{WARNING! WARNING! WARNING! Spoilers from "Ignition". This takes place after it. You have been warned!}
(Breakneck, Halo Reach)
Greg The Spider looked through his sniper scope at the Halo Reach character models of Arbiter and Claire, hearing everything they said.
Greg: (to himself) I think its time to head back there, Arbiter won't just have one friend.
(Near Jon's Apartment, Vancouver, Canada)
Greg then walked back the apartment, but he saw a bunch of people out in front of the apartment, and heard the fire alarm.
Landlord: Some person using something similar to those Windows XP voice simulators just said their would be a fire, this best not be a pra-.
Suddenly the apartment engulfed in flames.
Landlord: HOLY SHIT!
Greg just watched, unable to move. Sirens of firetrucks echoed in the distance. Arbiter was not out of the house. He was dying. Burning. There was no saving him. There was only one thing he could do.
(Powerhouse, Halo Reach)
Claire: (to her self) Where is Arbiter? He said he would be here.
A brown colored Spartan wearing the Operator helmet appears nearby. Claire turns around.
Claire: You...you're the one that prevented Trent from frag banning me after our failed wedding. What are you doing here?
*Chat Requested*
(Xbox Live Text Chat)
Claire: Ok, what did you want to tell me.
Greg: Well, first off, you know that spider Arbiter was talking about? That was me.
Claire: Oh...I'm sorry if you overheard me saying I am afraid of spiders. I just never thought a spider like you existed.
Greg: No problem...but I do have sad news.
Claire: ...what is it?
Greg: Arbiter...and I assume Chief...died in a house fire.
Claire: ...ok this is a pathetic attempt at trolling, you know.
Greg: I wish i was : (
Claire: ...I'm coming up there.
Greg: You don't believe me?
Claire: No...I do. I just want to help hold a mock funeral for Arbiter. Pay my respects.
Greg: ...yeah.
(Apartment Ruins, Vancouver, Canada)
Claire: Arbiter...you were a great friend. At first I was shocked to find out you were just a toy...except that isn't true. You were more than that. You were smart, funny, and above all you were caring. You had your flaws, but don't all people? I never said this, because I didn't want you to think I had romantic feelings for you, because I didn't and still don't. But...I love you. (sniffle) And I miss you.
The ruins were filled with stick notes that Greg put, honoring the Arbiter (and to a lesser extent Chief).
Suddenly, Greg feels himself being picked up by some small arms.
Little Girl: Spidey!
The little girl started cuddling with Greg. She was a homeless girl.
Claire: (kneels down) Do you like the spider? What's your name?
Little Girl: (nods) Yes, Ma'am. My name is Abby.
Claire: Well, may I first say goodbye? He...is a very special friend.
Abby: (nods) Don't be too long.
Greg: (post-it) It's ok. I'm...happy to have a family now.
Claire: She is probably going to take you everywhere. You probably wont have any time to yourself.
Greg: (post-it) Time to yourself...I had a lot of that. It's time to settle down. Goodbye, Claire.
Claire nods and takes off his post-it note backpack.
Claire: Here you go : )
Abby: (smiles wide) SPIDEY! Thanks miss! MOMMY, MOMMY, I GOT A NEW TOY! (giggles)
