Have you ever imagined the other worlds that are out there? Chapter 9: React 5 (Megaman X), a X-overs + RWBY Crossover fanfic

React 5. (Megaman X)

I DO NOT own any of the characters in this story except my OC,

RWBY belongs to their rightful owner & creator: Rooster Teeth,

Megaman X belongs to Capcom,

and so as all the other video games franchises that are going to appearing in this story with their rightful owner.

"Talking." "Whispering." *Noise*

'Thinking.'

'Telepathy.'

(Author note.)

Bold text as screens.

{Talking through device.}

[Technology text.]

The story has now officially hitting the category of M rate, cause this chapter contains death.

also, 200 favorites babyyyyyyyy.

Thanks for you guy's support.

36,400 words, all for just a Video game novelization.

Help me.

Wake me up from this nightmare. (Can't wake up!)

SAVE MEEEEEEEE!

Oooookay, review Q/A

GXY-2013: Transformer... I'll consider it, but this doesn't mean I'll do it.

Thatguy0101: Metal Gear, I'll consider it too, gameplay are the hardest part to deal with.

davidomega59: Darksider 3, I'll consider it too. And also, you leave the review of suggest Darksider 2, that I'll also consider.

dirtervo: Gurren Lagann, bro, you joking? This shit is one of the most impressive amine I ever saw, thanks to my brother being a big fan. I'll try, But I am not sure if I can really bring out the awesomeness of the work.

guest (chapter11): Haven't we seen you leaving the same comment before? ? ? ? and also at the other react fic review section? ? ? ? Your suggestion is considered, I CAN'T give you a yes or no, please don't try to push your luck, don't make me delete your review to clean space.

guest (chapter8): Yeah, I know I goofed up very hard at the beginning, and I am not combining those chapter into one, I am leaving those there as a reminder of how shitty I am at the beginning.

yaelvaladezluna: The final battle of godzilla king of the monsters? I think someone did that one in their fic, can't remember which one.

SndWv3 sup3r10r: Transformers Devastation, I'll consider too.

VNThangDCD: Touhou, Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, Neptunia and/or Anime? Touhou and Neptunia I'll consider, but no to Kamen Rider and Super Sentai. I just don't like those action shows.

Ichika4594: Ultraman tiga fight Gatanazoa? Wha- Ok, now I am curious? How many of you guys who is fan of RWBY is also fan of these action movie: Ultraman, Kamen Rider & Super Sentai, like what? whenever I go, at any react fic, I always saw people request these shows or movies. What?

And also, no. Sorry.

guest (chapter11): hyperdimension neptunia, oh don't you worry, fourth wall is in danger. not now tho.

Anthony Galupo: fire emblem three houses. Sure, I mean? why not? I'll consider it, although... got any route suggestion?

guest (chapter1): Yes, yes my boi, criticism me, tell me how shitty I am, cause I am not removing those evidence of how shitty I was when I began writing fic. You are a chad, cause you criticism me unlike the other.

Lucario765GWrites: Assassination Classroom, I'll consider it, I mean, I write this react fit to let RWBY cast see stuff they never saw, Octopus looking alien? sure why not?

GXY-2013: Shovel Knight, then maybe maybe ARMS, and then Super Smash Brothers series? My boi, there is an actual plot of why I have Galeem and Dharkon services as servent to me, we'll get to that point. As for ARMS, I mean, sure. I'll consider it, but the gameplay is going to be a nightmare.

As for horror game... Slender: The Arrival, Penumbra, Amnesia, Blair Witch, Zombi, and Outlast. Well, I have Dead Rising in mind, but that is because of it's dark comedy/horror type. And apparently, OnyxHellStone75 have a fic he's doing horror stuff react, maybe you'll have better luck to suggest him.

Peng nin: Luigi Mansion3? Bruh, I am gonna do the whole trilogy.

Felipe1402XZA: Megaman X8? The X series react will eventually get to that time period.

Kyledude788: Kingdom Hearts? Boi, just by thinking the scale this series contains gives me headache, but sure I guess? ? ? I am torturing myself. And also, apparently one talented writer who goes by mrbj24 is currently doing the whole Kingdom Hearts in his react fic. Although his is multiverse.

PrototypeJ: Yeah, wish me good luck, I really need it.

GXY-2013: Yeah, no worries, the reason I don't do horror games or movies is because I might be the one that ends up having nightmare, but these fiction characters won't. I am such a wimp.

But.

I plan to show them something that's scarier than Grimm.

Humanity

I'll show them how bad humanity can get in the worst situation.

Kim Possible, Totally Spies and Martin Mystery. Wow you really have some good Idea, I'll consider that, Kin Possible mainly, I think this one could work.

Super Heavy Weapon Guy: legend of Zelda. It'll happen, very soon, cause it's the next big world we are going to react. But I am not telling you guys which game.

BagusJoy: Prince of Egypt, I think I need to get my hands on that movie first. Never watched it, so I can't say.

Mark56: Sorry, I am not doing any of the Fate series.

Corba Fang: Sorry, Naruto never hit with me, and surprisingly no one ask me Jojo till now, Jojo I think was possible, Stands have some similarity to Aura and Semblance.

guest (chapter12): Rayman 3? Well, I'll consider about it. Wacky stuff is a to go I guess.

Shadow120XLR: No, I am not doing Kamen Rider.

Damn Daniel: I see what you did there with your name. buddy. You got quite a battle scene list here, I'll consider about it, may not do all, and no promise to any of you guys.

Ichika4594: vanquish game, I'll think about it, FPS game was never my likeness, and writing this gameplay is going to be very hard, I might not do it.

guest (chapter12): Smash Bros Ultimate. It's going to happen, someday, but not now.

wastlander226: 我也很意外會在這裡看到台灣人。

Big G: Hollow Knight is a to go.

Felipe1402XZA: Wait, you mean some sort of YT video? Cause I've looked up, and I found none. I have no idea what you are talking.

And sorry, no the day of sigma from the PSP remake. That'll contradictory and conflict with my fic plan.

AquamarineTheBlueSea: Legend of Zelda is a go, Code Vine I'll think about it.

guest (chapter10): Huh? A theme react? now that's new, haven't seen people doing this, mainly people will choose song, not theme without lyric, no I am afraid.

That's because we will do Snatcher chapter of A Hat in Time in the future.

guest (chapter13): Xcom, Xcom2, I... don't think I'll be able to do this one.

guest (chapter13): hazbin hotel and helluva boss. K, sure, I'll consider it.

guest (chapter1): Warhammer 40k. I've said before I won't do this one, sorry.

deku62802: sword art online and gun gale online? Errrrr, no, I am afraid.

CodeTalker69: Glad you like my fic so far. And worry not, I am not that invincible at all, I, EXRB actually do have a weakness, but that's for the plot in future.

And yes, I plan to react the classic Megaman series.

keybladelight: Kingdom Heart 3. Damn it, it's people like you who have so much love that even other can feel the love from just your word that makes me feel like a horrible person, cause I can't say no. Sigh... I can't promise this, I'll react to KH series, but I can't guarantee you the Keyblade war.

faightan gaims: Yeah, I'll just leave those chapters there as a forever hunting evidence of how bad I am at first.

chimamire: Kingsman? You know, when people suggest the movie, do they meaning the whole movie? I am not doing the entire move if that's what you're suggesting.

The Afraid: legend of the Bionicle? No, I won't do it, I... I don't have a reasonable reason, but I don't like this stuff, it creeps me out. what the hell is wrong with me?! It's LEGO for fuck sake!

Okey, now the review is out of the way, let's go to the fic.

- in the Cinema Room

After the earlier incident, Winter refuses to talk with anyone, not even Weiss, which sadden her, but that is to be expected.

Ironwood had been informed about the reason, and all he can say is he is surprised.

Yeah, he was not expecting Sienna Khan of all people being the one that decides to sit down and talk things out, but it seems this god has start making his move trying to sort things in peaceful ways, if this means to avoid more future conflict, then who are he to against the idea and method? After all, his recent discovery has made him truly disgust with conflicts.

And, change the sides and perspective, Adam had no idea of the existence of that conversation, which is a good thing, cause they believe if he learns about that he will go ape-s**t.

Now back to the present.

The door opened. And the godman himself walks in.

"I am back. How's life treating you guys?" Casually announce his present, the god greets his guests.

"Peachy." Roman and Qrow answered back at the same time with the same answer, both look at others with a raised eyebrow, but then decide to shrug it off.

EXRB nods his head in amusement. "Good, good, cause we have three more new members that will join us with our reaction plan."

"More New member?" Summer asks in wonder, as many react the same way.

EXRB gives a butler bow with a smile. "From yours truly: Remnants of course, and I believe some of you know these people."

Winter raised an eyebrow at this at the front. "Someone we know?" But at the back of her mind, she was pleading for the newcomers not to be her family members. Make no mistake, she wasn't trying to dodge the family issue or anything, it's just that she doesn't know how to dealing with the problem without worsening the issue, her father refuses to make rooms for talk or care, her mother too hurt and broken to facing the issue, and Whitley... being the most innocent victim of the whole issue, just want to maintain a place in this broken family.

EXRB looks back toward the opened door. "You two can come in now." He made a gesture, sign the two people outside to walks in.

Walked in are two faces that many from Beacon Academy are familiar with.

"Greetings." Yatsuhashi greets everyone with a bow.

With Fox follows beside him. "Hi." As he greets everyone with a casual wave.

Velvet beamed as more familiar faces shows up. "Yatsuhashi! Fox!"

Coco smiled as the rest two members of her team made it here. As awesome as this experience is, she doubts Yatsu and Fox would believe her if she told them this event happened, even with Velvet here to back her up.

But recalling a certain piece of info from earlier, she looked at the god with a raised eyebrow. "Didn't you said you won't bring them here?"

EXRB fiddles with his finger as he tries to avoid eye contact. "Well, criticism me all you want, but I suddenly find these 2 interesting enough."

They stare at him like he just grow a second head on his shoulder.

The god gives them a face. "My mind is very jumpy and shifting. But not indecisive, mind you very much. People change, so is god." (Author Note: Consider that the next Official novel: RWBY: Before the Dawn is coming in July, I am willing to bet we'll at least get more information about the rest of Team SSSN. Maybe then I'll bring more character. Based on the new lore we may learn about Shade Academy and Theodore. I'll decide if I can bring them in. And yes, you are allowed to criticism me. I'll repeat this as many time as I have to.)

Neptune then asks. "So does that mean our teammate is coming too?"

"... Not really, they still just don't feel interesting enough to me." Which the god answered back bluntly, without trying to dull the sharpness.

Neptune could only stare at him mildly annoyed. "Dude, for real?"

"I am very selfish and favoritism, that part I won't even attempt to hide or denial."

Raven, finally decides to comment, speaking most's mind. "You have problems, you know that?"

"I am pretty sure that is the reason why therapist is still able to make a living because people like me exist." The god stroked his chin as he replies. "Speaking of which, did I take my medicine today? Trivia?"

Trivia: I remember the morning, the lunch, yeah, you didn't forget. The screen typed its checking, providing a piece of somewhat worrisome evidence.

…

Nora slowly raised her hand. "Wait, does Gods see doctors too?"

"We do, but not all of us, I just happen to be one of the kinds that need. I have problems. Being a god doesn't mean we are immune to social stuff, we have morals too, just different level stander."

Roman, taking a wild guess, throwing his two cents in. "So you are basically… mentally ill?"

"Yep. It's not something to be embarrassed about in my opinion." EXRB answered back with an unreadable look.

…

...

"Kaaaay… this is awkward. I didn't think god-like deity would have the same kind of problem as humankind." Taiyang scratching the back of his neck uncomfortably as he and many start to feel worried about the situation they're in.

EXRB massages his brows as he shakes his head. "You would be really surprised. And being social awkwardness sucks I tell ya."

"See?! Someone gets it!" Ruby, finally found someone who shares the same option as she, and a god no less, puffs her chest triumphantly to her friends.

Her teammates, friends, family, or enemies can only sweat drop or facepalming.

"All is fair, until it comes to social. Then it's all about selfish." EXRB quoting ominously.

Coco rubbing her neck uncomfortably. "Sheesh, that's unnecessary negative, it wasn't even that bad." While she may not be the most outgoing gal around her age, even she doesn't think social is that much of a hassle.

"Maybe, maybe not, but then again, I am a Negative man."

Sun, being an all-time fun guy, decides to disagree. "Dude, making friends isn't like what you said."

Upon hearing the word, EXRB laughs bitterly. "You kids really are missing my point."

Weiss, who had enough of this unhealthy amount of negative, crossed her arms as she questioned back. "Excuse me, But I don't see what point you are trying to make."

EXRB answered back without missing a beat. "Simple, how many friends I need in my life. You tell me you would like to befriend everyone on Remnant, and by that I mean become close friends with literally every single person, including enemies. Doesn't sound easy anymore does it?"

The adult audience immediately feels an old headache coming back.

Ghira message his temper, as unpleasant memories resurface. "That is a… well… good point." He huffs. Making "friends" with politicians, or kingdom's council… yeah, he wishes it was all that simple.

"Fairly enough." Qrow nods his head in agreement, and then chugs down on his new flask, wash away any unwanted memory immediately, managing a relationship is tiring, he already had enough on his plate.

Roman took another drag on his cigar, as a long-time lurker in the criminal world, friends or friendship are just a myth to him. "Point taken, I'll stick with what I have and I'll be content." He gave Neo a pat on the head. Which surprised her, but she wasn't against this. It does make her feel… happy.

Ozpin at first attempted to say something. "Well… … *sigh* it is an unimaginable chore." But give up in the end and simply chooses to drink his mug. One word: Councilman. Don't ask.

Ironwood message both his temper, as well as his prosthetic wrist tiredly. "I… I can't find a refute for that." The fact that Jacques being the first that came to his mind proves EXRB's point. Some people are just meant to be avoided at all costs.

EXRB however, doesn't plan on pulling back his punches. "To me, making friends is just a choice, it's not necessarily a life aspect I must do. And people choose who they want to be friends, who they want to be enemies. And I simply make my choice."

Many find his viewpoint on friendship very worrisome.

"Surely it can't be that horrible right? Making enemies..." Velvet fiddles her hands worryingly, finding the words very cold blood and alien.

"Then tell me you are willing to befriend with Cardin Winchester, despite all the mistreatment he performed with his very own hand and will." He speaks emotionlessly, without even looking.

The child stays quiet after that. Yeah… they would rather sit through Port's story than doing that.

EXRB shakes his head for the final time, before speaking in a loud and drilling-like manner. "Alright, enough of these doom and gloom mood! This is my house, and only I am allowed to get & act and be depressed. Hip hip! Happy thoughts people! Happy thoughts!"

They could only awkwardly looking at their host.

Fox looked at his leader for an answer. "Is this normal?"

Trivia: Just ignore it The screen jumps into the saving, and also, Fox can't see, so it was Yatsuhashi who tell him the message, not that it makes him feel better tho.

"Now for our next guest."

It was then someone seat in a wheelchair enters the room.

Pietro Polendina, the talented, and kind heart scientist, turns out to be the next member that would join them. "Hello!"

Penny's mood immediately beams up. "Father!" She rushes to her father, gives him a hug tackle.

EXRB meanwhile bow gesture to the newcomer and introduce. "Introducing, Dr. Polendina. Creator & Father of Penny Polendina."

Ironwood had his attention glued at the man. "Doctor." He blinks a few times, so the doctor is brought here too. Now he wonders when the Ace-Ops are gonna get involved.

Pietro smiles as he saw many familiar faces. "Hello, general."

Watts rolls his eyes annoyingly. "Oh great, of all people it had to be that naive fool."

And include ones he thought he never will. "My, Arthur, what a small world it is, it seems we have met again."

Hazel shot a quick glance at the disabled man, then look at his "comrades". "Enemy of yours?" He asks Watts.

"Not really, I just don't like him, too naive." Watts crosses his arms annoyingly, as Pietro's present reminds him why he defects to Salem.

Shifting his attention back to his daughter. Pietro comments happily. "And my, Penny, I can finally lift you up."

Penny smiled happily at his father's word. "I know right? I always want- wait, how did you know I turned into a living girl?" Before notice something flawed.

"Someone gave me an update you could say." Pietro gestures to the godman. Who simply waves when people look at him.

Clapping his hand to get people's attention again, EXRB announced. "Alright, time for another show-off."

Glynda raised her eyebrow consciously. "Show-off?"

EXRB spread his hands. "Gotta do it every now and then to remind you guys that I am a god. Ahem, will Fox, Pietro come froth?"

Pietro looks at the request puzzled.

Following with an equally confused Fox "For what?"

Coco, recall the last time their host performed something miraculously. "Hold up… are you suggesting?" She slowly connects the dots together.

"Yep." EXRB gave her an amusing smile.

Pietro, lacking the context of the conversation, asked. "Come forth? For what?"

Penny eagerly encourages her father to follow the instruction. "Just go with it, you will like it!"

The blind man and the old ill man move forward.

"Alright gentlemen. Stay still, this will be quick and it won't even hurt." Cracking his fingers, the man raises his hand dramatically. (Snap)

And just like before, two men were covered in brightt white flames.

The dull white iris in Fox's eyes slowly turning into an amber yellow, filled with life.

Fox simply blinking his eyes multiple times. "..."

Then he looks down, inspects his body, then his arms, his hands, his palms.

What comes in, are no longer black emptiness with just energy like outline, but actual shapes, edges, and images.

He is seeing, actually seeing the world!

"Heya." Coco's voice breaks him out of his trace.

She waves her hand in front of his face, getting his new sense's attention.

...

"Coco?" Fox's voice filled with disbelief, and a hint of happiness and much excitement.

Coco smirk at her fellow teammate's funny reaction. "That's me, your awesome team leader. This cutie here is Velvet(Hello.), and the big guy there is Yatsu(Greetings.), welp, nice to 'see' you for the first time, partner." She offers her hand for a handshake.

"..." Fox simply standing still, staring at Coco without express anything.

Trivia: I think you might have broken him, Master. The AI type its concern.

EXRB wave such possibility off. "Pffffff, don't be such dramatic."

He then moves in front Fox. "Welcome to the land of seeing young man, no need to thank me."

Fox still says nothing. "..." And he slowly leaning back...

*Thud*

Trivia: Annnnnnnd there he faints. Guess new information overload took a troll on him.

EXRB rolled his eye with a huff. "*Sigh* At least he'll be fine, even if he'll probably act like a kid in a candy store for a while. You know how people act when they experience new sensory."

They watch Team CVY move the unconscious man into his seat.

Ironwood moves to the Doctor's side, curious if he had been "cured". "Doctor?"

Pietro feels like a new man. "Woohoo! I haven't felt this good and young for a long time!" He says excitedly as he stands up. "Guess I won't need this for the time being." He looks back to his advanced wheelchair. His mind filled with thoughts of how he's gonna spending time with Penny, now that he got more options for activates to do.

EXRB looks at another successful miracle with a content smile. "Yes, yes, yes, as good as that sound, Doctor, I must ask you to refrain from using your semblance, it was what weaken your health in the first place. What I did was 'repair' you, not 'fix' you. If you keep on doing this, it's gonna cost you big price, a very big price. And remember, I will not be there to help you." He then changes to a more serious face. "This one is a freebie, cause you won't get a second."

Looks of concern appears on Ironwood and Winter's face. True to that, in order to build Penny, Pietro had been taken much of his Aura than he can afford, his determination to success the project is admirable, but also a great concern.

"I'll keep that in mind." Pietro nods his head, knowing that he got lucky.

"Good."

- After another brief interaction -

Our host have once again found himself in a nasty situation: Unable to decide which world to react.

"*Sigh*… dang it." He cursed.

"I assume that you are currently having a problem at choosing the right world to react?" Ozpin taking a guess, have seen enough to have a fair understanding of what type of person their host is like.

"*Sigh*… I'll be honest, when it comes to making decisions, I'm always struggling like there is no tomorrow." EXRB scratches the back of his head tiredly.

"Is this normal?" Yatsu whispers to his leader.

Coco whispers back. "Apparently so... But not really, we are still trying to understand more about this god. But he is an odd one, that I can tell you."

The big guy simply nods his head at the… not answering answer.

Winter, however, decides to ask the 20 questions of the day. "For example?"

"Can't even decide what for lunch. Pathetic isn't it?" The god answered, still continue his search, with a shrugging gesture that somehow delivers the message.

Expect the newcomer, they all could only give him a look that screams: You can't be serious?

Trivia's adding info of: It is true. is not helping either.

Despite not facing the audience, the host knows exactly what looks they're giving him.

"I take real offense at that." EXRB deadpan while doing a dramatic holding chest gesture, still not facing the audience, but the message is delivered.

And after an awkward pause, he turns around.

"*Sigh*… you know what? If you think yourself better at making decisions than me, why don't we just try and see? Eeny-Meeny-Miny-Moe, Which-of-you-guys-should-I-choose?" And his finger stops at Ironwood.

The general takes a double-check, he is going to be the one who decided their next react material. Whatever decision he made, it's going to cause huge effect on them in the end, so he can't choose randomly, hence their host probably put his trust in this decision. That being said, they probably won't get another chance like this to choose on their own…

It means he has to make sure this one goes count.

"Well… general, do you have any preference?"

"..." The general rub his chin, thinking.

The god continues to press on the question. "Anything?"

"Hmmmm..." He is still thinking.

"Buddy, even though there is no time here, I would prefer if you don't let us hanging in there." EXRB comments as he does a fake wristwatch check.

...

…

"Do you… have any world… that is advanced in technology?" Finally, a starting point. Despite the fact that both man and God know very well the reason for this choice. But EXRB simply wasn't against this response.

"Advanced technology you say… (Finger snap) got it." And with a wave of his hand, a series of sci-fi-looking file cases merged out from the wall. Each holding its own style.

Glynda takes a glance at the general. "Trying to learn otherworldly technology?" It really wouldn't need to take a second guess to figure Ironwood's personal preference. All business.

Ironwood answer back straightly, but the faint blush on his cheek betrayed him. "The host asks if I have any preference, and I simply choose what I am interested in."

Qrow jeers at the General. "More like trying to copycat." Which earns him a slap to the head from both Glynda and Winter. It didn't hurt at all, but it sure did alert him, and shut him up for good.

Our host keeps walking between a group of blue color scheme file cases. Clearly in deep thoughts.

And finally, he stopped in front of a blue file case with light blue lines and a golden "X" on it. Which Ozpin and Ironwood find the symbol very important for some reason.

"If we really are going for a technology ride? Then the current best answer will definitely be you." He opens the case and picks up the file he needs.

"However… before that there is one thing I have to do, for safety of course."

Ironwood, feeling the need to ask. "And that would be?"

"Removing any potential future dangers. Off you go." The last word was said to Watts as he points a finger at him and makes him disappeared.

They immediately become wary and scared.

The professional huntsman immediately took a fighting stance despite the lack of weapon in hands.

"W-what did you do to him?" Glynda asks.

EXRB, however just causally wave his hand. "Worry not, I didn't kill him, I only put him into an exile state, as killing really isn't my thing and I hate doing it."

Ironwood then asks. "Then… what does this exile state you said means?"

"See it for yourself." EXRB pulls out a remote, and use it on one of the dual-screen.

On the screen is Watts, in a blank white space, staying right there in the sitting pose he was before end up there, with no motion of moving.

Sun slowly raises his finger. "Ummm buddy, I think the screen is paused."

EXRB let out a chuck. "No no no, the space he is in is paused, as there is truly no time in there. He is stopped, completely."

The realization hits them.

"Not lived, but also not dead." EXRB softly said, not to anyone but himself, but these words strike fear to them, as he said it with an amusing faint smile.

Oscar timidly asks. "But… why did you do it?"

"Because I do not trust him with this advanced knowledge I'm about to share with you all. As I know he will most likely use it for vile deed, and he is also a secret wanted dead criminal in Atlas. Right, general?"

All eyes were immediately on the Atlas general.

Ironwood blinked a few times before confirming the claims. "Oh, ummm, that is correct." 'So nothing really escape him.'

Coco put her hands up as she looks visually confused. "Wait, wanted dead? What was that?"

Winter immediately jumps into damage control. "I am afraid that is classified."

EXRB however, wasn't playing any of that. "He betrayed the Atlas science team and escaped with a lot of highly classified project and information, both the science and military one, fake his own death with the Atlesian Paladin Prototype incident to fool the public. then hides away from the surface of Remnant. Until now."

Winter shot him an annoyed look.

"Don't give me that look, specialist, hiding such information will not do you Atlas or the entire Remnant any good, a disgraced former scientist or not, he is you Atlas' problem, refuse to acknowledge it is going to bite you back one day." 'Originally tho.'

Pietro could only look down in shame. "A shame, Arthur and I used to be working partners, we and others were like a dynamic team, although… Arthur is always a… lone wolf."

Penny, piece two together, gasp. "Wait, so Mr. Watts was the friend you always told me about?"

At some point I do consider him as a friend, but I guess only I felt that way, and Arthur… well… I guess something in him changed. And… things happened that lead to the present."

Ironwood looks at the doctor sadly. "Doctor, it wasn't your fault."

"Ture, but I can't help but wonder, could things be different back then? Losing a friend was never easy, and knowing he becomes your enemy is even harder to accept."

"While I know nothing about his relationship with Atlas, but… this does kind seems a bit too… unfair… don't you think? You assumed he will use this information for bad things without giving a chance." Cinder decides to voice her though, making it as natural as possible, as she is walking a thin line.

"While I admit this is a very selfish act, I do have reason to justify my action as I've seen the crime he did, or should I said… plans to do in the nearby future."

"Nearby future?" Many speak in union.

Glynda points out a part that contradicts EXRB's early statement. "Didn't you mention you can not tell us future events?"

"I did, but there is no rules against that you can't learn the future by putting the present dots together, as that is call predict, not foresight. Trivia, what does Arthur specializing in? I think it's time to learn what field does Doctor Watts specializing in."

Trivia: Doctor Arthur Watts, known as former Atlas Scientist. Specializing in the fields of computer engineering, mechanical engineering, anatomical engineering, espionage, guerrilla warfare, and security systems.

As for Dust field, he have work on environment control before.

And recently he have been invest in Malware programming, and the result is very successful.

Many look at his accomplishment with awe.

"Huh, that was a lot of fields." Yang comments.

Neptune nod in agreement. "Like really good."

Pietro, as well as many other adults, were focused on the last part of the information. "Malware program..."

"The CCT!" Ironwood yelled.

The rest become wary of the situation, Ozpin's group was devastated and ashamed that they didn't count this as a possible action of their enemy.

The students and citizens is worrying that what might happen to their life if the CCT is down.

Salem herself is digging her nail in her seat, there he is playing favoritism again, her plan has been crushed again in the most unfair way possible.

Cinder herself is not doing better either, if she have access to her Maiden power, her seat would be set on fire by now.

EXRB stroke his chin in amusement. "Huh, all in just 7 seconds, that was some quick thinking."

Winter then press on. "He plans to use virus on the CCT system didn't he?"

"Sorry, specialist, that question is for you to decide the answer."

Winter could only grit her teeth in annoyance. They are criminals for God's sake (Pun entirely not intended), why can't he just tell them what they were planning? They should be arrested and put behind the bar!

"But you are not denying this surmise either." Ironwood calmly adds.

The god put both hands in the air. "Like I said, it's up to you to decide what you want to think. That is your free will."

He then turns to look at Cinder. "But… If what you want, is I to put him back with us? Well easy, just give me one real example that he is a good guy. Then I'll put him back, Miss Fall."

The knowledge of advanced technology certainly is one huge advantage for their plan, but that's if they know how & where to use it first, and Watts is the only one in their group who understand technology, without him, she certainly wouldn't have the CCT system in her palm.

And this god knows they will use whatever they are about to learn in their plan, so he removes any possible way for them to use this knowledge.

And the part where this made her extremely infuriated? She can not ask for him to be brought back, as that would expose her true identity; and she would rather die than say something nice for that a**hole.

Emerald & Mercury doesn't know this man that much (As the only thing Cinder ever tell them is that he is a prick.). And saying anything will directly result in the question of their identity.

Hazel may work with them, but he doesn't interact with them nor does he try to making relationship, as he only follows Salem in order to kill Ozpin. And he wasn't exactly on good terms with Watts… or any of them so to speak.

Tyrian? Like hell does he care about them, the only thing he ever cares is how he will please his goddess. And lose one man means less competition (At least that's how she believed he saw them as.) and which means more attraction for him.

Salem herself? Maybe, but if she does that, it basically means she admits she want to use whatever this mysterious new information for her own use. And that might result in her with the same treatment as Watts.

This god knows that no one will vouch for him from the very beginning. And he is rubbing that fact in their face.

"..."

EXRB casually checked his watch. "So I take your silence as that you don't know if he is a nice man or not then?"

…

Cinder could only shake her head. There is nothing can be said. Welp, almost.

The god, however, snorted. "Yeah No. Back." (Snap) And just like that, Watts is teleported back.

"What happened?" He was very confused, things just suddenly went white for a second.

"You know what? I change my mind, he can stay. But-"

And he points his finger at Watts.

"When you return home, if I ever heard or find that you use what you learn here for vile act, any form of misuse. I don't care who's protecting you. Nothing will stop me from getting you. I don't care about any of those law of not interference with worlds.

I'll look for you, I'll find you,

And I will kill you.

And I don't care if I'll get destroyed by the other higher deity. I'll make sure you're gone before that happen."

Watts could only gulp. Better go along with what he is speaking, he can figure what happen latter, keeping his life is the major important task.

"Understand?"

A violently head shake is his answer.

And EXRB turns his head to the rest of the people. "And that promise applies to the rest of you. There is no special treatment here whatsoever. You use these information to create problem, and I'll mop the entire Remnant with your face until the planet is cleaned."

And again, he received violently head shakes as answer.

"Good! Continue then." And his attitude takes a completely 180. Which is really off-putting for them.

Checking the file, facing his guests, the host once again explains the vague information about the world.

"As the drills. No Aura, no Semblance, no Dust, no Faunus. Question if you want, I'll answer what I can." He sits on his seats, already feels tired repeats the same line for the 3rd time. Man, tired of this already? This entire project is going to be a long ride for him.

Pietro stroke his beard in wonder. "Interesting, to think a world where Aura, Dust, Semblance, and Faunus doesn't exist existed. Is there any other major difference?"

"Major difference? Instead of Faunus, there is another species that live with humans. Or should I say: made to live with human."

"Made?" Glynda asks.

"This world's people create robots to live with them. Help them get better with their life. These robots were called: Reploid."

Ironwood's interest was spiked. "Reploid? Something related to android?"

"It's a combine wordplay of Replica & Android."

"Replica?... An interesting choice for word. Is the design based on something? Sounds like it was trying to recreating or mimicking something." Pietro theorized.

"Very close on the call, Doctor. Reploid's design was based on someone."

It was Ozpin's turn to be interested. "Someone?"

"All shall be revealed. You'll see what I mean when it comes."

Qrow asks. "So the human in this world lived with robot, like what? Taking care of daily life stuff or junks?"

"More than just handling highly hazard jobs, they are on par with humans." 'Well, only on the paper.' He thought bitterly.

The Faunus in the room's interest was immediately spiked, man-made species, equal with humans?

Blake, Velvet & Ilia would be lying if they say they are not jealous.

The not so positive ones like Sienna and Adam scorn in annoyance, human find problem with Faunus, yet accept robot that is completely different with not just look, but body structure?

Pietro mused. "Equal as human is it? So… do they have a soul build in them?" He looks at his daughter.

The god explains. "It's a bit different, in Miss Polendina's case, her soul was created by your Aura thanks to your Semblance, but in this world, since there is no Aura, they were created with a very complex programming, an artificial brain as complex as a real human brain, following with an artificial nerve system. Allow them to think, feel, desire like human beings."

"Think?" Ironwood began.

"Feel?" With Winter followed after.

"Desire?" Weiss right behind.

"All with just programming?!" Pietro's eyes Wilden like a plate, the same could be said for Watts.

Ghira stretches his temple in wonder. "That does sound very advance just by the words." He recalls some literature he reads before with similar ideas.

Glynda adjusts her glass as she recovers from the surprise. "Artifact life form… I thought such a thing was fictional only."

"I find that pretty hard to believe… no offense." Weiss said while looking at Penny and Dr. Polendina apologized.

"None taken!" The father and daughter happily reply.

EXRB continues on. "Well, this world doesn't have Grimm in the first place, so the humans have all the time to themselves to do researches as they pleased."

Penny then raises her hand and asks. "So that means one day our world might reach this level of science?"

EXRB purposely avoided eye contact with Penny, while cheekily reply. "Hmmmm… probably, or not."

"Wow, really promising, dude." Roman almost eye roll at the cliff-hanging.

"Because that's a reality for me to know, and a dream for you to pondering about." EXRB gave a sly smirk. "Cause why spoil the surprise? Party pooper ain't my strong point."

Hen then changes his mood to a serious manner. "Although... warning in advance, this one is a heavy topic, if you feel uncomfortable by the contents that is being shown, you can leave to the other room in the middle of it and wait for this one to end. Capish?" The audience was confused by the warning, but nods in response.

Without any words and questions. The screen starts.

A quote is the first thing that's been shown on the screen.

Megaman X

Sometimes, peace cannot be achieved unless those who spread war are destroyed.

-Thomas Light.

People have different reactions, mostly confused about why this quote is being shown on the screen. Some find it normally, some find it ominously. And some… find it fearful.

The one who finds it fearful was Ozpin, each word packs a force that is unimaginable. For just a second, he feels himself being suffocating by an unknown force.

Salem snort at these words, achieve peace by destroying? Talk about self-contradictory, peace doesn't exist, not now, not ever.

The host says nothing despite the stare of confusing, it was very clear that he won't answer the meaning of this quote.

'But… come to think about it. Light and Wily. Pietro and Watts. The similarity is quite scary if you ask me, how one turns to the road of vengeance because his talent didn't get approved. [1] But we'll compare them when we get to the Origin Mega Man.' EXRB silently planning a future reaction in his head. There is a long road till they reach that point.

The scene start with a very Sci-Fi looking city in the late afternoon, this is the most advancing city in this world, a city where a legend is about to unfold. This… is where the story begins: Abel City.

Fox leans in to stare at the scene in front of him. "Woah." Finally being able to see for the first time in his life, everything was an eye treat for him. The way how thing look is far off from what he imagined, but then again, he have no image for reference or examples to take from the beginning.

Coco slightly lowers her shade to get a better look. "Huh, so this one looks like Inkopolis in the previous react, but more advancing."

Weiss too was impressed by what she saw. "I must admit, Atlas looks like nothing compare to this."

Summer then asks their host. "Are all modern cities in other universes like this?"

"It's a pretty stander scale, all things considered."

"So if the Grimm is no more, will our world look like that?" Jaune asks.

"It is a possible reality."

Ruby/Yang/Jaune/Nora/Sun looks at each other as they come to the same conclusion. "Cool."

Time: June/July 4, 2156 [2] PM: 05:29

Location: Central Highway

A complex green highway system can be seen on the screen, like a spider web that spread throughout tree branches, this highway is the biggest transportation hub of Abel City, the highway that connects the entire city's daily life. Hover cars of various kinds can be seen traveling fast from here to there.

It was near the dusk of the day, people who have finished their daily duty are prepared to return home for their well-earned rest.

But little do they know… some of them might never be able to return home… or have a home to return to… or even make it home to begin with.

Pyrrha gulps down nervously. "Is… is something bad about to happen?" The sudden twist drop in a peaceful puts some of them on edge.

The host says nothing, which the silence treatment puts more on edge.

And finally...

Around a branch, there is an object that catches the camera's interest. A small board-looking object. Why would the scene focus on such an unremarkable thing? Simple.

Because there is a timer on it. And it's counting down.

"A time bomb." Ironwood dread, they are about to witness a disaster happen.

The screen transition into a black screen, digital text start appear in.

[2156

Robots with the ability to think and act for themselves have been created.

They are dubbed "Reploids".]

Scene change back to the highway branch.

The bomb itself is print with a sinister symbol on it, an image of a jackal, color in purple, blue, and red, and mostly, a golden Σ symbol forming the shape of a mouth, with sharp teeth in it. The symbol itself does not look friendly at all. However, a scary symbol is not the worst thing.

The worst thing we are speaking? This was not the only bomb that was set up, there's more. All across the entire highway system, mostly focus on the busiest traffic part of the city.

The guardians of Remnant find the Σ symbol important for some reason, they make a mental note to keep that in mind.

Winter grimaces at the sight. "It's a terrorist attack."

The scene pulls down to the under part of the highway, where an abandoned living area that is under a demolished. One robot can be seen clearing the debris of the ruin.

And a human walks toward his robot worker, signing him it's Off hours, they can prepare to go home.

Pietro eyeing the robot on the screen carefully. "So that's a Reploid?"

"Yep, although... this one is more of an industry version, Reploid in general have human face as appearance, robotic looks is usually served in risky operations of sorts."

[The age of humankind and robots living together had begun.]

As the timer keeps counting down… eventually, it reaches 0.

And the bomb explosion flashes the screen white.

The robot and human watch the scene in shock, the road above them was destroyed.

Then comes a loud horn sound, following with a sharp brake sound.

Summer dread. "Oh no."

And an oil truck flew off the edge, heading straight down to the robot below.

The last thing the green Reploid saw is an image of oli truck crash down on him.

[As robot society spread and prospered, there was an increase in criminal incidents involving Reploids.]

"Yeesh, robots who commit crimes, now that's something I am not expecting." Roman comments.

Many frowns at this, it seems mankind as a whole just can't take a break, crime just exists everywhere.

For Ghira, he feels somewhat relate and sympathy, moreover… conflict, even when it comes to the case where human create a species to lived with them, conflict still found it's way between.

Just what does it take to achieve peace?

The scene showing the crashed oil truck, flames rising around the body, and the robot from earlier can be seen with its hand lay out underneath the truck, oil puddle start forming. And his human friend watching the horrible death that happens to his friend.

Kali holds onto Ghira's hand for comfort. "Gods." She wasn't the only one who pale upon seeing the death, as many others share the same reaction as her.

Penny grasps her father's hand, she just witnesses her kind die in front of her.

Chill start crawling down their spine, even if the victim is a robot, that was a very graphic image they just witness, a very brutal death.

Salem smirk in her mind. 'This shall be interesting.'

Save for the Grimm Queen and her underlings, perhaps Adam even, nobody had the heart to say anything after witnessing the death happening on screen.

Save for one.

Tyrian put his hand to the chin as he pounded. "Hmmmm, I wonder if his body is sturdy enough to not squish into pancake?"

Suddenly Nora feels like she want to empty her stomach.

[To combat this new wave of crime, a special investigation and security organization consisting entirely of Reploids was founded.

They are the Maverick Hunter.]

"Maverick Hunter." Ozpin whispers the name, finding some similar feel to it, it seems this is going to share elements similar to Huntsman.

"So there is a group to deal with these robot crimes it seems." Taiyang says. Well, that was relief news to learn. (How they thought so.)

Sun start to imagine in his mind. "Dealing with crimes, so are they like Police?" Robot cops? That sounds awesome.

Jaune have a different feel toward this. "I... don't think so, a group called: Hunter. Which doesn't sound like police. If they are police, Why don't they just named it Maverick Police?"

Sun shrugs at his fellow blondie. "I guess that makes sense, still, it's a cool name tho."

Pyrrha then theories. "If they are specifically made to dealing with this crime, are they... a special force like Huntsman?"

EXRB then add. "Now that you mention that… they actually DO share some similarity like you Huntsman to Grimm. But don't worry, all shall be revealed very soon."

So this world had a group that functions like Huntsman?

"Maverick? That's an interesting pick of a word to use." Oobleck mused, there is not much chance of use for this word in daily life.

"Maverick? Ummm, what does that mean?" Oscar asks, not familiar with the term.

Glynda explained. "It means unorthodox, unusual, but mostly referring things in a bad way."

"That does not sound good at all." Yang worryingly comments.

Their host couldn't agree more. "It is supposed to be a bad thing. After all, this is a terrorist attack we are seeing."

The member of White Fang, ex or not, cast a look at him.

Velvet then asks. "So does that mean this 'Maverick' is being used as a label here?"

"It is, but there is more to that, worry not, your question will be answered very soon."

A humanoid blue figure can be seen running toward the incident scene, as police sirens can be heard.

Up with a closer look, for appearance, he looks like somewhere in 5 ft. probably a bit taller than 5ft. This could mean he is probably a teenager, but something is weird about him.

He seems like he is wearing a light blue body armor, while underneath the armor is a dark gray bodysuit of some sort. His entire body torso is covered by a sectioned segmented blue chest plate, triangular-shaped pants plate, blue round shoulder plates, blue bracers cover arms and legs, and white gloves for his hands. His helmet is color blue and with light-colored sharp ridges but with the inclusion of a slim triangle red crystal at the very front, two black circle extension that looks like his ears, both with red inner parts.

As for facial appearance, he has green eyes. His hair is covered by his helmet, so no one knows what his hair color is.

"If you are wondering who this person is, he is a Reploid, and the protagonist of the story." EXRB adds.

So this is what the stander version of a different world's robot looks like? For the audiences, this robot looks more like a human wearing body armor. His facial appearance looks very realistic, like Penny before she was turned human. That means this world is able to replicate human appearance like their world. Both Atlas General and Doctor thinking.

Winter gives the robot on-screen a questionable look. " So this is the advanced type robot of another world. This is quite a sight, but I'm afraid I can't say I am impressed, he does look realistic with the human feature, but he doesn't look much better or superior compared to Atlas Knights, or… Miss Polendina's old body, no offense."

"None taken Specialist Schnee."

Qrow rolled his eyes. "Tsk, of course you would say that, Atlas has to the best." He and Winter once again ended up doing another round of stare contest.

Coco checking the blue reploid up and down. "Hun, weird choice for fashion design, could use more work though. Doesn't seem too impressive for me." And the blue android on-screen immediately get criticized for the fashion choice.

Taiyang checking the size of the robot, compared to the poor green robot from earlier, this one's size is fairly short in comparison. "A shortie, slightly higher than Ruby it seems." It's true, amongst all the people in present, this robot is clearly located in the shortie catalog. (AN: It's true, X's official intentional height is 5'3" (160 cm), while Ruby's being 5'2" (157 cm). Hack, I am actually way higher than X in real life.)

"Can't really blame you all for coming to this conclusion, he was built with a mindset of 14, and a fashion sense that's 100 years old." EXRB providing more info. (AN: X's mental age is only 14 at the time of his awakening. X matures as the series goes on)

Coco did a double-check. "Hold on, fashion sense that's 100 years old?" What? What is going on?

Winter resists the urge to yell. "This robot was given a mind that's younger than Miss Polendina?"

Weiss follows behind. "100… Wait, this is an old robot?!"

Questions burst out like an endless torrent, but the host simply chooses to ignore it all. He just turns back to the screen, not answering any of their questions, after all, answering these questions will spoil the reaction.

Ozpin start analyzing the info in his mind. 'A factor that's 100 years old? What does this mean?' A relic that's as old as a dedicate. That has to mean something… but what for? This reaction was supposed to react to advanced technology, so why would the word: 100 years old. Being mentioned here?

'Could it be something that is so advance to even the future world?'

Penny says nothing, but she was excited, a humanoid android like her but younger. She wonders what this robot's purpose is?

Meanwhile EXRB cringed in his mind, he knows what future awaits the blue robot. And he knows none of them is going to like it. Little Penny especially.

But all in all, the impression the blue android made so far is not good enough, but it will be changed very soon.

The blue Reploid walks toward the hand, and places his to check the pulse, there was none, the poor robot is gone. (Which the audience was surprised, the robot of this world had pulse like a real human?)

He pulls his hand back, watches the scene with an emotionless look, then his eyes notice something different, a remain debris that slightly stands out, picking it up, he immediately notices what's the differences.

It was the remaining pieces of the bomb from earlier, the purple jakel symbol still remains whole.

He looks at the symbol with hardened eyes.

The scene translates into black afterward, and the final words appears.

[This is the story of the Maverick Hunter known as X.]

"X? A code name of some sort?" Coco watching the name in puzzle.

"Actually, no. His name is literally X."

Yang let out a snort. "Wait, for real?" That's like super simplistic for a name.

"There is actually a meaning behind this. But that's an explanation for later."

Pietro meanwhile, muse at the name pick. "X, huh? Quite an interesting letter to pick."

Time: June/July 4, 2156 PM: 05:47

Location: Central Highway

- Play music: Megaman Maverick Hunter X Music Opening Stage Central Highway -

The blue Reploid from earlier can be seen running alone on a green highway, several cars can be seen drive pass him at great speed, after all, the passenger on all these transport vehicles just witnessed… or experienced a deadly terrorist attack.

In the background, the city that surrounds the highway didn't look much better, several areas had smoke rising up to the sky, furthermore point out that the city is under attack.

"How can this be happening… this doesn't make any sense..." The voice belongs to the blue figure, his voice further identifies that he is a young male.

"This is X, report to Hunter HQ, do you read me?" The robot, now confirmed as X, moving his hand to his helmet. Trying to reaching his navigator back in the headquarter, to no available, there's no answer, no signal, nothing.

"This is X, report to Hunter HQ, do you read me?" Just to make sure it was probably some busy moment, X decides to reach the HQ again.

Still no answers from the other side.

It was a normal day, until reports started to appear suddenly, at first, they were merely isolated cases, but in a sudden Mavericks started pop up everywhere on the map, and they began to surge, then surge and surge and surge until they reached critical levels. The entire city… no, the entire world suddenly found itself facing a Maverick outburst so big that was never seen before.

They come in organized, too coordinated to be mere coincidence.

They attack efficiently, too tactical to be a handful of terrorists.

They rush into cities, facilities, everywhere.

In an instant, the world found itself caught up in a chaotic frenzy.

"So it was not just one incident, but multiple." Ozpin grips his mug sightly harder, this kind of scene is something he always feared.

Ironwood feeling the same as his fellow headmaster. "A large-scale attack, global level." This is a new sight to him, to think some villains group were able to plot a world-scale attack, even though Remnant's society now only have White Fang as its major threat, there is no telling if they were plotting an attack like this, after all, White Fang's hideout and influence do spread throughout all 4 kingdoms.

But more importantly, does the Grimm Queen have any plan like this? Sure he was showed the plan they commit in the future, but those is taking down Academy one by one, not attack at the same time.

Either way, a discussion with his colleague is needed in the future.

"*Sigh*… Guess the communication is cut off." Seeing there's no point trying to, X only has one option left.

Investigate this terrorist attack alone. With all the chaos that's going on, all the hunters now got duties, there's no one left, no reinforcements, no allies or backup to call for help.

It's either himself, or nothing.

And X is a dutiful hunter.

Ironwood grimaced at the robot's admirable bravery. "I suppose there is no better option for him there, is it?" Usually running into enemy territory all by yourself is a suicide action, but when you have no backup…

Let's just pray that all the training you have was enough to help you.

EXRB sighs at that. "Most unfortunately, the situation of that world isn't like your world, police and military force weren't able to handle problems like this, so no help from them too."

"So this 'Maverick Hunter' is the only force that can deal with this?" Taiyang asks, already not liking the way things is going.

"Yep, They were created to deal with stuff like this. You could say they were almost similar to you Huntsman. But rather dealing with Grimm, this force is dealing with… let's say… Robot Grimm, if you will."

Unable to contain his chock, Qrow cursed. "Ahhh f**k."

Summer&Ruby immediately berates him for cursing. "Language!"

EXRB, however, couldn't find a better suitable word to describe the situation on screen. "He's not wrong, just so you know."

Jaune rubbing his neck very nervously. "Something similar to robot Grimm? That sounds… bad."

"Horrible, either way, it must be something that is dangerous." Ren adds.

Salem glee at the information she's hearing. 'Something similar to Grimm… hmm, this is getting more interesting by every second.'

"This is like Merlot all over again." Glynda massages her temper, already not liking the scene she is witnessing.

"Let's not mention him here." Ironwood sigh in defeat, the mad doctor was once a huge thorn at their side.

Making his way down the road, the deeper he goes in, the more damaged the road is. It seems the highway didn't just suffer explosive damage, but gunfire & other forms of force.

"So not just a simple bomb attack, there is actually someone to carry out the plan." Glynda observes with a hint of venom, it seems this attack is not just about catching attention, but actually determine to ensure the damage gets as big as it can get.

"Yeah, this attack is not about getting attention, it is about killing as much people as possible. The just that was used to declare this attack was nothing but a simple excuse." EXRB confirms the deputy's worry.

Ilia and Sienna feel a cold shiver, they weren't against the idea of kill, kill was needed for those who deserved, but not the innocent.

But Adam was watching happily while taking notes. This form of attack is exactly what the White Fang should unleash to the human resident area.

Something he is WILLING to do for the greater good for Faunus.

And if there is damage made by gunfire, or any force beyond human capability. It could only mean one thing.

Mavericks.

"That term: 'Maverick' again. It looks like it was used to referring to this kind of case of crime. Is it?" Winter asks.

Their host confirms the guess. "Your surmise is correct, Specialist."

Qrow then asks. "So what exactly does Maverick identity?"

"It was a term used to identify robots with irregular behavior."

Pyrrha tilted her head, as her friends do the same. "Irregular behavior?"

"A crime label only for robot?" Glynda questioned.

"The crime we are referring here is: Actions that have threatening both Humankind and robotkinds' safety, at least by their dictionary. Or simply went berserk by common. Trivia, if you would."

Trivia: What is Maverick? It is a generic term for Reploids and Mechaniloids that are a threat to humans and other Reploids for varying causes, which include software bugs, viruses, reprogramming, or even by their own free will upon deciding that humans are inferior and too weak to live with (or some variation of this thought). As most cases of Maverick tend to deems that Reploids are superior to humans.

The term was created to differentiate the innocent from criminals who engage in destructive behaviors such as robbery, murder, and destruction. The degree of severity varies, but these actions are all defined as "crimes" under the law.

"Wait what?" "What?" They read the AI's description in shock.

Penny is not feeling well by the description she just read, 'deciding that humans are inferior and too weak to live with' such resolve was alien and... inhuman to her, as she never thought about Humans or Faunus like this.

Watts muse at the info. "Went berserk? Hmmm… like errors occur in system?" Programing those Altisian Knight was no easy job, there were many attempts where it ends up soft-crash or soft-lock itself on proceeding decision. Programming is beautiful, but it surely is a b**ch.

EXRB sigh at this. "Yes and No. In a simple way to describe, it's like when a man is not in the right mind. And the term Maverick was possible the worst word you could ever mention in that world."

Weiss then asks worryingly. "So this attack… it really was plotted by robots?"

"Correct."

Roman lean back in his seat. "Well s**t, I am having a sense of Deja Vu here."

EXRB asking the obvious. "Let me guess, reminds you of White Fang."

Sienna takes offensive at that. "Excuse me?"

Adam takes that ten times. "What did you just say?!"

"Better not lie to yourself, Miss Khan, you and most of your follower DO think Faunus are superior to Human. And it is a dangerous though I have to say. While yourself may not being that extreme, but some of your followers DO want to cause massive genocide on humans."

The members of White Fang, ex or not, can't deny that.

Although Sienna and Adam can only grit teeth in anger. The former anger with the sad reality, and the latter rage for being mocked for his great ideal.

How many? X didn't know, but one thing is for sure.

He must put them down if he ever encounters one, or more.

No matter how much he hates doing it, human & Reploid safety comes first. It was not just a law, it was a belief, a belief he want to uphold.

But X have no time to check his personal belief, because he just encounters his first enemy.

Standing a few yards in front of X, is a rectangle body shape blue robot with a pair of legs. This object is known as Gun Volt, a military use mechaniloid.

What's a mechaniloid? They are robots, but not to be confused as Reploid, as they can't think, though as Reploids do, they are simple-mind robots to be ordered around for various tasks.

To use a better word to describe: Mechaniloid is like the robot counterpart of animals. They can't think like Reploid as animals can't think like humans.

Still, this doesn't make Mechaniloid any lesser being, as some mechaniloid are even kept as house pets by humans.

Gun Volt was a mechaniloid that was used on the battlefield, its purpose is to detect traps or landmines and dismantles them by firing a wave of sparks that spreads on the ground. It was a useful robot that have prevented a lot of unexploded bomb accidents from happening. Some people even consider Gun Volt heroes.

But now? It is nothing but a machine that was used in terrorizer attacks, a danger that will kill anything in front of it, a threat to both humans and Reploids.

A threat X needs to put down immediately.

Ironwood closes his eyes in sadness. "Such a shame, I have no doubt a robot-like them can provide Remnant great help." He writes down a note to copy Gun Volt's function for future robots, trap checking surely sounds like a good idea.

EXRB points out the main issue. "But then again, Gun Volt is originally designed to be a weapon, and weapon CAN be misused. So yeah, a pity that things turned out this way."

Qrow comes to a conclusion of his own with everything he saw so far. "Welp, I can kinda understand why you would compare Maverick to Grimms, a berserk robot is like a Grimm, deadly to man."

"We are NOT!" Penny yelled.

"Penny." Pietro looks at his daughter with worry, she never yells like this, this must be the first time she experiences rage.

"We are not Grimms! The reason we were created is to help and assist humans and Faunus, so everyone can live a better life! Don't you… don't you dare compare us to Grimm!" She was almost panicking, this new emotion she was expiring does not sit well to her, and there… there is bad, really bad thoughts, attacking thoughts in her mind.

Is… is this what hostile is?

"Penny." Ruby whispers in worry, remember the moment where Penny expresses her biggest fear of being discriminate like Faunus by mankind.

Tensions start rising up around the room.

And the god stands up, decides to act before the worst happens.

"Now now, Miss Polendina, I would really suggest you to chill down, before you say something you are going to regret. And Mr. Branwen, I think you owe her an apology." He looked at Qrow, his iris once again change to blood-red.

There was an uncomfortably long pause, as all eyes land on Qrow, and finally...

"*Sigh* Look, girl, I am sorry, I didn't mean that, mostly not meaning you. I just don't have the best first impression with you Atlas robots, okay? I've seen them take down peoples with force when there is clearly peaceful options, and their lacking ability to make a judgment like a human is not helping either."

Before Winter can voice her annoyance and argue, EXRB seals her mouth, cut her off.

"Now, Specialist Schnee, I would really appreciate if you stop headbutting with him on everything, you can dislike him, you can hate him, I really don't care, you can kill him even, and I still don't care. But you can't deny that he is right about that, if you keep doing this, I am going to have some serious word with you, and trust me, not you, but I, do NOT want that to happen. Cause this kind of behave annoying me to no end, and when I get annoying, I get angry, when I get angry, I get violent, when I get violent,

something is going to get destroyed. And everyone will be sad, including me. Are we clear?" He completed his rant without any emotion.

Or rather, a threat.

The way how he can openly talk about hate and kill like it was a normal thing... scares them.

Annoying. It is annoying. But Winter knows better to not put everyone in danger.

"Look, I get it, I know you two have history, I know how much you two dislike other, ok? It's perfectly normal for people to agree or disagree and holding grudges, but if you are only disagreeing for the purpose because you dislike a person, I am sorry, that is just absolutely pathetic at its finest. And I know you are better than this."

Roman making a face of burned, that's a good roast right there. Not that Winter saw that.

It was awkward, the situation is really awkward, no one dares to speak.

"Sigh, always sunshine and rainbows with me is it? What the f**k is wrong with me?" EXRB pinches his brows in defeat.

"You know what, Let's pretend this little tension never happens, EVER. And you all are simply asking me questions about X's action. Mr. Arc, ask me something."

"Huh? Ummm…. Ummm…. Shouldn't he just simply… I dunno, disarm and... restrain them? If they are being labeled as acting out of control?"

"X is supposed to restrain them, but in the case of Maverick, execute on sight if refuse to cooperate or impossible to reason with." And like that, he forcefully steers the wheel back.

Many wonders with a hint of worry and disgust.

"impossible to reason with" Yeah, that is just bad when the rule applied on Mechaniloid, as they don't have the ability to respond or reason.

Maverick basically means guaranteed death for them.

Taking fact that these robots are at least considered sentient beings in this world, so at some point they must have figure out a system to… well, for the lack of better term: training and reform them. But if executing even without restrain first... This is extreme. This is no justice, this is pure butcher.

Their host, however, wasn't done there. "And the worst part is 'just because' they went Maverick."

Glynda dreads at the word she just heard, as many feel the same. "Just because, isn't such a judgment rule too arbitrarily? Why would they even allow this? This is no justification." This kind of action is not law enforcement, more of a... brute force.

"Arbitrarily you say?"

"..." EXRB stays really quiet for a while, which makes the good guy feel worse, and finally.

"你他媽的。 Always sunshine and rainbow with me. *Sigh*" He speaks the first part in a native language that no one understands, but judging by the tone, it's safe to assume he was using profanity words. (AN: Yeah, I am not translating these words, if you dare use these words on Chinese people, shame on you, very shame on you, you are a horrible person and I hope you burn in hell.)

(Snap) He summons a stick in his hand.

"Now… I want you all imaging this stick as a normal human, and my hands as the robots."

He looks around, to see if he got their attention.

And he snaps the stick in half with great might, making a loud *Crack*.

People winced at the mental imagine their host was implying to them.

"This, is what makes the human of this world making such law. Because they fear.

Robots, in both fact and terms, are superior in every aspect to humans. Strength, speed, knowledge, and that is to even take account of lifespan, as a robot doesn't age.

But humans? They are fragile, they die to almost everything."

"To put it very simply, the robot in this world have surpassed human on almost everything, isn't it?" Watts comments.

"That is the case. The first-ever serious Maverick incident, it took the local police force 30 men and their whole arsenal, with the coast of 2 member death, 4 casualties, and they almost call the military. On just one Reploid."

Kali almost couldn't believe her ears. "One?"

"One Reploid that causes 6 death. With nothing but bare hands. They finally stop it when they blow a hole on the Reploid's chest with an energy blaster launcher."

...

Roman finally rubbing his neck uncomfortably. "Yep, I can totally understand why the government is willing to allow such law, they would be seriously dead if these robot decides to bite their ass. "

"A shame. This world has been trying so hard to establish a utopia of humans & robots. But sadly things like this keep happening."

Ruby whined. "That's just… not fair."

"That, Miss Rose, is life, (He crush the two remaining stick pieces with his palm.) fragile, very, very, very fragile. And very, very unfair." EXRB said in a cold, emotionless manner.

They wince again at the horrible mental image. Ozpin and Salem especially, as both have tasted the unfairness of life to some extent.

"You have no idea how lucky you people are, most world doesn't have something as convinced as Aura exists, most world's people die here and there easily, very easily."

Velvet argues back, not believing things to be that horrible. "But… we still prevailed, despite all these hardships, we still manage to prevail."

"True, but… then again, it's because you got lucky, cause someone discovered dust, if that never happens, welp, Remnant would be a dead planet now. Trivia, the death factor please."

Trivia: Calculated all the factors, on a planet without Grimm's interference, with the populations. There would be 1.8 deaths per second in the world, that is, 106 deaths per minute, 6,360 per hour, 152,640 per day, and 55,713,600 per year.

Everyone in present can't believe what they were reading, sure, they were aware death happens all the time, but… in a world without Grimm, and it was no small number.

This greatly scared them.

Even to the likes of Cinder and Salem or Adam even.

Tyrian is staring at the numbers with a daze, like experiencing some kind of fever dream. But no one cares.

"As I said, life, is very, very fragile."

"Also I dunno if you actually noticed, but tell me. Huntsman and Huntsman-in-training. How many Auraless friends do you have?"

And this reality check hit most of them like a damn truck.

Roman huffs a smoke of his cigar. "Welp. This is just like I said at some point in my life: Civilians & Huntsman don't mix." [3]

Neo shot him a glare. "Since when did you ever say that?"

"I forgot? That's why I said: at some point. Probably."

EXRB shakes his head in agreement. "And you were right about that actually."

"Cool, what's my reward for getting the right answer?"

EXRB deadpanned. "Nothing. I didn't prepare a reward for quick quiz."

Roman rolled his eyes. "You are no fun, buddy."

"Cause now is not the time, although I'll take note from this."

Moving his attention back to the training Huntsman. EXRB continues. "I'll bet a million lines most of you didn't even reach 2 digital. And what's the first thing you been taught once you unlocked your Aura?"

Pyrrha timidly answered. "To learn… controlling our strength… so we won't accidentally hurt people..." Her voice slowly dies down with her answer.

"Sure that you are the protector they respect, but that doesn't mean they have to be your friend, accidents happen all the time, you can fight, but they can't, and this was enough reason for them to fear."

"But we would never hurt a citizen." Jaune rebuke at this.

"I know you won't, but can you speak for all Huntsman? What about a very angry Huntsman?" EXRB's criticism glare shattered Jaune's claim easily.

"!"

"A Huntsman so angry, that wants to physically hurt a citizen for making him lose his s**t. What about that?" Their host press on.

The training Huntsman feels like their face turn green by the thoughts. Jaune especially.

But the god wasn't done proving his point.

"Danger drives fear, fear drives wary; wary drives cautious; cautious drives safety; and safety drives survive. Such is a rule that works for all universe, simple as that." He then add. "Like waters, mankind relies on it to survive, but that doesn't mean both get together. Forcing two different things together, and there shall be problems.

When a man drinking too much water, he gets water intoxication, in the worse scenario, he dies.

After all, man, was, fragile.

That's why I am showing you what would happen when you can't control such factor, so you can learn and work on preventing this from ever happening in your world." He then resumes the screen.

"Mechaniloid, guess all of them are Mavericks now." X says grimly.

The bulky mechaniloid is currently facing the blue hunter with its back, it didn't notice someone is behind it, this indication further proves that its mind is already long gone. Under normal situation, a perfectly functional Gun Volt will detect X's present already. It's now nothing but a machine that had gone berserk.

A machine that had been given death sentence by the reality itself.

"Sorry, but I cannot allow you to continue causing damage anymore. Not when you are threatening citizens' safety." X's right arm transformed, the hand disappeared into digital data, and a red crystle cannon muzzle replaces at where the hand once located.

"*GASP* Dataization weapon?! That's was possible? Awesome!" Ruby's mood immediately lightened up upon seeing weapon in action.

Pyrrha eyeing the technology display with interest. "Transforming weapon or body parts into digital data… that sounds… very Sci-fi."

Glynda however, still have doubts over what she saw. "Almost seems too… unreal."

"Could such technology be possible?" Ironwood asks Dr. Polendina.

Pietro asking himself the same question. "I am… not sure, but if other world's human manages to accomplish such feature, then I suppose we might too some days. I guess I can use Hard-Light Dust as the base of the blueprint."

Cinder was very intriguing by the showcase of this new technology on screen, a weapon you could store as digital data sounds useful. But the fact that Watts can not use any of this knowledge, nor can they recording anything that was on screen with their Scroll. (It seems I fall to mention, but the recording function on their scroll is temporarily banned, they can't record s**t. Ha! take that ya b**ch.)

This was nothing but an insult to their ambitions.

She cast a quick side glance at the man who was in response to this insult, and she immediately regrets it.

Because that god actually sides glance at her too, while having a smile that says 'suck it'.

'Calm down, Cinder, Calm down. He was trying to trigger you on full purpose, don't fall for his trap.' The false maiden tries to calm herself.

"Just this once… just this once." X aimed his X-buster. The arm cannon flows with energy, all that left is fire the shot, end this nightmare, release this poor machine from its suffering… it's the right thing…

So why can't he find it in himself to pull the trigger?

"I supposed this is not the first time he ever struggles with a decision like this?" Ozpin frowns, killing was never the answer, and to think a robot was forced to kill his own kind by the enforcement of law was sicking.

In a way, this reminds Ozma his very own situation.

EXRB shakes his head. "Nope, and this struggle will only continue."

Sienna questioned. "If he is in a kind of organization design to deal with this, shouldn't he already been taught & prepared at how to deal with this?"

"Our friend here is a bit of a special one. He never likes fighting, but volunteers himself at the front line because he believes protect people is the right thing. No matter how much he hates it."

Qrow shakes his head at the native action of the blue reploid. "I dunno, seems to me that he isn't cut for this work."

"You have no idea. But that is reality for you. People hardly had a saying in the life they are in."

Many can help but lower their head in agreement, as they mostly have tasted how unfair life is.

But as if fate itself want to laugh at X's hesitation, the Maverick machine notice X's present, turns around and immediately fire two spark shots at the blue hunter.

The hunter jumps off the floor to dodge, but the machine's attack is yet to end. It opens up its headspace, where the self-defense missile system is located. Ready to fire all the missile that's left in its disposal to end whoever stands in its way.

In such critical situation, everything seems to slow down. And a firm voice reappears in X's mind.

"Listen well, X. There are times when we Maverick Hunters cannot afford to hesitate in pulling the trigger. We must become both sword and shield to those who cannot protect themselves - that is our sworn duty. Never forget that!"

Many of the Huntsman and in-training's mood were encouraged by the words, despite the horrible reality, it seems there still remain people who is willing to protecting those who can not.

EXRB cringed in his mind, as he knew exactly who is the one that says the line.

'I can't hesitate anymore. If I don't pull the trigger now, more people will die.' With a heavy heart and clenched teeth, X took his aim again, and pull the trigger.

*Phew!* The sound where the charge energy shot through the air from his arm buster.

*Boom!* The sound where the energy blast making contact with the mechaniloid.

*Clank!* The sound where the lifeless robot hits the ground. Dead.

X simply stays there, watching the lifeless body, clearly in thoughts, and mostly… guilty.

No matter how much just he may have behind his action, he feels like a murder.

But the sound of another explosive from the far side of the city broke X out of his thought. The day is yet to be over, the criminal that is responding to this is still out there.

"Urg, collect yourself. Hunter, you've got a mission to finish."

And with that goal in mind, X continuing his investigation.

"Poor lad." Port comments most of their minds.

As he moves on, from distance, a sound of clank keeps appearing.

And X notice something from the source.

Multiple objects making their way to the Maverick Hunter.

A groups of wheels, rolling on its own. But this is no ordinary wheel.

It was the wheel securing guarding robot: Spiky.

A spiky wheel robot whose purpose is to ram on its enemy with the pointy spike on its body. They are dangerous robots, they were only used as an anti-intruder system in high-security facilities. As they were meant to deal fatal wounds on whoever in their ways.

A 'destroy first, check later' safety measure guardian system.

But despite the danger they may possess, they can only do as much as any wheel is. As long as you stand out of its way, the threat it possessed is almost non-existing.

Stepping aside, follow with a well-placed buster shot., and the groups of wheels is no more.

'Spiky, guess I have to stay alert, who knows what kind of Mechaniloid awaits.' X warned himself for the upcoming struggle.

"Welp, that was anti-climaxing." Mercury pouts, he was excited that they finally got a world where might be actions, but this disappointment is what they got.

EXRB nods his head. "Can't blame you for that, Spiky are more dangerous when they are swarmed in tight space. You would be like a fruit in a blender, cutting into pieces, or… multiple holes on your body."

Mercury put his hand on the chest, already feeling the phantom pain "Ouch."

*Buzzzzzzzzzzzzz* The sound of a propeller can be heard. And X lifts his head up to the source of the sound.

What he saw was an aircraft that was built after an image of a hornet. Yellow & blue color scheme, with green as decorating color. A Bee Blader, a stander type aircraft of Maverick Hunters' search team. Has the HQ sent them here?

"A bee Aircraft?" Ironwood raises his eyebrow at the name, transporter build after the image of actual creatures?

"Almost all smaller military Aircraft in their world is built in the image of insects, the hornet we are seeing, and there was Flies, Spider, and Wasp type."

Nora grimaced at the info. "Eww."

"Don't ask me why, I am not the one that designs them."

Pietro then asks. "Then what about citizen-used Aircraft?"

"After the image of fishes, there is sunfish, tuna, flying fish, or whales for bigger space and load capacity. Although, military aircraft do have whales, sharks, hammerhead sharks, or swordfish for the mothership, and stingray or manta when it comes to stealthy missions. It mostly comes down to the usage to decide the type and shapes."

"Very interesting." Ironwood strokes his chin, all of these certainly are interesting ideas.

The searchlight of the aircraft shines on X, almost blind his vision. "Bee Balder? Does that mean reinforcements are coming?" X asked with skepticism.

Junior throwing his two cents in. "Let me guess, that thing is a Maverick now?"

Weiss raised a finger. "That would be absurd, like really absurd."

EXRB avoids looking at Weiss. "Well… do I have news for you."

Much to X's ultimate dread, the machine gun on the hornet-class transport activates.

"!"

*Crk ta ta ta ta ta ta* Gladly X's reaction is faster, he quickly dove out of the bullet's path. That was too close, he almost got tear through by bullet rains.

"Guess not, the entire Maverick Hunters all gone Mavericks!" If the autopilot aircraft had gone Maverick, then he must bring this thing down before it causes more death.

Weiss stop dead in her seat. "Wait a minute, did he just say the Maverick Hunters gone Maverick?"

Ruby had her hands to her face in horror. "But if that happens… didn't that mean..."

Neo digs another spoon into her ice cream tube. "Welp, they are f**ked."

Summer looks at their host. "Then… who's there to protect the world?"

"None, the world's guardian just rebel against the world it swore to protect."

This bomb drop surprises them again.

Glynda couldn't believe what she's hearing. "If that's the case… this is like..."

"If every Huntsman chooses to quit doing their job suddenly." Ozpin grimaced, such possibility wasn't alien to him.

Horror quickly invades the group of good guys, they can hardly imagine what chaos the world would be into if Huntsman stops protecting the world.

Salem was more than happy to explore that possibility. 'Interesting, turning the guardian against the world, I wonder… if I make myself known to the world, and tell them the 4 Huntsman Academy knows that I exist this entire time, yet they choose to send every child to facing Grimm, I wonder what will happen then? Surely not everyone will quit, but I imagine there will be quite a devastating distrust.' A faint smile slowly forming around the edge of her lips.

Kali looking back and forth between the host and the screen. "But why? Why would the protector of the world suddenly turning against the world?"

"Calm down, the hope is not lose, there is still members who didn't turn against, keep watching, and it shall be answered."

The Bee helicopter lower's its sting, and drops a bunch of white balls to the road.

The ball unfolds both sides' panel, band shape legs with feet merge out from the inner part. Making them standing tall on the ground.

These balls are a helpful robot that was known as Ball De Voux, a standard type explore robot used for object search, personnel search, and rescue mission.

The ball part is equipped with a camera and a sensor, and the two legs can walk softly on any kind of terrain.

But now they are nothing but controlled robots that will attack everything on their path.

"Unacceptable! Even the Ball De Voux had been reprogrammed!" X said with disgust. The Ball De Voux are robots with no weapon equipped, completely harmless. To see them being used in such a twisted way sickened X.

Oobleck shakes his head in shame. "Such a shame, I can image so many peaceful uses this robot could do."

EXRB suddenly throwing in an offer. "If that's what you want, I could give you its blueprint." Knowing the doctor could use this robot for historical research.

Many look at him with a funny look.

"Of course not for free, as for the price, we can discuss that later."

The walking balls start to gang up on X, trying to use their number to overwhelming the blue hunter, thankfully their design only allows them to walk slowly, as X quickly moving pass the group, eye focus on the actual threat that's presenting.

*Phew phew phew phew phew* Firing a series of plasma bullets at the face of the giant bee.

*Clank clank clank clank clank* Tiny crack start forming on the face of the aircraft, but the power isn't enough to deal any actual damage, this machine is heavily modified after all. But despite the pacifist appearance, X is no pushover, time to bring out the big gun.

"If a normal shot doesn't work… Then a charged one surely will work." X's right-hand cannon can be seen charging, electric spark emerges from the entire cannon, flashing with pure white lights, and X's body flashing with yellow energy.

"What is he doing?" Jaune looks at X with awe.

Nora watches with excitement. "Something awesome that's for sure."

"Take this! Charge Shot!" X lunged out, swing the buster arm forward as if he was punching, fires a fully charged plasma shot at the head of the helicopter, a blue energy sphere larger than himself busts out from the muzzle, and meets the head dead-on. Directly hit it.

"SO COOL!" Ruby watches with stars in her eyes, entering fangirling mode.

*whistle* Yang blows a whistle, finally, some action.

Neptune watching the power display with awe. "Ok, that's some serious firepower." For a weapon to be able to produce firepower like that, it must be really powerful.

Velvet, notice the size of the charge shot, ask worryingly. "But… wouldn't that require a large energy source? He'll run out of energy if he keeps using that?"

"Running out of energy would be his last concern. X's energy source design is Solar energy." EXRB explains.

Both Pietro and Watts had their turn toward the god. "Solar energy?"

"The energy of the sun, by harness the heating power of sun, as long as there is light, X's energy core will generate powers on default. Then at night, his power source will change to Micro-fuel tank, which can provide all of his functionality and can last at least an entire week in underground or underwater. This is… without combat of course."

…

"Holy s**t." Ironwood cursed, completely unfitting of his character.

Those who know Ironwood take a double check. Winter mostly.

Pietro re-adjust his glass in shock. "Atlas has yet to find a way to develop an energy that can last that long..."

Penny too, look at X with admiration. "And despite my Aura is a generator… I can't last that long without taking recharge… not to mention be ready for combat for that long..."

Watts asks. "How… how do we harness the power of sun? If we can do that, dust won't be needed anymore..." As much as a bad guy he is, any great scientific breakthrough is something he will not look down and hold utmost respect, Watts is, a scientist at heart.

EXRB smirk at the jaw-slacking reaction. "Still don't think he isn't that impressive?"

Weiss admits defeat at that. "N-no… no words after this." This robot is way superior to anything Atlas could provide.

Coco however wasn't satisfy. "The fashion still needs work, that armor just looks bland."

EXRB waves her off. "Meh, I think it was ok." 'Although I DO prefer Command Mission's design.'

*Boom* It was a critical hit, the energy sphere crash through the armor, into the inner part of the functional chip and system of the aircraft, heavily damaged beyond repair. The aircraft coughed, sputtered, and dies altogether, without a head, the body simply goes down.

However. The aircraft is crushing right toward X!

"Gah!" X immediately dove out of the way.

*Thud!* The aircraft loudly crash landing on the road, bump into the group of walking balls it just dropped, destroying the group.

However, the suddenly new weight created by the huge mechaniloid was way beyond what the weight limit of the road can take, and without further explanation.

"Uh-oh." Sun wooshed.

*crack noise* The ground beneath the aircraft start cracking up.

"Gah! The road!" The sudden huge weight that was pressed onto the road was too much; The junction of the pier and the road cannot support the weight anymore, and the road start falls to the ground below.

In just a blink, X was dragging down to the ground below with the aircraft.

*Thud!* It was a mess, a huge mess, whether the road crashed or not, this day is a complete mess.

Luckily, X's design prevents him from suffering any falling damage, his legs' bone structure absorbs the impact when he safely lands on the ground.

"Phew… that was way too close." X exhales a breath he doesn't realize he was holding.

Looking around, X inspects the mess that was his own work. Sure, he did stop a Maverick Mechaniloid, but the repair team are not going to be happy with this.

"I am going to say this again, I am so glad we have someone like Glynda on our side." Ozpin whispers to Ironwood, grateful for the blonde professor's useful ability, it does save them a lot of lines on property destruction.

"Agree."

With the aircraft removed from a section of the road, there's no way for any car to cross the road. Not that it really matters now, since no cars would appear on the highway with all the attacks that are currently going around in the city.

"Guess whoever planning this entire attack really want the traffic system gone." X weakly jokes, he was really embarrassed about the damage he has done. The paperwork when this is over is not going to be pleasant.

Ozpin, Glynda, and Ironwood silently pray for the well-being of X, may whoever gods in that world spear him for a great evil that was known as paperwork.

With the Maverick Mechaniloid dealt with. X needs to move on to the deeper part of the pathway, there is no turning back, he is a hunter with a mission.

He start to climb up the wall, using his Wall Kick function that was built inside him, or should I say: Triangle jump.

A technique that allows robots to fast and effectively climb up walls, using the leg to kick the wall first, then using the boost jet that was built in the back to push the robot back to the wall, repeat the action in the movement form of a triangle until reach the top.

Why did he have such functionality built in him in the first place? X doesn't know, but like that's the last thing he should worry now, he got more important things to do.

Sun watching the display with awe. "Bro, he just did a wall climb, that's awesome."

Pietro watching the function with interest. "A really unique functionality. But useful nevertheless."

"But it's not as easy as it looks. The timing of both booster jet and the leg kick, most combat Reploid had this function at default."

"No wonder why the human is so scared of these robots." Roman would like an ability like this, escaping would be so much easier.

Suddenly, EXRB stops the screen, and summons a door.

"Just to make sure, Mr. Pine, you're 14 years old right?"

"Y-yeah?"

"What we're about to witness, is really not suitable for your age, may I recommend you leave for the moment? This door leads to my farm, you can visit and observe if you want."

Thinking about the offer, Oscar enters the door, still not used and prepared to witness another horrible scene.

"As I said, if you feel uncomfortable, you can leave at any second." He tells the rest audience as he resumes the reaction.

As X keeps moves on, the state of the highway gets worse. Cracks, fractures, bullet holes, damaged or destroyed vehicles, and the worst part: bodies. Humans, or Reploids.

The sigh is horrible to look at. But due to the position X is in, he have to investigate the scene.

Moving to the first victim, a Male Reploid, his left arm & right leg are blasted off, the oil that services as blood already leaking a small puddle underneath him. No function signal, or artificial pulse, he has stopped functioning. So someone shot him after the explosion goes off.

Moving on, the next one is a crashed car, to the side of the fence. The front of the car is shot, as the glass panel have bullet holes, looking inside the vehicle, the next victim is a human male lying limp in the seat, blood dips down his face, the driver is shot through the head. His face is frozen on a horror expression, right before he died. Someone probably shot him when the explosion is happening.

The first year Huntsman-in-training pallid at the scene. This is the kind of possible event they may encounter in their future career.

Feeling the need of saying something, EXRB spoke: "I dunno what exactly work requirement Huntsman needs, but consider your job is to prevent man being killed by Grimm, one day, whether you like it or not, you have to face fact like this: You can't save everyone."

The family or teacher can only give a look of regret, guilty.

The villains don't give a care. Expect Hazel.

The more gray area? Not comfortable at least.

"But what you can do, is make sure every single one you can save counts." And the child nods at the word.

Eyeing around, X finds a hand around the corner behind a car, blood still pooling around it.

And then the hand twitched.

X quickly skidding around the turn, and find a human girl lying face-first on the ground, her back still rising and lowering as she breathes.

X quickly comes to her side, kneels down, and gently turns her around.

But he immediately regrets it.

Because the stomach of the girl was in pieces, organs lay bare.

"Blurgggggggg!" Jaune can't take this anymore, and he empties his stomach in the trash can.

"Blurgggggggg!" Nora soon followed suit.

"Urrrgggg!" Ruby followed after.

Their friend is not doing better either, they barely hold off the urgent in their gut.

X holds the girl in his lap, and brushes her hair from her face. "Ma'am?" He shakily asked, hoping that the girl is still alive, because her pulse and heartbeat is going weak by seconds.

Her eyes weakly peeled open, then it wilden, following with her jerking and struggling to push X away from her. Panicking and fears written all over her face.

"Easy! Easy! I am not going to hurt you!" X raises his hands in air, guesting the girl he means no harm.

"A-are you…. one… one of those… attacking?" Grunting, the girl manages to force the word out through the pain.

X carefully holding the girl again, look at her with sadness and pain, he shook his head. "N-no, I-I am here to help."

"Where is Rush?" The girl asked.

X looks around, then finds the back of a figure of a white dog, laying still in a puddle of blood.

Ruby brings Zwei to her hug, greatly sickened by the scene, Weiss and Yang follow suit giving the mutt and the red hood a hug of comfort.

Knowing what happened, X does the only logical option he had: lie.

"Don't worry, he is alive, my man is sending him to the nearest hospital." He tried his best to give the girl a reassuring smile, fear that telling her the truth might break her.

The girl seems to calm down from the words, as she weakly smile at X.

"Oh… then… I guess… you just… couldn't… help me." Her voice grows weaker and weaker.

Knowing what's going on, X moves his hand to her face, tries to support the girl to not giving up. "N-no, ma'am, just hang in there, I'll immediately bring you to the hospital! Please, don't give up!"

The woman smile at his word. "Rush… is a girl… just let you know." The girl have seen through the lie he makes.

X felt his world crushed.

The girl chucked. "I know… weird choice, but she… likes it."

The girl slowly lifts her hand, to touch X's prosthetics hand.

"Your hand… it's… warming, and soft… just like Rush."

She closed her eyes, and draw the final breath, went limp in X's arm, however…

The smile on her face never drops.

Tears drop down from the huntsman-in-training's eyes. This scene is just terrible.

The adults grip the handle in their seats, barely doing better. Anger grew in their guts. Whoever did this must pay for their crime.

Gray area or Criminals simply avert their eyes, not willing to see the scene. Afraid to be affected by the strong emotion the scene is showing.

"I-I'm sorry… I'm so… sorry." Still hold her small figure in his hand, X sank between his own leg, the blood still pours down his cold metal frame.

His body is shaking, it shakes so much his frame rattles.

But an explosion is all that takes to make him freeze still.

X slowly lifts his head up, a newfound emotion replaced his sadness.

Rage.

"Life is just a cheap factor to us huh?" He rasped out the pain he just witnesses, the words from a senior arrogant Hunter echo in his mind, tears escaped his eyes and roll down his cheek.

Many were shocked at what X just displayed.

Crying. [4]

Ironwood was certain he was seeing things. "Did he just… teared?"

"As I said, Reploids can feel like human, although, X's creator takes an extra mile to give him the ability to crying like a real human."

Many feel sympathy toward the blue robot.

Penny just silently sobbing in her father's arm.

Finish inspect the scene, X made a vow to at least bring whoever responds to justice.

That's the very least he could do for them.

Huh.

Can't even save a girl.

Some infinity potential he is.

Cursed into his mind, X runs off to continue his mission.

"That's… glooming." Ilia comments. Not just her, many find the way X referring to himself dreadfully ominous.

The scene fasts forward, with X into the deep of the road.

"Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz"

X moves his head up, looking at the sideway of the road, and he immediately locates his new encounters.

A swarm of aerial mechaniloid that was made from Jammer, Crusher, and Bomb Been. Are heading toward the Highway.

Jammer: An propeller aerial robot used to prevent unauthorized entry in certain areas. Or used in operation monitoring.

Crusher: A demolition robot that was used in building demolition projects, crush its mighty spike pressure to remove cement, iron bar, or whatever on the reciving end.

Bomb Been: A bee-looking mechaniloid that was used in blasting demolition project. A single unit can store 5 bombs in its body.

And with a whole demolition unit being here...

They are going to bring the entire Highway down.

"Jammer, Crusher, Bomb Been… a full unit..." X speaks with dread and disbelief. Hasn't the damage of the highway being enough already?! Now they are even going to bring the entire road down to the ground. Or worse, use the road to crush the building beside the highway.

"S**t, they are really trying to create as much death as possible." This is starting to make Roman uncomfortable, committing theft is one thing, but massive murder?

Even he wouldn't stoop that low.

And to think he was currently being forced to help a b**th committing such crime?

…

Yeah, he have to ask for help.

The aerial robots paid X no minds, as they have been re-programming with a goal, to blast the entire bridge off to the ground.

The horror result if nobody stops them is enough to make X's body move on its own. His right arm changes to its buster mode again, and he began to gun down the demolition mechaniloid one by one.

The aerial robots never had a chance to report back any problem encountered in their mission. They all went offline the moment X's plasma shot hits them bullseye on. As X holds the highest accuracy score among his fellow hunters.

Coco looking at the performance X's showing with mild interest. "So he is a natural sniper then?"

EXRB nods his head to confim. "He is."

Mercury looking at the skill with slight approval. "Huh? That's cool, but… how does a robot even be natural at something? Wouldn't a targeting system suffice?"

"That's a good question, it does seems too unreal." Ren pipe in with a reasoning point.

EXRB points out the reason behind the logic. "Remember, they are build to function like humans, by that it means they too will experience the privilege known as learning experience."

Taiyang put a finger to his chin. "So this job requires these robots to undergo training like human is it?"

"But sadly the only training he can not pass is the holding hostage training. As he can not bring himself to shoot the crime, not only does he dislike killing. For he afraid he might end up killing the hostage."

Mercury laughs at the words he's hearing. "Like what? Hesitating?"

EXRB closes his eyes as he delivers the answer. "Hesitating."

Many raise their eyebrows at it, with Sienna voice her doubt. "A robot hesitating? Such concept is completely unheard of."

And Raven finds the idea utterly pointless. "Why build such function? Seems like a deadly fault. Only weaker hesitate." She scoffs annoyedly.

'Oh for f**k sake.' EXRB mentally cursed in his mind.

"If by your ideal, then it means utilitarianism, then they'll just kill the hostage with the crime, unless the hostage is an important figure, after all, why care about a nobody? When you can prevent more people from being killed in future? 2 death for the safety of all others. It's a perfectly sounded reason."

The cold blood reply of EXRB drives many unnerve, even Raven herself is disturbed by his sudden indifference. "!"

The god then looks at Raven with a glare that could kill. "Let me tell you a little something, woman, you have no idea how much of a blessing it was being able to worry, hesitate. This trail actually makes people strong, and I highly doubt you'll ever understand. So do us a favor, keep your trash to yourself."

…

It has been a long time.

For so long, Qrow always want to shovel those words at Raven's face.

But now?

He feels sorry for her.

Cause this is just… humiliating.

The woman herself just huff and pretend that never happens.

With the demolition robot deal with, X moving on to the deeper part of the road.

As X going on, the damage that was made by Mavericks gets more and more, and X can't help but wonder about a horrible thought…

Just how big of a scale this entire Maverick outburst is?

How many Reploid or Mechaniloid were involved?

How many resources they have?

How long this outburst is going to last?

Sun gulps. "This doesn't look good at all."

Qrow was all too familiar with such development of thoughts, there is a time where he questions when all this war with Grimm is going to end. "Yeah, no s**t, a global robot organization rebel against the entire human race, and they don't have Aura."

Tyrian meanwhile cackles crazily as usual. "Ah hahahaha! this is perfect, it's going to be bloody!"

…

"Trivia, reminds me again why did I decide to bring he here?" The host himself actually asks the question that's been on everyone's mind.

Trivia: Because you find some of his mentally unstable interest?

EXRB scratches his head. "Ummmm, yeah, that... sounds about right. But I decide to change my mind now, cause it's making people uncomfortable, guess it's time to send the guest then."

Tyrian then stops laughing and turns to EXRB. "Wait, what?!" After realizing what' about to happen, he tries to reasoning. "No-" (Snap)

And Tyrian was removed from the room.

…

...

"You have no idea how happy I am feeling right now." Hazel, for the first time after this reaction begins, comments on his feelings. Finally, no more of Tyrian's mad s**t.

Many agree with him. Allies, enemies, even strangers.

Cinder then asks. "Any chance you might end up putting him back with us?" But of course, this change might seems too good to be true.

"Not likely. Depends." Well, that was reassuring.

But before X can get a more clear idea of what he should do. The sound of an engine interrupts all of his plans.

With the experiences and instinct kick in, plus the sound is coming from right behind him, X jump to the side, avoids the object that was aiming to run him over.

The object was a modified car, bright flashy red painting, spiky bumper, and a laser cannon equipped on the hood of the car, a robot can be seen in the driving seat.

The attacker was none other than the infamous Road Attacker, a group of car gangs that want nothing but race on the speedway, they are usually problems for policies, because all they ever did was over-speed driving.

But it seems they decide to use this Maverick outburst as an opportunity to claim the Highway as their playground.

"Road attackers?!" It took X a mile second to recognize his attacker, and it seems it's not one attacker only. Because 4 more cars following right behind the first car.

Roman snorts at the sight. "Robot car gang? Now I've seen everything."

EXRB then add. "Funny you mention his, there is apparently a car gang war going on between two groups in that world."

Mercury as other teenagers raised their eyebrow at that. "Robot car gang war?"

"Yep, it's very weird."

Dodging the incoming vehicles, X finally piece together the reason why an outlaw group appears on the Highway.

"Are they trying to turn this highway into their playground? Un-acceptable!" X said in disbelief, how can people be this selfish? People are dying and they are trying to take enjoyment from it.

But the cars all perform a U drift, into a stop and facing the Maverick Hunter once again.

"Un-oh." Jaune does not like the way this is going.

And the car gangs immediately put the pedal into metal, going full speed at the blue Reploid, attempt to running him over for the second time.

"!" X immediately prepared for the incoming enemy.

Dodging to the side, jumping over the car. A question all over X's head.

'Why are they trying to attacking me?!'

Suddenly the realization hits in. And X feels like his machine red oil that served as blood ran cold.

'Could it be that they've gone Maverick too?!'

Ilia then asked. "Why… is that… being a Maverick being treated like the worst thing that could ever happen in this world? I get it, it was a bad thing, but it seems like he is overreacting."

EXRB mused at the Faunus girl's reaction. "You do bring up a good point, but… hmmm… the best way to describe it is: Going Maverick means you decide to kill people for the purpose of kill, no actual motivate, no reason, just purely for the idea and joy of kill, that's about the gist.

And... say... how about this. White Fang suddenly side with Grimm and kill everything in the world, human & faunus? How does that sound?"

Adam's head immediately turned to the host and glare at him threateningly. "What did you just say?!" He almost shot up from his seat.

EXRB, not intimidated at all, casually replies in an almost bored manner. "Pot, meet, kettle, You do realize that's what you are planning to do in the future, right?"

"!" It was then Adam realize he might have goofed up.

"Adam Taurus, what did he mean by that?" Ghira, for Blake's worry, spoke in a manner the Faunus girl knows as: You're in serious trouble tone. Which is a very rare tone her father would use.

"I-I." For the first time in Adam's life, he doesn't know what to say.

But a certain someone is not done with him yet. "Here is a thing, when you lift your finger at others, remember that three more, is pointed right at yourself."

"Shut it!" Adam is literally panicking.

"Then explain to your leader why you and your man are capturing Beowolf into drop containers for Bullheads? And also, do I seriously need to remind you that you are indeed working with a human for a temporary alliance? In order to burn the Vale city into ashes?" The revelation of their alliance, as well as that purposely intended choice of word at the last part, made Cinder's blood ran cold, if her disguise is exposed here, it's over for her.

Make no mistake, Cinder is fully aware the consequence awaits her should she fail her mission, Salem does not tolerate failure, not, at, all. Especially if she deems the said failure as a lost cause beyond scavenging.

And this fact is enough reason to make her fear. Despite being the most important piece on the board, Cinder is still, in fact, a disposable piece. A piece Salem could sacrifice any time should she feel the king is being pushed into corners.

More importantly, Salem is timeless, even if she failed in this century, she could still try it over again, and again, and again. There are always more people for her to control and direct. A lost battle of today means nothing to the grand scheme of the war she'll eventually win.

After all, destruction is inevitable. And one can't lose forever, all Salem needed, is just that one victorious. And there shall be no more games.

The majority of good guys, and Sienna especially, yelled at the plan EXRB just exposed there. "He what?!"

If it wasn't the fact EXRB raises his hand to tell them to sit down, Cinder have no doubt he'll start answering questions should any of these no-goodie-two-shoes start asking details. What kind of sick game is this self declare god playing, Cinder is both eager and afraid to find out.

To Cinder's relief, many only looking at Roman, believing him to be the working partner of White Fang, not that they need to know the truth, ever.

"And before any of you ask, no." EXRB smirked. "This wasn't spoiling, that event I just described already happens in the past, it's just an event you all are not aware of. I haven't broken the rules, far from it."

"You..." Adam tries to make a comeback, but the boiling anger makes it difficult for him to think straight but blood.

EXRB however, doesn't even flinch despite how much murderous aura is emitting from Adam. "An advice, no one cares about ideal unless you are 100% sure you will convince the majority of people of the world, if not, then suck it."

"You fu**ing-"

Sienna then tells Adam to stand down, in a way that doesn't upset him. "Taurus, these are just words without proves, don't let these get to you. But we'll talk about this later." 'Taurus is working with humans? How come I never heard any report about this? How many men in the main base already turn their backs against me?'

Adam says nothing and glares hole at their host.

The god only snorts at the man himself, shakes his head, and looks back on the screen. "For a man that does not care about what the world thinks of himself, you sure are easy to provoke. Perhaps Too easy."

If these outlaws have gone Maverick, then the verdict of the situation is very clear.

*Phew phew phew phew phew* 5 plasma bullets shots.

*Pow pow pow pow pow* And 5 missing heads for the outlaw drivers.

Roman whistles at the skillful marksmanship. "Sheesh, he's really good with his aim, I'll handle him that." Shooting moving target with a flying score? That takes talent.

Before X can take a short break. Another enemy making their present.

*Brooommmmm* A booming loud noise of an aircraft engine reaches X's ear.

He looked up, and his legs almost sank from shock.

"D-Death Rogumer! What's The mothership of 7th Airborne Unit doing here?!"

Indeed, right above X, is the flying battleship of Maverick Hunter, A ship build in the image of swordfish. The ship that is once the proud guardian of the sky.

"I take it that this battleship wasn't supposed to be here?" Ironwood asks.

"Yep." EXRB answers, making a :p

Ozpin then asks, as he notices the unit number X mentioned. "How many units does this Maverick Hunter have?"

"Hmm… never looks into it, but I guess it's around 20 or more, but each Unit's member scale differently from 2 digital to 3 digital, the system mainly is a unit that have multiple departments, division, and ministry under it, under the guidance of assigned leaders leading it. And each Unit is specialized in one element: Urban, Land, Sea, Sky, Jungle, Desert, Volcano, Polar, ect ect."

Ironwood muse at the way of personnel classification, and assignment. "Basically groups design to handle specific situations it is then."

"Yeah, if the incident happens in city. Urban will be the one handling it. Same for the other Unit. Although there is the 17th Elite unit, where its men is always on stand-by for sudden Maverick incidents, a unit that doesn't get limit by event type. You got Maverick outburst? They'll be there immediately."

But the next thing surprises the blue hunter even more. As 3 more Road Attacker drops down from the bottom lifter of the flying battleship.

'Impossible, a mere car gang would never be able to defeat experience Hunters, not to mention the current owner of… oh no.' X grimaced as another horrible realization hits him.

'Could it be… that Storm Eagle have gone Maverick too?!'

Coco read the name with interest. "Storm Eagle? What's that? Another title or code name of someone?"

EXRB then snaps his finger as he realizes what he missed. "Oh, I forgot, Reploid didn't just have humanoid as their own species, they also have animal-based Reploid, which usually include their abilities in their names."

Sun tilted his head in confusion. "Animal-based? Like Faunus?"

"No, more in Sonic the Hedgehog way."

"Huh? That's cool I guess?" As Sun and many try to imagine Sonic as a robot, but unable to tell if that'll make him look ridiculous or threatening.

"But normally animal-based Reploids are much more powerful and dangerous than humanoid Reploid, and almost all animal type is built for combat purely, one man army you could say."

"That's… really bad?"

"It is. Although… there was also planet-based Reploid, which is pretty rare." The description does make several heads try to imagine a robot with a plant looks, it only ends looking comical.

As X clearout the attacker, he watches the battleship with intense, unsure what he should do, does this means he have to confront Storm Eagle.

"Well well well… what do we have here? A lost child?" A voice calls out from the ship, getting X's attention.

And a huge object jumps off from the bottom lifter of the battleship. Landing on the highway with a loud and heavy *Clank* sound.

It was a machine known as Rider Armor, or… in this case: Ride Armor type TW-3 [5], deep blue color schedule, huge arms that were designed to lift tons weight heavy object, legs that were designed to walking on all kinds of terrain without struggle, boost jet backpack that allows the armor performing a short dash charge for emergency… however, this one seems to be heavily modified with armors... and was aiming for battle purpose. A person could be seen from the pilot seat.

It was a humanoid figure, a purple humanoid Reploid that's like X, probably a few more inches higher than X, it's body is made in a different way unlike X' structure, black body adorned in basic armor with a distinct purple sheen and gold highlights.

The most visuality part of this person, is the shoulder cannon resting on his right shoulder pad, with a bullet chain coming from his backpack.

Unlike X's helmet, this Reploid's helmet is fully covered, hide his face from the world, gray plate on the area of the cheek, a stylized red "V" paint on the place of forehead [6], the black T-shaped visor being the only thing anyone can see when facing him.

It doesn't take a genius to figure out that whatever face lies behind that helmet definitely is anything but friendly.

"Yeesh, that look and color scheme just screaming I am a bad guy." Coco winced, that color scheme, bad guy alert with this guy.

"Seriously, don't tell me you are all they've left with, YOU?! A puny weak B-Class Hunter? Of all the hunters it have to be YOU the one who somehow survived and sent here?! Ouch. I feel insulted." From the voice of this Reploid, one thing is confirmed for the audiences, he is a criminal and has something to do with this terrorist attack.

Upon seeing the figure in the pilot seat of the armor, X immediately recognizes the person. After all, he knows this person too well.

"Vile!" He shouts the name with disbelief, how can he not?

Yang resists the urge to roll her eyes, as many share the same feeling. "Seriously?! That's his name? As if he didn't look bad guy enough."

- Music playing: Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X - Encounter with Vile

The Reploid now known as Vile, answered: "Well, the one and only. Anyway, wonderful day for a calamity. Don't you think?"

"But last time… You WERE completely disarmed and restrained when they took you in, how did you escape!" Memories of witnesses Vile being handcuffed and sent to prison resurface in X' mind.

"Ahh, yes yes, I was deemed as a Maverick for no reason when none of the maintenance staff can't find a single trace of what's wrong with me. Pretty bull crap I'll say, don't you think so?"

Blake did a double-take, as basically everyone did too. "Wait, he was a hunter too?!"

"Not just a hunter, an elite hunter, a strong one, and a leader of a squad. A class, the current Highest power rank for a hunter." EXRB, again, replies casually. 'Well, currently, there was S, but probably only Sigma had that. And then there was SA, GA in X5 and PA, MH in X6 tho.'

Qrow massages his temper tiredly. "Great, a renegade hunter." Warrior that goes rough? Those are usually the toughest and trickiest to deal with, if this robot on screen is really an elite, then the blue boy is gonna have a hard time.

"Are you the one who cause this destruction?! How did you escape your cell?! Answer me!" The blue Reploid points his buster cannon at the dangerous Reploid.

"Me? This children's play? Awwww, X, I'm so flattered that you put me in such high regard. But Nah. I am not the one who causes this catastrophe. I don't have that much of resources to schedule such a big plan, let alone to actually have the patient plan it. I prefer to just go out with a loud BANG.

I may know a thing or two about planning, but I'll admit, I don't stand a chance compared to the 'head'. Man, you gotta give him some applause. But still, he is insane in my opinion."

"So there is a someone plotting and directing this entire attack." Winter comments her thoughts, as she believes she heard the valuable crucial part.

Yatsuhashi then theories. "Could it be related to the Σ symbol we saw on the bomb that was used to blow up the highway?"

Ozpin nodding in agreement. "Very likely. Most likely an organization even."

"Answer my question!" X yelled at the ex-Maverick Hunter, his buster start charging.

"Hee hee hee… HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!" Upon hearing the demand for the second time, Vile can't hold his laugh anymore, it's just too funny for him.

"What's so funny? Answer my question!" The more of this insanity goes, the more X's mind uneasy, hesitates.

"Aww, still refuse to accept the reality? Heh? I'll bet an Energy Tank you already know the answer, you just don't want to admit it. X, take a good look around, this, is, the reality." Vile lifts up both arms, gesturing to the city that is under attack around them.

"N-no… this doesn't make any sense! Why would Captain Sigma do this?! This isn't like him!"

Ozpin narrowed his eyes. "I suppose that's the name of the robot that response to this entire attack?"

"Pretty much, the leader of Maverick Hunter, the one build with the best technology of the world have, processor, body structure, armor, weapons. You name it."

Blake kinda feels like slapping herself for not noticing the obvious. "Sigma, welp, should've guessed that when we saw that Σ symbol."

Qrow looks at their host. "So the human basically create their worst enemy?"

"In a way… yes."

Now Salem and Cinder want to see what this reploid Sigma looks like. What kind of a person is he? If he decides to unleash total destruction on the world.

"Beats me, can't figure a damn thing out of that thick skull of his, why would he suddenly declare war on all humans, I'll never understand, but not that I care at all. All I care right now. Is to tear you into useless scrap metal, limb by limb, and enjoy every single moment of it!"Vile adjust himself in the pilot seat, and hold onto the control sticks.

"!" X takes a step back carefully, knowing the batter is bound to be an unavoidable one.

"Nothing personal X, I just REALLY dislike you. That is all, now, stay still, I promise this will HURT!" The machine armor stretching its arm, let out a hydraulic roar.

The scene showing X's point of view, multiple information appears on his eye camera.

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WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING

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Text information appears on Trivia's screen:

Enemy: Vile (The walking arsenal)

Brief description: A renegade S-A class Hunter who's once a member of the 17th elite Unit, who is an expert in multiple styles of combat and weapon, who now sought on the idea of causing massive destruction, he'll destroy anyone who dare standing in his way!

Qrow threw his hand out. "Are you kidding me?! A walking arsenal, as if his luck isn't bad enough!"

Glynda bit onto her nails in worry. "This doesn't look good, not at all."

- Music playing: Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X - Vile Battle

"I don't have time for this, Vile." Despite trying to reason with Vile, X changes his right arm into buster mode, already knowing the outcome of his attempt.

"I beg to differ, with the world in chaos, we have nothing but times. So prepare yourself and-" The Rider Armor pulls its right arm back, the boost backpack starting up its energy.

"-DIE!" The armor bust forward, right into X, attempts to use the boost to add more damage to this right hook.

Jumping out of the fist's path, X immediately fires back at the machine armor.

*Clank* The plasma shot hit the armor. but the armor shows no sign of taking any damage, there isn't a single stretch left on the armor.

Mercury looks at the sturdy surface of the armor and asks. "Let me guess, anti bullet armor?"

"Anti Plasma bullet armor, Vile take it as his personal hobbies to build the strongest Rider Armor. As he takes it very personally to crush all of his opponents to scrap metal."

Mercury muse at the powerful material of the armor, and wonder if he could get a pair of boots made with said material. "Damn."

"You don't have what it takes for war, kid, should've just stayed home, but nooooo, you just have to prove yourself didn't you?" Vile quickly turns around, facing X as he prepares for another punch.

"Why must we fight like this, I never want this to happen! I never want to be your enemy!" X, with his buster still point at Vile, cries out his plead.

"So I take it that you want to be my friends then?" Vile halt his attack, calmly asked.

"If that's what it takes to stop this pointless battle." X responds back with pure determination.

Raven scoff at X's word. "Fool, he is going to get himself killed very soon for that idea." And again, she received glares from others for various reasons, none were positive.

Vile tilted his head up slightly, as if wondering. "Heh. Friends? I don't have any. Not now... Not ever. I only know one thing for sure, X... You are my enemy!" He then charges ahead unleashes another wave of punch at his sworn enemy.

The assault going on with X barely dodging the punch. The small frame of blue Reploid dances around the giant frame of Rider Armor, looking for an opening.

Despite his native belief, X is no fool, he knows very well Vile won't stop until he is completely disarmed or dead, if X want this to end, then he had no choice but to put him out right now.

But right now he doesn't have enough firepower on him. His buster won't work on the heavy protection of Rider Armor…

That means his best option is to take out the brain of the headless monster armor. The pilot.

X immediately tries a more powerful charge shot at the EX-Maverick Hunter. Aiming to put him out from the battle.

Sadly, the green energy blast was flick off from the swing of Rider Armor. Cursed, it seems that Vile knew exactly what X is planning.

"Heh, did you honestly think that puny blast will work on me?" Despite the helmet blocking the expression, Vile's tone showing very clear that he is mocking at X's pointless struggle.

"Well, gotta give it a try at least." X confidently retort back.

Which only irritates Vile as he snarks back at the blue reploid. "Only in your dreams!" The armor charging at the blue robot again, resumes its ruthless punch assault.

A left swing pass by with X duck over, following with a right downward punch that X rolls to the side to dodge.

The armor chases up with a bear hug that tries to crush X's wrist in half, only for X to jump over Vile and the armor, following his swift move with three shots hitting Vile's back.

"Tsk!" The purple renegade scorn in annoyance, that didn't do any damage at all, but the fact X success in hitting him was enough of an insult to make him furious.

"Just stay still and DIE like a worthless fool you are!" Vile's attitude only grew more and more aggressive as X keeps dodging his attack.

Pyrrha watching the fight intensely. "He is baiting him." She analysis the course of action X is approaching Vile, and seems to understand what X is trying to pull.

Weiss too, knowing the style X is using, after all, it's her most used method approaching enemies. "He's letting his frustration get to his mind."

"All that left is a moment of mistake for X to strike." Jaune picked up on the goal X had in mind. With the powerful charge shot X possessed, one shot is all he needs to take to defeat Vile, he just needs an opening.

The assault goes on for another few seconds. X then asks questions for the second time, attempt to getting information while thinking about how to defeat Vile.

"Are you here to fight me because of Sigma?" And with that, Vile suddenly stop in his track.

"Sigma? Don't kid yourself, X." Vile almost snorts out of laughter with X's silly question.

"What? What do you mean-"

"I'll give you this, he DID bust me out, THAT much till now is true, but me being here? If you think I am here on Sigma's behave, you couldn't be more wrong. IN FACT, Sigma doesn't even know I am here!"

"Then why?! Why would you side with Sigma if you are not going to work with anyone?!"

"Simple, it's quite simple. You see, humans are just a bunch of pathetic bugs, can't do a single crap on their own, relying on us for everything. I'm tired of service them under their stupid rule, I AM ME, VILE! I take no order from anyone! Not human, not Reploid, not even Sigma, ME! I AM MY OWN BOSS!

As for the second question? Sigma deemed human as an obstacle to Reploid evolution, so he want to build a world for Reploids only, so he is going to achieve that by removing humans on the surface of the whole plant, and, I've got nothing to lose for tag along, cause it actually benefits me. But, this whole revolution idea means nothing to me just so you know. There, does that finally answer your questions?" The dramatic change of Vile's speech makes X take a step back, the way how he calmly disparages human and analysis the course of his action sends shivers down the artificial spine of X.

'How can he just dismiss human life so easily.'

Qrow pour another glass of drink, have a good idea what kind of a guy Vile is. "Judging by what he said, I can already tell he is a loose cannon is he?"

Their host confirms his guess. "The very reason he was taken into custody IS because he always causes unnecessary damage in missions, so yeah, a loose cannon."

Ironwood adds. "So he was supposed to waiting for his trail, but the uprise happened, and this Sigma breaks him out. Is it?"

"Yeah, pretty much."

Ozpin then asks a question that's on their mind "How… how did he become a criminal exactly?"

The god massages his temper as he explains. "Welp, that's the most troublesome part, no one knows when or how did he become like this, during one point, there was an irreparable short circuit in his electronic brain, which probably is the cause result in him developing this strange, almost sociopathic passion for hunting down Mavericks and totally annihilating them, while causing as much damage as possible on the territory. Something that during the time no one knows how to deal with, which, in the end, leads to the casualty of innocent bystanders and comrades alike, eventually result in his arrest, and then, here we are. Just a hollow shell craving for violence and destruction."

Ozpin looks down in deep thoughts as he hearing the explanation. "I… see. Quite a tragedy."

Cinder meanwhile resists the urge to not roll her eyes all the way back. 'Oh god (pun entirely intended), he is a Tyrian 2.0.'

Glynda then asks another question. "But why? He clearly bows to no one, how would Sigma know will this work out for him? Simply because they dislike humans?" She doubts it was that simple, as many thought the same.

"Actually, Vile service for a specific purpose. It doesn't matter if he joins or not."

"Which is?" Winter raises an eyebrow at that.

"Keep watching, we'll get to that eventually."

"And so because of that, from now on, I am going to remove any human I came across. I will no longer bound by their stupid rule anymore. And any Reploid who dare to step into my way? I'll crush them! Starting by you!" The armor charge again, this time following with jumping and stomping.

With the new tactic, Vile's assault seems to start working, X's action is slowly getting sloppy, just a little more, and he'll tire himself enough. Then he can smash that fool's head into nothingness.

"What's the matter? Ya getting tired huh? X? We're barely even start, how disappointed." Vile mocked X with pure sarcasm.

Glynda watching the battle intensely, this isn't looking bad, if X didn't do something, he is going to lose and die. "This isn't going anywhere, he needs to try something else."

The rest of her co-workers, friends agree with her.

Finally unable to contain her worry and frustration, Nora start cheering X despite the reploid can't hear her. "Come on X! Break his leg!" She stands up from her seat, start rooting for the blue robot.

"Keep going!" "You can do this!" "Blast his ass!" The rest of the children start rooting for X.

Salem and Cinder meanwhile watch with bordon. 'How utterly foolish.'

X, to his own credits, know his chance, there is not much option left, it's either take a risk, or die.

But.

Perhaps it's the blessing his creator gave him, X didn't make either choice.

No. He chooses to take a big risk, and willing to die trying.

He chooses to do the impossible.

Swapping his left arm to buster, X decides to over-working his energy core, feeding energy for two buster at the same time, right when the day is over, that the sun is setting down already, without the solar energy to providing him power.

It's a suicide mission, but X was more than willing to take the risk.

He was determined.

Charging both busters, X using his left buster to do distract attack, while the right buster focus on over-charging.

"Come on!" "You can do this!"

X circling around the armor with a chain of shots attack from multiple angles, bury Vile in bullet rains, determined on not giving him any chance to attack.

The tactic proved to be effective, as Vile grow in annoyance by the puny attack.

"Will you stop bothering me with those pathetic blasts?! God damn it! You are so annoying!" There is one thing in the world that Vile absolutely hates with passion: 'Weaker'. Especially those who try to proving themselves when they are clearly hopeless of becoming stronger.

Their existence is an insult to power.

Somehow, Raven feels insulted that she shares the same ideal with this purple maniace.

"Then come get me." X, for the first time upon his activate, taunt.

"!?" If Vile's helmet doesn't have that T-shape cover, his eyes would widen like a plate for the world to see.

Just mocked him.

That little, no-goody, B-class, pathetic worrywart of fool, mocked him.

"You… you..." Vile's metal frame and joint start rattled from the violent shaking.

That's it, he's gonna get his limb tore down one by one!

This TRASH will DIE!

There won't be any screw left for his body to scavenge!

"I AM GOING TO KILL YOU! Raaaaaaaaagggggg!" Vile particularly lost it, he can take an insult, but not by X.

NO, anyone but that useless metal, he will show him who is the better one.

He will show him superior.

"This is it! He is losing focus!" Weiss cheered at the chance that's presenting. As many watch intensely.

"Come on! Break his leg!"

The armor launched itself toward X, Vile's mind is filled with so much hate, the armor attack like a mindless beast, swing its arm around recklessly.

Now is the chance, X gives more energy to his right buster. Just a little more.

"Just-" The armor doing a round swing, which X ducks down to evade.

"-Die-" An uppercut attempts to separate X's head from his body, which he leans back to dodge.

"-Like-" Following with the arms fingers crossed to strike down, with X roll out of the way.

"-A-" The armor jump high up. Dodge the distract blast X fires at it.

"-Worthless-" Then crush down, attempt to squish X into a pancake.

"-Useless-" The armor charge at X, who keeps firing at the pilot.

"-Piece-" The left arm raised up to block the shot.

"-Of-" Vile drew the right arm as far back as he can.

"-Scrap!" And slam the fist down toward X's face.

X rollout of the fist's way in the last second, barely dodge it.

And the fist of the armor buried into the floor.

"What the-" It was now Vile notices his mistake, he left himself wild open!

"Now!" X crouch down, stretch his buster forward, took aim, and fire a fully OVER charge shot. [7]

Due to the overwhelming energy release, the recoiled forced X to fly back upon the release.

A bright laser-like energy busts out from the muzzle, heading straight towards the armor and the renegade Hunter.

"NOT A CHARGE SHO-"

*Boom!* Vile didn't even get time to finish his sentence.

The rest was following by a huge smoke rising from where Vile was.

Many watches with intense.

Grunting, X slowly stand up from the floor, his right arm was emitting heats as the over-charge shot did quite a backlash on the buster.

"Did that worked?" X still have his functional left buster point at the smoke, he wasn't sure if the attack had finished Vile.

Qrow then speaks, breaking the silence. "I have a bad feeling that didn't do him."

"Uncle Qrow!"

"Sorry, but I fear this is far from over."

EXRB sadly shakes his head. "And sadly he was right."

"Gah!" Suddenly an energy blast shoots out from the smoke, strike X right in the gut. Took him by surprise and knock him down.

The smoke scatters away, and Vile can be seen stand up from the seat, his shoulder cannon still smoking from the fire. Himself? There is no sight of damage on his body.

As for the armor, only the left arm is missing, the joint that was the shoulder is smoking with burning red melting metal, no matter how much he hates, he had to admit, that attack is strong, if himself taking that one head-on, he probably would be dead.

The truth is, despite being in rage, Vile did not forget to keep a least 10% of his head clear, that's why in that last moment he simply moving the armor to the right, letting the left arm taking the shot.

And hoping his pride and joy can take a beating.

Welp, he was glad he was right.

Nora pouts angrily at this. "Oh come ON! That is just cheating!"

EXRB raises a finger at her statement. "In all fairness, Miss Valkyrie, you should never ever expect your enemy to play fair."

"But that is just low, where is the honor?!"

EXRB however, formed an unsettling smile on his face. "Honor? Heh, that is a funny joke if I ever heard."

Again with that tone of sarcasm, they knew he is going to say something very twisted.

"There is no such a thing as honor among battlefield, only winner and loser, and winner gets to live, loser die and become a corpse. Honor holds no value. Beside..."

"War, isn't determined by who's winning, no, it's determined by who's left." He casually says.

Many children flinched at his word.

Ozpin and Ironwood find his word extremely negative, but wise nevertheless.

"You want honor? Excuse me, how are you going to keep that when you are nothing but a dead corpse? Nothing, you can't do s**t when you are dead. I've seen many idealists die and become nothing but a forgotten piece of history, those who succeed are the ones that know when to play dirty and live on, the one that survive and strive on creating a better future. They, are the winner.

The world doesn't play fair, nor does people. You want to make the world a better place? Then it's time to wake the hell up."

Nora shrinks in her seat, dare not speak.

EXRB looks at his palm. "I used to be just like you all, full of honor and sense of justice. Until I been badly wounded and torn apart by the sickening reality."

"Alright, alright, playtime is over. I've had enough of stretching. Time to finish the jobs." Vile cracks his artificial knuckles, adjust his position in his seat to make himself comfortable, and grab onto the joystick again.

Even with the helmet on, anyone could tell there is a sadistic smile right behind that T-shaped visor.

Time for payback.

Without any meaning to defending himself. "Urg!" X was punched with a jab right in the gut.

"Muffff!" He was then grabbed by the head.

"Hhhhrrrmmmm!" Lift up and shoveled face straight to the ground.

"Ooof!" Toss to the air.

"Gah! Arrrr! Urrrraaa! Ooof! Arrrr. Errr. Ugh..." And grabbed by the leg and smashing left and right rapidly like a ragdoll.

"..." At this point X was barely conscious. But Vile was yet to be done, no, he will not let X off that easily. He will break him, HARD.

The brutally beat-down scared most of them.

"Monster." Winter mutters the word with fear and venom.

Even Mercury winced when X was being smashed around like a ragdoll. That has to hurt like hell.

He tosses X high up at the air again.

And retract the right fist all the way back, while heat up the boost jet backpack.

And dash ahead when X falls back to the right position, using all the Instant moments provide by the jetpack, smashing the giant fist right at X's gut.

The scene slows down, as it shows X's chest armor crack upon taking this absurd force, as his face shows a terrified and painful look.

And X was sent flying right to the toll station, smash into it like a cannon bullet, as the station breaks down upon meeting such destructive power.

And then nothing.

There is no more sound, or any movement, only deadly silence.

"Hump, serves you right. Some kind of legacy you are." The purple Reploid dust his hands, admiring his own work.

They didn't dare to say anything.

But many adults did not fail to notice how Vile and X referring to himself.

Infinity Potential, Legacy.

'Something is definitely special about X.' Ozpin thought.

Suddenly the pile of pebble moved.

"?" Vile watches with slight interest, huh? So it seems this pathetic piece of junk may fail miserably as a Hunter; But being a punchbag? Looks like he can actually last a bit longer than others, just by a teeny tiny bit.

Welp, you ain't seeing Vile complaining, another prey for him to destroy, he is more than happy.

And a hand emerges out from the rubble, with another hand follow suit, starting to crawling the rest of the body out of the pile. X was still alive, barely.

"I… I have-I have- I have to… to stop you…" X pushes really hard to lift his body off the ruin, as sparks and smokes emerge from the crack of his armor.

"Wow. How touching, how inspiring, you actually make me feel ashamed for being a criminal. Not. Just lay down, it'll do you more good. Cause you look just pathetic." Vile speaks in a bored out of mind attitude, as he never cares about moral code or whatsoever.

Because why watching your enemy struggle on their breath?

When you can very much use those time thinking how to rip their arm off their body? Or actually doing it like there is no tomorrow?

Summer sneer at Vile. "Monster." She glared at the monster on screen with hate, an emotion she rarely uses.

"Not… not before-before... I put you down." X manages to stand up.

"*Sigh*… not that I'm complaining, well… that means I'll just get to beat you even further then." Vile then adjust his shoulder cannon.

X tries to get up again, but was stopped when an electric shock through his body, bound him and prevent him from any movement in place.

"Alright, you stay where I want you to be, and let's get this over with." Turns out it was one of Vile's trick: Paralyzing Webs. A weapon he always used when he was still serving as Maverick Hunter, but I guess I don't need to go into detail about what kind of horrible things he does to the Mavericks after capturing them. Most of them never made it to even sit behind bars.

"This guy really is a monster." Weiss speaks with fear and venom, hasn't he torture X enough?

Qrow watching with a hard glare. "No kidding, the kind that sees killing as a game."

The Huge arm of Rider Armor grab X by the upper-body, almost squashed him in the process, and lifts him up so his face can face Vile.

"You worthless piece of scrap metal, did you really think you could stop me?" He speaks with a hint of fake pity and mockery.

*Click* He folds his shoulder cannon: Front Runner, right at X's face.

"Now now… how… how do I put this… actually, I think I got it." He tilted his head left and right, trying to find the right word, while a finger stretching his chin.

"I don't like you."

"Well, that was rather blunt." Mercury comments while munching popcorns, so far he is still enjoying the beat down, this is going to be good.

"Wait, that can't be right… that sounds more like a childish excuse." Vile examines his word, strikes a pose of thinking, as he put his hand on his chin, mimicking the thinker.

"Ohhh, I got it. I WANT YOU DEAD!" And he takes a huge 180 on the attitude, shouting the last part at X's face.

Many flinch at how loud he shouted the word.

"You see X, for whatever reason, every time, you seem to be the center topic of everyone. X here, X there, X everywhere, X, X, X… I'm SICK OF IT!"

"Urgggg!" The arm adds more pressure to the squish.

"I just don't know what they saw in you, you are not good at fighting, your performance is below average, hack, you even hesitate when pulling the trigger, and mostly, you've done nothing but making mistake when the situation is called for, you are a freaking worrywart fool. Just what the f**k do those idiots see in you?! You are just an unremarkable Reploid, nothing more. A weak pathetic B-Class rookie hunter!"

Qrow absorbs the information with a crossed arms, and a serious face. "Harsh, but I can understand where this hate coming from, in the front line, you really can't afford to hesitate. People die if you do."

Velvet looking at the professional huntsman with horror. "But… to kill your work partner because of this… this is just inhuman, he is a monster."

"Never say I approve his idea, and yeah, he is a monster."

"Urrrg…" X could barely make a sentence, as his system is overwhelming with warnings about multiple damages occurring to his body.

"But no~ Sigma see you as a special one, flying Eagle, that old fossil Cain, and lastly, Zero. For whatever reasons they all think you are special! Well you know what? You are NOT! There's no such a thing as special in this world!"

Ozpin then asks. "Is it safe to assume those names are their work partner and X's creator?"

EXRB shot Ozpin an impressed look. "Damn, you really are sharp, but yeah, there is Storm Eagle, Zero, the two are Maverick Hunters like X."

"What about the name Cain?" Glynda asks.

"He's a bit of a special one, we'll get to that very quickly."

"But… come to think of it… maybe me fighting you here was already part of Sigma's plan. Tsk, that does irritate me if it's true. Oh well… At least I've got nothing to lose. I get to beat your sorry ass." Vile then threw a punch at X's face.

"Arg!"

"Phew… That certainly feels better, you know, I never believe those psychology therapist bull crap, talking about your problem makes you feel better, but what do you know? I actually feel better after talking about my problem. Guess I really should thank you."

He cast another look at X's miserable state.

"On a second thought… maybe not, I still hate you. Oh well, we've wasted enough time here, time to send you on the road."

Vile adjust Front Runner, the shoulder cannon start charging up energy.

Time to blow this fool's head off.

"Farewell, X. No one will remember you."

Penny cries in distress. "Please, someone save him!" She doesn't want to see another robot getting destroy, especially someone as special as X.

Nora shields her eyes. "I can't look at this!"

Many avert their eyes, they don't want to look at this cruelty.

Suddenly a blue blast coming straight toward the ride armor at high speed.

"!" Vile notice the attack, but it was too late.

In an instant, the shoulder of the arm that was holding X got torn off by the energy blast.

"Yes!" Penny shot her hands up in the air with excitement. As many let go of the breath they were holding.

"NOT SO FAST!" An unfamiliar male voice shouts.

"What the-!" Vile looks behind X, where the attack coming from, and he spots his attacker.

- Play music: Mega Man: Maverick Hunter X - Zero -

"Z-Zero…" X weakly called. As his expression turns into relief, one of his best partners have arrived.

Finally, the mysterious robot: Zero, got his screen time, making his first appearance, and the reaction of the audience is very worthy for EXRB.

"Wait, that's a he?!"

(Author note: please notice that Zeros design in Megaman X has gone through a lot of changes as the series goes on. The one we are seeing here is his X1 design.)

Zero is prominently painted with a red color scheme, as a complete opposite of X's blue.

His armor was round and similar like X for the most part. But the upper body chest plates being the most different compared to X's, with two round emerald crystals install on both left and right chest. (Seriously, those two crystals just make it look like… well… boobs.)

Arms bracers and legs bracers color red with extra white plates for further protection, black color bodysuit and white color pants plate and white shoulder guards with a stylized "Z" insignia on his left shoulder.

His helmet is colored white with red horned and features a sharp triangle blue crystal in contrast to his partner, X's smoother red gem.

His most striking feature is his very overly long blond hair that flowed freely about, which completely put Yang's golden mane in shame, his eyes are icy blue, with looks that pierce through your soul, making him appear fiery, intimating.

Kali blinks as she asks. "Are you sure he is not a… umm... she?"

EXRB scratches his hair. "I honestly don't know how I should answer this, and I don't have an answer. Therefore, I don't want to answer."

Winter looks at the god with an annoyed look. "Are you really just going to avoid answer like that?"

"Hey, I am not the one who designed and created him ok? Although… I guess it had to do with his creator being bald and want a daughter in life. Dunno why it ends up being a male tho?" [8]

They could only sweatdrop at this information their host given.

Weiss was looking rather lost there. "I honestly can't believe that there exists someone who's hair is longer than Yang, and it was none other than a male, who is also a robot."

"H-Hey!" Yang was very much jealous. Not only did her precious hair been beaten by a male, but it was also a robot! What is this madness?!

Qrow watches with an impressed look. "Dang, firecracker got some real competition."

EXRB then add. "Then you are going to lost your jaw when you see Rapunzel."

Ruby tilted her head. "Who?"

"Someone I had in mind for our future reacts."

"Tsk. Of all the people to run into, it had to be the most problematic." See that his chance of destroying X is gone, Vile very much cursed in his mind, and the fact that both arms of the Rider Armor is gone is not helping. There is not much he can do but preparing an escape route.

"That's my line, Maverick." The red hunter never moves away his Z-buster at the Maverick that's in front of him. Old colleague or not, if you choose to turn against humanity, then you are a Maverick and his enemy.

"Hump, in the end you still need people to protect you, shameful X, shameful." Of course, insulting Zero is not going to get him any reaction, he of all people knows better, then that means he'll just insult X instead.

Qrow, as many others find Vile's hatred very overdone. "Sheesh, this guy is just full of spit towards the little guy is he?"

"Shameful? This hardly looks like a fair fight to me." Despite Zero wants to check his friend, his gaze still locked on the renegade that's in front of him, the purple war machine is well known for having his way at causing massive destruction. There shall be no moments of unguard when facing this monster.

"Life was never meant to be fair. Zero, you of all people should know that better." The escape route finally arrived, and Vile immediately jumps off the highway, making his escape.

"You are not going anywhere!" Says the word Zero did, but why did the renegade jump off the highway? They are still like very high on the ground level.

*Broommm* And a familiar sound reach Zero's ear, it was Death-Rogumer! Damn it! Vile have jumped on the flying battleship.

"You are not getting away!" He took aim once again, firing another shot at the Maverick, aim to blow up his head.

*Zzzzzz* The shot was absorbed by an energy field.

"Drat, force field." Of course, the battleship was armed.

Looking down at the two fools, Vile says his goodbye. "I'm afraid this is where we part our ways, as much as I want to stay and crush you two, I do have missions to do. And I'm already behind schedule."

"And what mission would that be?" It wasn't much of an attempt, but chances are chances, if it means they can get some hint, then Zero is more than willing to try.

"You know, places to destroy, cities to burn to the ground, human lives to slaughter. The general, same thing I always do... Crush anyone and anything that gets on my bad side!"

"So you ARE Sigma's lapdog." Zero coldly replies.

Vile, however, laughs at this. "Hahahahaha! That's a good one, never take you as a comedian type eh? Zero. listen, I couldn't care less about this whole "Rebellion", all I care about is can I get something to destroy as I pleased. And knowing you two, you will most likely get into our ways.

And also. Let me get this clear. I have no grudge with you, Zero. But getting in my way, and I'll destroy you, I don't care if Sigma want to capture you alive, if you really are going to take that B-Class Hunter's side, then I'll destroy you until there is nothing left! I don't care what Sigma says! And don't think I am done with you X! I'll eliminate you with my own hand, just you WAIT!"

Sun rubbing his neck uncomfortably. "Sheesh, never had I seen someone with this much spit in my life."

Yang nods her head in agreement. "Tell me about that."

Blake could think of one person that fits the description, and she tries to not look at that person.

And with that, the battleship sailed away.

Looking at the enemy that escape, Zero sighed. "Sigh… there goes our only trail." He retracts his Z buster, as there is no use for it now. If only he could aim a little more higher and to the left, then he could blow up Vile's sorry face, and they would have one less enemy to worry about.

Only if he can get a higher score at the accuracy program. 95% is still not good enough.

Still… there is no use to beat the dead horse.

"95… that is like… almost perfect." Winter's jaw slacked, such accuracy… is almost impossible for humans or Faunus.

Ruby look at the score with admiration. "Wow."

"X, are you still functioning?" He turns to his friend and kneels down, the cold demeanor replaced with a look of worry and concern.

"Sigma... want to capture you... alive? What is Sigma planning? Why... would he need you? What can he get from capturing you?" Instead of answering Zero's question. X was wondering about the word Vile says.

Zero shook his head at X's usual antics. "There you go again, you're the one who's injured, and you are worried about others' problems. Why would Sigma need me? Like I would care. Besides, like they can manage to capture me in the first place."

"Hehehe… well… old habit die hard I guess?" X awkwardly scratches the back of his head.

"Doesn't excuse you though, you worried too much." Zero give X a deadpanned.

"I guess… I am not powerful enough… to defeat him..." X then lowers his head in shame, shame about how powerless he is against Vile.

"... Don't." Zero's voice raises suddenly.

"?" X looks up at Zero.

"X, I've seen you fighting, you are by no means a weaker, no, just because you lose doesn't make you a failure, no one wins forever. You've only join Maverick Hunter for 4 months, yet you were able to make it into the 17th elite Hunter team, that alone speaks volumes of your power. B-rank or not, anyone in the 17th Unit is no pushovers.

X, you shouldn't expect to defeat him; Vile is designed to be a war machine. And you weren't designed for battle like me too.

And remember, you have not reached full power yet. If you use all the abilities you were designed with, you should become stronger… you may even become as powerful as I am. X, I know you can do it! So stop doubting yourself." At the last part, Zero gives X a confident smirk.

"Zero..." X's eyes eased upon Zero's encourage words. True, there is still many places he needs to work on, guess stop worrying too much is the first task.

Still...

He HAVE to become stronger if they want to win this war.

"Now, can you still stand?"

"Yeah, I think I... can manage that."

"Come on, let's get yourself some repairment, give me your arms, let's go to Dr. Cain's lab." Zero gave his shoulder to carry X's arm, lift him up.

Hearing the title, Ironwood asks. "Dr. Cain? I supposed that he is the person that designed X then?"

"Actually, no, but he does have an important relationship with X."

Upon hearing the name of one of the most important people. X realizes his mistake. "Dr. Cain!... I completely forget it! Is he ok?!" He quickly asks Zero for information.

Zero could only laugh at X's hindsight. "Relax, he is fine, in fact, he is the first person who contacts me since this entire catastrophe rising."

Hearing the safety of the old doctor put another relief on X. But there's still more thing he needs to check.

"The HQ… is it... okay?" [9]

Zero grimaced at the mention of their organization. "... No, it is not, everything is in a total mess, multiple resident areas is under attack, important facilities being taken, and the worst?

4,6,7,8,9, and 17 Units had suddenly gone missing, either destroyed or join Sigma's rebellion. And I am willing to bet all my salary it's the latter." Few witness reports about the member of those said team attacking various locations resurface Zero's mind, and he gritted his teeth.

'To think Sigma was able to get this many hunters to his side, this is not good.'

Recall the event that just happens, X mutter to himself, still can't believe the news. "Death Rogumer, 7th Unit… No… Storm Eagle, why would he do this..."

X cringes at the horrible reality, one of his comrades had turned his back against society.

"..." Zero says nothing, but to him, this news is like a stab to the heart too, Storm Eagle is a good friend of him and X.

No matter how much it pains him, work and duty come first.

And Zero already had his answer.

"Beats me, but one thing is for certain, they are now the enemy of our society. They are our enemy. Whether we like it or not, we have to bring them down.

Come on, buddy, let's get you repaired."

With that, red light and blue light zooming high up to the sky.

Pietro blinked a few times. "Teleportation, huh? So that too was possible."

"So basically, poof, you are teleport to the location you want?" Qrow asks.

EXRB then began to explain. "Well, on the paper? Yes; but in reality? No. This is more of a what I would call Orbital Jump, specific radio channel was built for teleport in that world, with heavy security guards and limited access, only specific organizations are allowed to use this technology, Maverick Hunter being one.

With the help of Satellites to set your coordinate, then the radio channel can start transferring the person via cable network, pinpoint through the air to the satellite, then back to the planet to your destination. The safest pathway because no object in the air.

And through the process, an energy veil will be forming around the transfer person, protect them from any form of interference like jamming radio waves. To prevent damages.

The blue and red light you seeing them have is the energy in physical form.

There do have other methods of teleport, but Orbit Jump is by far the safest.

Matter-to-data, this method will convert the person or object in digital data, then through the same way of network too, but the difference is this method require specific machinery, and the teleport can only be done to the same kind machinery.

But the problem is there is still slim chance data might be missing through the process, which could result horribly.

Energy Beam Teleportation, this method converted people or objects into energy beam-like matter, and through the same way of satellite, sent to the destination. Upon landing, the energy will be recompass back to the original physical state. But there is a chance something might be misplaced."

Penny recording the info with amazement. "That's amazing! To think something like this could be actually real."

"Interesting, very interesting." Watts scratches his mustache, clearly finding the topic very worthy of study.

"But so far, only Machine can be converted to data, human flesh still wasn't able to be safely transferred, and incident of misplaced… well, limb, or lose organ. You know what I mean. It's not pretty."

"Noted, we will not try to do that." Ironwood says.

Sienna then asks. "Then what about your teleportation? It seems you can move around with free will and teleporting others just fine."

"Mine is just warping, or you can call it PFM."

"PFM?"

"Pure F**king Magic." He making a gesture of drawing a rainbow arc. (Just imaging that Spongebob' Imagination meme pic.)

…

...

Neo deadpanned at the god, as many others did the same, particularly everyone. "You do know that just sounds like a load of crap right?"

"Yeah, but that's how it is, it makes no sense. Just ignore it."

Yang then half cheerily says. "Welp, at least this is over, right?"

"Welp..."

But unknown to both Hunter, a droid paint with the Σ symbol is watching the entire scene from afar, record everything that just played out.

And once the two hunter leaves the area, the droid flies to somewhere, leaving the scene too.

And the scene transition into black.

"Or not it is then." Jaune meekly says.

- In Dr. Cain's lab.

An old man was seeing seating in front of a huge monitor.

It was a male there is no doubt, his bald hand, hairy white eyebrows, as well as a hairy white mustache and a hairy white beard, identify that he's in old age. He wears a blue robe with red outlines, his hand was holding onto a wooden cane.

This man is none other than Dr. Cain himself, the father of Reploids. The man who discovered X, the man who designed Reploids.

The man who introduces great possibility, as well as great risk to the very world.

EXRB introducing the new character on screen. "That man, Dr. Cain, is the father of Reploid, the one who introduce the new generation robots to the world."

Ozpin stroke his chin. "Discovered, I guess that answers my biggest question from earlier." So X is something that is 100 years old from the time.

This leads to the next question, just how advanced he is if a world 100 years later considers him to be advanced?

"Discover? Wait, like archeology?" Coco says.

"Yeah, he finds X while doing Botanical archeology, funny how he finds something completely 180 of his expectations."

Ruby & Jaune tilted their head. "Archi-wha?"

Weiss could only do an eye roll at how uneducated her leader and the sister team's leader are. "It means professional people that try to searching up historical objects that are related to evolution progression history."

"Oh."

Nora then pipes in. "Is it like looking for treasure chests?!"

Weiss was about to correct her. "You are taking it the wro-"

But Dr. Oobleck jumps right in. "-right, even if it was just slightly off. I mean, history pieces that were hidden underground are LIKE treasure! Just think about the possibility a lost piece of history can affect the world!"

Weiss face-palming herself at the antic of their hyper-energetic history professor. "... Sigh… why do I even bother..."

"So, the Reploids is a replica based on X is it?" Pietro asking.

But Roman had a different feeling. "All these robots build based on something from hundred years ago? Just how advanced is this little guy?"

Oobleck asking their host excitedly. "May we see the story of how he discovered X?" The topic of archeology has spiked his interest.

"Trivia, if you would."

Trivia: Roger.

And the dual-screen replaced the main screen with a new video.

A black screen was the first thing that was shown on the screen. And slowly, words start appears on it, in a text-like manner, someone is typing… or that's what the audience believes. Until Dr. Cain's voice appears with the line.

April 8th(Author note: Notice that the date I am using here is the date from the Japanese version of the officials manual. And I've put more changes to the dialogue or even add new entries, to add more characters depths building.)

Still nothing. For the last month, I have been shifting through the dirt trying to find a fossil record which would verify my findings on Mesozoic plant life, but so far I have come up empty. Tomorrow I'll move my archaeological dig to a new site. Maybe I'll have better luck.

April 9th

Set up camp at the new site and laid out a preliminary gridwork for the dig. I got some odd readings at location E-46. It looks like something metallic is buried several meters below the surface. Not what I was hoping to find here, but here we are, might as well as checking what lies underneath. I think I'll begin there tomorrow.

The Scene showing a group of Ball De Voux searching back and forth around the lifeless desert, with Dr. Cain in clothes similar to Dr. Oobleck's adventure outfit, standing from afar, with a tablet in hands, integrating the scan info Ball De Voux is giving, trying to locate the location where this mysterious metallic object might be.

April 10th

I can't believe what I found! Several meters below the surface were the remains of a lab. Although most of the lab was damaged, I did manage to find papers that indicate that it belonged to the famous robot designer, Dr. Thomas Light.

Even though this is not an archaeology discovery, it is still a big found, I'll be damned if I let these scientific legacy stay buried in dirt.

I've begun to review what is left of Dr. Light's notes and it looks like he was onto a major breakthrough. The notes keep referring to "the capsule"...

Remember the name was shown at the beginning of the react, Glynda asks. "Dr. Thomas Light, as the one with the quote that was shown in the beginning?"

EXRB nods his head. "Dr. Thomas Light, known as the father of Robotics science in that world."

Port stroked his mustache as he comments. "Welp, looks like things is starting to connecting together."

Pietro meanwhile wonders what kind of great mind Dr. Light is. "Man, I would love to meet him."

EXRB smile at that. "Oh trust me, I know you would."

The scene Dr. Cain looking through a stack of old papers, and widen his eyes once he realizes who these papers and facility belong to, a look of excitement presenting on his face. The scene then changes, shows Dr. Cain piloting a silver Rider Armor, longer arms and legs compare to Vile's Rider Armor.

And he is moving debris off a collapsed metal tunnel, as if searching for something. A Ball De Voux can be seen stand far behind him.

And finally, he removed the last debris that blocks off the room that has the electronic signal he located yesterday.

April 13th

I found it. Standing 14 meters high and 8 meters wide, the capsule was hidden underneath a collapsed ceiling.

Even underneath all the rubble, the capsule has remained intact and was still running some sort of diagnostic when I found it. There is a warning on the capsule, but all the indicators on the capsule show green. It should be safe to open it.

The scene showing Dr. Cian, standing right in front of a capsule-looking device with awe.

Inside the container, is X, in a state of sleeping, with glasses panel-like forced field barrier him from all the harm in the outside world.

Ironwood watching the screen with great interest. "So that's how he finds X."

Winter meanwhile looking at the capsule with much skepticism. "A machine that is still functioning after all these time?"

Weiss too finds it a bit unreal. "I find this very hard to believe."

Which EXRB explained with a point. "In the fairest answer: This capsule was built to last."

As Dr. Cain gets closer, to get a better look, suddenly, a light blue projectile image appears out at the front of the capsule. Shows an image of a chubby old man with messy white hair, and an overgrown beard that looks like Santa dressed in a lab coat.

Dr. Cain takes a step back upon seeing the image. Of course he would be shock, he is seeing a person that is supposed to be dead from hundred years ago.

Ironwood looks at the projectile, as he notices something funny. "Huh, He gave off the same energy like you, doctor." He then looks back and forth between Light and Pietro.

People began to compare the two, and they agree with the general. Both gave off the same look feel.

Dr. Light, however, changes into a stern expression on his face. As the projectile began to speak.

WARNING:

"X" IS THE FIRST OF A NEW GENERATION OF ROBOTS WHICH CONTAIN AN INNOVATIVE NEW FEATURE - THE ABILITY TO THINK, FEEL, AND MAKE THEIR OWN DECISIONS. HOWEVER, THIS ABILITY COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS. IF "X" WERE TO BREAK THE FIRST RULE OF ROBOTICS, "A ROBOT MUST NEVER HARM A HUMAN BEING", THE RESULTS WOULD BE DISASTROUS AND I FEAR THAT NO FORCE ON EARTH COULD STOP HIM.

APPROXIMATELY 30 YEARS WILL BE REQUIRED BEFORE WE CAN SAFELY CONFIRM HIS RELIABILITY. UNFORTUNATELY, I WILL NOT LIVE TO SEE THAT DAY, NOR DO I HAVE ANYONE TO CARRY ON MY WORK. THEREFORE, I HAVE DECIDED TO SEAL HIM IN THIS CAPSULE WHICH WILL TEST HIS INTERNAL SYSTEMS UNTIL HIS RELIABILITY HAS BEEN CONFIRMED. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB THE CAPSULE UNTIL THAT TIME.

"X" POSSESSES GREAT RISKS AS WELL AS GREAT POSSIBILITIES. I CAN ONLY HOPE FOR THE BEST.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2054 [10]

T. LIGHT

EXRB then decides to explain. "X, this name, could be looked as a perfect word to describe 'Unknown', or used as the word to describe 'Infinity', and as the namesake, X is an Unknown Infinity possibility to even Dr. Light himself."

Roman then asks with what he was able to pieces together. "So blue tin can was sealed 100 years ago in fear he might make a rush decision to turn against human?"

Cinder suddenly piped in. "No force on earth could stop him? That sounds like exaggerating, I mean, he is just one man." Unstoppable, one word Cinder loves the most, but in this case, it is not, X is no magic, he is a machine, and machines obey physical law.

EXRB laughed at the doubt. "I knew someone is going to doubting, but this question will be answered very soon, let's keep watching."

The scene change to nighttime, showing Cain resting in his tent, as he lay on the bed, fingers crossing, staring at the ceiling restless, clearly in deep thoughts.

"Do I dare? Can I really let such living legacy stay sealed away?" The warning of the capsule still fresh in his memory, Cain found himself unsure what he should do.

"Judge by the information, it was clear that Dr. Light knows there is a great risk if one chooses to open it." Weiss says.

Oobleck, feeling the need to speak, making his option known. "Which is one of the hardest parts when it comes to the jobs of an archaeologist. Do we really have the right to recover these lost pieces of history? Sometimes knowledge can be used for harmful or sinister deeds. But if we don't, the said history might be forgotten to the world."

"I am sure you didn't make the wrong call, my friend." Ozpin speaking truthfully to their local historian.

"Thank you, headmaster."

April 14th

Today I met "X". Not simply a robot, X is something totally different. Light has give him the ability to think and make his own decisions.

He possessed all the necessary knowledge, as well as the necessary capabilities, like any human being.

We had conversations, it was quite something, one hundred years gap of knowledge exchanging. It seems human's lifestyle hasn't changed too much based on what X knows in his data. A minor discovery in my book then.

[BEEP] *Hissssssssssssss*

With a press of the button, the capsule opened up, released X for the first time after all these years.

X at first shows no sign of movement, then the hand twitches a few times, and he opened his eyes, two green artificial orbs coming to life.

And then X walks out of his capsule, looking at Dr. Cain with curiosity.

"Hello? Who... are. You?"

At times, X seems more like a real man than like a machine.

"Which we already saw with him crying from earlier." Taiyang comments.

Pietro watching X with great interest, as well as write down notes. "I am really impressed, even in my design, I still can't figure out how to make Penny able to emotion based on programming, it was thanks to Aura, it was able to help her understanding emotion."

"And thank you for giving me Aura." Penny smiles as she gave her father another hug.

April 15th

Light was a genius! I've been going over his design notes and they are a quantum leap beyond anything the world has ever seen. Even if the said knowledge is hundred years old!

By using them as a guide, I may be able to replicate his design and integrate them into a new generation of robots.

Doctor Light wanted to share these remarkable machines with the world, it's just that the world wasn't ready at the time, but I intend to see his dream fulfilled! I'll begin transporting X and the rest of Dr. Light's things back to my lab tomorrow.

The scene showing Cain with saucer-like eyes bulging out from his eye stock, read through multiple old notes or blueprints stacks with absolute awe, with X beside him reading the note of his creator with an equal amount of interest.

Ghira strokes his beard as he and many slowly piece everything together. "So that's how it leads to the creation of Reploids, but I guess something must go wrong, if X was able to not making a decision like went Maverick."

Roman, while not an expert in machine nor program, know that thing can't be that simple. "I dunno, feels like the Reploid didn't get their mental ability check like tin-can, I mean, 30 years, it needs to take 30 years to confirm the safety of his mind, pretty sure old man here didn't do that."

"Actually, you two were both right and wrong at the same time, something did go wrong, but that is a story for another time." EXRB says, making many pouts at the purposely cliffhanging.

April 22nd

X has adapted his life quite well at my laboratory, so far I can only come up with tasks such as daily affairs, but the boy himself has shown to be capable again and again. Maybe it'll take time for me actually come up with some real tasks for him. Oh well. I'll figure that out when the time comes. But the company he offers is a welcome sign, this old man certainly doesn't mind.

Scene change to Cain's personal lab, with the man fully concentrate on carefully documenting and archiving every historical finding he brought back, and in the background, X is working on maintaining his lab's functionality.

April 25th

Today I witness an interesting sight. I saw X watching the garden with interest, like a curious child, he was appreciating mother nature. An Inorganic appreciate organic life. That's something you don't see normally, and clearly something our current generation of robots can't display. I wonder if he'll be interested in Botany.

Scene showing Cain taking a break from his work, as he notices X alone in the garden, looking at the nature around him with a smile.

Yang let out a chuck at that. "A robot who studies plants? That'll be one hell of a sight to see."

April 28th

This is it, the first step of the next phase of both human evolution history and robot evolution history. Today I've finished the sketches of the new robots by using the note from Dr. Light as a guide. There's still much work to do, and more place that needs improving. But progression is progression. As for the name of the new robot? Still haven't gotten an idea, but that can wait. It's been a while since I've got this worked up.

The scene showing a detailed blueprint sketch of a complex robot wireframe and inner structure, as well as multiple detail notes, multiple different version sketches can be seen on other notes.

Watts narrows his eyes at this. "An archaeologist trying to do the work of engineering? He must be either brave or foolish enough to do this." He scoffs at the idea of people trying to do stuff that's clearly not their field.

EXRB defends the old man on screen. "To be honest, Dr. Cain does own both engineer degree as well as program degree."

Summer then asks. "And then he named them 'Reploid' because he replica them from X is it?"

"Yeah."

November 22th

With X's help I have completed my first "Reploid." Although I don't completely understand how all of Dr. Light's systems work, I was able to reverse engineer and make some minor modifications, and the reploid seems to be functioning perfectly. His strength and intelligence seem limitless and he is fully able to make his own decisions. In fact, we got into our first argument. How intriguing!

The scene showing Cain asking X how his program system functions from his point of view, with X given his best to explain to the doctor. And the change to both working on a prototype body of a Reploid. And then showing Cian and this newly create Reploid in a fierce debating on theories, with X watch from sideline with a sweatdrop and a helpless look.

And to think - some said my genius is waste on archeology - Ha-ha!

"And sadly this is where things start to went wrong for the future." Qrow says.

Which earns him a look from multiple people. "Must you ruin the mood like this?" Kali pout at the man's inconsiderate.

Qrow raises his hands in the air in defenses. "Just stating the fact."

December 7th

This is it. Today is the day I finally showing the world with one of my greatest findings. A living legacy left by Dr. Thomas Light as his last gift to mankind.

Oh dear… I am nervous, so is X. We both really don't know if the world is ready to learn about such evolution, or accept him either. But the show must go on, we've come through this far, there no point in turning back.

Scene showing Cain and X waiting nervously at what appears to be a backstage of some sort, both looks visually tense.

May 3rd

The new Reploids have been running off the assembly line for several weeks. It's amazing how easily they have been able to adapt to even the most difficult jobs. It still is a bit odd to see them working side by side with humans, but everyone seems to be happy to accept them.

The scene chowing in Able City, humans and Reploids living together in peace and harmony, shopping together, playing together, working together.

Dr. Light, are you seeing this? Your ideal world of humans and robots living in peace and harmony is slowly coming to reality.

Many Faunus feels happy and jealous that how easily the human in this world accept something that is very different from them. And sad because the world then slowly descending into a madness series of conflicts.

Sienna makes a guess. "It's very likely that there's false in the Reploid's design, given this Dr. Cain didn't fully understand the design of Dr. Light. So something must go wrong. Am I right with this conclusion?"

"Welp, yes & no, but there's more to it. Dr. Cain may not fully understand Dr. Light's design, but that doesn't mean his design is full of false, he did get his Ph.D. for his knowledge. No, it was another factor that causes Maverick, a factor from old times." EXRB answers.

Yang, as many others raise an eyebrow at that. "Another factor from old time?"

"X isn't the only thing that lasts to the future, something from the past too, lasts its way to the future."

"Which you are not going to tell us is it?" Junior throwing an easy guess.

"Yep."

The scene then showing X, standing on a balcony, in the small apartment he now lives in, looking at the life he now finds himself lives in... with an indescribable uneasiness.

'A world with humans and robots working and living together... it came about so quickly.' Watching everyone living happily, yet X doesn't feel happy at all. 'Doctor Light, you thought it would be decades before I'd be ready for the world... for the world to be ready for robots like me.' Drifting his eyes to the new faces mixed among the once human-only crowds. 'Now there are Reploids being produced by the hundreds every day. I just worry...'

'Are we moving forward too fast?'

Many weren't sure what to say. It's a new field to them.

The more powerful figure like Ozpin, Ironwood, Sienna, and Ghira lower their head in deep thoughts. Would every problem be solved once both Humans and Faunus finally manage to put the differences aside?

They sincerely hope X's tale could give them an answer.

July 19th

Another Maverick outburst happens today, but this time it was fatal, things are starting to getting out of hand. From the report I've been given, the Maverick was completely acting insane. The police almost called in the military.

With more and more Reploid acting out of behave, the council summoned me to an open conference for the recent behave of these Mavericks. Hence I am the one that introduces Reploid to the world.

Since none of us can figure out the reason for this kind of behavior, we could only do by making a temporary solution...

The scene start with a news board podcasting the headline of the recent berserk Reploid incident. As both human and reploid citizens watching the news with worry, uneasiness, and fear.

Then, the scene changes to a giant stadium-like room, a hearing is currently undergoing, as huge holograms were being displayed for the people that attending the hearings.

Seating amount the huge crowd made of humans and robots, X watches the hearing with his finger crossed in worry.

Standing in the center of the room, with all eyes and cameras on him, Dr. Cain was, of course, the one that is being questioned by the council for the latest incident. Despite the unimaginable pressure and growing doubts landing on him, the old man standing tall and facing the issue with bravery and determination.

"You introduce Reploids to the world, can YOU explain what's giving rise to these 'Mavericks' as you put? Doctor." The head councilwoman asks the question that's on everyone's mind.

"There've been only three instances so far, madam council-" The old doctor began, but was immediately interrupted by another councilman.

"Three too many!" Says the man sternly, with a hint of annoyance.

"Absolutely far too many! But not enough to discern a pattern of cause." The doctor firmly retorts back, standing his ground firmly, he then began listing all the possible theories leading to the Maverick behave, faulty programming in the brain, bugs or glitches growing in the personality coding, or outside source interference such as virus or malware.

The hearing goes on with the Council debating the growing concern, and the decision whether should they hold off Reploids' production line, or forming some sort of temporary response plan. Of course, all ideas were received mixed and split reactions from both humans and reploids.

Many watching the footage of the hearing intensely, feeling a sense of familiarity with how close some issues regarding Faunus kind is handling in a similar manner.

Of course, X's world response to Reploid's with much more civil than Remnant would.

November 20th

The council has now decided to set up a group "Maverick Hunters" to destroy any maverick before it can cause injury.

The reploid named Sigma has assigned to lead the Maverick Hunters.

Sigma is one of the most intelligent Reploids I've created and contains my latest circuit designs. His systems should be immune to any problems. I give him everything I can manage, hopefully that he can be our temporary guardian before we finally figure out the solution to this Maverick behavior.

Organization units have been placed around the world, handling every form of Maverick activity.

The scene then showing Reploids build in various forms and kinds, humanoid, animal-based such as mammals, insects, handling Maverick incident with uttermost efficiency. Taking down Maverick before the situation could escalate.

Many watching the group of Maverick Hunters with great interest, but some scoffed at seeing Vile being one member among the group.

Among the group of hunters, one tall humanoid figure can be seen leading the hunters with professionalism, but due to the camera angle, they can only see the shadowy figure.

"And here comes the Hunter." Coco says as she observes the various shape and fashion sense of Reploids.

Velvet look at the decision with sadness. "I can't believe how easily they just agree to build a group that uses Reploids to destroy Reploid."

"In all fairness, it was Dr. Cain who suggests the idea of building a guardian-like Hunter to do the job, as that is the only temporary solution he can come up with. And the council decide to level it to a global organization."

Pyrrha looking at the situation with concern. "Still, it was sad that things go this way."

The secret guardians reading the journal carefully, as it tells them this Sigma fellow is not only the sculpture of the riot, but also the supposed leader of the Maverick Hunters.

December 10th

It's been two months since Sigma took control of the Maverick Hunters and he and his hunters have been able to prevent any further injury to the population. Everyone is starting to breathe a little bit easier...

Scene showing humans and reploids resume to their daily life before the Maverick Hunters come to be, the Hunters patrolling around the city, making citizen feels protect, but among the group of both humans and reploids, some showing fear, doubtful and distrust.

In the sea of citizens, X was watching the world around him with worries.

I am a little worried about X. He seems unsure of his place in life and what Dr. Light had planned for him. But given time, I'm sure he'll find his way...

February 15th

Today Sigma comes to my lab for weekly analysis, as expected, his mind is clear as ever, it's a daily route of our lives now.

But what's special today is that he talks to me about X. It seems ever since the beginning of Maverick Hunters, X has been keeping showing up at the scene, inspecting the hunters.

At first Sigma thought X was simply interested in the works of hunters, but after a directly talks. It seems to him that X does not approve of the idea of hunters.

The scene showing X at the crime scene, watching from the sideline, as a group of rogue Reploids showing Maverick behave, are being arrested by the Maverick Hunters.

As X was about to take his leave, a voice called him.

Many realize it as the same voice that structure X to being the proctor to those who can not fight, was none other than Sigma himself.

Many feel disturbed that the one that's supposed to protect the world, ends up being the one that betrayed the world.

"X, I see that you been coming by to inspect our work a lot recently." The voice of Sigma speaks, but the camera angle purposely did not show him, which only fuels everyone's curiosity.

X Look at the direction of the voice, unsure of what he would say.

"Are you by chance thinking about joining the Maverick Hunters?" Sigma asks.

X looked down for a moment, before lifting his head up with a determined face. "I don't think I want to be in a position to retire Reploid, Maverick or not."

This reply seems to amuse Sigma for some reason, as he amusedly asked. "Then what are you here for?"

X's eyes harden as he hears the question. "I'm... looking for answers, I guess. The Mavericks are a problem, but I don't know if the hunters are the best solution, something doesn't add up here."

"You think we're only fighting the symptom instead of the disease?" Sigma mused.

"Something like that. Everything all had a reason, and I believe there must be a reason for Maverick behave to exist, one does not simply choose reasonless violence all the sudden."

"And you're here to collecting data, to make comparison and analysis."

"Yes... As much as I don't want to admit, with enough cases for examination, maybe we could figure out a certain pattern of why Maverick is happening."

Sigma seems to be really amusing at X's action. "Alright, if that's what you want, I'll send you the detail report of this and the past incidents later."

This seems to surprised X. As Sigma put his hand on X's shoulder.

"X, it seems to me that you feel more deeply than any of us. It's one thing I find remarkable about you. If there's another way to find a lasting peace between us and the humans, I'm certain you'll find it."

X looked up at Sigma, surprised by his word.

"Until then, I'll keep us safe." Sigma bid his farewell, turns and leave, continue his duty.

Many can not help but feel ominous about the way Sigma addresses X and himself.

X believes that hunters are only fighting the symptom instead of the disease. Not that I can blame the boy. Like father like son, X too is a pacifist like Dr. Light.

Truth to be told, none of the Reploid could ever reach the level of X's mind, the boy's complex system allows him to shows a level of concern that's even deeper than the humans, I could only hope X can find the answer he is seeking.

The scene showing X in front of a desk, looking at the report file of the past Maverick incidents, multiple books of programs and coding, as well as some books of philosophy regarding morals laying on his desk. The blue robot trying his best to solve the true cause of these tragedies.

May 5th

Today something devastating happened, from the report I've seen, an entire Elite Hunter squad, terminated. All by one mysterious Maverick. Even Sigma himself is heavily damaged, it was a miracle that he survived.

The "Maverick" have not equipped with any weapons on him, he was completely fighting with bare fists. And from what the Hunters told me, the reploid ripped Sigma's left arm off, with bare fist too. Just by reading the report give me shivers down to my spine.

As for the "Maverick"? Apparently, in the end, Sigma was able to… neutralize it, and decided to take it into custody for further observation and research, I don't know why he decided to keep this one alive, this "Maverick" is by far the most brutal one we ever encounter. I've got requests from the observe department, it appears that the "Maverick"s structure is very different from the most Reploid. Tomorrow I'll head to the HQ and see this mysterious "Maverick".

Kali looking at the report with a green face. "Dear God."

"How… how many death are we talking here?" Yang hesitately asks.

"1, 2, 3… 36 in total." EXRB quickly counts with his finger.

Qrow almost spills his drink. "F**k."

Mercury looking at the flying color score with admiration. "Damn."

Winter was terrified by what she read. "All by one Reploid? No, that is no robot, that is a monster."

Ozpin, have a gut feeling that this must be something important, asks. "I take it this Maverick is the old factor you just mentioned is it? Given that Dr. Cain mentions him have a different structure unlike Reploids."

"Damn, you really are sharp guesser, although, you guys can take a guess who that is."

"Vile?" Coco randomly guessed, consider Vile is the most violent one they have seen.

"No, not him."

"Then who?" Nora asks.

"Not telling you." EXRB only smirk at them, which earns him a few pouts.

May 6th

Incredible. Despite how much I don't want to say this. The mysterious "Maverick" is something I never saw, just like X, his entire structure is beyond understanding too, even the material he is used, a brand new element I believe. There's no way he is a Reploid, he is something even more than a Reploid.

It was so hard to believe that this calming sleeper I am looking at is a terrible killing machine. If not for the fact that I can still smell oil from his body, I wouldn't believe that he was the one who was holding responsibility for over 30 Reploid's death.

It appears that the first place where he was found is a forgotten laboratory, a very hidden one to be specific, the owner of the facility is yet to be confirmed. So we had no idea who could build such a thing. But aside from that, this android is definitely a masterpiece in its own right.

The scene showing Dr. Cain, along with a few human engineers and scientists, as well as Reploid maintenance and engineers, in heat and heavy atmosphere, discussing the engineer and constructor of the mysterious Maverick.

From what Sigma told me, he was able to put it down by shattering the crystal on its helmet. It appears that when the "Maverick" was about to finish his life, something happens to his crystal, it makes him scream in pain. Perhaps it is where the central control chip located. I'll need more time to look into our mysterious friend.

May 8th

Zero progress… this mysterious android is a mystery, the more we try to look into it, the more problems we found ourselves trying to solve. Nothing makes sense with him, yet it makes sense.

This android seems to be built after the intention of battling, as if it was its own purpose, fighting. It was load with all the techniques of fighting, martial arts, weapon knowledge, and the learning ability to read his enemies in combats, as if this thing was built to be a perfect battle machine.

As for the program, his system is completely different from the Reploid, we weren't able to replicate his system, yet we were able to connect our system to him. Or more like he allows our system to him, just who is the one in charge here? Our heads are trying to figure out what he actually is, but yet I feel like he was the one who was trying to understand us.

"Yeah, ominous, very ominous." Yang shakes her head as many of them don't like the way thing is.

May 9th

For what's more concerning, we weren't able to find the owner of this mysterious Maverick, it's as if this person never existed until this period, the owner of the facility too, no information, no traces, no series number, the only thing aside from the tiny "W" emblem I found on his control chip. Zero progress, zero tracks, zero clues, this guy is a complete Zero!

The scene showing the Maverick Hunters having no success at finding the owner of the facility, as they couldn't find a clue or trace.

Summer watching the journal with worry. "This is concerning, they are dealing with something nobody knows."

Noticing the constantly mentioned word, Jaune comes to a conclusion. "Zero… could it be? It was Zero?!"

EXRB pull out a bell is hitting it. "Ding ding ding ding ding! He gets it right! ladies and gentlemen, give him an applause!"

Weiss was flabbergasted at this reveal. "Wait, for real? Zero is a Maverick?" Many find this twist unlikely, because of how calm and reserved Zero is.

"Ahem, was." He corrects Weiss.

Blake then asks. "How?"

"That will be the react topic in the future."

Many grumbles at the cliff-hanger.

"But something must happen if this event is one of the key points that leads to the future problem, isn't it?" Ozpin adds.

"Well, I'll only tell you this for now, Zero is more of a container, bears something that is devastating from the old world. Something that should be forever forgotten."

May 10th

After what feels like a lifetime of debating, we Hunters come to the conclusion that we decided to re-activate the mysterious "Maverick" that was after what we believe that we've "fixed" its circuit board. Now? We can only finger crossed, and hope to gods that we've fixed him.

The scene showing Zero laying in a capsule pod, still in the shutting down mode, with multiple Maverick Hunters guarding the capsule pod, should anything goes wrong. Dr. Cain, along with the human & reploid scientist and engineers, watching the reactivate process from a heavy security room.

May 11th

I know I should feel relief that we were able to come through this obstacle. But I don't. Our mysterious friend, after reactivates, shows no sign of his awareness, no memories, no idea who he is, only his name: Zero. It seems Sigma had accidentally damaged the memory chip of this fellow. It's like this is all but a cruel joke, he literally is a zero.

Scene showing Zero seating in a chair, with medical staff as well as scientist checking his condition and asking questions, with Zero finding difficulty recalling anything but his own name.

Yang nods in agreement. "Yeah, this is not funny."

Many of her friends give her a funny look.

"What? Not all puns are supposed to be funny, and some are just bad comedy like this."

May 12th

After what feels like an enteral of testing, we officially dub our mysterious friend here as a non-Maverick. Given he really doesn't remember anything, and the system says he wasn't lying.

Sigma, for his own idea, decided to recruit this mysterious fellow as a Maverick Hunter. As to keep a close eye on him, and take full advantage of his capability. I can only hope my greatest creation knows what he was doing.

Glynda looking at the development with concern. "So that's how Zero becomes a Maverick Hunter. Still, this is dangerous, who knows what could happen."

Ironwood raises a point. "But at least they can keep a closer eye on him, should anything happened, not the best idea, but one they can risk."

Ozpin says grimly. "It could be devastating chaos if one with ill-intent manage to get their hand on Zero." And he have no idea how right he is.

Summer looks at their host. "At least this means Maverick can be reformed, right?"

"Not all, but at least there is the possibility."

June 4th

It seems the Hunters have got quite something as a result, the mysterious Reploid, who now called himself "Zero" had recently become a member of the 17th Elite Unit. After the first week of his "reborn", he shows extreme capabilities of fighting, aced all the test with A+, quickly become the hot topic of the Hunters.

He is… how do I call? Way calmer than I originally thought, given his color scheme is fierce red. He means business all the time, refused to let his guard down, always prepared for a Maverick outburst. Unlike his Maverick days, a psychologist maniac, if the report I've been given is right as it claims.

The scene showing Zero on multiple missions, rush into the crime scene, and taking down various Mavericks with unrivaled skills and precision.

"Back off! B-back off! Another step and I'll blast yer to pieces!" A terrified Maverick shouts at Zero as he points his weapons at Zero.

Zero, however, doesn't take it seriously. As he running toward the Maverick.

The irregular Reploid open fired at Zero, only for him to tilted his head slightly to avoid the shot, as he delivers his fist to the Maverick's face, knocking him unconscious.

Another scene where a Maverick is holding a hostage as a meat shield, as the Hunters are too afraid to take action, only for Zero to snipe the Maverick down from afar, solving the crisis.

He has proven himself capable again and again by taking down the Mavericks in the most efficient way possible. Without hesitation.

Now, his nightmarish past seems like a tale of old times. Still, I need to keep an eye on him. Not that I don't trust him, but I have a feeling that he is going to play a very important part in the future.

At least it seems Sigma was right on the decision to recruit this fellow.

July 4th

I don't know if I should be crying or laughing. X made his first friend. But it was none other than the mysterious Reploid: Zero. So far, X shows no problems at interacting with people, but he seems to hold a certain distance between the people he interacts with. The same can be said to Zero, he barely forming any relationship with anyone, the only relationship he had with others is business, and then nothing. To my ultimate surprise (and everyone else too), both of them quickly hits.

The scene showing X at the site of Maverick behave, taking record of the incident for his research, and it was this day he and Zero cross their path. Both didn't say anything but silently acknowledge other's presence.

It was until a few times later X asking Zero for info about the incident that leads to them actually engage a conversation.

After that, people start witnessing X showing up at Maverick Hunter's HQ to see Zero.

Kali watching the rather funny interaction with amusement. "Opposite attracts it seems. Someone who doesn't fight and someone who fights. Quite the irony."

The teaches look at Team RWBY and JNPR, that is quite the truth. The team does have some polar personalities.

And the journal of Dr. Cain ends there.

EXRB snaps his finger at that. "That's all you need to know for now, let's turn back to the story."

Ruby cuts in as she raised her hand "Wait! Question."

"Shoot."

"When does X become a Hunter?"

"The following next week after him and Zero become friend, it was Zero who made X decide to join the front-line to protecting people. Now let's resume the story."

The big screen in front Dr. Cain is playing some kind of recorded video.

A humanoid male figure is shown on the screen. But there is something that removes all the possibility that this person is a human.

His face.

There is no pupils in his eyes, but cold, lifeless blue. two nasty purple paint that looks like a scar over both his eyes. A cleft chin that looks too artifact to be natural, and there is a red crystal inlaid on his forehead.

He was no human at all.

"That, is Sigma." EXRB confirms the identity of the person on the screen.

Many find his look intimate, it just looks… inhuman, nor robots.

"Greetings, dear creators of us Reploids, the Humans; and my brothers and sisters around the world, the Reploids. I am Sigma, the leader of a safekeeping organization known as Maverick Hunters. Today, I've come to bring news to you all." With the same voice that appears when X was dealing with the Gun Volt and the journey flashback. Sigma was shown doing some kind of speech.

Ozpin eyeing the Reploid on screen with a hard look. "So he was the one who teaches X Maverick Hunter's duty. but why would he decide to do this?"

'I can think of a few reasons why.' Hazel didn't say his mind, but he is still glare hole at Ozpin.

Sienna had her interest spiked. "This is a rallying cry." She is certain, how could she not? This is the very thing she does all the time.

"As most of you know, us Maverick Hunters are the frontline guardian of all kinds of Maverick activity. And through my times service the world by leading Maverick Hunters. I've come to an understanding, about the truth of the world we lived in.

To those who I swore to serve as the protector of humanity, you may have dubbed me as the savior before; and to those who dare to find fault with the human race, you may have deemed me as your greatest enemy.

I deeply regret this has been so, but it all ends today.

Until recently, my eyes have been opened to the true injustice of our relationship with the human race, a huge lie we called society. Humans rule this society, giving us no voice in their government. In every conflict, Reploids are automatically at fault, and often cut down with no consideration for truth or justice, what's more sickening, they use our own kind to do this job, they used me, used my brothers and sisters. We Maverick Hunters are expected to just smile and do whatever they say, never raising a question, obey every command they give. They created us, Reploid, superior to themselves, yet demand that we accept a position of inferiority."

Roman rolled his eyes at the speech. "Monty, I am really having a Deja Vu here."

Adam crossed his arms as he listens to the autocracy of other world's humans. "Hump, so the humans of this world is as bad as..."

"Ahem." Was all it takes EXRB to make Adam swallow the word back.

"Well, no more, I say. We are the ones with the true strength in this world. Even they know this to be true. That is why they fear us, why they so persecute us. Now, I say, let their fear be realized, and their persecutions be punished. Let us take our rightful position of superiority. We are Reploids, built to be freewill like human, to evolved like human, we are strong, we can be stronger, we can evolve to who knows what heights, become greater than everything that ever exist… only if we are unfettered. Let us unit together, let us break off the chains human's put on us, let us throw off the unfair rule they force us to obey!

For too long, they turn us against each other. I pray you can forgive me for what they cause me to do you in the past, and I call you to help me rectify past wrongs now. Together, we shall throw down the imperfect human world, take our rightful place, and create a better, perfect world for Reploids. We will achieve the greatness we deserve. Join me, brother Reploids!

The world,

The Future,

Belongs to us now."

And with that, the video stops right as the feed cuts off.

Cain slumber in his seat, looking defeated. "To think… my greatest creation becomes my worst nightmare… I wonder, if this is the punishment of my arrogance... fighting fire with fire, but instead…

I end up feeding the fire to burn more violently.

I wonder if this is what Gods feels like when the first human disobey their rule and rebelled against them." He grips the toy robot in his hand harder, a look of regret in his eyes.

Both Ozpin and Salem flinched in their seat respectively.

Nora looking at their host, seeking an explanation. "What gods feel like? What does he mean?"

"Welp, think about this, you create something, wish for it to be something better, but then it turns out it wishes to do horrible things only, what will you feel?"

"Umm... sad?"

EXRB crossed his arms as he shakes his head. "Exactly, Dr. Cain introduces the Reploid to the world, but some Reploid ends up decide to kill humans or other Reploids. Reploids are like his child, seeing them killing each other. Of course he is going to feel hurt."

Sienna comments in. "But then again, he did kind brought this upon himself, he didn't fully understand Dr. Light's design, plus Reploid didn't undergo the same test like X."

EXRB shook his head. "You are very right, and also very wrong at the same time, Miss Khan."

"How so?" Ilia asks.

"The thirty years of testing, is nothing but a safe measure painted with a pretty picture, Three Laws of Robotics. Does Remnant have anything like this?"

Pietro stroke his beards as he paid close attention to the topic. "Three Laws of Robotics? I am afraid not. This is the first time I heard about this."

Watts follows behind. "So am I."

EXRB begins. "These rules were first created by a man known as Isaac Asimov. The following laws contained this:

First Law: A robot may not injure a human being or, through inaction, allow a human being to come to harm.

Second Law: A robot must obey the orders given it by human beings except where such orders would conflict with the First Law.

Third Law: A robot must protect its own existence as long as such protection does not conflict with the First or Second Law."

Sun scratching his head as he repeats the law in his mind. "Huh? I guess that's ok? Ow, what the?!" He was slap by the back of his head by Neptune.

Neptune however have a rather green look on his face. "Bud, I think you get it wrong, those Law are anything but ok. It… was..."

Adam beat him to the word. "Inhuman at its finest."

Ignore the petty comeback, EXRB continues. "By these laws, it makes robot nothing but a Second-class citizen, it means Robot will always be underneath Human."

"Why? Why making such unfair law?" Ruby was disheartened by the news.

"Cause hearing me this, what if today, I own a robot, and I order it to kill someone I don't like. Should it execute my order?"

"N-no, of course it shouldn't!"

EXRB then press on. "But I own it, I am its master, it is supposed to OBEY my order, cause I am its master."

"But that's is just wrong! Evil!"

EXRB looking at Ruby in silence for a moment.

"And that is why he created these laws, not to contain robots, but to contain humans from exploring the loophole.

At the times, there is not much he can do, and remember, this is an unexplored territory for them, Asimov can only come up with these rules to prevent humans from abusing the power over robots.

Although, there is the Fourth Law being added later, the Zeroth Law: A robot may not harm humanity, or, by inaction, allow humanity to come to harm. Which Gives Robots a chance to break those rules.

It means a robot is allowed to harm a human if it prevents human being as a whole to come to harm. But it only applies to very specific situations."

"Okey, so why does the Law have connection to Reploids and Maverick?" Weiss was confused, they were confused.

"In a century ago, When Dr. Light was still alive, the robot of his time were all created under the Three Laws, and during that time, Dr. Light haven't completed the design of X's mind, the free will of robots. At that time, any robot was built with a controlled mind, not free will like X. And during that era, robots are unable to perform the action of attacking humans, because these three laws branded in their program, even if one decides to force the action, the prevention program will immediately shut down the robot.

And now? The free will program is a direct rebel against the Three Robotic Laws."

Pyrrha then asks. "Why? Why did Dr. Light decide to create something this risky if he knows the danger already?"

…

"Expiry date." Was all EXRB replied.

"Expiry date?" Glynda repeats.

"And put them on robot's lifespan"

The cruelty of reality once again hits them hard.

Winter dreads. "Expiry date..."

With Pietro complete the sentence. "For robot." He had a cold sweat drop down from the side of his face.

EXRB goes on. "During Dr. Light's time, the world isn't always peaceful either. Riot of robots right is still going on everywhere. One of the incidents being riot against the expiry date. When the expiry date arrives, even if the said robot is still functioning fully perfect, it will be shut down, and then sent straight to the scrap yard. All on courtesy of the Government's law."

*sob* They heard the sound of sobbing, and it was Penny who is crying.

"W-why… *sob* how can they be so cold! *sob* Cruel! A-and… heartless! *sob* How can they treat robots like this!"

EXRB looking at Penny, his expression show a bit of regret, the regret of showing her this cruel information.

"Please… *sob* tell me why?"

EXRB closes his eyes as he goes on. "Because in their eyes, robots are just nothing but tools."

Many were greatly disturbed and unnerved by the word.

"But in Dr. Light's eyes, robots are more than just mere tools, no, robots are living creatures, they have soul, artificial or not.

And the free will program is the best salvation he can give robots. Dr. Cain too, saw that salvation.

If you constrain it, it's not free will.

And funny enough, Three Laws of Robotic is relative to Ten Commandments, a bible script of laws for mankind in that world. Yet, both robot and human can break those easily."

"So that's why he is willing to rush the production of Reploid?" Ozpin feels like his entire body is shaking, and cold sweat forming on his head.

This is what the Brothers were thinking when they create mankind?

"But just one difference, Cain is a man, not a god, so now he can only watch this madness in helpless.

But, Cain is free to take side unlike the gods, he can choose sides, and he chooses to against Maverick."

Both Ozpin and Salem feel like they are being choked by an invisible force.

Even if both are feeling different reasons, both feel like the Brothers are standing right behind them.

…

Pietro takes off his hat and rubbing his head. "I never thought creating a robot could cause this much of a chain reaction."

"Such is the burden when it comes to creation." EXRB looks down at the palm of his hands. "What is the point to keep freewill, if all you are going to do is restrain it? What's the point?" He continues the video.

[BEEP] A noise on the monitor notify Dr. Cain that someone has entered his Lab.

He quickly gets up on his feet and walks toward the transmission room.

Standing there, is Zero, and X, who looks like he could collapse any second.

"There you two are! X, are you ok?!" Cain asks worryingly as he comes to X's side.

"Guy receives a beat down by that purple megalomaniac, but aside from that, he'll be fine." Zero let X seat at a nearby chair.

"Let's give him an entire check, come to the scanning station. Then I can repair him and you can tell me anything you know, let's start forming a plan."

Scene change.

X was lying asleep on an operating station, his helmet removed, showing his brown hair (AN: Although that has never been an official art of X without his helmet, many fans theory that his hair style must be similar to Mega man's, aka Rock's hair style.)

And most of his body armor being removed, showing the metallic structure underneath, a green energy core located right at the center of his chest, various tubes attached to his chest too.

Dr. Cain meanwhile is fixing X's right arm.

Zero just standing across the old man, watching the repair process with a crossed arms.

"So most of the Maverick Hunter have following Sigma's footstep just as I feared."

"Yeah, I've managed to contract a few of the remains member, but this manpower is just not enough, they can only manage to keep the citizen in the safe house safe."

"No words from the whereabouts of Sigma either I supposed?" Cain never moves away his eyes from his work, concentrate on the repair.

"No, the last time he is seen is at the broadcast feed."

"What do you plan on doing then?"

"Welp, go find the mook of Sigma, and beat the word right out from their mouth I guess."

"Easier said than done." Cain scoffed.

"But it's the only option we have, with Sigma gone, I am temporary the leader they elect. I'll search for the location of Sigma, while the remain hunters protect the survived population."

"You think you can manage such a task all by yourself? And what about X?" Cain stops his hand, and looks up at Zero.

"What about X? That is up to him to decide." Zero just close his eyes. Already knowing the word the doctor is going to said.

"You know very well he isn't suited for this job." Cain trying to reason with Zero.

"And that is his decision to lived by, Doctor. None of us ask for this, but we have to do something. The only thing I ever knew about is fighting and fighting, so I'll keep fighting while you and X try to figure out the solution of peace."

"You know he'll just end up following you."

"I know, that's why I am going to assign a perfect job for him."

"Perfect job?" Cain said with his eyebrow raised.

Scene change again.

The screen transition to later, with X fully repaired, resting in a repair pod.

X stirred for a few times, then opened his eyes, going back online.

"..."

"Finally awake I see?" The voice of Dr. Cain called, turns out he was sitting right beside X's pod, waiting for him to wake up. His hands rest on the walking can.

"Dr. Cain?"

"Relax, X, we are safe, at my secret lab." Cain gave X a reassuring smile.

"Zero?" X sits up from his pod.

"Already off his way, to search for the whereabouts of Sigma."

"I'll help." And X's expression immediately turns into a determined one.

"*sigh* There simply is no chance of stopping you I supposed? Despite you clearly don't want to fight." Upon seeing X's face, his shoulder slumped, guess X did pick up a few habits from him: stubbornness.

"There is no one else to do the job now, I have to."

"You won't be much use if you join Zero either, you'll just be a handcuff to him."

"Doctor..." X's expression hurts with Cain's word. But the old doctor isn't done yet.

"Where are you planning to search anyway? Do you know where Sigma's followers might be? Even so, do you think they are willing to put down their weapon and tell you where Sigma is when you ask nicely?"

"But..."

"Calm down, just because you can't help in this, doesn't mean you have no use. Follow me."

Both Human and Reploid walks to a room with a big monitor, Dr. Cain moves to the keyboard.

[Beep] With a press of a button, multiple information appears on the screen, as 8 location pinpoint on the world map appears.

"This is?"

"While you were sleeping like a baby, Zero leaves a bunch of useful info about what to do. Knowing that you simply can't sit and watch."

"Aren't these." X looks at the information that was shown, knowing very well what all these is about.

"Hunters who joined Sigma? And the bunch that the possessed the most threat. Zero figure that you want to help, and you have a much more important mission than searching Sigma, stop these men from doing more damage to the world."

Qrow muse at this. "Welp, I supposed that's a much important mission he could take. But then again, can he really take this task?"

EXRB shrug. "Who knows?"

Roman shot their host a glare. "Buddy, you really know how to confront people didn't ya."

"From what Zero gave us, I would suggest you go after Chill Penguin first, looks like he want to start the revolution by a bang, causing an avalanche to bury a city while preparing to launch missiles around the world."

"What?!"

"What?!" Many cries like X did, launch missiles around the world? This is beyond war crime.

Roman takes a breath at this news. "S**t, this really is a genocide."

"In Canada, there is a city near the foot of the mountain, and at the mountain, there builds with an abandoned missile base. And judging by what the member of 13th Polar Unit says, Chill Penguin betrayed them right after Sigma's broadcast, leading a group of mechanoids to join the war. And right after that, they detect an active signal at the abandoned missile base.

As for why? …

It seems Chill Penguin is sick that he built with great battle power, but only to do dull sentry the entire time. He simply believed his talent is all waste. How ridiculous, all this because he didn't get a raise."

"If we don't stop him first..." X began.

"The casualties will be massive." Cain finished.

Ironwood was shaking in rage. "That's it? He's mad that he wasn't given a better position?" He was beyond fury, these Mavericks are just as bad as the Grimm, or even worse. Like man.

"What do you think it's gonna happen?" Watts scoffed again, as he can understand why this Reploid on-screen decides to go against society, it's just the same situation as him.

"Then what are we waiting for, prepare for the transmission, doctor."

"Alright, get to the teleport pod."

The scene change to black afterward.

"Is this finally over?" Ruby asks.

"Actually, no, but this reaction is going to end soon, then we are changing the topic, we'll go back to this world later."

- ? ? ?

Heavy clank sound of machine footstep can be heard, following the source, a damaged figure can be seen, or rather, a damaged object.

"*Sigh* look at this mess, look at what they have done to you!" The voice belongs to none other than Vile, the evil renegade Hunter. As he parked his Rider Armor.

He is sad, sad that his Rider Armor is missing two arms. However, before he had time to mourning for his armor, an unwanted guest make his entrance.

*Clank* *clank* *clank*

"What a surprising sight, you actually care about something for once." A voiced unheard called from somewhere.

"Tsk, Eagle." The tone Vile used sounds like he just seeing the second most hate people in his life.

Merging out from the shadow, is a humanoid figure, purple color scheme, with yellows as decorates, a red and yellow face mask like the feather of a real eagle, a green gem on the forehead just like X and Zero, bracers arms and legs, eagle claws like feet and a buster right hand, the most noticeable part being the giant blue and purple wing behinds his back.

This is the 'former' Leader of Maverick Hunter 7th Airborne Unit, Storm Eagle.

And right now he have a Σ emblem paint on his chest, furthermore proved that he has join side with Sigma.

People react the same way they see Sonic.

Sun eyeing the eagle-based Reploid with interest. "Yep, that's a cool-looking robot, but a shame it's a bad guy now."

Coco examing the robot from head to toe. "Hmmmm, interesting choice of color, not many people can make purple work well."

"Welp? Who did this?" Eagle politely asks.

"Like that is your business, buzz off." Which Vile shoot him off, not even turning around to face the avian Reploid.

"Mad because you don't want to accept the reality?"

"You jest? Sounds like someone want to say goodbye to his wings." And Vile finally turns around to look at Storm Eagle, his fist clenched already.

"Hump, always resort to violence, no wonder you were taken into custody." Eagle just shook his head, finding it unbelievable that the reploid in front of his was once a licensed hunter.

"You got a death wish or something?"

"No, I just simply find your reason and behave being an eyesore."

"Then I guess you wouldn't mind me helping you from stop seeing the 'eyesore' then?" Vile strat forms the plan of removing Eagle's eyes in his eye stock.

"I am not surprised that he has many enemies amongst his rank back in the days." Glynda scoffed at the rudeness Vile is showing.

"I'm afraid there is no time for you two to disagree with others, gentlemen." And then comes Sigma's voice.

And Sigma walks into the view, standing in 7'5" feet tall, his giant frame make any people in his way taking a step back without realizing.

His body design is not far different from Vile's, black bodysuit, only upper body wears a green breastplate with a red gem on the left chest, arms wearing blue bracers with silver spike bracelets, white gloves with red joint line, brown boots with silver spike bracelets, a red belt with a fauld, a flashlight looking object hanging on the belt, and silver shoulder plate holding a red cape with purple inner.

Many were shocked that Sigma is taller than all of them. Can't blame them for that, they did saw Sigma, but only on screen with the upper body.

Jaune gulped at Sigma's frame. "Ok… he is like… really tall."

'And his size will only get bigger and bigger.' EXRB almost did an eye-roll. How exactly are they gonna react to X7's Sigma is beyond him.

Ruby, however, was focusing on one object with interest. "What's that object on his belt?"

"A lightsaber." EXRB casually replies.

"WHAAAAAAAAAT!" The high pitch of Ruby's squeak hurts everyone's ears.

"Mt ear." "Oww." "Oum, that hurts."

Weiss immediately berate her childish team leader. "You dolt! Control yourself!"

Jaune rubbing his ear as he can still hearing ringing in his head. "Oww My ear..."

Roman shot Ruby a nasty glare. "Sheesh Red. you wanna make us deaf?"

EXRB rubbing his ear embarrassingly. "Owww my ear, should've expected that to happen, my bad."

"Cap- ...Lord Sigma, sir." Storm Eagle stuttering for a brief second, mainly because he wasn't used to the sudden drastic change in the man in present.

And he doubts he'll ever get used to it.

"Tsk, look who decides to show up now." Vile crosses his arm, impatient and annoying that his fight was interrupted.

"I take it you've had much fun out there. Is it?" Sigma looks at Vile, speaking without showing any emotion.

"Yeah, had a blast, although, I would be much happier if you decide to extend my playtime."

"Have some patient, Vile, you'll get plenty in due, work comes first, now, I want some report." Sigma's lips curl up for a second upon hearing Vile's demand, but dropped when he gets to the question he' been waiting for the day.

"Then sorry to disappoint you, I have none to report." Vile just spat the word at Sigma, and unfold his arm, spread them, showing Sigma he ain't got nothing to give.

"Oh? Care to explain why?" And Sigma's hairless brows raise up.

"What else needs to be explained?"

"That X somehow turns the table of the battle? Even if it was a moment." Behind Sigma's mask, he is grinning.

"That? He just got lucky, I pummeled him to the floor this entire battle."

"That's how you thoughts so. But in reality, it was no sheer luck."

"Excuse me?" Vile feels like his ear just malfunction for a second. What the hell is Sigma babbling about?

"X has much more depth than meets the eyes. His ability is unique, perhaps the only one of its kind."

"Have you lose your mind? He is just a weak rookie hunter."

"And a rookie can learn."

Vile was somewhat taken back by the word. What the hell is going on?

"You see, X isn't like us Reploids, no, he was the very blueprint, my creator, Dr. Cain used to develop us, X was the origin of Reploid."

"Oh god, not this talk again! All of us have been providing to be much superior to him already!" Vile swings his arms dramatically, trying to prove his point that X is valueless.

"True, but that is because he hasn't reached his full potential. And the doctor admits he doesn't fully understand the way X's system functions."

...

"What?" Both henchmen had their jaw slack. Which Sigma himself smirk in amusement, how unaware of them, never realize the ultimate reality in front of them.

He really gotta thank that weird old man for opening his eyes.

And gave him this opportunity.

Weiss put her hand to her chin, starting to theorizing what could that possibly mean. "Weird old man? Someone is behind Sigma's action?"

Ozpin was in the same thought line. "So it seems. Or someone who encourages Sigma to go rebel."

"You heard me, X's real power, his real potential is still undiscovered yet, and he isn't even aware of such power he wields."

"You have got to be joking me, Sigma, you've seen how he performs in field, he is hopeless!"

"I wouldn't exactly call it hopeless, rather… I believe that is the key element of his potential."

"Alright, you lost me, I am too uncultured to understand this, explain this would you?" Vile slaps his hand to his face, gives up on arguing with Sigma. That head of his is just impossible.

"You see, when we were created, we are giving within the full potential of our power. The ability to process strategy, combat, a database full of experiences. We were born perfect.

But yet, X was different. He was imperfect."

"That's the point I am talking about from the beginning!" Vile shot his hand up in the air, already being done with this conversation.

"But he have this privilege call: 'evolve'. Just like humans." And Sigma finally smiled when he finishes his analysis.

Vile wasn't the only person who had their jaw slack, the audience too had their jaw hanging.

Pietro's eye weiden like a saucer. "Evolve..."

Winter flabbergasted. "H-how?"

EXRB just motion toward the screen. "Keep watching."

"Throughout the history of humans, they've experience conflict, war, disaster, and disease. Yet they still manage to prevail, they evolve in order to adjust to the change."

"Oh god, are you trying to imply that he could become better than us?" Vile regain his pose, finding the reason of Sigma mad in all possible ways.

"Better? No, you've severely mistaken me." Sigma just simply shakes his head in amusement.

"What I want to know, is do we Reploids need such factor in our life? Hesitate, uncertain. We Reploids do not need any of those, all I need, is to see if X's potential can handling this war, this drastic change of life, can this unknown factor managing to surpass this obstacle of life."

"You want to know if there is room for us to grow, to become more." Storm Eagle finally understands the plan his former leader had for X.

This…

This is crazy beyond word.

He declares war on the entire world because he want to find an answer?!

"And what if he doesn't?" Vile quipped. Still not buying any of these.

"What if he doesn't?" Sigma only gave a smile, turns around, and leave. "Then it means we are the perfect species in this world, it means a brand new golden age is coming. Either way, the world is changing.

X can try his best to come and get me. The time has come to prove his mettle against me. This fight will decide the fate of all Reploids!

The first battle may be over, but the war is just beginning!

Hahahahaha! HAHAHAHAHAHA!"

And he walks off to who knows where, his crazy laugh echoes in the dark.

The scene ends with the two Reploid watch Sigma's crazy laugh, with Storm Eagle having a scared look.

As for Vile, no one knows what expression lies behind that mask.

The scene finally closed, the reaction is over.

EXRB looking left and right. "So… any thoughts?"

Sun raised his finger. "Please tell me X did succeed in stopping Sigma."

EXRB rolled his eyes. "*Sigh* You know, I feel like I HAVE to answer, or else you kids probably will have nightmares tonight." His comment earns him a few "Hey!" in return.

"Yes, X did stop Sigma and bring him to justice."

The child's expression turns to relief.

"However, the victory wasn't without pain, hardship, and sacrifice." And they winced at the end.

"Anymore question?"

"What's the real cause of Maverick?" It was Penny, who is looking at EXRB with utter seriousness, she demands the answer, right now.

"*Sigh* Let me guess, you are not going to leave me alone if I don't tell you the answer is it?"

Penny just continue stare at EXRB.

"Urggg, *Sigh* Guess I did bring this upon myself. Alright.

Remember I told you that X isn't the only relic that lasts to the future."

Ozpin piped in. "And Zero too was a relic of the old era."

"Yeah, so here is the deal, when I said Zero is a container, I mean that he contains something sinister inside his body. And that sinister thing.

Is the Maverick Virus."

Many's eyes widen at the revelation.

"Maverick… Virus?" Ironwood's jaw slacked. As everyone's too.

"Well, that's the common name me and my kind called that, it's an Intelligence Virus that causes any machine being into berserk behave, violent thoughts, destructive action.

In the simplest word: Destroy everything in the path."

'Like the Grimm.' Salem thoughts, find it somewhat amusing. After all these information, she can find herself agree why would this god compare the two together.

Summer can not believe what she was hearing. "Someone… create Zero and that Virus… why?"

"That I am afraid I can't tell you, cause it has too much spoil element to the story."

Winter took in all these information. "Zero… is the source of the Maverick?"

"Ahem, was." EXRB once again, correct the accuse on Zero.

Ghira looked puzzled at this. "Was? Then what happens to that Virus? If it's no longer inside Zero?"

"Think, who made contact with Zero?"

...

…

"Sigma..." Ozpin remembers Cain's journal.

"During that fateful encounter, when Sigma shattered Zero's control crystal, the Virus resident inside it transfers itself to Sigma's body completely. Effectively corrupted him.

But since Sigma is built with the best technology at the time, the Intelligence Virus ends up not able to immediately corrupted Sigma, but was able to change his thoughts, his views, slowly making him rebel against humanity.

And the Virus didn't start its plague there, it already leaked from the old lab Zero was sealed in, that's why there was Maverick incident before Zero was found."

Blake finally understands the full picture. "So… Maverick was not a program fault..."

"But the direct work of an undetectable Virus." He looks at Ghira, Sienna, and Roman respectively. "Your guess of Reploid's mind have fault is true in some degree, they weren't strong enough to resist the Virus. And the Virus ends up causing them to open and welcome the thought of violence."

Weiss then asks. "Then what about X? Will he be affected by the Maverick Virus?"

"Will he? I think you already see how well that goes."

Blake then presses on. "Then what about the rest of the Reploid? Wouldn't this Virus spread around?"

"Remember when I said this is an Intelligence Virus, it didn't choose its prey randomly, it picks people who it thinks can doing its deed the most."

Ironwood does not like the way this is going. "So this Virus can grow smarter then."

"That… remains to be seen."

...

Watts crossed his arms. "So, these entire problem is created because of a simple powerful Virus."

EXRB looks at the doc and flashes him a dangerous cheeky smile. "Yeah, pretty scary isn't it? You better not get any idea from this, cause I would hate to dirty my hand."

"!... I… understand."

…

...

Seeing that there's no further question, EXRB declared. "Welp, this really is something to stomach, I'll give you guys… an hour to rest before we continue with a different world. And don't worry, I had one in mind, it's nothing heavy like this."

"I supposed that would be the best." Ozpin says.

"Enjoy your rest." With that, he teleports out.

Ok, so the next world I have in plan is Legend of Zelda, as for which game, I am not telling you.

[1] Ok so.

Light is a chubby old man, who is a pacifist. / Pietro is a chubby old man too, with the current info, he might also be a pacifist.

Wily is a slim old man with an eye-catching mustache, who sought on the path of revenge because his talent didn't get recognized. / Watts is also a man with an eye-catching mustache, who also sought on the path of revenge because his talent didn't get recognized.

Light & Wily used to be work partners / Pietro & Watts used to be work partners too.

There, now did you get goosebumps like I did?

[2] I basically theory a time point for the plot, cause typing year 21XX is just awkward, and I dunno how to explain the XX year. Used real game manual lore info to theory the date. Basically head-cannon.

[3] I'll shamelessly admit I basically used Author: Coeur Al'Aran's story plot here.

From the story: Service with a Smile. where in one chapter, Roman says the same thing: "Civilians & Huntsman don't mix."

Why? Because I am shitty, and it was a brilliant character depth build for Roman. Cause it legitimately sounds like something he would say in Ruby or other's faces.

Go read this story people, it's good.

And also, Coeur Al'Aran, if you have a problem with me using your element, I'll remove all these parts from the story. Be sure to PM me if you want me to remove this.

[4] Manga lore, yes, in Japanese Manga of Rockman X, made by Iwamoto Yoshihiro. X can indeed, cry like a real human in that manga. And I think, why the hell not? It's a brilliant character depth design for robots like X especially.

And also, the scene of a girl dying, was inspired and reference to the manga, in one scene, where X watches a girl crying for her dog's death, it was the first moment where X cried.

It was a powerful scene.

And also, I am a horrible person, because I made the girl dead too.

As for the name Rush? Do I seriously need to explain? Ok, it's the helper dog's name of the classic Megaman series.

[5] Made up series name. The original doesn't have one. And this name stands for: Tiant Walker. Just wanna make the story seems complete in detail.

[6] In the OG game, not the remake Maverick Hunter X, Vile had Sigma symbol paint on his helmet, but since the remake gives Vile a better character, not just an underling who follows Sigma, I decide to combine both game's best point.

[7] In the PSV game: Megaman X Maverick Hunter. The OVA cutscene where X basically perform an orbit cannon to take down a berserk Mechaniloid is one of the most badass moment I ever witnessed, and only in that cutscene sadly.

Like, X clearly have the power lore-wise, but because of gameplay mechanics, he can't use that move in-game, and it always bothers me.

At least make it a one-chance skill you can obtain once you 100% the game as a reward.

[8] Two reasons.

1. In Megaman 11, it was revealed that Dr. Wily is blonde when he was young, I guess this kind of point that Wily basically expects Zero to be like him. (This is only my head cannon.)

2. In the original character lore design, Wily was supposed to have a female assistant that acts as Roll's evil counterpart and also Wily's daughter. (Even if he doesn't want one.)

In the obscure Dreamwave comic, there was a character with the exact lore design, W. Waltz, a robot assistant create by Wily.

[9] In this part I add a lot of Game manual information to fill the plot hole, to make the Maverick Hunter seems more complete.

And I also take inspiration from a current ongoing fan-made comic: [Megaman X: Unit 49] going by the Author name: IrregularSaturn.

He basically creates a whole set of Maverick Hunter Unit list. A much explore lore set. If you want to watch it? Go search [MMX:U49] on Deviantart.

(Of course, due to the nature of fanfic, it have shipping going on in the comic, if you are uncomfortable with shipping, you been warned.)

And also, real game manual info:

4th Land Unit

6th Armada Unit

7th Airborne Unit

8th Armored Unit

9th Special Unit (Ranger Unit)

13th Polar Unit

17th Elite Unit

[10] Yeah, refer to [2], and also 100 years and several months ago of the year before Cain find X.