Mega Man X: The Day of Σ

Missile Base

The Maverick Hunters rode on their Ride Chasers once again.

Operator "Pink": The berserk mechaniloids are being controlled from the missile base. I tried contacting all personnel, but the signal is being disrupted. I haven't been able to get through to Commander Sigma for a few minutes either.

Zero: I've got a bad feeling about this.

X, Xena and Zero arrive at the missile base and enter. While looking around, Zero sees a light.

Zero: Someone's here.

The three quickly rush to investigate, and find Commander Sigma

Zero: Don't move!

X: Commander Sigma!

Sigma: X. Zero. Xena. It looks like the enemy was using this security system here to control the mechaniloids.

Zero: So that must be how they managed to camouflage their location.

X: They knew it would take a while to trace.

X and Zero go over to examine the terminal.

Zero: Commander Sigma, headquarters told us they were having trouble contacting you.

Sigma: (approaches them, drawing his saber) Ah, yes. I had to deactivate my transmitter to maintain cover. Of course, none of that matters now.

Sigma stabs at Zero.

X: Commander Sigma! Zero!

Xena: !!!

Sigma: Tell me, how did you figure it out?

Zero: (managed to dodge the stab and grab Sigma's arm) The perpetrator was so skilled. Not many Reploids have specs that high. Wasn't hard to put two and two together. That's why I was ready for your attack just now.

Sigma: I congratulate you on your detective skills, Zero. But it is X who deserves my admiration. His innocence is what makes him special, you see. He's an incredible reploid specimen, wouldn't you agree?

Sigma grabs Zero by his head.

X: (points his buster at Sigma) Commander Sigma, what are you doing? Let him go! Please!

Sigma: Now's your chance, X. Fire. If you really want to stop me, you'll have to shoot, destroying Zero in the process!

X: (lowers his buster slightly) I...

Sigma: What's the matter, X? Shoot!

X hesitates. Sigma laughs.

Sigma: Yes... you can't do it, can you, X?

Sigma flings Zero away, giving him a powerful slash. Zero drops to the ground, sparking. Xena jumps in, but was easily defeated as he was stabbed by Sigma's saber.

X: Zero! Xena!

X's moment of distraction costs him dearly, as he soon finds himself in Sigma's grip.

Sigma: As I already told you, X, there are times when you can't hesitate to pull the trigger. You couldn't do it. You missed your last chance to stop me!

Sigma triggers a switch, which begins arming the missiles in the base. X looks at them in shock.

Sigma: We are one button away from launching every missile stored in this facility. They're aimed at our own city. What'll it be, X? Will you sacrifice the city, or shoot me? Perhaps it's time you laid down your arms.

X eventually lowers his arm, letting his buster detach. It falls to the floor, and reverts to his arm. Sigma laughs and throws X away. X slowly pushes himself up.