Metal Gear Effect
Disclaimer: I do not own MGS or ME as they are property of Bioware and Konami.
Hi everyone here's Ch 2 hope you like it please review or submit ideas that you may have also sorry for being late updating but no beta reader and work plus the usual eat, sleep, drink etc.
Chapter 2
Normandy SR2, Cargo Bay
The cargo bay fell silent until it was broken by another crack from the ice then another "Oh Shit!" stated Jacob "keep your weapons trained on him but don't fire unless I say so clear!" boomed Shepard a chorus of 'aye ayes' and 'yes ma'am' was returned but it didn't cover the sound of cracking as the ice man began to break free from his frozen cell until...SMASH...the remain ice broke away. The next few seconds was agonising slow as the ice man lay there, motionless, Shepard approached him slowly "Are you ok?" asked Shepard cautiously...no response..."what's your name...do you have one?" asked Shepard slightly more confided.
"Name?" replied the ice man with his creepy voice as his eyes fade from red to green then blue slowly rising himself to an upright position "My name is Tara Shepard" spoke Shepard "this is Miranda Lawson and Dr Leeann Chakwas" said Shepard pointing to the slightly freighted doctor and XO, the ice man slowly looked around the cargo bay then laying his eyes on Shepard staring deep into her own 'God it's like staring down a Krogan' she thought but pushed it to the back of her head for now "My name is Ghost" replied Ghost maintaining eye contact with Shepard who feeling slightly uncomfortable with his hollow voice "Do you know where you are, Ghost?" asked Miranda cautiously at which he turn and stared deeply into her eyes 'shit he's more scarier than The Illusive Man with those eyes' she though before hearing "Yes" replied Ghost that point Shepard, Miranda and Jacob's hearts skipped a beat or two.
"H-how do you know?" asked Jacob barely maintaining his composer "I see, I hear though your communication system and data banks to know that I am on the CSV Normandy SR2 and your mission to stop the Collectors" stated Ghost which Miranda and Jacob silently mouth a 'what the fuck' before Shepard lowered her weapon "then you know what I'm going ask, don't you?" replied Shepard hopeful know the answer, Ghost stared at Shepard then at Miranda then back to Shepard before saying five magic words "You Have My Blade Shepard" kneeing down placing his sword horizontally in both his hands and bowing his head, Shepard smiled 'something tells me this mission just got a little more interesting' she thought.
Omega space station
Miranda, Shepard and Ghost left the airlock and entered the station "Shepard is it really necessary to bring Ghost along we don't how he-"spoke Miranda "Don't speak like I'm deaf Miss Lawson!" roared Ghost "but if it gives you comfort...I will obey Shepard orders...NO ONE ELSE!" stated Ghost slightly irritated with her attitude "glad we have an understanding Ghost" replied Shepard slightly relieved as a salarian approached them "Ah newcomers I can te-"he said before a batarian stood right next to him "Leave Fargut" boomed the batarian "of course Morvan whatever she wants-" stuttered Fargut "Leave Now!" boomed Morvan before Fargut could finish forcing the salarian to flee for his life then Morvan turned to Shepard "blasted scavengers, welcome to Omega, Shepard"
"You're not surprised to see me?" inquired Shepard "we had you tagged the moment you entered the Terminus, you're not as subtle as you think Aria wants to know what brings a dead spectre here, so I suggest you see her at Afterlife" replied Morvan "better make haste than" stated Ghost "Afterlife Now!" boomed Morvan before leaving them at the station's airlock "charming isn't he?" spoke Miranda sarcastically "Indeed, better not keep this Aria waiting let get moving" replied Shepard slowly walking towards the Afterlife nightclub.
As they headed towards the club Shepard see two men, one human and one batarian exchanging words between themselves which she nearly ignored hadn't be for Ghost mentioning that the human appeared to be a bounty hunter of sorts "It's worth taking a look Commander" said Miranda curiously "the dossiers did mention a bounty hunter" replied Shepard "better go say hi then Commander" stated Ghost as the group approached the warring pair as the batarian wimped a plea for help only to be silenced by the hunter's boot "no one say you can talk jackass!" he spat coldly "are you Zaeed Massani?" inquired Shepard, he turned around staring right at Shepard "yeah that's me you must be Commander Shepard heard we got a galaxy to save" replied Zaeed plainly, after going over the details about the mission in question as well as enlightening the commander of a hidden agreement between the bounty hunter and TIM. "I better handed this thing in before its starts to stink, I be locked and loaded when you're ready to get some killing done Shepard" he shouted dragging his 'guest' along behind him.
After recruiting Zaeed Massani they entered the club, slowly made their way to a private box room overlooking the central dance column to meet with an asari know as Aria T'Loak the untold 'Queen' of Omega which was slightly unusual given where Shepard and her crew are currently visiting. A short time later Shepard learned the whereabouts and situation of the Salarian professor, Mordin Solus and the mysterious Archangel which to Shepard annoyance isn't looking to great for the lone vigilante. Shepard thanked Aria for the information and left the club in a brisk pace leaving Miranda and Ghost trailing behind her
"Alright let's head to the quarantine zone, Miranda tell Zaeed to meet us there, Ghost and I will be waiting for him" ordered Shepard "I take it you want me to stay on the Normandy" inquired Miranda "yes because I need you to order some heavier weapons before we go to get Archangel, it's not a problem it's?" spoke Shepard "not at all Commander" Miranda quickly replied "Commander may I suggest that we split up" incurred Ghost "why would make you think I would agree to this idea Ghost?" inquired Shepard "Archangel's time is short and if we prolong his rescue he will be unable to assist in future missions, I can easily get to him and provide something more valuable than any weapon...time" he stated looking at Shepard.
"He does have point Commander, I don't agree with it but..." said Miranda barely hiding her discomfort being near Ghost as he spoke, "you do realise you be on your own for long time and I can't guarantee when reinforcements will turn up, you understand?" stated Shepard worriedly "I know the risks Shepard but I know I can do this...it's what I was built for" replied Ghost sternly, Shepard sighed before looking towards Ghost saying "alright Ghost permission granted, Miranda tell Jacob and Zaeed to meet me at the quarantine zone ASAP"
"Understood Commander" replied Miranda with a slight nod before heading towards the Normandy "Ghost you are to use any and ALL means to ensure Archangel's survival, understood?" stated Shepard firmly "understood Commander I will not fail!" he replied coolly "dismissed Ghost" she spoke calmly before making her way to the quarantine zone, she looked back over her shoulder to see Ghost vanish into the crowd 'damn he doesn't hang around' she thought.
A/N: Chapter 2 done and things slowly getting there and I know I been vague about meeting Aria and Zaeed be it will become clear in the next chapter so watch this space