#X vs. Dynamo

[midnightmoonbeams]

*Dynamo* just wants everyone to have during this (past tense) Splatfest.

From January 16th, 2021

[tom-is-online]

SPLATOON X SEKAI AU

LEO / NEED - HERO MODE Ichika - Inkling - hero shot / splattershot - Agent 1 Saki - Octoling - Undercover Brella - Agent 2 Honami - Octoling - heavy splatling / dynamo roller - Agent 3 Shiho - Inkling - 52 GAL - Agent 4 After the great zapfish is stolen from Inkopolis the Neo Squidbeak splatoon, Consisting of Captain Miku and her four agents, takes out to find it!

MORE MORE JUMP - IDOLS Minori - Inkling - sploosh-o-matic Haruka - Inkling - trislinger Airi - Inkling - krak-on roller Shizuku - Inkling - aerospray Splatfests are back! Inkopolis's upcoming all-girl idol group is here to spice up the classic fest format, picking a topic and splitting into duos to support their side! Whoever's side fights hardest for their beliefs will reign supreme!

VIVID BAD SQUAD - BATTLE Kohane - Octoling - splat roller An - Octoling - enperry dualies Akito - Inkling - clash blaster / rapid blaster Toya - Octoling - e-liter After the sudden appearance of swarms of octolings, many flooded Vivid Street - becoming a hub for the Turf War scene. After a trio of Octolings against all odds swept a season's 4 VS 4 bracket many new teams have attempted to surpass their raw power

WONDERLAND X SHOWTIME - CHALLENGE MODE Tsukasa - Octoling - splatana stamper Emu - Inkling - carbon roller Nene - Octoling - splatterscope Rui - Octoling - Natuilus Come one and come all! Water or participate in WXS's CHALLENGE BATTLES! Where battling meets the outrageous! Play your part and maybe your team will receive some help from our wonderful helpers in battle!

NIGHTCORD AT 25:00 - DLC STORY MODES Kanade - Inkling - Octoshot Mafuyu - Sanitized Octoling - Octoshot Ena - Inkling - painbrush / inkbrush Mizuki - Octoling - Dapple Dualies / trislosher Despite the screams of the Deepsea Metro becoming quieter recently, the chemicals behind "Sanitization" are still spoken of with such fascination by those seeking perfection, talent or themselves.

Feel free to give me any criticism, questions or thoughts in the notes or in my asks, I will elaborate on my thought process

Also whilst I'm here I have ideas on like their nationality cuz i think its important to note down cuz like I put thought into it

Inkopolis Natives Ichika, Airi, Akito, Emu, Kanade, Ena

Octovalley Natives Honami, An, Nene, Rui, Mizuki

Splatsville Natives Shiho, Minori, Shizuku, Kohane

Deepsea Metro Natives Saki, Toya, Tsukasa, Mafuyu

Calimari County Natives Haruka

+ BONUS THOUGHTS

the Calimari Inkantation is just sung by the vocaloids cuz like of course

each unit knows the vocaloids, they are different ppl

L/N Miku (Inkling) is the Captain of Neo Squidbeak

MMJ Miku (Inkling) helps MMJ like a manager

VBS Miku (octoling) on a team with Rin, Len and Luka. helps vbs train, doubles w/ luka

WXS Miku (Inkling) she just likes challenge stuff. maybe shes like judd

NIIGO Miku (Octoling) is like a guide in the deepsea, she don't do much. She knows Mafuyu already

I imagine the L/N story being most similar to Splatoon3's main story

Mafuyu is a high-ranking sanitized octoling soldier, despite the Tenmas + Toya being from the Metro too, they don't know each other due to military ranks

Due to the metro being freed, Toya was not fully sanitized like Mafuyu, which is the reason I have come up with for his hair being like that

Akito has seen Ena go into the deepsea before and is very against the idea. Toya says it's probably a bad idea to go there so it must be horrible

Ena and Akito's dad does NOT like octolings and taught them not to since it's a thing a lot of inkling parents tell their kids.

[pigtailpoll]

PIGTAIL POLL !! :D

currently running :

lily hoshikawa vs orange blossom

ICON BRACKET

miku hatsune vs usagi tsukino

ABOUT THA ICON BRACKET : tha eight most iconic pigtail characters ( decided both by iconicness and tha amount of submissions they received ) will compete in an adjacent bracket . tha winner will then face off against tha winner of tha main pigtail bracket . this is liek what they do in sports , where certain teams get to skip matches and go straight to tha finals . this way icons can be included but its more exciting ( and fair ) than watching them decimate their opponents each round before making it to tha finals anyways

entire 128 character bracket is too large to take a screenshot of but it looks liek this , and will ( obviously ) be done in sections . bracket list below tha readmore , straight down tha left side and then straight down tha right !! :D

LEFT SIDE

1 asa mitaka ( chainsaw man )

2 izumo kamiki ( ao no exorcist )

3 ashley spinelli ( reccess )

4 creepie ( growing up creepie )

5 bloody eye ( bloody mary )

6 boo ( monsters inc )

7 choso ( jjk )

8 muffet ( undertale )

9 sakura hanazono ( kaichou wa maid-sama )

10 mikan sakura ( gakuen alice )

11 shizuku mizutani ( my little monster )

12 retoree ( show by rock )

13 chiyo mihama ( azumanga diaoh )

14 maka albarn ( soul eater )

15 black rock shooter ( brs )

16 lyra ( pkmn )

17 jill ( drill dozer )

18 penny ( inspector gadget )

19 elizabeth midford ( kuroshitsuji )

20 anne halford ( sugar apple fairy tale )

21 lilie ( princess tutu )

22 jess ( badanamu )

23 yaya yuki ( shugo chara )

24 sana futaba ( magia record : pmm )

25 sana kurata ( kodomo no omocha )

26 makima kirameki ( re : creators )

27 cherry cookie ( cookie run )

28 twintelle ( ARMS )

29 bubbles utonium ( ppg )

30 yokune ruko ( UTAU )

31 entrapta ( she-ra and the pop )

32 ling xiaoyu ( tekken )

33 garu ( pucca )

34 sarasa watanabe ( kageki shoujo )

35 mio naganohara ( nichijou )

36 joon yorigami ( touhou )

37 eleanor miller ( alvin and the chipmunks )

38 gosalyn mallard ( darkwing duck )

39 mallow ( pkmn )

40 love momozono ( fresh precure )

41 nadeshiko kagamihara ( yuru camp )

42 angelica pickles ( rugrats )

43 gretchen grundler ( reccess )

44 lotta zehybe ( charlie and lola )

45 pinky cooper ( pinky and pepper forever )

46 brat plutonium ( ppg )

47 dynamo ( ppg )

48 jinmay ( super robot money team hyperforce go )

49 xinyan ( genshin impact )

50 miyuki hoshizora ( smile precure )

51 hu tao ( genshin impact )

52 sal fisher ( sally face )

53 natsuki mamiya ( gogo sentai boukenger )

54 dee dee ( dexter's laboratory )

55 princess morbucks ( ppg )

56 trixie carter ( american dragon jake long )

57 popuko ( pop team epic )

58 biscuit krueger ( hunter x hunter )

59 celestia ludenberg ( dangan ronpa )

60 kagami hiiragi ( lucky star )

61 juliet starling ( lollipop chainsaw )

62 ruru amour ( hug itto! precure )

63 aki narukami ( misao )

64 rabi en rose ( di gi charat )

RIGHT SIDE

65 brianna dulce ( rainbow high )

66 aria blaze ( mlp : equestria girls )

67 ame-chan ( needy girl overdose )

68 aoi kanzaki ( kimetsu no yaiba )

69 sylvia christel ( no more heroes )

70 ginger breadhouse ( ever after high )

71 kohane azusawa ( project sekai )

72 bronya zaychik ( honkai impact 3rd )

73 saki tenma ( project sekai )

74 riruka dokugamine ( bleach )

75 draculara ( monster high )

76 ichigo momomiya ( tokyo mew mew )

77 ann takamaki ( persona 5 )

78 yayoi takatsuki ( THE iDOLM@STER )

79 hana makihatayama ( ojamajo doremi )

80 nina sakura ( ultra maniac )

81 rise kujikawa ( persona 4 )

82 shushang ( honkai star rail )

83 mei kusakabe ( my neighbor totoro )

84 lily hoshikawa ( zombie land saga )

85 dj cookie ( cookie run )

86 pippi longstocking ( pippi longstocking )

87 pink ( mahou shoujo magical destroyers )

88 piper pinwheeler ( robots )

89 valerie amaranth ( magical warrior diamond heart )

90 twin turbo ( uma musume : pretty derby )

91 tart ( tokyo mew mew )

92 nagisa shiota ( assassination classroom )

93 drossel von flügel ( fireball )

94 najika kazami ( kitchen princess )

95 chinatsu kuramoto ( flying witch )

96 vendetta ( making friends )

97 sorano appare ( appare-ranman! )

98 sunny madison ( rainbow high )

99 jenny wakeman ( my life as a teenage robot )

100 barbara ( genshin impact )

101 nico yazawa ( love live! )

102 ichika usami ( kirakira precure a la mode )

103 ruli ( aikatsu planet!)

104 hay lin ( w.i.t.c.h )

105 teto kasane ( UTAU )

106 marnie ( pkmn )

107 robin ( f ) ( fire emblem awakening )

108 hikaru hoshina ( star twinkle precure )

109 hilda valentine goneril ( fire emblem : three houses )

110 falulu ( pripara )

111 kagura izumi ( ressha sentai toqger )

112 nico niiyama ( kiznaiver )

113 tsunade ( naruto )

114 lucia nanami ( mermaid melody pichi pichi pitch )

115 raki kiseki ( aikatsu on parade! )

116 ranmaru kirino ( inazuma eleven go! )

117 emiru aisaki ( hug itto! precure )

118 q84 ( hello charlotte )

119 nozomi tojo ( love live! )

120 klee ( genshin impact )

121 mimi valentine ( vtube )

122 gerti giggles ( spy kids )

123 kitty cheshire ( ever after high )

124 orange blossom ( strawberry shortcake )

125 miku imamura ( denji sentai megaranger )

126 agitha ( loz : twilight princess )

127 glenda ( petite princess yucie )

128 pepper ( pinky and pepper forever )

[monsieuroverlord]

January Solicits are posted!

source here

We're seeing the launch of the next phase of Krakoa/X-Men Era, including the Resurrection of Magneto, Rise of the Powers of X, Fall of the House of X, Dead X-Men (featuring the elected X-Men Team from the last Hellfire Gala) and Wolverine's Sabretooth War!

Also, Marvel Meow is making its print debut!

Wolverine #41 written by Ben Percy and Victor LaValle, art by Cory Smith and Geoff Shaw, main cover by Leinil Francis Yu.

Get ready for the showdown to end all showdowns – WOLVERINE VS. SABRETOOTH!

"It’s been years since these heavy hitters have crossed paths in the Marvel Universe, but as Krakoa falls, so rises SABRETOOTH – and he’s out for revenge! They threw VICTOR CREED in the PIT, but he’s free and, wielding an army of Sabretooths, will prove once and for all why he is LOGAN’s ultimate nemesis. Co-written by literary powerhouses Benjamin Percy (WOLVERINE, GHOST RIDER) and Victor LaValle (The Changeling, SABRETOOTH) and drawn by artistic dynamos Cory Smith (CONAN, GHOST RIDER) and Geoff Shaw (WEAPONS OF VENGEANCE, WOLVERINE: PATCH), don’t miss the inaugural issue in this multi-shipping saga leading up to the landmark issue #50!"

Marvel Meow #1

Writing and art by Nao Fuji, Variant cover by Chrissie Zullo

"MARVEL MEOW MAKES ITS PAWESOME PRINT DEBUT!

Marvel’s most fearsome – and furriest – heroes are here to save the day and beg for treats in the process! Follow Chewie, Liho, Alpine and the rest of the Avengers’ feline friends as they cause a few cat-tastrophes…and maybe vanquish some villains in the process! Whether it’s crashing Captain Marvel’s apartment or defeating Doc Ock, you can always count on these cats for some cute chaos! Collecting the hit Infinity Comic series from Marvel Unlimited and featuring a brand-new cover and exclusive new story!"

Resurrection of Magneto

written by Al Ewing, art by Luciano Vecchio, main cover by Stefano Caselli

"On Krakoa, resurrection from the dead was as easy as completing a circuit – but Krakoa fell. The time of easy miracles is over, and only the hard roads are left. Now it falls to Storm – as the epic conclusion to the Krakoan age looms – to bring their oldest enemy home to fight against the FALL OF THE HOUSE OF X…but after all he did, and all that was done to him, can Magneto bear to return?"

Dead X-Men

Written by Steve Foxe, art by Vincenzo Carratu, Bernard Chang, and Jonas Scharf, main cover by Pepe Perez

"DEATH WAS ONLY THE BEGINNING!

When the world turned against Krakoa, these five mutants lost their lives…but their mission as X-Men is just getting started. To preserve Xavier’s dream, they must accomplish the impossible – or die again trying! Spinning out from RISE OF THE POWERS OF X, discover…who are the DEAD X-MEN?!"

Rise of the Powers of X

Written by Kieron Gillen, art and main cover by R. B. Silva

"THE FIGHT FOR KRAKOA HAS BEEN LOST!

Ten years ago, the mutants returned from their exile to try and reclaim the Earth from the forces of Orchis. They failed.  Now, within the victorious Orchis with their gauntlet choking the world, Nimrod and Omega Sentinel put their plan within a plan into action. They are to summon their binary god to consume everything in their accession. All that stands between them is the X-Men. What can they do? They’re the X-Men. They’ll find a way. That’s their power. So begins a story beyond time and space, with the rise of powers beyond our petty human intelligence. From writer Kieron Gillen (IMMORTAL X-MEN, UNCANNY X-MEN) and artist R.B. Silva (POWERS OF X, CAPTAIN AMERICA: SYMBOL OF TRUTH) comes half of the story that will bring the Krakoa Age to its conclusion!"

Fall of the House of X

Written by Gerry Duggan, art by Lucas Werneck, main cover by Pepe Larraz

"KRAKOA HAS JUST BEGUN TO FIGHT!

Mutantkind has never had a greater fall. From the highs of Krakoa – their own glorious nation, a place where they were safe and happy – to the lowest of lows. Outlawed, hunted, killed, most of their kind missing or dead, and now, one their greatest leaders, Cyclops, is on trial facing a death penalty. Ready or not, the time has come for the X-Men to make their final stand against the forces that have struck them low. The day is now. The place is here. The tale of the house Xavier built will long be told…and few will forget this darkest chapter. From writer Gerry Duggan (X-MEN, MARAUDERS, UNCANNY AVENGERS) and artist Lucas Werneck (IMMORTAL X-MEN, TRIAL OF MAGNETO) comes half of the story that will bring the Krakoa Age to its conclusion!"

[talequoc1982]

Trực tiếp Dynamo Kyiv vs Red Bull Salzburg, 02:00 ngày 22/08/2024

Dinamo Kiev và Salzburg chuẩn bị gặp nhau tại sân Arena Lublin (Ba Lan) trong trận lượt đi vòng play-off UEFA Champions League. Cả hai đội đều muốn tiếp tục thành tích ấn tượng gần đây của mình ở giải đấu này.

[heinousactszx]

i finished X5 with X

-the time limit really lets this game down so bad. it's just unneeded stress that every other mega man game of this style functions totally fine without

-this game's story is one of those things that's better in concept than in practice. the wily stuff is so cool but it's so underplayed, x vs zero is much better in the bad ending but still a weak boss fight, dynamo is tonally inconsistent with the apocalypse he's trying to start

-the extra armors and parts construction is cool but frustrating to put together because the game doesn't explain it well. the time limit doesn't help either

-maybe it's just me but the bosses and stages were pretty uninspired. nothing other than the rider chaser and sigma really challenged me

this was supposed to be the last X game, and despite the wavering quality of the next 3 titles, i'm glad it wasn't the end, because it was definitely not a great finale

[ilopisara]

03.02. 21:06 | Ilo Pisara vs Washington Capitals EASHL 2 - 3

Ah, the latest saga in the chronicles of Ilo Pisara ended not with a bang but a whimper—a 2-3 overtime loss to Washington Capitals EASHL. It's like we decided to play hot potato instead of hockey, except the potato was actually a grenade and oops—there goes our lead. Sami Noddy, bless his heart, tried playing both ends of the ice with stats that scream "I'm doing my part!" But let’s be honest; if effort were goals, we’d still need actual goals. Yuri Tarde dished out assists like they were going out of style—too bad scoring wasn’t as trendy today. And then there’s Jordan NHL—who apparently thought giveaways were charitable donations for tax season rather than turnovers leading to us losing. It seems after victories against Dynamo 1946 and VHC NEVA sprinkled with losses where our aim resembled stormtroopers at target practice (looking at you Project X & KEIJON HERKUT games), consistency remains as elusive as ever. So here's to hoping next game involves less giving away pucks like late Christmas gifts and more hitting nets than posts or opposing shin pads. Remember team: it's called 'goal' for a reason—it’s what we're supposed to achieve! Onward Ilo Pisara—to glory or at least towards shots that don't make goalies look like brick walls!

[tuliptheoshawott]

MEGA MAN POLL MATCHUPS BELOW

Day 1:

Punk vs. Eddie

Pallette vs. Dr. Cossack

Axl vs. Mega Mini

Beat vs. Hi Max

Dr. Doppler vs. Red

Kalinka vs. Omega Zero

Dynamo vs. Sage Harpuia

Phantom vs. Dr. Light

Serges vs. Enker

Rush vs. Violen

Suna Light vs. Gate

Alia vs. Fairy Leviathan

MMZ Zero vs. Ra Moon

Duo vs. Rock Light/Mega Man

Ciel vs. X

Iris vs. Roll

Dr. Weiss vs. Vile

Day 2:

Byte vs. Quint

Ra Thor vs. Cyber Elf X/True X

Bert Wily vs. Bit

Auto vs. Dr. Cain

Treble/Gospel vs. Protoman/Blues/Break Man

Colonel vs. Ballade

MMX Zero vs. Elipzo

General vs. Bass/Forte

Aki Light/Mega Man vs. Tango

Fighting Fenifir vs. Cut Man (winner of robot master poll)

FC Dr. Light vs. Double

Sigma vs. Copy X

[megamanxfanfics]

S.V - Ep. 9: Fight On At All Costs

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EXT. UNITED KINGDOM – Airspace - DAY

---------------------------------------------------------- Caption: 12:00 Noon – London Time Zero flies at swift speeds amidst the sky. SIGNAS: (o.s, filtered) Emergency! Dynamo has come back here to attack! What on Earth does he want?! -pan inside his cockpit- Zero stares at his receiver in awe. ZERO: (reacting) WHAT!? What the Hell is he doing, back? SIGNAS: (o.s, filtered, retorting) Well it doesn’t matter, we have to fight him!  X is engaging him, now. ZERO: Oh man… and I’m hours from home!! Damn it!!! (v.o, thinking) X…  You gotta handle this… -cut to-

---------------------------------------------------------- EXT. NEW MHHQ – Space Shuttle Dock - NIGHT ---------------------------------------------------------- Caption: 4:00 AM – Hexagon Time X clenches his fists as he stares at the smug Dynamo, who has just crushed Freeze Alopex. DYNAMO: Hey there, you’re X right? Nice to meet you. Did you guys miss me? He steps off of her neck and walks toward him. X: (annoyed) rr.. Stop pestering us, Dynamo! What do you want? DYNAMO: I told the other guy.  I want to disturb you. That, is my mission. It may not seem it, but this is my job.  And since you guys are always so serious, I’m a little serious too, this time.. okay? X gives him a confused look, then shakes it off into a grimace again. DYNAMO: (smirking) Ready to die? [Insert Title Card – Fight On At All Costs]

X: …No…

X quickly inserts a sub-tank into his stomach, which cleans the scuff marks off of his armor and face.  He dashes back and charges up.

X: Hyuu/ah!

X shoots a level 3 charge shot at Dynamo, who easily high-jumps over it and comes after him with a pink blade.

X: Ah!

He narrowly dashes below and away from it as Dynamo passes him on the other side.

When Dynamo lands, he turns around and smirks at X.

DYNAMO: Heheheh...  Learned a few of my tricks, I see...

X backs up and quickly /takes level 1 shots at Dynamo.

X: /Hmph!

Dynamo grins as he puts an arm up and takes the hits.

DYNAMO: Hehehehe, you’re kidding, right?

He holds out an open palm and charges up a dark power ball of energy.

DYNAMO: TRY THIS!!!

He pounds the energy ball into the ground, which causes five streams of dark light to rise up from the ground.

X: /Ahhh!!!!

X gets caught by the blast and holds onto his chest, panting.

DYNAMO: Haha/!

He summons another wave of light to rise from directly below X.

X: /AGH!!!

He dashes mid-blast, but still gets caught in the crossfire.

DYNAMO: HAHA!!/

He summons a final wave, closer to his own vicinity, where X has landed.  X rolls out of the way and watches the power waves dissipate into the sky in fear.

X: (v.o, thinking) Haw man! This guy is gonna kill me if I’m not careful!!

SIGMA: (v.o, responding) Yeeees, he iiiis…

X’s eyes become even wider as Dynamo dashes over to him.

DYNAMO: Aww, what’s the matter?  Lost your nerve!?

X gets up and blocks a blade attack by grabbing Dynamo’s hand.

X: No! ..damn it.. I won’t let you.. Win!

DYNAMO: (grinning) Hm.

He makes a buster with his other hand and /shoots him in the ribs at close range.

X: /Ogh!

He doubles back and falls to one knee.

ALIA: (frightened, desperate) X, try the new chip!!

X nods and takes out the wing spiral chip from his compartment belt. He quickly inserts it into his buster as Dynamo jumps after him.  Suddenly his base armor morphs into white and yellow.

DYNAMO: Hm?

X uppercuts the intruder, which unleashes his new spiraling wind attack.

DYNAMO: /Whuuooooh!!

The tornado throws Dynamo high into the air, and makes him plummet down helplessly onto the scaffolding.

DYNAMO: Aughh.

X: Hmph. Looks like that worked.

Dynamo looks up at X, amused as he gets up.

DYNAMO: Ohhh, we’re just getting started, big boy.

X: Hm?

Dynamo charges up an open palm again and slams it down against the scaffolding.

X: Oh No!!  

He jumps away and instinctively forms his Falcon Armor, once airborne.

Surprised at his own reflexes, X quickly charges up and shoots a piercing laser at Dynamo, who rises another set of beams towards X.

X: /Gaahhh!!!

X gets struck by the blast and falls to the ground near Dynamo.

ALIA: (worried) EeeeeeX!!!!!

When X lands, he shoots another wing spiral, which shoves Dynamo into the wall.

X gets back up on one knee again and switches to C-Shot.

X: Stay out of our Base, Dynamo!  

X rapidly fires crescent slashing shots at Dynamo, which seem to chip away at his armor pretty well.

DYNAMO: (hurting) Uuughh. Hahahah!  But why??  

He swiftly spins a double-sided blade fully around with his wrist, making it serve as a shield.

X stops shooting as the C-Shots deflect off of Dynamo’s defense.

DYNAMO: We’re having so much /Fun!!!!!

He throws the double-sided blade at X, who dodges it. It comes back around like a boomerang and /slices him in the back on the way back to Dynamo’s hand.

X: /AAhhh!!!  Damn.. you…

DYNAMO: Hahahah!!!

He high jumps after X to capitalize on the punishment with his blade.

X dashes away, dodging the swing.

X: How’d you even find us?

He shoots a charge shot.

DYNAMO: It’s no secret. /Agh. Sigma sent me!

He summons his wave attack once again.

X: What!?

X’s eyes widen as Dynamo’s attacks near him.  

He /evades as best as possible as the attack starts to become predictable.  

DYNAMO: That’s right!  /  He /Hired me to get in your way, and /Trip you guys up.

X anticipates his next two moves, by //dash-jumping in the opposite direction once Dynamo’s palm hits the ground.  After advancing and effectively retreating from the following blasts, X takes his moment to hit Dynamo with some quick level 2 charge shots//.

X: /…You…/ Pest!

He flies toward his opponent.

DYNAMO: Hmhmhm!

He high jumps to X and takes another swing from his blade.

X narrows them and pushes another Wing Spiral uppercut into Dynamo’s chest.

DYNAMO: Whaaaaa!!!  Come on, Man!!

X flies into him and punches him in the gut, in mid-air. Then he grabs him by the neck.

X: You think this is a GAME!!?  HUH???

The smile on Dynamo’s face could not be bigger.

DYNAMO: Hahahahahh…

X’s face scrunches up as he uses his left hand to punch Dynamo in the head a few times.

X: You think you can just come in here and mess with us???  You just killed my Friend!  And for what?!?  For a little FUN!!!????

DYNAMO: Y-y-yeeah…

Irate, he throws Dynamo to the ground and fires another piercing charge shot at him.

After sinking into the scaffolding, Dynamo raises a hand for mercy.

DYNAMO: (hurt, conceding) Ogh…  She wasn’t the target..  Just in the way…

X: I DON’T CARE!! YOU’RE IN MY WAY NOW. AND I HAVE TO SAVE THE WORLD!!!!

At close range, X activates his Falcon Armor’s Giga Attack.

Streams of his piercing charge shot rise from the ground and rain down on him within their vicinity.

Holes are blown through Dynamo’s armor as his circuits start to sizzle.

DYNAMO: (hurt, shocked) Hooouuuuggghhh!!!!! …So… You ARE strong… I fought.. seriously this time… Agh..

He pulls back and huddles into himself, in pain. Then, he surprisingly maintains his composure and manages to stand upright.

DYNAMO: (damaged) ..Anyway… I’d need 9 lives if I stuck with you… So… I’ll take my leave.  No more games.  

X lets out a breath and lowers his guard.

DYNAMO: You should think about your future, too or… you’ll die someday… I’m getting out of here, because I want to live.

He lets out another friendly smile, just as he did with Zero, before.

DYNAMO: Adios!

He teleports away, leaving X to wonder if they’ll ever see him again.

X: Dynamo…

He looks up and watches his trail disappear into the early morning darkness.

-      pan up to the sky above them –

- fade to -

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EXT. ABEL CITY – Trailer Park Complex – NIGHT

------------------------------------------------------------------ Caption: 4:30 AM We pan down from the dark sky to see a small Trailer amongst a community of quiet mobile homes.  While everyone else is sleeping, the windows from this Trailer sporadically spark of electricity as the sounds of drills and metal work can be heard through the night. We zoom in closer to the humble Trailer Home.

-pan to-

------------------------------------------------------------------ INT. TRAILER LAB – Gate’s Work Space - NIGHT ------------------------------------------------------------------ Gate and Isoc are working together on rebuilding his creations. Resting offline are the shells of Blizzard Wolfang, Blaze Phoenix and Infinity Flea.  They are currently working on replicating Commander Yammark’s design from Gate’s 3D Blue Prints.  Suddenly Isoc’s chest beeps twice with a blinking red light. GATE: (distracted) Hm? ISOC: Oh, excuse me, Gate. I have to take this call. Gate nods and turns back to his design with a smile. -pan to-

------------------------------------------------------------------ EXT. TRAILER LAB – Trailer Park Complex – NIGHT ------------------------------------------------------------------ Isoc steps outside and slowly walks away from Gate’s Trailer as he takes the com-link. ISOC: (soft, discreet) What is it? SIGMA: (o.s, filtered) The Assassin failed. ISOC: (gasping) ..Is he dead? SIGMA: (o.s, filtered) No…  But I just might finish the job. ISOC: No need, sire.  My associate is coming around. SIGMA: (o.s, filtered) Hmph…  He’s the one you originally wanted to hire, right? ISOC: Yes.  Ever since our plan has been televised, he stirred into a panic. He asked for my help to rebuild his reploids. SIGMA: Hm!? For what?? ISOC: He hopes to survive this and rebuild a society of Elite Reploids. SIGMA: (o.s, filtered) Hmm, that’s interesting...  They might factor into my plan after all.  I like that you are thinking ahead.  Thank you for your assistance as always, Doctor. Isoc’s eyes twinkle from the reflection in the moonlight as he grins. ISOC: My pleasure, my Lord. -pan up to the sky- -fade to-

------------------------------------------------------------------ EXT. UNITED KINGDOM - Airspace - DAY

------------------------------------------------------------------ From afar, Zero’s aircraft zooms through the skies. -pan inside his cockpit- Zero flies on with an uneasy glare in his eyes. After a little while, his dashboard receives a com-link. ALIA: (o.s, filtered) Zero, this is Alia. Come in. ZERO: (gasping) Alia!  What’s up?? ALIA: (o.s, filtered) ..Dynamo attacked us again, but.. We're okay...  Most of us, anyway. ZERO: Is X, alright? ALIA: (o.s, filtered) He’ll be fine. He just needs to rest for now. How are you? ZERO: Uhh..  I’m alright.  But Rho & Frenzy are uh... ALIA: (o.s, filtered) ...Ally, too. ZERO: (shocked) Freeze Alopex is gone??? ALIA: (o.s, filtered) Dynamo killed her the moment he got here. ZERO: That Bastard!! ALIA: (o.s, filtered) I know.  Frostbite ran away... It’s terrible...  but now we have to focus on our next move. ZERO: (nodding) Yeah. ALIA: (o.s, filtered) I’m analyzing the specs on your Aircraft.  If you can push that thing to Mach 10, you should be able to get here in an hour. ZERO: (shocked) I can do that?? ALIA: (o.s, filtered) Well, it’ll take a bit of hacking, but that’s why I’m here. ZERO: Whoa, Alia. You’re amazing!! -pan to-

------------------------------------------------------------------ INT.  NEW MMHQ – R & D Lab – NIGHT ------------------------------------------------------------------ Alia beams at her computer screen. ALIA: (responding, pleased) I know.  Now, sit tight and let me work my magic. If I can upload the enhancement data remotely, you should be here in no time! ZERO: (o.s, filtered) Heheh.. Okay! -pan further away, and into the room- Around her is a series of lab scientists, researchers and technicians that have been rescued by X and Zero. They are all eagerly working with Douglas and studying plans for the Space Shuttle. ALIA: Alright, guys! We’ve got some work to do. Who wants to help me remote-hack into a Repliforce Aircraft? The former Repliforce Technicians in the room raise their eyebrows, surprised and rush over to her. TECHNICIAN 1: We built those things! We can help. ALIA: Alriiiiight!   -pan over to Douglas and a few Scientists- Douglas concentrates as he puts the finishing touches on a new chip and looks over to his new colleagues. DOUGLAS: The new parts are almost ready! These will really help X out. ALIA: Now we’re talking!! -cut to-

------------------------------------------------------------------ INT.  NEW MHHQ – Infirmary – NIGHT ------------------------------------------------------------------ X is sitting up in bed, with tubes attached to his arm and chest, while Lifesaver studies his body’s contamination levels.  On the monitors, everything is evened out. Despite the tremendous pressure X is under, his neuros are calm. LIFESAVER PRIME: Okay, X.  All of your systems look good.  You just need some good old-fashioned rest. X nods and gets up. X: Unfortunately, I don’t really have time for that. Lifesaver puts a firmer hand on his shoulder. LIFESAVER PRIME: Energen IVs and Sub-tanks will only go so far.  Give it an hour, okay? X: But... we’re running out of/- LIFESAVER PRIME: /Sleep, X. He /forces a needle into his neck. X: (weary, fainting) Tiiiiiiime... He falls back into the bed. -fade out- -slow fade in- ZERO: (o.s, echoing) What the Hell?? -blurry winks bring us into focus- Zero can be seen, pointing a finger at Lifesaver. LIFESAVER PRIME: He wouldn’t rest. I gave him something to ease the pain. ZERO: What are you doing!? We have 4 Hours!!  Just give him my Sub-Tank!! LIFESAVER PRIME: That won’t be enough!  And I need to look at you, too. ZERO: Don’t touch me, Doc. /Here!! As the blurry red figure gets closer, a pressurized swell of energy is /injected into his sub-system. Jolted with energy, X rises, becoming more awake and aware of his surroundings. X: (weak, groggy) H-hey, what gives? Is that you, Zero?? He rubs his eyes, before getting up as Zero comes into focus. ZERO: Yeah. I just got here! Caption: 5:45 AM LIFESAVER PRIME: X! You shouldn’t be up yet. ZERO: What is this? Are you TRYING to mess up this Op?  We gotta get back out there. LIFESAVER PRIME: I understand, but I need you both, Alive!!  If either of you keep substituting artificial energy as a life force, you’re going to burn out at the worst possible moment.  I don’t want that for either of you!! ZERO: Well that’s a risk, we’re just gonna have to take. X gets up. X: (tired) I’m fine... We’ll all be dead soon if we don’t finish that Shuttle. ZERO: We have 4 Hours!!!! X: (urgent) Then we’d better move... -pan to-

------------------------------------------------------------------ INT. NEW MHHQ – Hallways – DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------ The two worn-out heroes walk through the halls once again for another round in the field. They both share a stoic frown as they look ahead. ZERO: Man, that was really screwed up... X: He thought he was helping... Zero shakes his head. ZERO: Not cool... X: Yeah...  Thanks for the Sub-tank... ZERO: Of course, man. They continue to walk in silence. ZERO: Listen, uh.. I’m sorry for blowing up before about Repliforce. X: (exhausted, passive aggressive) You did what you had to do...  And this time they actually went Maverick, so.  Good job, I guess... Zero looks down at X, taken aback. ZERO: Ya know what? Screw you, man. He runs ahead and doesn’t look back. X frowns with an annoyed glare as he watches Zero run off.  His brow tightens into a scowl as he cricks his neck and sinks to his level. X: Yeah? Well, Good luck out there!  I bet you can’t wait to finish them off! -pan to Zero- He just winces with tightly closed eyes as he continues to run away from X. -pan back to X- X passes by the R & D Lab with a mug on his face. ALIA: (o.s, calling out) X!! He stops short. X: Hmm? ALIA: (o.s) Come here! -      pan to –

------------------------------------------------------------------ INT. NEW MHHQ – R & D Lab - DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------ He steps inside the R & D Lab, surprised at all the people inside. X: (humbled, focused) I.. don’t have much time. ALIA: I know.  We just wanted to give you this. She tosses him a new enhancement chip. X: What’s this? ALIA: It’s a Virus Buster. Now you can blast Sigma’s stupid face away next time he tries to haunt you. X: (shocked, happy) Whaaaaat? How!?? ALIA: We analyzed Sigma’s Virus data the moment he tried to interface with your systems. Lifesaver was wary and wanted to study you as long as possible, but we’re just glad you’re okay! X: Oh, my God! /Thank you!! In an instant he /hugs her out of sheer gratitude.  She immediately /blushes in his arms. ALIA: Ah/huhh.. You’re welcome! When they disembark her flushed cheeks regain their original color. X: I gotta go.  You rule.  Later guys! RESCUED REPLOIDS: Byyye! DOUGLAS: Bye, X. Douglas frowns as X runs out of the room. Alia keeps grinning as she looks at her new colleagues. Then, she nods to Douglas. ALIA: What’s got you all bummed out? DOUGLAS: We didn’t get to show him the Speedster chip. Alia just looks at Douglas and laughs. ALIA: Hahahahaha! DOUGLAS: (offended) Heeeey, I worked hard on that! ALIA: We can always beam it to him, silly… -cut to-

------------------------------------------------------------------ INT. NEW MHHQ – Control Room - DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------ Zero teleports away the moment X gets inside the room. X: Alright everybody. This is it! SIGNAS: Good Luck out there, X!  I believe in you. X: (smiling) Thanks, boss. He walks over to a teleporter and is taken to Axle the Red’s location.

-cut to-

------------------------------------------------------------------ EXT. UKRANIAN JUNGLE – Rose-covered Fence - DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------ Caption: 3:50 PM – Ukraine Time. As the sun sets in the Ukranian Jungle, X teleports onto the unnatural, metal ground.  He lands near a barbed-wire fence that is covered in vines and delicate roses. ALIA: (o.s, filtered) The secret Repliforce base that is hidden deep in the jungle has become infested with Mavericks. X: Wait.  This place is Repliforce!? ALIA: (o.s, filtered) Yep.  I bet if you go a little deeper in the jungle, you'll find the Orbiter Engine. X's eyes widen. X: How deep did their secrets go...? -cut to-

------------------------------------------------------------------ EXT. KENYA – Sunhouse Mountain - DAY ------------------------------------------------------------------ Caption: 4:50 PM – Kenya Time. Zero stands tall by a large well, which provides the entrance to a hidden volcano underground. ZERO: This it... Sunhouse Mountain.  This is where it all started. Zero clenches his fists as he remembers how different everything was 3 years ago. -FLASH-

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- INT. OLD MAVERICK HUNTER BASE – Cain Labs – DAY

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- X and Zero walk in to Dr. Cain’s Lab. Magma Dragoon is sitting at Dr. Cain’s Mother Computer, waiting for them. MAGMA DRAGOON: Hey guys… X: You wanted to show us something?? MAGMA DRAGOON: Yeah.. -flash- MAGMA DRAGOON: I’m under the impression that Dr. Cain was about to conduct an internal investigation of the Repliforce and that he wanted your teams to do it. -flash- MAGMA DRAGOON: ...I’m going to volunteer my Team to investigate this case. There’s got to be something more going on here that we just can’t see at the moment. And I’ve got to find out what! ZERO: (v.o, narrating) 3 years ago, before Dr. Cain died, he always sensed that there was something wrong with the Repliforce.  Magma Dragoon took it upon himself to figure it out. -FLASH-

--------------------------------------------------------------------------- INT. OLD MAVERICK HUNTER BASE – Meeting Room – NIGHT --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Magma Dragoon and his 14th Unit continue to investigate Repliforce’s activity from their computers. MAGMA DRAGOON: Its Burn Dino-Rex! I can’t believe it!  I KNEW something was off with him and here it is!! FRENZY FOXKIT:   What are you on about, boss? TETHLON: What did you find?? MAGMA DRAGOON: He has an Illegal Weapons Warehouse located in Southeastern Kenya and Repliforce doesn’t know anything about it.  He’s funding their own crime-prevention! If word of this gets out, their whole organization is finished!!! ZERO: (v.o, narrating) Dragoon narrowed it down to you...  You were the crack in the Repliforce that we were looking for! -FLASH-

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXT. SOUTH EASTERN KENYA – Illegal Weapons Warehouse – DAY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A warehouse is filled with stacks of ammunition crates. Caught in the act, Burn Dino-Rex can only stare in fear as Magma Dragoon takes out a badge and holds it in front of him. MAGMA DRAGOON: (smiling) Maverick Hunter Special Investigations Unit.  Got a minute to talk? BURN DINO-REX: I.. have nothing to say to you! He immediately guards himself, ready for battle. -flash- He powers up into an aura of flame and dashes after him. -flash- Magma Dragoon charges into a flame aura of his own and catches his hands. They begin to pursue each other in a power struggle. BURN DINO-REX: How did you find me!?  No one knows that I’m here!!! MAGMA DRAGOON: I’m a detective.  It’s my job to know things like this. BURN DINO-REX: You’re going to wish you never found me! MAGMA DRAGOON: Is that a fact? Magma Dragoon puts his right foot behind Burn Dino-Rex’s right leg and trips him to the ground, while still holding onto his arms.  The abrasive trip turns the move into a tackle as he holds him down on the ground. BURN DINO-REX: Agh. -flash- He blasts a heavy wave of fire out of his mouth, which causes Magma Dragoon to lose his grip and cough. MAGMA DRAGOON: Aghhh. –kuh- -kugh-  Come on man!! Burn Dino-Rex punches him off and gets up. -flash- BURN DINO-REX: You just had to stick your nose in my business.  Now I have to kill you. MAGMA DRAGOON: No you don’t.  Our factions are allies.  If word of this got out, your whole organization would be compromised. BURN DINO-REX: That’s why I cannot allow you to live. Magma Dragoon shakes his head. MAGMA DRAGOON: No man. You don’t get it.  You can’t hurt me.  And we can’t be seen fighting! BURN DINO-REX: Hahahaha. You’re scared.  I get it.. He pounds a fist into his hand. MAGMA DRAGOON: Hah. Hardly…  I came here to help you out, moron.  I tried to be civil.  Maybe cut a deal...  …But if you’re too dimwitted to see that, then forget it.  I’ll just have to beat it out of you to cooperate. BURN DINO-REX: Hrrraaaaahhhh! MAGMA DRAGOON: Nyaaaaaahhhhh!!!! The two flame up and run after each other with burning hands of fire. ZERO: (v.o, narrating) But something happened.. I still can't figure out what! They continue to clash and crackle at each other with flaming fists and feet until the feed gets cut off by static. -Flash- When the static picture is fixed, we see Magma Dragoon standing before Burn Dino-Rex’s fallen body, looking down at his own fist with a dark grin. ZERO: (v.o, narrating) After that, suddenly Dragoon played double agent until he finally betrayed us and switched sides completely.  He took down the Sky Lagoon just so we would fight him.  He caused the whole Repliforce War... Just for a stupid grudge. -We see a set of grainy images depicting Zero’s victories over the Repliforce.- Zero stylishly uppercuts Web Spider with a saber, while X takes a Charge Shot in mid-air to his exposed core Zero forms his broken Z-buster and impales a downed Slash Beast with the Thunder God Attack. Zero dashes into Jet Stingray’s cross-cut back and performs Slash Beast’s Shippuuga for the first time. Zero grabs the hilt of his saber with both hands, upside down and thrusts it directly into Frost Walrus’ heart. Zero destroys Storm Owl with his upgraded Rakuhouha Giga Attack. Zero pulls his Saber down and shrouds it in ice as he carves a Frost Blade through Colonel’s chest. Zero holds the fallen Iris in his arms, with remorse. Zero slices General across the chest with a pink Shippuuga slash. X takes a Plasma Shot from the ground. Trapped in a Dark Hold, Spiral Pegasus is finished with a final E-Blade uppercut. ZERO: (v.o, narrating) One by one, I've taken down the Repliforce, and we even got rid of Dragoon, but there's still a loose end.  That's you. -FLASH-

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EXT. KENYA – Sunhouse Mountain – DAY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- He walks up to the well and looks inside. ZERO: You may have walked away from the Repliforce, but you're still up to no good.  You were the one who started this mess in the first place!  X doesn’t seem to understand that, but right now that doesn’t matter...   He jumps into the well and takes a swift fall into his secret base. - pan to -

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- INT. SUNHOUSE MOUNTAIN – Well Entrance – DAY ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- He lands on one knee, and rises up with closed eyes. ZERO: Now I need that Booster Engine. And one way or another, you’re gonna give it to me. He takes out his saber, and looks below with a determined gaze. -Freezeframe. Grainy Effect- SIGNAS: (v.o, narrating) Go, X & Zero.  We have 4 hours left…

[justdealingwithsomeissues]

While this isn’t bad... it isn’t nearly as good as the last Vs book... but it is real Magneto heavy, which would be nice, except it feels like we are starting his slow descent back into villainy...

[samanico]

What could these last palettes be? This is what I think.

[bssaz97]

What jaune ships do you like?

Ok, so now to talk about the Jaune ships I DO like, this should be nice! Also I just want to reassure you guys, just because I like a certain ship doesn’t mean I’m calling anyone’s favorite ships inferior or anything. (That’s not what I like to do here) Already let’s get started!

10. Jaune x Penny or Circuit Breaker

I think it’s cute, gives off a robo girl likes boy feeling. Honestly reminds me a bit of the Life as a Teenage Robot cartoon I watched as a kid.

9. Jaune x Glynda or Arcwitch

The only reason I kinda dig this ship is because of my experience reading Professor Arc by Couer Al’ Aran. (Which is a super funny set up and story) Although I would only ship this if it’s in an AU where Jaune is older than his canon self.

8. Jaune x Velvet or Scarlet Knight/Bunoculars

I’ve seen a lot of fans ship these two together and I honestly don’t blame them. Usually stems from nice guy helps out bullied girl or shy girl set up. Also it makes for cute interactions.

7. Jaune x Cinder or Knightfall

I gotta say I was suprised that this ship got rated as high as it did. I’ve seen a few writers make this ship work in a redeemed Cinder story or Cinder is Jaune’s wife while also being a servant of Salem in secret. (Yes I’ve read A Monster’s Marriage, and I loved it)

6. Jaune x Nora or Nora’s Arc

This ship honestly doesn’t get much love, and it’s not hard to see why. (Renora being a staple ship for the canon series) I love to see this sometimes because it comes from how well Jaune and Nora get along. They form a very close familial bond in the series and it would be fun to see how this power couple would do.

5. Jaune x Blake or Knightshade

I like this ship because of the chemistry that fans have created for these two. We never get to see much of them interact for the most part but the fan base more than makes up for that. Plus it’s heartwarming to see this as one of the more healthier relationships Blake could have.

4. Jaune x Weiss or White Knight

Ah the classical ‘guy gets the girl of his dreams’ ships that in a way. Weiss is one of my favorite girl characters of the series and I adore how these two have grown since how they interacted in Volumes 1. This shows how much the two have matured throughout the series as a whole, in which Jaune becomes more mature and more considerate of people’s space and Weiss becomes nicer and more tolerable of his shenanigans. So good ship overall.

3. Jaune x Pyrrha or Arkos

.....Honestly looking at this ship still hurts. Because of what happened to this one was nothing less than a tragedy. I really liked this ship and was my second favorite for awhile (Still kinda is because this and another ship were battling for #2 spot) and still carries a great following. I loved they way Pyrrha was in a sense that Aerith archetype character where they were supportive to Jaune and loved him unconditionally. The bond they have is powerful and still stands when she’s gone. (Let’s get this going before I start crying on the inside)

2. Jaune x Yang or Dragonslayer

Honestly this one was a weird one for me, normally I didn’t see myself liking this ship way more than I thought I would, but I do. It mixes the nerdy kid meets cool girl, and their personalities fills in gaps where the other is lacking and works well. Where Yang is a act first, think later kind of person and where Jaune is a think first, act later type of guy. Plus their fighting styles polar each others in a fun way (Yang=Melee/Brawler vs Jaune=Support/Tank) and have the potential for great chemistry.

1. Jaune x Ruby or Lancaster 💛❤️

Now I’m sure a lot of you aren’t that surprised that this one is my favorite ship. (Icon is a dead giveaway lol) I love both of these characters dearly and they have natural chemistry because of their similar likes and goals. The way their dynamo works is very fluid and often they can trade roles almost flawlessly. The way they interact is one of the cutest things I’ve ever seen and they scream couple potential.... even if it doesn’t get shown a lot, but when it shows it SHOWS! If I had to say which ship in my opinion was most likely to be canon, if would be this.

Hope you guys liked the post, and if you have any questions to ask me feel free to ask. Be good people and stay safe out there!

[gaywoso]

Euro Women’s Basketball Schedule 01/22-01/23/2020

All listings Eastern & European

Wednesday 01/22

EuroCup : Round of 16 Leg 1

⭐ WBC Enisey vs Valencia Basket @ 7:30 AM x 13:30

Besiktas vs Carolo Basket @ 12:30 PM x 18:30

CCC Polkowice vs MBA Moscow @ 1:00 PM x 19:00

Cadi La Seu vs Basket Landes @ 1:30 PM x 19:30

Lointek Gernika Bizkaia vs KSC Szekszard @ 2:00 PM x 2:00

EuroLeague

⭐ UMMC Ekaterinburg vs ZVVZ USK Praha @ 9:00 AM x 15:00

⭐ Fenerbahce vs Dynamo Kursk @ 11:30 AM x 17:30

TTT Riga vs Gelecek Koleji Cukurova @ 12:00 PM x 18:00

Sopron Basket vs LDLC Asvel Feminin @ 12:00 PM x 18:00

Reyer Venezia vs Nadezhda @ 1:30 PM x 19:30

⭐ Bourges Basket vs Castors Braine @ 2:00 PM x 20:00

⭐ BLMA vs Famlia Schio @ 2:00 PM x 20:00

Thursday 01/23

EuroCup : Round of 16 Leg 1

⭐ Olympiacos vs Orman Genclik @ 10:00 AM x 16:00

Sparta&k M.R. Vidnoje vs Hatay BB @ 10:00 AM x 16:00

⭐ Artego Bydgoszcz vs Perfumeiras Avenida @ 12:00 PM x 18:00

EuroLeague

Spar Citylift Girona vs Arka Gdynia @ 2:15 PM x 20:15

  The star emojis for EuroCup are the games I personally think are the most interesting. For EuroLeague respectively it’s the #1 team vs #2 team in both Group A and the entire league, #1 in Group B & #3 overall vs #5 in Group B & #9, and a couple other interesting matchups

Sorry if I made any errors linking all the matches are here

[megamanxfanfics]

S.VI - Ep.10: The Nightmare Behind the Curtain

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INT. WEAPON CENTER – Infinity Flea’s Lair – NIGHT

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Zero looks down at the fallen Flea with disdain as he lets out a breath of hot air and combs through his ponytail.  He continues to lightly pant as he wipes some sweat off his brow and walks over to the dead Investigator.

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) Hey, uh…. Are you okay?

ZERO: (dismissive) I’ll survive…

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) Uh huh…

He sits down by the broken carcass of Infinity Flea and holds him in his hands.  Then, a weapon chip falls out from his shattered core.

ZERO: Hm? What’s this??

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) That’s his Ray Arrow… It has the potential to hurt enemies across a wide field.

ZERO: Hmph… What an annoying bastard.  I’m glad I got rid of him…

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) ….Me too, to be honest.  How did you do that, by the way?

ZERO: Huh? Do what…?

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) You took over his attack, almost as if you… already knew it…

He closes his eyes and smiles as he rests his head against Illumina’s giant face.

ZERO: Heh… I wish I could explain it, but…. I just got this instinct to use my Giga Attack.  Only this time, it was different.

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) I’ll say…!

ZERO: It evolved again… I’m calling it Rekkoha.

ALIA:

(o.s, filtered) What’s that??

ZERO: Rending Light Rule…. I’ll bombard my enemies with this and take out anyone who gets in my way.

ALIA: (o.s, filtered, hesitant) …I see…. Well, um.. the jamming lifted. I suppose we should.. debrief back at the base.

ZERO: Naaaah, that’s okay.

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) Huh?

ZERO: If it’s all the same to you, I’d rather just sit here for now.  Besides, I’m worried about X.

[INSERT TITLE CARD – The Nightmare Behind the Curtain]

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INT. POCKET DIMENSION – Dynamo’s Lair - NIGHT

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From the hidden room, X looks at Dynamo in shock, while the hostages helplessly look at him.

X: (gasping) Dynamo! You’re alive??

The Bounty Hunter sheepishly grins, while casually leaning on Illumina’s head with his arms crossed.

DYNAMO: Oh, I survived.. You look well!

X: What the Hell is all this??

DYNAMO: You’re so persistent... Before I was protected by Sigma, but now I’m taking control of my own life by making use of the Nightmare!

X’s eyes widen, then he scowls.

X: Leave them out of this! And don't waste my time. How’d you even bring them here!?

DYNAMO: I’m afraid that was all you, amigo.

X: What??

DYNAMO: Well you see, this is a Pocket Dimension, which mirrors the Outside World.  But once entered, there’s no escape.

X squints his eyes and remembers the strange phenomenon after defeating the Zero Nightmare.

X: That’s not true!

DYNAMO: (grinning) Well… there is one way, I suppose.  You have to destroy the Gate Keeper to break the Dimension.  But, we both know how that goes…

X gasps at the thought.

X: (v.o, thinking) Wait a minute! That means… When Tack tried to rescue all those people before, he just ended up sending them to their deaths!

-An image of Tack laid out across the floor with a bunch of slaughtered victims appears.-

He shakes his head with closed eyes, in shame.

-cut to-

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INT. WEAPON CENTER – Infinity Flea’s Lair - NIGHT

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Zero sits with his eyes closed and his head back against Illumina’s face as Alia debriefs him remotely.

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) Infinity Flea – Ex-test pilot for large weapons. He had a special body that could process at a ridiculously high speed. He was an absolute genius, but he was also really stubborn too.

ZERO: Oh yeah? I’ll bet..

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) He would often ignore test protocols, choosing instead to go off on his own schedule. He produced excellent results... But he always had trouble with the other staff. Even Gate was unable to control him...

Zero smirks at the idea. This guy was beginning to sound like him.

ZERO: Perspective is a Hell of a thing…. I bet he thought they were all idiots for not letting him just do his thing.

ALIA: (o.s, filtered, surprised) Actually, yeah..!

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INT. POCKET DIMENSION – Dynamo’s Lair – NIGHT

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Dynamo stands by Illumina’s face and smiles.

DYNAMO: (continuing) Ya know what, though? I’m willing to offer up different alternative…

X: Hm?

DYNAMO: You’re too fun to kill.  So what’s say we strike a bargain for all your Nightmare Souls instead?

X: Absolutely not!!  I could never trust you with that kind of power.  Even if we’re stuck here. I’ll find a way…

X clenches his fists and grits his teeth.

Dynamo rolls his neck and cracks his knuckles, loosening up, before putting his dukes up.

DYNAMO: (impatient) So it's simple. Give up the Nightmare Souls and go back!  Otherwise, you’re dead!

X: We’ll see about that!!!

-cut to-

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INT. WEAPON CENTER – Infinity Flea’s Lair – NIGHT

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Zero sits by Illumina’s face and listens to his debrief.

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) One day, the rest of our Branch had enough and he was disposed of.

ZERO: (curious) How??  

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) By making it look like an accident...

ZERO: Hm??

-cut to-

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INT. POCKET DIMENSION – Dynamo’s Lair – NIGHT

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X charges up and fires his Blade Buster at Dynamo, who jumps back gets hit and retaliates with a strong Giga Attack.  

Dark purple light rays emit from the ground up, across the whole room, which overtake X.

X guards his face as best as possible but the attack sends him careening into the pile of scared hostages.

X: Ogh!

He gets up and Mach Dashes right into Dynamo.

DYNAMO: (shocked) Wha??

X: /HAH!!

He slashes at Dynamo with the Z-Saber and cuts him across the arm, surprising him even further.

DYNAMO: Ahhh!  What the-?

X: I’m not playing games Dynamo!!! What are you doing here?

He strikes him with another Z-Saber slash, but Dynamo parries it with two beam sabers of his own.  The two clash sabers at a standstill as they struggle against each other.

DYNAMO: I already told you. I came here for the Nightmares. I'm attuned to the fashions of the time, ya know...

He gives X a big boot to the chest, then throws a spinning saber at him.

It strikes X across the head, which makes him turn his neck.  Thanks to his new helmet, he barely received any damage.  He slowly turns his head to Dynamo with firm, big eyes.

X: Stay away from the Nightmares! It's too dangerous!

DYNAMO: Aww, thanks for looking out for me, Sweety!!  But, that's exactly why they are worth checking out! The Nightmare Souls are /MINE!

He /throws his second spinning saber at X, who focuses, charges up and bats it away with a charged slash.

X: Enough…

-FLASH-

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EXT. OMU DESERT – Offsite Testing Area – DAY

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During a combat test for the Prototype of Illumina, suddenly, small holes open up amongst the entirety of the Titan Reploid’s body.  All along it’s arms, chest, legs and face, tiny missiles peer out.

ALIA: (v.o, narrating) When he tested the Prototype of Illumina, a few members of the team rigged the missile system, so they would lock in place.

Before long, the Giant Mech violently explodes in an instant, as every missile had locked inside all of it’s pores.

ALIA: (v.o, narrating) He never saw it coming, and frankly.. neither did we!

ZERO: (v.o, narrating) Wow…!

-FLASH-

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INT. POCKET DIMENSION – Dynamo’s Lair - NIGHT

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The blue parts of X’s Blade Armor shift into green. Three missiles appear from his core and circle around him while they give off an array of Dragonfly blasts towards Dynamo.

Dynamo holds a hand up and walks toward him, smiling as parts of his armor slightly chip away.

X: Hmph… not effective enough, huh?  Try /THIS!!!!

He shifts into brown and creates a Ground Dash boulder.  In the time that it took to prepare the attack, Dynamo gathered up the energy to perform another Giga Attack, which not only disintegrates the rock, but causes him to violently tumble and roll across the floor.

X: Gaaaaaaaaah… damn it!!

Near the other tied up Reploids, X looks at them with remorse, scowls and finds the inner-strength to get back up on one knee.

Dynamo dusts himself off, while casually walking over to him.

DYNAMO: Heh heh. Look at you! You’re always so busy…. That’s what I love about you! I'm interested in this Nightmare and its investigation…

X looks up at him, panting.

X: It's dangerous. Stop it! Please…!! …Don’t get in my way.

Dynamo forms a buster in his hand and points it down at X.

DYNAMO: Oh, I’m afraid that’s a big ‘No-Can-Do’ Amigo…. I’m invested, now.

Dynamo charges up his buster.

X winces.

X: Damn it, I said /STOP!

He /shifts into black and red and produces a glob of Meteor Rain, which overtakes Dynamo and causes his whole body to shake.

DYNAMO: /WHaaaaaaaaaaaa???????

X narrows his eyes.

X: Looks like I’ve found your weakness, which means that you’re in trouble.

-FLASH-

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EXT. OMU DESERT – Sabotaged Testing Site - DAY

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Gate, Alia, Dr. Laye, Victor and the other researchers stare at the explosion, completely flabbergasted and blown away.  They all share a collective terrified gasp.

GATE: (distraught, shaken) Oh my God!!  Don’t.. Don’t tell me!

Alia looks over to her colleague and puts a comforting arm around his shoulder.

GATE: Not another one!!!

DR. LAYE: (sighing) Well.  This was a waste of time…

ALIA: (v.o, narrating) Gate was so distraught.  This was the 6th time one of his Creations were destroyed.  And what made matters worse was that our Boss clearly didn’t care.  In fact, she was in on it.

-FLASH-

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INT. WEAPON CENTER – Infinity Flea’s Lair - NIGHT

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ZERO: Whoa…! Well, I’d feel bad for them if they weren’t trying to rule the World!!  

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) That wasn’t always the way. It’s a real shame.

ZERO: Doesn’t matter…. The Past is the Past.  All we have is Now.  What matters the most to me is, this guy hurt our friend Tekk, and he trapped X!

ALIA: (o.s filtered) I wouldn’t worry too much about him.  He’s pretty quick on his feet…

ZERO: Even after all that internal scarring…?

-cut to-

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INT. POCKET DIMENSION – Dynamo’s Lair - NIGHT

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He punches Dynamo hard in the gut, which causes a Green Nightmare Soul to actually leave his body.

DYNAMO: Aaaaaaaaaagh!!!!!! Noooo..

X: (Dark) Oh, what’s this, a Nightmare Soul? How nice.

X grabs it and absorbs it into his pores. Dynamo long-jumps to the other side of the room.

X: Going somewhere?

He mach-dashes right over to him and splashes him with another glob of Meteor Rain.

DYNAMO: Urrghh…. Nnnoooo…

X: What’s wrong?  You don’t seem so smug now!!  You really want to play with this Nightmare, you’re gonna get yourself Killed.

X continues to dominate in the fight with unrelenting Meteor Rain blasts that only serve to weaken Dynamo further and further at every turn.  After three more successions of this punishment, Dynamo is seen shaking on the ground near the hog-tied reploids. His circuits are sizzling.

X grimaces and gives him a fierce kick in the gut while he’s down.

DYNAMO: WuHaaaaaauuuugggghhhhh………

Dynamo is struck so hard, he vomits.

X: Now let us out!  I don’t want to have to kill you…

DYNAMO: (conceding) OKAAY, OKAY... You always get so mad, but... I want to get the Souls too... Even yours! Maybe.. one day…

X shakes his head.

X: Why are you so obsessed with this?

DYNAMO: The Nightmare Souls have nice DNA laced inside... I want to power-up with them. But, you are too strong. I’ll have to take the Souls you collected another time… We'll meet again, X. I know we will!

He pulls out a device that worries X. Then, he overhears someone on coms.

ISOC: (o.s, filtered) What!?  No. Dynamo! What are you doing!???

DYNAMO: Hmm... I'm not strong enough... I can't beat you yet. You're too serious. Until next time, X!

Dynamo smashes a button on the device, which shatters the entire dimension and force-teleports everyone out of there.

-cut to-

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INT. WEAPON CENTER – Infinity Flea’s Lair - NIGHT

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The Gateway door opens, startling Zero.

ZERO: Hm!??

He turns around only to find Tekk, crawling into the room.

ZERO: (relieved) Oh Tekk, it’s only you…

TEKK: (hurt, grateful) xT-thank you… For saving me…

Tekk gives him a thumbs up. Zero starts to smile as he returns the gesture.

Just then, X and the 5 tied up reploids suddenly appear from out of thin air and fall to the ground. A seventh beam of light mysteriously teleports away immediately, which leaves Zero and Tekk, completely confused.

ZERO: What-the?  X, you’re back!!

From the middle of the room, X rises to his feet and looks at his estranged Best Friend with a scuffed up face.

X: (exhausted) I sure am!  And we’ve got a lot to discuss!!

They both share a look of overwhelmed shock.

-cut to-

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INT. FALLEN COLONY – Isoc’s Lab – NIGHT

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Isoc looks at his monitor shocked and disappointed. He immediately tries to com-link with Dynamo again, but only hears static on the other end.

ISOC: What the-!?  Oh no..!!

Frustrated, he pulls up a phone from his console and calls Dynamo.  The monitor reads that it is ‘calling’ as the soundwaves of the rings are displayed six times before going to voicemail.

DYNAMO: (filtered, message) Heya! I’m too busy to bother with you, but you know what to do…!

ISOC: Hmph!!

The voicemail beeps and records his message.

ISOC: Damn it Dynamo, what the Hell was that!?  You’d better pick up!!  What am I paying you for???  …Don’t forget that we’re watching you.  Next time I call, you’d better answer. Otherwise, you’ll be receiving a visit from our High Max.  And he doesn’t have a sense of humor like you or I.

He hangs up, then pulls up data on his monitor. He presses down on his coms button and speaks.

ISOC: Metal Shark, come in.

In a short moment his Minion, Metal Shark appears on screen.

METAL SHARK: (filtered) Yes, sir?

ISOC: It appears that our Wild Card is proving to be too much of a nuisance after all.

METAL SHARK: (filtered) Hehehehh… I knew it.  Want me to Off him?

ISOC: No. Don’t interfere. He could still be of use to us, but I need security.

METAL SHARK: (nodding, filtered) Okay…. What did you have in mind?

ISOC: I want you to work your magic. I retrieved some wonderful data that Ground Scaravich had pulled up on X. It could be very useful to us. I’m sending you a Data File now.

Isoc keys in a few files and sends them all directly to Metal Shark’s Data-link.  On screen, via com-link, Metal Shark suddenly receives information planted directly into his head.  He is seen shaking his head and blinking as if he had an epiphany.

METAL SHARK: (filtered) What the..-  Whoaaaa.  This is gonna be fuuunn!!!!!!

Isoc makes a sinister grin, knowing Metal Shark won’t let him down.

ISOC: Have at it, my friend.  You know what to do.

METAL SHARK: (filtered) I certainly do…

-cut to-

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INT. MHHQ BUNKER – Control Area - DAY

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At Alia’s Console, Zero and her both look at X, flabbergasted.  

ALIA & ZERO: Dynamo!!?

Douglas helps Tekk and the other rescued reploids get their bearings.

X: I couldn’t believe it either.  I’m just glad it wasn’t the Nightmare Version of you.

ALIA: Me too.

Douglas escorts Tekk and the newcomers away, leaving them to their debrief.

ZERO: Heh. It looks like that joke is long gone. You’ve done good, X.  If Dynamo is the worst of our problems, then they must be getting desperate.

X: Well, that’s just it.  He was completely acting on his own, as if he just learned about the Nightmare.

ALIA: Yet, he also clearly had access to freely jump in and out of the Pocket Dimension.  That means he has to be working with the Investigators.

ZERO: Or against them…

X: Hmm..  I don’t know about Dynamo…  He’s too unpredictable. I can’t get a good read on him.

ZERO: Ugh, he’s just a tricky Player trying to get in our way… Again!

X: This thing clearly goes deeper than we thought.  But now that we know a little more about these Dimensions, it’s my sole duty to fully explore them.

ALIA & ZERO: Huh?

X: Zero, I’m putting you in charge of these missions until I can figure out what else is going on here.

ALIA: What!?

ZERO: (shocked) A-are you sure…?

X: Look… I’m still in the game, but it’s very clear that I’m barely hanging on.  You’re exactly the breath of fresh air we’ve all been needing for the past 3 weeks.  I’m counting on you.

ZERO: Uh, yeah. Thanks, but… didn’t you want to sort out a few things first? Shouldn’t we go through that, before you fully put your faith in me??

Alia’s eyes widen, impressed.

X shakes his head.

X: Now’s not the time…. People are trapped in those Dimensions and probably Dead because of my negligence!  I have to see for myself.  If I can grab any Survivors it’ll be worth it.  I have to save as many people as I can.

ZERO: (guilty) …I understand…. Just remember, you’re not alone in this.

X: (smiling) I know.

Alia looks at them and sighs.

ALIA: So what’s the plan?

X points to the top left window of her screen.

X:   Kassy and Hal need rescuing yesterday, so Zero and I will jump in to help them.

ALIA: (reacting, relieved) Ah, finally!

X: I still need to talk to my Dad, anyway.

ZERO: (smirking) Heh, okay…. We all know you just want to see that next cool power up…

X gives him a serious look.

X: He erased my memories…

Zero looks at him, astonished.

X: Like I said… We’ve got a lot to talk about later.

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INT. NORTH CAROLINA – Mt. MechaMagma – DAY

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X and Zero teleport in to a deep, Industrial Cave where they are drawn to a massive heat signature emitting from a Nightmare-colored Magma Area.

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) This is the Magma Area. A dangerous place to investigate is the Hot Spot that spews magmas.

ZERO: It's dangerous wherever I go.

X: I've never seen magma this color, before. It’s purple!  Is this the Nightmare?  

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) Although I can't confirm it due to the jamming, it must be the Nightmare. I have never heard of Purple Magma... Stay alert!

ZERO: I don't care, I just move forward.

With a dash-jump and another dash ahead, he is off.  X quickly follows with three dashes of his own. They both come to a cliff that overlooks a large circular red and green Mechaniloid.  X gasps while Zero grunts.

ZERO: I found a giant Mechaniloid...

ALIA: Mechaniloid? There is no data signal. It must be the Nightmare.

Zero clenches his fist, growing irritated with the power of this manifested phenomenon.

ZERO: The Nightmare…. I'll crush it! Its weak point is obvious.

Zero dash-jumps off the cliff into action while X looks on.

X: Who created this? What for…?

He takes a knee as he carefully observes Zero from above.

Zero lands in the middle of a pit, right by a dead reploid.  The giant circular pile of junk jets over to him while he just clenches a fist in anger and powers up.

ZERO: hhHHHUUUUAUAAAAARRRR/UUUGGGHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He /slams a fist into the ground and shoots out his new Rekkoha Giga Attack.  Instantly, large powerful rays of lasers summon down from the sky as if he beckoned them to crash against the Mechaniloid.

Upon impact, three of its four green power cores are shattered, leaving only the one near it’s bottom right-side remaining.  Zero turns his head, pulls out his saber underhanded and dives out to the oncoming Mechaniloid with a confident Sentsuizan slash.

Upon striking the core gem, it breaks. When he lands the whole ground shakes while the Mechaniloid wildly explodes.

-pan up to X-

X looks down, blinking in shock and almost fear.

X: Oh my God…!

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) What is it?

X: Zero’s amazing!

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) I think he’s too powerful, if you ask me…

X dash-jumps down to the pit.

X: I don’t disagree…

With that he closes communication and follows his hardened friend toward a gateway.  Of course, Zero says nothing on his way to the next room.  X smirks, remembering that this was always his way.

-pan to-

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Zero walks through the 1st gate as X catches up with another dash.

ZERO: How ya holdin’ up, X?

X: (gassed) Ahh.. Pretty.. okay…. I’d say.

ZERO: Hah. Yeah, right…. I could hear your wheezing from a mile away!

X: (insulted) Hey…

ZERO: Ah come on, get a grip.  I’m only t-/eeugh.

Their banter is interrupted by a small metal dragonfly which darts across Zero’s face and stings him.

ZERO: What the f-/oougggh.

X looks, as now two more dragonflies strike Zero in the chest and idle near him.

X: Huh?? /Aghhh…

He also gets struck by a dragonfly that stays near him.

Zero swats at them with his saber, but they’re just out of reach.

ZERO: What the Hell is this??

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) I don’t see anything, what is it?

X: Dragonflies….?

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) Hmmm…  Maybe it’s a Nightmare effect?

ZERO: God Damn it, I am so SICK of this Thing!!!!!!!

He jumps down a level amongst the metal rafters.

X: How do you think we feel???

X carefully follows with a drop down to the next level.  He waits with Zero as they carefully watch a flame thrower flare down from the rafter above them.

Once there is a clearing, they both rush ahead with a dash.

Zero looks down, takes a breath and grins.

ZERO: Oh man, heeeere we go!

He drops down and turns towards a Nightmare Virus, which blinks at him in anger.  As he is about to move, a flame thrower shoots directly, upwards which almost singes his face.

Zero stands wide-eyed and still, while the Nightmare Virus rushes towards him.  X blasts it away with a Charged Blade Buster.  The Flame Thrower makes three quick bursts, before they can advance.  X grabs the Nightmare Soul and absorbs it.

X: Grab the Nightmare Souls, Zero.  They’re actually helpful.

Zero looks at him with dread.

ZERO: What are you doing!?  Don’t you know what that is??

They kick-jump up to drop down further to the next level, amongst the maze-like scaffolding.

Upon landing, X shakes his head.

X: Not really…

ZERO: That’s my-….  Well..  We can talk later!

He spots another Nightmare Virus heading towards them, focuses his brow, purses his lips and forms a Z-Buster.

ZERO: /Hmph!

He shoots a spiral shot at the Nightmare Virus and destroys it.  Then, he grabs the Nightmare Soul and absorbs it. Anticipating a flamethrower, he dash-jumps ahead, while X gets cut off and has to wait.

X: Huh? Ah maan…

-pan below-

Zero drops down a few steps and air-dashes across the way to avoid a flame thrower from a step, over to a familiar ledge.

He drops down, off screen as X comes tenderly comes down the same steps.

ALIA: (o.s, filtered, gasping) Haah.  This is where Kassy must have been.  It looks familiar…

X: Poor, kid.  This place was far too dangerous for her.

-pan below-

Zero strikes a Nightmare Virus down with his new 3-hit combo.  Then he grabs the Nightmare Soul with a dash-jump and drops down for a long stretch.

When he lands, another Nightmare Virus lurks over towards him.  He waits for it while forming a Z-Buster again.

ZERO: Hmph..

X lands by Zero as he takes it out with a Z-Buster shot.  Then, he climbs up the rafters with kick-jumps while a Flame Thrower flares up, behind him.

ZERO: Keep up, X!

X: Hmph. I’m Trying!

He exhales, looks up, and proceeds to kick-jump as well.

X can spot Zero carefully sliding while waiting for an opening. When Zero finds it, he air- dashes ahead.  X capitalizes on this with a Mach-dash of his own.  Instantly he is right behind Zero.

ZERO: What the-!?

The two fall together, suddenly at the same vicinity with X right behind him.

X: (taunting) You said to keep up…

The two land at the same time, where two flame throwers flare down from the narrow passage way.  A nightmare virus flies through the flames.

ZERO: Hrrgh

He forms his Z-Buster, but X steps ahead.

X: Allow me!

X charges up and blasts it away with a Blade Buster.  Then, he quick-dashes between both flames. Zero does the same, following X’s lead.

When X lands, he spots a Nightmare Virus looming over to a resting victim.

X: Oh no you /Don’t!!

He takes a diagonal Mach Dash towards the Nightmare Virus with a charged up buster and freezes in place as the buster’s energy siphons right through the Z-Saber in one powerful slash.

Zero does a double-take.  

ZERO: (gasping, v.o, thinking) X looks like a master with that saber…

From mid-air, X grabs the Nightmare Soul before landing on a ledge to check on the reploid.

X: Go ahead, Zero. I’ll be right behind you…

Zero nods.

ZERO: Y-yeah, man!

He air-dashes past a flame thrower and drops down below X, deeper into the cavern.

-pan to-

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Zero lands before another giant piece of garbage, which activates upon spotting him.

ZERO: Not this hunk of junk again…

It immediately jets out towards him, while he quickly double jumps and kick-jumps along the wall.

The giant ball of red snake-like pieces flies up to him.

ZERO: Uhhhh.

He jumps and air-dashes across the way towards a higher landmass where clearly another Reploid had failed to survive.

The Oroborous chases him and fires green plasma balls at him from all 4 of it’s cores.  But then he remembers, he has green plasma balls of his own.

His eyes flash green and he creates the Yammark Option as three protective dragonflies surround him.  Instantly the metal dragonflies that had been disturbing him disintegrate.  Then, he uses the missiles to fire green plasma back at the bottom two cores that come after him.  As it passes him by, he slices his saber and jams it in a breaking core.

ZERO: Wha-? Aaaaaaaah…………

The Oroborous drags Zero across the terrain and pulls him down, threatening to land on him.

Zero goes wide-eyed, then clutches his saber tightly.

ZERO: No way!  Ensuizan!!!!

In mid-air, he unnaturally stops and spins as fast as he can. The saber clashes against it’s sides and then strikes against it’s top right core when it touches down to the ground.  Zero remains spinning, in Ensuizan as the Mechaniloid jets away, allowing him for some room to breathe.  He lands and gets his bearings.

At the other end, he spots X who looks at it with worry, but then easily evades it with a Mach-dash up towards the high wall.

ZERO: Hmph… Show off!

Zero double jumps from his end, kick-jumps up to the higher terrain and runs after the Mechaniloid again.

From the other side, X chases after it with the Yammark Option as well.

X: Come back here, you!

ZERO: I Got this one!!!!!

With a glowing fist, Zero violently pounds the ground, summoning another wicked Rekkoha attack.

X immediately stops short and Mach dashes out of the way.

The rays of light completely wash over the Ouroboros Mechaniloid and destroy it with a wild explosion.

X: Damn Zero.. You coulda killed me!

Zero walks towards X’s position, putting his saber away.

ZERO: Naaah, you’re stronger than that.  Besides, I knew you were gonna get out of the way…

With that, Zero walks past his old friend and gives him a smug grin, while entering the next gateway.  

X frowns and shakes his head.

X: Not cool, Man.  

He follows after him.

-pan to-

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X takes a breath and continues his thought, growing annoyed at Zero’s brashness.

X: When this is over, we’re gonna have a serious talk about Teamwork and what that actually means to you.

ZERO: Huh??

X shakes his head, hurt.

X: This isn’t the first time we… haven’t exactly been on the same page…

He holds his head in pain, while lightly tearing up.

-FLASH-

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INT. OLD MAVERICK HUNTER BASE – Control Room – DAY

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During the Great Repliforce War, X and Zero had just received some very distressing news, but Zero took it personally.

ZERO: This is /YOUR FAULT, X!!!!

He angrily /points to X before he turns around and heads for the door.

-flash-

X: COOL OFF, Zero!  This is getting us nowhere!!

ZERO: Just STAY AWAY FROM ME!!!

He runs out of the room.

-FLASH- ------------------------------------------------------------------------

INT. MAGMA AREA – Gateway Pathways - DAY

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ZERO: Dude, what are you talking about?  I made a mistake. I’m sorry! What’s happening!??

X: (hurting, emotional) Agh.. n-no. Sorry…. It’s all coming back to me at once, and I need you to tell me what’s real…

ZERO: (guilty, remorseful) I-I’ll try…

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) X. According to my readings, the Light Capsule, Kassy, Hal and our Mystery Friend are all directly above you, if you keep flying up.

X: (gasping) Really!?

ALIA: (o.s, filtered) Yep.

ZERO: (nodding) We’ll break here, then.  Hang in there, X.  And I’m sorry about before…. Actually I…. I’m sorry about everything.

He gives his former-apprentice a solemn look, then runs off to the nearest Gateway.

X looks on with a pensive grimace, then he looks up and focuses back on the Rescue Mission.

X: Alright guys…. Get ready!

SIGNAS: (o.s, v.o, narrating) It looks like the boys are making good headway out there.  I’m worried about X though.  I hope he can keep his head straight while Zero takes over the Mission.  And for that matter, I hope that putting our faith in Zero is the right choice.  We’re not out of the woods yet.

{Freezeframe. Grainy Effect.}

[justdealingwithsomeissues]

Everyone comes down on Crimson HARD because he almost did the very same thing that they were coming after Magneto for in the first place. This is pretty much good enough for the Soviets to step off and leave everything in the Avenger’s hands.

[vanilla-inkwell]

HEY Y’ALL MEGA MAN X5 HAS AN EXCEPTIONAL OST

I know Mega Man’s fandom is quieter than it used to be, and anything past X3 is hella slept on, but HOT DAMN X5′S SOUNDTRACK AIN’T QUIET AND IT DEF WON’T LET YOU SLEEP

THIS SHIT’S A WHOLE-ASS ALBUM OF STELLAR SYNTH-ROCK WITH A LOVELY SOUND-FONT AND THE BEST DAMN BASELINES

(Spike Rosered’s Stage Theme is almost literally ALL baseline, it’s beautiful)

I mean, god, listen to Dynamo’s Theme and tell me that ain’t the sickest, coolest, most vibrant cyberpunk action tune you ever heard

AND THERE’S VARIETY like, most of it goes hard as hell, but then you got Dark Necrobat’s Stage Theme, a gentle, wondrous electric guitar-crooning mixed with (you guessed it) a deep baseline and percussion with a goddamn mission

Tidal Makkoeen’s Stage Theme makes you want to save the oceans your goddamn self, suplex a submarine, and jump headfirst into every unexplored place the earth has to offer

Volt Kraken’s Stage Theme just. fucking. shreds.

I could equally chill or dance to Burn Dinorex’s Stage Theme, and I’m not sure how that’s possible, but by god it is

AND THEN YOU GET TO THE ZERO SPACE I THEME just... magical and foreboding and entrancing and resonant (Zero Space II is a fucking EDM rave distilled into something both manageable and hardcore and it’s also amazing)

BUT THEN THERE’S X VS ZERO, THE PUREST, MOST EMOTIONAL, MOST POWERFUL SYNTH-ROCK TRACK ON THIS WHOLE OST (and I swear I’m not just saying that ‘cause of the context this song plays in in-game)

anyways listen to this OST y’all, it’s on Spotify (by Capcom Sound Team; they recently uploaded a *ton* of full Capcom OSTs); also play Mega Man X5, it’s the best one (except Legends, but that’s a different sub-series)