Disclaimer: The same as always, and I do not own Flame of Recca either. You all will see why soon.
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The stage opens up to show the members of the Weiss Kreuz anime seated on stools onstage. The female fans and other WK fanatics who are probably reading this fic goes wild.
Ran: Hey, Youji...tell me again why are we here and not Shardclaw? He's supposed to be hosting with us on this chapter, am I right?
Omi: Unless he's playing around with that growing harem of anime and video game hotties and not tending to his responsibilities as he always does in Soldier X...like updating this fic often!
Youji: He told us to hold the fort for him until he gets back...he seems to have gone on a 'babe-hunting' mission on his own.
Ran: Really? I wonder if he is successful in his hunt? Did he say who he was going after?
Ken: Two women he mentioned from one of his current favourite anime, Naruto. They are, Mitrashi Anko and Tsunade.
Omi: Shardclaw won't last two minutes against them....hey, here he comes now.
Just then, from the background, Naked Jehuty lands and out pops myself, holding unto the Fireseal and the stunner rifle. My clothing was in tatters, and bruises were all over my face.
Omi: Ouch...I take it that the hunt didn't go well...how are you going, Shardclaw?
ShardclawK: Ugghh...now I know how Tempest must feels getting hot chicks for me...I'd better stick to writing. Those two were quite hard to catch, might as well leave it up to him. Anyway, to all my faithful readers...sorry for the long wait. For the hiatus, I was still active in terms of updating my Solider X fic, so I kinda gave this fic a break as I had to prepare what twists will come your way later.
Ran: It must be really hard keeping track of keeping your fics updated just to satisfy the masses, huh, Shardclaw?
ShardclawK: I know! I got to start a schedule for this kind of thing from now, it's like playing all those new games for my PS2 in so little time. And speaking of new games...curse you, Capcom, for bringing so many cool new games faster than I can finish some of the ones I got. And hell, there's even more cooler sequels on the way!
Omi: Hey, you can complain more about it the next time you're playing Viewtiful Joe, Shardclaw. But, I'm not complaining either...that is a totally cool game in itself. Thank God Capcom released it for PS2 owners to enjoy, plus with a bonus fans of that system will surely enjoy.
ShardclawK: You must mean to play Dante and Trish from the Devil May Cry fame? That must be the coolest bonus feature in any game so far...
Ran: But you're not really here to talk about that, what do you got to show in this bonus chapter for your famous fic, Shardclaw?
ShardclawK: Right...this is something totally different than most of the other chapters, or better yet put, some of the normal Eva fics that you see around here. And when I mean different, I mean it with a capital 'D'.
From offset, Tempest Dynasty's character, Garland Durev, can be heard laughing in an insane tone. I start to shake my head.
ShardclawK: Down, boy, 'D'...it's not time yet....
'D': Damn....well, hurry up and give me something to destroy, will you? Or else, I'll tear apart your base, full of these lovely women you got as presents!
ShardclawK: You wouldn't! Do that and I'll sick Greg on you...with his cheerleaders squad!
Greg: You must be kidding me! Why would I want to waste my time running from that guy, when I should go after Reese? I'm going back to my own bad ass fic, don't bother me anymore, dammit.
ShardclawK: Heh....okay, that didn't work. Hey, there's Gendou Ikari!
'D': Where?
ShardclawK: Over there! Following three of the female audience members to the bathroom area.
The song 'Bodies' begins to play as Berserker Demon charges off stage and charges after Gendou Ikari, who begins to run at a fast pace out of the camera range. Moments later, Gendou's screams were heard from a distance as he met a nasty end courtesy of 'D'.
Ran: I really didn't pity that wankster anyway....
ShardclawK: Actually, I was just making sure 'D' got some spotlighting before I present him a couple of chapters later in this fic. I'm sure a lot of Eva readers will be in for some freaky stuff later, but for now...here's something that I know that you'll totally enjoy, all of you.
Omi: All courtesy of Darkfusion for the dialogue inserts and suggestions used in this chapter and later in the fic, and to Tempest for the enhancements for our FOXHOUND recruits. Hardcore otakus out there will notice the Flame of Recca and the anime Ceres: Celestial Legend references in this fic, since it was used in his own Metal Gear fic, so give yourselves a cookie for finding some of that out.
Ran: Hey, I've just noticed something.
ShardclawK: What is it, Ran?
Ran: None of the hot chicks you have came out to be flaunted in our faces as always everytime we do an introduction. Being courteous today, Kusanagi?
ShardclawK: Heh...actually....I only sent some of them to do some shopping a while ago. I'd bet they must be getting back any time now.
Just then, Emeralda, Shion, Tina Foster, Tina Armstrong, Aerith, Ayane, Lei Fang, Mahiro, Okuni and Hinako stepped in the room, all of them wearing small, tight vest tops and sexy short hot pants.
Shion: Kusanagi-sama, you're hurt badly! Here, let me take you inside with the rest of the girls and use my Queen's Kiss to knock you out, then we'll strip you to threat your wounds. Would you like that?
ShardclawK: Sometimes, my life can be so friggin good! I'll leave this to the rest of you, guys!
Ran: Déjà vu all over! Why does he always do that? Anyway, ladies and gents, enjoy.
Omi: Let's see if Shardclaw can handle the 'shipments' that Tempest sends him this time at the end of this chapter. Heh-heh...he'll be so sorry he can show off like that in front of us.
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ShardclawKusanagi presents:
Metal Gear Solid: Children of Evangelion
Bonus Chapter 5: Enhancements
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Somewhere in the United States, at Greg Kinezono's temporary hideout in a hotel room, the ex-member of FOXHOUND was in the middle of training again with his apprentice, Yuina Hatori. He was making sure she was being moulded for the harsh battle ahead.
Greg had Yuina's hair ribbon strapped over his eyes, as he as training his 'mental sight' for further cases he may run into during his hunt for Lt. Matthew Reese and the Patriots.
"Sempai...are you sure you can still fight with your sight like that?" Yuina asked, stepping up from her fighting pose.
"Of course...you may never know what may happen to me that may take my most precious weapon...my eyes." Greg said, swinging his High Function lance, the Ascension. "My mind can be just as powerful to use like a second pair of eyes, so I'm training in it well to make it as tough as my body."
"I'm sure that you want to use this as an extra to get an edge over that friend you told me about? What was his name, Garland?" Yuina asked, causing Greg to fall over anime style.
"It's not like that!" Greg shouted, wincing in pain. Just then, Riku Hanabishi stepped into the room, with Nagi and Tot behind him, along with Rie, Rio and Aika. "I'm doing this just to add to a challenge I have planned for him when I get back to Japan. I think I've finally figured a way why I always ending up losing to him...he may have more experience in combat and fighting than anyone else in the group, but he never faced someone outside that has his own style of fighting...me. I may be different in terms of skill to Garland, but what I lack in those areas, I make up with sheer determination and a lot surprises. I just wished I can invite Umi, Tatsuko and Inuko over to Tokyo-3 to act as my cheerleaders for this rematch, but I can't because of those damned Angels and terrorists! God, isn't there anywhere on this planet safe?"
"Hey, Greg...should we tell Snake and everyone else about Weiss coming over to NERV to help out with the situation soon?" Nagi asked.
Greg got up from the ground he sat on and removed the ribbon from around his eyes. "We should do that, but I don't want to be making any more contacts with them until my mission for revenge is completed. Any of you got suggestions?"
"I do...I can just use the teleportation madogu that my grandmother, Kagero, gave me before we came to rescue you from the Delmos weeks ago." Riku explained.
"Nani?" Greg asked. "Teleport? Like...move from one place to another in a magic kind of way, teleport?"
"That's right." Riku showed everyone the magic relic that he talked about. "And I'll be using this....the Eikai Gyoku."
"Isn't that the item Kagero gave you before we left Japan, Riku?" Nagi asked.
"Certainly. This madogu is capable of travelling both teleportation through shadows. Meaning, the madogu can teleport the user anyplace where a shadow is and also, the viewing of distant events." He explained. "There's a down side to it though...the Eikai Ball does not allow the user to hear what is going on, so if I wanted to use it to spy on Solidus and Dead Cell, or the Patriots, I'll be able to see them but I won't hear what they're saying."
"That would just take the fun out of everything." Greg simply lamented. "Why would rush the fun of learning what they are up to now just to ruin it and just rather wait when the time comes to strike the wanksters, then learn everything."
"Hey Greg, what's the most secure part of NERV HQ that you know of?" Riku asked.
"I guess that would be the cages where they keep the Evangelions, why?" Greg answered.
"Good, I'll head there when I arrive and see how their security is." Riku said with a grin.
"Just try not to stir up too much trouble while you're there, okay?" Greg replied with a serious tone. Greg's hardly in a joyous mood, since he's all business even with his friends. "NERV might as well shoot down the first suspicious person that steps into that base, need I remind you that it's one red alert since Arsenal Gear is now part of their property? The last thing I need is someone getting hurt because of my recklessness."
"It won't happen. All of a sudden, you doubt me?" Riku asked with a confident smile.
"It's not that, Riku." Greg simply shook his head. "There might be spies for Reese and the Patriots around, and knowing you, they will pick up your flame powers if you even flick a spark from your fingers around them."
"I want to know what you meant by 'knowing you'." Riku replied.
"Che...I don't have to say it." Greg smirked. "And I don't have to read your mind or the future either to guess that you're probably going to make a spectacle of yourself in front of NERV. Just be careful not to overdo it."
"Will you stop being so paranoid, Greg?" Riku assured his friend. "Everything will go smooth."
"So, Riku...how does your magic thingie really work?" Rio asked, scratching her long, blonde hair.
"Allow me to demonstrate." Riku said. "This madogu can teleport the user and one other person to any place as long as there's a shadow there. Now who wants to see for themselves how it works?"
Everyone in the room, excepting Greg, raised their arms.
"Greg, why is it that you're not interested?" Rio asked.
"It's not like I don't want to learn about Riku's magic and stuff..." Greg simply shrugged his shoulders. "Going back to everyone in FOXHOUND so soon after everything will just upset my plans, that's all. You know how I operate, I would like to keep everyone in suspense a bit longer until I'm sure I'm strong enough to show Garland and all of FOXHOUND that I'm not the same Greg Kinezono they used to know and kick around."
"Greg, sometimes I really worry for you." Rio shook her head. "But then again, that's why I love you like a real son."
"Hey, Riku...why not let Yuina go with you?" Greg smirked. Yuina jumped to this.
"Huh? Why, sempai?" Yuina exclaimed.
"For one thing, I want all of FOXHOUND to know my other and most important reason for staying out of the group...you and Seraph." Greg explained. "I'm sure once they get the picture, they won't have to pester me so much to come back to their group until I decide to do so."
"Sempai..." Yuina lowered her head. Greg patted her shoulders.
"Don't worry about it, Yuina. NERV may be a very scary place, but Riku will be with you and you'll meet some good friends of mine as well while you're there." Greg explained. "Oh, yeah....if you meet Linn, tell her this for me..."
Greg whispered into Yuina's ears for a few seconds. After he lifted away from her, she had a puzzled look on her face.
"I don't understand it, sempai..." Yuina said.
"Just tell Linn those words. She'll understand." Greg said, as he started to rub his temple. "Well, if all excuse me, I'm crashing for the rest of the afternoon. Don't wake me up until it's nightfall."
"Ahh...yeah, Greg. Don't push yourself too hard resting." Riku said, as Greg left the room, picking up a full Remy Red bottle with him into one of the bedrooms. Yuina only stepped up to Riku and nodded her head.
"I'm ready to go along with you, Riku." Yuina nodded. "Seraph, you'll be okay by yourself until I get back?"
"Of course." Seraph replied. "I'll won't be lonely and unguarded here, thanks to Rio's and Aika's company and protection."
Yuina nodded in reply at Seraph.
"So where do you want to go, Yuina?" Riku asked Yuina. "Hawaii, the Bahamas, the Great Wall of China? I could even take us to the moon, though we'd need to have space suits on."
A younger female's cough was heard next to him. Rie was standing right behind him with a near peeved look on her face.
"Riku, now's not the time to be funny." Rie spoke, her arms folded. "The sooner you leave and get this over with, the faster we can start getting our date on the way. So, don't try to keep us back, huh?"
Riku only gulped at Rie and activated the teleportation madogu. "Okay, I'm already on it. Hang on, Yuina."
So with that, Riku activated the teleportation madogu and both him and Yuina were gone in a bright flash of light. Some seconds after, Greg stepped back outside.
"Are they gone?" Greg asked.
"That's right." Rio replied. "Hey, Greg I was just wondering....why did you sent Yuina along with Riku to NERV of all places?"
"For one thing, if Yuina's psychic powers can pick up any useful emotional resonance from that place, she can report to me on how much more trouble everyone at that base will be in. If I can do that, at least I'll prepare myself for what to do when I want to protect that city the next time an Angel or evil appears." Greg explained. "And also....to catch up on some reading."
Greg held up two old Fruits Basket manga novels to everyone's surprise. (A.N: Thanks to DarkFusion who sent me the link to this goodie some time ago from a recent Soldier X update!)
"I managed to sneak these from Yuina's belongings while she wasn't watching." Greg smirked. "I tell you...Tohru Honda is now my personal heroine! I can learn a lot of determination tactics from her!"
Everyone in the room, couldn't help but let sweat drops fall behind their heads. This was going to be a long mission with Greg.
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After the special teleportation madogu had teleported both Riku and Yuina into NERV's headquarters, they actually found themselves in the area of the Evangelion cages. Riku, who happened to be wearing a casual brown jacket and long blue jeans, looked around a bit to examine his surroundings.
"So these are the famous Evangelions that I've heard so much about." Riku said to himself as he gazed at the three units. Suddenly, he felt an odd sensation in his right arm and pulled back his sleeve to look at it. He immediately saw that the tattooed names for each of the eight dragons were glowing faintly.
(The ryu...they're reacting to the EVAs...) He thought and then brought his sleeve back down and looked back at the EVA units. (The way these guys are reacting to them...just what the hell are these things?)
"Um...Riku...?" Yuina wandered a bit, looking at Evangelion Unit 01. "This place is frightening..."
"No kidding." Riku replied. "This place is giving off some weird vibes, but we all can worry about that later. We must find Snake and the others to tell them about what's going down soon. According to Greg's information, if we follow the right path, we can get to the Command Centre of this base. Stay with me, Yuina. NERV is a humungous place, and we can easily get separated and lost."
"Yeah, I guess so...." Yuina said, making sure her powers as a psychic and as part Emulate get the best of her. (Sempai...just why did you send me here?)
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"Before we continue on with the weapons training..." Michael spoke, as he stood in front of the group of Evangelion pilots in the VR training room. With him, were Michael, Garland and Raiden, each were responsible for giving Shinji, Rei and Asuka their advanced knowledge in weapons and combat training. Touji Suzahara was there as well, since he has considered giving this a shot to improve his limited experience in piloting Eva. He considered it nothing serious, since his sister was now getting the best care in NERV's hospital as compensation for the 13th Angel incident. He also hoped his training can help him protect Hikari when the time comes.
"Now that you've covered the basics in getting your aim in handling weapons right..." Garland instructed the four Japanese youths. "We're going to run a small run to test how good your accuracy is."
"Shinji, since your score's getting higher with each step in training, I guess you'll go first." Linn pointed to Shinji.
"Um...me?' Shinji nervously replied to the most attractive FOXHOUND female recruit alive. "Why do I have to go first? Ayanami's has been more devoted in this sort of thing, than I am."
"True, but Snake has been giving you a hand in this quite often, so I just want to see what he has taught you so far." Linn replied with a smile. "Also, to do this as a chance to help you impress your girlfriend."Shinji shook his head, as it turned a slight red. He ended up turning in Rei's direction, which made the blush turn more darker in red.
"Aw, geez...here goes nothing." Shinji only replied, taking up a USP, standardized to synch with the controls of the Evangelion, thanks to the handiwork of Otacon, Dr. Naomi Hunter and Maya Ibuki. Entering the moderate difficult level for the Handgun, Shinji selected Raiden Level 05 mode. Remembering the important experience he went through being a pilot and some of Snake's, Garland and Michael's teachings, Shinji aimed his gun and fired at the targets in front of him. Though he had gotten used in piloting the Eva and use the manual lock on in combat, hitting the bull's-eye dead on at the targets in less than five seconds have become a new, second nature for the Third Child.
"He's gotten better." Raiden said, nodding his head in approval.
"Yes, Ikari is seemingly focused as always." Rei commented.
"Hmph...what a show off." Asuka scoffed. "I can move and aim much faster than he can."
"So why don't you put your money where your mouth is and show us, eh?" Touji smirked while watching Shinji clear out the middle portion of targets as he ran with ease.
"What was that, you dumb jock?!" Asuka was close to landing a clench fist on his head, as Garland stepped in and stopped her in time.
"Now, now, Asuka. He was only joking. You should know your own skill better than that." Garland warned her. "Say what...after Shinji gets to beat this level, you can go in there an prove yourself afterwards."
"Heh, maybe I will." Asuka replied, staring back into the room intentionally. Shinji was easily getting used to the firing and in between reloading of rounds while he ran to the other targets, allowing him to get to the goal after all the targets have been detonated. When he got the end, he flashed his victory pose, as he heard Snake's voice for the highest scorer was announced.
"Nice work." Everyone in the room was stunned to see Shinji easily beating some of the other scores, which were Rei and Asuka's. He then stepped out, breathing deeply.
"Wow, Shinji. You're exceptionally good for a fourteen year old." Raiden patted him. "Reminds me a lot of myself while I was your age, only it was much harder compared to this."
"Ah, it was nothing...I guess." Shinji rubbed his head. Just then, Asuka took the VR system gun from Shinji and headed into the room.
"Now, it's my turn to prove myself." Asuka loathed, as she restarted the program. Shinji simply groaned and hung his shoulders.
"I'm a bit tired, sensei Garland." Shinji wiped his brow. "Is it okay that I get a break?"
"Of course, Shinji. Since you've shown an example today, I guess Touji and Rei can join you as well." Garland replied. "I'll make sure that Asuka doesn't go over her head."
"Thanks." Shinji replied, as he bowed to his teachers, while Touji and Rei followed in the same manner. After the trio left, Asuka was left in the VR room with Michael, as she tried to get the targets in her suit of action, though all she was hitting was air on the first couple of tries. Angrily, she restarted the program. With another attempt, she missed on the first set on only a few tries again, causing her to fumble with the gun's handling and the clip ended up coming out for itself. She threw it on the ground in frustration.
"Uggh! Stupid!" Asuka shouted, heaving her head to the side. Again, she restarted the program and started to aim for another of the targets, when Michael talked to her from behind.
"You're doing it wrong...very wrong." Michael said. "You're so used to trying to find a comfortable way to do this, but you're rushing things, and that's why you're making so many mistakes now. Maybe if you stop and paid attention to Shinji before..." Before he finished, that was when Asuka interrupted him during his speech.
"What would you know?" Asuka replied without turning. This got a glare from Michael when she said this.
"Please don't interrupt me when I'm explaining things to you, Second Child. I'm the teacher, you're the student. I'm supposed to teach. You're supposed to sit there and look stupid." Michael warned the wrathful German girl.
"How dare you!" Asuka fumed. "I'm certainly am not..."
"That's enough, Asuka!" Garland's voice stopped Asuka's own from furthering any more. "What he is telling you is the truth. You never acted this way with me before...what's troubling you?"
"It's...nothing." Asuka seemed to simmer down.
"You know you can tell me, Asuka. I know things are rough since the last Angel, but you shouldn't let this get to you. It may be a blessing in disguise..." Garland said, placing a hand on her shoulder. "Look, we can always pick up on this later. Why not take a break and meet your comrades, okay?"
"...Fine, then." Asuka simply said, walking out of the room. Garland simply shook his head, while Michael came over.
"She's in a lot of turmoil, and it's going to get the getter of her soon if something happens." Michael spoke.
"I know...she just keeps pushing everyone away, when she is supposed to be willing for assistance." Garland replied. "But I won't give up...and certainly, 'he' won't either. She is asking for help, all we have to do is reach out to her."
"Point taken." Michael replied. Just then, a couple of security guards approached them as they stepped out of the VR room.
"Excuse me, which one of you is Hansen?" one of them asked.
"I am. What is the problem?" Michael replied.
"We have a Japanese youth who claims to know you and your comrades in FOXHOUND." The security officer replied. "He is here with a young girl as well, quite a suspicious pair would be wandering around here, if you ask."
"I can only guess who that can be..." Garland said. "Okay, I'll get Snake. He'll get to the bottom of this when he hears of this."
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Several minutes before, near the Command Centre, Shigeru Aoba and Makoto Hyuuga were in the middle of their break, when suddenly Riku and Yuina walked in, surprising them. When Riku noticed the two men staring at him, he asked them this.
"Is there something wrong?" Riku asked innocently.
"This area is off limits to civilians." Makoto said.
"Sorry, I didn't know." Riku said apologetically. "If I see one, I shall inform you immediately."
"This kid must be some wise guy, huh?" Shigeru spoke to his friend. "You do know that those types aren't tolerated within the parameters of this base."
"Look, the point we're trying to make is that you don't have permission to be here." Makoto said.
"No, actually I think I do." Riku replied.
Makoto and Hyuuga then studied him suspiciously.
"What's your name?" Hyuuga asked.
"Riku. Riku Hanabishi." Riku answered.
"Why exactly are you here, Riku Hanabishi?" Makoto asked.
"And no lies!" Hyuuga added.
"I happen to be one of the commandos for the group that is currently helping you with this mess about Dead Cell." Riku explained, folding his arms. "I'm known as Drakken in FOXHOUND."
"Drakken...? German for the word, dragon..." Asuka muttered to herself at a distance.
"Alright, if you're with FOXHOUND, how did you get in here?" Makoto asked.
"Magic." Riku answered simply.
"I said no lies!" Hyuuga said.
"No, he meant it." Yuina replied, defending his statement. Just then, the Eva pilots stepped in there, having shared a conversation earlier with Emma Emmerich. Shinji was the first to talk to Riku.
"Hey, I may be guessing this, but are you from around FOXHOUND?"
"Were you talking to me?" Riku asked innocently.
"I haven't seen you around here before, so that makes you a stranger, right?" Shinji replied.
Riku made a show of looking around. "Dear me, I do believe you're right. Isn't it strange that I hadn't noticed that myself?"
Shinji's suspicious look softened and he began to chuckle.
"Was it something I said?" Riku asked, feigning wide eyed innocence.
"You're a funny guy, I see."
"I try. I've found that a little humour smoothes over the awkward moments when I meet people. It lets them know that I'm not really a stranger, just a friend they haven't met yet."
"I'll remember that one." Shinji said openly grinning. "And what's your name, friend that I haven't met?"
"Don't even think about it, Shinji!" Asuka simply jumped in. "I smell a rat! He may be another one of those terrorists!"
"No way I'm that, and certainly not her either." Riku replied with a simple serious tone.
"I think he's telling you the truth." Rei spoke.
"Ugh! Don't tell me you believe this guy, Wondergirl." Asuka said in disgust. "He's obviously not telling the truth."
"He might be..." Shinji spoke.
"Sheesh! You too, baka!" Asuka said. "Look, for one, there's no such thing as magic and two, if this guy was telling the truth, he wouldn't have told us."
"Unless, of course, he knew you wouldn't believe the truth even if he told you." Riku said with a grin.
"You think you're some kind of wise mouth, aren't you?!" Asuka huffed at Riku with a glare, stomping her feet. Just then, Solid Snake, Michael, Linn Aramaki, James Masterson and Misato Katsuragi entered the command centre as Mana Kirishima and Kari Mondeau followed. Linn and James instantly recognised Riku when they saw him.
"Riku?!" Linn looked on at surprise. "How the hell did you get here without telling anyone?"
"Sorry if it was unexpected, but I just came on Greg's behalf, running errands for him." Riku replied, rubbing his head.
"Why couldn't he come along with you?" James asked.
"He would have, but he says that he doesn't want to kill the suspense of his return just yet." Riku said. "Instead, he sent her in his place."
Yuina stepped out, gently waving to both the FOXHOUND and NERV groups. "Hello, everyone. I'm Yuina Hatori, I believe that Greg has told you about me?"
"Yes, just some time after his fight with Psycho Mantis." James replied.
"You're that apprentice that Greg must be trying very hard to protect, aren't you?" Linn looked at Yuina closely. "Well, I can't argue with him...I can see why he would want to do that."
"Are you Linn Aramaki?" Yuina asked.
"That's me." Linn nodded her head.
"Greg wanted me to tell you that everything's okay on his end and to also tell you this message..." Yuina stopped before continuing. "'Still In the Dark.'"
Linn's eyes widened to this. "He still remembers that?"
"Yeah, but don't mind me asking, what is that?" Maya Ibuki asked. Linn's face turned red to this.
"Heh...it's nothing special." Linn said, rubbing her head nervously. (So...he wants me to be prepared for the next time we perform 'it', huh? That's so like you, Greg...)
"Umm...you still haven't told us who you really are and how did you get here..." Shinji asked.
"Shinji, this is an expert ninja from FOXHOUND." Michael said. "There's no reason for the security to get jumpy, Riku's pretty familiar with the use of magic in his use of the ninja arts. So, everyone, please don't get too jumpy next time he shows."
"Thanks for the cover, Michael." Riku replied with a quick nod. "But I would have handled it myself."
"This guy really is part of our group?" Mana asked, as Riku noticed her.
"So you're Mana Kirishima, eh?" Riku said turning to Mana. "I've heard a bit about you from Michael."
"And how do you know Michael?" Mana asked looking at Riku with some suspicion.
"Wouldn't you like to know?" Riku answered with a grin.
"Only someone like yourself would act like that around this place." Kari smiled at Riku. "Greg has told me about a bit of yourself."
"And he has told me about you, the only daughter of the French Spriggan, Jean-Luc Mondeau." Riku replied. "Don not worry about Greg, I'm making sure to take good care of him."
"So you're an actual ninja?" Shinji asked.
"Yep. Descendant of the Hokage ninja clan, Riku Hanabishi." Riku replied with a friendly smile and then shook Shinji's hand. "Pleased to meet you, Third Child."
"Just Shinji, please."
"Alright, Shinji." Riku said.
What happens in between is up to you.
"What, you don't believe me?" Riku asked Asuka.
"I was trained by someone who knows ninjutsu and you definitely do not look like a ninja." Asuka answered. "If you really are one, prove it."
"My pleasure." Riku replied.
Just like that, Riku commanded one of his dragons to appear and then shifted to a miniature dragon.
"Wow, that was amazing!" Shinji said.
"Yeah, amazing..." Asuka agreed before suddenly regaining her composure. "I mean... hmph, that's nothing special. I could do that if I wanted."
Riku looked over at Asuka with an interested look on his face.
"Yeah, that's what I'd expect from one of Garland's students." He said. "But I doubt you can do this."
The dragon Riku produced before gotten larger and split into several other dragons. This was a more powerful attack he made into his signature attacks, which he named, 'Nadare'.
"Okay so maybe you have special powers, but I doubt you could beat me without them." Asuka said to Riku.
"That's very and highly unlikely." Riku replied. "But if you want to, let's play a little game. Hold your arms out like this." Riku instructed holding his arms a couple of feet apart from each other. Asuka looked at Riku not understanding what he meant to prove by this demonstration.
"Now clap your hands." Riku said and Asuka did.
"Why are you asking me to do this?" Asuka asked.
"You'll see soon, now do it faster." Riku answered and Asuka did, clapping a bit faster than before.
"Now again; this time as fast as you can." Riku instructed.
As Asuka did this Riku suddenly drew out a wooden kunai shuriken at a surprising speed and touched the point to the Second Child's stomach as her hand clapped around his wrist.
"How did you...?" Asuka was surprised.
"What did I tell you?" Riku replied. "No matter how much you try, you can never compete with someone with enough experience as I have in combat and ninjitsu. All I can say, that you got potential that is untapped, Asuka. All you have to do is to try and reach it, but you're allowing your anger to get in the way easily of it."
"I still think you cheated..." Asuka replied.
"Look, Second Child, I wasn't specific about any rules at all." Riku replied. "In the eyes of a shinobi, there are only two rules that truly count in this world. What one can do, and what one can't do."
Asuka only huffed and turned her head to the side, as Riku examined Shinji and Rei standing closely together.
"Heh. Shinji, you really would get along with my partner, Nagi." Riku said to the blushing EVA pilot. "You're starting to remind me of him."
"Wh...what's that suppose to mean!?" Shinji asked in a state of panic.
"Umm...forgot I said anything..." Riku rubbed his head.
"Okay, young man. Fun time's over." Misato stepped forward in front of Riku. "State your reasons for being here in NERV."
"You must be the new Sub Commander of NERV, and the director of operations, Misato Katsuragi." Riku said, now in a serious tone. "Greg has briefed me about you, so he told me that one of the people who hears what I have to say must be you."
"Well, if you claim to know the man who saved this base in the last Angel attack, I'm willing to listen." Misato replied.
"What is it?" Snake asked.
"It's about some of the enemies that you guys might end up facing soon." Riku answered. "While I know you guys are keeping your eye out for trouble from Solidus, I need to tell you that not all of that trouble will necessarily be a physical assault."
"What do you mean?"
"You know that two of Schwartz's members are psychics, right?" Riku
replied. "One of them, a German man named Schuldich, is a telepath and I should say that right now, he's probably the most dangerous to you guys."
"Moments like these I wish Greg was still here..." Linn said to herself.
"So, it's possible that an assassin group has allied themselves with Dead Cell, huh?" Snake asked.
"We haven't confirmed it yet, but after a last couple of run ins some weeks before while Greg was recovering from his fight with Mantis, it could sum it up that they are, or maybe after some different operation altogether." Riku stated. "But worry not about it, I got my good buddies of Weiss showing up soon."
"Weiss? Isn't that another assassin group as well?" Misato asked.
"Seems you've heard much about them." Snake asked.
"While I was still in college, I've heard that they have been framed for the murder of the ex Prime Minister of the time for Japan." Misato said. "If memory serves, his name was Reiji Takatori."
"Just keep an eye out for him and notify me immediately if you see him." Riku said seriously. "Oh and one more thing, make sure that he doesn't get anywhere near any of the EVA pilots. Especially not the Second child. This guy can pick up emotional distress like a magnet, and he can use that to manipulate people easily."
"We'll be sure to remember that. Let's hope that we don't get more enemies than we have now." Misato said. "So, you're friends with this group, Weiss? Should they be useful if Schwartz were top show up around here?"
"Most certainly." Riku replied. "But don't worry about contacting them, they will most likely come to you. Use the information that Warrior left you and maybe you'll get some clues to what to do."
"I know this is asking alot, but could you try and persuade Greg to hurry up with what he's doing and get back here?" James asked.
"I'll consider it." Riku replied. "But I doubt it will help. Greg's pretty dead set on doing this. Well, I got to run, see ya."
"You seem to be in a hurry to go." Snake said as Riku took out the madogu. "How come?"
"Oh no particular reason." Riku replied rubbing his head and trying to conceal that his face was starting to redden.
"Up to something, Riku?" Linn asked.
"Yeah, I got a hot date waiting for me back in the States." Riku replied, which caused some of the people in the room to make 'oooohh' noises.
"Riku, since when you did get a girlfriend?" James smiled at Riku.
"It's a long and VERY weird story...I'll tell you about it when we get back here from Greg's mission." Riku stood closer to Yuina. "Oh, one more thing. I'm not sure when Solidus is going to make his move to strike at NERV, but if you guys end up fighting with an army or something, give me a call and I'll send you guys an army to back you up."
"And who would that be?" Snake asked.
"Mercenaries from the Aogiri family's private army." Riku answered.
"The famous Aogiri Conglomerate? How'd you get connections like that?" Misato asked.
"During one of our missions a couple of years ago, my partners and I helped out the head of the family's son and his friends." Riku answered. "Not to mention I'm also good friends with them too."
"You're an unbelievable ninja..." Shinji said. "But you're a really good person."
"Thanks. Well if that is everything, Yuina and I are going back to the States now." Riku said while he activated his madogu. "I hope to see you guys again soon."
"It was nice meeting all of you." Yuina bowed to the people around her. "And don't worry, I'll do my best to make sure sempai is safe."
"Right. See you around, Riku." Snake replied, as the madogu made the two vanish into the shadows and out of everyone sights. Just from that spot, Otacon and Maya walked in.
"Hey, did we miss something?" Otacon asked.
"Yeah, Riku was here." Michael replied. "He was putting up a magic show for everyone and had some more intel to share with us."
"I'd guess it's not much of a big deal then..." Otacon said, then staring at Snake. "Oh! Raiden, Snake...I need the two of you for something very important. Michael, Dr. Akagi's just about done with the prototypes."
"Prototypes?" Snake asked.
"Just go over to Ritsuko's office and you'll see what he meant." Maya replied. "We'll follow you, as soon I get Garland to come along."
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"Good, all of you are here." Maya smiled at the men who were called in. "Nanvel has been helping us creating something that all of FOXHOUND will be benefiting from the help she and the rest of Warrior had brought with them. Can you follow me into this room, please?"
Maya stopped her tracks and showed Snake, Raiden and Garland into a room aside from Ritsuko's office and walked into a pathway, where at the end, they ended up in a room with computer boards and drawing canvases. On the wall ahead of them, they saw three suitcases, that had duplicates of Sneaking Suits laid out. But these suits were different in appearance, a full-body form-fitting suit, stopping at the neck, wrists, and ankles, it is originally in black, grey, and blue.
"Do you like what you see?" Ritsuko said, stepping inside the room with Micheal. Right behind them, were Emma, Otacon, and Nanvel. Naomi wasn't too far behind either.
"What are they?" Snake asked.
"This is the end product of what happens when we put our knowledge of science and nano-technology together." Otacon said. "All thanks to Nanvel here, we built prototypes
for a new kind of Sneaking Suit. We call it..."
"...the P/N/FH-01X Nanosuit." Nanvel said. "Okay, the name may be a bit too much, but we all did pool in to get it done."
"Nanosuit?" Raiden asked.
"That's right." Micheal answered. "These outfits were designed to counter the growing dangers of Angels, Metal Gears, SEELE, the Patriots, and Arsenal Gear. Based off the Cyborg Ninja outfit, they are heavier than their predecessor, but are more protective, offer a higher degree of customisation, and has more camouflage colours than the not-so stealthy blue-red-orange."
"Just how different it is to the other special Sneaking Suits we are used too?" Snake asked.
"It surpasses many aspects of the original ones in many ways, Snake." Otacon said. "Depending on the situation, the colour can be changed for better camouflage. The back is slightly larger due to a battery pack that supplies the nanomachines with electricity and a source for suit amplification, meaning battery requires 24 hour charge before initial use, and overnight recharge every 48 hours. Other gear such as guns, knives and vests can be placed over the suit based on wearer's preferences."
"Not only that, but the suit uses the latest nanotechnology in conjunction with new fibres and electronics." Naomi said. "It is composed of three layers, totalling to about one and a half inch thick at the chest and varying degrees of thickness around limbs to maximize dexterity without sacrificing protection."
"The first layer, that is, the layer touching the skin, is a soft, moisture absorbing material that regulates body temperature and gives the suit a comfortable feel. It is capable of keeping the wearer warm in freezing temperatures, and cool during blazing hot days." Ritsuko explained.
"One of these can do all that?" Garland asked in a hint of surprise.
"Hey, we've just started getting into the juicy details, Garland." Micheal said. "You've heard nothing yet. Say for instance...the nanomachines. Mixed into the layer are nanomachines. These machines are constantly working: repairing damages, administering first-aid, giving updates on the wearer's health to HQ, and even boost physical and mental performance by entering the body and helping the body processes."
"They are connected to the suit's spinal column, where nerve signals are picked up and are translated by the nanos. For example, when the wearer is stressed due to running from an angry mob of women, the nanomachines detect the nerve signals screaming for adrenaline and faster running." Ritsuko had her say. "In response, the nanos boost adrenaline production and assist with reducing muscle fatigue. Another example is the need for upper-body strength, such as lifting a heavy crate. The nanos react by sending a power current from the suit's built-in micro-battery, to the third layer."
"The third layer is composed of special fibres that contract when an electric current is sent though them. This contraction is twice the power of muscle fibres; it gives a dramatic increase in strength." Nanvel spoke. "In addition, it is also twenty-five times stronger than Kevlar, protecting the wearer to an unbelievably greater degree than regular bullet-proof vests. It should be noted, that despite protection given by the new materials, injury and death are still possible due to blunt trauma of the attack."
"Sounds like the ultimate Sneaking Suit...with something like that in our possession, we're close to being invincible with them." Raiden said.
"You said that you had these created for all the members of FOXHOUND?" Snake asked.
"Yes, expecting the last two recently joined recruits, Mana and Kari, but we'll focus on theirs as soon we get done with the other important suits." Naomi said. "We should also tell you that certain abilities, such as stealth and aim, are increased by a slight degree, due to nanomachines affecting body processes. Nanomachine programs differ based on wearer's preference and abilities."
"Thank goodness for the information that you guys uncovered from Arsenal Gear, as well as the new nanomachine samples Nanvel used for Greg's new arm to make this happen." Ritsuko said. "However, for the moment, due to cost, complexity, and difficulty in working with the materials, we managed to complete only five suits are created at the time, and are issued to the most active FOXHOUND members, including Greg. For now, we'll give three to the most experienced and skilled."
"These suits rely on nano-prog. Nanomachine programs that improve specific capabilities. For Solid Snake, goes the first nanosuit." Naomi showed the outfit laid out in front of him and the rest of the group. "Varied by the codenames based on the skills and expertise of each FOXHOUND recruit, the suits have been given specific codenames and numbers."
"Thus, knowing your incredible sneaking and combat skills are unmatched by another man alive, we've named your nanosuit, the P/N-011-GHOST." Micheal spoke.
"GHOST, huh?" Snake smiled to this. "Suits me a lot. Just what is it really capable of?"
"It's a stealth version with special nano-progs that boosts stealth, speed, reflexes, and agility. Because you specializes in Sneaking missions the best, the suit is tailored to this skill." Otacon said. "However, compared to other suits, its combat capabilities do not match up. Sound is muffled, and a more powerful Soliton radar prototype has been equipped; nothing short of direct jamming could disrupt the radar. A prototype stealth unit has been provided as well that turns the wearer invisible by bending light, and even invisible to electronics such as thermal scanners. This unit however drains battery quickly, so only short instances of use should be practiced. The chameleon capabilities of the suit are improved to allow for quicker colour change, and slight control of the body's autonomous systems, such as heart rate and hormone production, is allowed."
"Thus, we gave the suit, Codename: Infiltrator." Emma nodded her head.
"Nice work, everyone." Snake replied, approving of everyone's work. "This will prove great for me to get around easier in a mission."
"Wait a minute!" Nanvel stood up with a big smile on her face. "Your nanosuit isn't the only prototype, Ritsuko and Naomi made sure to get a psychical for Raiden and managed to complete one for him and Garland as well."
"Really?" Raiden asked in surprise.
"We have plans to make suits for all the current members of FOXHOUND if we are to stand a better chance against the enemy the next time they strike." Naomi explained. "Well, everyone excepting Greg...his own will have to take awhile, because of the constant changes his abilities tend to go through time and time again. I will be needing him here in actuality to run a diagnostic on the new nanomachines colony he is using, as well as study a bit of what possible ill effects the mental and psychical augmentation he went through before and after his fight with Psycho Mantis to make any last minute changes."
"We can assure you that his will be especially special for him when he gets back, but let's discuss a bit on Raiden's and Garland's suits, shall we?" Ritsuko introduced everyone to Raiden's nanosuit. "This is the second prototype, the P/N-012-STRIKER."
"It's known as the Assault version, with thicker layers of armour and nano-progs to improve reflex speeds and eyesight. Due to the fact that Raiden is more of an assaulter than sneaker, his suit is designed to protect him during combat, but at reduced stealth and speed. Strength enhancing progs also assist in improving Raiden's sword skills, giving him even deadlier potential with the HF-Blade. The armour can also resist enemy HF-Blades to a degree." Micheal explained. "The codename for this suit is known simply as Soldier."
"I can work with that..." Raiden nodded, as he took his own nanosuit.
"Now, for you, Garland..." Maya turned to his direction, and handed him his suitcase with his own nanosuit. "This is known as FH-014-FURY. According to Micheal, it's the CQC (close-quarters combat) version of the suit that has your gauntlet and boot customisations, as well as nano-progs for increased strength, dexterity, reflexes, and speed."
"However, during Berserker, regular function of nanomachines continues, only at a higher rate and slightly higher boosts. A kill switch is also in place, should the Demon become too wild or violent." Micheal cut in.
"Kill switch?" Nanvel asked. "Is that really necessary? I mean, Greg has told me as much about you, Garland and your Berserker abilities, but sounds a bit cruel to me..."
"Don't worry, Nanvel." Micheal said. "When activated, nanos release anaesthetics that promptly knock out Garland. Also, the switches are given to Sohryu Asuka Langley, myself, and Colonel Campbell. Same rules apply."
"We do need to take precautions, though. It is possible for the Demon to overcome the anaesthetics and continue on his rampage." Naomi warned everyone. "Have a plan B ready. At longer ranges, he becomes less effective, with only his pistol or rifle to fight with."
"The Suit Codename is called Fighter." Emma said.
"That should be all for now, gentlemen." Ritsuko said, then stared at Garland. "And Durev, I do advise you to be watchful of allowing the so-called Berserker get the best of you while you are equipped in that suit."
"Yeah, she's right." Nanvel nodded her head. "If Greg were to hear that you lost it around here, and we are still in this base at the same time..."
"Hmm...I already get the picture, ladies." Garland nervously replied to them. "I'll be sure to be careful."
"How soon can we get to start trying out these suits?" Raiden asked.
"If you want, you can give them a test run right now, there are already approved for use." Naomi said. "Right now, we are in the process of completing the suits for the remainder of FOXHOUND. And we'll get started on Riku's own right away."
"Well, Raiden, Garland...you two up for a challenge in the VR room?" Snake asked.
"Just name the level." Raiden said.
"Variety Mode, Level 05."
"VR training in the dark, huh?" Garland smirked at the two. "You may never stand a chance if I get to you first."
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Back in the United States....
"So, how was your trip to NERV?" Greg asked, as he hid one of Yuina's Fruits' Baskets before she saw him with it.
"It was...um...rather interesting." Yuina replied. "But...I did sense a lot of emotional traffic from within those people, and especially those Eva pilots. Why do they have to endure such a burden?"
"It's these times hard to deal with, my little, precious Yuina." Greg simply replied, holding her hand. "But, at least coming from you, I get the idea a lot of evil will overrun that city unless NERV and FOXHOUND are prepared to handle it."
Greg then turned to Riku, who was already holding hands with Rie.
"And I can certainly guess someone had a lot of fun showing off in front of those people and having a wail of a time!" Greg said, making Riku jump.
"Aww, come on! I was trying to convince them that I wasn't the enemy." Riku replied. Greg only stared at Riku, as he waved him off.
"Go and have fun in your little date before I make a curfew for the two of you, dammit." Greg said. As the ninja and his female companion smiled at each other while they left the room, Greg sighed to himself.
(Damn...I'd better get this thing done and over with if I have to see Linn again soon...and to get cracking to protect all those people that may need me.) Greg thought, as he left a vibration in his pocket. It was a cell phone. He snuck out to another room, which he shook his head, knowing who it is on the other end.
"What is it that you want, Drake?" Greg asked. "I'm still in the middle of my 'vacation.'"
"Now, Greg. Let's not get on the wrong path here..." Drake replied. (A.N: He was first seen in the recent Soldier X chapter.) "I was just curious to find out if you've considered my position."
"And my answer is still no."
"You think you can get to Reese that easily without much of a support?"
"Which of my statement from the last time we talked face to face did you not get clear?" Greg answered rudely. "I know you want to help, but I'm not desperate."
"Fine then. I won't press any further." Drake replied. "Just be weary that you don't want another one of those chimeras after you."
A small laugh was heard from the other end as Greg gritted his teeth. "How did you know about...?"
"That is not important...you will be asking for my help, whether you'll like it or not." The line went dead, and Greg started to ponder.
(Maybe he's right...I'm getting nowhere with this thing on finding Reese or the Patriots...) Greg thought to himself. (I may have to go the extra mile if I have to protect Yuina and everyone else that matters to me...but if this is a trap, then I'll leave things in Tessa's hands to see it through.)
With a regretful sigh, Greg pressed the 'Redial' button.
"Okay, Drake...." Greg said in a serious tone. "What is it that you want me to do?"
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ShardclawK: Sorry to everyone for the seemingly loooooong wait. Writer's block struck me when I was going through the plotlines for this fic's side story, 'Soldier X'. Not to mention work and my personal life to top it all off. I was making that fic a main priority thus far, but it seems that everyone's been concerned for the status of my other fics. Anyway, I hoped everyone enjoyed this little offering, and I hope that if Tempest is reading this, that I portrayed the introduction of the nanosuits well. I hoped everyone else liked them as well, as more for everyone else will be showing up later in this fic. Think of them as like Spriggan. That's right, the Orihalcon Armored Muscle Suits. Thanks for this really cool idea, Tempest.
Ran: Yeah, Shardclaw really owes you for this one, man.
ShardclawK: Before I close this chapter and get started on another one, how many of you have seen the actual size of Arsenal Gear? I mean, like...REALLY seen it? I got a pic of what it actually looks like in size and shape, so I'll leave a review with a link to that pic for this chapter. Be warned though, after seeing Arsenal like that, you'll understand why Konami removed the scene before the last battle of MGS2. I'll leave the link to that discussion about it along too, just for people who are interested.
Youji: Is there some significance of the GGXX song, 'Still In the Dark' appearing more frequent in your fics, Shardclaw?
ShardclawK: There's a good reason. You see, not only it's one of my favourite songs from the game, but it is also the name of something very cool that only Greg and Linn can do. I promise that it will show up in another Bonus chapter of this fic, but I won't ruin what it is yet. Only Tempest and myself knows what it is exactly, but I can assure you, it's nothing ecchi!
Omi: Okay, I guess that is it for this chapter, huh?
ShardclawK: Yup, and that's the cue for me to prepare for the...'shipments' that Tempest has been keeping for me. Hmm...I wonder what they are?
Just then, a burst of white light was seen from the wall of the stage. Out from the light, stepped out two anime chicks, Excel Excel and Hyatt from the crazy anime, Excel Saga. Excel was wearing a white cheerleader outfit, complete with short vest top, a cute miniskirt and a pair of white stockings. Hyatt was wearing a purple cheerleader outfit in sexy purple and they both had pom-poms. On their vests, the words, 'Hail Shardclaw-sama!' was printed across their chests.
Excel: Well, well....who do we got here?
Hyatt: This must be the insatiable, yet supreme dapper in fanfiction, ShardclawKusanagi. Tempest is responsible for sending us against our will and dressed like this to you for another incredible update to your most famous story.
Excel: Really? Well, I'd guess I won't hurt you too much if I want to test just how...'durable' you can be in bed, covered in whip cream and Jell-O.
ShardclawK: Oh, crap...from what I was told from Tempest, Excel happens to be a 'gerbil on crack'. I'd better get the 'protection'.
Steps out and comes back, wearing an Arsenal Tengu Suit, complete with a riot shield, a stun baton and a taser. The Stunner Rifle was set in taser mode, just in case.
Hyatt: Why would you need all of that?
ShardclawK: Don't get any freakish ideas...this is to protect me from bodily harm, while Excel gets it on.
Excel: Hang on, Kusanagi...the other girls should be coming in right about now.
ShardclawK: More hot chicks?
From the portal, even more hotter chicks appear. Ropponmatsu 1 and Ropponmatsu 2 appears along with Misaki, all of them wearing sexy swimsuits.
ShardclawK: Two words...YOW, BABY! But, before I get serious with these chicks first, I have to first do a couple of things with Hyatt. Shion...Quistis...Terra....get in here, and bring the Celestial Bracelet on Hyatt's wrist.
Just then, Shion Uzuki, Terra Bradford and Qustis Trepe step in, wearing, sexy, pink nurses outfits.
Shion: You rang, Kusanagi-sama?
ShardclawK: Give Hyatt the Bracelet which will grant her Auto-Life, Auto-Life 3 and Auto Recover, so she won't die on me while I'm...'disciplining' her.
Quistis: Already done, Shardclaw. Now the only she will die, is only when she tire herself out from...well, I don't have to say it.
ShardclawK: Worry not...I'm going to 'do' Excel first. And when that is done, thanks to the 'training purposes' of KOS-MOS, I can last a very long time when I'm ready for Hyatt and the Ropponmatsus.
Excel: Ha, you're going have to beat me first! Take that!
Excel throws a high kick at me, and I nearly fell over if I wasn't fast enough to dodge her kick, (and the sight of her silk, pink panties).
ShardclawK: You're dead, Excel!
The Stunner Rifle changes to a Stunner Gatlin Gun and hits Excel with over fifteen shots of aphrodisiac. After she falls over, I pick her up.
ShardclawK: Thank God for all that MGS1 Snake VR training...just hope I'll be able to handle the shipment that DarkFusion sends me. Aww, man....why does Negima have so many chicks...I'm going have to watch myself when the chicks by the dozen get here. Anyway, guys, it was a fun chapter...I promise I'll get the next chapter in very soon, I want this thing to get as much chapters and reviews as possible before the year is out. See ya around. Now, Excel...where should I start eating, hmm?
Collis aka ShardclawKusanagi.