AN: Yay, chapter three! I think it's time for Raiden to get his mission. Hope you like it and that it's true to the characters.
"Sunny and John get down from the wing, please." Rose reach in a frantic panic to get the two children down from the wing of the nomad.
"Rose, calm down. They'll be ok."
"Jack, how can you be so nonchalant about children playing on the wing of a nomad?"
"It's grounded, they'll be ok."
"They could get hurt."
"Getting hurt is what builds character."
"What?" screamed Rose as she snapped her neck towards her husband.
"You heard your mom get off the wing."
The two children climbed down and ran inside the nomad to finish their playing inside. They zipped past Otacon as he opened the door.
"Oh, they listen to him", Rose mumbled.
"If Rose is done chewing you out, I need you in the nomad," Otacon said jokingly.
Raiden rose from his comfortable position to see why he was needed in the carrier. "What's up Otacon?"
"Campbell needs to speak to you."
"Campbell?"
"Yes, it's me and I have a mission for you," stated Campbell's voice from the large computer screen.
Raiden walked up to the computer screen as the profile of multiple political leaders popped up on screen.
"Monday last week many political leaders just dropped dead," informed Campbell.
"Dropped dead?"
"Yes. The leaders of Russia, China, Japan, Iraq, Iran, North and South Korea, Vietnam, Palestine, Israel, everywhere they all are just dying."
"Of natural causes?" asked Otacon.
"I don't know and no one else claims to know. The world's in utter confusion. That's why we need Raiden to check it out."
"I'm not a doctor. I don't give out autopsies," said Raiden.
"You have to. I don't believe in coincidences and all the world's major leaders just dropping dead can't be one."
"It's weird," said Otacon as if he was thinking out loud, "It's no clear enemy. It's not Communists killing Capitalists or long time enemies killing the other's leader in a sneak attack. It makes no sense.
"Why do you say that?" questioned Raiden.
"Well, there was no time difference in the deaths. Both parties died at the same time. If it was a sneak attack, there would be a time difference between the two parties' deaths, time for the other to plan the retaliation attack. If one country were to assassinate a political leader, the other would not attack back until weeks later, giving time to plan the assassination. They wouldn't have all died on the same day not even the same week. It's as if someone's out to kill the world."
"Well they got what they wanted," replied Campbell, "Countries all over the world are on the brink of war and the UN is calling an emergency meeting in a week to calm things down. We need to find out the cause of death and who's behind it by then. The first stop is Japan. Chinese forces are already stationed there as China and Japan negotiate China's sudden invasion. U.S PMCs are also stationed there. The chaos is great for cover but can be dangerous."
"PMCs are still around?" asked Raiden.
"Of course," said Otacon, "The SOP system may no longer be in effect but mercenaries still exist. As long as there's money to be made, PMCs will be here and proxy wars will be fought."
"And these sudden deaths caused them to be in even higher demand," added Campbell, "And that's why you need to stop this madness and get to the bottom of it."
"Who even said I was taking this mission Campbell? I'm comfortable with my family."
"You won't be if more leaders drop dead. This could cause a world war. We need you to prevent it. The world is counting on you. Also because you have no country affiliation, you're the only one that can slip into all these countries.
"Fine," said Raiden in defeat, "But you're telling Rose."
"The pod to Japan is coming shortly" interrupted Mei Ling as she replaced Campbell's face on the screen.
"Mei Ling?"
As soon as the words were said a small personal jet hovered next to the hover craft's landing post. It was small and obviously meant for only one person. Raiden walked up to the pod as the propulsion of the engine forced his hair to blow wildly across his face. He smiled at the small carrier then directed it inside the nomad towards Campbell.
"I'm guessing this is a solo mission."
"You guessed right. However, Otacon, Mei Ling and I will be helping you over the codec. Good luck."
Raiden entered the pod as Rose step towards it and put her hand on the window, the panic shown clearly in her eyes.
"You just be careful Jack."
"Don't worry I will. I love you."
Rose backed away from the small jet as it ascended in the air and propelled towards Tokyo.
AN: And the mission begins... Thanks for reading and don't be afraid to drop a review and tell me if you like it or if it needs a touch-up.