"Wolf has dropped out of contact and is still on the train carrying Metallic Archaea which was being transported by Cemetery Wind, the dangers Wolf would face is unknown and the big question is what will Big Boss do with the situation."

Chapter 114: Tracking Butterfly

It had been one hour since Wolf dropped out of contact as he decided to follow Cemetery Winds train with precious to its destination and Miller marched to Big Boss's office with a file in hand and he wasn't happy.

After marching through the main hall on the upper levels of the Command Centre and he finally came to the door into Big Boss's office and entered seeing Big Boss checking over reports.

"Boss we got a problem" Miller marched up to Big Boss's desk and his Commander looked up at him. "What is it Kaz?".

"The material in the container Cemetery Wind was transporting, its Metallic Archaea" Miller revealed and Big Boss frowned and quickly got up dropping his reports.

"Are you sure?" Big Boss sounded surprised.

Miller handed Big Boss the file he was carrying and Big Boss quickly opened the file and read the reports "Wolf confirmed it, seems who ever framed us got their hands on a crate once belonging to XOF. Boss its not the only problem".

Big Boss looked up at Miller waiting for what he had to say and after a few seconds Miller opened his mouth. "Wolf's dropped out of contact".

Big Boss blinked surprised "What do you mean dropped out of contact?".

"He decided to stay on the train and go with it to its destination in hopes to find out who is behind framing us, I told him hell I ordered him to leave it to our scouts but he suggested otherwise and then he turned off his radio" Miller revealed and Big Boss sighed and dropped the files on his desk and placed his hands on his hips.

"Goddamn it Wolf, what the hell are you thinking" Big Boss then slowly turned and walked to the side of his desking taking in this information.

"He believes with the time we have left we wont be able to get the answers in time, he hopes to find them at the trains destination" Miller explained as he watched Big Boss look to his window.

"We have forty two hours and once that emergency meeting happens god knows what's gonna happen" Big Boss sighed as he rubbed his beard.

"Boss, what do you want us to do?. Wolf is gonna go in there on his own and hell knows what's gonna be waiting for him". Miller stated.

Big Boss then turned to Miller with the answer. "There is no point getting Wolf back here, if he is heading to the trains destination he's gonna need more then his two eyes. Someone who is quick enough to get there and able to scout better then anyone else we have".

"Do you mean?" Miller questioned with a frown.

"It can only be her" Big Boss simply responded.

Thirty minutes had past and Quiet was humming a tune as she roamed her hands through her hair as she stood naked in her shower in her private quarters, the hot water felt like heaven to her as she soon brought her hands to her body.

She slowly washed each of her arms then moved to wash her breasts in a slow circular motion as she looked down at them, she soon moved down to her stomach washing every part of it then turned around letting the hot water spray her back and the water trailed down her backside.

The parasites had got their share of water and Quiet just enjoyed this moment just being herself not having to worry about anything, after massaging the back of her head she soon brought her hands to her ass and massaged it making sure she was squeaky clean.

She leaned down and washed her legs still humming as she roamed her thighs but she soon her senses alerted her and she heard someone knock on the door to her quarters, she shut off the shower and listened and after a few moments her door was knocked again.

"Quiet its Big Boss" She heard her Commander's voice and on que she jumped out of her shower and commanded her parasites to quickly dry her skin as she picked up her bra and panties from the floor and quickly put them on, she rushed into her main room where her bed, desk and table was and grabbed her leggings on her bed and rushed to put them on.

She heard her door knock again and she knew it was important so she ignored the rest of her clothing and left her hair hanging loose then rushed to her door and opened it to see Big Boss standing there.

"Quiet can I come in?" Big Boss quickly asked and she nodded stepping to the side allowing Big Boss to enter and she quickly shut her door and turned to him as he turned back to her.

"Boss what is it?" Quiet spoke in Navajo.

Big Boss spoke again in the language she was safe using. "Its Wolf, we dropped out of contact with him".

Quiet frowned. "Out of contact? I thought he was just on a mission to collect material from that train?".

Big Boss nodded. "He was but he abandoned his mission and decided to follow the train to its destination".

Quiet was confused. "I dont understand".

Big Boss sighed and took a seat at her table and she joined him, she placed her forearms on the table holding her hands together as she looked at Big Boss who was just leaning back on the chair seeming lost.

"He found out what was in the container Cemetery Wind but instead of just coming back he decided to follow it, with the time we have left he believes we wont find the truth in time" Big Boss revealed.

"What do you think? Do you think we will find the answers in time" Quiet asked as she never took her eyes of his.

Big Boss looked up at her "Between you and me, I dont think so. I understand Wolf's intentions but he is going into the unknown, we have no idea how big this group is".

Quiet looked down at her hands on the table taking all this in and then looked back at him. "Boss, what was in the container?".

Big Boss just looked at her "Metallic Archaea".

Quiet's eyes widened in response "Archaea? I thought we destroyed that stuff?".

"We believe we did but Cemetery Wind and those who framed us managed to grab one, this is what they are using for Project Cerberus" Big Boss revealed.

"Do we know what Project Cerberus is?" Quiet was curious of this project.

"Not yet, but maybe this place the train is going to will provide the answers. But I dont want Wolf to be there alone, I need someone to be his eyes" Big Boss stated and Quiet frowned.

"Wait, you want me to go after him and watch his back? Boss you know where we stand right now. How many times has he rejected my help, this could cause trouble for the mission" Quiet reminded.

"I'm not saying you have to show yourself to him, just help from the distance and keep out of sight. Even if this place the train goes to is a fortress or whatever you can use your cloaking abilities to stay out of sight as you follow him" Big Boss explained.

"This will be risky Boss, are you sure you want me to do this?" Quiet asked once more.

Big Boss leaned forward and reached for her hand on the table and Quiet didnt even flinch as she just allowed him to gently hold on to one of her hand's and she gently gripped his hand in response as the two looked at each other.

Big Boss took a deep breath. "Stefanie, you are the only one I can rely on in this short period of time. I wouldn't come to you if I didnt fear we would find the answers in time.".

Quiet just looked at him as she kept her hand in his on the table as he continued on. "This isnt a mission, just a favour. I want you to watch over my son, like you always have since you came here".

"Boss..." Quiet whispered but was cut off. "No listen Stefanie, I want your help. I dont want to lose Leon, not after the way we lost Sarah".

Quiet closed her eyes as she lowered her head remembering seeing Sarah on her death bed surrounded by those who loved her and Quiet was one of them, Quiet loved Buffalo. She was her sister.

"This mission is important to me Stef, watch over Wolf as he heads to where ever this train is going" Big Boss spoke calmly.

Quiet then opened her eyes and slowly looked back at Big Boss and after taking a deep breath she gave her answer. "Boss, I'll do it".

Big Boss sighed in relief "We are tracking Wolf right now through his Idroid, only thing we don't have is radio contact. I want you to follow the tracker to his location and watch over him and make sure he doesn't get himself killed".

"Boss" Quiet spoke up and placed her other hand on top of Big Boss's holding her other hand. "I will do it, I want to...because I care, I made a promise to Sarah...I loved her and I am not gonna break it".

Big Boss slowly nodded and gently tightened his hold on her hand appreciating Quiet's help. "A true Diamond Dog if I ever saw one".

"I prefer to stay a butterfly" Quiet lightened the mood and Big Boss gave a small chuckle and she returned it and soon they went silent again and just looked at each other.

"Thank you Quiet, I mean it" Big Boss whispered.

"I want to pay back for everything I did, not telling you about the attack...I want to redeem myself now matter the risk" Quiet spoke in a calm tone.

Big Boss gave a small smile "You already have, Stefanie".

Quiet continued to look at Big Boss after he said those words and it felt like she ran into a brick wall, Big Boss had actually believed she redeemed herself even if she didnt believe she did enough.

"Head to Iraq and track Wolf, keep him save and make sure the both of you make it home." Big Boss spoke in a very calm tone, not as a Commander but as a friend and his words hit Quiet right in the heart.

Soon she nodded not taking her eyes on Big Boss "I'll head out in the next hour, I wont fail you".

She watched Big Boss remove his hand from hers and he slowly got up and before he headed to the door he placed his hand on her shoulder and Quiet just looked up at him.

"Sarah would have been proud of you" Big Boss whispered.

Quiet slowly nodded at his words and soon Big Boss headed for the door and exited the room leaving Quiet all alone to reflect on the situation.

Wolf had dropped out of contact to find the answers himself and with the unknown danger waiting for him there was a risk Wolf may lose his life to this reckless action, Quiet knew she was pretty much the best Diamond Dogs had besides Wolf and Big Boss asked her as a friend to protect him. Just like Sarah made Quiet promise before she died.

Ever since the dream she had with Kaiden in her arms and the words of wisdom he passed to her she had become stronger and more determined, she lost two people she cared about and she wasn't gonna lose Wolf. Taking a deep breath she stood up and picked up her boots by her bed and got her equipment ready to hunt Wolf down.

After an hour of preparations Quiet was finally in her field gear walking towards the helipad on the Combat Unit as she placed her Diamond Dogs fabric patch on one of her hip pouches, she had her silenced Guilty Butterfly on her back and her handgun in her leg holster and she look of determination ready to do her part in the time Diamond Dogs had left.

As she walked to the chopper waiting for her on the helipad she suddenly spotted a familiar face which made her stop dead in her tracks, right there looking at her near the chopper's pilot door stood Tango. He was finally cleared for active service and Quiet couldn't believe he was back on his feet.

Quiet quickly rushed to him and Tango smiled happy to see her again, they met half way and Quiet wrapped her arms around his neck and embraced him as he wrapped his arms around her back, the two friends were finally working together again.

"Didnt think you would miss me this much Quiet" Tango chuckled as he held on to her and she just continued to embrace him, besides Big Boss, Wolf and Sarah, Tango was the only one of the standard Diamond Dogs soldiers that gave her a chance here and even though the time they worked together was short in the past they formed a great bond of friendship. After a few moments the two let go of each other and looked at each other.

"I heard Wolf had gone radio silent and he needs your help" Tango questioned and Quiet nodded.

Tango took a deep breath as he continued to look at Quiet. "Well I aint leaving a friend out there alone either, so if its ok with you I want to help bring him home".

Quiet gave a small nod in agreement and she offered her hand and Tango linked his hand with hers and performed a buddy handshake and the two smiled one more time at each other.

"Lets go hunt a Wolf" Tango joked and Quiet nodded then the two let go of each others hand and Tango turned and jumped into the pilot seat of the chopper while Quiet headed to the side door of the chopper and quickly jumped inside.

Her heart was steady and her body was made of stone as she was ready to begin her mission so she shut the side door and then placed her sniper rifle on the seats in front of her then took the single seat at the back of the chopper then looked towards the front of the chopper seeing Tango work at the controls.

After a few moments Tango looked back at Quiet then chucked a packet of cigarettes at her and she caught it with one hand and smiled.

"Good to be working with you again Quiet" Tango smiled and she winked at him in response then he turned and got the chopper ready to lift into the air. Quiet opened the new packet of cigarettes as she looked out the side door seeing the chopper finally lift into the air and she was ready to start her mission.

She lit up her cigarette as she leaned back on her seat and crossed her legs, she brought the cigarette to her mouth and inhaled as she closed her eyes and after a few moments she took the cigarette from her mouth and breathed out. She didnt know how long it would take but she vowed to find and protect Wolf, no matter the cost.

-White House, Presidents Office-

Sitting behind his desk with the sun shining through the window into his office Donald Reagan had his elbows on his desk with his hands together and up to his mouth as he looked at the guest in the seat in front of his desk who had four bodyguards belonging to the President next to him watching his movements.

"So you are the military advisor which was brought to my attention" The President questioned the middle aged man wearing a suit with his legs crossed and arms resting in the arm chair.

"That's right Mr President, Its an honour but I know your a busy man. So I will cut to the chase, I've come with a proposition" The middle aged man spoke full of confidence.

"What proposition do you have, you seemed desperate to see me. But I am concerned, there is no record of you anywhere." The President lowered his hands to his desk as he continued to look at him.

"I have been in deep black ops and every mission I was a part of in my younger days, I have completed. Even one that prevented a new world war, you think a record like that should exist?" The middle aged man stated.

"I see, so what are you offering?" The President questioned.

"I am offering my services, help you find out what really happened at the US Base in Iraq" The middle aged man offered.

"What really happened? Are you saying Big Boss wasn't involved?" The President frowned.

"We both know how Big Boss works, he never draws attention to himself even to his enemies. Why would he attack a US Base so openly, why expose himself if he wanted something so badly. You gotta admit that is reckless even for a legendary soldier" The middle age man joked.

The President just looked at the man thinking it over. "What can you do? If I decide to accept your help".

"I can spot mistakes in seconds and what really happened, if you accept my help I can investigate every spec of dust left behind and reveal things you failed to see. We all know you want justice, but how would it look if you made the wrong decisions and the same attack happened again" The man stated.

The President slowly stood up and walked to his window with his arms behind his back and just looked out to the open, few seconds had past and he turned around slowly and looked at the man.

"Before I make a decision, I want to know your name" The President asked and the man chuckled as he removed his sunglasses.

"You can call me Adam" Ocelot gave a smirk knowing his mission for Big Boss was about to begin.

40:30:00 UNTIL EMERGANCY MEETING

"Big Boss has asked Quiet to find and protect Wolf as he heads to the cargo's destination, with the rocky friendship between the two there could be serious complications to the mission. However Big Boss's oldest friend Ocelot has infiltrated the White House to find out what the know and hopefully find the answers in the short amount of time they have left. Time is running out, what will happen if the timer hits ZERO...