AN: Hey! I decided to add chapter four too. Unfortunately, I won't be updating like this all the time. It's just like this now because most of it was already written. I hope you enjoy!
The small pod hovered over its target slowly, as if it was looking over it. The small, deserted airbase was quiet and secluded in the night air. Suddenly the pod's bottom was released and Raiden found himself free-falling, plummeting towards earth. He reached over his shoulder for the parachute release cord but quickly found out that there wasn't one.
"What the hell, Otacon," Raiden mumbled under his breath as the structures from the town below started to grow bigger and bigger.
Raiden spread his arms apart preparing himself for impact when the suit he was wearing released fabric from the arms and legs. The fabric picked up air and he started to glide.
"Oh, so this is 'what the hell,'" Raiden said as he ascended in the air and started to 'fly'. Campbell called him on the codec.
"Make sure you're going in the right direction. You don't want to be seen mysteriously dropping from the sky."
"I hear ya. Don't worry; I'm not that far from the abandon airbase the pod was hovering over. I'll land there."
Raiden's feet gently touched the ground as the fabric that was once helping him glide was tucked back into the suit. He quickly looked around for any watching eyes and took a position behind a forgotten barrel, his codec ringing.
"So what you think Raiden?" Otacon took Campbell's place.
"Nice, where did you come up with that?"
"I picked up the idea from cliff divers. You see the design is aerodynamic using the air pressure from the fall to let you fly. But be careful, you're not actually flying but gliding. You will hit the ground eventually."
"Got you. I see a lot of uses for this."
"Already?"
The two shared a laugh but quickly knew it was time to get back to business.
"That base you just landed on is actually a command center for Fanpan.
"Fanpan?"
"Yes, they are a rebel faction in the Chinese forces. They consist of former Chinese special forces that felt that China was handling this situation too lightly."
"So they thought to take it into their own hands. Typical rebel faction. I'll stay clear."
"Good idea."
"No can do, Raiden," said Mei Ling as she replaced Otacon on the codec.
"What do you mean?"
"According to the nanomachines that were injected into the Minister's body and the satellite radar feeds, it looks like it's in there."
"What? Are you telling me that the body of Japan's Prime Minister is in the base?"
"Precisely."
"Damn it!"
"What would they want with it?" asked Otacon.
"Who knows? They probably believe that Japan killed their Premier and using it for revenge," said Campbell, "But that's none of our concern. All we need to do in get inside and see the body. Let the Japanese and Chinese figure that out themselves. Raiden, get in, get a pic and get out."
"Got cha. But I'm no scientist and I don't have a camera so how the hell are we supposed to find out how he died."
"Oh, I handled that," said Otacon voice brimming with accomplishment, "It's all in the sneaking suit. Everything you see we see. We'll get the photos and decipher it here."
"Everything?"
"Yep, so please don't stop for a bathroom break, Raiden, I rather you not embarrass yourself," teased Mei.
"Ha, what else does this suit have?"
"A lot, including a new and improved Otocamo, built-in camera that give us live feed of you situation, and a machine that reads your vital signs and location. It also has a special function that allows you to periodically replenish your nutrition, keeping your stamina up. But don't over use it; too much use can result in malfunction. I haven't perfected it yet."
"I got ya."
"I also brought back the old Soliton radar," added Mei Ling, "You should be able to find it in the top right corner of your helmet. But it does jam easily- ha, why am I telling you that? I'm sure a seasoned pro like you would already that."
"But it's always good to have a quick refresher" reassured Raiden with a hint of amusement.
"Good to know. If you need any assistance with your radar-"
"Or suit-," interrupted Otacon.
"-Just give us a call."
"Yeah," added Otacon, "My frequency is 141.80
"And mine is 142.25," stated Mei, "I will also be saving your mission data from what you recorded from your suit. The frequency for that is 140.96
"I like how that sounds."
"Now Raiden," said Campbell, "Are you familiar with you weapons and accessories."
"Uhmmm…"
"Otacon!"
"Ok, Raiden," said Otacon as he took over, "You are equipped with a M9, but be careful it makes a lot of noise. Maybe you can find a suppressor on the base. You can also equip the M9 with tranquilizer darts. I thought you might find that useful."
"Yeah it can come in handy."
You also have a pair of high-powered binoculars built into your helmet. It has a zoom function. That's about it, other than that, you have nothing. Everything else is OSP."
"On-site procurement, I know. Oh and you forgot something."
"What's that?"
"My katana."
"Head out Raiden," Campbell said, "And keep an eye out for sentries. If you need any help or any reminders about the mission remember that you can call me. My frequency is 140.85."
"Got it. Raiden out."
AN: I wonder what is ahead for Raiden :) Drop a review.
