// Zion Critical Mission Log: Deal with the Devil // 5.1.4

1 posts · 2006-06-15 02:27:00 to 2006-06-15 02:27:00

#11500004811 06/15/2006 02:27 // Zion Critical Mission Log: Deal with the Devil // 5.1.4
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Aquatium
Jacking in through a HL, always a experience, more so when you hope a blue pill isnt on their way just at that moment to use the phone. Though my oeprator scans to make sure its clear before hand.




Always an urgency when I jack in though, and today was another step forward, I'd like to say in the right direction, but when was working with the Merovingian ever that. Tyndall contacted me, I was needed.




Aquatium
A meeting to assist Ghost, this was an honour, I'd helped him not too long ago when he tried to get Anome to show his face in Ueno, instead we ended up just handling his followers, Anome that coward hiding behind others as always.


I made my way to his location and almost like they were waiting for me by the HL, those stupid followers were on my case again, lets just say he didnt quiet get the information he wanted.




 Ghost was there waiting for me as mentioned.





Ghost

This is going to be a very small meeting, Aquatium; just us, the Merovingian, and his second. Nobody else is allowed inside the building. Both sides will have code tracers and jammers running all over the sector, of course. We just have to count on ours being up to matching theirs.

But all the two of us need to worry about are the Merovingian, and whoever the other person is that he's bringing. I'll be doing the talking, so I need you to keep a close eye on them. I know I can count on you to do that.


Aquatium

I appriciate you asking me to assist you with this, and you can count on me, rest assured of that.


Just then I left Ghost to get ready for the meeting, Tyndall however was back in touch, the poddle wanted a meeting.





Aquatium

In demand from Flood? cant say I think thats a good thing. Just as I was making my way to this small meeting, attacked again from those followers, they really are starting to annoy me now. You'd think they were the energizer bunny, well I certrainly was going to make sure they wont go on and on and on...




Yep not long at all.. I made my way into the room and Flood was there with his regular bodyguards.




Blood Noble
We haven't forgotten how you snatched the case from us. Interesting how the situation has changed, eh? Aren't you glad you got that case?


Aquatium
Taking the case was like taking candy from a baby, now move out my way.


Blood Noble
All this trouble for Niobe; and you meatbags call us crazy.


Aquatium
I dont expect you to understand loyalty and respect, words associated with you are not mentioned in open. Anyway Flood you wanted a word.. make it quick.

Flood
And so our prodigal child returns. Due to our longstanding friendship, I felt I should warn you not to attempt any sleight of hand or violence against the Merovingian. Should anything happen to him in the meeting, not only will you be incinerated in a sincerely painful fashion, but you will lose all hope of rescuing your precious leader.


I do hope we're clear on that? Marvelous.


Aquatium
Make sure he keeps himself in check too, no tricks,  you clear on that? Marvelous.


Flood
Have a lovely day, operative. Try to soak up as much of the Merovingian's wisdom as you can; it would do you some good.


Aquatium
Wisdom? it could do you some good too.


I took my leave, and informed Tyndall of what happened. She then informed me it was time.




Aquatium
Im locked and loaded just in case too, helping Ghost will be a pleasure.


Me and Ghost were to meet at the location, en-route I had more target practice turn up.





Aquatium
I got the the meeting place, Ghost was in and my operator told me he was reading 2 high lvl exiles, I know the Merovingian was one of them, I was to learn Malphas was the other.




The Merovingian
Mon cher Ghost, of course I will help poor Niobe. Why, I have known her so well, she is almost like family to me! Could I stand by while she dies a slow, lingering death, cut off from her friends and loved ones? Could there be anything more horrible? Just think of it!
No, mon ami, I will not let this happen. I will succor la belle. And as for my fee? Don't think of it! I do this for you pro bono. Do friends charge each other for favors? Of course not. It may take some time, but do not worry, we will save her and return her safely to you.


Aquatium
I could see Ghost was biting his teeth while listening to the Merovingian talk. As alway he just comes across as a bit of a smug individual, I almost wish theres trouble so I get a chance to wipe that smirk from his face.


I went upto Malphas he looked like he needed a vacation


Malphas

Be calm, human; be quiet. You are in the presence of greatness.


Aquatium
Yes Ghost is a great operative for Zion, thanks for agreeing. The Merovingian as always had to get the last line in.


The Merovingian
I  see no reason why I should put up with you. Our agreement is made, n'est-ce pas? We will do what you could not, and save your intemperate leader.
 


Aquatium
He maybe a powerful exile, and be able to help us, so I kept my mouth shut as I was just there to assit,  but I sure wanted to give him a peice of my mind. I spoke with Ghost and he gave me his thoughts on the matter.


Ghost
That was easy...but we can be sure that the Frenchman has something up his sleeve.
Report to Tyndall that the deal is complete. We'll talk again in a little while.


Aquatium
Yes, I don't trust him either, but we must work with him for Niobe's sake, speak soon. I informed Tyndall what went happened.




Aquatium
Yes I know, strange indeed. I'll meet up with Ghost right away.


I got to Ghosts location, you could tell he enjoys killing Sentinels...




I met up with him and he de-briefed me on the meeting.





Ghost

You handled yourself well at the meeting, Aquatium. I knew I could count on you.


The Merovingian's apparent philanthropy puts us in an awkward position, since we've been waging war on his organization ever since we discovered that he hired Morpheus' killer. But if he really can save Niobe, then we may have to reconsider our position.


I don't like this at all. But right now, we have no alternative.


Aquatium

Thank You and I understand, but I wont forget what he has done, and I dont think Niobe will either. However I can see this puts us in quite a situation.

Ghost
We'll have to keep a close eye on the Merovingian. It isn't in his programming to do something for nothing.



Aquatium

We need to be vigilant indeed.


I left, things were on my mind about what Ghost said, and how things were progressing, could we forget the past if he helps rescue Niobe? somehow I just couldnt see that happening.


Not long after Tyndall let me know the lasted on the situation.





 
Aquatium

Lets hope its not just a trap of some sorts Tyndall. What will happen next will certainly show that.




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