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Date Posted: 19:01:23 06/09/01 Sat
Proto-X and Signas:
"Who are you?", Protoman X cautiously asked. This Reploid was tall, and very majestic looking. He had a commanding presence, one which demonstrated authority, and demanded respect. He smiled slightly, "I am Signas. You must be Protoman X?" Signas half told, half asked him. Protoman X tilted his head sideways, as if curious to know how Signas knew of him. He walked forward as Signas came to him with a hand extended. The two shook hands, a gentleman's geture; one of peace, and trust. Signas extended an arm outward toward Douglas, and Alia to introduce them. As he did so, he pivoted on his heels, and folded his arms around his back, as if in a thinking gesture. His movements were fluid, and graceful. In mid motion, he remarked, "These are my assistants, Douglas, and Alia respectively." The two of the said hello, and Protoman X returned it with a small head nod, and wave of his hand. "How did you know me?", he asked.
"Oh, X told us about you before he left. Interesting thing, him leaving like that.", Signas returned. Protoman X agreed, "Yeah. Where did he go?", he asked. Actually, PX wasn't really sure if he remembered X leaving at all, but decided to just go with it.
"Well, "Signas began, "Normally in this type of mission, X returns to the field after the battle has ended. He likes to scour the lair of his fallen foe to see if there was anything he left behind. He is quite remarkable you know. His ability to be constantly upgraded is his greates asset." Protoman X nodded, and agreed.
"But...", Signas hesitated, "we should not worry. X is quite capable, and he has brought someone with him. That way, he can teach, as well as do an item search."
Signas continued, "I sense however, that this is not what you came here to ask about?"
Proto gave him a grim look. "Listen, Signas...I...."
"We were watching you closely Protoman X. We were not able to do anything to help you at the moment. But we saw what happened. Listen, Ryujin's disappearance could not have been your fault!" The words stung him, shocked him, and uplifted him all in the same moment. Once again, Signas's uncanny ability to be well informed staggered him. How he knew such a thing was at least merit enough to suggest his leadership qualities, if that was the task he was assigned for. PX groaned, "Listen, I did what I could out there, but there were just too many of them."
"There's no need to explain. But I feel I must tell you other things....important things."
"Alright, I'm listening.", X nodded.
"Alot has happened since X and Zero used to go out freelancing, and bust up Sigma's goons. We've organized, we've grown, but we're still in need of maturing. The past few months have been rough on every one, but transition isn't always easy."
"What are you talking about?", PX replied
"I'll explain. You see Protoman X, after the tragic fall of the Repliforce, Cain labs, specifically Dr. Cain himself chose to leave the spotlight.. X and Zero used to look to him for guidance, but he sought out retirement, and was especially embarrassed after the Sky Lagoon fell. There was not a whole lot he could have done to prevent it, and he did help tremendously in the clean up effort. Still, Repliforce was in need of guidance, and discipline. Our countries government was working in harmony with Cain Labs to create a structre for the Reploids. The Repliforce was supposed to be part of that structure. But, as with any rising power, Sigma felt threatened, and so he sought out the General. The General denied his request for an alliance, but Sigma used other methods. I was put in place here to see that no such methods are used against us. We don't want to lose any more Maverick Hunters to Sigma, or to the war. Still, even now, we are continuing to dwindle in numbers."
"How is that so?", Protoman X asked. I just joined, and I can think of about 5 other who've also joined."
"Yes, that is good, but you are not skilled yet. Your training will take a while to reach a level of effectiveness we can use. Just today, Bolt Kraken, one of our most seasoned members called it quits! And, it was right in the middle of a mission! It is an alarming chain of events. That is why we are moving swiftly to unite our brothers into a body of strength, and courage. X and Zero are at the forefront of this, but of course, they are out on assignment."
"That's where I'd like to go, if you don't mind.", Protoman X said as polite as possible. Signas was the new leader of the Maverick Hunters, and it wouldn't do good for Protoman X, just a rookie, to overstep his bounds. Signas smiled.
"I thought you might. You have a fighting spirit, I can see it in your eyes. Very well.
We usually don't like to send rookie Hunters out alone, but all of our staff is busy in combat training, or out on missions. I'd even send Douglas here with you, but Saber Wolf just gave us 3 Violen Class tanks, and he has to look them over."
"What about her?", Protoman X asked.
"Alia? Well, she IS quite capable. I don't see why not, but I guess that is up to her. Why don't you two discuss it after the briefing. Come, sit here, and I will discuss your mission to Pluto."
"Pluto? What's so special about Pluto?"
"Two words: Stick Anteater." (to be continued)
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