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>Mothal Gear Solid.
 
>... Mothal Gear...
>You swim through the ice-water.
>It's the only way their radars won't notice you.
>At least you're wearing the latest in heat-keeping scuba gear.
>... You see an opening in the ice above you.
>That's your entrance.
>You swim up, slowly looking around to make sure no one will notice you.
>Once you're sure you are unwatched, you pull yourself out of the water.
>You are in a small alcove; the floor is metal and so are the walls. There's an area ahead with two guards patrolling around.
>Well, you better tak-
>-Incoming Call-
>... You kneel down and take the call.
>A familiar voice fills your mind.
>"Anon, you made it alright! I was beginning to worry about you."
>That's Colonel Minty's voice. She's been guiding you through several missions since you showed up in this odd land all those years ago.
>You trust her with your life, because everyone else you trusted is gone now.
"Are you going to call me 'Snake' or 'Anon'? Just pick one already."
>Your low, somewhat raspy voice has garnered many compliments, especially from the mares.
>Also, this mind-speaking technology is amazing. You thought a world run by equines would be far inferior.
>Well, they are in some ways.
>"You know what to do next, right Snake?"
>...You grumble.
"Of course."
>"... Yes, it's Anon. Why do you want to talk to him so badly?"
"... Colonel, are you okay?"
>"What? Oh, sorry, Snake. Cejire was just wondering if I was talking to you."
"Cejire?"
>"Right. She's worked here for a while, but I guess you never got to meet her."
>"There's no better time for an introduction than the present."
>A different voice, most likely "Cejire's", filled your head.
 
>It sounded... a little on-edge.
>She sounds like the kind of mare who's gone through a lot, and it took its toll on her.
>"So you're Anonymous."
"That's right."
>"Not very talkative, are you?"
"Is that a problem?"
>"No."
>You feel like she's smiling.
>"Anyway, I'll be here for you to call if you need any information about your current mission."
>"And I'm here if there's any past information you need, Snake."
"Colonel..."
>"Yes, Anon?"
>... You grumble again.
>"Well, you should probably get back to the mission, Snake. Good luck out there."
>"Good luck... Anon..."
>-End Transmission-
>A shiver goes down your spine at Cejire's last words.
>The way she speaks is... disturbing, to say the least.
>Well, you don't have time to waste; you're on a deadline.
>You take off your scuba suit and hide it in a patch of snow, in case you have to come back this way.
>You sneak around a few crates to get within shooting range of the two patrolling guards.
>One starts to turn his head toward you, so you duck behind another crate.
>If they see you, they'll sound the alarm and more will show up.
>You take out your tranquilizer - it's the only gun you were allowed to take with you - and ready yourself to shoot at the equines.
>... Well, their suits allow their wings to be free, so you know they're also moth ponies.
>You look out from behind the crate and shoot at the closer of the guards.
>It hits and he falls over.
>The other guards takes notice and looks at him for a few seconds.
>"Hey, are you okay?"
>... You shoot him as well.
>Sometimes, you wonder how anyone can be so unintelligent.
>You sneak from wall to wall, making sure no one's behind each corner and there are no security cameras.
 
>As you finally reach the far side of the giant room, you look back.
>This area holds three submarines, ready to dive into the freezing depths whenever.
>Other than those, the two guards and the crates, there's nothing spectacular about this frosty room.
>The side you're now on has a simple door leading to the frozen, snowy area known as Shadow Mothes Island.
>You reach for the door...
>-Incoming Call-
>"Nice job taking care of those guards, Anon, but there are plenty more where they came from."
"Right."
>"Oh, by the way, there's someone else I want you to meet, Snake."
>"... H-hello, Mr. Anonymous, I am Amata. I am your... record keeper. Call me if you want to save your game."
"... You sound very timid."
>"A-ah! I apologize, it's j-just... I never thought I'd be speaking with the famous Anon Snake!"
>She has some kind of accent. You can't pin it down exactly, but it definitely sounds familiar. She's also very soft-spoken.
"I'm no one special."
>"B-but you're a hero!"
"There are no heroes in war, only people who stop at nothing to have their side win, no matter the damage done to everyone else."
>"... I apologize..."
>"Don't listen to him, Amata. Anon's been through a lot, so he's gotten a little cynical."
"I'm surprised you aren't also, Colonel."
>"... Some of us choose to hide our pains instead of lashing them at those who ask."
"..."
>"..."
"Right."
>"S-so, Mr. Anonymous..."
"You can call me 'Anon' or 'Snake'."
>"Snake, would you like to save your game right now?"
"... Yeah."
 
>Game Saved.
 
>"... Good luck out there, Snake."
>-End Transmission-
 
>Current Inventory:
>Tranquilizer(14/46)
>Codec Options:
>Colonel Minty.
>Cejire.
>Amata.
>Current Objectives:
>Rescue the DARPA Chief and the President of ArmsTech.