Mega Man X Vendetta
Chapter 18
Restoration
Even as he spoke to Alia his internal systems blared numerous warning. The Sub-Tank didn't repair damages after all, it just restored energy… He suddenly noticed Alia's eyes narrow at him and he knew what she was going to say. He waved her off as he spoke.
"Yes, we all have taken damage, I think we should all report to medical; even you Zero." X smiled at his friend.
Zero merely nodded and the group went to medical.
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Lifesavor sighed when he saw the wounded leaders of Blitzkrieg. The navigators had also come with them. Iris stood beside Zero staring at him intently.
"What a mess…" Lifesavor shook his head and began to issue orders.
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It had been a while, hours, days, weeks X wasn't sure however, he felt Alia's hand holding his.
"Good to see that you are awake X." Alia smiled at him as he opened his eyes.
"How long was I out?" X asked her as he began to sit up.
Alia gently pushed him back down before she answered him.
"Three days X."
"What about the National Conference?" X asked her nervously.
"Will not be held for another week still." She told him.
"Why is that?"
"They are still working on the National Governments. As such, they are unable to do an international conference for some time. They need to work out internal details still. At the same time, the supporters and any RB Imperial forces need to be rounded up. So Blitzkrieg has been doing that due to the fact the Maverick Hunters don't exist anymore. And, if you are wondering, yes, our forces are following Blitzkrieg protocol one hundred percent of the way."
"It is good to know your voice is better Alia." X smiled at her.
She looked slightly embarrassed as she nodded.
"I don't mean it as you were talking too much but, that you aren't having trouble speaking now. I'm happy for you." X explained.
Alia smiled at him and whispered in his ear.
"I think Zero is up to something X."
"I think so too." X smiled faintly at her.
"You know something don't you?" Alia accused.
"The wise leader pays attention to all." X said grandly.
"Smart-aleck." She rolled her eyes at him.
"Yes, Zero is up to something, but, no I can't tell you yet. I would assume you will be one of the first ones to find out though." X's smile grew broader each moment.
"Why me?" Alia asked.
"Oh, just a hunch." X said evasively.
"X!" She protested.
"I would love to tell you but, that would ruin the surprise."
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Zero had awoken a day before X and was wondering how to execute the plan he had set. He had asked X to organize the rest before they had gone to Armageddon and he had promised to do so. However, Zero had to figure a way to get through the initial steps so X could take over. To clear his mind and try to find the best solution Zero had gone into town. He had no destination in particular but instead he wandered the town.
"That's him isn't it?" Someone whispered.
"Yep, that's him." Another voice agreed.
The whispers and mummers weren't unusual to Zero, he had heard them every time he had left whatever headquarters he had been stationed in. The whispers always had a tinge of fear and awe and more than a little hatred to them but this time it seemed a little different. He couldn't figure out what it was though. He hadn't gone out in public much after all and at base he was treated as a friend most of the time or at least as a comrade.
"Excuse me sir, but may I ask why you are carrying a sword here?" A man asked hesitantly.
"It is for self-defense, and not only that but to do fulfill my duties if a Maverick would attack." Zero replied.
"Self-defense?" He asked with a confused look.
"A lot of people and reploids hate me. It wouldn't be prudent to be armed in a hostile situation would it?" Zero asked dryly.
He heard guilty whispers behind him. The guilt was nearly thick enough around them to cut through it with a knife.
"If you will excuse me I should move on." Zero walked past the man who had been asking him questions.
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Axl carefully went to the armory. He didn't really expect to find his grenade launcher in working order. Palette had been busy after all. However, as soon as he had entered he saw that she had indeed fixed the damaged weapon. True, he hopefully wouldn't need it anytime soon but it was there, in working order. He knew he should thank Palette. Smiling faintly he went to find her.
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"Are you ready for this Zero?" X asked him when Zero had returned and visited him.
"I dunno, however, I feel this is something I should do."
X smiled at him.
"Its one of 'those things' huh? I wish you good luck Zero, and I will, as I said before help organize the event when everything is in place."
"But what if-" Zero began.
"Hey! That's my line! Seriously Zero, just trust yourself."
"I wouldn't be one to talk X." Zero replied with a faint smirk.
"Err… Look, like you said, it's about the timing."
"Sure it is X, I think you are nervous." Zero continued to smirk at him.
"Me, nervous? Where did you get that idea?" X asked.
"Let me see… How about, how long it took you to admit that you liked Alia, let alone admit that you loved her? Or how about-"
"I get the picture Zero!" X interrupted hastily.
Zero, did something he never thought he would do; he laughed. A joyous sound that reverberated from his very being, moments later X joined him in his laughter.
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At long last they were given something that almost everyone gets to enjoy their entire lives; joy, happiness, love, and at last peace.
Memoirs of Dr. Tharom
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