Chapter 1: Requiem of the Hopeless

The scene takes place in a cemetary. Just then, a pair of blue boots steps in front of one marked "Johnathan Cain: Born 2100, Died 2185."

"Hello, Dr. Cain," spoke the person in front of the grave, which turned out to be Mega Man X.

X spoke again, as if Cain's soul could hear his voice, "It's been a long time, hasn't it, old friend?"

X sighs as he takes off his helmet to reveal his jet black hair and holds it by his side, then speaks again, saying, "You must be disappointed in us Maverick Hunters, right now. We've tried to fight for peace for so long to create an ideal world for both humans and Reploids, but the chaos seems to be growing even more. Many good people have been turning Maverick, and this time, by their own choice. And with the government ignoring all of the dangers that we've faced, it only makes things worse. For a war to go on for a long time is one thing, but this escalation is something more than I can bear. And the fact this all started because I came into the world... it feels like I'm more of a burden than anyone else."

"But you're not," came a deep voice from behind X.

X turns around to see Signas coming up from behind him.

"Signas," asked a startled X. "How long have you been here?"

Signas answered, "I decided to follow you. Normally, I'd have Zero do it, but I decided to do this one on my own. Many of us are still worried about you, you know?"

X turns away from Signas to look back at Dr. Cain's grave, and asks, "Are you sure I'm the right guy to be worrying about, Signas?"

"And what makes you ask that," Signas replied with another question.

X answered, "Think about it, Signas. If I hadn't come into this world, we wouldn't have to worry about people deciding to go Maverick on their own. You weren't around when it happened, but some of our Hunters decided to go Maverick because of who I was, and how I acted. And now, with the new Reploids going Maverick just because they can, it's getting even worse, especially when it happened with both Lumine and Colonel Redips. If I hadn't come into this world, Reploids were never come to be, and Maverick outbreaks would never occur."

"So, maybe that's true, in a way," Signas remarked. "Does that mean you're going to give up? To resign again?"

X went silent for a moment, but then said, "No. Even if this whole thing is my responsibility, I'll continue to fight. Afterall, the one responsible has to finish what he started."

"Well, like it or not, we're going to continue sharing the burden with you," replied Signas, who then paused to look at Dr. Cain's grave, and continues to talk, saying, "I never got to know Dr. Cain. I'm sure, though, being the man who found and reactivated you, and helped to design all future reploids after you, he was a good man."

X smiled slightly out of sorrow, and said, "More than you know. The man was full of wisdom and compassion. Even if he was a novice in some ways compared to Dr. Light when it came to robotics, he was still like an uncle to me. There were times when we had our differences, but we always worked through them. Now, with him gone, I feel more lost than ever before. I'm sure Zero feels the same way to a degree."

"If he was that wise, I'm sure we could all use his wisdom and guidance today," Signas said calmly. He then looked up at the setting sun as it was almost below the horizon. "Anyway, it's getting late, so I'll be heading back to my office. Don't stay out here too long. And above all... try to not let yourself drag you down."

"I'll keep that in mind," replied X.

Signas then turned around and said, "See you when you get back," before walking off to leave the cemetary.

Even with Signas walking away, X continued to stand before Dr. Cain's grave, looking at it with a solemn expression.

To Be Concluded in Chapter 2.