Well, I've had a really rough night yesterday. There's a problem with my compuer right now and I'm using my mom's to write this chapter:
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Resistance Trailer
Zero warps into the trailer as the computer beeps. An image of Neo Arcadia appears on screen.
"Team Colbor here! Mission complete, Ciel. All humans and reploids in the southern part of Neo Arcadia have been evacuated. There have been a few injuries, but no deaths. There's nothing but a crater in the center where Weil was. I doubt there were any survivors in that area…"
"I see… Good work, everyone. Continue to search for survivors." The faces of the Guardians appear on the monitor after Colbor cancels the transmission.
"The northern, eastern, and western areas have been secured. We're transporting everyone to the Resistance Base."
"Alright, good job." The screen turns dark as the three Guardians continue on with their mission.
"Are you alright, Ciel?"
"I'm fine, Zero, just a bit tired."
"There's an outside signal, it's the Settlement." Rouge announces as Neige's voice comes through the intercom.
"Zero…"
"Neige, it's just like you said. It doesn't matter what I do, as long as I keep fighting, I'm no different from Weil. And I… had to fight Craft too…"
"No Zero… thank you… for stopping Craft…" Neige cuts off the transmission.
"Ragnarok and Neo Arcadia are no more… Is it finally over? So many humans and reploids lost their lives… Zero, did we do the right thing?" Zero tries to answer Ciel's question, but the ground shakes violently.
"What was that!?" Ciel turns to Rouge for answers.
"It… came from Ragnarok! It's still operational!"
"Operator! Send me back to Ragnarok!" Rouge types in a few things on the computer, but Zero didn't warp out. "What's wrong?"
"Only the control center is connected. There's protection around the circuit to the center. We can't transfer you from the access part in the trailer! Ragnarok is accelerating… And it's heading straight for…"
"What's wrong?" Ciel looks worriedly at Rouge's expression.
"It's heading straight for Area Zero! Someone's trying to crash it!"
"What!?"
"There's still some time before it touches down, but we can't disable the circuit protection from here!"
"Ciel! Zero! You okay?" Neige's voice enters through the intercom again.
"Neige! Ragnarok is…" Ciel doesn't finish her sentence before Neige cuts her off.
"I heard! I'm sending over some coordinates, you might be able to reach Ragnarok with these!"
"Where do these go?" Ciel worries about Zero
"To the Teleporter Base in Neo Arcadia. It just might have enough power to get you over to Ragnarok!"
"Alright, I'm going." Zero goes to the center of the room.
"Zero!"
"Coordinates have been received. Ready to transfer whenever you are." Rouge types in the coordinates onto the computer.
"If this is our only chance, then I have no choice but to take it. Transfer me." Rouge hits a button on the computer, sending Zero out of the room.
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Teleporter Base
"In order to disable the transporter coordinates, you're going to have to disable the base's protection. You can disable it by pulling all four switches at the end of the hallway."
"Alright, I'll take care of it right now." Zero moves forward through the lower door, destroying all the mechaniloids in the way.
We've finally managed to defeat the Einherjar… Zero starts to think about all the battles and starts to doubt. I've killed Craft, someone who was fighting for his cause. What will happen when I face whoever's controlling Ragnarok? Will I kill that person as well?
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"Alright, I've managed to pull all the switches. Prepare to transfer me back."
"Just wait a moment…" Rouge didn't manage to finish her sentence as static interrupts the signal.
"Hello? Anyone there?" Zero speaks into the communicator but gets no response. The transmission has somehow been cut off!
Someone warps into the room, causing dust to spread out everywhere as he enters. Who's that? The dust clears and Zero's eyes widen when he sees the figure.
"Copy X…"
"That's just X to you." X gets out his buster and aims it at Zero.
"What are you doing?" X fires but Zero manages to dodge the blast. "How are you even here?"
"The Resistance Base built a new body for me based on Forte's blueprints."
"Aren't we on the same side?"
"Yes." X raises his buster again. "Tell me, Zero, do you really think you can stop Ragnarok the way you are now? I can see it in your eyes, you're filled with doubt. Fight me, Zero!"
X fires his buster and moves forward. What's he trying to do!? I guess I have no choice. Zero gets out his Z-Saber and slashes at X, but X jumps away and fires at Zero, hitting him in the chest.
"I don't have time for this, X! I need to stop Ragnarok!"
"You can't stop anything the way you are now." X fires his X-Buster again, but Zero manages to dash under the blast and slash with his Z-Saber.
"I see that I don't need to hold back anymore!" X transforms into his ultimate armor, looking exactly like Copy X. He's too powerful! I need to transform as well.
Zero tries to transform, but X fires a flamethrower from his buster, stopping Zero. "You need to be faster than that!"
I need some more time! X charges up his buster and launches the shot at Zero, knocking him back. X follows up by slamming his hand on the ground, sending out waves of electricity at Zero.
He's too powerful! X runs and attempts to deliver a kick to Zero's side. Zero grabs onto X's leg and tosses him to the ceiling. "Why are you doing this, X!?"
"It's because you're not prepared to fight." X gets his head out of the ceiling. "People are suffering right now, and if you don't fight, they will continue to suffer. Do you want to let everyone down!?"
Ciel… I won't let you down! I will keep on fighting! X charges his buster, but Zero dashes at him and slashes with his Z-Saber. Zero transforms into his black armor. "The real fight starts here, X!"
Zero teleports up to X and slashes with his Z-Saber, but X dashes to the side and fires a tornado at Zero. Zero gets caught in it as X fires several shots at him.
I won't lose here! Zero starts spinning with his Z-Saber, destroying the tornado. Zero follows up by firing a charged shot from his Z-Buster.
X jumps up and avoids the attack, but it bounces back up and hits him. "What was that?"
"I learned that move from my fight with Copy X. Now, let's continue our battle!" Zero dashes at X, but X executes a slide kick, knocking Zero off balance. X takes his chance and jumps into the air and fires a charged shot, creating a crater in the hole.
"Is Zero defeated?" X looks down at the crater and is met with a blazing Z-Saber going upwards. X gets cut in the chest and Zero continues by slashing with his Saber multiple times.
This is it! Zero raises his Z-Saber up and prepares to deliver the finishing blow, but X slams his buster into Zero and freezes him. X charges up his buster and launches a burning shot at Zero, breaking him out of the ice and burning him.
"Is that the best you can do, Zero? What's holding you back?" Zero stands up and sends an ice wave at X, but X raises his buster up and melts the wave. "Do you realize what will happen if you don't stop Ragnarok!?"
"Of course I do!"
"Well, then fight me with your full power. You did what you had to do when you fought Craft. Stop feeling regret over it!" X charges at Zero as Zero prepares to slash at him. X jumps above Zero and launches a long ice beam downwards, freezing Zero.
I need to break free! Zero struggles to move his limbs as the ice starts to give way. Just a bit more…
"This is it, Zero!" X charges up his buster and aims it at the piece of ice. Zero breaks free, causing shards of ice flying at X.
Zero follows up by launching an ice wave, freezing X in mid air. Zero goes up and slashes at X multiple times. X brings his fist forward, leaving a large dent in Zero's chest.
"This fight ends here! Enough playing around." Flames surround X's body. "Now, Zero, prepare yourself. NOVA STRIKE!"
X dashes at Zero. I can't stop him! Zero feels his armor burn as his systems start shutting down. X goes through Zero, ripping off his left arm and apart of his body. "Well, Zero?"
X returns to his normal form. Now's my chance, while he's in his normal form. CIEL! X goes forward and aims his buster down.
"I'm sorry, but I have to do this!" Zero spins around, whipping out his Z-Saber at X, cutting off his arm with the buster. Zero continues by launching an ice wave, damaging X's leg.
"Well, I can't move and I have no weapon." X turns to Zero and smiles. "Good job, Zero. I'm sure the earth will be safe in your hands." X's body starts to fade out.
"X!"
"I'm already dead, Zero. Don't worry about me. I'll still be able to visit you now and again. Go on, Zero! Go on and stop Ragnarok!" X's body disappears completely as his Cyber Elf form comes out.
"I need to go back to Cyberspace. Take care of everyone, Zero." X goes up to Zero and starts to heal him. Some pieces of metal ground slowly start to go back to Zero, making him whole again.
"Now go! This fight isn't over yet!" X disappears as he says those words.
Thank you, X. Now I know what I have to do. I will stop Ragnarok and protect the others!
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So, how many of you were expecting that?
Anyways, I may not be a computer expert, but I'm pretty sure my computer won't make it. The problem's at the point where whenever I try ot open it, I get a black screen and it makes beeping noises.
Well, I can't download anything onto my mom's computer, and writing my fanfic is one of the things keeping me sane right now.