Mega Man X5 Script (X's story)

Script from the game Mega Man X5, X's storyline only.

Scene 1: Prologue
Narrator: In the year of 21XX

MEGAMAN X Episode 5 (An unknown Reploid stands among some ruins.)

???: Yes, it's ready... Piece of cake. ...The Colony is still alive... I can let it fall at any time... Please let me do it now. I'm getting bored. All I have to do is... go back to the Earth and scatter the Virus.

Mysterious voice: You're exactly what I expected... You're doing a good job... hee hee hee...

???: Nobody dares to fight against you, except those stupid Maverick Hunters. I'll do anything for you, anything...

Mysterious voice: Good... I'm going to Earth to execute our plan. Stay where you are and await further instruction.

???: But I don't think you need to do it personally. Are they really a threat? Are X and Zero really so strong that you can't let someone else do it?

Mysterious voice: Hee hee hee... Yes, in a manner of speaking... Zero... I'll show you what you really are and who your true enemy is... Hee hee hee. Bwah ha ha ha ha!

Scene 2: Opening Stage
(X teleports to the beginning of a decimated highway.)

Alia: This is Hunter Base. Can you hear me, X? Sigma appeared suddenly and moved toward the statue which is under construction. We lost his trail and haven't picked up any readings since... I've lost contact with Zero, too. Where would he go? You can reach the statue by going straight in that direction. Stay alert! Several machines, even some deserted taxis, have become Mavericks in the area. Be careful.

(X fights through some of the stage, fighting through the Mavericks.)

Alia: What a terrible sight... The highway's been badly damaged... We've got to find Sigma before he destroys anything else, or we'll be in very serious trouble.

(X continues through the stage, coming to a broken building.)

Alia: This building is seriously damaged. The walls could collapse at any second, so try not to get trapped by falling rocks... You can take advantage of the lay of the terrain.

(X enters the building, coming to a very narrow platform.)

Alia: Can you see a red rope ahead of you? Jump and grab the rope carefully!

(X catches the rope and makes it to the next platform. He continues on through the building, coming to the base of a large statue.)

Alia: You've finally reached the Statue. I lost the traces of Sigma and Zero somewhere above you. But remember: The guard system of the construction site is malfunctioning as a result of the Sigma Virus. Kick the guard walls quickly and climb them!

(X climbs up the walls and gets to the next level of the building. He sees the damaged head of the Statue with Zero crouched on the floor, injured.)

X: Zero! Are you alright?

Zero: ...I'm okay. Just a bit of a bruised ego. Anyway, where is Sigma?

X: He took off. Alia is looking for him now, but she can't pick up any readings.

Zero: He is a virus... ... he can't be seen or analyzed correctly like other data. You have to feel his evil energy. That's the only way to find him.

X: I see... Well, you should go back to the base, Zero. You can't fight him in this condition. I can feel him... Sigma is close by.

Zero: I'll leave here so as not to disturb you, but... I'll check the surrounding area before I go. I can feel him, too. Sigma is very close to us! Be careful, X...

(The top of the Statue begins to crumble, and Sigma's head breaks out of it.)

Sigma: Hee hee hee... Stupid Maverick Hunters! You will all feel the true Maverick power... right before you die!

(X battles the Sigma Head and a massive explosion ensues after it is destroyed, covering the Earth with the Virus.)

Scene 3: The Virus Spreads
Zero: Oh, no! The Sigma Virus has been leaking out... X: It must have spread all over and could cover the Earth by now... All of the Reploids are getting severely damaged!

Zero: Sigma! He lost to us on purpose... We have to evacuate immediately!

(Signas and Alia contact X from the Base.)

Alia: Th...s...Hunter...ase... This is Hunter Base. Do you read me? Are you all right? Any damage?

Signas: Are you all right? X! Zero! The entire Earth has been thrown into a panic because of the Sigma Virus. It's dangerous to stay there. Report back to the Base!

Zero: Darn it! Sigma! You will pay for this!

X: Even if we fight, what good will it do? A battle won't solve the problem.

(X and Zero teleport back to Hunter Base, meeting with Signas, Alia, and Douglas.)

Signas: The situation is far worse than expected. Sigma's explosion has spread the Virus all over the Earth. It's affecting both people and Reploids. What's worse, the Space Colony, Eurasia, is heading straight toward us. At this rate, it's going to crash into the Earth... in 16 hours. Everything... including Reploids and the entire human race, will be... ... annihilated...

Alia: We have no choice... For the sake of the world, we must destroy the Colony! ... But the only weapon we have in the Hunter Base that still works is... ... The Enigma... And it's very old. We also have a space shuttle. But, it's been affected by the Virus, and the Auto-Pilot function doesn't work... So we need someone to fly it to the Colony and let it collide... It's almost certain death, but we have no other choice.

Signas: How's the condition of the Enigma? Douglas: Far from perfect... In order to use the Enigma, we need to build it up with some devices. The Enigma doesn't work as is.

Signas: Under the influence of the Sigma Virus, a lot of Maverick Hunters have become Mavericks, and only a few hunters remain normal. Let's join forces with the rest of our brothers and complete the Enigma!

Scene 4: Signas' Briefing
Signas: We only have 16 hours left before the collision! We have to upgrade the Enigma before then. There are 4 Mavericks that have the devices required to enhance the Enigma. Grizzly Slash, a weapons broker. He has a Crystal Ball. Duff McWhalen, he lives in the ocean. We will have access to Hydrogen if we can secure the ocean. Squid Adler, an Ex-Mavericks Hunter. He has an Energy Cart. Izzy Glow, a Doctor of Engineering. He has a Laser Device. There are 4 other Mavericks but these 4 Mavericks are the only ones who have the devices to upgrade the Enigma. X, Zero... You are the only Maverick Hunters that can match these Mavericks. Split up so you can gather the devices! Prepare your equipment and fulfill your mission!

Scene 5: Chase the Truck
(X teleports to a series of loaded trucks.)

Alia: Destroy the Maverick trucks! Then you'll be able to reach the security warehouse.

(If X does not need the Crystal Ball)

Alia: To be honest, you don't need to come to this area... But, you may find something useful... Destroy the Maverick trucks!

(X fights through the stage until he comes to the end of a line of trucks.)

Alia: The blue core you can see below is the weak point. If you destroy it, the truck will begin to explode. But you'd better jump to the next truck before this one blows! Then head to the end of the line.

(X destroys some of the trucks, then finds one that is already exploding.)

Alia: This truck has already begun to explode! Hurry and move to the next one!

(X escapes the explosion and jumps to the next truck only to see a head-on collision coming. He jumps off the truck just in time and finds himself in a warehouse.)

Alia: Is this the secret warehouse? I can't tell... but there ARE strong energy readings... We're getting even stronger energy readings from deep inside! It must be him! Stay on guard!

(X comes across a capsule inside the warehouse. As he approaches, a hologram of Dr. Light appears.)

Dr. Light: X... We're having serious trouble again... It's like a nightmare for Reploids, with the virus everywhere. It's too dangerous to equip the parts for enhancement as soon as you pick one. Therefore, I'll give you a data program for parts. Analyze and upload the data to your main memory in a secure area. Then complete the Armor. For security reasons, the program is divided into 4 segments. Once you gather and upload all 4 parts, the armor will be complete. Nothing happens unless you have all 4. Ummm... Her name is Alia, isn't it...? She can analyze the data and let you upload it... Anyway, here is the program for legs. With the leg part equipped, you can fly through the air, and you are also invincible while flying! Collide against the enemy to destroy them! Gather all of the four programs, and complete the armor!

(The hologram disappears, and X steps inside the capsule and receives the Leg upgrade. He continues on until he finds Grizzly Slash.)

(If X needs the Crystal Ball)

Grizzly Slash: So, you are the famous Maverick Hunter... I never expected to see you... What an honor.

X: We have no time to fight you. Just give me the Crystal Ball...

Grizzly Slash: The virus is already taking control of me... Soon I'll become one of the Mavericks... We are destined to fight anyway... Fight me while I'm still conscious! I don't want to waste you when the Virus has taken control!

X: I understand your situation, but we don't have time! Please understand! We're dealing with the fate of the entire Earth. We can't waste time fighting you...

Grizzly Slash: Everything is meant to be... No one can escape their destiny... I'm sure you know that, too. Besides, this is part of your mission, isn't it? Now! Fight me, Maverick Hunter!

(If X does not need the Crystal Ball)

Grizzly Slash: So, you're the famous Maverick Hunter... I never expected to see you... What an honor. I don't understand why you bother coming here in this situation, but... As you can see, I'm already infected by the virus... Soon, I'll become one of the Mavericks... Anyway, we are destined to fight. I want to fight you while I'm still conscious! Come on, fight me now, Maverick Hunter!

(X fights and defeats Grizzly Slash, who explodes.)

Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create.

Alia: Grizzly Slash had a Crystal Ball! This should greatly increase the striking ability of the Enigma. I'll ask another Hunter to do the recovery operations so you can return to the Hunter Base.

(If X did not neet the Crystal Ball)

Alia: We've found the Crystal Ball that Grizzly had. We don't need it anymore, but we'll still take it back to the base. I'll ask another Hunter to fetch it. Please return to the Hunter Base.

Scene 6: The Mercenary
(Back at the Hunter Base.)

Alia: Incoming message from... ...sources unknown. Signas: Who's this? I've never seen him...

(The same unknown Reploid from before appears on a screen.)

???: Nice to meet you, Maverick Hunters. I have no hard feelings toward you, but this is my mission... Before long, I will attack the Hunter Base... Aw, are Mr. X and Mr. Zero there? Please play with me! I'm really bored... Don't worry! We'll fight like true sportsmen, hee hee hee. Oh, I almost forgot to introduce myself. I am Dynamo. See you soon...

Signas: How dare he... at a time like this?! Should we even attempt to fight against one so arrogant?

Scene 7: Obliterate the Battleship
(X teleports to an underwater location, and sees the giant battle submarine U-555.)

Alia: Wow! It looks like the giant ship "U-555" is coming right at you! I don't believe it. It belonged to a marine museum. What an incredible influence the Sigma Virus has! But, so be it... To secure the sea, we have no choice but to fight against the "U-555". Be careful not to get stuck on the complicated terrain.

(If X does not need the Hydrogen)

Alia: We don't need to secure the ocean anymore. This area is under the fin of the huge ship, the U-555. But, if you want to go here, I won't stop you.

(X destroys part of the submarine's body and continues on through the stage. He finds himself in a room made of wood.)

Alia: What is this place... Are you in an old sunken ship? The "U-555" is trying to escape. It went deep in this direction. Follow it!

(X comes across another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: This is the program for the body part of the Falcon Armor. Analyze and upload the data to your main memory in a secure area. Once you upload all 4 of the programs, the Falcon Armor will be complete. With the body part equipped, the damage you recieve will be less. But don't overestimate the part, or you'll regret it...

(X destroys the rest of the U-555 and continues on until he finds Duff McWhalen.)

Duff McWhalen: Oh... Welcome, Captain X.

X: I'd like you to let us use this ocean since it's nearest to the Hunter Base. We need to produce large amounts of Hydrogen.

Duff McWhalen: Do you intend it for nuclear fusion? So, then you are going to use the good old Enigma.

X: Y...yes... If you know that, then please cooperate with us.

Duff McWhalen: X, I'm a man of the sea... ... And I will not allow you to use my sea freely... You might think I'm stupid, but you'll have to fight me!

X: I understand. I accept your challenge!

(If X does not need the Hydrogen)

Duff McWhalen: The sea is... The sea is already dead... X... I'm a man of the sea... I want to share the same destiny as the ocean... I've already been infected by the virus, too... Do a favor for me... Fight me and let me rest in the ocean... ...in peace...

(X fights and defeats Duff McWhalen, who explodes.)

Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create.

Alia: We can produce Hydrogen from this ocean. If only the Hunter Base worked... then we wouldn't have to take water from the ocean... Now please return to Hunter Base... You have another mission to complete.

(If X didn't need the part)

Alia: Peace has been restored to the ocean, at least temporarily. But the "U-555" will start moving again someday... unfortunately... The ocean is so terribly polluted... Now please return to the Hunter Base.

Scene 8: Dynamo's First Strike
(Back at the Hunter Base.)

Signas: Emergency! Dynamo is attacking the Hunter Base. Fight back immediately!

(X teleports to where Dynamo is.)

Dynamo: Nice to meet you. You are X, aren't you, the famous persistent Hunter.

'X: Who are you? And what do you want?!

Dynamo: Well, to stretch a point, I want to disturb what you are doing. Oh, don't worry. I just want to disturb you. I don't intend to kill you... But you wish to fight to the death, don't you?

X: No! We don't.

Dynamo: Well, if you fight me and die, then I'm sorry. But I'll play less than my best. Now... Shall we let the battle begin, X?!

(X fights Dynamo and defeats him.)

Dynamo: Just as I thought... You are strong... You never let up. I'll retreat with this result... But I advise you to relax a little, or you'll die from all the stress. Well then. Adios, amigo!

(Dynamo teleports away and X teleports back to the Base.)

Scene 9: Electric Trap
(X rides a Ride Chaser through part of a factory, using it to get through several traps. After a while, he comes to some level ground and uses the Ride Chaser to destroy a wall.)

Alia: Hello? Are you all right? You couldn't walk here because the terrain is too badly damaged. Even the Ride Chaser nearly didn't make it. By the way, did you notice that there are energy items along the way? Those energy items and the door in front of you seem to be corresponding... If you have the items, shoot them at the door. Then the door may be opened.

(If X collected all the energy items)

Alia: You did it! The door has been broken! I wonder what is inside... Proceed with care...

(If X did not collect all the energy items)

Alia: ......... No response... Still... It seems you came close to destroying it... Maybe you only need a few more energy items...

(X comes across another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: This is the program for the head part of the Falcon Armor. Analyze and upload the data to your main memory in a secure area. Once you upload all 4 of the programs, the Falcon Armor will be complete. With the head part equipped, you can use your special weapons using less energy. Now, take advantage of your enhanced special weapons and triumph!

(X continues through the area, and finds a hostage being held by a Maverick Mechaniloid.)

Alia: A lab scientist is in custody. Save them and let them escape. There might be some cartridges in this laboratory that still work... We want to obtain one, don't we.

(X moves on and finds a locked door.)

Alia: The lock system of the shutter is broken. If you attack the lock system, it will give power to it. You can possibly open the shutter this way. However... Since the lock system is almost broken, the circuit will soon break again. Please keep aware of the amount of time you will have to open the shutter.

(X moves on, and finds even more electric locks.)

Alia: There are two kinds of lock systems. The color of the shutter and the lock system correspond to each other.

(X eventually finds Squid Adler.)

X: Squid Adler! Will you do me a favor?

Squid Adler: This is how you greet me after so long? No "Nice to meet you again", or "I'm sorry"... not even a "Hello". How rude. You have not changed at all.

X: I'm sorry about Octopardo...

Squid Adler: I wasn't referring to such an old story. You destroyed him because you are a Maverick Hunter... It's your duty... your mission... Well. I got fed up with the Hunter jobs, that's why I quit, not because of Octopardo.

X: Please... We have little time left... Give me the Energy Cartridge...

Squid Adler: You are free to take such a worthless thing... But what a simpleton you are. Even if you get it, you can't change the fate of the Earth! Every Reploid has been infected by the Virus and become... Ma ma ma mave...ve vER...

X: No! He has been infected, too!

Squid Adler: Wooooo! Maverick hunter? You will be terminated! Just like you did to Octopardo!

(If X doesn't need the Energy Cartridge)

Squid Adler: Ghaaa ha ha ha ha! What made you come here, X?

X: Darn, he's already become a Maverick. So, I have lost another comrade... Have I lost everything...? I don't want to have to fight you.

Squid Adler: Ghaaa ha ha ha! Then, be a nice boy and die here! I will terminate you just like you did to Octopardo!

(X fights and defeats Squid Adler, who explodes.)

Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create.

Alia: You got around so many traps. Thanks to you, we now have a precious Energy Cart. Squid used to be a Hunter, but had become a Maverick. It must have been hard for you even though it was your mission... Let's restore the peace for him...

(If X didn't need the part)

Alia: You got around so many traps. Thanks to you, we got an Energy Cartridge. But we have finished with the Enigma now so we don't need the Energy Cart anymore. Squid used to be a Hunter but had become a Maverick... It must have been hard for you even though it was your mission... Let's restore the peace for him...

Scene 10: Fortress Infiltration
(X teleports to the beginning of Izzy Glow's stage.)

Alia: We can learn lots about Dr. Izzy Glow just from looking at this laboratory... He is the world leading authority on laser technology. Therefore, the laser he created will be great use to the Enigma. I hope he will willingly give one to us, but... ...I heard he is a very stubborn person so this might not be easy.

(If X does not need the Laser Device)

Alia: Dr. Izzy Glow's laboratory... You have no reason to be here since we don't need the Enigma anymore.

(X continues through the stage, coming to a lethal platform of spikes.)

Alia: The platforms can't be destroyed, so you will have to time it just right to go through...

(X passes the platform, but finds more spikes on the ceiling and floor directly after.)

Alia: You should proceed by stepping on the platforms.

(X fights through more of the stage until he finds a door.)

Alia: Break the door that you can see below, and proceed to the next room.

(X continues into the next room and fights the Prism Guardian. After that, he finds a long hallway filled with laser cannons.)

Alia: The defense system is engaged. It attacks you with powerful plasma. If you have some kind of weapon, you may be able to neutralize it.

(X destroys some of the cannons and finds another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: This is the program for the arm part of the Falcon Armor. Analyze and upload the data to your main memory in a secure area. Once you upload all 4 of the programs, the Falcon Armor will be complete. With the arm part equipped, you can maximize and attack with your original shot, but you can't charge the special weapons. As this armor specializes the mobility, if you want to enhance your attack power, use other armor.

(X fights through more cannons and sees a steep incline.)

Alia: Dr. Izzy Glow's room is above you. There are several plasma defense devices installed on the way to the room. Use a weapon that can attack upward!

(X finds Izzy Glow behind a boss gate.)

Izzy Glow: What a graceful entrance...

X: This laboratory is so badly infected by the virus, there's no other way for me to enter.

Izzy Glow: Humph! You Hunters always do that... My work is not for Maverick Hunters. I've never trusted your approach. Therefore, I won't cooperate with you.

X: Doctor... I don't have time to argue with you. Please understand.

Izzy Glow: My body... has already been infected, too. I realize I may have been wrong... But it's too late to change now... I've made up my mind... Now, let me rest in peace!

(If X doesn't need the Laser Device)

Izzy Glow: Woooooo... I feel dizzy... I seem to have been infected by the... ...virus... I'm feeling an urge to attack you...

X: Doctor! Are you all right? Come to the Hunter Base with me...

Izzy Glow: No... It's too late... I'm losing consciousness...

X: No! He has become a Maverick! Doctor... Please... rest in peace...

(X fights and defeats Izzy Glow, who explodes.)

Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create.

Alia: It looked like a quiet laboratory... but the inside was in complete ruins. The Sigma Virus has caused total disorder everywhere...In order to fix the situation... we need to make good use of Dr. Izzy Glow's Laser Device. We've finished taking the Laser Device back to the base. Thank you for your help. We'll meet you at the Hunter Base.

(If X didn't need the Laser Device)

Alia: We wasted Dr. Izzy Glow's research... Although we got the Laser Device, We don't need it anymore. Thank you for your work, anyway. We'll meet you at the Hunter Base.

Scene 11: Before the Enigma
*Note: This scene only occurs if all the Enigma parts have been collected, but the cannon itself has not yet fired.

Douglas: At last the Enigma has been completed! It's old, but we reinforced it with some devices... It should work fine... Well, we're ready!

Scene 12: The Enigma Fires
(Everyone meets at the Base after collecting all the Enigma parts.)

Signas: The time has come at last! We are going to launch the Enigma. The fate of the Earth depends on it. Alia: The energy, the power, the angle... everything is clear.

Signas: All right... Blastoff!!! (repeats 3 times from different camera angles)

(The Enigma fires.)

If the Enigma is Successful
Signas: Did we make it? Did it crash? Alia, give us the report. Alia: We have succeeded. The colony has been destroyed. Although scraps from the colony will fall to the Earth, they shouldn't cause severe damages. We barely avoided total destruction... The damage is significant... I wonder when things will be restored.

Douglas: We'll take time and repair the damages.

Signas: Right. We have a lot to do... before the Earth can return to normal...

Alia: No way...What is this reaction?

Signas: What's up, Alia?

Alia: I spotted the Virus reaction. And it's a new one... The readings are like that of Zero... I mean... a Zero Virus? It's like Zero, and seems to have very strong power... The Virus of the colony and that of the Earth have been mixed... and have produced a new Virus... ...The Zero Virus...

Alia: ...This is exactly the same reading... ...Should we call this the Zero Virus? The scraps of the Colony Virus and the Sigma Virus combined together...? ...I wonder what's going to happen...

If the Enigma is Unsuccessful
Signas: Did we make it? Did it crash? Alia, give us the report.

Alia: Negative! We destroyed only 62%! We have merely made it change orbit... and delayed the time of impact...

Signas: Curses!

Douglas: The Engima was not successful?

X: No, but we have a back-up plan. Let's concentrate on our next move!

Signas: All right! We will execute the Shuttle Operation! Don't give up hope! The future of the Earth depends on us! This is our last hope... "The Space Shuttle Operation." Alia: The shuttle will approach and fly into the colony... The pilots will eject at the last minute. It's very dangerous because they could get sucked into the blast. In the end, I fear that this will fail just like the Enigma. We need to gather as many devices as we can to strengthen the shuttle's power. But the auto-pilot function doesn't work...

Signas: Okay, gather as many devices as you can.

Douglas: We'll try to upgrade it from here. This is the last chance for us...

Signas: I know this mission is hard for you all, but the important thing is for us to stay optimistic... Now, let's get to work! Our only hope is the Space Shuttle. We can't waste any time... Let me describe the 4 Mavericks that have the devices to upgrade the Shuttle. Axle the Red, details unknown. He carries a concealed Orbiter Engine. Mattrex, a weapons storage guard. He owns a Booster for rockets. The Skiver, Reploid Air Force. An Orbiter Wing is in the base. Dark Dizzy, A mysterious Maverick. He has a Fuel Tank. We have little time but... We have to gather as many devices as possible.

Scene 13: Escape the Space Trap
(X teleports to the beginning of the Planetarium stage.)

Alia: At first glance, it may seem to be an ordinary planetarium. But in truth, it is also a space laboratory... Why don't you borrow a fuel tank for the space shuttles? But before you do that, there is something strange about the planetarium... So, the Sigma Virus has already polluted this facility, too... Your visit to the planetarium will be very interesting, I guess.

(If the Shuttle has already been launched)

Alia: At first sight, it may seem to be a plain planetarium. But... in truth, it is also a space laboratory... The Fuel Tank for the Shuttle is here, but we don't need it anymore... Your activities are up to you, but... if you don't feel it's worth while, then you should move on.

(If the Enigma still hasn't been launched)

Alia: At first sight, it may seem to be a plain planetarium. But... in truth, it is also a space laboratory... But, the facility is very different from what it used to be... You can't find the device for the Enigma here... As long as you understand that, do as you please.

(X reaches an area with several constellation maps in the background.)

Alia: I'm picking up a Maverick reading at the constellation. Watch out!!

(X finds a floating platform over a large pit.)

Alia: I guess you need to get on the lift... It is unstable, but there is no other way.

(X gets on the lift, which leads to more narrow platforms.)

Alia: Watch out for the track! It isn't moving on the right course! If you sense any danger, jump to the nearest place as soon as possible!

(X teleports to another area and finds a strange machine with large arrows pointing up and down.)

Alia: This is the gravity reverse device! It can control gravity, and turn it upside down. Of course, you may be able to take advantage of it.

(X drops down into a small room, and finds another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: This is the program for the head part of the Gaea Armor. Analyze and upload the data to your main memory in a secure area. Once you upload all 4 of the programs, the Gaea Armor will be complete.

(X gets the upgrade and then continues on through the stage. He eventually finds Dark Dizzy behind a boss gate.)

Dark Dizzy: Squeak! I've been waiting for you!

X: Hey! Can't you understand the urgency of our present situation? There's no time to fight.

Dark Dizzy: Squeak! Who cares?! I don't take orders from anyone! The word 'Sigma' means nothing to me!

X: I'll destroy all Mavericks like you!

Dark Dizzy: Squeak! I'm always ready!

(If X doesn't need the Fuel Tank) Dark Dizzy: Squeak! I've been waiting for you!

X: Hey! Don't you understand what's happening?

Dark Dizzy: Squeak! Who cares? In situations like this everybody dies, not only Mavericks but also Maverick Hunters. Squeak! But just to make sure, I'll kill you myself!

(X fights and defeats Dark Dizzy, who explodes.)

Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create.

Alia: With regard to Dark Dizzy... He was a Maverick created three years ago by Sigma... But you have destroyed him... Since Sigma scattered a large amount of the Virus, he doesn't have any energy left to reproduce himself... By the way, we've found a Fuel Tank. Now the Shuttle will be able to fly to the space colony... Please return to the Hunter Base quickly.

(If X didn't need the Fuel Tank)

Alia: With regard to Dark Dizzy... Sigma created him as a Maverick three years ago. I wonder what Sigma was up to... Did you find anything underground? ... A Fuel Tank? All right. I will dispatch a team to pick it up. You return to the Hunter Base.

Scene 14: Destroy the Time Bombs
(X warps to the beginning of the Air Force Base.)

Alia: You can get the Orbiter Wing from the Reploid Air Forces. But... I can't believe the Sigma Virus could've gotten to the Reploid Air Forces...

(If the Shuttle has already been launched)

Alia: I can't believe the Reploid Air Force has been influenced by the Sigma Virus. You don't actually need to come here. But there seem to be survivors in this area. Save them and help them escape!

(If the Enigma still hasn't been launched)

Alia: The Reploid Air Forces has also been infected by the virus... It's too dangerous, and is not worth the risk. You should leave the area as soon as possible. Wait! I'm picking up something on the sensor... There are survivors. Rescue them and help them escape!

(X moves forward and finds an activated time bomb.)

Alia: Darn. Someone has set the bombs! They are small, but do not underestimate their fire power... Destroy them before they detonate!

(X finds more time bombs and destroys them, and then comes to a steep incline.)

Alia: There are bombs above you. Climb up and destroy them!

(X uses a lift to get to another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: This is the program for the body part of the Gaea armor. Analyze and upload the data to your main memory in a secure area. Once you upload all 4 programs, the Gaea Armor will be complete. With the body part equipped, the damage you receive will become less.

(X continues on after receiving the upgrade and finds more hostages and more activated time bombs.)

Alia: There are more bombs ahead of you! Dispose of them as soon as possible!

(X finds The Skiver through a boss gate.)

The Skiver: X! I've wanted to meet you... But considering the situation, we don't have time for small talk. Soon, the Reploid Air Force will be destroyed. You may be our only hope... But, you'll have to convince me first... Through battle...

(If X doesn't need the part)

The Skiver: I didn't want to meet you in a situation like this... Not only this airport, but I, too, will be infected by the virus, and all will turn into Mavericks... Therefore, my destiny lies in your hands... Before I've totally lost my mind, please fight me... and make me accept my destiny...

(If the Colony crashed)

The Skiver: Squawk! Who... Are... You?

X: Skiver... You have also been...

The Skiver: You have killed the General... I'll kill you to avenge his death!

(X fights and defeats Skiver, who explodes.)

Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create.

Alia: I didn't expect to have to fight against the Reploid Air Force again. But since most of the Reploid Force members have become Mavericks... I guess that was inevitable. Fortunately, the devices for the Shuttle were not damaged... but the Air Force was not so lucky... It won't be safe there anymore. Come back to the Hunter Base.

(If X didn't need the Orbiter Wing)

Alia: I didn't expect to have to fight against the Reploid Force again. Most of the Force members have become Mavericks... It was inevitable, I guess... Did you find anything useful? A device for the Shuttle... Anything is better than nothing. It won't be safe there anymore. Come back to Hunter Base.

Scene 15: Dynamo Returns
(Back at Hunter Base.)

Signas: Emergency! Dynamo has come back here to attack! What on earth does he want?! Well it doesn't matter, we have to fight him!

(X teleports to where Dynamo is.)

Dynamo: Nice to see you again. Did you miss me?

X: Stop pestering me, Dynamo! What do you want?

Dynamo: I told you. 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? Ready to die?

(X fights and defeats Dynamo.)

Dynamo: So... You ARE strong... I fought seriously this time... Anyway... I'd need nine lives if I stuck with you... So... I'll leave. No more games. You should think about your future, too or... you'll die someday... I'm getting out of here, because I don't want to die right now. Adios!

X: Dynamo...

(Dynamo teleports out. X returns to the Hunter Base.)

Scene 16: Red-Hot World
(X teleports to the beginning of Mattrex's stage.)

Alia: There's a rocket Booster Engine in this lava area. Watch out for the lava and proceed with care. If you touch the lava, you'll be instantly vaporized!

(If the Shuttle has already been launched)

Alia: This is the dangerous lava area. You do not need to go to this area anymore. But if you wish to, I won't stop you. But remember, time is precious!

(If the Enigma still hasn't been launched)

Alia: This is the lava area... The lava control system has been influenced by the Virus and is malfunctioning... It is very dangerous... If you still want to go there, I won't stop you. But don't waste precious time staying there too long!

(X moves through the stage and comes to a short ledge.)

Alia: Wait! There's a lot of lava below us. But we have no choice but to proceed this way. The lava comes at fixed intervals, be mindful of the timing and proceed.

(X moves closer to the edge.)

Alia: Watch below you! It's too hot! Wait until the lava has gone, then go down.

(X jumps down after the lava goes down.)

Alia: Go before the next lava comes! Quick!

(X finds a crevace in the rock.)

Alia: Hmm... Can you see the rock over there? The temperature is lower then the other side of the rock. If you take advantage of the rock you may be able to avoid the lava. Wait behind the rock when the lava comes, then proceed with care.

(X reaches a door.)

Alia: Destroy the door in front of you. Then you'll be able to proceed to another area.

(X comes to an area where there are two ways to go.)

Alia: Well... This area is kind of like the sea of lava. The Probe Ride Armor] could probably endure the heat of the lava. Our path divides... You can go this way, or you can take the other way below... If you go down, you'll have to go through the lava area. If you go this way, you'll be free from lava but... You can't proceed with the Ride Armor because a huge rock blocks the way. Which way will you choose? The decision is yours...

(If X takes the upper path, he comes to a dead end.)

Alia: It seems you can break the rock in front of you. Destroy it so you can move on!

(If X takes the lower path and goes through the lava, he finds a Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: This is the program for the arm part of the Gaea Armor. Analyze and upload the data to your main memory in a secure area. Once you upload all 4 programs, the Gaea Armor will be complete. With the arm part equipped, you can Attack with the Gaea shot! While the range of the Gaea shot is short, it's powerful and it can neutralize the enemies' energy bullets. Also, you can break a certain brick!

(X encounters Mattrex through a boss gate.)

Mattrex: Why have you come this far?

X: I want your Booster Engine. I have evidence that this is a secret warehouse for weapons. You know what's happening to the Earth... Now give it to me!

Mattrex: Yes. Whatever you say... That's what you expect to hear from me, right? You know nobody will obey like that, don't you. So why don't you fight as always and force me to give it to you. That's if you have the guts to... Hee hee hee hee...

X: Why do Reploids always have to fight each other? Darn! Do I have to fight again?!

Mattrex: Come, it's time to do what we do best. Let's fight and enjoy ourselves! Just like always!

(If X doesn't need the Booster Engine)

Mattrex: Maverick Hunter... The ones who bring death to Reploids... So, you came here to kill me? I'm ready anytime, if you want to fight me! Soon the Earth will be destroyed. There's nothing to do now but fight... to the death!

(If the Eurasia crashed)

Mattrex: Maverick Hunter... The ones who bring death to the Reploids... So you came here to finish me? Well, I'm ready to fight anytime! Soon the Earth will be destroyed. There's nothing to do but fight now... to the death!

(X fights and defeats Mattrex, who explodes.)

Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create.

Alia: We've found the Booster Engine. Now the striking power of the Shuttle will be increased. There seems to be some more useful weapons lying here. But I don't think you have time to investigate. Evacuate before you get sucked into the lava!

(If X didn't need the part)

Alia: We're relieved to know that the damage caused by the Virus is minimal. Also, we've found several weapons... Among other things, I'm sure the Booster Engine will be useful later on... I wonder if there is any connection between the Virus and the damage to this area...? But you have little time to investigate. Evacuate before you get sucked into the lava.

Scene 17: Into the Jungle
(X warps to the beginning of Axle the Red's stage.)

Alia: The secret Reploid Forces facility that is hidden deep in the jungle has become infested with Mavericks. I bet that if you go a little deeper into the jungle from there, you'll find the Orbiter Engine.

(If the Shuttle has already been launched)

Alia: The Secret Reploid Air Forces facility hidden in the jungle... It's the core of the Jungle which has been taken over by Mavericks. Perhaps things wouldn't have been so bad had we come here earlier... I don't know why you want to come to this area, but I'll navigate for you. You may still find something worth while, anyway.

(If the Enigma still hasn't been launched)

Alia: The secret Reploid Forces facility hidden deep in the jungle... I don't know why you want to come to this area, but I'll navigate for you. You may find something useful...

(X comes to some blocks and vines.)

Alia: You can grab the vines with your Wire Hook... Use the vines to climb up!

(X comes to a large pit.)

Alia: Climb down there... But watch out for that big hole below you.

(X continues on and finds another Light Capsule.)

Dr. Light: I'll give you another program for your armor... This is an armor prototype that I created a long, long time ago... I named it Gaea Armor. Gaea armor specializes in defense ability. It is very heavy and lacks mobility... You won't be able to use weapons. Still, it will be very useful because you will be able to walk on the damaged area... With this armor equipped, you'll be able to reach places that you have never been able to before... Use your armor wisely.

(X finds Axle the Red behind a boss gate.)

Axle the Red: What do you want with me?

X: Nothing. I just want the Orbiter Engine.

Axle the Red: Are you a thief or something? You can't just take what you want that easily. Go home, kid. Otherwise I'll call the Maverick Hunter.

X: Do as you wish. Now. Tell me where the Engine is!

Axle the Red: I told you. You can't get it so easily. You'll have to fight me for it.

X: If that is the easiest way to persuade you, so be it.

Axle the Red: Hey... You'd better watch your mouth... I'll do whatever it takes to win! Let the battle begin!

(If X doesn't need the part)

Axle The Red: Hey! Did you hear that?! They say the Earth will be completely destroyed! Everyone is in a panic, I assume, and... Wait... That means we can steal anything we want, doesn't it?

X: What a pathetic thief you are! Is that all you care about?!

Axle The Red: Hey, we can work together and split the rewards. Or do you want to fight me? If so, I'll treat you... It'll be fun, because you look strong... If you lose, you'll be my servant! Now, let's fight!

(X fights and defeats Axle the Red.)

Alia: You got the DNA data from the boss you have just defeated! From this DNA data, the special weapon has become yours! Equip the weapons using the L1, R1 button. Every enemy has a weak point. Find the most effective weapon for each enemy. Plus, if you defeat a high level boss, you may be able to create not only a weapon, but other items as well. In that case, please select which item you wish to create.

Alia: The Sigma Virus even destroys nature... There is nothing in nature now which is completely free from mechanical devices. We've found the BOOSTER. It's out in the jungle... Another Hunter will be there soon to pick it up. Your mission is complete. Return to the Base.

(If X didn't need the part)

Alia: The Sigma Virus destroys even nature... Nothing in nature is completely free from mechanical devices anymore... Oh, it seems that a Hunter unit has arrived there. They reported to me that they've found the Engine. Unfortunately, it doesn't work for the Enigma... We have no time to lose... Return to the Base immediately.

Scene 18: Before the Launch
*Note: This scene only occurs if all the Space Shuttle parts were collected, but the Shuttle has not been launched yet. Douglas: We've completed the Space Shuttle... It's ready to launch at anytime. Still... The problem is...who will maneuver it... It's awkward having this kind of problem at the very end. Everything else is taken care of. The Shuttle is ready... Let me know once you've dealt with the pilot issue.

Scene 19: The Shuttle Launch
Douglas: The Space Shuttle. Stand-by!

Signas: I trust you... Zero. I'm sorry I couldn't do more for you...

Zero: Don't mention it! This is my mission. I'm the only pilot left, you know. X: Zero, I'll do it instead of you!

Zero: X, you should stay here. Who else will protect the Earth?

X: Don't talk as if you won't be back!

Zero: I'm sure I'll be back! I won't die on such an easy mission. When I become a Maverick... I think that's when I'll have died.

X: OK, Zero! I'll be waiting for you... ... you'd better come back alive!

Alia: It's about time... Zero...

Zero: OK! I'm ready!

If the Shuttle is Successful
Signas: Ready, Zero? This is our last chance! Blast-off!!!

X: Zero! Be sure to come back safely... Zero! Zero! Zero!!

Alia: Zero, the colony is approaching... Go!

Douglas: I'm sure it'll work this time!

X: Zero will make it and get out okay! Zero: Locking on to the Space Colony. I'll get as close to it as possible, then I'll abandon the Shuttle. I saw lots of debris from the Colony around here... I have to pilot the Shuttle around the debris... Otherwise the Shuttle will be destroyed before it crashes into the "Eurasia" Colony.

Douglas: Zero! I believe you can do it!

Zero: Thanks, Douglas... It's time to go... I'll cut the communication in 5 seconds and get out of here!

X: Good luck, Zero!

Signas: Good luck, Zero!

Alia: 7 seconds to impact. 5...4...3...2... ... it crashed into the Colony! ...... Destruction of the Colony is... ... 86%! It will be gone within 10 minutes! ... We've succeeded in destroying the Colony! ...Zero? Can you read me? Douglas: ...Zero!

Signas: ...Zero! Can you read me?

X: ...I feel... I feel Zero!

???: ...Ga ga ga...

Zero: ...This is Zero... Do you hear me? ... I managed to... survive...

Alia: We've got a response from Zero!

X: Zeroooo! Are you all right?

Zero: It was challenging, but I'm OK... Everything is fine! I think I can make it back to Earth.

Alia: We'll get you from wherever you fall... Until then, try to get some rest. It won't be easy, though...

Narrator: After a few hours...

Lifesaver: We've found Zero. He's safe but he's very exhausted. We'll return to the Hunter Base now...

Alia: Wait! What is this reading? ...This is exactly the same reading... ...Should we call this the Zero Virus? The scraps of the Colony Virus and the Sigma Virus combined together...? ...I wonder what's going to happen...

If the Shuttle is Unsuccessful (Zero goes Maverick)
Signas: Ready, Zero? This is our last chance! Blast-off!!!

X: Zero! Be sure to come back safely... Zero! Zero! Zero!!

Alia: The Shuttle crashed into the Colony! X: Zeroooo!

Signas: Did we make it? Did it crash?

Douglas: We did everything we could to strengthen the Shuttle... Everything...

Alia: The destruction rate is...54%... The Colony won't be destroyed... Our mission has failed... Zero! Do you read me?

X: Zerooo! Are you all right? Zerooo!

Signas: No! He'll be sucked into the Colony...

Douglas: Get away! Hurry, Zero! Alia: The speed of the Colony is increasing! It's too dangerous to stay here any longer. We better get away!

X: No way! What about Zero? He doesn't know yet! Are you going to sacrifice him, a soldier who fought to save the Earth and all of us?! Do we have to let my one and only friend, my BEST friend, die?!

Signas: I understand how you feel, but you need to calm down and think straight. If we stay here we will be wiped out... Then who will protect the Earth? Who will rescue Zero?

Signas: Everyone, evacuate immediately!

X: Zero! I promise I will rescue you! Until then, please hang in there!!

(Eurasia collides with the Earth.)

Narrator: The colony crashed into the Earth... ...The Earth barely avoided extinction. ...The damage was immeasurable... Signas: ... ... ... Anybody...who can hear my voice... Please answer me...

Alia: I'm here...Signas... I barely hear you...

Signas: Alia...Are you all right? Can you give me an update?

Alia: The Earth... avoided the worst situation... I don't have any other information...

Douglas: I'm...all right, too...

Signas: How about X... and Zero...

Alia: There is no reading on them...but... They're...alive... I believe...

Signas: It's unusual for you to say that... ...without any data...

Alia: ......... The reading of the Sigma Virus has also disappeared... I don't know why... ...but I think it's lucky... ...Wait! Wh-what is this reading?!

???: ...Get up... ...Wake up now... ...Do you forget... what you should do? ...Destroy it now... ...You can do it! ...You're the best of all my works... ...Wake up...

Alia: It's an incredibly strong energy... ...Ze... Zero? Are you Zero?

Signas: ...What's up? Alia!

Alia: I got a reading that looked like Zero...

Signas: ...You mean, Zero is alive?

Alia: It's like Zero, but not him exactly... ...What is this reading?

X: It's Zero... I know it is... (Zero is seen on a precipice of rock, glowing purple.)

X: ...Zero is my friend and yet... can this really be him? If it is him, then I guess I never really knew him at all... Can it be that Zero is finally discovering his true self?

Signas: What's going on?

Alia: Zero, Zero is...

X: Zero...

Zero: You're...you're X... ...I will destroy you... X: ............ ...What are you talking about...? ...What's up... Why do you... .......... ...wait... ... I don't know... exactly why... ...but I know what you are thinking... ...You told me once before, right? "There are things that cannot be seen or analyzed correctly as data." ...We have to feel... There are things that we can only feel......I feel it very strongly...now... ...All right... ...I'll accept your challenge... ...This is our destiny, isn't it? ...I will fight! I won't run away!

If Time Runs Out
(If all 16 hours have run out, and the Enigma and the Shuttle have not been launched yet, Signas, Alia, and Douglas meet at Hunter Base.)

Signas: No! None of our operations worked!

Alia: Estimated 31 minutes until the collision. Ground zero is 5646 points in E block. Tidal waves and earthquakes are already breaking out in various places! We have to evacuate immediately!

Signas: Everyone in the Hunter Base: Evacuate to the underground shelter! Move out! I repeat! Evacuate now to the underground shelter!

Alia: X and Zero are missing...

Signas: What?! What are they doing at a time like this...?! Blast! ... Maybe they can survive on their own...

(The Eurasia's speed increases.)

Douglas: What are you waiting for?! Hurry up, let's go!

Signas: Yeah. Alia, Douglas! Move now! ...Where did they go...? Well, I just hope they're safe,... ... wherever they are...

(Eurasia collides with the Earth.)

Narrator: In spite of the Maverick Hunters... The Colony crashed into the Earth... Fortunately, the Earth narrowly managed to avoid extinction... A few hours after the collision...

Signas: Alia... Give me an update!

Alia: I can't tell exactly because the signal is being jammed... I'm sure the results are devastating...

Signas: Are there any survivors?

Alia: I've caught some readings, but they're very weak... I'm not sure if they are alive or not... But the data reading of the Sigma Virus has gone... ............ Wait! What's that?!

(Zero is seen on a precipice of rock, glowing purple.)

X: ...Zero is my friend and yet... can this really be him? If it is him, then I guess I never really knew him at all... Can it be that Zero is finally discovering his true self?

Signas: What's going on?

Alia: Zero, Zero is...

X: Zero...

Zero: You're...you're X... ...I will destroy you...

X: ............ ...What are you talking about...? ...What's up... Why do you... .......... ...wait... ... I don't know... exactly why... ...but I know what you are thinking... ...You told me once before, right? "There are things that cannot be seen or analyzed correctly as data." ...We have to feel... There are things that we can only feel......I feel it very strongly...now... ...All right... ...I'll accept your challenge... ...This is our destiny, isn't it? ...I will fight! I won't run away!

If the Enigma/Shuttle was Successful (Non-Maverick Zero)
Alia: A new virus...? Out of the frying pan into the fire... For the moment, we've named it the Zero Virus... I'm reading a strong energy reaction from point 11F5646! We may be able to solve the mystery of the Zero Virus... But it's very risky... What should we do? I know we can't escape... so we'll just have to fight it! Go for it! We must bring this to an end once and for all!

If the Enigma/Shuttle was Unsuccessful (Maverick Zero)
Signas: The Earth lies in ruins, a mere shadow of the great planet it once was... ...The Human race narrowly avoided extinction once... and is about to face destruction again... Alia: I'm reading a strong energy reaction from point 11F5646! What's happening now?! It's too dangerous! NO! Don't go!

Scene 21: Destiny's Battle
(X comes across another Light Capsule without wearing any extra armor.)

Dr. Light: I never expected you to come here without the armor... But it's very dangerous to go without adequate equipment. To finish this battle, I'll give you the Ultimate Armor. You can perform the Giga Attack unlimited times. But don't get lazy and depend too much on the power of the armor. The end is near... Good luck, X!

If Zero went Maverick
(X finds Zero waiting inside a room.)

X: Zero... I thought you'd be here... Zero...I came here to bring you back.

Zero: My instincts told me I could find clues somewhere near here...

X: Zero, it's too dangerous. You'll end up being consumed by the virus...

Zero: You...Don't tell me you haven't checked my virus readings...

X: I did. Why weren't you damaged even though you have been infected by the virus? In fact, you have become more powerful with the infection?! Why?! This isn't the time to fight when we have a mission to accomplish, but... I'll bring you back by any means.

Zero: You say you'll bring me back to the base even if you have to fight me? X, you can't dare to fight me. Your big heart. That is your kindness and your weakness. I'm okay...Trust me.

X: Zero... I don't want to lose you... I'm really worried about you...... and I do trust you...That's why I have to fight you here to bring you back.

(X and Zero battle, with X eventually defeating Zero.)

X: Waaaaa! I thought I won... I didn't expect you to do that... I never expected you to use Soul Body... Ohhh...I'm losing...consciousness...

If Zero did not go Maverick
(X finds Zero waiting inside a room, still glowing purple with the virus.)

Zero: ............X...I'm very happy now...I've never been so happy...

X: ............

Zero: My mind is becoming very clear... as though I have known everything... I don't care about the Mavericks anymore... All I have to do is one thing...

X: Zero...you are Zero, aren't you...?

Zero: Hmm...Yes...The energy readings are still the same...and there is no Maverick reading, is there... You are reading my normal data. This is the true form of me...

X: It seems so... The data readings...... are the same as Zero used to be...still... You are not visible and cannot be analyzed correctly as data. You taught me that, Zero. I feel something evil within you...! Something evil similar to Sigma... Or should I say something more evil than Sigma!

'Zero: ...Then I don't need to give you more explanations...!

X: I'll destroy you, whoever you are, and bring back the true Zero!

(X and Zero battle, with X eventually defeating Zero.)

X: Aaaggghhh! I thought I won... I didn't expect you to do that... I never expected you to use Soul Body... Ohhh...I'm losing...consciousness...

If Zero went Maverick
(Both X and Zero lie wounded severely.) Zero: ...Uh, Ugh... ...X, X...

X: .........

Zero: .........

(A familiar figure appears behind X.) ???: ... Ha ha ha... ...You've done very well, X... I will make your end easy!!

(The figure fires at the unconscious X, but Zero jumps in front of it and blocks the blast.)

Zero: ...No, I won't allow you to! I know everything you're trying to do!

???: Wha, what?! You pitiful fool!

Zero: ...No! I won't allow you to!!

(The figure fires again, but Zero blocks it.)

Zero: Haa... Haa... ...You're as ... persistent... as ever...Sigma!

Sigma: Blast! I haven't completed you... I will retreat for now... Somehow I know you two will come again. I'll be waiting for you, ha ha ha...

Zero: Wait! Sigmaaaa! ...I WILL defeat you ... without fail!!

If Zero did not go Maverick
(Both X and Zero lie wounded severely.)

Zero: ...Uh, Ugh... ...X, X...

X: .........

Zero: .........

(A familiar figure appears behind X.)

???: ... Ha ha ha... ...You've done very well, X... I will make your end easy!!

(The figure fires at the unconscious X, but Zero jumps in front of it and blocks the blast.)

Zero: ...No, I won't allow you to! I know everything you're trying to do!

???: Then, be a good boy and just die!

(Zero is hit with the blast intended for X.)

Zero: ...Uh, Uwaaaaa! ...X...X... Please survive...! ...Survive! X... Live...for...me... (X and Zero both lay on the ground, with Sigma hovering over them.)

Sigma: You'd almost fully evolved to your true self... It's a shame you didn't quite make it, Zero. You had so much potential. Oh well, farewell! Well...it's only you now, X... I will let you live this time. But I won't be so kind next time, and there WILL be a next time! See you soon! You... The strongest Reploid! Bwah ha ha!

X: ......... ... I'm... losing my strength... and... ... energy... I... can't... see any... thing... ... Ze... Zero... Don't... leave... Please... stand... by... me... ... I'll... protect... you... Zero...

(Sigma leaves X alone with Zero's lifeless body.)

Scene 23: In Your Hands
(Back at the Hunter Base.)

Alia: I'm getting a stronger energy reaction from point 11F5646! The energy is too strong to get an accurate data sample. I must be reading Sigma... I can't think of anyone but Sigma! Sigma is behind all of this... I won't stop you from going to fight anymore...I leave everything in your hands...

Scene 24: Duel With Sigma
(X finds Sigma behind a boss gate.)

Sigma: Hee hee hee hee. Impressive... The number one Reploid, you are... You came much earlier than I expected.

X: Why? Why did you do this?!

Sigma: Because of Zero... to awaken Zero from his false self.

X: What?!

Sigma: I've conducted thorough research, and produced a tremendous result. I wanted to find out what Zero truly is... and scatter the Virus all over the earth purify his body... But the amount of the virus was insufficient. So I used the rundown colony......making it a virus colony and let it land on the earth. You know the outcome, don't you?

X: You almost annihilated the Earth for that?! You're sick!

Sigma: Fortunately there are those handy guys called Maverick Hunters, ever ready and able to come to the rescue, and I knew the Earth would be safe and sound. But alas, most of the hunters have also become Mavericks... Heeheeheehee. That was a close one...hahahaha!

X: You...! How many Hunters have been lost because of you...?! I'll never forgive you for this! You're going to pay for what you've done!

(X fights Sigma's first form, defeating him. The screen fades to black.)

Sigma: Hee hee hee. The number one Hunter, you are, X...

X: ...

Sigma: The stronger you are, the more I want to destroy you... It was pointless to have Zero fight you, after all you ARE the number one Hunter. You show no mercy for enemies or comrades.

X: Shut up! Where are you?!

(Sigma reappears in a massive battle body.)

Sigma: Here I am. You can challenge me at anytime. I have delightful news. I've recently acquired a new partner. He has been very supportive. He seems to have created quite a few robots. And he gaveme the toughest body that you will ever see. You got here sooner than I expected, so it is not yet complete... But...it is enough to defeat you... He is an excellent partner... I believe you two know each other... In fact, he used to be a comrade of yours. He was very persistent about you... and that makes him very helpful to me. You see X, there is someone other than me...who hates you... Now feel our combined rage and die! ...But not before suffering horribly, hahaha! ...Goodbye, X!

(X fights Sigma's next form, eventually defeating it as well.)

Sigma: Gwaaaaaaaa! Darn... But I'll never...die alone! I'll take...Zero...down with me!

X: No! Stop using Zero as a shield!

Sigma: Gha ha ha ha ha...! Isn't it painful to have to watch while others suffer? You can put up with your own pain......but can't bear to see others, especially Zero, harmed, can you? I'm taking Zero, the one most important to you... to the underworld! Goodbye, X... Gha ha ha ha!

(Sigma explodes.)

If Zero went Maverick
(Zero lies on the ground, torn in half and critically damaged.)

X: ......... .........Zero? Zerooo! Zerooo! Zero! Zero! NO! Don't die! Do you hear me? Zeroo! Zeroo! (Sigma's half-melted remains charge up for another attack.)

Sigma: ......... Dro... Drop dead...! X: ......... Uh? O, Oh, NO...

(Sigma fires and the laser goes through both X and Zero.)

X: ...Gu, ghaa...

(Zero reawakens and aims his Z-Buster at Sigma.) Zero: ...How persistent... ...you are... ...Die... ...Sigma...

(Zero fires, destroying what was left of Sigma.)

Zero: ...X, X... ... Do... you... hear... me? Darn... Your... optimism led... ...to your own... ... demise... ... You... should... li... li...live.

(X lies on the ground, in the same shape as Zero was.)

X:' .........

(A blue light appears resembling Dr. Light.)

???: ......... ...Not yet... Actually, I want you to rest and relax for now... Hold on, X... ... Just for a few more moments.

(The scene reopens as X stands fully repaired and talking to a group of other Hunters.)

Narrator: 3 years from then...

Alia: A large Maverick has broken out in HORIE 2146 block! Go into action immediately!

X: Let's go! Now! Get a move on... We've been used to living in peace...

(X is seen carrying Zero's Saber into battle.)

Narrator: Since that time, Captain X's eyes have changed... ... and sharpened...

X: I can face any enemy now... I will feel this way... as long as I have this Saber... I'll do it today, Zero... with you...! Forever...We'll be together...Zero...

If Zero did not go Maverick
(X lies torn in half and critically damaged on the ground.)

X: ......... (A blue light appears resembling Dr. Light.)

???: ......... ...Not yet... Actually, I want you to rest and relax for now... Hold on, X... ... Just for a few more moments. ... Forget all the painful memories...

Narrator: 1 week from then...

(The scene reopens as X stands fully repaired and talking to a group of other Hunters.)

Hunter A: ... Captain X... ...Don't you remember anything about what happened?

X: ... You're still on about that? The answer is No. I don't remember anything... Hunter B: ...You see? Captain Zero and Captain X are both special A level Hunters for all to see. You worked together and solved a lot of problems.

X: I remember Sigma. His name doesn't leave me... But I don't have any memory of Zero. Maybe whoever repaired me deleted the data by mistake.

Hunter B: Did...did he really delete your memory?

Hunter A: Hey, stop it now... We'd better think it's a miracle that Captain X came back safely...

(Signas, Alia, and Douglas stand alone in the control room.)

Signas: It truly is a miracle... Not only did he come back... but without so much as even a scratch!

Douglas: It's hard to repair the bodies of X and Zero because they're still a mystery...

Alia: It's not a miracle, I bet...

Signas: You never believe it's a "miracle"...

Alia: I'm not interested in miracles... I don't think Reploids dream of miracles, either...

Douglas: But...why was only Zero's memory data deleted from X?

Signas: I have no idea... maybe it disappeared by itself? Otherwise it was deleted on purpose...

Alia: Besides, there's a protection, now. He won't even accept data related to Zero... I couldn't program such a protection... We've got another mystery about X...

(X is shown once again with some Hunters.)

Hunter A: Captain X. Although it will take time, I think this battle will lead to peace.

X: It will. We need to work harder for that... For peace...

Hunter B: What is your private dream?

X: Huh?... I've never thought about it... Well... I've got it! I want to create "Elysium".

Hunters: Elysium...?

X: Yes! It's a paradise where the human race coexists with Reploids peacefully... Yes... that is my dream... I'd like to create "Elysium"... Someday in the near future...

Hunter B: I wish Captain Zero were here...

X: Huh? You're talking about Zero again?

Hunter B: No, nothing...

X: "Elysium"... Oh yes...I'll do it someday...

(Scene fades to credits.)

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