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It's the Cookie Monster all over again. I mean Santa's supposed to be fat and his belly is supposed to shake like a bowl full of jelly.

I think the 'obesity epidemic' is blown way out of proportion and the children that are overweight are that way because of how they're being raised. How many kids have seen Santa Claus and think 'I wanna look like him.' ?

Keep the discussion intelligent and clean. I want to hear your thoughts.

Course we need more confirmation on this one. But it's got me excited.

Imagine the great Solid Snake...as a rookie. xD

And finally we reach the conclusion of this little story. And now...I will bandage my fingers while you read.

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Last time we saw our hero, Shadowjak, he had defeated Laurence_Fox in an epic fistfight atop Metal Gear Halo. Now he and Catch the Rain must escape from the base before the staff erase it out of existence. Will they escape? Let's find out!

CtR: Hurry!

SJ: Yeah yeah...I'm coming.

The two then come to a garage filled with different vehicles. Some of them have guns mounted on the back.

CtR: I'll drive.

SJ: You can drive?

CtR: No...but I figure now's the best time to learn.

As CtR approaches one of the cars, a camera picks them up and sounds the alarm. A lovely little ! appears above her head.

SJ: Nice trick.

CtR: No keys! She fiddles about in the glove compartment. Alright Keys!

SJ: They were in the glove compartment? Almost too easy.Gets in the car in back by the gun.

CtR does manage to drive relatively straight and well for someone who has never driven before. SJ clears the path at various check points along the way. Soon a pair of headlights appears out of the gloom behind them. Who is it you ask? None other than Laurence_Fox. Looks like he's not out of it just yet.

LF: Not yet, Sj!

The blond looks to have an automatic machine gun with him.

LF: it's not over yet!

Sj: Fox!

Fox doggedly pursues them, ramming the car with his own several times to knock them off balance as well as shooting with the machine gun. Soon CtR notices something up ahead.

CtR: Look Sj, daylight! We're gonna crash!

Both cars do end up crashing.

SJ: CtR...are you alright?

CtR: i think so. Just a little shook up.

SJ: Can you move?

CtR tries moving but the car has her pinned.

CtR: I'm stuck.

SJ: What happened to Fox?

CtR: I can't see him either.

SJ: Fox is dead.

Or so he thinks. Something moving is heard before Fox is seen standing from behind the other overturned car.

SJ: ****.

LF: SJ. His moving is rather purposeful as if the events of the past couple hours are catching up to him.

Both Sj and CtR are stuck under their own car. Fox lifts the automatic and aims at the helpless heroes before he freezes dead in his tracks.

LF: Fo.....Fox...?

SJ: ....Ban.

Fox reaches for Sj before his body drops where it stands. Finally dead.

SJ: If he's dead that means...

CtR: Shoves a cookie into Sj mouth. Don't say it.

SJ: Muffled before swallowing What happened to the air raid? No stealth bombers in sight.

RVR: Sj, can you hear me? You okay? The staff member has been put on probation for his actions. 'Early retirement'.

SJ: 'Early retirement?'

RVR: I was able to get into contact with Sara. Metal Gear, the training exercise...all of it...it was all the staff member acting alone.

SJ: What happened to the air raid and the nuclear strike?

RVR: The order was removed. Once again I have complete authority in this mission. The Admins aren't stupid enough to use nukes to cover up secrets.

SJ: I wonder about that.

RVR: In any case, the dangers over...Thanks, SJ.

SJ: CtR's fine.

RVR: Really? Thanks. I kept a lot of things from you.

SJ: Don't worry about it. We koo.

RVR: I got a present for you. There's a snowmobile close to you. Madiyasha saw it on the satellite photos. Don't worry about glaciers, they're pretty calm this time of the year.

Sj: Oh...one thing. Dr. Soushirei should be somewhere on the base. I want someone to bring him in.

RVR: Will do. And don't worry. Madiyasha's data will be our insurance policy. As long as she hasn't taped over it with Inuyasha episodes.

SJ: Just...tell me one thing. about FoxBan.

RVR: CtR will be fine. She wasn't included in its programming.

Sj: What about me? It killed Fox.

RVR: Mish sad she wants to talk to you face to face about that.

SJ: How is she?

RVR: Don't worry.

Mish: Sj, it's me...I heard about my brother.

SJ: I'm sorry. But he had one thing he wanted me to pass on to you. he told me to tell you to forget about him and go on with your own life.

Mish: Craigie said that?

SJ: Yeah. He also said he'll always love you... Mish, your brother just saved you, me and the whole world. He fought with every ounce of strength in his body.

Mish: Maybe...maybe now he's finally found some peace. He really wasn't my brother anymore. Ever since he fought with you in the RPG arena, he's been like a ghost. A ghost looking for a place to die...

SJ: Mish, Fox died from FoxBan too. What about me? When am I gonna go?

Mish: That's up to you.

SJ: What do you mean?

Mish: Everybody gets banned when their time's up...

SJ: So...when's mine up?

Mish: It's up to you how you use the time left to you. Live, SJ. That's all I can say to you.

SJ pulled CtR from under the car.

Mish: Each person is born with their fate written into their own genetic code. It's unchangeable, immutable. But that's not all there is to life. I finally realized that.

Sj and CtR pause to look down on Fox's body. Deciding it best to leave him where he is. The two then walk away from the scene.

Mish: I've said my reasons for getting interested in genes and DNA. Because I wanted to know who I was...where I came from. I thought that if I ****yzed my DNA I could find out who I was who my parents were. And I thought that if I knew that then I'd know what path I should take in life. But I was wrong. I didn't find anything. I didn't learn anything. Just like with the Forum Helpers you can input all the genetic information, but that doesn't make them anything. The most we can say about DNA is that it governs a person's potential strengths potential destiny. You mustn't allow yourself to be chained to fate to be ruled by your genes. Humans can choose the type of life they want to live. SJ, whether or not you're in the Foxban program isn't important. The important thing is that you choose life...and then live! Don't you think SJ? Don't worry. I'm going to choose life too. Until today I've always looked for a reason to live. But from here on...I'm going to just live.

Sj and CtR soon find the snowmobile

CtR: Look, I found this. She holds up a strip of fabric.

Sj: Let's keep it. A reminder of how to live. Until today, I've always lived only for myself. Survival has been the only thing I cared about in my life.

CtR: That's not just you. That's how everyone is.

Sj: I only felt truly alive when I was staring Death in the face. I don't know...maybe it's written into my genes.

CtR: What about now? What do your genes say about the future now?

Sj: Maybe it's time I live for someone else.

CtR: Someone else?

Sj: Yeah. Someone like you. Maybe that's the real way to live.

CtR: So..where to, Sj?

Sj: Zack. my name is Zack.

CtR: Okay, so where to Zack?

Sj: I think it's time we look for a new path in life.

CtR: A new path?

Sj: A new purpose.

CtR: Will we find it?

SJ: Darn tootin'! I know we'll find it.

CtR: i think I'm going to like this new life.

Sj, or rather Zack, starts up the snowmobile to ride off the in the sunset with CtR onto a new life. However...that isn't the end of our story. There is one little part left. One character that wasn't there at the epic showdown that should been.

In a shady office somewhere sits none other than Darkandroid on the phone with someone.

DA: Yes sir. The entire unit was wiped out. Those two are still alive. He pauses listening The vector? yes sir. FoxBan should become activated soon...Right on schedule.Pause Yes sir. I recovered all of Halo's dummy data. Pause ...No sir. My cover is intact. Nobody knows who I really am.Pause Yes Arc knew of my identity but he's been disposed of.Pause Yes, the inferior one won after all.Pause That's right. Until the very end, Fox thought he was the inferior one.Pause Yes sir, I agree completely. It takes a well-balanced individual such as yourself to rule the world.Pause No sir. No one knows that you were the third one. Kitty. What should I do about the woman?Pause Yes sir. I'll keep her under surveillance.PauseYes. Thank you. Good-bye...Miss President.

Not Micheal Bay...Mike Newell. I must be more tired than I thought. xD

http://www.gametab.com/news/1102151/

xD

...to have the conclusion to Twin Cynics up sometime tomorrow.

Unless my internet kicks out again.

Mish sort of had this idea in my new member thread in the Spam Zone.

New members should be sent a copy of the rules when they sign up. It could be sent to the PM box right on the site. That way they'd have one, even though I think it's not that hard to find the rule thread.

Having a copy of the rules in the inbox could cut down on the number of problems with new members and make the staff's job easier, letting them focus more on what they're supposed to be doing and not holding the textual hands of the new members.

But doing it this way might allow them to read the rules. Since we all read when we have a new message in our inboxes.

I realize a lot of people join in a day and I don't know if vB has a mass pm feature or not. It would be nice if it had a way to send it out the day a member joins automatically...but I realize that might not happen. But perhaps say the same week a member joins, a staff member could PM the new members a copy of the rules?

So...what j00 think? I realize this is merely a suggestion that could be reworked if need be.

READ THE FECKIN' RULES!

Thank you and have a nice day. :3

He never sleeps.







lol don't ask I'm bored.

When last we left our hero, he was facing Metal Gear with Fox in the cockpit. Looks like a sticky situation here.

Soush: SJ, Halo's armor is impregnable. You can't do damage with the weapons you have. Halo uses the latest advances in compound armor. The only way you can damage it is with anti-tank rounds.

SJ: So what do I do?

Soush: Halo's pilot seat operates exactly like a VR system. It's completely self-enclosed and shut off from the outside environment.

SJ: He's not using his eyes?

Soush: That's right. If something were to damage the sensors. See that round plate on the left arm? The shield looking doohickey? If you can destroy that, it won't be able to use the electronic equipment.

SJ: So he'll be blinded in other words?

Soush: Yes. Try to hit it with a stinger missile.

SJ: So that will stop it?

Soush: No...it can be operated manually too.

SJ: Oh..great.

Soush: That part that looks like a beak is where the pilot's seat is. It will open in emergency situations. Halo's armor is perfect. You can't destroy it.

SJ: You told me that already.

Soush: But inside is another story.

SJ: Oh...I get it now. First destroy the radome. That will force him to open up the pilot's seat.

Soush: Right. If you can shoot a Stinger missile into the cockpit, you'll destroy the computer control system.

SJ: You designed this thing with a weak point on purpose?

Soush: It's not a weakness. I like to think of it as a character flaw. People just aren't complete without some type of character flaw, don't you think?

SJ: It's a damned machine. But I suppose so...I owe you one, Soush.

SJ removed the stinger missle luncher and works on removing the radome. The Gear pauses and Sj thinks he has it. But then it starts moving again.

SJ; Damn.

LF: Nice try, SJ. DIE!!

As the Gear stomps forward, none other than Shikamaru's Shadow appears with an unexplainable laser cannon for one arm. The Ninja holds up one of the Gear's feet.

Vivi: Hurry. Get Away!

SJ: Shikamarus Shadow!!

Vivi: A name from long ago. It sounds better than Shikamaru's Shadow.

SJ: SO it is you?

Vivi: You look terrible, Snake. You haven't aged well.

LF: I'll send you back to hell!

The Gear's leg lifts back up and stomps down but the Ninja moves quickly out of the way. Doing a few backflips out of the way before shooting at the radome with the laser cannon, taking it out.

SJ: SS, why? What do you want of me?

Vivi: I'm a prisoner of Death. Only you can free me.

SJ: SS, stay out of this...What about Mish? She's hell bent on taking revenge for you.

Vivi: Mish...

SJ: You're the only one who can stop her.

Vivi: ...I can't. I'm the one who killed her parents. I was young then and couldn't bring myself to kill her too. I felt so bad that I decided to take her with me. I raised her like she was my own blood to soothe my guilty conscience. Even now she thinks of me as her brother...

SJ: SS...

Vivi: From the outside, we might have seemed like happy siblings. But everytime I looked at her, I saw her parents' eyes staring back at me...Tell her for me. Tell her that I was the one who did it.

LF: There you are!

Fox had by this time figured out where the two were conversing and opened fire on them.

SS: We're just about out of time. Here's a final present from Shikamarus Shadow. I'll stop it from moving!

With that, Vivi runs out in sight of the gear intent of taking it down. Ignoring protests from SJ. The Gear's gunfire eventually severs Vivi's left arm. The beak of the Gear eventually pins Vivi to the wall.

LF: In the Middle East, we don't hunt shadows, we hunt jackals. Instead of foxhounds we use royal harriers.

SJ: SS!

LF: How strong is that exoskeleton of yours? SJ, are you just going to sit by and watch him die?

Vivi uses the laser cannon on his arm to fire at the Gear's radome, this time taking it out.

SS: A cornered shadow is more dangerous than a jackal!

SJ: he destroyed the radome...

Vivi collapses to the ground as the Gear's cockpit opens up.

LF: Impressive. You are indeed worthy of the codename "Shadow"! But now you're finished!

Vivi: ....Now! The Stinger!

SJ: SS!

LF: Can you really shoot? You'll kill him too! (*Oh how sneaky*)

SS: Now...in front of you. I can finally die. I was taken from battle neither truly alive nor truly dead an undying shadow in the world of lights.

As if sensing our hero's hesitation, Fox uses the gear to drag Vivi's body off of the ledge it had been hanging on. The leg of the Gear would lift up intent on squashing Vivi like a bug.

Vivi: SJ...we're not tools of the staff...or anyone else. Fighting was the only thing...the only thing I was good at, but...at least I always fought for what I believed in.... Sj...farewell.

And with that Fox and the gear finally end Vivi's tortured existence.

SJ: SS!!!

LF: Foolish man. He prayed for death and it found him. You see? You can't protect anyone! Not even yourself!

After these words, an epic battle between a man on foot and a towering war behemoth would commence. It seems an impossible feat with Fox having the advantage. Our hero keeps firing stinger missiles into Halo's vulnerable cockpit. Eventually Sj comes out the victor.

LF: Sj...I'll crush you into the dust!!

At that moment, the Gear refuses to function, too damaged to continue. Sj is knocked against the wall and soon hears footsteps to observe Fox walking toward him. When he comes to, Fox is standing over him with his arms crossed.

LF: Sj...sleeping in late as usual.

Sj; Fox...you're still alive...

LF: I won't due...as long as you still live.

SJ; Too bad. It looks like your revolution was a failure.

LF: Just because you've destroyed the virus doesn't mean I'm done fighting.

SJ: Fighting? What are you really after?

LF: A world where warriors like us are honored as we once were...as we should be.

SJ: That was Deathspank's fantasy. Aside from women and drinks...of course.

LF: It was his dying wish! When he was young, during the Troll War, the world needed men like us. We were valued then. We were desired. But things...are different now. With all the liars and hypocrites running the forum, war isn't what it used to be. We're losing our place in a forum that no longer needs us. A world that now spurns our very existence. You should know that as well as I do. After I launch this virus and get our billion dollars, we'll be able to bring chaos and honor back to this forum gone soft. Conflict will breed conflict, new hatreds will arise. Then!...we'll steadily expand our sphere of influence.

SJ: But as long there are people, there will always be war.

LF: But the problem...is balance. Father knew what type of a balance was best.

SJ: Is that the only reason?

LF: *Turns* Isn't it reason enough? For warriors such as us.

SJ: I don't want that kind of world!

LF: Ha! You lie. So why are you here then? Why do you continue to follow your orders while your superiors betray you? Why did you come here? Well...I'll tell you then. You enjoy all the killing...that's why.

SJ: What?!

LF: Are you denying it? haven't you already killed most of my comrades?

SJ: That was... I hate you and your logic.

LF: I watched your face when you did it. it was filled with the joy of battle.

SJ: You're wrong!

LF: *Singsong like* There's a killer insider of you. *Normal* You don't have to deny it. We were created to be that way.

SJ: Created?

LF: Les enfents terribles...the terrible children. That's what the project was called. It started in the 1970's. Their plan was to artificially create the most powerful soldier possible. The person they chose as the model was the man known then as the greatest living soldier in the world.

SJ: Deathspank...

LF: But fathr was wounded in combat and already in a coma when they brought him in. So they created us from his cells...with a combination of 20th century ****og cloning and the Super Baby Method.

SJ: Super Baby Method? Why does that sound like a bad comic book?

LF: *Exasperated sigh* They fertilized an egg with one of father's cells and then let it divide into eight clone babies. Then they transferred the clones to someone's uterus and later intentionally aborted six of the fetuses to encourage strong fetal growth. You and I were originally octuplets.

SJ: Octuplets. *Counts on his fingers*

LF: Yes...the other six of our brothers were sacrificed to make us. We were accomplices in murder before the day we were even born. So it was you and I. Two fertilized eggs with exactly the same DNA. But...they weren't finished there. They used me as a guinea pig! To create a phenotype in which all the dominant genes were expressed...to create you. I got all the recessive genes. You took everything from me before I was even born! But..you and I aren't his only children.

SJ: What?

LF: The Forum Helpers. They too are his progeny, carrying on his genetic legacy. But they're different. They're digital. With the completion of the Human Genome project the mysteries of humanity were laid bare...Thanks to father's DNA they were able to identify more than sixty "soldier genes" responsible for everything from strategic thinking to the proverbial "killer instinct". Those "soldier genes" were transplanted to the Next Generation Special Forces. That's how they became the Forum Helpers. That's right. The Forum helpers that you've been killing are our brothers...with the same genes as ours.

SJ: The Forum Helpers?!

LF: That's right. They are our brothers, created artificially through the alignment of nucleotides to mimic our father's genes. They too are the product of numerous sacrifices.

SJ: Sacrifices?

LF: Human experiments. Nature tends to favor asymmetry. Those specials which have gone extinct all show signs of symmetry. The Forum Helpers suffer the same problem...signs of symmetry. So do I...as do you.

SJ: !!!

LF: That's right. We are all on the verge of death at the genetic level. We don't know when or what type of disease will occur. That's why we need the old man's genetic information.

SJ: You want Big Boss's DNA so you can save your family? It's very touching.

LF: In Nature, family members don't mate with each other. And yet they help each other to survive. Do you know why? It increases the chance that their genes will be passed onto a new generation. Altruism among blood relatives in a response to natural selection. It's called the Selfish Gene Theory.

SJ: Are you making this up? Or are you saying that your genes are ordering you to save the Forum Helpers?

LF: You can't fight your genes. It's fate. All living things are born for the sole purpose of passing on their parents' genes. That's why I'll follow what my genes tell me. And then I'm going to go beyond. In order to break the curse of my heritage.

Fox approaches and kneels before the bound and kneeling SJ.

LF: And to do that, first I will kill you. Look behind you!

SJ does and sees CtR lieing unconscious.

SJ: CtR! Is she alive?

LF: I'm not sure. She was alive a few hours ago. Poor girl kept calling your name.

SJ: CtR....

LF: Stupid woman. Falling in love with a man who doesn't even have a name...

SJ: I have a name!

LF: No! We have no past, no future. And even if we did, it wouldn't truly be ours. You and I are just copies of our father, Deathspank.

SJ: Let CtR go!

LF: As soon as we finished our business. We're almost out of time.

SJ: ....You're talking about FoxBan?

LF: No. It seems now that the Admins know that Metal Gear is destroyed, they've arrived at a decision. They won't even need a battle damage assessment. If you want the details why don't you ask your precious RVR?

SJ: RVR! Can you hear me?

RVR: Yes I'm listening.

SJ: What are the Admins trying to do?! Answer me!

RVR: The Secretary of Defense has taken control of this operation. He's on his way there.

SJ: What for?

RVR: To bomb the place.

SJ: What? Metal gear is destroyed. Tell him!

RVR: He's heard that Mish has double-crossed us and he's worried about FoxBan. I'm still in charge of this mission even if I am a figurehead. If I order to delay the strike, it'll confuse the chain of command and buy you some time. Fox-hound was already the subject of an undercover investigation. CtR was transferred to this base just before the attack as a way of manipulating me.

Madi: Sj!

SJ: madiyasha, what happened to RVR?!

Madi: I don't believe it.

SJ: What. Happened?

Madi: SJ, ...RVR!!

RVR has been placed under arrest and suspected of high treason. Under orders of the president, Alaska is the target for a nuclear device.

Fox unties SJ allowing him to stand before walking a short distance away.

LF: There's no way out for us. Let's finish this before the air strike. You stole everything from me. Only your death can satisfy me. Only your death can return to me what is rightly mine. She'll make a beautiful sacrifice for our final battle. Do you see this? *Points to a bomb*It will be the time limit for our final battle. This nuclear modual is set to detonate at the precise moment of her death.

The battle starts between the two siblings.

LF: If you win...you might still be able to save her. You could enjoy one brief moment of love...before the end. If you cross this line, you'll fall. At this height, it will kill even you. Have at you, SJ!

The blonde falls into a fighting stance as Sj does the same. It is a truly epic fight with their fists. SJ almost falls off the gear a few times but pulls himself up to Fox's jeering laughter. SJ eventually wins, kicking Fox off the Gear falling to his seeming death.

Sj then runs over to CtR

SJ: CtR?

CtR: Uh...SJ? Is that you? SJ! You're alive! Thank God. Have a cookie!

SJ: CtR? Are you okay?

CtR: Are you okay...Is that all you can say?

SJ: CtR, if must have been terrible..

CtR: nah...it wasn't that bad. I didn't give into the torture.

SJ: Torture?

CtR: And things even worse than that. DA's drunken ramblings.

SJ: You're a strong woman.

CtR: Fighting them...made me feel closer to you. I felt like you were there with me. It gave me the strength to go on. But I was scared.

SJ: ...I'm sorry.

CtR: Don't say that. But it made me realize something. During all the pain and shame there was one thing I was sure of a single hope that I held onto...and that hope kept me alive. Sj...I wanted to see you again.

CtR: !!!

SJ: That's my CP.

Soush: Sj, it's me.

SJ: Soush, good news. CtR's okay.

Soush: Alright! You saved her man, good job! Did she force feed you cookies?

SJ: Yes. But I got some bad news too. We're about to be bombed.

Soush: Nothing like being considered expendable.

SJ: Is there a way out?

Soush: Uh...yeah. You can take the loading tunnel to the surface. There's a parking garage right next to you. The tunnel leads from there to the surface.

SJ: The door in front?

Soush: No, it's a small entrance to the west of that door.

SJ: What's security like?

Soush: I just unlocked it. Who do you think you're talking to here? I'll take care of security along your escape route too.

SJ: What are you going to do?

Soush: Me? I'....I'll stay here.

SJ: Are you crazy?!

Soush: Unlocking those doors is difficult work. Only I can do it. Don't worry. I'm staying here and you can't change my AZN mind. I'm a complete person now. I've found a reason to live.

SJ: Good. Don't die on me.

Soush: Same to you. Take care of CtR okay.

SJ: let's get the hell out of here.

CtR: ...What about him...? Where's Soush?

SJ: He's a stubborn AZN man. He's fighting right now. With his old self...to be the man he wants to be.

CtR: he's fighting for us too?

SJ: Yep...and I don't want it to be in vain.

CtR: ...Me too.

The two start making their way down the Gear to the floor below as the ground starts shaking.

CtR: I must be heavy.

SJ: It looks like we're not gonna have a love scene after all.(*groan*)

CtR: Looks that way. Too bad...

SJ: Let's blow this Popsicle stand before it blows on us!

CtR: Sj...it's freezing outside. You need a shirt.

Luckily Fox left Sj's suit in easy reach. The two run out.

How will CtR and Sj escape from Alaska before they become crispy critters?

You look good in purple. :3

Why are there real lemons in cleaning agents but artificial flavorings in lemon juice?

xD Just something I was wondering about the other day.

Here's part 8. Lots of stuff happening here.

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In our last chapter, both SA and Forsaken were killed as it seems that Laurence_Fox bit the dust...or did he? Perhaps we'll find out if SJ can pry his eyes away from Metal Gear.

SJ: But it's shiney.

Soush: Focus, SJ.

SJ: Right. How's it going?

Soush: Not bad. I just got past his 3rd security level. Amidst all this porn he was a pretty careful guy.

SJ: Think you'll break through soon?

Soush: There isn't a system made that I couldn't hack into.

SJ: Right...keep at it.

SJ climbs to the top of Halo.

SJ: I'm the Halo king baby.

Soush: You are an embaressment. But I'm in!

SJ: *Collects himself* You're past security?

Soush: Bingo!

SJ: So what you you got for me? Anything on the PAL override?

Soush: Not yet. But I found somthing else! It's not a code launching device at all! It's a device capable of installing a trojan horse virus on anything it gets access to! Iphones, cell phones, computers...basically anything that can access the 'net.

SJ: ....That does not sound good.

Soush: Its not just KHV anymore... The scariest thing about this weapon...this thing is stealth.

SJ: Why did you have to say that? This thing can just keep spamming code once activated causing anyone who uses the site to lose their computer?

Soush: Yes. And most if not all virus programs would be able to clean it up.

SJ: An undectable trojan horse. Laurence_Fox has too much time on his hands.

Soush: Maybe...but this thing would be impossible to intrcept. It could mean the end of the world...and KHV!

RVR: Priorities Soush...and I'm afraid simply banning Fox won't do anything here if he's got a virus that strong.

SJ: You've changed, RVR.

RVR: I don't need to make excuses.

Soush: SJ, listen to me. This thing's never actually been tested, only simulated.

SJ: They ran a computer model?

Soush: Yeah but I can't find the data from this exercise.

SJ: Mustang did give me an optical disc.

RVR: Do you still have it?

SJ: No...Darkandroid took it from me.

RVR: Well damn...

Soush: The spammers have replaced the dummy code with a real malicious code.

SJ: You think they can do it?

Soush: I think so.

SJ: Did you find out how to override the thing yet?

Soush: Not yet. I'll keep looking.

While on the top of the Gear, SJ spies two figures in a control room. He uses his camera to zoom in and he finds it looks to be Laurence_Fox speaking with Darkandroid.

DA: Okay, I've entered the codes and taken the safety off. We can launch anytime.

LF: There's still no response from the Admins. It looks like we'll have to show them that we mean business.

DA: Should I set it for GameTrailers.com?

LF: No, there's been a change. Set it for stage6.com.

DA: Why boss?

LF: I'm sure you nor Hissora would like a Trojan Horse infecting your 2nd home, right?

SJ: *off-screen* Fox!

DA: But why? There's nothing there.

LF: Wrong. It's a test site.

DA: Test site?

LF: If we cripple a major website, the game's over. But a code infecting a test site can still be concealed from the public. Meanwhile the Admins will be worried about a strike from stage6.

DA: That'll probably mean top secret talks between both websites leaders.

LF: Naturally. And in the process, Sara will be forced to divulge the existence of a new and highly devestating trojan horse to the stage6ese. What do you think that will do the KHVer's repuation? Or Sara's?

DA: And then Youtube and Veoh will...I see.

LF: Yes. When the other sites hear about this new weapon, they'll all want to contact us. The Admins won't be very happy when we start selling their own virus to the highest bidders. Yes. Sara will break. She will give into our demands.

DA: Deathspank's DNA and one billion dollars. Not to mention making you an Admin.

SJ: ...one billion dollars!

LF: That money will be used to cure our Forum Helpers as well. I'm also including FoxBAN vaccine in our demands.

DA: FoxBan. It killed Split and the Sec Mod. SO it's true that it affects older members first. Libre might not have been affected because he wore a mask.

LF: Aquarius wasn't infected either. Perhaps due to those tranquilizers she always took.

DA: Something to do with the adrenalin level in the blood? Or maybe this FoxBan was still experimental and they haven't worked out the bugs yet...

LF: In any case...have you heard from your friend Hissora?

DA: He still has doubts about the ability of Metal Gear. He said we can talk after the launch was successful.

LF: Hmm...he is a very prudent man.

DA: There's nothing to worry about. He wants Metal Gear and the virus so bad he can taste it.

LF: Since Libre died, the goon's brainwashing has started to wear off. I'm worried about the men's morale. An alliance with another site would boost that as well.

DA: What are you saying?

LF: We're not going anywhere. We're going to dig in here.

DA: We could still escape...

LF: We've got the most poweful weapon ever made and we're about to ally with Hissora's forces.

DA: Are you going to fight the entire internet?

LF: And what's wrong with that? We can launch a virus at any website on the internet. A virus invisible to detection. Once we get the DNA and the money...the internet will be ours.

DA: You're not thinking of reviving Deathspank's dream?

LF: From today...call this place 'Outer Heaven' where trolls fear to tread.

SJ: Deathspank's dream.

DA: But Boss, you're not worried about the PAL being overridden? If the code is entered again, it'll be deactivated.

LF: Don't worry. The Sec Mods are both dead.

By this point, both of them have plainly seen SJ on one of the security monitors.

DA: Does Shadowjak know how the override system works?

LF: You interrogated him. Don't you know?

DA: he didn't have any keys on him.

LF: Good. Then no one can stop Metal Gear now.

DA: By the way, what should we do with that woman? Want me to kill her?

LF: Let her live. She's RVR's niece and SJ cares for her. We'll keep her as our ace in-the-hole.

SJ: CtR...she's alive.

Soush: Snake, I found Mustang's top-secret files!

SJ: Great job.

Soush: How's it going there?

SJ: They've finished inputting the PAL codes. So how do we deactivate them?

Soush: If you insert the keys into the system when the code is active, you deactivate it. And if you insert them when it's inactive, you activate it. And you can only use the keys once.

SJ: Only once, huh?

Soush: Yeah..you'd better get started soon. We don't have much time.

SJ: But it takes three keys. I only got one.

Soush: You have all three. It changes at different temperatures.

SJ: So it's actually three keys in one. Clever.

Soush: Can you see the input terminals in the center of the Control room? The three laptops are for emergency input. The screens should look different to correspond with a different key. Input the keys in order from left to right.

RVR: The world is riding on that key, Snake.

DA: Who's that?

DA fires at our hero who has gotten mildly careless by the doorway. The cardkey goes flying out of his hand and into the drainage ditch.

LF: SJ, this is bullet-proof glass! There's no way in! I'll enjoy watching you die.

And with that the door to the control room seals shut with Fox's laughter echoing off the metallic walls.

RVR: SJ, you've got to get that key!

SJ retreives the card and heads back to the control room to input the codes. Fox and DA seem to have vacated. he enters in the first key and goes to freeze the second where he fought Forsaken. Once he freezes it, he returns to the room to input the code. He heads to the blast furnance to warm the key up.

Xaldin: SJ, it's about Mish.

SJ: Then you should talk to RVR about that. He's looking into it.

Xaldin: Turn your monitor off.

SJ: Done. Go ahead.

Xaldin: Sorry. But I didn't want RVR to hear.

SJ: Okay so what's up?

Xaldin: I got a good friend in the Pentagon. He's the one who told me about it. It looks like the DIA recently developed a new type of assassination weapon. SJ, have you heard of something called "FoxBan"?

SJ: ....No. FoxBan? Fox and the others were talking about it.

Xaldin: It's some sort of automatic banning system that targets specific people. I don't know all the details but...

SJ: What are you trying to say?

Xaldin: It's too similar.

SJ: What is?

Xaldin: The cause of death. Didn't Mustang and Arc...I mean SplitOverload....die of something that looked like a heart attack?

SJ: Yeah...?

Xaldin: Well...apparently FoxBan kills it's victims by simulating a heart attack.

Sj: You're saying Mish was behind this?

Xaldin: You've seen how Ban happy she gets. Didn't Mish give you some kind of injection?

SJ: The nanomachines...

Xaldin: She was in the best position to have done it, but I don't know what her motive was.

SJ: ...Does RVR know?

Xaldin: Not sure. But he hasn't questioned her.

SJ: I'll ask him myself. RVR, what's new with Mish?

RVR: I just placed her under temporary ban. She was sending coded messages to the Alaskan base. I didn't want to believe it, but she must be working with the spammers. She's being interrogated now.

Xaldin: So it's true isn't it?

SJ: Mish...I can't believe it.

Xaldin: That means the FoxBan vaccine must be around somewhere.

SJ: I got bigger things to worry about.

Xaldin: You might be infected too, you know.

SJ: Infected? This isn't Resident Evil. All I can do is leave it up to RVR.

SJ enters the blast furnace to change the key again.

Mish: SJ, can you hear me? It's Mish..

SJ: Mish?!

Mish: RVR and the other's are busy right now...I'm on a different CP.

SJ: Mish, is what RVR says true?

Mish: ...Yes. But not everything I said was a lie.

SJ: Who are you?

Mish: I don't know. I don't know my real name or even what my parents looked like. I bought all my identification. But my reason for getting into genetics was true.

SJ: Cause you want to know yourself right?

Mish: Yes. I want to know where I cam from..my age, my race...anything.

SJ: Mish...

Mish: I was found on my own in the 80's...as an orphan.

SJ: You're too worried about the past. Isn't it enough to understand who you are now?

Mish: Understand who I am now? Why should I? No one else tries to understand me.

SJ: Is that Linkin park in the background?

Mish: I was alone for so long...until I met by big brother and "him".

SJ: Your big brother?

Mish: Yes. Craig Paterson.

SJ: What?

Mish: He was a young Forum Helper just barely on staff when he picked me up in the Forum Families. Yes, Craig Paterson, the man who you destroyed, was my brother and my only family.

SJ: No...Shikamarus Shadow?

Mish: We survived that hell together, Craig and I. He protected me. He's my one connection...the only connection I have to my past.

SJ: And he brought you back to the Forum?

Mish: No. I was in Competitive Arena when "he" came.

SJ: Who is "he"? You mean Deathspank?

Mish: Yes. he brought us to the forum. But then he and my brother went back to continue the war. And that's when it happened. You killed my benefactor and sent my brother home a cripple. I vowed revenge and joined Fox-hound. I knew it was my best chance to meet you and I prayed for the day I would.

SJ: So were your prayers answered?

Mish: Yes. I waited two long years.

SJ: To kill me? Is that all you cared about.

Mish: Yes that's right. Two years. You were all I thought about for two long years...like some kind of twisted obsession.

SJ: Do you still hate me?

Mish: ...Not exactly. I was partly wrong about you.

SJ: What about Fox and the others?

Mish: No. I'll have my revenge on them too.

SJ: Mish, you didn't kill tat doctor too, did you? The one that used Shikamarus Shadow for experiments.

Mish: No...that was my brother. Afterwards I covered it up and helped him hide out.

SJ: So that Ninja...I mean Shikamarus Shadow...he's come here to kill me?

Mish: ..I don't think so. I think he just came here to fight you. I wasn't sure before, but now I think I understand. A final battle with you...that's all he lives for. I'm sure of it.

SJ: Shikamarus Shadow...no...Mish..tell me something.

Mish: ...about FoxBan? FoxBan is a type of banning system that targets and bans only specific people. It's programed to respond to specific patterns in the user's cells. It causes the cells to die. The epsilon is carried along to the heart, where they attatch to the heart cells.

SJ: And then they cause a heart attack?

Mish: banning them from the forum and from life.

SJ: You must have programmed that thing to kill me too, right? Do I still have time? I don't blame you for wanting me dead. But I can't go yet, I still have a job to do.

Mish: Listen, SJ, I'm not the one who made the decision to use FoxBan. You were injected with FoxBan as a part of this operation. No...that's not the whole truth...The real thing I wanted to tell you was...SJ...I...

Guard: hey! What are you doing!?

RVR: SJ, I can't allow Mish to make anymore transmissions. She's been removed from this operation.

SJ returns to the control room to enter in the final card key. But instead of deactivating the process....he's activated it.

Xaldin: Thank you, SJ. Now the code is completed. Nothing can stop the virus now.

SJ: Xaldin what's going on?

Xaldin: You found the key and even activated the virus for us too. I really must express my gratitude. Sorry to have involved you in that silly shape memory alloy business.

SJ: What are you talking about?

Xaldin: We weren't able to learn Arc's code. Even with Libre's psychic powers, he couldn't read his mind. Then DA accidently killed him during the interrogation. In other words, we weren't able to launch the virus and we were all getting a little worried. Without the threat of a virus strike, our demands would never be met.

SJ: What do you mean?

Xaldin: Without the codes, we had to find some other way. That's when we decided...you might prove useful, SJ.

SJ: What?

Xaldin: First I thought we might get the information from you, SJ. So I had SplitOverload disguise himself as Arc. Unfortunatly, Split didn't survive the encounter, thanks to FoxBan.

SJ: You mean you had this planned from the beginning? Just to get me to input the codes?

Xaldin: You didn't think you made it this far by yourself, did you?

SJ: Who the hell are you?

Xaldin: In any case, the preparations are complete. Once the internet glimpses the power of this virus, the Admins will have no choice but to surrender the FoxBan vaccine to me. Their ace-in-the-whole is useless now...SJ you're the only one who doesn't know. Poor fool.

SJ: Who are you anyway?

Xaldin: I'll tell you everything you want to know. If you come where I am that is.

SJ: Where are you?

Xaldin: Very close by.

RVR: Snake, that's not Xaldin!

Xaldin(?): RVR, you're too late.

RVR: Xaldin's body was just discovered back in Bermuda. I didn't know because my Codec link with him was cut off. But Madiyasha said his transmission signal was coming from inside the base.

SJ: So who is it?

RVR: SJ, you've been talking to...

Xaldin(?): ....Me...dear brother...

And with that, Xaldin would remove the sunglasses and let down his hair....revealing none other than Laurence_Fox.

SJ: Fox?! How the...?!

LF: You've served your purpose. You may die now!

At that moment the control room door would seal and the room filled with gas. SJ uses a gas mask. He contacts Soush to hack the door while he attempts using a weapon to break the glass with no avail. Soush unlocks the door where he just glimpses Fox running around the corner.

SJ: Fox!

LF: SJ. Did you like my sunglasses?

SJ: Damn.

LF: You point a weapon at your own brother?

SJ: Why disguise yourself as Xaldin?

LF: So I could manipulate you more easily. And you performed quite well, I must say. Although the boys on staff are probably saying the same thing.

SJ: What are you talking about?

LF: Following orders blindly with no questions asked. You've lost your warrior's pride and become nothing more than a pawn, SJ.

SJ: What?

LF: Stopping the virus launch, rescuing the hostages. It was all just a diversion.

SJ: A diversion?

LF: Staff only needed you to come into contact with us. That's what killed Mustang and SplitOverload.

SJ: You don't mean...

LF: That's right. You were sent in here to kill us so they could retreive the virus undamaged along with the bodies of the goons. From the beginning, the staff was just using you as a vector to spread FoxBan!

SJ: FoxBan. ...It can't be! Are you telling me Mish was working with the staff?

LF: They thought she was. But it seems that Dr. Mish could not be controlled so easily.

SJ: What?

LF: You've got a spy working in the staff. He reported that Dr. Mish altered FoxBan's program just before the operation. But...no one knows how or why.

SJ: I wonder...maybe they arrested her so they could find out the answer to just that.

LF: No doubt. But I had no idea she was motivated by such petty revenge...we still don't know what changes she made to FoxBan's program. Oh well..it doesn't matter. I've already added the Foxban vaccine to my list of Admin demands.

SJ: There's a vaccine?

LF: There must be. But that woman is the only one who really knows. Anyway, it might prove to be unnecessary.

SJ: Why's that?

LF: You were successful in coming in contact with all of us...so we must have been exposed to the virus. It's true that Mustang and SplitOverload were killed by FoxBan. But DA, myself, and you, the carrier were apparently unaffected.

SJ: A bug in the virus' programming.

LF: Could be. In any case, if it doesn't kill you then I'm not worried either. After all, our genetic code is identical.

SJ: So it's true...you and I are...

LF: Yes, twins, but we're not ordinary twins...we're twins linked by cursed genes. les enfents terribles. You're fine. You got all the old man's dominant genes. I got all the flawed, recessive genes. Everything was done so that you would be the greatest of all of his children. The only reason I exist is so they could create you.

SJ: I was the favorite huh.

LF: That's right! I'm just the leftovers of what they used to make you. Can you understand what it's like to know that you're garbage since the day you were born?! But...I'm the one father chose.

SJ: ...So that's why you're so obsessed with Deathspank. Some warped kind of love.

LF: Love?! It's hate!! he always told me I was inferior and now I'll have my revenge!! You should understand me brother. You killed our father with your own hands! You stole my chance for revenge. Now I'll finish the work that father began. I will surpass him...I will destroy him!

SJ: You're just like Mish.

LF: Well I'm not like you. Unlike you. I'm proud of the destiny that is encoded into my very genes.

Fox than jumps into the cockpit of the Metal Gear that had been looming in the background of their little discussion.

LF: SJ, your blood will be the first to be spilt by this glorious new weapon. Consider it an honor a gift from your brother. Now I'll show you! The power of the weapon that will lead us in the 21st century!

SJ: It's moving. How do I stop it?

How will SJ stop Metal Gear and Fox? That will be revealed in our next chapter.

Very dramatic chapter this one. Two deaths and a character comes under suspicion for betraying the cause.

.~+~.​

SJ soon makes it up to the roof of the Communications Tower where he soon confronts Laurence_Fox in the Hind once again.

LF: So...the shadow finally casts its reflection. Are you ready now ...my brother?

SJ: WHY DO YOU KEEP CALLING ME BROTHER? I mean...we're not even related.

LF: I'm you. I'm your shadow.

SJ: What?!

LF: Ask the father that you killed! I'll send you to hell to meet him.

A lone man on foot against a Hind-D? How will our hero manage? Why with a conveinient stinger missle launcher. After a few well aimed shots, Laurence_Fox counters with a well placed missle of his own and a barrage of gunfire from the Hind's machine guns. It takes a while, but eventually the helicopter is downed with Fox inside it.

SJ: See you in hell, Fox.*Turns his back on the tower of flame behind him.* Cremation's already done.

Soush: SJ, the elevator's working.

Soush: No...it sort of moved on it's own. It's coming your way now. That explosion...what was it?

SJ: Oh...I had to take out that helicopter.

Soush: Helicopter? That's...wow. The entrance to Metal Gear's maintence area should be at the back of the snowfield ahead.

SJ: Alright...whole yourself up somewhere. I'm going in.

Soush: Alright, call if you need to.

SJ rides the elevator down.

Soush: There's something I forgot to tell you. There were 5 stealth camo prototypes in my lab.

SJ: So?

Soush: If you take out the one I'm wearing...that leaves 4.

SJ: Are you calling me an idiot?

Soush: I thought I'd get one for you, so I went back to the lab and...

SJ: And?

Soush: They were missing.

SJ soon gets that feeling he isn't alone. The 4 guys that had taken the stealth camo were in the elevator with him. After much frustration, SJ manages to take them out using his thermal goggles. He rides the elevator to the bottom. Upon exiting, the distinctive call of a wolf greets him. Something odd catches his attention though.

SJ: What the...? A parachute? RVR, I found a parachute near the wreckage of the Hind.

RVR: A parachute? You don't think Laurence survived?

SJ: Not likely. As soon as he jumped out the pilot's seat, he'd be sliced up like an onion on an infomercial (*Actual game line. I kid you not*)

Mish: So what's it doing there?

SJ: No clue. It's either a trap or a message to me.

RVR: Meaning "I'm still here.",I suppose...

Sj: I'd like to see it as 'I'll string you up'.

Mish: .......

RVR: In any case, stay on your toes.

SJ goes on his way when he's suddenly shot by an unseen bullet.

Soush: SJ, you okay?

SJ: Are there anymore stealth prototypes?

Soush: No only 5.

SJ: So it's not steal camo then...

Soush: What are you talking about?

SJ: Someone's aiming at me....in a blizzard no less.

Soush: ....it's her!!

SJ: Aquarius? StupidAquarius?

Soush: ....Yes.

SJ: You sound happy about this. She ****ing shot me!

Soush: No...

SJ: Then what?

Soush: ...please don't kill her!

SJ: Have you lost it?

Soush: Please. She's a good person! You'd know that if you'd talked to her.

SJ: Listen, kid, she's a merciless killer.

SA: I can see you perfectly from her. *Chuckles* I told you. I'd never quit the hunt. Now you're mine.

Soush: Aquarius...no you can't!

SA: Don't get between me and my prey.

SJ: You're pretty good if you can hit me in this storm.

SA: You see? Women naturally make better soldiers.

Soush: Aquarius, don't do this!

SA: shadowjak, I'm near. Can't you sense me near you?

SJ: It's a mistake for a sniper to reveal her location.

SA: Is that right? Well I'm going to send you a love letter, my dear. Do you know what is? It's a bullet straight from my gun to your heart.

Soush: Guys...please...no. T-T

SJ: Did you just voice an emoticon?

Soush: Maybe.

SA: Don't get in our way!

SJ: Now I'm gonna pay you back for CtR.

SA: You men are so weak. You can never finish what you start.

Unable to actually see SA from his present location, he uses the sniper rifle in his inventory to find her. He waits until she readies for a shot before he shoots her. Once he does, she relocates to a new position. Soon enough the great sniper is beaten by our hero.

SJ goes to the woman sniper's side as she lies bleeding on the ground.

SA: I've...waited for this moment. I am a sniper. Waiting is what I do. Never moving a muscle...concentrating.She coughs blood. I am lung-shot. Y-you can't save me. Please...just finish me quick. I am French. I have always dreamed of a place like this.

As she speaks, the wolves howl their grief over the loss of one of their own.

SA: As a sniper, I finally didn't have to be inside war. I could see it through a rifle's scope. I watched the fighting and the bloodshed...the stupidity of mankind through the scope. But I have shamed myself...I am no longer the wolf I was born to be..now I am nothing more than a dog.

SJ: Wolves are noble creatures. Not like dogs. Soldiers like us are dogs. But you're different...untamed...solitary. You're no dog. You're a wolf.

SA: Who are you? ...Are you my Saladin?

SJ: Aquarius, you spared CtR's life.

SA: She was never me target. I don't kill for sport.

SJ: Rest well. You'll die as the proud, noble wolf you are.

SA: I understand now. I wasn't waiting to kill people. I was waiting for someone to kill me. A man like you. Please...set me free.

Soushirei appears from where he had been watching.

Soush: Why? I loved you...

SJ: What is it? *Noticing SA reaching for something.*

SA: My gun...give it me.

Soushirei picks the rifle and brings it to SA's side.

SA: She's part of me. Everyone's here now...

The wolf chorus grows louder.

SA: Okay hero...set me free.

Soushirei turns from the scene as SJ prepares to honor SA's wishes.

Soush: Goodbye...

The gunshot resounds to be drowned out by the wolf howls

Soush: Sj, you said that love could bloom on a battlefield. But I couldn't save her.

SJ: I'm going to the underground base. We're out of time.

Soush: I want to keep helping.

SJ: You can leave any time you know.

Soush: Sj, what was she fighting for? What am I fighting for? What are you fighting for?

SJ: If we make it out alive, I'll tell you.

Continuing inside, SJ goes down several flights of stairs and makes his way through the building coming to a lift where is ambushed by goons with machine guns. He quickly removes them from the lift.

Xaldin: SJ, I have something to tell you about Mish.

SJ: What about her?

Xaldin: Is the conversation secure?

SJ: This ain't MSN here. Don't worry. The monitor's off.

Xaldin: Okay...I was in the FBI too. The story of her background about her grandfather being an assistant secretary to Hoover in the FBI and then investigating the mafia in New York. It's all a big lie.

SJ: What?

Xaldin: It's really bothering me. Why would she lie about it?

SJ: Lied?

Xaldin: She might be a spy. Even a high school student could see past it. The head of the FBI at that time was a well known racist. Didn't Naomi say her father was Japanese?

SJ: Yeah..

Xaldin: Well back then there wasn't a single Asian investigator. And in the 1950s, the mafia sting operation hadn't even started yet.

SJ: But..

Xaldin: Both Sec Mods mysteriously dying, that ninja...too many strange things are happening.

SJ: Are you saying Mish might be behind this?

Xaldin: I'm not sure. Either that or she's working with the spammers. If I find out anything, I'll call. In the meantime, be careful.

The lift comes to a half with many ravens circling overhead.

Forsaken: Welcome. This is the end for you. Right my friends?The ravens and crows caw in agreement. Listen, they agree.

SJ: You were in the M1 tank?

Forsaken: That was no true battle. It was a test to see what kind of man you were.

using a perhaps compensating gun, Forsaken opens fire on our hero. Initiating a battle personifying win and epic justice. SJ would eventually come out the winner.

Forsaken: Just as the Boss said...SJ, I will be watching you. Understand? Take the security card..it will open the door.

Sj: Why?

Forsaken: You and the Boss are from a world I do not wish to know. Go and do battle with him. But first I will give you a hint. The man who you saw die before your eyes...That was not the Sec Mod Arc. It was SplitOverload. A member of Fox-hound. A master of disguise. He copied his subjects down to the blood. But he wasn't able to deceive the angel of death.

SJ: But why impersonate the Sec Mod?

Forsaken: No more hints for you.

And with those words, Forsaken is no more.

Xaldin: SJ, it's me...

SJ: Xaldin

Xaldin: It's about Mish. Turn your monitor off.

RVR: What about Mish?

Xaldin: Damn.

SJ: RVR, is Mish there?

RVR: No...she's away. She's taking a siesta. So what's this about Mish?

Xaldin: Maybe we better let RVR hear this too. Well basically, Dr. Mish ir not Dr. Mish at all. I thought her story sounded kind of fishy so I checked it out. There is an actual Dr. Mish...or should I say there was one. The real Mish disappeared somewhere in the Middle East.

RVR: Then who is she?

Xaldin: Must be some kind of...spy. maybe she was sent to sabotage the operation.

RVR: Are you saying she's with the spammers?

SJ: I don't want to believe it either. But she is working for Fox-hound.

Xaldin: She could be working for a different group altogether. Place her under arrest. She's betrayed us. She needs to be arrested and interrogated to find out which side she's on.

RVR: If she's one of their spies...then we're in deep ****.

Xaldin: You didn't let her in on some sort of secret or anything?

RVR: .......

Xaldin: Does this have anything to do with the mysterious deaths of the Sec mods?

RVR: I have no idea.

Xaldin: Anyway, we cannot allow her to participate any further in this mission.

RVR: Without her, we can't complete this mission.

SJ: I knew you were hiding something.

Xaldin: We've got to figure out who she is and what she's doing here.

RVR: I understand. SJ, give me some time.

SJ: I don't have time left for you.

Going down a short hall, SJ finally comes across Metal Gear. It's big, capable of attatching itself to hundreds of computers at a time.

Soush: Sj...it's me.

SJ: What's wrong? Did you find a place to hide?

Soush: Where are you now?

SJ: Right in front of Metal Gear. But...it's strange. There's no one here.

Soush: Well you do have the card key Mustang gave you. I'm accessing his files right now.

SJ: Don't you need a password?

Soush: Yes...but there are ways.

SJ: Are you a hacker?

Soush: pretty much.

As Soushirei tries to access Mustang's files to riddle through the files of porn to find something useful. SJ gawks at Metal Gear.

Nothing too interesting happening here. But I said I'd have another installment up. So here it is.

.~+~.​

When last we left out hero, SJ had undergone his first round of torture at the...well....hand of DA. CtR had gotten sniped by SA. Libre had bit the dust by SJ switching controller ports IRL. Lastly, LF, SJ's 'twin' had gone to prepare for the launching.

SJ comes to in his cell along with what looks like the body of the Sec. Mod. Arc.

SJ: Looks like I got a roommate. Wonder if he plays cards...

RVR: SJ, you okay?

SJ: Been better.

Mish: How's CtR?

SJ: ...They've got her...and her cookies.

RVR: Damn...the staff has decided not to give into their demands. We're trying to buy some more time as we speak.

SJ: You can do better than that, RVR. You better not be playing dumb again. I'm sorry about CtR but I want the lies to end right now.

RVR: The hell you on about?

SJ: Metal Gear was designed to launch a new type of hacking code wasn't it?

RVR: ...er...

SJ: You knew this all along didn't you?

RVR: .......maybe.

SJ: Why did you try to hide this?

RVR: ....Sorry.

SJ: Can't tell the grunts, huh...Man you've changed. Metal Gear...secret advanced code research. Do the Admins know about this? How deep does this **** go?

RVR: As far as I know, Sara had not been briefed about the Halo Project.

SJ: "Need to know basis" is that it?

RVR: These are cautious times. Even the smallest changes cause a stir with the members. Tomorrow Sara is expected to announce promotions of certain members to staff.

SJ: If the situation is so serious, why not give in? Let them have Deathspank's remains.

RVR: Well...

SJ: You can't?

RVR: .....

SJ: Hell with you. Arc's body is right here next to me. Odd thing is...looks like he's been dead for days. And all of his blood's drained out. I doubt Dracula's been about.

Mish: Maybe...to prevent decay?

SJ: No clue.

Mish: But the mod only died a few hours ago, right?

SJ: Yes. They've got both codes and are almost ready to launch. There's some sort of emergency override device to cancel out the codes.

RVR: Without the three keys, your priority is to destroy Metal Gear. And there is another thing...

SJ: CtR right? I'll get her out...be the hero.

Our hero than gets in contact with Soushirei.

SJ How you doin'?

Soush: Yep...still got the optic camo.

SJ Would you mind doing me a favor?

Soush: Well it's about time. What should I do?

SJ: Well you could get me out of here for starters.

Soush: What cell?

SJ: The one near the big torture machine. Can't miss it.

Soush: Alright, give me a few minutes while I limp over.

While SJ is waiting one of his guards starts complaining about his stomach. The guard grunts a few minutes before he suddenly runs out of sight.

Soush: Hey! I'm here!

Soush deactivates the camo to be seen once again.

SJ: Get me the **** out of here!

Soush: *Takes a look at the door* Looks like you need a key like the goon's carry.

SJ: Then...why are you here?

Soush: *Removes some food items from his coat.* If you need more food, I can bring some more later. Also, I got this level 6 card which you can use to get out the Torture Room.

Soush hears the guard coming and runs off.

Soush: Did you use the ketchup? It took me forever to find that. It's the right color and thickness too. Use it well. (YAY FOR MASSIVE HINTING.)

Sj lies down on the floor of his cell and breaks the bottle below his cell. Causing an exclamtion point to appear about the guard's head.

Guard: What the...?

Once the guard takes the bait, SJ springs into action and takes out the guard. He goes to the torture room to get his gear, ducking behind the torture rig to redress himself.

Soush: So you got the hint.

SJ: I am thoroughly ashamed that that worked.

SS: SJ, there's a bomb planted in your items. Throw it away!

SJ: Who the **** are you?!

SS: You'll find out soon enough.

Snake eventually makes his way outside and gets rid of the bomb as SS warned him.

RVR: Cutting it a smidge close?

SJ: DA...you'll pay for that. That Shikamarus Shadow's a real question mark. He's one of their ranks.

RVR: I don't know. I got a strange feeling

Sj eventually to the area where SA shot CtR. Flashing back on the scene.

SJ: I should have pushed her so hard. It's my fault.

Xaldin: That's not like you, SJ.

RVR: What is it Xal?

Xaldin: Pardon my eavesdropping but I couldn't listen anymore. SJ, you can have regrets if you want to..it's only natural. But you can't attack yourself for things that happened in the past. That road leads to madness, quote me on that one.

Madi: He's right. Don't beat yourself up. It's unbecoming of a legend like you. I'm sure CtR's fine.

RVR: SJ, forget about CtR. Stop Laurence. That's what CtR would want.

Our hero continues on his way running to the top of the Communication Tower. The first door he comes to won't open.

Soush: That door sometimes gets frozen since it's so cold out. It is Alaska. Just use the walkway on the roof since they're both connected.

SJ makes it to the roof of the tower where he attempts to cross the walkway when a barrage of missile fire comes from above, destroying the second tower. Once the smoke clears, the sound of a helicopter is heard.

LF: Shadowjak!! I'm afraid I can't let you continue on your merry little way.

SJ: Laurence.

LF: You're not going any farther. Die!!!

Laurence_Fox seems to have our hero pinned on the communications tower.

SJ:It's a long way down. Maybe I can use that rope I found awhile back.

LF: What are you going to do? Take on a Hind with your bare hands? Now you're mine!

SJ: That's tempting but if I stay here, I'm finished.

A truely epic battle commences with our hero going up against an airborne foe. What will he do? Let's watch.

He gets the bright idea to rappel down the side of the tower with the Hind shooting at him. Suicide for any other man but SJ makes it down.

RVR: Looks like Laurence really wants to have a showdown with you. I'm looking at Madiyasha's images right now.

Mish: He's circling the tower like a vulture.

SJ: You got popcorn to watch the broadcast?

RVR: Wish I could help.

While waiting for the elevator, SJ runs around running into Soushirei.

Soush: hey it's me! Don't shoot!

SJ: How'd you get here?

Soush: I don't like heights but it wasn't as dramatic as your entrance.

SJ: Watching?

Soush: I was riding in the back of the truck. You're incredible like a movie hero or something.

SJ: Not quite. In movies, the hero always saves the girl. I failed miserably.

Soush: SJ, there's something I've got to ask you. It's why I've been following you. Have you ever...loved someone?

SJ: *Stares* That's what you came to ask?

Soush: No...I mean...I was wondering if even soldiers can fall in love.

SJ: You better not be hitting on me.

Soush: NO! I just want to know if love can bloom even on a battlefield?

SJ: Yes...it can. I think at any time, any place, people can fall in love. But...if you love someone, you have to be able to protect them.

Soush: So do I.

SJ: I have a favor to ask. It's an easy one. Get this elevator moving.

Soush: Shouldn't be too hard.

SJ: Time to go swat a fly.

Will SJ swat the annoying fly? Can things get any gayer? Why can't I think of anymore questions? All the answers will come in the next chapter.

Hey Gerbil Boy. :3

Here's the next installment, SA finally makes her appearance. Enjoy.

.~+~.​

When last we left our hero, he had confronted Fox-hound's Psychic, Libregkd. CtR is for the moment, lying like a sack of potatoes...or cookies in this case. Libre sort of does this creepy floating motion above the desk in the Commander's office.

Libre: Now, let me read your mind. No...perhaps I should say your past. *Course we just know he's reading the memory card using l337 haxx.* You are a very methodical man. The type that always kicks his tires before he leaves.

SJ: I would never treat my baby like that!

Libre: Don't interrupt you nub! And yet you are rather ineffective in battle. It seems that you are careful with traps...I would be too. Anyway...Still don't believe me? Now I'll read more deeply into your soul.

SJ: Okay Miss Cleo...

Libre: SHUT UP! Hmm...your memory is completely clean. Hmm...you have not saved often. You are somewhat reckless.

SJ: Durrr...

Libre: I can read you like an open book! You still don't believe me?! I will show you my l337okinetc...er Psychokinetic power. Put your keyboard on the floor. As flat as you can...that's good. *Oh snap...not the fourth wall!* Now I will type a phrase with your keyboard by the power of my will alone!!

On the screen of the player, the letters 'G-T-F-O' would appear. Who writes this stuff anyway?

Libre: How do you like them apples? This demonstration is over.

Once again a battle made of pure epic would commence between our hero and Libre. Libre had this annoying habit of trying to redecorate during the battle...redecorating SJ's face that is. He gets a little advice from his pep squad.

RVR: Don't let him read you! Be a blank slate. *cough*putcontrollerinslot2*cough*.

Xaldin: It's true...your enemy is powerfully l337. But you've got more battle experience. You can do it, SJ.

SJ finally gets the bright idea to switch his USB keyboard to slot 2. The effects of these are quite obvious with the colorful string of cursing coming from Libre.

Libre: Why couldn't I read your mind?

Libre wakes CtR up and takes control of her again. SJ replies by knocking her out again...maybe he enjoys that too much.

Libre: You are l337 indeed. But I know your weak point. CtR and her cookies! ... *Seriously...who isn't affected by those things?*

Libre has CtR stand with a plate of them. Throwing them at SJ like a barrage of throwing stars.

SJ: Holy ****! Stop CtR! They're empty!

SJ gives her a few punches.

Libre: No! It can't be!

With a few more shots, Libre goes down to fall behind the Commander's desk.

SJ: RVR, your niece is going to be okay.

RVR: Thanks bro, I owe you one.

SJ: Now that Libre's beaten, CtR's account shouldn't be shared anymore, right Mish?

Mish: Well if they've been sharing accounts, I still have to ban them. But maybe I could make an exception since she helped you.

Libre: So...you used the other... I...I wasn't able to read the future.

SJ: A strong man doesn't need to read the future. He writes his own.

Libre: *Seems amused even though he's slowly dieing. Perhaps so...But I will read your future....To get to Metal Gear's underground maintenance base, there's a hidden door behind the bookcase.

SJ: Why tell me all this?

Libre: All the other minds I've read, not like yours. Your mind isn't fixated on bad cyber role-play. We're not so different.

After Libre finally expires, CtR snaps out of the daze.

CtR: SJ, can I ask you something? What's your name?

SJ: Name means nothing in places like this.

CtR: How old are you?

SJ: Old enough. Leave it at that.

CtR: Family?

SJ: No, but I was raised by many people. Let's go.

SJ and CtR exit into the underground tunnels. Once inside they are assaulted by a barrage of wolf howls.

CtR: Wolves?

SJ: No...wolf dogs. Half-wolf, half-huskie...yanno...like Balto?

CtR: Oh... I'll take point. SJ, you follow me.

SJ proceeds through the tunnels, encountering many dogs, until he comes across CtR again.

CtR: SJ, what's wrong? I thought you were good with dogs?

The two come into a building with high curtains on either side.

CtR: This place has popup mines. I'll take point again.

Thanks to some of Libre's mental mojo rubbing off on CtR, she's able to see where the popups are. Leaving SJ to pick them up.

CtR: So you impressed?

SJ: A little.

CtR: Only a little?

A laser sight from a sniper rifle sets itself on CtR. Both she and SJ notice. Before SJ can do anything, the sniper's bullet shoots CtR's left knee. Then the right one. More to neutralize her than kill her. As CtR reaches for her gun, another bullet from the sniper takes out her left arm.

CtR: SJ, go ahead without me. I guess I am a rookie after all. Just don't fall for the oldest trick in the book. The sniper's using me as bait to get to you.*Oh it's so dramatic...*

RVR: SJ, it's a trap! Sniper's trick to lure you out.

SJ: NO ****!

Mish: It must be StupidAquarius. Fox-hound's best shooter.

SJ: Don't snipers usually work in pairs?

Mish: I know her. She can wait for hours, days, or weeks. It doesn't matter to her. She's just watching and waiting for you to expose yourself...and no not in the way you're thinking.

SJ: CtR can't hold out that long.

Mish: Can you see SA from where you're standing?

SJ: There's nowhere to hide between here and the Communication tower.

RVR: if SA is in the Communication Tower, she can see you perfectly! It's the classic sniper's position. At that distance you won't be able to hit her with a standard weapon either. Fight fire with fire I always say.

SJ: You never say that. I'm going to save CtR no matter what.

After speaking with Soushirei, SJ finds out he can get a sniper rifle all the way back at the tank hanger. So after a few hours of running, Snake finds the sniper rifle. He exits the hanger intent on going back to save CtR from SA when he's surrounded by goons.

SA: It's hard to miss when you're this close. Toss your weapon over here. Slowly... You were a fool to come back here, stupid man.

SJ: A lady sniper, huh?

SA: Didn't you know that two thirds of the world's greatest assassins...are women? Do you want to die now...or after your girlfriend?

SJ: She's not my girlfriend.

SA: Which will it be?

SJ: I'll die after I ban you.

SA: Is that right? Well at least you've got spirit. I am StupidAquarius and I always kill what I aim at. You're my...special prey ....Got it? You're all I'll think about.

One of the goons then knocks our hero unconscious with the butt of his gun.

Goon: Take him away.

Even though SJ is unconscious, he still hears faint vague voices.

LF: Don't kill him yet. I want him alive.

DA: leave it to me.

LF: I want no more accidents like that RP Sec Mod.

SA: Yes. He's my target. Mine alone.

When SJ is able to open his eyes, his head is throbbing and the lights above his head near blind him.

LF: Can you hear me, shadowjak?

SA: He's tougher than I thought...

LF: Do you know who I am? I always knew that one day I would meet you. The user who stole what was rightly mine...the man who stole my birthright *Pause* Me? I'm the man you stole everything good from. And now, after the sacrifice of our brothers...after 30 long years, finally the two of us meet. The brother of light and the brother of dark.

SA: Do you need his DNA too?

LF: Yes. I want a sample while he's still alive. We need it to correct the Forum Helpers' mutations.

SA: Then we'll be able to cure them?

LF: No. We still have to get our hands on Deathspank's DNA.

SA: have they given into our demands yet?

LF: *Exasperated sigh Not yet.

SA: They won't give in. They're all hypocrites, every one of them.

LF: Is that your opinion as a Frenchie?

SA: They always put politics first.

LF: That's right. That's why they want to avoid any leak about their precious new hacking weapon.

DA: Boss, it looks like our friend is awake.

After that voice finishes the table SJ is lying upon, tilts forward where he just glimpses his reflection dressed in a black trench coat.

LF: There definatly is a resemblance. Don't you think, little brother? Or should I say big brother? *Oh how I love the dramatic twists. I'm not sure...Anyway, it doesn't matter. You and I are both the last surviving 'Sons of Deathspank'.

It is at that moment that Fox's cell phone starts ringing within the pocket of his trench coat.

LF: It's me...Really? Then what? Those idiots! Alright, Forsaken. I'll be right there.

Fox puts his cell phone away.

LF: They're not responding to our demands. We'll launch the first one in 10 hours as planned.

SA: Damn KHV-ers!

DA: Looks like you read them wrong.

LF: Somthing's funny... Normally the Admins of the site are the first one to the negotiating table. They must think they have something up their sleeves.

DA: So it's come down to it has it. We're going to launch that code and ride it all the way into history.

LF: I'm got to take care of some launch preparations. You're in charge here, Darkandroid.

DA: What about you? Wanna stay for the show?

SA: *Removes a packet of pills from her jacket. I'm not interested. It's time to feed the family. *She swallows one.

DA: So you prefer your wolves to my show, huh?

SA: Stop flirting.

LF: DA, don't scrw up like you did with the Mod.

DA: Yes I know. That was...an accident. I didn't think a person who watches role players would be so tough.

LF: Well his mental defenses were reinforced from repeated exposure to bad grammar and spelling. As well as hypnotherapy he dabbled with as a hobby.

DA: Boss, what about that ninja?

LF: He's killed 12 men. Whoever he is, he's come kind of psychotic.

DA: ******* took my hand... How could he have gotten in here?

LF: Perhaps there's a spy among us... Libre is dead. We've also got to find out what killed Mustang and Split. We're shorthanded so make this little torture show as short as possible.

DA: Torture? This is an interrogation.

LF: As you wish. See you later, brother.

And with that Fox exits the room to prepare for the code launch.

SA: You're woman is still in this world...

SJ: CtR?

SA: Catch you later...handsome.

DA: *Whistles*Once she picks a target, she doesn't think about anything else. Sometimes, she even falls in love with them before she kills them.

SA leaves as well

DA: Finally, just the two of us. How are you feeling?

SJ: Nat bad. I caught a nice nap on this revolving bed of yours. Too bad I was sleeping alone.(*groan*)

DA: Glad to hear that. This is some bed alright. I'm about to show you some of it's nicer features...

SJ: Where's my gear?

And no this isn't the Yaoi fic from hell.

DA: Oh don't worry, they're all there. Staff was taking quite a chance sending you here. Someone must have a lot of faith in your skill. Huh, carrier boy?

SJ: So...Metal Gear is armed with a new type of hacking device, huh?

DA: Why don't you ask RVR for the full story?

SJ: RVR?

DA: By the way you got a disc from Mustang, didn't you?

SJ: And if I did?

DA: Is that the only disc? There's no other data?

SJ: What do you mean?

DA: No copy? If not, that's fine.

SJ: Is CtR okay?

DA: She's not dead yet. SA must have been feeling generous. But if you want her to stay that way, you better start answering my questions now. And he would turn to a computer console. You were holding one card key. Where are the other two? What's the trick behind the key?

SJ: Trick?

DA: That weasel of a mod said there's some kind of trick to using the key.

SJ: Like I know?

DA: I see. No problem then. We're going to play a little game, SJ. And we'll find out what kind of man you really are. When the pain becomes too great to bear, just give up and your suffering will end. But if you do, the girl's life is mine.

DA: Press the O button repeatedly to regain your strength. When you've had enough, press the select button to submit. When your life reaches zero, the game is over. There are no continues, my friend. Don't even think about using auto-fire or I'll know.

SJ: What kind of drunken nonsense are you spouting?

DA: I'm going to run a high-voltage electric current through your body. If it's just for a short time, it won't kill you. You're a tough guy, SJ. But there's some bad news, you're no POW. You're a hostage. There's no Geneva Convention...see I paid attention in Civics class. No one is coming to save you. Startin' to feel scared yet? Good, you should be. Okay let's get started.

DA turns to the console to press a few keys with his remaining hand.

DA: Okay...here we go.

The electrical current starts passing through his body, just as DA said. But somehow SJ is able to resist the current.

DA: How didja like that? Shall we go again?

And again the current starts jolting through SJ's body. DA's having a smidge too much fun.

DA: having fun? We're not finished yet.

The electricity goes this time for a longer period of time.

DA: You're a strong man. That's enough for now I think. You're the Boss' brother all right. Your brother...he's an amazing man. Who else could shoot down two F-16s with a Hind helicopter? The "Les Enfents Terribles" project was not a total failure. He's the one man who could make my dream into a reality...

SJ: Constant Happy hour?

DA: Quiet you!

Then two goons remove SJ from DA's little torture device and out of the room. Things don't look too bright for our hero. Will he make it out and save CtR? Will DA be sober in the next chapter? We'll find out.

Our here, shadowjak, comes across a scene of a massacre. He recognizes a few faces such as Rosey and angel. But the others are too mangled to recognize.

SJ: It looks like they were cut by some type of blade.

Goon: It's...it's a ghost.

Gunfire is heard just around the corner. Where SJ sees a soldier being held in mid-air. The soldier is thrown as the ninja, Vivi's Dark Side, makes his second appearance. He soon leaves through a door after slicing through the locking mechanism for the door.

Shadowjak follows coming to a room with computers and other assorted technogeek stuff about. SJ spots Soushirei held at swordpoint by the camouflaged ninja.

Soush: Stealth camouflage? Who are you?

Vivi: Where is my friend?

Soush: What are you talking about? What next?

Vivi turns to face our hero.

Vivi: shadowjak!!

SJ: You'e that Ninja.

Vivi: I've been waiting for you, SJ.

SJ: Who are you?

Vivi: Neither enemy nor friend. I am back from a world where such words are meaningless. I've removed all obstacles. Now you and I will battle to the death.

SJ: What do you want?

Vivi: I've waited a long time for this day. Now I want to enjoy the moment.

Soush: What's with these guys? ...It's like one of my Japanese animes...(*...So lame*)

Vivi: I've come from another world to do battle with you.

SJ: What is it? Revenge?

Vivi: Nothing so trivial as revenge. A fight to the death with you. Only in that can my soul find respite. I will kill you...or you will kill me...it makes no difference.

Soushirei gets up and hides in a locker to which our Ninja finds great amusement.

Vivi: Hah! Fine! He can watch from inside there.

SJ: I need that man. Keep your hands off them.

Vivi: Now...make me feel it! Make me feel alive again!

Once again, an epic battle commences. But none of our hero's weapons makes a dent in the ninja.

RVR: SJ, he's obviously trying to provoke you. Throw away your weapon and take him on.

So our hero disarms the weapon which causes the Ninja to to take notice.

Vivi: Good. Now we can fight as warriors. Hand to hand. It is the basis of all combat. Only a fool trusts his life to a weapon.

The battle resumes with SJ and Vivi battling it out

Vivi: That's good, SJ!! Hurry up and catch me.

SJ equips his thermal goggles to get a battle handle on Vivi's location.

Vivi: Like old times? I've been waiting for this pain.

SJ eventually defeats the ninja.

Vivi: I felt that, SJ...Do you remember me now?

SJ: it can't be? You were killed in RPG Arena.

Something seems to be sparked in the Ninja causing him to have a seizure. He rants something about medicine before running out of the room.

SJ: Vivi's Dark Side. RVR, that ninja is Vivi's Dark Side.

RVR: Bupkiss, you of all people should know he died in the RPG Arena.

Mish: No..he should have died. But he didn't.

RVR: What?

Mish: it happened before I joined Fox-hound's medical staff. They were using a Forum Helper for their promotion experiments.

RVR: Why wasn't I told of this?

Mish: It happened right after you retired. My predecessor, Darky, was in charge.

RVR: Darkwatch?

Mish: Yes, he started the promotion project.

SJ: And where is he now?

Mish: He was killed in an explosion in his Wisconsin basement lab two years ago.

SJ: So what about this forum helper?

Mish: Apparently for their test subject, they decided to use the body of a forum helper who was recovered after the fall of the RPG Arena.

SJ: And that was Vivi's Dark Side?

RVR: But he was already dead!

Mish: He had an extra life. They fitted him with a prototype exoskeleton and kept him drugged for four years..while they experimented on him like a plaything. Today's forum helpers were born from those experiments.

RVR: That's the sickest thing I've heard. And no I don't mean in the sense of the word 'cool'. What happened to Vivi's Dark Side?

Mish: The record says he died in the explosion.

SJ goes to check on the cowering technogeek in the locker.

SJ: How long are you gonna stay in there?

Soush: Huh? ...Are you one of them?

SJ: Nah...I work solo. So tell me about Metal Gear.

Soush: It's meant to deliver a crippling string of database errors that will shut down any site on the net. Not just KHV. They haven't contacted me in months so that must mean they're ready to launch.

SJ: CtR has the override keys. We'll link up with her.

Soush: If we can't override the launch, we'll have to destroy Halo. I'll show you the way.

SJ: With your back? You'll just slow me down.

Soush: You need me if you're going to destroy Halo.

SJ: I don't need you. I just need your brain.

Soush: I created Halo. It's my right, my duty to destroy it. I'll lay low somewhere...besides I got my little toy.Activates the stealth camo.

SJ: I'll have CtR look after you too. CtR, I've found Soush. Where are you now?

CtR: Close. Damn..they've spotted me.

SJ looses contact with CtR.

SJ: CtR! What happened? Something's wrong.

Soush: Did you hear something? Wasn't that some kind of music?

SJ: What did she look like?

Soush: She...was wearing the same green uniform as the spammers.

SJ: A disguise?

Soush: She had such a cute way of walking. She kind of wiggles her behind.

SJ: You were really looking.

Soush: Well she's got a very cute behind.

SJ: Way of walking huh.

Soush: If she's disguised as the enemy, you'll have to contact her when she's along huh? There's only one place where we can be sure she's by herself.

SJ: Where's that?

Soush: Don't be so dense. Here...use this security card. It's Security level 4. I'm well thought of around here.

SJ: You're not in pain are you?

Soush: What's with you? Getting all friendly all of a sudden?

SJ: Quickly moves away. Oh nothing...I'm glad you're okay.

Soush: You're strange.

SJ: I'm a little nervous. Everyone else I've saved suddenly dies.

Soush: Takes a few steps away. You're bad luck.

Our hero leaves Soushirei to his own devices before following a lone guard into what looks like...a women's bathroom.[/]

CtR: Don't move! That's the second time I've been able to sneak up on the infamous shadowjak.

SJ: You're CtR? There's no way you could pass for a man for long.

CtR: What do you mean? Hey! Men aren't allowed in here.

SJ: I had no idea you were so feminine.

CtR: This isn't the time to try and hit on me, SJ. Besides, it's a waste of time. When I joined up they gave me psychotherapy to destroy my interest in men.

SJ: Same smart alec mouth...you're CtR all right. Are you alright?

CtR: Not yet. After all I was disguised as a Forum Helper.

SJ: So why'd you change? You'd be better off dressed like one of them.

CtR: I got tired of disguising myself. The truth is...the uniform smelled of blood. How did you recognize me?

SJ: I never forget a lady.

CtR: So there's something you like about me?

SJ: yeah, you've got a great butt. (*collective groan*)

CtR: Oh I see...first it's my eyes, now it's my butt. What's next?

SJ: On the battlefield you never think about what's next. The negotiations aren't going well. So it's all up to me. Somebody's got to stop them from launching this code.

CtR: There are two ways. Either we destroy Metal Gear,

SJ: or we override the detonation code. You got the keys from Mustang?

CtR: hands him a single card. keys? I just got one. We'll have to find the others or destroy Metal Gear. I'll be pointman...follow me.

SJ and CtR exit the bathroom into the hall. CtR notices something odd.

CtR: That's strange. There's no guard.

SJ: What happened to the music?

CtR: I'll keep a lookout. Make sure you're ready, okay?

SJ and CtR go down a hallway. Where CtR places a hand to her head.

CtR: My head! ...Ooh.. It hurts!

SJ: What's wrong?

CtR: Don't come here, SJ.

SJ: Are you okay? What happened?

CtR: I'm fine. Okay. Let's go. C'mon, Mr. Fox-hound. The commander is waiting. Pulls her gun on SJ Snake...do you...like me?

A form appears just behind CtR for a split second.

SJ: What the...?

CtR: Do you like me? Hold me, SJ.

SJ: What's wrong?

CtR: Snake...I want you.

It's become apparent that CtR is controlled by Fox-hound's psychic, Libregkd.

SJ: Who's that?

Libregkd: You don't like girls?!

RVR: SJ, CtR's not herself. Don't use your weapon.

Mish: It's Libregkd. He's controlling CtR. That tune is his mind control music. But if they're sharing accounts, I might have to ban them.

RVR: Don't use your weapon. Try to knock her out.

And SJ knocks CtR out...just like a light.

Libregkd: Useless woman! You and your cookies!

SJ: Optic camouflage, huh? I hope that's not your only trick.

Libregkd: You! You doubt my power!? Now I will show you...why I am the most powerful practitioner of...psychokinesis and telepathy in the world. No...there's no need for words, SJ. I am Libregkd. That's right...this is no trick. It is true power....or l33t haxx.

SJ pulls his gun on Libregkd.

Libregkd: It's useless. I told you...I can read your every thought.

After the mysterious ninja makes his exit, SJ tends to the Sec. Mod. Mustang.

SJ: Can you talk?

Mustang:

SJ: I'm not one of them. The RP Sec Mod told me he game them his code. What about yours?

Mustang: I get it now. Sara sent you. You...you're from the Staff Only forum.

SJ: Wha...Answer my question! What about your code? There's no time!

Mustang: I...talked.

SJ: What? Now the spammers have both codes and can launch anytime!

Mustang: It's not like I didn't fight. I managed to resist Libregkd's mind probe.

SJ: He couldn't read you? How'd you do it?

Mustang: I put my controller in slot 2. No...surgical implants in my brain. Deep stuff. Think of it as insulation. Everyone who knows these top-secret codes has it.

SJ: Even the RP Sec Mod?

Mustang: Durrrr.

SJ: But he said Libregkd got his code by reading his mind. How did they get your code?

Mustang: I never had any training to resist torture. *Coughs a few times.*

SJ: Looks like he had some fun with you.

Mustang: he's not human. I tell you he loved every second of it...

SJ: And your arm?

Mustang: SSBB injury. No...he broke it.

SJ: Well you're even. His was sliced off.

Mustang: You're a real comedian. So the RP Sec Mod...is he okay?

SJ: Dead. He had a heart attack or something.

Mustang: A heart attack? Don't be a fool.

SJ: Anyway, they got both codes now.

Mustang: Those boys are totally insane. They won't hesitate.

SJ: Do you have the card keys?

Mustang: Not anymore. That woman took them.

SJ: A female soldier? It must be...Could that be the Colonel's niece?

Mustang: I was speaking her with Mod CP. If she still has it, you should be able to contact her.

SJ: How'd she get that?

Mustang: Well she's so damned nice...Well if she still has access you should be able to contact her.

SJ: if this doesn't work, is there some way to prevent the launch?

Mustang: You need to find SOUSHIREI, he's one of my fellow sec mods.

SJ: Who's that?

Mustang: The team leader of the Metal Gear Halo project. A genius at game knowledge...but he's a little bit of an oddball. Must be the Asian. If there's anyone who can figure out how to stop Metal Gear from launching. It's him.

SJ: Where can I find him?

Mustang: Likely in front of a computer reading up on SSB...in the Malicious Spam Code Storage. (*D'oh*) It's just north of here. Removes a disc from his pocket. It's what you came for right? It's all here. The main hard drive was destroyed by gunfire...you know those wild parties. I hid it from that sadistic maniac when he was torturing me. I'll give you my card too. It'll open up any doors a Sec Mod has access too.

SJ: I have one more question. The hell is up with that ninja?

Mustang: That ninja? That was Fox-Hound's dark little secret. An experimental...forum...helper. You should ask Mish from Fox-Hound. She knows better than I.

Before Mustang can say further the same thing that happened to Arch reoccurs before shadowjak's eyes.

SJ: RVR, are listening to this crap? Now he's dead too!

RVR: ...I don't know.

Mish: It looked like another WOW induced heart attack but...

SJ: Some kind of poison?

Mish: Well there are lots of drugs that can cause a heart attack in large doses. For example potassium chloride or dioxides...but..we won't be able to tell without cutting him open.

RVR: SJ I want you and CATCH THE RAIN to work together!

SJ: ...Can I trust her?

RVR: ...More than anyone else on the forum. Get in contact with her.

Madi: SJ, there's a lot of electrical interference coming from there. It should be alright for communication like this...but normal transmission is probably impossible. Try moving away from there.

SJ: Mish, what the hell was that ninja? A member of Fox-Hound?

Mish: There's no one like that in or unit.

SJ then looks at the back of a random CD case to find CtR's username. He enters it into the Mod CP to contact her.

CtR: Who are you?

SJ: I was impressed with the way you busted yourself out.

CtR: The one from the prison...?

SJ: You're RVR's niece, CtR right?

CtR: ....No...it's not him. Who are you?

SJ: I'm the fool that your uncle sent all alone into the middle of this whole mess.

CtR: You came by yourself?

SJ: Pay attention. I don't need lectures. You're just like RVR you know.

CtR: How do you know him?

SJ: We go waaay back. We're homies.

CtR: What's your name?

SJ: name's not important.

CtR: Could you be shadowjak?

SJ: That's what some people called me.

CtR: Sorry about before...I wasn't sure if you were one of the good guys.

SJ: But I knew you were. Your eyes. They're not the eyes of a soldier.

CtR: They're rookie's eyes, right?

SJ: No, they're beautiful, compassionate, squishy eyes. (*groan*)

CtR: Just what I'd expect from the infamous shadowjak. Trying to sweep me off my feet?

SJ: Well...this is a CP...I doubt I could. But you'll land back on them once you meet me. The reality is no match for the legend, I'm afraid. Why did you look surprised when you saw my face?

CtR: Because you look just like him.

SJ: You mean the spammers' leader, Laurence Fox?

CtR: Yeah..you two ever meet? You're not brothers are you?

SJ: I have no family...least not one of those lame forum families.

CtR: So what's the deal then?

SJ: Like I know, why don't you ask him? But first I want some info. What happened here?

CtR: I was captured along with Mustang, right after the initial attack.

SJ: That's okay, but...what is this place? I don't think it's a spam disposal facility.

CtR: It's just like them! You're in the dark here aren't you? This place isn't really for disposing of spam codes. This base is owned and operated by a dummy site of kh-vids.

SJ: This is a civilian base?

CtR: Right...for the creation of Metal Gear.

SJ: METAL GEAR?! *cough* Sorry.

CtR: Fox-hound and the Next-Generation Special Forces were called here for the test launching of a dummy spam code

SJ: Why Fox-hound?

CtR: because...they're used to handle top secret missions. Very hush-hush level.

SJ: Sounds kinda fishy. So what do you think the spammers want?

CtR: No idea. I was captured with Mustang after the revolt.

SJ: Do you know the person who designed Metal Gear?

CtR: You mean Soushi? He should be in the research lab in the 2nd floor basement in the Malicious Code storage building to the north. I'm going with you.

SJ: No way. You're still too green. I want you to hide somewhere. You pause for just one second in front of an enemy and it's all over! Good luck doesn't last forever.

CtR: I don't know what happened. I just couldn't pull the trigger right away. I'll unlock the cargo door for you. I'm hidden in this uniform.

SJ: Not with the way you walk.

After making his way through the hazardous cargo lift. Snake gets a call on his CP.

???: SJ, be careful. There are pop-up mines around there. Use a pop up blocker!

SJ: Who are you?

???: Just call me "Shikamarus Shadow"

SJ: Shikamarus Shadow? The FH at KHV?

???: Nevermind, there's a tank in front of your position waiting to ambush you.

SJ: Who are you anyway?

???: One of your fans.

Shadowjak picks up the popups for later use and runs along to an open snowy area where the rumble of a tank becomes apparent.

FS: This is my area. You don't belong in Alaska. YOU SHALL NOT PASS! er...That wasn't right.

Forsaken Shadow then has the tank fire on SJ, who narrowly avoids the shot. Let's face it he's the hero. FS just laughs.

FS: That's right...you belong on the ground. Let's fight.

Another epic fight sequence between our hero and the tank commences causing a flaming goon to be expelled. We all know how shadowjak handles flaming.

FS: Well Boss, I hope you are happy. He got the card.

LF: We'll play with him a little longer

FS: You would be wise to not underestimate him.

LF: What did you think of him?

FS: he is just as you said he would be. In battle, he is as if possessed by a demon of l337ness. Much like you, I would expect nothing less.

DA: You see? I told you so. But I will kill him.

FS: So general Ivan, I hear he took your hand as well as your dignity?

DA: Watch your mouth, Whitey! (*A reference to recent happenings.*) When I meet him next, I'll take special care of him.

LF: Not yet. Don't kill him yet.

FS: He and I will meet again.

DA: Same prediction as always?

FS Oh...yeah

The screen dims as it picks up again on our hero once again inside. Looking for Soushirei. He soon comes to a room with all kinds of gas.He gets a call from Shikamarus Shadow.

SS: Look out! That place is filled with gas. Also the floor is electrified. First, destroy the high-voltage switch. It's the switchboard on the northwest wall.

SJ: How do I get over there if the floor is electrified?

SS: Use a remote control missile.

The missile glides to the control switch just as SS had said.With the floor safe to walk on, SJ continues on his way to find Soushirei.

Sorry about this one being so long but there's a lot happening here. lol.

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Our hero, Shadowjak, reaches the top of the lift just in time to see the Hind-D powering up it's roters. He ducks behind some crates to avoid being seen. He then acesses the Mod CP again.

SJ: It's shadowjak. I'm in the front of the facility.

RVR: Good work, SJ. Age hasn't slowed you down one bit.

SJ: Are you calling me old?

Mish: How's that sneaking suit working out?

SJ: Peachy. I'm nice and dry, but it's a little hard to move.

Mish: Bear with it. It's designed to prevent hypothermia. This is Alaska, you know. But if you want your berries freezing...

SJ: Nono...that's fine. Take it easy. I'm grateful. If it weren't for your suit and your shot. I would've turned into a popsicle out there.

Mish: An anti-freezing peptide, SJ. All of the goons in this exercise are using it.

SJ: I see. I'm relieved to hear that. Already tested, huh? By the way, how's the diversion going?

RVR: Two F-16s just took off from Galena and are headed your way. The spammers tracking cookies should have picked them up by now.

Shadowjak exits the CP to observe what is going on.

SJ: A Hind D? RVR, what's a Russian gunship doing here?

RVR: I have no idea...but it looks like our little diversion got their attention.

Shadowjak looks through his binoculours, zooming in on the Hind-D's cockpit as the helicopter takes off to intercept the F-16s.

RVR: Now's your best chance to slip in unnoticed. There are only 18 hours left until their deadline. Try to pick things up a little? Chip-Chop-Chep.

SJ: What are you on?

Madiyasha: Wow...he must be crazy to fly a Hind in this kind of weather.

SJ: ...Who's that?

RVR: Oh..her. I haven't introduced you two yet. This is MADIYASHA. She was assigned to us as our visual- and data-processing specialist. That and she's an Inuyasha nerd. I'd like to give her credit with the design of the CP but she did come up with your radar system. Contact her if you have any questions about either.

Madi: Nice to meet you, SJ. It's an honor to speak to a living legend like yourself.

SJ: ..................

Madi: What's wrong?

SJ: Nothing...I just didn't expect a world class designer of military technology to be so...cute.

Madi: Oh now you're just being silly.

SJ: No, I'm serious. Well, I know I won't be bored for the next eighteen hours. (*collective groan*)

Madi: What's this? I'm being hit on by the famous Shadojak? But I'm suprised... I...I didn't think you'd be so blunt.

SJ: Looks like we both have a lot to learn about each other.

Madi: It does, doesn't it? Well, let's get to know each other better. (*Second collective groan*)

Madi: But first, let me explain your Radar System. You'll be represented by this chibi Inuyasha. Your enemies are chibi Sesshoumarus. And the blue cone shape represents their field of vision.

Mish: Be careful, SJ. The goons have highly developed senses of hearing and vision due to their long hours of playing Super Smash Brothers Brawl. Make sure you don't let them see you.

RVR: First, I want you to infiltrate the site and look for the RP Sec Mod.

Mish: The RP Sec Mod. was injected with the same GPS-transmitting nanomachines as you.

Madi: He should appear on your radar as a Chibi Kouga.

RVR: Get whatever information you can from him about the Spammers. If he's alive, that is...

Madi: SJ, your radar isn't affected by the weather, but if you're discovered by an enemy, it's useless.

RVR: Yes, it gets jammed easily, I'm afraid.

SJ: Budget cuts again?

RVR: Bingo.

Madi: Yes, it's made from currently existing technology. So you won't be able to use it in an area with strong harmonic resonance. So be careful.

RVR: We'll be monitoring your movements by radar, so contact us by CP anytime you want.

SJ: Got it. I'll call if I'm feeling lonely. (*groan*)

Mish: Seriously, SJ. We've got your back here, so call if you need some information or advice. And don't screw up.

Madi: I'm also in charge of your mission data. Contact me if you want to save your status.

RVR: Remember, except for your binoculars, you need to arm yourself with whatever weapons you can find.

SJ: I remember. First, I'm strip-searched by Mish here, and then all my weapons are taken away. Imagine yourself put in that situation.

Mish: Well, if you don't screw this mission up and make it back in one piece, maybe I'll let you do a strip search on me. :3

SJ: I'll hold you to that, Mish. By the way, sorry to disappoint you, but I did manage to smuggle out my smokes.

Mish: How did you manage that?

SJ: In my stomach. Thanks to that shot, my stomach acids were suppressed.

Madi: Cigarettes? How are those going to help you?

SJ: They make me look cool and you never know.

RVR: If you want to get in, you can always waltz through the front door. It's the fastest way, but there's too much risk of being spotted by the goons.

Shadowjak focuses on the front door with his binoculars.

SJ: I can't just knock on the door and ask them to let me in.

RVR: What about the air duct near the door?

SJ: One sentry on the right and one on the left. They're armed with "five five sixers" and pineapples.

RVR: Pineapples?

SJ: You know...grenades.

RVR: Why didn't you say so? There should also be a duct on the 2nd floor.

SJ: I can't see it from here.

RVR: You're a big boy. I'll let you decide the best course of action. I'm counting on you, SJ.

SJ leaves from behind the container up onto a snowy hill. From there, he climbs some stairs, making sure not to be seen

RVR: You're not going to believe this, but they shot down the F-16s we were using as a diversion...with a Hind D! Then we got a message from Laurence Fox. He said if we try something like that again, he'll launce the Database error string! SJ, hurry up and get in there! That Hind will be coming back soon.

SJ then crawls into the ductwork of the facility. Receiving a strange call on the CP.

Xaldin: SJ, this is Xaldin. It's been a long time.

SJ: Xaldin, why are you in the CP?

Xaldin: I quit being the news guy, so I moved out here for some peace and quiet. And...they got these moving stairs and mini-pizzas. Once in awhile I still log in and bring some news.

SJ: Passing on info to the newbs, huh?

Xaldin: RVR told me of the situation here. Thought I might lend a hand.

SJ: There no one I'd rather have in a foxhole than you.

Xaldin: Well I know lots about survival in a harsh environment. Alaska ain't nothing on Bermuda with our Triangle. But I've been here awhile, so call me if you have questions about the flora or fauna out here.

Shadowjak continues on in the ductwork. Glad to have an old friend before he overhears two guard speaking.

Goon 1: I moved the RP Sec. Mod to the cell in the 1st floor basement.

Goon 2: What about the vent shaft cleaning?

Goon 1: They just opened the covers. They're about the start spraying for rats.

SJ: 1st floor ventilation shaft...

Goon 2: Shut those covers as soon as they're done spraying. Also keep your eye on that woman in the cell. Don't get careless now.

SJ: Woman in the cell?

Goon 1: Did something happen?

Goon 2: There's been an intruder.

Goon 1: Really?

Goon 2: He's already done three people.

Goon 1: He's killed three people?

Goon 2: Yeah. They say he's using stealth too.

SJ: Stealth? There's an intruder besides me?

Goon 2: Anyway, I want you to increase the security detail on the Sec Mod.

Once the two continue on their patrol, SJ exits the duct system, down a ladder. Making his way to the holding cells. Noticing his radar picking up a chibi-Kouga.

Madi: Look at the radar! It's picking up the RP Sec Mod. He's the chibi-Kouga. Hurry and rescue him.

Our here makes his way through the duct system. Overhearing a man complaining about Alaska, a woman doing situps, and finally the RP Sec Mod.

Arc: Who...Who's that?

SJ: You're the Sec. Mod Arc right? I'm here to save you.

Arc: You're here to save me, huh? What's your outfit?

SJ: ...Well...I know it's not Armani but..

Arc: No no...who are you with?

SJ: I'm the pawn they sent here to save your worthless butt.

Arc: Really? It's true. You don't look like one of them. In that case, hurry up and get me out of here.

SJ: Slow down. Don't worry. First I want some information...about the spammers.

Arc: Spammers?

SJ: Do they really have the ability to carry out a Database Error String?

Arc: What are you talking about?

SJ: The spammers are threatening KHV. They say if they don't agree to their demands, they'll launch a crippling code at the site preventing anyone to the site.

Arc: Sweet jesus!

SJ: Is it possible?

Arc: ...It's possible. They ....could cripple the site.

SJ: How do they plan to do this? I thought this place was just for storing spam codes. They shouldn't have access to a hacking code.

Arc: What I'm about to tell you is classified information. We're conducting exercises with a new type of...experimental weapon. A weapon that will change the world. A weapon with the ability to launch a repeating code through a proxy from any computer on the face of the earth.

SJ: METAL GEAR?! It can't be.

Arc: You knew?

SJ: THE STORY IS ****ING CALLED METAL KH-VIDS SOLID!

Arc: Well...I talked. So it's just a matter of time before they get Mustang's code too.

SJ: If they find out Mustang's code...

Arc: Well...you don't really need codes...you can just insert card keys. There's three of them...one for each station.

SJ: Do you know where they're keeping Mustang?

Arc: Second floor basement somewhere. Here take this...it's my ID card.

SJ: What's it good for?

Arc: Well...you can get anywhere in the RP section. And it will get you free movie rentals.

SJ: *Pockets.*

Arc then proceeds to have what appears to be a heart attack...or he could just be really sleepy. SJ is puzzled.

SJ: *shakes head* Dead asleep.

SJ: Mish, the Sec Mod! What happened?!

Mish: lol banned. I...I don't know. it looked like a heart attack but...

RVR: A heart attack? No...

SJ: ...RVR, are you hiding something from me?

RVR: Fine, those pants do nothing for you. But you need the highest security clearance to get access to the complete file.

SJ: You want me to believe you in charge but you don't have complete access?!

RVR: I told you. The Forum Helper Leader is in operational control. I'm...just here as your support. We don't have time for a debate here. Get out of there and find Sec. Mod Mustang!

Our hero is then confronted by a goon with a female voice.

Female goon: Don't move! So you killed the RP Sec Mod. You *******...!

She examines him for a moment.

Female Goon: Laurence Fox? No...you're not. Don't move!

Shadowjak notices the gun to shake.

SJ: Is this the first time you've handled a gun? Your hands are shaking.

Pulls his handgun on the f. goon

SJ: Can you shoot me, rookie?

F. Goon: Careful, I'm no rookie.

SJ: You have rookie eyes.

F. Goon: You talk too much.

SJ: The safety's on.

F. Goon: I'm not rookie like I told you!

SJ: You're not one of them are you?

The door opens behind them as Goons enter in the room./i]

SJ: We got company. DON'T THINK. SHOOT.

The two clear the goons out of their way.The girl thanks SJ for his help and runs off.

SJ: Who are you?

Meanwhile in a confusing flashback...

LF: You fool. You've killed him!

Darkandroid: I'm sorry, Sir.

Libregkd: ...His mental sheilding was very strong. I couldn't dive into his mind.

LF: Now we'll never get that crippling code.

Libregkd: Boss, I have a good idea.

The flashback ends with our hero being fired upon by the girl who escapes in the elevator. A dark form appears levitating in a trenchcoat.

Libregkd: Good girl. Just like that...

The form disappears leaving SJ to run to the CP.

SJ: Mish, I just had some sort of hallucination. Is it from the nanomachines?

Mish: Unless you've been on 'shrooms. No, SJ, your nanomachines are working fine. It must have been coming from Libregkd, Fox-Hound's psychic.

SJ: So that was Libregkd.

Snake goes into the elevator himself to an upper level. Finding a section of wall that doesn't match, he places a grenade in front of the section. He walks through the whole to find the Sec Mod, Mustang held to a support pillar with wire.

SJ: Am I too late?

Mustang: *groan*

SJ: he's alive. You're the Sec. Mod Mustang right? Don't worry, I'm here to save you.

Mustang: No! Don't touch it...

SJ: C4!

The sound of a revolver being loaded and shot catches his attention before he jumps to avoid the shot.

Darkandroid: Right. Touch that wire...and the C4 will blow up along with the old man!

Mustang: I am not old!

Darkandroid: Play along? So you're the one that the Boss keeps talking about.

SJ: And you?

Darkandroid: Special Operations Fox-HOUND...*Fancy revolver action.* Darkandroid. *More fancy revolver action.* I've been waiting for you, shadowjak. Now we'll see if the man can live up to the legend! This is the best gun ever. Six bullets. More than enough to kill anything that moves.

shadowjak and DA engage in a heated and most epic battle. Where DA keeps rolling off innuendo lines about guns, no doubt drunk.

DA: You're pretty good. Just what I'd expect from the user with the same cynical mood as the boss. It's been a long time since I had such an epic fight. But I'm just getting warmed up.

Just then a vague form appears causing DA to loose his right hand.

DA: My hand!!

The same vague form cuts the wires causing the C4 to explode.

DA: Invisible mode. Invisible even to staff! Can't you even lurk right? You were lucky. We'll meet again!

After DA flees, SJ faces the strange lurker in the exoskeleton.

SJ: Who are you!

Vivi's Dark side: I'm like you...I have no name.

Mustang: That...exoskeleton...!

Vivi's Dark Side would then yell toward the cieling as electrcity shakes his form. Remember kiddies...exoskeletons look cool but they ouchie. Vivi's Dark Side would then run out of the area...no doubt to scare some newbies.

SJ: Who the hell?