When Serina got Cortana's message, she woke the crew, sent a response and prepare a cup of the captain's favourite tea all at once.

"Captain, something has happened." She said

. "What's the date" asked Anders.

"April 22 2557."

"So we've been frozen for 26 years!" shouted Alice, the Spartan 1.

"I'm afraid so. Back on subject, we have, or I have, made contact with another UNSC frigate. Or rather, half of a frigate." Said Serina.

"Half?" inquired Anders.

"Don't ask. I'm steering us to the remains of the frigate, known as the forward unto dawn."

Author note: I will update in a week