Mega Man X Vendetta
Chapter 14
Final Blows
At long last the final moves of the intricate chess game were about to be played out. The war was in it final stages; history was in the making.
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(Flashback)
They stood beside one another in the armory. Zero had just returned from 'Operation Defend America'. His armor looked singed but he had taken no damage. He turned towards her and his eyes looked soft as he began to speak.
"Iris… I think you should have this." Zero handed her the damaged saber of the Colonel.
"How did you get it?" She asked; her eyes looking directly at him.
"I had to fight someone who had taken it for himself. His name was… Delta 338…" Zero tried to remember the pompous enemy.
"Zero thank you. I didn't have anything to remember my brother by. This is one of the most precious things you could have given me."
"I'm sorry…"
"Zero, it wasn't your fault. I couldn't just go up to the Repliforce archives to get a memento of a Maverick."
"After this war is over I am going to find a way to change his resting status. He was no Maverick."
"Then what about the fight between you two?" Iris asked him.
"It was because we were too stubborn to back down. We both thought we were doing the right thing… X was right… We needed to talk instead of raise our swords against one another…"
"Are you regretting the past?"
"Not exactly, I am remembering your brother and vowing to not repeat my mistakes. Particularly the ones I made about you."
"What do you mean? I doubt we will ever fight again."
"That is one of the mistakes I made but, not the one I was thinking of. So, when the time comes I will tell you. Just wait for this war to end."
"Alright… I trust you Zero."
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Zero opened his eyes. The exhaustion had left him and he had his radio systems repaired. He quickly stepped out of the RB unit and made his way to the sub- Navigation room.
"Zero, we have good news. We have found the enemy's weapon. But, I wonder, how did we miss it? Its over three miles long! We have detected at least 10,000 enemy units on the weapon. We have also found out that it has an anti-trans field so we can't transport you into the structure or even near it. Since this is the case, we will have to send you by small attack spacecraft. However, the outer defenses are so great that the odds of survival are less than .001 percent. You have no room for error either, because one hit from the anti-spacecraft weapons will vaporize your craft instantly. We have also detected a large Particle-Plasma cannon… How they managed to combine the two is beyond me… Anyways, if that thing fires the earth will cease to exist, there will be nothing left; not even debris… " Layer informed him.
Zero shrugged. He had dealt with impossible odds before.
"I would recommend preparing the attack spacecraft. Because, if I know X he will say something like; 'we have no choice.'"
"That sounds like X alright." Palette smiled sadly.
"I would say the same thing if I was in command." Zero mentioned.
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Axl went to the Armory to gather his weapons. Blitzkrieg had begun to repair the wiring of the Armory so, instead of dim light the lights flickered.
"No… She said she would fix it." Axl sighed at the sight of his still damaged grenade launcher.
"I did say I would fix it." Palette agreed.
"Then why is-"
"-It still damaged? Because, I haven't been able to fix it yet." She replied dryly.
"But-"
"Not now Axl. X has called a meeting. In other words, go to the sub- Navigation room."
"I know that."
"I just wanted to make sure you didn't go to the Navigation Room instead. That place is still a mess."
"I saw in on my way here." Axl shrugged.
"Now Axl, go please."
"You got it." Axl grinned at her and sprinted out the door.
She smiled at his retreating back and spoke.
"Good boy."
"I'm not a dog!" Axl called out to her as he continued to run.
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"At long last we have a clear objective; Ladies and Gentlemen, our mission is quite simple. We attack and destroy Armageddon. This attack requires us to go by Attack Spacecraft. As this is the case we will take the SSA225. The Stealth-Spacecraft attacker 225 is designed to be almost impossible to detect by radar and specializes in maneuverability. Therefore, it is ideal for a mission like this. We will infiltrate the Super Structure and land in the 52nd hangar. Then we will move in to the communications center and destroy it completely. This will destroy the anti-trans field surrounding Armageddon. This will give us a way to get any wounded back to HQ. If the battle goes ill… However, while the odds are fully stacked against us I believe that this will be Blitzkrieg's finest hour. We must triumph! If we fail nothing will stop Armageddon from being fired! This is our last chance!" X said to the assembled group.
"X, I need to warn you that once you go into Armageddon we will not be able to communicate with you." Layer added.
X nodded at her and continued.
"After destroying the Communications center we will move forward to the fire control room. There, we will destroy the attacking weapons of Armageddon. However, the Main Cannon is controlled from the Central Chamber where the Commander of Armageddon resides. Therefore, we will need to defeat him and destroy the Main Cannon control systems. After we have done so, we will move to our final objective of overloading the fusion reactor. This should be the easiest part of the entire mission. By overloading the fusion reactor it should cause the entire super structure to detonate after a few minutes. Giving us time to flee the weapon before it is destroyed. With careful timing we can make the structure implode on itself. This should signal an end to many problems, however, the odds are that WWIV will continue even with the destruction of this weapon." X finished.
"Then what about the war?" Axl asked.
"After we return and are able to fight at maximum strength we will engage the RB Empire's commanders, including the Emperor if necessary." X replied.
"Bold, daring, and suicidal… Well… What are we waiting for?" Zero asked.
"This plan calls for us to go to the Blitzkrieg Launch Center. Navigators prepare us for transfer." X ordered.
"Yes sir." Palette smiled at him.
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"Combat craft launch in T-Minus ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, Combat Spacecraft SSA225 MMX is away, Preparing for Combat Spacecraft SSA225 Z launch… Launch in T-Minus ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one, we have lift-off…"
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Moments after launch…
"This is X, all attack spacecraft sound off."
"This is Zero my craft is just fine. All systems are green."
"This is Axl, I am ready to rock!"
"This is Omega, I can't believe that you went off without me. My Combat Craft the OSA1 is ready for action."
"I never heard of the OSA series. Does it have stealth technology?" X asked.
"It is my own creation and yes, it has stealth technology."
"Good to hear."
"By the way, Dr. Doppler and Gate asked for me to tell you that they would be sending someone to help you on this perilous mission. They are just completing the finishing touches."
"I wonder who they are sending…"
"I promised not to tell."
"Thanks Omega." X replied dryly.
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Later…
X barrel rolled over a barrage of lasers from the huge Space Weapon Armageddon. The Space Weapon was a dark, almost blood red color. It seemed fitting that the most murderous weapon to have ever been created would be that color.
"Yeah! This is fun!" Axl cried excitedly out over the radio systems.
"Whatever…" X could almost see Omega roll his eyes as he spoke.
"Keep your focus!" Zero barked.
"Enemy fighters incoming! Prepare for combat!" X interrupted their bickering.
Hundreds of Maverick Spacefighters began to pour out of the various hangars of Armageddon. X scanned the enemy fighters and the analysis made things even bleaker.
ANALYSIS COMPLETE
Enemy Fighter Model: AAC772 (Advanced Attack Craft)
Weapon Systems: Quad Plasma Cannons, EMP Tri Launcher, Dual laser batteries, Fusion Missile Salvo (5 per ship)
Armor: 70 percent damage reduction, advanced shield system, can withstand 800
(Giga Watts of attack power before shield goes off line)
Enemy Fighter Model 'Alpha'
Weapon Systems: Cannot be analyzed
Armor: Cannot be scanned
QAF332 (Quad Attack Fighter)
Weapon Systems: Quad Laser Batteries (Rapid fire function active),
Homing Fusion Attack Missiles
"X listen, pull down to orbit platform 372. We have a little surprise for their forces." She sounded as if she was in great pain.
"Alia? But, you are supposed to be-" X began.
"I couldn't let you do this alone. Just do it."
"Alright, but Alia, please don't push yourself."
"I can't rest 'till you're home safe." She whispered.
X went to the coordinates Alia demanded and while he did so he spoke to the others.
"Follow my lead."
"I copy X." They spoke in unison.
Once they had reached the destination Alia spoke again.
"Pulse disabler has fired three volleys."
Suddenly, the stars were lit up by a massive surge of light. After it had faded another pulse of light erupted, and it was followed by another. The Spacefighters ground to a halt and then, they began to explode. After the explosions only one enemy fighter remained.
"This is Omega, I will take the Alpha fighter on."
"Good luck Omega."
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X dodged another barrage of Armageddon's laser weapons and his ship rocketed into hangar 52. Moments later, Zero and Axl entered the hangar."
"That was fun." Axl grinned at X after he exited his SSA225.
"I would imagine that we will be having more 'fun' in a minute or two. We wouldn't have made it without the Pulse disabler or Alia though..."
"X we need to move." Zero reminded him.
"Right." X agreed and he after a moment the Strike armor formed around him.
"Where is the 'Almighty' Shadow armor X?" Axl asked.
"They already know we are here so the Shadow Armor's primary function is useless, besides the Strike armor was designed for heavy combat or siege warfare." X replied as he started moving for the Communications Center. Again he prepared his heart for war…
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Alia's determination to help X is now legendary on its own. Severely wounded and exhausted she struggled to aid X through the most powerful weapon to have ever been created. Her spirit could not be defeated.
Memoirs of Dr. Tharom
CHAPTER 14 IS DONE... ALMOST READY FOR THE FINAL BLOWS... NEXT CHAPTER WILL MEAN BATTLE...
(SORRY I AM FEELING A LITTLE BLUE RIGHT NOW... SO THE AUTHOR NOTE IS NOT ALL THAT GREAT...)
GARDIAN X