Chapter 13: The search for remaining answers.

Everyone wakes up to find themselves in cabin one of the Elsa. They are all laying on the couches.

Snake: How did we get here?

Tony: We carried you guys here.

Tony says, walking up to them with Captain Matthews and Hammer beside him.

Captain Matthews: What the hell happened! After KOS-MOS shutdown, you said some mumbo jumbo and then you all just fainted. That was about half an hour ago.

Hammer: We've been really worried about you guys.

Shion: Where's KOS-MOS!

Tony: We put her in her maintenance unit. Damn, she's heavy!

Jr: Damn. To many questions left unanswered.

Snake: Yeah. Could you guys make out what she said at the end about the funding?

Everybody: No…

Captain Matthews: What the hell are you guys talking about?

Shion: Sorry, but there's no time to explain. We need to find out about KOS-MOS' orders. I think we need to talk with Mr. Wilhelm.

Snake/Otacon: Who?

Shion: The CEO of Vector Industries where Allen and I work.

Snake: Vec… tor…?

Shion: Is something the matter?

Snake: Ah, no. Just sounds kind of familiar. You guys never mentioned it when telling us your story.

Shion: Oh, sorry I never mentioned the name of it. I didn't think it necessary.

Allen: It's the biggest company in the Galaxy and both the Chief and I work for them. We're mighty important people.

He says, with a smirk on his face.

Shion: Well, I wouldn't say that much.

Snake: Didn't I tell you not to talk anymore?

Allen: Come on, guys! Let me speak. I've already suffered enough today.

He says, as he massages were he had been kicked earlier.

Otacon: Eelgh!

Jr: Please don't do that. There are ladies present.

Allen: What? It still hurts.

Snake: Let's just forget it. Ms. Uzu- ah… Shion, you said we had to talk to this Wilhelm guy, right?

Shion: Oh, yes. We need to know why KOS-MOS was so intent on fighting U-DO. We also need to tell him that nearby planets would be caught in the blast if she were to do so. And we also need to let him know what's been going on. Captain Matthews, do you know if the Dämmerung is still near the Kukai Foundation?

Captain Matthews: I'd guess so. You guys want a ride there?

Shion: Please.

Captain Matthews: As long as the Kukai Foundation keeps paying your tab, we'll take you anywhere.

Jr gives him a menacing glance.

Captain Matthews: I ah… mean… we're happy to take you.

Jr: That's better. Let's get going.