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absolutely-normal-about-x · 8 months ago

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IF Zero were to survive. How would he adjust his new life in the Reborn AU?

OH HOHO MF WOULD ESCAPE DEATH THE 4TH FUCKINB TIME WOULD OF BEEN HILARIOUS. BUT ALSO IT BRINGS UP A FUN SCENARIO TO COOK UP IF THAT BLONDIE BASTARD SURVIVES .

Long post ahead cause I have so many, many thoughts

Im still pondering a bit about it, but I was considering a fun little scenario that if Zero was able to be brought back before the events of Legends 1. He would of been active for a while before X and the guardians were even found. He could of just adjusted decently aside that he had to deal with being a carbon ahahah.

Hiding his identity as Zero and going by a different name and appearance (still has his golden pony twin but the once bright blond has changed to a more duller one) He would of looked worse for wear as his Armor has been cracked and replaced with different parts but still retained his fighting abilities with a saber. If the Z-Saber survives or not he’s still a strong swordsman.

Taking on as a Nomadic Digger, wandering around across Terra fighting against dangerous reaper bots and giving away his found refractors to local communities. Pretty much doing his own thing. He doesn’t directly get involved unless it’s necessary. He’s kinda lonely at the same time not having ANYONE that he knows even alive in his era can mess him up a little I mean this isn’t his first time waking up in a post apocalyptic world. But this world is different so…carefree and peaceful it makes him confused but glad but at the same time has a feeling that something’s up.

Being strong that he is would of been well known as the “Crimson Wanderer”. Forming a scary reputation of himself taking out pirates and reaper while being scary as fuck. He’s kinda grown to be a boogie man for Pirates but also to folks cause Zero is kinda scary and doesn’t talk to much these days. Bro have you seen how he fights?

He would of ran into Volnutt by accident when the boy’s dig job gone awry. It was a simple job but it turns out the Reaperbot at the time was too much for him luckily Zero was near by to help out. Taking out the Reaperbot with ease, when he turns around to see if the kid is alright.

The moment he Looked at Volnutt’s awed eyes it sends him back when he saved X from Vile in Central Highway all those years ago. He stood there staring at him before getting snapped out by that said kid thanking him for saving him.

Zero regains his composure saying that it’s nothing and be more careful. Volnutt nervously laughed saying that in he should of been more careful with the hidden traps, asking his savior if he’s looking for something in these ruins maybe reflactors. Only for him to deny and says he’s just finished a job is about to leave before giving the Boy a large refractor suprising him. Before Volnutt would say something zero tells him to be more careful next time before heading off before Volnutt could ask his name.

He’s confused about this man who was he? Isn’t he the Crimson Wanderer? Well at least he saved his live and gave him the refractor that he’s looking for! But some reason deep down in a gut feeling, this isn’t the last time he’s gonna see that man.

As for Zero, he couldn’t understand why he saw X as that boy. He’s curious of that boy something’s telling him he’s gonna have to keep an eye on him for now on and will. Since that first encounter Zero kept an eye on Volnutt, just to see what he got of course. Even running into him and that blond girl from time to time. The more he looks at him the similarities between him and X are more apparent. Is it just a coincidence? It probably is I mean it’s been thousands of Years there’s no way anyone knows about him and the rest of the hunters. But deep down he knows this isn’t a simple coincidence and he’s going to get into the bottom of this.

A week before Legends 1 , Volnutt ends up with a Digging job that coincidentally runs into Zero. He uses the opportunity of ask him some curios questions to try to get him to open up a little. He didn’t say much at first but slowly throught the job he was able to open a little bit about himself to the boy. But also Zero asks the boy questions about himself. Getting to know him a little more. They eventually have to fight the reaverbot together and again Zero couldn’t help but to see X in him. They have a little bit of a bonding before completing the job but before they part ways Volnutt asks the Man his name, zero smirked and said.

“Call me Z kid”

Then walks away leaving a bit of an impression on the boy…he hopes to see that Z again.

And now folks we cut forward to kind of present day with when the fam was discovered.

Zero begins to hear a little bit of gossip about Volnutt’s family catching his attention but didn’t mind until they mentioned the Guardians as Volnutt’s siblings and their Mysterious father. He chokes on his drink shocked at the mention of the 4 guardians…There’s no fucking way…there’s no way.

And knowing who the guardians are related if Volnutt is their “Brother” that must also means that…

It all makes sense but at the same time how

He does investigations to learn about this situation.

It leads him to Kattletox island, running into Volnutt who was just coming home from buying some groceries for dinner. He was surprised to see “Z” again asking him how’s he’s been and what is he doing here on the island. He says he’s fine and asks if it’s true that the Guardians are his siblings, as the boy happily replied with a yes. It was only then he felt watched telling Volnutt to get behind to him only before pointing at his weapon at a not so happy Phantom. Who’s been patrolling having a bad feeling the moment that he saw him coming to the island then talking to his little Brother.

Ah typical phantom dispute his strange appearance it’s him alright…and he was starring Daggers on him holding on his weapon demanding to explain before Volnutt try to lower the tension. Calming Phantom down explaining this is “Mr. Z” that saved his life before he’s fine. By Zero’s surprise Phantom’s harsh experience changed one with Softness towards Volnutt saying that he didn’t knew this “Z” was this man before turning back to Zero, his soft expression changed into a serious one before returning to his soft expression towards his little brother. Volnutt wonders if it’s okay to invite Z for Dinner…Phantom reluctantly says yes.

Volnutt smiles asking Z if he wants to come to dinner, not surprised Zero accepts the offer but notices that Phantom was eyeing on him. So the 3 of them went off to the home through the walk there Zero couldn’t help to feel that Phantom is looking at him suspiciously like while he listens to Volnutt chatting with him. When they finally made it to the home….

Volnutt calling out to anyone that he and Phantom are home and brought in a Guest. When the door was opened time stopped for Zero of the person was who opened it….

It’s no doubt it’s him.

Even without his armor, wearing an apron that says “I heart Food”. he’s still the same and yet…he’s older, grizzled, his build is soft still strong. Having an X-shaped scar on his right eye. With slightly longer hair that is brained with a white streak. His eyes still holds that spark but has been aged with time and experience.

Volnutt ran towards X happily exclaiming “Dad!. X’s expression lights up when he sees his child rushing towards him giving him a Hug. X laughs happily welcoming his youngest child home giving the boy a warm smile.

A far cry to a once sorrowful man, who’s filled with regret and sorrow.

He’s happy

X looks over Phantom with the same warm smile welcomes his other youngest home, before glancing at “Z”. He asks Volnutt who is this person that he and phantom brought over.

Volnutt happily saying that this is “Z” the man he talked about before. X turns back towards “Z” his eyes locked into his.

It was on instinct as X calls towards Phantom to come to the house while he speaks at Z. Phantom quickly complies giving his father a “Do you think it’s him?” Look before heading towards home with his little brother. Volnutt looks at this father concerned and confused of why. Before being pulled by Phantom saying that they should get ready and their father has it cover.

Zero was this close to turn around never wanting to ruin the peace that his best friend has earned. X approches and stops him asking him a single question.

“Do you think I’m dumb? That description and the information that have …is it really you…Zero?”

He wanted to lie and leave but it’s Obvious…X is not moron he can tell it’s him, despite how he looks and how dulled he has become he can recognize him from a mile away…he nods then gives X his familiar snirk

“The one and only, it’s good to see you buddy you look like you get a lil sloppy there”

Simply without warning, He was greeted by a swift sucker punch in the face by X himself knocking him on the ground.

“THE HELL WAS THAT FOR!?”

“That’s what you get for calling me sloppy but also”

He offers a hand to lift him up something that Zero gladly did. Before pulling his old friend into a hug. Zero can hear X crying with tears of joy followed by laughter.

“Welcome back to the land of the living again you Old Bastard”

Zero didn’t say much…but for X’s surprised he hugs him back.

“It’s good to be back”

The two old friends laughed together before walking towards the home, it seems that for the first time in a Long Long Long time. They are at peace before x happily takes his old friend back home for Dinner.

This is going to be an interesting Dinner.

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inkskinned · 1 month ago

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we were sitting on the floor and i was cutting out tiny pictures to make a collage for a friend's birthday. you were on your phone and you laughed about something, and i was still in love with you then, so i asked what had you giggling.

"sorry. i was just..." you took a moment and went back to texting. "i was telling someone about how you're afraid of the dark."

i'm afraid of the dark because something bad happened. "oh." i felt a little slinky of shame crawl down my throat.

you glanced up, and maybe it showed on my face, because you rolled your eyes and held the phone to the side casually so i could see the group chat. "what? was it a secret?"

i looked down to the scissors in my hand. "i just..." no, it's not a secret. it just felt like something private, something serious. saying why would you tell someone that just feels like an accusation. it's unfair. i honestly am not even ashamed of it, it's just a fact about my person that i don't usually share.

what a strange experience. is this a human thing or a generational thing? for our grandparents: did they need to worry about how quickly someone can just... share your personal information? again, i didn't even really have a true objection. what could i say? i want any person in my life to feel they can be honest with their friends. it's not like i said don't tell anyone this.

i cut out another letter to complete the rainbow happy birthday, started hunting for the exclamation mark. i heard you sigh dramatically.

"don't make a big deal about this," you said.

this entire conversation was a pattern for us, and this was when we got to my least favorite part of the pattern. i would get my feelings hurt in some oblique not-technically-terrible way, and then it would be making a big deal about something. you'd get frustrated for me for being soft, but i was born soft. you knew i was soft when you pierced me. it's one of the things that made controlling me so easy.

"i'm not," i felt my voice crack. the question came without my wanting. "why are you guys talking about me?" and why are you saying that thing? why not like - i'm telling them how you're generous and kind and pretty.

you let out this low, tragic groan. "oh my god." you tossed the phone away from your body. "there, see? i just won't talk to them if you don't like it."

the rest of the hour went the way it always went, between us: i said i don't actually mind if you talk to your friends but -, you found a way to call my minor expression of discomfort "being dramatic." you got upset that i had been offended. i ended up apologizing, even though i hadn't actually done anything.

afterwards, you picked up the phone again. after texting for a little bit, you snorted. "okay," you said, "but it is kind of funny you're afraid of the dark. i mean, when you think about it."