On February 13, 2693, on Reach, over 750 million people currently live there. All of the previous cities of Reach have been re-terraformed to their former glory. Actually, made even better than in 2552 before it fell. A new colony known as New Barlow was formed during the re-terraforming of Reach and is the most populated with over 56 million people. In the colony, there were a total of 35,295,018 residents and the remaining 21,563,947 were UNSC personnel. In the capital Barlow City, the Governor of the city was at a Press conference to announce a new project that the UNSC were working on. In Glenelg Park, Barlow City, the podium was ready and the Governor walked up escorted by the 2nd Noble Team. Everyone started cheering and then said, "It's the Governor. And Noble Team. They are the best. It's good to have a Spartan Team here on Reach. Protect us."

Noble Four said, "Hm, it seems that they are talking about us."

Noble One said, "Of course they are. We're the Noble Team. But we're the 2nd Noble Team. Not the first one. We were created to replace them to protect Reach."

Noble Two said, "Agreed. But are we capable of being like them."

Noble Five said, "We'll never be like the first Noble Team. We'll just be a nuisance to those 6. Plus, we only have 5."

Noble Three said, "Right. I wonder what she's got to announce."

The Governor stopped in front of the podium and said, "Good morning everyone. And thank you for coming to hear me out. If you don't know who I am, I am Elizabeth Morrice, the Governor of New Barlow. The UNSC has allowed me the honor to announce who the 6th member of Noble Team is."

Everyone heard that and then Noble One looked at her and then Elizabeth said, "He is known as a lone wolf that fights battles all by himself. He's dominated in 10 battles against the YNSC. If you wish to know what the YNSC stand for, it's Yaulan Nation Space Command. Our current enemy. Spartan Patrick Smith of the Spartan-XII Project."

Patrick Smith stepped forward and then Noble Four said, "Shit, he really is here."

Patrick walked to the podium and said, "It's an honor to be a part of this team to help out Reach."

He bowed to them and then everyone saw that and then Noble Three asked, "Isn't that what Japanese people do? You are American."

Patrick said, "No, I'm Australian. But I've been in Japan for most of my life."

Noble One said, "Enough talk. Let the Governor continue her speech."

Patrick said, "Agreed."

He stepped back and then Elizabeth said, "Thank you. Give it up for Noble Team."

Everyone started whistling, cheering, and clapping and then Patrick said, "They seem to love you guys."

Noble Five said, "We don't need to act like friends, Smith. I know what you've done in your past tours to survive."

Noble One said, "Calm down. She's about to continue."

Elizabeth said, "Silence please."

Everyone stopped making noise and then Elizabeth said, "Thank you very much. Now about the reason why I came out here today. The UNSC is funding a project that will take place here in New Barlow. A museum for all of the history of the UNSC so far. From the Human-Covenant War to UNSC-YNSC War. And you all get to know how the first Spartans did in the universe. The project starts in a month."

Everyone started cheering and then Elizabeth smiled and stepped back and asked, "What do you think about that, guys?"

Patrick answered, "It sounds lovely."

Noble Five grunted and then Noble One said, "Agreed. This place is the perfect place for the new museum to show off our history. Don't you think so as well, Slinger?"

Noble Five, Molly Slinger answered, "Yes. I agree with you sir."

Elizabeth looked up and then said, "The sky never changes. It's always so beautiful."

Noble Three said, "The sky is always beautiful. But is different on every planet."

Noble Four said, "Most definitely. I can't disagree with that."

Patrick looked up and then a voice appeared in his head, "You know that you don't belong on Reach. 2nd Noble Team is a farce. You are no good for them. You'll just get them killed, Patrick."

Patrick heard that and then looked down and his smile went away and Noble Two saw that and asked, "Are you ok?"

Molly asked, "Why do you care? He's a murderer."

Patrick looked at Noble One and then said, "Sorry, I was daydreaming of something awful."

They heard that and then Elizabeth smiled and said, "Hell, you'll get used to your new position, soldier. You are known as one of the best of your generation."

Patrick said, "Best, huh?"

They heard that and then Elizabeth said, "You are? I'm serious."

Molly looked at him and then Patrick looked up again and then his eyes changed and then she looked up and then saw something and Patrick said, "We need to get you all out of here."

Noble One asked, "Why?"

Molly pointed upwards at the sky and then everyone looked up and saw shadows in the sky and then started screaming and then Patrick appeared by the podium and said, "Please calm down and head to the space elevators and evacuate immediately."

Everyone heard that and then Elizabeth appeared and then said, "Stay calm everyone. Do not push. Head to the space elevators now. The 107th Infantry Squad will direct you where to go. Go now."

Everyone started running away and then the members of the 107th Infantry Squad started saying, "Don't push. We'll get you all out of here. One at a time. Go slower. No need to panic. We're all Human here. We will protect you. So will Noble Team. So do this for them."

Everyone heard that and then Noble One said, "Good. The evacuation began. Is this what you daydreamed about?"

Patrick answered, "Nope. Voices talking to me."

Molly heard that and then asked, "What were they saying?"

Patrick answered, "You don't belong here. You'll just get them killed. Leave Reach now."

Noble Four said, "Huh? Sounds rough."

Noble Three said, "He is a veteran after all."

Patrick looked up and said to himself, "Shadow's, huh? Why now?"

Noble One said, "We need to get the Governor to safety."