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Description It's Finished! I don't think I put this much time into the background since... Ashe's Victory, actually.

Well, this is Model AX Vent, from the fanfiction story, Megaman ZX Return to Zero! By RiceKrispie!

Lookie, I learned a new trick! ^^

The concept was so cool, I just had to draw it. I did ask first of course, and he said sure!

Original description called for a lot of gray, but it just looked wired, so I stuck closer to the original colors. So, yes I did a LOT of color play with this piece, so it's another thing that took me so long. Once I got the background done, I saw I only needed to add in more shading. !

Speaking off, I figured I'd add in what I had to work with. Which was a good amount actually. So Yes, I'll be putting in story segments. RiceKrispie is actually one Hell of a writer to. I've noticed a lot of people have faved this story in-particular.

Anyhow! STORY TIME!

"Could you Double Megamerge with me?"

Vent turned to stare at Model A for a second, not sure if he'd heard quite right. "What?"

"I have Siarnaq's DNA stored inside me, remember? That would help you see in the dark."

"You're right." Vent turned to pop off a few more shots over the top of the crates. "Do you think you can, Model X?"

"I'm...not sure."

"Why not?" Model A insisted. "You can do it with Model Z and the others."

"Yes, but we all have the same creator. You were made by Albert; your protocols may be different from ours. Then again, they could also be exactly the same. I honestly never thought about it before."

"Well it's not like we've got much else to lose at this point." Vent fired off a few final shots, then broke his biolink. "Let's do it!"

"Anytime."

"Yeah!"

With Model X already in his right hand, Vent grasped Model A in his left, then raised them both over his head. "Megamerge!"

The familiar white light filled his vision, but it seemed to last a few seconds longer this time. He heard both biometals say "M.E.G.A. system online" and he opened his eyes, the world quickly fading back into view. He immediately noticed a few weight differences and took a moment to look himself over. The bright blue sections of Model X's armor had turned into a lighter shade of grey, while the red gem on his forehead was replaced with Model A's trademark circle. When his head moved he could feel the weight of two fins sticking out above his ears, and there was a thin visor over his eyes displaying a variety of information, similar to what Giro had had when he was using Model Z. His chest and legs felt overall bulkier, with a bit of added plating in a few places. They didn't feel any heavier when he tested them though.

"So I'm guessing everything worked out all right?" Vent said.

"It would appear so," Model X agreed. "I had to do some fancy linking, but it would appear that our protocols are compatible after all."

"Fancy linking?" Model A exclaimed. "You were throwing code everywhere! That was amazing! I don't even know how you did it."

"It's what I was built for. However, I will admit that even I'm not entirely sure what exactly I did."

Another explosion hit the pile of crates, sending a few of them flying overhead to crash against the wall. "Can we admire your handiwork later? Just tell me how to make all this stuff work." Vent motioned at the visor over his eyes. "What's this for? And where's my gun? I'd better have a gun."

"You have one of my Busters, and you have one of Model A's beam pistols. You can make them appear the same way as you did before. The visor can display any of the kinds of information that the other biometals can - enemy weakpoints, low-light vision, energy sources, and so on."

"Sounds good." Vent made both weapons appear, the Buster on his right arm and the pistol in his left. "Keep talking." He activated the Model P's low-light vision and started firing at the suddenly visible army of Galleons that were now over halfway through the room, moving in groups of five.

"Model A's pistol still has it's lock-on capability. Any target you've got a lock on will appear red on the visor. I couldn't seem to integrate it with my own optical systems, so I had to make it an external; sorry about that."

"I'll forgive you this time," Vent said as he tried it out. The closest group of Galleons were suddenly framed by red targeting reticules. Vent released the charge on his pistol and a large plasma burst ripped out of the barrel. It had travelled no more than a foot before it burst into a swarm of smaller shots that ripped through the targeted group of mavericks, filling them with a dozen holes each.

"I think I like it," Vent said as the five Galleons exploded. He ducked back behind his crates when his visor detected an energy buildup to his left, just in time to avoid a series of plasma rounds from another enemy group.

"Oh, now this is interesting," Model X continued. "It would seem that Model A's transformation abilities are capable of interfacing with my VES."

"Your what?" Despite working with Model X for several years, Vent still had no idea what he was talking about.

"Variable Energy System. When I was...well, when the real X was alive, the VES was what allowed him to fire different types of energy-based ammunition out of the same arm cannon. Thus far I have been unable to recreate the effect through the M.E.G.A. system, but if I send the data through Model A's A-Trans protocols it should work...though only when using his pistol."

"So I can shoot lightning and stuff out of this thing?" Vent waved the weapon in question around.

"Not exactly. That arm can transform into any kind of weapon Model A has stored data for, which could then fire any projectiles out of it that they normally would. He'd have a better idea of what sorts of ammunition that entails, exactly."

"Oh wow, I get it!" Model A exclaimed excitedly. "Um, let's see, we've got Spark Balls, Burning Arrows, Ice Missiles...wow, this is so cool! It's like being everyone at once!"

"Burning Arrows sound useful, let's try those." Vent noticed that a part of his visor display changed to indicate the weapon he'd selected, and his pistol also changed into a cannon-ish thing. He fired a few rounds over the top of his crates and a series of flame-tipped arrows shot out in multiple directions. Several Galleons took them full-on in the chest, exploding instantly. "Three at once, I like it."

"Just be careful of how many you fire around. My linkup to A-Trans isn't perfect so you'll have to stop and let the VES recharge if you use it too much."

"All right."

And End scene. That's, more or less what I had to work with. So I read this section many times. Good huh? If you want to read it your self, go here.

Oh, but be careful, it can be kinda heavy on the spoilers for the previous games. From X to Zero, this story has it all!

Edit: He really liked the picture. I was so happy. The author of the fanfic, RiceKrispie, has also asked me to pass along his thanks to every one who commented, will comment, and view this picture! Remember, He says Thank you!
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Comments: 99

ShadowFox777 In reply to ??? [2020-04-22 23:54:20 +0000 UTC]

Nice

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Jakester3392 [2016-07-03 02:12:52 +0000 UTC]

In my opinion, it borrowed too much from A and not enough from X. There was pretty much only the buster identifying that Model X was in there. Yes, it was from a fanfiction, but I'm talking as a piece of art all on its own. It looks good though, I would've just preferred if it looked more like X. Maybe change around the helmet, mess around with the body colors? Idk.

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ShadowFox777 In reply to Jakester3392 [2016-07-03 05:15:01 +0000 UTC]

*shrug* idk. I pulled it out of how I interpreted it from the description, sans the hair. Which was left out as to what was done with it so I threw it in there because I love long hair. It's also several years old now so, whatever. Though, to date I still rather like it. Especially that background. If I ever find myself in the mood though I probably could go back and better draw it according to the story's description and better anatomy. lol

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Jakester3392 In reply to ShadowFox777 [2016-07-04 01:19:12 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, that background looks cool as hell (Pardon my language)

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ShadowFox777 In reply to Jakester3392 [2016-07-04 01:28:33 +0000 UTC]

It's fine. it's not that bad so I'm not gonna string you up over it. besides, Thank you for the compliment.

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Jakester3392 In reply to ShadowFox777 [2016-07-04 04:11:04 +0000 UTC]

Alright. So. You ever play Fallout?

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ShadowFox777 In reply to Jakester3392 [2016-07-04 04:51:08 +0000 UTC]

Nope

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Jakester3392 In reply to ShadowFox777 [2016-07-04 06:36:58 +0000 UTC]

Alright.

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MtH897Ultra [2015-09-28 03:37:36 +0000 UTC]

Area N...?

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ShadowFox777 In reply to MtH897Ultra [2015-09-29 03:43:15 +0000 UTC]

It's a hidden area in the first ZX game, where you can go and fight model O. It doesn't serve Much for the games story line, but it's got all sorts of hidden bosses. (if you have Zero 3 in the slot for the GBA and you need an older DS model to do this you can also fight like, 8 extra bosses but prepare for one heck of a gauntlet run. You have to do it in a single go. If you leave the room they all reset.)

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MtH897Ultra In reply to ShadowFox777 [2015-09-29 21:02:11 +0000 UTC]

I know that! It's just I see the background of Area N. Β 

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ShadowFox777 In reply to MtH897Ultra [2015-10-01 03:27:37 +0000 UTC]

Oh. Well, it is Area N.

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mavhunt253 [2015-05-24 02:17:06 +0000 UTC]

nice work.

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ShadowFox777 In reply to mavhunt253 [2015-05-28 02:41:02 +0000 UTC]

um.. thank you?

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mavhunt253 In reply to ShadowFox777 [2015-11-04 18:04:47 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, sorry about the mess ginger was glitching that day, but as I said, nice work.

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ShadowFox777 In reply to mavhunt253 [2015-11-08 16:40:24 +0000 UTC]

Ooooooh! Okay. Well then thank you indeed. ^ ^

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mavhunt253 In reply to ShadowFox777 [2015-11-11 12:37:45 +0000 UTC]

No problem.

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Guilrel [2012-11-17 04:44:14 +0000 UTC]

This picture was linked form TV Tropes.

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ShadowFox777 In reply to Guilrel [2012-11-17 05:45:02 +0000 UTC]

Oh coo- wait WHAT?! IT WAS?! 0_o

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Guilrel In reply to ShadowFox777 [2012-11-20 17:19:56 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, in the Your Milage May Vary page of Megaman ZX.

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ShadowFox777 In reply to Guilrel [2012-11-23 21:40:51 +0000 UTC]

murr, I can't find it. phooy.

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RickAkemi In reply to ShadowFox777 [2014-08-31 21:14:40 +0000 UTC]

it's on the YMMV section of MegamanZX, under the "Just Here For Godzilla" section.

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ShadowFox777 In reply to RickAkemi [2014-08-31 21:55:54 +0000 UTC]

noted. thank you

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zkfanart [2010-07-03 00:11:24 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, he is defiant and ready to shot to his victory in battle I appreciated the color style, you have the one I like most

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ShadowFox777 In reply to zkfanart [2010-07-03 03:35:13 +0000 UTC]

You like my coloring style? Thank you. <3

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zkfanart In reply to ShadowFox777 [2010-07-03 18:16:48 +0000 UTC]

Yeah! Welcome!

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ShadowFox777 In reply to zkfanart [2010-07-04 16:21:22 +0000 UTC]

Oh, that is a cute nod!

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zkfanart In reply to ShadowFox777 [2010-07-13 13:27:32 +0000 UTC]

Yeeep! ItΒ΄s the dragon nod Is my fave noddin avatar

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ShadowFox777 In reply to zkfanart [2010-07-13 17:10:20 +0000 UTC]

I can see why.

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comartinb [2010-06-17 15:57:37 +0000 UTC]

So now I had time to read the story, and it sounds very interesting! It's good writing. Though I won't read the story itself, spoilers obviously.

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ShadowFox777 In reply to comartinb [2010-06-17 16:12:08 +0000 UTC]

That is true. If I had to rate the spoiler content, I'd probably give it about 40%. They utilize a lot of old and new data. (far as the series time line is concerned.) A bit lower, if you don't count the "unproven facts."

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comartinb In reply to ShadowFox777 [2010-06-17 16:15:20 +0000 UTC]

What would an unproven fact be? Either it's a proven fact or it's speculation. Unproven fact makes little sense to me. Oh well, let's not talk about it before something slips out of you.

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ShadowFox777 In reply to comartinb [2010-06-17 16:26:55 +0000 UTC]

It's what I call things that every one knows is true, but the story has all but flat out said it. *goes to give an example but stops* Yea come to think of it any example just Might be spoiler info for you.. I'll just keep my mouth shut.

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comartinb In reply to ShadowFox777 [2010-06-17 17:37:22 +0000 UTC]

I'll surely find out myself!

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ShadowFox777 In reply to comartinb [2010-06-17 18:02:19 +0000 UTC]

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Crimson43 [2010-06-17 01:06:27 +0000 UTC]

Good job with the art! I've read the story, and it's stuff like this that makes visualising the scene easier.

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ShadowFox777 In reply to Crimson43 [2010-06-17 16:00:07 +0000 UTC]

I actually got a reply from the author of that story. While it doesn't looked exactly like he pictured it, he still think it looks mad cool, and maybe even some things he likes better. It was flattering. He also said to pass along his thanks to the reviewers of the picture. So he thanks you to!

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Crimson43 In reply to ShadowFox777 [2010-06-17 19:29:07 +0000 UTC]

Well, he's welcome! Hope to see more of his story soon.

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ShadowFox777 In reply to Crimson43 [2010-06-17 21:24:00 +0000 UTC]

Me to.

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bright-as-a-button [2010-06-16 19:18:19 +0000 UTC]

ah the shading... i'm always a bit scaredy with mine, especially the skin

the background is very good! i envy you

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ShadowFox777 In reply to bright-as-a-button [2010-06-17 15:58:22 +0000 UTC]

You do have to be careful with the skin. no lie. But I'm sure you'd do just fine.

Thanks. The background took me a bit to get right. I had to try a few things to get the right shading and effect.

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bright-as-a-button In reply to ShadowFox777 [2010-06-18 20:56:55 +0000 UTC]

I'm working on it now . Doing a painting-style drawing so maybe I'll give you the link to see how I did? C:

i've really gotta work on my backgrounds too! that'll be one to add to the list XD. what sort of techniques do you use?

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ShadowFox777 In reply to bright-as-a-button [2010-06-18 21:48:08 +0000 UTC]

Well, for this background, first I found a good screen shot, and took the colors I needed from it directly. But even so, I messed with my brush settings.

I used a more firm brush for solid objects, like the armor, and stones. But for some of the lighting effects, I reduced the opacity on the brush for doing the background titles. But for that soft green effect, I used more of an airbrush type, which I think worked pretty well. But remember, with the opacity down, you will get darker colors when you overlap on a different stroke. Which, is actually how I did the green effect on those hexagon disks. I had to redo it several times before I got it to look right, but it was worth the time and effort.

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bright-as-a-button In reply to ShadowFox777 [2010-06-19 20:27:34 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the advice ^o^

the effort you put into it was definetely worth it. will make an effort next time around with my backgrounds XDDD

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ShadowFox777 In reply to bright-as-a-button [2010-06-19 20:36:30 +0000 UTC]

Sounds great! And you're welcome.

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TyrantChimera [2010-06-16 03:21:12 +0000 UTC]

LOVE the background!

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ShadowFox777 In reply to TyrantChimera [2010-06-17 15:56:19 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Capturing that background alone was a feat and a half. ^^ It is one of the most obscure backgrounds in the series I think.

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TyrantChimera In reply to ShadowFox777 [2010-06-17 18:24:46 +0000 UTC]

No shit on that one... reality defying background, ahoy! Man I loved that place... (sorry for the language!)

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ShadowFox777 In reply to TyrantChimera [2010-06-17 21:23:33 +0000 UTC]

Don't worry about it. I may not like it, but I can handle a little language. I'd have to in order to read Phonix's story some times. XD Believe me, I've heard worse.

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TyrantChimera In reply to ShadowFox777 [2010-06-17 23:09:16 +0000 UTC]

Oh, right. Durr me...

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