They need to strike hard now
Two weeks had passed since the last Liquid Snake battle. At this point frustrations were building, it seems like they are closing in on their goal, only for it to be snatched away at the last second.
Snake was the most frustrated of them all, he really wanted to stop Liquid, he knows what damage Liquid is capable of and knows he needs to stop him ASAP.
Raiden was in the video room, having a chat with the man that helped program his cyber suit, Doktor.
"How is your suit doing lately Raiden?" Doktor asked.
"It's doing great, it's increased my movements well and helps with my hand-to-hand combat, as well as my sword skills, even my marksman skills", Raiden replied.
"That is good Raiden, you have done well, but you must remember not to solely rely on the suit, it is a great thing to have but it is still a weapon, and a weapon is only as useful as the one utilizing it"
Raiden stared in confusion, "Huh? What are you saying Doktor? I use this suit very well, it's become a part of me"
"That is the thing Raiden, you don't want to rely too much on the suit"
Raiden didn't get it, "But Doktor, this suit has helped me on so many missions, why wouldn't I rely on it?"
"You didn't need that suit to defeat Dead Cell, besides based on what I heard, your suit didn't help you that much against Liquid Snake"
"He got lucky, that's all"
"Still Raiden, you must be careful with this, if you get overconfident then it could lead to your downfall"
"I got this Doktor, I am more than capable", Raiden insisted.
Doktor nodded, "Right, good luck with your missions, and good luck with your Pegasus friend"
Raiden nodded, "Good-bye Doktor", he severted the communications and went to his room, Fluttershy was waiting, laying on the bed and flashing Raiden a shy smile, "What took you so long?"
Raiden approached her and kissed her, Fluttershy then got up a little to hug and nuzzle under his neck, "So is everything ok with you?"
Raiden nodded, "Yeah, just had to talk with Doktor about my suit"
Fluttershy nodded, "That's nice", she started kissing Raiden again, though in the middle of the kissing, Raiden stopped and looked a little glum. Fluttershy looked concerned at him, "What's wrong?"
Raiden sighed, "Nothing, just worried about stuff". Fluttershy stroked his hair, "Stuff like what?"
"The war, finding Liquid, Doktor telling me about my suit, getting you home, the stuff with Rose..."
Fluttershy rested her head on his chest, "You're going through a lot, I'm kinda worried"
Raiden stroked her mane, "I'm glad I know you...though I have to be honest...I still feel a bit guilty doing this, you know, you and me"
Fluttershy lowered her ears, "Oh...I'm sorry"
"Don't be, I'm the one who initiated things, it's just conflicting, I don't think I stopped loving Rose, but after how close we've gotten, I'm starting to love you too, but I still feel like I'm using you, this is just so...stressful"
Fluttershy rubbed his face, "I don't think you're using me, I know you love me, but I respect that you love Rose as well, but you are legally separated so I don't think there's anything wrong with you potentially remarrying, maybe I'm being selfish, but I hope we can be together in that regard, I'd love to be your new wife, and I wouldn't mind being like a second mother to your son, but don't worry too much about it, just enjoy yourself for now, then when it's all over you can make your decision, just know that regardless of what you choose, I will be supportive"
Raiden smiled, "Thanks..." Raiden then kissed her again, their kissing then filled Raiden with desire, he soon started to forget his troubles and act the moment. He laid her down and unzipped his pants, Fluttershy blushed and simply let Raiden do what he needs to do, Raiden just needs to relieve some tension right now, and while she believes he doesn't use her, she really doesn't mind that much.
Raiden entered into Fluttershy, once again he felt some form of bliss, his problems faded as he pleased his pony, her moans of pleasure was just the stimulation he needed to get through his issues. Granted he always kept Rose on his mind, the one thing that Fluttershy has over Rose is that Fluttershy is actually staying by his side through this. But he can't fault Rose, he knows what he does just hurts her, he still has a duty to do though.
Fluttershy moaned and panted, she loves moments like these, though it wasn't just the sex that made her feel pleasure, it was knowing that it is likely helping Raiden deal with a lot of stress. Granted she understands this could only be temporary, she'll still enjoy what she can.
While the two continue to make love, Solid Snake is keeping his guns armed and ready, he feels like Liquid is close, he can feel it. He is worried though, Liquid has many Metal Gears in his possession, however during this moment of self-thought, Campbell approached Snake with some news, "We have him tracked"
Later in the day everyone gathered around to make plans. Liquid Snake was spotted in a mountain region up north in the country. There were two plans for attack, Meryl and her men would take the outside and cause a huge diversion, while Snake, Raiden & Fluttershy would enter the base.
"We do this mission well, and the war is over, this is our big moment, do you think you can do it?"
"We have to Colonel, otherwise this world is doomed", Snake said.
"Yeah! Hero time!" Akiba shouted, earning a sigh from the others.
"This is a huge opportunity, I know you won't let us down, we'll be there in about an hour, get ready", Campbell said.
Snake packed his weapons, his Socom, Ak-47 & knife. Meryl & her team had hanguns and M4s. Raiden had his High Frequency Blade and Socom gun. Fluttershy had her M-16 and a High Frequency blade of her own. She wasn't as skilled as Raiden but she's gotten better with it. She also made sure to get her armor and her bandana, she really likes the Bandana, makes her feel confident and she likes the idea of paying homage to Snake.
They landed off the coast of the mountains when the time came. Drebin decided to wait in his van, "I'll be here if you need back up"
"Thanks", Snake turned to the others, "Let's move"
They then maneuvered through the mountain area and approached the outside, guards everywhere.
"Ok, we'll need a big distraction, Meryl, you know what to do", Snake said.
Meryl nodded and gestured to the boys to follow, "Charge!"
They then ran into the area and opened fire on everyone, the guards getting into position and firing at Meryl's group.
"We got you covered, head on in", Meryl said through a codec.
"On it, let's hurry before more come", Snake led his group to the main entrance and then opened a vent.
"Shouldn't we go through the door?" Fluttershy asked.
"No, they'll expect that, if we go through here they'll be less likely to find us", Snake crawled through the vent. Raiden and Fluttershy followed.
After crawling a bit, they landed in an office in the base, they see some soldiers talking in a radio, trying to get some back up for the soldiers that are fighting Meryl and her group.
"Hurry up, some lady is leading an assault, we need to", he was then shot from behind, his partner turned to see Snake aiming his gun, Snake fired on that guy as well, taking him out.
Snake rummaged through the area for a map or some blueprints or anything they can use while Raiden checked the bodies for any supplies. Snake found something useful, "REX is here, Liquid's probably engaging a plan now! Come on!"
Snake grabbed a key card and they rushed through the base, not a lot of enemies because they were outside dealing with Meryl. The ones that did spot the trio were quickly eliminated. Snake then got them in an elevator and used the key card to go to a floor that only card members can access.
After reaching the bottom they ran through the halls, sneaking past any soldiers they encountered until they finally reached a Silo.
They walked through the silo carefully, a lot of missiles were there, much to the concern of the trio.
"What in God's name is Liquid planning?" Raiden asked.
"Not sure, let's just hurry up and end this before this war gets worse", Snake answered.
They kept going and eventually entered a room where Metal Gear REX was.
"Wow...it's so big", Fluttershy said.
Snake approached it, it hasn't changed much, "Can't believe Liquid brought this thing back"
"Better believe it brother!" they heard a voice say. They looked to see Liquid making his way to the cockpit, "You're just in time, I've been waiting to use this and what better way than a rematch from Shadow Moses!"
Snake & Fluttershy fired their automatics at Liquid but he managed to dodge the bullets and enter the cockpit. He worked the buttons and activated the machine, "Who's ready for a showdown?"
REX stood ready to fight, much to the concern of the others.
"Dammit, he's activated REX!" Raiden said.
"Shit, if I was sure REX would be here I would have asked Drebin for a Stinger"
"Die!" Liquid fired the machine gun from REX but Raiden was able to deflect the bullets away and then rushed at REX and slashed the legs with his sword.
"I don't think so!" REX then kicked Raiden back, "The last ninja that tried to tangle with me and REX didn't fair very well!"
That touched a nerve for Snake, "Gray Fox..."
REX then fired some lasers, the group narrowly avoiding it, though Fluttershy's tail got caught and it was briefly on fire.
"AH! MY TAIL!" She rolled on the ground a bit to put the fire out but it damaged her tail, causing some tears from her eyes, "My poor tail!"
"Don't worry Fluttershy, you're still very pretty!" Raiden said, earning a blush from Fluttershy, "Thank you Raiden!"
Snake rolled his eyes, Liquid stifled a laugh, "Wow, what a wuss"
Fluttershy grabbed her M-16 and fired angrily at REX, though the bullets didn't really phase it, REX then tried to stomp on Fluttershy but she managed to dodge out the way, though he still slammed down, "I'll crush you like a butterfly!"
Snake called Drebin, "Drebin, I need you at the base ASAP, I need a Stinger!"
"You got it, on my way"
"I'll try to get outside"
"No need Snake, stay where you are"
Snake was confused but decided to roll with it and fired his AK at Liquid, it was useless but he didn't have much of a choice.
Raiden actually rushed up to the head of REX and then slashed at it, causing Liquid to get agitated and then shake around a bit until Raiden fell off.
REX nearly crushed Raiden but Fluttershy flew in and pulled him out the way last second.
"Again you saved my life", Raiden said.
"Because I love you, so it's no big deal", Fluttershy replied.
REX then fired at Raiden and Fluttershy, so he grabbed her and ran away from the bullets. Snake continued firing at REX, waiting for Drebin to arrive, though within minutes, Drebin's Van arrived after making a hole in the wall nearby.
"This may not be a Metal Gear but it's one hell of a battle vehicle", Drebin said and tossed the Stinger to Snake, "Have at it Snake!"
Snake nodded, "Thanks", he aimed the stinger at Rex, who was still trying to crush Raidne & Fluttershy, and once the head was in good shot, he fired the Stinger and the rocket hit the head.
"Dammit!" Liquid reeled back, Snake then fired again to knock it back a little more. Raiden rushed in with his sword and slashed the legs a few times and caused a little more damage.
"How dare you!" He fired some rockets at them but Snake fired the Stinger once more and finally knocked REX over.
Snake grinned and gave the Stinger back to Drebin, "Round up the others, we're just about done", Snake approached the machine, towards the cockpit as Liquid crawled out.
"You'll pay for that Snake!" Liquid stood but found himself of the receiving end of a punch, "The only one who's gonna pay is you!"
Snake grabbed his gun and aimed at Liquid, "I'm ending this now!"
Before Snake can fire, he was suddenly shot at on the leg, he looked to see that some Gekko have arrived. Liquid took the opportunity to kick Snake back and aim his gun, only for Fluttershy to shoot it out of his hand.
"Damn horse! Kill them!" Liquid made his escape as the Gekko arrived. Raiden and Fluttershy assisted Snake to the van.
"Drebin! Get ready to move!" Raiden said. Drebin nodded and once everyone on this mission was in the van, he drove off.
Drebin drove out the base and down the mountain side as several enemies followed on Motorbikes. Meryl popped out the top of the van and shot all the oncoming enemies. They had to hurry, the Cargo plane wasn't far but the enemies were piling up.
Soon Snake & Akiba started to assist, shooting all the oncoming enemies. One enemy had a rocket launcher and fired, narrowly missing the van.
"Holy shit! Kill that one!" Meryl shouted as they all fired at him. Shooting these enemies was touch since they were on a bumpy terrain going down the mountain area. It didn't help that Gekko had arrived as well.
This time Raiden appeared on the roof and shoot some of the Gekko with the Stinger, taking each one down. The Plane wasn't much further.
"Hold on tight!" Drebin shouted as they went flying through the air and landing close to the plane. Once they got close enough the back door opened so the van can drive in and the plane took off.
They still had to worry about a couple more Gekko and a man with a Rocket Launcher, however Snake managed to snipe the guy between the eyes and take him out while Raiden shot the stinger at one Gekko and leapt at the other and stabbed it's head before leaping back to the van, Fluttershy being around to make sure he made it.
They drove back into the plane and were home free.
"Phew, close one", Drebin said.
They all got off and checked on Snake, his wound wasn't too severe, he would be fine, but he was disappointed, "Damn...can't believe he got away, I was so close"
Meryl approached him, "Hey, it's the closest we've gotten, that means it's only a matter of time"
Fluttershy nodded, "We'll beat that mean brother of yours soon Snake, and we'll be here to help you with that"
Raiden nodded, "There aren't too many places he can hide now, besides we dealt a huge blow by fighting REX"
Snake sighed, "I guess...better than nothing"
Fluttershy nodded, then turned to Raiden and hugged him, "You're the best"
Raiden returned the hug, "You too"
While they celebrated for the time being, Liquid wasn't too far behind, watching from his Helicopter, "I'll get you Snake, this time I'm making the first attack"
Liquid will strike back soon.