Megaman Excel 2
By: Metal Sonic EX
Disclaimer: The eight stage select Mavericks, X's Genesis Armor, the Apollo Ride Armor, and the Blitzkrieg are all © to me. Everything else is © to Capcom.
As you may have noticed, my disclaimer has been edited 'cause I forgot about the special Ride Armor I'm throwing into certain levels. Anyways, seven Mavericks reveal themselves and the hunters take on the first, one of which isn't as dumb as they think. He's dumber. Much dumber. Also in the chapter, the new armor's existence will be learned, the backgrounds of the Mavericks will be skimmed over, and the Apollo Ride Armor appears for the first time.
Next, just for your info, I'm going to have the Sub Tanks, Weapon Tanks, and armor capsules in these next eight chapters. Some items might not be gotten immediately, but it will be dealt with later on. I'm not going to bother with the Heart Tanks because I think that hunting those down is kind of pointless, so they've already got their max health. Now that I'm done blabbing again, onward with chapter one!
Chapter I
Attack Of The Mentally Retarded
"Attention all Maverick Hunters. Will hunters X, Zero, and Axl please report to the command room. Repeat, hunters X, Zero and Axl are to report to the command room." Moments later, the three hunters entered the room and where each immediately tossed a chip. "This is Second Chance. If, though some unknown events, you ever end up dying during a mission, this will refill your health part way. But it only works once." The hunters nodded and installed them into their weapons. Then, Gate turned and began pressing a combination of buttons. "Now comes the fun part. Seven Mavericks have begun uprisings inside the Omega Sector. As you already know, the Omega Sector is the largest of three, Epsilon and Gamma being the other two." Zero leaned up against the wall. "Point?" Gate smirked at Zero's impatience. "My point is that you've got you work cut out for you."
(A.N. Okay, here's how the stage select is set up: There are three diagonal columns of three hexagons each, each column one space higher than the previous one. All but the middle one in the second column is occupied by a Maverick's head. That's pretty much it. Also, if you want to hear an audio clip of the music below, go to Maq's Hunter Hideout or Protoman Dot Com.)
(Stage Select Screen)
(Megaman X3 (SNES, Playstation) - Stage Select 1 begins playing)
A hologram series of hexagons appeared and one of them became enhanced. "'Swift Foot' Leo, a cel…" Zero cut in. "Hold it. 'Swift Foot' Leo? As in the celebrity kickboxer?" Gate nodded. "He was attacked by a cloaked figure last night, then he vanished from the repair station he'd been taken to. He's currently hiding inside the Reploid's Wrestling Arena." Zero smirked. "Heading back to the wrestling arena, huh? Fine with me." Another hexagon became enhanced. "Pyroman Strider, a powerful reploid who's body is built for skimming across liquid surfaces, including magma. He's hiding inside the Ulfat Factory. He's not doing anything for the time being, but if he starts acting up, I need you three to respond to it immediately."
A third hexagon became enhanced. "Lightning Dash Road Run. Not much is known about this guy except that he's training to become a marathon runner." The fourth hexagon became enhanced. "Dhalsim Lemark, a mysterious reploid who's legs and arms can stretch abnormally far. He's mostly a coward, but he attacks from a distance. Again, not much is happening with him, but stay on your toes." Another hexagon became enhanced. This one remained empty save a small picture of random enemies, such as Mettaurs and Preons. "There is a Maverick uprising at the Ryship Island construction yard. No commander has been located so far, but be on the lookout. This is will be a major blow to us if the site falls to pieces, so make this a top priority."
A sixth hexagon became enhanced. "Spike Stegosaur. A former commander of a powerful group of reploid warriors. However, an accident left him with a brain that only has 25 of its' full power." Zero raised in eyebrow. "So, he's mentally retarded." Gate rubbed his chin. "In a sense, yes. He's currently leading a small uprising close to Giga City, so even though he is personally not much of a threat, I'd still make this a top priority." The seventh space became enhanced. "Anubis Jacquelyn. A reploid who's knowledge about the ancients and old Elysium life surpasses that of many modern-day scientists. He's held up in the Nakkai Ruins and doesn't exactly pose an immediate threat to anything." The final hexagon became enhanced and Gate continued explaining. "Defend Tortnium, a powerful, tortoise-like reploid with powerful titanium armor. He's been chased into the frozen wilderness of Forbidden Island and doesn't pose an immediate threat to anyone. Make him one of you last stops."
That's when Roll stepped forward. "Also, you remember how the Force Armor was destroyed by Pandamonium. Right, Megaman?" X nodded and Roll smiled. "Well, with some help from Gate, I've managed to rebuild it." X started. "Really?" Roll nodded and Gate continued. "The Genesis Armor is an enhanced form of the Force Armor, but due to the uprisings in the Omega Sector, we've have to separate it into four capsules. They should be relatively close to these uprisings. Anyways, you know what to do and I won't hold you back any longer."
After a brief discussion, it was settled that X and Zero would deal with Stegosaur first. So, Gate punched in the coordinates and the two beamed off.
(Megaman X3 (SNES, Playstation) - Stage Select 1 fades out)
(Megaman X7 (PS2) - Boss Intro plays)
(A 3-D rendering of Stegosaur starts by looking away from the camera at an angle. He turns about 90° before stopping and doing the same thing over again. Once more, he starts over, but this time, he makes a full 100° turn before the screen flashes and the rendering, now facing the camera, moves to the left of the screen. Think of it as the Megaman 8 Get Weapon screen.)
Spike Stegosaur!
(A.N. Unfortunately, there's no sources for this music that I know of. And, just on the off-chance that someone is planning on playing this game, I suggest you reconsider. It is a fun game, but it's chockfull of horrible monkey puns. It just… Weird.)
(Ape Escape 2 (PS2) - The Lost Valley begins playing)
Team Members - X/ Zero
Level Style - 1st Person/ 3-D
Ready
X beamed down first and broke his arms apart. They were so close to Giga City that Central Tower was a huge looming pillar in the distance. An unusual Ride Chaser sitting on the outskirts of the city. "Gate, I've found some kind of Ride Chaser outside the city." A large clap was heard on the other line along with a few laughs. "X, that's no Ride Chaser. It's a specialized Ride Armor prototype named Apollo. Jump into the front seat and see what happens." X did so and the Ride Chaser began to shift. The top half of it stood erect and a small wall appeared behind him. The back end split open and shifted into feet. The large plasma cannons on the side rose, became its' arms, and opened up to reveal large cannons. In a few seconds a Ride Armor that looked like a Ride Chaser was complete.
"This is one of three prototypes. Its' cannons can shoot powerful energy blasts in succession. But it can also be charged and create a huge energy blast that can create enormous explosions. Someone ransacked the storage room and separated them. You can try it out, but try not to destroy it." X began driving forward and the feet spread out before skidding along the ground just like a Ride Chaser. "Well, this is new."
Change To 1st Person View
X continued dashing forward until two lines of enemy bunkers appeared. "They're trying to storm Giga City!" Megaman turned the cannons to the left because the right bunker remained empty and began firing the systematic cannons at several Runnerbombs. They exploded and X shifted to the right side and began shooting at them on that side. He then straightened out and began charging a blast as a huge metallic door appear. He pushed another button and Apollo stopped dashing. Then, it began just walking slowly forward.
Change To 3-D View
X released the large blast at the door and it exploded in a brilliance of blue light. X began marching forward and began shooting as several Runnerbombs began skating through the smoke. When they became to overwhelming and the bombs began to build up, X jumped up and smashed into the ground. This destroyed the rest of the Runnerbombs and X took a quick analysis of the level. "I'm almost a third of the way there." He began dashing forward again as the ground began to get a light snowy tint to it. Nino Island, of course, had been connected with Calinca Island and thus the further he got from Central Tower, the closer he got to Yosyonke City.
X began to dash forward again, but stopped abruptly when he noticed a metallic wall over to his left. He charged a blast and released it. He then stomped forward until the passage proved to be too narrow. He jumped out and ran around a corner, finding a capsule part. "Sweetness!" X walked forward and the capsule's top half began hovering in the air as a hologram of Gate appeared.
(Megaman X7 (PS2) - Dr. Light Capsule begins playing)
"X. If you're hearing this message, then you must have stumbled upon a capsule. This specific capsule contains the foot parts of the Genesis Armor. With these, you will be allowed temporary hovering. Use this part to destroy the Maverick threats and board the capsule." The hologram disappeared and X walked into the spinning green light. A security system confirmed X's identity and began glowing. When X emerged, his feet were covered in a white armor with red highlights. The capsule disactivated itself and X's mission continue.
(Ape Escape 2 (PS2) - The Lost Valley continues playing)
He jumped back into the Ride Armor, righted himself, and continued dashing forward. More Runnerbombs began dashing towards him, but he easily dispatched them by shooting the plasma cannons. Then, the ground suddenly dropped in as a crevice and this nearly tripped the Ride Armor. He stumbled forward, but recovered and began running forward. He soon came across a large gap and, because of Apollo's weight, was forced to convert it back into Ride Chaser mode. He easily jumped the gap and continued on before Runnerbombs skated up behind him. He dispatched some with his buster before bombs were thrown and Apollo began smoking.
He finished dispatching them before jumping over another bump in the road. However, he landed on a hidden Runnerbomb and Apollo began exploding. X jumped off and let it drive into the roadblock covering a large transportation tunnel and the Apollo prototype exploded, taking the roadblock out. "I hate to say it Gate, but the first prototype was taken out." Gate sighed on the other line. "That's all right. We've managed to recover one of the prototypes, so I can construct more." X nodded and ran into the final piece of the roadblock in the tunnel's entrance: a greenish door. He entered it and Zero beamed down. "You showoff! I'm itching for some action and you're hogging it all!" X chuckled. Sorry, you can start with this guy." Zero nodded and Gate contacted them. "Spike Stegosaur is a powerful attacker, but he's not the most strategic in any lengths. It should be easy enough to bring him back here or, if he attacks, to retire him." Together, the hunters passed through the next door and entered the tunnel.
(Ape Escape 2 (PS2) - The Lost Valley fades out)
Warning! Warning!
Spike Stegosaur wore heavy green armor and his left arm was covered in small spikes. His right arm had a small shield on it and his long neck was connected to a smallish head. Large spikes ran down his back and down the lengths of his small tail. He turned and looked at the hunters. "Oh goody! Guests!" Stegosaur spoke with a soft tone, but it had a hint of idiocy in it. The hunters sweatdropped and Zero stepped forward. "Spike Stegosaur, we hereby command you to stop this uprising!" His voice echoed through the tunnel and Stegosaur raised an eyebrow. "Uprising? I'm just moving in." Zero sighed. "This is a transportation tunnel. Now, we'd like you to come with us back to HQ so we can test you for the virus." Stegosaur's face became perplexed. "Virus? AGH! Mavericks!"
He threw a large spike at Zero, who easily dodged it. Stegosaur summoned another large spike and he held it like a sword. "I won't lose to Mavericks like you! Or will I? Well, either way, I know I'm not going to lose to Mavericks like you!" Zero sighed as X beamed off. "Lovely. So much for the easy way. I'll put you out of your misery."
Active Member - Zero
Battle Style - Solely 2-D
(A.N. Remember how, in the original Megaman Excel, I told you to look out for the Metal Shark Player battle theme? Here it is again and I don't know any sources for the music aside from the game itself.)
(Megaman Excel 2 Boss Theme)
(T2: The Arcade Game (Sega Genesis) - Sound Test 01 begins playing)
(Spike Stegosaur's Health)
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Stegosaur lunged forward and Zero easily parried the attack. Then, he knocked Stegosaur back and sliced him along the face. This knocked him back and he looked around. "What was I doing again?" Zero answered by shooting him with his buster. "You're were fighting me because you thought I was Maverick and I'm not!" Stegosaur looked at him. "Wait. Red armor… Ponytail… Saber… AGH! Red Demon!" Zero cursed Stegosaur and shot him again. "I don't care who you think I am! You're Maverick and I'll finish you off!" Stegosaur began fighting Zero actually pretty strategically with his spike sword and he even managed to hit Zero in the chest. When they broke apart, Stegosaur and Zero were panting and Stegosaur had taken some pretty considerable damage.
(Spike Stegosaur's Health)
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Stegosaur got a glint in his eye and reached his spiked arm forward. "Scatter Spikes!" Numerous spikes shot from his arm and became implanted in the ground. Once that was done, he jumped onto the ceiling and reached his spiked arm forward again. "Scatter Spikes!" Four more spikes fell from the ceiling and created a path of eight spikes lined closely next to each other. Then, he dropped down and thrust forward with his spike sword, flying over his spikes. He then thrust diagonally at Zero and landed safely next to his spikes. "Try and dodge this, Maverick!" He thrust forward and Zero easily spun around it and knocked Stegosaur into his own spikes. "AH! That hurt!" He landed on the ground and rubbed his sore bottom as Zero sweatdropped. Doesn't even have immunity to his own attacks. Pathetic. Zero lunged forward and activated Giga Attack.
Giga Attack
Command Arts
After repeating Zero Drop, Stegosaur was knocked once more into his spikes, sending him onto the opposite side of them. "Knock that off, Maverick!" Zero scoffed and Stegosaur frowned. "Have it your way. Spike Cannon!" He reached his spiked arm forward and began shooting a rapid-fire stream of spikes at Zero, who fell onto his back. Then, once the stream stopped, Zero jumped to his feet as Stegosaur reached his arm up. "Needle Arm!" He launched a huge spike into the air and Zero jumped out of its' way as two more were launched. Once he dodged those, Stegosaur lunged forward and knocked Zero into the wall. "Alright, you're up, X!"
Active Member - X
X beamed down and unleashed a fully-charged shot. Then, both he and Zero activated Double Attack.
Execute X/ Zero Double Attack
(Spike Stegosaur's Health)
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(Near Death Attack - Skewer Thrust)
This time, it's over, Maverick!" Stegosaur reached back and thrust forward with a huge dash. X was knocked back into the tunnel wall and Zero took lead.
Active Member - Zero
He slashed Stegosaur three times before he backed up and grabbed his head. Seconds later, he looked at his hands. "The buzzing… It's… It's gone…" He looked up and smiled, not noticing Zero lunge forward. "I'm… I'm cured… I'm cured! I'm…" Zero then impaled Stegosaur with his saber. "You're a horrible liar." He kicked Stegosaur off and he fell to his knees. "That… Wasn't… Lying…"
(Spike Stegosaur's Health)
None
(T2: The Arcade Game (Sega Genesis) - Sound Test 01 fades out)
Stegosaur spoke so softly that Zero didn't hear him, but X stated as he realized what had happened. Taking that much damage had actually restarted much, if not all, of Stegosaur's brain, seconds before Zero had impaled him. He fell onto his chest and began exploding. X couldn't bear to watch and he beamed off. "My… Life… Can't be… Over… Not now…" Zero just stared at Stegosaur as energy became charged in his stomach and then his body lurched forward, releasing it and making Stegosaur explode. "NOOO!" Zero closed his eyes and smirked. "One down, six to go."
(Megaman X7 (PS2) - Boss Beaten plays)
Zero replaced his saber, turned around, and looked to the left. "Too damn easy." Back at the hunter base, X managed to hold it together long enough for Gate to explain his, Zero's, and Axl's new weapon.
(Get Weapon Screen)
(Megaman X4 (Playstation) - Get Weapon begins playing)
Gate turned to X first. "I see you've found the foot parts. Good for you. Now for the weapons. First off, X, you've gotten Scatter Spikes." A wire-frame pattern of a spike-shaped bomb appeared and began rotating. "Normally, this weapon releases four small spiked bombs that explode upon contact with enemies. Charge it and you'll shoot one bomb into the ceiling where it will cause four larger spikes to fall to the floor."
Next, he turned to Zero. "Zero, you've gotten an enhanced version of your old attack, Hyoroga. It's basically the same as last time with minimal changes. This time, you'll latch yourself to the ceiling and, by swinging your saber, will launch three spikes at the floor. This weapon's range is limited though, so use it wisely."
Finally, he turned to Axl. "Axl, you've gotten Needle Cannon. In order to use this attack…" He threw a large pipe-like cylinder with numerous holes in the front to him. "…I've recreated your chain gun. This attack specifically fires a rapid-fire type of small needles. The damage is minimal, but concentrated attacks will result in stronger damage."
X shook the emotions towards Stegosaur away and looked at Gate. "How about the other Mavericks" Gate smirked. "I was wondering when you'd ask. The only thing that's changed is that Dhalsim Lemark has moved his units to an abandoned scrap yard. This is where, of course, many of the Mavericks remains from two years ago have been dumped. I suggest dealing with him ASAP because we can't risk having him learn DNA resurrection. If he already knows, then take him out."
As the hunters readied themselves for their next mission, the cloaked figure and the bearded scientist met in the same room with the floating mask. "The first has perished…" The scientist scoffed. "He was an idiot and an imbecile. Using him was a waste of time." He chuckled to himself. "Besides, the more who perish, the stronger they'll become. If the Mother Limited is to make direct contact with X, then it's better that we do it when he's at full power." The cloaked figure turned to him. "What about his armor?" The scientist laughed again. "Ha! Limited will become his armor if it makes direct contact. If we're lucky, the virus will combine with him altogether and then we'll be one cloud nine so to speak." As the scientist began laughing, the cloaked figure chuckled. "Excellent. I'm not only curious to this virus' effects on X, but I might just try it out on Zero too."
In the next chapter, the hunters take on a Maverick with elastic body parts and a cowardly personality. Then, events happen that force an immediate reaction to another Maverick's uprising. For your info, I won't be updating for a while, obviously due to the holidays. So, until next time, Read and Review and I'll continue!