The Realization of Loss Chapter One Part One
Zero regained consciousness slowly, the black curtain over his vision lifting as he opened his eyes. He found himself still in the place where he had fallen though it was very different now…The large trees that had shaded the ruins were gone replaced by flowering fields of high grass. He felt dizzy and sick to his insides as he came to his senses.
"x….xavier..?" he whimpered softly.
"He's gone." Sigma said from behind him.
Zero tried to sit up despite the ache in his body, turning slowly.
"You….what did you do to me? I never wanted to leave them behind forever, I want to go home!" Zero said.
"You are home." Sigma said coldly. "This is your home now."
"No, you tricked me. I want to go back to my real home!" Zero spoke and went to get on his feet.
A sharp pain shooting through his foot stopped him. His thrusters had burned into the bottoms of his feet, walking was bound to be extremely painful and difficult at best. Zero slid back to the ground, helpless and feeling defeated.
"It was futile to try and escape. Don't you think we had this planned, Zero? I knew this would come to be long before you were..born though I'll admit, I didn't count on X finding out in time." Sigma said thoughtfully.
"X???"
"Don't you remember calling him that or haven't you recalled that time yet?" Sigma asked, gazing curiously at Zero. "Hmmn….obviously you haven't. The confused look on your face says it clearly. All in good time Zero, you have far to go but I'll personally see to it that you get there."
Zero's breath caught in his throat as glittering tears formed in the corners of his eyes, the realization of the seriousness of the situation just beginning to set into his bewildered mind.
"I..I want to go home!! Please..!" He sobbed, teardrops spilling down his cheeks.
Sigma's features twisted angrily as he looked down at the weeping robot.
"If only you could see what you've become! A shell of what you once were!" He growled in a deep voice. "You're a sniveling weeping child! Is this what being with X has done to you? It's made you weak inside. It certainly will be a challenge to restore you to your proper state since I can see quite plainly you're not going to co-operate now."
Zero trembled fearfully, his eyes fixed on Sigma. He had never felt so terrified in his whole life. He would rather be cowering before his father, at least he knew what Blues was capable of. Sigma could do anything to him…..
"You could make this much easier and co-operate Zero.. Don't you remember how anxious you were before we left? All that's changed is that I've taken you away from those who hate and hurt you. We're in a safe place where you can recover in peace." Sigma spoke with a slight smile.
Zero scooted away from Sigma, not trusting him anymore.
"………..I want…Xavier!!! Let me go h-home, please!" He pleaded. "I want to go home!"
The smile faded from Sigma's lips only to be replaced by burning rage. His red eyes glowed bright with fury as he clenched his fist tight.
"Damn you Zero! How can you still feel that way for him after all he's done to you!? How can you still be so pure after all the Hell you've been through!?" He cried, the tone of his voice making Zero cringe more. "I see that this will indeed be difficult, I thought it would be easier to turn you. Your own memories should have aided me but it's obvious that it will be a struggle and if it is to be so, there is no more need for me to be civil about it."
Sigma grabbed hold of Zero roughly with out warning, tossing the small robot over his shoulder like a rag doll. It took Zero a moment to react, his loud and pain-filled screams coming only after it was too late to pull free.
"Scream all you want little one, no one can hear you." Sigma said tauntingly.
Undaunted, Zero continued to scream with all that was in him. He cried for Xavier, for his mother, for anyone to come help him as Sigma carried him back into the city. He struggled, kicking and punching but it was in vain. Sigma's grip was much too strong and Zero's blows were like the taps of a kitten's paw against his armored body.
Out of breath and energy, he wept in defeat, shuddering as he imagined all the terrible things that were going to happen to him now. A sick feeling grew inside of him. Was Sigma going to…….kill him? No! He wasn't ready to die! He had so much left that he wanted to do in life. The very thought caused him to tense, fighting to get free from Sigma's iron grasp once more with renewed strength. The mocking laughter he got in response destroyed any hope he had left.
Back at Sigma's tower, the Repliroid Lord carried his prize through the hallway without a sound. The glaring eyes of several unknown Repliroids fell upon him as he passed them by, their once friendly faces turned cruel and sinister. The door to a room was opened, it was the same room Xavier had been brought to earlier, and Sigma threw Zero inside. He hit the floor hard with a painful yelp.
"I'll be back for you later. Until then, do try to calm down." Sigma spoke with a slight smile and with that, he left.
The door was shut tightly, the sound of a lock being turned followed shortly after. With a whimper, Zero tried to stand but the pain was still too much. He resigned himself to staying on the floor until his wounded foot healed a bit more or until someone came to move him, which ever came first.
I'm going to die…….. he said to himself as his gaze wandered across the room. I….I must be some chosen sacrifice, they're going to kill me. I'll never see my home again…I'll never see Xavier or anyone again….
He bit his lip hard, not even noticing the small trickle of blood that ran down his chin.
Should have listened to Xavier… he thought to himself as his eyes focused on the door. Why didn't I go home with him? He's always telling me I don't think before I act..he always said it would get me killed someday…he…he was right…
He shut his eyes with an anguished sob, no tears came, there were none left to cry.
I'm only sixteen! I haven't even kissed anyone yet, I haven't beat Absolutely the Last Fantasy 7, I……..I can't..die….. he lamented and curled up on his side like a frightened child seeking comfort in his own body warmth. What have I done………what have I gotten myself into this time…..?
Zero, Sigma and Repliroid are copyrights of Capcom of Japan, who just released more Street fighter games…yay -_-
Xavier, Arasa and others are copyright of Roll Chan Productions, devoted to stopping mindless fighting games
No money is made off this project, just headaches and wasted time.
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