Here's chapter one :) we aren't going to release the cliffhanger ending but we are introducing another few characters, These characters do become more important later. Sorry for keeping the cliffhanger :). We are trying to update once a week but some updates may come earlier, we are increasing word count because we thought the prologue was short.

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CHAPTER ONE

The warthog jolted as it went over another bump in the gravel road.

"How far till Shield Base" asked a silver and gold spartan.

"Not long now sir" said the marine driver "We're about two klicks out"

"How you holding up Riley?" the spartan asked

"Oh I'm fine" said a voice in the spartans head "I love being stuck in the back of your head all the time" the AI's voice was laced with sarcasm

"You know" replied the spartan "I liked you better when you weren't a smart AI"

"Sir" said the marine "We're here"

Before them stood the side of a huge canyon. The river had been drained years ago and a metal dome like base had been placed inside. Up ahead were a garage and entryway, the warthog pulls up in front of the garage and the military checkpoint, a massive steel door big enough two fit tanks side by side. After Riley cleared their warthog he passed word along about his arrival. Once inside the base they drove to the command center that was of to the left side of the dome. Inside the dome there was a large field with obstacle course's where ODSTs and new Spartans IIIs trained. They soon reached the command centre.

"Sir, This is where the General's office is" said the marine "just go to reception and the receptionist will guide you there"

"Thanks Mike" replied the Spartan.

The Spartan entered the building and asked the receptionist for the directions to the general's office, "down the hallway two doors on the left" he thanked her and continued to the office. He found the general's office rather easily and knocked. "Come in" said a gruff voice

"Morning General' said the Spartan

"Morning Stryker" said General O'Neil as he stood up behind his desk. "I have the AI for Sapphire team" replied Stryker "When are they due to arrive?"

"Unfortunately we have lost contact with Imber, the planet that Sapphire team is stationed." the general said rather solemnly. "Imber? Why would we need to station Spartans at Imber?" Said Stryker. General O'Neil signed "The covenant were sighted nearby and the spartans were sent to protect the planet" said the general anger clear in his voice, "and now they may have killed one of the best spartan teams out there". "I was considering sending reinforcements" The general went on "but ONI denied it as usual". "Anyway" the general started "great job delivering the package, my heavily armed postman. Head to the barracks if you want some shuteye"

Stryker smiled under his helmet "Thank you sir" he said before leaving

"Well" said Riley "you're stuck with me 'till Sapphire gets back, let's do something fun!"

"No" said Stryker 'I'm going to the barracks, resting for a good while and if they're not back by then I'll do some training to hone my skills"

"What if they've died?" asked the AI

"Then we'll be here a long time won't we" replied the Stryker dryly.

Stryker had found a free spot in the barracks and had rested for not one hour before being woken up by Mike,

"Sir, the general has called you to his office."

Stryker grabbed got up, making sure his two magnums were at his waist, and walked to the office. The general was pacing back and forth when he walked in. "We received a distress signal from Imber calling for assistance, saying the spartans are MIA, they even started sending coordinates before communications were cut off." O'Neil had a grim expression. "Damn it. Can't we send reinforcements?" Stryker replied calmly, not letting the worry for his fellow spartans show

"ONI has denied the request saying that they believe reach is the next target." The general sat down.

"If Sapphire team made it out, how long would it take them to get here."

"2-3 days Stryker, but almost no evac pelicans still have there subspace beacons, but we can still wait for them." Stryker stood in silence when Riley popped up

"They're spartans, they'll make it somehow".

"Thanks for telling me sir" said Stryker

"You're welcome" replied the general "you're dismissed"

Stryker retired to the barracks again after being dismissed. "We can wait three days can't we?" He said

Riley just stayed silent.


That's the end of Chapter one, we hoped you liked the new characters. Please review as we want to know what you guys think :), and yes next chapter is going back to Sapphire team. See you later!