AN: Woah. Hey, haven't been here in a while. I know in chapter seven I said the armor would not change. That was at the rank of Lt. Col Grade 3 with the armor as followed: Eva helmet and shoulders plus the Breacher and Breacher [R] chest. Colors were white and blue with a blue visor. Within that armor and rank, I am now a Colonel Grade 1. I have ranked up past Commander. That armor would have been JFO helmet and shoulders with the Breacher [R] body. Colors being brick and steal with a black visor. The armor for Col. will be announced some time in this chapter. Please do not flame this because of me describing armor and I have already shown that Altre does not ruin the story. Now, I feel that the author's note is getting a little long so let's get on with the story, ok?


Chapter 9: Time for an upgrade
-Setting: Mansion and around town


Altre, Link, and Zelda were sitting on the couch in the game room and playing none other than Halo Reach. It was time for Altre to actually teach them.

"Ok, we will start in Forge World so I can control the stuff that gets blown up. Link, Zelda, you two are on red team. I'll be blue. Don't do anything unless I tell you, ok?" Altre said as the game began.

"This is it?" Zelda questioned as they spawned in the bunker.

"No, this is just one part. There is more, but this is enough space to describe everything." Altre contemplated.

"Ok, so where is everything? There was always something to blow up in all the other maps." Link complained.

"Yeah, but this is a blank map for your own creations. You add whatever you want." Altre said as he entered forge mode.

"What the hell is that, a fairy?" Link asked dumbly.

"Um... no. It is an Oracle. Now let me explain the main things that can kill you." Altre said as he slowly went through each weapon and describing them. Then he started the vehicles.

"So these are the weapons and stuff?" Link asked.

"Yup. Pretty much. Do you want to play a real game?" Altre asked.

"Sure." Both answered quickly.

Altre then set up a normal Slayer match with default settings. Zelda and Link were on one team, while Altre was on his own. Fighting on Hemorrhage, everyone was an open target. As the game came to an end, Zelda and Link were still losing, but to a lesser extent. Altre: 25, Zelda: 10, Link: 2.

"Hey, you guys are getting better." Altre complimented.

"It is easy when you know what you are doing as well." Zelda agreed.

"I still call bull shit." Link griped.

"Two points are better than negative five. Plus you didn't kill yourself as much." The Spartan spoke.

"Yeah, you killed your teammate more." Zelda laughed.

*ring ring... ring ring...*

"Who's phone is that?" Zelda asked.

"Mine. Hello?" Altre said as he answered the phone.

[Damn it, why can't they have their own phones? Are you with them at least?]

"Samus? Who are you talking about?" Altre asked.

[Yeah, it's me. Are Zelda and Link with you?] Samus asked.

"Yeah. I was teaching them how to walk in my shoes." Altre said as he grinned.

[No time for your dumb game. Snake and I need them in Smash Plaza now.] Samus said as she hung up.

"Ok? Hey, you two, Samus and Snake need you in Smash Plaza. I don't know why." Altre said.

"Oh crap, we're late." Zelda realized before she teleported away.

"You can come too if you want." Link said as he took out an Ocarina and played the song of soaring.

"I have all these armor abilities, but none of them teleport." Altre laughed as he got up from the couch and went to his room.


With Snake and Samus... (Smash Plaza)


"Where are they?" Samus complained.

"Calm down. They'll be here. Altre might be giving them a ride and is stuck in traffic." Snake said as he put his hands on her shoulders.

"Fine. They need to hurry though." Samus said as she became calm.

"Who needs to hurry?" Zelda asked as she and Link appeared behind Samus.

"Holy fuck! Where? How? Nevermind..." Samus freaked out.

"So why did you need us so suddenly?" Link asked.

"Because the shops are closing soon. Samus wanted you two to get caught up with technology." Snake answered.

"So how are we to do that?" Zelda wondered.

"We are getting you cell phones." Samus said as she removed hers from her pocket to show them.

"Ok?" Link said with confusion.

"Come on." Samus said as she grabbed their wrists and pulled them into a store.

"Hey Samus, is your phone not working again?" An employee asked.

"Sarah! I'm not here for me. Snake and I are trying to get these two caught up with technology." Samus said as she saw an old friend.

"So what do you have in mind?" Sarah asked.

"One that is not too complicated. How about a normal slide phone." Samus replied.

"Sure. I will see what we have." She said as she went to the back room.

"Thanks girl." Samus said as she and the others waited.

"Wow, you two are lucky. These were the last in stock." Sarah said as she handed a pink Samsung Seek to Zelda and a black one to Link. "Now, if you will all follow me to the register, I can get you your numbers.

"Thank you ma'am." Link said as he awed the new phone.

"So what is the damage?" Snake asked as he went for his wallet.

"Um... Let's see... Two phones for an upgrade, plans, da da da... $120 is your total." She said as a recite was rung up. "Now for the numbers. Zelda, your new number is (555)-451-8123. Link, yours is (555)-267-0372."

"Thanks Sarah. Now we can actually talk to them." Samus said.

"Ok, now let's get something to eat. I am hungr- Who is calling me?" Snake said as he answered his phone.

[Hello...]

"Damn it Link." Snake said as he hung up.

"At least he knows how to call." Samus giggled.

"Well I agree with Snake. Let's get some food." Zelda spoke up.


Jade Bar & Grill...


"And what may the ladies be having?" The waiter asked.

"How about a well done cheese burger and a lemonade." Samus answered as she placed her menu in the pile.

"I'll just have a salad and some water please." Zelda replied.

"Ok. Your orders will be out shortly." The waiter said as he walked away.

"Link, stop texting me about your phone." Snake said as he glared at Link.

"Sorry, that was for Samus." Link said.

"Here, you know what? Give me your phone. I'll let you bug Altre." Snake said as he put the Spartan into his contacts.

"Thanks." Link said as he took his phone back.

"Who is the guy in the gullies suit?" Samus asked as she noticed a figure in all green.

"I think that is armor. Hey, it is Altre." Snake said as he turned to face the man.

"Hey guys, I was wondering where you were. Someone has been sending me a bunch of random texts." Altre said as he walked toward the booth they were at.

"That was Link. Now what armor is that?" Samus asked as she looked at it.

"Well as a Colonel, I obtained new armor. This one isn't really a set match. I have the Scout CBRN/CNM helmet, UA/Base Security shoulders, and the same old Breacher Collar." Altre said as he described the current atire he was wearing.

"I see you went for sage all the way." Snake said. "Gonna do some sniping?"

"Bingo. I got the color idea from Jun." Altre said as he sat down next to Snake and Samus while removing his helmet.

"Oh, our food is here." Zelda said as she saw the waiter approaching.

"Ok. We have a bacon cheese burger for the mercenary, nachos for the swordsman, a cheese burger for the huntress, and a salad for the princess. Here are your drinks as well. Would you like to order Spartan?" The waiter asked as he pulled out a pen and pad.

"No sir. I already ate. Thank you." Altre responded.

"Ok. I hope you guys enjoy your meals." The waiter said as he turned and walked away.

"I see you two are enjoying your new phones." Altre said to Link and Zelda.

"Yes. It was really kind for Snake and Samus to get them for us." Zelda said as she showed the Spartan her phone.

"Awe... you're welcome Zellie." Samus said as messed up Zelda's hair.
After a half an hour of talking and eating, the group paid the bill and headed home. Altre, Snake, and Link had a ten mile race back to the mansion while Zelda and Samus took Snake's '96 Mustang Cobra.


Back at the mansion...


Samus pulled into Snake's usual parking spot and both the girls got out to see who was to be the fist home.

"So who are you betting on?" Samus asked.

"I am going to say Altre." Zelda answered.

"Why him? His armor weighs at least a ton." Samus questioned.

"Remember when he was facing Sonic? He can move fast." Zelda replied. "What about you?"

"Snake." Samus said like it was obvious. "He has a lot of stamina."

"Want to make a wager?" Zelda asked quickly.

"Sure. Loser has to... to... give a handy to Wario." Samus declared.

"I question your intentions, but we have a deal. However, if Link wins, the bet is void." Zelda said as she found a loop-hole.

"What is void?" Link said as he appeared behind them.

"The bet that Zeld- how are you already here?" Samus asked doubtfully.

"They said race to the finish. They didn't say how." Link said as he revealed his ocarina.

"Sneaky bastard." Zelda laughed.

"Come on! Let me win!" The three heard Snake yell as he tailed Altre.

"Not today man." Altre bragged as he reached the "finish line" before Snake.

"Whooo... Good... run..." Snake said as he tried to catch his breath.

"You too. Try running with heavy armor. It will make you feel like running on clouds with anything lighter." Altre said as he removed his helmet.

"I will keep that in mind. Care if I borrow a set?" Snake asked.

"No, not at all. I will let you use the EVA boots, and I can turn up the gravity pressure. That is basically all you need." Altre said.

"Thanks Spartan." Snake replied.

"Hey, since we are talking about armor, can you try to size your Hazop armor so that it fits me?" Samus cut in.

"Will do. Let's go inside first." Altre said as he started walking to the door.

"After that, we're playing the Xbox." Link said as he caught up with him.

"Sure. Why not?" Altre laughed.


About 30 minutes later in the game room...


Snake, Link, and Zelda were arranged on the couch playing Reach yet again.

"So do you two want to play FireFight?" Snake asked as he was setting up the game.

"Sure. / Let's do this." Zelda and Link both answered at the same time.

"Ok. We will all be Spartans. Then we will have more numbers." Snake said as the countdown began.

The three played for about an hour until Snake felt bored and lonely. He wanted to find Samus, but he knew Link wouldn't let him leave the game.

"Hey, keep me safe. I'm going to go get a drink." Snake said as he found a camping spot and got up. "Excuse me Altre." He said to the brown armor.

"Altre?" A feminine voice spoke.

"Samus!?" Snake was surprised.

"Yup. It took quite some time for me to resize it." Altre said as he came up behind Samus wearing BDU pants and a sage T-shirt.

"I'm just glad that my boobs fit." Samus laughed as she felt the armor's chest plate.

"All we need to do is get you a black under suit." Altre said as he saw her blue Zero Suit clash with the brown armor.

"Don't worry. I have a black one of my own." Samus said as she removed the helmet to let her hair down.

"Ok, and Snake, here are some boots. They are set to 200%. You will look like Link in his iron boots for a while." Altre laughed as he handed over the EVA boots.

"You will be able to run under water." Link said as he was killed by a suicide grunt.

"How about not." Snake said.

"Hey Altre, want to play a round?" Link asked.

"Sure. Let's see how far you have come." Altre replied as he took a controller.

"You can have a one on one match. I don't want to play anymore." Zelda said as she put down her controller.

"Wow. A fight between a Spartan and a swordsman. This is going to be a slaughter fest." Samus laughed as she sat on the arm of the chair Snake was sitting in.

"Don't sell him too short. He has been getting better." Snake said.

Altre vs. Link

The two spawned on the map Spire. Both equipped with Assault Rifles and Magnums, they set ot to find each other. Altre quickly found where the sniper was and he went to the spire for higher ground. Link wandered around the map to find where Altre was hiding. He soon found a bullet through his head when Altre had a clear shot. Link looked for the trail before the respawn. He traced the round's direction to a high point in the map. Altre began to search for his target to get another point, but to everyone's surprise, Link found his way up to the top of the spire and assassinated him. The Spartan was dumbfounded as he body fell to the ground as the spawn counted down. The match lasted about twenty minutes before the winning shot killed its target. Altre: 25 Link: 20

"Wow Link, you did get better. Good job. No one has gotten close enough to assassinate me before, and you did it five times." Altre congratulated.

"Thanks Altre. Next time I will beat you though." Link said with excitement.

"Well I will be waiting. I have to get to bed soon. I have a long day tomorrow." Altre said as he said good night to the four and left.

"Wow. You were right Snake; he did do good." Samus spoke with an impressed tone.

"While you and Altre were fitting that armor, I taught him to trace the rounds and how to use the armor abilities." Snake said as he gave a thumbs up to Link.

"I wonder what Altre is planning tomorrow." Zelda questioned.


AN: Yeah yeah, update sooner... I do what I can when I can. School takes a lot out of you. The cell phone numbers that Link and Zelda got are real numbers with a fake area code. Link's number is mine while Zelda's is my little brother's. Please do not try to figure out the area codes. Well don't try Zelda's. My brother will be pissed and confused if he gets random texts/calls from people in Canada or some other country... If you try mine (Link's), I won't really care about it. If you somehow figure it out, text me your user name and first name. I may save you in my contacts so we can chat about future fanfictions. If you are too lazy, then just PM me. However, if you find the correct area code, do not spam message/call me. I will be pissed and try to block you from my phone. Do not guess in the reviews please. I hope you enjoyed this chapter. Please review with some ideas I could use for this or any other story. I will update when I can. I am planning two lemons as well: Samus and Snake for Spawnzilla014 and a love triangle back in the world of Link, Zelda, and Ruto for Verifiaman. I will also be recreating a story with the OCs of TranscodeShadowCerberus. I am going to busy, so please don't rush me. Everything will turn to shit if I rush. Until the next chapter/story, this is Tryan signing off. ADIOS!