Halo: Next Generation
Record Log I: Forerunner's Second Chance
Part 1: Evolution
Almost everyone knows about the Forerunners, the first advanced civilization in the Universe. Everyone also knows about the deadly plague known as the Flood, the only infection as small as a human head and massive as an interstellar warship known to only infect intelligent life. Even the ultimate sacrifice made by the Forerunners to preserve intelligent life is known by every thinking creature. But there are secrets that remain unfound by even the most critical eye. Secrets that could destroy everything if let out.
The Forerunners were, indeed, a powerful race, but they were doomed from the start. Even if their technology were the greatest ever to exist, things wouldn't change. The only thing that could've saved them was the very thing they cast out: evolution. Their society was the base of all societies seen in the future; but even their society would not accept the supernatural, especially if the supernatural was among their species. This was the evolution that could've saved their species: supernatural abilities of every child's dreams. The Forerunners didn't see the beauty, the safety, in this evolution—they only saw the fear they had of it. Some scholars believe that the Forerunners simply weren't ready for this powerful evolution at the time, and so they exiled every member of their species who evolved.
By this time, nearly twenty years before their eventual great sacrifice, the Flood came onto the scene and began wreaking havoc. The Forerunners never expected this plague to come at all, and thus were unprepared for this arrival. What the traditionalist Forerunners never realized was that neither technology nor supernatural alone could stop this hostile new threat, but only technology and supernatural combined could save all intelligent life. Both those who relied on technology and the newly evolved species came up with thousands of plans, but at the time only one plan seemed to work: the Halo weapons. Both recognized that this was the only way to put the Flood to sleep, so the massive ring weapons were scattered across the places where the Flood were known to reside. They also recognized that if they fired the weapons, the Forerunners would be wiped out of existence as well as the Flood.
The Flood recognized the threat to their existence and tried to put a stop to the threat. This was where the evolved Forerunners (who were eventually known as the Guardians, due to their supernatural abilities and human appearance) would come in: they were authorized to, should the Flood attempt to destroy the rings, use their abilities to slow the plague down enough to buy enough time for the traditional Forerunners to fire the Halo rings. Surprisingly, this plan worked: the Flood and their food sources were wiped out in a devastating blast from the weapons. Sadly, this was the last time the Forerunners would ever see the light of day. They expected as such, but this plan worked so well that their species was either wiped out or sent into hiding on shield worlds. The Guardians who survived made certain to rebuild that which they had destroyed and left the galaxy before anyone or anything could ask questions. They went unnoticed in their new home and could therefore rebuild the powerful society destroyed by the entry of the Flood and firing of the Halo weapons. Before they left to this new home, however, they swore never to destroy all intelligent life ever again.
Finally, it seemed as though life had found its peace. Life began to flourish again where the Flood first threatened all life. The new Guardians had finally found a place where they could call home and go unnoticed. Humans began to develop their new society. And, for once, there seemed to be nothing to threaten life anymore. Peace grew abundant throughout both galaxies. For the time being, this peace would not only last, but grow more than ever…
A/N: Well, that was fun. I think. Tell me in a review if you at least thought it was interesting. I swear it will get much better. I swear. There is a reason I listed this under RWBY, you'll see why. And to all Rooster Teeth fans out there: yes, I heard that Monty Oum died, albeit a little bit late. Sad, because I really wanted to not only meet him but work with him. Dang it all, Life: quit throwing' us on a rollercoaster! Jeez, it's like everyone I know keeps either dying or going through a rough time. Even I can't escape the bad luck.
Well, enough with the rant, happy Valentine's Day (albeit a day late). For those of you like me just look at today as we're halfway through the month. THANK GOD!
I realize it's been a while since I've done anything, but I've been trying to write my own books and catch up on Rooster Teeth stuff. And I accidentally procrastinated on my homework. OOPS! Hehe… that happens with me WAY too much.
Quick disclaimer: I do not own Halo, Bungee (or is it Bunjee? tell me in a review), Microsoft, the Forerunners, the Flood, the Covenant, or anything else that I mention. I don't own Rooster Teeth, RWBY, or anything that I might mention, either; even if I join the ranks of Rooster Teeth, I will never own anything of theirs. The only thing that I do own is my imagination, and even that's questionable at times.
See you all whenever I can get to you and actually type. Just sayin': it's an option. A stupid, dangerous, possibly suicidal option, but it's still an option.