Author's Note: I do not own Mega Man, Mega Man X, Mega Man Zero, or Sword Art Online all rights to their respective companies. I love the Zero series and I was really depressed after what happened to Zero after Mega Man Zero 4 so I decided to make this story. Paring Zero x Asuna, because Asuna deserves someone better than Kirito.
Chapter 1: The Legendary Hero Lives
It all happened in a flash. Zero plunged his Z-Saber into Weil as Ragnarok was plummeting down towards the Earth.
"You know that when I take my last breath that not only Ragnarok and I will be gone, but you as well." Weil said with a weak chuckle as Zero kept his Saber plunged into Weil.
"I don't care if I die, as long as everyone down on Earth is safe from both this station and you then that is enough for me to die peacefully." Zero said as he removes his Saber from Weil.
"Grrr… Heh Heh Heh. Well I guess this is the end for both of us Zero…" Weil said as he began to blow up causing Ragnarok to blow up into pieces while falling towards the Earth.
Throughout all of debris Zero was in the middle of it looking down at the Earth while giving it one last smile as he closed his eyes.
However as he closed his eyes a white orbs appeared next to him.
"Zero… you did good Zero you did good. But your time hasn't come yet." The voice said.
"Who… are you?" Zero said weakly as the white orbs turned out to be X.
"X? But how I thought you used up all your energy." Zero said as he kept on falling.
"Mother Elf gave a bit more to spare so I can talk to you before we send you off to your new journey." X said as Zero looked confused.
"New Journey?" Zero said a bit confused as X smiled at him.
"Yes a new world that is just scratching the basis to futuristic technology, needs your help Zero." X said as the Mother Elf started to engulf Zero.
When Zero opens his eyes he sees how he is in a portal heading towards somewhere most likely this new dimension.
"Zero I entrust this world to you now. You are their only hope for their salvation." X said as Zero started to feel something within him changing.
"X why did I just feel like something within me changed?" Zero asked as X smiled at him.
"Simple Zero you are now half human. The first human and replied hybrid. Which means you'll *cough cough* hormones will be higher. But don't worry it won't affect your power at all." X said as Zero blushed a bit thinking of what human hormones will be like.
"Wait X. Will I have all of my equipment?" Zero asked as X only nodded.
"You will Zero and you'll also have all your armor sets and forms as well. I'll be accessing you with all the powers you lost when Omega Stole your original body." X said as he held a hand out for then Zero to start glowing.
Zero checks his systems and sees how he has all of his lost skills.
"X what is the threat that I'll have to deal with?" Zero asked as X only looks at him and sighs.
"I fear that old and new enemies have appeared in this new world and are threatening it at this moment." X said as Zero only looks at him with shock.
"This world needs you Zero. You are now the connection between humans and reploids in this new universe. You can fix the mistake that plagued us those centuries ago when we first tried to integrate mankind and reploids. Please Zero, you must prevent any of the wars that plagued our world. Promise me Zero, promise me." X said as he disappeared leaving Zero alone to travel to this new world.
"I will X… I will." Zero said as he made his way through the portal.
Floor 1 Forest Looking Area
After going through the portal Zero wakes up to find himself in a forest looking area.
'Am I back in Area Zero?' Zero thought he looked around the forest area.
Just then he sees a green bar with the words HP to the far left of it and the green bar having the number 100,000.
He also saw a bar that said he was level 300 (max level in SAO).
Zero is at first confused until a screen pops up in front of that said "Guide book to Sword Art Online".
Zero opens it and proceeds to read it.
After a long while later Zero finally understands where he is in.
'So I'm in a death game that was probably designed by a maverick in order to kill as many humans as it could and so far he only has attracted 50,000 humans and this game has killed 200 so far in the past week and a half.' Zero thought after reading the book.
He got the mechanics down pretty quickly and understood what he could do in this game and how it worked.
As Zero was now making his way towards the road he hears a girlish scream to later see a girl with hazelnut hair running away from a serpent looking maverick which was about ready to stab her.
Zero quickly dashed into action grabbing the girl bridal style to later see while retreating that she passed out from the shock.
Zero lays her down in a safe spot and heads out to deal with the threat.
Zero quickly slashes the maverick to pieces with his Z-Saber to then sheathes it as the maverick blew up.
Zero then goes back to the girl and proceeds to pick her up bridal style and heads to the nearest town where he pays for an inn for the night.
As Zero lays the girl down onto the bed he takes a close look of her.
She is in all sense of the word the most beautiful girl Zero has ever seen.
Zero shakes off those thoughts and heads into the bathroom to take a closer look at his new body.
'X said that I'm now half human but what does that mean?' Zero asked himself as he looked into the mirror.
Just then his body starts to glow green and once the light died down, he suddenly felt a bit lighter and sees how his armor is off and how he is now only in boxers.
Zero examines his skin and feels how it feels exactly how human skin would feel.
'So that is what he meant when I'm now half human. I can still feel like I can activate all of my abilities, but I also feel a bit weaker.' Zero said as he examined his armor less body.
Zero then looks down towards his boxers and begins to contemplate the most important thing to know if he is really half human.
'Alright if all the data that I have in human anatomy is correct, then I'll know for sure that I'm half human if I see what is under.' Zero thinks as he slowly begins to look under his boxers.
Once he got a full view he knew that he was half human.
"Yep I'm half human." Zero says as he quickly snaps closes his underwear.
Zero then puts his armor back on with the same green glow.
'Guess I can do it with just a thought.' Zero thought as he walked out of the bathroom and proceeded to sit on one of the couches of the inn room.
For the first time in a long while Zero slept peacefully knowing that the world doesn't need any saving for the moment.
The Next Morning
Asuna woke up the next morning on a bed that she didn't even know how she got here.
She then proceeds to try and remember what happened yesterday.
'Alright Asuna think what happened to you yesterday? I was running from a giant serpent looking robot and right when it was about to attack me someone with a red and black armor saved me who seemed to have long golden hair.' Asuna thought as she then looks toward the couch to see Zero who had his eyes closed
Immediately after she saw him, Asuna gets off the bed and points her rapier at Zero who still had his eyes closed.
"Glad to see you're up and about." Zero said as he had his eyes closed.
"Who are you and what did you do to me?" Asuna asked as she held her blade with a strong grip.
"You don't recognize me do you?" Zero asked as he looked up and Asuna finally put two and two together.
"You're the guy who saved me from that robot serpent that was chasing me." Asuna said as she sheathed her rapier.
"I-I'm sorry." Asuna said as she began to bow trying to apologize.
"Don't be I would do the same if I had found myself in a room which I didn't even know how I got in." Zero said as Asuna stopped bowing.
"T-thank you…" Asuna said as she trailed off not knowing Zero's name as Zero got up.
"Zero *removes his helmet*. The name's Zero nice to meet you…" Zero said as he trailed off not knowing Asuna's name.
'He's pretty hot especially with that long golden hair with that ponytail. He also has this surprisingly warm and calm aura. Ahh! What am I saying?! There is no way a guy like this would go for me!' Asuna thought as she began to blush examining Zero's features
"Asuna. Asuna Yuuki." Asuna said with a sweet smile.
When Zero saw her smile he could have sworn he saw the image of Ciel in her.
'She's cute… this has to be the human half of me. I've never thought that somebody could surpass Ciel in looks. This has to be the male human hormones acting up. Ahh! What am I saying?! I'm half human and half reploid she wouldn't go for a guy like me! Besides I have to focus on beating this game and protect the world outside of this game.' Zero thought as he began to blush to then later shake those thoughts away.
"Well it's nice to meet you." Zero said as he held out his hand to which Asuna shook.
"By the way how old are you?" Asuna asked curious to know Zero's age.
'Shit I don't know what to tell her. I guess I could tell her that I'm fifteen since I do look like I'm fifteen.' Zero thought as he finally told her his age.
"I'm fifteen. You?" Zero asked as Asuna had a smile on her face.
"Well what a coincidence I'm also fifteen." Asuna said with a bright smile.
"By the way have there been any more sightings of these robots that you have heard off at least?" Zero asked, as Asuna shocked her head.
"No, not that I know of in fact that is only one I have seen was the one that popped out of the ground and was chasing me." Asuna said as Zero just looked like he was thinking of what this might be.
"By the way Zero what happened to the serpent robot?" Asuna asked as Zero looked up and bluntly told her.
"I killed it." Zero said while Asuna had a shocked expression on her face.
"Just like that you killed it?!" Asuna said in shock.
"Yeah it was pretty easy." Zero said as he put his helmet back on and began to walk out of the room.
"W-wait where are you going?!" Asuna asked as she held her hand out towards Zero.
"I'm going to see if there are any more of these robots and make sure they don't harm or kill anyone else." Zero said as he was about to turn the doorknob.
"Let me help you." Asuna said in a determined voice.
"Sorry but I'm not letting anyone get hurt for my responsibility." Zero said as Asuna didn't look to back down.
"Please as a way to repay you for saving me." Asuna said trying to plea with Zero.
"Sorry if I may sound rude but I barely know you Asuna, and the threats that I will face are far greater than anything this game dishes out." Zero says as Asuna only looked down.
"T-t-then we could get to know each other if we're together, plus you can't do this alone. Please let me help you Zero." Asuna says as the image of Ciel appears in her as Zero looks at her.
If Zero learned anything throughout the centuries of him being alive and fighting in so many wars is that no one can break someone's determination.
"*sigh* Fine you can help me, but you will follow my orders and I will train you myself to deal with these threats. Got it?" Zero asks as Asuna looks up and smiles.
"Yes I got it? Trust me you won't regret making me your partner!" Asuna says enthusiastically.
"I better." Zero says quítely as he and Asuna made their way out of the inn.
One Month Later
Asuna has learned a hefty amount of sword, rapier, and survival skills throughout her time with Zero as he trained her rigorously. However that didn't mean the two got closer.
Asuna and Zero actually had a lot in common like how they are both determined to accomplish their goals, or how they both enjoyed the beauty of life and nature, or how they both enjoy relaxing and taking a break from all the madness, or how they both enjoyed calm and relaxing music.
But that didn't mean Zero didn't learn anything while with Asuna. For example Asuna thought how to cook since Zero had literally no experience in cooking. For example when Zero decided one time to make stew to which Asuna immediately spit out and asked Zero what was that to which he said that it wasn't much but it helped him during his time in the wild. And so ever since that day Asuna began to teach Zero how to cook to which he got down pretty quickly.
However, today was finally the day that a meeting was held in order to discuss how to beat the first floor boss.
Asuna was wearing a cloak with a hood while Zero was completely since he began this game.
The meeting began with Diabel saying how they found the first floor boss room and what not (A/N: I feel lazy and I don't want to write what you guys already know). Now Zero knew from the data he collected that the boss was going to be a one sided battle for him, however he did want to see how these players worked when they were together.
As Diabel told everyone to make a group of 6, Zero saw how someone was approaching them.
"You two got left out too?" The boy asked as he looked at Asuna and Zero.
"We didn't get left out. We just work better when it is just me and her." Zero said as the boy looked down and was about to leave until Zero spoke again.
"That doesn't mean you can't join us." Zero said as Asuna pulled him down and whispered in his ear.
"Zero we don't know and I you know how I don't like being around someone I don't know!" Asuna said in a whispered tone as she pouted which made her look adorable.
"We should try to work with other people for once, besides this guy seems to like." Zero says as Asuna looks at Kirito smile at her but she looks at him disgusted and looks back at Zero.
"Well I don't like him, besides I already love you." Asuna says the last part in a quite tone while blushing.
"What was that?" Zero asked as Asuna's face turned into a deep shade of red.
"N-nothing!" She said as Diabel spoke again.
"Alright all set? Then lets-"
"Hold up!" A voice said interrupting Diabel.
The voice belonged to a man with orange hair who jumped down the stairs.
The man introduces himself as Kibaou and says how all the Beta-Testers abandoned everyone when the game started and how they should give up all their items and col.
When Zero heard him, he and Asuna got up and began to leave.
"So the traitors are leaving knowing they've been caught." Kibaou sad as Zero and Asuna stopped.
"We're leaving because we have better things to do than listen to a coward who uses false propaganda in order to benefit himself." Zero said as Kibaou got pissed and ran at Zero throwing a punch at him, but Zero caught it with ease and simply kneed him in the stomach sending him back down the stairs to later leave with Asuna.
Night Time Some Town in the First Floor
"Okay the kick was a bit extra." Asuna said with a pout as she and Zero were sitting on a bench eating some sandwiches that Asuna made.
"He was being annoying and I highly doubted that he would stop even if I just caught his first." Zero said as he took a bite from the sandwich Asuna made.
"This is very good." Zero said as Asuna smiled.
"I'm glad you're enjoying it." Asuna says as she took a bite of her sandwich.
This for Zero was beyond heaven compared to stuff he had to eat while he spent that year in the desert.
"Hey there." Kirito said as Zero and Asuna looked up and saw Kirito.
"Mind if I sit with you guys?" Kirito asked as Zero scoot closer to Asuna.
"Knock yourself out." Zero says as he takes a bite from his sandwich, while Kirito sits and takes out a piece of bread and eats it.
A couple moments passed by as the pair just sat there in awkward silence until Zero finally spoke.
"So Kirito was it. Mind telling us a little bit about the boss." Zero asked as Kirito looked a bit surprised but calmed down immediately.
"Well there isn't much to say that the guidebook already says. I recommend that we watch out for his attack patterns." Kirito said as Zero nodded.
The three then parted ways and rested to be ready for the boss the next day.
The Next Day Floor 1 Boss Room
"Is everyone here… okay good. So let's go beat a boss!" Diabel said as he opened the boss room doors.
The room lit up immediately as players made it inside.
The room looked like a base you would see in a certain run and gun platformer game.
Just then they see what seems to be a robot minotaur with an axe waiting for all of them.
Zero immediately knew who this was as he had fought this maverick quite recently.
(Music Recommendation: Esperanto Mythos Version)
"Mino Magnus?!" Zero exclaimed as he made himself to the front of the raid group as everyone including Asuna were looking at Zero shocked that he knew who this was.
"I am Mino Magnus. I am programmed to terminate any player who dares enter this room." Mino Magnus said in a very robotic and monotone voice.
'Who ever is controlling the Mavericks must have brought some of my old enemies back, but they don't have their personalities they are all just pawns working for this new threat.' Zero thought as he had seen this before notably when Sigma brought back all the mavericks he and X faced during their missions.
Just then a whit haired and bearded player with armor that is both red and gold goes in front of Zero.
"Alright chums up let's do this! LEEEEEEERRRROOOOYYYYY JEEEEENKINSSSSSS!" The player says as he runs towards Mino Magnus who quickly smacks him away killing the player.
"At least I got chicken." The player's soul says as it emerges from the player while eating a box of KFC as he soon disappears.
Everyone including Zero had a face that said what the actual fuck just happened.
Zero quickly got out of his trance and dashed towards Mino Magnus as his saber and Mino Magnus' axe clashed.
Zero dashes at Mino Magnus and does a hurricane fang dealing a fatal blow to Mino Magnus.
'He is still very easy to deal with, just like when I fought him back home.' Zero thought as he dodged another strike from Magnus and counters it with his own which hit Magnus in the back effectively bringing him down to one bar.
Just when Zero was about to deal the final blow, Diabel runs in and tries to land the final hit on Magnus who has recovered and with a simple swipe from his axe kills Diabel instantly.
"Diabel!" Kibaou cries out as he sees Diabel die in front of his eyes.
"Asuna, Kirito with me now!" Zero shouts as his two party members join his side and begin their onslaught on Magnus.
Kirito does a couple slashes with his sword while Zero gives Asuna a boost who does repeated rapier stabs at Magnus.
Magnus was only one hit away from being defeated. He sees Asuna and proceeds to charge at her just as she had landed.
But right when he was about to swing his axe, Zero comes in and kills him with a downward Ice Stab.
Magnus proceeds to explode as Zero then sees a notification pop up in front of him signaling he got a reward.
"They did it!"
"They beat the boss!"
"Hey everyone let's hear it for Zero!"
"Zero!"
"Zero!"
"Zero!"
"Stop cheering!" Kibaou shouted as everyone stopped.
"Why did you let Diabel die?!" Kibaou asked with tears in his eyes.
"I didn't. He rushed the Mino Magnus while I was attacking him. It was his decision to recklessly rush Magnus. Either way his decision wasn't my decision so I couldn't do anything about it." Zero said as he began to walk away.
Many people in the raid group saw how valid Zero's points were and believed him. However, there were some people who sided with Kibaou and started to accuse Zero who didn't really care.
"Liar!"
"He let him die!"
"He's a cheater!"
"He's a beta tester!"
"He's a beater!" Kibaou said last as he got up.
"Call me whatever you want, I don't really care. However…" Zero said as he put on the cloak that he wore when he fought for a year in the desert.
"Get in the way of my mission to save the player and destroy the mavericks, and you all will regret it." Zero says as he began to walk to the door to the second floor.
This of course angers Kibaou who unsheathes his sword and charges at Zero, only to be surprised as Zero caught his blade with his hand and proceeds to snap it and kick Kibaou back to his party.
Zero then turns around and continues to walk until he sees Asuna next to him.
"You do know what will happen if you continue fighting alongside me right?" Zero asked as both he and Asuna continued to walk to the teleporter while looking straight.
"I know and I don't care. I promised to help you in your mission and stay by your side, just like you have stayed by my side and helped me when no one else would." Asuna says with a determined look as Zero just smiles and continues to head with Asuna to the second floor.
Author's Note: I finally finished a story which I really wanted to make for a long long time. Anyways I know the beginning isn't so good but I needed a reason to put Zero in the world of SAO. But other than that I think the fic is pretty good. So if you like it then give it a like and if you don't tell me what I can improve on.