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Phantom pulling off his helmet and X giving him hair-ruffles make it seem even less likely it's a trap. X has stored his armor, but Phantom leaves the rest of his on for now.

All the Lightbot sappiness doesn't reassure Zero. After all, Weil's involved somehow. -I don't know.-

"The others are up ahead," says Phantom. "I was sent to meet you. Weil has been gathering and stockpiling the force energy, far more of it than was at Giga City. He must have abandoned that island because most of the energy had already been removed."

"The Stardroids have stayed in contact with Duo's people," says X, "They'll be able to destroy it... You missed the holidays... I still have your presents under the tree..."

There's a faint smile from the ninja, who continues, "As soon as this and other evidence against Weil is made public, our situation here will be compromised. I..." He cuts off suddenly, and takes a step back from X, blinking.