Megaman Excel
By: Metal Sonic EX
Disclaimer: I own the storyline. I own some attacks. Aside from that, I don't own squat.
In this chapter, Megaman wakes up in the last place he'd think of and meets the people he never would of thought of. Wow. Four chapters left… I only started this with three chapters and look where its come. Over fifty reviews and almost 3000 hits. This is by far my most popular fanfic and I'm just guessing that the same will come out for Megaman Excel 2. Also, this is going to be a relatively short chapter, so be forewarned. Anyways, here's chapter fifty-three!
Chapter LIII
In The Reploid Afterlife
Megaman rolled over and groaned as he reached up and put a hand to his head. "Man, this is one killer headache." Suddenly, he realized what had happened and he scrambled to his feet. "What! Sigma is…" He started when he noticed his surroundings. "Wait a second… No way… I'm on Elysium?" He actually was. He was standing on the exterior part of the Residential area of Elysium. Or so he thought until he heard a voice. "Enjoy it while you can for you won't be staying long." Megaman spun around and gasped as he almost came face-to-face with the Master. "M… Master. Is that…" He smiled and nodded. "Look at that. He's speechless. How cute."
Megaman started and looked behind him as two familiar figures walked up. "Axl! Zero!" The red-armored hunter smirked. What do you expect? All four of us are dead." Megaman started. "Wait. I…" The Master turned and placed a hand on his shoulder. "You've paid a great price for your sacrifice, but you gave the carbons something new to fight for. Because of this, we all of agreed that it would be best if you returned to Terra." Megaman looked at him. "Return? How?" Axl smirked. "Let me put it this way: we've got to cash in all of our weapons, special weapons, armors, etc. that we got over the years."
Megaman looked at the three before returning his gaze to the Master. "But how? Many of my armors are destroyed beyond…" The Master smiled. "That does not matter. The carbons are about to go through one final test. To survive it would mean that accept reploids back into their lifestyle. But they cannot do it without you." Then, a thought popped into Megaman's head. "What about the Force Armor? I don't even have it with me." Axl shrugged. "That would just be extra weight. What we have is fine."
Zero smiled. "Once you get back, we'll join you when we can. Kay?" Megaman seemed puzzled. "Say again?" Axl stepped forward. "Okay, here's the deal. We send you off on your happy little way and we'll join you in a couple of months to a year. Got it?" Megaman turned to the Master. "Unfortunately, I am to remain here. Giving my life to enjoy the splendors of Terra is an irreversible fate." Megaman nodded and smiled. "Got it." Then, Axl walked forward. "X, you've been a role model to me for as long as I can remember. It took me a while, but I finally became a hunter. I owe a lot to you, X. I'm just ready to take out more Mavericks when I come back."
Megaman smirked and Zero walked up. Everyone knew the Master had already said his piece and backed up. So, Zero placed his hand on Megaman's shoulder. "Look, I'll make this short and simple. You're my friend and I'm sorry I made you go through that. Anyways, I'll see you on the flip-side. Now, I've got one last thing to say." Zero reached back and muttered, "Lights out."
Zero punched Megaman out and he fell backwards, disappearing before he hit the ground. "I felt like doing that 'cause he kicked the crap out of me." He looked down as two sabers, one of which shimmered into nothing, lay on the ground. "My saber. How convenient." He placed it into his holder and walked away as Axl and the Master looked at each other. Megaman came to and growled. "That hurt, Zero. Zero?" He opened his eyes and noticed the sun lighting up the night sky. However, he felt a feeling of speed and suddenly realized what was happening. "Ah crap."
Back on Forbidden Island, everyone lowered their arms and gasped at what they saw. In the center of the arena, the top part of Sigma's head coursed softly with electricity and was surrounded by pieces of the Ultimate Armor. "No way…" Dynamo just stared as the head stop coursing and the forehead crystal cracked under the cold temperature. "He… He sacrificed his life in order to destroy Sigma…" Roll began trying to hold back tears, but they rolled down her face anyways. "No…" Suddenly, Dynamo perked up. "Not to spoil the moment or anything, but we've got to be optimistic. When ever you're down, just keep your chin… OH MY GOD!"
Dynamo looked up and almost immediately was tackled by a falling Megaman. "Spine… Now in… Separate parts… Very painful…" Megaman groaned as he slowly stood up. "That's for the landing pad." Dynamo's eye began twitching. "Anytime…" Suddenly, Roll practically jumped into Megaman's arms. "Megaman!" She began crying tears of joy as he noticed that he was in his normal armor. The group of carbons began cheering as Roll paused and began helping Megaman walk towards them. Dynamo stood up, cracked his back, and also helped.
"Come on. Let's get out of here." Unfortunately, he forgot about what the Master had said about 'one final test'. "Come on, X. You wouldn't leave an old friend would." Megaman stopped and suddenly his face became shaded as he turned around and glared at the short figure who'd appeared out of nowhere. "I hardly consider you a friend, Double."
What's this! A boss after the final boss! What am I on! Anyways, in the next chapter, Megaman squares off with the not-so-friendly Double and Tron makes a mistake she soon regrets. This is the fourth to last chapter and, in case you didn't know, I'm alternating between writing chapters in this and chapters in Video Game Village. With the way I'm going, I should be able to finish that fanfic, then come and finish this one, thus being able to post the prologue of Megaman Excel 2. This whole process shouldn't take me much time, so ME2 will probably come up before Christmas. Anyways, Read and Review 'cause I'm nearly done! Woot!