Red vs Blue: Green
Chapter One: The Beginning
I knew it was a bad idea to leave Project Freelancer, but the Director had been very clear.
Mother of Invention
"I'm sorry. I know you want to continue to aid us in our mission, but I have decided that your history may affect your decisions in combat. Due to this, until the current goal has been accomplished, you are hereby expelled from the project. I'll send you to one of the simulation bases after your death is faked." The Director explained. "We'll make it look like you were lost on a recon mission. Your armor will be modified so it no longer releases a recovery beacon. If you are still alive and willing when our goal has been reached, then I will gladly welcome you back to the project."
"Yes sir. Thank you Director." I said before turning and showing myself out of his office. "What do you think, Scar?" I asked as I stepped into an elevator to get back to my quarters. A small red AI appeared next to me. She was wearing a simple jacket, worn pants, combat boots, and had a simple pixie cut.
"I think we'll both enjoy this break from all the action." Scarlet said with a small grin. "Besides, you work too hard anyway. Maybe these simulation troopers will teach you how to relax."
"We'll see." I said as we stepped out of the elevator. I stopped and stared silently. Carolina stood outside the elevator, waiting. Her helmet was off and our green eyes met. Scarlet just looked from Carolina to me, then back again.
"Hey there Carolina. Anything going on?" I said suddenly. "Getting ready for a birthday party?" Carolina smiled.
"You always were good at breaking up tension." Carolina said quietly. "Something's wrong, isn't it?"
"Sorry to say it, but you're right. I've got a bad feeling about the next mission." I grinned. "And my hunches are usually right. After all, I served with the UNSC for a long time."
"Says the twenty-one-year-old. No one actually believes that anymore. I even had York steal your file. Completely blank before you showed up here." Carolina replied. "What's your explanation for that?"
"Must be a clerical error." I said as I walked past her towards my room. "Not like that would be new." Carolina still hadn't moved by the time I'd reached my room. I typed in the passcode and walked in.
"I'm gonna miss this place." Scarlet said as she looked around. "Think of all the fun we've had here."
"I know. Remember the adventures? The explosions?" I sigh. "Think he sent me that update for you yet?" I muttered. "I don't know if I'll be able to get it at my new base." Scarlet sat down on the bed.
"Lemme check… got it!" Scarlet said happily. "Should I apply it now or later?"
"Do it now, that way I can keep an eye on you. Make sure that nothing goes wrong." She nodded before disappearing on a cloud of red pixels. I quick packed up my two duffle bags and opened my closet for the third. I grabbed it without checking what was inside before heading back to the elevator. Carolina was just waiting by the door.
"What's with the bags?" Carolina asked.
"My room's been switched again." I explained with a small smile.
"Again?" Carolina asked as she stood up and looked me in the eyes.
"Yeah. It's complicated. Something clerical." I said before stepping into the lift.
"Very funny." Carolina said sarcastically. "See ya around D.C."
"Let's hope so…" I said quietly.
The door slid shut before Carolina could answer, but I could see she was confused. She didn't understand. Few did.
Three Years Later: Pelican over Blood Gulch Outpost 1B
I just stared at the other guy in the pelican with me. He wore standard Mark-IV blue armor. He was trying to talk with the pilot, although he continued to be unsuccessful in his endeavors.
"Do you think that I could fly the ship?" The rookie asked.
"No. Sit down." The pilot said angrily. This had been going on for at least an hour.
"Okay." To my surprise the rookie sat down and looked at me.
"Hello! Are we going to the same place?" The rookie said cheerfully.
"I believe so. Why?" I asked curiously.
"That means that I should tell you my name. So we can be teammates!" The rookie exclaimed.
"Fair enough. What's your name?" I asked.
"My name is Micheal J. Caboose," Caboose said as he pulled off his helmet. "But you can call me Caboose."
"Alright Caboose. I'm Braedan Steel. Call me Braedan or Steel. I don't mind either way." I said before removing my helmet as well.
"Okay Mr. Steel." Caboose grinned.
I chuckled. "Please, I don't deserve it rookie. Anyways, you know anything about the base?"
"Nope. I don't remember what they told me. Except that if I need help, call blue command. Or ask someone else." Caboose replied.
"Good to know Caboose." I said simply.
"We're landing at Blood Gulch Outpost now." The pilot said over the intercom.
"Understood." I replied.
"Yes sir Mr. Pilot!" Caboose yelled.
"Rookie, shut up." The pilot said angrily as he began landing the ship.
"He is mean…" Caboose muttered.
"Yeah…" I sighed. The ship landed and the doors open. I stood up, slipping on my helmet. "Let's go Caboose."
"Okay!" Caboose stood up as well, following me out of the ship into Blood Gulch.
And that's a chapter. Let me know what you think. :)