Chapter 15: Expected guests.
Back at Pleroma…
Margulis: They're coming?
Kevin: Yes. Don't kill them. Just keep them busy. We now have other means for containing U-DO. Send some of your forces to Old Miltia. I am sure we will have Federation resistance, but we can't let them know who we are. Your forces will have to keep them busy until we are done containing U-DO and retrieving the Zohar. Once we have that, we will need Albedo to share the Y data with us in order to obtain the remaining factors.
Margulis: Very well Master Kevin.
The screen closes and both Albedo and Liquid emerge from the shadows behind Margulis.
Albedo: So, we'll be having a party soon, won't we? Ha ha haa!
Margulis: You heard what he said. Only keep them busy.
Albedo: I wouldn't underestimate them if I were you. They're no match for us, but they're still strong.
Margulis: Let's prepare an ambush for them either way. The area just outside of here would do fine. It was cleared off of all obstacles after that Realian girl escaped, and you too had fun fighting there.
Liquid: That was a good match.
Margulis: You two were getting serious.
Albedo: We just didn't hold back.
Margulis: Mmm… Pellegri, tell all men to surround the area and prepare for an ambush. Pull back all the ones guarding the front, as well.
Liquid: They'll know it's a trap at first glance if you do that.
Margulis: Will they?
Liquid: If Snake is with them, then yes. In fact, I think he'll see it as soon as he steps out of whatever he arrives in even if he sees guards. But maybe if you leave the same number of guards in the front, it won't be a problem.
Margulis: Fine. Pellegri, leave the ones in the front, but call everyone else.
Pellegri: Yes, sir.
Pellegri sends out some soldiers to inform the rest.
Liquid: I'm sure you guys don't mind if I kill Snake.
Margulis: Oh, yes, him. I'm not sure, but I doubt there would be a problem. If you wish… Just be careful with the other ones.
Liquid: I want to chase him around a little in my Metal Gear. Where is that, by the way?
Albedo: I took the liberty of having it pumped up.
Liquid: What!
Albedo: Don't worry. It'll be more powerful than before. MUCH more powerful. Heh hee!
Liquid: Mmm… Fine. As long as I can still pilot it.
Albedo: I doubt they'll change much in controls. You'll just have to get used to some new features. You'll see…
Margulis: Don't go too wild in that thing. Pellegri.
Pellegri: Now what? I mean! Yes sir!
Margulis: …Send one of our fleets to Old Miltia to keep the Federation out of Vector's hair. Once they capture U-DO and reveal the Zohar, you are to go there, Albedo. Retrieve it and go to the Rhine Maiden. Give them the Y data. With that, we will soon reach Lost Jerusalem. But in the meantime, let's get ready to welcome our guests.
