Harry: Whew, anoda fic is finished.

Web: Yep, you know, we've finished -drumroll- 12 fics during my first year at FanFiction! That's one for every month! Happy anniversary everyone!

Harry: Yep, yayness and all dat. Movin' on. Archeon, only time will tell. And M. H. Pheonix, dere're no plans for a crossova right now, nor does Web have any interest in doin' it.

Web: How'd you know that?

Harry: As you yourself pointed out, I'm a figment of your imagination. Derefore, I'm in your brain!

Web: -0 . 0- That is a downright scary thought... Anyways...Yamimaru, 100 years by the Alternate Universe Theory, 200 by the Continuous Timeline Theory since Command Mission pushes MMZ back another hundred years. And for future reference, I based Zero's copy abilities off of the Mega Shows. But I'll note that...

Harry: PRIVATE, Uh, you gotta link to back up the Iris theory? And Weil obviously ain't going anywhere for a while, he's even worse than Sigma if you ask me.

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A green blade whistled through the air, cutting the drone in its path down to size.

A Reploid in red and yellow armor strode forward, Zero,proceeding deeper into the reaches of Cyberspace.

The Reploid turned, and looked at the Cyber Elf floating beside him. "Merge, where is she now?"

"Merge trying…" The Elf whispered as he closed his eyes. "She's close, very close… We need to go north about… four miles."

"Good." Zero broke into a run, heading in the aforementioned direction. This plan required two very long shots, but if it worked, it would be well worth the effort.

The eerie green scenery blurred past him as he raced along the ground. Foot after foot, mile after mile melted away as he homed in on his target.

A short distance away, a Drone spotted him, and prepared to attack.

Zero beat him to it.

The robot collapsed to the ground, as the Hunter passed him by, blade extended.

Finally, the swordsman came to a stop. And glanced around as Merge caught up to him.

"She's close." The Elf muttered. His senses on high alert. "Very close."

"She's got to be here." Zero thought as he scanned over the area. "This is where all cybernetic data runs to, no matter how it is used..."

"You're… Zero…!" A slightly high-pitched voice split through the air.

"That's her!" Merge announced in joy, his short arm extending to point across the Network. "She's there!"

Zero followed the Elf's gaze, and his eyes came to rest on a small, glowing, pink sphere hovering above the ground a short distance away.

"You're the one…" That high voice continued. "The one that Ciel rescued…"

"And I owe that to you." The Hunter replied, "But enough of that, I've come to bring you home."

"Home? Zero, that's a nice dream, but as a Fusion Elf, my power has been spent. I can't leave this digital world."

"Technology has improved since you've left." Zero explained, "Cerveau's certain that he can create a new body for you. All I need is for you to come with me."

"How? I cannot leave this place."

"You can, if you inhabit this Disk. Cerveau says that while you are inside, you will be in a state of… sleep. But I promise you that as soon as we can, you'll exist again. I know that Ciel misses you."

"I miss her as well… I'm willing to risk it… just to have a chance to see her again." With that, the pink sphere moved over to Zero's outstretched hand, and entered the Disk in the Hunter's hand.

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"Almost done…"

"Cerveau, you never cease to amaze me." Zero watched as the inventor worked over what little equipment he had in the back. Cerveau had demonstrated amazing capabilities from the few pieces of machinery he had stashed in the back of his truck, and now he was attempting the impossible: to restore a Fusion Elf.

"I've primarily a weapons researcher." The inventor shook his head, "But I know enough about Cyber Elf Technology to understand Ciel's theories. So now we'll just see if she's right."

A small beep came from the computer system in Cerveau's truck, signaling that its job was done.

Cerveau immediately punched a few commands into the system. And then nodded in satisfaction. The process had worked.

"There we are," The researcher stretched his hand out to an Elf Container and undid the lock, allowing the door to fall open. Inside of the container, a small, pink elf with light blue, wire wings shook her head as her eyes opened.

"I'm… real again…" The Elf's voice was filled with wonder as she examined her new body. It was exactly the same as her previous one. "I never thought that…"

"Congratulations, Zero." Cerveau nodded his approval. "The idea worked."

"Only because of you and Ciel. Speaking of which, where is she?"

"Asleep in the lead truck, she was very exhausted after her ordeal. So the medics sent her to get some sleep, and put Dande on guard duty to make sure that she follows their instructions."

"I see. Thank you."

Motioning for Zero and the other sprite to follow him, the Hunter exited the vehicle and headed for the lead truck of the convoy. It didn't take him long to reach his destination and come across Dande.

"Mr. Zero." The Reploid saluted smartly, before catching sight of the Elf hovering behind him. It only took him a second to recognize the creature. "Is that-?"

"It is." The swordsman simply nodded. Silently he motioned to the pink Elf, who nervously crept forward towards the parked truck.

Hesitantly, the pink Elf fluttered in through the window, and immediately saw her beloved Ciel. The woman was asleep in the back, with Allouette curled up beside her.

For a second, the pink Elf debated on turning back. So much had changed since she had been gone, would she still be accepted? Was it worth coming back at all?

However, ultimately she realized that there was only one way to find her answers.

The pink Elf fluttered in, and settled herself on Ciel's shoulder. Using her tiny strength, she gently shook the human, timidly bringing Ciel out of her sleep.

"Ciel…?"

A slight hum escaped Ciel's lips, as her eyes slid open. Gradually she looked around, to find the familiar pink Elf sitting on her shoulder. Ciel's eyes widened as she recognized her long lost companion. "Passy?"

"Hi, Ciel." Passy timidly spoke, "its nice to see you again."

"Passy! You're alive!"

Outside of the truck, Dande could resist a grin as he listened to the sounds of the reunion. As he cast glance at his companion, he realized that the Hunter was already striding away. Dande shook his head and continued to grin at the meeting taking place in the truck behind him.

Zero continued to walk away, hiding the smile on his face…

THE END