Disclaimer: I do now own any of them except for Greg, Kari, Linn and this story.
ShardclawK: Welcome to another update to this story. Thanks to all who reviewed the last chapter, even though it had little to deal with more developments, expecting that meeting Greg had with Drake and that scene with Yuina. Man, I got teary eyed when I was writing that part...
Ran: I'm sure there's more stuff like that to turn up later, but this is supposed to be a humour fic. Why at times this is more angst than comedic?
ShardclawK: Well, for one thing, Greg may be the comic relief of FOXHOUND, but he also has the tragic side to him that makes him so empathic towards the readers. Also, I usually have fun making his life as miserable as it gets.
Omi: Can we get the fic started instead of discussing the element that made this story so good?
Ran: Okay then. In the last Solider X chapter, we got to see Nanvel reveal her new fighting techniques, while Greg gets to do a ton of things around, like conversing to his buddies from FOXHOUND, visiting Mantis' grave, meeting Joker and Raiha and helping Yuina with her problems. Also during the chapter, Greg got to meet another one of FOXHOUND's officials, simply known as General Drake, who offered him a chance to help Greg in exacting revenge on Reese and the Patriots.
Youji: The last thing Greg needs right now is another Reese and even more problems to be dealing with already. I wonder what Drake has planned for Greg, and what will happen in this chapter?
ShardclawK: We will all have to just buckle up and hope for the unexpected. By the mean time, these three lovelies that DarkFusion sent me for the last SX update will keep me 'busy' while this is going on.
With a snap of the finger, a large number of chicks entered the room, all of them wearing scantily clad white, lace, see through nighties that showed a lot of skin. They were Scryed's Scheris Adjani, and Alice Elliot and Margarete G. Zelle from Shadow Hearts. Also with them, were Azumanga Daioh's Yomi Mizuhara and Negima's Shizuna, Nodoka Miyazaki, Asuna Kagurazaki, Ayaka Yukihiro and Konoka Konoe. And right behind them, were Saber Marionette J's Luchs, Panther and Tiger.
Margarete: Hello, Shardclaw. I do hope you're enjoying Shadow Hearts and watching this, slim and tall, slender body get around, especially to you.
ShardclawK: I have both DarkFusion and GreyWolf4 to thank for recommending that game to me. I'm having a time of my life with it, but it will get better when I start to perform my 'experiments' on all of you in bed.
All the girls mobbed me and pulled me off the screen, while the boys of Weiss just shrugged their shoulders.
Ran: Well, there's nothing anymore we can do about it. Anyway, let's just run the new chapter and allow Shardclaw to have his fun while this goes on. Enjoy as always.
ShardclawKusanagi Presents:
Metal Gear: Soldier X
Chapter 17: Revolutions, Part 3
At the Schwartz residence, Crawford had checked his wounds to see if there were any lethal effects. As this was going on, Schuldich was giving himself a glass of iced tea, while his head was wrapped in a bandage. Farfarello's chest was strapped in cloth, since the burns that Greg laid on him was enough to do some serious damage.
"I told you before...Kinezono is no ordinary man." Farfarello gloated, tearing away the bandages from his chest violently. "And for your insolence, we could have gotten killed if I haven't reacted quickly to save our hides."
"Okay, I take back whatever doubts of Greg Kinezono." Crawford replied. "He is not just any normal human being, it's no surprise that the Patriots would put him in this amount of disarray."
"Not to add that he's friends with Hanabishi, as well as his partners." Schuldich spoke. "I'm guessing that by now, Nagi must be acquainted with that man. Seems to me that you've lost your student to another psychic who is much stronger than you, Crawford."
Crawford glared at his smirking partner, before the glare quickly turned to a grin. "Just remember that even you couldn't pick up his powers, much less defend yourself from his somewhat incomprehensible telepathic power. You were the first to be beaten."
Schuldich began to growl at Crawford, before he composed himself. "So...what should we do about this then? By now, Kinezono must have not only learnt of Nagi's past with us, but he also has learned of the existence of Weiss and their alliance to that Hanabishi boy."
"That is a profound theory, Kinezono may have bought himself some new friends, but that won't hamper my plans for that Hatori girl." Crawford spoke. "No sense going back to that house we first met Kinezono...and had our near death experiences thanks to him...that robot of theirs is most likely to be watching that house like a hawk."
"Any idea of where he could they could be now?" Schuldich asked.
"It's more than likely that Kinezono is currently residing at that mansion in that place where we first encountered Hanabishi." Crawford surmised.
"Shall we make an assault on that place then?" Farfarello asked.
"No, we shall not do that even as a last resort." Crawford answered.
"What's wrong, afraid of him?" Farfarello asked mockingly and instantly regretted what he said when he saw the cold stare his leader gave him.
"Unlike you, Farfarello, I do not allow my emotions to rule me." Crawford said in a calm and cold voice that almost frightened the Irishman. "I must include that Kinezono almost ripped open your chest while setting you on fire, using his bare fists alone. I'm sure as skilled as he is, he may have killed you at that time, but he was simply punishing you for trying to harm Ms. Hatori, a rule I made obvious to you not to disobey before we met him. If he was in an even worse mood, he would have actually made you bleed to death using those attacks."
Farfarello simply turned his head to the side, as he stayed quiet remembering what Crawford said. He knew he was right, but the part that made him silent the most is the fact that Greg would have killed him if he wanted to, he was simply having fun with his powers.
"I would guess you don't remember, my friend, that guy who nearly burnt off your hand two years ago, and who also apparently owns that mansion, is a relative of Hanabishi." Schuldich said. "Which means there's probably more guys like him living there, since ninja clans tend to be mostly close friends and family."
"Two flame masters, not counting Kinezono, are trouble enough." Crawford said. "And I for one, do not believe charging into a whole nest full of people like that is a good idea."
"A change of plans is in order, then?" Schuldich asked.
Crawford simply smiled as he stared out of the window of his office. "I think if we go to someone who would knows about the truth behind Kinezono's strength, we might just overcome the odds." Crawford said. "That is why I have arranged a meeting with Revolver Ocelot to discuss this."
Both Farfarello and Schuldich looked at Crawford in shock.
"Are you actually going insane, Crawford?" Schuldich asked. "Or have that Kinezono finished screwing up your head during that fight we had with him?"
"Relax, will you, gentlemen?" Crawford said, fixing his glasses. "I have this under control. It may take a little persuading, but it can be done. Once we learn more of Kinezono's secrets from Ocelot, it will be an advantage over that psychic loudmouth. Just trust me on this."
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Meanwhile, somewhere else in the same old Tokyo area and in an abandoned apartment building, Shade had just finished practised his martial arts training. The images of his fight with Greg weeks ago in the sewers was still fresh in his mind.
(Kinezono...I can say that you're an extraordinary man, but the worlds' not big enough to have two kinds of people like ourselves to fit. One of us is destined to prove himself in this world and it certainly shall be me.) Shade thought to himself. (And also...that I'm certainly am not a Mid-Boss!)
"Wave Crush!" Shade threw his chakram to a wall column several metres from him, as it turned into a dark energy chi and smashed the column in half. Catching the chakram when it returned, he took in a deep breath, before he suddenly turned his head, his leg raised above his head, only to stop near the edge of a pointed katana.
"I don't like unwelcome guests." Shade said to the intruder wielding the blade. "Who the hell are you?"
"You can relax...I'm not your enemy, Shade." the stranger replied in the same tone as the cyborg ninja spoke, which was very hard for Shade to make out while he spoke. The stranger stepped forward form the darkness and showed himself, it was the new cyborg ninja, Mr. M.
"A ninja?!" Shade exclaimed. "Why are you here and how did you know of me?"
"Your name, history and reputation precedes you." Mr. M spoke. "It's not that hard to find one like yourself."
"So, what about it? Is there something about me that you require?" Shade asked.
"You do want to exact odds against Kinezono, then finish the job of eliminating Michael Hansen, as well as his comrades?" Mr. M asked.
"How would you know of all of that?"
"That is not important. I'm just pointing to you to an opportunity that will help you overcome these difficulties that you face courtesy of Kinezono." Mr. M said. "I know that my associates will take pleasure of having on such as yourself joining our ranks."
"Associates? Are you saying that...?"
"That is correct. The Sons of Liberty wants you as their newest member." Mr M said. "If you come now, you can learn much of Kinezono and his abilities. You can gain an advantages if you join us."
"What makes you think I'll join that easily?"
"There's no need for you to be suspicious." Mr. M said. "Unless of course, you want to stay hidden from the truth of Kinezono's powers."
Shade looked on at the mysterious ninja in silence. (How does he know so much? Who or what is he really? I guess the only way to find out is to tag along and learn as much about Kinezono from him and then if he tries anything, I got to take him out and whoever his superiors is. It will be worth the shot.)
"Okay...I'm game for now." Shade said seriously. "You'll show and tell me what I need to know, and I'll do whatever I can to return the gesture."
(Think nothing of it, this is just part of a grand scenario that is far from being started...) Mr. M thought as he disappeared from Shade's view. The mercenary looked back and saw a map of Japan, with a red marking that was crossed near SEELE headquarters.
(That was not there before.) Shade thought to himself. (What really is going on here?)
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Greg felt tired all of a sudden as he off the motorcycle he rode back to the Uruha mansion. Yuina playfully held unto Greg when he did get off, her arms still wrapped around his waist.
"You can let go now, Yuina. We're home." Greg said to the young girl. Yuina looked at Greg as she took off her helmet, while Seraph got out the sidecar and took of her own helmet. "So, did you enjoy the ride?"
"Of course I did, sempai." Yuina smiled. "But, personally, I think you drive a little too fast."
"I agree with Yuina as well, but nothing is wrong with your skills of riding, Greg." Seraph replied, as Greg started to rub the back of his head.
"Heh...sorry if I'd scare you two. I just miss my Harrier so much, I don't want the rush I'm so accustomed with to just leave me like that, you know?" Greg replied nervously. "I'll be more careful next time."
"Sure you will." Yuina giggled.
"What's that suppose to mean? You think I'm lying?" Greg asked, his arms on his hips. "Hey, cut that out, Yuina!"
Both her and Seraph started to laugh at the same time, making Greg shake his head at them. He wished he knew what they were laughing at, but in a way, he already does.
"Yeesh...you two are too much." Greg said, as he took Yuina's suitcase that she had from when she left her house earlier. "Why don't I take this to your room for you, Yuina? You must be really bushed from all that riding."
"Thank you, sempai. But I will be okay with this." She took it back from Greg and started to walk off to the mansion.
"No, Yuina..." Greg called out to her, as she stopped to look at him. "I insist. Let me...let me help you, okay? You got to stop regressing your sadness like this from people, because...you're starting to remind me of myself."
Yuina looked at Greg with a sudden, sad look in her eyes. She knew what he was saying is true.
"What...what did you mean by that, sempai?" she asked.
"I was just remembering....about earlier." Greg said seriously. "When we were at your aunt's house...something about how much you felt when you had to endure seeing what happened to your aunt just touched something inside me, you know? I think even after all the hell I've been through since the Patriots have ruined my life since they killed my parents and younger sister all those years my pain to yours'....it's not even close. I mean...how to really put it?"
Yuina stood and looked at Greg in silence, before he looked at her and began to speak.
"There was a quote one of my good friends from FOXHOUND used to tell me often while I was still part of the group. I never really paid attention to it much, but now, I think I understand." Greg said. "He used to tell me, 'You know everyone...everyone carries a burden in life, that's just how it is, your burden is no heavier and no lighter then anyone else's'."
Greg paused for a moment before he spoke. "I think what he meant is that, yes, it's true we both have responsibilities, due to the costs of the lives of people we hold dear to us, but I'm sure the pain we have to go through is probably no different. Yuina...I know inside of you, somewhere, you may be hitting yourself because you weren't able to help your aunt, it's the same with me when I tried to help Mantis, even though he tried to kill me."
Greg stepped up closer to Yuina and placed a hand on her shoulder. "That is still haunting me as of now, but whenever I look at you, I only see myself trying to hide the fact that what I went through in incomparable to some other people, if not, everyone who has lived in this world."
"Sempai...I just...." Yuina looked back at Greg for a moment. "I just don't want to be a bother to you or anyone of your friends."
"Since when did you get ideas like that?" Greg asked. "Listen up, kid... like I said before, don't sweat any details that you're responsible for what happened to me. You just can't be everywhere at once, trying to save a desperate life. But under my tutelage, I can at least help you learn to take the pain away. How about that?"
"I would like that." Yuina replied. "I'll remember what you told me from now on. But can you tell me a little about this friend who told you that?"
"Oh, his name is Michael Hansen." Greg replied. "He's the best strategist for FOXHOUND, and he is also one excellent fighter. I usually spar with him time and time again, but he'd rather a game of chess at times. Personally, chess puts me to sleep at times."
"He sounds like a good person to be with." Seraph spoke. "Riku also mentioned his close friend, Garland Durev."
"Wait a minute...by any chance Riku mentioned how I always get beat down because of Garland?" Greg asked.
"He certainly did." Seraph replied, making Greg hang his head.
(Someone...please shoot me in the head...) Greg thought to himself. The last thing he wanted was Yuina learning about that there was someone better than him in combat.
"Is something wrong, Greg?" Seraph asked.
"I was certainly hoping we can get through this without having to bring his name up..." Greg rubbed his head. "Okay, I must admit that I lost to him every time we sparred, but there's a good reason. He had experienced so much forms in combat, that it's almost hard to accurately estimate how many he has mastered. So, technically, he has more experience than me, and there's...that monster that lives within him."
"Monster?" Yuina asked curiously.
"It's hard to describe it, but I'll simply say that the reason why Garland is practically more powerful and better in fighting than me, is because he has an alter-ego within him, an unstoppable Berserker Demon that indulges on rage to deliver punishment to his enemies." Greg explained. "I had encounter that thing more than once in my times in FOXHOUND, and I know not to take on something like that."
"And you happen to be friends with these people?!" Yuina exclaimed.
"Don't worry...not all of them are that bad, Garland included." Greg said. "I just hope I can get to beat him...just once...to prove to everyone that I'm strong enough to protect people like you, Yuina."
"But you are, sempai. I have seen you take on those Schwartz group and that's enough to show me that you're strong enough to guide me." she replied. "I'm sure whatever happens the next time you spar, you get your wish."
"I just don't want an unfair battle...for Garland." Greg smirked a bit. "Maybe if I ask mom to help me change my aspect for my powers a bit, I can surely surprise Garland and everyone else. Thanks for the suggestion, Yuina."
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The conversation shared between Greg and Yuina has increased both Yuina's confidence, and the strength of Greg's Panther and Lance signature attacks.
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"Hey, we got a meeting with Weiss soon, might as well grab a bite before we all head over to where they are." Greg said. "Come on, Yuina and remember what to tell Riku if he asks where we have been, okay?"
"Okay, I got you." Yuina replied. After they entered the living room of the mansion, Greg spotted Nanvel playing GGXX on the large screen television. Right behind her was Riku, Nagi and Tot. Nanvel was playing Mission 44 with a poisoned Zappa against Potemkin. The condition was set to beat him using an 11 hit combo, using normal attacks.
"This is hard..." Nanvel shook her head, handing Nagi the control.
"I'd like to try, but it's impossible to get even a hit on that guy..." Nagi said, then Greg came closer.
"Need help?" he simply said.
"Greg, since when did you come back?" Tot asked.
"Not so long ago..." Greg simply waved it off, taking the control from Nagi. "Here, I'll show all of you how it's done. It never hurts to have luck on your side for this kind of thing...."
When Greg started the mission, he let Potemkin hit Zappa on purpose. This caused the three ghouls to appear.
"Oh, I must be really lucky today to get those early..." Greg then got close to Potemkin and used a Dust move to lift him into the air, as Greg started to perform an air combo using the ghouls. Before Potemkin landed on the ground by the time Greg had inputted a 10 hit combo, then pressed Punch one more time to deal the opponent to beat the mission. Greg simply handed the control back to Nagi, as a pic of Dizzy in shorts can be seen.
"Wow, Greg. I never knew that was possible with Zappa..." Riku scratched his head.
"I just had practice, that's all." Greg replied with a smile. "So...what's for lunch?"
"Before we do that, we want to know where you, Yuina and Seraph had been earlier." Nagi asked
"Yeah, you three have been out for quite awhile." Tot asked.
"All I did was took Yuina shopping, that's all." Greg replied, shrugging his shoulders while he looked at Yuina. "Isn't that right, Yuina?"
"That's right. Sempai went to through much trouble too to get me a new dress that I wanted." Yuina replied with a nervous smile.
Riku looked at Greg for a moment, before he got up and talked face to face in front of Greg. "You're lying, Greg. You were somewhere else, weren't you?'
"So what if I was?" Greg replied. "Are you going to try and stop me from seeing about my personal affairs from now on?"
"I didn't mean it that way, I respect your privacy." Riku said. "But, sometimes I get the feeling that you're up to something that we shouldn't know about, even after what me, Nagi and Tot insisted days ago about going after Reese."
(Oh, boy...I already have an idea where this talk is heading...) Greg thought to himself. "Didn't we have this conversation before, Riku, because I already know what you will say."
"And what I'm saying is that whatever you say won't change our minds." Riku replied.
"Just because I can't see about my personal life, while I have to worry about how my friends will be concerned about me, you don't have to jump to crazy conclusions every time." Greg explained. "Of course, what's the use of explaining my situation to you when you know things will get more crazy very soon?"
Just as Greg began to walk to the kitchen, Riku called to him.
"Oh by the way, Greg." Riku said. "Don't even think about trying to ditch us so you can deal with Reese yourself. Nagi, Tot, and I knew fully well what could happen to us when we threw our lot in with you and none of us regret that decision. It was our choice to make."
"Heh...fine then. I won't hold anything against you on that, but please...don't let yourselves get too involved in all of this." Greg said without turning his back. "I'm doing what it takes to protect all of you too, and so far, it appears that I'm not doing a good job of it so far. Now, if we had enough talk...I'm starving and I need a bite before we head off to wherever Weiss operates. I hope you guys are ready."
"Oh, we are." Nagi replied. "I do hope Rio and Maki are alright with what we want in agreement with Ran over this situation."
"Right." Greg said, as he entered the kitchen. As he did, he encountered Rio, Maki, Neon, Miki and Aki.
"Hey, Greg, you're back." Rio waved at Greg. She was pleased to see him looking well. "And just in time to head off to wherever this Weiss is working. But tell me something...do we really have to meet these guys, Greg? There are assassins, for Christ's sake!"
"Assassins for Philanthropy, Rio." Maki cut in. "According to Riku, they have been handling minor operations that Solid Snake would consider too much of a bother to him outside the organization. So, you can say that Philanthropy, FOXHOUND and Weiss happened to be affiliated in almost the same thing."
"They may need to know what important details they can use in this fight against the Patriots, while I'm busy looking for Reese." Greg said, after getting a hero sandwich from one of the maids. "But the last thing I need is having more people being dragged into this, no matter how skilled they are. And that includes you guys."
"Aw, come on, Greggie." Rio sat closer to Greg. "All I want is to make sure you are safe and that these problems that come courtesy of Reese and the Committee don't get the best of you."
"I know you are concerned, but who was the one who poked her nose into FOXHOUND business and almost got killed for it?" Greg replied.
"I can't believe you're saying that as if you don't care what happens to me anymore!" Rio pouted.
"Of course I still do, mom. But..." Greg stopped to take another bite and think for a moment. "I just think...there's something bigger to all of this, you know? We never looked at the possibility that the Patriots could be brewing something big soon...something that could affect all of us, and I'm not referring to what they did to me years ago to start their 'Angel Slayer' project."
"Greg...you're starting to scare even me." Rio said.
"Sorry...but, then again, it can be true." Greg spoke. "Aw, hell...all of this worrying is getting me even more hungry. I can use another hero sandwich, and then we'll head off to where Weiss is located and finish discuss things there, okay?"
"Fine then, Greg. I'll find Lilica and ask her if she's ready." Rio gave Greg a peck on his cheek before she left the kitchen.
"You know, Greg...allying yourself with Weiss will bring benefits later." Neon spoke to him.
"I know...I'm just kind of suspicious of whoever I meet these days." Greg said, as he finished the first hero sandwich he had and started to chow down another.
"That is understandable." Miki replied. "But Weiss are good people, they should help your problem, Greg."
"I don't know...something within me is bugging me..." Greg said, in a serious tone. "There's more to this than meets the eye and it's highly possible that I may run into more enemies sooner or later."
He then looked at Maki for a moment, before he spoke.
"Aunt Maki, can you do me a favour?"
"Sure, Greg. What is it?" she asked.
"If something happens to me that will somehow prevent me making contact to FOXHOUND in Tokyo-3, I want you to go there for me." Greg said. "And make sure to carry along Warrior with you, and the data Lilica uncovered when she was captured."
"But...why there of all places, Greg?" Maki asked stunned. "You know how dangerous that place can get whenever an Angel strikes."
"I know...but at least NERV is more protected than any other place on the planet right now, at least until it is attacked, by the way..." Greg said. "You guys will be safe for the time being there, until I give the okay for you to come back to ramen restaurant. That is as far you'll go for trying to help me on this."
"Okay...I'll have to find Naomi first thing and have to explain things to her about it." Maki nodded her head. "I guess you are doing this just to protect us, aren't you?"
"Using whatever means necessary." Greg replied. (Actually, I'm only doing this so Drake won't act so desperate to as even get close to you guys if you go back to your homes. Tokyo-3 may not be so safe all the time, but at least it's got enough people there I can trust to watch over you until I get back.)
After he came out of his train of thought, Lilica entered the room with Rio. She had a towel around her neck and her hair was let down, to run down behind her head.
"What happened to you?" Greg asked Lilica, patting her head.
"I was only training, big brother." Lilica replied. "Is something wrong with that?"
"Not really...I just don't want you spoiling yourself too fast." Greg replied. "But you are getting stronger, I can sense that."
"So, Greg...about Weiss? Are they trustworthy enough?" Lilica asked.
"So far from when last I saw them. All we have to do is wait and see what help they can offer us." Greg replied. "For now, let's get to the garage and get our vehicles ready, while I go get Riku and his partners."
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Later after lunch, as Rio's Warrior transport van stopped after Riku's parked car in front of the flower shop named, Koneko no ie Sume, Greg stopped his BMW motorcycle right behind Rio's van and got off with a curious look on his face. Rio, Maki, Lilica, Seraph and Yuina then got out afterwards.
"Hey, Riku...did we take a wrong turn somewhere?" Greg asked.
"Why would you ask that, Greg?" Riku asked.
"We've stopped at a flower shop." Greg pointed his thumb at the building. "Having a date later with a hot chick, so you've decided to stop here first?"
"Um...as I wished that was true, Greg." Riku replied nervously, then got into a serious tone. "But really...we're standing in front of Weiss own base of operations."
"You're joking, right?" Greg asked.
"No, I'm not."
"And they named it, 'Kitty In the House' in Japanese?" Rio asked.
"It's not them who gave it the name, the owner of the shop, Ms. Yamaguchi, is the owner of this shop, so she named it." Nagi said.
Greg tried his best not to be so surprised. (A bunch of good, pretty boy assassins work at a flower shop as their base of operations....what is this world coming to?) he thought. "Oh, well...whatever. Let's see if anyone's inside. Oh, and mom..."
"What is it, Greg?" Rio asked.
"The people we're going to meet are...well, the kind of type that will make girls like you swoon at their sight, so try not to be attracted to them." Greg warned her.
"Aw, come on, you know me better than that." Rio waved it off. "Besides, the only kind of guys I go for are people like you and cute, single and very rich guys!"
"I guess I shouldn't be worrying then, but we are at a time with a lot of fighting and conspiracies and falling in love is out of the agenda until I get this mess with Reese cleared up." Greg said, opening the door. As he did, he met a roomful of flowers strewn about on their stacks...and a group of women clustering three of the Weiss guys, buying flowers from them and admiring their good looks.
"Whoa, this place is packed as always." Riku said, rubbing his head.
"I'll say...I can guess why these guys are popular with their looks." Lilica said.
"If I knew selling flowers would bring so much dough, I would have considered it." Rio answered. "And the amount of cute guys that will flock to buy just from me!"
"Mom!" Greg shouted. "We're here on business, so stop with the funny ideas already."
"Joy-killer." Rio said, as she sulked while she and the group stepped forward to the counter. One of the Weiss men noticed Riku, Nagi and Tot instantly. It was Ran Fujimiya.
"Ah, Riku. Seems you've caught us at a timing. Greg, it's good to see you again." Ran said, busily wrapping the separate set of bouquet flowers that three of the females wanted. "Can you wait until we made our sale? This shouldn't take too long..."
"I got you, Ran. But just don't keep Greg and his family waiting." Riku replied. "It would be okay if we go check up on Aya?"
"That's no problem, this may be a good chance for her to meet your friend." Ran replied. "She's in the back if you need her."
"Who's Aya?" Greg asked Riku.
"Ran's younger sister." Riku replied. They followed Riku past the crowd of women customers and entered a small office room area, as Aya was busy preparing refreshments. Inside the room with her were two attractive Japanese women with her. One was dressed in red, with long, red hair that had big, curly locks, while the other had short brown hair in a light blue business suit. They all then noticed Riku and his partners, then Greg and Warrior behind him.
"Riku, you guys are back." Aya wiped the brow of her head. "Hey, who are these guys with you?"
"This is one of our good friends from FOXHOUND, Gregory Kinezono." Riku said, showing Greg to Aya. "I see that both Manx and Birman are here as well."
"I thought I heard that name somewhere..." Manx thought for a moment. "Wait a minute...are you the same Greg who took part in those King of Fighters battle royale tourneys?"
"Yeah, how did you know?" Greg asked in surprise.
"I've been to a couple as a spectator. From what I heard from my sources, there were rumours that there was a fighter from FOXHOUND who had taken up both the Kusanagi and Yagami-ryuu style of fighting into his own, but it was never made public, since the security of that fighter has to be protected." Manx said. "You must be him, are you not?"
"Yikes! How did you know all of that?!" Rio exclaimed. "The only people who knows of Greg's arrangement with Kyo and Iori are those three and Geese Howard himself."
"My, my...this is getting more interesting." Birman smiled slightly to this. "Not only he is part disciple to Kyo and Iori, but he is a disciple of the famous Geese Howard."
"Hey, when my mother asks a question, I expect it to be answered." Greg said rudely. "How did you know of this?"
"Relax, Gregory Kinezono. Your secret's safe with us. But we never would have believed it until we saw the man ourselves." Manx said. "Birman and myself serve as Weiss contacts and the ones who provides them with the intel for the mission. Also, I happen to have heard much about you from your superior, Roy Campbell."
"FORMER superior, don't you mean?" Greg asked, folding his arms. "Sheesh...how many times you guys have to be reminded that I'm not part of FOXHOUND anymore because of Reese?"
"How did you know Col. Campbell?" Maki asked.
"I've had personal meetings with him more than once, and he has told me much about the new FOXHOUND and how much they have to deal with." Manx explained. "He also speaks highly of a certain psychic soldier who tends to cause trouble and break some rules to get the safety of his comrades and the innocents involved in a mission as his priority one, even if it means risking his own life."
"I'm not surprised someone like yourself knows about me. I'm quite popular nowadays." Greg smirked.
Just then, two other people entered. It was Ken Hidaka and a young, attractive woman was beside him. She had long brown hair and she was wearing a skin tight biker's outfit that covered her entire body. She was holding unto a motorcycle helmet.
"Hey, it's Riku and his partners." Ken said, then seeing Greg and Warrior. "And Greg, I was expecting you to show up. My girlfriend wanted to ask you something."
"Sure, that's no scene." Greg said, then looking at Ken's girlfriend. "And you are?"
"I'm Yuriko Asou." she held out her hand to offer a shake. "And I must ask...that BMW outside...is that yours?"
"Sure is. That's my joyride alright." Greg answered. "Is something wrong with it?"
"No, it's just that it's different than what I usually see around on the streets. It's so stock on the outside, but it must be more powerful than it appears." Yuriko said.
"Ha! You couldn't have said it better!" Greg said, pointing to the air. "I used a pre Second Impact carbon fiber muffler, that came along with a stainless steel exhaust pipe! And I would have used alloy wheels at first, but that's for serious drag racing types. I had customized the shock absorbers and the paddle fixtures to make it stir hard enough in certain tough corners, even at high speeds. And don't get me started on what turbines I had to install that baby with..."
"You seem to know much about motorcycles, Gregory." Yuriko replied.
"Not really, that just happens to be part of my nature, I guess." Greg smiled. "If you need any problems fixed on your bike, I'll be always glad to help. Like my mom told me some time ago, my skills and abilities are no longer limited to FOXHOUND anymore."
"I would like that very much." Yuriko replied. "And I'm sure Ken will take some lessons from Greg, wouldn't you?"
"Ah, of course." Ken replied, rubbing the back of his head. Just then, Ran, Omi and Youji entered the room afterwards. "Yuriko, can you and Aya be kind to manage the shop a bit until our meeting is over?"
"Sure thing, Ken." Aya replied. "It was nice meeting you, Greg. The same for your family as well."
"The pleasure all's mine." Greg replied, bowing to her. When he did, she stole a glance and spotted the flaming 'X' on the back of his jacket.
(Hmm...a Kyo Kusanagi cosplayer...what kind of friend Riku has got himself mixed up with?) Aya thought as she left the room with Yuriko.
"Good, everyone's here." Ran said, looking at Riku. "Okay, Riku...are these people with Greg the famous Team Warrior I heard about so much?"
"That's right, though it's only part of them." Riku said. "This is the point leader for Warrior, Rio Kinezono, Greg's sensei and foster mother."
"Nice to meet you, Mr Fujimiya." Rio said, as Ran and the other Weiss boys stared at her. "What? Is there something on my outfit?"
Greg noticed their looks and turned to Rio.
(Mom...these guys are staring at you.) Greg telepathically warned her.
(I know. I'm only torturing them mentally with my good looks.) she replied.
(God, help us all...) Greg held his head and snapped a finger in front of Ran. "Ahem...if you four are done gawking at my mother, I want to introduce the other members of Warrior that is present before I sense any of you getting any funny ideas."
"Aw, come on, Greg. It was nothing like that." Youji put up his arms in surrender.
"Anyway...this is the captain of Police Town, and the leader of Warrior, Maki Kawasaki and this is Lilica Ebett, a famed hacker of that group."
"It's a pleasure to meet all of you." Maki said, shaking Ran's hand. "Riku has explained all of about yourselves and your connections with Philanthropy and FOXHOUND. I do certainly hope there's a way we can work together on whatever problems we may face courtesy of our enemies, such as Reese and the Patriots."
"The same here." Ran replied. "Let's fully introduce our resources for providing intel, before start to discuss business, shall we?"
"Some of us have met Greg before you came in, Ran." Birman spoke. "I'm Birman, by the way, and this is Manx."
"Are those happened to be codenames or something?" Greg asked.
"Yes, they are." Manx replied. "If we have to tell you our real names, Weiss just may have to do something about it."
"Heh...very unlikely." Greg scoffed. "Anyway, I've already met the most important people of Weiss...let's get down to some talking. Is there anything you wanted to ask me in specification?"
"First, tell us about the status in FOXHOUND right now." Ran asked. "According from what we heard, Gendou Ikari was killed some time back, and the Patriots pointed the guilt to you. Can you explain your side of the story, as well tell us the developments of what your team discovered so far and been up to?"
"Geez...this is so going to take awhile..." Greg scratched his head. "Okay...it's best I'd start when Arsenal Gear landed in Japan over the old sunken areas of old Tokyo...(A.N: Feel free to make references to COE and also the link for the Arsenal pic I left in the review.)
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About an hour later, Greg had finished telling Weiss, his family and Riku and his partners about what had happened in terms of major developments in FOXHOUND just before he left Tokyo-3. At the end, Ran and his group was rather interested in finding out a bit more of Greg and what relation he could have to the current situation at NERV.
"And that's it." Greg rubbed his neck with his right nano arm. "From concluding what I discussed, the Patriots have Gendou killed, and framed me for that crime, thus giving them a chance to possibly strike at NERV if I'm not around to protect them. Of course, Dead Cell's licking their lips at a takeover to this as well, but they are busy holding SEELE in their captivity. I may not know what really is Dead Cell is planning for NERV or SEELE, but from what I can tell, I happened to be a big part of their scheme. Apparently, things didn't go as they planned...."
"What do you think those mass produced Omega RAY's were built for?" Riku asked.
"SEELE was probably planning to use that against NERV..." Greg replied. "But Solidus and his group got to them first. In a way, whatever nasty plans that organization is plotting's for NERV on hold right now. The real worrying is what Dead Cell can do with SEELE's power, secrets and technology against FOXHOUND, Philanthropy and NERV altogether."
"But didn't you say that Arsenal Gear is now part of NERV's own weapon?" Maki asked.
"Yeah...I'm guessing it was left in our possession intentionally." Greg said. "If Solidus doesn't need it anymore, he's after something bigger."
"That's the Ultimatum Gear you've mentioned before..." Ran said.
"Yes, though it's just a rumour that we heard from Raiden that it can outdo Arsenal when it is activated. He learned about it from Gendou before he was killed." Greg said. Then he looked at Rio. "Hey, mom....that was around the same time Mantis almost did you in, right? You guys never really told me about what was your purpose for butting into the whole thing in the first place."
"Well, since you asked, I might as well tell you what I've learned so far." Rio shrugged her shoulders. "Things seemed to be out of hand a bit in the areas of old Tokyo, I thought something big was going on. It wasn't until when you showed up at the restaurant before Arsenal Gear came over to Japan."
"What is it that you meant by 'out of hand?' Nagi asked.
"At first, the underground seems to have been moving rapidly in their dealings in some of our unsolved cases, that it was hard to keep it up." Maki explained. "Since you came back to us in so much time that has passed since we've seen each other, it must be some kind of urgent matter."
"Hey, all I did was trained a bit with Rio to see if I was strong enough with my psychic powers....wait a minute, was the reason I sparred with you was to test the limit of my abilities, mom?" Greg asked.
"That's right, although, we never knew that Reese would have known about this and sent Mantis to where we lived." Rio said. "And to point out while Greg was preparing for his confrontation with Mantis that it would turn out bigger than we originally thought."
"With the Patriots involved, it's never simple." Greg replied. "So, you guys thought this sudden increase of crime activity was the Wisemen's doing?"
"Most likely." Maki replied. "They were doing this to buy themselves some time, so Snake and his group won't get into investigating into what really happened at SEELE."
"And guessing from what Greg went through, they must be happy with their so-called results." Lilica said.
"Is there anything about this you need for us to assist in, Greg?" Ran asked. "We have done some reconnaissance for Riku and his partners in the past, we can find information that can tell us exactly what Solidus and his group is plotting."
"You think that's a good idea? I'm betting that the Patriots are looking for suspicious looking people, me included, all over that damned city of Tokyo-3 who wants a piece of the action." Greg said.
"We can pretty much conceal ourselves very well from their eyes." Youji said.
"You can trust them to do an excellent job, Greg." Riku said. "What do you say?"
"The last thing I need is worrying about these guys and more of your friends, who I'm sure I have yet to meet soon, getting involved in places as big as NERV. They take their business very seriously." Greg warned Riku.
"It wouldn't be fair if they won't help out, since they are part Philanthropy." Nagi said. "Besides, they can help Snake and our friends in this if they knew who they're up against in advance."
"Right...while I get to worry about my problems and see about them." Greg shrugged his shoulders. "Well...Riku may just insist they help us if I said no, anyway. Okay, you guys are free to check up on Snake and company, but I will give you some warnings."
"Go on ahead." Omi said.
"One, since the new FOXHOUND's got some familiar and new recruits, they won't just accept strangers like yourselves too lightly. Pray that none of the most dangerous combatants like Garland and Michael don't get to you first." Greg said.
"Greg, you just mentioned new recruits, right?" Riku asked. "Who are they?"
"Oh, there are two girls, one's of true Japanese nationality and the other is half French, half Japanese." Greg replied. "I'm sure you've heard of the first one, her name's Mana Kirishima."
"I knew I heard that before, from Col. Campbell years ago." Riku replied. "Michael is supposed to be her guardian and martial arts instructor, am I right?"
"Dead on." Greg answered. "If I remembered right, it had something to do with Mana's uncle who was involved in some sort of agency years before Michael joined FOXHOUND. I really never knew much of what happened then, though, I highly doubt you've heard of the other recruit, since her past is pretty on a low profile as requested by her father. I promised him that much of her past will be a secret that only FOXHOUND will know of. I just hope that I will be able to keep her safe from that wankster, Reese."
"What is so special about Kari that you're worried about her?" Tot asked.
"Well, since we're in deep with the conversation, I guess I shall tell all of you what separates Kari from some other recruits in FOXHOUND." Greg said. "She's the only daughter of the French Spriggan, Jean-Luc Mondeau."
"Wait a minute...did you just say, Spriggan?" Manx explained in surprise. "The last time I heard of those, were just before the Second Impact, where somewhere in the Tibetan mountain ranges, a great catalyst of uncontrollable weather had erupted from that point. And two men were responsible for saving the Earth at the time. An organization known as ARCAM, which was created to safe guard religious and historical artefacts from the wrong hands. One of those happened to be Noah's Ark."
"ARCAM?" Riku asked. "Are they like FOXHOUND?"
"Only bigger, plus the fact that selected soldiers with incredible, inhumane skills make ARCAM famous." Birman said. "Those warriors are called Spriggans and they have been around for quite awhile. Who knows... half of the destructive forces that could have ended the world in the past has been halted thanks to people like them."
"So, Greg, you're actually friends with these people?" Ran asked.
"Only to Jean and the Japanese Spriggan..." Greg stated. "He's the star of ARCAM, his name is...."
Just then, Greg's Codec rang before he finished. "Ugghh...who could be contacting me at a time like this?"
On the other Codec screen, a man in his late twenties with spiky, black hair and slanted, deep eyes appeared.
"Hey, Greg. I do hope I haven't interrupted in anything important." the man asked.
"Yu? Nah...just about to tell my friends a bit about you..." Greg answered.
"Your buddies from FOXHOUND?" Yu replied. "I thought you were supposed to keep that a secret."
"I would have, but some Japanese people are quite insistent in getting their noses deep into my personal life, but they are good people." Greg replied. "So...what's this about, Yu? Why isn't Jean doing the talking, I personally requested that I speak to him."
"Sorry, Greg, but he told me to tell you that he is on vacation from a very tough mission, he almost didn't make it." Yu said.
"What? Jean's having problems? He must be getting old..." Greg smirked.
"If he heard that, Greg, he would come after you and teach you that he isn't." Yu replied with a smile. "Anyway, it must be urgent that you contact only him and not tell me about what has happened."
"So, you've heard too, huh?" Greg asked. "You believe any of it?"
"No, I'm sure the Patriots are trying something to get you angry....or have they done that already?" Yu asked.
"Yeah, and it's a long story I can't get into now. I'm still in the middle of a meeting."
"I see...well, if you want to know, Jean's resting in France right now, at his old home." Yu replied. "Is there anything you wanted me to tell him?"
"Tell him that his daughter could be in trouble because of Reese, but not to worry. Snake and everyone else from FOXHOUND's there as well, but we all can't be too careful." Greg said.
"I got you. But I don't think he'll stand around and do nothing if this escalates into something out of even your control." Yu said. "Just watch yourself out there, Greg."
"I know, I know...don't worry about me. I'll be sure to find a way to contact Jean and tell him what's going to happen." Greg said. "For now, you be careful yourself."
"Nice talking to you, Greg. Hope things turn out for the best for you." Yu replied, signing off. Greg sighed as he looked at his friends. "That was the Japanese Spriggan, Yu Ominae. I ran into him and Jean not so long after I joined FOXHOUND while Linn and I were travelling around in France. Roy had intel that pointed to some French extremists that were holding Jean's daughter as one of their hostages. Eventually, Jean turned it into a personal matter, and we had a run in of sorts."
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"What's with that man?" Linn shouted, smashing a gun butt into a soldier's face. Greg and Linn were in deep the underground train tunnels. It was mid 2012 at the time. They were dressed as civilians who went undercover to peacefully resolve the situation, but when they spotted a French national with long, blonde hair started a ruckus with a few of the guards near the Eiffel Tower, they took action.
"I don't know...but it seems like he wants to be a hero." Greg replied, taking apart a few of the hostiles weapons using his psychic powers. "If we don't do something, we might as well have more casualties we can't help prevent."
Linn simply shrugged her shoulders, while she and Greg entered after the mysterious man. Before they realised what was happening, Greg and Linn saw blurs of the man's colour of blue and white flash before their eyes, taking out several of the sentries with simple martial arts.
"What in the world...?" Linn exclaimed. "He moves fast as Garland!"
"What is he?" Greg said. "...hmm?"
Before Greg can realised it, he saw a young girl being held by another of the hostile that the mysterious attacker missed, she had short brown hair and had a rounded glasses on. The hostile had a gun pointed to her head.
"Okay, any one of you tries anything else, and she gets it!" the hostile exclaimed in French. Greg, Linn and the mysterious attacker faced the hostile.
"Daddy! Help me!" the girl cried out.
"Hang on, Kari! I'll get you out of here safely." the man replied.
(So, this man's her father...makes sense.) Greg telepathically told Linn. (Should we do something about this, Linn?)
(It's not like you got any other choice, do you?) Linn replied using mental thought.
With a simple sigh, Greg nodded. (Of course, that is true.)
As Greg made a step forward, the gun was pointed at him instead. "You know...I despise cowards, really."
"What!?" The hostile shouted angrily.
"You can just use innocent kids as a shield to hide the fact that you're not man enough to face me." Greg said as he continued to walk further to the man.
"You'd better stop now, or else the kid gets it!" the hostile dared Greg, but the black psychic simply grinned at him and approached him closer.
"Go ahead and try...but what can you do when the rest of your fallen comrades have their weapons pointed at you?" Greg said.
"What do you mean by...?" as the French hostile turned his head, he sighted to his fear, several handguns and assault rifles was pointed directly at his face. He let out a slight gulp.
"And don't even think of flinching to pull the trigger, I've already made sure the safety for it is on, even from here and at the instant you've stepped in." Greg said coolly.
"Why you...!" The hostile pointed the gun at the girls head and attempted to release the safety, but Greg was already on him. He simply snatched the gun from his hand and knocked him back, but as he attacked him, it actually went off and the bullet passed through his right hand, blood rushing out of the wound. But this didn't affect him, as he simply punched the man face with a bloody palm. This stunned him to release the girl, and as he stumbled back, Greg leaped over him to grab his uniform collar, and throw him against the staircase, knocking him out.
"Arrivadoichee." Greg said, as he landed on one knee. "See, I can pick up French. No prob."
The man fell into a slump as Greg went over to the girl, while Linn came over to check the wound.
"I thought you said you took care of the safety for that gun..." Linn said.
"Well...I lied." Greg rubbed his head. "I was just going on a hunch to see if he had enough balls to shoot her."
"You what!?" Linn exclaimed.
"Hey, I can't stay in control of all of those weapons at the same time, can't I?" Greg argued, but was interrupted when the girl was reunited with her father.
"Daddy!" the girl cried out, hugging the man.
"My precious Kari...I'm so sorry to have carried you to this place." The man replied. Then he faced Greg and Linn. "Okay, you two need to tell me what is it with you two? What's your reason for being here?"
"Almost the same as yours, but really, you don't want to go there." Greg replied. "I'm not so surprised to see someone who moves faster than our vision can keep up...you're not just any normal father, aren't you?"
"You saw right through me, but I can say the same for yourself." the man replied. "Alright then...since you've risked yourself to save my daughter's life, I'll tell you what you need to know."
"Right. Don't skip any details." Greg replied.
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"Things got off to a good start then, and we became good friends since then, though we hardly contact each other." Greg explained. "I promised that I would help him and Kari in any way possible for what they went through, because Kari wanted to fend her herself when the time came. Also...it was relevant that she picked up some of her father's abilities just a while back."
"I see...so Reese can pick that up in an instant and use it to his needs." Maki nodded. "But, I'm sure she will safe as you say she is..."
"I certainly hope so, but I really wanted Jean to rest easier knowing Kari's in good hands." Greg said. Then he thought for a moment. (Hmm...might as well tell them a bit about MITHRIL while I'm at it. I'm not certain if Riku and his partners are certain about having them along for the ride, but it's worth the shot.)
"So, Greg...any other of your old friends that you may be worrying about you want to let us know?" Riku asked.
"I knew you would point that out sooner or later." Greg said. "Just how much of you have heard of...MITHRIL?"
"I've only heard a bit about them." Riku said. "Aside from the fact that they're a bit like FOXHOUND, and that they have pretty advanced equipment in their arsenal, I don't know much about them."
Nagi then began to speak.
"I've heard Crawford mention a group by that name once during a conversation with someone." Nagi said. "It was about a year before I joined FOXHOUND with Tot. He was talking to someone on a cell phone about something that was obviously important. I wasn't really listening, though. I had something else on my mind."
"We've heard about that name more than once in our connections with the UN, but that's about it." Manx said.
"Heh...goes to show all of you why the Patriots want me so badly..." Greg said, while folding his arms. "Aside from the fact that I'm their personal weapon, I got unlikely allies as well as enemies. Okay, you guys can remember what really happened to the Japanese headquarters for FOXHOUND?"
"All I heard was that all major operations were moved to the States after rumours went about that it was brought over from another organization." Birman spoke. "Is there something about it we should know?"
"Yeah...MITHRIL happens to own that base now...and I know the leader...quite personally." Greg said seriously.
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Somewhere else in the country, Drake was in the middle of his conversation with his subordinate, Thorn. He had already told him the details of what had progressed in his discussion with Greg.
"So...he's refusing to accept the offer?" Thorn asked from his cell phone end.
"It seems so. Greg is not the type to willingly do this type of work for us." Drake replied.
"You'll be pleased to know that my newest creation is finally prepared for battle." Thorn replied with a sadistic smile.
"Good...use your work to try and persuade Greg into considering my proposal." Drake spoke before he disconnected. Thorn put away the phone and came closer to a large containment tank, about seven feet tall.
Inside it, was a large lion-like creature, but it had a ghastly appearance, it had large spikes growing out of its' back and part of its' mane was red and yellow. It growled at the sight of Thorn, but the scientist simply smiled as he knew he was protected and had plans for the chimera.
"Yes, Shiju...it will be time soon enough." Thorn smiled. "Once we get shipped over to Japan, you can begin your hunt...your hunt for the so called weapon that the Patriots went through so much trouble to produce, Gregory Kinezono."
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Meanwhile, back at the Uruha mansion, in the garden areas...
Umi, Tatsuko, and Inuko were chatting with Yuji and Nanvel outside about Greg and Warrior. Just a while afterwards, an American male in dirty blonde hair approached them. Nanvel stood up in shock at the man.
"Eeek! I don't believe it!" Nanvel exclaimed. "What are you doing here...Geese?"
Geese Howard simply smirked at Nanvel. "Now, now...all I did was come to check up on my student. Anything wrong with that?"
"Well, you have some nerve putting him through something like that!" Yuji inquired. "How did you find us anyway?"
"Didn't that idiotic student of mine tell you? I was coming by to pay him a visit." Geese smiled. "But first things first...take me to your leader, Kurei. I have some unfinished business to discuss with him."
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ShardclawK: And that concludes this chapter. I know, I know...there wasn't any or much action, but bear with me, people. This part of Soldier X is kind of important to the future of Greg and possibly COE, but it will be more of Greg's situation though. And this crazy plot hasn't even gotten more twisted. And when the action starts once more, it will be unlike anything you've ever seen.
Omi: There's a lot of questions that was raised from this chapter alone, but I guess we will have to wait until the next update or two and see what happens.
Ran: And knowing Shardclaw, he may just throw everyone off and surprise them with even more shockers, because that's his job!
ShardclawK: What can I say? I'm rather good at what I do...I do hope I still portrayed the other Weiss characters well, as they will still showing up in the next couple of chapters, as well as some other surprises.
Ken: Anything else you want to include, Shardclaw...before Tempest sends in the shipment of chicks for you for this update?
ShardclawK: Just want to mention to those reading this, have to see the Arsenal Gear pic from my recent COE review. Yes, it is quite huge and the depiction of it from the pic has '9-11' written all over it. I've read in the forum for the pic that Konami was to show a lot of other scenes that would be very controversial not only to the United States, but will go along with the attacks four years ago. Even if the attacks never occurred, Konami would have put themselves in big trouble if they already included that scene. But still...damn those terrorists from preventing us to see one hell of a sequence!
Youji: Okay, Shardclaw...don't lose it now...
ShardclawK: Sorry about that...just had to voice my opinion. Anyway, on a lighter note, the reason why I took so long to update this thing is because the PS2 version of Viewtiful Joe has taken most of my life away. It is highly addictive, you'll find yourself immersed in no time. To those who never played the GameCube Joe, grab a copy for the PS2 Joe and try as hard and fast as you can to unlock Dante. But I must warn the hardcore Dante fans first of some...changes he got. (I just got him last night, so I should know...) One, without VFX, get used to seeing him run around in a black thong. Also, his and Trish's dialogue are nothing but gibberish and mixed dialogue from both DMC and DMC2. Why Capcom didn't do better on this, man? I love Dante in DMC, but at least keep the speech the same in VJ, dammit!
Ran: At least the subtitles there for you to understand what he says, though it's funny to look at.
ShardclawK: Now, that's out of the way...time to close this chapter. And what better way to finish it off is leaving you four by yourselves, and getting into bed with two of my favourite hot chicks from Naruto that Tempest went to so much trouble to capture...
As soon as I said that, Mitarashi Anko and Tsunade appeared and started to huddle me, their hands moving about my body. Anko was wearing nothing but her body net suit, with slits revealing her sexy spots, while Tsunade was wearing a very thin and skin tight, hot pink negligee.
Anko: About time you updated, Shardclaw-sama. Are you ready for a very hot time in bed with Tsunade and me for another great update for this fic?
Tsunade: Included with this update's shipment from Tempest is a tanker filled with the necessary provisions for you to use to...serve us on. Like the whipped cream, strawberry fudge, butter, chocolate syrup, ice cream and cake sprinkles...
ShardclawK: Yow, baby! Now, I have enough of that to go around for any more of the Negima girls DF sends, and especially for Nel Zelphr of Star Ocean 3 just in case for this update! See you around, guys! Now, you two...who's wants to be the one covered in whipped cream and sprinkles, while the other is covered in butter and fudge?
Both hot chicks carry me off to the master bedroom, while Ran and his friends sit frustrated.
Ran: He's starting to overdo it....
Omi: Can't be helped...maybe we should just hang around until he pairs me and Youji with some hot chicks of our own...see you all in the next update.
Collis aka ShardclawKusanagi.