#megaman x (zero)

[voidmetal-alloy]

This is gonna be pretty long but I realised a while ago that Bass and Zero both kinda have the traits that Wily wanted the other to have and I need to ramble about it for a while

Zero was designed to be an unstoppable war machine, meant to awaken when Wily would no longer be around to deal with the consequences of whatever kind of monster he turned out to be : Bass is aggressive, ruthless and will stop at nothing to get what he wants, willing to harm anyone who gets in his way be it through backstabbing or brute force. But we also know that Bass canonically does have a good heart and deep down he does enjoy being appreciated for who he is, and his cruel and selfish personality is more than likely a result of Wily’s influence on him in his early development, passing down his inflated ego and stubbornness, meaning that he still has the potential for good if he can finally accept that he’s still worth something even if he’s not the best, the lesson that Wily never learned and never taught.

Bass was designed to be Wily’s right hand man and follow his every word, built strong enough to make it through any failed world domination attempt : Zero is loyal, strategic and very capable, he’s more than willing to lay down his life for the people he cares for and to make hard decisions that will work out better for them in the long run, even if it means that he has to suffer, and Wily’s shortsightedness is exactly what made him this way. He foolishly assumed that giving Zero instructions and encouraging his violent tendencies through his subconscious would be enough, failing once again to recognise the pattern of rebellion that shows up time and time again in his robots. When Zero awakens from what has no doubt been a hundred years of being told he’s made for nothing but death, he’s shown kindness and compassion and, most importantly, understanding, allowing him to find a place where his battle skills are not only needed but appreciated. It’s because of this that he develops a hesitation to listen to what his original instructions were, and then he’s forced to endure the pain and consequences of the monster he was supposed to be when Sigma succumbs to the Maverick virus, and Wily’s plans for him become just another nightmare that his loved ones can comfort him through.

If Wily had been kinder to Bass and more encouraging of who he is outside his strength, he could’ve been that loyal soldier, and if he had been more observant with his faults he could’ve foreseen that pushing Zero with flashbacks and nightmares and forcing a purpose on him would drive him away and make him question himself. But the Wily that loves Bass for who he is isn’t the Wily that builds Zero for destruction.

A final note; I think that one of the main things stopping Bass from following the same path of redemption as Zero is that everyone trying to redeem him makes him feel that his love for battle is something he should be ashamed of, even if they aren’t trying to: Rock tells him he “doesn’t have to fight” never considering that he might want to regardless of his morals, Proto is too vague about his advice (which is typically just that he should reconsider his reasons for fighting, not that he should stop outright.) and usually ends up frustrating him, etc. the only character who hasn’t accidentally shamed Bass for enjoying fighting is Duo, who just tells him he’s a little weird but still a cool guy which Bass seems to like hearing.

[edgarskata]

errr

[sun-citadel]

DTIYS. This is the first time in a minute i could draw for fun

[kue-rangi]

Silly sketch lol

Its like the vibe of a high schooler that is 18 call their new teachers that is in their 20s , old lol

[hammer-lord]

I just saw the Charcadet PokeToon & it reminded me of X & Zero. Same vibes. It's them as Pokemon. 😆

[guffawdim]

X and his homunculus Counterpart

[fallencl0udz]

Another XZero I did last year

[rahumyk]

Recent Megaman fanart! A miracle! Here are your favorite reploids with golden hair in pretty white suits.

I wonder why Axl was left out the picture tho...

[nadiafraye]

This is a fan comic to @aeroburning and @ratprt 's Fanfic Let the Past Die. More specifically this scene is mentioned in this Post. This is just a love letter to their work so far and I hope I envisioned it correctly.

I really love their work, and I'd like to recommend if you come across this to read their work as well. XD (IM JUST FANGIRLING)

I hope y'all like this XwX.... I'm still figuring out clipstudio paint.(-Nadia)

[roxy-dogg]

FOR THE LAST TIME

Thought this trend was so cool and I felt it was more than appropriate for my favorite doomed reploid couple LOL

[dilutedbeanibeans]

pokes the xzero fandom with a stick

drew them kissing and a couple of zeros for practice!!!

[voidmetal-alloy]

POV you’re an aspiring Maverick hunter literally just trying to make it through orientation.

[edgarskata]

[aliendragondreaming]

man robot characters am i rite?

[kue-rangi]

Im having too much fun with my pencil colors

[starrylemon]