Author's Note;

Smiles; Finally the new fic.

Jester; Right this fic's idea was pitched to us and collaborating with FaN FiCtIoN RuLE and yes this is a Halo AT crossover. So if you can't get passed that idea alone well we don't know what to tell you.

Smiles; I do, get lost and don't leave us some hurtful comment. Well I shouldn't say hurtful stupid is a better word.

Jester; Any way lets just read on shall we.

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My aunt told me that every moment of life is a battle every peaceful second and instant before the storm hits. Right now I don't know why my head's spinning the lights in my face aren't really helping. But maybe I should start from the beginning. My name is Finn Mertin I'm apart of the third generation of Spartan recruits on planet Reach. So far I have led my team of five Spartan's through over seventeen combat scenarios. Only five of those simulations resulted in the loss of more then two members. But for now lets start off a few weeks prier to the fall of Reach.

Finn's View

Sitting at my desk for the third class of the day Ms. James was teaching us the main things to do when combating an enemy that has an energy shield on. Ms. James, "Finn can you tell me what is the best means to combat an Elite"? "Which one of the combat levels ma'am"? Ms. James, "Combat level three". "It's required that you don't engage should a target head on it will be a waste of ammo and effort. But for the most part the best way to combat such and Elite is with range fire. Those Elite's often carry only Energy swords and Plasma grenades". Ms. James, "Very good Finn there's hope for you young Spartans yet. Now the following teams will report to the outer yards for secondary training. The Colonel wasn't too happy with the performances those of you gave during the last sim".

As Ms. James went down the list my squad better known, as Zeta squad was one of the three teams that did not get called. The other six teams went off to the sim's Ms. James dismissed the rest of us. Walking to the armory I looked out at the range to see the older and higher ranked Officers shooting and practicing their teamwork. Feeling a tap on my shoulder I turned to see Marco and he passed me something. Looking down it was a grenade before anything it popped and he snapped a picture. Marco, "Dude the look on your face priceless". *Slap*, "Knock it off Marco or next time I'll punch you". Marco, "Relax Ave it was just a dummy grenade". Ave, "A real dummy playing with a dummy that's ironic". Chuckling I said, "It's ok Ave we all have to deal with Marco where's Carmine and Jacky". Marco, "They were called into the…."

Marco went silent as we turned to see an armored Spartan make his way to us. His murky green armor and the green camouflage scarf around his neck told me who he was. "Hey uncle Jun". That's right my uncle was Spartan A266 Warrant Officer Jun. Most people knew him as the sniper Spartan that killed fifteen Elite's without any of them finding his location. Uncle Jun, "Finn I heard you've been doing well". "As well as I can be uncle Jun". Looking over the rails to the shooting range my uncle said, "Do you two mind giving us a moment". Ave pushed Marco saying, "Finn well met you back at the rooms". Watching them walk off uncle Jun took off his helmet to saying, "I know it's hard Finn but your mother would be proud". "How would I know uncle Jun she died giving me a life? And my dads a good for nothing on a moon prison in the Jinx system. I only became a recruit because she asked Captain Key's to watch over me… and I'm grateful but I just don't know if I can be a soldier".

Uncle Jun, "Your mom was the same she and I got into the early generation three program much differently yes. But in the end Finn we're Spartan's fighting for the people. I know it's hard to grasp that now but one day people will thank you for being as skilled as you will be". "Uncle Jun I'm fifteen and I still haven't felt what most teenagers feel my age. I don't even know what it's like to kiss a girl I like". Deep Voice, "Kissing women is a hard thing Finn but I can't blame you for your curiosity". Uncle Jun, "Sir". Turning he and I saluted Captain Keys nodding his head we eased our stances. Captain Keys, "Finn I've gone over your simulations record and grades you've got the brain and the skills. But your hearts not into fighting I sure". Nodding he motioned me to get closer pulling something from his uniform pocket I was amazed at what he had.

"Is that a Elite Energy sword"? Captain Keys, "The very same son I picked it up four years ago at the last battle we encountered the Covenant. Pulling it from the dead bastard after I shot him. Finn that day I saw what the Covenant did to people they caught. The don't show mercy and neither do we. But unlike them we fight for no gods or divine force. We fight for our homes and the sisters and brothers beside us. I want you to keep this but I also am going to have a talk with the Colonel". Taking the sword Captain Keys giving us both a nod. Turning to my uncle Jun I tightened my grip on the swords handle. It came to life as the two blue sparking blades buzzed with the plasma based energy. "I can say one good thing about the Covenant they have fun toys". Uncle Jun, "So do we, our are just louder for some reason".

Smirking as I shook my head I looked out at the range as on Officer started to use a M45 pump action shotgun. Uncle Jun, "You still have your mothers M6G magnum right"? "It's in the metal box she left for me… her necklace is still in it". Uncle Jun, "Finn don't worry you'll find that by next week you will be happy to get on the front lines". Nodding he slipped back on his helmet and walked off leaving me to continue my watch over the range. The next few days some of the teachers were keeping and eye on me. Sitting in the cockpit simulation of a bombing and counter offensive strategy. Mr. Click was changing up the mission parameters every chance he got. Mr. Click, "Finn your squad will need to hit two locations to provide sufficient support to ground troops". "Ave, Carmine, Jacky drop three bombs on the main buildings holding back the troops advance to the bridge. Marco on me we need to cut off the opposing enemy advance before the hit the barracks".

Marco hot on my tail we made our way over the tree lines to see the secondary bridge taking fire. "Marco evade missiles to your right". Marco took a hit to the main fuel pipe and his plane was down. "This is Zeta one to all Zeta's watch for rocket launchers Zeta four is down". Setting the plane to hover I hit the opposite side of the bridge causing the enemy forces to lose ground. Looking at my console I had two fast movers heading my way. "Zeta's I have two fast movers coming up on me providing distractions move to cover secondary bridge". Zeta two (Ave), "Moving to cover bridge do you need help"? "No Zeta's watch that bridge and watch for other fast movers". Taking flight into higher Atmo I tried to climb higher then the fast movers. Turning over the secondary thrusters it caused my plane to roll and push me towards the enemy planes. Doing an aileron roll I passed one of the planes causing it to veer off course. Opening fire on the second one I shot off its back thrusters and flew back down to meet up with my squad.

Hearing my monitors go off I evaded just it time for a missile to pass by my cockpit. "Zeta's ones on my tail I can't shake him". Zeta three (Carmine), "Zeta one roll on my go…. ROLL"! Going into another roll Carmine took the shots and took off the mover's wing. Mr. Click, "Well done Spartan's exit the simulation pods and stand at attention". Getting out of the pod we saw the Colonel standing in the room. Saluting him alongside my squad the Colonel walked over to us. Colonel, "Spartan recruit Finn I must say you are something. Your skills as a leader and a strategist are great. But after talking with your teachers it seems your unsure where you stand in combat. I'm here to dispel your doubts in yourself, normally we don't give ranks to recruits. But your performance as a recruit Spartan has pushed me to make an exception. Spartan Finn from today onward your are now Corporal grade two. Also you will be under going the last body modifications allowing you to wear Spartan armor".

"Thank you sir but no disrespect but why promote me"? Colonel, "Because son I heard of your mother and her skills as a Spartan. Reach was protected by your mother from the Insurrection and I believe that as her son you have that spirit inside you. In two hours report to the laboratories for the modifications and a word of advice you might want to skip eating". Nodding the Colonel walked out as Mr. Click said, "Zeta squad you are dismissed for the day". Heading back to the barracks I sat on my bed. Pulling the metal ammo box from under my bunk I opened it to see a picture of my mom and uncle Jun. Next to it was my mom's magnum and Captain Keys Energy sword. Taking the necklace it was a disk with a bullet engraved into it. 'Each bullet takes a life so long as the life it takes is trying to take you'. Voice, "Thinking things over Corporal"? "No Carmine I was trying to pass the time… but for now I think its best I be alone".

Nodding he closed the door and I sat back and watched the clock. When it turned six o'clock I left the barracks and walked two buildings over to the labs. Inside were the various white lab coats of the faceless scientists. I didn't bother to read their names I just followed them to the modification room. Dressed in nothing but my boxers I laid down on the stainless steel table as the Colonel walked over to me. Colonel, "Finn after this moment you will be a full member of the UNSC Marines. Your friends gave me ideas for your dog tags seeing as your mother was proud to be Russian. I took your friend Carmine's idea to call you 'Ghost' which in Russian means Prizrak". Nodding my thanks he placed the dog tags into my hand. The various mechanic arms of the table stuck the needles into the places the serum needed to go to augment my body. Closing my eyes I waited for the pain to stop.

In time I reopened my eyes to see my uncle Jun sitting next to my bunk. Uncle Jun, "Good to see that your awake you've been asleep for the last ten hours". "That's it? From how stiff I feel I could have sworn it was longer". Uncle Jun, "I'm happy you still have your sense of humor. But today you've got some training to get through". "Training"? Uncle Jun, "Yes training before you get your armor you need to train in the Prototype's. Their Mach suites designed to configure your body to be ready to be put on a real suite of armor. The Mach suite will work as your Spartan armor until they finished figuring out your measurements. When you turn twenty you'll get your armor. But look at the bright side Halsey herself is designing your armor so it should be done in no time. Now come I have someone that you would like to meet". Walking into the private wing of the base I found that we were inside one of the live fire practice rooms.

But standing next to table was a seven-foot dark green suited Spartan. As he turned I knew just who he was Spartan 117 The Master Chief. Master Chief, "Jun I see your nephew is awake. Corporal Finn I assume you know who I am and for the time being I'll be your trainer. Head into that side room and suite up in the Mach suite you will be wearing". Nodding I entered the side room to see my Mach suite. It was painted a dark blue with the faceplate and most of the helmet was painted white like a Rorschach ink plot. Redressing in the body fitting Kevlar skin suite I slipped my head into the sensory adaptor. Seeing as this wasn't my official armor it wasn't cybernetically linked to my nerve system. (Look up the Mech suites from the manga 'All you need is kill' that what Finn's getting in). Opening the chest compartment I sat in the suites chest piece and slid my limbs into the appendages. Testing my hands, legs and other movements the suite seemed pretty straightforward.

Walking out of the room I found my uncle Jun had left. Master Chief, "Jun was called by Captain Key's Corporal but for now you and I have some things to work out. Come over here and pick your weapon". Walking over to the table I looked over the spread of weapons Master Chief had on display. Lifting an Assault rifle I put it back and took a M7 submachine gun. Master Chief, "Most wouldn't take the Sub it's firing rate goes through bullets on full auto and burst fire often has delays in-between each burst". "Sir my friends often say I'm not like most and I don't follow I set things to a new level. So what are we going to do"? Walking over to a wall he hit a button to say, "Today is basic's moves and hit as many targets as you can". Nodding I chambered the first round and went into practice. Sprinting into the practice circle I opened fire at the various dummies that popped up. And yes they did shot back.

Several rounds hit my armor causing my armor to delay. This allowed one dummy to hit me with a concussive round. Stumbling to the side I was dazed and my targater was going crazy. Reloading I jumped from my cover and shot into the upper levels of a catwalk. Then shot some more at a dummy in a doorway. After another two reloads I was out of ammo Master Chief stopped the simulation. Walking over to the Seven-foot Spartan he said, "For the most part you did well but you reactions and counter time needs some more work. Lets run it again and see how you do". After six hours of none stop training I was back on my bunk. With my face in my pillow the rest of Zeta squad was in my room to greet me. Carmine, "So what happened"? "I've started my training in a Mach suite. The Colonel had it painted to match my personality… he most really respect my mom to look out for me like this. I just hope I can meet their expectations".

Marco, "Will you relax you're 'Finn The Prizrak'. Pretty soon any Elite that sees you will be running for the hills". Jacky, "For once loud mouth Marco is right Finn. You've earned being a Spartan I mean you've reset the standard for most recruits and cadets. I'll say that's an accomplishment as it is but come on everyone let's leave. Finn needs rest cause tomorrow he's got more Spartan training to get to". Smirking I closed and locked the door behind them. Looking out my window I saw the clear night sky and remembered the nights I had with my aunt back on Earth. Looking at my dog tags it said my name, blood type, date of birth, and my nickname. Sitting back on my bunk I opened the metal ammo case and took out my mom necklace. "Hope your still watching me mom".

Smiles; Damn Finn got his ass kicked in training.

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Smiles; Peace off and WE'LL HUG YOU LATER!