Arsenal Gear Declaration
*************Raiden******************
Raiden, Tyler, and Brandon patrolled B4, w/ no one found. No sign of life anywhere were present.
Tyler: The easiest mission I've been on.
Brandon: Go figure. I'm about ready to go down and sleep.
Raiden: This can't be. Otacon got all the info indicating a takeover would result.
Tyler: Kid, don't you find it a little strange that a takeover would be announced? The whole point of a takeover is to get'em when they're not expecting it. Probably a fucking trap.
Brandon: Judging from our resistance, it wasn't a well-thought out plan.
A beeping noise was emitted from the elevator nearby.
Raiden: Take cover!
They all hid behind various crates in the area and behind walls. No one would get through w/o being spotted by them.
A man walked out of the elevator, with bugs flying around him. Dressed in American gear, with a MP5SF, he called on his radio.
Soldier: What the hell you want?
Voice: Check the floor for the intruders. They should be here by now. And one more thing: Don't make us use our guns on you.
Soldier: Fine. Over and out. (He turns off his radio.) You can shove them up your ass while you're at it.
Raiden came out from the crates.
Raiden: Freeze!
Soldier: Whoa! Is that Matthew Broderick?
Raiden: Don't move.
Tyler: (Laughing) Good one. But anyways, drop your gun.
Raiden: On your knees. And move away from the elevator.
Brandon: Don't need anymore elevator shootings.
The soldier did what he was told. He got away from the elevator, dropped his gun, and was on his knees.
Soldier: Don't kill me. I got a family.
Tyler: Yeah, yeah, yeah, we've heard that before. Give us your dog tags.
Raiden: Has the takeover started?
Soldier: What takeover?
Tyler: Don't play dumb. Lord knows Raiden represents that game.
Raiden: Shut up Tyler. But answer the question.
Soldier: Why would I be here unless it already started?
Brandon: Who's the leader?
Soldier: I'm a patroller; why would I know who leads us here. We get paid by someone, and we don't ask questions.
Brandon: Not even a clue? That's jacked up. How do you get the elevator to go down further that B5?
Soldier: Card key. This gets you to B11.
Tyler: Where is everyone? There's been almost no resistance since we got here.
Soldier: It's 42 floors; it's hard to cover it all. But I don't know everything going on here.
Brandon: Give us your card key. Who's your C.O.?
Soldier: Some guy. I think hi name is Candy man, but I don't completely know. He gives me my orders.
Tyler: Ain't he one of Ocelot's guys?
Raiden: Yeah. What does he look like?
Soldier: My orders come from a radio. I don't know what he looks like.
The elevator came down again. Raiden and Brandon aimed their weapons. Snake emerged from the elevator.
Snake: What'd I miss?
Brandon: Quite a bit. We'll tell you later.
Almost suicidal, the soldier lunged at Tyler to attempt to disarm him, but was shot by Brandon before he completely stood up. He was dead before he hit the ground.
Tyler: Get his key?
Brandon: Yeah. Get his dog tag, too. We'll fill you in later, Snake. In the meantime, we found out how to go down floors faster. Just get these cards. Care to join?
Snake: Might as well. Ran into a friend on the way here. Otacon found out who Candy Man is. He was the same guy who I ran into.
Raiden: What do you mean, "ran into him?"
Snake: Lets just say I'm a good eavesdropper. Got a tracking bug on him. Says at 8:00 AM, he's meeting up w/ Ocelot on B20.
Brandon: That's good news.
What time is it?
Raiden: About 6:25. We have access to B11 from here.
Throughout their talking, they didn't notice that the soldier's radio had voices coming from it.
Radio: Send out an attack team to floor B4. Take the alternate route.
No one heard this message.
Snake: Tyler, do you know where Kane is?
Tyler: He's babysitting Otacon.
Snake: Raiden, did you bring the directional microphone?
Raiden: Yeah.
The attack team appeared close-by and aimed at Snake and the others. Snake and everyone went for cover. No one was hit.
Soldiers: Intruders sighted!
With shields in hand, they proceeded ahead. With Socoms in hand, Snake, Raiden, and the others aimed for their knees and heads. Many shots hit them, slowing their progress. Tyler shot a bullet to a fire extinguisher, which sprayed extinguish on an incoming guard. They eventually died, w/ Brandon taking their dog tags.
Brandon: That was eventful.
Tyler: We gotta get in before more come.
Snake: Point taken. Lets go.
They left the area. A barely alive guard radioed in.
Man: They're in the service elevator.
Radio: Roger that.
The pair arrived on B6. Checking the area, no one was in sight, once again. No doors were there, so they went to B7. Gunfire could be heard before making it down. What they witnessed was an everlasting image in ones mind. The dead bodies of 11 soldiers, apparently waiting for them.
Tyler: What the hell?
Snake: This sure brings back memories.
Raiden: Who'd they die?
Brandon: From the looks of it, knife slashes, gunshots, and broken necks. Guards die whenever were near.
Tyler: God must some kind of sense of humor.
Snake: Lets split up. We'll cover more ground.
Raiden: Fair enough.
Snake took B8, Tyler took B9, Raiden took B10 and Brandon took B11.
***************Otacon*****************
Kane: You find anything yet?
Otacon: Nothing interesting. This system is no joke.
Kane: I'm tired of sitting on my ass. I need some action. After all, I have the MI face mask.
Otacon: Alright, go. I'll lock the room. Who'll you go as?
Kane: The only person I can is Ocelot.
Otacon: The only way I can help you is by giving you a fake Colt Single Action Army. Won't fire, but is replica-quality.
Kane: Fair enough.
Otacon: Just make sure you don't run into him.
Kane left the area. Otacon called Snake.
Otacon: Got a minute?
Snake: Yeah, what?
Otacon: What floor are you on?
Snake: B8.
Otacon: Whose on B11?
Snake: Brandon. Why?
Otacon: Kane is going to that floor. He's dressed as Ocelot. I downloaded a card from their mainframes, which is one of the only things I could do.
Snake: I'll tell him.
******************Kane*********************
7:20
The hour went by for all of them with no new developments.
Kane was heading through B11 with the disguise holding through. 2 guards were lying unconscious, which meant Brandon was probably there. He told Brandon about his disguise, but none bothered to rendezvoused. He checked the bodies for dog tags, but were taken. He checked their pockets and found a B12-20 card. He checked through several floors, but w/ still no guards. When he spoke, he sounded exactly like Ocelot, but hoped no one would see through his disguise. On B19, 3 guards were stationed there, but feared that if he asked questions, they'd know. They blindly saluted him. They gave him their cards as an order, and gained access to B21. On his way to B20, he hit a snag. An unknown man caught up with him and started a conversation. Otacon was aware of the situation, and was doing an ID check. He wasn't just another soldier, he knew that for sure.
Man: Did you hear about the intruder?
Kane: Yes. I hope they're dead now. Any reports from the soldiers?
Man: No, not yet?
Kane: Don't check on them. They might be fighting them right now.
Man: Maybe.
Otacon: (Over Codec) Kane, get away from him. He might be able to spot you. He's Candy Man. He's an ex-FOXHOUND agent, who became a merc. He is a brilliant leader for soldiers, who also is equally good in combat. He came in alongside Ocelot and knows every one of their protocols.
Kane: (to Candy Man) I must be going. I have other matters to attend to.
Candy Man: Okay, remember the meeting is at 9:00.
Kane: Yes, at 9:00.
Kane proceeded to the elevator and left for B21.
******************Candy Man*****************
Suspicious, Candy Man radioed in Ocelot.
Candy Man: Ocelot, where are you?
Ocelot: B30. You should already know that.
Candy Man: I don't know how, but there's a fake version of you I just saw.
Ocelot: What do you mean?
Candy Man: Someone came up and looked exactly like you. I knew you were on B30, so there's an imposter running around.
Ocelot: Where is he?
Candy Man: Went to B21, I think.
Ocelot: Time to pay a visit.
********************Snake**********************
7:35
After interrogating another guard, Snake found out where Ocelot was. The guard was knocked out and left. Snake called Otacon.
Snake: Have you called Raiden?
Otacon: Yeah, about 20 minutes ago. Why?
Snake: I know where Ocelot is.
Otacon: I heard. And Kane encountered Candy Man.
Snake: Wasn't he with you?
Otacon: He went out to find some info. He disguised himself as Ocelot.
Snake: Did you tell him about the 8:00 meeting?
Otacon: No. It wouldn't mattered. Wait, hold on. You know that bug you put on Candy Man?
Snake: Yes, what about it?
Otacon: Oh, no. Kane's heading into a trap. (Otacon thought of the 9:00 reference and knew Kane was in trouble.
*******************Kane*********************
Kane descended to B21. He looked around and noticed some inept guards sleeping, or looking at FHM magazines. Guards saluted him and didn't give a second glance. He went into some supply rooms, and found an AK-47's for him to use. He didn't pick it up for the fear of exposure since Ocelot was never seen w/ an automatic weapon and never used anything, save for his beloved Colt. He went around the room, and noticed a locker. Curious to find something, he opened it and a dead American soldier was found. He wasn't in uniform, and noticed no dog tags were on him. Kane walked out only to hear and see what he didn't want to hear or see: A gun to his face and the familiar gray hair/mustache.
Ocelot: Not too shabby. Even the veins on my face were properly shown.
Kane: Hello, Ocelot. Nice to see you.
Ocelot: So you're the one whose been killing off my soldiers. Who're you with?
Kane: You don't think I can make it in here by myself?
Ocelot: Not with a Halloween mask like that. Where is the little gizmo for that? Bring it out.
Kane reluctantly brought out a little black case, which resembled palm reader. A spot for uploading a picture was clearly seen. Ocelot grabbed a portion of skin on Kane's fake face and ripped it off, revealing Kane's real face.
Ocelot: Nice technology. Who're you with? And don't make me say it again.
Kane: I ain't telling you.
Ocelot got tired of this and kicked the left side of Kane's left knee. Kane's left leg went out from the force of the kick, and was in a kneeling position.
Ocelot: (On radio) Establish a trace soon. Call Snake.
Kane: How did you know?
Ocelot: Because I do. Do it. And tell them what I tell you.
Kane reluctantly did so and Snake appeared on his Codec.
Snake: What's up?
Kane: Ocelot's missing. I saw him but I can't find him anymore.
Snake: Is someone talking to you Kane?
Kane: (After a few seconds of waiting and what appeared to be muffled whispers) No.
Snake: Where are you?
Kane: (After a few seconds) B18.
Snake: Ocelot is there, isn't he?
Kane: Yes.
Ocelot shot him in the face when he said yes right over the Codec. His forehead split open and a rainfall of blood was pouring out. Snake witnessed it, and almost vomited.
Ocelot: (Over Codec to Snake) You survived Big Shell? Congratulations. I shall send my welcoming party to you. (Ocelot ended the transmission.) (To Candy Man nearby) Is the trace done?
Candy Man: Yes, he's on B9 right now.
Ocelot: Good. Get the special soldiers to Snake. This shall be a great day that calls for Champaign.