Chapter 2: The Pentagon

Truth be told, it wasn't easy getting Ash and Brock up, but all it took was a thunderbolt from Pikette to convince them.

"So what are the plans for today?" Ash said, while we were eating breakfast.

"Well, as to what we're going to do about the current situation, I haven't the slightest idea," I said. "Although, I do have a friend who might be able to help us." I tried calling Paul, but I got nothing. "Hmm, that's strange," I said. "It's not like him to keep his phone off."

"So what do we do now?" Dawn asked.

That question was soon answered when we started to hear a sound coming from above outside. As the sound got louder, I started to recognize it. It was the sound of a helicopter.

And wouldn't I know it, a helicopter started to land in the backyard. "Neighbors are going to love this," I thought as I went out to investigate.

Once it landed, one of the side doors opened and out came, to my surprise, Snake. He then came towards me. "We have to get going now, top priority," he said.

"What about the others?" I said, looking to the others staring at me.

"They're coming along as well," Snake said.

I nodded to the others, and we headed towards the chopper. Luckily it was one of those choppers big enough to hold a squad of soldiers, so thankfully there were no complications with space.

"You're all needed at the Pentagon," Snake said then.

"The Pentagon?" Brock asked.

"It's the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense," I explained. I then looked back to Snake. "Have they found new information?"

Snake nodded. "They have, but I'll explain more once we get there."

It took about an hour before we finally landed next to the Pentagon. Once we got out, we all finally got to see the massive building with our own eyes. We then went inside, and boy was it a sight to see.

I had always known that the Pentagon was a hectic and busy building and I wasn't disappointed. Unfortunately, the one thing that rather annoying quickly was the fact that anyone who looked over constantly stared at us.

"Um, what are they staring at?" Dawn asked me.

"I'll give you one guess," I muttered, staring at both Pikachu and Pikette.

Pikachu had never seen so many people in a building. The one thing he was trying to figure out was why he was constantly being stared at.

"Just ignore them," Pikette's voice said in his head, rather bitterly. Apparently they've never seen a Pokemon before. It was probably Mightyena the people were more scared of.

Finally, we got to the end of the hallway, leading to another room, but this one was a computer lab.

"Otacon, any new word recently?" Snake said to a man I quickly recognized.

"Nothing new, although I've been checking out those samples you sent me," Otacon said. He then noticed the people following Snake. "So, these are the people you were talking about?"

"Yeah," Snake said. "Everyone, this is Otacon."

"Nice to finally meet you," I said. "I've heard much about you."

"You have?" Otacon said. "Well, I'm flattered, I guess, that someone knows my work."

"Otacon?" Dawn said, giggling. "That's a strange name. My name is Dawn, by the way."

"Well," Otacon said, blushing, "My real name is Hal. I just go by Otacon."

"Well, my name is Ash, and this is my buddy Pikachu," Ash said.

"And my name is Brock," Brock said.

Otacon was suddenly surprised by Pikachu. "Did you say his name was Pikachu?" he said. He then looked to Ash. "Would it be okay if I could...?"

"Sure," Ash said.

Otacon then picked up Pikachu, observing him closely, while Pikachu had a confused look on his face. "This is incredible," Otacon said. "It's just like a normal animal, and yet it can conduct electricity."

"Pika?" Pikachu said.

Otacon them smiled. "I've kind of been a fan for awhile. You're probably among my favorite."

"Pikachu!" Pikachu said, flattered.

"Otacon, you said something about the samples?" Snake said a little impatiently.

"Oh, right," Otacon said, giving Pikachu back to Ash. He then went over to his laptop, and brought up the data he had been looking at. "Snake had sent me some samples of the nanomachines that were produced by Sector 7 given to the Pokemon. It appears to have the same characteristics as the ones you have Snake, except for some minor differences."

"What minor differences?" I said.

"Well, the nanomachines in you seem to be able to respond to some kind of control, operated by remote," Otacon said.

"That doesn't really sound minor," Dawn said.

"Well, yeah I guess you're right," Otacon said, "But the other one is that since the nanomachines were meant to be used for Pokemon, you might suffer some side-effects, including increased hunger."

"So in other words, I'll be experiencing animal characteristics?" I said.

"Yeah, although this may be a good thing, since you now have increased speed, enhanced reflexes, I'd say with some training you could rival Snake himself," Otacon said.

"Otacon, where's Colonel?" Snake said, ignoring that last part.

"Probably still in his office," Otacon said.

"Alright, come on," Snake said to us. We followed him to the elevator, taking us to the fourth floor. We then went to the door straight ahead of us. Snake then knocked on the door.

"Come in," a voice said. We then entered and sitting at a desk was another man I recognized very well. "Ah, Snake, good to see you," Colonel Roy Campbell said.

"Likewise, Colonel," Snake said. "This is Colonel Roy Campbell, leader of the FOXHOUND unit."

My feet snapped to attention and I gave a proper salute. "It is a pleasure to finally meet you sir."

The Colonel smiled, while returning the salute. "The salute is not necessary, but I appreciate the gesture. It seems that your father has trained you well."

"You knew my father sir?" I said.

"Please, just call me Colonel," Colonel said. "Yes, I was with your dad in the Special Forces back in the '80's. Those were sure good days." He then noticed the others. "Oh, forgive me for not allowing you to introduce yourselves."

"It's fine," Ash said. "My name is Ash."

"I'm Dawn," Dawn said.

"And my name is Brock," Brock said.

"A pleasure," Colonel said. "Now, we had better get to business. I'd ask you all to sit down, but I have two chairs." I proceeded to sit down, while Dawn decided to sit down as well. "So I'm sure you're wondering why you're here. Well, we seem to have found some important information, concerning the agency we've both been after, Sector 7. It looks like we may have found one of their main hideouts and we need you to take them out."

"Us?" Dawn asked. "But why?"

"We know to some detail about the creatures known as Pokemon," Colonel said. "This agency for some time has been poaching against Pokemon, using them as weapons by controlling them by their minds. They want to create a new order, not just in the U.S., but the entire world as well, but establishing it here first will make the job quite easier. We do not want to hurt the Pokemon unless it would be deeply necessary, so we felt that you three would be the best chance we have?"

"But what about me?" I asked.

"Well, you seem to know the Pokemon well since you seem to have a companion," Colonel said, looking at Mightyena. "However, Snake has told me the potential you have as a soldier. He says the CQC you've learned is among the best seen in most rookies. We believe your efforts will play a huge role in this."

I was silent for a second. "So where do we go first?"

"The last we looked, the man you're looking for, Summers, was said to be somewhere in Chicago."

"So when do we leave?" Ash asked.

"Tomorrow," Colonel said. "But first, Chris, we need to get you suited up for the situation. Snake will also be accompanying you as a mentor, you could say."

"Well, we'd better get ready then," I said.


I was then given the best ACU the Special Forces could offer, along with an Improved Outer Tactical Vest. I was given the entire outfit, minus the helmet, the standard combat knife and then I followed Snake to the armory to pick out a pistol. Going in, I would only have two weapons: a pistol and a tranquilizer gun, since this would end being a stealth mission.

"So, which one will you choose?" Snake asked me.

"Well, I personally always used a Sig Sauer P226, but I know there's something better. Any suggestions?"

Snake went over picked out an Operator. "The Operator has been known as a personal choice for it's handling, grip, and recoil force, while able to release rounds much quicker."

"We seem to think alike," I said, taking the pistol. I then looked at one of the shooting ranges. I smiled. "I think I should test it out."

I then went into the shooting range, taking aim and fired a couple of shots, hitting right on the bulls-eye. "Hmm, the nanomachines seemed to have improved my shot as well," I thought. I twirled the gun and put it into the holster. "I guess that's it then," I said.

Finally, I went to see Otacon, who gave me my own Codec so that I could keep in contact with him, and Colonel. All of a sudden, I now went from an average citizen to a soldier.


"Wow Chris, you sure look different," Dawn said to me while we were in our room. We were staying at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, near the Pentagon.

"Yeah, I like the new outfit," Ash said.

"Well, it's pretty much standard Army equipment," I said, only wearing the ACU now. "It's weird though, standard training includes going to Basic and such, and yet I no longer have to fulfill those requirements." I sighed. "War has changed."

Later on, after calling room service, and getting in an amazing meal. We then went to bed, seeing as government agents were going to pick us up early in the morning.

"Chris," Dawn said, while having her arms around me. "I have to admit, I'm a little nervous about all this."

"Well, I would think you were crazy if you weren't," I said laughing. "But don't worry, everyone will be fine, including Pikachu, Pikette, and Mightyena. Besides, I know Snake more than you or he thinks."

"Really?" Dawn said.

"Yeah, except if I told you, I'd probably be killed," I said, making us both laugh.

"Chris, can you just promise me one thing?" Dawn said. "That we'll both make sure to look after each other, no matter what?"

"Of course," I said. "I would never let anything happen to you." I then kissed her, while she returned it. After some time, we both went to sleep awaiting the day ahead of us.


(A/N: Wow, did I have to do lots of military research. I think you would've known that I would have some of the MGS characters in this. Anyway, I hope you liked this and next chapter will start the good stuff, hopefully.)

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