The True Outer Heaven

Startup

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This is a long author note the actual story will start next chapter if you aren't interested in helping with ideas or creation for the story wait till I have martial and the next chapter.(Update the prologue is up if you want to skip this note.)

Metal Gear has always been an interesting and dark franchise giving issues that may very well exist without our knowledge. It has always been an inspiration to anyone wanting a rich deep story whether it be a dark or more lighted hearted narrative. So why crossover this franchise with Sonic? For one simple reason the one actually dark story of Sonic of course I am talking about Sonic Forces… Jk Jk. This is not to say there isn't a dark storyline in Sonic, and a very well received at that story.

The comics and SATAM have always been praised for what they brought to the table; the introduction of a story rich universe and a for part of it an almost grimdark perspective depending on where you are reading. Yes, I hear you telling me all about how I said only one storyline since SATAM and the comics do have significant differences. Well I would like to follow the comics storyline since it gives much more to work with and consider for building a world.

Though do to the deal with Fanfiction and Archie I will only be using the Archie universe as an inspiration to the best of my abilities. This is where the startup chapter becomes relevant; there is some much that can be pulled on from the Archie universe many different story types that can be used. There are many different stories that can be made from the universe so I want to ask your suggestions in the reviews and or PMs where should we take the characters of Archie.

However, I want you to hold your horses real quick I do have a vision of where I want to take this with the Metal Gear side so here are my ground rules for making up a ground for me to work on. First, I wish to merge the characters of MG with the Sonic characters. What I mean is just simply crossing over characters is kind of redundant and a lot of times plain cheesy unless an author has experience and knows what they are doing (Which I do not have experience other than 100's on most high school papers and some complements on little small stories I have written down). So, I would like to see a story where the characters of Archie are new bodies and grounds for the cast of MG.

Second rather simple rule is that the MG franchise be left alone as it is a universe and story I don't have to change and wouldn't want to in the first place. In other words, keep MG as it is and come up with a situation for the world of Mobius. If you are asking why well at that point I might as well have a completely new story not made for fans of these series, and MG while it does have its flaws (which I may or may not clean up depending on where I go with this) is already a lore rich and great story. This is not to say that Sonic comics is not that kind of story I am just forced to change it due to legal reasons.

Third any character that is not merged must be at least a little OOC once again due to legal reasons. That being said don't go overboard with the OOC to make an example of what I would like to see vs what I don't let's take Fiona she in the original story is very much a bad girl personality. So, starting with what I don't want to see is someone like Fiona being changed to be this goodie goodie that tries to kiss up to everyone when she does the slightest thing wrong. What I would like to see is if Fiona were to have had a different early life and have a different view of situations with her bad girl spunk personality still there or a close personality to it.

Fourth it is ok to remove characters or maybe add an OC or two to spice it up, but nothing that will completely shift the storyline to something it should not be. Final part of this rule don't make bad OCs that are there to have the spotlight and be the most overpowered and over emotional character is the entire story.

One final thing I would like to mention about the story itself I have planned merges that I will use the reincarnation excuse for, but there are people I am still having trouble deciding who should merge with who, and how to mix them. There is one simple rule for this pair characters who really do belong together in this concoction of cast. Let me give you a few examples and the merges I have planned so there is a ground idea of what I want.

Sonic X Samuel (Jetstream Sam) this merging is one of the best examples of this rule I can give; Sam was cocky and coolheaded person who followed his ideals of a better world for soldiers (Strikingly similar to someone we already know), and only went to PMC's originally to cut them down to size. The only real reason he was an antagonist in Revegance's main plot was because, he was actually convinced that the ends would be enough to justify the means until Raiden came and made him look at the path he was taking which lead to Sam giving his sword up in death to Jake which proceeded to one of the best final bosses in gaming history. The final nail in the coffin for this merging is the simple fact that both have very similar abilities in combat, and would have a very similar play style if Sonic could actually sword fight correctly instead of a bunch of side to side swipes.

The next example is almost a given at this point.

Shadow X Jake (Raiden) Alright yes this is partially because of the rivalry but look at it this way Raiden is very serious almost all the time in the battle field much like our edgy rival. This is not to mention the fact that both are very combat adept and have that dark side to them and have these people they constantly fight for and try protect (Figuratively in Shadow's sense and Literally in Raiden's sense). While yes one could argue that Sam has most of Raiden's abilities Jake tends to rely more on his Zandatsu than Sam and is much more of a dodger and a blocker defensively compared to Samuel who is a very in and out fighter. The last thing that gives Shadow this merging is the simple fact that both him and Raiden have all these enhancements over Sonic/Jetstream who pretty much rely on their own abilities or use outside resources more than cyborg enhancements or Ultimate Lifeform powers.

Espio X David (Solid Snake) I shouldn't even have to explain this to put it simply both are stoic, composed, clear-headed, tactical-minded, serious almost 24/7, and have a very similar skill set. Need I go in depth?

Alright, before I just start listing off merges that are subject to change as long as I get a good reason to change it I want to say that the entirety of Archie's crew is up for merging. On the other hand, MG is subject to only foxhound operatives (former or remaining this includes Gray Fox) and big-name characters such as people like Quiet or Venom. The only other thing I will say is I will probably not do anything with Solidius since I don't see a place for him in this story most everyone else is up for grabs. Once again keep suggestions to characters actually compatible with each other like don't put Armstrong with Eggman/Robotnik while it would lead to some giggles about nanomachines I don't really see the interchangeability of the two unless you can convince me.

The pairings I have come up with so far have been

Nic X Sniper-Wolf

Nack X Adamska (Revolver-Ocelot) [keeping liquid and ocelot separate for this story]

Tails X Hal (Otacon)

Nicole X Blade-Wolf

These are once again up to change but all of which I have at least somewhat of a reason for others I can see but there is nothing to give some kind of reason for other than type cast. So once again this is up to you guys to help me come up with a great story, but please keep it reasonable.

One final note if anyone wishes to co-write, pre-read, or edit please PM me. I will try to shoot for a 2000-word min per chapter if not 3000 and try to have them up once a week.

Thanks for bearing with and giving consideration

USMCKyuubi