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Chapter 7 – Caught!
Snake left the factory behind. After a short walk the area widened and a big swamp came in sight. Snake had no chance but to cross it, there was no way around. Avoiding the crocodiles, he swam through it. At the other side, there was a small wood, which he entered using a narrow path. The whole way he still wondered what Ocelot was searching in this place. Besides the patrol and Ocelot, Snake had not seen any human beings since he came to Russia. 'What the hell is Ocelot doing here!' This was Snakes' only thought. He was so deep in thoughts that he didn't see the fence right in front of him. In the last second before walking right into it, Snake came back to reality. He jumped back, avoiding any contact. The fence looked suspicious.
Snake watched it carefully and then decided to do it the safe way. He pointed the M9 tranq gun at a nearby bird, which sat on the ground a few steps away. He pulled the trigger. The bird tried to fly away, but the toxin caused him to fall down. The animal didn't move anymore. Snake took it and threw it into the fence. Some sparks and the smell of burned flesh told Snake that he was right: This fence was charged. Again, he wondered a bit. The factory had been abandonned, but this fence was still under charge? Why? Snake cursed. This was a massive barrier and he had no chance to cross it. He covered behind a tree and contacted Otacon.
"Otacon, do you read me? This is Snake..."
"Loud and clear, Snake. What's up?"
Otacon seemed a bit amused.
"What's so funny, Otacon?" Snake felt not the intention to laugh.
"Ah, Snake. I suppose you are standing right in front of this electric fence, in the woods behind that swamp. Right?"
There was a pause full of silence. Snake was speechless. Finally, he was able to ask.
"How d'you know?"
Otacon laughed. "Well, see, your father had the same problem and also called his advisors. I have most of the mission data right in front of me, also the whole files containing the calls. I know the solution..."
He laughed. "Do you want to hear it?"
"Otacon! Stop it... And? How do I cross the damn fence?"
Otacon told Snake, who cursed again. He ended the call. 'Damn, this was an easy one and I didn't get it!', Snake thought.
He searched the fence again for a way through, now more careful. Soon, he found what he searched for: There, at the eastern side of the fence, was a small hole and traces of animals could be seen. Snake lied down and crouched through the hole.
At the other side, he stood up and took out his binoculars and surveyed the area. There were many trees and high grass, in the distance he could see another fence. Just as he wanted to put the binoculars away, something caught his eye: Between the trees near the fence was a movement. He looked through his binoculars again and saw two guards standing near a closed gate.
It seemed that the gate could only be opened by an ID-card. Snake put the binoculars away and searched cover in the high grass. He thought about a plan. There was only one solution for this problem: He had to get near the guards patrolling between the trees, then grabbing one of them and giving the other one a bullet in the head. Slowly he sneaked to the trees.
Leaning to one of them, he turned his head and looked at the guards again. They took always the same route: They patrolled in front of the gate. Snake left his position and sneaked to the tree standing next to the first guard. He ensured that the guards were not cautious. Snake pulled out his S.A.A., because he would need the fire power. 'I wished I had the skill Ocelot has!' He turned around, left the position and sneaked up to the guard. Readying his knife, he grabbed the first guard, choked the man a bit and threatened him with the knife. The man didn't move, but as Snake choked him, he cought. The other soldier jumped around and raised his assault rifle. Snake raised his arm, too and they both fired at the same time. About six bullets hit the man in Snakes arm, blood spreaded all over Snakes' body. Snakes' first bullet hit the guard in the throat and blood squirted on the ground. The second shot hit the guard in the stomach and threw him down. Snake let the first guard go and ducked, surveying the area. He hoped that the shots weren't heard by other sentries. There were no sounds besides the cries of some animals. Snake put the weapon away. He turned the guards around and grabbed them on their legs, pulling them into high grass. There, he searched them. There was no key card.
"Damn it!" Snake yelled. Just as he became silent again, he heard a click behind him. A hoarse male voice hit the air:
"Freeze! Hands over your head! Now!"
Snake froze. The person behind him ordered him to turn around. Snake saw the open gate, the both two guards swimming in their own blood and... he saw five enemies pointing their AKs right on his chest.
"Don't make any sudden movements! It's for your own good. Now, hand over your weapons!"
Snake didn't resist. It would be stupid to defy five opponents with rifles. He threw away his M9 and his Colt. The knife was in his belt, on his back. He tried to draw the attention away from his belt. It failed. The man ordered him to toss the knife as well. Snake did so. All the weapons were collected from one of the guards.
"Now, come with us. If you try to escape, you'll be shot."
Snake didn't refuse cooperation. He followed the guards through the gate.
End Note: I'm REALLY NOT HAPPY with this chapter. I had difficulties with describing the way through the swamp and so I skipped that part. As a consequence, it may be a bit short and sudden. Next chapter is coming soon. Please R&R.
