Here are side stories I am working on, they co-incide with the main story, but in flashbacks
Quiet's Lost Tales part 1
"The Parasite"
Within her lost home, Silent Hill resided inside a world of light and dark. Only those chosen to explore the other side of this world were allowed to venture. But very few returned unchanged, many that did go beyond a path would come back as something else. Some became a part of the earth elements: air, fire, water, to name a few. However once they succumbed to these changes, they were no longer the person they used to be.
As a young girl, she never dared to explore this uncharted territory. It was forbidden to those who's hearts could not take such power. Wielding it made them more than human. Few would dare call them demigods. They became a purity, or evil depending on what drove them inside. If their hearts were filled with evil, it would warp their minds, they would be able to manipulate their energy at will. Those of pure would gain more knowledge of existence, or enlightenment. Rebirth perhaps?
Was it a ceremony? It was if this creature or being chose a person to become a new being. However it was more men than women partaking of this gift. Singled out by gender? Most women that were transformed by this creature did not live past a certain age. Or went berserk in horrible ways.
The ways of the outsiders influenced much of their decisions as generations grew. Quiet was rare, although she spoke her people's tongue, she rarely spoke to anyone but those she cared about. When it came a time for a dear friend to become a chosen one, a host. They, a person she once knew a stranger who offered her a shoulder to cry on, became something else. What she saw later, was not the person she once knew.
Looking into their eyes, it took their soul away. No longer human, but a creature, a monster. It reflected what its host felt, light bounced on their skin. It refracted into a skull shape, with their eyes blackened. When one has no eyes, they have no soul. They have no name, because they never existed.
She tried to forgive, and forget those memories. It was like a fog was lifted, it was so thick she could not see a few feet in front of her. This creature, it took what was once inside a person, and lifted what they held to their true selves. The outsiders that came and went through her hometown had no reason to stay, but wanted to partake of this gathering. A haven for those that have no home. But religion, or beliefs that brought them here were part of this creature's blessings or curses.
Silent Hill a place of many secrets, a haven for outsiders, and those that were taken from a place they called home once. It held many truths underground, and above in the forest. No one really knows how the shadows cascaded within this place. It was found by chance, a nightfall when the moon is full, and those that cross into the darkness never return as they once were.
Of all the myths and legends she grew up with, the parasite was a closely guarded secret. Until a band of odd characters garbed in gear from another world came in to the town to explore what was beyond those dark clouds that appeared during a cycle of the moon.
Armed with flashlights, and guns, they dared to move past the mass of dark energy that flowed within a specific part of the town. It was a group of both men and women, they all went in trying to find answers, only to come back out with nothing but a few lost friends.
It was until with enough resources, a chamber that they found enough elements to recover and study. Once they left, never coming back, but leaving much confusion with the townsfolk. Other things came out from that mysterious energy, sometimes it took on a form of what used to be human. Seeking those that stole a piece from its whole being.
Hunters from a lost time, human or not. Quiet's eyes could not believe what she saw that day, or night. Other worldly beings erupting from that darkness, those lost to the void seeking an answer. "Why did we evolve? If we were never alive to begin with?" a mysterious voice with a woman's tone (in a lost tongue) spoke from the depths.
That voice belonged to the friend she lost long ago. They were not that person anymore. But that parasite that echoed all those feelings of what she used to be. Now embued with a ghostly hue, her skin pale as the moon, and her eyes were a different color. Of the legends passed down, she became a golem, a creature made of clay with no soul. But her voice still resonated, like a ghost from long ago.
"You do not belong here anymore, run!" from her arm a bow with an arrow shot at something far away. It was that expedition team sent in to recover the creature. "I'm sorry young one, I cannot protect you anymore, you are on you're own from now on" As the team moved in, her friend was overcome with a hail of bullets. There was no cry, but a flash of light, she was gone, and so were they.
Quiet tried to get away, but her feet could not carry her. As she tried to get her bearings, the place she called home disappeared in the fog. Another golem appeared near the clock tower, objects were thrown, and bodies went flying. Mid-space, the attacker leaped to the sky, landing with a thud, the ground shook, and a wave of energy knocked several enemies on their backs. This one looked at Quiet, smiled, as if saying "goodbye". Kneeling to the ground, they put their arm up, some weapon appeared, and then they turned into vapor.
The warriors of old tales? Lost books and stories told of many who took on a challenge only to find their real identities when they were called upon. Maybe this is the parasite's true purpose? She wanted to find out for herself, but seeing the reaction that this creature made. It was not of pure nature, nor manmade. But it existed for a reason.
But this place she called home was no longer safe. Looking up, she saw winged vehicles coming from the skies. More of those outsiders, they don't know what they're up against.
Rappeling down ropes, their numbers escalated. What is their purpose for turning her loved ones lives upside down?
Not far off into the distance, she caught a glimpse of a white horse, and its rider. It was not uncommon to see such a thing, but the outfit that lady wore gave her an image of a ghost.
Another person was nearby trudging through the foilage.
"Hey there young lady, where are you from?" the man asked.
Quiet pointed to the lost town swollen up into darkness.
"Jack, what is it?" the lady on the horse asked.
"Jane, this girl, came from that place"
"Bring her here, we will get her to safety, there's nothing we can do" the lady requests
"I have heard of this legend, a place lost to time itself, I have been here before" she continued.
"I understand, I am still in training but this place gives me the creeps" with that the man gets punched in the gut by his mentor. "uff! what was that for?"
"Disrespecting our young friend here"
Quiet just closes her eyes hoping things get better.While sitting on the horse backside, she felt a bit better being with these unlikely strangers.
"I see you understand us, do you know the old languages?
Quiet nods. And listens to the forest that has gone silent.
"i remember when i was here, the old ones taught me so much. I am so sorry they are gone. But we are here to help you find a new home. I promise"
The man, the student has yet to become a legend like his teacher. Quiet catches a look on his face, a smile. It is unusual for most to show such an expression in times like these. Quiet smiles back. Rare she never does that too often.
On their way to a safe haven, the sun has barely risen. The moon is starting to fade. There is no telling how long they have been out here. Nor the year, time itself seems to stand still.
Quiet's Lost Tales Part II
"Meeting Eva"
A young lady, with mysterious eyes. Greets Quiet warmly with a handshake. The lady that recovered Quiet from her lost home was known as "The Boss", "Jane" or "Joy". Eva simply liked being just her code name. Everyone around her had nicknames that held back their real identity. Quiet's real name is not pronounceable in English but in other languages. It may seem strange to others about that fact, but it makes her a unique individual being part of a vast world that she never knew before.
"Welcome to the team, young lady" Eva grins at Quiet. It is a warm smile. "I heard much about your journey from that place. I too was found lost, and nowhere to go. I am thankful that people like "The Boss" exist. I don't know where I would be now."
The attire this lady wore was different, it was like a business suit, a frilly top, and a skirt. And unlikely combination. But also wore glasses? And a pair of shoes."Oh these are called stillettos, its a long heel, sharp too. Sometimes I've had to hurt a few people" Eva smirks.
Quiet's eyes widened to her answer.
"Hmm, we don't have kids here too often, let me make a few arrangements" Eva responded thinking over how to help the young lady obtain new clothes. "You would think with enough trade agreements between countries, kids would count too. Aha found something!"
A shirt with the british band "The Beatles" and a pair of Levi's. "here put these on"
Short time after, Quiet wasn't quite sure what these clothes meant. Being raised in a place lost to time, most of the garb she wore was dresses fitted to grow with her. But having some colors never hurt.
Joy walked into the room, asking to speak with Eva in private.
"I don't know how long we can keep a kid here, this is a not a place for children"
Eva responded in kind, "it actually makes it a much nicer work space, i don't mind babysitting"
"There will come a time, when we might have to teach her things"
Quiet notices the bow on the side wall. Taking it off the mantle, she checks the string.
"I don't think we have anything to worry about" Joy catches the moment in her eyes.
In time, Quiet was trained by both Eva and Joy. Growing up in this place, it was more than some space. It became a place of learning, a library, and so much more. From time to time, others checked in on what was going on in the outside world. Even opportunities to explore new places to learn new skills. But Quiet knew a few things already, it was adjusting to these other tactics that her new family began to teach her. She often wondered about that man that was with Joy when they first met.
"No distractions" Joy would say "those make you weak, but keep good things in your heart"
Eva would hum a song sometimes to break the monotony. It would be some top 40 tune at the time. It always changed, never the same song twice. Plus it was during a lesson, so Joy would get on her case, but she didn't mind, she was having fun.
Some of the songs were gospel, a few Quiet remembers some old ones humming back in her lost homeland. They were uplifting and inspiring to others around them, more of a group sang along to a few. A few of the songs were in another language, so she always heard something different every time.
"What's on your mind?" Eva asked. "Oh that song? Its an old Aretha Franklin tune, something from a place I heard sometime ago. It has many meanings."
Quiet listened to every note, during a lesson or just out of the blue. The smallest sound grabbed her attention, always listening to every thing around her. From a bird chirp, to the sound of footsteps, or the crackle of a radio being tuned.
There was a time she remembered the hymn of "Hallehlujah". Surprisingly the lyrics were not that different in English. Felt felt a bit reassured when she heard Eva humming a few bars. It made her smile knowing that there were others who had a heart like that.
It was then she heard different things happening in the world. It made her tear up inside. Segregation, what an ugly word. Her hometown had a mix of cultures living together, it was not about one ethnicity, but all were welcome. As long as you were pure of heart, Silent Hill was a place that anyone could be a part of. Its just the fallout of the "parasite" took everything away. It was all gone. The rest of the world seemed to be affected by something far worse.
During her martial arts training, in many styles, for self defense of course. Close combat, or with weapons. Being a weapon herself made for interesting diversity in situations. Both Eva and Joy taught her various ways of protection, but never meant to kill. (only if the situation calls for it)
As for the sharpshooting, Joy asked her on various occasions to join her in the field. Eva kept a close eye on their surroundings, calling out if the temperature changed, or to cancel the training session. During said training, Joy taught the fine art of balance, and technique with the sniper rifle. From a distance, it was like a bow and arrow, with insane accuracy. If one let their heart and mind become one, it would make its target. One dummy bullet for practice shot of the barrel, zipping the air, with a "doink" sound effect from many meters away.
With a blink, it was Quiet's turn, relaxing her heartbeat, and humming a song. Joy wondered what Eva was up to teaching this young woman familiar tunes. It helped Quiet calm herself inside, finding the right moment, with a note, her gun fired a bullet that zipped across the air, and making contact with Joy's target. Breaking it into two. Joy smiles, knowing this training will pay off. "Again!" and many times after.
Time does pass during her tenure, but its the moment that Eva takes Quiet under her wing. Joy and John do not return for a time. "Will they come back?" Quiet asks. "Someday, I hope they will" Eva answers the forlorn young lady.
As times change, so does the training and lessons. From studying languages in various books, to speaking and listening during various trips that Eva takes her on. Exploring various places, cultures and finding the sunshine that makes her feel one with the Earth. Its never a vacation, but a teaching everywhere they go. Its a place to find peace, and connect with that beating heart inside.
Its those moments that Quiet holds dear forever. Even when things change around her world.
Quiet's Lost Tales part 3
"That mysterious man"
During her stay with these characters from different aspects of life. She never dared question what they were here for. Day or night, she began to notice that everyone had a unique interaction with the man known as "John" / "Jack" / "Snake". It was moreso of her gender, some quality about him made them all smile, or contemplate what him so special.
Turns out the training center was filled with both men and women. But her inner circle was mostly women, where this guy would happen to check in ever so often. It felt more like a family unit, where everyone knew the other person.
There was a time, when she was taking care of some thing Eva asked her to get. She spotted that man sitting by a campfire, with a hershey bar, some marshmallows, and graham crackers right beside him. "Ever had smore's? if not here try one" Snake offered.
Quiet partakes of the sweet treat. "Delish!" with a grin on her face.
"Haha, that is a great smile! Never frown, it makes you light up like a christmas tree" he replies with a grin. "I come out here just to chill, get away from the world for a minute and enjoy the stars. Aha, I have an extra camping bag if you want to be out here too. I'm sure Joy won't mind her students enjoying nature for once. She told me its a great idea to find peace with the world like this."
*So this character, is a legend someday* she recalls later, *I remember that night sleeping under the stars and sharing stories* why can't things be simple anymore?
Stories like visiting different lands, and people. Never about the bad stuff, taking folks down or some mission. That stuff was taboo, best left alone. "Hey a falling star, make a wish! Hold onto it, maybe it may come true someday" Snake reassures Quiet as the night gets wrapped by twinkling stars. With a giggle, she keeps that memory close to her heart.
Thinking back, she remembers all sorts of stories about Naked Snake. Just a guy with a big heart, and loved talking to women (a modern James Bond as Eva called him). She never saw the darker side of the man till much later.
="Outer Heaven"=
That speech after the events of Peace Walker stayed fresh in her mind. The loss of Paz to the cold waters during her battle inside ZEKE. The gear she wore during her time on Mother Base kept her gender and identity a secret. Something she also learned from Eva about disguises.
But her eyes never gave any of it away. Any time someone spoke, she looked straight at them, as if looking into their soul (if they had one). Most of the people recruited into MB were those of past lives struck by many battles, or left behind in crossfires that retained various skills that would benefit this place to evolve into a prosperous county all its own.
Being part of this unit taught her so much over time. Knowing who she could trust, and others she could not. Rarely did she speak to anyone, if they didn't have an honest heart. Why bother?
There was a time where Big Boss's actions cut like a knife. This man was not the same after Snake Eater. Nor this battle. He became more of a leader, not a tyrant, but someone with authority, The Boss would be proud of the man he is now. Quiet kept thoughts to herself, she respected any decisions carried out. It was when she thought back to that night, a campfire, just the two of them speaking to one another about what made them happy. The world is a different place now.
Outer Heaven was an idea that she heard of long ago. A place for outsiders, people that knew many things, and could help teach others, ways of knowledge, language, not for war. But to help anyone willing to take on a new challenge, to be a better person. On another level, they stood up for the underdog, picking a side to defend if it that last recourse to make a statement. To help one another, not destroy.
For a long time, she too felt like an outsider, looking in. Never quite fitting in with others. OH became a foundation on many beliefs she stood beside ever since becoming part of this group way back when. Her memories never felt fuzzy, its just that the people she was surrounded with day in and out were changing. Trying to find the right connection to keep her mind focused was getting more difficult.
Another character came into play during the Peace Walker incident. Kaz Miller, she never quite trusted his actions or persona. Always uneasy, she felt like he was always staying at her, with every move she made. Trying to throw his conscience off, she walked a certain way that was uniform. Till a certain time, he approached her.
"Lady, I don't know about you. But what I have heard, I respect much. I am sorry you don't trust me" Kaz offers in a peaceful fashion.
*is he a gentleman or a bold faced liar? Quiet asks herself.
"I am here to work beside, and to help change OH into a bigger entity" Kaz responds to that look she gives him.
"What side are you on?" Kaz lifts his sunglasses to ask that question.
"I am part of this, I only serve to protect life, not take it" Quiet humbly replies, without raising her voice.
"I understand, but there will come a time you will have to make a choice" Kaz smirks with a grin.
"What are you getting at, Sir?" Quiet asks in a calm manner.
"You will find out, soon enough. Dismissed"
As she leaves the office space, there is a cold chill in the air. It never goes away.
Looking around, she spots a billboard with weird notes about "here" or "go'. *Is it orders?*
Other members gather around, noticing this odd list of names. Under its stamped with the OH skull insignia, but its faded.. with words. "XOF" "Stand or Die" *she snags a page hidden underneath that has a reverse fade of the stamp.
As she tries to avoid the crowd growing in the vicinity, she ponders about bringing up this information to any higher ranked personnel. It is then, that man, their leader is checking things out with his team. Saluting, she dishes her rank and job.
"As you were".. "blink" er Quiet!?" "What are you doing here?" Big Boss asks.
"I found something interesting, this list, it doesn't seem right. Master Miller had it pinned to the billboard under announcements. Look see that stamp. Does that make any sense?" Quiet asks.
"Hmm, I will check in with him about this, thank you for letting me know." Big boss salutes her back. As does she in respect.
Feeling a bit of relief, she heads to her daily chores, and eventually her quarters. Jotting down things in a journal that Eva gave to her years ago. "Here write in this whenever you're not sure how to say the right words. Someday read it and it will remind you of everything then and now"
Writing down, the day, time, and details about that mark. It didn't fit with what OH was all about. It reminded her of U.S. History in one of the old books that The Boss had in her library when she was younger. Back then it was a snake with those same words. However this new skull insignia had a snake coming out of its eyes. Could they be based on the same principle?
Later, during lights out, a set of teammates, were running through the halls. Oddly enough this time of night did not call for such actions. As men and women were seperated, out of respect. But she could hear their footsteps. Along with a few other female members, they jolted one another awake at the ready.
This armada drifted through the hallways like smoke. Each footstep carried a heartbeat of their intentions. Getting closer to their destination, and faster they moved. The ladies at the ready, "3, 2, 1 Go!" they all vaulted from their beds and approached this bunch of intruders. Fists, feet, and bodies grazed the shadows. Whatever gear they were wearing was not assigned to anyone on OH. No matter the object, every blow was met with force. It was not tolerated to enter anyone quarters without permission.
As their opponents met with brute force, and many walls. A heavy thud was heard with each blow. Odd thing was, these were their male teammates. But their gear was different. Checking with everyone's status, Quiet and others made their way to dispatch their situation.
A guard team arrived to check in with them. But by the time they made it to their living quarters, several members of the ladies squad were on the ground. Uninjured, but dazed.
"Hold it! Don't you dare move!" barked the guard team leader
"Like you'll do it! C'mon!" the opposing force growled with a cut lip
Moving closer, the squad member grabbed a baton, waving it near his enemy. So did they, making contact with one another's blows left and right.
Other members of the opposing force moved in after anyone in the way.
Quiet, with a few of the ladies grabbed anything they could as a weapon. A knife fell from someone's sheath, grabbing it she cut into some of these XOF flunkies armor. Every slice was pelted with a scream or a cuss in another language. *Her eyes lit up!? something was not right here! One by one, these enemies fell, but not a single person was bleeding. Just injured and bruised. Until one went after a comrade of hers, she made the choice and stabbed her opponent right in the chest.
"Urk!" "Whud!" the last standing XOF unit member touched the grating floor. Nearly ripping the poor ladies late night attire. In any way to knock her guard down.
"Never mess with us" Quiet murmured.
The guard team members recovered after the battle, all enemies were accounted for. Except for the one Quiet had to retaliate against. "You did good lady, thank you"
Gathering the enemy unit, they put them into handcuffs and removed their weapons.
"We need more people like you on our team". It was then she recognized the leaders voice, it was none other than Big Boss.
Quiet's Lost Tales part 4
"A mission of mercy"
A memory (sometime before Ground Zeroes)
In the thick of the jungle, an island thought long uninhabited. At the time it was meant to be a simple recovery mission, but the intended target to escort was not who she expected. Dr. Strangelove, known for her unique intellect, and IQ that would challenge any normal human. But Quiet knew being sent here, was for more than babysitting.
Sneaking by a lovely guarded post, by several unfriendly's. Counting 4, thankfully with the sun going down, her appearance would be less noticed as she was colored to the earth. With a few friendly questions "say you know where a scientist hangs out?" before putting them down in a garbage can and locking it. One by one, they gently said good night, and she waltzes into the unknown territory. It is a long corridor, with orchestral music blaring over a loudspeaker.
"Ah I knew you'd come, please join me in this predicament" the silver haired lady donning glasses replied.
"Er you were expecting me? Quiet asks
"Yes, Eva ran some intel in my mailbag. I knew something wasn't right when i get mail from her. It means trouble is afoot. So here to help or escort me out of this?"
"What is all this!?" Quiet admires the work and formulas penned into papers and a chalkboard with an insane calculation. "the element of life"
"This cannot be, humans are not meant to push things this far. Are we?" Quiet asks the scientist about the formula.
"Oh, but it has been my life long journey. Ever since I was young, I sought out what makes us human. How we can evolve. And cause great change. For better or worse, it is a scenario best left to those of us with a heart. I dispise evil people. I always will" Strangelove responds while biting her lip.
Looking at her monitors, a live feed displays several more guards checking in the premises.
"Uh oh, it looks like we have fans. Here I have a gift for you. Take this taser, it releases enough voltage to paralyze a person for awhile. " with a smirk
"Oh thanks, wow I never received a gift like this before." Quiet answers and dashes to take care of their unwanted company.
Climbing to a high place, it is dark enough to be hidden without being seen. Looking down at her persuers, they are not wearing nvg. "oh this is going to be fun!" as she glides down the rafter, and cradles a guard with her legs, putting a sleeper hold on them.
Dashing down the hallway, three more are on the move. With a flick of her wrist, she fires off the tazer at a guard, with a shock they go down, and limp. (yet still twitching). Thankfully this new toy has several shots. Moving in closer she taps the two remaining opponents on an effective spot, dazing them both to the ground.
Racing back to Strangelove's lab, "c'mon we gotta roll!"
"I have my things ready, lets get moving!" and the two ladies dash out of the building.
Upon a recall on dispatch, a chopper moves in, without a spotlight blinding the two women.
"Did someone call for a taxi!? Alright, hop in!" With all said and done, they board, and the chopper takes off from the ground. To where they need to find a safe haven for a talented scientist.
"So about that formula, is it a cure?" Quiet asks (because she remembers seeing it in a book from Joy's library)
"Of the human condition, yes it is. But it also can create life. I hope to someday unlock the code to this significant exchange for the future. As I am a mom to be in nine months" with a smile Strangelove answers.
"Oh congrats! Wait who's the father?" Quiet ponders
"Why Dr. Emmerich, nicknamed Huey, we were once an item. Where I'm headed is to tell him the news" Strangelove is giddy to reunite.
"Please let me know if you need anything, I travel to many places. I would be more than happy to bring a gift next time I see you" Quiet offers
"Oh? What you've done is more than that, I appreciate you thinking of me. You have a big heart. Which reminds me of someone" Strangelove's tone goes from soft to sad in milliseconds.
"Hmm, the Boss. Yeah I recall she was one of a kind. I am thankful to carry on her journey whatever way possible" Quiet concludes.
"And I thank you" Strangelove responds with a smile.
"Hey ladies, we're almost to our destination. Thanks for flying Air Morpho. Please make sure everything is in landing position!"
As the chopper lands, Strangelove says her goodbyes. And she disappears into the thick of the night. Where they landed was some neighborhood close to the water. No one knows it exists, but its a beautiful place.
"I wish I could have a life like that someday" Quiet thinks to herself. "Alright pal, up up and away!"
"you got it lady!" and the chopper takes off into the moonlit night.
"Heads or Tails"
"What did you join us for!? To play hero or to take on every obstacle!? " A furious face barked when Quiet returned from a rough op. *Saluting.. "to do what is right, prevent loss of life, and honor our cause"
'Hm good, good" that voice was from none other than Eva. (under disguise of course)
"You have done well young lady"
"I hope to continue with more opportunities."
"It will be done (winking)* seriously how did you sneak her out of that place?"
"Haha you would not believe this neat toy she gave me, this tazer is a wonderful thing. It delivers a lovely jolt, and it brought those characters kissing the dirt. I'm not a fan of killing to be honest. But only if I needed to."
"Still you're old self, good stay that way. It is what will keep you sane".
"Er, where am I going this time?"
"To see Kaz, and clear up the smoke about this Cipher business"
"I see, I have met him once before, he was an enemy to Big Boss back then."
"Oh, how did you!?"
"Um, it was a rough time, and I had to catch a glimpse of those two going toe to toe. But they were equal. They knocked the shit out of one another!"
"So I am to see that man after all this time. Was it requested? Or is it an order?"
"As things look, its a bit of both. I wish you well. A chopper is ready to take you there to his location. Fly safe young lady."
"I will, promise."
"Diving into XOF"
According to the file that Eva gave to her from their impromptu meeting. There is more hidden beneath the scenes that this "Zero" character has been behind for decades. Although she knew of their outfit as part of Operation Snake Eater. Something about its leader was way off. In Eva's notes, it mentions some diverse details of the past.
<note: as English was not Skull Face's chosen language, he wrote to his observers in his homeland's tongue. This is a english interpretation. And its close to a language that even Quiet recognizes.>
<Operation Virtuous Mission / Snake Eater>
Mission not a success. Volgin messed up. Shagohod was destroyed. Scientist escaped.
The agents Adam and Eve, I have kept a close eye on. They have been acting mysterious anytime I say something about "The Boss". I was on point with reconnaissance, and they put me in the bookshelf. How dare they!?
I have plans for this outfit, once Zero has been given a new skin. I will take over, and make this world anew. I am the lost philosopher's legacy member. I will claim my birthright! No one can stop me, I can take over anytime.
I was sent in to recover Volgin's body. Looked like a mangled piece of meat. But he wasn't completely gone. We took him to our medics to keep him in stasis, a coma of sorts. Working on how to keep his body alive. Although the procedure would undoubtedly kill him.
But somehow he survived... always going on about that man he could never defeat. Snake.
Damnit!
<Peace Walker>
The actors are in play, the stage is set. Cipher is ready to deliver its message to the world. I spoke with the young lady known as "Paz". She is up for anything. Even changing her appearance, to her dialect masking her real identity. No one will suspect a thing.
Very few of her real identity. But I know much about those in our inner circle. I thank you our kindred spirits for giving me this opportunity to finally make our move after all these years.
I was in a bed for sometime after Snake Eater. Our assignments was to recon enemy territory. Not many survived, we were able to get a few to safety. I have had blackouts. Then that good doctor gave me a second chance. But that coma, I nearly went to the other side. I wanted to leave this cocoon behind. But something out there brought me back. I awoke, with unfathomable pain, and high degreee level of burns. My face was unrecognizable. I was not the man I used to be, I never was that day.
Once I met Paz, I understood her tale of woe. She too lost her family, her home, everything. We fight for a cause, to take back everything we've lost. The outside world does not deserve peace. Dare I say! Let us become monsters!
<Ground Zeroes>
Our information was correct, the old man was worth the dive. We went to hell, came back. All because he knew something about that place. It was called Silent Hill. I remember going there, but I never went into the shadows. I was the backup if need be, only to aid those in need of medical attention. I covered all fields back in the day.
That parasite was worth every damn penny. We even squeezed out that lemon. But it turns out these so called nightmares are nothing but rumors. Or so we thought, we brought in some souls to take the fall, and test their strength, we found out some were weak, but they became stronger, faster, and viscious. My what power. If I could become something like that.
And then came the rain. We had a green light on filling in for what would a promptu check on a certain headquarters. My my... Kaz what are you up to there..
"Kaz? Oh shit.... that man with the glasses again. I never trusted him." Quiet thinks to herself as she's reading these intel file reports. It gives her a knot in the stomach. Back to the files..
I take it you've read some of these insider notes. Yes. Well there is much more for you to be part of. We have eyes on you. Shh don't turn around.
The world goes dark.
She wakes up in a hallway, lights flickering. A place that's been left to rot. Spotting Paz. "Oh Paz, what did they do you poor thing!?"
Paz, "Quiet, no no you're not suppose to be here!!"
"They took Chico, and made him do things I can't mention. Its on a tape, get that to Snake somehow"
"You can count on me!" Quiet gives her friend from long ago a thumbs up.
"Please, get out of here, there's no way to save us. Its over"
"I know, i read everything. Why do people we care about, hurt us the most?"
"I wish I had the answer. But I won't give up on anyone that's been there for me!"
"F--- that creep, I am getting you to a safer place. Hold on"
*Quiet picks up Paz, and puts her friend over her shoulders. Making sure not to injure her.
Moving forward, sneaking past any lights, it is a busy place with tons of eyes.
Looking towards a path of stairs, it might be the only place that Snake might find a safe haven.
"Ok you got this, just hang in there a bit longer. I'm gonna call in the crew to get Snake here. I promise we will see each other again."
"But Qui.. oh no you won't its too late for me. Please let me go."
"No I won't quit on you silly girl!" bangs her fists against the wall.. and slides down as if defeat. "F--- this..
*click... dammit what channel. 140.03 *Snake this is *click at Camp Omega. Paz and Chico are *click f--- this weather!
Chico's cassette player is laying on heater nearby.
"I hope they received my message. I'm going to try to get this to Chico. Or somehow get to Snake. I am not giving up any of this nightmare."
"Just go! Go!
Quiet tries to get herself moving, looking around more guards. "What is this guards' r ' us, there is nothing here?!" "Ok gotta sneak past, and this there somehow."
Darting past any cameras, she slides underneath any places with shadows. Most of the guards have flashlights. And the spotlights don't help any, but make her feel dizzy. It is pouring rain non-stop. Trying to get her bearings, she darts to more hidden places, spots a ladder, vaults over each ring, only to spot a guard above her.
Getting up close, she throws a nearby rock at their head, causing them to whiplash and hit the ground with a thud. Carefuly making it past, no lights on her here, sneaking down the other side of the building, another ladder. But now a gate, and two guards. Throwing a magazine, she hopes it distracts them long enough. Making a running sweep, the lunges her body over their heads, snapping one neck, and breaking the others legs with a gun left behind. As it clicks the shell is empty.
"Darn gate, this is too noisy, seriously what is with this place!?"
Outside in the pouring rain a chopper hovers mid-flight. Its Snake riding with Morpho.
"Crap I am running outta time. Okay, 1, 2, 3. Darting towards another ladder, she gets up high enough to knockout the two guards with the spotlights. Zipping down, she flys to another door, and makes it past a bunch of lights. No one sees her yet. Running with all her energy, keeps darting her body like a rocket.
Overhearing the radio. "This is Morpho, getting near destination in 20 minutes! Are we clear to land!?"
"No, not yet, I haven't made it to Chico, wait till I get closer!" Quiet responds.
"What the f!? Who gave you clearance!?"
"I am one of you, wait till I check in again. Don't let Snake touch the ground yet!"
"You got it lady!" "Hey Boss, we're not land ready, we'll fly a bit till clearance okay?"
"Hmm, understood lets keep a lookout"
Looking before her next move, thankfully not all of this base's lights are lit yet. Pressing on, she keeps going until she reaches a hillside. A guard approaches. "Halt who goes there?"
"None of your damn business!" With a flick of her wrist, she knocks her opponents gun out their hands, with a snatch she catches the gun. "Over there, I won't kill you." *she whacks them on the back of the head. "But you'll get a bad migraine"
Before she can make it past the hill. Another batch of characters appears in a vehicle zipping past. "Damnit I am so close! Ah I know someone here... Mosquito, a former member of Mother Base who joined XOF. Sneaking past any eyes, she aims for her former comrades gear. *whispers in his ear "hey buddy, special delivery, get this to the kid" *asking politiely as she has a knife at their back.
"Oh its you, that lady I nearly had a moment with, how nice we reunite. Okay payback, ow ow. Alright I will get this to where it needs to go."
"Good, we have an understanding"
As Mosquito makes contact with Skull Face, the Cassette tape makes it to much needed hands. Chico is left in this dismal place like a jailbird. A fugitive with nowhere to go.
*But Quiet left a note on the back.. "don't worry he's coming for you, be brave"
Rain keeps pouring down, it feels like a rain forest. But this place barely registers as a vacation spot. It is a place with no soul left, thanks to the outfit that took it over. Walking at a slow pace, she grabs some XOF gear, and walks by Skull Face and his team.
"Oh.. the air changed. What is this?"
Walking away, she gives the man the finger.
"How dare.. you!" Grr I don't have the time for games. To that boy, and we are oughta here"
*As the scene plays out, Mosquito hands Skull Face the tape, and then to Chico. The song plays "Here's to You"
Part of the plan was to help them escape, but Quiet did all she could to get the message across. He is coming. And she has to watch his back from the shadows. Nearing one of the XOF choppers, she sits in the front seat with the pilot.
"Orders are we are headed to some base right?"
"Yup, soon as Skull Face gets back, we are up in the air pronto. Wait who are you with!?"
"shut the f--- up and fly when he get back"
"Yes ma'am"
As it plays out, Skull Face and his entourage leave the base by boarding the chopper. It gets up in the air. Quiet has eyes on the pilot. "Okay what you do is get us there, and I will get off at one of the platforms, you better not drop me, or I will haunt your ass!"
"Uhhh.. sure sure. Radio in, we are nearing Outer Heaven folks, exits are here and here!"
"Thanks for flying with us this evening"
"Hey pilot, what are you doing announcing for?"
"No reason, just to entertain, bring positive morale thats all"
Nearing closer, Quiet drops a ladder down from the side, slides down. As the chopper nears the Mother Base, she lets go and plunges... landing softly on some cardboard boxes.
Getting herself together, she darts for anywhere that has a radio close by.
"C'mon work!"
*Click! Oh thank you!
"Huey are you there! Call off that appointment you got company, radio in everyone you can get them off this thing. XOF is gonna tear it down!"
"What!? Who is this? You.. ok I will do what I can to hold off any search. You have my thanks lady"
*click Kaz, we got a problem, unwanted company, we gotta evac Mother Base!
**Click Kaz here, wait we got no reports. Huey what is going on!?
*I had some intel from an informant, we gotta run. Get everyone off this thing!
**Ok folks evac the base ASAP!! Get to any lifeboat, chopper, whatever can get you oughta here go go!
As the escape plan was in motion, Snake's chopper returned, touching down on the ground.
Nearby, Quiet helps out anyone in need of supplies. When all is cleared out, she grabs anything she can to help out this team. From the offset, she dons her guns and takes down a few opposing enemies (XOF squad members!) Moving to a high place, she knocks a few more to the ground giving cover fire so Snake and Kaz can get aboard a plane.
"So the lady is here!? What side is she really on?" Skull Face notices from afar. "Take everyone out!" "Damnit Zero..." *shakes his fist
Signaling the chopper to get outta the way. Quiet adds more cover fire. Until its clear for the chopper to take off. Nearby a XOF marked vehicle is about to take off with some injured. Dashing across the fire, and helping others along the way. She gets near to the chopper with the recovered and takes off.
"I am sorry you two, please forgive me I couldn't do enough" It is then she watches Snake's chopper fly by, and the base she barely escaped explode, and sink into the waters. It all goes dark. Nothing is left. Everything she did was in vain. No it wasn't. She saved tons of lives that night. Its what they would have wanted.
As the chopper flies in the night sky, Quiet spots a person vaulting out the side door. Its Paz.
"No! No! Damnit no! " Banging on the doors till her hands bleed. Oh god not you. Not you..
Her body just hits the air a milisecond and vanishes, a giant explosion rocks Snake's chopper. And it crosses the waters barely enough to land on a safe place nearby.
"no one dies tonight!" "Pilot get over there, we gotta save them hurry!"
"Alright I'm going in hold on!"
The chopper spotlight captures the injured in its focus. Quiet and other members that are not badly beaten help everyone out. Boarding them to the chopper.
"We are getting you out of here!"
A call comes in over the dispatch near the pilot. *Click this is Outpost Zero, bring the team home! We've got a landing zone and medical team at the ready. Here's the co-ordinates" bzzt
"Say lady, you wanna be up here? Be my backup eyes, I'd appreciate it for what you did for us earlier."
"Hmm? Oh hey you got it partner"
As the chopper makes it to its destination, the moon is at its highest point. Grecian Isles. Water splashing the land. A huge building sits on the earth, landing softly, they get everyone off the vehicle thats injured and cleared to gurney's and an ER team.
Quiet keeps her eyes on Kaz and Snake. "Please make sure they get the best care!' she tells one of the ER personnel.
"With your help, they will!"
In the check-in room, Kaz and Snake are surveyed over their injuries, Snake is in bad shape. The team is unsure if they can revive him.
Quiet waits patiently in the hall, unable to sleep, she slumps to the side of a wall. A man in boots walks by, picks her up and puts a blanket over her. "Here you go missy, you saved Big Boss, you deserve a well earned rest."
Time seems to stand still, her eyes close thinking back to better times before this. Her life just turned upside down.
Quiet Lost Tales part 5
"Skulls" <flashback>
Being caught up in the nightmare, she refused to be turned into one of those things. She confident enough in herself to handle any situation. But also learning that some of them were her former comrades across the world. It turned her stomach to think what forced to do this to themselves. It was not by choice, she realized that one time running into one of them while on an op in the past.
<somewhere in a dense forest>
Sent in to recover a person in a thick forest is no easy task. But knowing certain skills, with marking a trail, recognizing scents, and keeping an eye open an all times. It was a colorful place, with lush vegetation, and a waterfall flowing nearby. Just where in the world was she?
Paving a route from where she was left off on a ride. This place is vast, and easy to get lost in. But its the who she was sent in to recover, is another story. Someone from a lost unit was in this place, they lost communication during a skirmish with outside forces. No one has seen them for sometime.
A band of characters from a far distance were rummaging through the thick forestry. Quiet heard a branch break from afar. And a bird nearby squawked, freaked out by the unusual sound. Gathering her surroundings, she looked around before making a move.
In a heart beat, a person appeared out of nowhere, across from her position. She had grainy skin, but wore enough gear to cover up her body. However her appearance was frightening at first. Until she spoke, it was a voice, that Quiet recognized and looked up.
"Oh its you, long time no see"
Quiet barely moved for a second to grab something.
"I am not here to hurt you, but who sent you here to this place?"
"You know who"
"Really? What are the odds we haven't seen in each other in a long time"
"What happened to you?"
"Science, the future. I became something more than human. Thanks to that creature from our old home"
"I don't know who you are any more. And I would give anything not to be that way"
"But I am better, sleeker, faster, no need for eat or sleep. It would be an honor to have you on our side"
"Wait, what are you doing here?"
"Us. I cannot tell you, but I know you're here for a reason. So.. let's see who wins!"
'aw crap!" Quiet tries to scramble, looking around for a place to hide.
*ZIP a bullet flies by her head.
"Oh c'mon I know you can get me!"
Looking up Quiet hears that voice echo. Moving with all her strength, she climbs up a tree, using two knives in her kit to help get her higher. Each time moving up till she reaches the top.
Eventually getting to a supporting branch. She gets her rifle ready, spotting where the leaves gently move. Apparently her opponent loves "hide n' seek"
Holding her breath, she lets nature guide her heart where her pursuer may have moved towards. A leaf bellows in the air, gently floating. "Is that it!?"
*ZiP Bang! another bullet hits the tree..
"that's a warning young lady!"
Gr... Quiet mutters
Climbing down, and rushes to find another high place.
"Now you know what its like to be hunted!"
Looking around, she finds a gathering of rocks, with her boots they have a sharp edge that can dig into hard surfaces. Climbing up she moves to the top rock, a boulder that offers enough cover.
Digging through her gear, she finds a cache of tranq bullets. Loading them up. And sets on her spot.
This huntress' s only giveaway is a slight gust of wind. Hiding for so long, her camo doesn't give away her position easily. Until a movement catches Quiet's eye. She takes a moment. And "FWIP!" right to their forehead.
*THUD!" her opponents body kisses the earth with a heavy sound.
"phew.." carefully she climbs down from the rocks. And approaches the lady on the ground.
It appears a set of flowers surrounds the body. Quiet looks at this person, a former shell of a person she once knew, a teacher from that lost home. Whatever this creature did to her body, it took away her humanity, she was rough on her students. She was a teacher back then, but now something else.
"I cannot take a life like this.." instead she finds a spot to put her opponents body some place that cannot be found easily. Near a big tree with leaves all over the ground. She buries her old acquaintance under the brush. Covering up any detail.
What she was sent out here for... a medicinal plant. As it wasn't too far away from her spot. She gathers bushels, sets them in her pack. And calls in for a pickup. But she did not expect company. Not like this...
"The Parasite Rebirth"
After the op to take out Snake was a loss. Her injury, and recovery. However it was tied to a foreign entity, a creature from the place she once called home in the past. In due time it began to interact with her inner psyche and conscience, gaining its own voice.
(**but to make sense of this, she is the only one who can speak to it subconsciously)
"Wake up young one, we have a quest to fulfill"
"wait who are you?"
"the entity that was administered to your bloodstream, we are one now"
"how come I don't transform like the others?"
"because you are not like them, you do not have the lust for power, control, or destruction"
"how do you know this?
"it is within your sinus rhythm, your heartbeat tells me everything you've been through"
"It is just a muscle you know"
"no it is more than that, I am part of the old ways. Our species was meant to connect with those of a dark heart to transform. Or those with a thirst for power"
"but I did not want this"
"I am sorry, but there was no other cure, the doctor and the old man sought other ways to conjure a healing method. But they have studied us for so long, we can regenerate, and heal any wounds that our host manifests. Please understand I want to help you"
"I.. oh.. what is that chill!? Why is it so cold in here?"
"It is the only way our frequencies can resonate, without causing a disturbance to anything frrom the outside. However, they did give you a blanket"
"what about my scars and burns? will they go away?"
"it is already done child, when you open your eyes, the world will be different I promise"
"but be careful your eyes need to adjust!"
As Quiet awakens, the world she once knew is not the same. Colors fused into one another, like a camera trying to gain focus. Light itself needs to tether to her vision. Even when she focuses on an object is resonates energy (if alive). Looking up, she sees her reflection, until her body also dissapates (as if she's fading away) at the deepest level. From her skin, to musculature, every detail catches her eyes. She freaks out! And hides in the warm blanket.
"******! !!******!!!
"calm down young one whats wrong?!"
"i i.. everything's weird, fuzzy, and my clothes are gone!"
"er sorry about that, they tried to treat your burns with salve and other medicines"
"But I feel better, just tired"
"it is okay to rest if that is what you need"
"Wait, how long have I been out?"
"To tell the truth I am not sure, the doctor may know"
Groggily, Quiet sits up to look at the doctor and the old man. She gathers her surroundings.
Dr. Clark looks at the lady, and faints. The old man wheels up close to her, and checks if she's okay. "Ah you made it, good for you, we were hoping this would cure what we could not"
"Oh wait, you cannot speak yet, for now we speak in writing. Here, pad, pen"
(scribble scribble)**
"How long was I out?"
"hmm, I believe awhile, I lose track of time, we've been here many days and nights"
**"Is it alright if I lay back down for a bit?" Quiet thinks things over..
"It is okay, i will get the doctor on her feet" Carefully he tries to get up, if his body will let him, nudges the doctor awake, and lifts her up on a table. "there, now you recover"
"I can't believe she made it, the high degree burns, and the intense bruising all over. It is a miracle she survived!"
"yes, but she cannot speak yet, we do not know what side effects this creature may have on her physiology"
"Right, right. But this one was different, the one we saved from back then."
"So she is patient Zero? Is that even possible?"
"I know this, for her to survive, her spirit must be very strong. Like the old ways, those who were given a chance to prove themselves, must overcome many obstacles in their life."
As Quiet listens, she thinks about how much her life has changed. This treatment, a new life, a second chance to right a wrong that she had been dealt. Her real enemy is not the man she was sent after, but the ones who are his enemies. Recalling the past, what Eva and others told her of the stories of old battles. And the new ones she made during her journey then and now. The old huntress is no more, now she takes a stand for others, as an eagle or wolf that keeps an eye out for its pack when danger is near. Even the parasite acknowledges their now shared existence.
"We are one and the same, i protect you, and you protect them. A life bond, until a time comes that we are not needed, you and I must work together"
"I was different before all this, but now, I am something else. Am I a monster like the others?"
"No, you are not, your heart did succumb to the change like the rest were forced through. This was done from the heart"
"How do you know me? Have I met you before?"
"Long ago, I was your great-grandmother in another life. Now we are as one young lady"
"Your parents never spoke to you about what we creatures really are?"
"No, I was never told about it, it was kept as a secret"
"Ahh I see, they stuck by that old proverb. What they hide behind, and what they don't speak"
"I am thankful that you saved me"
"It was the great spirit young one, that gave you a second chance, I am but an aid to that cause"
"What do I do now?"
"We will find out once you get out of bed, but rest it has been a long day"
"I will.."
"Everyone Lies"
<this segment takes place when Quiet is being taken to the brig, after her encounter with Venom Snake>
Much time has passed during her being brought to this place. Under lock and key, and kept prisoner. Spat on, yelled out, and mistreated because she doesn't want to speak. They disdain her being different. But does that make them a better person for doing so?
In that time of being stuck in this place, the sounds of spray cans and brushes being used against a metal canvas can be heard. And nailed to the siding above her space.
"Do no fear them young one, for they do not understand who you are. I was once treated the same way, when those outsiders came to our home. We were never the same"
"What did you do? How did you stay so strong?
"We did all we could to help them learn about our land, to survive, cultivate, build, and share"
Above the cell, some had chats about what they overheard someone else say. Just negative comments of what they think of her, nothing more. It doesn't help when Kazuhira Miller visits one time on a late evening.
A step, and another. The man is weary, but an agenda on his mind.
"Wake up! that man is here, be brave!"
Quiet looks at Kaz glaringly.
'What makes you so special, that Snake would nearly die to bring you scum here!?"
She looks at him, with disdain
"You are nothing but trouble, Ciper or Skull whatever the fuck sent you! Talk damnit!"
*Kaz whacks his arm on the cell bars.
Quiet backs away slowly, tilting her head, trying to get a read on him.
"I know who you are. You failed to take that man down in that hospital. Look where we're at, we have to work together because of this mess you've made!"
Quiet just stares at him, not moving an inch.
"If you harm anyone, you will be disciplined like everyone else. But by me is another story. I will throw you to the wolves" Kaz takes off his glasses. "I can smell you..."
*the parasyte speaks "he has no eyes no longer, but his soul is dark, be careful do not listen to his word, stay strong"
Quiet turns away, and looks down.
"Of all the odds, I am here, and so are you. But I do not know what side you are on. So don't do anything that will get you hurt" Kaz puts his glasses back on.
"We are not through, even when Snake gets back, i will have eyes on you at all times" as he says this he carefully gets up the stairs. A teammate offers to help him up.
"Bah I don't need any help, just give me some room!" *his voice carries over from a distance, frustrated and negative
"That man, he dispises you, why?"
"I did something back then. I did not take that man Snake's life. Something stopped me that day. Someone else was there, as two parts. I attacked the helpless one, and the brave one came at me. I nearly took someone's life because I was ordered to. I hate myself"
"but you didn't right?"
"no I didn't snuff his life, i stopped after I grabbed hold of them, something inside just told me to stop"
"your conscience?!"
"Maybe I just could not do it. I didn't want to anymore"
"and then?"
"the other man came at me from behind, then threw things at me, and a chemical that burned me so bad, I could only escape by using a window. It was the last thing I remember. I blacked out, and I was here"
"the old you died that night, and you are here reborn. Yes?"
"It seems that way, I want to be a better person, not what I used to be"
"You will find a way, I promise"
<from time to time, things like this took place, out of Venom or Ocelot's eyes. But someday they will find out. Someday. It happens when Snake goes off base with other agenda's and Quiet is left incarcerated.. until something changes later on>
"Memory Lane"
<this takes place after they recover the old man, and her dialog with him in old language>
**his parasite that adapted him as a host, was from "the end" for a time.. there is no telling how old Code Talker really is
It shakes him up deep inside, he does not know how to respond after hearing her speak in old cherokee, a language he has not heard for many years
<after this, her parasite also responds in kind>
"You spoke well to the old man, it is good to speak the truth"
"I learned from many, it felt right to say something for a change"
"But not in white man tongue, that is a huge responsibility"
"How will I know I am same to speak to anyone, even Snake?"
"A time will come, and I promise it will be worth all the wait"
"I really hate tests, it feels like everything I do, or want to say is pushed by so many limits. I want to speak again, laugh, scream, shout, something"
"I wish I had all the answers"
Quiet has a memory of something Eva told her long ago.
"You know that man is stubborn, willing to protect anyone in a fire fight. I swear sometimes, he is not human." Eva giggles
"Really? Stories you, Cecile, and Strangelove tell me is about his strength, prowess, and stamina" Quiet resumes
"Might be surprised, he still cares for those he makes a bond with" Eva confirms those worries
"A bond? Hmm, I don't know for sure if I like the sound of that" Quiet thinks it over
"It is built on trust, if you gain it, never lose it. Whatever you do, do not give up on that man" Eva's lessons resonates in Quiet's mind as if it were yesterday.
"That woman was wise"
"You're telling me"
"How do you feel about Snake? Do you care about him?
"I look at him, and I get mixed signals. I want to be there, as his eyes, and watch his back but he won't let me"
"Maybe he is so used to working alone, having a friend, or someone close hurts more'
"I wonder sometimes, the way everyone looks at me. Am I that bad to be around?"
"I am a part of you, and I respect what you've become. It is you who has to choose what you want to be"
"Everything is complicated. Sigh..."
Quiet lays down on her bed, starting at the open ceiling. It starts to rain.
"Ah the rain"
"Yes that, the one thing that makes me feel better"
It splashes, splotches, and makes a puddle. More comes down. However the guards outside are not fans of getting wet, so they dissipate from the area nearby to get cover.
Standing in the rain, she lets all the negative thoughts leave her mind.
Every drop just comes down, like a shower. And she just absorbs it all..
"ah mother earths raindrops"
"yup it is wonderful"
At the same time, her body absorbs the nourishment, it begins to shake violently. Something it never did before.
"do not worry it is alright"
"I am getting used to it"
Once the rain slowly tapers off, she bends down taking a bit more rain from the puddle. A small thank you to mother nature. Something she learned during her journeys.
"Ah you remember, good, good"
< A bit of time passes, Quiet decides to rest a bit. Until a different person approaches>
It is Ocelot, bringing something in on a tray from the kitchen.
"I thought it might help if you ate something during your time here. I am sorry for Kaz earlier. He has been going through stuff. But if he ever hurts you, you let me know."
"I will check back in a bit, take your time okay. I think you might want to get yourself together, Snake has been thinking things over. See you soon."
It is then sometime after, Snake gets a callback from Ocelot about Quiet's actions since being kept in this cell. And making an offer that she can aid him during his missions, if he choose to do so. That he might have a worthy ally by his side. (plus he knows of Quiet's skill sets during her training when she got back on her feet a bit ago).
And so things came to pass, and eventually Snake thought about Ocelot's offer in regards to a new ally. (if it was to be, then why not? they worked together pretty well, and would make a great team). If only they could work out communication. Or maybe they do, in their own unique way.
