Mega Man X Vendetta
Chapter 19
Maverick to Hero
The long awaited National Conference was about to begin, X was nervous; Politics was something he wasn't familiar with after all. However, at the same time he could see that the Politian's were not just there for governmental reasons or even personal gain, they were confused, disheartened from the brutal war, and seeking answers as well. Moments into the conference they proposed to elect a temporary leader for the first National Conference. It was insanity as they each scrambled to vie for the position.
A young man suddenly stood; his green eyes hesitant as he spoke.
"I nominate the Commander of Blitzkrieg, Mega Man X."
The once constant bickering stopped immediately. The officials looked at one another and X could sense the internal struggle of each one. X merely watched the group saying absolutely nothing. He really didn't want the position but, there were large problems and if this would solve some of them so be it. However, he swore that he would only lead this body until the end of the first conference if he was chosen. The stress of leadership was great and X was content with the role of leading Blitzkrieg.
"I second the nomination." Another man spoke.
(Minutes Later)
"Will our newly appointed head speak to this group?" The secretary asked him.
X nodded slowly before he stood and instead of going to the lectern X decided to walk among those assembled.
"Just weeks after the most horrific war in history has past we find ourselves gathered here today, searching for answers, and desiring to find our place in this world. We have lost an immense proportion of our population. Before anything takes place I ask that we take a moment; pause and remember those who died."
X stopped speaking for a moment and lowered his eyes as the moment of silence was respected.
"We have seen bloodshed for far too long, I once felt that the Dual Government, Our respected Federation would be enough to stop it. Yet, we find ourselves asking 'What next? How do we continue?' The answer is simple; we must forgive. Hatred cannot create life. Life begets life and death begets death. We must accept each other as living and worthy individuals. Otherwise, the sacrifices we made will have been in vain. We must learn to trust each other. Each of us hail from different parts of the globe, each of us proud to be a citizen of our respective country. Once again the nations gather; proud, and free. We must keep our freedom otherwise we will see a group that will do what the Maverick Hunter Regulation Board did."
(Some time later)
"Well done X." Axl congratulated him.
X smiled wanly at him. He was tired. The National Conference had been exhausting and each member of Blitzkrieg had to speak on the behalf of the ensemble.
Zero patted him on the shoulder.
"We took care of everything here right? I think we should go back to base." Zero said.
X nodded at Zero's question before he spoke.
"Are you going to need me to organize anything soon?" X prodded.
Zero nodded and answered.
"Yes, I have forestalled that far too long."
"When?"
"As soon as I get back."
X smiled and said.
"Finally."
"What are you two talking about?" Axl asked them curiously.
Zero looked at Axl and said "You'll see."
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"Welcome back everyone." Everyone greeted them as they walked through the door leading from the Trans-Room.
"Iris, can we talk?" Zero walked over to her immediately.
"Sure, what is it?" Iris looked at him curiously.
Zero beckoned her to follow and led her to his room. Once he had shut the door he looked straight at her.
"Zero? What is it?" She looked confused.
"I have been thinking for quite sometime Iris, about us, what was going to become of our relationship. I also thought about the future as well and I realized-" Zero walked over to her, grabbed her hand with his own and at the same time he pulled a small object out his belt container. After he did so he continued to speak.
"-That you meant more to me than anything else, and Iris I feel that this is the time to ask you something that has been on my mind for a long time-"
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X had kept the others busy while Zero spoke to Iris with an engaging tale of the National Conference; even the hyper Axl was enthralled of the retelling of the event he had witnessed. After he had completed the story Zero and Iris reappeared. Iris' eyes were glowing brightly and filled with unshed, but joyous tears. They all seemed to notice at the same time the ring of Iris' hand. X smiled at the couple.
"Let me guess, she said yes."
Zero nodded, he seemed to be in awe of the idea. He had asked her after all...
"When do you want the event held you two lovebirds?" Axl teased them.
"As soon as possible." Iris answered.
Zero nodded, he still seemed to be unable to speak, although he never was one for words. X noted in amusement.
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Two Days Later…
X smiled at his friend as him and his wife left the reception. Iris would make Zero truly happy. Now, he could fulfill his promise to Alia about a certain vacation…
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Zero took a momentous step on that day.
In time it would be called 'the day of pure joy'
Memoirs of Dr. Tharom
BET YOU WEREN'T EXPECTING THAT. ONE CHAPTER TO GO, AND THEN OUR MUCH AWAITED EPILOGUE! I HOPE YOU WILL ENJOY THE FINAL PARTS TO THE MEGA MAN X LEGEND TRILOGY.
SINCERELY, GARDIAN X
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