Now we'll learn a bit about Siarnaq. Hope you enjoy it!
MMZX3: Mega Man ZX Enforcers
Siarnaq's Hidden Motive
After the defeat of Hisstorm, the Mega Men were on their way back to the Camp. The teleporter glowed, and Grey, Ashe, and Thetis appeared and stepped off.
"Where are the others?" The Commander asked.
"The teleporter wasn't big enough for all of us, so we came three at a time." Grey explained. "They're on their way." As if on cue, the teleporter glowed again, revealing Taylor, Atlas, and their new ally, Aeolus. When they stepped off, Aeolus, being respectable, walked up to the Commander and knelt down.
"Forgive me for all that has happened, sir." He apologized. "I was acting like the fools I claimed to hate. I humbly ask for no animosity."
"Stand up, Aeolus." The Commander's voice boomed. Not wanting to disrespect him, he did as he was told. "If they trust you," he gestured to the others, "then so do I. You are forgiven, and no hatred will be held."
"Thank you, sir." The Wind Mega Man bowed in thanks. "I will not be a burden."
"Good. Now then, if you would step back on the teleporter for just a moment." Aeolus nodded, walked back to the platform, and stepped on. The Commander activated the Hunter's Scan, causing the green scanning light to cover the Wind Mega Man's body. Within a few seconds, it faded and his Hunter's License appeared. Knowing he was forgiven, Aeolus took the License without hesitation and rejoined the group.
"Okay, Aeolus, apparently you know what Model D's weakness is." Grey told him. "Thetis said he overheard you."
"I do know what will defeat Model D." Aeolus explained. "Some time ago, before I acquired Model H, I came across this old book. It told the story of Biometal Model D. The entity that defeated it was a Biometal created from the data of a Reploid that harnessed the power of pure light. It was codenamed… Biometal Model R."
"Biometal Model R, huh?" Ashe chipped in. "Did the book say how we could find it?"
"Well, after Model R miraculously defeated Model D, it supposedly went into a deep slumber in a place called the Temple of Light."
"I've heard of that place." Taylor said. "An old man told me about it during my journeys. He said there was an ancient treasure hidden within, but no one knew how to get it."
"That treasure is no doubt Model R." Aeolus replied. "Unfortunately, the book did not mention anything about awakening the Biometal of Light. So, I have no idea how we should awaken it."
"At least we know than we did before." The Commander mused. "If there is no more information, we should focus on our next objective."
"Which would happen to be the hardest of them all." Atlas commented. "Trying to convince Siarnaq to join us."
"What's up with that guy, anyway?" Thetis asked. "He's so anti-social that he has to talk like a Mechaniloid to stay emotionless!"
"You don't know the pain he's gone through." Grey told him. "You see, back when Ashe and I were fighting Doctor Albert, we came across a data file on Siarnaq. According to it, he was betrayed by two of his greatest friends and left for dead. The shock and sorrow of such an act caused him to shut off his heart from the rest of the world."
"And another thing: we don't have anything to prove him wrong about." Ashe added. "Siarnaq never once stated why he fought in the Game of Destiny, so we don't know why he's even working for Model D."
"I do." Atlas spoke up. Everyone's attention was hers at that point. "While I was with Model D, I overheard him talking about Siarnaq. Apparently, he had done a sweep of his mind to learn more about him. I heard him say the reason why Siarnaq fought: he wanted to become King so he could wipe out all who lived and be alone for eternity. He believed that if there was no one else on the planet, he would never have to suffer betrayal again."
"Harsh." Taylor said. "I feel sorry for the guy, I truly do. Nobody should have to go through that."
"I'd like to find those traitors and give them a piece of my mind!" Model F roared.
"Despite how barbaric you sound, I have to second that thought." Model L sighed.
"He doesn't trust anyone, which makes things even harder." Thetis complained. "What are we supposed to do?"
"I'm not sure, but we need to think of something, or we'll never get Siarnaq away from Model D." Aeolus said.
"Maybe we could-"Model A started to say, but out of nowhere, it let out a loud yell. The other Biometals let out the same cry.
"Model A! What happened?" Grey exclaimed.
"I… I don't know! This huge pain just shot through me!" The white, red, and blue Biometal whined. It looked to the other artifacts. "Did you all feel that too?"
"Yes I did." "What do you think?" "I sure did." "Definitely." Models H, F, L, and O said respectively.
"What could have caused that?" Model H asked.
"Wait… I felt something familiar in that pain." Model L declared. "It seemed like… a faint Biometal signal."
"A Biometal? Was it a Model S or E?" Taylor asked.
"No… let me concentrate." The female Biometal told him. "Hmmm… there… I'm sensing it again. It's in the Cave of Shadows… *gasp* It's Model P!"
"Model P? That must mean Siarnaq is there!" Ashe exclaimed.
"But… the signal is faint. Ugh!" The pain went through Model L again. "Model P… it's injured!"
"That could mean Siarnaq's in trouble!" Aeolus yelled.
"We have to find him! Let's hurry to the Cave of Shadows!" Grey told them all.
"Set the teleport coordinates!" The Commander bellowed.
"Right away, sir!" The operator cried. Typing rapidly on the keyboard, she said, "Coordinates set! Destination: Cave of Shadows!"
"Good luck, everyone!" The Commander told them.
"Right!" Everyone yelled. The teleporter was larger than the one in the Power Plant, so it could accommodate all 6 of them. With the use of Model A's data, the teleporter beacon had been outfitted with an Auto-Megamerge system that was created while the group was at the Power Plant. The system would automatically make the Biomatches Megamerge while they were being transported to their destination. The reverse was true as well: they would automatically be De-Megamerged when they returned. The green light covered the Mega Men, warping them to their destination.
A Little Earlier
Within its castle, Model D was deep in thought. It had already been briefed on Hisstorm's destruction and Aeolus's betrayal, and now it was starting to worry.
'They've already defeated three of my Pseudoroids, and they've rescued almost all of the Mega Men!' It mused mentally. 'I have no choice now: I must eliminate the final Mega Man. He may not trust anyone, but I cannot take any chances. If they've managed to persuade Aeolus, they may very well be able to convince Siarnaq.' "Shadow Mega Man!" It bellowed.
Siarnaq stepped into the room. "STATE MISSION OBJECTIVE."
"Go to the Cave of Shadows and assist Shadraco." Model D ordered.
"MISSION ACCEPTED." The Shadow Mega Man droned. He unclipped Biometal Model P from his waist, and took a battle stance. "MODEL P. MEGAMERGE…" His body dissolved into swirling shadows, but his red eyes became two small beacons. His body reformed, decked out in purple Mega Man armor, arm bands equipped with energy kunai launchers, and his scarf. His helmet was shaped similar to a mask, but his face appeared completely shaded, save for his two beady red eyes. "HEADING TO INTENDED DESTINATION." He headed into another room to find a teleporter.
Meanwhile, Model D used Thomas's body to activate a communicator. "What do you need, my lord?" A gruff voice sounded from the other end.
"Listen, Shadraco. Siarnaq is on his way." The dark Biometal informed him. "If you see him, attack him. Do not hesitate to kill him."
"As you wish, sir." Shadraco said. The transmission ended. Model D, however, was not satisfied.
"I doubt Shadraco will be able to kill him alone." It said to itself. "I need some more help."
"Sounds like you need a guy dead!" A voice rang out. Model D looked around rapidly.
"Show yourself, whoever you are!" It commanded.
"Easy, dude! That was our plan!" A different voice called out. From the ceiling, two figures swooped down from above and landed in front of the possessed Thomas. They were two male Reploids, the same age as Siarnaq with red eyes that were normal size. They wore ninja outfits like the Shadow Mega Man, only without scarves. One had forest green hair with about six bangs in the front and three on the sides of his head, and his outfit was a lime green color. The other had light grey hair fashioned like two horns that pointed up an angle, and his outfit was a slightly darker grey.
"Who are you two?" Model D asked.
"We'd like to stay anonymous, if you don't mind." The green-haired Reploid requested. Thomas's body nodded. "We're bounty hunters extraordinaire! You sounded doubtful about killing a dude, so we decided to drop in and offer our services!"
"Interesting proposal." The dark Biometal mused. "This person must be defeated, so you're hired. To sweeten the deal, if you kill this person, I'll give you a blank check."
"No joke?" The grey-haired Reploid inquired, both their eyes gleaming.
"Not at all. I will pay you any amount you want. Do we have a deal?"
"Does a cat meow?" The greenette asked sarcastically. He walked up and shook "Thomas's" hand. "Sign us up!"
"Excellent!" Model D declared. "Now then, here is your target." It pulled out a small hologram projector. The greyette walked up, took it, and activated it, showing an image of Siarnaq. The Reploid's eyes widened, and then started laughing.
"Hahahaha! Oh, man, it's THIS guy?" He nudged his partner. "Dude, look, it's that nimrod we knew!"
The greenette saw the image and laughed as well. "Well, this just sweetens the deal even more! There's no dumping this deal now!"
"Oh, so you know him?" Model D asked. "Well, I must warn you, he's not as weak as you might think. You'll probably need some of my Model E copies."
"Uh, not to sound too demanding, but we kinda don't like the way those armors worked." The grey-haired Reploid said. "You mind if we request something more… fitting for us?"
"I don't mind at all." The dark Biometal told them. "Tell me what you want, and I'll have my factory produce them."
"Glad to hear that." The green-haired Reploid responded. "Here's what we'd like…"
The game transitions to Game Stage 5: The Cave of Shadows. Now we know why Siarnaq fights. However, what can the Mega Men do to save him? And how do these two new characters know him? Stay tuned to find out!
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