From Author: LEGENDARY ICON

"This is a Prequel within the ECHOES SERIES"

" Hopefully its loved and cherished"

"READ,REVIEW, and ENJOY!"

NOTE!: THIS STORY WITHIN THE "ECHOES SAGA". THIS IS AN EXPLANATION OF WHAT "SAMUEL VOLTERA" FACED DURING HIS ACTIVE YEARS OF SERVICE. DURING HIS LIFE AS AN EXILE. AND WHAT HE FACES ALONG THE WAY...9 years before "ECHOES: ORIGINS"

CHAPTER 1

SOLID IRON

The Pelican flew into the atmosphere. Heavy cloud coverings went on. The Pilot could barely see anything. The Planet was named " Hueco".

She continued switching the communications on and off. Switching to her radar and back to the controls.

"Sir? Were coming in blind and I can't say were exactly"said The Pilot

She looked forward again. Struggling to see what was ahead of her. Her single passenger. Was only just one man. Yet this was rescue mission.

He wasn't going to leave or abandon the mission because of little debri.

"That's fine, drop me off here"he said

"Are you sure? Sir? This is an enemy location and who knows how many hostiles"she said

"I'll be fine"he said

"Coming drop"she said

The man tossed his Cuban cigar into the floor. The red blinking lights went off. Sounding as the back door of the Pelican went on opening.

Massive chunks of air pressure flew into the Pelican. The Pilot looked forward trying to see what was ahead. Yet nothing. Only the everlasting fog.

"I'll call you when I need the evac"he said

"Sir in case anything happens, its been an honor meeting you Havel"she said

"Like wise Mich"said Havel / Samuel "Havel" Voltera(Father to the main character named "Joshua Voltera" of the ECHOES SAGA)

Samuel stood angered. Staring down forward towards the massive tree's. The massively huge green reddish trees. Sounds of nature sounded off.

Crows and birds flew as his Pelican continued flying quickly. His SPARTAN IV helmet was in his right hand. It was called "GUNGIR". A prototype helmet.

It's grey paint was rusted and almost completely gone. His chest plate had military pockets. Extra ammo clips and his hunting knife.

His shoulder armors were thin and light weight plating. Allowing him quick movement. His left elbow was tied around with a white bandanna.

It flapped with the ever ongoing wind pressure pressing up against him. His face looked a bit old. His fuzzy hair moved with the wind. His beard did the same.

His eyes searched the terrain. Gripping onto his helmet he walked slowly out the Pelican. Putting his fresh old helmet on. Its visor glowed green.

Scanning the area and his body. Havel jumped out falling into the trees. Onto the incoming branches braking his fall all the way down into the dirt ground soil.

He grunted aloud. His shields recharged as they sparked quickly. Looking to his left then right he noticed nothing but wild life.

On his back was his Silenced DMR. His secondary weapon was his Silent ODST Pistol. Grabbing ahold of his DMR he aimed forward. Checking the ammo clip.

A voice came to life in his helmet.

"Havel, what happened?"asked Deka ( the second in command of the "EXILES" force)

"I arrived, I just have to get to them before they're killed"said Havel

"I told you before, you don't have to do this they could have handled it"said Deka

"No I wont allow anyone else handle the problems of our company"he said

Havel began running forward moving away from small bits of rocks. Moving away from the screeching birds.

Heading north as his visor showed the last known location of his allies. Heading towards the Camp site known as "DARA'S LIGHT".

Havel continued heading on until he could hear sounds of ships passing over head of him. Yet there instruments must have been working a lot better.

Havel stopped running and jumped forward into the ground. Taking cover into the tall grass. He stared forward seeing military Jeeps driving through.

The dirt road in front of him was muddy and dirty. The soldiers laughed making jokes. Havel crawled slowly forward listening to the talk and laughing.

He silently moved his DMR forward. Aiming closely towards they're feet until they're voices sounded disturbed.

"Sir?! I didn't know!?"yelled the first soldier

"Hey...hey!? Let me speak damn it"yelled the first soldier again

"What happened now?"asked The second soldier

"The Captain said the prisoners escaped and we have to go find them"said the First Soldier

Havel slowly got up to his feet. Aiming towards the first Soldier as he walked towards the right.

The 2nd soldier dressed in green and brown Marine armor walked behind the first soldier. Havel quickly aimed and fired into the second soldier.

Rushing towards the first as the second fell dead into the muddy ground. Havel quickly grabbed ahold of him in a secured "CQC" (Close Quarter Combat)hold.

Quickly pulled him back into the bushes and trees.

"Where are they?!"said Havel

Havel tightened his hold in order to get the soldier to speak. The soldier was being choked. He struggled and kicked desperately.

"Where are they!?"continued Havel

"Up the main road-road!? Please?!-PP-Please!? There's two of them, one-"

"Say it!?"yelled Havel

"Up-Up the main road, towards the north side of the jungle!? Please let me go"struggled to speak the first soldier

Havel knocked him out unconscious and tossed him into the ground. Looking forward Deka's voice came to life.

"Deka, they escaped and they're heading into the jungle"said Havel

"Alright get them and get out of there"said Deka

ECHOES 2: SHADOWS LIGHT