Chapter 17: Infiltrating Pleroma

They arrive at Pleroma in the Murian, much like Ziggy arrived when he first went to rescue MOMO. They all exit the Murian, careful not to be spotted.

Snake: Alright Otacon. We're here.

Otacon over codec: Good. I'll be in touch.

Miyuki over codec: Me too!

Allen over codec: What can I do?

Snake: Keep quiet.

Allen over codec: Sheesh! I'm only trying to help!

Snake: I'm just kidding. We appreciate it. Just do whatever Otacon asks you to.

Allen: No problem!

Snake: Good.

He turns to face the group.

Snake: I see some guards. We'll never sneak by them. We're just too big of a group.

Jr: Let's just go show them who's boss!

Snake: I think stealth would be a better approach.

Ziggy: I agree. There are too many soldiers here at Pleroma. We can't cause a commotion or we will find ourselves fighting swarms of them.

Jr: What do you suggest then?

Snake: I only see five. I'll take care of them.

He quickly starts moving towards the guards before anyone can say anything. Two guards had their backs to him. They were just a few yards apart form each other, so he has to be very careful not to alert one when taking out the other. One of them was near some large barrels that were covered in darkness. Snake silently sneaks behind then and lightly taps on one of them so only the nearest guard can hear it.

Guard 1: Huh? What was that noise?

He walks over to see what was the source of that noise within the shadows.

Guard 1: Hulgh!

A cracking sound can be heard, then the falling of a body.

Ziggy: He's good.

Guard 2: Huh? Who's there?

The second guard walks into the shadows to investigate and the same sounds are heard.

Ziggy: He's really good.

Snake sees two other guards near the launching pad of their ships. Not many ships were docked there at the moment. He was about to approach them, but he noticed a guard near the entrance to the base that could spot him. The guard wasn't paying much attention, so he began sneaking up to him, trying to remain as far to the right as possible, so the guard wouldn't spot him. He managed to get there and snuck up behind the soldier.

Snake: Freeze!

Guard 3: Argh!

Snake moves in front of him and points his SOCOM at his face.

Guard 3: Pleeeese, dooooonn't…

The guard starts wiggling and his dog tag falls off.

Snake: Thanks.

He shoots him in the face and picks up the dog tag. The rest of the team could not see Snake at the moment, so they didn't know what was going on. Snake hid the body in the shadows off to the right and proceeded on to the last two guards, which put him back into view for the team.

Shion: There he is. I was getting a little worried.

Jr: He's just too damn good.

Snake sneaks up to the two remaining men. They were close enough, so he stuck them both up.

Snake: Freeze!

They both raise their arms.

Snake: Turn around. Slowly.

They do as he says. He then turns to one and begins to interrogate him.

Snake: What's going on? Why are there so few guards?

He then notices the guard to the left slowly reaching for his weapon. Snake instinctively turns to him and shoots him in the groin.

Guard 4: Tuarrgghhh!

He stumbles backwards and falls off the ledge to his death. Snake quickly points his gun to the other guard before he can do anything.

Guard 5: If you're going to shoot me, then shoot me!

Snake shoots off his left kneecap.

Guard 5: Pleeeese, dooooonn't…

Snake: Tell me!

(A note to my readers. I'm not trying to depict Snake as a cold blooded murderer. This was mostly a joke because this is how I play MGS2, .)

Guard 5: We- urgh!

The guard falls to the ground, dead. He had been shot in the head.

Snake: The hell…!

KOS-MOS: We are wasting time. We should proceed.

Shion: KOS-MOS, why did you do that! He wasn't fighting anymore.

Jr: And you're weapon isn't silenced. They might have heard us. We should hurry up. Let's go!

Everyone starts moving towards the entrance.

Snake: Damn it! I don't think this is right…

He says to himself, but follows anyway. They walk into a large open space.

Ziggy: This place has been cleared…

They walk in deeper and are in the middle when Snake says,

Snake: Damn! Just like I though. This is a trap. We're surrounded.

Otacon over codec: Snake, what's going on!

He is interrupted by a voice before he can respond.

: How observant of you.

They all turn to see where the voice was coming from to find Margulis emerging from the shadows. They all brace themselves as Snake points his gun at him. They then hear the sound of multiple rifles being aimed at them. Soldiers emerge from the shadows, all aiming their guns at them.

Snake: Damn…

He mumbles, as he holsters his weapon.

Albedo: Welcome to the party. Heh heh hehh!

Snake: You again. I would have been happy not ever seeing you again.

Albedo: What rude guests. That's no way to treat your hosts.

Jr: Albedo!

Albedo: That's my name, don't wear it out. So, are you ready to repent yet?

Jr: I'll repent by ridding the world of your insanity!

Albedo: Sounds interesting. But that will come later in our little party. First, we have another match up ready.

Suddenly, the place begins to rumble. From out of the sky, an enormous object appears. It lands with a thunderous quake. It was a gigantic creature. It has two horns on its head and four humps on its back. Between those humps emerged dark enormous wings. Out of its knees and elbows came out spikes that make it look more fearsome. The arms where long and the hands had long, sharp claws. Its entire body was lumpy and jagged. It was,

Snake: Metal Gear…!

Liquid: Hello, Snake!

It was Liquid's voice coming from the giant creature.

Liquid: I'm actually happy to see you. I've been a little home sick and you're the only thing in this world that can remind me of it.

Snake: How touching.

Liquid: Indeed. Too bad I'm going to crush you with my new Metal Gear. Metal Gear Roc!

He says, as he creates a gust of wind with Metal Gear's enormous metal wings. Some guards come up to the team and signal everyone, except Snake, to come with them. They had no choice but to obey. They move off to the side where the guards kept their guns pointed at them.

Snake: How about you come down here and fight me, you coward!

Liquid: Just like you fought those guards outside?

Snake: That was… I didn't want to alert anyone. I don't want my teammates to get hurt.

Liquid: And I don't want myself to get hurt. Ha ha haa- Crap! Some of Albedo is rubbing off on me. Anyway, have you lost confidence, Snake? Not so tough without your precious Stinger Missiles?

Snake: We'll see about that. Otacon! Stinger me.

Otacon over codec: You got it!

Seconds later, Snakes Stinger Missile Launcher appears a few feet from him.

Liquid: What! Well, it doesn't matter. It won't be of any use.

Snake runs and picks up the fully loaded Stinger Launcher. He aims it at Metal Gear's head and fires. The missile careens toward it, but then swerves off to the side.

Snake: What! Damn!

Liquid: Surprised? I still have the little gizmo. It works even inside this thing. But perhaps you can use… new talents?

Snake: You too!

Liquid: Apparently so. But even then, you can't take me.

Snake: Mmm… We'll see!

He puts his hand on the Stinger Launcher and emits energy to it. He then fires another missile at Metal Gear, but this missile radiated blue energy. It continued on and hits Metal Gear right in the face, sending its head back.

Liquid: Uargh! Argh! It seems the little gizmo is useless against our talents. But that will only make it all the more interesting.

Liquid points his right claw at Snake. A gun appears above in and it starts firing at Snake. It was the same machine gun of the old Metal Gear Ray, but it was now mounted inside the enormous claws. Snake dodges by jumping high in the air, higher than he ever could before. While in mid-air, he fires another stinger at Metal Gear. It dodges it, but it comes back and hits Metal Gear in the back of the head. This causes it to fall on its knees. Snake lands on his feet graciously.

Liquid: Arghh! I can merge my abilities with machines too!

He creates a large fireball in Metal Gear's claw and launches it at Snake. He tries jumping out of the way, but he is still caught in the blast in mid-air as the fireball strikes the ground below him.

Snake: Arrghhh!

He is hurled in the air, but manages to regain control and floats up high. He looks far below and sees that his Stinger Launcher is destroyed.

Snake: Damn. But then again, I don't need it.

He says, as he puts his hands forward and fires a lighting bolt down on Metal Gear. The bolt hits it in the head, but it has little effect. Metal Gear extends its wings and flies up to Snake. It throws a punch with its right fist, but Snake dodges it to the left, but is quickly hit by Metal Gear's left fist. Metal Gear quickly spins to its left while raising its left leg. It faces Snake and with the momentum of the spin, heel drops Snake. This sends him falling down to the ground like a comet. He then hits the ground like one.

Shion: Oh!

She starts moving towards Snake, but the guards stop her by putting their guns closer to her. Snake opens his eyes and sees Metal Gear flapping its mighty wing up high in the air.

Albedo: He's… still alive!

Margulis: Impossible! Even I…

Liquid: Heh! I knew you wouldn't die yet!

He says, as he comes closer to the ground. Snake becomes more alert… and angry. He laid there looking up at Metal Gear with anger boiling up inside him.

Snake: Arrghhh!

He creates a powerful blast that he launches at Metal Gear. It hit Metal Gear hard and caused it to come down to the ground… hard. Snake quickly jumps on its head and starts attacking it. He puts all of his power into his right fist and just starts pummeling Metal Gear. One massive punch that shakes the ground after another in a very quick succession. Metal Gear's head is crushed, and the massive beast shuts down. Snake takes an enormous back flip and lands on his feet a few yards away form Metal Gear, which was motionless. The next few seconds seemed like an eternity for everyone, waiting to see if Liquid was dead inside. The moment is loudly interrupted by a blast from Metal Gear. The head seemed like it had exploded, but it was Liquid busting out of it that caused it. He floated a few yards in the air. He was surrounded by red energy.

Liquid: Heh. I thought so. I guess I'm gonna have to take you out myself!

Snake: Why! Why are you so bent over killing me! It's not my fault you got the recessive genes!

Liquid: Ha! Ha ha haa!

Snake: What are you laughing at!

Liquid: Ocelot lied. He told me that to manipulate me, that bastard. But now that I know all that he does, I know that I'm the superior one.

Snake: What! Then why do you still want to kill me!

Liquid: Because I lost against the recessive one!

Snake: What does it matter if we have the recessive genes are not? It only affects what we can pass down to our children and…

Liquid: That's right. If I truly did have the recessive genes, only my partner's genes would show up. None of mine would be passed on. And when I die, there will be nothing left of me. It would be as if I never existed. And then to find out that you didn't even care about passing on your genes… That just angered me even more!

(Note to my MGS fan readers, I'm not claiming this is how it worked in MGS, it's just my interpretation of the whole gene thing.)

Snake: But now you can. But instead you're here trying to kill me.

Liquid: Before I can pass on a legacy, I have to make one for myself. Since Solidus is gone, only you remain in the way of me becoming Big Boss. That is the family matter I must take care of. And that's why you must die!

Liquid dives at Snake with a fire punch, but Snake counters with an upward kick that hits Liquid right in the chin. It sends him flying backwards, but he regains his momentum and comes back at Snake. Everyone was looking up in awe at this fight that was taking place in mid-air, with blue and red energy bursting everywhere. Liquid punches Snake in the face and then kicks him in the ribs with his right foot. Snake grabs Liquid's leg with his left arm and grabs Liquid's face with his right hand. He launches himself and Liquid towards the ground and slams Liquid's head into it with extreme force.

Snake: Arrghh!

Liquid: Humph!

Liquid puts his right foot under Snake's body and kicks him over himself. Snake turns in the air and lands on his feet while sliding across the floor. Liquid quickly gets up and jumps high in the air. He then comes down on Snake with a downward kick. Snake puts up a force field that helps him catch Liquid's feet. He then starts spinning while still holding on to it, spinning Liquid around. He then lets go and sends Liquid flying off. He hits the ground and continues to bounce and slide across it a great distance. After he stops, he tries to stagger up, but falls on one knee. He puts his left hand on his left knee, and supports himself with his other hand. He looks down on the floor and breathes heavily.

Snake: Have you had enough yet!

He was tired himself. This had not been an easy fight.

Liquid: Arrghh!

He manages to stand up. But he could not hold himself up very well.

Liquid: I won't stop until I've taken care of you, brother!

Albedo: That will have to wait.

Liquid: What!

Albedo: You two have had your fun. Now it's someone else's turn.

Liquid: Argh…

Albedo: Besides, you're exhausted. There isn't much more of a fight left.

Liquid: Fine. But next time, Snake…

Albedo: You can go back to your friends now, 'Snake'. And Rubedo, be ready. Cause we're next… brother.

Jr: I'm not your brother!

He says, as Snake goes towards the rest of his team and Liquid goes with Margulis and Albedo.

Albedo: You're no fun. Two match ups of brother versus brother. And both are cloned brothers, isn't that interesting, brother?

Jr: Argh!

Albedo: And besides, doesn't it just sound cool when Liquid says is. I guess some of him has rubbed off on me as well. Ha ha haaa!

Liquid: I'm starting to like that laugh. Ha ha haa!

Snake: Riiight…

He is interrupted by a codec call.

Otacon over codec: Snake, we've got trouble.