A/N: The first three were fluff, now for some soul-crushing angst. :D


"Stop it! Stop the sealing process right now!" X screams, agonized, helplessly watching Zero fade away.

"I-I'll try." The scientist looks nervous, knowing this is a nigh-impossible task, but does indeed try to reverse the procedure.

By some miracle, his efforts succeed, and minutes later, Zero begins to awake again. X doesn't know whether to hit or hug him as he runs towards the capsule.

Blinking up at him, Zero murmurs, "X… I'm… sorry…"

"It's okay," X whispers. "I forgive you."

But then X's dream ends. Once again, he's alone, with no Zero- without any friends at all.

As always.