Wow, I did not expect this to do well actually. it's just another 'John wakes up in another time/reality/dimension/place' fanfiction that has been soooooo overused. But, I guess that's part of why it is good. Cut the shit out that everyone already knows because no-one is waiting for 500+ words about how John sneaks through the ship or checks either it is safe.

Anyways, I hope you still enjoy what i am writing.


John has packed as many guns as he can carry on his back, hips and hands. Setting the explosives sharp and trusting Cortana to make the right decision to trust these people for help. "Blow it" He hears softly from Cortana. Grabbing a remote from one of the ammo pouches and unlocking a button to gently press it. Watching the Forward Unto Dawn erupt in a ball of fire and metal behind them. "We can not allow any of our intel to fall in the wrong hands." She says softly. John had to agree, if anyone, who is not UNSC, would get intel of the locations of earth and of their tech it would have horrible consequences.

"Well, we are stranded here now. We can only hope that these species are not hostile." Cortana sighs and tries to find another communication line with the so called Lotus. Failing miserably and groaning. "I take it this ship will bring us to her."

"It better." Sounds the gruff voice of John as he checks his weapons over for malfunctions and maintenance. Feeling the ship with only minor turbulence. The room had no windows and was illuminated with one bright white light. It looked more like a doctor's waiting room than a place for soldiers to be picked up.

"You will be arriving at the Larunda Relay shortly, from there you will be escorted to meet with The Lotus. Remain seated until the light turns green and the bay doors open." It sounds over some sort of intercom. John can only nod and lean back trying to comprehend what all is happening. Woken up by Cortana, in a different star system, being boarded by a faction called the Corpus, being helped by someone called the Lotus, meeting one of the Lotus' crew who appears to be a girl, blowing up the ship and being brought to the Larunda Relay. John only had one thing in mind though, the fastest way back to UNSC space.

"Chief? I have been looking around and, you might not like this, but these star charts resemble earth's a little. Only thing is, they moved a little. Every star is out of place it seems. And some are already gone. So, we either are at a really odd angle, or we have been out longer than expected." Cortana says with a hint of fear in her voice. John only nods and patiently waits. Much to his liking, it did not take too long. 15 minutes or so and what felt like 7 times being slingshotted around.

He felt the ship slow down and stands at the ready with his hands by his hip to grab the M6S pistol if needed. The light turns green and the bay doors open to reveal an open space with a platform leading to a door with some kind of mark on it. A single man wearing navy blue and a mask over the eyes walks up to Chief and waves at him a gesture to follow.

"Well what are you waiting for John, follow him." Cortana quickly says shaking John from looking around and nods slowly following the short man.


I knew I shouldn't have but I needed this guy to be in my Codex. Just before extraction I took a picture and scanned his armor. One picture is all I needed apparently because my scanner immediately popped up the image that it was done. Rather excited to see what he is I go through my Codex and see his image. Sierra-117 Master Chief. Strange name, and an even stranger description. Or rather, the lack thereof. There was only the name, but no description, no weaknesses, nothing.

"Operator? Remember what I said that the frigate dates back 7500 years? Now that I see the Codex entry I have been digging further back than the Orokin era into the History of humanity. Did you know there was a three decade war with the now known Sangheili?" Ordis chimes happily like an excited child.

So, this person was either ancient, if he was older than 7500 years, which would grant him some power and knowledge. But his cephalon, or A.I. as she likes to call it, looks less advanced than Ordis. And neither did she ever mention the Orokin or any terms that make sense. I kept looking at his 3 d moving picture in my codex. He was tall, that was for sure. So maybe he was a new warframe? The armor sure did look like it could be. Maybe I'm overthinking this and it is just a VIP who found that frigate. But in all of the systems it has not been noticed. This is getting weirder with every passing minute I think about it.

"Tenno? I need you to come to the Larunda Relay and talk with our new VIP. Make hurry, we have much to discuss." Lotus' voice sounded again. I sigh softly leaving my Codex be and walk to navigation. Plotting a course to the Larunda Relay. Lucky I have to go there, I need to visit Simaris anyways. I am still equipped in my Nyx warframe and walk down to the foundry. Looking at the many things I should be building in case I need them.

"Operator? I have tried to dig further, but my memories h- ArE F-r_rIed- Have not been able to see much. Maybe Cephalon Simaris knows more." I hear my broken cephalon again. Maybe he's right. Simaris does know a lot, he might know who this person is… I am starting to develop the same curiosity as him too. I shouldn't focus that much on him and just carry out my job. From my position I could just make out Earth flying by which means that the Larunda relay is close. I should go and prepare myself to enter.

I gently strut through the Relay, seeing Baro'kiteer offering his void findings and countless other Tenno buying from him. I have a mission though. So I have to decline buying from him for the moment and go up the lift in the relay. Looking at Simaris door for a moment before walking away from it. Through the halls where the Tenno weren't allowed actually. This was a room where they preferred nobody to jump and run around like some Tenno tend to do. I look at my map to see which door I need to take and walk up to it as it opens up. It is a dark blue room illuminated by a blue hologram of the relay. On one end of the table was the green behemoth looking at the door. I gently wave sitting opposite of it and wait for further instructions from the Lotus.

The silence feels uncomfortable. That behemoth is either checking me out or looking for weaknesses on me. I curiously look at him too, of course, I have already seen him in the codex, but just to try and see what this green behemoth is.

"Cortana, I don't like this at all." John says over his personal com channel looking at the femine creature before him... he would have said human, but it was completely covered in stretchable metal, which made it look rather alien.

"Just trust it for now John. They haven't attacked us so we should keep our calm and see what is going on." Cortana reassures him as she tries again to get inside the system. Failing and receiving another warning telling her to 'STOP IT' in polite terms. Cursing to herself she waits.

"I am pleased that you could come Tenno, now for our guests. Greetings, welcome to the Larunda Relay in the Origin system." The smooth voice of Lotus sounds as a hologram appearance of her forms on the table. John quickly aims a rifle at it scared that she might be alien due to her helmet.

The Tenno opposite of me acts quickly and grabs her sidearm aiming it at John. This does not fit well with John as he aims at the direct threat.

"Please, we can talk peacefully here. This section is not meant for gunfights." Lotus says calmly seeing the situation unfold. "Mr. Chief, would you be so kind not to aim your gun at my Tenno? She will lower it if you do." John reluctantly lowers his gun and sits back down. Seeing the Tenno mimic his movement and calm down. "Now, on to more pressing matters. Who are you?" The Lotus turns to John with a stoic face.

"I am Petty officer Sierra-117 of the United Nations Space command." John answers. "And my A.I. Cortana." He materializes her on his hand letting her wave. John knows he is in no shape to ask questions now that he is in their territory.

"Interesting, I haven't seen a human based A.I. in a very very long time. And I see you have manners as you did not immediately ask more questions." The lotus lets a smile escape. "Your frigate looked torn up and old. Where did it come from?"

"Where exactly we don't know. We lost track of our speeds. Planets' gravity spheres kept swinging us around until we landed where we are now." Cortana quickly explains. "As to why our frigate looks like it does, we were ripped in half the rest is classified. My companion has gone into cryosleep for four years whilst I kept the message beacon active and made sure the ship didn't collapse."

"Why is it classified? If we want to help you we must know everything about you." Lotus asks kindly. Waiting for a response and surprisingly receiving it from her Tenno.

"Cephalon Simaris might know. My broken ship Cephalon Ordis had identified the frigate 7500 years back." The Nyx warframe stands with the Tenno's female voice sounding. "These people could have been there before the Orokin era even begun."

Lotus looked a little confused and a mild form of shock after hearing that. Turning to the human A.I. "Excuse me Cortana, but can you show me your known star charts, history of planets and general background history of your race?"

"Uhm… sure, if I am allowed to access this panel I would gladly sent what you need." Cortana says as a data port opens up for old chips. One that every table had should it be they find something interesting. Wasting no time John gently places it as Cortana starts walking over the table to Lotus. Cowering a little seeing that the Lotus is nearly a head taller. "R-Right, here, these are the charts we know of."

The Tenno on the other side just sits still much to John's relief. Listening to the conversation between the two blue people.

"So… these are the star charts that you use now?" Cortana asks looking at them and matching her suspicion. "The stars indeed did move… and some died… And you are telling me… that these are made at the exact same coordinates and position." Cortana says fearfully as she looks them over a hundred times a second.

"I am afraid so miss Cortana. You indeed are 75 centuries old. Congratulations, and sorry." Lotus says calmly as John stands up hearing this.

"Is this true? Where is this Simaris." John stands up with his fingers around his magnum sidearm. Ready to pull Cortana out.

"Simaris is just outside the doors but you must realize, how much of this technology did you have? I do have to say, your companion Master Chief is quite peculiar. Looking like a prototype of the warframes. Would you mind joining our cause?" Lotus smiles kindly

"NO! No we are not going to join your cause! We have a war to fight and we need to find a way back" Cortana sounds distressed whilst John tries to calm her down. "Cortana." He says sternly "Can't you see John! Without us humanity would be doomed! They need every Spartan on the field" Cortana's image flickers and glows a hint of red. "I WILL NOT BELIEVE YOUR LIES!" Cortana shouts sending an electric pulse over the table. The Lotus doesn't seem fazed whilst the Tenno had backed off.

"Cortana!" John stands up. His tone rising near threatening. Cortana calms down once she hears John's voice and starts whimpering softly. "I… I'm s-sorry I... I never…"

"Rampancy, and developed quite far I see. We can try to fix that but only if you trust us." Lotus calmly replies to the crouched down Cortana watching her flicker out of existence every now and then. She disappears from the table and the chip starts glowing blue again. John grabs the chip and looks at the Lotus again.

"Try to find a way back for us, cure Cortana's rampancy and we will cooperate for as far as our protocol allows us." John says lowering his guard. The lotus smiles a little and the Tenno opposite of him stands up to. Walking up to John and offering a handshake. John shakes it firmly and seems satisfied that the woman doesn't flinch.. "Your name?"

"I have no official name anymore, only a tag like you. Mine is T-312"


I know, very stupid name for a Tenno, but come on, i am not creative :(

Sincerely, The voice you hear in your head while you are reading this.