Chapter 7

He was shown his quarters, which turned out to be a small room with very few things in it. In the corner was what looked to be an open faced capsule, probably a power capsule for recharging energy. On the left side of the room was a desk, and computer. Nothing facy. Skullman wondered if he was shown the solider barracks, or the dungeon, what with it looking so bland. He shruged, and sat in the power capsule deciding to rest, and plan is next move. He shut most of his systems down, leaving his backup power source, and movement detection systems on. He didn't want anyone sneaking in, and doing any tampering with him.

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Skullman was awakened to the sound of a buzzing inside his head, and a sensor going off. Someone was coming. He checked the time. The clock on the recharge capsule saod 7:00 AM. So no one came during the night. At least most of the Maverick wern't stupid. The foot steps got closer. Skullman decided to go ahead and reactivate his systems, and be ready in case something was to happen. He walked up to behind the door, to the side, waitng. Whatever was going to happen, he wanted to do it first, and get the upperhand. The door slid open as a figure steped inside. Skullman did not waste and words, as he slipped behind the reploid, and applied a full nelson on him. The reploid struggled, and tried to free himself from the hold, with Skullman working just as hard to hold him.

The reploid tried to speak.

"H-hold on..I'm not here to hurt you, or do any harm!"

The reploid stopped struggling, hoping to show his assailant that his claim was true. Skullman stared at the reploid, and loosened his grip. The reploid nodded, and sliped from the hold, as Skullman released him. The reploid took in a deep breath, then exhaled, and looked at Skullman with a hint of fear, and awe in his eyes

"S-so you're him..arn't you?"

"Him who?" Skullman responded.

The reploid pointed to Skullman with a shakey finger. Skullman peered at this one...he was different. his eyes were light...he saw no malice, only gentleness. The reploid spoke softly to Skullman.

"Skullman X...I mean..I heard some of the others talk about you..but...I thought it was just that...talk...myth..."

Myth? A legend was based on him? How peculiar. He watches the reploid, and his movements. His eyes filled with awe. Skullman stepped forward. The reploid stepped back. After a long silence, Skullman spoke.

"That's nice..but...why are you here?"

The reploid looked nervous now, and looked around, as if someone was ready to pounce on him, and take his life away. He looked back at Skullman, and spoke softly.

"I am a Maverick Hunter...I was assigned to find, and infiltrate the newest Maverick base. However..I heard rumors that Sigma was off to find a weapon so powerful, that it could turn the tide in the war. After he cam back with you...I knew you had to be it.."

A weapon? Hardly, Skullman thought. He was a robot built by Sergei Cossack, a protector...which he failed at miserably he might add. He wasn't some legendary weapon. At least the bad guys were going to be horribly mistaken. But here was this reploid, watching him with that same respectful dear and awe, like a god had entered the room. He sighed softly. He needed answers, and needed them soon. But he wasn't going to get them here. He needed to escape. He looked at the reploid. He also needed to get him out of here, too. This place was dangerous, and if they found out that he was a spy, things would get ugly quick.

"Alright look...I need to get out of here...can you help me?"

The reploid's expression went a little brighter, and he nodded, adding

"Yes! I've already called HQ, and told them about the situation here. They decided that it's time to storm the Maverick base, and will be sending troops here any day."

Skullman nodded...that's good...but he wasn't willing to wait for the troops. He needed out before the Mavericks did something perminate to him. He looked around, then went to the table at the end of the room. Skullman then turned and faced the repliod.

"A few days won't do. We need out of here now."

The reploid nodded in agreement. He obviously was tired of the charade, nd wanted out just as bad.

"I agree..but it will be hard."

The reploid looked down. He then looked back up.

"Oh yes..I forgot to introduce myself. I am Merrick."

Skullman nodded.

"I would introduce myself, but you already know who I am."

Merrick smirked at that with a nod. He looked, and felt alot more comfortable, as he joined Skullman at the table. Skullman nodded back,a nd face the table, and grabbed a sheet of paper to write down any ideas of a plan. The both began discussing a possible escape plan. However they both did not notice the small insect on the floor. Should have they took a closer look at it, they would have identified it as a survellence mechanoid...