War Has Changed

[ When the video turns on, the Pokegear is on a bedside table, facing its owner, who's just put it there. Old Snake is lying on a large bed, his hair is wet and combed back, and he looks... content. Still frowning as always, but a lot more relaxed than he usually is. He's wearing nothing except a large tied silver bathrobe... And his legs are a bit open but luckily you can't see his legs. ]

Nice to stay in a hotel instead of outside or a PokeCenter... [ He smirks at the video feed. ] Felt a lot better to take a nice, hot shower, too. Did wonders for my back...

[Flops down against the cushy pillows.] Hhhnnn... It's nice to have a bed to myself. [ Snake, it's nice to have a bed. ]

[When the feed clicks on, there's Old Snake once again riding on his Onix, Solid. They seem to be out of Ilex Forest, and Snake's looking... well, grumpy, but not as grumpy as usual, let's say that. He's got earphones in, listening to some music... He smirks somewhat, watching nature pass by. He's got Onix at a leisurely pace, and he doesn't expect to get to Goldenrod in less than two days, but riding on the rock snake was a major bonus to how long it otherwise might have taken. Snake finally speaks.]

Good to be out of the forest... And I'm glad I bought this coat. Looks like I didn't completely miss the sunlight.


I'm on the lookout. [This part is said quite seriously, as if directing it to a few people... Though he doesn't say what or who he's looking out for.]

And... I caught a Weedle. Damn thing was trying to eat my box. [FROWN.]


Heather, think you can catch up? [TAUNT TAUNT TAUNT 8D]

[ Old Snake's voice can be heard over the PokeGear. He's talking to someone... Probably his Pokemon, as their are some cooing sounds as well as low growls. The Gear was probably turned on due to Sunny's constant fiddling with it. ]

--doning you. I just want you to know that... If I disappear, if I leave and don't come back... Don't cry. Don't be scared. Otacon will take care of you... He's a good guy... My best friend.



It's sudden for you... I've known about this for a while... Thought I could forget about it, but it looks like my past is catching up with me...

Solid, you're strong, durable, big... You can protect everyone. Vulcan, you're a good listener, especially if someone needs to be heard. Roy, you're a great lookout, and a second pair of eyes for those who need them. Chicken, battling with you is an honor, and anyone would feel proud to have you on their side. Mk II, you're a real force to be reckoned with, I'm glad I could call you my friend.

And Sunny... You're that small flame in the darkness... You keep shining, even when things look hopelessly dark.



[ Sighs... and reaches for the PokeGear, recognizing that it's on. ] I'm not going to forget any of you... No matter where our paths lead us.


Thanks. [ the feed ends. ]

[ Snake's voice sounds a little strange, like he's speaking from inside of something... ]

I'm on route 32... Kept you waiting, huh? I'm done hanging around... I've gotten to training my team a little better.

Right now, we're challenging whatever trainers we come across.

If you're on Route 32, you might want to watch yourself...


[ooc: Snake's somewhere on Route 32. If you're there, action is allowed. i've not yet done a pokebattle yet OTL]

[Snake is just outside the south exit of Violet City. He's sitting on a nearby rock, with something pink on his lap, looking up at him with a dull gaze.]

... Hnrrnn...

[For whatever reason, Snake's a liiiiiittle irritated by the dull stare. It's unchanging, and intimidating in its own annoying way. Rubbing his temples, Snake tried to communicate with the creature again.]

Get off.



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Poke?



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[Looks at the PokeGear, which was being directed by Sunny.] ... My egg hatched... I think it's dumber than Magikarp...

Poke?

...

[The video starts with Snake, who is near the water in Violet City. He's shirtless, surprisingly, with a towel around his neck, and he's forcing himself to do push-ups. It's early morning, so luckily not too hot (about 6am). With him is Mk II, who is managing the PokeGear. Snake is keeping himself active, forcing his body to move even when it gets too tired... He's not ready to be old. He's not ready to be that guy that sits around waiting for death.

Despite his warning from Naomi... He couldn't just give up. And besides... Somewhere in this city, Liquid Snake was waiting for him. He had to be ready at all times... No matter what.

His Pokemon were doing all right... The last few days, he'd been training them just outside of Violet, making sure to avoid the west side of town... He hadn't spotted Liquid in the east side, so might as well avoid that part... The only annoying thing was that every time he left and re-entered Violet, the music would change and restart.]

Hnn...hngh...Hrhgn... [Grunting as he does push-ups... he's sweating, but despite being old, he looks pretty good. He's in good shape for an old geezer... Though it helps that the aging was accelerated.

It's the only good thing about this... He still looked good despite his physical age.] Hhnn... Mk II, thanks. [Sits, and gestures for his partner to come over.] I'll watch it later.

Magnemite! ♥


[ooc: Old Snake's training, but keep in mind that it's about 6am-- So if you're out and about at that time and want to chat, go ahead. an excuse to get snake shirtless no what are you saying ALSO OLD SNAKE SNAPS NECKS WITH HIS ASS WHAT CAN YOU DO?]

[When the Pokegear clicks on, Mk II can be seen glaring at it. Quite angrily.... He's even letting out some angry "Maaaaaaaag" sounds at the same time...]

Mk II, on my signal, use THUNDER WAVE. We're going to get the PokeGear back... Got it?

[The Pokegear wriggles a bit, before the view is suddenly jumping up and down.] Sentret!

Do it!

Maaaaagnemiiiiiiite!

[After a loud squeaking, suddenly the Pokegear is dropped, and in front of it is what appears to be a Sentret, looking quite dizzy and... unable to move. There's a grunt of satisfaction, and then another shout from Mk II's trainer, Old Snake.] Mk II, use TACKLE! Get him away from the PokeGear!

Nemiiiite! [And with a quick tackle, soon the clear in front of the Pokegear is clear... and Snake picks the gear up, smirking.]

Well... Not really how I wanted to record catching one... [He turns, before suddenly throwing a Pokeball at the Sentret, though the capturing process is all off screen. For a moment, Old Snake looks constipated tense, but after a moment, his face relaxes and he nods, before looking at the video.]

Otacon, this one's going to have your name.

[at the beach, Snake is giving his Pokemon time to rest and bathe. Chicken is splashing in the water, enjoying the coolness on her feathers. Mk II's resting on the sand, eye closed, and Sunny is being bathed by Old Snake... who is not wearing a shirt. Seems he's making use of the time near the water to cool himself off, too. He was planning to head out on Route 30 tomorrow, after all... And he wanted to feel ready.]

Stop wiggling... I'm almost done...

Briiii!

[The feed turns on, to Old Snake looking a little pleased with himself. It soon fades as he fiddles with the Pokegear, before smirking and showing it around-- He's inside the Cherrygrove Pokemon center. And damn, is he pleased.]

Cherrygrove, huh. Pretty... small place... Not too bad. [The Pokegear looks over at Chicken, Mk II and Sunny, who are hopping up and down on some waiting chairs, all making little noises of glee. If you look closely, there appears to be a box sitting next to them...]

It'll be good to relax...


Right, Shelly?

[The PokeGear suddenly faces Snake's traveling partner, before he gives his PokeGear to Sunny.]

[After his nap, Snake's actually decided to enter the Pokemon Lab, after asking a few people about it... It should have some food that tastes better than just bread... So, taking his new gear (backpack, etc) and his new found companion "Sunny", Snake enters the Pokemon Lab... and is immediately faced with a strange looking... magnet thing... with a GIANT EYEBALL. He grunts in surprise, moving quickly despite his physical age, and ducks under the magnet, rolling to the side and hiding behind some nearby equipment.]

What the hell is that...!?

[Oh right. Is Sunny okay? Snake looks down at her, and notices that she... is... about to cry? Uh oh.]

Uh... Sunny, hey, it's okay, don't... Uh, don't cry. Please. Don't--

BRRRRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!

[The sudden onslaught of tears surprises Old Snake, and he nearly drops Sunny, having never heard such loud crying before not even from Otacon. He opens the PokeGear, and switches on video.]

[VIDEO]

[Sounds of a wailing Togepi can be heard...]

This is Snake- I've got a problem here! How do I get her to stop crying...!? And what are these magnets???