Megaman beamed down onto the ship at the far back of the armada and broke his arms apart. He hesitated to ask Zero something. "Why are we start with the rear ship?" Zero chuckled. "They'll expect an attack from the front. Let's move!" Megaman nodded and took off. Before getting very far, Megaman had to jump over a pit which would've led to his free-fall and eventual death to get to another ship. There, odd little robots walked up and began firing energy shots. Megaman easily dispatched them by summoning the Blade Armor and swinging the saber.
Then, he moved on a little further before reached three consecutive ledges with cannons on the top. Immediately, the one above Megaman fired a large laser that destroyed the ship he'd beamed onto. Megaman got a fully-charged shot and converted that power to his saber in order to use a powerful upwards saber slash. After destroying the first cannon, the second activated, only to be immediately dispatched by the another fully-charged shot. Megaman then swapped places with Zero, who used Raikousen to finish off the third.
Active Member - Zero
Zero jumped into a nearby Eagle Ride Armor (a blue Ride Armor with a plasma cannon and wings on the back) and used it to hover to the next ship. Zero charged the cannon and dashed forward into a large pit with numerous of the small robots and another cannon. He fired the plasma cannon and a large laser emerged, wiping off an entire section of the ship. Zero quickly jumped onto the other side of the pit and began dashing madly as the ship began exploding. "The explosion is going to wipe out and ship around here! Trigger! I need your help!" Zero ditched the Ride Armor after jumping onto the next ship. Then, he swapped places with Megaman, who now wore the Hermes Armor.
Active Member - Megaman Trigger
Megaman immediately activated the Giga Attack, increasing his speed three-fold.
Giga Attack
X-Speed
Megaman ran across the ship in no time at all. Just as he jumped and landed on the next ship, the ship behind him exploded, whipping out any ships next to and behind it. "Megaman's armor suddenly became orange and pink as Megaman continued running. Seconds later, X-Speed wore off and Megaman returned to his normal speed. Soon, he came across a large room which he entered. Inside, a large computer sat. "I get it now." Megaman got close enough to the computer with a fully-charged shot and he released it. "Explosion!" The large, slow-moving bomb of energy closed in on the computer as Megaman exited the room. As the door closed, the computer exploded and the entire ship, along with many ships near it, began to explode as well. Zero called him via helmet communication as the exploding became worse. "This thing's done for! There's no time! Beam out and head to the closest ship that's intact!" Megaman nodded and beamed out as the ship exploded.
(Megaman X4 (Playstation) - Storm Owl Stage fades out)
On Nino Island, Teasel began sweating as the large armada became even larger as it closed in on the island. "What's taking them? It's almost here!" The Guildmaster clutched his head and got a crazy look in his eye. "The self-destruct button is gone! It's hopeless! We're doomed! Doomed!" Roll sweatdropped, then noticed something. "Hey, look!" Teasel broke into a smile as he and everyone near him saw a huge explosion near the middle of the armada. Seconds later, a mass number of either burning or completely destroyed ships fell to the ocean's surface and exploded there. "They might just pull this off!" Teasel smirked his trademark smile. "I knew they could do it!" Tron, along with many other people sweatdropped at this.
Megaman/ Zero rushing to Storm Owl's armada: Part Two!
(Megaman X4 (Playstation) - Storm Owl Stage restarts)
Ready
Megaman beamed down onto an aircraft carrier and broke his arms apart again. "Nice work! Now let's finish off this armada!" Megaman nodded and took off. Again, more little robot things walked up and were dispatched by the newly-summoned Gaea Armor. Megaman continued inside were many lasers were fired from little floating robots. Megaman quickly maneuvered around them and jumped onto a floating platform with a floor of spikes below it. Once the platform got to the other side, Megaman jumped off and continued moving further into the aircraft carrier. Because it was just about the largest ship in the armada, it would be quite crucial for them to take it out. Immediately, Megaman entered and door where a red crystal sat imbedded in the center of the wall on the other side of the room. "This is it! We take that out and the whole armada will fall!" Megaman nodded once more and dashed towards it.
(Megaman X4 (Playstation) - Storm Owl Stage stops)
(Megaman X8 (PS2) - Mid-Boss Theme begins playing)
The crystal closed its protective lens and two laser robot appeared. Megaman quickly shot them both down with a fully-charged shot and got another ready when the lens opened. When they did, Megaman fired the blast, cracking the crystal. The lens closed once more as two more robots appeared. Again, Megaman took them out, but this time he didn't get a charged shot ready. Instead, he swapped places with Zero, who had T Breaker out and ready.
Active Member - Zero
As soon as the lens opened, Zero smashed T Breaker into the crystal so hard, several shards of it fell to the ground and shattered. "One more should do it." The lens closed once more when two more robots appeared. Zero summoned Sigma Blade and destroyed them both with one swing. Then, he thrust the broadsword forward into the crystal when the lens opened. "Youdantotsu!" This destroyed the crystal and the entire room began exploding. "That does it!" Zero smirked and beamed out as the explosions worsened.
(Megaman X8 (PS2) - Mid-Boss Theme fades out)
In two beams of light, Megaman and Zero beamed down next to their friends. "That's it for them." The armada was so close, you could almost spit on it. However, the large aircraft carrier exploded and what remained of the armada was destroyed.
Warning! Warning!
As the group congratulated the two on their victory and began walking to the door, one of the Servbots, Number 27 again, cried out. "WATCH OUT!" The group seemed confused, but when they turned around, half of the still burning aircraft carrier smashed onto the side of the island, shaking it like a maraca. The wreckage then slid off and fell to the ocean. "What the crap? There wasn't a ship within at least ten feet of the island! So how did it…" Teasel never finished because as Zero ran to inspect the damage, he was blindsided by a reddish blur. He quickly regained his balance and looked up as an owl-like robot landed on the island. He had a red beret-like hat and his wings were lined in golden metal. His body was red and he had a wire that wrapped around the front of his neck. His right hand was replaced with a buster as the other one had small claws.
"How dare you two destroy my prized armada!" Zero scoffed. "Didn't you here? This is restricted airspace. Besides, there's no room on this island for Mavericks." The owl-like robot, obviously Storm Owl, let forth a series of taunting hoots. "Hoo hoohoo hoo! You fools don't understand the concept of Mavericks very well, do you?" Zero frowned. "Like you'd be any better." Owl sneered. "I'd like to remind you that I was the top expert of aerial travel when I served in Repliforce… Way back when there was actually a Repliforce to serve! You fools killed us off because you weren't willing to accept that we may have been a stronger army than your beloved Maverick Hunters! So, you blamed the incident of Sky Lagoon on us and then got to work, killing us off, one by one!"
Zero stepped forward, cutting him off. "We know that Magma Dragoon was responsible for that incident, but it wouldn't have happened…" This time, Owl cut Zero off. "It wouldn't have happened if the Colonel hadn't spoken with him. Is that right?" Zero nodded, annoyed. "No, it is not! The Colonel was a respectable commander that many looked up to, but because of your blindness, he perished by your hands. But that wasn't enough for you, Zero! Oh no! You decided that you wanted more, so you killed the Colonel's sister!"
In a split-second, Zero dashed over and imbedded the saber into owl's clawed arm. This happened so fast, you couldn't have complete a blink. "How… Dare… You.…" Zero spoke in a very low tone. "I LOVED her! The only reason that she's dead is because she attacked me and I had no choice but to defend myself. And if you think otherwise, than that's fine. But if you EVER say that I did it on purpose again, so help me God, I'll kill you." Zero ripped the saber out of the its target, Owl's wounded arm now bearing a huge hole. Everyone was so shocked at this, that no one noticed Zero's saber now radiating a reddish energy. "Care to say more?" He said in his normal tone. "Yes, as a matter of fact, I do. Rumor are being spread amongst us 'Mavericks', as you call us, that Metal Shark Player became so affected by the Sigma Virus that it is because of him that the maverick known as the Red Demon walks the planet once more."
Zero gripped the saber harder. "Point being?" Owl prepared for Zero's reaction by shifting his weight, which would allow him to dash out of the way. "I think we've found him." Everyone remained silent until Zero closed his eyes and… smirked? "You Mavericks are annoying, but you're also really dense. Honestly, what makes you think that I'm the world's most feared Maverick?" Owl pointed at his saber with his buster. "Your saber for one." Zero started at this and all eyes turned to the saber, which now pulsated its normal green. "So? Dynamo has a double-saber. Is he the Red Demon too?" Owl growled in annoyance. "Mock me all you want, but I assure you, you're saber is the key to revealing the truth." Zero frowned. "Looks more like it's the key that removes your arm if you don't cut the crap." Owl frowned at this. "Very well…"
(Snake's Revenge (NES) - Boss Intro begins playing)
Owl stood erect, raised his left leg, and smashed it into the ground as he saluted. "If you do not believe me, I shall show you the truth, whether or not my life is lost!"
Battle Style - Solely 2-D
Only Available Member - Zero
(Snake's Revenge (NES) - Boss Theme begins playing)
(A.N. The only source of this music clip that I know of is Video Game Music Archive. Sorry.)
(Storm Owl's Health)
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Owl immediately took flight by rapidly flapping his wings and he flew to the left. Then, he returned within range of Zero where he threw his right wing forward. "Huh huh huh!" Firing suddenly, the three golden lines on the wings began firing a series of golden feathers that exploded when they touched something. Unfortunately, none of them hit Zero. Before an attack could be launched, Owl flew to the left and landed. Owl then threw a green orb at Zero. Then, another and another and finally a fourth. Then, Owl threw his good arm back and the orbs homed in on Zero. Zero easily dodged this and smashed his hand into the ground. "Tenshouha!" Since lasers were owl's weakness, a huge solar-powered laser nearly knocked him off of the island.
(Storm Owl's Health)
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Owl flew around the air before landing on the other side of the platform and swinging his arm. This caused three spots on the ground to swirl with air before a large cyclone broke out on each one. Zero ran right through these as if they weren't there. However, Owl flew off before Zero could attack. "Come down and fight me, coward!" In a red blur, Owl smash his shoulder into Zero's chest. Then, he flew above his head and grabbed onto his shoulders, lifting him off of the ground. "Hoo hoohoo hoo!" Zero snarled as he looked at Owl. "Put me down!" As the two of them dove towards the ground, Owl replied, "As you wish!" He smashed Zero into the ground so hard that his shoulders began hurting and he fell backwards, letting Owl fly off again.
Zero became pissed and summoned K Knuckle. "I'm going to put my fist so far down your throat!" Owl flew in the air and dive-bombed him. However, in a split-second, Zero summoned T Breaker and smashed Owl into the ground. Before Owl could move, Zero smashed T Breaker into the hole thrice more before Owl rolled away and took flight. Zero then quickly summoned Sigma Blade and he activated Giga Attack while Owl was still within range.
Giga Attack
Command Arts
Zero selected Skull Crash and intentionally aimed for the wounded arm. Zero spun in the air and hoped that he got a hit. In the split-second that the attack was thrown, the images of Iris smiling, laughing, and whatnot passed through his head. Zero tried restraining himself only to find that he couldn't. As Skull Crash missed, he let out a roar that sent Teasel running. Owl flew higher into the air and chuckled. "You see, you just might be…" In events unknown until much later, Zero jumped at least five stories into the air, summoned T Breaker, and smashed Owl into the ground. On the way down, the warhammer was reached behind his back. "YOU SON OF A BITCH! I'LL KILL YOU FOR DISGRACING HER!" Zero smashed T Breaker into the ground with such force, the entire island shook more violently then it ever had and, to the extreme shock to everyone watching, the entire edge of the platform cracked and fell off of the island all together.
The chunk of concrete was about five feet long and eight feet wide. That is what caused everyone, even Megaman, to bad up a really big step. Zero walked over to the edge to see if the Maverick was still alive and, lo and behold, he was. Owl flew up, claws first, and scratched Zero left eye. "Ah, son of a bitch! He looked at the heavily damaged bird and slowly broke into a smile. "You Mavericks are pathetic. Trying to turn ourselves against. "He closed his eyes and chuckled. "I can't believe that I fell for it." Megaman and a few others slowly loosened up as Zero said this, but what happened next caused them to almost run back to the city. Zero suddenly lunged forward with Sigma Blade extended. Zero then, repeating the incident with Tunnel Rhino almost exactly, embedded the broadsword in his body. "And I'm seriously pissed off because of it!" Zero then grabbed it, twisted it, and removed it. Owl slowly flew off as Zero tried impaling him again.
(Storm Owl's Health)
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(Near Death Attack - Cyclone Wave)
Owl, extremely weakened by the consecutive brutal attacks, managed to land a considerable distance away from Zero. Then he weakly waved his buster and the entire ground began waving with wind. However, Owl then flew to the center of this and weakly waved both arms in the air. This caused a cyclone to break out of the ground below him, as well as on either side and in front and back of him. The four surrounding cyclones began to rapidly spin around, catching Zero in it. Then, then cyclones smashed together, sending Zero spinning in mid-air. Once he landed, he spun his legs around strategically and then swung Sigma Blade so hard, it knocked Owl backwards. This allowed Zero to jump up and impale him once more. As Owl landed harshly on the ground, Zero grabbed the handle, flipped over Owl, and flung Owl into the air. He landed on the ground, not too faraway. He was really screwed.
(Storm Owl's Health)
None
(Snake's Revenge (NES) - Boss Theme fades out)
Owl began talking, but much hoarser than last time. Plus, he was really weakened. "You… Still believe what… You think Is true?" Zero readied Sigma Blade. "You bet your ass I do." Owl chuckled weakly. "You were right… Us Mavericks do use stuff against you two…" Zero, who was now a lot more normal, raised an eyebrow. "How so?" Owl smirked weakly, but evilly. "About Iris…" Zero gripped the broadsword tighter. "Word amongst us Mavericks says… You went Maverick and killed her… And you enjoyed it…" That did it. Zero snapped. He threw the broadsword aside and dove at him. However, this attack caused to two of them to fall over the edge. "Zero!" Megaman and a few other people ran to the edge, but Megaman got there first and what he saw baffled him until about twenty-four hours later.
A black figure swooped in and snatched one of the figures from midair. Then, the other figure exploded. Suddenly, for reasons unknown at the current time, Zero fell to the ground not too far from the group. He sat up and began coughing badly. Zero then looked up and smiled weakly. "Sorry about what happens. I get like that when… Well…" Banner smiled as he figured it out. "I get it." Zero blushed slightly. "Yeah, well. I'm safe, I've got no idea of who to thank for it, and Owl's gone. I'd say it's a pretty good deal." Megaman nodded and smirked as the real Zero came back.
(Megaman X2 (SNES) - Boss Defeated plays)
Zero slowly stood, went over to the broadsword, converted it into the Z Saber, placed it in its holder, and turned his back. "Way too easy."
(Get Weapon Screen)
Megaman unlocked Double Cyclone!
(Megaman beams down and fires two green spheres of wind, one by putting his hand forward, and another by putting the other hand backwards.)
(Normal Screen)
Zero sat back down as he looked over to the now destroyed platform edge. He whistled as he examined the damage. "Damn! I got carried away." Teasel slowly stepped forward. "You're telling me! You went crazy!" Zero smirked at Teasel's cowardice. Well, next is… Ah, who gives a crap! We just took down an entire armada and the mavericks will find out shortly. They won't attack for a while, so, who's up for a brief vacation?" This was unusual for Zero, but Megaman smiled. "Sounds good."
Within a half an hour, the three groups, now including Von Bleucher, were heading to Kattelox Island. Once there, night had begun to fall and Zero was pooped. After briefly explaining their last 'incident', it was settled that they'd stay the night. Once everyone fell asleep, the figure who'd saved Zero's life twice now watched upon them. "Zero… Stop rushing yourself… Try to live out the time you've got left…" Then, the figure looked up and saw a cloaked figure in the distance. "You'll need to, for the stone has already been cast." The figure then turned and leapt away as the cloaked figure watched him. "You fool… You tried to stop me and you failed… And now, you'll perish to tell your 'friends' the secret that'll hurt them the most. You pathetic fool… It's only a matter of time now… Only a matter of time…"
Talk about climatic! Anyways, in the next chapter, the group awakens to find an odd occurrence has taken place and the world's fourth strongest Maverick makes his appearance. So far, I've covered, in order, X2, X8, X1, and now X4. Now, play a little game and see if you can guess who's next. Or, for that matter, who's the world's strongest Maverick. Why am I asking you to do this? 'Cause I like to see people squirm as they try to figure stuff out. Of course, this has happened to me, but it's funnier when it happens to others. Anyways, Read and Review and I'll keep going, 'cause I guarantee: you are going to LOVE the ending! If you don't, well… Sorry, but no refunds.