First, I want to thank everyone for there patients with me being gone. The second thing is that this chapter is longer than expected. At least 6000 words maybe more! Alright enough talk, I will warn people there is graphic langunage in this chapter. I don't own Metal Gear of Full Metal Panic. I do own Michael!
Such a thing as peace is hard to find. Truly knowing what peace can feel like is what men have tried to learn in there long lives.
Kaname Chidori knew what peace was only a few months ago. Than, it came crashing down. The threat of kidnaps, medical experiments and other things destroyed the once peaceful world she knew and loved.
However, she felt peace again whenever she was with Sousuke Sagara. The young Sergeant that was sent to protect her became the pillar in her life.
Even though they were separated for a while a short time ago, she learned to stand on her own two feet without his help. It became a lesson that she would never forget.
Sousuke returned with her and became that very pillar again. It brought a sense of peace and protection despite the frustration and stress it brought.
Now, that pillar was shaken by one man.
Ocelot.
She put down the lipstick that she was applying and looked in the mirror. She would never have believed that a man as cruel and cunning would be so old.
That age however brought with it terror and fear refined like wine.
Kaname remembered having to calm Sousuke down ever since he saw him after all those years.
She put her earrings on and remembered the events that than followed. It was only a few days ago.
Michael sighed over the CODEC with what Kaname just told him, "And he just walked by without saying anything to you or Sousuke?"
Kaname was in Sousuke's apartment with him. In the other room, Sousuke was quiet just sitting in his own thoughts.
"Yea, nothing more." Kaname said still terrified that the man after her would walk up to her in broad daylight and say 'hi' without a second thought.
She could not imagine what he was like in a fight.
Michael was silent than spoke, "You need to understand that Ocelot knows how to get to people. This was just a way for him to get into people's fears. Once he plants that seed, it means he is almost ready to make his move."
Kaname tensed. When would Ocelot strike? Would it be a matter of weeks, days, hours or seconds?!
"He's the type of person to just sit and wait." Michael finished.
"How do we know that he will make his move?"
Michael shook his head, "We don't. We do know however, that when he does we will all notice it."
Kaname nodded, "What about Sousuke? He is still terrified by seeing him. You said you saw him again but you were able to get over it. How did you do it?"
"It was different for me." He said plainly, "He pointed a gun at me and fired. It was either take a bullet in the head or fight. You maybe the only one to get him out of it. Whatever the case is right now we are running out of time. Take care of him." Michael ended the transmission.
Kaname sighed in frustration, 'Great, he tells me to take care of him but I don't know how.'
She turned and saw him trying to keep his appearance together. The always steadfast and cool Sousuke was replaced with a scared and unsure man.
Kaname sat down next to him and put her hand on his shoulder, "Sousuke, if you want to talk about it I'm still here."
Sousuke was quiet, "How could you ever understand?"
Kaname's eyes widened in surprise.
"How could you understand the terror that man gives? The fear that you brings and the sick look in his eyes?" He stood up and banged against the glass sliding door.
Kaname was silent.
"Even after all these years, that man still terrifies me. Not like Gauron did. This man just does something to you. I can't begin to describe it. He is able to plant terror in you and you will never forget it." He said in frustration.
Kaname got up and turned him around. She than slapped him across the face with a intense look in her eyes, "I'm scared too. I cannot begin to understand what happened to you but please don't say that I cannot understand."
Sousuke looked at her surprised, "Chidori-"
She cut him off and had her back to him, "I have people after me wanting to take me away from everything that I love. They want to take me away from life and use me for whatever purposes they want. It scares me ever night when I think about it and sometimes I cry myself to sleep at night."
Kaname started to cry a little.
Sousuke was silent.
"Someone in my position would be crushed with such a burden. They may even end there lives to avoid such a fate."
Sousuke's body froze when he heard that before he could say anything Chidori continued.
"So please, don't think I understand." She turned to him wiping the tears from her face, "I just need you to be your normal military loving self. I just need to be able to feel that my life can be normal. So please, just be normal." She pleaded to him.
Sousuke looked at her unable to answer. The terror that was Ocelot was known throughout the world. Mercenaries all around knew the man that he was and prayed that they would never confront him. Even Kailin was afraid of this man.
However, for Kaname to try and stand up to this was amazing. He felt that he could rely on her strength.
"You need to learn that you are not alone in this. Michael, your brother is here to help to you in this. I am here as well, so let me be your pillar if you need strength. I trust you so much so I expect you to trust me just as much as well." Kaname said resuming her old self.
Sousuke still felt the same fear but right now, he could start to confront it.
"Affirmative Chidori." He said smiling a little.
Kaname looked at herself in the mirror. The dress that she bought was simple black dress that reached down to her ankles. It had thin straps in the front and showed a little bit of her back. The front showed some cleavage.
She laughed a little wondering how Sousuke was going to react. She loved teasing him with things such as this.
They still decided to go to the dance under much consideration from Michael telling them not to worry about anything. Michael would handle everything and take extra measures to ensure that nothing would happen.
She helped pick out Sousuke's suit which was a simple black coat and pants with a white0buttoned up long sleeve-shirt and a dark blue tie to go with the suit.
Kaname grabbed her purse behind her and started putting a few things in. Her make-up, cell phone and comb all found a place in her purse.
She walked into the living room and pulled out the stun gun that Sousuke had given her. Kaname looked at it playing with the trigger very gently.
"Just in case." She said fitting into her purse.
She heard the doorbell ring, "Coming!" She yelled.
Kaname looked at the picture of her mother, "Mom, I know your up there so I'm asking just let this be a normal night."
She walked over to where her shoes where and slipped on a pair of high heels.
Kaname opened the door and only grinned when she saw Sousuke with his mouth gapping.
"So you have something to say or are you going to stare at my chest you pervert." She teased.
Sousuke snapped out of it looking at her embarrassed to say the least, "No, I was-"
Kaname only laughed, "Well, I know you like it so just saw it."
Sousuke tensed again, "You look very presentable." He said.
Kaname's face grew anger as she looked to scowl him.
"No, what I meant to say is that you look very beautiful." He said without even thinking. Thank goodness Michael helped him a little before he left. Kurz did offer a few suggestions but Melissa told him to not say anything he suggested unless he wanted Kaname to kill him.
"And you look very handsome." She grabbed his tie and straighten the tie a little, "And remember," She pulled the tie tight around his neck and pulled him close so that there faces were almost touching, "Nothing out of the ordinary that would ruin this night. Understand?" She said with an evil smile and devious look in her eyes.
"Yes ma'am." He quickly answered. Sousuke's face was already red with being this nervous and Kaname's was as well.
"Good now, lets go." She locked the door and the two started walking. Kaname wrapped her arm around Sousuke who automatically tensed, "Relax, when a gentleman is escorting a lady they do this." She smiled.
Kaname started to feel the same peace that she felt when she was with Sousuke. Here was hoping that he would not blow anything up.
Michael just finished his third cigarette of the night. Throwing the burnt end of the cigarette on the ground he picked up his rifle.
Normally in this situation he would not really bring it. His SOCOM would be enough to just guard for a dance.
Still, Ocelot making a move like he did the other day was a shocker to him.
He held the barrel and handle of his M4. Michael modified it for medium and long range combat with it. An x4 scope was attached on the top on it with a laser sight attached to the front of the barrel. He had a silencer at the tube which would make it good for medium range sniping.
His SOCOM had its silencer on it along with a full cartilage of bullets. His ammo count was at least five magazines for his M4 and at least six in for his SOCOM. He had his combat knife in his tactical vest around his chest. A few grenades of various types were all stuffed with his ammo bag which was called the 'magic murder bag.'It said it in bold red letters.
He laughed at how the joke was started. Snake joked with him along with a few other members of FOXHOUND saying that his bag was full of murder since it carried a lot of his weapons which ranged from rifles, to machine guns along with sniper rifles and even a RPG launcher.
Michael sighed leaning back against the fence on the roof of the gymnasium where the dance was being held.
Michael's clothes made him look like he was from a SWAT team. The Kevlar vest and pants he wore were strong enough to stop any medium ranged rifle.
It was good enough to stop a .45 colt bullet at his chest.
The only difference was that the instead of long sleeve shirt it was short sleeve. It was suppose to be warm tonight.
He checked his watch expecting Kaname and Sousuke to arrive shortly.
His CODEC went off. He checked the signal and it was Snake.
Again.
"Snake, this is Sword One over." Sword One was his call sign for this operation but was not his real codename in FOXHOUND.
"This is Snake, how is it over there?" He asked in a low voice.
"Same as usual Snake. Students are arriving in the droves for the dance. No sign of Ocelot or anything suspicious. Do you really think he could make a move in this situation?" Michael had asked himself that question a dozen times ever since Ocelot appeared before them.
"I wouldn't put anything past that man. You know how he thinks, the more innocent people around the more likelihood of her going with him." He concluded
"Still, it would not have enough impact. Whenever Ocelot makes a move the impact is felt by everyone." Michael added.
Snake nodded in agreement, "Just keep watch and report to us anything suspicious. Oh, and one more thing I almost forgot to say?"
Michael listened.
"You were right, Amaglam was involved in that attack in Israel. Apparently, they were trying to get there hands on documents relating to the nuclear capabilities of the Israeli's and any other countries. Supporting the terrorist was just a way to get what they wanted from them."
"Nothing more?"
Snake shook his head, "It is strange, nuclear weapons would be meaningless when the Lambda driver is truly complete. So why are they after nuclear documents?"
Michael could not find an answer, "I'm not sure. Obviously, things are not clear but I'm sure it all relates to Kaname Chidori. I am positive that Leonard was the one who hired Ocelot."
"It would make sense but what would Ocelot gain from it?"
Michael gain had no answer, "Time will tell and we are running out."
He ended the transmission and sighed. Michael pulled out another cigarette. He looked at his carton and saw that he was almost out. He would have to go pick some up later tonight or tomorrow.
The smoke rose from his cigarette, 'Nuclear secrets and developments. An organization with access to drivers would have no need for it. Could they have found a more powerful method of making nuclear weapons?'
His CODEC went off again.
It was Sousuke.
"This Urzu-Seven to Sword-One we are arriving with the package it tip-top condition." Sousuke said with his military attitude.
"So, she is good looking am I right?" He asked.
Sousuke froze.
"Nothing to report, all his green on all sides. Perimeter is secured. The package is safe. Be sure to have a good time." He ended the transmission with a small snicker.
"Good luck brother. Make me proud."
Sousuke ended the transmission still as tense as ever. Not because of Ocelot but because of a certain young lady holding onto his arm.
'This is a dance. No one is going to jump out and attack. No kidnapping attempts or anything of that sort.' He tried to ration with himself.
"Sousuke are you okay?" Kaname asked. She noticed that he was sweating a little and hoped that he was not getting sick on her.
"Nothing Chidori. Everything is okay and green on all sides. It is safe to enter." He said with a rigid back.
Kaname shook her head.
They entered the gymnasium and Kaname was amazed that everyone was able to pull together for this project.
Sousuke wanted to have metal detectors along with a full security search and background check on any person that entered the building.
Kaname ended with in rather forceful and peaceful way.
Sousuke rubbed his head remembering the hit that he took for that one. Michael had a rather nasty one when Kaname threw him into the wall for his comment.
When was he going to learn to not call her hysterical or ill-rational?
It was as if he was provoking her to hit him. Such an action was illogical and best left alone.
Sousuke did recall from Kurz that it was called teasing. It seemed to be something he always did with Melissa despite Kurz receiving a lot of pain especially around the groin area.
He felt a tug and Kaname dragged him over to meet with Ono-D, Kyoko, Shinji and her other friends.
It was not surprise that Kyoko took of a picture of them arm in arm.
Kaname quickly answered for him as well saying that it was just something that happened.
Everyone gave Kaname a suspicious look but did not say anything more. With that the girls excused themselve to the bathroom. Kaname gave Sousuke a look saying don't do anything crazy.
Now only Ono-D started talking, "So Sousuke, you really did ask her. I'm impressed that you would do it. I was worried that she would have to be the one to ask you or in this case drag you." Ono-D teased.
"It is always the gentleman that must ask the lady. I just did what I thought I would be ordered to do." Sousuke stated flatly.
"But, for a guy to ask a girl they have to like them a little don't you think." Shinji asked.
Sousuke didn't answer. He wasn't sure if he should answer for Kaname or keep his mouth shut.
"Well, I don't have an answer right now but I guess I did want to ask her." He said a little unsure of his answer.
"So you do like her?" Ono-D said.
"Uhhh." Sousuke answer in his typical trademark fashion.
"We're back." They turned around and saw the girls had returned. Sousuke was now a little relived that he would not have to answer that question.
Sousuke felt that he knew the answer but was he really ready for such a relationship. The very concept of him in a relationship that was personal was new to him. The other thing he asked himself was did he have a right for it?
The question about being a solider or civilian was still nagging at him. Either question presented new problems for him.
"Sousuke snap out of it." Kaname hit him gently on his head.
He snapped out of his thoughts and looked at Kaname, "Yes, what is it?" A little confused and lost as to what happened.
Kaname smiled in a foxy way, "Do you know how to dance?"
Sousuke went rigid and started to step back. Now, he was in dangerous territory.
"The way that your acting implies that you do not," He grabbed his hand, "So, I will teach you to."
Sousuke raised his hand trying to protest, "Chidori, I really don't think-"He froze when she gave him the look.
The look was the conversation stopper in any situation. Any argument meant him getting hit with her fan.
He wondered where did she hide that fan?
"Sousuke, we want to have fun right? So just relax and I will teach but do not step on my shoes or else!" She threatened.
Sousuke paled and gulped. Sousuke was never one to really believe in God but right now he was praying.
Michael finished sharpening his combat knife. The Ka-Bar knife was completely black and was perfect for night Ops. The blade, the sheath and the handle were black. The knife was light heat which made it perfect for using CQC moves.
Twirling the knife between his fingers he put it in its sheath.
He got up and started walking holding the M4 in his hands. Michael looked at the city lights and back at the students entering the school.
Michael always wondered what it would be like to just be a normal person. The ability to grow up without fear of being killed in the day or in the night. That sense of security and peace made him jealous of Sousuke.
He smiled slightly thinking back at all the times the two had fought in battles all over the world. The two had shared nurmous stories and battles throughout there entire lives. The battlefield was the only thing that they ever really knew. The two were inseparble in fights. They were both watching there backs making sure the other would survive.
Michael was sad that Sousuke took up an offer to join Mithril and afther that Michael went on to join the SAS in Britian.
That was over a little less than three years ago.
About six months ago Michael joined FOXHOUND and became apart of something similar to Mithril.
Snake and Colonel Campbell had been like big brothers to Michael. Campbell looked after him making sure that everything was okay with him. Even teasing him about other things like eating habits to movies that he watched.
Snake was the older brother that he and Sousuke would have loved. He was a very experienced mercenary that inspired the best in people. A living legend that was more concerned with the welfare of his comrades than his own personal glory. Michael still thought that he could learn more from Snake despite his attempts to go out and seek his own path.
Otacon was like a little brother to him. It annoyed Michael how hard Otacon tried to get Michael to like anime but it just was not his thing. Still it was good to find someone not as serious as Snake or the Colonel.
Michael shook his head. He would have to call Mei Ling since she had tried to call him over the past few days. Still he would have to-
He heard a crunch sound.
Michael quickly turned and had the rifle's stock against his shoulder. Holding the gun gently but tightly he would be able to turn to gun at a moments notice.
He crouched to one knee and called Otacon.
"Hey Michael, so I guess-"
"Otacon someone is here." Michael said.
Otacon was silent, "Should I get the Colonel and Snake." It was not a question but a statement.
"Yea, but make sure you record everything with the nanomachines in my body. Visual and audio especially."
"Understood." Otacon ended the transmission.
Michael took a deep breath and continued to approach where he heard the noise. He quickly activated the laser sight making sure that any shot he fired would be fatal.
Switching from single to semi fire he finally came to where he thought he heard the noise.
His suspicions were correct
Three people were on the roof with there backs to him. Two of them were massive at least six to seven feet tall with the physique of two football players.
The one in the center had to be the leader.
Michael had the laser sight aimed at his head, "Turn around slowly and drop any weapons you have."
The figure just laughed a little, "A little rude don't you think. It is customary to just ask for a name." He said smugly.
This guy was now pissing him off, "Want a bullet in the back of your head than turn around."
The two at his side started to turn but the center figure raised his hand stopping them, "Such things are not wise in this case. Your actions like that of any solider, shot first and think later." The center figure talked down to him.
If it had not been for the years of military training Michael had this guy would be dead. The condescening way he spoke was what pissed him off.
The center figure turned around and started walking into the light. His silver hair shined in the city lights.
Michael kept his rifle at him, "Leonard Testarossa." He said coolly.
"I am amazed that FOXHOUND's intelligence knew about me." Leonard said.
The two men at his side showed to be Aratsols. Miniature AS units that could replace infantry soldiers if the mass production method could be used. Each armed with an advanced A.I system they could easily take down a squad of fully armed soldiers.
"Please, lower your rifle. I did not come here to fight. I came to just talk." Leonard said giving a slight smile.
"Tell your guards to back off and I will." Michael countered. He would not be put in a situation where he would be outgunned.
Leonard sighed, "You soldiers always distrusting." He snapped his fingers and the robots activated a jetpack and disappeared into the night.
Michael lowered his rifle and placed on the ground behind him. He took out his SOCOM and kicked it along with the rifle back.
"Along with the knife." Leonard pointed out and said like he was talking to a child.
Michael merely took the sheath out and threw it next to his guns.
"I am amazed that you would do such a thing. I pictured you as a shot first and ask questions later guy." Leonard teased.
"Stop wasting my time and get to the point. What do you want to talk about?" Michael said crossing his arms.
Leonard closed his eyes and smiled, "The withdrawal of FOXHOUND from this area and any area involved with my organization."
After a few unsuccessful attempts and hits Sousuke took, he quickly learned to dance with Kaname's help.
Her feet would be sore tomorrow but she would bear with it like anything else. Kaname was amazed at how fast he was able to adapt to a situation that she knew he was unfamiliar with.
'I wonder what else he could adapt to?' She blushed immediately. Where did that thought come from!
The music started to slow done a little and Sousuke noticed some people leaving, "Kaname would you like to sit down?"
She heard the music and blushed, "No just one last time." She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him close.
Sousuke gulped realizing how close he was to her. His heart was literally beating out of his chest so hard he thought that it would jump out.
"Hey, relax a little. This how it is suppose to be." She teased a little. Kaname however wanted this happen. A little peace with someone that protected her was what she needed.
"Are we suppose to be this close?" He asked unsure what do now.
Kaname nodded, "Yea, and you hold me closer by gently pulling me on my waist.
Sousuke gulped and started to sweat. His eyes told her how unsure he was at the moment.
"Its okay I give you permission." She smiled a little. Kaname was still annoyed that he would have to tell him these things; still it made her life a little fun.
Sousuke gently and slowly did what he was told. This action was new to him but in a way he felt warm inside. Sousuke felt something that he had not felt in his entire life.
Kaname was amazed at how gentle and strong Sousuke could be in different times. It amazed her that even though he was a mercenary he could still be a normal person.
Without even thinking Kaname rested her head against his chest.
Sousuke froze but kept going. Right now, he was enjoying this.
Both of them wished that this song could go on longer. There small movements to the song were nothing out of the oridnary and that didn't bother them. However, the longer they were like this the harder it would be for them to let go.
They saw a flash go off and turned.
Kyoko had taken a picture with everyone giving them thumbs up. Everyone was seen snickering and smiling and talking.
The two looked at each other and just laughed a little. It was silly right now but both would want a picture of this.
Especially Sousuke.
The song ended but the two would not let go of each other. The two stood entwined in each others arms and enjoying the warmth that each radiated to each other.
No words were spoken and that was enough.
Michael wanted to kick this smug bastard's face in right now! The way he said it was not a question but a statement. It was as if he was expecting him to comply.
"FOXHOUND has a chance to just walk away unscathed and without any further damage. Please, I am doing you a favor." Leonard said in a rather precise tone.
There eyes locked with each other but Michael could not read them. His eyes, posture and stance showed that he was cool and calm.
It meant that he was dead serious.
"I take it FOXHOUND has rattled your cage am I correct? The documents that we found in Israel?" Michael got to the point.
Leonard turned his direction toward the lights, "FOXHOUND is indeed a force to reckon with. Its personal are those that combine the qualities of an agent and a soldier. A very dangerous combination against any enemy, don't you agree?" He turned to Michael.
Michael kept his arms crossed and silent.
"Solid Snake. A legend around the world that beat Big Boss and destroyed Metal Gear. Such impressive personal is enough to frighten anyone." Leonard stated.
"With or without Snake, FOXHOUND is still lethal enough to handle anyone." Michael responded. This asshole was really annoying him.
"True and I agree with that. However, things have become difficult sense you joined with Mithril against us. Such an alliance is dangerous to the aims of our organization and should be dealt with accordingly." Leonard walked past him.
Michael answer, "So, what is your point?"
Leonard pointed his finger in the air, "On the contrary that is my point. I am giving FOXHOUND a chance to withdraw completely. If you do this than I assure you, your organization and personal will be safe. All you have to do is leave Tokyo and never come here again. Oh and turn over the documents that you found." Leonard smiled at him and gave him a piercing look.
"Obliviously, me being here is a problem to you. Does this have anything to do with Kaname Chidori and her relationship with Sousuke?" He asked, "I already know that you made contact with her in Hong Kong."
Leonard laughed a little, "You are indeed his brother. Ocelot has told me quite a bit about you. A child combat genius who served in GRU in the Afghanistan Invasion your kill record is impressive."
"My record means nothing to me. I'm a soldier nothing more and nothing else. Glory and honor is something I don't want." Michael stated.
"True but why do you fight?" Leonard asked.
"That isn't your business."
Leonard laughed, "So do you enjoy killing?"
Michael narrowed his eyes.
"We will leave it at that and nothing more." He said raising his hand stopping Michael from saying anything else.
Michael was not pissed. Not enraged. No, he was two steps away from being full on Berserker on Leonard. Everything about him was smug and arrogant. Like a politician and he hated them!
"I am still surprised that she could like someone like him." He said in a rather angry tone.
"Kill record means nothing to her. She knows a good person when she sees it." Michael defended.
"Are you sure? What would you saw if I told her?" He said with a smile. Leonard turned his back to him, "Such a person like him and what he has done deserves no right to happiness and you know it."
Michael gripped his fist.
"Soldiers like you are not needed anymore. Your era was over when the Cold War died done. Big Boss's dream was nothing more than a fantasy. A world where soldiers like you, Snake and Sousuke are needed is just a dream." Leonard said as if he knew everything.
"Why people like him, I will never understand. If they knew the truth about you and Sousuke I wonder what they would say? Have you ever wondered how they would look at you?" Leonard taunted.
Michael was silent.
"I am sure Kaname Chidori would never want to associate herself with a dog like him. A murder who just knows how to kill and nothing more. I'm sure she will see that-" He turned around and his face met with a roundhouse kick right square in the center.
Leonard was thrown right on his back. He touched his noise and saw that it was bleeding. His face would be sore for a few days from that kick. He turned to his side and got up. The Aratsols returned with weapons ready to shot Michael.
Michael was panting and enraged. No one called Sousuke a dog. NO ONE! They may have killed many men but they were still men of honor. Warriors were what they were called.
Leonard rubbed his face and got up, "Now, that wasn't-"
"Be glad I didn't break her neck." Michael said in a dangerous tone, "You have a lot of fucking nerve to come here and demand things from us!"
Leonard was silent. He was able to quickly regain his composure on the outside. However, inside he was enraged and wanted to kill Michael right now. How dare he humiliate him like that!
"Two things so pay close attention. One, FOXHOUND will not back down. We are the hunt scum like you and we will not stop until you are dead. We will not be pushed around by a snot nosed brat like you!"
Leonard's face sneered a little but he was able to not show it completely.
"Second, who the fuck are you to come and say how things will turn out?! Do you honestly think that Kaname will fall to the ground and kiss your knees?! You have a better chance of the Devil himself coming up here and asking me to tango with him! You really think that the world revolves around you don't you than you have another thing coming you arrogant son of a bitch!"
Michael was ready to rip Leonard's head off even if robots got in his way.
Leonard simply shrugged. He closed his eyes and gave Michael a dangerous look, "We tried to be nice. The next time we met, you will pay for what you did to me." He turned with the robots, "Oh and Ocelot is waiting for that rematch." They leapt over the ledge and disappeared.
Michael was panting. He walked over and picked up his rifle and holstered his rifle and knife. He pulled out his cigarettes lit one up. Michael need his right now if he was going to be calm.
Snake was the first to speak over the CODEC. Michael had forgotten he left the channel open, "You should have killed him."
"I could have but I wasn't sure what those robots would do if I killed him." Michael calmed down.
"Either way we now have a situation." The Colonel spoke, "We are on to something and it involves those nuclear secrets we found. I'll get our sources into finding out as much as we can."
"I'll try and hack into any database related to what the documents said and see what I can find." Otacon suggested.
"In the mean time, Michael watch your back. It looks like they are about ready to make there move." Snake cautioned.
"Roger."
"Oh and nice kick to the face." The transmission ended. Michael heard people starting to leave. The next few days were going to be long.
The only thing that bothered him was what Leonard said at the end.
The duel between Michael and Ocelot was approaching quickly.
Michael took his cigarette out and threw it into the darkness. The small flame at the front of it burned all the way through and was out.
Sousuke walked Kaname home and in this case hand and hand. The two did indeed have a good time.
A good enough time for Sousuke to not bother Michael ever five seconds demanding an update.
The two walking hand and hand. How it happened the two were not sure. The feeling that it gave seemed right to them and that was okay with them.
Kaname looked up at the sky and saw that it was a clear night. The moon was out a little and it cast is pale glow over the city.
Indeed it was a very beautiful night.
Kaname felt her hand tightened a little as she walked with Sousuke. She started wondering where there relationship would go next. Would they go that next step or just stay where they are and pretend that this would not happen.
Kaname dreaded everyday that Sousuke would leave like he did before. She was even more worried about his safety. This was the first time she thought about Ocelot. Her stomach tightened with the dread that he could use Sousuke to get to her. It bothered her even more that Leonard was involved.
The silver hair and cold gray eyes still bothered her. She kept thinking back to when he kissed her. Kaname was not sure how Sousuke would react to it. Finally the words, 'I like you' had a dark and terrible tone. It seemed that everything was going to come at once.
"Uh Kaname," Sousuke asked.
Kaname was brought back to the world, "Yes?"
"Umm, I was wondering if you wanted to do something next week." Sousuke said a little tense but a little more relaxed. He was surprised that, in Kurz's words, he had the balls to do what he was about to do.
"Sure, with everyone else?" Kaname asked.
"No, just you and uh me?" He said quietly unsure how he would react.
"Like a date?" She said a little puzzled and surprised by it.
"Yes, Kaname," He gulped and looked at her. Kaname smiled seeing how tense he was but was still able to do it, "Would you like to go on a date next week?"
Kaname felt her heart rise and fall at the same time. Things were going to fast right now and she wasn't sure about this.
"I can understand if you don't want to." He said rather hurt in his voice.
"Sousuke, its not that I don't want to. It's just that, a lot is going on right now." She said with total honesty. Why did Ocelot have to come now? For once why couldn't thing go her way for once.
Sousuke looked away rather rejected and hurt.
Kaname was hurt seeing him like this. She leaned forward and kissed him on the cheek, "But that doesn't mean I said no." She smiled a little.
Sousuke looked at her and smiled a little.
"When everything settles down, than I will go out with you. But not right now a lot is happening and that deserves our attention." Kaname said.
Sousuke looked at her, "Roger." What she said was true. Maybe he was rushing things but right now he felt something. Something that he had never felt in his entire life and it was something that he loved. He was not angry or upset at her for speaking the truth.
He than did something that he never knew he could do.
He wrapped her arm around her waist and pulled her close.
Kaname was taken back by it but relaxed leaning against his shoulder, "Thank you making this night great. I think we really needed this."
Sousuke smiled, 'I swear that nothing will happen to you. This place is where you belong and feel happy. I will protect this place and you.' He thought.
"Affirmative." He said softly.
Ocelot leaned against the side of the building twirling the .45 revolver, "You made a mistake in underestimating them. I warned you."
Leonard looked at Kaname and Sousuke with the binoculars, "That boy just got lucky. I was surprised that-"
"You should not be surprised by him. Michael and Sousuke are damn good soldiers. They know how to not just kill but think very well in battle. Underestimating them will leave you dead." Ocelot warned holstering his gun.
"I did not hire you for you to just give me your opinions. Now is everything ready?" He put the binoculars down turning to Ocelot.
"You should, I know those boys better than anyone on this world except for Kailin and Big Boss." Ocelot said.
"Well, Big Boss is dead. A fool he was."
Ocelot had his revolver at the young man's head, "Big Boss and I may have been enemies but he was and still is a respectable warrior. Foolish or not, he deserves a respect."
Leonard gave a cold smile, "Still, is everything ready."
Ocelot holstered his gun, "All the data we needed is ready. The weak points and vital areas of both FOXHOUND and Mithril are already at your HQ. Mr. Gold is just waiting for the go ahead from our spies to commence the attacks. My troops have been ready since we got here. Our targets and objectives have already been approved by Mr. Gold. We just need the go ahead from the Committee." Ocelot finished.
Leonard smiled, "Good, next week we will make our move."
Ocelot chuckled a little, "Good, I get to fight my little brother again and I look forward to it."
Leonard smiled, "And I get what I want. So we all win."
Ocelot turned to Leonard, "A little bit of advice. There is an old saying, 'A wounded man shall say to his assailant if I live I will kill you. If I die you are forgiven.' You should take that to heed." Ocelot said but it fell on deaf ears.
Ocelot merely shook his head, "Gentleman please show the strength that I know you two have. Our Era is not over yet."
I have to say that this chapter is one of my finest works. I put alot of thought into this one so I do hope you enjoy and review. I will still urge people to review my stories regardless of anything. I do hope that you all caught some of the foreshadowing I put in there. To conclude, things will kick off next week with a bang. I assure you, that you will not be disappointed. Well, until next week. Enjoy and review this chapter.