War Has Changed

[When the feed clicks on, Snake's battling with a Trainer-- A Poketaku (Poke Maniac), to be more precise. The battle is between Solid the Onix and a Scyther.

Looks like the Scyther's pretty warn down already. Snake smirks, pointing forward.]

Solid, bind it!

[The large rock snake lets out a roar before tossing its tail forward-- But the attack misses when Scyther leaps out of the way!]

Scyther, use Fury Cutter!!

[With a cry, the Mantis-Pokemon leaps forward, expertly slashing at Solid's rocky body. ... It's not very effective. Snake tightens his fists.]

Solid, use DragonBreath! Engulf Scyther. [The Scyther suddenly looks more than a little anxious, turning to flee, but finds itself unable to as Solid unleashes blue flames around the insect, reducing its HP to zero almost immediately. Scyther, with a pitiful sound, falls to the ground.]

OH NOOOOOO!!

[Solid, pleased with himself, looks at Snake, wagging its large tail. Snake frowns a bit, hoping Solid won't attempt to "hug" him again. The Poketaku, thoroughly embarrassed, wanders over and gives Snake some Pokedollars.]

You're pretty good. Hey, let's exchange phone numbers! I intend to get a lot stronger with SCYTHER, so if you're around, we can battle again. Okay?

[Snake rubbed the back of his head, pocketing the money.] Yeah, whatever... [Any time these people phoned him, he usually just ignored the call or hung up quickly. They always said the same thing anyway... Nodding and moving to climb onto Solid's back, Snake was determined to arrive in Violet by nightfall. He looked over in the direction of the PokeGear, gesturing with two fingers.

With a chirping "Chiiiick!" the feed clicked off.]

[Snake appears to be in the National Park, looking a little glum. He's sitting on Solid, having a smoke. Sunny is holding the PokeGear, and turns it towards Roy the Drifblim and Chicken the Pidgeotto, who are eagerly battling one another for practice.

The old soldier exhales and looks to Solid, who's staring at him with big, curious eyes.]



What?


[Sunny chirps and flies towards Old Snake, the video feed zooming into his face a moment.] Sunny... Cut that out...

Tooookiiii~

[ 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. ]