X vs. Samus

[I know these chapters are short and I am sorry for this, but understand. This story is just something I've always wanted to do and now I have the chance to show everyone. So I would like to give a shout out to the makers of fanfiction.com for this opportunity. THANX!]

"Zero...Zero, come in Zero. This is Maverick Hunter control, can you hear us?"

"Zero reporting in. What is it HQ?"

"Oh! Thank god, you're still alive! How are your Operation Systems functioning?"

"Heh. I'm all right. After the explosion, my backup support systems took care of the rest.
...Have you heard from X?"

"Negative. We thought you might be able to give us some insight as to where he might be!"

"Sorry. Last I saw of him, he was headed toward Sigma's old Fortress...any idea why?"

"Where X is headed right now and why is of little importance at the moment. Report back to HQ ASAP. Confirm transmission."

"...Sorry HQ, I cannot comply with that command."

"What! Why not? How badly are you injured?!"

"Whoa, whoa. Calm yourself, HQ. I'm alright...X, however, might be on to Sigma and I must rendezvous with him to confirm his actions."

"......Are you sure you're alright."

"I'm fine, just check up on the damage of that blast. I'll contact you as soon as X is found. Zero out."

"Roger, Zero." (Be careful...)

Though X always seemed to rush into things, recklessly firing upon any Maverick that moved, he also always knew Sigma's exact location. The moderately good nature X normally had was replaced with something different when he was infected with the virus that was Sigma.

Though Hunter HQ had no problem with X easily finding and eradicating every "undercover" Maverick base within 500 kilometers, Zero was the only one calm enough to question X's actions.

When Sigma infected him, did Sigma become a part of X? Zero knew of course that it wasn't the same relation as him and Sigma. Sigma was still in his circuitry...somewhere, but Zero had learned long ago how to fight off Sigma's influences.

Matters to be worried about when the time came. Right now he needed to get to X before he can get to Sigma. Zero punched in the coordinates to Sigma's fortress and was gone within seconds, light-jumping was definitely exhilarating, but nothing new. Within minutes Zero was just outside of the ancient tower.

Zero scanned the fortress..."Huh?!" There were 2 Maverick signals inside...but no sign of X! Had he been mistaken on X's agenda. "Great. If I head back to HQ, I'll be tried for ignoring a direct order...Oh, well! If you got to go, go out with a bang!"

Zero casually entered the Maverick leader's tower, hoping for a challenge for his final mission. Slowly, Zero made his way to the top. The stronger signal was already there. The other was making his way to the top as well, though it's energy readings were difficult to make out..."Strange. Normally I don't have a problem with Maverick readings. Hmm."

Something isn't right, I'm not quite sure what, but something tells me all of my questions will soon be answered...