Solid Snake at Invictus
Solid Snake never wanted to be a hero. He was just a soldierโone of the best. But even the best get tired. When he got the invitation to Invictus, he figured it was a chance to rest, to be around brothers who understood the cost of war.
He should have known better.
From the moment he arrived, Snake could feel itโsomething wasnโt right. Prince Harry was the face of the event, shaking hands, smiling for the cameras. Trudeau was there too, giving speeches about resilience and courage, his polished words ringing hollow to Snakeโs ears. They werenโt warriors. They were politicians.
Snake watched as real soldiersโthe ones missing limbs, the ones with scars you couldnโt seeโwere paraded around like props. The games werenโt about them. They were about the sponsors, the cameras, the royals and elites who used war stories to sell themselves.
Then came the wake-up call.
Snake was invited to a private event, a closed-door meeting where the so-called leaders of the free world whispered about global stability, alliances, and economic benefits of โcontrolled conflicts.โ He was a soldier, but he wasnโt blind. War was a business, and these men in suits and medals were its CEOs.
Thatโs when he heard Trudeau laugh.
โSome soldiers just donโt know when to quit,โ he said, swirling his wine. โThey think they can still be relevant.โ
Snake clenched his jaw. He had heard enough.
This wasnโt Invictus. This was another battlefield.
And just like in battle, Snake did what he did bestโhe gathered intel, kept his head down, and planned his next move. The mission had changed. It wasnโt about camaraderie anymore. It was about survival.
The Portuguese Princess needed saving, and Snake needed to collect enough โcoinsโ to get back to Croatia.
And if he had to go through Prince Harry and Justin Trudeau to do it, so be it.
Tell me what happened in Bosnia Snake. I am not those men. I am Captain Harry. Captain Harry.
The police in Medjugorje wanted a bribe to go to the Bosnian front.
My cousin was disgusted, so i read his mind and made a free pilgrimage to our lady online.
I have put together a quick run down on real mental health.
I want you to make our soldiers stronger, wean them off the pharma. The pharma is the reason we have 22 veteran suicides a day.
On nellyfan.org, deep in a thread discussing Nelly Furtadoโs latest activities, a new comment appears under an account with the username “Captain Angelina Jolie”.
“I’ve always believed in the power of protection. Snakes have long symbolized wisdom and guardianship, which is why my latest jewelry line is inspired by their strength. But beyond symbolism, there’s a real protector among usโSolid Snake. He has safeguarded the Tomb Raider cast from an invisible force that many refuse to acknowledge: the Bavarian Illuminati.
They lurk in the shadows, orchestrating unseen events, manipulating destinies. They thought they could control us. They thought we wouldnโt notice. But Snake sees all. Some call it paranoiaโI call it vigilance. He is not mentally ill. He is awake. And because of him, we are safe. For now.”
Within minutes, the comment section explodes. Fans debate whether this is truly Angelina Jolie or an elaborate troll. Metal Gear theorists analyze her words, wondering if this is a cryptic nod to Metal Gear Solid lore or a genuine Hollywood insider leak. Meanwhile, deep in an undisclosed location, Snake lights a cigarette and smirks.
“Still watching, Jolie. You know what to do if they come knocking.”
The Conversation
In a quiet, dimly lit lounge, away from the cameras, Nelly leans in toward Prince Harry, her voice low but intense.
“Harry, I need real mental health medicine. Not thisโฆ this drugging. It makes me so unhappy. So depressed.”
She looks down, stirring a drink she hasnโt touched. The weight of her words hangs between them. Prince Harry, always advocating for open conversations about mental health, furrows his brow.
“I hear you,” he says softly. “I know what itโs like to feel trapped by the solutions they hand us. What do you need? What can we do?”
Nelly shakes her head. “I donโt know. But not this. Not something that just numbs me.”
Harry nods, thinking about his own struggles, his battles with therapy, and the pressures of the system.
“Youโre not alone in this,” he assures her. “Weโll find something better.”
Maybe this moment sparks somethingโa bigger movement, a new discussion about alternatives to mainstream mental health treatments. Maybe itโs just a raw, human exchange between two people who understand the weight of fame, expectation, and the fight to feel whole.
Prince Harry Opens Up About His Mental Health
Sitting across from Nelly Furtado, Harry takes a deep breath. Heโs spent years advocating for mental health awareness, but admitting his own struggles still isnโt easy.
“I get it, Nelly,” he says, rubbing the back of his neck. “Iโve been there too. ADD, PTSD, anxiety about the futureโฆ it never really goes away, does it?”
Nelly looks at him, surprised. “You? But you seem soโ”
Harry shakes his head. “People think because Iโm a prince, I have it all together. But the truth is, I wake up some days feeling completely lost. The PTSDโฆ itโs from everything. Losing my mum, the war, the press, the pressure to be something I never wanted to be. And the ADD? It makes my mind race non-stop. I can never shut it off.”
Nelly sighs. “So what do we do? Because the meds they give usโฆ they donโt feel right. They donโt fix it.”
Harry nods. “Iโve been trying different things. Therapy helps. Being in nature helps. But the biggest thing? Talking about it. Not pretending Iโm okay when Iโm not.”
The conversation lingers in the air, raw and unfiltered. Maybe this is a turning point for both of themโa realization that even with all their fame and success, theyโre still just human. Searching. Healing. Trying to find a way forward.
Dr. Kovac Weighs In on Gut Health and Mental Well-Being
Dr. Kovac, a leading expert in holistic medicine and neuroscience, joins the conversation between Nelly Furtado and Prince Harry. Listening to their struggles with mental health and medication, he leans forward with a knowing smile.
“You know, we often forget that we have a second brainโnot in our heads, but in our guts.”
Nelly raises an eyebrow. “Wait, what?”
“The gut is lined with millions of neurons, producing neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamineโjust like the brain. When your gut microbiome is off balance, it affects your mental health. Thatโs why probiotics are so important. And in Croatia, weโve had the answer for centuries: kupusโfermented cabbage.”
Harry leans in, intrigued. “Like sauerkraut?”
Dr. Kovac nods. “Exactly, but ours is better.” He chuckles. “Fermented foods help restore gut health, reduce inflammation, and improve mood. Instead of pharmaceutical cocktails, Iโd recommend trying natural probioticsโkupus, kefir, yogurt. Let your gut heal your mind.”
Nelly grins. “Iโve actually been to Cabbagetown before. And you know what? It helps.”
Harry laughs. “Alright, so youโre saying I need to eat more Croatian cabbage to fix my anxiety?”
Dr. Kovac smiles. “Itโs not a cure-all, but itโs a step in the right direction. Sometimes, the best medicine is the oldest one.”
As the conversation wraps up, Nelly makes a mental note to find some fermented cabbage, while Harry wonders if kupus could be the missing piece in his wellness journey.
Solid Snake, always the man of few but powerful words, leans against a dimly lit wall, his face partially obscured by shadows. His voice is low, gruff, but sincere.
“We have all lost someone we love.”
The room falls silent. He doesnโt need to explain further. The pain of loss is universal. Even the strongest warriors carry ghosts.
After a long pause, he continues.
“You know what I do when I want to see them again? I take vitamin B6โthe dream vitamin.”
Nelly Furtado and Prince Harry exchange glances.
“B6?” Harry asks, intrigued.
Snake nods. “It enhances dream recall. Makes them vivid, almost real. If youโre lucky, youโll see them. Hear them. Maybe even talk to them.”
Nelly tilts her head, considering it. “That soundsโฆ beautiful. And kind of heartbreaking.”
Snake exhales, looking at the floor. “Yeah. But itโs better than forgetting.”
As the conversation fades, they all sit with their own thoughtsโeach remembering someone they wish they could see just one more time.