End of the War

by killer-halfjaw

This is a story I am working on. Any ideas on what you think of it plz let me know.

6. Chapter 5

David looked at R'tas and said, "Do you?"

R'tas said, "I sure do. What are you planning brother?"

David said, "Easy. We are going to scary them off."

Alice said, "I understand. You want them to think that this ship is haunted right?"

David said, "You got it."

Meanwhile Arbiter, Master Chief, and Cortana arrived at the main hall. Master Chief looked around and then said, "I don't like this."

The Elite said, "What would go wrong?"

Arbiter said, "Spartan. Please calm down?"

Master Chief said, "The last time I face something like the Elites guarding this place was back on Delta Halo."

Arbiter said, "You are under my care."

Master Chief said, "Ok."

So they went inside and Master Chief said, "I don't know about this Arb."

Arbiter said, "It is alright. I know what you are feeling. You are worried about something might happen right?"

Master Chief nodded his head and said, "You got it."

Meanwhile back on Cairo Matt looked at Sergeant Johnson and said, "So when did you become a Marine."

Sergeant Johnson said, "When I was about 18. During the war with the Elites and the Covenant."

Matt said, "I understand. You joined to be a marine and defend your home am I right?"

Sergeant Johnson said, "Yes. I still don't trust the Elites unlike David."

Matt said, "I don't know why he trusted them so much. For the last few year's we have being at war with them and now we are allies with them. I still don't know."

Lord Hood couldn't take his eyes off the screen. Mark chirped and then it changed to about half of that number. Lynn said, "He doesn't know he thinks it is half of that or not. He can't be sure."

Dr. Hallow said, "Mark. How do you know this?"

Mark looked over at her and then shook his head and then moved his tentacles up as he didn't know. Lynn said, "It is alright Mark. I understand."

Mark then went over to her and then attached himself to her shoulder. Lord Hood said, "Alright. We are going to do some more scans of what is going to happen."

That is when alarm went off. The weapons officer said, "Sir. We have incoming. I can't tell what it is at the moment."

Then a ship came though. Lord Hood said, "What is that ship?"

Meanwhile back at the debris field the captain said, "We can't do anything at the moment. Take us back to Earth. Following the Cole protocol.

The navigation officer said, "What about the Spartan and his team?"

The Captain said, "We can't do anything for them if we are dead. Right now they are on their own."

Then the ship moved away and then launched towards Earth. Erin said, "Ok. What am I going to do."

That is when Alice showed up and said, "Johnny is on his way back. Once he is on board go and hide because you can't do anything against them."

Erin nodded his head and said, "You got it."

That is when Johnny showed up.

Alice said, "You ready Johnny?"

Johnny chirped and then Erin said, "Let me guess he is ready?"

Alice said, "Yup."

Erin said, "Ok. We are gone."

He then launched the Pelican out of the docking bay and then went and hide. David said, "Ok. If we can't scary them off we might have to attack them alright?"

R'tas said, "You got it. Demon."

David shook his head and said, "Ok. Spit-lip."

That is when Alice showed up and said, "Erin has left. And the enemy as docked right now."

David said, "Ok. Let us go and meet them."

Alice said, "Roger that. Killing the lights."

R'tas said, "Ready."

Then the lights went off. David activated his heat mode on his HUD and he could see R'tas with the lights on. R'tas said, "I can see you also."

David said, "Ok. We are going to meet them. Alice. Red enemy. Green Allies."

Alice said, "Ok. You should go to com quiet they might be tracking you though the com channels."

David said, "Ok. R'tas you copy that."

R'tas said, "This is the last one. Hand signals from here on out right?"

David nodded his head. R'tas nodded his head and then activated his camouflage then David did the same. David moved his hand and R'tas moved his hand. David nodded his head to tell R'tas that he could see him. R'tas moved his hand towards David and then back again. David nodded his head again. That is when Alice said, "Ok. They have docked."

R'tas reached for his energy sword when David shook his head. R'tas then understood. David removed his Pistol and then handed it to R'tas. R'tas took it and then nodded his head. David nodded his head in return. So both of them started to make their way to the area where the enemy was.

Meanwhile on the other side of the ship the rebels landed and one of them said, "You sure there was a transmission on this ship."

Pointing their weapon straight ahead. Another one came off and said, "Yes. Plus there was an explosion of some kind here also. The commander wants us to check it out."

That is when ten more came off. All together there were about fifteen of them. Three were on the ship. The leader of the team said, "Alright. Six teams of two. Watch your fields of fire and stay in contact at all times. Also report in every five minutes if you find anything or not."

Everyone nodded their heads and then they were off.

Meanwhile Lord Hood said, "What is the ship?"

The communication officer said, "Sir. It is Running Dark."

Lord Hood said, "Open channel to them right now."

The communication officer said, "Channel open."

The Captain showed up and said, "Sir. We had to leave because they had a carrier there?"

Lord Hood said, "Who?"

The Captain said, "Rebels."

Lord Hood said, "You could of gotten them out of there. But you ran."

Betty said, "Permission to head there?"

Lord Hood said, "Denied. I know you want to help but you are needed here."

That is when Sergeant Johnson and Matt showed up. Matt said, "What is going on?"

Lynn said, "David is all alone without any way to get back."

Matt said, "Who is the Asshole that left him there?"

Lord Hood said, "Calm down right now."

Dr. Hallow went up to Matt and said, "Calm down. Or I will have to escorted off the bridge."

Matt took a few deep breaths and said, "I am calm now."

Dr. Hallow said, "Good."

Betty went over to him and said, "David will find a way to get back. Even if he has to hijack a ship to do it."

Meanwhile on Unjustful One-Eye said, "What is going on."

His communication officer said, "Excellency, something has happened."

One-Eye said, "Ok. Patch me though to Cairo on the double."

On Cairo the communication officer said, "Sir. Unjustful is on-line."

Lord Hood said, "Patch them though on the double."

Then the screen slip into two. One was the Captain of Running Dark and the other was One-Eye. One-Eye said, "What is going on. I don't have a reading of David on the ship."

The Captain said, "He is back at the location."

One-Eye said, "Why did you leave him Human."

Betty said, "Everyone calm down right now."

One-Eye looked at the person in the armor and said, "You are one with David right?"

Betty said, "Yes I was. I am Betty."

One-Eye said, "Ok. I was double checking because I didn't know."

Betty said, "It is alright. Let me fill you in on what is happening."

Betty told One-Eye about David's plan and what he was going to do. One-Eye said, "I know he was going there to pick up some ships but I want to know what happen after he has left here?"

Betty said, "Captain. Please fill us in."

Meanwhile back on Sanghelios Master Chief was trying to stay calm which was hard when the Elites were looking at him. Arbiter said, "I know Spartan. They still don't understand that you are an ally to us now. Some still think you are a monster."

That is when the Elite in the front said, "Which you are."

Master Chief raised his Battle Rifle up and said, "What did you say."

Arbiter moved between the two of them and put his hands up. Cortana voice came over the Master Chief's speaker said, "You should say sorry."

The Elite said, "Why do I have to say 'sorry'. I am only telling you what I think."

Arbiter said, "Stand down now."

Master Chief lowered his weapon and the Elite said, "I am standing down."

Arbiter said, "You are going to be nice to him while he is with me. Or when you see him. If I find out that you weren't I would have to transfer back to front lines."

The Elite nodded his head and said, "Alright."

The Arbiter said, "Now that is settled let us get going."

The Elite said, "Ok."

So they started walking again. Arbiter said, "You alright Spartan?"

Master Chief looked at him and said, "Yes. Sorry about the way I reacted to him. I didn't mean too."

Arbiter said, "It is alright. He should of been more nicer to you."

Cortana said, "You have that right."

Arbiter said, "Construct. Can you make a note off all the Sangheili that give you two any problems?"

Cortana said, "I don't know?"

Master Chief said, "What is wrong?"

Cortana said, "I don't like being called a construct."

Arbiter said, "I am sorry."

Cortana said, "I am only teasing. I will make a note off all the Elite's that cause us problems." After about five minutes they arrived at the main chamber.

Meanwhile David and R'tas were moving slowly. Once in a while checking to make sure nothing was coming up on them or anything else. R'tas put a hand on David's shoulder. David nodded his head and R'tas moved next to David. Then pointed. David looked where R'tas was pointing and David nodded his head. Up ahead was a light.

Meanwhile the teams moved out. Some checked out the lower decks while others check this deck out. One of the teams member said, "You know something." To his buddy that was with him.

His buddy said, "What?" Looking over his shoulder to him.

The first one said, "I really want to know why we are looking for something on this ship. Why don't we scan it?"

His buddy said, "We can't because of the explosion that happen. That is why we are checking this ship out."

The two of them made their way to an intersection and the first one removed a scanner and said, "Clear. But I still can't find anything ahead of us."

His buddy said, "Ok. Let us take the right and then go from there."

The first one nodded his head and both of them moved to the right.

Meanwhile Erin had moved the ship behind some debris to hide. Johnny chirped and Erin said, "I don't understand."

Alice showed up and said, "He is worried about David."

Johnny nodded his head and then chirped again. This time louder. He moved over to the controls and then brought up a section of space where their ride was. Erin said, "What are you doing?"

Johnny chirped again and then floated downwards. Alice said, "What is wrong?"

Johnny chirped softly and then pointed to the screen. Erin said, "Our ride is there. So don't worry about it."

Johnny shook his head and then did a heat scan of the area and nothing came up. Alice said, "I understand. The ship isn't there anymore am I right?"

Johnny nodded his head and then pointed to the screen again. Alice scanned the area and said, "The ship is gone. You are right Johnny. Running Dark isn't there anymore."

Erin said, "Don't tell me that we are stuck here?"

Alice said, "I don't know just yet. If we can get one of these ships up and running then we will be alright."

Erin shook his head and said, "I really don't know."

Alice said, "Don't worry about it. I will get us back."

Erin said, "Alright. I trust you."

Meanwhile Arbiter said, "Hello there."

Master Chief looked at them and then said, "I am out of place now."

Cortana said, "I have to agree with you on that."

An Elite said, "Arbiter. Thank you for coming. I know you were busy on Earth to deal with the Covenant coming there."

Arbiter said, "Yes. I have brought Spartan with me the one that fought with back on the Ark."

Master Chief nodded his head and said, "I am honoured to meet all of you."

Then another Elite said, "I don't trust this Demon. I don't like this Demon walking around in our halls."

Arbiter said, "He is my guest and he will be treated as a guest."

The Elite said, "Ok. Now let us get back to business about you becoming an ambassador."

Master Chief said, "I don't know what is going on here do you Cortana?

Cortana said, "I really don't know also. But we should be careful."

Master Chief nodded his head and said, "I read you."

Meanwhile David looked down and then level his weapon and R'tas got ready also. That is when David moved up against the bulkhead. R'tas did the same thing. Then two people came around the corner. David saw that they were wearing suits David levelled his weapon and R'tas got ready also. David shook his head and then held up a finger. R'tas nodded and then pointed at David's weapon and then at the two man. David nodded his head and then David fired a shot.

Meanwhile the two Rebels moved around the corner and that is when the first one said, "Something isn't right. I thought I saw something move up ahead."

His buddy said, "You sure."

The first one said, "I don't know. We should report in."

That is when there was a flash and his buddy went down holding his leg. The first one said, "You alright?"

His buddy looked at him and said, "I am fine. Of course I am not fine. I have been shot."

The first one said, "Sir. I have been shot at and my buddy has been wounded."

The commander said, "Ok. Stay there we are on our way."

His buddy said, "Let us move behind some cover."

The first guy picked up his buddy and dragged him behind the corner. Then he levelled his weapon at the hall and waited.

Meanwhile Erin said, "What happens if you can't get us out of here."

Alice said, "Don't worry. I will find a way. Trust me."

Johnny went into the back and then started to move from the back to the front. Erin got up and said, "You alright?"

Johnny looked at him and then chirped softly. Alice said, "There isn't anything he can do. Also he is worried about David."

Johnny nodded his head and Erin went up to Johnny and put a hand on Johnny's head and then said, "Don't worry he will be fine."

Johnny reached up and touched Erin's hand then chirped. Erin said, "You are welcome."

Alice said, "How did you know what he said?"

Erin said, "I can only guess what he was saying to me."

Meanwhile Betty was getting upset that David was trapped in that system without any way to get back. After the Captain told everyone what had happen Becky left the bridge. One-Eye said, "What are we going to do?"

Lord Hood said, "I don't know just yet. I will give David at least six hours if he hasn't contacted us or showed up then I will send a ship there to find him."

Betty said, "Permission to go on the team."

Lord Hood said, "I don't know."

Betty removed her helmet said, "Please. He is like family to me. Also a leader."

Dr. Hallow said, "Alright. I want you to go but if you find anything let me know on the double alright."

Betty said, "Roger that."

One-Eye said, "I would like to go also. We can move slowly into the system without being seen?"

Lord Hood said, "Aren't you going to defend us?"

That is when One-Eye's second came on the screen and said, "I will stay. My name is R'tna 'Ergatee. One-Eye second in command. I will stay behind to command of the fleet that will show up here."

Lord Hood said, "I don't know if it is alright for an Elite to walk around our halls."

R'tna said, "I will stay on the bridge and not leave without one of the Demons with me."

Lord Hood knew R'tna was right. So Lord Hood said, "Permission granted."

Lynn said, "Permission to be with him."

R'tna said, "If you don't mind Demon."

Lynn said, "Please call me Spartan 020."

R'tna said, "Ok. 020."

Lynn said, "Thank you."

One-Eye said, "We will be there shortly."

Mark chirped and then Chad went over to him. Mark chirped and the Chad nodded his head. Lynn said, "You alright Mark."

Mark went up to Lynn and shook his head. Lynn said, "Come let us go and find something to do alright?"

Becky said, "What is going on?"

Lynn looked at Becky and said, "Mark is bored. So we are going to find something to do."

Mark chirped and then Becky said, "What did you say?"

Mark looked at Lynn and then chirped. Lynn said, "You want the pad don't you?"

Mark nodded his head and Lynn gave him the pad and he started to type what is bugging him. After a few moments he gave it to Lynn. Lynn read it and said, "He wants to work on the Archangel but the chief there will chase him out."

Becky said, "How about I go with them?"

Mark shook his head and then attached himself to Lynn shoulder. Lynn said, "They know me better then anyone and they trust me also."

Becky nodded her head and said, "That is alright."

Meanwhile Arbiter said, "I would be honoured to become an Ambassador."

The Elite said, "Ok. We have to do a few things before you become Ambassador. We need everyone here that mean's R'tas, Aloe 'Likos."

Arbiter said, "R'tas is on a mission and Aloe 'Likos is defending the human home world. I would like a small fleet to head there to support the humans."

Another Elite said, "I am sorry. But we can't send a fleet there because we need all the ships here to defend out home."

Master Chief said, "Arbiter. We are being watched."

Arbiter said, "I understand Spartan."

The Elites there looked at each other and then one of them said, "What is going on?"

Master Chief took a step forward and said, "We are being watched."

That is when a handful of Elites came out and then Master Chief raised his weapon. Arbiter said, "What is going on here?"

The Elite said, "Don't worry. We are only doing this for our safely."

Master Chief said, "I don't know if I should shoot all of you or leave?"

That is when Arbiter said, "Spartan. Please?"

Master Chief nodded his head and then lowered his weapon again. Cortana was looking at all of them though Master Chief's scanners. She said, "Chief. We are going to watch our backs the Elites are moving around us."

Master Chief said, "Alright. I want to know the moment they try anything alright?"

Cortana said, "You got it."

The Sangheili Councilor turned to the Arbiter and said, "Since the others are indisposed then you will have to let them know," he turned to the council and nodded the turned back to the Arbiter and continued, "It is the decision of this council that you shall be named Ambassador to the Humans. With this esteemed honor you shall, for you bravery in opening our eyes, the title of Arbiter is becoming the highest military rank achievable. You will choose the next Arbiter when you can no longer do the duties bestowed upon you. In addition to the rank your name of Thel Vadum shall be restored to its full honor."

Meanwhile David saw his target get hit in the leg and the other one started to drag the wounded man back around the corner. R'tas pointed at David and then where the Targets were a moment ago. David nodded his head and then Alice said, "We have incoming. From the front and the back."

David said, "Alright."

David pointed his weapon and then moved it behind him and then back in front of him. R'tas nodded his head and then held up a claw and pointed it to the side hatch that was there. David nodded and then pointed to him and then at the hatch. R'tas understood what David wanted him to do. So R'tas patted David on the shoulder when he went past David. David did the same thing. Then R'tas left. David started to move forward. R'tas tried his hardest not to hit anything but it was hard. That is when he heard some voices coming he stopped and then listen to where the voices was coming from. Then he could find out. Once there he saw some people standing around doing nothing. That is when he heard a scream from somewhere he couldn't see the man levelled their weapons and then they were gone.

Meanwhile the two Guys were still hiding around the corner when someone said, "We are coming in from the side and the front."

The first one said, "Roger that."

After about five minutes the rest of the group showed up. The commander said, "What happen?"

The wounded man said, "One moment we went around the corner then next I am wounded."

The Medic said, "Bullet hole. We need to get him back to the ship."

The commander said, "Ok."

He went around the corner and then said, "Where were you two standing about."

The first one said, "Right there."

So the commander started walk and that is when he came across a shell casing. He said, "We have some company."

Meanwhile Alice said, "I have a lock on another ship that we can head too."

Erin said, "You sure it is a good idea?"

Alice said, "It will keep us busy. This ship is close I have send a signal and it is ready to move. Everything is ready."

Johnny chirped and then pointed to the ship where David was. Alice said, "Don't worry the only reason I went on that ship was because I didn't know if I could access the system or not."

Johnny nodded his head and then chirped. Alice said, "We will see alright." Johnny nodded his head and then Erin said, "You want me to move my girl closer?" Alice said, "Yes. Please." Erin went back to the cockpit and said, "Ok. We are moving." Johnny chirped and then Alice said, "Yes. Soon I hope."

Meanwhile Lynn went to the docking bay to meet R'tna and One-Eye. Mark and Chad were with her. Once there she said, "You two alright?"

Mark nodded his head and Chad nodded his head. Lynn said, "That is good to hear."

That is when a phantom came in. Then the grav-lift activated and two Elites came off. Lynn said, "Hello there?"

One-Eye said, "Hello. You must be Spartan 020."

Lynn said, "That is me."

Mark looked at them and then chirped. One-Eye said, "Hello there Mark and Chad."

Mark and Chad both went over to One-Eye and then hugged him. One-Eye hugged them back and then said, "We have to get going."

R'tna said, "Hello there Spartan 020."

Lynn went up to him and said, "Nice to meet you also."

Holding out her hand. R'tna took it and shook it. One-Eye said, "We should get going because we don't want to keep Lord Hood waiting. From what I know of you Humans you don't like to wait."

Lynn giggled and said, "That is David. He hates waiting."

One-Eye said, "I think I have to agree with you on that."

R'tna said, "I would like to meet this 'David.' You are talking about."

Lynn said, "He isn't here at the moment he is on a mission at the moment."

R'tna said, "Ok. When he gets back I would like to meet him."

Lynn said, "He would like that very much. I will take you to see Lord Hood alright?"

One-Eye said, "Alright. Please lead the way."

Lynn said, "If you two please follow me."

Meanwhile Arbiter said, "I don't know what to say."

Cortana said, "How about you accept Thel Vadam?"

Arbiter looked at Master Chief and then said, "I have to agree with her on that."

Arbiter said, "I like that very much."

Cortana showed up next to Master Chief and said, "Well. What do you want to do Arbiter."

Bowing down. Arbiter said, "I think you are doing that to see what I would say right?"

Cortana stood up and said, "Yes."

Arbiter said, "Please treat me as a equal."

Master Chief said, "Don't worry I will."

The Elites there looked at each other and then one of them said, "Arbiter. We should call the others back to make this official?"

Arbiter said, "R'tas and Aloe 'Likos will still be busy. I am going to ask one more time I would like a small fleet to head to Earth to support the humans."

Master Chief said, "I am the unofficial Ambassador for the humans. I would like a small fleet to head to Earth to defend it against the Covenant. If Earth falls then they will come after you in force."

One of the Elites said, "Your request is denied. We need all ships to defend here. Right now we are more worried about them attacking here. This is our home and we are more worried about it being destroyed."

Cortana could tell Master Chief was about to blow his top. So Cortana said, "Please listen. We are allies if our home gets destroyed then where would we go."

Arbiter said, "Cortana. Please calm down along with the Spartan."

Master Chief nodded his head and then settled down. Arbiter said, "Ok. I am will give the Humans my word that I would send a fleet there to support the human ships."

The Elites started to talk to each other in their tongue. Arbiter knew they were talking about the fleet. Arbiter listen careful to them talking. Master Chief said, "Cortana. You think you could fill me in on what they are talking about?"

Cortana said, "I don't know. They are talking so fast I can't get a good chance to hear or tell you what they are talking about." Arbiter added something else.

Meanwhile David arrived at the location and saw some men standing around talking. David knew that R'tas was close. David saw something on his radar and saw some men coming towards the ones that are standing around. David knew he had to get those men away for R'tas to make his move. David de-cloak and then open fire on the man that were coming towards him. Then they screamed as the bullets hit them in the legs the ones that were standing around doing nothing came running. David open fire on them and then said, "Come and get me if you can."

R'tas said, "What is going on."

Then he heard someone said, "Come and get me if you can."

R'tas said, "David. What are you doing."

David fired a couple of rounds at them and then said, "You can do better then that."

R'tas saw the way clear so he turned his cloak off to recharge it. R'tas said, "What are you doing you Demon."

David ducked behind a corner and then fired some shots then said, "Come on."

Then he activated his cloak then moved over to a hatch and open it. Then moved over to another one and open that one and went in. David took a few deep breaths and then said, "I shouldn't be having this much fun." Then the men came around the corner and they saw that the hatch was open.

Meanwhile the commander said, "What is going on."

He heard weapons fire over the communication channel. Then a voice said, "Sir. We have found someone on this ship. But I couldn't tell what or who they are."

The commander said, "Ok. Try to trap them if you can. Are you sure there is only one of them?"

The voice said, "Unknown at this time. We have him now. They went into a hatch here."

The commander said, "Ok. Stay put and wait for some more men to show up."

The voice said, "Roger that."

The commander said, "Ok. You five come with me and the rest of you get his man back to the ship."

The men nodded their heads and then took the wounded man back to the ship. The commander made his way to the location where the others were. Once there he said, "Anything yet?"

The person said, "Nothing. I have all hatches covered from all over that this hatch might connect too."

The commander said, "Ok. Now we are going to send the teams in and find this person."

Meanwhile Erin moved the Pelican to the ship and Alice said, "Ok. That is good. I am in the system."

Alice worked though the system slowly. Johnny chirped and Alice said, "I am almost done. I need about ten minutes tops."

Johnny nodded his head and then chirped again this time more softly. Alice said, "I know. Once we get this ship up and running we have a way home."

Erin said, "Ok. I am getting bored with nothing to do here."

Alice said, "Don't worry. We might need a pilot to fly the ship."

Erin said, "I haven't flown one before but I can give it a shot."

Alice said, "Alright."

Alice said, "The engines are off-line but they can be turned back on in a moment."

Johnny tilted his head to one side and Alice said, "Yes that is where you come in. Once we get these rebels out of here."

Johnny nodded his head and then went over to a corner and went to sleep on the Pelican. Erin said, "He must be tired."

Alice said, "He sure is. He has worried himself to sleep about David."

Meanwhile back at Earth Lynn lead One-Eye and R'tna to the bridge to meet Lord Hood. Once there the communication officer said, "They are in the conference room."

Lynn nodded her head and said, "Right this way." After a couple of minutes they arrived at the conference room.

Lynn open the door and said, "Right in here."

One-Eye and R'tna went in. Lynn was right behind them. Lord Hood said, "Hello there."

One-Eye said, "Hello. This is R'tna second in command of Unjustful."

R'tna bowed his head and said, "I am honoured to meet all of you."

Betty said, "Hello. I am second in command of the Dragons."

R'tna said, "I am honoured to meet all of you."

Lord Hood said, "I am sorry but we should get down to business about what we are going to do."

Dr. Hallow said, "I would like to know also. Because David would like to know."

One-Eye said, "If David was here he would be on alert for anything."

Meanwhile Arbiter listen to the Elites talking but then they started to talk about the Master Chief. Arbiter said, "Please. Don't talk about him in our language."

Master Chief said, "Arb. What is going on."

Arbiter said, "They were talking about you."

Master Chief said, "I would like to know why you were talking about me?"

The Elites looked at each other and one of them said, "How about you leave."

Arbiter said, "He can't leave because he is here to support me and the humans."

Then another Elite said, "I still don't like him in here."

Master Chief said, "I am here to support Arbiter and I will not leave until he is ready. Also I would like to know what is going on."

The Elites looked at each other and then one of them said, "Alright. We would like you to keep your weapon on safely alright."

Arbiter said, "Please Spartan."

Master Chief put his weapon back and then said, "Better?"

Trying to stay clam. The Elite said, "For now."

Meanwhile R'tas saw that the rebels went after David. So R'tas made his move. He sneaked out and then said, "How where I am going."

That is when his comm beeped. He swear under his breath and said, "Go ahead."

Then David's voice came over and said, "Sorry about the scary. It was the only way for you to get on board their ship and contact Lord Hood."

R'tas said, "Ok. But wouldn't they locate you."

David said, "That is what I am planing on. Alert Alice and tell her to get ready for a prisoner."

R'tas said, "Who are you going to capture?"

Then the comm was quiet for a moment and said, "The person in charge of this operation."

R'tas said, "I really don't know."

But that is when R'tas heard weapons fire on the comm channel. R'tas said, "I hope you know what you are doing brother."

David meanwhile was thinking the same thing when he open fire on the rebels. The commander said, "Get after him."

David said, "Come on."

The Commander said, "I want him alive."

David peeked around the corner and said, "Come on."

Then he was gone. David ducked into a hatch and then said, "Hello there. I am your worst nightmare. How about you stop sending the boys to do a man's job."

The commander said, "Stay still and we will find out who is the boy and the man."

David said, "I will meet in you in the docking bay and we will find out who is the better person."

The commander said, "See you there."

David said, "Good."

David hoped that R'tas would get the message to Alice and get her ready.

Meanwhile Alice said, "Ok. I am done. Now we have to wait for David and R'tas to get done."

That is when Erin said, "I am getting a transmission but I don't know what is it. I can't read it."

Alice looked at it and said, "Give me a moment."

Alice worked on the message and then said, "There we go."

Erin read it and said, "What is going on?"

Alice said, "I don't know. But something must be up for David want us to be ready for a prisoner."

Erin said, "What is he planning."

Alice said, "I don't know but something must be up."

Erin said, "Like what?"

Alice said, "There must be someone important David wants to bring back. But who is the big question."

Then another message came in and it read, 'Hold position. Bringing back the commander of the rebels.'

Meanwhile back at Earth Lynn said, "I don't know about you we should have a plan on what we should do?"

Lord Hood said, "I know but the problem is what we are going to face."

Mark chirped and then looked around. Lynn said, "Scared."

Mark nodded his head and then chirped softly. Lynn said, "Come on."

Mark went over and attached himself to her shoulder. One-Eye said, "Ok. What are we going to do."

Lord Hood said, "Right now I am waiting for six hours before sending a ship there to pick up David."

One-Eye said, "Ok. Arbiter should have a fleet coming soon."

R'tna said, "I would like to know why he hasn't contacted us."

Dr. Hallow said, "If he could he would. Something David didn't know came up. The Rebels will track the signal and then locate him."

R'tna said, "I understand."

Dr. Hallow said, "I think you don't. If the Rebels find David on the ship. They will capture him and then try to make him talk."

Becky said, "After training David will not speak. He will take his own life before he betrays the UNSC."

Betty said, "That is true. We have secrets. That have been in trusted to us."

Lord Hood said, "What is it?"

Andy said, "Can't say. It is classified."

Admiral Patterson said, "Section 5 right."

Betty said, "No. A personal secret. David and the group has know. Sorry Matt and Lynn that does not include you two. When we have being together for the longest time from the first time we got our armor."

Dr. Hallow said, "I understand. So it is that Secret."

Betty said, "That is the one."

Meanwhile Arbiter said, "Ok. If Earth falls then the Humans must live on our planet with us. Also the portal is there on Earth so I will like a fleet to head there please. If I am the ambassador to the Humans then I order it."

Another Elite said, "We have to talk about it."

Master Chief flexed his hands and then settled right back down an Elite saw that and got ready. Arbiter said, "Stand down."

The Elite backed off and said, "I saw the Demon flex his hands so I acted."

Master Chief said, "I am tense alright. So back off."

Arbiter said, "Spartan. Please stay calm alright?"

Master Chief nodded his head and said, "Sure thing."

Master Chief checked his radar and then said, "Cortana. I don't like this. The last time we faced Elites was back when we had to kill Regret."

Cortana said, "I have to agree but that was years ago."

Master Chief said, "I know but it felt like yesterday to me."

Meanwhile David was in the docking bay and ready to capture the Rebel commander. David had set some traps for the rebel commander and his group that would come with him. R'tas arrived at the location where their bird was. He activated his cloak and then said, "Here I go." He walked in careful up against the bulkhead to make sure nothing sneaked up on him.

R'tas whispered into his com link, "Be careful, brother."

Meanwhile back on Sangheilios, The Arbiter was waiting for the Council to make their decision. When the councilor walked up to the podium and said, "It is the decision of this council to allow a small fleet of twenty- five cruisers to accompany you. Remember we gave you this position. Don't make us regret it."

Master Chief said, "Thank you."

Then a Elite council member said, "Don't worry about it."

Master Chief said, "Ok. I would like to have a channel to Earth please?"

Arbiter said, "So you will let them know that there is a fleet coming?"

Cortana said, "Yes. We don't want them to attack them also we should head back also Arbiter."

Arbiter said, "You are right. We should head there also," the Arbiter turned to the Master Chief and continued, "You are right. Spartan. We will head back with the fleet and pick up Aloe and R'tas."

Meanwhile David set up a holograph device and then moved into cover. David activated it and waited. It would react to everyone. It would move its body like a real person. But David was going to behind the voice of it. Then David picked something up on his radar. He smiled and said, "Show time."

The Rebel commander said, "You know what to do. I want him alive no matter what?"

The people with him nodded their heads and moved out. The commander entered the docking bay and said, "So you must be the person that attacked us?"

David said, "That is me."

The Holograph one moved his hands and David said, "I am here to make a deal"

R'tas had arrived their ship and saw that there were only about six of them. R'tas said, "I really don't know if I can take them all out. But I will have fun trying."

That is when he came up with an idea. He activated his cloak and then moved slowly towards them. Once he was close he took a slow deep breath and then knocked one of them out. While the others find out what is wrong he would knock another one out. He proceeded to do this until all six were out cold. He then took energy restraints and bound them hand and foot. He then went to help David.

Meanwhile back at Earth Lynn was busy trying to keep herself calm. But it was hard because David was fighting against any back up. Becky said, "Lord Hood. What are we going to do?"

Lord Hood said, "I really don't know. David still has about three hours left. If I don't hear from him in that time I will send a ship."

Betty said, "The Archangel will go?"

Lord Hood turned around and looked at her. She looked right back at him and Lord Hood said, "I don't know."

Becky said, "I will go and help with the repairs of the ship."

Mark and Chad came over and Lynn said, "They want to come with you."

Mark and Chad waited. Betty said, "Sure. We need all the hands and tentacles we can get."

Lord Hood said, "Ok. Get going. We need all the ships up and running." Everyone left.

Meanwhile Arbiter said, "How are we coming along?"

Usze said, "We are ready to head there but we are waiting for another two ships to show up."

Arbiter walked over to the chair and then grabbed hold of the arm and then closed his hand around it. Master Chief went up to Arbiter said, "Arbiter. Calm down."

Cortana said, "I have to agree with him on that Thel."

Arbiter said, "Did you call me by my name?"

Cortana said, "I did didn't I."

Arbiter said, "I don't mind. But please don't stop calling me Arbiter."

Master Chief said, "I can't say your name so I am going to stay calling you Arbiter alright?"

Arbiter said, "That is alright."

Arbiter said, "Let us see what is going on."

Usze said, "Arbiter. The two ships have arrived now."

Arbiter said, "Ok. Alert them that we are coming and we will be there soon."

Usze said, "Roger that."

Meanwhile R'tas was heading to the docking bay where David was. When his comm beeped at him. R'tas moved up against the bulkhead and said, "Go ahead."

That is when he heard David's voice said, "How about you head back to your ship and then contact any other out there and tell them to leave."

R'tas said, "I understand now."

David was hiding and saw that the Rebel commander said, "How about you drop the act and come on out."

David started to laugh and then said, "Where would the fun be in that."

The Rebel commander said, "Fine. You want to play I will play."

He nodded his head and his men started to move out. David said, "I thought we would be alone."

David moved behind some more cover and then said, "I hope your boys don't mind getting shot at."

David opened fire. R'tas arrived back at the location and then boarded their ship. He accessed their communication system and sent a signal to Alice and hope their ship doesn't track it.

Meanwhile Alice said, "I am getting something."

She looked at it and said, "Ok."

Erin looked at her and said, "What is going on?"

Alice said, "We are getting a signal. It is from R'tas. He has boarded one of their ships and he wants us to be ready."

Johnny chirped and then pointed to the ship. Alice said, "Yes. We are going to help David and R'tas."

Erin said, "Moving ship.

Alice said, "Wait. Their ship is moving away. It is heading right for their ship."

Then a new message came in and it said, 'This is R'tas. I am going to capture their ship and knock the engines out of it.'

Alice said, "We are going to support him. Johnny you up for a little damage control?"

Johnny softly chirped and Alice said, "I know you like to fix things. But I need your help please?"

Johnny looked at her and then nodded his head. Erin said, "Let me guess he is ready to do some work?"

Johnny chirped and then pointed to the ship. Alice said, "Just like David."

So Erin said, "Moving right now."

Meanwhile back at Earth Lynn was on the Archangel with Mark and Chad. She was helping the best she could to get the ship up and running. Mark went up to her and then pointed to the wires. Lynn said, "I am sorry?"

Mark shook his head and then chirped softly. Lynn said, "You were teasing me weren't you?"

Mark nodded his head. Lynn said, "Come let get back to work alright?"

Mark nodded his head then went to work. Mark came back over and then looked at what Lynn was doing then chirped. Lynn said, "What is wrong?"

Mark gave her a Data Pad and then Lynn said, "A report?"

Mark nodded and then someone came in and said, "Hello there."

Chad looked at them and then chirped then went back to work. Sergeant Johnson said, "Hello to you Glob face?"

Chad stopped and then went up to Sergeant Johnson and then chirped loudly. Lynn said, "Chad calm down."

Sergeant Johnson said, "Sorry. But I thought you could use some help." Chad huffed and then went back to work. Lynn said, "Watch what you say Sergeant. Next time I will not tell him to calm down."

Sergeant Johnson said, "I am only kidding. What is wrong Spartan?"

Lynn said, "Please don't tease them. They get upset I get upset."

Sergeant Johnson said, "I understand."

Lynn went back to work and then said, "Sergeant. Please check the systems."

Sergeant Johnson said, "Ok." Then he went and checked the system.

Mark chirped and Lynn said, "What can I do for you Mark?"

Mark looked at her and then pointed to where he was working Lynn looked around and then said, "You there."

A tech that was busy looking over a report heard someone talking to him. He lifted his head and saw that the Spartan was waving him over. He went up to her and said, "Can I help you."

Lynn said, "I want you to watch this power connection for me."

The Tech said, "Ok."

Lynn went and climbed the ladder to where Mark was and said, "What is up."

Mark moved to the area he was working and then pointed inside. Lynn said, "You want me to double check?" Mark nodded his head.

Meanwhile Arbiter was on the bridge watching the ships head to Earth to get everything ready. Master Chief said, "You ok Arb?"

Arbiter said, "Worried about showing up late for the battle."

Master Chief said, "Don't worry. I know that the Archangel is out of commission but I know that David's Spartans can handle anything that would come up."

N'tho said, "Arbiter. I have alerted them But."

Arbiter said, "Please tell me?"

Usze said, "There is still no news from the Demon and the group he took with him."

Arbiter went over to the chair and then slammed his fist into the arm and said, "I would like an update if they have got any information from him or not."

Usze said, "I will make sure Arbiter."

Master Chief said, "Arbiter. Let me have a look at your hand alright?"

Arbiter lifted his hand and said, "I forgot that I slammed it on the arm of the chair."

Master Chief said, "You are alright. But next time think before you react alright?"

Arbiter said, "I know. But I am worried about R'tas and David."

Master Chief said, "I understand." After a few minutes they arrived at Earth.

Meanwhile Lord Hood got a message from the Arbiter that he was coming back with some ships. Lord Hood said, "I would like to know when they get here."

That is when an voice said, "Lord Hood."

Lord Hood turned around and said, "You are Aloe 'LIkos right?"

One-Eye said, "Please call me 'One-Eye' it would be easy for you to call me by the name David had given to me."

Lord Hood said, "Ok. What is up?"

One-Eye said, "I heard that Arbiter is coming back?"

Lord Hood said, "Yes. We got word that he is on his way back."

One-Eye said, "Anything from David yet?"

Lord Hood said, "Nothing. I will contact you if I do alright?"

One-Eye said, "I would like that every much."

Lord Hood went back watching the screen. One-Eye went for a walk and then said, "Please be alright David. You are like a Brother to me."

Meanwhile David fired at the rebels and David knew he had wounded. They were screaming for a Medic. David checked his ammo level he has left and then said, "How about you come and get me?"

That is when David heard a bang off to his right. David said, "You want to play dirty. I can play dirty also."

David tossed a Grenade and then moved to another crate for cover. David heard a scream and then said, "You asked for it."

The Rebel commander said, "How about you give up this little battle and surrender?"

David started to laugh and said, "I will never surrender to an enemy. If you want me come and get me."

David hoped that R'tas would get to the ship and capture it. David would hold them off until R'tas contacted David that his job was done. David looked down at his Radar and saw that some men moved into position. David saw that he was down to about a clip for his Assault Rifle so David switched to his pistol. David saw that someone was trying to flank him so he fired and wounded the person and then moved again. R'tas was flying the Rebel ship and headed for their ship. He saw that Alice was moving the pelican also. With both of them they might have a change to use the ship to get back. R'tas said, "Hold on David. I will be back soon."

A message came on screen and then he returned that they have wounded and they needed medical attention on the double. After a few moments they approved his request and then they open the docking bay door. R'tas said, "Show time." He sent a message to Alice to follow him in.

Meanwhile Alice saw that R'tas was heading to the rebel ship. Erin was moving the pelican right behind R'tas's ship. That is when a message came in and said, "Follow me in but wait for me to clear the docking bay."

Alice said, "You heard him. Move us close but stay hidden until he clears the docking bay."

Erin said, "Ok. You think you could hide us from their scanners?"

Alice said, "I will hack into their system right now." Alice transmitted a signal and then it let her in the system. Alice said, "I am in." She looked though the system and then turned off their engines. She saw that they were trying to get the engines up and running. She then turned off the gravity and then put a block on the system saying, 'Sorry. You are mine now.' Alice checked the Navigation system and said, "Well, Well. I have found out where you are hiding."

Meanwhile on the bridge the whole ship lost power. The Rebel that was manning operation said, "We are dead in the water. Also we have lost Gravity on all the lower decks."

The Rebel said, "Try to get the engines up and running."

The operation officer said, "I can't get a signal there. The whole Communication system is down."

The Rebel said, "Find out where and then reconnect us?"

The Operation's officer said, "I still can't get access. Everything I try it will not let me."

That is when someone showed up and said, "I have a report from the engine room."

The Rebel said, "What."

The person said, "The Engines are fine but the commands are working for some reason."

The Rebel said, "Find a way to get the engine's up and running." The Rebel said, "Ok." Then he was gone.

Meanwhile Lord Hood said, "How much longer for the Arbiter to arrive?"

The person said, "They are five minutes out. They will come out of Slip-space out of range and then send a signal that it was them."

Lord Hood said, "Alright. Now about David. Anything yet?"

The communication officer said, "Still nothing. Once I get something I will pass the word alright?"

Lord Hood nodded his head and said, "Contact Unjustful."

That is when One-Eye said, "I am still on board. I went down to the armory for some quiet."

Lord Hood said, "Ok. We still have nothing from David but Arbiter will be here shortly."

One-Eye said, "Ok. I would like to talk to him when he entered the system alright?"

Lord Hood smiled and said, "Sure thing."

Meanwhile David said, "Come on. Is that all you got."

When he entered the halls. David ducked around a corner and said, "Now I know these halls better than you."

That is when someone fired at him. David said, "Now time for some fun?"

David started to run away. The Rebel commander said, "Go after him. This ship is just like our ship."

David sent up a bobby-trap and then said, "Come and get me if you want?"

Then David was gone. Some Rebels came around the corner and then the Bobby-trap went off The Rebel commander said, "What happen?"

A Rebel said, "He set a Bobby-trap."

Then the Rebel started to cough from the gas. Then the Rebel said, "It was a Gas bobby-trap."

David said, "Come on. I thought you would be better then this."

Meanwhile R'tas arrived in the docking bay where some Medics were waiting. They came on-board and someone said, "Where are the wounded?"

R'tas said, "You will be if you don't do has I say."

The Medics looked at each other and then one of them said, "I am in command of the Medics what do you want us to do?"

R'tas said, "You will tie up your men and then gag them."

The Medic commander said, "Ok."

That is when another Pelican came in and docked the back hatch open and then Johnny came out. R'tas said, "Hello there."

Johnny looked around and then nodded his head. Alice showed up and said, "Now what?"

R'tas said, "We are going to capture this ship."

Alice said, "I am on that. Johnny."

Johnny looked at her and chirped. Alice said, "Ok. R'tas. He will work on bringing the engines down."

R'tas nodded his head and Johnny was gone. Erin came out and said, "Need some help?"

Alice said, "We would need you to keep the bird ready for us to head and get David."

The Rebel Medic said, "I would like permission to talk to the person in charge please?"

Alice said, "He is busy at the moment."

R'tas said, "I am second in command. What would you like?"

The Rebel commander said, "We will stay put and do nothing if you leave us alone."

R'tas said, "I really don't know. You might try something."

The Rebel Medic said, "I give you my word."

R'tas looked at Alice and she nodded her head. Then R'tas said, "Fine. But if you try anything I will kill you."

The Leader Medic said, "I understand."

R'tas said, "Now let us get to work."

Meanwhile Arbiter watched as the ships moved though slip-space. Usze said, "Arbiter Thel. We are about twenty minutes out from the Human home world."

Arbiter said, "Thank you."

Arbiter looked around and then said, "I am going to lay down for a bit."

Master Chief said, "I got you covered on the bridge."

N'tho said, "I will support him Arbiter."

Arbiter said, "Alright. See you when we enter the system alright?"

Master Chief said, "Leave everything to us."

Arbiter said, "Ok. See you when we enter the system."

That is when Arbiter left the bridge and Master Chief said, "He is in pain isn't he?"

Usze said, "Yes. What happen?"

Cortana said, "Let me tell you."

Arbiter arrived at his quarters and then went over to his bed and said, "Hali. I have got my name back. You would be happy with me for getting it back." Then Arbiter laid down on his bed and then closed his eyes.

Meanwhile Lord Hood said, "Anything yet from David or Arbiter?"

The Communication officer said, "Still nothing. But I think I have something?

Lord Hood said, "What?"

The Communication officer said, "I think some ships but I can't tell."

Lord Hood said, "How far are they out?"

The Communication officer said, "Unknown at this time and I can't get a good reading on them also."

The Weapons officer said, "I am alerting the other stations and ships to be ready."

Lord Hood said, "Ok."

Sergeant Johnson said, "What is going on?"

Lord Hood said, "We might have in coming."

Sergeant Johnson said, "Roger that. I will gear up."

Sergeant Johnson just left. Lord Hood said, "Now let us get ready."

Everyone got ready. A few marines showed up armed with Assault Rifles ready. Then Sergeant Johnson showed up armed to the teeth. Lord Hood said, "Ok. Now we have to wait."

Meanwhile David arrived at the Armory and geared up with the little ammo that was there. Then David said, "This is your friendly person. I am ready to kick your ass's now."

Then someone open fire on David. David returned fire and then moved out. The Rebel commander said, "Get him."

David ducked into another hatch and said, "Come and get me."

David started to move farther into the ship and then said, "I hope that R'tas gets back here."

R'tas looked at the Medics and then said, "I want you to head to the bridge and report to them that you have a prisoner."

The lead medic said, "Ok."

Alice said, "You can contact the bridge but be careful."

The Leader of the Medic's open a channel to the bridge and said, "Sir."

Meanwhile on the Bridge the Rebel said, "What is going on."

The communication officer said, "I don't know how but they are getting though somehow."

The Rebel said, "Patch them though right now."

Then the communication officer said, "They are patched in right now."

The Rebel said, "What is going on down there?"

The lead medic said, "Sir. We have captured a Prisoner."

The Rebel said, "Bring them to the bridge I would like to meet them."

The Lead Medic said, "Ok. We are on our way."

The Rebel said, "This will be good. I might be able to get some answers."

Meanwhile Master Chief said, "Are we there yet?"

The Elite Navigation officer said, "We are about to enter the system."

N'tho said, "Alert them that we are coming in."

The Communication officer said, "Signal sent."

That is when they came out of Slip-space. Arbiter rolled over and then looked up at the roof and then said, "I want this to be over so I can get back to my life."

Then an Alarm went though the whole ship. Arbiter grabbed his weapons and then started to run to the bridge. Once there Arbiter said, "What is going on?"

Master Chief said, "We are about to enter Earth system."

Arbiter said, "Ok. Once we enter the system patch me though to Lord Hood on the double."

Meanwhile Lord Hood said, "What is it."

The Weapons officer said, "We have incoming. The ships are about to come into our system right now."

Then the communication officer said, "We are getting a signal from them right now."

Lord Hood said, "Ok. Who are they?"

The communication officer said, "It is Arbiter."

Then a Slip-space repture open and then twenty-six ships came though. Then the Communication officer said, "Opening channel to Shadow of Intent right now."

Arbiter said, "Now that we are back let us get ready."

Then Arbiter's Communication officer said, "Sir. We are being contacted by Lord Hood."

Arbiter said, "Patch them though on the double."

Meanwhile David headed to somewhere he could set up another trap. Then David was attacked again. David rolled and then returned fire on the enemy. David said, "You are running out of men."

Then David started to laugh. The Rebel commander said, "But you are running low on ammo. Every shot you take bring you ammo level down."

David said, "True. But you are running out of men. For ammo I can get it from your men."

David went up to the wounded men said, "Give me your ammo."

The wounded man said, "No."

David said, "Fine."

David removed his pistol and then fired another round into the man's leg. The man started to scream and David said, "Well."

The wounded man gave David his ammo. Then David said, "Now tell your friend's that I am pissed off."

Then David was gone again. The wounded man said, "He is heading towards the docking bay."

The commander of the rebels said, "Ok. Thanks. You gave him your ammo didn't you?"

The man said, "Yes."

The Rebel commander said, "Ok. We will head there right now."

David smiled and said, "Gotcha."

David then took a detour and then went up a level and then headed for the docking bay.

Meanwhile R'tas was waiting for an answer when the lead medic said, "We are going to the bridge. I must ask for all your weapons."

Alice said, "I got you covered."

R'tas handed over the pistol that David had given him. But he said, "I would like to keep my energy sword?"

The Lead Medic said, "I don't know."

Erin said, "I will hold on it for you if you want me too?"

R'tas said, "Sure. Be careful alright?"

Erin said, "I will."

R'tas handed Erin his energy sword and Erin put it on his hip then Erin said, "I will keep it safe."

R'tas said, "I know you will. You may use it if you need."

Erin smiled and said, "Ok."

Erin then held out his hand and R'tas took it and then took it and shook it and then said, "I will be back I promise."

Erin nodded his head and then said, "I will be waiting."

R'tas said, "Ok. Let us get going."

The lead medic said, "Ok. Let us get going."

Then R'tas started to walk. Alice said, "Ok. Erin get ready to get us out of here."

Erin said, "I am ready."

That is when a vent open and Johnny came out. Alice said, "You done?"

Johnny chirped and then brought out some wires. Alice said, "Ok. Now it is up to R'tas and David."

Meanwhile Arbiter said, "Hello there."

Lord Hood said, "Welcome back. I thought you weren't coming back?"

Arbiter said, "Sorry. Took longer than I thought."

Lord Hood said, "That is alright. I would like your ships to move into position around our stations alright."

That is when One-Eye said, "Patch me thought to them on the double."

Lord Hood said, "What is going on."

Lord Hood's communication said, "Sir. Aloe 'Likos is on line also."

Lord Hood said, "Patch him though also."

One-Eye said, "Arbiter and Lord Hood. What is going on?"

Arbiter said, "Aloe. We have brought back a fleet."

Lord Hood said, "So what are we going to do."

Arbiter said, "Is there anything from David yet?"

Lord Hood said, "Nothing just let. His time is almost up."

Arbiter said, "I will go. R'tas is my brother, in more ways than you know. I will not take no for an answer. Aloe you will be in charge of the fleet."

Lord Hood said, "I really don't know. But I know better than to argue with you."

Meanwhile David arrived at the docking bay and got ready again. This time David was going to wound all of them and then it will be down to him and the commander. The rebel commander said, "I want him alive. Wound him if necessary."

The men started to move out. David said, "Come on and face me. I will be waiting."

The Rebel commander said, "How are you doing this."

David started to laugh and said, "I hacked into the systems of this ship and that is how I am doing it. And you call yourself a commander without checking to see if the systems were working or not."

The Rebel commander said, "I didn't know."

David started to laugh again and said, "You now know. But I have one thing that you don't."

The commander said, "What?"

David said, "I know where you are right now."

Then David closed the channel and waited on the second floor of the docking bay. The Rebel commander said, "I want him brought to me alive. I would like to know what he knows and why he is here."

David said, "It is almost show time."

David felt his heart beating up against his chest and his armor. David removed his helmet for a moment and then took a deep breath then put his helmet back on. That is when he was that he was wounded. David said, "How did I get this wound? I am getting sloppy."

David removed his med-kit and then went to work on the wound. David removed his leg armor and saw that it was burned David said, "I would like to know where and how I got this wound."

David wrapped his leg after putting some burn paste on the wound to stop it from hurting. Once that was done David put his leg armor back on and then said, "That should do until I get back. Mom will be upset with me for not being careful and getting wounded." That is when David heard someone walking to the docking bay. David said, "Show time for the last time."

Meanwhile R'tas was taken to the bridge and the Rebel there said, "Well, well. What do we have here."

R'tas looked around and then waited. The medic said, "I have caught this prisoner on the ship that docked.

R'tas let out a growl about being caught like an animal. The Rebel said, "Ok. Can you talk?"

R'tas said, "Uoy ot ton."

The rebel said, "What did you said."

R'tas said, "Uoy ot ton."

The rebel went up to R'tas and then backhanded R'tas. R'tas shook it off and then waited. The Rebel said, "Get me someone that knows what they are saying."

Then someone left. R'tas growled about being held. Alice saw that R'tas was about to reach his limit so she said, "R'tas. This is Alice. I know what you are thinking so don't worry David is almost ready I think. So hold on for a little while longer alright."

R'tas nodded his head slightly as he understood. R'tas waited for the signal to move but time wasn't on his side. He hoped that David would show up and help him.

Lord Hood thought it over and said, "Ok. You will go if we don't get a signal from David alright."

One-Eye said, "I am coming also."

R'tna said, "I will stay and command the fleet."

Arbiter said, "Alright. R'tna you are in command of the fleet until we get back."

R'tna said, "I will not let you down."

One-Eye said, "I know you will not."

After 2 hours that is when the communication officer said, "Sir. I am getting something."

Lord Hood said, "What is it?"

The Weapons officer said, "We have incoming a fleet."

Lord Hood said, "Get all the ships ready."

Meanwhile Lynn said, "That should do it."

Mark chirped and then Lynn said, "For now."

Mark went and patted her shoulder. Lynn said, "I know. You are worried about them also."

Mark nodded his head and then chirped softly. Lynn said, "It is alright. I am worried about them also."

Mark looked at her and then Lynn said, "Come let us get this ship and running."

Mark nodded his head and then went back to work. Lynn went back to work also. Matt came in and said, "Need some help."

Mark looked at Matt and then pointed to a section and then chirped. Matt said, "I am on it."

Lynn said, "I don't know you understand him."

Matt giggled and said, "Only guess what he wanted me to do."

Mark nodded his head and then Chad chirped loudly. Lynn said, "What is going on."

A Tech said, "No this way."

Chad then chirped again. That is when Lynn heard something crash down to the ground. Lynn said, "Mark. I will be right back."

Mark kept on working and then nodded his head towards her. Lynn went over to where Chad was and saw that Chad had all his sacs inflated and the Tech was trying to grab hold of Chad. Lynn said, "What is going on."

Chad hit his sac and then the Tech said, "Come here."

Chad moved over to Lynn while staying out of reach of the Tech. Lynn said, "What is wrong?"

Chad handed her a pad and the Tech moved closer to Chad so Chad moved behind Lynn. Lynn said, "What is going on. I would like to know why you will not let him work."

The Tech said, "He re-routed the power from the secondary system."

Lynn shook her head and said, "Read this."

Lynn handed the Tech the pad and then he read it. Lynn waited and then said, "Well?"

The Tech said, "I would like to be informed before it does it?"

Chad inflated his sacs and then hit them. Lynn said, "You know what. If you don't like it find another spot to work."

The Tech said, "Fine." Then he left.

Chad chirped as the Tech left. Lynn said, "Calm down will you please?"

Chad nodded his head and then chirped. Lynn said, "Yes. Let us get back to work alright?" Chad nodded his head and then both of them worked close to each other.

Meanwhile David was ready to spring his trap and get back to Earth. David heard some footsteps coming and said, "Show time." David checked to make sure everything was ready. David said, "Come on. You want me come and get me."

The Rebel commander said, "How about you come out of hiding and face me."

David said, "Where would the fun be in that?"

Then the rebels enter the docking bay and then David said, "You know you are trapped now." That is when the trap went off and then all the men were knocked out. David said, "Game over."

Meanwhile R'tas was getting worried about David and this plan. When Alice said, "Game is in play."

R'tas nodded his head and said, "Evom ym won. Doog."

The Rebel said, "What did you say?"

R'tas stood his ground again and then waited. Then the rebel backhanded him again. R'tas stood his ground and then nodded his head. The Rebel said, "Tell me."

That is when the lights went off and then the cuffs came off and R'tas made his move. R'tas knocked the whole bridge crew out in about two minutes. Then the lights came on and the Medic said, "Now what?"

R'tas said, "We head back."

Alice said, "You alright."

R'tas nodded his head and said, "Let us get these guys into a jail cell."

That is when Johnny came onto the bridge and then chirped. R'tas said, "You knocked them out also?"

Johnny nodded his head and then tapped some controls on the bridge and then the engines came back to life. Alice said, "Let us clean up."

R'tas said, "Roger that."

He picked up a few men and then carried them to the jail. Once there he went back for some more. Until all fifty of them were in the jail cell. R'tas said, "How is David doing."

Alice said, "His job is done and he is loading them up right now."

R'tas said, "Ok. Let us hook up all the ships and head back."

Alice said, "I am moving all the ships that I can right now."

Alice moved the ships to a location while R'tas checked the systems out. David had moved the ship and then started to collect the bodies that were on the ship. After about ten minutes he had collected all the bodies and then put them into the empty armory for the time being. David connected to the Rebel ship and said, "This is Dragon calling Phoenix come in."

Alice said, "This is Phoenix. You ready to leave?"

David said, "Yup. Clean up here compete."

Alice said, "Roger that. The ships are all connected now we are ready to leave when you are ready."

David said, "Head us home."

Then all the ships jumped to Earth. David said, "How long before we reach back to Earth."

Alice said, "Not for about two hours."

David said, "Roger that."

R'tas said, "So what to do?"

David said, "I really don't know. How many ships do we have Alice?"

Alice showed up but her figure was messed up. David went up to the Holo-stand and then cleaned it off. Alice said, "Much better. We have about twenty-five ships some are very damaged and others are in working order."

David said, "I will start work if that is alright."

Johnny chirped and then David said, "Come on you let us get started."

Erin said, "Here you go."

R'tas took his energy sword back and said, "Thanks for keeping it safe for me."

Erin said, "Don't worry about it. I know you would like it back."

Meanwhile in the engine room David said, "How are you coming along Johnny?"

Johnny chirped and then David said, "Ok. I will let you work."

Alice showed up and said, "How things are coming down here?"

David said, "Slow. But we should have about forty percent power shortly. I hope."

Alice said, "Roger that."

After about one hour and fifty-eight minutes Alice said, "We are about to enter Earth System."

David arrived on the bridge and said, "Once we enter the system patch me though."

Alice started the count down until they enter the system.

Meanwhile Lord Hood said, "Get all ships ready to fire."

Arbiter said, "We are ready."

One-Eye said, "Unjustful is ready also."

That is when Becky said, "This is the Archangel we are ready also."

Cortana said, "Here they come."

That is when a portal open and the ships came though. Lord Hood said, "Hold on until we know if they are friendly or enemy."

Cortana said, "I can't believe it."

Arbiter said, "What?"

Meanwhile on the ship David said, "Send our call signal and then patch me though."

Alice said, "Channel open."

David said, "This is Spartan 119. Recognition Code Dragon Alpha 7 Omega."

Lord Hood said, "Someone check that code right now."

Becky said, "It is David's code."

Lord Hood said, "Patch him though on the double."

Alice said, "David. Lord Hood is on-line right now."

David said, "Ok. Patch him though."

Then Lord Hood showed up on the screen and said, "Welcome back."

David said, "It is good to be back. Along with twenty-four ships that need repaired and one Rebel ship captured along with its crew."

Lord Hood said, "You what?"

David said, "We captured the Rebel ship and its crew."

Lord Hood said, "Is there anything you can't do?"

David chuckled and said, "Nope. Permission to start repairs on the ships and drop off the prisoners along with some dead."

Lord Hood said, "Who?"

David dropped his head and said, "Crews of the ship. It took some time to get the bodies together but we did it."

Arbiter said, "Is R'tas alright?"

R'tas said, "I am fine, Brother. A little sore but fine."

Arbiter said, "I would like a full report when you get time."

R'tas said, "I will."

Lord Hood said, "Permission to repair granted."

Johnny chirped and then David said, "What?"

Alice said, "We have a problem."

David said, "R'tas. You watch the bridge while I deal with this?"

Erin said, "Let me fly the ship and both of you head down."

David said, "Ok. R'tas you ready?"

R'tas removed his energy sword which came to live. David said, "Let us go."

Alice said, "I got you covered."

Then David and R'tas left. Lord Hood said, "Get some Marines to those ships on the double."

David and R'tas started to run though the ship to get the to the jail. But as soon as they arrived David said, "Get down."

David knocked R'tas down and David took a few shots in the ribs and then David returned fire. R'tas said, "You alright Brother?"

David said, "I don't know. Right now we have to focus on the job at hand."

R'tas said, "You are wounded Brother I will stay."

David said, "Get them back. For me."

Then David blacked out. That is when R'tas heard someone laugh and said, "Nice try. But you can't hold me."

R'tas said, "You are the commander that he caught."

That is when R'tas heard some footsteps coming and the Rebel commander said, "When he wakes up tell him thanks." Then the Rebel commander headed for the docking bay.

Lord Hood said, "See if you can get me though to David, R'tas, or anyone on that ship on the double."

Alice showed up and said, "Lord Hood the Rebel commander has broken out of his jail cell. David and R'tas went down there to get him back but David was wounded and then he blacked out."

Lord Hood said, "Some Marines are on their way there to support you."

Alice said, "Roger that."

R'tas said, "I am going to get you back for him."

That is when some marines showed up and one of them said, "What is going on here?"

R'tas said, "We have a wounded man and I want you to take care of him while I deal with the person that escaped." The marine nodded their head and then R'tas went after the Rebel Commander.

Meanwhile the Rebel commander had reached the docking bay and said, "Now let me see if I can get out of here."

That is when he heard footsteps coming so the commander said, "Great. Just great."

R'tas arrived at the docking bay and said, "I know you are here so come on out."

The Rebel commander said, "I will not."

That is when an alarm went off. Alice said, "We have incoming. Some marines."

R'tas said, "Roger that. I have him trapped in the docking bay."

Alice said, "Roger that. Locking down all doors but the one you are at."

R'tas activated his cloak and then said, "Come on out."

He moved up against the bulkhead and waited. The Rebel commander said, "Now it is between me and you. Just like your buddy did on the ship."

R'tas said, "How about you give up. We have some men coming here to capture you."

Johnny came though the vent and saw that David was on his side. Johnny tapped David's helmet and then chirped. Alice said, "What?"

Johnny chirped and then looked at David and chirped again. Alice said, "Ok. Stay with him until some Medics show up alright?"

The Marines that were there said, "I will try to stop the bleeding if I can."

Johnny went up to David and removed David's pistol and pointed it at the Marine. Alice said, "He doesn't want anyone near David until the Medics show up right?"

Johnny moved his tentacle close to the trigger and the Marine said, "I want to have a look."

That is when David's hand came up and said, "Johnny. I will be alright now."

Johnny looked at David and then lowered the weapon. David took it back and said, "Thanks for covering me."

Johnny nodded his head and then hugged David. David said, "I will be alright."

Johnny let go of David and then looked at the marines. David reached his wound and then flinched in pain. A marine removed some Bandage and Johnny went over and grabbed it and then put it on David's wound. David flinched in pain but Johnny tapped David on the shoulder. David said, "I am alright."

Meanwhile in the Docking bay R'tas said, "Come on."

The Rebel commander said, "You think you could stop me?"

R'tas said, "What you did to my Friend I will not forgive you for." He continues to move in a stealthy manner even the Rebel couldn't hear his footsteps. Suddenly he heard the sound of heavy breathing and suddenly saw the Rebel break for the unlocked door.

R'tas was trying to wait for back up when Alice said, "Back up is ten minutes out."

R'tas nodded his head and then made his move. He put his energy sword away and then removed his Plasma Rifle. Then slowly moved towards the Rebel commander. The Rebel commander said, "Come on open up."

That is when he heard something near him. He said, "Who is there?"

R'tas moved up against the bulkhead and then didn't move. He saw that the Rebel commander looked at right him and then he went back trying to open the door. R'tas moved again this time looking down and at the rebel commander. R'tas has reached the rebel commander when the rebel commander said, "Got it."

Then the door opened slightly and then stopped. The Rebel commander kicked the door and said, "Open up."

He grabbed hold and tried to open them farther. Once he got them farther he tried to squeeze though. That is when R'tas made his move he grabbed the Rebel commander's top and pulled him out of the doors and then tossed him down to the ground. Then the Rebel commander said, "What is going on."

That is when an Energy sword appeared at his throat. Then an Elite showed up. R'tas de-activated his cloak and then said, "You are going to die."

That is when R'tas lifted up his sword and then he brought it down only a few inches from the Rebel commander's head. R'tas said, "You are lucky he didn't die if he did then you would meet the same fate as his."

That is when some Marines showed up. One of them went up to R'tas and said, "Move away while we cuff him again."

R'tas removed his energy sword and then put it on his hip and then punched the Rebel so hard that R'tas knocked him out. The Marines said, "Let us get him back to his jail now."

R'tas said, "What about my brother."

That is when a vent open and a tentacle came out then a body. R'tas said, "Johnny. What is wrong?"

Meanwhile David said, "Johnny. Can you please and get R'tas."

Johnny shook his head and then attached himself to David's arm. David touched Johnny on the head and said, "Please."

Johnny nodded his head and then went into a vent and went to the docking bay to find R'tas. Johnny arrived at the docking bay. R'tas said, "Johnny. What is wrong?"

Johnny went up and took hold of R'tas arm and then pulled him. R'tas said, "I am coming. You got this under control?"

The Marines nodded their heads and R'tas left. Johnny attached himself to R'tas shoulder and R'tas started to run. Johnny held on to make sure he didn't fall. David heard someone running then looked at where the sound was coming from. The Marines there got ready when R'tas came around the corner and said, "You alright Brother."

David said, "I am. I sent Johnny because he knew to get you back here."

R'tas said, "What is wrong?"

David said, "I would need to remove my armor to check the wound out."

R'tas said, "Let me help you get to the medical bay."

David held out his hand and R'tas took it and helped David up. Once David was on his feet David said, "I think we are even now."

R'tas shook his head and said, "I still owe you my friendship Brother."

David said, "Ok. You think you could help me?"

R'tas put his arm around David's back and Johnny did the same thing or at least try to. David said, "Thanks."

So all three of them went to the medical bay once there. They were meet my Dr. Hallow. David said, "Hello Mom."

Dr. Hallow said, "You are gone for a few hours and you got hurt on your leg and then wounded in the side."

David removed his helmet and said, "I am sorry mom."

Dr. Hallow said, "Don't sorry me. You know you should take care of yourself better."

R'tas said, "I was to blame."

Dr. Hallow said, "Don't worry about it. I know that David is trying his hardest not to get hurt but knowing him. Getting hurt is second nature to him."

David said, "That is true. When did you come here?"

That is when someone said, "Hello there."

David looked over to the other side of the room and saw that there was Becky. Becky said, "I brought her over after she found out that you were wounded."

David said, "Thanks for watching her."

Dr. Hallow said, "On the bed."

David went over and Johnny started to remove the part that David was wounded at. The wound on David's started to bleed freely then Johnny went down to David's leg and removed his leg armor. David said, "How did you know Johnny I was wounded on my leg also."

Johnny shook his head and then brought up his tentacles in I don't movement. Dr. Hallow said, "Ok. Let me have a look at your side."

R'tas said, "I will stay here if that is alright with you doctor."

Dr. Hallow said, "I would like that very much."

R'tas said, "What can I help with?"

Dr. Hallow said, "You can tell me how he got wounded on the side."

R'tas told Dr. Hallow how the Rebel commander open fire and David knocked him out of the road and took the shot for him. Dr. Hallow said, "So you owe him one."

David giggled and said, "We are even. When I went on a mission to bring the ships back there was an explosion and my armor didn't have any power. He picked me up and dragged me to an area where Johnny could breath."

Dr. Hallow said, "You know what cause the Explosion?"

David said, "I really don't know. We didn't have time. Once I was up and running again we had to deal with the Rebels."

Dr. Hallow said, "Ok. Now about you leg wound."

David started when the Rebel commander came after him. David then told her about going into the docking bay and that is when he found out that he was wounded. Dr. Hallow said, "Ok."

She removed the bullet from David's side and said, "I think there is another one in there."

She went back in and then removed the second bullet. Then bandaged David's side up and then went to work on his leg wound. She removed the black skin and said, "You are lucky it isn't serious. Looks like the old skin was coming off. But you know you should do a better job on your leg."

David said, "Roger that."

Once she was done David put his armor parts back on and then said, "I have to report in to Lord Hood and R'tas has to report to the Arbiter."

Dr. Hallow said, "R'tas."

R'tas said, "Yes. Doctor. You may call me 'Half-Jaw' if you want?"

Dr. Hallow said, "You may call me Dr. Hallow alright?"

R'tas nodded his head and then Dr. Hallow said, "Thanks for watching over him."

R'tas said, "Don't worry about it. I can't let him get himself killed or I will not have anyone to push around."

Becky said, "Dr. Hallow we should get going."

Dr. Hallow said, "You are right."

David sat up and said, "I would need a month rest."

Dr. Hallow said, "Yes."

Then all of them including Johnny went to the docking bay where the Marines were waiting for a pelican to show up. That is when a Pelican came in and then the marines loaded up and then left. Dr. Hallow said, "Looks like we have to wait."

That is when a Pelican came in and David said, "Or not."

Once the Pelican was in the back hatch open and someone said, "Want a lift."

So David said, "Erin. Please take us to Cairo alright?"

Erin said, "Roger that."

Once everyone was on-board the Pelican left the docking back and then headed for Cairo. Once they docked David went to report in to Lord Hood about the mission. Lord Hood listen to everything and then told David that he did a good job. R'tas left after the meeting was over and headed for the Shadow of Intent to talk to the Arbiter. After he was done talking with the Arbiter. Arbiter allowed R'tas some time to rest.