I still have to thank my solo reviewer for reviewing this slowly progressing story and hope that thoughts stay in my head about this story.
I still don't own MegaMan X or Capcom though stocks are nice too but still don't own even that.
As Axl's cry was heard X kneeled at Plasma Rain's side observing the points of impact.
"Medic!" X commanded over his com-link.
While this was going on Zero was still knee deep in Reploid parts as he slashed at the Warthogs and parried their blows. His chances for a counterattack slimmed when X and Axl went to Plasma Rain's side.
"Hey, I still need help over here! Axl can handle it." Zero yelled annoyed.
Slowly X moved from his downed ally and went to Zero's side. Axl was still busy with Plasma Rain's leg unit as he occasionally threw daggers at random Mavericks. The tide of the battle still was on no ones side at the moment.
"This is Ride Armor One, awaiting orders to engage the enemy."
"Affirmative, engage, engage!" Confirmed Alia.
"Rodger that, engaging the enemy."
The airborne Ride Armors descended into the crowded battle. These armored behemoths made short work of the front line of the enemy. Their spiked fists cleaved the enemies outdated Ride Armors with no skill whatsoever.
"The damage has been done… fall back and scatter." Shouted the Maverick Captain.
"Run them down!" yelled Signas.
The battle hadn't gone the best for the hunters, losses were high along with structural damages. The camera's vigil was blurred with the smoke, a mixture of wall and Reploid emissions from their destroyed bodies. The remaining hunters gave up on the chase as they found themselves in the general public areas. Both sides had suffered substantial losses yet the Mavericks ranks still flourished while the Hunters dwindled to near nothingness over the years.
"Attention, through your valiant efforts we have held our ground firm and overcame the Mavericks. Though the losses are large we shall persevere. Now report for assignments, and if that isn't an option go to either the infirmary or join the cleanup crew. Dismissed." Signas lectured with relief in his voice.
Slowly Zero, Axl, and X defeated the remaining Warthogs with high resistance. Though their recruit had been hit they made it through with strategy.
"Ok, help me get him up." X said looking over at Plasma Rain.
"Yeah, I got the left side." Axl said relieved to be alive yet again.
Zero looked around and then back at the burdened group.
"The was all too easy… this was planned to happen but why just do a hit and run? Why not just annihilate us with a single strike so to be read of us?" Zero asked directing the question towards X.
"That, Zero, we may never know." X responded.
They finally managed to stumble their way to the infirmary, the second trip for Plasma Rain as of this day. A nurse spotted they and looked down at Plasma Rain.
"This one again? Hope his luck improves or he will have to move into the infirmary."
With their fallen ally left at the infirmary they hunter trio walked to Signas's chamber for further orders. Though this was natural they dreaded it might be cleanup duty.
"Ah, X, Axl, and Zero. I thought that new recruit was with you."
"He was hit during the firefight. Right now he is currently in the infirmary." X confirmed.
"Well, that is a setback but you three shall suffice. Zero, you shall lead an immediate raid on the suspected Maverick rendezvous point. Expect heavy resistance and equip accordingly. Dismissed.
Zero shook his head and walked out of the High Commander's Chamber.
"I don't think the three of us can take on a horde of Maverick forces. Though we would go with a fight…We need a strike force not a insurgent force." Zero stated.
The three hunters just stood looking at the planned attack and insertion point. It looked plainly nuts like usual. This was another one of those improvising missions but it didn't seem right like someone was handing them over to the enemy… That didn't matter right now they needed to find a way to make it work.