Hey guys sorry it's been so long since I have updated. I have been so caught up in school and sports and social shenanigans (and a LOT of Halo 4) that I haven't had time to update anything. Credit to Microsoft, Bungie, and 343 for the awesomeness that is Halo. So, without further ado…. I present to you Omega Team Christmas Special!
December 24, 2535—Planet Reach, ONI Sword Base
The snow floated into the base like a feather drifting in the wind as Omega Team gathered around a bench in the mess hall. The bench was covered in inexpensive gifts bought through the little money they had (given to them through CPO Mednez). It was all Marie's idea, of course, and everyone hated the idea of buying each other gifts and doing this "surprise" Marie had in store (even Noah, who would never have said admitted it to Marie's face, HATED the idea).
The first to enter the room was Marie. She entered the room in her standard issue Olive Drab tank top, but it was covered in glitter. She wore a Santa Claus hat as well, along with a green and red too too with green and red stockings and tights, and to top it all off, she was wearing elf shoes. Marie strode over to the bench and set down a plate of gingerbread cookies.
Then came Noah, in his UNSC Sword Base uniform and a Santa hat. In his arm he carried a poorly wrapped peasant. Then came Charlie, who was a little more spruced up, but with an equally crappily wrapped gift. He wore an elf hat and his standard issue Marine garb (which barely fits his highly augmented body.)
The rest of the team followed in shortly, all with half-assed costumes and horribly wrapped presents. All except for Thrash. Everyone whispered amongst themselves about the rumors. Marie, however, had no clue what was coming.
"What? Why are you guys whispering? What don't I know?"
"Oh nothing Marie. Nice costume, by the way." replied Noah.
"Well, I wish I could say the same for all of you, but none of you really tried." she retorted.
And even though everyone knew it, they all acted as though they were women who had been told that their dress makes their butt look fat.
Marie looked at them all disappointingly, then said, "Well, I guess we will just start without Thrash. Who wants to give their gift first?"
Viper, who was probably best dressed with a Santa hat, fake beard, and a red suit on, volunteered first. She took her decently wrapped gift and handed it to Brent.
"Wow, Viper, thanks." said Brent as he opened his gift which revealed a small box the size of a book. He opened the box, and there were about three dozen shotgun shells.
"Holy crap! The armory would never give me this much! That guy is a dick!" Brent said as he picked up a shell. As he turned the shell over, he revealed a small engraving, with the Spirit of Fire logo and "Sgt. Forge" engraved on the side.
"Woah, how did you get these?" asked Brent.
"Yea and how did you get the present wrapped up that well? I couldn't find that much wrapping paper anywhere!"
Viper just sits there and chuckles…..
Two days before… at Sgt. Forge's Christmas party for his battalion…
"Ho Ho Ho! Merry Christmas!" said Corporal Malarky. Damn, Malarky thought as he waved his bell and scratched his fake beard, I can't believe I agreed to do this when I could be drinking with the others. Forge better have a good reward for this… maybe a promotion. Yea…. A promotion…
From the crowd of the Sgt. Forge's battalion, Viper watched the odd looking Santa wave his bell and scratch his beard. She doesn't think he should be a problem. She puts down her helmet's visor and vanishes into the crowd…
Malarky looks towards the crowd ad sees they are going to watch Sargent Forge make his annual speech. He sits down on some empty peasants with the massive Christmas tree at his back. He pulls out his flask and takes a sip, even though it's against regulation. As he just begins to relax, gloved hands reach out from the tree and grab over his mouth and chest and pull him back into the Christmas tree. The last thing he sees is a Marine visor and then it went black…
Viper looks out at the crowd of people watching the speech, which has barely begun, and the down at her hand. She notices a strange liquid on it. She brings her hand to her face to smell it. Alcohol. Ugh. She knew if she drank it, it would dim her senses. She took the hat and continued gazing the crowd. How was she going to get the shotgun shells from Sgt Forge? Then the alcohol began to spill out of the flask and she got an idea. She took the flask and walked into the crowd
"We have all had a tough time, but tonight we are all hear for one thing," said Sgt. Forge on the podium. All the soldiers began hooting and cheering. All of the sudden he sees a soldier who is clearly drunk jump on the stage and run to the podium.
"Merry Christmas bitches!" yelled the drunk Marine. Forge noticed that he had a bit of a girly voice, but decided it was just the Whisky talking.
"Well, obviously this soldier gets the idea. Let's all celebrate!" yelled Forge. There was a roaring round of applause. Forge raised his arms and as he did, he felt something reach in his pocket, but when he turned around no one was there. Not even the drunk soldier. Oh well.
The gift exchange lasted another ten minutes and it was all the same. Everyone received a poorly wrapped gift and none lived up to Viper's. Marie, all the while, did not look happy. She sulked in the corner and decided enough was enough when the group was finished.
"This is the worst Christmas ever!" she exclaimed as she ran out the room. The team all looked at each other, until Noah finally said, "Maybe I should go talk to her."
Noah ran out of the mess hall and began to call Marie's name. He found her in the base's massive lobby, with multiple high up walkways, and a giant glass window at the end. He walked over to her and put his hand on her arm.
"Leave me alone Noah, I'm not in the mood." She wimpers quietly, trying to hold back tears.
"Marie, I'm only here to help. What's the matter?" he replied as he wraps his arms around her waist from behind.
"It's….. it's just… Christmas isn't what it used to be. I miss being home, with my family, by a fire, sipping hot cocoa and opening gifts. I miss sitting on Santa's lap at the mall. I just miss Christmas."
"Marie, I promise, Christmas isn't over yet. Come back to the mess hall," he whispers to her as he turns her to face him, "There's another surprise I have for you."
"What is it?" she says with that look in her eye that drives him crazy.
"You'll see."
They walk into the mess hall and join the rest of the squad for dinner.
"Guys, is it right for us to eat without Thrash?" asks Brent.
"Yea maybe we should wait." says Charlie.
"And where's the food?" asks Viper.
Noah was about to answer when they heard a voice, "Did someone say food?"
Omega Team turns to the massive doors to see Thrash standing there in a full Santa costume, beard, belly and all, with his hands on his hips.
"Thrash!" the team yells.
"Merry Christmas, yo!" he says as he scratches his dark skin, "Damn, this costumes itchy."
"Where were you?" asks Marie.
"Oh, you just wait girl." He replies as he waves his arms. All of the sudden a Warthog pulls through the doors, decorated in red and gold to look like a sled. He even put skis on the side. To top it all off, there was a mountain of presents perfectly wrapped where the turret should have been, and CPO Mednez in an elf costume on top with a feast of foods like turkey and stuffing and pie on his lap.
"Food!" yelled Viper.
"Gifts!" yelled Charlie.
Marie smiled and hugged Noah, who yelled, "Nice work guys! Where did you get the gifts though? That wasn't in the plan."
"A Christmas miracle," said Thrash as he winked at Viper, "Merry Christmas! Let's get eating!"
They all sat down, started a "bon fire" on the floor with some of the gifts, and ate food and opened gifts, and even drank hot cocoa. They all smiled and laughed that night, everyone having a great time.
When it was time to go to bed, everyone said goodnight, and it was just Noah and Marie left. She looked around the room, walked toward Noah, and hugged him.
"Thank you so much, this was the best night of my life." She whispered.
"You're welcome." He said as he pulled her tighter. Then he pointed to the ceiling, and there was a small piece of mistletoe.
Marie smiled, and the she wrapped her arm around his shoulders and kissed him. They kissed for a while before Marie pulled back.
"Merry Christmas. Good night Noah." She said and then walked out of the mess hall.
For the first time ever, Noah was speechless. He looked at the Warthog, smiled, then left.
Well, that is the Christmas special! I couldn't have done it without the support of you guys! Thank you so much! Feel free to review and add to your favorite. Also, sorry it's so late. Had a lot of stuff to do. Thanks again! Omega out
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