A/N: Yes.. I know I know. I haven't updated for A LOT OF TIME. But I forgot to publish this story. It was a continuation of Halo: Reach. I may continue, I may not. D: This will feature Noble 6 fighting along with John-117. Storyline of Halo with Noble 6 in the picture, basically. I wanted him to live. Also, Kat and Carter survived in THIS story. AU, I think. It is AU!

Emile and Jorge didn't survive. Pfff. I loved Emile but... Noble 6 saw him die. Same for Jorge. Others witnessed Carter's death. I made a poll in school on who should live and Jun is exceptional. Jun IS the survivor (SPOILER SPOILER) and yes, he lives. Catherine Halsey? Well, I'll try to think what her image is in my story. Expecting reviews from you guys!

ENJOY.

...:Prologue:...

SAY MY NAME, LIEUTENANT

It was over now. There was nothing he could do now. The Covenant calmed down for a while, and the only thing he did to ward them away was to pretend to be dead. He laid flat and motionless on the floor, trying hard to ignore the pain in his open wounds. Slowly, but surely, the Zealots and Ultras left him alone. The Spartan still had his hand on his battle rifle, in case there was anything else that was almost blowing his cover. The Spirit - a Covenant drop-ship - flew away in a purplish giant blast. The loud sounds died down and the engines of a space cruiser came into focus of the scenario.

Noble 6 craned his neck to view the cruiser just a small inch; he managed to get a good view despite his poor vision. The cracks in his helmet didn't make him feel bad. He wanted to die now. Die by losing blood while witnessing the planet being glassed. UNSC ships and drop-off vehicles were fleeing from the scene. Nobody was there to save him now. The other Spartans died, he saw many but couldn't remember what happened at all. Whatever it was, the Covenant scarred his heart.

Jun was alive. He was with Catherine Halsey. Dr. Halsey was alive too so he must be alive with her. Also, that Gunnery Sergeant Buck whom he met in Alexandra had survived before the city was glassed. The three of them had the chance to live. If it wasn't for Noble 6, they would have died. If he survived, then... Noble 6 managed a small, painful smile. Those three were lucky to survive the ordeal and Noble 6 had already sent the 'Package' to the Pillar of Autumn. He was dying now. Perhaps he can use a few seconds of his remaining time to live since there was no orders left for him now.

Using his hands as support, Noble 6 lifted himself up from his lying position and sat on the brown, musty and dusty ground. His eyes shot up at the wonderful yet deadly beam of light destroying lands. The cause of the glass, or one of the causes. The Covenant had ruled Reach; the planet was theirs now. Noble 6 looked around to find no more Covenant infantries tracking him. They thought he was dead and he was going to be-

"Lieutenant! LIEUTENANT!"

A loud voice attracted Noble 6's attention. The Spartan head turned in every direction possible, trying to find the source of that call. Unbelievably, a Phantom - a friendly contact at least - flew towards him. There was a soldier waving at the open shutters, a familiar sniper rifle in his hand. The soldier's head was uncovered to reveal the bald head and a tattoo featuring arrows on his head. Noble 6's eyes were bloodshot and he couldn't trust what his mind had addressed the soldier as.

"Jun?" Noble 6 couldn't help but pull a hopeful smile. He expected Jun to say a goodbye and be the last person he would meet again. But that wasn't what the sniper did. Jun leaned back into the Phantom and gave a few signals. The Phantom automatically lowered down, its shields intact and no turrets manned. Nobody was there to be conspicious of the Phantom. Only the cruiser was a few kilometers away and it didn't care.

Jun jumped off the Phantom and landed with a thud. He raced towards Noble 6 through all the dust that churned and covered him like a blanket. Noble 6 struggled to stand up by himself only to see Jun throwing his arm around his shoulder. Jun lifted him up with a grunt and turned to make a quick sprint back to the Phantom.

"I'm not gonna make it, Jun. P-put me down," Noble 6 breathed, begging Jun to stop. His friend wouldn't stop at all. He only had the motive to bring Noble 6 to safety. When they reached the Phantom, Noble 6 turned his head around. The Ultras and Zealots were coming back. They saw Noble 6 and Jun. Noble 6 begged again, "Please. You don't have to save me."

Sadly, Jun shook his head and laughed bitterly, "Say that to Dr. Halsey and Captain Keyes, Lieutenant."

Without another word, Jun threw Noble 6 like a club, flinging him into the operative gravity lift. Noble 6 could see and feel himself floating up, ascending through the air until he reached the insides of the Covenant drop ship. Jun then looked back and saw the Zealots and Ultras roar with fury. They threw their energy swords aside and whipped for their concussion rifles. Jun made a turn and jumped into the gravity lift. As he made his way up, he called a command, "Corporal! Get us out of here, NOW."

Noble 6 could hardly think properly. Why was he saved? He was supposed to be dead, with the others. His team didn't seem to die at all. Spartans never die, right? Noble 6's limbs barely functioned and he couldn't move a fraction of an inch. Two marines sprang onto him with medkits. They covered his view, but Noble 6 blacked them completely.

Say my name, Lieutenant.

"W-What...?" Noble 6 muttered. It was a female voice. However, there was no female presence in the ship. He swore he heard it. The familiarity hinted his knowledge. Noble 6 tried to sit up but the marines pushed him down. The first marine, on his left, reassured him, "Don't move. Your bones are broken, sir."

Can you hear me? Say my name. You're chosen are you, Spartan? If you are, then you must know my name.

He did know the name but he could bring himself to say it. He was so confused that his voice cracked. Jun rushed over and snatched the helmet off Noble 6's head. Noble 6 had his eyes shut tight as he winced in complete pain. Jun tried to calm down, "You're going to be A okay, you hear me, Noble 6? Please respond!"

You do know my name but you cannot say it. Go on, say the name of who made you strong. Of who made your own squad strong.

"Doc...Ah..." Noble 6 gritted his teeth. He said only a portion of the name he was about to finish.

What was that I hear? You have your memory intact, Lieutenant? Say my name to show that you do.

"Doctor... Ha-"

"Vital signs are low, sir!"

"Keep her steady, Corporal! Noble 6, are you alright?"

"Doctor... Hals-"

Just one more syllable, Spartan. One more and you'll survive. The rest of your crew will too... but not all of them. I cannot keep my promises and nor can you. Say it, Lieutenant. Say it, I beg of you.

Doctor Halsey.