Z: The Maverick Hunter

[Sage]

I decided that this fanfic needed it's own thread, so here it is.

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I'm gonna tell you a story about what happens 7 years in the future of this one. (You might see some guest characters from other anime mixed in here, so if you don't like shows fusing, I suggest that you don't read this.)

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Prolouge...

Narration(Me): OK, I've got some explaining to do. First of all, X is killed by Sigma because he is trying to protect Z. That happens at about the same time I skipped. (Meaning it happened 7 years ago from this storyline.) Poor Z is a witness to X's death. Then, seven years after X died, Z killed Sigma and took X's place in the Maverick Hunters. Z is commonly known to both fans and enemies as "The Blue-Eyed X" because of his close resemblance to X. (At this time, Z is the same age as X was, 17 years old, and looks identical to his older brother except the fact that Z has blue eyes while X had green eyes, hence how he got his nickname.) Z has been, for the most part, cured of his condition, though he still suffers occasional symptoms. He doesn't have to have an oxygen tank anymore, so he basically lives a normal life. He goes to school and has a job just as his brother had, and always thinks about the times he and his brother had shared. Megaman has married Angel and had a child, Andrea, who is 6 now and Roll has moved in with Maylu, so Z lives all alone in his house. X had payed for life insurance for himself so that his family would get money for when he died, but Z never decided to use that money so it still just sits there in X's room. This is basically all that happened between then and now. I'll call this story, Z: The Maverick Hunter.
P.S. I forgot to tell you, Z has a suit that gives him all the powers X had. (ex. X buster.)

<Flashback.
<Sigma: I'll hurt your brother if you don't surrender yourself to
<me and do whatever I tell you to.
<Z: No, big brother, it's a trap!
<X: I'll do anything, just don't hurt Z.
<Sigma: OK, hold still. *kills X*
<Z: No!!!!
<Flashback ends.

Z: *wakes up screaming, calms down* I had that same nightmare again. (If only I hadn't been so helpless, then he would still be alive. I killed Sigma, but it still doesn't fill this hole inside my heart. It doesn't heal my pain and sorrow, or erase my memory of that fateful night...I still feel nothing but this emptiness and loneliness and all it's doing is making my pain worse.) Luckily it's a weekend. I don't think I could handle school today.
Jessica: *walks in* Are you OK, Z? I heard you screaming.
Z: I'm fine. It was just a nightmare.
Jessica: Just a nightmare!? That was so loud it woke me up!
Z: I'm sorry...it was about that night...
Jessica: I'm sorry, I forgot that you still haven't gotten over X's death, and you were a witness too. I'm so sorry. Want me to bring some things over and make us both breakfast?
Z: That would be nice...
Jessica: OK, I'll get my stuff. *leaves*
Z: X...I miss you so much...I wish you could still be here...
Jessica: I'm back. I'll make breakfast.

After they're done with breakfast...
Z: That was a great meal, Jessica.
Jessica: Thank you. I'm goin' back to my house, see ya. *leaves*
Alia: Come in, Z.
Z: Yes, Alia? Are there mavericks?
Alia: No, but there is a criminal that we need to catch.
Z: I'll be right on it.

At the Maverick Hunting Headquarters...
Zero: You're late, human.
Z: Sorry, I came as soon as I could.
Axl: So, are we ready?
Z: All right. Let's Move!

On the road...
Zero: You're such a slow poke!!!
Z: Wanna bet? *starts racing with Zero*
Axl: Zero! If you're causing a big commotion, now the criminal will know we're around and he'll get away!

At the criminal's house...
Axl: See! He got away!
Z: Nice going, Zero.
Zero: I hate you...
Z: Let's just search for some clues as to where he has gone.
Axl: Nice idea.
Zero: Whatever...

A few minutes later...
Axl: Hey, Z! Look what I found!
Z: What is it?
Zero: It appears to be a dead kid.
Z: I'll check. *starts checking for vital signs*
Zero: Dead or alive, I think we should leave him.
Axl: Zero, you know that Z isn't the type of person that would do that.
Z: Good, he's still alive. Barely, but he's still alive.
Zero: So, what are you going to do? It's not likely anyone will take care of a mess of a child like him.
Z: If no one is willing to take care of him, I will.
Zero: Yeah right, you can't save him. What chance is there for you to save him if you failed to save your own brother?
Z: ...I tried...to save X...
Zero: Failure.
Axl: *slaps Zero* You shouldn't pay attention to him. Zero's just jealous of you.
Zero: That's not/
Axl: *covers Zero's mouth* Z, you can do it.
Z: Thanks, Axl. You're the best. *picks up the kid, heads back with Zero and Axl*

At the Maverick Hunting Headquarters...
Axl: We're back!
Alia: Who's the kid?
Z: He's a child we found at the house.
Signas: You're not expecting us to take care of him, are you?
Zero: Z said "if no one is willing to take care of him, I will.".
Signas: You'd be willing to take full responsibility for this child, Z?
Z: I would love to take care of him.
Signas: Then I hereby grant you the full responsibility of this child's upbringing from this day forward.
Z: Thank you, Commander Signas, I am honored.
Signas: You can leave or stay, Z. The choice is yours.
Z: I'll stay for now.
Signas: Zero, Axl, since there is nothing to do for now, I'd like you to clean the place.
Axl: Yes sir!
Zero: Why doesn't Z have to?
Signas: That is because he only works when there is trouble and he volunteers to help, because he has other things to worry about like school.
Zero: That sucks!

A few minutes later...
Axl: He's kinda cute. What are you going to name him?
Z: I don't know. I think I'd have to see him awake to decide that.
Axl: Hey, look at Zero. He fell asleep mopping.
Zero: *snores, falls face first into the bucket*
Z + Axl: *LOL*
Axl: Look, Zero's still asleep.
Z: That is even more hilarious.
Axl: WAKE UP ZERO!!!
Zero: What? *tries to get up and falls into the bucket again*
Everyone(but Zero): *laughs*
Zero: Sorry. *gets back to cleaning* Why aren't you cleaning, Axl?
Axl: I'm already done with my portion of the duties.
Zero: Already!?
Axl: Yeah.
Z: I think he's waking up!
?: *wakes up*
Z: Hi, little guy.
Axl: Aw, he's so cute!
Zero: Doesn't look so cute to me...
Axl: *duck tapes Zero's mouth shut* That's better.
?: *stares at them in confusion*
Z: I'll name him Kizia. How does that sound little guy?
Kizia: *smiles in agreement*
Z: Kizia it is then.
Axl: That's a nice name for such a cute kid.
Zero: (What a dumb name. Suits him perfectly.)
Z: I'll go home now. See ya around.
Axl: Bye.

At Z's house...
Z: Here, Kizia. You can sleep in my bed. *puts Kizia on the top bunk*
Kizia: *smiles, falls asleep*
Z: He must be exhausted. *changes Kizia into night clothes* Look at all these wounds. You must've been tortured badly by that criminal. Don't worry, Kizia. You're safe with me. (He looks so cute when he's sleeping.) *gets into the bottom bunk* (For the first time since X died, I feel happy and this hole in my heart is filling little by little. This pain inside my heart is beginning to fade. Could it be because of Kizia?)
To Be Continued...
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I have to go. See ya!

Originally posted: Nov 21, 2007, 2:25pm

[Sage]

OK. Episode 1!

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Episode 1: The Truth of Kizia.

That night...
Z: I'll call Atem. Maybe his light side, Atemu, can tell me more about Kizia. Also, Atem is a doctor so he can tell me what condition Kizia's in. *pick up a phone, calls Atem*
Heather: Hello, this is the Moto residence, Heather Moto speaking.
Z: Hello. This is Z Paradise, may I speak with Atem?
Heather: Sure. *yells across room* Atem! It's for you!
Atem: Coming, Heather. *picks up phone* Yes?
Z: Hi, it's Z. Can you come to my house?
Atem: What for?
Z: *explains Kizia's situation*
Atem: I see. I will come by your house tomorrow.
Z: Thanks. Bye.
Atem: Farewell, until tomorrow.
Both: *hang up*
Z: Good. *falls asleep*

The next morning...
Z: *wakes up*
Atem: Did you have a nice sleep?
Z: I wasn't expecting you at this hour.
Atem: So where is the child, Kizia was it not?
Z: Yeah. He's on the top bunk here, see?
Atem: He is a cute one.
Inari: Father!
Atem: Inari! I told you not to follow me.
Inari: But father. I wanted to be with you.
Atem: I know.
Inari: Who is he? *pointing to Kizia*
Z: That's Kizia.
Inari: He looks like a nice person. I hope we can be friends.
Z: I hope you can be friends with him, too. Kizia, wake up.
Kizia: *wakes up, stares at Atem and Inari*
Z: Don't worry Kizia. This is my friend, Atem, and his son, Inari.
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: Atem came to see you. He came to check on you, see if you were OK.
Atem: Yes, Kizia. Do you think you could get up?
Z: Don't bother. He can't even move.
Atem: Is that so?
Z: Yes.
Atemu: *appears* Yes Atem, he is incapable of movement.
Atem: I see. If that is the case, can you pick him up and bring him into the living room.
Z: Of course. *picks up Kizia*

In the living room after Atem does Kizia's checkup...
Z: So, how is he?
Atem: Z, you're lucky you found him. If you had left him like Zero told you to, he would be dead by now.
Z: Really!?
Atem: Yes.
Z: By the way, can you read Kizia's mind?
Atemu: Yes. Would you like to know something about him?
Z: Yes, um, what's his name?
Atemu: Unfortunately, his father never gave him a name.
Z: What!? Who is his dad!?
Atemu: His father is the one you were chasing.
Z: What!? Who's the one who tortured him!?
Atemu: That would also be his father. His father tortured him his whole life.
Z: What a cold-hearted man.
Atemu: Yes, his father, James Shina, even killed Kizia's mother while Kizia sat there helplessly. She died right after Kizia was born...
Z: When I find that man I'll.../
Kizia: ...
Z: Sorry, I promise I won't hurt your father.
Atemu: In case you were interested, Kizia has the power to make his pain become another's pain as well.
Z: Really? You are just full of surprises Kizia.
Kizia: *smiles*
Inari: Will you be my friend, Kizia?
Atemu: Kizia says you would be his first friend, besides Z. But Z is his guardian so he doesn't know if that would count.
Z: You know what's he's trying to say?
Atemu: Yes, I know.
Inari: Does that mean Kizia will be my friend?
Atemu: Yes he will.
Inari: Yes! Did you hear that, father? He said yes to being my friend.
Atem: I heard.
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: He smiles a lot for someone who was tortured all his life.
Atemu: Yes. He is quite the cheerful one.
Z: How old is he?
Atemu: He is eight years old.
Z: Eight!? He was so malnourished I mistook him for a 5-6 year old.
Atemu: Yes, that was his father's doing.
Z: Yes, but he's still so cheerful. It's hard to believe.
Inari: Kizia, watch this. *makes a funny face*
Kizia: *smiles, makes a funny face*
Z: I like to see him smile.
Atemu: You are talking about him as if he were your own flesh and blood.
Z: Yea, but I can't help thinking as if he is my child.
Atemu: You treat him with love and care, like your brother treated you.
Z: Yea. That's the only way I know how to care for a child.
Atemu: Well, Atem, we have to leave, do we not?
Atem: Right. I'm sorry but we have to leave. We will see you some other time, maybe tomorrow.
Inari: Farewell, Kizia!
Z: They left, oh well. At least now I know more about Kizia. Whoa, look at the time. Let's get to bed Kizia.
Kizia: *smiles in agreement*

To Be Continued...See what happens on the next exciting episode of Z: The Maverick Hunter
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I'll continue it later, possibly tomorrow. See ya!

Originally posted: Nov 21, 2007, 3:39pm

[Sage]

Episode 2!

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Episode 2: Surprise Visit.

At Z's house...(duh!)
Z: *wakes up, gets up and looks at the top bunk, says softly and sweetly* Morning little guy.
Kizia: *wakes up, smiles at Z*
Z: It's a great day today. Maybe I'll bring you outside today.
Kizia: *even bigger smile*
Doorbell rings
Z: Who could that be? *yells to the door* The door's open! Come in!
Megaman: Hey, Z! *walks into the room, gives Z a noogie*
Z: Megaman! I wasn't expecting you here.
Megaman: Isn't that the point of a surprise visit?
Angel: Hey, Z. Oh, we brought Andrea too.
Andrea: Uncle Z! *jumps onto Z*
Z: Hi Andrea.
Andrea: Who's that?
Z: He doesn't have a name, but I call him Kizia.
Kizia: *stares at the three strange people*
Z: This is my brother, Megaman, his wife, Angel, and their daughter, Andrea. They're friendly.
Kizia: *smiles*
Megaman: Why are you taking care of him?
Z: *explains*
Angel: I can understand. You're that type of person.
Andrea: Can we be friends?
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: He can't talk, but I would count that as a yes.
Andrea: Yay!
Megaman: Have any idea what you're doing for the holidays?
Z: Not really...
Megaman: Well, when the holidays come around, expect us here.
Z: Really?
Angel: You should probably expect more visits too. Especially since Andrea has a new friend here.
Andrea: Yep!
Megaman: We have to leave now, OK?
Z: See ya then!
Megaman + Angel + Andrea: Bye! *leave*
Z: *sigh* At least that didn't end badly...
Bass: Z?
Z: Bass? What is it?
Bass: Alia says that they're holding a meeting and they want you to come.
Z: Why didn't she talk to me?
Bass: You were with your family so I told her that I didn't want to disturb you.
Z: So she left a message?
Bass: Yes, and she said you could bring Kizia too.
Z: Oh. Did you want to meet him as well, Bass.
Bass: Sure.
Z: OK. Bass! Materialization!
Bass: *materializes* So, where is he?
Z: He's up here, see?
Bass: You don't need to explain. I heard when you were talking with Atem and Atemu.
Z: Yea. Kizia, this is my netnavi, Bass. He used to be evil, but I helped him.
Bass: Yes, you did.
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: Now, let's go. *picks up Kizia*
Bass: Aren't you going to virtualize me?
Z: Nah. You can stay.
Bass: OK.

At the Maverick Hunting Headquarters...
Axl: Hey, Z. Brought the kid?
Z: Yea, couldn't leave him alone.
Zero: Oh, shut up!
Signas: Zero!
Kizia: *Looks at the others.*
Z: Right. Kizia, this is Axl, Zero, and Signas. Signas is the Commander. Beware of Zero, he has a short temper.
Zero: Hey!
Z:
Axl: Zero, calm down. We don't want a repeat of last meeting.
Z: You mean that time that he swung his sword wildly because his Sigma blade was missing and when he found it he thought I stole it. I can't believe he misplaced it like that! *laughs*
Zero: I never misplace my Sigma blade! Never have, never will! (Maybe I did, but I can't say that.)
Signas: Can we get to the meeting!?
Z: We would've already started if not for Zero.
Zero: Stop blaming me!
Axl: FOCUS!!!
Signas: Axl is right, Zero.
Zero: *hmph* Whatever.
Z: So what is this meeting about?
Signas: Alia didn't tell you?
Z: She left me a message and didn't explain what it was about.
Signas: Why did she leave you a message?
Z: I was busy talking with my family, Bass told her. So she left a message with him.
Signas: Oh.
Axl: It sounds nice having a family...Wish I could have one.
Zero: Puh-lease. What's a family worth? They just get hurt and leave you suffering and in ruins.
Am I right Z?
Z: Shut up! I'm sorry for saying that in front of you Kizia, but shut up Zero!
Zero: Look who's bothered now. You're upset about X dying and leaving you all alone? He died protecting you, remember?
Z: SHUT UP! LEAVE ME ALONE!
Kizia: *looks sadly at Z*
Axl: Just because you don't care much that X died, doesn't mean Z doesn't.
Signas: Yes, Zero. X was a valued member of our team. He was our best member, until he died, and now Z has become stronger than even X. You should respect both Z and X for the good they have done.
Zero: Whatever.
Signas: Oh, Z. Good news is that we captured James Shina, the criminal you were after when you found the kid.
Z: That's great!
Signas: Bad news is he broke out this morning.
Z: What!?
Signas: Yes, it's terrible.
Axl: We couldn't find any evidence to where he went.
Zero: I think he's looking for the kid.
Z: What made you assume that?
Zero: James is Kizia's dad, right?
Z: Yes, sadly.
Axl: That guy said something about when he got out, he said "I'll find my son and bring him back with me."
Z: What!? We need to protect Kizia from him at all costs.
Signas: Yes. He is also a leader of many evil netnavis such as Viruspaloohaman.
Narrator(Me): That name was my brother's idea.
Z: Viruspaloohaman!? (He's the one who deleted my parents.)
Signas: We need to stop this man at all costs...
Zero: Even if we have to kill him.
Kizia: *gasps, cries*
Z: It's OK, Kizia. *hugs Kizia to comfort him* Zero, we're not going to kill him or hurt him in any matter.
Zero: You're just saying that because that would upset the kid.
Z: No. I'm also saying that because it's wrong to hurt someone just because they did something bad. It's wrong to hurt anyone for any reason.
Zero: *sarcastically* Sure.
Axl: Z does have a point.
Signas: Yes. He's very caring and pure-hearted, like his brother.
Axl: Yea, the more I look at him, the more he reminds me of X.
Z: Yea, I guess I am like him, aren't I?
Axl: Yep.
Signas: Indeed.
Z: So, Is that all we were going to talk about?
Axl: Pretty much.
Z: Can I still hang around here?
Signas: If you wish.
Z: OK.

A few minutes later...

Axl: He's so cute. Coochie coochie coo. *scratches Kizia's chin*
Kizia: *smiles*
Zero: You're pathetic!
Axl: He is cute. Right Z?
Z: Yes. He is.
Zero: You can't trust Z's opinion.
Axl: You're jealous because Z is stronger than you.
Zero: Stronger than me, huh? Wanna bet? *draws his sword*
Kizia: *cries*
Z: Not in front of Kizia!
Axl: It's OK, kid. *hugs Kizia to comfort him*
Z: Axl, I'm gonna knock some sense into Zero. Or I'll knock him out.
Either way, could you watch Kizia for me?
Axl: Sure.
Kizia: *stands up*
Z: You can stand up!
Kizia: *clumsily walks over to Z*
Z: You want to come with me?
Kizia: *looks up, nods yes*
Z: OK, Kizia. Never mind, Axl.
Axl: That's OK. Kick Zero's butt!
Z: We can be sure of that.

In the battle room...
Z: OK, let's fight. Kizia, be careful not to get hit.
Kizia: *nods yes*
Zero: *swings sword*
Z: *dodges and uses a Z buster*
They continue fighting and Zero uses a sword wave and it hits Kizia and sends him flying into a wall.
Z: KIZIA!! *runs over to him* Are you OK?
Kizia: *looks up, nods yes*
Z: Good. Can you get up?
Kizia: *nods yes, clumsily gets up*
Z: *stares angrily at Zero, hits Zero with a charge shot*
Zero: *flies into a wall, KO*
Z: That takes care of that.
Kizia: *claps*
Z: Yea, I guess that was good. ;D

A few minutes later...
Zero: I WANT A REMATCH!!!
Z: Forget it. I already won. Anyway, I'm going home. See ya, loser! ;D
Axl: Bye Z! Bye, kid!
Kizia: *looks at Axl, waves goodbye*

At Z's house...
Z: That was fun wasn't it, Kizia?
Kizia: *nods*
Z: Let's get to bed. *picks up Kizia, puts him on the top bunk*
Kizia: *mouths "Goodnight."*
Z: Goodnight to you too. *gets into bed*

To Be Continued...See what happens on the next exciting episode of Z: The Maverick Hunter
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Originally posted: Nov 21, 2007, 9:55pm

[Sage]

Episode 3!

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Episode 3: World's Youngest Great Inventor!

At Z's house...(Do I even need to say this anymore?)
Z: Morning, Kizia. *looks at the top bunk* Kizia? Where are you?
Kizia: *walks up to Z*
Z: There you are. I didn't expect you to get up this early.
Kizia: *mouths "What is this?", points to a cross necklace Z is wearing*
Z: It's a necklace my brother gave me. It's my most prized possession. *clutches the necklace*
Kizia: *looks at the necklace curiously*
Z: He said that anyone who wears it is protected by the gods. (It does seem to work for me. Kizia needs that kind of protection.)
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: (I should probably give it to him, even if it doesn't work. I can at least hope it will protect him as it did me.) *takes off the necklace, puts it on Kizia*
Kizia: *stares at Z confused*
Z: It will protect you. Promise me you won't ever take it off.
Kizia: *nods, mouths "I promise."*
Z: Good.
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: I hope you are able to talk soon. I'd love to hear your voice.
Kizia: *mouths "What is this one?", points to a locket Z is wearing*
Z: This is a locket Megaman gave me. *opens the locket* It has pictures in it, see? *shows Kizia*
Kizia: *looks at the locket, mouths "Who are these people in the photograph?"*
Z: Well, in the picture on the left, this one is Megaman. You remember him, right?
Kizia: *nods*
Z: This one is Roll. She's my elder sister.
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: This one is my big brother, X. He was killed 7 years ago. I miss him.
Kizia: *mouths "It's OK.", hugs Z*
Z: *smiles*
Kizia: *mouths "Who is the little one?"*
Z: That one is me. Looks a lot different from me now, huh?
Kizia: *nods, mouths "Definitely."*
Z: Yeah, believe it or not, Kizia, I was actually very sick when I was younger. Many of my doctors thought I would never be cured. I sure proved them wrong.
Kizia: *smiles, mouths "What about the other picture?"*
Z: That's a picture of my brother when he was around 5 years old. That was about 2 years before I was even born.
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: Is it me, or do you actually like what I'm telling you?
Kizia: *smiles, mouths "I've always liked listening to what others have to say."*
Z: Yeah, you seemed to be the type of person that would do that.
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: *closes locket* How about we go visit my friend, Len? He's a famous inventor.
Kizia: *smiles, mouths "Sure."*
Z: OK, let's go.

At Len's house...
Z: Hey Len! How's it goin'?
Len: Hey Z. You've grown a lot since I last saw you. You look much more like X than yourself.
Z: Yeah, I know.
Len: Who's the kid?
Z: *explains Kizia's story*
Len: I see. Do you guys want to see some of inventions?
Kizia: *nods eagerly*
Z: Sure.

In Len's Invention Room...
Frogman: Hey Len! Is that X? I thought he was dead.
Len: He's Z. Remember?
Frogman: That's Z? He's grown.
Z: Yea.
Frogman: Who's the kid?
Z: *explains Kizia's story*
Frogman: He's a cute kid.
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: Kizia, this is my friend, Len, and his netnavi, Frogman.
Kizia: *smiles, waves hello*
Z: What kind of inventions do you have?
Len: Well, umm, where should I start? I have so many...
Z: Never mind. Maybe we should just hang out.
Len: Would you be staying for dinner then?
Z: Sure.
Len: *yells across the room* Mom, my 2 friends are staying over. Can you make dinner for them too?
Mrs. Hikari: Sure Len!
Len: Thanks mom! Let's play video games while we wait.
Z: Sure.

About an hour later...
Mrs. Hikari: Dinner's ready!
Lan: DINNER!!! *runs to the table*
Len: Kay. Comin'.
Z: Come on Kizia. *grabs Kizia, walks into the dining room*

In the dining room...
Lan: Hey, Len. Is that Z?
Z: Yep, that's me.
Lan: You've grown.
Z: Yea.
Lan: Cute kid. Who is he?
Mrs. Hikari: Yes, who's he?
Z: *explains Kizia's story*
Narration(Me): Yeah, I know. It's repetitive. Just deal with it!
Mrs. Hikari: Kizia. That's a nice name.
Lan: Kizia, huh?
Kizia: *smiles*
Mrs. Hikari: *serves dinner* Eat up.
Lan: Oh boy! *starts chowing down*
Len: *starts chowing down* Good as usual, mom.
Mrs. Hikari: Thank you, Len.
Kizia: *looks at the food*
Z: It's OK, Kizia. Eat.
Kizia: *nods, starts eating*
Z: *smiles, starts eating*
Lan: Seconds?
Mrs. Hikari: Sure. *serves Lan more food*
Lan: Yes. *starts chowing down*
Len: Do you guys want seconds? You have to speak now before Lan eats it all.
Lan: I'm no pig! Thirds?
Len: See?
Mrs. Hikari: I think you had enough.
Lan: That's not fair.
Z: Kizia? You've barely eaten anything. *finishes his food*
Kizia: *looks at Z, stares at the food*
Z: Kizia, did you even try it?
Kizia: *mouths "Not really..."*
Z: You need to eat to get better. Please eat, for me.
Kizia: *look at Z, nods, eats some more*
Z: *smiles*
Kizia: *struggles trying to cut a steak*
Z: *laughs* Need help?
Kizia: *looks at Z, nods*
Z: OK. *cuts steak*
Kizia: *looks at Z, mouths "Thank you.", eats the steak*
Z: (He's so cute. He's funny too.)

Later that day...
Z: That was fun. See ya later, Len.
Len: Bye.
Lan: See ya!
Kizia: *waves goodbye*

At Z's house...
Z: Let's get to bed. *goes to pick Kizia up*
Kizia: *shakes head no, mouths "I can get up the ladder by myself."*
Z: OK, I'll let you.
Kizia: *climbs into the top bunk*
Z: Goodnight, my little angel.
Kizia: *smiles, mouths "Goodnight, my guardian angel."*
Z: *smiles, gets into the bottom bunk*

To Be Continued...See what happens on the next exciting episode of Z: The Maverick Hunter
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Originally posted: Nov 23, 2007, 7:33pm

[Sage]

Episode 4!

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Episode 4: Long Time, No See!

At Z's house...
Z: Morning, Kizia.
Kizia: *looks down, smiles*
Z: *smiles* It's nice to see you too. (Today's a school day! I almost forgot!)
Natalie: *walks in* Hey Z! I'm back!
Z: Natalie?
Natalie: The one and only. *looks over at Kizia* Who's that little youngster?
Z: I call him Kizia. I'm his guardian. He/
Natalie: Wow. You're a little young to be a guardian. You look like X. ;D
Z: Yea. I know.
Kizia: *looks at Natalie*
Z: Oh, right. Kizia, this is my friend. Her name is Natalie.
Kizia: *smiles, mouths "Girlfriend."*
Natalie: *laughs* He's cute. *laughs*
Z: She's not my girlfriend. She's just a friend that happens to be a girl...
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: Anyway, she was on a study trip with her dad for the past 7 years.
Natalie: How did you meet up with him?
Z: *explains*
Natalie: I see... It's 6:30... We should get ready...
Z: Right. *gets himself and Kizia ready*
Natalie: Bringing him with you?
Z: Yes. At least he fits into my old clothes.
Natalie: At least you didn't get rid of your old clothes.
Z: Yea.
Kizia: *smiles, mouths "Let's go."*
Z: Yea.
Natalie: Wait for me!

At school...
Ned: Hey, Z. How was your vacation?
Z: It was good.
Ashley: Who's the kid?
Z: I call him Kizia. I'm his guardian.
Max: Don't you think you're a little young to do that?
Natalie: Nah. They allowed him.
Ned: I see.
Ashley: He's cute.
Kizia: *looks uncomfortable*
Z: Don't worry Kizia, most of the people here are friendly. Most...
Kizia: *smiles*

At lunch...
Kizia: *eats*
Bruce: *pushes Kizia's face into his food*
Z: Bruce! You should know better!
Bruce: *laughs*
Z: *speaks gently* Kizia, are you OK?
Kizia: *looks up at Z, starts crying*
Z: It's OK, Kizia. *hugs Kizia*
Kizia: *looks up at Z, mouths "Thank you.", smiles*
Z: *smiles*

At Gym class...
Bruce: I'm gonna bother that kid some more.
Kizia: *watching the other kids play*
Z: You can play with them when you get better.
Kizia: *smiles*
Bruce: *grabs Kizia by the shirt*
Kizia: *tries running from Bruce, screams, cries*
Z: Let him go!
Bruce: Make me!
Kizia: *slips out of his shirt*
Crowd: Hey, look at him! He's covered with cuts! *all laugh*
Kizia: *cries*
Z: *runs over to Kizia* Are you OK? *embraces him*
Kizia: *looks up at Z, mouths "The sound of your heart...it's comforting.", still crying smiles, closes his eyes*
Z: *smiles*
Pete: Bruce. I know we're supposed to be bullies, but that was just wrong. *grabs Kizia's shirt, walks over to them*
Z: *angrily* What do you want?
Pete: Here's his shirt back. *hands Z Kizia's shirt* Is he gonna be OK?
Z: *sadly* I'm not sure, he's really upset. What Bruce did might have reminded him of what his father did to him.
Pete: What did his dad do?
Z: His father...tortured him ever since he was born...
Pete: Really? Poor thing.
Denise: Shame on you, Bruce. *walks over to them*
Bruce: Denise! Come back!
Denise: Is he OK?
Z: I think it would be best to bring him to the nurse.
Kizia: *falls asleep, still crying*
Z: (Poor Kizia. I'm worried.)
Denise: I'll come along.
Pete: Me too, it's only the right thing to do.

At the nurse's office...
Natalie: Z, you never told me he was that injured.
Z: I was going to tell you, but you interrupted me.
Nurse: Yes? Oh dear. What happened to him?
Z: *explains Kizia's story, explains what Bruce did*
Nurse: I've always had trouble with that kid.
Denise: Can he lay down on the bed? He's asleep anyway.
Nurse: Sure.
Z: *walks over to the bed, tries to put Kizia down*
Kizia: *starts crying, clutches Z*
Z: Nurse? Do you mind if I lay down too? He doesn't want to let go of me.
Nurse: Not at all.
Z: *lays down on the bed*
Denise: Have you brought him to the hospital yet? If that's really what happened, then you should.
Z: I won't.
Pete: Why not?
Z: If they see him in this condition, then they'll keep him in the hospital for years. I know what it's like to waste most of your life in a hospital. I don't want him to go through what I did.
Denise: You weren't in a hospital most of your life.
Natalie: Then obviously you don't remember 7 years ago. Z, show them your locket.
Z: Sure. *takes out the locket, opens it*
Natalie: See the smallest kid? That was Z seven years ago.
Pete: He was really that small and weak?
Natalie: Yes. Before X found him, which was not too long before that picture was taken, he had never stepped out of the hospital.
Denise: So that means 10 years in the hospital and 7 years not?
Z: Yes. Not to mention that during the 7 years I had visited the hospital on numerous occasions.
Pete: I see...
Denise: Did you at least see a doctor for him?
Z: Yea. The day after I found him I asked my friend to come and check on him. After all, Atem is a doctor.
Denise: Do you mean Pharaoh Atem?
Z: Yes. What about it?
Pete: He's like really famous.
Z: So I've heard.
Kizia: *wakes up, looks at Z*
Z: Hey, feeling better?
Kizia: ... *lays back down*
Z: Apparently not. Would you like me to take you home?
Kizia: *looks up, nods*
Z: OK, I'll take you home.

At Z's house that night...
Z: Oh well, we'll do better next time, right?
Kizia: *climbs up into his bunk*
Bass: Z?
Z: Yes?
Bass: Signas called to tell you that they captured Kizia's dad. He asked if you want to see him.
Z: Tell him that I'd love to.
Bass: When?
Z: Tomorrow. (Anyway, I'm usually home-schooled, so I don't need to go to school tomorrow.)
Bass: OK.
Z: You hear that, Kizia? You get to see your dad tomorrow.
Kizia: *smiles, mouths "Daddy."*
Z: 'Night, Kizia.
Kizia: *mouths "Goodnight, Z."*

To Be Continued...See what happens on the next exciting episode of Z: The Maverick Hunter!
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Originally posted: Dec 15, 2007, 4:30pm

[Sage]

I decided to make a Christmas special for Z: The Maverick Hunter. Warning: This will take place around episode 5-10, but...THIS IS NOT AN ACTUAL EPISODE! And this starts around the day before Christmas. Thank you and enjoy the special! And Merry Christmas to all!

P.S. Another warning, this special contains spoilers since I haven't gotten episodes 5-10 done. If you don't want to know what happens, don't read this until I get those episodes done. (Though I don't think anyone wouldn't want to know what happens next...)

...Anyway, on with the special!

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Christmas Special

At Z's house...
Z: *wakes up* Oh no!
Kizia: *wakes up, stares at Z*
Z: I forgot to do the Christmas shopping! Megaman's going to kill me! *runs franticly*
Kizia: *tilts head* Z?
Z: Huh? Oh, morning Kizia.
Kizia: *mouths "What is this 'Christmas' you are talking about?"*
Z: I never told you about Christmas? I guess that's another thing I forgot. Let's see...Christmas is a time when we celebrate family and friendship by exchanging gifts. Then, the night before Christmas, December 24th, a big, jolly man with a white beard and a red suit comes to every little child's house and delivers presents to them. His name is Santa Claus.
Kizia: *smiles, mouths "Why hasn't he ever given me presents?"*
Z: (How am I going to say this?) He just...couldn't find you because of your dad.
Kizia: *mouths "Oh."*
Z: Don't worry, I told Santa all about you, and he'll remember you this year.
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: Now, let's go. I have to get gifts for everyone.
Kizia: *smiles*

A few hours later at the mall...
Z: *carrying a big load of presents* I got a present for everyone. I even got one for you.
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: Kizia, do you think you can help me carry some of these?
Kizia: *nods, takes a few of the presents*
Z: Hey look, there's Santa! Do you want to meet him Kizia?
Kizia: *nods*
Z: OK. *walks to Santa* Hey Santa!
Santa: Yes, Z? My most favorite helper.
Z: Yes, well...This child wants to meet you. His name's Kizia.
Santa: Well, come here Kizia.
Kizia: *walks over hesitantly*
Z: I'm sorry, he's a little shy.
Santa: You told me, remember?
Z: Yes. (Wow, he's pretty good at acting like Santa like I asked him to.)
Santa: *puts Kizia on his lap* Now, what do you want for Christmas?
Kizia: *looks up at Santa*
Santa: I almost forgot, you can't speak. Don't worry, I'll get you something special.
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: You'll visit my house like you do every year, right Santa?
Santa: Of course I will. *winks, whispers "I'll make it look authentic."*
Z: Thanks, Santa. Let's go Kizia.

Narration(Me): One thing Z didn't know was that he was talking to the real Santa. (Look, I know Santa isn't real. But in here he is. Deal with it!)

Back at Z's house...
Z: *stretches* I'm tired, let's go to bed.
Kizia: *mouths "Agreed."*

Around midnight...
*thud*
Kizia: *wakes up* (Santa must be here. Z's asleep, if Santa's here, he might want to see him.) Z?
Z: *wakes up* Is something wrong?
Kizia: *mouths "Santa's here."*
Z: Really? Well, let's go and see him.

Downstairs...
Z: Santa?
Santa: Merry Christmas! Don't worry, I'm almost done here.
Kizia: *hugs Santa*
Santa: He's cute, Z. Better not let anything bad happen to him.
Z: Don't worry, I will.
Santa: Good. OK, next house. *touches his nose and transports to the sleigh*
Z: (I guess he is real.)
Santa: On Dasher, on Dancer, on Prancer, on Vixen, on Comet, on Cupid, on Donner, on Blitzen, and on Rudolph. *sleigh flies* Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!
Kizia: *smiles*

That morning...
Kizia: *wakes up, runs downstairs*
Z: *follows Kizia*

Downstairs...
Z: Atem? What are you doing here?
Atem: Heather wanted all of us to come and celebrate Christmas at your house.
Heather: Yes, and while you were sleeping, we decorated the whole house.
Aurora: What do you think?
Z: I love it.
Kizia: *runs over to the other kids*
Z: *smiles*
Atemu: *appears* This is just about a perfect Christmas, do you not agree?
Z: What do you mean?
Atemu: The children are having fun, all of your family and friends are here, and we're all happy. I think that it is perfect for Kizia's first Christmas.
Z: Did you plan this?
Atemu: That did not take too long for you to figure that out.
Z: Thanks Atemu. *hugs Atemu*
Atemu: *smiles*
Meta: *appears* Atemu, did you just smile?
Atemu: Are you blind? Of course I did.
Meta: I thought you didn't have emotions.
Atemu: I do not.
Meta: Then how can you smile?
Atemu: I don't know, I just did it.
Meta: This is confusing.
Atem: Don't you know Meta? If you're with us, everything's confusing.
Meta:
Atemu: I guess it's really a perfect Christmas now. *smiles*
Z: *smiles*
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Originally posted: Dec 23, 2007, 6:33pm

[Sage]

Episode 5!

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Episode 5: Most Wanted.

At Z's house...
Z: *wakes up* Kizia, wake up.
Kizia: *wakes up, mouths "Good morning.*
Z: Good morning to you too. Today we're going to see daddy.
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: All right, let's go!

At jail...
Z: Hello?
Officer: How may I help you?
Z: I would like to see James Shina.
Officer: Why would you want to see him?
Z: I take care of his son, and he wants to see his father.
Officer: OK, I will lead you to him.

A few minutes later...
Criminal: Hey, Z! I thought you said that you didn't want to see our faces ever again.
Z: I did, but this child wants to see his father, so I came along with him.
Criminal: Who's his dad?
Z: James Shina.
Criminal: Since I'm a nice guy now, I have to warn you that he wants his son back.
Z: Really?
Criminal: Yea, and he said that he's gonna break out and take his son back.
Z: Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

A few minutes later...
Officer: We're here.
Z: Thank you.
Kizia: *mouths "I want to go inside."
Z: May we go inside?
Officer: Sure, but be careful. *opens door*
James: So, why would someone like you like to visit me?
Z: I didn't want to, I came here 'cause your son wanted to come.
Kizia: Daddy! *runs to James, hugs him*
Z: (He said daddy...his first words since I found him...)
James: (Perfect, maybe taking him back won't be so hard.)
Z: (I hate him, but my hatred for him can't show when Kizia's here...)
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: *smiles* (At least he's happy.)
Kizia: *walks over to Z*
Z: Kizia, it's time to go.
Kizia: *looks sadly, nods in agreement*
Z: *leaves cell*
James: *breaks out*
Officer: After him!

At Maverick Hunting Headquarters...
Z: Commander!
Signas: Yes?
Z: James broke out of jail.
Signas: Again?
Z: Yes.
Zero: Z, we have to kill him.
Z: No!
Zero: We have no other choice.
Kizia: *starts crying*
Signas: Z, I agree with Zero. Can I trust you to kill him?
Z: No, I will not kill him.
Kizia: Daddy... *continues crying*
Z: It's OK Kizia, daddy won't die. I promise you.
Axl: Z's right. Kizia suffered enough. If you kill James, Kizia's spirit will be broken.
Signas: I guess you're right, Axl. We don't want to hurt the child.
Z: Don't worry Kizia, they won't hurt your daddy. Right guys?
Axl: I won't.
Signas: Me either.
Zero: I will.
Axl: *hits Zero*
Zero: Fine! I won't!
Axl: That's better.
Kizia: *smiles*

At Z's house...
Z: Well, that was fun.
Kizia: *nods head*
Z: Well, goodnight Kizia.
Kizia: *mouths "Goodnight."*

To Be Continued...See what happens on the next exciting episode of Z: The Maverick Hunter
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[Sage]

Episode 6!

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Episode 6: Kidnapped!

At Z's house...
Z: Good morning, Kizia. *looks* Kizia? Where are you?
Kizia: *walks up to Z*
Z: Oh, good. I almost thought that your dad kidnapped you.
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: Kizia, I love you. *hugs Kizia* I don't know what I'd do without you.
Kizia: *places hand on Z's chest, closes eyes*
Z: What are you doing?
Kizia: *mouths "I want to know more about you, so by doing this I can see into your memories."*
Z: Oh, OK. That's fine. I didn't know you could see my memories.
Kizia: *mouths " not even my daddy knows that about me."*
Z: Really?
Kizia: *mouths "Yes, I can also make others feel my pain and see my memories."*
Z: You're just full of surprises. *smiles*
Kizia: *opens eyes, mouths "I can't believe you went through all that."*
Z: Can you do it?
Kizia: *mouths "Do what?"*
Z: Use your power on me.
Kizia: *mouths "Why?"*
Z: Because I want to understand you more. I want to see what you see, feel what you feel.
Kizia: *mouths "OK.", uses power"*
Z: *falls to the ground, screams in pain* Ow, that hurts a lot.
Kizia: *mouths "Are you OK? Should I stop?"*
Z: No, don't stop. I want to last the whole way through.
Kizia: *mouths "OK, if you say so."*

A few minutes later...
Z: The pain stopped, is it over?
Kizia: *nods*
Z: That was a lot worse than I had imagined.
Kizia: *smiles*
Z: Kizia! Look out!
Kizia: *turns around*
James: *grabs Kizia* You're coming with me. *evil laugh, disappears*
Z: Kizia!
Jessica: *runs in* What happened?
Z: Kizia was kidnapped!
Jessica: Who?
Z: I'll explain everything along the way.

Meanwhile...
Kizia: Daddy?
James: Now since we're reunited, let's begin. Shall we?
Kizia: *reluctantly nods*
James: By the way, I was watching you talk with Z.
Kizia: *gasps*
James: Yes, and I saw you tell Z about your powers.
Kizia: (This is not good, now he'll make me use my power for evil.)
James: I also saw how much you hurt Z, and he's really tough.
Kizia: (And now he's going to rant about his evil plan.)
James: *ranting his evil plan*
Kizia: *frowns*

Meanwhile...
Z: So we have to hurry before his father does something terrible.
Jessica: Right. I'll go back and get some bandages. *leaves*
Alia: Z, what are you doing here?
Z: Kizia was kidnapped.
Alia: Oh, I'll get your hover-bike ready.

Meanwhile...
James: Now, let's begin the torture. *turns on machine*
Kizia: *screams in pain*
James: *evil laugh* I'll just leave for a moment. Stay there! *leaves*

An hour later...
Z: *walks in* Kizia! *cries* (OK, pull myself together.) *walks over to Kizia*
Kizia: ... *smiles weakly*
Z: (He must be weak, I should get him out.) *turns off machine, picks up Kizia*
Kizia: Z. *smiles weakly*
Z: (He said my name.) *smiles*
Kizia: I love you, Z. I missed you.
Z: I missed you too.
Kizia: *smiles, coughs*
Z: I think we should go home, don't you?
Kizia: I agree. *coughs*
Z: Then let's go.
Jessica: *runs in* Hey Z! How is he?
Z: He's fine, but we should get him back home.
Jessica: Yea. Come on, let's go.

At Z's house...
Z: We're back home, Kizia.
Jessica: I'm glad Kizia wasn't hurt too much.
Z: Yea.
Axl: Hey Z. I heard from Alia. Is the kid OK?
Z: Yea. See Kizia, Axl was worried about you.
Kizia: *coughs* Hi Axl. *smiles*
Axl: He can talk?
Z: Yep. I don't know how, but he can. He can't say much yet though.
Jessica: He's cute.
Axl: Yep. Hey Z, can I stay over your house?
Z: Why?
Axl: I just want to help make sure the kid doesn't disappear again.
Z: Oh. Thanks Axl.
Jessica: It's time for bed. I'll go back to my house. 'Night guys. *leaves*
Z: Goodnight Kizia. 'Night Axl.
Kizia: Goodnight Z. Goodnight Axl.
Axl: 'Night guys.

To Be Continued...See what happens on the next exciting episode of Z: The Maverick Hunter.
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