X wandered the room, silent. There were no world to describe how he was feeling at that moments.
The lab was neat and organized. Like the est of the building,it seemed untouched by time. A cat-sized capsule sat open on a table, nearby to the computer,which Rock approached and switched on. The screen flickered to life. He typed on the keyboard for a bit, then looked at X.
“You did remember the chip, right?” he asked. X nodded, taking it from a compartment on his armor, which had been the safest place he could think of, and handed it over. Rock put it into a chip reader in the console, then reached to turn on the microphone. Up popped the prompt for the passcodes with five red lines.
“No one say anything while we put in the codes,” Blues instructed. “X, you have a part to put in too.”
“I do?” Rock smiled.
“Yeah, but you'll know it. This part of you is ingrained deeply as father's role in your life.” He flicked the switch on the microphone, and Blues called out very distinctly and deliberately:
“Blues Light, Battle Name Proto Man, number zero zero zero.”
“Rock Light, Battle Name Mega Man, number zero zero one.”
“Roll Right, Battle Name none,number zero zero two.”
Rush and Tango barked and meowed in unison for their part as the third and fourth creations. Then all looked at X, who closed his eyes briefly, and gave a small shake as a part of his memory he'd not known before flared to life.
“Xavier Light, Battle Name Mega Man X, number zero zero five.”
The final bar turned green in confirmation, then the screen faded to black. When an image faded in again, they saw Dr. Light seated at his lab chair.
“Hello,my children.” X felt his Reploid heartbeat speed up considerably. “If you are watching this, it means that Xavier has successfully awakened from his sleep, and that I did not live long enough to see it. But do not be sad. I know beyond any doubt that I have been watching you all from the next life.”His expression was loving and undeniably proud. “I am not sure that kind of world you have grown into, peace or war, but as long as you stay together, protect and care for each other,nothing can overcome you.
“Blues- “ At hearing his name, Blues trembled a bit, trying to not let his emotions overcome him. “- my firstborn, the wanderer and the watcher. You have always kept an eye on your siblings .I wouldn't doubt you were the strong one after my passing, and held everyone together I couldn't have passed the reins of the family into better hands.” Blues was quietly weeping, as Dr. Light went on. “Rock, the hero to so many, even me. Despite all you've done,I know I most remember the light in your eyes, a light that I to his day do not know how it got there, though I'm thankful it did. Never let that light go out, son, and it will always guide you,no matter how dark everything else seems.” Rock leaned into Blues as he cried. “Roll...It is said a daughter is her father's princess. I was fortunate to have a willful, courageous, intelligent princess in my life. You were a gentle light in all our lives. I know you have been taking care of your brothers in my stead, just as you so long ago took care of us all. Your love gentles your brothers' justice, and tempers it into the toughest alloy. Never forget how strong you truly are.” Roll sank into a chair,tears streaming down her face as she whispered back,
“I won't, promise.”
“Rush - and Tango, I know you're there,too &ndassh; the most loyal of companions. I cannot even begin to guess what adventures you've seen at your partners' sides, nor how many times your aid was the factor that turned the tide. Sometimes some of the best friends we can have in life never say a word, but can lend a hug, a listening ear, and - “ Dr. Light chuckled. “ - occasionally a lick or two in comfort.” Rush whined and Tango meowed softly.
“Xavier.” X gulped. “My youngest. I wish things could have turned out differently, that we could have spoken face to face. For that I am sorry. I don't know what your world if like, if you know peace, or must fight in war. But I do know this: I love you, and so does your family, your brothers and sister, Tango and Rush. Our love binds us together in a way not even Death can sever. Keep close to your family, son. In the darkest hour or the brightest moment, they are your constants. Family never wavers.” X couldn't speak as he swallowed heavily, wiping at his eyes.
But it seemed Dr. Light wasn't finished.
“I trust that you have told Xavier about what Wily has done, and my final request. Again, I ask you to find this Reploid he created, find out how badly Wily was able to corrupt him. I fear for the worst,in which case you know your task. But if my fears do not come to pass, then he is no son of Dr. Wily. I claim him as my son,and your brother. I do now know how you will find him,but I beg you to try.” He sighed deeply, then smiled a bit whist fully. “I cannot hope he is there with you now,but I may not get a chance to say this again. This message is to the son I do not know.” X felt Zero tense a bit.
“I can't imagine who you are, or what you look like,nor what your life is like. I do not even know if you want a family. But, all that aside, you are my son, as much as the rest. If you'd rather go it alone, I doubt your siblings will stop you. But, son, you always have a place if you want it. This is not a temporary offer, but one that will last forever. All you have to do it take it. And,if you do, then welcome home.” There came a crashing sound from off camera, and the sound of running and Roll scolding her brothers for roughhousing inside. Dr. Light chuckled, looking towards the noise briefly before returning his gaze to the camera. “Remember, always, my children... I love you all.” He reached forward seemingly to turn the camera off, as the screen went black.