Hey everyone and welcome to the third chapter of A New Beginning. I think this chapter might be uploaded later than I expected because of the 'Rona, right now I'm better than I've been since monday last week but I'm still taking my time to write this. A little thing I wanted to mention to you guys is that, at least to me, the MGS Archive here in FF is kinda dead. There are barely new fanfics being uploaded and even fewer people getting feedback on their fanfics so I want to give a HUGE Thanks to those people who gave this fanfic a fav and follow, you have no idea how much that means to me. Well that's enough rambling from me, enjoy the chapter!


Chapter 3: A New Opportunity.

Washington XX/XX/2014. Snake's House.

It's been a day since Snake regained his consiousness and everything around the house was more lively than ever. That morning Snake woke up at 5am, went to the bathroom to do his morning business, got dressed in a dark blue tank top, black running shorts and some black sneakers and decided to go out on a 10 mile jog just to start his day. 'Man it feels great to use my old clothes again!'.

He arrived at the house around an hour later so he decided to make some breakfast for everyone. Nothing special, just some pancakes with fruits and coffee. Half an hour later Otacon entered the kitchen dressed in a light blue shirt, gray shorts and flip flops. and saw Snake finishing with the breakfast. "Hey there Snake, man I feel like I've gone back in time watching you so full of life and energy".

"Good morning Hal, it sure feels good to be back. Could you please wake Sunny up?".

"Yep, no problem". As Hal left the kitchen Snake began moving al the food and drinks to the living room and set the table, trying to keep his hopes high for what was about to come later that day. To be honest Snake was pretty nervous about speaking with Campbell. It isn't the talk perse that has him nervous, as he has been friends with the Colonel for over twenty years, what really scares him are the repercussions that their talk may bring. Snake knows that the Colonel won't try and enlist him again as a black ops agent as he has earned his rest after all this years, however, his superiors might not think the same and order him to go back in active duty. If it was up to Campbell he wouldn't report this matter to anyone, but since he is coming along with official scorts he might not have a say in the matter. Even in his old age the US Goverment kept a watchfull eye over Snake, and now that he's young again he can't help but hope for the best while preparing for the worst.

"G-good morning Uncle S-Snake" Said a sleepy looking Sunny as she entered the kitchen dressed in a pink onesie with a hood with bunny ears over her head.

"Hey there kiddo, slept well?".

"Y-yes... *sniff* *sniff* It smells amazing Uncle Snake!".

'It seem that when she get excited she forgets about her shyness and strutter... Hmmm Otacon might've noticed that a while back. Damn now I kinda regret not interacting more with her' Shaking away those sad thoughts Snake proceeded to give Sunny a plate with three pancakes, a bowl of fruit and an empty glass wich he soon filled with some orange juice that he got from the fridge. "Eat up kiddo, you'll need the energy for later".

"What are we doing later, Uncle Snake?".

"What are YOU doing later missy, you'll be going to the mall with Otacon to buy a few things we need".

"Are you not coming too?" said Sunny looking a little sad that her Uncle Snake wasn't coming with them.

"Sorry kiddo, I have some important people coming over later so I'll be staying. But don't look so sad about, I have a surprise for you on frinday" Said Snake while giving a wink to the now excited little girl.

"Really! Oh I can't wait for friday to come!".

"Now now Sunny, settle down and eat your food so you can go shower" Said Otacon while entering the kitchen.

"O-ok Uncle Hal!" Said Sunny while beginning to eat her food.

"Ok Uncle Killjoy" said Snake just to try and mess with Otacon, and he succeded in it since Otacon didn't look amused at all but Sunny seemed to find it pretty funny.

"Oh har har, pretty funny Snake. Just shut up and give me my food".

"Of course your grouchiness" Said Snake while handing Otacon a plate filled with pancakes, a bowl of fruit, a mug filled with coffee and getting a subtle middle finger as a thanks. As he handed his last client their meal he grabbed a plate, fruit and coffee for himself and sat down to eat. They ate in comfortable silence until Sunny decided to ask a question she had been dying to ask for a long time. "Uncle Hal, why does everybody call Uncle Snake like that, isn't his name David? And also, why do they call you Otacon?".

"Well, you see Sunny when your Uncle Snake and I met we were at a pretty dangerous place so we had to use aliases so people wouldn't recognize our names, or at leat my name since I didn't know his name until much later. Anyway, since I was a pretty big anime fan I decided to use as my nickname Otacon, wich was a pretty big anime convention I went a few times" Explained Otacon.

"Was? Otacon you don't have to lie to Sunny to feel better about yourself, infact, we both know that you still watch a lot of anime" Said Snake.

"Are those the cartoons that Uncle Hal watches some times where the big breasted girls fight each other?".

"W-w-wait how d-do you know a-about that! Snake! stop telling Sunny about the animes I watch!" Said a pretty flustered looking Otacon as both Snake and Sunny laughed at his expense. After the laughter died down Sunny asked Snake about hia nickname again.

"Well, you see pipsqueak, do you remember that I used to be in the military when I was young?" Asked Snake as he got an "Mmmhmm" and a nod from Sunny as she continued eating. "Well, when I was about 21 I joined a special forces group called FOXHOUND. While I was there every recruit was called by a codename after finishing the initial face of training." Snake took a little break to take a sip from his coffee.

"The codename would vary depending on each recruit performance and overal actitude through the test, I can't exactly remember the codename gave to those who barelly passed, but the codename gave to the recruits who passed the test with the best results was 'Snake'. Since I got top score in each category of the initial test and the instructors said that I was the most 'Solid' recruit I gained the codename 'Solid Snake', and THAT'S how I got my nickname" As Snake finished his story Sunny was looking at him with stars in her eyes.

'My Uncle Snake is so cool!' Thought the little girl until she came up with another question "But wait, why were the best recruits given the codename 'Snake'?".

"From what I heard that was the codename that the leader and founder of the unit, a man called Big Boss, was called during his first solo infiltration mission in the 60's. During the mission he was called 'Naked Snake', he told me thay it was because he had the barely minimun equipment when he began his mission hence the 'Naked' part. As for the 'Snake'? Well, he said that it was because he ate one in survival training" Said Snake while chuckling at the last part.

"Wow! So you knew him Uncle Snake!?".

"Yes I did, honey. He personally trained me in CQC. He was like a father to me at that time... Well, that's enough about my past. Please go put your plate on the sink, take a shower and get ready while your Uncle Hal takes care of it" Said Snake.

"Ok Uncle Snake!" While Sunny mantained her excited actitude she was actually pretty curious about this Big Boss man, and why her Uncle Snake seemed sad while talking about him, but since he told her to go shower and get ready to go out with Uncle Hal she decided to ask him more about it at another time.

As Sunny left the kitchen and went upon the stairs Otacon decided to ask some questions to Snake "David, are you ok? You seem kinda down now".

"*Sigh* Yes I'm fine Hal, thanks for asking. It's just that... Finding out that he was my real father all along after all those things he did still shakes me to my core. After spending all my life wondering who my parents were just to meet them right in the middle of the battlefield and watching them die moments later... I don't really know how to feel about it, wishing for a family my whole life just to have ripped away from me moments later" Said Snake while looking pretty down.

"I know how you feel like Snake. Even thought I met my father I never felt like I was more than an object to him. And also when I lost E.E. During the Big Shell incident I felt like I was truly alone in the world".

"Hal-".

"But! look at the bright sight man, you- WE DO have a family! Your brother and your niece are and will always be here for you Dave" Said Otacon while getting up, throwing a smile to Snake and patting his shoulder.

"Heh, you're right about it. Thanks Hal".

"Anytime, Snake" As Hal began scrubbing the dishes Snake took a moment to look at the time "You better do the dishes fast, Campbell could be here any moment now" Said Snake.

"You're right, why don't you go get a shower too and get dressed in something more appropriate for the occasion?".

"Yeah, Thanks for doing the dishes".

"Well thank YOU for doing breakfast, now get out of here and get ready".

"Yeah, yeah, I heard you the first time your grouchiness".

"Oh fuck off" Said Hal while chuckling and thus ending the argument.


30 minutes later. Living room.

As Hal finished with the dishes he went to his bedroom, took a quick shower and got dressed in a dark aquamarine turtle neck, grey pants and some brown leather shoes. After getting dressed he went to Sunny's room and said that they would be leaving after their visit arrived and asked to her stay in her room until he goes to get her.

Normally Hal wouldn't have a problem with Sunny roaming the house the few times Campbell came to check on them. However, this time it was different. He honestly felt a little nervous about what Snake got planned for when the colonel arrives, but he trust him enough to know that he won't try something crazy like knocking the scorts out and point a gun at the Colonel, right? Right!?.

Shaking his head to get rid of those thoughts Otacon decided to go to the living room and check his phone while waiting for Campbell to arrive. He spent about fifteen minutes messing around with it until he heard a car pull up to the house and someone knocking on the door a few moments later 'Well, here goes nothing'

"Hal! It's so good to see you my boy!" Said an Older gentleman standing in the doorway while extending his hand for Hal to shake. Colonel Campbell was dressed in a white polo shirt, khaki pants and brown leather shoes. He was also wearing a grey fedora and black sunglasses. Otacon could see the two bodyguards standing behind the Colonell both dressed in black suits 'Really low profile guys' Thought Otacon while shaking the older mans hand.

"Likewise Colonel, even though I hope the situation could be better" You see, Hal didn't exactly tell the Colonel what happened when he called him, he just told him that there was an 'unexpected situation' going on with Snake and that he had to come see him ASAP.

"Hmm yes my boy. So, how is he?" Asked the Colonel while walking inside after Hal motioned the three of the to come inside.

"Sir/Sir" Said both of the bodyguards to greet Hal as they came inside.

"It's... pretty hard to explain Colonel, I think you should see for yourself".

"Oh Hal, how many times have I told you to quit it with the Colonel stuff" Said Campbell trying to make a little bit of small talk and keep the light mood as they began walking through the house.

"More times that I can count sir" Said Otacon while giving a small smile to the older man. It seems that none of them noticed the bodyguard in the back disappear into the kitchen.

"Well stop doing it Hal, and also quit it with the 'Sir'".

"Sorry, old habits die hard... Sir" This time Otacon just smirked to the Colonel. Again, neither noticed as the other bodyguard disappeared into the bathroom near the hallway they were walking.

"Damn, I swear you've been hanging around Snake for too long" Said the Colonel.

"Far too long indeed Roy. Well here we are. Listen Roy, what your going to see will surprise you, but try too keep yourself together. Even though I had a hard time doing it myself" Otacon warned the old man "Well, here goes nothing" Said Otacon opening the door to find...nothing?

"H-huh?" Exclaimed Otacon.

"Hal? Where is he?" Said the Colonel.

"I-I swear he told me to bring you to his room!"

"But he isn't here. Hal, is this some kind of joke-" *Click*.

Both men went still as they heard a gun being cocked behind the Colonel.

"Freeze" said a very familiar voice.

"N-no way... I-It can't be" said the Colonel.

"Now, both of you, take a step foward and turn around, slowly".

"Hal, please tell me that this is just some sick joke" Said Campbell as both he and Otacon began following the instructions. Hal just stayed silent while keeping a straight face but he was fuming on the inside 'This is what I get for going with his plans' Thought the scientist.

As soon as both men turned around they came face to face with the Legend himself, dressed in his full Sneaking Suit, his trusty SOCOM MK.23 and of course his trademark Bandana, Solid Snake was looking smugly at the Colonel.

"Hey there Colonel, let me tell you that if those two were the top bodyguards you could find then you're in big trouble, they couldn't even keep up with a rusty old man like me. Oh and by the way... Kept you waiting huh?".

"Oh my goodness, S-Snake is t-that really y-you my b-boy?" Asked Campbell feeling like he was dreaming.

"The one and only, Sir" Said Snake as he holstered his gun and smiled at the old man. Campbell took a few steps towards the man and he couldn't belive what he was seeing, it was like going back to the past all those years ago when he met that young man after the Outer Heaven Crisis.

"B-but h-how?" Asked the old man suddenly feeling faint.

"Woah, woah, easy there Colonel. let me help you take a seat" Said Snake while taking a step foward and grabbing the oldman to help him sit on the bet "C'mon, we can't have you fainting on us, we have a lot to talk about".

"Snake, where are the bodyguards" Said Otacon looking royaly pissed at Snake.

"Don't worry about them, they're just a little... 'tied up' at the moment" Said Snake while smirking at both men "Seems like I still got it, eh Colonel?" As Campbell began calming down he just smiled to Snake, it seems he still can't form sentences.

"Well Colonel I'm sure you have a lot of questions, so let me fill you in while Otacon goes to get Sunny".

"Yes I'll do that. I'll also untie the bodyguards while I'm at it".

"Yes. be careful though, I don't think they are too happy right now" Snake said as Hal left the room "Anyway, this is what happened Colonel...".

15 minutes later. Living Room.

As Snake began telling Campbell about the new nanomachines that Naomi and Sunny made to revert the effects of his accelerated aging they both decided to move to the Living Room again. a little while later they were joined by Otacon, Sunny and the bodyguards, both of whom were massively relieved that the Colonel was ok and that they weren't under any danger. After that Snake continued telling the Colonel about what happened with both Sunny and Otacon explaining some of the more fine details as well as their obvious concerns with Snake's younger apperance.

"So this is why you said that you couldn't explain it over the call. Well to be honest, these are best news that the ones I was expecting" Said the oldman while drinking from the tea that Sunny brought after she was done explaining " By the way, great tea as always honey" Campbell said while smilling at the young girl.

"T-thank you S-sir" said Sunny while blushing and looking to the side.

"Sunny, go get your stuff were leaving in 5 minutes" Said Otacon.

"Ok Uncle Hal" As soon as Sunny left the room Otacon began to talk to Campbell.

"Colonel, we need your help to prepare a medical check for Snake. We need to know if there are anymore side effects to Snake's body aside from looking way younger than he should be".

"Yes, and we also want to discuss what we'll do moving foward from now on. I know that you have to report this, but I am hoping that you don't have to draft me into active duty again" Said Snake while looking a little worried.

"Well, it seems I have very good news for both of you. I'll put the med check together for tomorrow so we can get to know Snake's situation ASAP. As for the other part, I don't think you'll have to worry about that anymore Snake, most of my superiors lost interest in you after the whole GW incident and the death of Liquid Ocelot, they said that even if you managed to somehow come back from the brink of death they don't have anymore use for you, so you shouldn't worry about anything" Said the oldman while smilling at Snake and Hal.

"*Sigh* Well, that sure is a relief" said Snake.

"However, Snake... I might have an special assignment for you, but we'll that about that after you get your checkup. Please don't think that I'm making you take this assignment, you just opened my eyes to a great solution for a problem I've had for quite some time".

"I'm ready Uncle Hal!" Said Sunny as she came back into the living room.

"Ok honey, let's go. Snake, please fill me in on the details when I get back".

"You got it Hal" Said Snake as both Hal and Sunny turned to leave.

"Bye Uncle Snake, Bye Mr. Campbell".

"Goodbye honey, be sure to behave".

"Goodbye Sunny, it's always a pleasure for this oldman to see you" As soon as the door closed Snake turned to Campbell and asked in a serious tone "So, what is this 'special assingment' you have for me?".

"Don't worry about that for now Snake, I'll tell you a soon as we get your results tomorrow... for now, let us catch up a little Ok?" And so both old friends spent the rest of the afternoon talking and remembering the good old times they had together over the years. Campbell decided to leave at four o' clock so he could have enough time to set Snakes appointment without disturbing the doctors to much and check over some other things. Both Sunny and Hal arrived a few hours later, with Sunny Excitedly showing her adoptive uncle the clothes and books Otacon got for her.

After a while all of them decided to prepare dinner together while joking around and having a really good time with eachother, with Otacon taking care of the Dishes after they were done and putting Sunny to bed an hour later.

"Hey man, are you holding up?" said Otacon as he came into the living roon to greet Snake, who had gonne to dress himself in a dark blue tank top, grey shorts and some simple house slippers "Want to head outside and have a drink?" Said the scientist while holding up a six pack of beer.

"Sure, that seems like a great idea. Let's go" Said Snake while leading Otacon through the door to the front porch.

"So, what was that 'special assignment that Campbell was talking about?" asked Otacon as he handed Snake an opened beer "Cheers".

"Cheers" Said Snake as they both clanked their bottles together and sat drinking in silence for a while.

"He didn't really tell me anything. He said he wanted to get my checkup done first before concerning myself with some other things" Said Snake after enjoying the brief moment of peace "But let me tell you something, I have a feeling that this assignment will be way different from what I've done in the past".

"Really? What makes you feel that?" Asked Otacon.

"I don't really know man. It just feels like... A new opportunity" Said Snake while looking up to the sky and taking a drink of his beer.

"Well, if you say so. I really hope your right about this David".

"Me too Hal, me too..." And after that both men stayed outside talking about anything while drinking their beers until it came the time for both of them to say goodbye and go to sleep.


HOLY FUCKING SHIT WRITTING THIS CHAPTER WAS PURE HELL. I'm really sorry for updating this late but life has been shit for the past 2 weeks with the 'Rona and a whole bunch of other problems life just suddenly decided to throw at me. I'm sorry if the ending comes a little bit forced but I really needed to end this chapter. Anyway next time we'll get some revelations about Snake's health and Campbell's special assigment so stay tuned for that!
Don't forget to RR and I'll see you guys soon wirh the next chapter!