On Viargi, a UNSC recovery team were digging for resources. While they were digging, they heard a crackling sound and then one of them said, "Stop. Stop the drill."
The person operating the drill stopped and asked, "What's wrong?"
The one that heard it said, "We just hit something."
Everyone started digging it out and then saw a cryo tank and asked, "What is this cryo tank doing underneath the gravel? Unknown."
Their AI answered, "It seems that there was a battle here on Viargi before we came to this planet. That is a Sangheili that fought in the war against the an unknown threat in 2060 to 2076. The war ended after the Sangheili defeated the unknown threat by bombing their homeworld. This is a Sangheili from that time period."
They heard that and then took the cryo tank out of the dirt and said, "We need to get this on to the UNSC Infinity. Yeah, so they could get him to Sanghelios. Yep, but I doubt that he's going to talk to us. Contact the UNSC Infinity."
The AI did and said, "It's all set."
The man said, "Sir, this is the recovery team on Viargi, we have a gift for you."
Captain Thomas Lasky asked, "What would that gift be, exactly?"
The man answered, "A Sangheili in a cryo tank. We'd like you to take it to his homeworld."
Thomas said, "Really?"
The man answered, "Yeah, we dug it out of the ground."
Thomas said, "Alright. A Pelican will be on its way to pick it up."
The man said, "Thank you."
Thomas said, "Roland, send a Pelican to pick the tank up."
Roland said, "Yessir. We need a team to take a Pelican to Viargi. We have a package to pick up down there."
Everyone heard that and Master Chief said, "Blue Team will pick it up."
Roland heard that and said, "Blue Team will pick it up sir."
Thomas said, "Then go get the package then Master Chief."
Master Chief said, "Thank you. Blue Team, let's go."
They said, "Yessir."
They took a Pelican to Viargi and then landed near the coordinates that Thomas sent them and then the recovery team lifted the tank up and then the Spartans opened the hatch and then walked off of the Pelican and looked at the package and said, "Get it on."
They did and they started looking around and asked, "Is that all?"
The men answered, "As of right now, yes."
Frederic-104 saw a rocket flying toward the drill and then yelled, "Get out of the drill."
The man in the drill heard that and then Master Chief said, "It seems that the enemy has made a move. You should get out of here as soon as possible."
They took their weapons out and said, "We'll fight them. We're not just any UNSC recovery team, you know. We're former soldiers."
Kelly-087 said, "We need to get that to the ship. Let's go."
Linda-058 said, "Agreed."
Master Chief said, "Move out."
They ran into the Pelican and then took off and said, "This is Sierra-117 to UNSC Infinity."
Thomas heard that and said, "Chief, this is UNSC Infinity. Got the package."
Master Chief answered, "Yep. We're on our way back now."
Frederic-104 said, "It's a Sangheili."
Kelly-087 asked, "What would a Sangheili be doing down there?"
Roland answered, "According to the data that the AI they had sent to us, he's a Sangheili that fought in a war against an unknown threat and won the battle. That's all we got."
Linda-058 said, "So that rocket was meant for him, not the UNSC."
Roland answered, "Unknown."
Thomas said, "You were attacked."
Master Chief answered, "Nope. The recovery team was attacked though. They wanted to stay behind and fight. They also mentioned that they were former soldiers."
Frederic-104 said, "Like Insurrectionists."
Thomas answered, "Nope. They were discharged because of injury. We'll talk more as soon as you get back on the ship."
They said, "Understood, sir."
They flew toward the UNSC Infinity and then entered the docking bay and Thomas appeared with Sarah Palmer and the 4 of them lifted the cryo tank up and asked, "Where would you like us to put this cryo tank?"
Thomas answered, "Where you guys usually sleep. That is where we'll wake him up."
Master Chief said, "Understood, sir."
They brought him to the cryo chamber room on the ship and Sarah asked, "Do you really think it's a good idea to keep this from the Arbiter?"
Thomas answered, "Nope. But let's just get intel from him first and then we'll contact the Arbiter from there."
Sarah said, "This is quite risky for our relationship with the Sangheili, sir."
Thomas said, "I know that. We'll begin tomorrow."
Blue Team appeared in the room and said, "Doc, we need to get this tank connected to your servers."
They said, "Understood. Put it over here."
They did and then the docs hooked it up and Thomas said, "We'll awaken him tomorrow morning."
The doc said, "Understood."
Blue Team left and then Thomas said, "It seems that he's from the 2060-2076 war. Sangheili versed an unknown threat. The humans have never met this threat before. But they really did a number on the Sangheili in that war. But the Sangheili succeeded in ending the war by bombing their homeworld. It is still unknown to this date what they were up against. But now, we believe that we just made them angry by uncovering that corpse."
Roland said, "True that, sir. According to what is going on down there on Viargi, the recovery team has successfully killed most of the threat, but don't know what the hell they are. I'm going to zoom in now."
They zoomed into the picture and looked at the threat and said, "They don't look like Forerunners, or any type of Covenant. This is like an unknown threat like you just mentioned sir."
Thomas said, "According to this data, we're up against beings with scales."
Roland said, "Yep. I have never seen anything like it before."
Sarah asked, "What are we going to do about them?"
Thomas answered, "If they want this corpse back, we're going to have to fight them. That's all there is to it."
Kelly-087 asked, "What if they have more firepower than us?"
Sarah said, "We improvise."
Thomas said, "We continue to fight. Even if they got more firepower."
They said, "Yessir."
Thomas said, "Get some rest. We're all going to need it."
They walked away and took a nap. The very next morning at 0800 hours, they appeared in the cryo chamber and then said, "Time to wake him up."
They did and then the defrost process began and then they opened it up and then the Sangheili opened his eyes and then looked around and saw humans all around and then Master Chief appeared with the rest of Blue Team and said, "Welcome to the UNSC Infinity. You've been asleep for a very long time."
The Sangheili asked, "When did the humans get this technology?"
Master Chief answered, "We found it on other planets. We'd like to know more about those scaley creatures that just tried killing you."
The Sangheili said, "Why should I tell you that?"
Master Chief said, "I told you that he wasn't going to speak to us. Call the Arbiter. He'll get him to speak."
The Sangheili said, "The Arbiter?"
Master Chief answered, "Yes. Like I mentioned before, you've been asleep for a very long time."
They walked to the bridge and then Thomas said, "Call the Arbiter for us."
Roland said, "Sure thing."
The current Arbiter, Thel 'Vadam said, "You are interrupting me during my battle against the Covenant, Captain Lasky."
Thomas said, "Well, we have a reason for that. Speak."
The Sangheili said, "Hello, Arbiter. It seems that time really did fly by."
Thel 'Vadam asked, "Who is this?"
Thomas said, "That's why we called you. He won't speak with us. But he might speak with you."
Thel 'Vadam said, "I see. Please tell me about yourself."
The Sangheili said, "I'm an Arbiter like yourself. Jiro 'Sravamai. 2050 to 2076. What year are we in now?"
Thel 'Vadam answered, "2560."
Jiro 'Sravamai said, "Damn, time sure flies by fast. Now let me ask this, why do the humans have your number?"
Thel 'Vadam answered, "We're allies with the humans. I'm in charge of the Swords of Sanghelios. We'd love to have you join us."
Jiro 'Sravamai said, "Allies with the humans, huh."
Thel 'Vadam said, "Mostly, trust Blue Team, everyone else is a total ass."
Thomas said, "So uncalled for."
Thel 'Vadam laughed and said, "I hear that the threat from 500 years ago are back."
Jiro 'Sravamai grinned and said, "They're back?"
Master Chief answered, "Yes. They tried killing you yesterday. But we got you out of there. Also, our friends that found your body protected us so we could get away. But we believe that they'll come after us."
Jiro 'Sravamai said, "They definitely will. And they won't stop till every Sangheili dies. That's how they do business. They are known as Clavoids."
Everyone heard that and Thel 'Vadam said, "You guys picked up a troublemaker."
Roland looked at the radar and said, "Enemy vessels headed toward us now."
Thomas sighed and said, "Shit. They move fast."
Jiro 'Sravamai said, "Yes they do. That team on Viargi has been wiped out I bet. The Clavoids are stronger than you could ever imagine."
Thel 'Vadam said, "That's not good. Get him to Sanghelios now, Captain. We'll be waiting for his arrival."
Thomas said, "Understood. We'll bring him to you. Get us to Sanghelios, Roland."
Roland said, "If we do that, the ships behind us will follow."
Jiro 'Sravamai said, "It seems that we need to fight them to get out of here."
Thomas said, "Alright, Palmer, get every Spartans into position."
Sarah said, "Yessir." She then started running to the room where all of the Spartans were.
Thomas said, "Master Chief, protect the Arbiter."
Master Chief said, "We will sir. We did get him here in one piece, didn't we?"
Thomas answered, "Yep. Good luck and stay alive."
