Disclaimer: I don't own the Splinter Cell series or anything related to Tom Clancy... Yet.

Author's note: This is my first ff, so bear with me. :)

It takes place after Chaos Theory, but before Double Agent.

9:29 A.M December 5th, 2007

United States Embassy, Tel Aviv, Israel

Marine Corporal Hodge torpidly made his rounds on the embassy grounds. The higher ups had told those stationed at the embassy to be on heightened alert after the drafting of a new, quadrilateral security agreement between the US, France, Israel, and the newly established state of Palestine. The cool, dry breeze was a welcome change from the hotter-than-usual winter in Israel. Before he knew it however, Hodge had to give up the comfortable post and take up his position in security room. Whereas the grounds provided an easy, relaxing feeling, the booth's cramped space left anyone feeling hot and bothered.

His buddy, Corporal Rydell punched him in the arm as they passed each other. "Try to keep my seat warm for me," he joked.

"And you try not to get lost."

A running joke at the embassy was that, when Corporal Rydell was first transferred, he accidentally walked out of the front gate and down the block due following a blackout. Hodge settled down at the parabolic bank of televisions and flipped the personal 20" CRT to WNM International. He caught the lead anchor mid-broadcast.

"- have not been released, but it's estimated that the death toll is 300 and rising. Again, for those who are just tuning in, we have received word that there have been six bizarre and horrifying terrorist attacks across the globe in the last 45 minutes. In New York, the targets were 760 United Nations Plaza, Indian Point Energy Center." The screen switched to the point of view of a news helicopter in New York City, New York. "As you can see the attack seemed to be some kind of a bombing. A spokesman from the FDNY claims that the blast must have originated from within the structure, somewhere on the north side. At Indian Point, according to local officials, the security system went dead for 20 minutes during a terrorist raid that led to the death of 100 employees and extensive damage to the reactor. When asked if there was a possibility of a meltdown occurring, an NRC representative refused to comment, merely saying that 'Local residents are recommended to evacuate within a 10 mile radius.' Three other attacks have occurred in France, one at the INTERPOL headquarters in Lyon, and an assault on two French Nuclear reactors. One, located Seine and the other at Civaux. While Civaux has been deemed stable, the damage to the plant at Seine has been deemed so severe that everyone within 50 miles is to be evacuated. An EU response team has been sent into the country to prepare for a possible nuclear meltdown. And finally, in, just minutes ago the largest attack was launched against a combined attack on the residence of Palestinian President Sayid al – Hiryabia." The shot changes to what used to be the residence of al-Hiryabia. "Three city blocks are now reduced to a smoldering crater. There is no confirmation yet whether or not the President was killed or if it is connected to the other attacks today. Our hearts and prayers are with the families of all effected. We here at World News Media can only hope that this the end of the fiasco and the perpetrators can be brought to-"

The stunned Corporal saw no more of the broadcast as a loud explosion rocked the embassy building, causing the western wall to collapse on top of him.

2:00 A.M. December 5th, 2007

Towson, Maryland.

Sam Fisher awoke to the sound of his secure phone ringing loudly. He stared at the clock, wishing he could finish the last night of his two month vacation promised by Lambert for his actions during the Asian Crisis. Sam forced himself out of bed and calmly proceeded to his phone. "Yes, Lambert?"

"Sam, be ready to leave home in three minutes."

Sam's groggy eyes shot open instantly, working better then any coffee he could've imbibed. "Three minutes? What's going on?"

"I'll explain it to you on the way; the car should be outside your house in now two and a half minutes."