DISCLAIMER: Metal Gear Solid
and nearly all game characters in this story are property of Konami
Computer Entertainment Japan.
Any similarities to living or dead persons and/or
organizations are just accidently. This story may contain scenes of
violance and very explicit language...
by Philipp Christian Engert (aka F4S4N)
Copyright 2006-02-14
1st Note: This story is set between "Metal Gear Solid" and "Metal Gear Solid 2 - Sons of Liberty". After the Shadow Moses Incident, Snake and Otacon have founded a new organization called "Philantropy". This is an organization working against the threat of nuclear warfare spelled out by Metal Gear, a gigantic battle tank carrying nuclear warheads. At the moment, they are at a secret UN facility and trying to get officially recognized.
2nd Note: Sorry if my grammar isn't the best. I'm not a native speaker, so please excuse me. If you want, you can write me a mail and correct me. My address is: Note: Please R&R!
Metal Gear Solid – Covered Operation
Prologue
- Philantropy
The room was not very big and the equipment was almost puritan: A desk, three chairs and two doors, one on the right side, one on the left. Nothing more. Snake sat down. He felt uncomfortable, although his best friend - Dr. Hal Emmerich - sat aside him. Hal, who was only called Otacon by his friends, because he was a fan of japanese animations, was a man about 40. At the moment, he corrected the position of his glasses... for the sixth time in about 30 seconds. A sign for his nervosity.
Snake began to move his eyes around the room, trying to get an overview about the rooms' security systems. The security wasn't very tight, he only saw a camera. Nothing special, like in the other rooms before. Snake wondered why. He had no idea and so he decided to ask Otacon.
"Otacon, the security's not tight. Do you know the reason?"
Otacon waited a second before he answered.
"Hm... I thought about that, too. Maybe because this is a secret UN facility. Probably, they don't want too much attention. I mean, they work behind the US governments' back. Right?"
"Maybe you're right. I just worry too much..."
Snake had not the intention to speak about his worries anymore, so he turned away and looked on the ceiling. Otacon understood and turned his eyes away, too. Then he decided to put out his laptop, which was in the bag laying under his chair. He turned it on and soon after, he was completely in his on world. Snake turned his head a bit and saw Otacon sit over a work about the problems Metal Gear had caused. Snake knew that Otacon had decided to do something against his own creation and Snake would help him. Snake turned away again and thought about the last day.
Yesterday in the early morning, Otacon got a call from a UN representative. The UN demanded an interview with Otacon and Snake, so Otacon had called him and they both had decided to go here. Snake was really excited, because it could be a trap set up for them by the government. There was a price on their heads and they had to be careful. But Snake was too curious to deny the demand. And now they were in this UN bureau in southern New York.
A sound ripped Snake away from his thoughts and he looked up.
"Otacon, what was that sound?", he asked his friend.
Otacon looked nervous. He answered, but with a REALLY nervous tone in his voice.
"Don't... don't know. Sounded like a... door nearby. Maybe they finally decided when to execute us..."
Otacon tried to smile about his little joke, but Snake was not in the mood for this.
"That's not funny, Hal. You know, you could've been right..."
"Ah, don't be so paranoid, Snake. That's not like you!"
Snake tried to give a sarcastic response, but he stopped as the door on the right side opened. Snake and Otacon stood up. A dark haired woman entered, followed by two men. All of them were well-clothed and had files in their hands. The men greeted the two friends only with a short nod, the woman gave hands. She smiled a bit and Snake saw that she had Asian roots, probably a Japanese immigrant in her family. The men could've been a symbol for the West: Blonde and tall. Both had a curious expression in their faces, which were not ugly at all. As the woman began to speak, Snake noticed that she really was an attractive person: Fine cut face and great hair, nice dark eyes and not to mention her curves. Snake spended full attention to her.
"Good morning, thank you for coming. My name is Yuki Okura and these are Mr. Langley and Mr. Rosewood."
Both men nodded and said hello. Then the woman began speaking again.
"I'm honored. I never thought I ever would meet you personally. The legendary hero... Solid Snake. I heard much about you."
She smiled a wonderful smile at him and Otacon gave Snake a hit with his elbow. Snake entered the world of the thinking again.
"Thank you, but we'd like to come right to business. Why you wanted to speak with us?"
Otacon tried not to laugh. How could Snake be so rude when a woman like Yuki speaks to him?
"I'm sorry for his behaviour, but we are tired from the journey. It took us the whole day and we didn't get the chance to sleep for a second. Now, I'm curious about it, too. Why did you call us?"
Yukis' smile faded and her friendly voice changed into the voice of a business-man. She sat down on the last remaining chair, Mr. Langley and Mr. Rosewood left the room. But Snake knew they were waiting right in front of the door. Yuki began to speak.
"Okay, here's what you're asking for. You probably know everything about the Shadow Moses Incident. We didn't get the whole story, because the United States' government denied any cooperation. But as far as we know, the atomic disposal facility on Shadow Moses Island in the Fox Archipel in Alaska was raid by an armed force that included also members of the US Special Forces. They tried to blackmail the world with a nuclear threat. We also know that you, Mr. Emmerich, worked there on a special secret weapon for the army called Metal Gear Rex. Is that right so far?"
Both Snake and Otacon nodded. Yuki continued speaking.
"Okay. The secret weapon you were developing was the reason for the attack. The Pentagon send their best man to solve this problem: The Legendary Hero - Solid Snake. He ended the terroristic threat and destroyed Metal Gear. The rest of the story is unknown, because the United States doesn't want us to be involved. Could you tell me the end?"
Snake laughed, before he answered.
"So that's the reason you told us to come here? You want us to tell you a tale? Oh my gosh..."
Yukis' expression didn't change a bit by Snakes' rudiness.
"Yeah, we thought so."
"Okay. We'll tell you. One year ago, I was sent to Shadow Moses Island to eliminate the threat caused by ex-FOXHOUND-members, who raided the facility. My objective was to rescue two hostages: DARPA-chief Donald Anderson and ARMs-Tech-President Kenneth Baker. I always came too late. Both of them died by an heartattack. But before their death, they were able to tell me about Metal Gear. Both their companies were developing and testing it on Shadow Moses Island. My mission objective was changed and the new plan was to destroy Metal Gear. I finished the job, but the only survivor of the terrorists got away with the plans of Metal Gear. Otacon and me managed to escape. But the government sold us out and set a price on our heads. We had heard too much."
"Just like I expected from the States." Yuki had a grim face now. "So am I right that this sole survivor sold the plans on the black market and that's why we are having so many problems with new Metal Gears all over the world?"
This time, Otacon answered. Very quickly, so Snake couldn't get the chance to do more damage.
"That is correct."
"So am I right again, when I draw the conclusion that Snake wants to finish his job? In other words: To destroy as many Metal Gears as he can and that you, Mr. Emmerich, want to free yourself from the burden that you are responsible for this?"
Both nodded, so Yuki continued.
"Our codehackers got the information that you already destroyed two Metal Gears in the Middle-East on your own and - as a result - ended the conflict between two states. We in the UN know, how sirious the threat spelled out by Metal Gear is. The world is at the brink of a new World War. You are working on yourselves, without any help. You don't have much money and it'll be difficult to work on your own for the next years. The price on your heads won't make it easier..."
Snake tried to calm himself, but he failed.
"Now that you mind it... Yeah, you are right. Of course. Why I never thought about the dangers? I'm so stupid!...Of course we know."
Yuki didn't react on the sarcasm.
"I have the permission to make a contract with you two. If you sign it, you will be a official recognized UN organisation. You will get financial support and full power within your organisation. Your equipment will be paid by us and you can use our satellites. How does that sound to you?"
Otacon and Snake looked like they were slapped in their faces. Otacon first got his voice again.
"Cui bono...cui bono..."
For the first time, Yuki looked confused.
"What does that mean?"
"It's latin and it means: "Who is benefiting?". I meant that you surely have your own plans. So where are your demands?"
The UN official got self-confident again.
"Oh. That it is. Yeah, eh, we just wanted to name your organisation. It will be called "Philantropy". That means something with peace. And you'll have to accept me to be part in your organisation. That are the only demands. Besides them, you have full freedom to decide."
Snake couldn't believe it. What was this all about?
"And there is nothing more? We are official recognized and allowed to destroy Metal Gears in the name of the UN? You can't be sirious! We are marked as terrorists and you will get into problems..."
"We know that. The UN knows that. That's why you are official recognized. You will be supported. But you are still fringe. You will be not a part of the UN, only official recognized. There's a difference between it. If you will be discovered, we will deny any involvement. We can't risk to loose power in the world, especially within the US. It is difficult enough. But you are a great chance for us: We have to do something about Metal Gear and you are the only mercenary ..."
"Snake is not a mercenary. He is a man of honour!"
"Otacon, that's fine with me. She's right. I'm only a normal killer..."
"But..."
Snake shot him a glance and Otacon was quiet. The woman continued.
"Sorry, I didn't want to indignate you. Okay, back to business: I just wanted to say that you are the only merce... err, man experienced enough to face a threat like Metal Gear. You are also able to infiltrate places with high security. We really need your help. And alone, you won't be able to do much against them. Right?"
There was a long pause. Then - finally - Otacon started to speak.
"You know, it is hard for us to believe it. Of course you're right: Alone, we can't afford to fight a long time. We just don't have the money. We don't have the equipment. For one year, we were just running away from agents or terrorists. Both of them really hate us. It is hard for us to believe that from now on we are supported by a powerful organization like the UN."
Yuki nodded.
"I see your point."
Snake felt just like Otacon, when his friend gave answer to Yukis' offer.
"Then you will understand that we can't decide this now. We have to think about it carefully, because I don't know if we can trust you. Please understand us."
"Of course. Well, if you change your mind, this is my codec frequency. The number is 140.41. You will directly reach me. If you want to accept our offer, just call. Now, I have to go. Business is waiting. I hope you'll change your mind, I really hope so."
She stood up, Snake and Otacon followed her example. She grabbed their hands and said goodbye. Then, she turned around and went to the door. On the opening, she turned her face and placed her eyes upon Snake.
"It was nice to meet you in person. You are just like I thougt you'd be... Langley and Rosewood will lead you to the entrance. Good-bye!"
Then she left. The guards came in.
"Ready to go?"
Snake and Otacon nodded and followed the guards. On their way out, Snake thought about the offer...
End Note: Next chapter is coming soon. Sorry, I know the story is (so far) not very interesting. This is my first fanfiction and I'm just trying... Please R&R.
