Mega Man Fan Fiction ❯ Surrender ❯ Ch 3 Part 1: Instruction Manual ( Chapter 4 )
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By: ImpatientSnake 
Zero and X wake up after the encounter with Vile and things take an odd turn of events.
Non Anime: Mega Man Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Adventure / Action / Shounen / Angst | Type: Divergence | Uploaded On: 05.06.2008 | Updated On: 06.02.2008 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.0K | Visits: 261 | Status: Work In Progress
Zero and X wake up after the encounter with Vile and things take an odd turn of events.
Non Anime: Mega Man Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Adventure / Action / Shounen / Angst | Type: Divergence | Uploaded On: 05.06.2008 | Updated On: 06.02.2008 | Pages: 2 | Words: 2.0K | Visits: 261 | Status: Work In Progress
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ImpatientSnake: Ugh… I can’t even seem to keep up with my own deadlines. T_T Thanks to those who are still reading, I must admit that I’m getting a bit discouraged with both my fan fiction and my fan art I’ve been putting online--no reviews on either and very few visits on my art. I’d probably do well to adopt a wait and see method. *shrugs*
Anyway here’s the first installment of the third chapter. Enjoy! ^^
(X’s thoughts)
((Zero’s thoughts))
(((Lifesaver’s thoughts)))
/ Doctor’s thoughts/
“Dialogue”
Flash Backs/Dreams/Day Dreams
_ _ Normal Story Cut Off
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Morning crept upon the soundly sleeping pair and bathed the white room with quiet light. Zero began to stir slightly, the warmth of the sun coaxing him from his sleep.
((Unh… where am I…?))
Slowly opening his sapphire eyes the blonde hunter tried to shake off the grogginess from sleep and the various medications that he had been given. He stared outwards at the ceiling, his vision still completely black from his deep-deathlike sleep. He remained still, his senses recovering as he had been given a weak anesthetic that would wear off once his body was capable of fully functioning. As the red hunter’s mental facilities returned to him he searched his hazy mind for clues of recent events.
((I… remember…))
The darkness he saw gradually began to disappear until he could see a faint amount of white amid the shadows that still plagued his sights.
((…I was captured… and X was…))
The reclining blonde chocked on his breath as he quickly recalled how he had traded his life for X’s safety; putting himself at the mercy of Sigma’s will. He swiftly sprang to his feet, falling heavily to the floor as his legs let out from under him--a product of his former bed ridden state. Blindly he stumbled to his feet, his anxious blue eyes searching for a sign of the blue hunter among their conjured darkness. His unsteady hands found the side of X’s hospital bed as he attempted to steady his stature and as well as his unsteady sight. The struggling commander pulled his heavy form off from the ground, his hands adjusting to various features of the bed as lifted his knees from the floor.
((What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I st--!))
Zero’s feel slipped out from underneath him as he lost his balance; a result of the shift in his mental focus. Reaching out for something to take hold of, one of his hands caught the side of the bed again while the other landed on X’s--in that instant he knew the relaxed hand belonged to his X.
((X!))
Straining to see, the taller blonde managed to discern X’s blue shirt, following the sky blue material upwards his blue eyes narrowed as he saw the smaller hunter’s peacefully sleeping face. Moving with more celerity than his lax form would allow, he tripped over his misguided feet and landed in the chair that was beside X’s bed, his gaze still fixed on the resting youth. With worry creasing his face Zero leant forward slowly as he fearfully sought answers as to why X was in this condition. As his hand came to X’s relaxed face he brushed aside pieces of brown hair and touched the bloodstained bandage that was snugly wrapped around X’s head. Growing confusion and worry surmounted his fearful countenance as Zero began to shake the resting youth by the shoulder.
“X… X!… Please wake up… please be okay! X!” The taller hunter begged with uncertainty, his anxiety keeping his voice a faint whisper.
X’s head began to move slightly as he opened his sleep-filled eyes. Having momentarily forgotten the events of the previous night, he sat up slowly; thinking Lifesaver had come to check on him. Instead his breath was taken away as Zero tightly embraced the waking hunter.
“Wha-!” X’s statement was cut short as he began to focus his cloudy eyes on the figure that held him securely by the waist. Rubbing the haze away from his sight he thought that he was still in a dream; staring in astonishment, he froze in finding Zero’s face buried into his chest.
“Z- Zero!”
The blonde haired youth softly sobbed into his partner’s chest and held him closer -- fearing that the brunette would disappear if he let him go. X’s green eyes were wide with disbelief as his breath escaped him; tears beginning to swell in his clear eyes.
Happiness, passion, and relief flooded over the smaller hunter as he requited the gesture with a powerful embrace around the huddled form of his Zero; he leaned his head on the strong shoulder. Though the two never spoke they couldn’t have said more; it was a release of tension, an expression of intensely restrained affection, and a celebration of life. They remained in their joyful embrace for several minutes, yet the passage of time no longer mattered to them… they were alive and they were together.
X began to gently smooth Zero’s golden hair back tenderly, causing the shocked gaze of his partner to shift towards his.
“…I was so afraid I was going to lose you again…” X whispered softly to Zero, capturing his deep eyes while the shy hunter coddled the still shaken form of his closest friend. Zero blushed deeply, turning his face downwards as he realized he was showing far more affection than he was accustomed to.
“I’m glad…”
The tall blonde said as he sheepishly cast his eyes up at the smaller hunter who he still clung to.
“…t-that you’re alright…” He stammered as X unconsciously began to run his fingers through the other’s long yellow hair, sending chills up Zero‘s spine; the tenderness of the moment getting the better of the blue hunter’s usual judgment. The blue eyed commander’s body grew warmer with each stroke from his X’s hands as an odd uneasiness grew in the pit of his stomach replacing his previous worries and fears.
“…Umm…. X-…X?”
X looked into the blushing hunter’s eyes, undying affection mirroring in his own as the usually cool-headed commander struggled to find his words. Not accustomed to expressing deeper emotions or sharing his own innermost thoughts, the S Class commander’s internal conflict was exacerbated by his new human emotions -- a change he was still unaware of.
“What is it Z?”
“Can… can I ask you something… personal?”
X rested his head back onto the strong shoulders of the blonde as he continued to play with his flaxen hair.
“You know you can tell me anything Z…” the green eyed youth retorted into his partner’s ear.
“Hav… Have you ever had any… strange feelings?”
Still in his passion, the brunette nuzzled into his Zero’s neck all but ignoring what the other had to say.
“…Like what?”
“I… I’m not really sure…”
Now paying more attention to his partner‘s questions, X pulled away from the strong neck and faced the nervously blushing hunter commander. Not knowing what to say Zero felt himself being lost in X’s eyes.
“Do you mean the ability we have to sense other reploids?”
“No… it’s more like…”
Giving into his repressed desires, Zero leant forward towards X, his lips coming within centimeters of the seated brunettes’ as someone opened the door to the unit.
X and Zero turned quickly towards the interruption as a reploid nurse came in, her back turned as she wheeled in a cart with the day’s meal for the unsuspecting pair. In the intensity of the moment the taller hunter lost his unsteady footing and promptly fell to the ground, dragging X with him.
The nurse wheeled around in surprise, not expecting the two -- especially Zero who was supposedly in critical condition -- to be awake.
“Are… Are you two okay?” Shock still evident in her tone as she walked over to aid the two maverick hunters.
Picking himself off of the floor first, Zero held an awkwardly outstretched hand towards X as the later was still trying to regain his senses. The shorter youth accepted the gesture and smiled oddly in his usual cute manner as he allowed his partner to help him off of the floor. Looking over to the profoundly confused nurse, X responded in his friendly manner.
“…Yes, we’re fine. Do you know if Lifesaver and the doctor are still here?” The brown haired commander answered as he smiled and sent an uneasy glance towards the taller youth behind him. “I think they’d be interested to know that Zero’s condition has improved.”
“I think they’re still on the premises, I’ll get them for you.”
With that she exited the room leaving the two alone again. Losing his balance again Zero, began to fall forward as X caught him before he hit the ground. Zero blushed deeply as he looked up at the blue hunter who’s face reddened in return.
“M-Maybe you should take a seat Z, I don’t think you’re used to being human yet…” The smaller hunter said in an awkward tone as he helped Zero over to a nearby chair. Sitting down unsteadily, the brown haired youth’s words finally sank in as the S class commander’s mind began to clear from his hazy infatuation.
“I- I’m WHAT?!”
Zero practically shouted in disbelief while he looked down at his hands, blue eyes widening as he observed a pair of fair skinned; if not somewhat scarred, human hands.
((I’m human…?))
X pulled up a chair, sitting beside the astounded youth as he handed him a tray with a simple breakfast on it. Momentarily snapping out of his stupor, Zero took the light blue tray and looked at his partner questioningly regarding its contents.
X smiled politely--trying not to laugh at his friend’s unintentional cuteness.
“Looks like we’re going to have a lot to talk about.” He said with a stifled laugh as Zero looked at him with ever growing bewilderment.
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ImpatientSnake: ^^ They’re just so kawaii! X is going to have a lot of difficulty explaining Zero’s “new body” to him--especially after their “reunion.” This is going to be part one of a three part chapter three, it’s a bit short but it’s an excellent place to cut off this segment of the story.
Expect the next installment to come around Friday or Saturday. It may get here sooner but my schedules’ been so hectic lately I’m having a hard time just being able to sit down and type everything. *sighs*
As always read and review and thanks for being my super special awesome reader! ^__^
ImpatientSnake: Ugh… I can’t even seem to keep up with my own deadlines. T_T Thanks to those who are still reading, I must admit that I’m getting a bit discouraged with both my fan fiction and my fan art I’ve been putting online--no reviews on either and very few visits on my art. I’d probably do well to adopt a wait and see method. *shrugs*
Anyway here’s the first installment of the third chapter. Enjoy! ^^
(X’s thoughts)
((Zero’s thoughts))
(((Lifesaver’s thoughts)))
/ Doctor’s thoughts/
“Dialogue”
Flash Backs/Dreams/Day Dreams
_ _ Normal Story Cut Off
_ _ _
Morning crept upon the soundly sleeping pair and bathed the white room with quiet light. Zero began to stir slightly, the warmth of the sun coaxing him from his sleep.
((Unh… where am I…?))
Slowly opening his sapphire eyes the blonde hunter tried to shake off the grogginess from sleep and the various medications that he had been given. He stared outwards at the ceiling, his vision still completely black from his deep-deathlike sleep. He remained still, his senses recovering as he had been given a weak anesthetic that would wear off once his body was capable of fully functioning. As the red hunter’s mental facilities returned to him he searched his hazy mind for clues of recent events.
((I… remember…))
The darkness he saw gradually began to disappear until he could see a faint amount of white amid the shadows that still plagued his sights.
((…I was captured… and X was…))
The reclining blonde chocked on his breath as he quickly recalled how he had traded his life for X’s safety; putting himself at the mercy of Sigma’s will. He swiftly sprang to his feet, falling heavily to the floor as his legs let out from under him--a product of his former bed ridden state. Blindly he stumbled to his feet, his anxious blue eyes searching for a sign of the blue hunter among their conjured darkness. His unsteady hands found the side of X’s hospital bed as he attempted to steady his stature and as well as his unsteady sight. The struggling commander pulled his heavy form off from the ground, his hands adjusting to various features of the bed as lifted his knees from the floor.
((What’s wrong with me? Why can’t I st--!))
Zero’s feel slipped out from underneath him as he lost his balance; a result of the shift in his mental focus. Reaching out for something to take hold of, one of his hands caught the side of the bed again while the other landed on X’s--in that instant he knew the relaxed hand belonged to his X.
((X!))
Straining to see, the taller blonde managed to discern X’s blue shirt, following the sky blue material upwards his blue eyes narrowed as he saw the smaller hunter’s peacefully sleeping face. Moving with more celerity than his lax form would allow, he tripped over his misguided feet and landed in the chair that was beside X’s bed, his gaze still fixed on the resting youth. With worry creasing his face Zero leant forward slowly as he fearfully sought answers as to why X was in this condition. As his hand came to X’s relaxed face he brushed aside pieces of brown hair and touched the bloodstained bandage that was snugly wrapped around X’s head. Growing confusion and worry surmounted his fearful countenance as Zero began to shake the resting youth by the shoulder.
“X… X!… Please wake up… please be okay! X!” The taller hunter begged with uncertainty, his anxiety keeping his voice a faint whisper.
X’s head began to move slightly as he opened his sleep-filled eyes. Having momentarily forgotten the events of the previous night, he sat up slowly; thinking Lifesaver had come to check on him. Instead his breath was taken away as Zero tightly embraced the waking hunter.
“Wha-!” X’s statement was cut short as he began to focus his cloudy eyes on the figure that held him securely by the waist. Rubbing the haze away from his sight he thought that he was still in a dream; staring in astonishment, he froze in finding Zero’s face buried into his chest.
“Z- Zero!”
The blonde haired youth softly sobbed into his partner’s chest and held him closer -- fearing that the brunette would disappear if he let him go. X’s green eyes were wide with disbelief as his breath escaped him; tears beginning to swell in his clear eyes.
Happiness, passion, and relief flooded over the smaller hunter as he requited the gesture with a powerful embrace around the huddled form of his Zero; he leaned his head on the strong shoulder. Though the two never spoke they couldn’t have said more; it was a release of tension, an expression of intensely restrained affection, and a celebration of life. They remained in their joyful embrace for several minutes, yet the passage of time no longer mattered to them… they were alive and they were together.
X began to gently smooth Zero’s golden hair back tenderly, causing the shocked gaze of his partner to shift towards his.
“…I was so afraid I was going to lose you again…” X whispered softly to Zero, capturing his deep eyes while the shy hunter coddled the still shaken form of his closest friend. Zero blushed deeply, turning his face downwards as he realized he was showing far more affection than he was accustomed to.
“I’m glad…”
The tall blonde said as he sheepishly cast his eyes up at the smaller hunter who he still clung to.
“…t-that you’re alright…” He stammered as X unconsciously began to run his fingers through the other’s long yellow hair, sending chills up Zero‘s spine; the tenderness of the moment getting the better of the blue hunter’s usual judgment. The blue eyed commander’s body grew warmer with each stroke from his X’s hands as an odd uneasiness grew in the pit of his stomach replacing his previous worries and fears.
“…Umm…. X-…X?”
X looked into the blushing hunter’s eyes, undying affection mirroring in his own as the usually cool-headed commander struggled to find his words. Not accustomed to expressing deeper emotions or sharing his own innermost thoughts, the S Class commander’s internal conflict was exacerbated by his new human emotions -- a change he was still unaware of.
“What is it Z?”
“Can… can I ask you something… personal?”
X rested his head back onto the strong shoulders of the blonde as he continued to play with his flaxen hair.
“You know you can tell me anything Z…” the green eyed youth retorted into his partner’s ear.
“Hav… Have you ever had any… strange feelings?”
Still in his passion, the brunette nuzzled into his Zero’s neck all but ignoring what the other had to say.
“…Like what?”
“I… I’m not really sure…”
Now paying more attention to his partner‘s questions, X pulled away from the strong neck and faced the nervously blushing hunter commander. Not knowing what to say Zero felt himself being lost in X’s eyes.
“Do you mean the ability we have to sense other reploids?”
“No… it’s more like…”
Giving into his repressed desires, Zero leant forward towards X, his lips coming within centimeters of the seated brunettes’ as someone opened the door to the unit.
X and Zero turned quickly towards the interruption as a reploid nurse came in, her back turned as she wheeled in a cart with the day’s meal for the unsuspecting pair. In the intensity of the moment the taller hunter lost his unsteady footing and promptly fell to the ground, dragging X with him.
The nurse wheeled around in surprise, not expecting the two -- especially Zero who was supposedly in critical condition -- to be awake.
“Are… Are you two okay?” Shock still evident in her tone as she walked over to aid the two maverick hunters.
Picking himself off of the floor first, Zero held an awkwardly outstretched hand towards X as the later was still trying to regain his senses. The shorter youth accepted the gesture and smiled oddly in his usual cute manner as he allowed his partner to help him off of the floor. Looking over to the profoundly confused nurse, X responded in his friendly manner.
“…Yes, we’re fine. Do you know if Lifesaver and the doctor are still here?” The brown haired commander answered as he smiled and sent an uneasy glance towards the taller youth behind him. “I think they’d be interested to know that Zero’s condition has improved.”
“I think they’re still on the premises, I’ll get them for you.”
With that she exited the room leaving the two alone again. Losing his balance again Zero, began to fall forward as X caught him before he hit the ground. Zero blushed deeply as he looked up at the blue hunter who’s face reddened in return.
“M-Maybe you should take a seat Z, I don’t think you’re used to being human yet…” The smaller hunter said in an awkward tone as he helped Zero over to a nearby chair. Sitting down unsteadily, the brown haired youth’s words finally sank in as the S class commander’s mind began to clear from his hazy infatuation.
“I- I’m WHAT?!”
Zero practically shouted in disbelief while he looked down at his hands, blue eyes widening as he observed a pair of fair skinned; if not somewhat scarred, human hands.
((I’m human…?))
X pulled up a chair, sitting beside the astounded youth as he handed him a tray with a simple breakfast on it. Momentarily snapping out of his stupor, Zero took the light blue tray and looked at his partner questioningly regarding its contents.
X smiled politely--trying not to laugh at his friend’s unintentional cuteness.
“Looks like we’re going to have a lot to talk about.” He said with a stifled laugh as Zero looked at him with ever growing bewilderment.
_ _ _
ImpatientSnake: ^^ They’re just so kawaii! X is going to have a lot of difficulty explaining Zero’s “new body” to him--especially after their “reunion.” This is going to be part one of a three part chapter three, it’s a bit short but it’s an excellent place to cut off this segment of the story.
Expect the next installment to come around Friday or Saturday. It may get here sooner but my schedules’ been so hectic lately I’m having a hard time just being able to sit down and type everything. *sighs*
As always read and review and thanks for being my super special awesome reader! ^__^