Chapter 7 - All's Well That Ends Well
The 3 of them froze, as the SWAT teams aimed their weapons at them and surveyed the room cautiously. "D-Don't get mud on the floor. I just mopped." Raiden stammered. The SWAT teams froze, went to the welcome mat to wipe their boots, then continued to survey the room. "Thanks." Raiden sighed.
Snake snuffed, then walked towards the three. "Sorry about the big entrance, I didn't want to take any chances." he grumbled. "Take any chances?" Raiden asked. Snake nodded. "Yeah. Rose is a really smart killer." he sighed. The SWAT officers then moved to Rose, and threw her to the floor, cuffing her.
"HEY!! What're you doing!?" she screeched. "You just broke a very serious law," Snake said gruffly, "Hating Konami." The SWAT officers then stood Rose up, and headed out the door. "Hey!! Raiden, you're my boyfriend!! Help meeeeee!!!!" she screamed. Raiden sighed. "Sorry Rose. You're... uh... just not my type I guess!" he laughed. Snake smirked. "Are you gonna go after Mei-Ling? She's not bad." he chuckled.
Raiden shook his head. "Nah. I'll find someone though, don't worry. I mean, if it's not Rose, it could be anybody! Maybe even someone else in this room!!" he said happily. All of the officers, Kojima, and even Snake froze. Considering they were all guys. Raiden chuckled to himself, eyes closed, and rubbed his head. "Or... it could just be the tranquilizer that's making me think funny!"
Raiden then opened his eyes, to find his apartment completely empty. "Hey!! I was just joking!!" he yelled after them. "Tranquilizer doesn't make me think funny!! ...GUYS!!"
The staff of Metal Gear Solid 2 sat patiently in their conference room, as Snake and Raiden entered, together, in their traditional sneaking suits. They both stood at the head of the table, Snake sorting out his papers, and Raiden getting ready to speak. Then, they were ready.
"Hello, everyone." Snake said, as Raiden stood silently in the background. "Now, I'm sure you guys DON'T know why we're here, since I brought my papers to the bathroom." The staff sighed disappointedly. "NOW, we're here to... apologize for our demands. And starting off will be Raiden. ...Raiden?"
Snake turned to Raiden, who was off into space, daydreaming of what it would be like with a rocket-powered car. "RAIDEN!!" Snake yelled. Raiden jolted. "AHH! What?" he asked. "Your apology." Snake grumbled angrily. "Oh yeah!" Raiden said. He stood infront now, at the head of the table.
"Guys, um...
Ok, I'm really sorry for saying my idea for Metal Gear Raiden.
It was... a dumb idea. *sigh*
And.. um... I STILL want Harry Gregson-Williams to make re-mixes for me. I love beats."
The staff applauded Raiden's apology, especially Harry. This meant more money he could put towards his "Give Harry Gregson-Williams His Own Continent" fund. Raiden bowed, then walked to the back again. "Very nice." Snake grumbled. "As for me..."
"...alright. I'm... I'm sorry for saying I want a new co-star.
I mean, sure, Raiden's a freak--"
Raiden gasped.
"...but, he's a good freak. In... a freaky kind of way. I mean...uh...
OH!"
Just then, the part of Snake's brain that did heroic speeches started up again.
"Sure, Raiden's a fruit, a dumb blonde, a..a... ninja type thing.
But, you can't choose your partners.
The only thing that should matter is your trust in eachother, your courage and faith in eachother.
This is a TEAM, a friendship... they go deeper than skin and bone."
The staff yawned.
"Alright, I'll cut this short.
I am NOT ashamed of my partner. I'm... I'm proud of him.
He has a LOT to learn, but seeing as how smart he is, I'm sure that won't be a problem.
And... if I go, and need a replacement, ...*sigh*
I'll be glad its him. Thank you."
Snake glanced over at Raiden gruffly, and saw taht he had tears in his eyes. "Th--Thank you, Snake." Raiden gleamed, as he ran up and gave him a hug (a manly one, jeez).
The staff stood up and did an ovation, as Raiden let go of Snake, sniffling. "Don't do that again." Snake grumbled. "Huh?" Raiden asked, wiping his eye. "N-Nevermind." Snake said. They bowed to the staff, who still applauded.... all's well that ends well.
Oh yes, and Rose? Well, let's just say she's gonna be gone for a loooong time. Heh.
Note From JennH:
*sigh* I'm gonna miss this story, what with Raiden's fruitiness ... Kojima's dorkiness...
But, all stories have to end some time or another. Oh well.
In the meantime, I'll try think of another one to write. But more importantly... review!