Mega Man Forgotten Age

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Long ago, when the world was still young, there thrived a civilization. Its many nations spanned the globe, with each nation looking to the priests for leadership. The priests fulfilled their duty, and held it sacred. Anything they said would become truth in the people’s eyes. This lasted for centuries, and the nations remained the same, never moving forward, yet never backsliding.

Until the Meros came. A young man, wandering in the northern region of the world, stumbled upon a strange, glowing rock. The man kept it secret, playing with it, examining it, experimenting with it. This went on for years until the man, now fully grown, was experimenting with the strange stone in his home. The glow around the rock grew, enveloping the man. The glow faded, leaving the man in a powerful armor. The man took his findings to the people.

The priests were quickly thrown down, and several began to look for these stones, which were known as “Meros”. Years passed, and the new Meros Nations flourished and became powerful. Inventions came forth, such as the Meros Gate, and others. It seemed like the world was at peace…

But hiding in the shadows, beings know as Dark Meros lurked, striking down travelers as they passed. They were said to be as strong as an army, yet they attacked alone. Often described as demons, these creatures were feared and despised among the population.

Yet, as if an exact opposite, legends of beings known as Bright Meros began to surface. Many of the stories were similer. The Dark Meros would attack, but then an angel-like creature would come and defend against it, almost like a battle between the light and dark. After the battle was over, the Dark Meros would often flee from the bright. The Bright Meros would simply turn away and vanish in a strange light, almost as if they were never there.

Our story begins here…

//End of Scene 1//

//Scene 2: Gene, in his fused armor, is in a strange place, and the screen is somewhat blurry. //

Gene: Where…. Am I? This is all so weird… Why do I… Why do I have this armor?

(Gene looks back and forth a bit)

Gene: I guess I’ll try and find out where I am

(Begin stage)

(End Stage)

Gene: A dead end… Now what? There were no other paths…

(The screen begins to rumble a bit, then stops.)

Gene: What on earth was that?

(The screen rumbles again, but this time a large armored creature breaks through the wall, attacking Gene)

Gene: What on earth?! That thing can’t be real!

(The monster attacks again)
Gene: This is insane! I’ve got to fight back!

(Begin battle. In this battle Gene cannot win.)

(End battle)

Gene: No… What is that thing?!

(Monster gets ready to attack, and lunges at Gene. Right when it’s about to kill Gene, the screen freezes and fades to black)

//End of scene 2//

//Scene 3: Gene is walking along the wall, going through the town. He jumps down, then continues walking)

Gene: Man this town is so boring… I don’t see why anyone would attack it. I bet they couldn’t even find it.

(Gene continues to walk along. After a few moments, he stops)

Gene: I haven’t seen Zack yet today. I guess I’ll go pay him a little visit.

(Begin stage)

(End stage. Gene comes to a wall cutting him off)

Gene: I’ve always hated this wall. I have to constantly climb over it to talk to Zack.

(Gene begins to climb up)

//End of Scene 3//

//Scene 4: Outside-Raining: A village under siege. Starts by showing Zero running from a bird’s eye view. //

???: That’s right keep on running.

(Screen fades out then back in, showing normal view. Zero is still running, slashing anything that gets in the way; rocks, buildings, soldiers; a winged character is following close behind from the sky)

???: There you are.

(Winged one lands in front of Zeron. Zeron stops. )

Zeron: Wha? What the heck...

(winged one begins attacking Zeron. Though Zeron obviously showed that he's a capable fighter, the winged one pushes him back.)

Zeron: Who ARE you?

???: I? I am no one.

(They are equally matched. Both stop.)

???: Why, Zeron? Why do you work for him?

Zeron: How do you know my n-

???: Never mind that. Why? Is it for your brother? I don't think Protalian would have wanted it.

Zeron: SHUT UP! JUST SHUT UP!

(Zeron charges at winged one. The winged one easily dodges. )

???: Think about it.

(He exits.)

Zeron: ARRGH! Who is he?! And why can’t I beat him?!

//End of Scene 4//

//Scene 5: Gene is at a fortress carrying out his business; suddenly there is an explosion. Several alarm horns go off. //

Soldier: We’re under attack!

Gene: I’ve got to find Zack!

// Begin Stage //

// End of stage //

Gene: Zack! Are you hurt!

Zack: Gene, there you are. Ya wanna help me with this guy?

Aries: Oh joy! Another rag doll for me to throw around!

Zack: Take that back!

(Zack charges the enemy and is hit with Vortex’s sword.)

Gene: Zack!!!

Aries: HA! That’s what you get, thinking you could beat me!

Gene: Grrrrrrrr… DI IMMORTALES!!!

(Gene suddenly powers up and changes his appearance)

Aries: What the heck? No matter, I’ll kill you too!

//Battle with Vortex begins//

//End of battle//

Aries: Dang it, I underestimated him! Whatever. I’ll get you later!

(Aries leaves)

Gene: Zack! Zack, speak to me!

Zack: …

Gene: grrrrr… Di Immortales!!!

(Gene slams his fist into the ground.)

Gene: I’ll get you for this! I swear it!

(Gene picks up Zack’s limp body and walks off.)

//end of Scene 5//

//Scene 6: A closed in room; Gene and the village chief are talking. //

Gene: Come on! I’ve got to know where that guy went!

Chief: I’m sorry, but I don’t know.

(Gene lifts the General up by his collar.)

Gene: What do you mean! He couldn’t of gotten away that fast!

Chief: Look, I’m sorry, but he just disappeared right in front of our scouts’ eyes!

(Several guards burst into the room.)

Guard: Put him down!

Gene: …

(Gene throws the chief to the side.)

Gene: This was a waste of my time.

(Begins to walk towards the door.)

Guard: Hey! Stop!

Chief: Let him go!

(Gene stops, looks back, and then walks out the door.)

Chief: How did he get so strong?

//End of Scene 6//

//Scene 7: Gene is at his house. It is a little messy, but is still clean. //

Gene: What in the world has happened to me?

(Terra walks in.)

Terra: Hello Gene!

Gene: Huh? Oh, hello Terra.

Terra: What’s wrong Gene?

Gene: Nothing. Leave me alone.

Terra: Well fine! I’m just trying to be nice ya know.

Gene: Whatever.

(Gene walks towards the door.)

Terra: Gene! Where are you going?

Gene: To the Meros Gate.

(Gene leaves.)

Terra: The Meros Gate? Why would he… Oh no!

(Terra runs after him.)

//End of scene 7//

//Scene 8: Gene is sitting on top a hill under a tree. The village can be seen below. //

Terra: Gene!!!

Gene: Great. She found me.

(Terra runs up to Gene)

Terra: I thought you said you were going to the Meros Gate?

Gene: I knew you’d follow me, so I came here first. Now can you please leave me alone?

Terra: What! Fine, if that’s the way it is then I won’t bother you any more!

(Terra runs away)

Gene: Now that she’s gone I can go get some information.

//End on Scene 8//

//Scene 9: The Meros Gate area. There are several fires on the roofs. //

(Gene runs in)

Gene: What on Earth? Where is everyone?

(Villager crawls in)

Villager: Thank the gods… Please! Help us!

Gene: What happened here?

Villager: Some guy in a red armor came through. He killed everyone…

Gene: Don’t worry! I’ll stop him!

(Begin Stage)

(Cut scene)

Gene Hey you! Stop!

Zero: What? You want to die too? Why don’t you just save yourself and not get in my way?

Gene: No way! You killed all these people, and now your gonna pay for it!

Zero: Oh, so you want to be the hero? Then come on hero! Let’s see if you can back up your claims!

(Battle with Zero. Battle ends when half of Zero’s health is depleted)

Zero: Ha! Your nothing but a waste of my time!

Gene: No.. It can’t be. Where is this strength coming from?

Zero: Fool! Did you really think you could win?

(Zero slashes Gene and immobilizes him)

Zero: I’ll let you live for now. Maybe I’ll come over and play sometime.

(Zero runs into the Meros Gate)

Gene: Darn it… he got away. I’ve got to go after him…

(Gene faints)

//End of Scene 9//

//Scene 10: Lord Vase’s fortress//

Vase: Where is he? It doesn’t take that long to destroy a Meros Gate!

(Zero walks in)

Vase: Where were you?

Zero: There is… another.

Vase: What are you talking about?

Zero: Someone else has fused to a Meros. He tried to stop me while I was at the Gate. I beat him easily, but it seemed like he hasn’t brought out the fusion’s full power yet. I don’t think he even knows what’s happened.

Vase: Hmmmm… interesting. Aries!

Aries: Yes, Lord Vase?

Vase: Would this warrior be the one you saw, how did you say it, transform?

Aries: I don’t know. This guy had a blue armor and was pretty strong. Strange thing is, his eyes were a lot like Zero’s.

Vase: So, this warrior has done what took me years to do by accident? And naturally?

Aries: It would seem that way sir.

Vase: Aries, I want you and your sister to find this warrior and bring him to me. Alive.

Aries: My sister? Why should I bring her along?

Vase: You might need some back up. Now go!

Aries: On my way.

//End of Scene 10//

//Scene 11: Small room, with Gene lying on a table. Terra is standing next to him.

Gene: Huh? Where am I?

Terra: Your home. I found you lying on the ground at the Meros Gate. You were badly damaged.
Gene: Why am I still wearing this armor?

Terra: We couldn’t get it off of you.

Gene: What do you mean “Couldn’t get it off”?

Terra: Exactly that. It seems to be stuck to you.

Gene: You mean, I’m stuck in this armor? Wait… could it be?

Terra: What’s bothering you Gene?

Gene: There’s a myth I heard somewhere, about someone fusing with their armor. His Meros and him becoming one body.

Terra: What, you think that’s what happened to you?

Gene: There’s more to it. It was said that if fused that the wearer would have their power boosted immensely. Just that has happened. I’m so much stronger now than before.

(Gene gets up and begins to walk)

Terra: Where are you going?

Gene: That guy I fought… the guy in the red armor. If I have fused then I should of beaten him. Unless…

Terra: Unless he is fused also?

Gene: Right.

//End of Scene 11//

//Scene 12: Top of a hill with a tree on top. Gene runs in.//

Gene: I guess I’ll sit under my tree one last time before I go.

(Gene sits down under the tree.)

???: Hello!

*Gene starts, then looks around frantically. *

???: Up here, stupid.

*Gene looks up. He sees a young man with silver hair and bright blue eyes looking at him. Gene backs up, startled. The young man jumps down from the tree. *

???: Quite an interesting armor, Gene. So ordinary, yet so powerful.

Gene: Wha? Who are you? How do you know my name?

*Man laughs*

???: I am Halo. And how I know your name is of no concern to you. Tell me, Gene, what do you fight for?

Gene: I- I dunno...

Halo: Now, you wish to destroy this... Aries, yes? And the one in red?

Gene: Well, yes...

Halo: To avenge your friend's death.

(Gene nods.)

Halo: I can help you...

Gene: I need no help.

Halo: Yes you do. Do you really think those two are defeated so easily? They LET you win. They underestimated you, that's all. They weren't even trying.

Now, I cannot DIRECTLY help you at all. But, I can guide you. You see, those two were working for someone... I don't know who. But he must be stopped AT ALL COSTS. What he is doing is disrupting the Meros, and if he succeeds, all may come to darkness and despair.

You, Gene, have been given a gift. You are fused. You have power. This gift was given for a reason. You have a destiny: a purpose.

It is my purpose to help you find it. Do you accept my guidance?

*Gene thinks for a moment. *

Gene: Y-yes. But why? Why do you help me?

Halo: It is my purpose. Follow me.

//End of Scene 12//

//Scene 13: a small clearing filled with training stuff//

Gene: What is this place?

Halo: It’s a training ground I have been preparing for you.

Gene: Ummmm… Okay.

Halo: Don’t worry. I only want to help. Now, follow me.

(Halo and Gene go to a small stack of wood)

Halo: Now, you stand over there, and when I tell you, fire at these pieces of wood.

Gene: Sounds easy enough.

(Training exercise begins. The object is to destroy all the pieces of wood Halo throws out with Gene’s buster. Score must be 10 or higher to pass.)
(Training exercise ends)

Halo: Good job. Now, onto the next training exercise.

(Gene follows Halo to a bow and arrow range)

Halo: Here we will test your dodging ability.

Gene: And just how will we do that?

Halo: I am going to stand here and shoot these arrows at you. Your job is to dodge and use the surrounding environment to not get hit. If you can get close enough to me to steal this bag, the exercise is over.

Gene: Alright. Lets do this.

(Begin training exercise)

(Training exercise ends)

Halo: Very good. Let us rest now. We shall continue later.

//End of Scene 13//

//Scene 14: It is night. Gene is sleeping on the ground. Halo is nowhere to be seen.//

(A rumbling noise is heard. Gene wakes up)

Gene: What the? Halo? Halo, is that you?

(Gene stands to his feet. Another rumble is heard. This time it is closer.)

Gene: It sounds like it’s coming from… over here!

//Begin stage//

//End Stage//

Gene: It came from around here somewhere…

//End of Scene 14//

//Scene 15: Gene is running through the woods. He comes to a clearing.//

Gene: Here’s where the noise was coming from, but I don’t see anyone.

(Gene turns to leave, but is cut off)

Gene: What?

(Gene jumps back and draws his sword)

Gene: Who’s there?

???: Chill. Just look a little to your left.

Gene: A little to my left? I don’t see anything…

???: Then you are blind.

Gene: Shut up! Show yourself!

???: Fine. If you wish.

(A man appears from the bushes. He is clad in a strange, mixed up armor.)

Gene: There you are!

???: Put away your sword. I don’t want to fight you.

Gene: No way. I don’t give out trust so easily.

???: Okay, that’s fine. Can I at least know your name?

Gene: Gene. Gene Braver.

???: And I am Kiros, the Meros Hunter.

Gene: Meros Hunter?

Kiros: Yeah. I go around looking for Meros orbs, and then I take chunks out of each to make new armors.

Gene: Kinda like the one you’re wearing?

Kiros: Yep. Say, are you hungry? I was looking for food when I heard you. So I hid in the bushes until I was sure you were harmless. My camp is right over there.

(Kiros points to his camp, which is in the opposite of Gene’s)

Gene: Sure. Why not?

//End of Scene 15//

//Scene 16: Back at Halo’s training ground. Halo flies in, looking for Gene//

Halo: Gene? Gene, where are you?

(Halo looks around)

Halo: This is bad. I can’t feel his Meros energy… Where could that guy be? Doesn’t he know that Vase has put up a bounty for anyone who brings him in?

//End of Scene 16//

//Scene 17: Kiros’ camp. Gene and him are sitting by a fire.//

Kiros: Would you like something to drink?

Gene: Huh? Oh, sure.

(Kiros hands Gene a drink. Gene takes a sip.)

Gene: Tell me, Kiros, why did you invite me here?

Kiros: The answer to that will soon be revealed.

Gene: What?

(Gene stands up and backs away)

Gene: What did… you…

(Gene falls unconscious)

Kiros: Now time for me to get that bounty.

//End of Scene 17//

//Scene 18: Gene is tied to a tree. Kiros is in front of a fire with his back turned to Gene.//

(Gene wakes up)

Gene: What? Darn it. I lowered my guard…

???: I can free you…

Gene: Who’s there? Where are you?

???: That’s not important. I have favor to ask of you. In return, I will grant you your freedom.

Gene: And what is this “favor”?

???: Please, you have to save my brother.

Gene: Your… brother?

???: Yes. I beg of you, save my brother from Vase’s deception.

Gene: Vase?!

???: Yes… my brother has been deceived by Vase. He was consumed with revenge. Vase took advantage of this and promised him vengeance in return for his services.

Gene: And in return for this, you will set me free?

???: Yes.

Gene: … I accept. I will save your brother.

???: Thank you…

(??? Disappears in a flash)

Gene: What? How?
(Gene stands up, freed.)

Gene: Kiros!!!

(Kiros turns around)

Kiros: What? How did you free yourself?

Gene: I had a little help.

Kiros: Darn it… I’ll kill you!!!

//Begin battle with Kiros//

//Battle ends//

Kiros: H-h-how? N-no one is that strong… curse you…

(Kiros dies)

Gene: That’s the end of that. Thank you, whoever you are. And don’t worry, I’ll will help your brother…

//End of Scene 18//

//Scene 19: Halo runs in. Gene is standing in front of him.//

Halo: Gene? GENE!

(Gene stops and turns. His eyes are angry)

Halo: What’s wrong?

Gene: None of your business!

Halo: What?! Gene! You can tell me…

Gene: No. Go away. Why do you want to help me, anyway?

Halo: I cannot tell you.

Gene: EXACTLY. How do I know you’re not going to turn around and stab me in the back like everyone else?!

Halo: Gene, you’re overreacting…

Gene: No. Just… get out. Get out of my life!

(Halo is about to say something, but then changes his mind. His expression becomes cold and disdainful. He turns away from Gene.)

Halo: Fine. Go without me. You don’t need my help. Farewell.

(Halo vanishes in a spray of pale blue-white light. Gene stares)

Gene: What? How? He disappeared just like… the guy who… saved me.

//End of Scene 19//

//Scene 20-22: Gene is now trying to piece together info to find Vase and Zeron. Three levels are opened up and he may travel between them as much as he wants. Scylla and Aries can be encountered randomly here. //

Atlantis Level

(Gene runs in)

Gene: This must be… the water city, Atlantis.

Soldiers: You! Stop!

(Many warriors run in.)

Soldier: We are under order of Lord Vase to bring you in! Don’t try to resist!

Gene: There’s that name again… Vase… heh. Hahahahahahahahaha!!! Fine, if you want me, come and get me!

(Fight begins)

(Fight Ends)

Gene: Too easy.

Atlantis Soldier: What’s going on over there?!

(Soldier walks in)

A.Soldier: By the gods… You monster!

Gene: Wait! It’s not what you think!

A.Soldier: Shut-up! Get him!

(Begin Stage)

(End Stage)

(Gene runs into a building.)

Gene: Great. Here’s another mess I’ve gotten myself into…

Poseidon: How dare you! You’ll pay for what you did to my people!

(Screen shifts to show Poseidon.)

Gene: Are you their king? Then maybe you’ll listen. You see-

Poseidon: Shut you foul mouth! I shall kill you for my people!

(Battle with Poseidon begins. This battle is different from others, as Poseidon can run away deeper into the palace. You must follow him as he runs. Each time he runs, His health is restored by 25%.)

(Battle Ends)

Poseidon: You are… truly remarkable. Please, tell me your name before I die…

Gene: Your not going to die. I won’t allow it.

(Gene kneels beside him.)

Poseidon: So, you were telling the truth… Please, take this.

(Poseidon hands him his Trident.)

Poseidon: Tell my people that this was my fault, not yours.

(Poseidon dies.)

Gene:… Di Immortales!

(Gene slams his fist into the ground.)

(Screen goes black and fades in behind Gene. He is in front of a Meros Gate.)

End of Atlantis Level

Egypt Level

(Gene emerges from the Meros Gate. He’s inside a desert town.)

Gene: This place seems calm. Maybe I can get some rest before going on.

(Several thieves and warriors come up to him)
Thief #1: How ya doin’?

Gene: I guess not…

Thief #2: Hey buddy! We’re talking to you!

Gene: Leave now if you want to live.

Theif #1: Oh! Big guy! Well, Ra wants to see you, and he’s paying us a large amount of gold to get ya! We’re not letting you go!

Thief #2: Get him!

(Begin Stage)

(Mid Stage)

Gene: I think I lost them…

Ra: Why hello Gene!

(Gene turns around to see Ra on top of a ridge in the mountain)

Gene: What? Who are you? How do you know my name?

Ra: I know lots about you. Another thing I know is that your fused with your Meros, isn’t that correct? I thought so.

Gene: What do you want?

Ra: What every man with power wants. More power. And that is what Lord Vase promised for your capture.

Gene: Vase?! Tell me, who is he! And why is he so determined to catch me?!

Ra: You think I’ll tell you? Please. You’d have to kill me.

Gene: Fine! I will!

Ra: Bold words boy! If that is the way you want it, then let us begin!

(Ra jumps down)

(Battle begins)

(Battle ends)

Ra: How could I lose to this… boy?

Gene: It’s over! Now tell me what I want to know, and I might let you go!

Ra: You’re in no position to make demands!

Gene What?!
(More thieves and warriors appear behind Gene)

Ra: See you later, boy!

(Ra shoots his gun at the ground. It blows up to reveal an underground passage)

Ra: If you want the info I have, you’ll have to catch me first!

(Ra jumps down)

Gene: I’ll get you!

(Begin Catacombs Stage)

(Mid-Stage)

Ra: Very good! I’m surprised you caught up with me!

Gene: Ends of the line! Give up!

Ra: Funny! But I’ll never give up to a boy like you!

(Begin Battle)

(End battle)

(Ra’s armor is destroyed)

Ra: No… How could this happen… Twice! I can’t let him win…

Gene: Stop now! Just tell me what I want to know and you can go free! Is protecting Vase more important than your own life?

Ra: Of course not! But power is!

Gene: You poor, deluded man… I’ll put you out of your misery!

(Gene goes to attack, but a warrior protects Ra)

Gene: You again!

Ra: Heh… Looks like I still live to fight another day! Fare well!

(Ra runs out)

Gene: I’ll get him…

(Resume Stage)

(End Stage)
Gene: I’ve got you at last!

Ra: No… It can’t end here…

Gene: I told you already! You can go free! Just tell me what I want to know!

Ra: Never… I’ll die to get the power I desire! En-garde!

(Begin Battle)

(End Battle)

Ra: It’s… over… I’ve lost…

Gene: I gave you a chance to live. You didn’t take it.

Ra: You are correct… I brought this on myself… You are quite the warrior, boy… No, not boy. Gene.

(Ra dies)

Gene: Poor man… He was blinded by his greed. But now I have no leads to follow… I have to find this Vase person…

End of Egypt Stage

Meros Level

(Gene runs up to Egypt’s Meros Gate)

Gene: Where could Vase be hiding? If what Halo said is true then…. He could be more trouble then I thought….

(Gene goes into Meros Gate)

(A cloaked figure walks up to the gate. He summons a mass of Meros Energy and uses it on the Gate. The Gate starts to glow and explodes)

(You now see Gene inside a vortex. He is spinning rapidly out of control)

Gene: What’s… AHHHHH!!!

(Screen fades white, then fades back in. Gene is on the ground. The terrain is jagged and unnatural)

Gene: What is this place? This can’t be real….

Cronos: Oh, but it is!

Gene: Who was that?

Cronos: I am Cronos, master of this realm, and The Distributor.
Gene: Where am I?

Cronos: You are in the realm of the Meros. This is the place you travel through when you go into a Meros Gate.

Gene: Okay then, why have I stopped? This has never happened before.

Cronos: Simple. To travel from one place to another using a Meros Gate the receiving end must be intact. If it’s not, you are warped back to the sending Gate.

Gene: Then why aren’t I back there?

Cronos: I think you know that answer already. What do you think happens when BOTH Meros Gates are destroyed at once?

Gene: …

Cronos: That’s right! You’re trapped in the realm between! Hope you enjoy your stay! It will be a long one!

Gene: Wait! Dang it…. I have to find a way out.

(Begin Stage)

(End Stage)

Gene: This is the end…

(Cronos fades in)

Cronos: Why hello Gene!

Gene: How did you…

Cronos: I am master of this realm. I can do anything!

Gene: Then let’s see if you can beat me!

(Begin Battle)

(End Battle)

Cronos: AH!

(Cronos is destroyed and the wall behind him falls)

Gene: What?

(Gene runs into the next room. The real Cronos is hanging on the wall, injured and barely living)

Cronos: Tell me Gene… Do you know what true sadness is?

Gene: True… Sadness?

Cronos: Yes… because after many years, I have come to a realization.

Gene: And what is that?

Cronos: That true sadness cannot be measured in words.

Gene: And what do you know about true sadness? Have you ever lost your dearest friend to a psycho?

Cronos: Why yes…. All of them in fact.

Gene: No way….

Cronos: Yes… I didn’t want to come here. It was Vase who trapped me here.

Gene: So that’s… how you know…

Cronos: No. Tell me Gene, do you know what it feels like to be torn away from everything you’ve ever known, only to be placed in an inescapable prison, even in death?

Gene: You mean?

Cronos: Oh yes, I’ve tried to end it many times. This place is truly the ultimate prison. Not even by dieing could I leave.

Gene: Cronos….

Cronos: Do not feel sad for me, Gene. Do not feel sad until you know true sadness. I assume you will find it somewhere along the span if time you will be here.

(Gene falls on all fours)

Gene: No… no…

(There is a moment of silence and the wind blows)

Gene: I’m sorry Cronos…

Cronos: Huh?

Gene: I’m sorry, but I won’t be staying. And you won’t be either,

Cronos: Foolish hopes from a man without knowledge.

Gene: No, they are not foolish. You and I have a home to go back to. They’re waiting for you Cronos… Your family, your friends, everyone you’ve ever known, all waiting… for you.

Cronos: Gene…

Gene: And trust me… I don’t mean to learn the meaning of true sadness any time soon!!!

(Gene slams his fist into the ground and there is a flash. When the flash is gone they are in a clearing with a pond in the middle)

Cronos: Am I?

Gene: Yes, you’re free.

Cronos: Thank you… Gene…

(Cronos dies)

Gene: The only thing keeping him living was that prison of his… and his hope of escape…

(Gene walks off. After he leaves a few cut scenes are shown. One is of a grave, with the tombstone that says, “Cronos, A Man free of Sadness”. Another shows Gene from behind on top of a hill, facing an open field.)

End of Meros Level

//Scene 23: This scene takes place after you beat the Meros Level. It shows Vase in a room, looking up and down at a large, glowing stone. Aries walks in. If Aries has been beaten, then Scylla walks in. If both have been defeated, then a regular soldier comes in.//

Vase: Ah, so this is the Darkness Stone of legend. The Meros Orb said to bring the greatest power upon fusing with it. Soon, I will have that power… Oh yes, it will be mine…

Aries: My liege, I have returned.

Vase: Oh, welcome back Aries. Tell me, how did the plan go?

Aries: It went well sir, Gene Braver was sealed inside the Meros Gate.

Vase: Was?

Aries: Well, he seems to have escaped somehow. It’s strange, I thought it was impossible to escape the Meros Realm.

Vase: As did I, Aries. It’s funny though.

Aries: What is?

Vase: Funny how this man, Gene you said his name was, is so powerful, yet so, so…

Aries: What is it?

Vase: Incomplete.
//End of Scene 23//

Boat Level

(It is night. Gene is in a bed at the inn, when there is a crash.)

Gene: Huh? What was that?

(Gene goes outside. There are many bandits and warriors attacking the town. There is one standing on top of a roof, commanding the attackers)

Hefestus: Find the one named Gene Braver!

Gene: They’re looking for me… It must be Vase.

Hefestus: Keep searching! He must be here somewhere!

Gene: I’m right here!

Hefestus: There he is! Get him!

(Several soldiers surround Gene)

Gene: Alright, I’ll go with you. On one condition. Leave this town alone immediately.

Hefestus: I accept your terms. Take him away!

(The soldiers grab Gene and take him off-screen. The screen fades out then back in to show Gene shackled to a wall)

Hefestus: So Gene, what is it like?

Gene: Hm?

Hefestus: What is it like to be fused? It seems Vase is trying something similar himself, collecting all those Meros Orbs.

Gene: Vase is trying to fuse?

Hefestus: Yep. He’s already done it once, with the Zeron character.

Gene: The guy with the red armor…

Hefestus: Oh, that’s right, you’ve met before. You got beat like a dog.

Gene: Tell me, why are you telling me all of Vase’s plans? And who are you?

Hefestus: I am Hefestus, and why I tell you these things should be obvious by now.

Gene: Not really.
Hefestus: I’m on your side.

(Hefestus comes up to Gene and frees him)

Gene: What?

Hefestus: Leave now. If anyone sees us down here I’ll be skinned alive, and you the same.

Gene: Thank you.

(Gene goes up a stairs, and appears on the deck of a ship.)

Gene: Huh? That little… He tricked me…

Hefestus: Of course! You didn’t really think I’d help you, did you? I simply want to fight you. You seem quite strong.

Gene: If it’s a fight you want, then come and get it!

Hefestus: You must find me first! And I’d do it before the ship sinks!

Gene: You bluff.

Hefestus: Oh, but I don’t!

(Hefestus shoots through the floor and the ship slowly sinks. A timer comes up on the screen Gene has 2 minutes to find and beat Hefestus.)

(Begin Stage)

(End Stage)

Hefestus: I see you made it! Too bad, the ship is already far too below sea level for you to escape!

Gene: Grrrr…

(A ray of light comes over the ship, and it rises above the water. Halo is in the air, holding the ship up with his power.)

Halo: Hurry Gene! Finish him! I can’t hold this forever!

Gene: All right! Just hold on Halo!

Hefestus: Crap! You spoiled my entire plan! Once I’m done with him, you’re finished!

Gene: You won’t get the chance.

(Begin Battle)

(End Battle)
Gene: Halo!

Halo: Quick Gene! Jump!

(Gene quickly jumps overboard. The boat drops, and Halo flies down and catches Gene.)

Gene: I guess I miss judged you.

Halo: Yes, you did.

Gene: Halo?

Halo: Yes Gene?

Gene: Thanks.

End of Boat Stage

//Scene 24: Halo is carrying Gene over a forest.//

Gene: Ah!

(Gene begins to move violently)

Halo: Gene! What is it?!

(Gene turns and hits Halo across the face. Halo drops Gene and Gene falls into the forest)

Halo: GENE! What the… What is that massive Meros Energy?

(halo pauses for a second)

Halo: Gene will have to manage on his own for a while…

(Halo flies off)

(Scene shifts to Gene who is on the ground, rolling about, holding his head.)

Gene: Wh-What is this?! Ahhhhh!!!

Waltz: Gene, Gene, settle down…

Gene: Who… is that?

Waltz: My name is Waltz. I’m here to help.

(Gene’s pain seems to of subsided, and he gets up. Waltz appears in front of him.)

Gene: What do you want?

Waltz: I only want to help.

Gene: I’ve heard that before. Leave me alone. I don’t need you help.

Waltz: Don’t need me? On the contrary, it is I that give you your power!

Gene: What?! Ah!

(Gene falls to his knees, holding his head again.)

Waltz: See?

Gene: Why you little…

Waltz: Temper, temper, Gene. I am in control now.

Gene: You… control… NOTHING!!!

(Gene rises and slashes Waltz across the chest)

Waltz: Ah! How dare you!

(Waltz raises his hand and Gene rises off the ground and is thrown against a tree.)

Gene: …

Waltz: Much better.

Gene: If you are the source of this power… then I don’t want it!

(Gene slashes at Waltz again, but this time he misses.)

Waltz: So be it! If you want a fight for control, I’ll give you one!

(Begin Battle)

This battle is like a stage and a battle in one. You fight Waltz at first, then he disappears and Gene walks through the jungle, fighting copies of Waltz as he goes. You fight the real Waltz a total of 3 times.

(End Battle)

(Gene has Waltz at the tip of his sword, about to kill him)

Gene: Say goodbye, whatever you are.

Waltz: Gene! Wait! Do you really want to give up this power?! How do you plan to defeat Vase, Zeron, or Aries without me?!

Gene: …

(Gene’s sword slowly lowers)

Waltz: Ha! Ha! You are weak Gene! He who hesitates is the first to die!

(Waltz disappears)

Waltz: I’ll always be here Gene, inside your mind! I will gain control!

Gene: … If control is what you want Waltz, then you will have to fight me till the end of time.

//End of Scene 24//

//Scene 25: Gene is walking through the woods. Suddenly, a strong gust of wind goes over them, taking some trees up by the roots.//

Gene: What the heck was that?! It came from the northwest… My hometown!!!

(Gene begins to sprint back to his hometown.)

//End of Scene 25//

//Scene 26: Halo stands on a dark field. The stars are out, but there is no moon. The only light comes from the stars and from Halo’s eyes. He seems almost nervous. He is in his full armor, but his helmet is off. His wings are curled around him protectively. He shivers, as if he feels something.//

Halo: Alright! Show yourself! I know you’re here!

(A figure seems to form out of the pure shadows. It, too, has angel wings, but they are black, with metal accents. It holds a glowing yellow scythe (beam scythe), and its eyes glow yellow in the night.)

????: Greetings, young one.

Halo: A-Azrael?!

Azrael: Very good, Michael. You remember my name.

(Halo draws his sword and spreads his wings in an offensive stance)

Halo: Something’s… wrong… with you…

Azrael: Again, most perceptive.

(Halo shakes his head)

Halo: Is THIS why they cast you out? Because you touched the Darkness?

(Azrael shakes his head.)

Halo: But why? Why the darkness? Do you think it will bring her back?!

Azrael: Yes! Gods, you… you do not understand! Lord Set, he has returned, he has gained power… he has gained power over the Aether…. If the theories are correct, she’s out there… somewhere… And Set will help me find her. He PROMISED me, in exchange for my help… And I shall have my vengeance on
Elysium for casting me out, for refusing to heal her when she was sick!

(Azrael is enraged)

Halo: Set? SET? So… all these years he as still been plotting revenge? Impossible! The eldest would have seen it!

Azrael: The Eldest… HA! No one can see us. And Set? Simple revenge? More than that. He has gathered the Fallen to him, and the Dark Ones. An army is gathered, waiting. And I am glad to serve him, if he will get my love back…

Halo: Master… please… gods… she was human! She would have died anyway! There is no way we could have made her immortal! Even fusing her would have only extended her lifespan, and given her great pain! Set would only lie for his own ends. An army, against Elysium?! A war between Meros Souls could well destroy the world!

Azrael: AND WHAT DO YOU KNOW! HOW CAN YOU KNOW THE PAIN I HAVE FELT?! HOW DO YOU KNOW SET LIES?! You’re only a child!

(Halo backs away slowly. Azrael’s eyes are aflame, he seems insane)

Halo: I don’t know what I know. But I DO know that a chat is not what you came here for. What do you want?

(Azrael slowly recovers himself, regaining his composure. He says nothing.)

Halo: … this is about Gene, isn’t it.

(Azrael nods.)

Azrael: You are to stop helping him. Now. His power grows with every victory. The next challenge will surely kill him without your guidance. Guide him, and his powers will grow beyond belief. He is only half-fusion, and yet, his power grows daily.

Halo: Why don’t you kill him yourself? Surely, you, Death, can kill a simple boy!

Azrael: Oh, I am. That is what I am saying. I am going to kill him, Michael. I only ask that you do not intervene. Though I am now, as you say, given to the darkness… you were still like a son to me. If you defend Gene, I will have to kill you.

(Azrael ponders for a moment)

Azrael: Tell me, why IS it that your people are so interested in him?

Halo: Why are YOURS? If Set has so much power, why has he not started marching against Elysium already?

Azrael: Isn’t it obvious? He is a threat. Now, I asked first.

Halo: The Eldest thinks he is the Unknown.

Azrael: The Unknown Power? The X factor? That would explain much… all the more reason he must be destroyed.

(Azrael turns, and as he does, he is surrounded in dark violet energy)

Azrael: Now, tell the High Council what I have said. They will never believe you. They shall cast you out, and then you shall see that we are right. And when I come for Gene… do not interfere.

(Azrael vanishes. Halo stands alone)

Halo: I won’t tell them yet… there’s no time… Gene needs me.

(He vanishes in a blast of blue-white light)

//End of Scene 26//

//Scene 27: Gene sits under some trees. He’s cooking dinner over a small cook fire. The stars glitter with a cold fire. Suddenly, a shadow blocks them out.//

Gene: Wha-? Who’s there?! Who is it?

????: I? I am your Death.
(From out of nowhere, a yellow beam scythe embeds itself in Gene’s back. He gasps. Azrael apears out of the darkness. In the light of the campfire we can see him more clearly: he wears tattered black robes over yellow and black armor. He is holding a Meros Orb. This orb glows with a sickly dark energy which seems to be reaching for Gene. Gene gasps for breath and tries to move, but something about the skythe holds him)

Death(Azrael): Prepare yourself for Eternal Darkness!

Gene: Di… immortales…

????: BUT EVEN IN ETERNAL DARKNESS…

(Halo appears in a flash of light. He knocks the orb out of Death’s hands. Death staggers backward, pulling his scythe out of Gene. Gene scrambles back. Halo hands, pointing his sword at Death)

Halo: …there shines Eternal Light.

Gene: Who… who is this guy?!

Halo: A foe that is far, far beyond you. Run!

(Gene hesitates, then flees. For the first time, you get to control Halo. This battle will take place mostly in the air, as both parties can fly.)

Azrael: I told you not to interfere!

Halo: And your point is…?

(Azrael readies his scythe)

Azrael: Then I am sorry, Michael. You will die.
(Battle commences. It will be quite difficult, even though Halo’s power is far greater than Gene’s at this point. The battle ends with Azrael simply stopping when his health gets low enough)

Azrael: You’ve grown much… I underestimated you. A mistake I shall not make again.

(He vanishes)

//End of Scene 27//

//Scene 28: Gene limps into his village, which is burning. Some remaining villagers are running about and eventually dying. Gene comes to his knees in pain and sadness. //

Gene: No… Why them? They did nothing! Di… Di Immortales!

(Gene begins to cry. But there is a scream heard. It is the voice of Terra.)

Gene: T-Terra? TERRA!!!

(Gene quickly gets up. Terra is heard again, but it’s far away)

Gene: Terra! Hold on, I’m coming!

(Begin Stage. Gene is running through the stage looking for Terra. Gene will have to avoid fire and obstacles.)

(End Stage. Gene has found Terra, but can’t reach her as the fire blocks her. The ceiling above is about to give out.)

Gene: Terra!!!

Terra: Gene?! Oh Gene, please! Help me!!!

Gene: I’m going to save you! I promise! I’m not going to lose you too!

Terra: GENE!!!

(The ceiling falls.)

Gene: TERRA!!!

(Gene jumps through the flames and covers Terra from the falling debris. A few seconds after the debris falls, Gene breaks out from underneath with Terra in his hands.)

Terra: G-Gene… Is it… really you?

Gene: It… It’s me…

Terra: Gene…

Gene: What happened? This… this is horrible…

Terra: Red… The red armor…

Gene: R-red?

Terra: He… came back… This time with many swordsmen. We stood no chance…

Gene: No…

Terra: I’m glad… I got to see you one last time.

Gene: This won’t be the last! You’re going to live! You’re going to live! I swear it!

(Gene has tears streaming down his cheeks.)

Terra: Oh Gene… You love all living things… I think that is why I loved you so…

Gene: Terra…

Terra: Never lose that love you have… Gene…

(Terra smiles faintly and then closes her eyes. She is dead.)

Gene: Terra? Terra?! TERRA!!! NO! YOU CAN’T DIE! YOU’RE ALL I HAVE LEFT!!!

(Gene lays his head down on hers)

Gene: Terra… Why? Why did it have to be this way… If only I had stayed… If only…

(Gene rears his head back and shouts.)

Gene: WHY!!! WHY GOD DAMN IT!!! WHY HER?!?!

(The screen fades to black and it fades back in showing Gene walking away towards the sunset with Terra in his arms. This text is scrolling down.)

I left in the first place to avenge Zack… And all this happens. Did I deserve this? Have my sins finally caught up with me? Well… That doesn’t matter now. I am alone. My best friend, no, my BROTHER, was killed by that madman. Then my love suffered the same fate. Vase… Aries… Zeron… I will kill them all. I will… I swear it.
//End of scene 28//

//Scene 29: Gene walks into a town square. There are many people, but when they see him, they all run away.//

Gene: They all… ran away…

(Gene walks further into town and he comes to a temple area.)

Gene: A temple? I thought all of theses were destroyed when the powers of the Meros were discovered…

Villager: There he is! There’s the Meros user!

Gene: Huh?

(Many unarmored warriors come in)

Warrior: Who are you? And why do you come here with a Meros?

Gene: I don’t want any trouble. I’m just passing through. Please, put away your weapons.

Oni: Not a chance.

(Gene turns around to see a person dressed in Priest clothes, but he carries a weapon)

Gene: Why not?

Oni: You can be the first part of our invasion…

(Oni grins wickedly)

Gene: Invasion? Oh no!

(The warriors behind Gene attack him. This begins the stage.)

(After all warriors are defeated)

Gene: What was that invasion he spoke of? I have to find him again.

(Begin Stage)

(End Stage)

Gene: There you are!

Oni: You truly are powerful…

Gene: What was that invasion you spoke of?!

Oni: It wouldn’t make any difference, as you are about to die. But I will tell you, just so you are pleased. In one month all the priest villages around the world are going to rebel against the Meros kingdoms.

Gene: You’re going to start a war?!

Oni: Simply put, yes. The priest will rule once again.

Gene: A war… I can’t let you do this. I will stop this from happening.

Oni: You think you can stop us? Even if you beat me, the others will still go on with the plan!

Gene: Shutup!

(Begin Battle)

(End Battle)

Gene: It’s over.

Oni: Oh well… The war will still go on!!! WE SHALL NOT BE STOPPED!!! HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

(Gene is showed walking down a hallway, with Oni’s laughs in the background. Oni dies after about 5 seconds.)

(Outside)

Gene: A war against the Meros kingdoms… It sounds crazy, but… I have to tell Halo. He’ll know what to do.

//End Scene 29//

//Scene 30: Halo is in a dark room, standing before a high pedestal, with the elders sitting around him. //

Halo: Elders, you must listen to me! Set has an army prepared to attack us!

Elder 1: Halo, what you speak of is… insane.

Elder 2: Set was captured long ago, and imprisoned in a place where he has no power.

Halo: But I heard it myself!

Elder 2: From who, Halo?

Halo: From… Azrael. We fought down on Earth. He has joined Set’s army, so it must exist!

Elder 1: Halo, such an army does not exist. We would have foreseen his coming long ago.

Halo: But you don’t understand!

Elder 1: Silence! I will not hear this any longer!
Elder 2: Nor will I. Halo, what you speak of is nonsense.

Elder 1: Now, return to Earth immediantly.

Halo: I won’t! I know this is true! Must I bring Azrael up here myself?!

Elder 2: Halo, no… Michel, Azrael…

Halo: What? Azrael what?!

Elder 2: Azrael died when we first banished him. You could not of heard this from him.

Halo: But that cannot be! I saw him with my own two eyes…

Elder 1: It is true, Michel. He is dead.

Halo: But that doesn’t mean Set isn’t still free! Why take such a risk?

Elder 1: Michel! We will hear no more from you! I don’t know what dream or vision you got this from, but it isn’t true!

Halo: Why can’t you come of your throne and admit your fault! It’s insane to not even take notice of such a risk!!!

Elder 2: Halo, enough! You have obviously gone insane!

Halo: Nonsense! I am perfectly sane! You are the insane ones!

Elder 1: No… Halo, I hereby banish you from the Aether. You shall reside on Earth for the rest of your days.

Halo: What?! You cannot do this!

Elder 1: Goodbye Halo…

(Elder 1 stands up and lifts his hand, opening a huge hole in the center of the room. Halo is then lifted up above it an dropped.)

Halo: Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!

(Halo tries to fly back up, but the hole is sealed and he hits the solid wall, then falls down to Earth.)

//End of Scene 30//

//Scene 31: Vase is in a darkly light room, yet there is a bright light coming from above. He is speaking with Zeron.//

Vase: Isn’t it beautiful Zeron? This, my creation, is what will enable me to fuse with all the meros you have gathered.

Zeron: Your creation doesn’t mean a thing to me. If I didn’t ned you, I’d destroy it out of disgust.

Vase: Ah, Zeron, your heart is about as pure as mine. But enough of that, how far has our little hero come?

Zeron: Gene is almost here. He should come within the hour…

Vase: Good… It’s time for the show! Gather Aries and Scylla and tell them to intercept him… then kill him.

Zeron: Kill him? Why have such a great warriors blood spilled? Are even more vile than I thought?

Vase: This is not my wish, but someone else’s. Now, go!

Zeron: Yes, Sir Vase…

//End Scene 31//

//Scene 32: Gene is about to enter a cave-like opening that leads to Vase’s palace. Halo drops behind him just as he is about to enter.//

Halo: Are you sure you are ready to face such a challenge?

(Gene doesn’t turn to face Halo, but he still speaks to him)

Gene: Ready or not, I am going to fight them. I cannot allow the murdering of more innocents by this madman.

Halo: Hehehe… You know not of madness. That Is my problem, not yours. You must go on. I will try to get into the palace to help you.

Gene: Whatever. I have no intention of needing your help. I will kill them myself… for my family and friends.

(Halo flies up, leaving Gene alone to face the palace. Gene walks into the cave-like structure. As he goes further in, there is blood and armor lining the ground. A few pieces of Meros can be found here, as well as upgrades to Gene’s buster and sword. When he gets far enough in, Scylla appears on the ceiling.)

Scylla: Hsshhh, ohhh goody. A REAL toy! I was so bored, with all these weak little things. They all died far too quickly! But I’ll be sure to be EXTRA careful with YOU.

Gene: You monster! How could you?!

Scylla: Oh, it’s quite simple really… Allow me to demonstrate!

(Battle with Scylle begins.)

(Battle ends)

Scylla: Ohhh! You’re soo MEAN! I’ll have to come back and kill you REALLY slowly. So that you ooze all over the place, and make pretty patterns on the floor! But not now… later.

(Scylla vanishes in a cloud of black and purple energy)

Gene: She makes me sick… But I must keep going.

(Gene continues onwards. When he goes far enough, he steps on a tile and the floor falls through, making Gene fall into a throne room. There are swords and weapons mounted on the wall. The colour scheme tends toward orange, red, and black. Aries sits at the throne.)

Gene: Y-you!!! I’ll kill you!!!

Aries: Ah, Gene… What a wonder you are! I can understand your pain… Allow me to end it all for you!

Gene: No Aries, you are going to die! What you’ve done… I will never forgive you!

Aries: Yes, let loose that anger! Attack me with all your fury and rage! Let me see how powerful you truly are!

(Battle with Aries begins)

(Battle ends)

Aries: No… No one can be that powerful…

Gene: Now you get your just rewards. I shall avenge Zack!

(Gene slashes at Aries, but Aries dodges)

Aries: I will defeat you! I will not lose to someone like you! Gene Braver!!!

(Aries vanishes just like Scylla did)

Gene: No! Get back here!!! I will kill you Aries! I promise you!!!

(Gene lets out his anger on various objects in the room. He ends up slashing the throne in the back, destroying it. It reveals a passage, leading into Vase’s palace.)

Gene: This must be the entrance… It’s time.

(Gene walks through the door.)

//End of Scene 32//

//Scene 33: Gene walks into a large courtyard. There are many statues and pillars, and at the end of the courtyard there is another door with a balcony above it. //

Gene: I must be getting close…

(Several warriors burst through the door. Vase then appears on the balcony)

Vase: I’m truly sorry Gene, but I cannot let you interfere. Get him!

(Warriors attack.)

(Warriors Beaten)

Vase: You are very talented Gene, I must say that. But this cannot go on any longer. Scylla! Aries!

(Scylla and Aries appear on the balcony)

Scylla: Oh… Now we can play some more!

Aries: Sister, please don’t talk like that. You know it sickens me…

Scylla: Oh fine. But I do plan on making those pretty patterns…

Aries: Augh… Gene! Time for us to finish this, once and for all!

Gene: Aries! I will kill you!

Aries: I won’t lose to you again!

Scylla: Oh my, seems you two have something going on between you. Allow me to help settle it!

(Battle with Scylla and Aries begins)

(Battle Ends. Scylla falls to the ground dead)

Aries: No… It cannot be… You are an unknown, just as Set said…

Gene: Set? Who is Set?

Aries: Ha! Fool! Set will reign supreme, and you will die!

(Aries powers up and shoots a blast at Gene, destroying himself in the process. Everything seems to slow down)

Gene: No… I can’t die here…

(Just as the blast is about to hit, Halo shoots through the ceiling and gets in front of Gene, taking the full force of the blast. Then screens flashes white, and Aries is destroyed, and Halo is on a knee, wounded)

Gene: Halo!!! Why… Why did you do that?!

Halo: Why wouldn’t I? We’re friends, aren’t we? Friends watch out for each other. Besides, I told you I’d help you out in here…

Gene: Halo… thank you, again. You’ve saved me so many times….
(Vase appears again in the balcony. He claps.)

Vase: Very good Gene! And Halo, is it? You surprised me, showing up here to help him. But you’re so damaged, it looks like you’re too injured to fight! Looks like Gene is all alone…

Gene: Shut up! Just shut up!

Halo: No Gene, he’s right… I can’t go any further for now. You go on ahead, I’ll try and catch up.

Vase: See? Even he admits his faults. Too bad you were never mature enough to do the same!

Gene: Shut up! I’m coming for you next!

Vase: Oh really? Then step through this door, and test your fate!

(The door under the balcony opens, and Vase disappears from the balcony)

Halo: Go Gene… Stop him!

Gene: Right!

(Gene runs through the door)

//End of Scene 33//

//Scene 34: Gene enters the inner sanctum of Vase’s palace. Vase is no where to be found, but Gene is in a large chamber, filled with Meros Orbs lining the walls, and another door at the end//

Gene: Vase, where are you hiding?!?!

(Vase’s voice echoes through the chamber)

Vase: I would love to kill you myself, but I would never deny my dear friend the pleasure.

Gene: Dear friend?

Vase: Oh yes! You might remember him… I’d like you to meet… Zeron Omega!

(The door at the end of the chamber opens. At first you can only see darkness, but after a few seconds there are glowing eyes in the doorway. Zeron steps out of the doorway, and the door closes behind him)

Gene: You!!! You’re the one…

Vase: Yes Gene, you do remember him, don’t you? Well, I must leave you now. I was only going to have Zeron bring you to me so I could study you, but you’ve become too much of a nuisance. Zeeron, kill him.

Zeron: If I must…

Gene: You’re the one who will die!

Zeron: You want to try to play hero yet again, do you? Well you had better hope you’ve become stronger! I know I have!!! Ahhhhhhhhh!!!!!

(Zeron jumps into the air and slashes down at Gene, starting the fight.)

(When half of Zeron’s life is gone, there is a cutscene)

Zeron: You have gotten stronger! You are worthy of my true power! Behold, the power of the Omega clan!!!

(Zeron powers up and his energy surrounds him, then the battle starts again)

(The battle ends, and Gene has won. Zeron is one his knees, frustrated)

Zeron: No… no… NO!!!! I couldn’t of lost to someone like you!!!

Gene: Now Zeron… You will repent for what you’ve done!

(Gene raises his sword to strike Zeron down, but Halo bursts into the room and grabs Gene’s arm, holding him back from killing Zeron.)

Gene: What are you doing?!?!

Halo: you cannot kill this man! He is innocent!

Gene: INNOCENT?!?! He killed so many people, including my searest friends and family! He has to die!

Halo: Zeron was deceived, Gene! Vase held false promises on revenge above his head, using him as a puppet!

Gene: Decieved…. Him…

(Gene flashbacks to the strange man teat freed him from Kiros, the one who asked him to save his brother from Vase’s deception)

Gene: It’s…. him….

Halo: Yes… deceived… Would you really kill an innocent man, one who is helpless? Would you become what Vase himself is?!

Gene: …No… I cannot… I will not.

(Gene lowers his sword. Vase appears in the doorway.)

Vase: That’s a shame. That means I have to kill him.

Zeron: what?!?!

(A large energy beam shoots through Zeron’s chest, bringing him close to death)

Zeron: W-w-Why?

Vase: You were too much of a risk! You were my first successful fusion, but you were not the perfect warrior. You had that free will. Such a nuisance.

Zeron: Why you…

Vase: But, I have rid myself of this problem! Behold, my greatest warriors!

(Several of them appear)

Gene: You… you’re sick…

Vase: Thank you! Now, I have matters I must attend to! I hope you’ve enjoyed your adventure Gene, because it ends here!!!

(Vase walks out of the room, And the fusion warriors attack)

Halo: I’ll lead most of them out this way! Gene, you go get Vase!

Gene: Right!

(Gene looks for Zeron, but he is gone. There is only a blood trail leading farther into the palace. Gene walks through the door, beginning the final stage. As he gets farther in, the walls begin to glow with Meros energy. He reaches a door, and it is fully enveloped with energy)

Gene: This door… What could make it glow like this?

Vase: Enter Gene! Come face your final challenge!

(The door opens, and Gene enters. Vase is in meros armor)

Vase: Welcome! You’ve come much sooner than expected… I haven’t been able to complete my plans. But it does not matter, you die now!

Gene: It’s over for you Vase! This will not go on any longer! It’s time to die!

Vase: Foolish mortal! My plans will not be stopped!

(Begin first battle)

(End first battle)

Vase: Gene!!!! You have been a splinter in my side for too long!

Gene: Give it up! It’s all over!

Vase: No… it’s not over… it’s only just begun!!!!

(Vase raises his hands, and he is surrounded by Mero energy. Many meros orbs rise around him, and fuse with him)

Vase: Can’t you see?!?! I cannot be beaten!

(The glow subsides, revealing the fused Vase)

Gene: This power… Can I beat this? I… I don’t know…

Vase: Are you scared, Gene? Does it feel like a nightmare? Well wake up, Gene! It’s time for this dream to end!

(Gene is almost frozen. He doesn’t answer for a little while, but he eventually begins to talk to himself)

Gene: I can’t do this… He’s too strong…

(Vase laughs)

Vase: Fine, if you won’t fight, I’ll just kill you straight out!

(Vase charges at Gene. Gene sees Vase, and snaps back into reality)

Gene: I have to win! I cannot afford to lose!

(Final battle begins)

(Final battle ends. Vase is almost dead, slumped on the ground.)

Vase: No… no… I cannot of lost… this isn’t real… it’s a dream….

Gene: Time to wake up Vase! I shall make you repent for all that you’ve done to me!!!!

Vase: Wait!

(Gene halts)

Vase: You want… this to go away? The pain that you seek you rid yourself of? Your… curse?

Gene: What do you speak of?

Vase: Your fusion… I can undo it… Just let me live, and I can make this all go away! I won’t make trouble again! I promise!

Gene: You lie! I will not trust you!

(Gene begins to slash, but stops. Vase is crying, begging for mercy)

Vase: Have mercy! I beg you! I swear, spare me my life and I’ll unfuse you then leave! I swear it!

(Gene is again frozen. After a moment, he puts away his sword)
Gene: You are not worth my time anymore.

(Gene turns to leave. Vase jumps up with a sword, and tries to kill Gene.)

Zeron: Gene!!!!

(Zeron runs in and slashes Vase in half, killing him)

Zeron: You may have fooled me… but no more.

Vase: Zeron… but…

(Vase dies)

Gene: Zeron, you’re alive!

Zeron: Yes, no run! Vase’s life was merged with a large Mero energy supply in the palace! Now that he’s gone…

Gene: No…

Zeron: Now run! I’ll only slow you down and get us both killed!

(Gene turns to leave, but turns back)

Gene: I can’t leave you!

Zeron: You have to!

(The room begins to explode and catches fire in many places)

Gene: I’m getting you out of here!!!

Zeron: No! Run!!!!

(A large explosion consumes Zeron. Gene reaches out for Zeron as he is destroyed)

Gene: No!!!! Zerooooooooooon!!!!

(Gene begins to run to save him, but stops)

Gene: May you rest in peace, Zeron.

(Gene leaves)

//End of Scene 34//

//Scene 35: This scene is a montage of many scenes, showing what has happened to Gene and the others//

(At first it show Halo in the ruble of Vase’s palace. He is digging through the rocks. When he reaches the bottom, he stops and looks up, seeing how Zeron’s body is not there.

The scene then switches to Azrael, who is in shadow with his scythe. It zooms in on his eyes, which glow a hideous purple glow.

Then the scene switches to Halo walking up to a figure, and resting his hand on it’s shoulder. The figure turns, showing the eyes of someone who has fused.

The scene then shows Gene in a tattered cloak, on top of a hill. The wind is blowing, making his cloak flutter furiously.

Then scene then switches to one picture. It shows Zeron and Halo back to back in the middle, with Gene in his cloak to the left, with his back turned. Azrael is in the lower right corner. Waltz is shown on the right. Set is in the background, shadowed out. Then, in the very back right corner, there is another figure. The words “The End” Fade onto the screen.)

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