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Sorry that updates are slow. The life of a US Marine is a busy one and between work, my animations and art, and the fanfictions I'm making slow progress.

Anyhow here's Chapter 4

Oh and you can find a picture of what Alyssia's gown looks like in my photos

Enjoy

Alyssia woke up with a big headache and blurry vision. She sat up slowly and observed her surroundings as her vision focused. She was in what she assumed was a laboratory and she was lying on a dissection table, which didn't set well with her at all; she was also naked. The only thing covering her was a white sheet which she gripped and wrapped around herself before standing on the ground.

"Well…I'm still alive…so I guess that's SOMETHING to be happy about." She thought flatly before looking at where the gash was. Only a slight scar was left. "How long was I out?"

"About three days; it seems your abilities are quite amazing."

The girl flinched and looked over quickly to see Dr. Halesy standing there. The woman approached her and handed her a strange outfit. "W-What is this? I-I'm not wearing this thing, it's too form fitting." She stuttered with a blush. "And it's a bit revealing."

Halsey chuckled and nodded. "I know but it's what Jul wants."

"…Well he's a pervert." Alyssia replied flatly, which made Halsey only laugh.

After around ten minutes, Alyssia was in the gown and blushing from embarrassment. The gown was white with red designs. A light red sparkling veil was connected to her hips and hung all the way down to the ground and extended a couple inches behind her and another hung from her neck and draped over her arms.

A black ornament held the veil in its place and made it drape her form better. Her thighs and stomach were exposed, orange fabric like her veils placed over them allowing her belly button and naval to be seen. In short, she looked very beautiful.

To the young girl though, it felt like she was about to go out into public wearing lingerie. "This is so embarrassing…"

"Why are you so ashamed? Honestly you look very beautiful in that; like a Forerunner Princess." Dr. Halsey stated. "Either way it's his orders that you wear it. You don't have much of a choice since they already disposed of your other clothing."

Alyssia sighed loudly and hunched over a bit. "Since you put it that way…"

Halsey approached her and held up a small box. "I collected everything that was in your pockets before they threw it out."

She took it and examined its contents. Her wallet, dog tags, iPhone, earphones, watch, and keys for the Mustang were all inside. She held the box close to her chest. "How…did this happen?"

"I have some questions I would like to ask you sometime, but unfortunately, Jul wants you on his Phantom right now." Halsey said as she turned around. "Come now, we must be leaving."

Alyssia soon noticed the woman walking away and quickly followed after her. "W-Where are we going exactly?"

"We discovered a massive Forerunner building of some kind on the planet you were found on. The Elites were actually patrolling after we detected a strange energy pulse. That's when they captured you." Halsey explained as they exited the room.

The Sargent tensed up as they walked around various Covenant races; Elites, jackals, Grunts, Hunters, and even a few Engineers passed by them. They all took their time with staring at Alyssia, making her face turn almost as red as her veils. "S-So this Forerunner place has something to do with me and my being here?" She asked trying to ignore the looks.

"There's a symbol on the doorway of the building that is the same as the one on your forehead. We haven't been able to enter, but with you Jul believes we'll be able to pass. I believe so too." Halsey replied, still keeping a good pace.

Soon the two human females entered the hanger. Jul 'Mdama was standing by one of the purple ships speaking to a couple Generals and Spec. Ops. His attention soon moved to them and, like the others, he stared at Alyssia who blushed and glared in response.

"See; I told you he was a perv." Alyssia said under her breath and Halsey did her best not to lose face.

""You waste my time."" Jul grunted as the other Elites stepped onto the Phantom.

""Well she needed her rest Jul; and now we are ready to go." Halsey spoke before glancing back at Alyssia, who nodded her head quietly.

'Mdama grunted and nudged his head to the side a bit. ""Get onboard Doctor; I am speaking to her for a moment.""

Halsey paused but nodded and stepped into the Phantom, leaving Alyssia and Jul alone.

""Understand this human."" 'Mdama began. ""If you behave and keep acting as you are now you will continue to live. I have no desire in taking any more human scum onto my ship, but the Doctor's knowledge is needed and now you bear markings of a relic. In the end you may survive as a servant to me if I see it fit.

"Your life and fate are in your own hands."" He finished.

Alyssia's blood was boiling as he talked down to her but she knew that if she wanted to escape she had to get off the Super Carrier. For now she would have to be obedient until the opportune moment for escape presented itself to her.

""I…understand."" She replied as she bowed her head a bit.

Jul looked her over one more time before boarding the Phantom with her. In her mind Alyssia could only imagine the satisfaction of slapping the bastard in the face. Oh how she wished she could do that in real without dying in the end.

MEANWHILE…

"You crazy bitch!" A marine shouted as he wiped the mashed potatoes and gravy out of his face. Amber had been on a non-stop rampage ever since being placed in her cell. She made life especially difficult for the individuals who brought meals to her. She'd move quickly and slam the tray into their faces, covering their uniform in a mess.

"Fuck you!" The blonde spat and glared daggers at him.

He glared at her darkly before storming out of the Brig. Amber snorted as the door hissed shut. Jess glanced at her as she paced around the cell again, trying to find any way to escape.

"Amber you really need to calm down; I'm sure Lys is fine. She IS the only one of us who's trained to kill you know."

"Jess, she is a Supply Ops Clerk, not a grunt. She's never been to combat!" Amber argued.

"Ber, you're acting like a child! No wonder why they're keeping us locked up!" Jess finally snapped. "You keep this up and we'll never get out of here!"

"I CAN'T HELP IT! I'M WORRIED ABOUT LYS! YOU SHOULD BE TOO!"

"I AM AND YOUR ANNOYING ANTICS AND DOUBTS AREN'T HELPING!"

Silence enveloped the room as Amber was caught off guard. Jess sighed and rubbed the bridge of her nose. "Look…if anyone can survive out there, it's Alyssia. I know it's difficult right now but have faith in her. If she were here right now she'd blow up on you for doubting her. She'll be okay… Okay?"

Amber sat on her cot quietly for a few minutes and nodded. "…You're right…she'll come looking for us…and nobody's gonna stop her, not even Chief."

Back to Alyssia…

The Phantom set down on the landing platform as its hatches opened up. Everyone stepped out including Jul 'Mdama, Dr. Halsey, and Alyssia who winced from the bright sunlight. The Covenant ships were very dark and going from that darkness to the sunny outdoors made her eyes hurt.

When her vision finally cleared she paused at the sight. The Forerunner structure was indeed massive; it was also built into the mountainside.

""Relic…come."" Jul growled as he glanced back at her before walking towards the camp that was between their group and the building.

""I have a name you know."" Alyssia huffed and another Elite nudged her forward with his Plasma Rifle. ""DON'T…do that again."" She said coldly as she glared at him.

The Minor seemed to take a few quick steps back and stared at her in shock. Alyssia grunted and walked after Jul and the Doctor, unaware that her eyes had turned a glowing red color the moment she looked back then went back to normal.

The minor scratched his head and followed soon after; catching up to the group just as they entered the camp where a small army had been staying to guard the place. They walked in and every Sangheili they passed saluted their leader and gave her weird glances.

Jul made her continue moving towards the structure as Dr. Halsey went off in a different direction. As they walked up the Sangheili standing guard bowed their heads. They both stopped and Jul glanced down at her.

""A barrier prevents us from getting any closer to the structure. There also seems to be no way to get up to the door beyond."" He spoke as he pointed.

Alyssia looked at him for a moment before slowly walking past him. The guards watched as she moved towards the barrier. As she grew closer and closer she felt something unsettling. Every hair on the back of her neck stood up and she trembled a little. "W-Why am I so anxious?"

She stopped just inches from the barrier and glanced back at the Covenant forces who had gathered along with Jul and the guards. She sighed and turned back to the barrier. "Well girl, YOLO." She said to herself.

She took a deep breath and slowly reached out. As her hand made contact with the barrier the symbol on her forehead lit up brightly. Her eyes turned a bright, glowing red. She heard faint whispers in her mind but couldn't make out what they were saying. With some force, she stepped through the barrier and stood on the other side. The barrier glowed brightly before it disappeared. "I-I did it! I-"

Alyssia tried to walk forward but her legs had stiffened. She fell forward and face-planted in the snow, unconscious. Jul and the guards quickly ran over but stopped when two Promethean appeared out of nowhere. They looked a little different from the ones the Diadect commanded and they glowed red like her marking.

They approached Alyssia and stood over her unconscious form. They made strange sounds toward each other before one gently nudged her with its weapon hand. Jul attempted to approach but was stopped when both Prometheans turned and roared at him with their helmets wide open.

The Sangheili took a few steps back in shock. ""Prometheans, let me pass."" He commanded.

"I wouldn't get any closer if I were you."

Jul turned to see Dr. Halsey approaching with her data pad in hand. "They're not going to listen to you or anyone…except her."

""What do you mean by that?"" He asked.

She passed him and stood in front of the Prometheans. "I did some research on her while she was unconscious and found that her symbol produces a very distinct energy signature; one that they recognize and obey. When she fell unconscious after entering the barrier the energy signature generated from her must have summoned them.

"If my analysis is correct I should be able to filter a similar energy signature to tell them to let us help her."

Dr. Halsey looked at the data pad then held it out with the display screen facing the Prometheans. Alyssia's Forerunner symbol appeared. "We are her allies…we mean no harm. Please allow us to help her."

As she spoke similar sounds that the strange Prometheans made came from the data pad. The large beings looked at each other for a few moments before slowly stepping out of the way then disappearing in a bright flash. The Doctor quickly made her way over to the unconscious girl and knelt beside her.

'Mdama approached with some of his followers and watched as she rolled Alyssia over onto her back. The group paused as they say that she now had the same Forerunner symbol on her stomach and her thighs. Halsey stared curiously.

"Just taking out the barrier caused these to show?" She thought as she reached out toward the glowing symbol on her stomach. As her hand got closer the symbol glowed brighter in a pulsating fashion. "What is-?"

When she touched the symbol a bright flash enveloped her and Alyssia. Halsey flew back a few feet and landed in the snow. Alyssia's symbols returned to their normal red glow.

Jul and a couple guards ran over to Halsey. ""Doctor, are you-?"" He paused as she sat up.

The Doctor stared in utter shock; the left arm she had lost when she was nearly assassinated was now back. It was slightly pail but other than that it looked completely normal. She moved and flexed it slowly. "T-This is not possible! How-?!"

"Could it be?!" A female voice spoke.

Everyone looked and saw a Forerunner Monitor floating towards Alyssia. Unlike the other monitors they had encountered, this one had three triangular wing-like parts sticking out of it, and its body was white like the Prometheans'. Its eye glowed a pinkish magenta color. It also bore Alyssia's symbol on its eye.

""An Oracle?"" Jul spoke.

It floated above Alyssia and a pink beam came from its eye. It scanned her closely and carefully. It soon stopped and laughed happily as it did flips in the air. "It is; it is!"

Dr. Halsey stood up and approached it. "Excuse me; but what are you talking about; who is she exactly?"

The Monitor paused and looked at her. "She is the Divine Judge of course; the Empress of the Forerunners and daughter of the Librarian and the Didact!" She replied.

"Daughter, how is that even possible?! She's human and the Forerunners died thousands of years ago!"

The monitor floated over to her and stared at her carefully. "Who are you to judge my creators? Why are you here?" She asked with suspicion in her voice then noticed the Doctor's arm. "I see…the Empress chose to heal you. I suppose you are allies…but you cannot enter the palace while she is in this condition."

""This place is a palace?"" Jul asked.

"Yes, at least a part of it; the rest is inside the planet. The Empress is the only one permitted to enter at her own free will. You will need her to accompany you if you wish to enter as well." The monitor explained.

Jul and Halsey looked at each other for a few moments then back to the Monitor.

""Very well; we will take her back to our camp and return tomorrow."" Jul told her.

The Monitor nodded. "See that you take very good care of her. I would hate to have to send Shadow of Diversity after you all."