Some souls can be touched

Disclaimer: I don't own Halo or any of the characters in it, except for my Noble Six.

Author's note: This is one for all you Emile/Fem6 fans!

Emile sat on the chair, barely holding his weight. The team was supposed to get a new Six today, so the team was on standby until something cropped up. Until then, he pulled out his kukri knife, running his fingers on the slowly dulling blade. Jorge shifted peeling an energy bar and taking slow bites. Kat was playing with her robotic arm. He had no idea where Jun was, probably fixing his sniper rifle, which he probably did, ten times a day. Carter turned to answer a call from Colonel Holland.

"I'm here. Colonel, can I do something for you?"

"Contact with Visegrad Relay was lost last night. All signals flatlined at twenty six hundred hours I responded with trooper fireteams which have since been declared MIA." Holland's calm and calculating voice filled the room.

"And now you're sending us?" Carter asked, tilting his head in curiosity.

Emile saw a shadow block his knife and looked up to see a Spartan whom he had never seen before. The figure was obviously female with a slender frame in lavender and white shaded armor. She wore a CQC helmet with the HUL attachment, a chestplate that looked just like the ODSTs, her left shoulder was the Gungnir and her right was the UA Multithreat. Her leg held a HARD CASE and on her knees were Gungnir knee guards. Just another expendable Six. Emile thought, grinning behind his helmet.

The new Six attempted to step in, but Kat had blocked it with her arm. She nodded to Carter, "Commander."

"So that's our new number Six." Jorge softly spoke, finished with his food. The new Six stepped forward, not even speaking a word. Emile decided to dig deeper.

"Kat," Both women turned. "You read her file?" She nodded in response, "Only the parts that weren't covered in black ink."

Carter turned back to Holland. "Anyone claim responsibility sir?"

"ONI thinks it might be the local insurrection. Five months ago, they pulled a similar job on Harmony. Hit a relay to take out our eyes and ears, then stole two freighters from dry-dock. That cannot happen here. Reach is too damn important. I want that relay back online, Noble One." Carter tensed in response, but kept his cool. "Sir consider it done."

"Then I'll see you on the other side. Holland out."

It's always something new every day. Emile thought as he stood with Jorge and Kat, beginning to leave the building as Carter addressed the new recruit. "Commander sir." She replied with the most perfect voice Emile would've thought possible.

"I'm Carter, Noble Team's leader. That's Kat Noble Two, Emile and Jorge Four and Five. You're riding with me Noble Six."

Damn Emile said to himself, when it came to new Nobles, he always tried to get them to come out of their shell. Despite his cold exterior, he treated his teammates like brothers and sisters. Since Carter and Jun were riding with her, he wouldn't be able to make a first impression yet. He sighed as he sat down in the Falcon.

Six watched as the Spartans filed out of the room. She wasn't able to introduce herself to the team yet. Especially the boys seemed cold and imposing, she knew getting along with the team would take time. Carter turned to her, sliding on his helmet in the process. "I'm not going to lie to you lieutenant, you're stepping into some shoes the rest of the squad would leave unfilled. Me, I'm just happy to have Noble back up to full strength. I'm glad to have your skill set. But, we're a team. That lone wolf stuff gets left behind. Clear?" He leaned out the side, giving the pilot the go signal. The other helicopter lifted off and ascended.

Six felt the whole team's eyes on her as she stepped inside. She felt like a lone wolf even when she wasn't. The Commander's voice had a sharp edge to it. "Got it sir." She replied as the Falcon lifted off the ground.

Jun shifted, turning to her. "Welcome to Reach."

Yes, I know Emile is OOC. Then again, I wouldn't be writing this if he was like what he was in the game. I'm expecting this story to consist of 7 chapters. I also have one more thing to ask.

I was recently promoted to Brigadier, two days before I wrote this. Usually when I get promoted, I buy myself a new helmet as a treat to reaching a new rank. I'm looking at the Commando, EVA C, Mark V, Mark VI and Security. (Obviously I'd have to get General for the latter) In the reviews, please submit which helmet I should purchase.