. When she tries once again, the door suddenly bursts open. Both her and Subject Zero stares at the four male scientists, who just look in shock at her. Lab Guy 1: "What did I say? It was her all the time! Shoot her!" Nodding, Doctor Cortez takes out a gun from a pocket inside his lab coat. He aims it at the female scientist. Doctor Cortez: "Before I kill you, then tell me why you did it. I'm just curious." Crying openly, the female scientist stands up, tightly clutching the cylinder in her hand. Female Scientist: "Because he deserves better than this! He has been fighting for everyone's lives you dumbasses! Shoot me if you wants to! Zero! Your sword is in a secret room under my computer!" Doctor Cortez: "That was... stupid." He opens fire several times, not one shot missing the woman. As she falls to the ground, she grins. Not understanding this, Doctor Cortez walks over to her and looks down at her. With her last breath, she grins at him, as she opens her hand. There is a hole in the cylinder, where Doctor Cortez hit it. Before anyone can react, silver energy streams out from the cylinder, quickly taking the shape of an eagle. Staring in disbelief, the scientists look, as the eagle shaped energy flies towards Subject Zero with great speed, being absorbed into his body. A light streams out from him, covering the whole room. As the four male scientists try to regain their sight, the sounds of something being broken can be heard. Once they can see again, they see Subject Zero standing before him, the holding suit above his armor laying shattered on the ground before him. With sadness in his eyes, he looks down at the dying woman. Subject Zero: "Thank you. I am Zero." Smiling, the woman finally passes away, due to he wounds. Zero turns his gaze upwards, staring at the four scientists. With lightning speed he takes the gun out of Doctor Cortez's hand, quickly crunching it. Within a second he stands by the computer, quickly searching for the secret room. He quickly finds a hatch and opens it, revealing a katana in a sheathe beneath. He quickly grabs it, then he turns towards the four scientists, as he adjusts the katana on his armor. Zero: "It is good for you, that I don't kill when it isn't necessary. Goodbye." Suddenly Zero begins to blur. All of the scientists are knocked out within seconds, before Zero finally leaves through the door. Running through the corridors, he soon after reaches the secret door. He unsheathes his sword and cuts straight through it. In this room is a small computer and a heavy, reinforced door. Zero stares at his sword, as blue flames appear around it. He quickly gets through the heavy door, continuing like this for some time, until he has come out of the compound. Hearing the alarm, Zero quickly runs towards the fence, when a flashback, where he flies around in the skies, suddenly hits him. Remembering that he knows the bukujitsu technique, also known as flight, Zero sets off from the ground, leaving several soldiers who fires at him behind.
Now...
Zero silently sits atop the pillar like mountain. He pulls out a Better Ocarina that he obtained during his flight from the compound and starts playing, beginning his meditation.