For we Demon fearing people (you know who you are) I am making sure to get this chapter out a little, if not a lot, faster than that last one.
Warning: OK, I think this is the first warning I've really put up but I must put it here; SAP! Melodrama up the ass, and there's a cherry on top. ^_^
Zero: Um, Mega-X.
Mega-X: Yes?
Zero: By the powers that be… THAT SOUNDS SO WRONG! How can you begin my chapter like that???!!
Mega-X: (Puts a cherry on his head) See, cherry on top.
Zero: Twisted little thing, that you are.
Mega-X: Hey, this is a decently short chapter…
Zero: Define short. -_-
Mega-X: ^_^ … O.o … O.O… OK, maybe not.
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¤ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¤ Back at the Base: Common Room ¤ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¤
" I've got a lovely bunch of-OW! ZERO!" Poor X had been hit upside the head by his best friend. Zero was sitting next to him aggravated as the rest of the hunter base passed them by. The purple and brown couches suited the calm cream colors of the room.
" Don't sing!"
" You're so mean to me." He sniffed nuzzling Zero's helmet with his own.
" Damn it, X. I told you, not in public." Zero was trying to push X away.
" But Zero, everyone knows about our mad passionate robot sex." He said breathlessly as Alpha and Deena stopped their game to watch.
" Aw," Deena stared putting her pool stick down. " Another episode of All My Reploids."
" Maybe so but you don't have to make it flamboyantly obvious." Zero continued on taking X by the shoulders.
Megaman X, Zero Omega, Deena Rutel, Dart Vision, and Alpha Omega report to Signas' office immediately. Repeat, Megaman X, Zero Omega, Deena Rutel, Dart Vision, and Alpha Omega report to Signas' office immediately.
"Well, poo." Doll muttered before jumping from the edge of the table to Deena's shoulder. "Let's go, Dame!" he said cheerfully looking up at her with a grin.
" He did not call for you, Dog-thing." She said angrily picking him up and tossing him back on the table. " Dart, let's go." The orange bot popped up form his seat and walked after his superiors.
They walked into Signas' office only to catch him putting together a strange and small sponge puzzle.
" Oh!" Exclaimed Alpha walking swiftly to his desk and leaning her short frame over it. " I remember those!"
" You do? But how… you weren't activated." She blinked and nodded.
" That's true… I wonder… why would I know such a thing without… well, anyway. You're doing it wrong. You put this piece there." She pointed and he followed her instruction. After about a minute of them going back and forth and Alpha watching like a hawk a green little cube was placed on the desk.
" Ta-da." His voice rang before He seated himself back. " OK, Hunters. I called you all in here just to make sure there weren't any misunderstandings or mishaps. Last thing I need is the Justice League to be disoriented." They nodded and he pushed a button " Yes, excuse me, but could you tell Alia to come in now? Thank you." After a few seconds Alia walked in with papers in hand. She placed herself at the front edge of Signas' desk.
" Go ahead, Alia." he said cheerfully shifting to the right.
" Well, Hunters it seems we have a bit of a problem." They all sighed at the thought of more battles. " Well, it seems there is another computer. Another advanced lab, similar to the one that we have already discovered, has been found. Yet, they have already found the main lab. It is small but they are still afraid to stay in there for long periods of time." She pulled up a holographic map from the flat screen resting under the hunters. "Anyway," She focused her attention on Zero. " We are sending Zero Omega and Deena Rutel to cover this."
" Hey, not me?" X blinked. He was usually teamed up with Zero so this was new to him.
"It's because of your condition," Signas cut in. " We're not sure what's wrong and we definitely can't let you go out until we solve it."
" You let me go on the last mission."
" That's because we didn't realize the severity. Not only that, there were plenty of people with you." X grumbled a bit. Something about cheap ass and lame excuses but he quieted once he was elbowed by Dart.
" And so," Alia drove on. " You shall go to the Russian Hunter Base. They already have a map of the lab so Dart isn't needed. Everything you'll need will be provided so there is no need to pack much. You shall not be there long." The hunters were dismissed and dispersed. Deena went with Zero to the warping lab. There they would be instantly transported to the other base. The arrangement of transportation was perfected to the linking computers of the bases. With that made available it was faster and easier for one to get to the five hunter bases world wide.
" See you guys." Zero said stepping onto the transport base. He pressed a couple of buttons while Deena stepped in with him. " Come on, X." He said with his finger lingering over a green button. " Don't look all grumpy and down."
" Yeah, you're not cute when you pout." Said Alpha laughing.
" He's cute when he's not pouting?" Asked Doll who was resting over Alpha's shoulder.
" Shut up, Dog-thing!" Deena yelled before Zero sighed and pressed the button waving.
¤ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¤ Russian Hunter Base Transport Room ¤ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¤
" They're late." Said an Indian red reploid. His raven hair cascaded down his back and cut jaggedly over his face. He had twin beam swords strapped to his thighs.
" Sorry sir, but they're only late by a minute." A soft feminine voice came from an operation desk.
" They're suppose to be top hunters." He said very annoyed that she would defend them.
" They are top hunters," She rolled her eyes. " But that doesn't mean they have a concept of time, Hunter Flank." Flank snorted and moved his black hair to the side. This effort was actualy quite futile and the female mumbled something in Russian about the meaningless act he had just performed. Suddenly the portal lit up and Deena and Zero appeared.
" Well it's about time." Flank said in a hushed voice and walked up to them. " Hunter Zero, Hunter Deena?"
" Yes." Nodded Deena as she stepped down. " Sorry we're a bit late, we know."
" And who might you be?" Said Zero as he stepped down next to Deena.
" I'm Flank. I was given no last name. Anyway, let's get down to business." he said swiftly turning and walking out the doors. Zero made a sign to Deena making his left hand a hole and allowing his right index finger to go swiftly up it. Deena nodded profusely as they followed him. They entered a large center. Humans and reploids were buzzing around. Russia was a pretty big place and there were several small brigades of mavericks keeping the people busy.
" Wow, and I thought our base was fast passed. They've got us beat, Zero."
" Oh damn," He said coming to a halt in front of a large screen a foot away from Flank. Several people were behind them stopping a second to get a look. Zero was known throughout the world and admired by many but very few had actually seen him. For most of the girls on the base they had admired his picture on screens, internet sites, and some secretly made posters. None of them had ever seen him in person and he was just as majestic as they had imagined. Deena noticed the looks and leaned over to him.
" Zero, first reploid porno star."
" You know it, baby." He winked at one shy looking girl who immediately faulted and almost lost her papers to the ground. She balanced herself and scurried away.
" You're such a bad Zero." Said Deena grinning.
" Ahem." Said Flank. His deep voice was flat but his jerking eyebrow let them know he was upset.
" Anyway…" Zero started trying to suppress his wry smile.
" Yes…" Flank glared a bit at Zero before looking towards the screen. " This is the entrance." He pointed to a hole in the middle of a light snowstorm. " You'll enter here." And his lecture droned on almost putting Deena to sleep.
" Ok, we get it already." Deena finally said with her arms crossed " Just let us do our job, sheesh. Man, Yak, yak, can't stand a guy that talks too much." Zero gawked at her.
" Picking up on Doll's attitude I see." Said Zero patting her back. She looked up and glared.
" Quiet before I turn you into a Hello Kitty sandwich maker."
" Well, since you're so good." Flank said tossing her a wristwatch. " Go then. You'll be transported from the deck tomorrow."
" K, Flank." She said walking to the center waiting.
" Sorry about her, she's easily bored and I think the sudden change agitates her a bit." Zero said apologetically.
" Yeah, well. I'll be honest with you. I personally don't like the idea of importing other reploids. We don't need you but I cannot disobey an order."
" Eh, whatever." He shrugged.
" Well, you're lovely little lackey should be a little more respectful when she's under the care of others." Zero turned to see Deena giving Flank the death stare. If she were over here she probably would have belted him. He walked over and joined her. One woman nervously walked over to them. She must be another of his admirers. I'm so glad I'm Zero's friend and not one of these chicks. The poor woman was blushing horribly. She held out two card keys. Zero, feeling the need to totally abuse his power and vex Flank some more, gently took her hand. He waited for her to finally look up at him. He had his most confident and charming smile on.
" Thank you, ma'am." He said placing his other hand over the cards and extracting them slowly. Deena did everything possible to keep herself from gaping. That devil, that little devil. Zero, you're bad, really bad. Player! Her mind was screaming as she smiled. They walked outside the door and as soon as it slid shut there was quite the commotion. They stopped to listen as the girls went back and forth asking questions. There weren't many to be asked but they sure made it look so. With a satisfied smile Zero started walking towards their rooms.
" You are so fucking bad. That's a bad future sandwich maker."
" Hey, I'm just a guy. And she's a cute girl."
" My ass!" She exclaimed.
" Well, don't mind if I do." He said bending down a practically encasing her entire rear before giving it a few squeezes.
" Nice… firm, smooth. Grade A!" He quickly dashed off with Deena waving her diamond sword behind him.
" Zero! I'm telling X!" She threatened in mock disgust and accustion.
¤ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¤ Next Day at the Transportation Deck ¤ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¤
Zero was standing on the warp pad as Deena went on about X.
" Oh, calm down, what he doesn't know won't hurt him. Not only that, isn't this a soap opera to begin with?"
" You've got a point." She said walking up to him. At that moment Flank walked in.
" Oh, morning." Beamed Zero trying to utilize his super X powers to seem cheerful when he really wanted to knock the smug bastard off his rocker.
" Whatever, anyway, we're off." He said closing his eyes in light disgust. He had been ordered to go along but he personally wanted to check out this A class hunter. " Let's go. By orders I am to accompany you." He stepped up to the plate and nodded to the woman at the desk. Instantly they were beamed to the entrance.
" Yes," Zero nodded around him as the winds dragged his hair. " Very nice, very white, very snowy… very in my hair!" He said taking his hair and putting it before him. While he was shaking it out Deena laughed a little as the darker reploid walked up and opened the palace. The two caught up and walked it.
" Uh, Zero-sama."
" I know." He replied looking around. " It's just like the other one. Different color scheme. I guess they figured and orange and pink thing would work."
" Not so mysterious and foreboding." She said walking ahead of the group.
" Well," Started Flank. " Don't get too chipper. It gets better."
" What? Outrageous hues and tints of green and neon?" Zero asked.
" Not at all hunter. Lasers."
" Oh, la… lasers? Hey, Deena, you remember lasers in the last cavern thingy?"
" Not a one." She said as she rolled over several fallen pillars. " Ow…"
" Seems, well have more of our work cut out for us then. Yay! About time I got some action. X will be SO jealous." Zero grinned as Flank sighed.
" You know, are you sure you're Zero omega? I always thought that a top hunter would have a little more composure." He said pointing to Zero.
" Reality check?" Zero said shrugging. "Let's just take care of business, OK?"
" Go! DUCK!" Flank jump as mechanical appendages came out of nicks and crannies of the hall.
" By the heavens. What the fuck?" Deena said as she rolled on the ground trying to find a safe place were should could slow down. She finally got around a pillar and pulled out her sword. " OK, assholes. Time to become salad tossers!" She jumped up hacking one of the lasers from that wall. " One down!" An explosion was heard as Flank double cute several of the lasers.
" Nice, twin sword boy!" Deena called going to Zero's side as he landed after taking care of some of the ceiling enemies.
" We'd best move it!" The entire palace was rumbling as pillars crumbled and rolled. " Um, shit!" He said taking aim and firing straight ahead.
" We'd best take a breather to make a plan of action!" yelled Flank from a little ways away.
" Plan?" Deena asked looking at zero. " You nuts? Our plan is to blow up shit!" She charged forward skimming the walls with her sword.
" Deena!" Zero yelled " Above you!" But the debris and movement was too much. Deena couldn't hear him and Zero decided to run after her. The act was in vain and he knew it but he couldn't stand there. It was too late. Deena had seen the pillar falling at the last second and could barely move to escape. " Deena?" Zero said jumping over the object and landing at her side.
" Mother fucking pillar hit me in the leg." She said gritting her teeth. Zero's eyes opened in wide surprise at the blood pouring from Deena's leg. He was almost tempted to touch it but stopped himself in favor of taking care of her.
" Oh god." He said pulling her to him.
" I'll be OK. It just grazed me but it hurts like fucking hell. Can't stand." She said making herself smile but she knew Zero was already stressing out.
" Come, back to the base with us." Zero said lifting her.
" We can't leave yet." Said Flank but he seemed to be on the phone while they moved out of the danger zone.
" Are you nuts? We can't stay. Deena's too hurt to fight."
" Then leave her at the entrance. The medic crew is on their way." he argued back.
" No way in hell I'm leaving Deena there by herself. I don't give a shit how fast they are."
" Leave her. She'll be fine."
" My ass." They continued to fight all the way to the entrance and Zero stubbornly would not leave until he saw the crew pick Deena up and leave.
" All right, we can go now."
" Thank you, highness. So glad you're agreeable."
" No problem." Zero spat back marching back into the laboratory. There was a lot of tension as they fought through the laser guarded area. Not only where they pissed at each other but they were also aggravated by the weapons against them. This was not scaling up to be a very pleasant day for either of them, and they didn't hesitate to make it known. As they entered the main lab Flank informed him that there were no enemies here.
" Hm, seems this is the end of the line." Zero commented.
" Whatever." *
" What's your problem?"
" Thought it was obvious. You."
" And what's wrong?" Zero glared moving to the computer and activation it.
" As a top hunter I thought for sure you would have learned to push your emotions away by now."
" Been there, got the T-shirt." He snorted and flipped his hair back.
" A true hunter would not have stayed. Knowing that the team was coming would have been enough."
" Like I trust them. Heck, I'm sure Deena's giving them hell as it is." And he would be right because Deena was hemming and hawing all the way back to the base. She hated not being with Zero to help him. She was missing out on all the action and frankly did not see her wound too bad. She figured that if she gave it a little rest she'd be fine but the doctors said differently.
" Trust us, we're hunters, too. Yet, you really must put your feelings aside when you're on a mission."
" What? You want a cookie?" He said clapping. "I have been, and what would you know?"
" You rarely fight with people around you, right?"
" You're changing the subject." Zero said getting quite pissy.
" No, it has a lot to do with it. You're an A class hunter known for your ruthlessness, but you don't have to fight with your loved ones near you."
" That's a touchy subject. You may want to shut up." Growled the red hunter.
" I see, what? Loose a loved one? Haven't we all?" Flank said rather offhandedly. He sat down in a chair and started to extract the data.
" Geez, thank YOU Captain Obvious."
Flank's eyebrow was twitching. " It just annoys me how you can be known as such a great hunter and yet you're nothing I expected. You should have left Deena there. It's your duty to think of the mission first! Not your emotions. If she's a friend, a CLOSE friend you should have never brought her along."
" I was ordered and she is a good hunter!" the fight went on for awhile but at one pint they calmed down and just silently resolved not to speak at all. "Not only hay it would be more painful to leave her behind than to bring her along. It would have been harder to except that I did not trust her to be by my side than excepting that she could not fight in the battle. The hidden meaning in the gesture what would have hurt her. I just don't want to loose her, but I know that I can not protect her from her duty or her will." He said hushed. " I already lost Iris, and if I had not fought with her brother then I would have lost more. If I didn't take him down, a friend of his whom cared, then X or Deena or some other hunter would. You think I want to see any more of my friends killed, especially when I can do something about it." There was a sort of uneasy silence but finally Flank spoke.
" I can understand that. It's a fear." He started slowly. " A fear of being alone. A fear of purpose. Right? Ever look in the mirror and question what you're doing?"
" Every day." He said " And what are you answered with?"
Zero smiled genuinely and it seemed also most as if he would laugh. " X behind me telling me I'm hogging the mirror and playing with my hair."
Flank seemed melancholy. " It's hard to handle. To think, after all these years I too, at a point, forgot what I was fighting for. Yet I fight on so at least one part of me knows what the hell is going on. It just won't tell the other part."
" I know the feeling all to well. I know the answer, but it's as if I can't except it." Zero sighed listing to the side a bit.
" I see. You know, I can tell, she really loves and respects you. That Deena woman, how'd that happen?" He was typing away at the computer.
" Well, X and I found her when she was just a kid. We raised her a bit, well, sorta, and after a time she came under my command. I think that's where her respect starts."
" But…" Flank started and his hair masked whatever expression he was holding. " I think you fear being alone the most. Killing doesn't phase you as much as that, does it?" Zero frowned at this. He didn't like it because he knew in some way or another that the reploid next to him was right. However, he didn't have much time to think of that as the screen started to flash a bit. Then the image of Mater appeared.
" Hell no." Was all Zero could say as he fully recognized the figure. " Mater!"
" Hi guys!"
" What are you doing here? Still going on that whole perfect race thing?"
" Well, yes." She said happily.
" I can't believe this!"
" Perfect race?" Came in Flank.
" Yeah, she wants to make some perfect robotic race outta me and X. Please, don't ask."
" This won't harm the existing races, will it?"
" No. I said make the perfect race, I didn't say mass slaughter." She was troubled that they would think such a thing from her.
" Hey, don't give us that look." Zero said pointing. " What did you expect us to think?" She snorted and turned her head away.
" I don't have to take this." She snobbishly said before turning to look at them.
" Yeah, you're right." Zero nodded in agreement before pointing his buster. " You don't have to take this but guess what, if you don't take this small interrogation I just hop you have another backup lab you can just transfer yourself to. Or you're one screwed computer."
" OK, fine!" She mumbled on about violence and children but Zero just waited.
" Listen, since it's not like you're gunna kill anyone why don't you tell me exactly how you plan to use that data anyway?" But Mater hesitated. The pause went on so long that Zero started tapping his fingers. " Well?" He grunted.
" Heh, heh, you see, I kinda lost that data. Well, a good portion of it." She gave a hesitant smile.
" You have GOT to be kidding me!" Roared the hunters before they broke out into laughter. Both just could not believe she had gone through all that trouble only to loose her data. Mater was not amused but that was the highlight of Zero and Flank's day so they laughter for a clear minute.
" OK, OK," Flank said getting from the ground and into a seat. " You've got to be kidding me. You get what is probably the most sophisticated couple of bungle bots in your scanner bed… then you loose the data?! I'm sorry Zero, now I realize why you keep a large sense of humor. If you have to face enemies like this I'd probably come out soft and cushy, too."
" Who you callin' cushy?" Zero folded his arms before deciding to stand. " Listen Mother Computer. I can destroy you right now." A dead silence encased them. Zero was completely serious. Flank looked at him I awe. This was what he had seen all his hunter years. A stiff and unsmiling Zero taking charge and seeming to get his way. " But I have a feeling you're not a real threat. However, It may be a good idea to take you out now and not have to deal with you later. Don't worry, in due time I'd find any other lab you would be escaping to. However, I know that this is the only other one. After checking the systems there was only data on two places that were linked. I'm glad you could find such a remote place, yet in this day and age almost nothing is truly remote. You're not 'safe' here any longer or on this planet. What do you have to say?" After that dramatic dialog the darker reploid look on in interest. He could see why Zero was such a good hunter. He knows when to get serious and how to through the enemy or anyone off. I wonder what it is truly like to fight by the side of Zero Omega.
" Well, I mean, I am programmed not to want to die, after all. So you've caught me." She started out choked at his suffocating evidence and demanding manner. " So…"
" Like I said, you're not doing anything harmful or that anyone else isn't trying. They've been improving reploids for years. You are no exception. So I guess I can let you live. State your mission once more." He was glaring at her and keeping eye contact. She nodded mournfully before opening her mouth.
" I am the Mother Computer, Mater. I was made to find, design, and create the perfect race. My AI system has calculated that the best way of achieving this is to make a robotic race. That is my mission that I have no origins of memory of who gave it to me." Zero nodded and turned towards the door.
" Come, Flank." His words left no room for disobedience. " We'll leave her. But understand, as soon as you make trouble, I'll be back for you personally." And the two reploids left.
¤ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¤ Back at the Russian base ¤ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¤
Flank went to his superior to report that it was just a regular computer lab, but it should be sealed until they had money to further investigate. Zero went to go see Deena in the infirmary room. He didn't even have to ask where she was. He just followed the commotion coming from the hall. Oh, that Deena, never can keep her down. I just wish she'd stop creating trouble for those poor guys. He opened the door to find his partner yelling and cursing.
" I'm fine! Let go of me. Get away!" She raged on batting at the doctor and nurses.
" My goodness. Now come on, calm down. You're I no condition…"
" I'll tell you what condition I'm in! Now give me my word you weakling!" She bellowed looking straight at the poor male nurse holding her sword in his hands. " Give it!"
" Oh, Deena!" Zero sighed and walked over to her. " Stop giving these people such a hard time. OK?"
"No, it'' not 'OK'. Tell them to give me back my sword and leave me alone. I don't need to be in this bed. I'm fine. I just took a flesh wound."
" Sure, Blank Knight."** He said pushing her down. " Just rest. I'll take the diamond sword. OK?"
" NO, no, no! You're missing the point. I don't NEED to be in this bed." He let her fuss a little before she registered his superior strength and weight wouldn't allow her to move. She steamed a bit growling in her defeat before pouting. " Fine! Now get off you two ton microwave." HE moved and smiled before offering his hand to the male nurse.
" I'll take that." He smiled as the diamond sword was handed to him and the people started to leave. " Don't be such a burden to everyone, OK? Just relax while you can." He ruffled her hair before he himself left.
¤ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¤ The Sappy Part ¤ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ¤
He returned to his room and lied down. This day's events had been draining on him mentally. Remembering what Flank said made him think. He said that Zero feared being alone, and Zero thought everyone felt that way. He didn't consider myself an exclusion from that rule. Ever since he could remember he'd been shunned in a lot of respects. Even now, as a top class hunter it's hard to make friends with people. He was once feared for being a maverick and only until recently has that tittle really faded away. Not only that Iris' death really took a toll on Zero. Why am I fighting? He never really had anything or anyone. He'd always basically been alone. Even back in the days when Zero was a new hunter most people were afraid of him. They didn't want to be near me. Yet, somehow he gained the trust and love of a few select people. He was a little insecure in some aspects. Just like anyone else he could either shun or indulge. I know my acceptance started with X.
NO matter how childish it may seem he remember the reason he first wanted to know anything about X. He was so angered by everyone's reaction around him that he wanted to go straight to the top. He wanted to make himself worthy of a god. Because to many that was what X was. Though he was not heavenly and he was not perfect he was the first. That was important to the reploid race just as the beginning is important to the human race. With X alive and well it was as if their god walked among them. I must be worth something. Funny how such a calm reploid garnered so much respect. I guess, as the near Adam of all reploids, he was revered as a god. Not only that he was pretty popular among everyone though he didn't seem genuinely interested in most people. Yeah, I first recall X as a loner of sorts. He never seemed the type but maybe he was antisocial. Odd how we ended up best friends. How did I trick him into that? But I love him, and not in some come-here-baby way but kinda the same way that I love myself. No reason that's out of the ordinary, I just love him. Emotions are weird.
The same can kind of be said of Deena. She's crazy and violent but he love her a lot. I remember when I first met her; tattered and bruised I asked X if we could take her home. She was the first war orphan that they had ever dealt with personally. They put her through school and had a lot of fun when she'd visit in the summer. She always had that sword with her, even back then but I guess it didn't matter. Zero and X knew plenty of people who would view her as crazy and a little bit cold, but they knew she loved just as much as the next person. It just takes the right person to see and appreciate her passionate makeup. Zero wasn't as affectionate with her like X but there's a string that binds them. She's almost like family. But I guess my family grows with each friend.
Iris was a whole other ballpark. Zero didn't know what that girl had done to him, and when she died it was hell. I'm pretty sure I was in love with her. He had never felt that way before and that feeling wasn't fading any time soon. With her death he kind of lost it. There was a large hole in his heart that was going to be vacant for a long time. When she entered his life he stretched his heart and when she left the space that she left sagged. Thank you X, my best bud. I know, without him babying me for what felt like eternity, I would have died somewhere along the way. When he thought about her he was still deeply saddened and a lot of his pain still resides, but Zero knew her. She would have wanted him to live on. Though she had always been against fighting, deep within her heart iris understood why Zero fought. Iris understood that the battle between her brother and Zero was inevitable. The day would come and she feared it in her heart, but she also carried on. She knew she could only fight a loosing battle but at least she would leave with the knowledge that she tried everything. She could not die with a single regret save for the pain she knew she would cause. She was everything I wanted so much, what I loved about X but in a female form. Living the life that we couldn't and yet dreamed of with a passion.
And finally Zero understood what he strived for. He now had full knowledge that with all the hardships he had faced, was facing, and would face in the future there was one ultimate goal. Just as he had listened to Flank, and just as he had been made to think; he looked forward to the day that he could finally bring peace to the people closest to him.
" I fight to protect my loved ones and one day live in peace with them. Flank, I think I now understand." And Zero closed his eyes to dream of his future that his torture and blood would create.
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¤~¤ Mega-X's Notes ¤~¤
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* Oh my god! It's Squall!! RUN!
** I blame Monty Python for my warped mind.
Oh yeah, sap is hard for me to write at the moment. I'm not sure way, probably because I'm just in such a humorous mood.
X: Oh yeah, (looking at the script) It's all about me!
Zero: Eat me!
X: (Bites Zero's hair) Hmmmm, metallic.
Zero: Sick, dude… Sick…
X: ^_^ I'm not feeling the love here.
Zero: Oh, you'll feel it, WHEN I PUT MY-MMUH!!!!
Mega-X: Sorry folks, I can't allow Zero to say that.
Deena: Why not? He's a grown bot.
Mega-X: Because… * wispers *
Deena: O.O I am enlightened.
Mega-X: U_U… yes, my child.
Alpha: God?
Doll: Not quite.
Deena: Shut up, Dog-thing!