The Forebearing Corruption
Foreword: I do not own Halo or Dead Space, nor any characters, settings, places, objects, etc. related to them.
A crossover of Dead Space and Halo.
WARNING: Canon ends at the end of the prologue.
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"Wake me…when you need me."
On Earth stood a memorial, made of black rock in the shape of a pelican's wing, the carrier of those who fought and died in the Human-Covenant War. On the pedestal commemorating those who had fallen, stood the Admiral Hood.
"For us, the storm has passed. The war is over…
But let us never forget those who journeyed into the howling dark…and did not return, for their decision required courage beyond measure! …They ennobled us all. They will not be forgotten."
In that small, barren, silent service, Stacker's voice rang out, "Present arms!"
The seven marines did so, battle rifles feeling more murderous and cold than ever. They fired simultaneously; their 21-gun salute.
*BANG*
Among the deceased was Admiral Jacob Keyes, Pvt. Manuel Mendoza, Captain Carol Rawley…
*BANG*
…Fleet Admiral Harper, Cpl. Perez, Pvt. Mackenzie…
*BANG*
…Sgt. Avery Johnson, Commander Miranda Keyes, and etched into the wing itself, John-117.
As Terrence Hood walked away from the memorial, he dropped his head in sorrow. That man, known by the ODSTs as a 'freak,' saved his life too many times to count. When Hood was determined to stay on Earth, the Spartan plunged into their enemies. John succeeded, but at the cost of his own life.
Terrence could see more of a hero in that Petty Officer than he could see in himself…
…Meanwhile, 'Forward Unto Dawn' was drifting without power, and John-117 in a cryogenic tube. The ship was drifting towards a planet...
…with a mining ship in orbit.
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