UNSC Vessel The Pillar of Autumn
In orbit over gas giant Threshold
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The Autumn slipped quietly through space; behind the gas giant Threshold. Perez had opted not to go into cryo sleep so his shoulder could heal better. When he was brought aboard the Autumn the doctors found that his shoulder was all but lost. They had to flash clone a whole new shoulder so he could still fight.
They told him to be easy on his shoulder for at least two weeks but; Perez knew that he would be back fighting wherever they go. He stared out a window on the ship into the void. He wondered what had happened to Shaunter, if he had gotten off.
Perez shook his head, there was no way Shaunter was still alive. Even if he did survive the battle with Covenant troops; there was no way he would survive when the Covenant glassed Reach.
While he was looking out the window something slipped into view. It was a large ring shaped world. There was something ominous about it. The inside of the world was filled with lush vegetation and oceans. But the outside looked gray and metallic. He wondered what secrets it held.
Perez looked up as Keyes' voice came over the PA. "All hands go to battle stations. Prepare to repel boarders. We'll commence attacking after we pass Threshold. It has been a pleasure serving with the fine men and women who have fought for this ship. Good luck and God speed. Keyes out."
Perez made his way to the armory and prepared to fight again, and win.
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Author's notes: First of all I would like to thank everyone who helped me make this story what it is now. It started as something a couple of friends talked me into doing, and despite a plummeting GPA and multiple complaints from my parents for staying up way to late. My first fic is complete. So thanks for sticking with me guys and who knows…I may even write a sequel.