As a big Metal Gear fan, I don't know how friendly this is to anyone that doesn't know the story, but I personally enjoyed it. Snake is perhaps a bit too sarcastic at points (not to mention an incredibly heavy smoker if he's on his fifth one in about twenty minutes), but I've always found him to be a pretty hard guy to keep perfectly in-character. I think you're doing pretty good with him.

Speaking of Snake though, I don't remember seeing a description of him in here. You don't need much, but as the main character, you'd probably want to paint a quick portrait of him anyway.

No spelling or grammar errors were particularly glaring at me. Sometimes the shift from first- and third-person got a little jarring, but I think I see why you're doing it. Not bad, though! I'll follow along with this story for awhile. Snake chilling with ponies is too beautiful to miss.

All I can say about this story:!

Snake? Snake? Snaaaaaake!

>>16872191687219

Yeah, I realised that this first chapter could be a bit off-putting to non-Metal Gear fans, but I figured that it would be better to try and take things slowly and build up to it rather than have Snake be like "Meryl and I headed down a corridor... and then I was in Equestria!". My hope is that this first chapter will be engaging enough on its own that new fans to the series will be able to get through it. I can see what you mean by he's a bit too sarcastic though... part of that was me trying to be a bit too humorous, I suppose.

*Facehoofs* Crap, you're right! I'll put in a description next chapter ASAP. (Because really, I hate going back and editing stuff unless it's incredibly glaring).

Thank you for your constructive criticisms and comments - this is my first fic!

Pretty good story, at least it seems Snake's in character.  Keep up the good work.

lol at Twilight shouting Snake's name as if it was a game over !

I clenched my hands into fists, feeling like punching something. I didn’t care who this Princess Celestia was, why Twilight was sending her a friendship report, or how Fluttershy was feeling. I just wanted to get out of here, and return to my mission. All of the ponies in this town were crazy!

That is correct they all have "The crazy".  Be careful or you might catch it!

I'm trying very hard not to crack up at the sight of Snake being dragged across town by Pinkie

You know you're gullible when you're Trolled by Twilight.

>>17135041713504

Well, when you spend a life fighting Running Men, Metal Gears and invisible Cyborg Ninja, hiding in cardboard boxes, and discussing ancient Chinese proverbs every time you try to save your game, you start to lose a lot of your skepticism.

Since when did Twilight got herself a codec ?

Apparently it's a thought process spell.

  !

Snake? SNAKE?! SNAAAAAAAAAKE!!!

this better be worth the read, I'll write a follow-up once I'm done.

I wonder how Snake will react to  Zecora... Meh probably the same as meeting ponies,bunnies and dragons.

Snake, you created a time paradox !

Cue death music!

... You know, it wouldn't hurt to put his mug on the front cover...

Or hell, even a video would do it.

http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/VideoGame/MetalGearSolid?from=Main.MetalGearSolid

That box is like his kid.

I love this story.

>>17520511752051

Good point. I was planning on putting it off until I either drew a cover image myself or found someone willing to do one for me, but your idea is better. I've got an image of Snake up now.

>>17664831766483

And I love comments like this

Seriously, that means a lot to me!

I do like the change in the name and the new picture coupled with the chapter. Keep up the good work!!

Colonel!!! How is singing Winter Wrap Up a punishment?!?!

Oh your talking about Snake's part of singing? I guess I can agree to your opinion.

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>>17811021781102

Why are you advertising products here?  I don't think that's very prudent.

>>17812291781229It's not. The author should delete comments like that.

Still, tone-deaf from being near too many grenades.

>>17816541781654

Well I for one would like to hear snake sing.

Random Batman video... with singing.

>>17816911781691Can't watch. School filtered computers.

>>17817001781700

In school?  Sounds like a good use of time to me.

Do they block Youtube, or are your screens being monitored by the staff remotely?

Also, what OS are your computers running?  Windows XP or 7?

My school's library/computer room had people who were watching our screens to make sure we were on task.

>>17817971781797Supposedly, they block youtube. Well, only the actual youtube. I can still access google Youtube.

pinkie pie laughing at being called an octopus... Laughing Octopus reference?

>>17841731784173

Metal Gear Solid 4 is the only Metal Gear Solid game I haven't played, so I wasn't even thinking about this when I wrote it (although I have heard of the character). I'll retroactively claim that I was though, that's a nice point you make!

SO. MANY. REFERENCES.

Snake singing?

This is my new favorite story.

The "I need scissors! Sixty-One!" line just guaranteed the favorite.

Wanna what Snake singing actually sounds like? Then watch this

>>17975921797592

If there's one thing I love doing, it's putting in plenty of allusions! My biggest fear, however, is that I'll end up going overboard some day and have someone say "Yeah, it's okay, and the references are funny, but they're not really that important, are they?" Still, thank you for the kind words! Also, I did check out that video, and you win +5 internet points for the day.

“Teleport… spell?” I repeated, never having heard Twilight mention it. “…Are you sure that it could work?” This seemed too good to be true.

“Of course, Snake! There’s nothing that could go wrong with it!” Twilight leapt out of her seat and trotted up to me. “Snake, we’ve found a way to send you home!”

There’s nothing that could go wrong with it!

You had to didnt you?

what if the suit could not only be used to disguise oneself whilst in the snow, but to fit in in a more elegant location, such as a field of flowers by a nice quiet lake, perhaps?

And there’s only room for one boss, and one Snake.

So you haven’t ended up covered in bees or anything?”

You really like Snake Eater don't you

>>17985541798554

Who, me?

>>17996371799637

Actually, my favourite MGS game is the original Metal Gear Solid, it really blew me away, particularly with the storytelling. The only one of those references which I purposely worked towards was the "Only room for one boss, and one Snake". The other two I just thought of as I was writing, so I figured that I might as well throw them in.

>>18012021801202

My personal favorite always been Mgs2. I love the way they fleshed out Snake's personality in it and I really liked the message behind it. And honestly, I liked Raiden. I don't really understand what the hate is about.

Now if you'll excuse me.

(runs into bomb shelter)

I may need to stay here for a while.

>>18012441801244

MGS2 is definitely my least favourite, but I agree that it's not a bad game. I didn't really mind Raiden too much, although going into the game I knew that he was the real protagonist, so I did mentally prepare myself a little, I suppose. Have you read any of the analyses or the game? Here's one I was reading last night, as a matter of fact. It's a great comparison between the first two games and at some of the messages and such of MGS2.

>>18013031801303

If MGS2 is you least favorite then you've never played Snake's Revenge.

Imagine Metal Gear without the stealth and interesting characters and replace them with a generic shoot-em-up and stereo-types of several action movie stars. Seriously, Snake looks like Arnold Schwarzenegger in it.

>>18013161801316

Nope, I haven't played it, although from what I hear of it, we're lucky that it's been declared non-canon. I've only played the first three Metal Gear Solid games, although I am seriously contemplating saving up for a PS3 solely to get MGS4.

>>18013471801347

Funny. MGS3D is the only reason I bought a 3DS.

Same with Peace Walker and the PSP

>>18013671801367

Are they worth looking into? I'm kind of interested in Peace Walker and Portable Ops, but I don't know how fun they'd be compared to the other games.

>>18013931801393

Peace Walker is pretty good but it uses more a squad style rather than single-man infiltration, although it does keep to the stealth style.

Plus you get to BUILD a Metal Gear in it.

It is canon and explains how Outer Heaven was built so it's probably something you would want to look into, especially if you plan on playing Ground Zeroes when it comes out.

Portable ops once again focuses on squad style gameplay, but this one lets you capture and recruit enemy soldiers. The story is a little lacking considering the standard for MGS games and it's been debated whether or not it's a canon game but all in all, a pretty good game that lives up to the Metal Gear name

>>18014321801432

Hmm, might look into them then. Personally, I wished that they'd remake the original Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2 for today's consoles. I have nothing against 8-bit games, but if nothing else it would help to clarify some of the story elements (e.g. Big Boss telling Snake that he was his father, Grey Fox actually being shown as Snake's friend and mentor). Plus Metal Gear Rising looks silly.

>>18014621801462

Yeah, I don't really see what they're trying to do with MGR. It looks like a standard Hack-and -Slash game.

As for more information on Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2, wait for Ground Zeroes. I've heard some rumors that it will cover the build-up to and part of Metal Gear from Big Boss' point of view

>>18014851801485

I've watched the trailer for it, but sadly it doesn't really tell us too much about the game... hopefully it'll be as good as past MGS games.

>>18015031801503

Only thing I learned from that trailer is that Big Boss is part of some group called the Diamond Dogs () and that his Japanese voice is KICK-ASS!

>>18015101801510

Eh, David Hayter will always be the one true Big Boss/Solid Snake for me. The Japanese voice actors sound like generic action heroes; Hayter really manages to make the character feel like a soldier who's seen too many battles.

“… I am technically the boss here. And there’s only room for one boss, and one Snake.”

Given the fact that Snake is basically not in his own world , he could add.

" No... the world is better off... without Snake"

(Big Boss reference )

My headcanon is now that after the events in MGS4 , The Sorrow asked Mantis to send Snake back in Equestria. I should thank you for that , I think , as it is certainly an improvement.

>>18015331801533

The only reason I like the Japanese voice ever is because in MGS4 Big Boss' voice was just awful. I expected him to still sound somewhat like Snake but he sounded totally different.

>>18015461801546

Confound your lightning wit, why didn't I think to put that line in? Also, just you wait until Kojima hears of this. He's totally going to make it canon.

...Come to think of it, someone should write that.

>>18015481801548

Well, in their defense, it's easily justified as to why Big Boss's voice wasn't Hayter in MGS4, and seeing as how Snake (likely) won't be in Ground Zeroes, there's a decent chance that Hayter will return for Boss's voice.

>>18015651801565

I understand that it wouldn't make sense to have Hayter do Big Boss' voice but I don't see why his voice is completely different. You think he would sound somewhat similar.

Also, before someone writes Deynarth's idea there is still one story that MUST be made.

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>>18015851801585

I guess you could justify it as Big Boss being older in MGS4 than he was in MGS3? And it's not really like we got to hear him in either of the original Metal Gear games...

+5 Internet points to you for posting that picture.

>>18016431801643

That brings my total amount of internet points up to ten.

That enough points to bring one fictional character to life!

BUT WHO!?

“I’m proud of you, Snake… you’ve managed to transport me somewhere the La-Li-Lu-Lo-Le’s influence doesn’t-”

Don't you mean the La Li Lu Le Lo?

Ocelot !

This guy is awesome !

Even more so if you played MGS4.

...And then Rainbow took his revolver and became Revolver Rainbow (or Revolver Dash ?)

I can easily picture her saying "You are pretty good ! (for an egghead)"

I'm surprised you didn't use the "no continues" quote when Snake thought he was going to die.

I was actually waiting for Ocelot to say what is in my opinion his funniest quote

I love the feel of a long silver bullet sliding into a well greased chamber.

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Ah, Ocelot, you ambiguously gay psychopath.

>>18087611808761

Ah, good eye there. I was just writing the name from the top of my head; I probably should have double checked to make sure I was getting it right. Fixed now.

>>18089031808903

"I love to reload... in ten seconds flat!"

>>18093411809341

I was debating about having the "DA, DA, DA-DA-DA, DA, DA, DA!!" music play, but I decided not to because I wanted it to feel appropriately dramatic. And as for the quote, I did have him start to say it... I know I'm in the minority here, but I've always found the "I love to reload in battle!" part of the quote funnier, as it's so over the top and silly to say. Hence why Snake calls him out on it.

  "DRAW!"

*BANG!*

>>18109351810935

I know this has nothing to do with what you were talking about but, I just found what has to be one the funniest MGS parodies ever!

>>18115991811599

That's pretty funny... but I can top it.

>>18117061811706

And I can top that!!

>>18117351811735

I can top yours.

What makes Colonel wish that he had gone to Equestria?!?! TELL ME!

Oh and Snake...Im not sure you realize this but...uh.... Pinkie's talking attitude is rubbing off on you.

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“It would be better if you just made the cupcakes normally,” Pinkie continued. “Then that way you can eat lots of them, and laugh and grow fat!”

Ah, Fatman. The most pathetic MGS villain ever.

>>18572501857250

I read somewhere that he represents the misuse of information for personal gain, or something like that, but yeah, you know that your villains are silly when you've got a fat man on roller skates drinking wine out of a glass with a bendy straw whilst going on about how much he likes manicuring his nails...

Although that being said, I love his line "I am the best humanity has to offer, and the worst." Or whatever it is.

I-I'm...I'm seriously considering reading this.  Just because this is the most ridiculous cross-over that I've heard of on this site. (Previous record holder was a Red vs. Blue one for me)

That, and I'm a huge Metal Gear fan.

Fuck it. I'll give the first chapter or two a shot and take it from there. I will edit my comment accordingly.

EDIT:  Some things bother me, such as the choice of words at some parts.  Words that don't seem like something Snake would say, but if it continues through the rest of the story as it is in the first chapter, I think you just got another reader.  Particularly liked the box bit, even if it were a bit over the top.  

Then again, Metal Gear really does go crazy every now and then.  I mean, Snake's even MENTIONED his infinite ammo bandanna before.  And that's not even the craziest thing I can think of.

All in all, I'm able to enjoy reading it, and that's all I need.

>>19024191902419

Thanks - glad to see that you're enjoying it! And I do see what you mean with words that Snake wouldn't say - sometimes I'll get a bit out of control in knowing what I'll want someone to say, but I won't take the time to go back and edit the words so that it sounds in-character. Hopefully it's not too much of a deal breaker for you Once again, glad to see that you're enjoying it!

It would be good... I stopped reading this chapter because its a wall of text

Particularly liked the box bit, even if it were a bit over the top.

Over the top? This isn't the same Snake, but...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y99LB6ncnHU

I'm not sure it's even remotely over the top for a Snake.

I was sort of wondering about a Big Boss sequel to this fic being interesting... then I played Metal Gear Solid 3, and... Well, the first monster would ruin any chance of Fluttershy appearing, the moment he utters the words "So... what does it taste like?".

Is Raiden a FOXHOUND operative?

>>19027301902730

Damnit, I completely forgot about that codec call. Oh my god...

Anyway.  I finished reading up to the current chapter.  I laughed so hard in plenty of parts.  Been enjoying it immensely, I can safely say.  Especially the parts with Twilight and her proverbs, and Snake trying to go on one of his famous philosophical speeches, only to be interrupted every time.  (I always did enjoy those in the games, though...)

I also loved what this whole Big Shell chapter was referencing.

“Fine – it’ll have to be a crab battle, then,”

Don't do it Snake!

IT"LL TAKE YOUR EYE!

>>19028431902843, >>19027301902730

I realised that the codec call wasn't the same Snake, but yeah, that was pretty much the inspiration for Snake's thoughts on Pinkie being in the box with him. And anyway, Solid does kind of imply that the box is special to him too in MGS2 when he's telling Raiden about it, so there's my justification

Great to see that you've been finding it funny, I wasn't sure how good my particular brand of humour was.

>>19076771907677

Fired up MGS HD collection today, and loaded MGS 3 just to hear that.  I decided to then continue my game.  Really wishing I still had a Wii so I could play MGS: The Twin Snakes.

Also, Maybe I'll use boxes more, just because of this fic and that codec call.  I've never really utilized them because it seems that I'm found out too easily. Maybe it's because of how I've been using them in the settings I do

I love the fact that Snake judge as improbable things that are really going to happen to him later.

The irony

As for you....

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After a futile attempt to escape, I managed to squeeze my arms out… and reluctantly began hugging them in turn. After all – what are friends for?

Let the D'awws flow forth!

Also, who wants to place bets on who's the next FOXHOUND member to be randomly sucked into Equestria? My money's on Decoy Octopus' corpse.

I'll be honest.  If that's true about Solidus being a state between liquid and solid... I didn't know that.

I always thought they just added an "us" to Solid in MGS2

Awesome chapter.

>>19125861912586

...which then comes to life and it's revealed that Octopus is a changeling...

>>19132441913244

Yeah, I thought so too, but then I found out about the state of matter (it's also a type of coin that was used to pay Roman soldiers), and it makes sense - Solidus has a genetic balance in-between Liquid and Solid, in that he has both recessive and dominant genes. I'm pretty sure that there's more to it than that, seeing as how much subtext and symbolism and stuff can be found in the MGS series, mind.

Oh, the things you can find out from spending hours on the Metal Gear Wiki!

>>19170091917009

lol. Indeed.

Also, on an unrelated note.  I HATE THE FURY WITH A FIERY PASSION.

My god. I died on that boss fight at least 15 times before beating him via Stamina drain  No other boss fight has ever pissed me off quite so much.

Anyway... off to infiltrate Grazny Grad

P.S.  I blame you for my current Metal Gear binge.

>>19170091917009

That ... is an absolutely awesome idea.

MAKE IT SO!

>>19170831917083

I HATE THE FURY WITH A FIERY PASSION.

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>>19170831917083

Huzzah! I'm brainwashing people! Come to think of it, I've been meaning to do a perfect run of the original MGS sometime soon...

>>19171761917176

I've already know where I'm going for the rest of this story, and I have no immediate plans to change anything too big, but someone should still totally write that...

(Hint hint).

>>19172011917201

True story... I didn't realize it until after I posted.

Rarity is best Sigint.

Also,

HOW COULD YOU NOT MAKE A BOX JOKE AT THE END THERE?!

>>19243821924382

Just wait until next chapter... we wouldn't want the box getting wet when Snake goes into the moat, would we?

>>19244671924467

YOU MONSTER!

How could do that to a poor defenseless box?!

Am I the only one that noticed that the Big Shell is a joke towards the Big Shell incident in MGS: 2?

Nikita!?

What happened to stealth!?

>>19518001951800 Who the fcuk cares, it's a rocket launcher.

Alright, Snake. This is a sneaking mission.

(My first thoughts when reading this chapter)

D-Damnit Pinkie.  Those were his rations.

I was just reminded of that codec conversation video.  Had to stop myself from laughing so loudly.

You ... made a reference to ... CODEC MOMENTS!

YEEEEEESSSS!

*Ahem*

Excellent chapter. Definitely one of my favorites.

It’s not as if Pinkie’s going to drug me and then cut me up.

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>>19531021953102 >>19523101952310

Yep, definitely a reference. Not me stealing the joke at all.

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Oh god that box...! So many lols thanks to a cardboard box

“…and one of them was covered in bees, one went to the moon, like Princess Luna, and one of them was a ghost!” finished Pinkie. She had been continuing on in her story without noticing Shining Armour and I having a conversation of our own.

D-Dammit Pinkie...

Grumbling now, Ocelot muttered to himself, “…and I could have gotten away with it, too, if it weren’t for you meddling ponies!”

Scooby Doo~~~

Someone needs to make a song parody of the old scooby doo theme song!!!