"We are back, also the title is exactly what it means. This chapter is just showing a few moments which will cause trouble in the future cause after all Peace never lasts in the mercenary business. Please enjoy this chapter an what it has to offer!
Chapter 161: Planting Chaos
The morning on Mother Base was mostly peaceful and the sky was absolutely clear of any clouds and it truly was a day which would bring morale up for the soldiers on patrol, however Big Boss wouldnt be able to enjoy the day as he was now on his way towards the main level helipad in his Desert Camouflage along with a scarf. On his harness he had his silenced pistol, Big Boss only decided on a pistol because he had no intentions of fighting where he was going.
Making his way on to the helipad he came up to Ocelot and Miller who were waiting for him and it was then Ocelot stepped forward. "The Docking Area where your going is gonna be crawling with guards, it would be a bad idea to start a fight there". He shouted over the sounds of the chopper blades spinning.
"I have no intentions Adam" Big Boss responded and thats when Miller came forward. "Boss, the area around the docks of Afghanistan are gonna be full of jamming equipment belonging to Cipher, once your in range of the place you wont be able to contact until you get back out. We wont be able to giving you advice once you enter.".
Big Boss nodded and went to the side door sticking his one foot in before looking back at Ocelot and Miller. "Hopefully this will be the break we need".
"Good luck Boss!" Ocelot stated and Big Boss entered closing the side door behind him and as Ocelot and Miller took a few steps back Tango began to lift the chopper up off the helipad and the two soldiers watched as the chopper raised up into the sky.
Soon the chopper slowly turned and took off towards the endless ocean with Big Boss looking out of the side door, his thoughts were clouded as he was possibly about to meet someone he hasnt met in twenty years. Despite the clouded thoughts he knew there was an end somewhere, he could only hope this was the first steps to it. Afghanistan was now waiting for him once again.
-Medical Platform, Code Talker's Office-
Silent Butterfly was sitting on a chair next to Code Talker's desk and she had her left sleeve of her green coat rolled up and just watched as the old man extracted more blood out of her for testing, for the last thirty minutes she explained everything that happened earlier from her hair turning to blond to her butterfly markings changing to the form of a bat. The Piethos Parasite had caught her off guard and it was one of concern for Code Talker.
"And you injected a new shot this morning?" Code Talker asked as the two spoke in Navajo.
"Yes, but...the last shot I took was a few days ago. You said the shot would last a month each" Silent Butterfly explained as Code Talker finally took enough blood from her.
Taking the needle from her arm he took the sample and rolled his wheelchair to his side desk to examine it while Silent Butterfly rolled her sleeve back down.
"I do not know how Piethos's parasite has been able to overcome the treatment, however it has also made the mistake of revealing itself in this matter" Code Talker stated as he placed the vile of blood into a coolant container to be tested later.
"So I assume you know what to do next" Silent Butterfly questioned rubbing her arm from the needle.
"Its not a quick fix" Code Talker explained as he rolled his chair around to her and the two looked at each other. "But do you remember the other parasite I mentioned, the one I implanted into you before Skull Face injected you with a modified strain".
"You said the two were battling for dominance, I remember" Silent Butterfly remembered that well.
"The altered parasite was the very reason you had to have your skin exposed to breath, when Wolf injected the Borgia strain to eliminate that it also decreased your immune system. That was why Pietho's parasite was able to absorb into you when her blood made contact with your skin, originally the parasites you originally had would prevent any intruder from entering your body, but Borgia's parasite weakened your immune system allowing this situation to happen" Code Talker explained it all.
"So...the parasite that allows me to wear clothes and even allow me to eat, the very one that made me stronger is also weakening me?" Silent Butterfly put the pieces together.
Code Talker gave a slow nod. "I'm afraid so, the first time you came to me with this situation I ran tests. Divided each of the parasites within you and reintroduced them to each other and I discovered the answer..but its not all good news".
"What do you mean?" Silent Butterfly frowned and then Code Talker rolled back to his desk beckoning her to follow her around it, getting out of her seat she made her way around the desk with Code Talker and put their attention to his computer.
Turning it on Code Talker presented four symbols floating on a blue screen. "These symbols represent each parasite within you".
He lifted his finger and pointed to each of them and Silent Butterfly listened carefully.
"This star, is the one I planted".
"This skull, is the one Skull Face planted".
"This Bull, is the Borgia Parasite used to save you when you fell in the gas tank"
Code Talker then pointed to the Bat symbol. "That is the Pietho's parasite, the one that infected you".
"Four parasites, all fighting for dominance" Code Talker sighed and then hit play and presented the Pietho's parasite moving to each symbol.
The Bat symbol moved to the Bull symbol and they watched seeing the Piethos Parasite eating away at the Borgia Parasite, it was resisting but soon it would be consumed by it and it now made sense to Silent Butterfly. The reason why she had blonde hair and bat markings was because the Piethos Parasite was slowly consuming the Borgia one before using her treatment to push it back.
"Now, watch the Piethos Parasite try and consume the Skull and Star Parasites" Code Talker stated as he played the next part.
Watching in silence the two just witnessed everything before them. The Bat Symbol made its way to the Skull Symbol and to Silent Butterfly's surprise it was actually stopping the Piethos's parasite from latching on.
They soon watched the Bat Symbol move away from the Skull Symbol and towards the Star Symbol, the parasite Code Talker had implanted in her originally and once again the Star symbol resisted and the Piethos Parasite was unable to latch on. The answer was there but it wasnt an easy one to accept.
"Do you see what I have shown?" Code Talker whispered looking up to Silent Butterfly next to him and in her eyes he saw she knew exactly what he meant, she wasnt happy with what he was trying to say.
"To stop Piethos..we must remove the Borgia strain" Silent Butterfly lowered her head knowing the answer.
"I'm afraid so Stefanie, I'm afraid the improvements made to you will.." Code Talker tried to explain and Silent Butterfly sighed in disbelief as she looked down at her self in her clothes which she had grown to love.
"I...wont be able to wear clothes again will I?" She could only whisper as she turned away lowering her head and balling her fists. "I'll be forced to go back to my old self, back to Quiet...".
Turning his wheelchair he could understand her sadness. "I'm sorry child...but if we are to prevent Piethos's parasite from taking over you we must eliminate the parasite its feeding off. If we dont do it Piethos's parasite will consume the Borgia Parasite and will be strong enough to devour the rest."
A tear fell down Silent Butterfly's cheek as Code Talker spoke on in a whisper. "Piethos's parasite will have complete control over you, you will not be able to control your actions".
Taking a deep breath Silent Butterfly raised her head looking to the mirror on the wall in front of her. "It was never really freedom for me was it...being able to wear clothes...to eat and drink again. It was all just borrowed time before being snatched away from me".
Code Talker then slowly rolled forward close to her and took on of her hands gently which got her attention making her slowly turn back round looking down at him.
"I know what you are now is what you've always wanted, to be as close to your normal self as possible. But what awaits you...if you decide to chance it, it will be your undoing." Code Talker spoke in support and all Silent Butterfly could do was lower her head closing her eyes with a single tear running down her cheek.
"Child, I give you my word I will do everything in my power to give back what must be taken from you now. But we must remove the Borgia Parasite" Code Talker squeezed her hand gently.
It was then she opened her eyes looking down at him. "If the Borgia Parasite is easy to remove..why cant you remove the rest just the same".
Code Talker sighed a little and gently made her kneel down to his eye level and he placed both his hands on her's in support.
"Child...the receptors on the Borgia Parasite have broken down, it will be easier to remove that then the rest. The Piethos Parasite may be an intruder but its just as strong as the Star and Skull Parasite" Code Talker explained on.
"However the Piethos Parasite needs to feed in order to survive as the Star and Skull Parasite do not, the Borgia Parasite is the only thing thats keeping it alive. If we remove the Borgia Parasite.."
"...The Pitheos Parasite will have nothing to feed on, it will die out..." Silent Butterfly guessed and she watched Code Talker gave a slow nod. "But the time frame of the Piethos Parasite dying out is unknown, it could be a week, month...it can even take a few years..".
"Will you be able to make me what I am again though...do you really believe that?.." Silent Butterfly asked a little upset knowing what she must do and it was then Code Talker gently took her other hand and he held them both gently like a father comforting his daughter.
"Stefanie...I give you my promise that I will find a way to fix this, you will not be Quiet again forever...not matter how long it takes I will find a way" Code Talker's voice spoke one of absolute truth and Silent Butterfly could feel it.
Looking down at her hands in his she could absolutely feel this man's determination to allow her to be able to be as close as normal again, she just needed to endure being Quiet once more. It was the only way...and she knew it.
Taking a slow deep breath she looked back at Code Talker's eyes. "How long until you can remove the Borgia Parasite?...".
"In the next twenty four hours, once its extracted you wont be able to eat or breath normally again...nor wear clothes as you do now. However your strength and muscle mass gained from the parasite will remain due to the Piethos Parasite has replicated it" Code Talker gently reminded and Silent Butterfly lowered her head again.
"I'm sorry child, I did not expect this outcome. If Piethos's blood didnt make contact with you this situation would never have come to you, but keep hope with you Child...I will fix this" Code Talker supported.
"I know you will Old Dine..." Silent Butterfly looked up to him. "You never gave up on me..".
With that Silent Butterfly slowly got back up and turned away wanting to be alone for a while and as she made her way around the desk Code Talker spoke up again. "Child...".
All she could do was come to a slow stop in the middle of the office. "This has to be reported to Ocelot, Miller and Big Boss. They need to know, but what about Wolf?".
Hearing Wolf's name made her close her eyes in pain as she turned before looking back at Code Talker. "I'll tell him myself, best he hears it from me...he deserves that much".
"I will inform them when Big Boss returns from Afghanistan, dont let this beat you down child. Just hold on to hope.
Silent Butterfly could only nod back still upset and with that she turned back to her front and walked out of Code Talker's office to be alone for a while.
-Combat Platform, Room 235-
Sitting behind his desk writing up reports on his session with the new recruits Wolf was just enjoyed the silence of the empty office as he continued to write endless reports on every recruit he trained today, he reported scores, attitude and of course recommended a few soldiers for advanced training sessions with him which had to be approved by Ocelot who over looked the soldiers of Outer Heaven.
As he continued to write his reports he suddenly got a knock at the door leading out of the office, looking to it he then looked to his report anc continued writing. "Come in". He spoke in athority and soon the door opened.
Wolf looked back to the door and coming into the room was one of his new recruits, it was a young woman with jet black hair in a bun, she tanned with hazel eyes and was quite an attractive woman. Coming into the room was the soldier code named Panther.
Standing to attention and saluting Panther presented herself. "22387, Panther sir!".
"Come sit down Panther, thanks for coming" Wolf spoke professionally and Panther calmly walked towards the chair in front of Wolf's desk and quietly sat down with her hands resting on her lap with Wolf looking at her.
"I called you here today because of your behavior." Wolf then picked up a report he written up and he began to read it out loud. "Answering back to your commanding officer, not following instructions, fighting in the training programs.".
He then slammed the paper on the desk looking at her with disappointment. His voice carried weight and pointed his finger at her. "I honestly dont know what you are playing at Panther, but you are close to walking on thin ice".
Panther lowered her head taking a deep breath as the weight of Wolf's voice hit her hard. "Now I'm gonna give you a chance to explain yourself before I take further action, you have a few minutes to change my mind".
Wolf leaned back in his chair waiting for her to explain herself but it didnt take long for her to start speaking. "I honestly dont know Sir, I dont know why I acted like that...I guess its..".
"You guess what?" Wolf asked still leaning back not happy with her but soon Panther lifted her head looking at him. "I...I admire you Sir".
Blinking in surprise Wolf was just silent at what she just said. "What the hell do you mean?".
Panther sighed looking down at her hands as she rubbed them over. "All the things you went through, I've heard the stories. What I heard...gives me so much respect for.".
"That doesnt explain your actions earlier today" Wolf reminded and Panther looked back up to him with a look of honesty. "I hear the other recruits disrespect you when your not around, they mock you for being weak by becoming a drill instructor instead of being on the field like you used to".
"Words mean nothing Panther" Wolf stated and Panther nodded. "I know Sir, I kind of disagreed with some of them and we got into heated arguments because I didn't agree with them".
Wolf leaned forward with his arms crossed on his desk. "Was the one recruit you were paired up with one of them?, is that why you refused to work with him and the others we tried pairing with you?".
"Only a few Sir, I hate to admit it but I do have a temper which makes things blurry to me and makes me do things that I regret. You have no idea how much I regretted answering back to you and the other instructor". Panther looked back down at her hands. "I should be better than that, I didn't come here to be a trouble maker".
Wolf looked at her as she continued to look down at her hands and he could see some honesty in her, she may have cause trouble but she was honest about herself and whats been going on and if their was one thing he liked was honesty. Taking a few seconds to think he then looked down to a file which was related to Panther and he opened it up with Panther looking up seeing him go through it.
"Gianna Marie aka Panther, age twenty four, Spanish descent." Wolf stated looking over her file and soon he came to her history on the field.
"Excellent scout, specialist in rifle training. Served for the Spanish Navy for two years before becoming a mercenary, according to this you have been all over the place." Wolf questioned as he looked up to Panther.
"I got fed up of the red tape in the Navy Sir, figured I could do some good in the mercenary business. I know there are gray areas but at least I could do some good where others didnt". Panther stated.
"I see" Wolf looked back down at the file then closed it up placing it on the desk again before looking back at the young woman.
"Panther, what ever is said about me among the trainees means nothing. They are just words but if they want to prove themselves to me then I will happily take them on in sessions, even though I appreciate your way of defending me its honestly not necessary." Wolf stated.
"Listen to me Panther and I dont say this often, I dont lie and I dont mince my words. Right now I got about twelve potential soldiers among the twenty we trained today". Wolf then pointed at her.
"You, Panther could be the perfect soldier. All you need to do is keep a level head and continue to do your part, you being honest with me has painted a picture and I think you have what it takes here" Wolf complimented professionally and Panther gave a small smile looking back down at her hands rubbing them over.
"Just focus on yourself and get to the end, your young and full of potential. Dont waste it on assholes who love to insult with words" His words echoed within her ears and she took every word to heart.
Looking up at him once more she gave a small nod. "I'll give everything I got Sir, I wont let you down".
Wolf smiled slightly and offered his right hand over his desk. "New day, new start.".
Panther smiled bit brighter and leaned forward and reached for his hand and the hands linked giving a firm handshake. "New day, new start" She repeated the words.
Wolf nodded and the two let go of each others hands before sitting back in their chairs and thats when Wolf's idroid went off. Sighing slightly he picked the device up off the table and stood up. "Sorry Panther, I have to take this. Take five minutes then return to your barracks".
"I will Sir, thank you" Panther responded and Wolf nodded before moving away from his desk and towards the window near his desk looking over the message. In that moment Panther was checking him out. Ever since coming here she heard about Wolf and was well known to be a favourite among the other women in Outer Heaven.
She heard whispers saying how attractive he looked and even heard a few women wishing they could jump into bed with him despite the relationship he was in, after finally meeting Wolf she wasnt disappointed and just continued to look him up and down.
Wolf then slightly turned and she saw him frowning down at the message before looking back to Panther who managed to stop herself getting caught "Sorry Panther, I have to go. See yourself out when your ready".
"Is everything alright?" Panther asked concerned and Wolf looked back at his idroid before putting it back on his belt. "I dont know". Wolf then speed walked to the door leading out of the office and into the hallway leaving Panther alone in the office.
Panther could only smirk as she looked to the door while playing with her top button of her shirt while crossing her legs, he eyes checked him out once again as he left and her loins were burning. "Oh I'm gonna fuck him...". She could one whisper as she could only imagine jumping in bed with him, she didnt care about this relationship with a super soldier he had. She always got what she wanted and Wolf was something she wanted to get in bed with.
-2nd Command Platform-
Laughing and chuckling with her close friend Ralph, Cub was playing fetch with DD and were just enjoying the hot day. Both Ralph and Cub became very close friends and would hang out with each other during their free time.
They would play all day and just enjoy each others company with DD tagging along, as the two played with DD little did they know the Floating Boy was lingering in the distance. His breathing echoed through his mask as he looked to his targets.
His mission was to kill them and make it look like an accident, so he would stay with them in the shadows waiting for the right opportunity to strike.
"Silent Butterfly's situation has become worse, A new recruit called Panther is interested in Wolf (Modeled after Penelope Cruz from Pirates Of The Caribbean). And now Cub and Ralph are in potential danger in Eli's plan. Things are not looking good what will the outcome be?...we can only find out. Hope you enjoyed todays episode as the next one will see Big Boss back in Afghanistan heading for the docks were Para-Medic is supposedly located. Is Peace about to be broken.
