So, you guys have noticed that the original Tower of Solace has disappeared. I removed it because I was displeased with where it was going. I did not like the way the story was. With that being said, I have decided to rewrite the sequel to Tip of Spear and change the environment around a bit.
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I'm sorry if there hasn't been a whole lot of updates. I'm trying to take a small break from writing if I can. I've been busy with a special Collab with Mo Will. I recommend you guys take a look at The Hunter Chronicles and give her some love. She has worked very hard to put it together for your viewing pleasure.
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Chapter One:
Planet Earth Turn of the Century 2026
United Nations Space Command Headquarters
Washington D.C.
A light snow had fallen on the grounds near the Headquarters. A land-based spacecraft pulled up outside of the headquarters. The figure climbed off it sporting blue robes and a silver helmet that completely covered its face. The figure removed its helmet to reveal a blue-skinned female with purple hair. Her orange eyes glew faintly against her skin. The headquarters was shaped kind of like the pentagon except for a few design changes. The front of the headquarters had a large fountain in the center of it, small towers with maps off to the side, and a set of steps that lead underneath the actual building. The female had been set from an Awoken tribe to represent them in the upcoming meeting. She walked down the steps passing two of the guards that had been standing at the gate. They eyed her carefully as she walked past them. Several merchant tents were on either side of the hallway each with customers viewing their goods. She noticed that there were other races amongst them as well. She pushed open the double doors at the end of the hallway. She squinted against the bright light from the other side of the doors. There was a long table with representatives from each race on either end of the table. "ah Jylax Aquino, I'm glad you could join us." Greeted Staff Sargent Aidan. He gave her a small salute. "greetings gentlemen. I trust you didn't have to wait for me too long?" she mused. He shook his head. "you're right on time. We were getting ready to start the meeting." He glanced back at the map of the universe which sat in the center of the table. "as you guys know today is a wondrous occasion for us. Today marks the fifth anniversary of when the Ero were last slain here on earth. Ever since then many different planets have banded together to try and drive them out of their home systems. Different beings from other planets have long since started to settle right here on earth." Jylax crossed her arms. "bragging about "the golden age" is not exactly why you brought us here, Staff Sargent. My informants told me a different story than the one your singing. With that being said I suggest you not waste anymore of my time." She urged. Aidan coughed in his hand. "right. Sorry about that. Anyway, I have called you guys here to discuss a serious threat. Our informants have told us that there is another enemy hiding out in the systems surrounding ours." The map changed to show an armored creature with long spikes along its spine. "this one appears to be far faster than the Eros. They've also informed me that the enemy seems to be aware of our patterns." An Exo studied the diagram. "do we know if they are of an organic or artificial substance?" Aidan sighed. "no one has been able to get close enough to these things to tell. I've debated sending another team for a while." Jylax placed her hands down on the table. "then we need to get one together. I suggest sending people of various abilities to deal with the problem head on." The Exo raised his hand. "yes Ray?" asked Aidan. "how exactly would we determine these beings of various talents?" Aidan looked over at Jylax. "Ms. Aquino, would you like to explain to us how this would all work?" Jylax leaned forward. "I think you guys know exactly what I mean. You guys do have files on the people who live on your planet right? Well how about looking through those? Once we've found people who have different talents we train them up and send them out to deal with the threat." Aidan cracked a grin. "I like you're thinking. I'll get together with some of my higher-ups to see who we can send." Jylax got up from the table. "this meeting is adjourned."
Dublin, Ireland
Little Mountain Excavation Site
00:23:58 Am
The excavation site sat in a state of disrepair. The soil around the site was still blackened from the explosives. One of the marines checked the grounds near where the hole used to be. "be careful team. The ground here is rather hallow. One failed step could send you falling to your death." He got up from the ground brushing the dust off his armor. "captain, why did the Staff Sargent send us here? There hasn't been anyone here in years." Asked one of the marines. The Captain sighed. "they want to see if there's anything they can salvage." He replied frankly. By the tone of his voice, his squadron could tell that he really didn't want to be there either. An exo on the team checked his wristband. "Captain I'm detecting a heat signature hiding in one of the portables. We should check it out." The Captain nodded. He leads his team over to the portable carefully. The exo could sense something was off about this stranger. He got in front of his teammates to protect them. "Whisper, what are you doing?" Whisper's gauntlet began glowing. "there is something off about this "stranger" I'm only doing this for your own protection." He replied keeping his gaze on the portable. A red eye showed through the grey fog coming from one of the ventilation shafts. The figure had mostly metal on one side of his body. There was something green and tattered hanging from his body. Whisper's eyes narrowed. The figure got to his feet rather quickly. "take cover!" yelled Whisper. He aimed his hand at the figure. "by the order of the UNSC we order you not to move!" he yelled. His void powers began charging as the figure took its defense stance. He shot a bolt at the ground. A purple energy appeared on the ground in front of the figure. The figure dodged it with no issue. It then went right for Whisper knocking him on his back. The Captain took aim at the figure firing at it. The bullets struck the fleshy side of the figure. The figure growled going right for him. Whisper grabbed it by the back of its metal leg. "I don't think so!" The figure snarled trying to shake him off. Whisper had firm hold of its leg. The figure reached for something on its belt. It tossed off to the side. A black smog cloud exploded out of the grenade it had. Everyone began coughing and choking. Whisper heard the faint cries of his teammates being murdered in the fog. Whisper tried to search for it via his sensors. The figure appeared right behind Whisper. All Whisper could remember was his vision going black.
Sam woke up to the sounds of someone giggling at him in the hallway. He rolled over onto his side to see something move. "I know you're here." He murmured. His hunter instincts told him that the person watching him was playing mind games with him. "your mind games are not going to work on me this time." He mused sitting up. "show yourself Annu." Annu sighed reappearing. "aww you're no fun." She whined. Annu had grown up to be about the size of a ten-year-old. Unlike other kids her age, Annu was the only one that suffered from a growth spurt because her species. The Ayk were a unique race of alien when it came to their life cycles. Sam chuckled under his breath. "how come your able to sense me so quickly?" she asked crossing her arms. "you forget that I'm a hunter." Sam swung his body placing his feet firmly on the ground. So much had changed since the last war with the Eros. He managed to recover from his wounds but they had to replace most of his body with automail. His left arm was reconstructed into a robotic one. He gave his arm a firm flex to check for stiffness. He stood up all the way. He picked up his adopted daughter holding her close. "come on, let's go see if we can't find Elvis." Elvis was downstairs cooking breakfast. He hummed quietly to himself. Annu climbed from Sam's back. She ran over to the dining room table. Elvis smiled seeing his lover approach him. He hugged Sam once he entered the kitchen kissing him softly on the cheek. "good morning Sam. How are you feeling?" He asked. Sam smiled down at him. "I'm doing well." He wrapped his arms around Elvis' waist gently. He caressed him from behind purring like a small cat. Elvis blushed madly swatting his hand away. "will you stop?" Sam laughed softly. "aww I thought you loved me." He teased. Elvis eyed him firmly. "can you not touch my ass when we've got a kid present in the room." He slapped Sam across the chest gently. "Now get out of my kitchen so I can finish cooking."
Sam walked over into the living room. He sat down on the couch. "I can't believe today is the start of the school holidays!" chided Annu excitedly. "Finally, a couple of weeks of not having to deal with homework!" She leaned back in her chair. Annu looked over at Elvis. "that means I get to spend the next three weeks learning how to use Finley's bow!" Elvis smiled at her. "I'm glad that Finley has started letting you practice with it more." Annu nodded. "plus, that means I'll get to spend some time here at home with you two." Elvis finished cooking everyone's breakfast. He set it out on the counter. "well when you're ready to eat come get it." Elvis went to clean up in the kitchen while the rest of his family ate. Sam's phone started to buzz rapidly on the table. Annu picked it up. She handed it to Sam who answered it.
Sam: hello?
Aidan: hello Sam I was wondering if I could talk to you for a few moments.
Sam: uh...sure. What can I do for you, Staff Sargent?
Aidan: please call me Aidan. There's no need to be formal on the phone with me, Sam.
Sam: sorry. It's a force of habit.
Aidan: I need to talk about a very important matter with you. How soon can you come by the Air Force Base?
Sam: I should be there later this afternoon. I must take care of something first.
Aidan: Sam this is urgent. Can you be there in fifteen minutes?
Sam: I'll try to.
Sam hung up on him. He sighed getting up from the couch. "come on you two. We have to go by the Air Force Base."