Hello to all my faithful readers! I decided to try something a little different, inspired by multiple readings of Contact: Harvest. What could the Prophets have been thinking at the beginning of the war? Is it possible that not all of them agreed on the right course of action? It seemed like an interesting idea to explore, so I decided to give it a go. First up, the Prophet of Mercy. Enjoy!
Disclaimer: I don't own Halo.
Part One: Mercy
It is almost too much to comprehend, even for one such as I. How could the Forerunners have been left behind? And how could we not have realized the possibility? It borders on the heretical to even consider such a thing, but the Oracle's words were absolute. The Forerunners remain!
And yet, as joyous as this news may first appear, it is far more dangerous. Our Covenant would be broken beyond belief if this were known. The holy artifacts and the promise of the Great Journey have been our only unity: to remove it would destroy us all. Perhaps Truth is correct, perhaps we should maintain our silence, and destroy all evidence that the Great Journey is a lie.
I am sickened by the thought.
Still, I cannot help but wonder: is this the right path? The Oracle itself proclaimed our teachings to be false, and who are we to question its holy words? If the Gods willed that these Reclaimers…these humans…are our divine makers, is it right that we wage this war? Are we so blind and foolish as to betray our gods to protect our own teachings and beliefs? If the promise of the Great Journey is a lie, then what happened to the rest of the Forerunners? Why were some left behind?
All I have are unanswered questions, and the possibilities are frightening.
Truly, I am troubled by the road I now walk. Regret and Truth harbor no doubts—though I sometimes wonder at Regret's ambition, it is far too high for my liking—and are convinced these humans must be destroyed…for the good of the Covenant. I do not share their enthusiasm, but I feel, truly, that there is no other course. The Covenant must remain whole.
My doubts, however, remain.