Sup guys, back with another story, this one about Halo. Enjoy the 800-word chapter. I don't own Halo, Microsoft and 343 do.

(Autumn Class Heavy Cruiser Executioner.)

The briefing room of the cruiser was silent besides the 2 armored figured who took their seats in front of the holotable.

Admiral Serin Osman and Fleet Admiral Terrance Hood looked at a Spartan IV clad in Black and Red Deadeye armor and Linda- 058.

"Names and Ranks." Osman ordered, the black haired, ocean eye male Spartan spoke up first.

"Lieutenant James Ruckmee, former Army, service number 08658-78960-JM." James stated, Linda was second, her gleaming emerald eyes and blood red hair made her seem like a demon.

"Petty Officer First Class Linda Pravdin. Service Number 78656-78642-LP." Linda put in, her S9S99-S5 AM Sniper Nornfang clanked against her back.

James made sure his BR85 Battle Rifle and M6H Magnum was secure, Hood spoke up a minute later.

"Both of you aren't to speak a word of this mission or its contents, this mission is classified to Clearance Level Alpha and above." Hood stated, 2 nods were his response.

"Both of you have been selected because of your skillsets as long-range marksmen. I also believe you are questioning why the remainder of Spartans for both the II and IV branches aren't present." Osman stated, 2 nods again.

"While Sierra Blue Team and the IVs are incredible combatants and some of the best soldiers within the UNSC, they lack the skillsets and traits that we conscripted both of you for." Osman went on before she turned to Hood.

"Both of you are familiar with the Servants of the Abiding Truth and Luro 'Taralumee, correct?" Hood asked, he got frowns at this.

"Sir, I haven't been deployed against them ,and the only information I have against them came in the dossier that was given to me before I was brought here." Linda explained, James cleared his throat.

"And neither was I, I was told those documents were more classified and above my pay grade, sir." The Spartan put in, Osmen nodded.

"With the death of most of Jul's Lieutenants and his losses against UNSC Infinity, UNSC Highcom has lowered Jul's threat status from red to yellow. The Servants of the Abiding Truth, however…" The Oni Admiral stated before James nodded.

"Has risen due to lack of action against them, understood, permission to speak freely, ma'am?" James asked, he was given a nod before speaking.

"What is our target? I don't see why only us were chosen when there's dozens of UNSC marksmen and snipers within our ranks capable of a simple elimination op. I mean that with all due respect." James put in, Hood nodded and turned to the holotable.

"Because they aren't Spartans who are basically ghosts, Lieutenant. UNSC Highcom is asking you to do more than just shoot someone… We want you to dismantle the entire Covenant sect they have built piece by piece." Hood stated, Linda and James shared a look before nodding.

"Both of you are to be deployed alongside ODST Squadrons Echo 3 and Charlie 8 to begin your assignment. You are to eliminate all high-profile targets, then sabotage operations there… We don't want a single Lieutenant from their little cult surviving." Osmen stated, Hood pulled something from his pocket.

"Spartan Linda, I believe this is yours, he will have all data on the mission… By next mission, we were discussing your promotion due to experience… You leave within 48 hours, dismissed, Spartans… Good luck." Hood put in before James and Linda nodded and pulled their helmets over their heads.

Linda inserted the chip into her helmet and was greeted by the image of Athos.

"Spartan-058, good to see you again." Athos said with a bow, Linda couldn't help but chuckle.

"Good to see you again, Athos. You have any info on this op?" Linda asked, Athos nodded.

"The UNSC Fast Gus is stationed in hanger 3 and you both deploy in 2 days, I'd get some rest, this demands laser focus from both of you to pull off." Athos explained, James nodded.

"I won't miss, Athos. I'll see you in 40 hours." James said before he walked away, both Spartans knew what was expected of them, there would be no second chances to pull this off.

Linda punched up the information on this mission and got the name as she sighed and walked away.

Operation GHOST BLADE.

Author notes

Phew, first chapter done. Yes, I know it isn't perfect, first chapters aren't my thing. I decided to make a new Halo story after being unable to decide on Fireteam Raven. This story also wont show Blue Team or Master Chief and will only mention them. Next chapter will show Linda and James's deployment to Arcadia. Until next, next Tuesday, Lighting Wolf out!