Mega Man Zero 3 Script

Script from the game Mega Man Zero 3.

Scene 1: March of Neo Arcadia
(Bells are heard tolling in the background as the narrator recounts the plots of first and second games.)

Narrator: The legendary Reploid Zero awoke from a long slumber...

With Ciel's Resistance he defeated Copy X, the ruler of Neo Arcadia.

The terror of the Neo Arcadian regime ended, but the energy shortage remained a constant problem.

Ciel devoted herself to researching new forms of energy.

Elpizo became the newly appointed Resistance leader.

However, overcome by his desire for power, Elpizo awakened the Dark Elf,

whose magic had once nearly destroyed the world.

Elpizo, thirsting for the power of the Dark Elf, lost sight of his true duty,

and was finally defeated after a fierce battle.

However, the Dark Elf fled, her destination unknown.

The battle over the Dark Elf had only just begun...

(Scene fades out.)

Scene 2: The Mysterious Ship
Narrator: Two months later.

(Scene opens as Zero leads Ciel and two Resistance soldiers through a snowy wasteland.)

Soldier 1: It sure is quiet... There haven't been many Neo Arcadian attacks lately. Things are almost too peaceful now...

Soldier 2: Ms. Ciel completed her research on the new energy... And if it solves the energy crisis, Neo Arcadia won't have a reason to fight us anymore.

Ciel: Actually... I already informed Neo Arcadia about this new energy, the "Ciel System"... But... I haven't received a reply yet...

Soldier 1: Don't worry! I'm sure their answer will come soon! There's no more reason to fight. We can live in peace! Right?

Zero: We're in the middle of a mission. So put a lid on it and walk!

Ciel: *gulp!* Sorry!

(Ciel pauses as she analyzes her energy readings.)

Ciel: The reading is getting stronger. We're close...

Soldier 2: The snow is letting up...

(A strange ship becomes clearly visible in the background.)

Soldier 1: W-wow! Look at that!

Zero: Is that... some kind of ship?

Soldier 1: Ms. Ciel... Did that... huge thing... fall from outer space?!

Ciel: Yes... but what's more... It's giving out the same energy reading as the Dark Elf... of which there is only one in the whole world... Zero was against the idea, but I just had to find out... What could possibly be going on here?

Zero: Neo Arcadia has the area ahead of us cordoned off.

Ciel: What?!

Zero: You guys stay here until I make sure it's safe.

Ciel: Okay... Be careful, Zero...

(Zero dashes away.)

Scene 3: Omega's Call
(Zero fights through the stage until he comes to the entrance to the ship.)

Zero: Up ahead... That's where the Dark Elf reading is coming from. She knew who I was... Why would the elf who almost destroyed the world know me?

Ciel (over radio): Zero? Are you there?

Zero: Maintain radio silence! The enemy is near...

Ciel: Oh, I-I'm sorry...

Soldier 1: Get down! Neo Arcadians!

Soldier 2: Ms. Ciel, look out!

(A group of Pantheons attack the group. Ciel's scream is heard.)

Zero: No!

(Harpuia teleports in front of Zero.)

Harpuia: Relax. They won't come to any harm.

Zero: Harpuia?!

Harpuia: I'm letting you off the hook this time. But you and those Resistance fighters must leave, now!

Zero: You're letting us off the hook?!

Harpuia: Scram! I don't have time to mess with you now!

(Harpuia teleports away again.)

Zero: ...

Ciel: Zero... Can you hear me?

Zero: Seems you're okay... Leave the rest of this up to me. I want you all to head back to the Resistance Base.

Ciel: But, Zero...

(Zero hears a deep roar coming from inside the ship.)

Zero: I've heard that voice somewhere before... Is it... calling me?

(Zero enters the ship and comes to a gate. The scene shifts to show Fefnir and Leviathan getting thrown against the far wall by an attack from an unseen enemy.)

Fefnir: Now you're askin' for it! I'll blast you to pieces!

(Fefnir fires at the enemy offscreen but is hit by a huge clawed fist.)

Fefnir: Ooph!

(Omega is revealed, looming over Fefnir.)

Leviathan: *pant pant* Are you alive, Fefnir?

Fefnir: What a monster... The two of us fighting together, and not a scratch.

Leviathan: Omega, the evil Reploid banished from Neo Arcadia... He's pretty tough...

(Zero dashes in front of Fefnir.)

Fefnir: Zero?! What the heck are YOU doing here?!

Zero: What is that thing?

Leviathan: That's Omega. His mere existence defies reality... He's strong, but... He's not as fun to fight as you are. Hehe... I don't feel like fighting him, so he's all yours... See you later, Zero.

(Leviathan teleports out.)

Fefnir: Bah, that Leviathan... Grr, I can't move! We'll have to finish this another time! Hey, Zero! I'll get you and that Omega one of these days!! Don't you dare die before then, Zero!!

(Fefnir teleports out. Zero turns to look at Omega.)

Zero: Omega, huh? So you were the one who called me here?

(Zero fights and defeats Omega.)

Omega: Grrr...

(Omega powers up.)

Zero: You just don't give up, do you...

(A familiar lightning attack hits Omega. Harpuia teleports in.)

Omega: Gaaarrrrwl!

Harpuia: So you're Omega... I'm afraid I can't let you leave this place, ever. Time for your destruction!

(Harpuia prepares another attack, but a new voice interrupts.)

???: Hehehehe... Omega, that will be quite enough.

(Omega disarms.)

???: From this day forward... You will fight with this person as a Neo Arcadian. It's not polite, smashing a friend like that.

Omega: Gaarwl... Lord... Weil...

Harpuia: A Neo Arcadian?! Who is this guy?!

(Dr. Weil appears.)

Dr. Weil: Hehehehe... I am Weil. You may call me Dr. Weil. You must know my name, Harpuia of the Four Guardians. And you... the legendary hero. Zero...

Harpuia: Dr. Weil?! You're kidding me! It can't be! Why are you, who were banished from Neo Arcadia a century ago, with Omega?!

(Another new voice is heard.)

Copy X MK-II: That's simple. I-I brought him.

(Copy X enters, only with red eyes instead of blue.)

Harpuia: M... Master X?! Is that you?!

(Harpuia drops to the ground and bows.)

Copy X MK-II: Harpuia! Hehe, you haven't ch-changed! And th-then there's... I missed y-you, Zero...

Zero: You must be... You're a copy, aren't you?

Dr. Weil: Hehehe! I brought back Master X, whom you defeated long ago! To protect humanity from the chaos of this world!

Copy X MK-II: Weil saved my life. I owe h-him, see... I'll take Omega back, thank y-you. Harpuia, you k-keep searching for the Dark Elf. Omega and the Dark Elf... We'll need them both for what's to c-come...

Harpuia: But Master X! Think how many humans died because of the Dark Elf and Omega, both built by this man... How can you justify exposing humanity to such a grave danger, especially now with the energy crisis almost solved?!

Dr. Weil: What's this? Are you trying to tell Master X what to do? When did you grow so bold, Harpuia?

Harpuia: Weil... you...

Copy X MK-II: So, Zero. You g-guys are also searching for the Dark Elf, right? Let's m-make a contest out of it! I'll sh-show you who the real hero i-is!

(Copy X teleports away.)

Dr. Weil: Hehehe... Now things are getting interesting, Zero! Let's see how far you get with that body! Hehehe...

(Harpuia, Weil, and Omega all teleport away.)

Zero: "With that body"...? ...

Ciel (over radio): Zero... This is terrible...

Zero: So you were monitoring the whole thing?

Ciel: Hurry back to base. Operator?

Operator: Commencing trans.

(Zero teleports out.)

Scene 4: At the Resistance Base
Operator 1: Transferring... Two... One...

(Zero appears.)

Operator 2 (Jaune): Transfer complete.

Ciel: What should I do?

Zero: Well, for now... Not letting Neo Arcadia have the Dark Elf... That would be priority number one.

Operator 1 (Rouge): I will calculate our best course of action, giving priority to the search for the Dark Elf. I will report to Ms. Ciel as soon as the results are in.

Soldier 1: Ms. Ciel, please cheer up. Everything's turned out alright before, hasn't it?

Soldier 2: That's right. We believe in you, Ms. Ciel. And in Mr. Zero, too!

Ciel: Thank you, everyone.

(The soldiers walk out of the room. Ciel turns back to Zero.)

Ciel: The simulation will take a while longer to finish... I think we're going to need your help again, Zero... I think you shouyld get a little rest, first. One more thing... You should go see Cerveau. I hear he's finished his Secret Disk analyzer. If you find any Secret Disks that you can't analyze, ask Cerveau to have a look for you.

(Zero heads to Cerveau's room, stopping to talk to the other Resistance members along the way.)

Soldier 1: Cerveau's room? Go through the Commander's room to the right, and it's the room right in front of you. It's convenient that the base is so big now, but it sure is easy to get lost!

Soldier 2: Ah, Mr. Zero! Lately I've been so bored... my trigger finger is itching. But I suppose that's nothing to complain about, right? Oh, yes! I can't make out what's on this disk... You can have it!

(The soldier gives Zero Secret Disk #058.)

Soldier 3: Mr. Zero! Before I worked here I was a security guard in the desert. Of course, that was over a year ago.

Hirondelle: Hey there, Zero! Have you heard? The appearance of Omega, who has the same signature as the Dark Elf, has caused a rift in our world. The rift is called Cyberspace. A mysterious doorway connects it to the real world. Inside Cyberspace, Cyber-elf abilities auto-activate.

Pic: Hey, hey! How's the new guy doing? Oh, pardon me! Can't keep calling the legendary 'roid the "new guy"! It's been so boring since that Elpizo left here. No one complains when I skip work, And I don't have any stories to tell. There's just no excitement anymore.

Rocinolle: The lull in attacks from Neo Arcadia had me optimistic... But it seems they're on the move... I just hope they don't come here... For my job, the quieter things are, the better.

Andrew: What's this? You must be the new whippersnapper! ...hah, I'm kidding. Even MY memory isn't quite that bad!

Soldier 4: Ah, Mr. Zero. I was just cleaning this room, and I came across a Secret Disk. It must be around somewhere. If you find it, it's yours.

Hibou: Hi-ya, Zero! It's been 2 months since Mr. Elpizo left here. I wonder when I'll be promoted to commander... I don't think there is a more qualified success - or... If that weren't possible, I might be an operator instead!

Soldier 5: Ah, Mr. Zero! Good to see you! I'm taking a break after patrolling the second floor. So, don't think I'm just slacking off.

Perroquiet: Nice to meet you, my name is Perroquiet. Oh, it's Mr. Zero! Sorry about that, I have poor vision. But that aside, Ms. Ciel's research is just incredible. Incomplete as it is, I think that the miracle of undying Cyber-elves shows the fruits of her labor.

Autruche: Hello, Mr. Zero. I'm sure you've forgotten my name. I'm Autruche. I've been carrying loads around here for years. Sometimes I wish I could do something else, but there just isn't anything that I'm good at... Sorry, I didn't mean to gripe to you, Mr. Zero.

Menart: Oh, it's you, Zero. I just can't stand work! My job? My job is to watch the harbor all day. All day, every day! Heh, just kidding! If that Hibou heard me say that he'd sure be mad.

Doigt: Hmm? Oh, it's you Zero. Did you get your new weapon from Cerveau? If not, you should go get it soon. Let me know how it works when you do. I can't really test its potential in the lab...

Alouette: Oh, hey, Zero! I've been waiting here the whole time for Ciel. She came in and left again right away... This little guy is a bit worn out, so I'd like it fixed... I guess Ciel must be busy...

Cerveau: Hey, Zero! You're all right! I heard the news. Despite the new energy, the world is still not at peace. I never thought peace would be easy, but still... Anyway, I just finished a new weapon for you. I also fixed your S. Boomerang! Here, take it!

Narrator: You got the Recoil Rod! You got the S. Boomerang!

Cerveau: Oh, one more thing. About Secret Disks. Secret Disks contain things that you can't decode, right? Well, I can analyze them for you, so stop by anytime. You can also talk to me if you ever want to look at the contents of a disk we've already analyzed.

Operator: Mr. Zero... Please come to the commander's room, immediately.

Cerveau: Hmm? Zero, they're asking for you.

Zero: This Recoil Rod looks easy to use. Thanks.

(Zero starts to leave.)

Cerveau: The world is too much for Ciel to bear alone... Take good care of her, Zero...

Scene 5: Ciel's Data Library
(Zero uses the computer in Ciel's room.)

Computer: Boot completed. Enter command

(Zero selects "Look something up".)

Computer: Subject of interest? (OMEGA): Omega is a giant Reploid with the same energy signature as the Dark Elf. Some say that Omega was involved in the Elf Wars. The records state that a century ago, Omega was ejected into Space... There is no other data available on Omega.

Comptuer: (DR. WEIL): Dr. Weil used the Dark Elf a century ago, causing the Elf Wars. He was banished from Neo Arcadia. He is a scientist who excels at bringing dead Reploids back to life.

Computer: (DARK ELF): Dark Elf is a Cyber-elf originally designed to end the Maverick Wars. X used her to bring a prompt end to the conflict. Afterward, she was stolen by Dr. Weil, subsequently causing the Elf Wars. There is no other data available on the Dark Elf.

Computer: (HARPUIA): The shrewd General Harpuia is one of the Four Guardians, and is a Reploid cloned from X's DNA. Filling the void left by the destruction of Copy X, he became leader of Neo Arcadia. He was rendered unconscious by an attack from Omega, and remains so today.

Computer: (MENART): Menart is the coolest Reploid in the universe. He is the kindest, smartest, and most hard-working one of them all. ... I do not recall entering this data into my system... ... Commencing shutdown.

Computer: (CIEL): Ciel is a human girl with an empathic connection to Cyber-elves. Also, she is a highly talented scientist who has devoted herself to research on energies. She recently completed the Ciel System...

(If Zero selects "Transmission")

Computer: Can trade BattleChips w/ "MMBN 4 Red Sun" and "MMBN 4 Blue Moon." Send BattleChips to "MMZ 3" to change enemies in Cyberspace. Begin transmission by selecting "BattleChips" from "Trade" in "Comm." on the PET screen of "Mega Man Battle Network 4 ."

(Computer gives Zero the option to begin "Transmission".)

Scene 6: The First Mission
(Zero enters the Command Room.)

Ciel: Sorry this took so long, Zero. Are you ready? We've simulated our options based on the information at hand. I've had the results prepared in the form of missions. The first two are... Missions to prevent Neo Arcadia getting the Dark Elf. The other two are... Guerilla attacks on Neo Arcadia to protect everyone from its threat. ... ... Zero, is fighting our only option? I mean, we've developed this new energy... I thought the world would finally be at peace... Do we really have to keep fighting?

Zero: Ciel... You're already doing the best you can. And you're not alone. Leave the rest to us.

Ciel: Ze... Zero...

Operator: Mr. Zero, we're ready. You can leave at any time.

(Zero decides to select a mission.)

Scene 7: Aegis Volcano Base
(Zero chooses the Aegis Volcano Base mission.)

Computer: AREA: AEGIS VOLCANO BASE
 * BOSS: BLAZIN' FLIZARD
 * MISSION: N.A. ARMY RECON

Operator 1 (Rouge): The Neo Arcadian army is building up at the base in Aegis Volcano. We do now know what their intention is.

Operator 2 (Jaune): Do some scouting?

(Zero accepts the mission.)

Rouge: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer!

(Zero teleports to the beginning of the area.)

Ciel: Zero... Be careful.

Operator: A strong energy reading detected. They are building a huge missile outside the base. The base must be here to support the construction.

Ciel: Analyzing a route to the missile factory will take quite a while... Zero, what should we do?!

Zero: All right. I'll buy us some time by attacking the base. Start your analysis!

(Zero fights through the stage until he encounters Blazin' Flizard in humanoid form through a boss gate.)

Blazin' Flizard: I almost gave up on finding a foe worthy of fighting me... You look like you might as least be a minor challenge. I'm gonna enjoy this, Zero!

(Flizard morphs into his battle form.)

Blazin' Flizard: Ssyaaaaah! Get ready for Blazin' Flizard, one of Weil's Numbers! Let's heat it up, Zerrroooo!!!

(If Flizard defeats Zero)

Blazin' Flizard: What, is that all you got? How... tepid. And I was hoping to have a little fun, too. Ssyahahah!

(If Zero defeats Flizard)

Blazin' Flizard: Who are you to... put out my flames? Lord Weil will get you, though... Make no mistake... He'll cover the whole world in flames, you'll see. You can't... put out the flames... of our new world... Ssyah... aaaarrgh!

(Flizard explodes and Zero teleports back to base.)

Jaune: Transferring... Two... One... Transfer complete.

Ciel: Thank you, Zero. We failed to destroy the missile, but I believe we succeeded in delaying its construction. I will analyze the route to the missile factory as quickly as possible. Please wait a bit longer, okay?

Scene 8: Around the Base
(Zero roams around the base, talking to the Resistance members again.)

Doigt: The Recoil Rod is strongest when charged. It incorporates features from Triple and Chain Rods... It will require some effort to master it.

Soldier 1: That disk I gave you... Did you decode it?

(Yes)

Soldier 1: Yup! I knew you would, Mr. Zero! Your decisiveness is such an inspiration!

Pic: Did you take the disk lying there? That disk is pretty much just my personal profile. Wonder what would possess someone to write about me... It was as accurate as could be, but surely there's something more interesting to write about.

Hirondelle: Oh, yes... About Cyberspace... Want to know more?

(Yes)

Hirondelle: Then let me explain. Some elves activate when you go into Cyberspace. But not all elves do. Only elves with the A mark on the lower left of the icon activate. They activate even when not grown, and they also don't die. There are also no penalties for using elves! But, when you enter Cyberspace, you lose five mission points. Also, in Cyberspace you get no Secret Disks from foes. And you can't fight bosses whilestill inside!

Andrew: By the way, son... Where's the young lad with the long blonde hair, who was in the commander's room until just recently? Well, it's nothing really. There was just this thing...

Hibou: Busy, busy, busy! I think I work the hardest of everyone here at the base! Zero, when you see everyone, tell them how hard I work!

Perroquiet: About Cyber-elves... Want to know more?

(Sure)

Perroquiet: Ms. Ciel's research says that there are 2 types of elves: Fusion elves, and Satellite elves. Fusion elves perish, as it has always been. For example, when an elf turns into a Sub Tank or destroys some enemy units. Then, there's the newer type, the Satellite elves. These elves can be equipped and removed freely, and they won't perish. But you can only equip two at a time. One each in Satellite 1 and Satellite 2. There is no penalty for using Satellite elves. Some Fusions can be upgraded into Satellites.

Autruche: Keep up the good work, Mr. Zero. I'll be working hard too... Yes indeed...

Menart: Oh, hey! I found this disk underneath this load... Do you want it?

(Sure...)

Menart: Well... You're not expecting to get it for free, are you? Let me think... Alright, you can have it if you answer my question. Do you know that small Reploid down the hall? The one that carries a book with him wherever he goes. Answer me this! What's his name?

(Perroquiet)

Menart: So, you knew. Very well, then. Here, take it, as I promised!

(Menart gives Zero Secret Disk #175. Zero goes back to Cerveau's lab.)

Cerveau: I got so caught up in making your weapons... that I worked for 10 days without taking any E-Crystals, and almost ended up shutting down. Hah hah hah... Oh yes... I have something to give to you. It's no use to me anyway, so have this disk.

(Cerveau gives Zero Secret Disk #092. Zero returns to the Command Room.

Ciel: Zero... I guess I got out of control back there. But when I imagine somebody getting hurt... I... Everything just turns black... There must be some other way... I will not give up until peace is secured.

(Zero decides to select a mission.)

Scene 9: Ruined Oceanic Highway
(Zero chooses the Oceanic Highway Ruins mission.)

Computer: AREA: OCEANIC HWY RUINS


 * BOSS: CHILDRE INARABITTA


 * MISSION: TRACK D.E. SIGNAL

Rouge: We've verified a reading similar to the Dark Elf on the ruins of an intercontinental oceanic highway... We have verified that Neo Arcadia is pursuing this. We believe it will take some time for them to reach the source of this reading. If possible, you should verify the signal, and if it is indeed the Dark Elf, protect it.

Jaune: Do you accept?

(Zeeo accepts the mission.)

Operators: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer!

Ciel: Zero... Be careful.

(Zero teleports to the beginning of the area. He immediately encounters the Dark Elf.)

Ciel: Zero! We've just got a reading!

Zero: Dark Elf detected. Beginning pursuit.

(Zero dashes after the Dark Elf, but is stopped by Childre Inarabitta.)

Childre Inarabitta: Who the heck're you? Heh, you must be after that Dark Elf, too. Am I right? You'll have to get past me first!

(Inarabitta hops inside a submarine mech and leaves.)

Ciel: Can you hear me, Zero?! There's a switch up ahead that lowers the ocean's water level. Hit it and slow the mech down!

(Zero gets ahead of the mech and finds the Dark Elf in a room surrounded by Pantheon Aquas.)

Dark Elf: Zeeeeeeerrooooo...

Zero: Dark Elf!

Dark Elf: Stoooooop iiiiiit!

(The Dark Elf transforms one of the Pantheon Aquas into a Seraph form and leaves.)

Zero: !!! I'll have to take care of this guy first...

(Zero destroys the Seraph and continues on until he finds Childre Inarabitta through a boss gate.)

Childre Inarabitta: What a pain you are! I thought you'd be easier to scare off than that! No more games. I'm Childre Inarabitta, of Weil's Numbers! I'll see that smug face of yours frozen with fear!

(If Inarabitta defeats Zero)

Childre Inarabitta: You're shark food now! Now, time to go after that Dark Elf!

(If Zero defeats Inarabitta)

Childre Inarabitta: You're kidding me... Why is this... happening... to me?!

(Childre Inarabitta explodes and Zero teleports back to base.)

Rouge: Transferring... Two... One... Jaune: Transfer complete.

Ciel: Zero, I'm sorry. You risked your life to go after the Dark Elf... But the Dark Elf was too fast, and we lost sight of it. I scanned that area again, but there's no reading anywhere in the vicinity. I know an apology is not enough, but I am truly sorry, Zero.

Scene 10: Waste Recycling Factory
(Zero chooses the Waste Recycling Factory mission.)

Computer: AREA: W.R. FACTORY


 * BOSS: DEVILBAT SCHILT


 * MISSION: DESTROY FACTORY

Rouge: We have discovered a Neo Arcadian weapons factory. They are fixing and refitting broken weaponry. It seems this is more efficient than making new ones. They have doubled their weapon production recently. Destroy this factory to cut Neo Arcadia's military power. Do you accept?

(Zero accepts the mission.)

Jaune: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer! Ciel: Zero... Be careful.

(Zero teleports to the beginning of the area.)

Operator: Ahead is the factory control unit. Data from cameras in the factory is sent to this unit. Destroy the cameras as you proceed.

(Zero fights through the stage until he finds Devilbat Schilt behind a boss gate.)

Devilbat Schilt: Well, if it isn't the legendary hero. The Mechaniloids to all the repairs on their own. So I was just trying to enjoy a little tea break. How dare you disturb my peace and quiet! Where are your manners, sir hero? I, Devilbat Schilt, of Weil's Numbers, shall educate you.

(Devilbat morphs to his battle form.)

Devilbat Schilt: Kekeke! The first lesson a gentleman must learn in refinement is... Intruders are to die without a fuss!

(If Devilbat defeats Zero)

Devilbat Schilt: Keke! The blood of a century-old hero has such a lovely odor!

(Zero defeats Devilbat Schilt)

Devilbat Schilt: Ke...keke! No manners... No manners at all! Trying to defy Lord Weil, what dismal behavior! Ke...kekekekeeee!!

(Devilbat explodes and Zero teleports back to base.)

Jaune: Transferring... Two... One... Transfer complete.

Ciel: Zero... Thank you. That recycling plant will be out of operation for some time, I think. Thank you so much...

Scene 11: Old Residential District
(Zero chooses the Old Residential mission.)

Computer: AREA: OLD RESIDENTIAL


 * BOSS: DEATHTANZ MANTISK


 * MISSION: FIND DARK ELF

Rouge: This was a residential area where humans once lived. We sent some people to investigate... And received news that Dark Elf may have been seen. For some reason, we are unable to scan this area. We would like you to go there to investigate first-hand. Can you investigate?

(Zero accepts the mission.)

Jaune: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer!

Ciel: Zero... Be careful.

(Zero teleports to the beginning of the area.)

Operator: Mr. Zero! You can burn away the ivy with Flame-based attacks. The Recoil Rod's charge attack can destroy things too. Keep that in mind.

(Zeor fights through the stage until he encounters the two Baby Elves, Crea and Prea.)

Crea: Maaama. Maaama. Hey, Prea. Mama's not here.

Prea: That's right, Crea. Mama's not here.

Crea: Hey, Prea. Let's look a little farther inside.

Prea: That's right, Crea. Let's look a little further inside.

(The two Elves fly off.)

Zero: ... Those must be...

Ciel (over radio): Zero! I've picked up some Baby Elf readings on that portable scanner I gave you! They may be the same ones I was studying...

Zero: Their mother... They must be looking for the Dark Elf.

Ciel: Hey Zero, can you protect those babies?

Zero: Alright. I'll find them.

Ciel: Thank you, Zero...

(Zero continues on until the scene shifts to show the Baby Elves hovering around Deathtanz Mantisk.)

Crea: Who are you? You smell like Mama.

Prea: Who are you? You smell like us.

Deathtanz Mantisk: Chikachika... So these are Baby Elves? Lord Weil ordered me to find them... They really are just little elves. Are they useful?

(Zero dashes into the room.)

Zero: Hand over the Baby Elves.

Crea: Oh, I know him! He pushed Mama around!

Prea: I know him, too! That's the guy who pushed Mama around a century ago!

Crea: You faker!

Prea: You faker!

Zero: Hmm?

Deathtanz Mantisk: Chikachika... Shut up, you Baby Elves! If you don't wanna get chopped up, go into that room!

Crea: Waaaaaah!

Prea: Waaaaaah!

(The Baby Elves fly into the next room.)

Deathtanz Mantisk: Those two belong to Lord Weil. You can't have them.

(Deathtanz morphs into his battle form.)

Deathtanz Mantisk: I'm Deathtanz Mantisk, one of Weil's Numbers. Now, time to slice you into ribbons!

(If Deathtanz defeats Zero)

Deathtanz Mantisk: I can cut anything with my beautiful scythe! Chikachikachika!

(If Zero defeats Deathtanz) Deathtanz Mantisk: Chikachika... Even if you defeat me here... My associates will cut the old chains that bind the world. And build... A new order... Lord Weeeeiiiil!!!

(Deathtanz explodes and the scene fades out.)

Scene 12: Dr. Weil and the Baby Elves
(Scene fades in again in the room next to the one in which Zero fought Deathtanz. The Baby Elves are hovering around Dr. Weil.)

Crea: Who are you, mister? I've seen you somewhere before.

Prea: Who are you, mister? I've seen you somewhere before, too.

Dr. Weil: Heheheheheee... My name is Weil. I'm the one who made your mother, the Dark Elf. You might think of me as your Grandpa.

Crea: Prea, did you hear that? He's our Grandpa!

Prea: I heard, Crea! He's our Grandpa!

Dr. Weil: I'm looking for the Dark Elf, too. I need your help. You should come with me to Neo Arcadia. I'll give you new powers, and a new body...

Crea: Okay! Let's go, Prea!

Prea: Okay! Let's go, Crea!

(Zero runs into the room after Deathtanz explodes.)

Zero: Wait!

(Weil and the Baby Elves teleport away.)

Zero: Darn... Ciel, can you follow their readings?

Ciel: I'm sorry, Zero. That won't be possible with your scanner.

Zero: ...

Operator: Mr. Zero, please return to base. Commencing transfer.

(Zero teleports back to base.)

Scene 13: Status Report
Rouge: Transferring... Two... One... Transfer complete.

Ciel: Zero... Thank you. The reports of the Dark Elf... They were really Baby Elf sightings... I wonder what Neo Arcadia is planning on doing with them.

Jaune: You have completed all the missions. This next mission involves deciding what to do with a missile factory that's been newly discovered. We are also currently searching for the Dark Elf, while we look into solutions for this problem.

Ciel: We have to do something about that missile right now. We had to calculate the transfer coordinates for the missile factory based on old satellite photographs. ... So the coordinates would be too dangerous to use as a direct transfer route.

Rouge: The land route to the missile factory is also dangerous, due to the scout patrols that are searching the area. We're scanning for the Dark Elf, but no luck yet.

Zero: Understood. Let me know if anything changes.

Ciel: All right. Oh, yeah...

(Ciel saves the game data.)

Ciel: We'll contact you soon, so please get some rest for now.

(Scene fades out.)

Scene 14: The Four Guardians No More
(Scene fades in as Harpuia and Copy X are speaking inside a throne room.) Harpuia: Master X... Do you still trust that man... Weil?

Copy X MK-II: His banishment did not follow official ch-channels. Just because what he did resulted i-in a terrible calamity... Do-does not mean that banishing him was justified. He has returned to Neo Arcadia in a legal manner. What reason-n is there to drive him out? Don't worr-rr-rry. He learned many things from his mistakes of the past. He'll do things right th-this time.

Harpuia: But...

(Dr. Weil teleports in.)

Dr. Weil: Hehehe... Thank you, Master X. I, Dr. Weil, shall never repeat my past mistakes. Never again. Yes. Hehehe... Still, to gossip about me behind my back... My, how the almighty Four Guardians have fallen!

Harpuia: What?! Weil!

Dr. Weil: Master X. The Dark Elf has appeared in Neo Arcadia. Area Z-3079. It's the farthest area from here. A human residential district.

Harpuia: We'll go. Leviathan and Fefnir are still undergoing maintenance, but if we hurry things along a bit...

Copy X MK-II: Harpuia, how long do you plan to act like you're in charge? Letting th-the Resistance get away with countless uprisings... Even letting the Dark Elf escape... I'm tired of useless p-people like you. The Four Guardians are going to be stepped down.

Harpuia: But... Master X?!

Copy X MK-II: Dr. Weil... I'm entrusting you with the leadership of our ar-armies. Will you accept?

Dr. Weil: Hehehehe... Yes sir! I will capture the Dark Elf, without fail... ...Before she falls into the hands of the Resistance and becomes a threat to this world...

(Scene fades out.)

Scene 15: The Missile Launch
(Scene opens again at the Resistance Base.)

Rouge: Preparations have begun for the launch of the missile. We do not know the target area, but we are attempting to hack our way in and find out. A tremendous energy is emanating from the missile. It seems that Omega is on board.

Ciel: Omega?! That Omega, on the missile!?

Zero: ... Ciel... Enter the coordinates you found.

Ciel: That's... dangerous!

Zero: Operator. Hurry up and prepare for transfer.

Ciel: Zero, I'm not sure about this!

Zero: I believe in you.

Ciel: ... Okay... ... Enter... the data... Please, transfer him!

Jaune: Understood. Commencing transfer preparations. Transfer!

Ciel: Zero...

(Zero teleports near the missile.)

Ciel: You made it! What a relief!

Zero: Have you determined the missile's target?

Ciel: The target is... Area Z... 3079. What?! That's a human residential district!! Wait, that's not all... The Dark Elf is there, too!

Zero: So he's trying to jump right in and take the Dark Elf... Understood.

(Zero fights through the area until he reaches the missile itself, which is beginning its launch.)

Zero: No!

(Zero jumps on top of the missile.)

Ciel: They launched it! Zero! Don't get any closer!

Zero: I have to act now, while Omega is immobile... I'll sneak inside and stop both him and the missile.

Ciel: Zero!!!

(Zero races through the missile structure, clearing each section as it separates. He reaches the gate to the control area and finds the Baby Elves.)

Zero: Baby Elves?!

Crea: He came! The bad Reploid!

Prea: He came! The nasty Reploid!

Crea: Omega will go rescue Mama! Don't get in his way! Leave!

Prea: We'll protect him from you! Don't get in his way! Leave!

(The Baby Elves fight Zero.)

(If the Baby Elves defeat Zero) Crea: Hehe! Grandpa will be so proud of us! Prea: Haha! Grandpa will be so proud of us!

(If Zero defeats the Baby Elves) Crea: Waaaaah! You horrible thing!

Prea: Owwwwww! That hurt!

(The missile starts to shake.)

Crea: We may have lost, but the missile will land soon! Our mission is a success!

Prea: We may have lost, but we'll see our Mama soon! Our mission is a success!

Zero: *gulp!*

(Zero dashes away to escape the explosion as the scene fades to white.)