I first have to give 'This is my name' for recognizing the quote that I used in the first chapter. It was just something that I wanted to use. Anyway thanks again to those reviews and anyone reading this story. I don't own Full Metal Panic nor Metal Gear Solid.
Michael followed the president up the stairs toward the roof of the school. He wondered what the president wanted to really talk about with him. The information that Sousuke and Kaname gave to him showed that the president was not a stupid and knew more than others usually did.
Hayashimizu turned to him pushing his glasses up as he unlocked the door to the roof, "We keep this locked at all times unless we really need to use it for something." He held the door for Michael, "And to keep students using it as a place to smoke and door other inappropriate things."
Michael shrugged and leaned against the fence, "You don't mind if I have one?" He reached into his jacket and pulled one out from his jacket along with a small match box usually found at restaurants.
He closed the door and looked at him in a distasteful manner, "If you must but please refrain from the future. I will allow it just this once."
Michael lit a match and took a small breath to get the cigarette going, "So what is that you wanted to talk to me about?" He pulled the cigarette from his mouth and tapped it lightly to get rid of the ashes, "This isn't about the fight I expect?"
Hayashimizu pushed his glassed up and started, "Whatever reason you are here that is none of my business. However, I believe that it must relate to Miss Chidori and Mr. Sagara. However, that is your business and I have no right to impede on it." He stated.
Michael took a hit from his cigarette and blew the smoke from his nose listening to what the president had to say.
"However, recent things have shown that the reason that you are here is something very important. It was the reason why Sousuke was brought here as well. However, again it is not my business but I must say something about your actions."
Michael looked at him and was surprised. The president was sharp. Very sharp for a man his age. Proper training and experience and he could become a confident politician, but this man was not lying to him. That was the reason he even bothered to pay attention.
"I understand that you are sworn to secrecy on what happened to you and Mr. Sagara and I admire the fact that you wanted to resolve it as soon as you could without rumors flying already."
Michael took his cigarette out and tapped it lightly and ashes flew down, "I did want to resolve it before rumors and gossip started. If I recall rumors get more attention that the teachers own lectures." He stated.
Hayashimizu nodded in agreement, "Correct about that. However, rumors and gossip have already started when you first arrived and grew faster when it was revealed that you knew Sousuke."
Michael shook his head in disbelief. Schools really needed an information control center or something similiar.
"The rumors are quiet and no one is really paying attention to them at this moment. However, if people saw what happened between the two of you questions would arise. The two of you would not be under the students bodies eye but Miss Chidori as well."
Michael was silent. The smoke from his cigarette drifted upwards toward the sky.
"I know the stories of the incidents of the plane high jacking and the North Korea incident. Also the incident on the cruise ship last Christmas thankfully no one was hurt. The reason for these events are just speculation without any proof among students and staff."
Michael was definitely impressed with Mithril's Information control. The reason the attempted hijacking was for impact and all. If a large number of young students were captured by terrorists, than leaders of that country would have to give in to the demands of the terrorists. Resolving the situation either too fast or too slow would result in causalities and the public backlash would be harsh enough to force new policies and new leaders.
These tactics were familiar to Michael ever since he was young.
"However, if students knew that Miss Chidori had some role in it than it would follow Mr. Sagara and eventually the appropriate actions would have to take place."
Michael understood what he was saying, "Those two would be removed for the students safety."
The President did not answer that question, "Sousuke and Kaname have a place here. That young man has made tremendous progress adapting to a life that is new to him completely. I believe that he has grown to like this life. However, I will be leaving soon and will be no longer able to protect him. If the new president should take action against him and maybe Miss Chidori-"
"Those eager in the faculty possession would jump on that opportunity to have them removed if they figure out the link." He sighed finishing his cigarette.
Hayashimizu headed for the door, "I'm sure that you know that people can be cruel to that which can cause pain or those that do not understand. The only thing I am asking," He turned to Michael, "is that you continue to his friend. Support him and watch his back and I hope that one day you can come and join him in this world."
Michael didn't answer he leaned against the fence and slid down sitting on the ground, "If you want me to do that then-"
"I'll make you Second head of the Security of the Student Council. I'm sure that you can help him there as well." He threw Michael the key to the roof and headed down the stairs, "Please be sure to lock the door after you leave."
Michael nodded and sighed, "When do you plan on telling him what you just told me?"
The president did not say anything. To Michael this indicated that he needed to keep his mouth shut.
Things used to be so simple for him. He would simply follow his orders and complete his mission without hesitation and devotion that rivaled the most hardened solider.
Now things were indeed complicated.
Michael vowed that he would live his life as a solider and not some man with a gun. The distinction gave a person the right to call themselves warriors and have that pride.
He wondered if Sousuke had lost that pride and devotion that he once had.
He lost his pride.
His devotion however was toward something else.
Or rather someone else.
He took a deep breath and rubbed his eyes, 'Thoughts like this are going to stress a guy out.' He thought to himself, 'Is Sousuke right to tell Kaname about Ocelot and the reason why I'm here?'
Such a decision would not be made this early.
Kaname listened to the lecture but her thoughts were else where.
When she say Sousuke looking like he had been in a fight, she was mad at first. However, a friend of Kyoko's had told her that he was fighting with Michael about something. The president came in and resolved the situation asking to speak with Michael and sent Sousuke to class.
She tried asking him about it but Sousuke only said, "Don't worry about it right now. We are not done talking about it."
Kaname put her pencil down and looked over and Sousuke who was taking notes. She was tempted to use CODEC to talk to him but she was worried about how he would react to it.
The details that she heard where very quiet and quick. However the thing that started the argument was about telling her something. The name that caught her eye and made her worry was Ocelot.
What could be assumed was that Sousuke wanted to tell Kaname something but Michael would not allow him. Other than that the name Ocelot was her only real clue.
Ocelot was a type of cat that was very territorial and preferred to hunt alone in some cases despite having groups. The only other real thing she knew was that an ocelot was able to adapt to any situation when it was hunting.
The door opened and it was Michael.
He excused himself and handed the teacher a note explaining everything to her.
He took his seat across from Sousuke who did not even bother to look at him.
Kaname was not stupid, something big was going on. It scared her to know that she may be the center of it all.
The school bell rang as the sun set ending another day at the school. The school was pretty much empty with most of the students gone.
Kaname knew that Sousuke was staying after a bit to take care of a few things. She went in search of Sousuke since she offered to tutor him for a Classical Japanese test that was coming up very soon.
She turned to the corner and saw Michael and Sousuke talking to each other. Quickly ducking back into the corner she listened hoping to find out what was going on.
Sousuke could not believe what Michael had just told him.
Michael was the second head of security.
"Yea that was pretty much what the president told me." Michael had finished.
Sousuke took a deep breath and looked at him, "What about the fight?"
Michael shrugged his shoulders, "Water under the bridge really. Just wants me to be a good boy. You know how it is."
Sousuke shook his head, "Well, I'm sure we are not done talking about earlier are we?"
Michael looked at him, "Not by a long shot." Michael was glaring at him. His stance and the way he answered showed Sousuek that he was not going to give in.
"You have to understand that we have to tell her something. I just can't continue to lie to her about this. "Sousuke said strongly.
Michael sighed, "We have our orders right now. We just don't know what is going on and that is simple. Both of our organizations are trying to uncover what they are trying to plan. She seems to be at the center of it with someone in the organization after her."
Kaname tensed but did not make a sound listening to ever detail that they spoke about.
"Do we have any idea who would want her?" Sousuke asked.
"His name if I recall correctly is Leonard Testarossa." He said hapazardly not really caring about that detail.
Kaname froze and her eyes widened. She remembered that man on the rooftop of the hotel. She touched her lips and remembered what had happened. The words, 'I like you' carried a rather dark and ominous call.
Sousuke tensed, "The Captains brother?"
Michael nodded, "Yea from what we can tell-"
Sousuke stopped him and raised his hand. Someone was listening in on them.
Michael sighed, "Well who ever it is come out we know that your there?" Things would get complicated if a student overheard this. Force may have to be used to ensure that this secret is kept.
Kaname stepped out with a guilty and anger look in her face. Sousuke paled but Michael kept his stone face waiting for her reaction.
"So, someone is after me again?" She turned to Sousuke, "You knew didn't you?"
Sousuke could not even look at her. The guilt was eating him up, "Yes I did."
Kaname glared at him and slapped hard across his face as hard as she could, "Why the secrets?! I thought that we had an understanding about everything!?! I trusted you that you would not keep secrets from me and this happens!?"
"Kaname I-" Sousuke tried to say.
Kaname turned the other way, "I don't want to hear it! Just go do whatever it is you have to and-"
"THE MAN AFTER YOU IS SOME THAT SCARES ME!" Sousuke yelled. He realized his mistake and quickly shut his mouth. He definitly needed to control his emotions. However, he needed to do this. This was the right thing to do.
Michael slapped his face, "Cat's out of the bag now." He was glad that the school was empty.
Kaname stopped and turned to him, "Scared?! You!?" She managed to say in her overall surprise. Now she was scared beyond anything that had happened to her. As long as she had known Sousuke he had never shown fear or anything of that sort.
Michael stepped forward, "I guess since we all know now than I should explain." He put his hand on Sousuke's shoulder, "I was debating whether to tell you or not since it's too early right now but oh well."
Kaname walked up to them and Sousuke explained, "The man is called Shalashaska among the Afghani Rebels but to Russia and the world he is known as Revolver Ocelot."
Michael stopped him, "Let's continue in a more private setting." He looked around and the last thing he needed where rumors. The president did warn him about it.
Sousuke and Kaname nodded and followed.
Michael opened the door for them, "If there is anyone that you should be mad at its me. I told him not tell you at all."
Kaname looked at him than Sousuke, "Just tell me everything. I just don't want to be left out in dark."
Michael sighed. Snake was going to rip him a new whole for doing this but the question now was if this was the right thing to do.
They did not notice the armor covered solider that was monitoring them the whole day in school. The stealth camo worked perfectly making the solider invisible to all. This was news that Ocelot would want.
A little short, I know and for that I am sorry. I promise to try and write more. enjoy and if you have suggestions of I am doing something wrong plese tell me so that I am doing the right thing.