Chapter 7- Reinforcements

Back on earth the Federation had arrived and had taken defensive positions around earth. The Enterprise had brought several more ship along with many Klingon ships. After receiving a transmission from the In Amber Clad informing them of their situation and location a rescue mission was organized. Due to the large number of Covenant ships, it was decided that a cloaked Klingon vessel had the best chance. After a conference with Lord Hood and Captain Picard, aboard the Enterprise, General Martok agreed to take the Rotarren to the Delta Halo system and try to rescue the Hazard team and the Master Chief. When the Federation fleet arrived the second time Starfleet engineers began installing shield generators on UNSC vessels and stations. They could not install weapons because it would take too long but having shields will give the UNSC fleet a chance.

Starfleet had determined that warp speed was about the same as slipspace so it took approximately three days for the Rotarren to arrive. When it did the ship cloaked so they could avoid detection by Covenant forces. After failing to raise Lieutenant Munro on the COMM they tried the other members one by one. They finally got in touch with Chang and Chell who were fighting of some Flood with two marines. One of the marines had been injured and Chang requested emergency beam out. "Acknowledged, standby."

"Helmsman, take us into orbit above the library and beam those four men aboard. Tell the medical bay to prepare to receive casualties."

The Rotarren glided into orbit above the library. When they were in range the Bolian and the three humans were beamed aboard. Chang met with General Martok to discuss the situation.

"What's the situation down there Chang?"

"It's pretty bad sir. Telsia, Korban, and Jurot have all been captured by the Brutes. Munro is missing and we can't locate him. Sergeant Johnson and Commander Keyes have also been captured."

"Do you have a location for the others?"

"Yes sir. They are on the Covenant Holy City High Charity. We need to rescue them sir. If the Covenant activate the ring, all sentient life within 25,000 light-years will be eradicated. That range includes earth."

"Very well, once we locate Lieutenant Munro and the Chief we'll beam in a rescue party. I'm sure Mr. Worf would like to lead the mission."

"Yes sir, I would be honored." Worf agreed.

Chang walked into the medical bay where Mackenzie and Perez were recovering. Dr. Bashir from Deep Space Nine had come along and brought a Starfleet medical team as well.

"Dr. Bashir, how is he?" asked Chang

"Recovering. I was able to extract some of the flood DNA that had gotten into him, as well as revive him from the shock to his nervous system."

"Good we'll need both of you ready for a rescue mission coming up."

Perez spoke up "We're ready to go sir."

"Once we locate Lieutenant Munro we'll beam to his location and hopefully find the Chief as well.