BEYOND HOPE- A HALO/FALLOUT CROSSOVER

PROLOGUE

"What do you mean an anomaly?" Captain Jacob Adams asked. "Just that. Our long range sensors detected an anomaly near one of our outpost." Margaret Parangosky replied. "We need you to investigate this disturbance. You will be in command of the UNSC 'All or Nothing'. Any questions?" "Will there be any forces accompanying me?" Adams inquired. "Yes. Along with a normal outfit of marines and ODSTs, you will have a team of SPARTAN-3s as well. Typical vehicle compliment will be provided as well. I recommend you get to know your SPARTAN team. Dismissed." Margaret Stood, saluting Adams. Adams returned the gesture, then left the room. Adams was glad to be out of there. The overly bright room, combined with Margaret's intimidating personality, bothered Adams more than it should. ONI had an affinity for overly white corridors. Adams just wanted to be on his way as soon as possible. Every door was a checkpoint, with an armed guard at each one. Adams finally exited the building and made his way to the arranged transport. Adams Climbed into the Warthog, and the driver sped of towards the nearest landing zone. "Transport will be here shortly, sir." Adams saluted, the driver returned it, and drove back to the ONI facility. Adams didn't have to wait long, the tell-tell roar of a Pelican dropship on approach. The Pelican landed and the rear bay door dropped open. "Captain Adams?" Adams nodded. The crew member gestured for Adams to climb aboard. The bay door clanged shut. Adams strapped himself into a seat and felt the dropship rocketed off back towards the 'All or Nothing'. "Captain Adams?" "Yes, that's me." "I'm SPARTAN-81, Jackson." Over there is SPARTAN-019, Kate," Kate waved "SPARTAN-023, Mason, and last but not least SPARTAN-55, Connor. We're SPARTAN team Onyx." Every spartan in the dropship wore a full set of enforcer armor. The helmets all sported black visors. Their armor was completely matte black. Adams nodded to the team, his blue eyes focusing on Connor, if only for a brief time. Connor was a large man who could easily crush Adams. Adams ran a hand through his short black hair, letting out a long sigh. None of the spartans seemed to care much, since they didn't look in his direction. Adams could feel the Pelican slowing down and assumed they were close to landing in the bay of 'All or Nothing'. True to his prediction, a loud clang reverberated throughout the bay of the dropship, followed by the door slowly dropping down. Three individuals stood outside the Pelican. "Hello, . My name is Nathan Holland, ONI section three representative. To my left is Sarah Freeman," Sarah Freeman nodded. "And to my right is Colonel Steve Yuan. We are to observe the immediate area around the anomaly for anything Covenant-or innsuretionist- related." Nathan extended his hand and Adams shook it. "Now, if you and your crew is ready, we should depart." Nathan gestured towards the bridge, and Adams followed his lead. The four officers rode the elevator up to the bridge, where Adams' crew was waiting. "Glad you could make it, sir. I am Chief Warrant Officer Thomas Rhodes. I operate navigation." Rhodes saluted. Adams returned it. "These are my petty officer, Sheila Jennings, weapons," Jennings nodded "Jonathan Holloyway, comms." Holloway,as well, nodded. "And finally Carson Ramirez, logistics." Ramirez nodded too. "We are honored to be your crew, sir." The entire deck crew saluted. Adams returned the gesture. All the deck officers sat at their stations, warming up the frigate. "Sir, engines are ate 75% power." Rhodes reported. "Understood, Rhodes. Begin launch procedures." Rhodes nodded, punching in coordinates for the frigate to follow. "Jennings, go ahead and warm up the MAC, just in case we get engaged." Jennings nodded. The 'All or Nothing' accelerated towards Earth's outer atmosphere. "Mr. Holland, we will be entering slipspace soon, I recommend that you retire to your cabin." "I agree, captain." Holland said, turning to leave. Once Holland and his subordinates had left, Adams ordered Rhodes to enter slipspace. Now all they had to do was wait.