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Brothers in Spirit

Chapter 1

Ninth Age of Reclaimation

Slip space Assault Cruiser Blessed Redemption

Faith… something Aron never had. That was for his mother. She sat by his bed praying the whole time he was sick with Knarde's Syndrome. His twin sister was another faith was for, she became a priestess. But not for him. He went to all the religious ceremonies but he didn't have the faith. Even his dreams betray him. If anyone knew he had dreams of a human he would have been tried for heresy. He had dreams of a Human even before he knew there were Humans.

Aron sat alone in his quarters, something he was used to. He is shunned by everyone. Knarde's Syndrome had left him shorter than any other Sangheili. But Aron didn't let his size keep him down. Instead he plunged into studies very early. Mastering all three forms of Sangheili martial arts, Taltus, Fazule, and Knate. With his small size of seven foot two he was more agile. His movements were quicker, he was able to strike faster. Aron used this to his advantage. He also studied everything he could at the young age of seventeen cycles he was an engineer. He could modify the most complex of weapons and armor. His first set of armor and every set there after, he modified to be more light weight.

But his dreams… he couldn't shake them. Every Human he had killed he looked for the face that had haunted him since childhood. However, he knew the human was still alive, he still had the dreams.

Aron's thoughts went back to faith. Hiss mother and sister had faith. His twin sister, Kierra, was a priestess of the Sangheili faith. He had heard from his mother, Mi'sha, that the priestess had found records of the original Sangheili Gods. Now they are trying to rebuild the original faith. Their job is trying to find out which prayer and ritual goes to what God.

Aron's thoughts were interrupted by the buzzing of his personal communicator. It was his mother. "Hello, Aron. How are you feeling today?" Mi'sha said lovingly.

Aron answered as he turned to look at the hologram of his mother, "I'm doing fine, Mother. I wish you would stop worrying about me."

Mi'sha replied in a patronizing tone, "I'll worry about you until I take my last breath. Now to the reason I needed to speak with you. You know of the betrayal and our expulsion from the Covenant? Kierra has found where the Prophets were planning to do this all along. Right now the Convent she is at has been locked down."

"Mother, I can't abandon my mission. We are going for reinforcements to bring home," Aron cut in.

"I know dear. I'm not calling for that. Our platforms are fully operational. Your Father has arranged for our safety in case of attack. And those who go into hiding will have no outside contact until the threat is over and our reinforcements arrive. Take care my son. We love you."

"And I you, Mother," Aron replied as the transmission ended. He was both worried and relieved.

Aron began to do some simple Knate exercises to relieve his thoughts. His exercises and thoughts were interrupted by the intercom, "Exiting slip space in two units."

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Aron went to the debriefing room to be debriefed on the stealth mission. Even though the Humans were their allies now there still could be some pockets of resistance. So caution was no option.

The Spec Op Field Commander, Rava Sadosee, began to speak once everyone was seated, "Warriors. Our mission is one of great importance. We are here on this Human world to seek out and find a Human named Captain Wilson. His squad of Human Warriors will be accompanying us to Sangheil to help protect our home world. We are not to harm any Humans. That is an order. This order comes directly from the Arbiter."

"There is a new Arbiter?" one of the Spec Op warriors asked.

"Yes," replied Rava, "He was appointed by the Prophets before the betrayal. Now he is the Arbiter of the Sangheili. What he has done so far for our people is more than the Covenant done for many Ages."

Aron sat and watched as all the Sangheili murmured amongst themselves. Rava not wanting to try to talk above them said loudly, "Listen up! Listen up!" when all were quiet he continued, "I want the squad to stay together on this mission. No one is to stray off. There could be Brutes hiding. Aron do you understand that order?"

Aron looked up seeing all eyes on him answered, "Yes, leader, I understand."

Rava said, "This meeting is adjourned. Be at the Phantom in two units."

Aron left the debriefing room. He went straight to the armory to gather his weapons he would take on this mission. His choice of weapons were dual energy swords, he was the most lethal with those. He placed the sword hilts on his belt. He also chose dual plasma rifles. He placed them in the holsters on his upper leg armor. His final weapon for the mission was a carbine which he slung over his shoulder. Aron grabbed a few extra batteries for the weapons and some extra clips for the carbine. He placed those in a pouch that he hung on his belt. he proceeded to leave the armory and go to the medical bay. There he replenished his medical kit that he keeps on his belt.

The medical officer said, "Aron, are you expecting to come upon a large resistance with a cease fire?"

Aron replied, "I just want to be prepared. Those filthy Brutes could be anywhere. It pays to be safe."

Aron left the medical bay and went to his quarters where he modified all his weapons to have a stronger blast and longer battery life. He wasn't going to take any chances. Just then Aron had a strange feeling come over him. He wasn't sure what it was but he couldn't shake it. It made him feel like he does when he has one of his dreams about the Human.

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Alpha Base

New Rome, Alpha 1 Colony

UNSC calendar November 25,2552

Captain John Wilson was in his office when there was a knock on the door. Corporal Rick Tanner came in and saluted. Captain Wilson said, "At ease Corporal. Now to the reason I called you in here. There is a squad of Elites that will be landing here. I want you to take a small group to the coordinates and escort them here."

Rick replied, "Sir, yes, Sir" he saluted and walked out the door to get a group of his best men. Then proceeded to the coordinates given to him by Captain Wilson.

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Orbit around Alpha 1

Assault Cruiser Blessed Redemption

Aron entered the Phantom and took his seat. When the Field Commander entered the pilot was instructed to proceed to the surface. Their landing coordinates were already given to the Humans. Aron still couldn't shake the feeling that hit him in his quarters. The flight to the surface was uneventful. When Aron stepped from the gravity lift he knew why he had that feeling. For staring at him was the face of the Human who haunted his dreams.