Mega man X 8: Rondo of Blood.
Last chapter the second battle against the dark ones begun.
The dark one of that time was the wisest one. Dark X.
Dark X gave more information of the one known as the protector. The role of the protector in the prophecies is to protect the angel until her destiny has been completed.
With no more ideas and X knowing that they had to hurry to save Iris, X told Zero to hurry to the next tower. Zero agreed leaving X and Dark X alone.
They fought with all their power until they used a simultaneous Nova Strike. The two novas crashed against each other in a competition of power. Good and Bad.
When X thought he was going to lose, the swordsman mysterious shadow that saved Axl gave X a moment of advantage. X charged all his power and defeated Dark X.
Zero reached the top of the third tower where Dark Zero, the leader of the three dark ones was waiting for them. Dark Zero remarked that Zero wouldn't defeat him alone. And suddenly the shadow revealed his identity. He was Frogashi Slash.
He was sent by the rest of the hunters to aid X, Zero and Axl. But now he's helping Zero as he's getting revenge for the ones he killed as an apostle.
Now the final battle against the dark ones is about to begin.
Chapter 11: Battle against the Dark Swordsman.
Zero: Frogashi?
Frogashi: Hi Zero. Missed me?
Dark Zero: ... Traitor...
Zero: I'm glad you're back!
Frogashi: Yeah. I'm glad too. And I'm here to avenge all those deaths under the hands of the Sigma Religion!
Dark Zero: Even you won't stand a chance with Zero's help.
Zero: You talk and don't show! Show us what you got! Are you ready Frogashi?
Frogashi: Better than ever!
Frogashi grips the hilt of his katana as his legs open a little in a fighting stance. Zero also grabs the hilt of his saber as he pulls the energy blade out.
Dark Zero: You two will end up like Panda. AS SCRAP METAL!
Dark Zero grabs the hilt of his saber as he dash-leaps towards Zero and Frogashi at great speed.
Zero: Frogashi! Jump!
Zero and Frogashi jump to their side as they dodge the fast thin blade slash. Frogashi turns to his big shirt. A thin cut is visible on the fabric.
Zero: Are you Ok?
Frogashi: Yes! It's just a scratch!
Dark Zero: Well. Looks like I have to use this!
Dark Zero curls his fist to use a powerful attack.
Dark Zero: Ground Wave!
Dark Zero hits the ground with a powerful force that shakes the floor as a shockwave spreads on a circular ratio spreading out.
Zero: Frogashi! Jump!
Both swordsmen jump high in the air dodging the ground wave; But Dark Zero turns to Frogashi as he jumps towards him and uses a diving punch turning Frogashi into a meteor crashing on the floor.
Zero: Frogashi!
Dark Zero: Well. It's time to take care of Zero.
Zero: You'll see!
Zero rushes towards Dark Zero as he waves his saber. Dark Zero blocks the attack, a continuous multi-slashing attack. All the blows are being blocked by their skills.
Zero: Got any other?
Dark Zero: How about this! Twin Dream!
Dark Zero jumps away as three light silhouettes scatter around the room. The lights fade into color revealing copies of Dark Zero.
Zero: Wow! That's cool.
Dark Zero: Just look how we take you out!
The four Dark Zeros rush towards Zero as they prepare their blow. Zero is barely able to block the attacks. Attacks from front, right, left and behind.
Zero: Dang! How am I gonna... That's it!
Zero crouches dodging the four blades as he takes impulse to jump. His altitude is big. He draws his Z-Buster and aims to a Dark Zero. The shot hits one of the four making him disappear in a dance of static and light.
Zero lands back as one of the Dark Zeros draws close. Zero opens his legs getting a better foot grip for the next attack.
Zero: You will be sorry!
Zero grabs his saber as he slashes with a better grip extending the length of his saber cutting the Dark Zero in half as he disappears to nothing.
Zero: Who's next?
The second Dark Zero rushes towards Zero as he waves his saber in a berserk way. Zero dodges the blade as he makes a spin stretching his leg taking the Dark Zero down as he grips his saber and in the second turn he slashes the Dark Zero's head off. He also disappears in the air.
Dark Zero: Impressive. But it's time to finish this!
Dark Zero checks his back drawing a second saber. The energy blade comes out of the hilt. Now Dark Zero has two sabers.
Zero: Come on!
Zero rushes towards Dark Zero blocking the double slashes. Zero blocks the blows very well.
Dark Zero: Good. You're still good blocking two swords at the same time!
Zero: Thanks!
Dark Zero: But it's time for you!
Dark Zero swings his second saber real fast that Zero was not able to block the attack. Dark Zero slashes his back. The pain is unbearable. Zero walks slowly until his knees fall on the ground.
Dark Zero: Now is time to cut your head off!
Dark Zero walks slowly towards Zero gripping his saber even tighter with each step, his steps are interrupted by Frogashi who grabs his foot.
Dark Zero: What?
Frogashi: You not going anywhere!
Dark Zero moves his foot pulling Frogashi to the air as he moves his arm fast enough to trap Frogashi's neck with his whole arm.
Zero: Frogashi!
Dark Zero: Now you'll feel how traitors feel.
Dark Zero strangles Frogashi stronger each second. Frogashi's face struggles to stay alive. His grip keep letting his sword go little by little. But suddenly Frogashi's face changes from suffering to relief. His grip increases as he pulls his sword up and gathers his strength to stab his own heart. The blade keeps digging until it digs out. But the blade keeps going as it also stabs Dark Zero's heart.
Zero: Frogashi!
Dark Zero: Ugh! No!
Dark Zero pushes Frogashi away pulling the blade out of him. The pain is incredible as he bleeds thru the piercing hole.
Dark Zero: Ugh. I need to complete the rite before it's too late!
Dark Zero flees the place as Frogashi's dead weight body falls on the ground.
Zero turns to the dying Frogashi.
Zero: Frogashi!
Frogashi: Ugh. Zero... Looks like I'm... A mess.
Zero: No. You look great.
Frogashi: Looks like... We'll never have our fight again...
Zero: Don't say that. You're gonna survive!
Zero turns to the bloody hole piercing Frogashi's heart.
Zero: I think...
Frogashi: Zero... Just find the generator and... Destroy the barrier.
Zero: No! First it's you! You gave your life for me!
Frogashi: Please Zero. Be strong... And save your sweetheart.
Zero: NO!
Frogashi: Please. Everyone needs you... Specially X... You have shown... That you're really the one I never was... Now it is time... to pay for my sins...
Zero: Frogashi...
Zero's eyes start showing a wet look ready to let go crystalline tears.
Frogashi: Zero... The... Samurai...
The light that shines on Frogashi's face fades as he turns to his side. All life within him is now gone.
Zero: Frogashi? FROGASHI!!
Zero turns his head to Frogashi's sword. He grabs it and places it on Frogashi's body moving his hands to hold the sword with both. Zero lifts Frogashi's body up as he walks to the balcony. He lets go Frogashi's body to the dark abyss. As he disappears Zero turns with one single tear running thru his cheek.
Zero: ... I won't let you down Frogashi. I' gonna defeat them for you!
Zero walks closer to the tri-throne as he realizes where's the barrier. Zero pushes the throne revealing a glowing crystal. He curls his fist as he hits the crystal.
The barrier on the center of the castle shines even brighter as the dark energy fades. The barrier is now gone.
Zero turns to the central tower as he walks down the stairs. When he reached the ground he glances at the other towers. X and Axl are already down. They turn to Zero.
X: Zero!
Axl: You're alive!
Zero: But not for him.
X: You mean the one who saved us?
Axl: That strange shadow?
Zero: He was Frogashi.
X: Frogashi?!?
Axl: What happened to him?
Zero: ... He gave his life protecting me.
X: Zero...
Zero: I accept his sacrifice. He died happy. Now that the barrier is down we need to get inside and stops this nightmare!
X: Way to go!
Axl: It's time to kick some Maverick butt!
Zero: (Frogashi... Double... We'll avenge you Guys...)
The three hunters rush inside of the big tower heading for the final battle against the Sigma Religion. Now the battle that will decide the fate of the world is about to begin. But the protector will stop them at any cost. And his revelation will bring the greatest challenge ever.
Next Chapter: The Protector.
Author's corner.
Part of the battle was based in Kill Bill Vol. 1, Specially the part of the back slashing from Beatrix vs. Ren. I liked the part when Frogashi was back. But he sacrificed himself in order to save Zero. (I killed my own character! I'm a murderer! 0.0 Call the police! I'm a spycho murderer! But it was to give more emotion to the chapter and a cause for the ending I got planned.) But this had it sad way too. Even I used more techniques from Mega man X 5. Anyone can remember Twin Dream! The part of Frogashi being thrown reminded me the first Lord of the Rings Movie when Boromir died.
I dedicate this chapter to Darth who keeps guessing who the mysterious characters are. (You big spoiler... Just kidding. Good one.)
He asked me a very stupid question. "Why don't you add cast from the original Mega man?" I answer, "Because if I do the story would lose the charm of being an especific Mega man X story and it would become a Cross over! I'm still making the third chapter for Megaman & Megaman X! So wait and don't screw up my story! Ok. Where I was? Oh yeah. Good one for asking me. I apreciatte your efforts.
See ya in The Protector!
