(Six's POV)

"Why did I tell her that." I mumbled to myself.

I looked up to see that the rest of Noble was going to the mess hall. Still trying to decide if I should go with them when I caught a glance of something that was shining in the moonlight. I walked towards it and found the light blue flowers; the same ones that Xion used to give me all the time. I felt my stomach drop and tears beginning to cloud my vision. I quickly dried my tears and picked up one of the flowers.

"I shouldn't trust these people." I said so quietly that even I could barely hear myself.

I knew trusting was an important part of being a team. But if you were betrayed as I was you know that it is hard to trust anyone. I couldn't trust people back then and I can't trust them now. I wish Xion was here she would know what to say about a situation like this. But reality hit me harder than anything ever has; she was gone and she wasn't ever coming back and there wasn't anything I could do to change that fact.

Hearing someone close in on me I turned my head to see Kat walk up behind me. She didn't say anything at first just letting the silence hang between us. Without her helmet on I could see the scares that all her time in the military left. I shrugged then turned and started to walk away from her, but before I got out of her arm's reach she grabbed me by the shoulder and spun me; so I was facing her.

"What do you need Kat?"

"Six I wanted to apologize for making you spill the fact that Thom was your brother." she said just above a whisper.

"You didn't make me tell you that; you asked a question and I gave you an answer."

"But I …."

"You didn't force me Kat; so no worries."

"You need to listen Six he died because of me." she spoke softly.

"No, he died by fighting for what he believed in."

"But the plan was my idea Six."

"That maybe so but he chose to be the one to go instead of you, Carter, or someone else."

"But I…" she stammered

"He made his choice Kat; it wasn't your fault."

I stood there looking at her for what seemed like an eternity; just then the PA system came on.

"Noble Six and Noble Two please report to the command center."

Both Kat and I started towards the door of the command system.

Walking in the command center Kat and I could see the rest of Noble already assembled around Carter. Cater looked directly at me and Kat.

"Six we need you and Kat to help out at sword base." Carter said.

"What happened at sword base sir?" I asked.

"The Covenent attacked it but it is still ours for now so ONI is sending us in to take care of it."

"Yes Sir consider it done."

"That's what I like to hear six. But Kat could you stay for a minute I want to disscuss something in private."

Kat looked at Six before nodding and walked closer to him while I went out the door I just entered moments ago.

(Kat's POV)

"What is it sir?" I asked.

"I know you still blame yourself for Thom, but don't underestimate Six I know he sounds like a regular Spartan but he is different."

"What do you mean sir?"

"Do I have to spell it out to you Kat?" Carter said smugly.

I looked at Carter trying to figure out what he meant; just then it hit in the face I couldn't believe he brought it up. I thought I could hide my emotions well but Carter saw right through me.

"Jesus Christ, Carter I hate you."

"Hey I'm not the one who is falling head over heels for the new Spartan."

I couldn't help the fact that my face was turning a deep shade of red. But the fact of the matter was Carter was right; I don't know why I liked him, but I did. I sighed just a little then I headed towards the door. Carter walked right up to me and smiled.

"So did ONI ask for me and him or was this some kinda crazy plan Carter."

"More like I wanted to help you two get closer Kat."

"Fuck you Carter." I said with a smirk.

"I don't have a problem with it in fact I think it is good for you and him both."

"I'm so glad I have your approval. Sorry Carter I owe you for this one so Thanks."

"No problem Kat but don't let the others know right away at least."

"I would hate to have Jun get jealous and start a fight with him." I replied.

While Carter and I had our chat; George and Emile were standing and watching Jun and Six fight. I was pissed the moment we took our eyes off of them they tried to kill each other; but to be honest I already figured out who started it.

"What the hell is going on here?" Carter asked with anger behind every word.

"Well Jun jumped Six and started asking questions like why he didn't save Xion if he could've or why he was a Spartan to begin with." George said.

"Hell, Six gave Jun the chance to walk away but he kept on nagging him." Emile said.

"Then when Six turned his back on him he drew a knife and tried to stab him, but with Six's reflexes he had no chance of hitting him." George put in.

"God damn it Jun why attack Six?" I asked him which put the fight to a standstill.

"Why not he doesn't even act human anymore from what I heard." Jun replied.

"He is a member of Noble and he is our teammate; we take care of each other here Jun." I said coldly with my eyes staring daggers into Jun's.

"No his brother was but not him; he won't even trust us with his name and all the info we got on him was from Halsely and Holland." Jun spat bitterly and kept eyeing Six.

"No Jun he is a part of Noble now and he is your teammate as well so lock it down." Carter said.

"Sorry sir I shouldn't have turned my back." Six said as he left to get on the pelican that would be taking him to the drop point along with Kat.

I watched as Six went towards the pelican; I couldn't help but noticed his head was hanging down a bit. As I walked by Jun tried to approach; all I did when he came close was flipped him off then I continued walking towards the pelican. As I approached the pelican I noticed Six had his dog tags out. I tried creeping closer so I could get a look at his name. No one except Carter knew his name. Plus Carter only used his name once and no one took the time to rember it since we thought he would be gone within a week. I told Carter I wanted him to tell me his name; it would mean more to me that way. He saw me and started to chuckle ever so softly.

"My name is Jeff."

"Ok, but I swear I wasn't trying to look."

"Hahaha ok Kat whatever you say, but you do realize you are as red as tomato right."

"Shit I uhh fuck."

"It's okay Kat just relax a little ok."

"Swear you will tell no one; got it Jeff or else I will kill you."

"Don't worry I won't."

Here he was telling me that I could trust him and he trusted me since he gave me his name. I wanted to smile but the pilot kept watching us as if he excepted us to do something. My only wish now was to see his face since every time we saw him he always had his helmet on. I swear though I don't think that i could even imagain what he looks like. Sometimes I think he is this really old guy or maybe if he found out I liked him he might laugh at me and mock me. Then other times I imagine him having the same feelings for me that I have for him.

"What is it now Kat?" Six asked with concern.

"Nothing; why do you ask Six?"

"You keep sighing as if something is troubling you."

"I swear you have bionic ears, or just very good hearing."

Six just shrugged and kept staring at me for an answer to his question. I wanted to tell him in the short amount of time we have been together he was someone who made me feel safe. But everytime when I got close to someone I would screw it up by saying some smartass comment. The rest of Noble knew this and still accepted me, but would Jeff be like them or would he push me away like the others did.

"So whats wrong?"

"Nothing is wrong can't I just sigh without you interrogating me." I snapped without thinking.

If I could see Jeff's face it would have a shocked look on it. I then heard the comm link disconnect from the private comm link. Shit was the first word that came to mind while the pelican was filled with an uneasy silence. I tried to reconnect to a private comm link with him but he turned off all comms to his HUD. As we rode the rest of the way in silence; I felt my stomach turn it was like everything I feared happened.

(Six's POV)

Ten minutes passed with this unusal silence but she didn't want to talk to me. I thought we were friends , but I guess she didn't like me after all. All of a sudden the pilot said we would be getting off in about 30 seconds. He warned us about the heavy firing and Covenant ground forces. As we were about to jump Kat started to speak.

"Jeff I'm sorry; I didn't mean what I said." she said softly to show her apology was meaningful.

"Whatever we have a job let's get it done."

I heard a hurt sigh escape her lips, but it didn't even phase me. I have been hurt to much by people who were supposed to be my friends. I thought for once I might have made some friends I could count on. As we hit the ground I heard some jackals screech nearby. I quickly sighted them and put a bullet from my DMR into each one of their fugly faces. The grunts started to fire, but I pivoted then started shooting them in the head. The one grunts head exploded with his brains flying everywhere.

Kat motioned for me to follow her; as we started to make our way to the gate we heard banshees flying over head. As I heard this I quickly grabbed Kat's robotic arm and hid behind large boulders. He never realized how close he was to Kat.

(KAT'S POV)

I was walking with my thoughts on the mission when all of sudden I was jerked and dragged behind two boulders. I was going to start yelling at Six when he put his hand up to silence me while I look up to see banshees over head. When I turn back to see where I was I could then I realized how close I was to this man. I didn't know what came over me. My heart started to beat so fast and I could feel my face turning red. I don't know why but for some reason I can tolerate his shit and like him for who he is. I kept having these thoughts but it was starting to get worse now.

Ever since I found out about his daughter I keep having dreams where I'm married to him and we have our own daughter. I don't know why but everytime I am around him I feel safe. I shake my head and return back to reality. As I look to see Six looking at me. I could feel my face going red with embarrassment as I realized that he couldn't move since I was on top of him. But this strange feeling came to me I didn't want to move but I knew I had to or else he might think I'm weird.

To be continued….