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Ch.1 The New Recruit

Snake and his brothers lived in a regular neighborhood just like everybody else, paid their taxes just like everybody else, and resided in a two story house like…a lot of other people. Considering that four people lived in the same house, egos tended to clash and today was no different.

The twin brothers stood in the garage admiring any ladies that happened to pass by. As usual, Snake is smoking.

"Father is coming home early today," said Liquid.

"What's so urgent that he has to leave Foxhound in the middle of the day?" Snake asked.

"The hell if I know! And why do you keep smoking those?" Liquid looked at Snake disgusted.

"Oh I'm sorry. I'd give one to my twin sister but she's too bitchy about smoking. Do you want one?"

"Are you insane?! You're going to get lung cancer!"

"You might since you're soft. I'm invincible."

Liquid scoffed, "Oh please, I've never been sick a day in my life despite the fact that I have the RECESSIVE genes!"

Snake grinned. "So what's stopping you?"

"The mere fact that I MIGHT die of tobacco poisoning and be forced to share an eternity with YOU!"

"You're breaking my heart." Snake blew smoke toward Liquid who cursed under his breath.

Suddenly a car pulled up the driveway with Solidus taking the wheel, Big Boss in the passenger seat, and an unknown person sitting in the back. Solidus and Big Boss stepped out.

"Hello 'younger' brothers," said Solidus.

Liquid smirked, "Hello 'OLD' brother! What in the world are you wearing?"

"A special suit modified by Foxhound. Strength and speed and tentacles, boo yah! I'm the only one with the mental capacity to use it!"

"Addaboy, aim LOW. You'll make the perfect brute!"

Big Boss intervened, "Come on 'children', play nice!"

Snake looked concerned. "You're not sending me on a mission are you? You're always dragging me off to do something on my days off!"

"Oh I wouldn't dream of it. By the way, I have someone I want you to meet."

The third passenger stepped out of the car and came up next to Big Boss. Looking pleased, Big Boss began the introduction.

"Snake, Liquid, meet Raiden, Foxhound's newest recruit! By the way Snake, he's your new partner."

Jaws literally hit the pavement as Liquid and Snake stared dumbfounded. After an uncomfortable minute passed, Snake finally spoke.

"Him?! You've got to be kidding me! Solid Snake works alone!"

"Not for a while now. Besides, what's wrong with him? He's completed over 300 VR missions! He just needs a partner with some experience."

"Please, I could do all that with my eyes closed."

Raiden looked offended. "How rude! I don't see what's so legendary about……"

Snake cut him off, "Quiet soldier! I am now testing you! You now have 5 seconds to get back in that car and see how fast you can drive to the end of the road! This is crucial for escape situations should a mission require it!"

"A test?! Really?! WOW!"

Raiden jumped back into the car drove toward the end of the road while hitting another car backing out of a driveway.

"Sucker."

Big Boss raised an eyebrow. "You made him crash my car."

Snake's smile turned into a frown.

"That's okay son, I'll just take a little from your paycheck."

"FUCK!"