11The Dark Before Dawn
1 year after the tanker went down off the coast of Africa
A bar in Miami, FL
{note from me: ok new format of story, === start/stops a conversation over codek, and a *** represent a flashback followed by the scene, and [ is a thought ] this should make things a little neater ^_^ .}
=== (Otacon) ===
Otacon: Snake, you there Snake?
Snake: Yeah im here, what do ya need this time?
Otacon: Listen Snake, I know your still a little mad about what happed last year, but your just gonna have to accept the fact that Jim is dead.
Snake: I know Otacon, but, there's a feeling in my gut that says he isn't, I, I, just dont know anymore.
Otacon: Snake I know how you feel, after losing Emma, I couldn't come to terms either.
Snake: Yeah I know, just cant shake the feeling that he's still alive, I don't know. (a bar fight breaks out in the background) lemme call ya back Otacon.
===
Snake: Ok guys, beat it.
Drunk biker #1: shut your trap skinny
Drunk biker #2: yeah, you little wimp, WIMPY WIMPY WIMPY! YOUR NOTHING BUT A WORTHLESS LUMP OF FLESH!
Snake: Shut it punk (Snake punches the 2nd biker as the first one draws a knife and lunges for Snake).
Drunk biker #1: Eat this you sissy little pansy!
*** Ch. 4 Tanker Scene where Jim was holding on for dear life ***
Jim: Dad I'm sorry I failed you and mom, I guess I'm a wimp.
Snake: No son you not a wimp, I'm proud of you. Just don't die on me! PLEASE SON HANG ON!
Jim: Guahh. (Jim passes out and falls into the water)
Snake: NO Jim NOOOOOOOOO!
*** Back to the bar ***
Snake: No Jim your NOT A FAILURE.
Snake grabs the bikers head and smashes it into the table, Snake then gives a $5 bill to the bartender and heads out the door.
Snake: [im going to Africa ASAP]!
=== Otacon ===
Otacon: Snake where are you going?
Snake: Africa, to search the remains of the tanker, for what's left of jims body, if he really did die.
Otacon: are you insane? that's just crazy Snake!
Snake: just pick me up at the dock in the chopper, were goin to Africa!
Otacon: ok, im only gonna do this just so you can get a little closeure!
===
Snake and Otacon head for Africa, once they arrive they rent a boat and some scuba gear from the local rental service and head out to the tanker site.
Otacon: ok Snake, were here, finally.
Snake: ok lets get under!
Snake and Otacon dive down into the twisted wreckage of the tanker, oddly enough they find what seems to be the C4 that was strapped to Jim.
=== Otacon ===
Otacon: umm Snake, the ships damage wasn't from C4!
Snake: yeah I noticed it too, it looks like a torpedo hit it! But who?
Otacon: I have no idea, bet it looks like Jim may still be alive after all!
Snake: yeah your right, lets head back into town and 'consult' the villagers!"
===
Snake and Otacon surface and head towards shore, but before they could even reach the dock, they hear what seems to be a crowd cheering. A fight has broken out in the center of town, between a young boy and the local bully.
?: for a bully your pretty weak you know!
Bully: well your pretty weak for a Russian you little punk!
?: TAKE THAT BACK (punches the bully square in the stomach, throwing him several feet back)
Bully: ok I give, I give, I wont steal from the smaller kids anymore Usecove!
Snake: did I hear right? ITS USECOVE! He really did survie the explosion after all!
CONTINUED IN CHAPTER 6 OF
METAL GEAR SOLID: CHRONICLES
