=================================================================================== =================================================================================== ------------------------- == MEGA MAN ZERO 3 script ========================= transcripted by Tim; additional contributions by Zantetsu and JohnCT311; minor corrections by LanceHeart >> tim@megaman-network.com :: http://mmzo.megaman-network.com/ ----------------------------------- EDITOR'S NOTE: There are many "in-between mission" sequences that consist of some varying dialogue between the many members of the Resistance. As has been MMN's policy in scripting, only the very relevant sequences have been included in this draft. Segments that move the story along are included; however, general chatter has been omitted. SCENE 1: MARCH OF NEO ARCADIA ============================= [Bells toll in the background, as the history of the Zero series is told.] 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. And 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 desti- nation unknown. The battle over the Dark Elf had only just begun... [Scene fades out.] ============== END OF SCENE 1 SCENE 2: THE MYSTERIOUS WRECK ============================= Narrator: Two months later. [Scene opens up to a snowfield; Zero is leading Ciel and a group of Resistance soldiers through the snow to investigate an energy signal.] Soldier 1: It sure is quiet... There haven't been many Neo Arcadian attacks lately. Thngs 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 interrupts them.] Zero: We're in the middle of a mission. So put a lid on it and walk! Ciel: *gulp!* Sorry! [Ciel stops as she analyzes her data readings.] Ciel: The reading is getting stronger. We're close... Soldier 2: The snow is letting up... [The ship becomes clearly visible.] 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 off.] ============== END OF SCENE 2 SCENE 3: OMEGA'S CALL ===================== [Zero heads to the entrance of 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 contacts Zero.] Ciel: 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! [Neo Arcadian Pantheons ambush the group; Ciel screams.] Zero: No! [Harpuia appears 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 disappears.] 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 massive roar from inside the ship.] Zero: I've heard that voice somewhere before... Is it... calling me? [Zero heads in to investigate, and reaches a gate leading to an inner chamber. He listens and hears the other two Guardians, Fefnir and Leviathan, being attacked by the mysterious enemy.] Fefnir: Now you're askin' for it! I'll blast you to pieces! [Fefnir fires but is struck down by a fist.] Fefnir: Ooph! [The giant Reploid is revealed.] 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 enters the room.] 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 away.] 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 disappears, and Zero squares up against the Reploid in front of him.] Zero: Omega, huh? So you were the one who called me here? [Zero battles and defeats the Reploid.] Omega: Grrr... [Omega powers up again.] Zero: YOu just don't give up, do you... [A familiar lightning attack blasts Omega, and Harpuia appears.] 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 to fight, 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 reveals himself.] 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?! [The voice of X is heard.] Copy X mk-II: That's simple. I-I brought him. [A copy of X enters the room, though this one has blue eyes instead of red.] Harpuia: M... Master X?! Is that you?! [Harpuia bows.] Copy X mk-II: Harpuia! Hehe, you haven't ch-changed! And th-then there's... I miss- ed 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 mk-II warps away.] Dr. Weil: Hehehe... Now things are getting interesting, Zero! Let's see how far you get with that body! Hehehe... [Harpuia, Omega, and Weil both vanish.] Zero: "With that body"...? ... [Ciel contacts via radio.] Ciel: Zero... This is terrible... Zero: So you were monitoring the whole thing? Ciel: Hurry back to base. Operator? Operator: Commencing trans. [Zero warps out.] ============== END OF SCENE 3 SCENE 4: AT THE RESISTANCE BASE =============================== [Scene opens in the Resistance Base.] Operator 1: Transferring... Two... One... [Zero appears.] Operator 2: 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: 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. [A soldier behind Ciel speaks up.] 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 leave; 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 goes to see Cerveau, stopping to talk to various 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! [Zero finds a soldier in the guard tower.] Soldier 2: Ah, Mr. Zero! Lately I've been so bored... my trigger finger is itch- ing. 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, then Zero finds another guard.] Soldier 3: Mr. Zero! Before I worked here I was a security guard in the desert. Of course, that was over a year ago. [Zero runs into a Reploid named Hirondelle one level below the watchtowers.] 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. [Zero enters a room and finds a lazy Reploid named Pic leaning on some crates.] 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. [Zero runs across Rocinolle in another room.] 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. [On another floor, Zero finds the old Reploid, Andrew.] Andrew: What's this? You must be the new whippersnapper! ...hah, I'm kidding. Even MY memory isn't quite that bad! [Zero runs across another Resistance soldier in another room.] 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. [Zero leaves and finds Hibou on another floor.] 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! [Zero leaves to explore, and meets another soldier.] 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. [Further along, Zero runs into Perroquiet.] 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. [Zero leaves and encounters Autruche.] Autruche: Hello, Mr. Zero. I'm sure you've forgotten my name. I've 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. [Zero encounters Menart on the lowest level, standing guard.] 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. [Zero heads back up to the command area, and locates Doigt.] 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... [Zero runs into Alouette inside Ciel's 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... [Zero visits Cerveau.] 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. [The operator calls.] Operator: Mr. Zero... Please come to the commander's room, immediately. Cerveau: Hmm? Zero, they're asking for you. [Zero tries out his new weapon.] Zero: This Recoil Rod looks easy to use. Thanks. [Cerveau speaks as Zero leaves.] Cerveau: The world is too much for Ciel to bear alone... Take good care of her, Zero... ============== END OF SCENE 4 SCENE 5: CIEL'S DATA LIBRARY ============================ [Zero accesses the computer inside Ciel's lab.] 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. Compuer: [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... [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." [The computer gives Zero the option to begin transmission.] ============== END OF SCENE 5 SCENE 6: THE FIRST FOUR WEIL NUMBERS ==================================== [Zero approaches Ciel in 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 devel- oped 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 opts to select a mission.] ============== END OF SCENE 6 SCENE 7: THE AEGIS VOLCANO BASE =============================== [Zero chooses to battle Blazin' Flizard.] Computer: AREA: AEGIS VOLCANO BASE | BOSS: BLAZIN' FLIZARD | MISSION: N.A. ARMY RECON Operator 1: The Neo Arcadian army is building up at the base in Aegis Volcano. We do now know what their intention is. Operator 2: Do some scouting? [Zero accepts.] Operators: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer! [Zero warps to the Aegis Volcano.] 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 takes off through the base, and eventually reaches the Reploid known as Blazin' Flizard.] 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 attack form.] Blazin' Flizard: Ssyaaaaah! Get ready for Blazin' Flizard, one of Weil's Numbers! Let's heat it up, Zerrroooo!!! (If Blazin' Flizard defeats Zero:) What, is that all you got? How... tepid. And I was hoping to have a little fun, too. Ssyahahah! [Zero defeats Blazin' 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! [Blazin' Flizard explodes and Zero returns to the Base.] Operator: 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? ============== END OF SCENE 7 SCENE 8: AROUND THE BASE ======================== [Zero makes his way around the base, chatting with 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. [Zero returns to the guard towers.] Soldier 1: That disk I gave you... Did you decode it? [Zero answers yes.] Soldier 1: Yup! I knew you would, Mr. Zero! Your decisiveness is such an inspir- ation! [Zero speaks to Pic again.] 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 accur- ate as could be, but surely there's something more interesting to write about. [Zero goes and talks to the Resistance guard outside again.] Hirondelle: Oh, yes... About Cyberspace... Want to know more? (Yes) 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 while still inside! [Zero finds Andrew again.] 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... [Zero encounters Hibou.] 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! [Zero visits Perroquiet again.] Perroquiet: About Cyber-elves... Want to know more? (Sure) 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. [Zero visits Autruche again.] Autruche: Keep up the good work, Mr. Zero. I'll be working hard too... Yes in- deed... [Zero speaks to Menart again.] Menart: Oh, hey! I found this disk underneath this load... Do you want it? (Sure...) 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) So, you knew. Very well, then. Here, take it, as I promised! [Menart gives Zero Secret Disk #175, and Zero returns to Cerveau.] 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, and Zero returns to the command room.] Ciel: Zero... I guess I got out of control back there. But when I imagine some- body getting hurt... I... Everything just turns black... There must be some other way... I will not give up until peace is secured. [Zero opts to select a mission.] ============== END OF SCENE 8 SCENE 9: RUINED OCEANIC HIGHWAY =============================== [Zero chooses to battle Childre Inarabitta.] Computer: AREA: OCEANIC HWY RUINS | BOSS: CHILDRE INARABITTA | MISSION: TRACK D.E. SIGNAL Operator 1: 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 pur- suing 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. Operator 2: Do you accept? [Zero accepts.] Operators: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer! Ciel: Zero... Be careful. [Zero warps to the Oceanic Highway and immediately sees the Dark Elf.] Ciel: Zero! We've just got a reading! Zero: Dark Elf detected. Beginning pursuit. [Zero rushes forward, soon running into 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! [Childre hops in a machine 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 moves ahead of the mech and locates the Dark Elf.] Dark Elf: Zeeeeeeerrooooo Zero: Dark Elf! Dark Elf: Stoooooop iiiiiit! [The Dark Elf begins altering one of the Pantheon Divers.] Zero: !!! I'll have to take care of this guy first... [Zero battles and destroys the Seraph Pantheon. He continues on and locates the hideout of Childre.] 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 Childre Inarabitta defeats Zero:) You're shark food, now! Now, time to go after that Dark Elf! [Zero prevails and defeats Childre Inarabitta.] Childre Inarabitta: You're kidding me... Why is this... happening... to me?! [Childre Inarabitta explodes and Zero returns to the Base.] Operator 1: Transferring... Two... One... Operator 2: 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. ============== END OF SCENE 9 SCENE 10: THE WASTE RECYCLING FACTORY ===================================== [Zero chooses to battle Devilbat Schilt.] Computer: AREA: W.R. FACTORY | BOSS: DEVILBAT SCHILT | MISSION: DESTROY FACTORY Operators: 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.] Operators: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer! Ciel: Zero... Be careful. [Zero warps to the Recycling Plant.] 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 battles his way through the plant, and eventually encounters the Reploid called Devilbat Schilt.] 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 into his attack form.] Devilbat Schilt: Kekeke! The first lesson a gentleman must learn in refinement is... Intruders are to die without a fuss! (If Devilbat Schilt defeats Zero) 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 Schilt explodes and Zero returns to the Base.] Operator: 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... =============== END OF SCENE 10 SCENE 11: THE OLD RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ====================================== [Zero chooses to battle Deathtanz Mantisk.] Computer: AREA: OLD RESIDENTIAL | BOSS: DEATHTANZ MANTISK | MISSION: FIND DARK ELF Operators: 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.] Operators: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer! Ciel: Zero... Be careful. [Zero warps to the Old Residential district.] 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. [Zero fights his way through the Residential area and encounters the two Baby Elves, Prea and Crea.] 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 Baby Elves fly off.] Zero: ... Those must be... [Ciel contacts Zero via radio.] Ciel: 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 fights onward, and hears the Baby Elves interacting with the guardian of the area, 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 enters 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 off, and Zero squares off against his opponent.] Deathtanz Mantisk: Those two belong to Lord Weil. You can't have them. [Deathtanz assumes his attack form.] Deathtanz Mantisk: I'm Deathtanz Mantisk, one of Weil's Numbers. Now, time to slice you into ribbons! (If Deathtanz Mantisk defeats Zero) I can cut anything with my beautiful scythe! Chikachikachika! [Zero battles and defeats Deathtanz Mantisk.] 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 Weeeeiil!!! [Deathtanz Mantisk explodes, and scene fades out.] =============== END OF SCENE 11 SCENE 12: WEIL AND THE BABY ELVES ================================= [Scene opens in the room adjacent to where Zero is battling Deathtanz. Dr. Weil appears in front of the two Baby Elves.] 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, having defeating Deathtanz, runs into the room.] Zero: Wait! [Weil and the Baby Elves disappear.] 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 warps out back to the base.] =============== END OF SCENE 12 SCENE 13: STATUS REPORT ======================= Operator: Transferring... Two... One... Transfer complete. Ciel: Zero... Thank you. The reports of the Dark Elf... They were really Baby Elf sitings... I wonder what Neo Arcadia is planning on doing with them. Operator: 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 photo- graphs. ... So the coordinates would be too dangerous to use as a direct transfer route. Operator: 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 offers to save the game data.] Ciel: We'll contact you soon, so please get some rest for now. [Zero heads out of the command room, and scene fades out.] =============== END OF SCENE 12 SCENE 13: THE FOUR GUARDIANS NO MORE ==================================== [Scene opens up in a throne room of sorts. Copy X mk-II and Harpuia are speaking.] 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 mis- takes of the past. He'll do things right th-this time. Harpuia: But... [Dr. Weil appears.] 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.] =============== END OF SCENE 13 SCENE 14: THE MISSILE LAUNCH ============================ [Scene cuts back to the Resistance Base.] Operators: 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 trem- endous 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! Operator: Understood. Commencing transfer preparations. Transfer! Ciel: Zero... [Zero warps out to the site of the missile complex.] 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 his way through the missile complex, reaching the launch pad just as the missile begins to activate.] Zero: No! [Zero hops on board.] 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 the sections as they begin to separate. Eventually, he reaches the entrance to the control area. Inside, he finds the two 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 morph into an attack formation.] (If the Baby Elves defeat Zero) Crea: Hehe! Grandpa will be so proud of us! | Prea: Haha! Grandpa will be so proud of us! [Zero defeats the Elves.] Crea: Waaaaah! You horrible thing! Prea: Owwwwww! That hurt! [The missile begins to rumble.] 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 to escape the explosion, and scene fades to white.] =============== END OF SCENE 14 SCENE 15: OMEGA'S TRANSFORMATION ================================ [Omega is heard.] Omega: Grrawrrr! [Scene cuts to a devastated city area, where the missile struck. Zero lies wound- ed on the ground. He gets to his feet, in time to see the Dark Elf, the two Baby Elves, and Omega all nearby.] Crea: Yay! Maaama! Maaama! Prea: Yay! Maaama! Maaama! [Omega generates a large energy distortion field.] Omega: Grrarraarrrr! [The Dark Elf floats towards Omega, and enters its body. Omega is suddenly trans- formed into a more vicious, golden version of its former self.] Omega: Grrarraarrrr! Crea: Hey, can you beat up that bad Reploid for us? Prea: Yeah, can you beat up that fake Reploid for us? [Omega begins to move towards Zero, when Harpuia interrupts.] Harpuia: ... We, the Reploids of Neo Arcadia... We are defenders of humanity. The only justice here. Is this wasteland what you people call justice?! Weil!!! [Harpuia draws his swords at Omega and attacks, but is ineffective. Omega re- taliates and pounds Harpuia to his knees.] Harpuia: Arrrrggh! I... I am... [Zero, though wounded, rushes to Harpuia's aid.] Zero: Harpuia! Crea: Perfect! Prea: Get him! Get him! [Ciel interrupts.] Ciel: Zero, don't move! I'll transfer you to the base, now! [Harpuia and Zero both disappear just as Omega launches another attack. Scene fades to black.] =============== END OF SCENE 15 SCENE 16: COPY X'S RANT ON SOCIETY ================================== [Zero returns to the Resistance Base.] Ciel: Zero... I'm so happy that you're safe... Please, never do anything as crazy as that again... Zero: ... I'll think about it. By the way... How is Harpuia? Ciel: Cerveau took him to the maintenance room. He wasn't hurt very badly, but... He'll have to rest and recuperate for a while. ... Things really have gotten horrible... The operators will collect as much info as possible. Analyzing all of the information will take a while. Try to get some rest until then. Zero: I'm all right. Ciel: I still don't understand how Neo Arcadia could fire a missile into an area where humans live... ... even to obtain the Dark Elf. [The operators interrupt.] Operators: Someone has broken into our transmission circuit! It's Neo Arcadia! Zero: Put them through! [Copy X mk-II appears on the monitor.] Copy X mk-II: Can you h-h-hear me? Members of the Resistance. And... Dr. C-Ciel. Ciel: Copy X! Copy X mk-II: We have custody of the D-Dark Elf. Let us put a stop to this foolish conflict. We ask that you surrender t-to us. Ciel: Surrender? Dr. Weil: Hand over the new energy you invented, the Ciel System. If you do this, I guarantee the safety of you Mavericks. Ciel: He's got to be... Dr. Weil: As a result of our analysis of the Ciel System information you so kindly sent us... We have determined that by combining it with the Dark Elf, it may be possible to generate enormous amounts of energy. This would solve the energy crisis in one fell swoop. There would no longer be a reason for us to fight. Copy X mk-II: Ciel... A single answer from you will bring peace t-to the world. Ciel: ... I can't... trust... you. Copy X mk-II: What's th-that? Ciel: You were prepared to sacrifice humans to obtain the Dark Elf! I cannot trust you after seeing that. You cannot have the Ciel System. It was built so that humans and Reploids could live in peace! Copy X mk-II: Is that... y-your answer? Fine. You have a monopoly on energy re- sources... And Zero, a Reploid with terrifying f-fighting skills... Y-you are nothing more than filthy extremists! Ciel... I was holding-ng back until now, be- cause you were there, a human... Now, you can face the consequencs, along with your Maverick friends! [Copy X mk-II cuts the transmission.] Operator: The transmission was cut off. [The alarms start blaring again.] Operator: The Neo Arcadian military has begun advancing on our base from multiple areas. They've launched a total offensive. Ciel: Zero... I... Zero: You believed in yourself, and fought accordingly. What comes next... is my job. Tell me which areas they are in. I will intercept. Ciel: Zero... Operator: Displaying the Neo Arcadian movements on the monitor... Select a mission? (Zero accepts.) Displaying the available missions: [The three Neo Arcadian armies are displayed on the screen.] =============== END OF SCENE 16 SCENE 17: THE TWILIGHT DESERT ============================= [Zero opts to battle Anubis Necromancess V, a Reploid he defeated in the past.] Computer: AREA: TWILIGHT DESERT | BOSS: ANUBIS NECROMANCESS V | MISSION: ENGAGE N.A. ARMY Operator: We have detected Neo Arcadian units moving through the Southern desert. These forces must be intercepted as soon as possible. Can you intercept? [Zero accepts.] Operators: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer! Ciel: Zero... [Zero warps to the desert area and battles his way through a horde of Neo Arcadia soldiers before finally reaching his nemesis.] Anubis Necromancess V: I have been summoned by Lord Weil back from the nether- world to continue my reign of terror. Ancient One, it is now your turn to lie beneath the soil... Back to the earth with you! (If Anubis defeats Zero) There is no eternity in this world. Even your life must come to an end! [Zero defeats Anubis Necromancess.] Anubis Necromancess V: You, of the ancient soul. You have no place in the new world Lord Weil is creating. I will enjoy viewing your torment from my grave below... Hahahahaa! [Anubis explodes and Zero returns to the Base.] Operator: Transferring... Two... One... Transfer complete. Ciel: Thank you, Zero. Now that they are without a leader, the Neo Arcadians in that area have retreated. Thank you so much... =============== END OF SCENE 17 SCENE 18: AROUND THE BASE II ============================ [Zero retreats and talks to people around the base.] Doigt: There's no time to rest. Cerveau and I have to make weapons for the entire Resistance. That is no small task! Cerveau: Dr. Weil... He'll stop at nothing to get what he wants... It's just dreadful. Zero! We can't let Weil get away with this! First we must find out where he is... I imagine Ciel and the others are doing all they can to find him by analyzing the data. [Zero goes to the watchtowers to speak with the guards.] Soldier 2: I looked through my binoculars just now and saw a missile. It was well out of the range of this cannon... All I could do was just hold the trigger and watch... Soldier 3: I just glanced to the east a moment ago... Enemy activity is on the rise. [Zero talks to Hirondelle again.] Hirondelle: Hey, Zero! Have you heard? Cyberspace is a wholly uncharted territory for us. For all we know, the spirits of the dead could be in there. Hah hah hah... Just kidding. But, it's not as if I've checked every corner of Cyberspace, so who knows what could be in there! [Zero talks to Pic.] Pic: Hey there, new guy! I mean, greetings, O legendary Reploid! Heh heh. I heard a rumor that... Harpuia is injured and sleeping in the maintenance room. Is that true? Now's the chance to finish Harpuia off, don't you think? Well, I know you're not into underhanded tactics like that. Don't get mad at me, it was just a suggestion. [Zero finds Andrew.] Andrew: Oh, it's you, Zero. By the way, did I ever tell you about my younger days? (Yes) Ah, yes... do you remember what the story was about? (Yes) Really? I'm gonna quiz you to see if you do! Before teaching I... (was a bread maker). Wow, that's correct! But maybe you just got lucky. Next question: As a teacher, my fondest memory was of when I... (went to a picnic). Well done! How about this? On the picnic, a girl forgot her lunch. I saw this... and gave her (a doughnut). Yes! That's correct! And in return for the doughnut, she... gave me a (3-leaf clover). Yes, that's right. She looked hard for a 4-leaf clover... But couldn't find one... And now, the last question for you! The girl's name was (I don't know). Ooh! Fantastic! That was a trick question! Thanks for humoring an old Reploid... Here's a token of my appreciation. Take this disk I have! [Andrew gives Zero Secret Disk #107.] [Zero talks to a soldier cleaning some rooms.] Soldier 4: I wonder where Mr. Elpizo's subordinates went off to. They were in this room until just recently. Perhaps they felt uncomfortable now Mr. Elpizo has gone? [Zero talks to Hibou.] Hibou: ... Oh, Zero! I'm so busy, I didn't notice you were talking to me. Um, Zero? Do you think I've lost a little bit of weight? You do, right? (Yeah...) I knew it! So, you could tell? Aw, shucks...! It juts goes to show how hard I've been working! I feel pretty good today. Here, take this! [Hibou gives Zero Secret Disk #169. Zero then talks to the soldier in room 2-D.] Soldier 5: Ah, Mr. Zero! Good to see you! I found a Secret Disk while on patrol just now. If you can answer my question, then I'll give it to you! Deal? (Sure) Alright! You're pretty confident, Mr. Zero! Here we go! What's the name of the shrimp-like Mechaniloid found in desert or snowy areas? Do you know? (Shrimpolin) Ooh, correct! You're pretty good! Next question. What is the name of the Mechan- iloid that jumps out of the lava at Aegis Volcano? (Volcaire) Correct again! Very good Mr. Zero! The next one's hard. How many doors are there that you can enter in the Old Residential Area? (7) Wow! All questions answered correctly! Here, this is yours, as promised! [The soldier gives Zero Secret Disk #023, and Zero talks to Perroquiet.] Perroquiet: I understand Mr. Harpuia is in the maintenance room. I've heard that he's brilliant, so I'd like to talk to him. But, I suppose he is from Neo Arcadia and all... Yet, if he would only help us, Ms. Ciel's research would most certain- ly benefit. [Zero talks to Autruche.] Autruche: Hello, Mr. Zero. I wonder if I'd be good at anything besides loading. What do you think? (Sure) You're just saying that to make me feel better, right? Mr. Zero, I don't need sympathy. [Zero talks to Menart.] Menart: Zero!! YOu're okay, even after that dive with the missile? Wow, you really are a legendary Reploid. [Zero tries to visit Harpuia.] Computer: Maintenance room in use... [Zero visits Alouette.] Alouette: Oh, Zero! Did you really find Crea and Prea? [Zero talks to her again.] Alouette: Crea and Prea... Do they remember me? (Probably) Hurray! That makes me so happy! I'll give you this! [Alouette gives Zero Secret Disk #116, and returns to the command room.] Ciel: Zero... What should I do? I never wanted to cause pain or grief to anyone... If only I had never made the Ciel System... None of this would have happened... ... I'm sorry, Zero... Everyone is out doing their best fighting for us, yet I'm always here, feeling sorry for myself... [Zero talks to Ciel again.] Ciel: Zero... There are some in the Resistance... who question why you saved him, when he's a Neo Arcadian, and what's more one of the Four Guardians... But you know what? I... I believe that someday he'll understand us... and come to help our cause... [Zero opts to select another mission.] =============== END OF SCENE 18 SCENE 19: THE FOREST OF ANATRE ============================== [Zero opts to battle Hanumachine R, a Reploid he defeated in the past.] Computer: AREA: FOREST OF ANATRE | BOSS: HANUMACHINE R | MISSION: ENGAGE N.A. ARMY Operator: We have detected Neo Arcadian units moving through the Forest of Anatre... These forces must be intercepted as soon as possible. Can you intercept? [Zero accepts.] Operators: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer! Ciel: Zero... [Zero transfers to the forest area and battles his way through to where the boss awaits.] Hanumachine R: My body had returned from decay... For Lord Weil, who gave me life... I have returned! And now, I will take your pitiful soul. Let's see you fight like a hero! (If Hanumachine R defeats Zero:) Justice is on the side of the Neo Arcadians! [Zero prevails and defeats Hanumachine.] Hanumachine R: An impressive fight! However... Evil must fail in the end! History will judge who the true winner was! May you perish, O Ancient God of Destruction! [Hanumachine explodes and Zero returns to the Base.] Operator: Transferring... Two... One... Transfer complete. Ciel: Thank you, Zero. Now that they are without a leader, the Neo Arcadians in that area have retreated. Thank you so much... [Zero goes and talks to Cerveau.] Cerveau: About Harpuia... His internal body temperature seems to be rising be- cause of his wound from Omega... Fortunately, the wound isn't too deep, so there's no need to be too concerned. [Zero returns to the command area to select a mission.] =============== END OF SCENE 19 SCENE 20: THE ICE BASE ====================== [Zero opts to battle Blizzack Staggroff R, a Reploid he defeated in the past.] Computer: AREA: FRONT LINE ICE BASE | BOSS: BLIZZACK STAGGROFF R | MISSION: ENGAGE N.A. ARMY Operator: We have detected Neo Arcadian units moving through the northern tundra... The enemy is constructing a frontline base. There seems to be a reasonable amount of time left to act. Can you intercept? [Zero accepts.] Operators: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer! Ciel: Zero... [Zero transfers to the ice tundra and battles his way through to where the boss awaits.] Blizzack Staggroff R: Hmph. I am impressed you made it to this base. Still... I cannot dishonor Lord Weil, the man who brought me back. I'll just have to freeze you, now. Hmph. (If Blizzack Staggroff defeats Zero:) Hmph. A century is not enough. This time, sleep forever! [Zero defeats Blizzack Staggroff.] Blizzack Staggroff R: *groan* Forgive me... Lord Weil... Hm...phahh! [Blizzack Staggroff explodes and Zero returns to the Base.] Operator: Transferring... Two... One... Transfer complete. Ciel: Thank you, Zero. Now that they are without a leader, the Neo Arcadians in that area have retreated. Thank you so much... =============== END OF SCENE 20 SCENE 21: INFILTRATING NEO ARCADIA ================================== [Zero chooses to take down Copy X mk-II.] Computer: AREA: AREA X-2 | BOSS: COPY X MARK II | MISSION: INFILTRATE N.A. Operator: We have analyzed the enemy's movements... As a result, we have succeed- ed in determining the location of the Neo Arcadian HQ. It seems that Copy X and Weil are commanding the entire army from this base. Zero: If you strike here, you may be able to stop Neo Arcadia. Operator: Are you ready? [Zero accepts.] Operators: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer! Ciel: Zero... Come back safely... Okay? [Zero transfers to the Neo Arcadia base and battles his way to Copy X's throne room.] Copy X mk-II: So you've come, Zero. D-do you know what you are doing? Doing? You are helping extremists! Why would a-a legendary hero help an evil army? Zero: So you're saying that we're an evil army... ... and you people are fighting for justice?z Copy X mk-II: Exactly right. Almost a-all humans support our cause. All humans dream of defeating th-the extremists. Zero: What value is there in the justice that complacent humans seek? Copy X mk-II: Wh-who cares about value? Neo Arcadia's doing what's right. That i-is enough proof that what we do is j-just! (Copy X mk-II assumes the Ultimate Armor form and battles Zero. If Copy X defeats Zero:) Copy X mk-II: Aha! Ahahahah! Did you s-see that?! I am the true hero! [Zero battles and defeats Copy X mk-II.] Copy X mk-II: N-no! Wh-why-why?! I'm a hero! I f-fight for justice! Weil! Dr. Weil! Use Omeg-Omega! Crush him in your h-hand! [The true X appears.] X: He is... ... no longer here. Copy X mk-II: Who a-are you?! Zero: X! Copy X mk-II: X?! Y-you are my original form?! X: Weil has moved to another base. With Omega... Weil was using you for his own purpose. Copy X mk-II: Gee... g-gee... Everyone treats me l-like a fool! I-I won't stand for it! Let me show you my true power! Haaaaah!!! [Copy X mk-II begins to transform and explode.] X: Oh no! Weil has placed a trap on your body! Copy X mk-II: Gee... gagaga?! I... can't... can't move... Gagagaaa... Aaaaaaarggh! [Copy X mk-II explodes violently and the scene fades out.] =============== END OF SCENE 21 SCENE 22: WEIL'S TRUE AMBITIONS =============================== [Scene returns to the throne room; X and Zero speak.] Zero: ?! X: Weil knew from the start how things would turn out, so he must have rigged a trap on him... To fulfill his true ambition... [Dr. Weil himself interrupts the conversation.] Dr. weil: Hear me, citizens of the great land of Neo Arcadia... I must inform you of sorrowful news. Zero: Dr. Weil... Dr. Weil: Just now... Our hero Master X was taken by bloodthirsty extremists, and he has sadly passed away... So, in accordance with Ordinance #8, I, Dr. Weil, will become your new leader... It is time to put a stop to these extremists! ... Thank you all. I have just confirmed your approval. I will have to ask you all to do a number of things... Neo Arcadia cannot know true peace until the extremists are eradicated! Let us fight together, until they are wiped out! He... Hehehehe... Heheheheheee... Bwahahahahah! [Weil's transmission ends.] Zero: ... It's all going according to his plans. X: Dr. Weil... Will he try to repeat the tragedy of the Elf Wars, that ended a century ago... Zero: I'll look for Weil. I need you to help. X: Okay. I'll look for him, too... I wanted to say something. About Omega... ... Zero: What is it? X: Well... never mind. I'll bring it up again when the time comes. The heart is what counts. Not the body... [X vanishes.] Zero: The heart? ... [Zero warps out and returns to the Base.] =============== END OF SCENE 22 SCENE 23: THE SECOND FOUR WEIL NUMBERS ====================================== [Scene opens in the Resistance Base.] Operator: Transferring... Two... One... Transfer complete. Ciel: So this is what it has come to... Dr. Weil as the ruler of Neo Arcadia... Zero: Those humans haven't been told a thing... No, that's not it. They haven't tried to learn a thing... Ciel: Lives with plenty of food and comfort... People have stopped bothering to think with their heads... There may stil be some people who want to do something. If we could somehow let those kinds of people know what Dr. Weil is really think- ing... We might be able to change Neo Arcadia. Operator 1: Who is this Dr. Weil, anyway? What has he been doing since he re- appeared? Operator 2: If you can gather some information... We might be able to analyze it to determine where he is presently, and what he's been doing until now. Zero: Okay. Where do I need to Go? Just tell me... Operator: We've isolated some locations for you to gather information. [The operators display new missions.] =============== END OF SCENE 22 SCENE 23: THE ENERGY FACILITY ============================= [Zero opts to battle Cubit Foxtar.] Computer: AREA: ENERGY FACILITY | BOSS: CUBIT FOXTAR | MISSION: SEARCH FACILITY Operator: This is a Neo Arcadian energy plant. It is currently shut. What is so important that they had to shut down the plant in the middle of an energy crisis? The place was shut down around the time Weil appeared, so it bears investigation. Can you investigate? [Zero accepts.] Operators: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer! Ciel: Don't do anything dangerous, Zero... [Zero transfers to the Energy facility.] Operator: The facility's core has not yet been activated. We'll need to activate the core and reestablish facility operations to get into the deeper areas. [Zero battles his way through the plant until he reaches the area where Cubit Foxtar awaits.] Zero: What's this? [Cubit Foxtar appears.] Cubit Foxtar: Teeheehee... Hey! You weren't supposed to see this place. Zero: ... Cubit Foxtar: This is a Dark Elf copy factory. We've got copies of the Dark Elf sleeping here. In other words, Baby Elves. We had the factory sealed off so nobody'd get suspicious. Now you've done it! I'll have to ensure you remain silent about this... ... For-e-ver! [Foxtar morphs into her attack form.] Cubit Foxtar: I am Cubit Foxtar, member of Weil's Numbers! I'll make sure you never talk again! (If Cubit Foxtar defeats Zero:) Teehee! That's it! See what happens to nosy people! Relax! I'll show you the way to the afterlife. [Zero prevails and defeats Cubit Foxtar.] Cubit Foxtar: If I am defeated, this room will cease functioning, and the copies will all die... There will be no proof. Nobody will know the truth. And anyway... We don't actually need the Baby Elves. The Dark Elf alone will be enough to take care of the Reploids... I can already see it... The shining future, the new world Lord Weil is about to create... And I see... you, wallowing in the depths of despair! Teeheeheeeeeee! [Cubit Foxtar explodes and Zero returns to the Base.] Operator: Transferring... Two... One... Transfer complete. Ciel: Welcome back, Zero. It appears that Weil was attempting to mass-produce Baby Elves at that factory. But I wonder... What was he planning on doing with all those Baby Elves? [Zero chooses another mission.] =============== END OF SCENE 23 SCENE 24: THE SNOWY PLAINS ========================== [Zero opts to battle Glacier Le Cactank.] Computer: AREA: SNOWY PLAINS | BOSS: GLACIER LE CACTANK | MISSION: RETRIEVE DATA Operator 1: Containers have fallen out of a space ship, which fell onto snowy plains. It is possible they contain data about Omega or Weil. We sent a scouting party, but the Neo Arcadian forces are too strong, and they cannot pass. We would like you to reinforce them, and retrieve the data. Operator 2: Do you accept? [Zero accepts.] Operators: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer! Ciel: Don't do anything dangerous, Zero... [Zero transfers to the snow plains, and meets up with a Resistance soldier.] Soldier 1: Ah, Mr. Zero! The enemy is waiting in ambush up ahead... There's no way we can break through. Mr. Zero, if you can make an opening, we'll follow you. [Zero cuts a swath through the Neo Arcadian forces, all the way to the area where Glacier Le Cactank awaits.] Zero: Is that it? [Le Cactank appears.] Glacier Le Cactank: Hah! That container was on Omega's ship. So you see, it's ours. Has the legendary hero stooped to thievery? How deplorable. As king of the Snow Plains, I do hereby judge your crime. [Le Cactank assumes his battle form.] Glacier Le Cactank: I, Glacier Le Cactank, of Weil's Numbers, have reached a verdict. The punishment for thievery is death! (If Glacier Le Cactank defeats Zero:) Hah! COnsider your sins from beneath the silent snow! [Zero prevails and defeats Glacier Le Cactank.] Glacier Le Cactank: Oh... my... Not stopping at thievery, you also defy Lord Weil!? Lord Weil's new order will issue judgement upon you! Arrrrgh! [Glacier Le Cactank explodes, and a Resistance soldier approaches Zero.] Soldier 2: We've discovered data inside the container! Mr. Zero! We've recovered all of the data! I will continue searching for more data. Operator: Mission completed. Commencing transfer. [Zero returns to the Base.] Operator: Transferring... Two... One... Transfer complete. Ciel: Zero... Thank you. I'm analyzing all of the data you recovered for us. We may be able to figure out what Weil is attempting to do. by analyzing past data. I'll do my best. [Zero opts for another mission.] =============== END OF SCENE 24 SCENE 25: THE UNDERSEA LIBRARY ============================== [Zero opts to battle Volteel Biblio.] Computer: AREA: SUNKEN LIBRARY | BOSS: VOLTEEL BILIO | MISSION: RETRIEVE DATA FILE Operator 1: The ruins of an ancient library have been found. It's completely soaked inside, but there may still be some data around. We'd like you to search for data on Weil or Omega.z Operator 2: Do you accept? [Zero accepts.] Operators: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer! Ciel: Don't do anything dangerous, Zero... [Zero transfers to the sunken library.] Operator: First, please go to the Data Room. That room has the highest probability of containing information about Weil and Omega. [Zero fights his way through the electric traps to the Data Room.] Operator: This is the Data Room. Please search for information on Weil at that console. After searching, the data's location will be displayed. Please go to that area, and recover the data. [Zero uplinks to the computer.] Zero: Four matches... Weil, Omega, Dark Elf, Elf Wars... Computer (SOUND ONLY): Specify search data. [Zero chooses each entry, and the location is displayed. He then hunts down each piece of data.] Narrator: You got Weil's data! Zero: File #650326 == Dr. Weil == From Neo Arcadia... Creator of Omega... Altered the Mother Elf, sparking the Elf Wars... Banished from Neo Arcadia after the Elf Wars... If we can analyze this data, we might be able to find some new information about Weil... Narrator: You got Omega's data! Zero: File # 815156 == Omega == The ultimate Reploid, created by Dr. Weil... Possesses incredible power when combined with the Dark Elf. Banished to outer space to avoid another Elf War... If we can analyze this data, we might be able to find some new information about Omega... Narrator: You got the Dark Elf data! Zero: File #351848 == Dark Elf == Officially known as the "Mother Elf." Creator unknown. This Cyber-elf was originally created for the purpose of restoring Maverick Programs to their original state. But the Mother Elf was altered by Dr. Weil so she could be used to manipulate Reploids, by freely rewriting programs. Although the organized fighting of the Reploids manipulated by the altered Mother Elf did end the wars, this terrible power was sealed off to prevent misuse. Zero: So, the Dark Elf... What's going on? ... If we can analyze this data, we might be able to find something new about her... Narrator: You got the Elf Wars data! Zero: File #945388 == Elf Wars == .........end of the.........Wars......Cyber- elves...... used ........... from this........................................... .Elf Wars........................the us........................"Dark Elf," and copies ......................................amplify the power .............. while ............ ............at will... ..........the worst .... in............ ....... ................................the war.....end............... Approx- imately 90%.............................................wiped..... Ciel: Zero? It looks like that data is corrupt. I think we may be able to repair it at the base. Thank you... Zero... [Zero starts to leave, but is stopped by Volteel Biblio.] Volteel Biblio: Who dares intrude upon my territory? ... Ze-Zero! Heheh! So, it's you! Heheh! [Volteel Biblio assumes his battle form.] Volteel Biblio: I am Volteel Biblio, of Weil's Numbers. What is it you've got there? Give that data back! Nooowww! (If Volteel Biblio defeats Zero:) Heheheheh! You can't have this data! Nyah nyah nyah nyaaaah nyah! [Zero defeats Volteel Biblio.] Volteel Biblio: What's up with you! You're opposing Lord Weil?! Aren't you afraid of him?! You... you're crazy! Aaaaaarrrggghhh!!! [Volteel Biblio explodes and Zero returns to the Base.] Operator: Transferring... Two... One... Transfer complete. Ciel: Zero... Thank you. I'm analyzing all of the data you recovered for us. We may be able to figure out what Weil is attempting to do, by analyzing past data. I'll do my best. [Zero opts for another mission.] =============== END OF SCENE 25 SCENE 26: BATTLE IN THE ELEVATOR ================================ [Zero opts to battle Tretista Kelverian.] Computer: AREA: GIANT ELEVATOR | BOSS: TRETISTA KELVERIAN | MISSION: SEARCH FACILITY Operator 1: Neo Arcadia has completed a giant elevator. We do not know its purpose. They are bringing something up from deep underground. Operator 2: Can you investigate? [Zero accepts.] Operators: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Preparations for transfer complete. Transfer! Ciel: Don't do anything dangerous, Zero... [Zero transfers to the elevator area and battles his way through until he reaches the lair of Kelverian.] Tretista Kelverian: Grrr... So you're Zerrooo? You're so tiny, I almost stepped on yah! My name is Tretista Kelverian, of Weil's Numbers. Your neck is so tiny... I'll snap it with one chomp! Grrrrrrr! (If Kelverian defeats Zero:) What's this? Ahh, I must've stepped on you. You're so tiny, I didn't even realize it! [Zero prevails and destroys Kelverian.] Tretista Kelverian: Huh? Zero... Where did you go? I don't see you... And my whole body hurts... Ouch... Oouuuch! Gaarrrwwwrrr! [Tretista Cerberian explodes and Zero returns to the Base.] Operator: Transferring... Two... One... Transfer complete. Ciel: Zero... Thank you. It looks like that elevator was being used to carry mass amounts of E-Crystals. But, I wonder... What was Weil up to with all that energy? Operator 1: And... there. We've just finished inputting the data recovered so far. Operator 2: Now, to begin the analysis. Ciel: Thanks to Zero, we've collected much information. It will take time to analyze the data. Oh yes, that reminds me. Cerveau told me that Harpuia's condition has improved a lot. Why don't you go pay your respects? [Zero leaves.] =============== END OF SCENE 26 SCENE 27: AROUND THE BASE III ============================= [Zero wanders around talking to everyone again.] Doigt: Oh, Zero. I'll give you this disk. I meant to hand it to you a second ago, then I blanked. But don't expect too much of it! [Doigt gives Zero Secret Disk #174, then Zero talks to Alouette.] Alouette: Hey, Zero... What is Weil trying to accomplish? It's the scientist's job to plan for the future, right? But Weil is planning something terrible, isn't he? I just hate people like Weil... [Zero talks to Hirondelle and answers questions about past events, and receives Secret Disk #173 in return.] [Zero visits the maintenance bay, where Harpuia has regained consciousness.] Zero: Can you stand up already? Wow, Harpuia, you're hard to keep down... Harpuia: What are you up to? Why did you rescue me? Do you expect some favor in return? Zero: Perhaps. [Cerveau enters.] Cerveau: Oh, you're awake. How do you feel?z Harpuia: Horrible. Just the thought of being helped by you makes me nauseous. Stripped of my position, and driven out of Neo Arcadia. I'm used goods... Cerveau: That's not true. You just stood up for your beliefs, just like we do. You've made no mistakes. Harpuia: My beliefs... I can't sit back any longer... We must protect the humans from Weil. We have to stop him immediately. That... that... Weil!!! Cerveau: Wait! Your wounds are not fully healed yet! Harpuia: I am a warrior, born to protect humans. I am a proud warrior of Neo Arcadia! I don't need any help! Even if my body should fall into ruin... I will still gladly fight for humanity! [Harpuia warps away.] Cerveau: So... Harpuia refuses to go with us. Zero: ... Operator: Mr. Zero... Come to the commander's room immediately. Cerveau: They sure run you ragged, don't they, Zero. Zero: I'll be back later. [Zero dashes out of the room, as Cerveau ponders.] Cerveau: Zero... Harpuia... Don't you dare die... =============== END OF SCENE 27 SCENE 28: DR. WEIL'S REVENGE ============================ [Zero returns to the command area.] Operator 1: Information analysis is complete. Ms. Ciel will report on what we've found. Ciel: Zero... I'm sorry. You gathered a lot of information for us, but... We still do not know where Weil is. But we have figured out what he might be attempt- ing to do. Before we talk about Weil... I'll open the data file for the Elf Wars that you found. [Scene fades out and opens with a war-torn battlefield; Omega featured prominent- ly in the foreground.] Ciel: File #945388 == Elf Wars == Near the end of the Maverick Wars, many Cyber- elves were used. The period from this time until the end of the fighting was referred to as the Elf Wars, as a result. In particular, the use of the gigantic elf known as the "Dark Elf," and copies of this elf, known as "Baby Elves," to amplify the power of Reploids... while controlling said Reploids at will... made this the worst war in recorded history... While use of the Dark Elf brought the war to an end in four years... Approximately 90% of all Reploids, and 60% of all humans, were wiped out. [Scene fades back to the command center.] Ciel: The technology used at this time... ... the technology of using Baby Elves to control Reploids. This must be what Weil is attempting to use again. I'm sure that what Zero saw at the Dark Elf copy factory, was machinery prepared for just this purpose. Operator 2: ... Hehehehe... Excellent detective work, Dr. Ciel. [Ciel and Zero spin around.] Ciel: What? Operator 1: Unfortunately... you were a little too late. Zero: Is that Dr. Weil?! [Scene cuts to Dr. Weil and Omega.] Dr. Weil: Hehehe... This time, Omega is absolutely perfect. I can now manipulate all the Reploids on the planet, without using the Baby Elves, and make them do whatever I want! Hehehehe... Time to start, Omega. Now you will se, pitiful humans, what you get for banishing Dr. Weil! [There is a bright flash from Omega.] Dr. Weil: Taste the fear... Foolish Reploids, who banished me! Inscribe my name, upon this world... The name of your new ruler! [Omega flashes multiple times.] Dr. Weil: That name is Dr. Weil. The entire world is in my hands... I have the power to crush it between my fingers at any time! [The scene cuts back to the command room.] Operator 1: Heheheheheee... Bwahahahahah! Ciel: No! [A Resistance soldier enters the area and draws his gun at Zero and Ciel.] Soldier: Rrr...grrph... Ciel: This can't be happening! [Another soldier enters.] Soldier 2: A new world... A new order... History is once again in motion... Zero: Ciel! Back! [More soldiers enter.] Ciel: Zero?! Soldier 3: Inscribe it upon the world... The name of our ruler... Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil! Weil! [The voice of X is heard again.] X: Both of you, freeze! [X appears and casts an attack that drops all the soldiers to the floor.] Ciel: Argh! X: It's okay. They're just unconscious. All I did was disable the power of the Dark Elf. But my current power can only protect those at this base. Zero: Took you long enough, X. Where's Weil? X: In Neo Arcadia's underground power system... "Sub Arcadia"! Omega is there too, transmitting the power of the Dark Elf around the world. Zero: Apparently... X and I are the only ones who can move around freely. X. Tell us the coordinates for Sub Arcadia. X: So you plan on fighting against Omega? Zero: Yes. Why? X: Nothing, I'm sure you'll be fine... Be careful, Zero. [X leaves again.] =============== END OF SCENE 28 SCENE 29: SUB ARCADIA ===================== [The Operators suddenly come to.] Operator 1: I... I've verified the coordinates for Sub Arcadia on the transfer device. Zero: Transfer me. Operator 1: Roger. All personnel, prepare for transfer. Operator 2: Preparations for transfer complete. Operator 1: Transfer! Ciel: Zero... Come back safely... [Zero makes his way through Sub Arcadia, eventually exploring the Cyberspace gate. Inside, he runs into an enemy from his past.] Phantom: I never thought I would meet you again in this world. If, thanks to Omega and his ilk, the portal to Cyberspace has been opened, then fate is truly an ironic thing. Zero: Phantom... one of the Four Guardians of Neo Arcadia! But... I defeated you... Phantom: This is a shadow world, where both Reploid souls and Cyber-elves live. After you defeated me, I became a mere soul, and somehow drifted back to Cyber- space. This space, where all data flows to in the end... And there I learned all truths. About Omega... The Dark Elf... And you, Zero... That's right. Everything. Zero: So... what's your point? Phantom: Exactly this. You never had what it takes to be a hero. I can't stand to look at you. Now it is time for your deletion, by my hand! (If Phantom defeats Zero): All legends are forgotten in the end. Goodbye, Zero! [Zero prevails and defeats Phantom.] Phantom: *Gasp* You truly did... have the soul of a hero... Go... Cross blades with Omega, and show what that body can do! Will your blade flinch after you learn the truth? Do you have what it takes... to be a hero? You must be the one to determine that! [Phantom explodes, Zero exits the Cyberspace area and moves on through the remain- der of Sub Arcadia, eventually confronting Weil face to face.] Zero: Dr. Weil! Dr. Weil: Heheheheheee... How gallant you are, Zero. To play hero, all by your- self! All the Reploids in the entire world are now under my power. Humans are like pigs, dependent upon the Reploids for their very existence... You do realize. don't you, that if I felt like it, I could wipe all the humans out in the blink of an eye? [Weil vanishes, but speaks via radio.] Dr. Weil: Crea! Prea! Do with this one as you please! I've got some pig squeals to enjoy. The squeals of indolent pigs, wasting their pitiful lives on idle pursuits. Would you like to know who rules the world?! Heheheheheee... Bwahahaha! [Zero spots the two Baby Elves.] Crea: He's back! The bad Reploid! Prea: He's back! The fake Reploid! Crea: I'll rip you to pieces! Prea: I'll tear you to shreds! (If the Elves defeat Zero:) Crea: Ahahahahahahaa! He's all ripped to pieces! | Prea: Teheheheeehee! He's all torn to shreds! [Zero defeats the two Baby Elves.] Crea: Prea, there's something wrong... Prea: Yes Crea, there's something wrong... Crea: I feel like I'm being stabbed with pins and needles... Prea: I feel like I'm being smashed with clubs and hammers... Mi...meeeeeee! [The two Baby Elves are vaporized as Ciel contacts Zero.] Ciel: Zero, are you all right? I just received some new information from X. Come back to the Resistance Base. Zero: Understood. Transfer me. [Zero returns to the Base.] Operator: Transferring... Two... One... Transfer complete. Ciel: Zero, it's great to see you back safe. X just sent us some new coordinates. Apparently, they indicate where Weil and Omega are. This may be the last battle... Come talk to me when you are ready. =============== END OF SCENE 30 SCENE 31: WEIL'S RESEARCH LAB ============================== [Zero wanders around for a bit, then returns to the command area.] Operator 1: Coordinate data obtained from Original X... ... has been input completely. Ciel: The coordinates lead to an abandoned research lab. According to our records, this is where Weil used to carry out his research. It's right next to the place were you were sleeping, Zero. Zero: Weil and Omega are there, aren't they. Ciel: Zero... Be careful... Zero: I will. Operator... Is everything ready? Operator 1: You can go at any time, Mr. Zero. Operator 2: Are you ready? [Zero accepts.] Operator 1: Mission assigned... All personnel, prepare to transfer. Operator 2: Preparations for transfer complete. Operator 1: Transfer! Ciel: Zerrroooo! [Zero warps to the old research laboratory, and encounters a teleport area where he battles four of the Weil Numbers again.] [Zero encounters Deathtanz Mantisk.] Deathtanz Mantisk: What's the use of century-old junk in this new world? I'll cut you down and send you off to the deadlands! Chikachikachika! [If Zero is defeated] Deathtanz Mantisk: Chika! Chikachika! Watch as I slice your old world and all your friends to ribbons! Chikaka! [Zero defeats Mantisk.] Deathtanz Mantisk: How could I, the newest and greatest, lose to a century-old piece of junk?! Impossible... No, I don't want to die. I don't want to die! Chikachikaaaaa! [Mantisk explodes, and Zero encounters Childre Inarabitta.] Childre Inarabitta: You dunderhead! Lord Weil's ideals were set in motion a century ago! Who are you to complain now! Get with the times! Do you wanna get left behind? [If Zero is defeated] Childre Inarabitta: You sure are slow-witted! The times have past you by! [Zero defeats Inarabitta.] Childre Inarabitta: *ooph!* You can hurry as fast as you want... But you'll never catch up with a history that has already passed you by... You'll be trailing behind Lord Weil forever! *grimace* Arrrggh! [Inarabitta explodes, and Zero encounters Devilbat Schilt.] Devilbat Schilt: You sure are a boisterous lout. Knock quietly next time. Where are your manners? You have no right to live in this new world. So I'll see that you don't! [If Zero is defeated] Devilbat Schilt: Go back home. Back to the depths where you slept all those years away! [Zero defeats Devilbat.] Devilbat Schilt: Kekeke... You silly... ... inconsiderate.. barbarian! Your type won't survive in the new world that's coming! Kekeke... kekeeee! [Devilbat explodes, and Zero encounters Blazin' Flizard.] Blazin' Flizard: Yaaaaah! I love Lord Weil's new world! So hot! I won't let you get in the way! I'll turn you to ashes! [If Zero is defeated] Blazin' Flizard: Yaaaaaaah! Inscribe his name on the world! Our ruler, Dr Weeeeiil! [Zero defeats Flizard.] Blazin' Flizard: Yaah...hot...so hot! I hope you writhe in pain, alone in the new world! Yaahaaah! [Flizard explodes and Zero continues through the base, reaching a second room where he battles the last four of Weil's Numbers again.] [Zero encounters Tretista Kelverian.] Tretista Kelverian: I am the guard dog of Hades! Lord Weil instructed me not to let you in. I'll bite you to chunks. Come and get it! [If Zero is defeated] Tretista Kelverian: Grrarwooorrr! There's not enough meat on your bones! I'm still hungry! [Zero defeats Kelverian.] Tretista Kelverian: H-how did this happen? Why can't I bit you to chunks? Why do I hurt all over again? Ouch. Ouch. Ouuuuuch!!! Grrauwruurrrr! [Kelverian explods, and Zero encounters Glacier Le Cactank.] Glacier Le Cactank: Hah! First thievery, and now unlawful entry! How outrageous! There is no mercy for those who disrupt the order! I sentence you... to death! [If Zero is defeated] Glacier Le Cactank: Hah! Those who disrupt Lord Weil's world must face my wrath! [Zero defeats Le Cactank.] Glacier Le Cactank: What is this? You dare to defy my judgment?! Lord Weil... Strike down this foolish one! Ugghhh!!! [Le Cactank explodes, and Zero encounters Volteel Biblio.] Volteel Biblio: Hehehehe! So you're back! Back again, ready to be broken! Hehehe! I'll do it, I don't mind! [If Zero is defeated] Volteel Biblio: Hehehehehehe! Look at you! You're broken now! hehehe! [Zero defeats Biblio.] Volteel Biblio: Hehe...he... You broke me! But you won't be able to break Omega! I guarantee that! Heheheheheheeee! *groan* [Biblio explodes, and Zero encounters Cubit Foxtar.] Cubit Foxtar: What are you doing in a place like this, little boy? It's your bedtime... You mustn't see the world that lies ahead, little boy. You mustn't survive to see it! [If Zero is defeated] Cubit Foxtar: Good night, little boy. I don't expect you'll wake again! Teeheehee! [Zero defeats Foxtar.] Cubit Foxtar: Arrgh... No need to throw a temper tantrum... All your struggles will be in vain. That's right. You're no hero. And you're no God of Destruction, either. There's... nothing...you...can...do... Arrrrrgh! [Foxtar explodes, and Zero continues on through the remainder of Weil's lab.] =============== END OF SCENE 31 SCENE 32: RETURN TO AREA OF ZERO ================================ [Deep in Weil's inner sanctum, Zero confronts the scientist.] Dr. Weil: Hehehehe... Having fun playing the hero, Zero? Hmmm? Zero: You do understand, don't you, that I have no time for your petty games? So let's finish this for once and for all, shall we? Dr. Weil: Hehehehe... How pitiful. Of course, a Reploid like you would never understand. The joy of ruling all that you see... Only a human could possibly understand! Zero: A... human? Dr. Weil: That's right! I'm a bona fide human. The creator of Reploids... A human being! Zero: ... Dr. Weil: The desire for power. The joy of making everything work for you. You have no way of experiencing this without a human being. It's the ultimate joy! No mere Reploid could ever understand! Zero: I bet most decent humans wouldn't understand, either. You look just like another Maverick, to me. All I gotta do is dispose of you like any other Maverick. Dr. Weil: Hehehehe... Good, good! An excellent speech, Zero! You must feel great, right?! [Omega appears.] Omega: Oh, oh ho, Zeeerroo! Dr. Weil: You were a fun guy, Zero! I'd like to play some more, but it's time we parted. I have some more fun surprises left in store for you... Enjoy them to the last, Zero! [Zero engages Omega and defeats him.] Omega: Grrr... Rarwrarr! Dr. Weil: Hehehe... Not bad, Zero. But Omega's true power is much greater than you've been led to expect. Go get him, Omega! Release the power of the Dark Elf!!! [Omega sinks through the floor.] Omega: GrrrrrrRRRRRAAWRR!!! [The area explodes, and Zero faces off against a gigantic Reploid with arm parts resembling X and Zero's heads. Zero engages and eventually defeats it. Omega sinks down another level, and Zero follows, falling down into the area where he was first found sleeping.] Zero: What is this place? This is where I was sleeping... Dr. Weil: Hehehehehe! Excellent, Zero! Your power is extraordinary, for a mere fake. Zero: Fake?! [The area in front of Zero explodes, revealing a perfect duplicate of himself. Only it's not a duplicate... it's Zero's original body.] Dr. Weil: Hehehehe... You, the legendary Reploid? You fool! Those Resistance losers just decided to call the Reploid they found here "Zero" for some reason... You may be Zero, in a way, but you are still merely a copy. You're no legendary hero at all. You're just a reproduction! [Scene cuts back to the Area of Zero.] Dr. Weil: Hehehehe... You thought you were a hero all along, didn't you! Never suspecting that you were a mere copy. What a joke! Omega himself is the one and only, original Zero! You're just a copy of him! Zero: The original Zero... Why is he your slave, then? Dr. Weil: Hmph! He's a bloodthirsty God of Destruction. All I did was upgrade him to draw out all his power! All right, Omega...... or should I say "Original Zero"! Time to wake this pitiful fake from a century-long deam! [Original Zero bellows "I am a Messiah! HA HA HA!" and engages Zero in battle; the "copy" Zero emerges victorious.] =============== END OF SCENE 32 SCENE 33: DESTRUCTION OF AN ORIGINAL ==================================== [The Original body of Zero lies wounded on the ground, and the Dark Elf emerges from his body.] Zero: You plan to... reactivate Omega? [Zero dashes at the Dark Elf, but is seriously injured by a forcefield generated around Original Zero.] Zero: *gulp!* Dr. Weil: Hehehe... Watch, but don't interfere. Don't forget... I hold the lives of all humans and Reploids in my hand! Zero: Erk! [Harpuia teleports in and attacks Original Zero, scoring hits, but is eventually knocked back.] Harpuia: Zero! What are you doing?! Hurry, stand up!!! [Fefnir arrives and sends a vicious four-blast spread at Original Zero.] Fefnir: Hey! I'm here to get a little payback, Omega! [Leviathan arrives and strikes Original Zero with her staff, but is also knocked backwards.] Leviathan: Time to straighten the record! Zero: You guys! Harpuia: Weil is trying to bluff you... He can't do anything in his current state. Dr. Weil: Argh! Dark Elf! Shut them up! [The Dark Elf begins changing colors again.] Dark Elf: Zeeeerroooo! Original Zero: What is it, Dark Elf?! [X appears.] X: Her... The Dark Elf's curse is fading... Dr. Weil: Who's that! X?! X: That's right, Weil. Just like a century ago... I worked with Zero to defeat this Omega then... And we saved the world from your greedy clutches. Zero: Just like... a century ago? X: The defeated Omega is using your original body. That's all... Your current body may be a copy... But your heart is the real thing. All right, now's the time. While the Dark Elf's power is weak. Time to finish what you started a century ago, Zero! [Zero gets to his feet.] Dr. Weil: Zero, don't do it!! That's your original body! Don't you feel any attachment?! Are you really prepared to spend the rest of your life in that cheap fake?! X: You can do it. You know what's truly important. Go on, Zero! [Zero charges and destroys his original body. Scene fades to brilliant white.] =============== END OF SCENE 33 SCENE 34: THE CURSE IS BROKEN ============================= [The screen fades to white.] Mother Elf: Ze...ro... Zero... Wake up... Zero... [Zero appears, unconscious, and X appears in front of him, speaking.] X: Can you hear me, Zero? My energy is almost all spent. I can't... stay in this world... much longer. Zero... I want to leave this world in your care. The threat Weil represents has not left this world. I want you... to protect humans and Reploids. Ze...ro... You can do it... You... can... [X vanishes, and the scene expands to the roof of the Resistance Base, where Ciel, Cerveau, and two Resistance soldiers crowd near Zero.] Ciel: Zero, wake up! [Zero shakes his head and crawls to his feet.] Ciel: Zero! Ah, what a relief! I was so worried about you... Soldier 1: Mr. Zero! You've regained consciousness! What a relief... [Solder 1 runs off calling the others.] Soldier 1: Hey! Everyone! Mr. Zero is awake! He's all right! Yahooo!!! Zero: Where is this... the Resistance Base? Who could have...? Mother Elf: Zerrroooo... [Zero looks up and sees the Mother Elf, fully restored from her curse, floating in the air.] Zero: Dark Elf? Wait, no. You are... Cerveau: She brought you back here. Mother Elf: Ze...ro... Ciel: What a warm, gentle light... Zero: Mother Elf... Has Weil's curse been broken? [The Mother Elf flies off.] Zero: Shouldn't we follow her? Ciel: She's finally free. There's still Weil, but let's let her go in peace for now. [Ciel pauses.] X told me about you, Zero. Zero: Really... Ciel: I know you're not worried about a thing, but... Zero: ? Ciel: Even if your body is a copy... As long as your heart is your own, you are Zero. The one and only, Zero... [Zero walks past Ciel to gaze at the sun.] Zero: Ciel... Thank you. Ciel: Ze-Zero! zero: It's just me... I am... ... Zero. [Scene fades to staff credits.] =============== END OF SCENE 34 =================================================================================== ===================================================================================