Mega man X 8: Rondo of Blood.
Last chapter Speed Cheetah was sent by the Sigma Religion to draw the attention of X, Zero and Axl and blow up the whole place destroying them. Dynamo finally appeared and joined the Sigma Religion for fun.
Their plan didn't work thanks to the speed parts that Douglas gave to our heroes.
Zero used the 3 part chips together and finished Cheetah.
Now the Angel has awakened, and she's heading to the Maverick Hunter HQ To destroy the enemies of Sigma.
Zero still has this wretched feeling that something will happen. And the answers to many questions will be revealed...
Chapter 7: The Angel.
In the dark skies over the mountain regions, a ball of light is visible. The light shines with dark energy. And a female figure floats in center of it. The Angel of Sigma heads to the Maverick hunters HQ
X, Zero and Axl head to the forest region that is closer to the mountains to intercept the angel's trail and prevent loss.
Zero still has the feeling as he sees the ball of light very far away.
Zero: X...
X: What's up Zero. You look strange since Alia detected the angel.
Zero: No... Never mind.
Axl: That's it. You gotta get a girlfriend.
The three hunters reach the one. The ball of light covers the silhouette inside of it. Zero sees the figure familiar.
X: Hold it right there! You want us!
Axl: Yes! Now reveal yourself you angel!
The energy covering the figure vanishes reveling the one inside of it. As the prophecies say, it is a woman. She has long brown hair and shine-less emotion-less blue eyes. X and Zero recognize the angel. Her presence brings millions of questions and shock to the hunters.
X: Can't be!
Zero: She is...
X and Zero: ...... Iris!!
Axl: That's the Iris girl?
X: How can she be the angel of Sigma?!?
Zero: Maybe she is because she had the contact with the purest form of the Sigma Virus!
Axl: How did that happened?
Zero: During the Repliforce attack, the colonel and I had this rivalry. Iris tried to stop us from fighting. But we fought anyways. Colonel ended up losing the battle. Iris was so sad and angry with this that she managed to get a sample of the sigma virus in a container from the HQ. Her feelings increased her power with the virus and she tried to defeat me and avenge her brother. She ended up losing... But she died from the overdose of the virus ... and I loved her...
X: Come on. The only thing we gotta do is defeat her and nobody will die!
Axl: He's right! Besides she is not Iris anymore!
Iris: Looks like you will never forget that moment... Zero.
Zero turns to her evil weak voice. The look on her face causes an emotional shock to Zero.
Zero: Iris! Why are you doing this?!? You know you don't wanna do this!
Iris: Silence killer!
Iris' face changes from no emotion to anger as she uses her powers to lift a tree up and attack Zero with it. X blocks the path.
X: Stop it!
The big wooden hulk hits X as he crashes on another three. The impact was so hard that he is immobilized for a moment.
Zero: X!
Iris: ... X... Such a little bug...
Zero: What? Iris would never say that!
Axl: Now is my turn!
Axl draws his twin guns out aiming directly to Iris as he prepares to squeeze the triggers.
Axl: Eat this!
Iris: I don't think so...
Her sights concentrate on Axl as she frowns her forehead moving Axl this time.
Axl: What? My arms!
Axl arms move themselves aiming to his abdomen. His fingers get grip to pull the triggers.
Iris: Do not interfere!
The guns fire as the pierce Axl's body bullet per bullet until 12 of each are fired. Axl drops to the ground like a sand bag.
Zero: Axl!!!
X: No!!
Iris: That happens when you interfere with the prophecies...
Zero: You're not Iris! That's just a shell! Who are you?!?
Iris: He, he... Can't remember me? Oh yes. After all this body is not mine...
Zero: Who are you? ... My god! It's you!
Iris: Yes... It is I again.
Zero's faced wears a shocked impression as he says the name of the one using Iris' body.
Zero: ...... Sigma!
Sigma: Yes. Obviously the soul of this girl was still active and intact. Her awakening meant the destruction of all. But she would never awaken until my spirit was released. I use this body and search for the chosen one to bring me back!
X: You're insane!
Sigma: And I'm about to finish off the one who defeated me as one of the Hunters. I believe Zero is the chosen one.
Zero: What?!?
Sigma: Yes. And with you death I'll be back full powered!
Sigma steps towards Zero. Sigma grabs Zero's neck and struggles him to kill him.
X: No! Zero!
Sigma: Ha ha ha! Now feel the pain I felt all those years ago!
Zero: Ugh...
Zero's faced turns to a decided one as he turns to Sigma.
Zero: He he. Now I get it...
Sigma: What?
Zero: Iris soul is still intact inside there...
Sigma: But no hope will save you now.
Zero: I just need to wake her up!
Sigma: What?
Zero tries to reach Iris to the very inside of her soul, to awake and expulse the evil within her.
Zero: Iris! Can you hear me? Iris!
Sigma: It's no use!
Sigma increases his grip as Zero closes his eyes and concentrates.
Inside Iris soul, there is a vast darkness. An imprisoned girl floats in the darkness as a boat without course. Iris soul is imprisoned in the darkness created by Sigma's spirit.
A faint echo can be heard barely in the dark place. The voice belongs to the one that Iris loved a long time ago.
Zero: ....is...ri...Ir...ris...Iri...Iris!
The girl tries to open her eyes. The voice intensifies as she recovers sense.
Zero: Iris! Wake up! We need you!
Iris awakes. But the dark chains still imprison her.
Iris: Zero? Help me!
In the darkness, a little shine of red light arrives. The light takes the shape of Zero. Zero's spirit reached Iris this to the bond of love they had a long time ago.
Zero: Iris.
Iris: Zero! I can't escape from here!
Zero: Here. Let me give you a hand.
Zero grabs Iris' hand as he pulls out. Iris slips easily off the chains as a light, a warm light covers the darkness. Sigma fells that his power is getting weaker.
Sigma: What?
His grip starts losing strength and let go of Zero.
Zero: Look like she conquered you Sigma.
Sigma: It's not her! Is the power within her!
X: What?
Sigma: It can't be! This girl is the chosen one! I had her all the time!
Zero: But now it is time to say good-bye.
Sigma: No! Haaaaaa!
The dark waves within Iris' body fade heading to the mountains back to the castle. Iris lies on the ground as she sleeps quietly. She should be awakening soon
Iris: Hmmm.
Zero: You're safe now Iris. I have to call the guys to pick us up.
Zero activates his transmitter communicating with Alia back to the base.
Alia: Zero? What is it? Did you found the angel?
Zero: Yes. This is gonna be a surprise... But I can explain. Just send a rescue team to our coordinates.
Alia: Got it. They'll be there in a while. Just hold on.
Zero: Thanks. And tell lifesaver that Axl needs care. Breaking contact.
Zero walks closer to Iris. He realizes that she is really the chosen one.
Zero: So you're the chosen one. Then I won't let them lay a finger on you. I'll protect you at any cost.
Maverick Hunter HQ
The next day Zero walks to the medical building. He finds X on his way.
X: Hey Zero.
Zero: Hi X.
X: So after all Iris is the chosen one.
Zero: Yes. And if they get her, the rondo of blood will be complete and Sigma will return.
X: So what do we do?
Zero: We must protect Iris from the Sigma Religion at any cost.
X: We also gotta see how's Axl doing.
Zero: Yeah. Let's not forget about him.
X and Zero arrive to the Medical Building where lifesaver waits for them.
Lifesaver: X, Zero.
Zero: Hey lifesaver. How's Axl doing?
Lifesaver: That kid was lucky. The bullets didn't hit important spots. Douglas made just a little make up work. Axl is gonna be Ok. In a few hours.
X: Thank you.
Zero: ... And Iris?
Lifesaver: Everything says she's gonna be Ok. She is already awake. You wanna see her?
Zero: Yes please.
Lifesaver: Please follow me.
Lifesaver leads X and Zero to the room where Iris lies on the bed. The room is for resting. So she's gonna be Ok.
Zero: Iris.
Iris: Zero.
Zero: How are you feeling?
Iris: Better now. Thanks.
Lifesaver: I'll leave you three alone for now.
X: I'm also leaving. I need to pay a visit to Double.
X and Lifesaver leave the room with different directions. Zero and Iris are alone to talk.
Iris: So are you Ok? Didn't I hurt you?
Zero: No. I'm fine. And that was Sigma using you body.
Iris: Zero. Please tell me... What's going on?
Zero: Well...
Zero tells the story of the new enemy to Iris, About the Rondo of Blood, about the dark ones, the apostles, the prophecies and the chosen one.
Iris: So I'm this chosen one?
Zero: Yes. They need you to complete the Rondo of Blood to bring Sigma back.
Iris: I feel scared when I think about that... Zero... Will you protect me?
Zero: Yes... We'll protect you from them.
Iris: Thanks Zero.
Zero: Now you just rest as we plan what to do next. Ok?
Iris: Yes.
Zero: Good. I have to go. If you need something just call me.
Zero leaves the room heading to the central building. There he finds everyone gathered waiting for him.
Alia: Zero. How's Iris?
Zero: She's fine. She just needs to rest.
Signas: She is the chosen one. She's here... and that means.
X: We need to be ready for anything. They'll try to get her back.
Signas: We have to protect her. Zero, you'll stay close to Iris all the time in case of an attack. As Axl is better now, X shouldn't have problem.
X: Just leave them to us.
Zero: But X. We're a team.
X: I know. And as a team we must work together to save this world. Your part will be protecting Iris meanwhile we kick ass.
Zero smiles as he answers.
Zero: Yes. I'm counting on you guys.
Sigma Religion Northern-Europe castle.
Sigma's spirit returns to the castle as he reenters the big coffin. He can communicate now with the dark ones.
Dark Zero: What went wrong sir?
Sigma: The girl awake expulsing me from her body.
Dark: Great. We lose the reaper and now the angel.
Sigma: And the good thing id that her awakening revealed that she is the chosen one.
Dark Axl: What?!?
Dark Zero: We must get her back.
Dark X: But how? She is in the base of the enemy!
Dark Zero: We'll just send all the rest of the apostles in a tetra-attack. Then Dynamo will know what to do.
Dynamo: I get it.
Sigma: Stupid hunters. No one underestimates Sigma!
Iris awake revealing that she is indeed the chosen one of the prophecies; now the main objective is getting her.
X, Zero and Axl are about to face the greatest challenge of all. Fighting against the full power of the Sigma Religion.
Next Chapter: Attack on the HQ.
Author's corner.
This episode revealed who the chosen one was. Even readers knew all the time who she was! But I just wanted to give more killing suspense. (I'm Evil! ==') But Iris was possessed by Sigma. (Complete spin-off.) But next chapter is gonna be a BIG battle for the chosen one. What's gonna happen? I'm not gonna tell... You'll have to read next chapter for the greatest battle of all.
See ya in Attack on the HQ.
Last chapter Speed Cheetah was sent by the Sigma Religion to draw the attention of X, Zero and Axl and blow up the whole place destroying them. Dynamo finally appeared and joined the Sigma Religion for fun.
Their plan didn't work thanks to the speed parts that Douglas gave to our heroes.
Zero used the 3 part chips together and finished Cheetah.
Now the Angel has awakened, and she's heading to the Maverick Hunter HQ To destroy the enemies of Sigma.
Zero still has this wretched feeling that something will happen. And the answers to many questions will be revealed...
Chapter 7: The Angel.
In the dark skies over the mountain regions, a ball of light is visible. The light shines with dark energy. And a female figure floats in center of it. The Angel of Sigma heads to the Maverick hunters HQ
X, Zero and Axl head to the forest region that is closer to the mountains to intercept the angel's trail and prevent loss.
Zero still has the feeling as he sees the ball of light very far away.
Zero: X...
X: What's up Zero. You look strange since Alia detected the angel.
Zero: No... Never mind.
Axl: That's it. You gotta get a girlfriend.
The three hunters reach the one. The ball of light covers the silhouette inside of it. Zero sees the figure familiar.
X: Hold it right there! You want us!
Axl: Yes! Now reveal yourself you angel!
The energy covering the figure vanishes reveling the one inside of it. As the prophecies say, it is a woman. She has long brown hair and shine-less emotion-less blue eyes. X and Zero recognize the angel. Her presence brings millions of questions and shock to the hunters.
X: Can't be!
Zero: She is...
X and Zero: ...... Iris!!
Axl: That's the Iris girl?
X: How can she be the angel of Sigma?!?
Zero: Maybe she is because she had the contact with the purest form of the Sigma Virus!
Axl: How did that happened?
Zero: During the Repliforce attack, the colonel and I had this rivalry. Iris tried to stop us from fighting. But we fought anyways. Colonel ended up losing the battle. Iris was so sad and angry with this that she managed to get a sample of the sigma virus in a container from the HQ. Her feelings increased her power with the virus and she tried to defeat me and avenge her brother. She ended up losing... But she died from the overdose of the virus ... and I loved her...
X: Come on. The only thing we gotta do is defeat her and nobody will die!
Axl: He's right! Besides she is not Iris anymore!
Iris: Looks like you will never forget that moment... Zero.
Zero turns to her evil weak voice. The look on her face causes an emotional shock to Zero.
Zero: Iris! Why are you doing this?!? You know you don't wanna do this!
Iris: Silence killer!
Iris' face changes from no emotion to anger as she uses her powers to lift a tree up and attack Zero with it. X blocks the path.
X: Stop it!
The big wooden hulk hits X as he crashes on another three. The impact was so hard that he is immobilized for a moment.
Zero: X!
Iris: ... X... Such a little bug...
Zero: What? Iris would never say that!
Axl: Now is my turn!
Axl draws his twin guns out aiming directly to Iris as he prepares to squeeze the triggers.
Axl: Eat this!
Iris: I don't think so...
Her sights concentrate on Axl as she frowns her forehead moving Axl this time.
Axl: What? My arms!
Axl arms move themselves aiming to his abdomen. His fingers get grip to pull the triggers.
Iris: Do not interfere!
The guns fire as the pierce Axl's body bullet per bullet until 12 of each are fired. Axl drops to the ground like a sand bag.
Zero: Axl!!!
X: No!!
Iris: That happens when you interfere with the prophecies...
Zero: You're not Iris! That's just a shell! Who are you?!?
Iris: He, he... Can't remember me? Oh yes. After all this body is not mine...
Zero: Who are you? ... My god! It's you!
Iris: Yes... It is I again.
Zero's faced wears a shocked impression as he says the name of the one using Iris' body.
Zero: ...... Sigma!
Sigma: Yes. Obviously the soul of this girl was still active and intact. Her awakening meant the destruction of all. But she would never awaken until my spirit was released. I use this body and search for the chosen one to bring me back!
X: You're insane!
Sigma: And I'm about to finish off the one who defeated me as one of the Hunters. I believe Zero is the chosen one.
Zero: What?!?
Sigma: Yes. And with you death I'll be back full powered!
Sigma steps towards Zero. Sigma grabs Zero's neck and struggles him to kill him.
X: No! Zero!
Sigma: Ha ha ha! Now feel the pain I felt all those years ago!
Zero: Ugh...
Zero's faced turns to a decided one as he turns to Sigma.
Zero: He he. Now I get it...
Sigma: What?
Zero: Iris soul is still intact inside there...
Sigma: But no hope will save you now.
Zero: I just need to wake her up!
Sigma: What?
Zero tries to reach Iris to the very inside of her soul, to awake and expulse the evil within her.
Zero: Iris! Can you hear me? Iris!
Sigma: It's no use!
Sigma increases his grip as Zero closes his eyes and concentrates.
Inside Iris soul, there is a vast darkness. An imprisoned girl floats in the darkness as a boat without course. Iris soul is imprisoned in the darkness created by Sigma's spirit.
A faint echo can be heard barely in the dark place. The voice belongs to the one that Iris loved a long time ago.
Zero: ....is...ri...Ir...ris...Iri...Iris!
The girl tries to open her eyes. The voice intensifies as she recovers sense.
Zero: Iris! Wake up! We need you!
Iris awakes. But the dark chains still imprison her.
Iris: Zero? Help me!
In the darkness, a little shine of red light arrives. The light takes the shape of Zero. Zero's spirit reached Iris this to the bond of love they had a long time ago.
Zero: Iris.
Iris: Zero! I can't escape from here!
Zero: Here. Let me give you a hand.
Zero grabs Iris' hand as he pulls out. Iris slips easily off the chains as a light, a warm light covers the darkness. Sigma fells that his power is getting weaker.
Sigma: What?
His grip starts losing strength and let go of Zero.
Zero: Look like she conquered you Sigma.
Sigma: It's not her! Is the power within her!
X: What?
Sigma: It can't be! This girl is the chosen one! I had her all the time!
Zero: But now it is time to say good-bye.
Sigma: No! Haaaaaa!
The dark waves within Iris' body fade heading to the mountains back to the castle. Iris lies on the ground as she sleeps quietly. She should be awakening soon
Iris: Hmmm.
Zero: You're safe now Iris. I have to call the guys to pick us up.
Zero activates his transmitter communicating with Alia back to the base.
Alia: Zero? What is it? Did you found the angel?
Zero: Yes. This is gonna be a surprise... But I can explain. Just send a rescue team to our coordinates.
Alia: Got it. They'll be there in a while. Just hold on.
Zero: Thanks. And tell lifesaver that Axl needs care. Breaking contact.
Zero walks closer to Iris. He realizes that she is really the chosen one.
Zero: So you're the chosen one. Then I won't let them lay a finger on you. I'll protect you at any cost.
Maverick Hunter HQ
The next day Zero walks to the medical building. He finds X on his way.
X: Hey Zero.
Zero: Hi X.
X: So after all Iris is the chosen one.
Zero: Yes. And if they get her, the rondo of blood will be complete and Sigma will return.
X: So what do we do?
Zero: We must protect Iris from the Sigma Religion at any cost.
X: We also gotta see how's Axl doing.
Zero: Yeah. Let's not forget about him.
X and Zero arrive to the Medical Building where lifesaver waits for them.
Lifesaver: X, Zero.
Zero: Hey lifesaver. How's Axl doing?
Lifesaver: That kid was lucky. The bullets didn't hit important spots. Douglas made just a little make up work. Axl is gonna be Ok. In a few hours.
X: Thank you.
Zero: ... And Iris?
Lifesaver: Everything says she's gonna be Ok. She is already awake. You wanna see her?
Zero: Yes please.
Lifesaver: Please follow me.
Lifesaver leads X and Zero to the room where Iris lies on the bed. The room is for resting. So she's gonna be Ok.
Zero: Iris.
Iris: Zero.
Zero: How are you feeling?
Iris: Better now. Thanks.
Lifesaver: I'll leave you three alone for now.
X: I'm also leaving. I need to pay a visit to Double.
X and Lifesaver leave the room with different directions. Zero and Iris are alone to talk.
Iris: So are you Ok? Didn't I hurt you?
Zero: No. I'm fine. And that was Sigma using you body.
Iris: Zero. Please tell me... What's going on?
Zero: Well...
Zero tells the story of the new enemy to Iris, About the Rondo of Blood, about the dark ones, the apostles, the prophecies and the chosen one.
Iris: So I'm this chosen one?
Zero: Yes. They need you to complete the Rondo of Blood to bring Sigma back.
Iris: I feel scared when I think about that... Zero... Will you protect me?
Zero: Yes... We'll protect you from them.
Iris: Thanks Zero.
Zero: Now you just rest as we plan what to do next. Ok?
Iris: Yes.
Zero: Good. I have to go. If you need something just call me.
Zero leaves the room heading to the central building. There he finds everyone gathered waiting for him.
Alia: Zero. How's Iris?
Zero: She's fine. She just needs to rest.
Signas: She is the chosen one. She's here... and that means.
X: We need to be ready for anything. They'll try to get her back.
Signas: We have to protect her. Zero, you'll stay close to Iris all the time in case of an attack. As Axl is better now, X shouldn't have problem.
X: Just leave them to us.
Zero: But X. We're a team.
X: I know. And as a team we must work together to save this world. Your part will be protecting Iris meanwhile we kick ass.
Zero smiles as he answers.
Zero: Yes. I'm counting on you guys.
Sigma Religion Northern-Europe castle.
Sigma's spirit returns to the castle as he reenters the big coffin. He can communicate now with the dark ones.
Dark Zero: What went wrong sir?
Sigma: The girl awake expulsing me from her body.
Dark: Great. We lose the reaper and now the angel.
Sigma: And the good thing id that her awakening revealed that she is the chosen one.
Dark Axl: What?!?
Dark Zero: We must get her back.
Dark X: But how? She is in the base of the enemy!
Dark Zero: We'll just send all the rest of the apostles in a tetra-attack. Then Dynamo will know what to do.
Dynamo: I get it.
Sigma: Stupid hunters. No one underestimates Sigma!
Iris awake revealing that she is indeed the chosen one of the prophecies; now the main objective is getting her.
X, Zero and Axl are about to face the greatest challenge of all. Fighting against the full power of the Sigma Religion.
Next Chapter: Attack on the HQ.
Author's corner.
This episode revealed who the chosen one was. Even readers knew all the time who she was! But I just wanted to give more killing suspense. (I'm Evil! ==') But Iris was possessed by Sigma. (Complete spin-off.) But next chapter is gonna be a BIG battle for the chosen one. What's gonna happen? I'm not gonna tell... You'll have to read next chapter for the greatest battle of all.
See ya in Attack on the HQ.
