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Megaman Heroes 2 - Chapter 14: Epilogue
Cedre's Journal: "An offer I can't refuse!"
Dear journal:
This is my first entry ever since I transferred from
the Guardian base to the MDF battleship "Pillar of Autumn"
...well not exactly transferred, more like offered the chance
that Commander Prairie never gave me. To join the best of the best
& kick some Maverick ass!
It all started when the Slither fleet retreated, Capt. Phil McDonald
along with those twin tykes fought against Prometheus...but it was Phil
& the power of Biometal model OP that led to Prometheus' defeat.
After everything was back to normal aboard the Guardian base, Prairie
gave the go-ahead for to come out...but seriously, why bother hiding?
She should know well I'm capable of holding my own!
I even took it up with Prairie on several occasions, including after
Slither's attack on us...but she specifically said "I'm only doing this
to protect you all!" Protect me?! Pfft, what bullshit...I'm built like
an ox & armed with a rocket launcher, but still she has me guarding
that goddamn engine room...that is, till "he" came to me...Phil McDonald!
"I heard you're the best damn soldier the Guardians have,
but what I don't get is why Prairie has you benched?" said Phil,
with such keen interest in his eyes...*sigh* what a stud, I wish all guys
on this ship could be like Phil. "In any case hun, how d'ya like to be
a part of me crew? I've a shitload more of all kinds of guns at yer disposal!"
Just hearing him say those words made a strong woman like myself feel all soft,
oh God...I just wanna marry the guy & go huntin' Mavericks from dawn till dusk!
"...& plenty of Mavericks to frag along the way, whaddya say lass?" he said
as he then extended his right hand. "You've got a choice, live the life you
solemnly desire & take the fight to the enemy...or sit on your ass in this
wretched, rusted engine room. The choice is yours, let no-one hold you back!"
were his next words...so, without hesitation, I got off my ass from damn crate
& took his hand & said "I'm in, d'ya have any clothes that'll fit me?"
He then tossed a large bag with a black sleeveless tanktop, grey camo combat pants
& black polished leather army boots...plus a utility belt with a sidearm holster
& black fingerless gloves.
I then changed out of my current uniform & into my new clothes, but Phil was turning
away as I changed. "What's wrong sugar? Never seen a naked female Reploid before...
or are ya shy?" I said to him, teasing him with a lewd glare from my eyes.
"A gentleman never stares or peeks at a lady gettin' changed!" Phil said, well how sweet.
I guess I'm gonna have some REAL fun with him. After getting changed, I see a handgun
of some sort along with a few clips of ammo.
"That there's a Desert Eagle .50, a 50 caliber magnum pistol which is pretty much
a powerhouse in the palms of yer hands. Careful though, it requires a firm grip
with both hands & a steady aim. Besides that, the barrel can be swapped for a longer
one to fire different ammo types...but the 50 cal. are recommended" said Phil, as he taught
me the basics of this new gift he gave to me. After learning how it worked, I holsetered it
& then asked "So, what now Cap?"
"We let the other Guardians know that you're transferring from here to my ship,
and remember...if Prairie says no, fuck her! You've made your choice, so see it through.
Anyway, let's get goin'!" said Phil, as he then escorted me to my room so I could
pack my things & be on my way. As we made our way to my chamber, it was clear to some
of the guys that I was movin' out & into Phil's ship. After packin' what I needed, including
my memento; the rocket launcher I always held, I left my room...then Phil & I were confronted
none other than Prairie, well more or less me. But this caught everyone's attention, namely
John, Kaolla, Roll, Maggie, Roll, Brock, KOS-MOS & even Kay.
"Cedre...is it true?" said Prairie, looking all serious...but not intimidating. In fact,
it was my new look that intimidated her...then she asked "But why, why are you leaving us?!"
so I replied "Because YOU'VE been holding me back, ever since the Mavericks came back.
YOU'VE let OTHERS fight them, others who nearly died, other who were weak...so WHY put ME
in a goddamn basement while others get to fight instead of me? HUH!? ANSWER ME!!"
My outburst left everyone shocked, except Phil...he knew well how much pain & resentment
had been built up inside of me. He then placed his hand on my shoulder, to make me feel
more at ease...it felt good. After that, I grabbed my gear & began to head to the Transerver
Room, but Prairie pulled me up & then answered "Because...I don't want you to die. You saved
my life long ago when Serpant went Maverick, and the one thing I never wanted to happen...
was for you to die!" Poor kid, after all she went through & the loss of her sis...Ciel,
I guess can't really blame her.
"Prairie, I'm sorry. But you gotta realize I'm stronger & more able to fight against Mavericks
...you can't hold me back forever, you gotta let me get hurt to save the others once in a while
& joining Phil is my only chance to really prove my worth as a Guardian!" were my words to Prairie,
hearing this made her feel better & also helped her to wake up to the fact that I "am" strong
enough against any Maverick.
As she wiped her tears, she then replied "Thanks Cedre, I guess I'm too much like my sis...
maybe you're right, it's time I let you go & make the difference. But please, visit us
whenever you can...OK?" After that, we said our goodbyes & then Phil & I transferred aboard his ship.
Anyway, it's been a helluva day for me. This is Cedre, newly appointed member of the MDF
& heavy weapons specialist...signing out!
(JOURNAL ENTRY: COMPLETE!)
"*sigh* I could kill for a shower right about now" said I, but then I heard Phil over the intercom.
"Hey Cedre! KOS-MOS & I are preparing dinner soon, wanna join us?" said Phil, then I said
"Hell, why not...I'm starving!!" I then leaped from my bed & caught up with Phil & KOS-MOS,
we then proceeded to the Mess Hall where we'd be dining.
The End.
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