Chapter 7: The 'toy' disobeys.
Snake was staring at his hands, smoke coming out of them. A lot had happened after they arrived at the Kukai Foundation. First, they had gone to visit Gaignun. He was waiting for them on the Durandal's bridge.
Jr: Gaignun, a lot has happened. How much do you know so far?
Gaignun: Helmer contacted me and told me about what happened to MOMO and about Old Miltia opening up to the U.M.N. Was Albedo there?
Jr: Yeah, and he was after the original Zohar.
Gaignun: I thought so. What happened there?
Jr: After we saw the Zohar, these guys came out of it.
He says, motioning to Snake and Otacon.
Jr: Don't ask me how it happened.
Gaignun: I won't. I also notice another new face.
He turns to face Jin.
Jin: I'm Jin Uzuki, Shion's brother. They picked me up on Old Miltia. Pleased to meet you.
Gaignun: Pleased to meet you, too.
Snake: I'm Solid Snake. You don't want to hear my story.
Gaignun: Okay…
Otacon: I'm Hal Emmerich, but you can call me Otacon. Same story as Snake. Pleased to meet you.
Gaignun: Same here.
Jr: Now that we have the formalities out of the way, let's get back to the issue at hand.
Gaignun: Ah, yes. So what happened? Did Albedo take the Zohar?
Jr: No. U-DO awoke and consumed Old Miltia.
Gaignun: U-DO!
Jr: Apparently so. It trapped the Zohar within itself. Not even Albedo could get to it, but I'm sure he hasn't given up yet.
Suddenly, they hear the elevator start up behind them. They turn around in time to see KOS-MOS' face as it disappeared below. They all run to the edge to see KOS-MOS going down.
Shion: KOS-MOS, where are you going!
She yelled down the elevator's shaft. She didn't receive a reply.
Allen: Chief, where's she going?
Shion: I don't know, Allen. Look, she's exiting the elevator. We have to follow her!
The elevator arose after a few minutes, and they all climbed on. When they exited, they could see KOS-MOS entering a transport vehicle. They tried to catch up to it, but it left before they could get there.
Snake: What the hell is going on? Isn't that thing supposed to follow your orders?
Shion: Well, yes, but she starts moving on her own sometimes.
She had taken out her connection gear and had begun trying to figure out where she was going.
Allen: Do you know where she's headed, Chief?
Shion: She just exited the transport vehicle at the dock. Were does she think she's going…?
Ziggy: Another transport vehicle has arrived. We should proceed to the dock.
They boarded the transport vehicle and they soon arrive at the dock.
Shion: She's on the Elsa! Let's hurry before she forces the crew to lift off!
They run the rest of the way to the Elsa until they reach the bridge. When they arrive, they find KOS-MOS there with her Third Armament on. (The 'things' mounted on her shoulder in the vision where she battles U-DO.)
Shion: KOS-MOS…
Matthews: Hey, Miss Vector. Your friend here is ordering us to take her to Old Miltia again. But she told us not to wait for you.
Shion: KOS-MOS, what are you up to?
KOS-MOS: I have received orders to combat U-DO. There is no need for you to accompany me.
The image of the disaster that occurs when KOS-MOS battles U-DO pops into her mind. She doesn't want that outcome. Too many nearby planets will suffer.
Shion: No! I order you not to go!
KOS-MOS: Headquarters' orders preside over yours. Captain Matthews, depart the Elsa immediately.
Shion: No! It'll be a disaster!
Snake: What's going on? How do you now?
Ziggy: Do you recall when we told you about us entering the Encephalon?
Snake: Oh… that's right. Many planets would be caught in the blast.
Ziggy: Indeed.
KOS-MOS: Please do not force me to use force.
Suddenly, a figure appears behind KOS-MOS. It was Nephilim. She moves her hand over to KOS-MOS and it goes through her head.
KOS-MOS: Shutting down.
She takes a step forward and then falls on her back.
Shion: Nephilim!
Nephilim: Shion, time is running out. You must all accept your pasts before you can face the future. I am not sure if you are all ready, but there isn't too much time to waste.
Shion: You're right. I can't be afraid anymore. Jr, I know you have things to face as well. Are you ready?
Jr: Yes. I'm tired of running from the truth. From my past. I'm ready.
Nephilim: I am happy to hear that.
She closes her eyes, and then everything becomes a blur for everyone. They are being pulled into the Encephalon. When they all regain consciousness, they find themselves in front of a church.
Otacon: Is this the church you guys told us about?
Ziggy: Indeed.
Snake: The hell!
Snake notices a Basilisk running towards them. Nobody had noticed it yet. There was no time to warn the others, as it was about to attack MOMO.
Snake: Arghh!
Without thinking, he puts his hands forward and releases a blue ball of energy. The energy ball hits the creature, causing a small sized, but powerful explosion. When the dust cleared, there was nothing left of the Basilisk. There was only a small crater on the ground.
Otacon: Holy Jesus! What did you just do, Snake!
Liquid/Snake: The Wave Existence…?
