Halo: Fireteam Reach Chapter 11
I am so sorry it's been so long! I have been extremely busy with school and haven't had time to write anything. I don't like holding you guys in suspense but my life is just so crazy right now. I apologize profusely and hope you enjoy the chapter.
Chapter 11: War (the battle part 2)
The Master Chief was pinned down. There was a large group of Grunts firing on his position and they were staggering their fire to the point that it was impossible to fire back. Next to him was Peter Edel former member of Noble Team and the reason that he had met his current partner Cortana who was currently defending the team of snipers on the cliff who were headed by Lauren Edel, Peter's younger sister. To his right was Ming Zhou a silent Spartan who carried a sword that had claimed the lives of many Covenant. Farther behind him were Joshua Biggins and Alexandra Hacks their heavy weapons expert and pilot respectively. Together they formed Fireteam Reach and they were on a mission; to hunt down and kill Jul Mdama and recover Dr. Catherine Halsey the creator of the Spartan program.
Up until this point the Chief didn't think the mission would be as hard as some of the other ones that he had faced, and defeated, but it was proving to be a challenge nonetheless. His luck was still holding, it seemed, because of the convenient Banshee that had fallen from the sky right as the Grunts had opened fire on Peter, Zhou and himself.
Though the Covenant's numbers were starting to dwindle in part of their efforts and the timely arrival of reinforcements from the Infinity but again, they were pinned down which led to him activating the radio to call for a little assistance.
"Josh, Alex are you there? Listen Peter and I are down near the temple and need some artillery fire on the Covenant position. Please respond!"
*Chief this is Joshua. Hold on to your butts!*
Immediately after he heard the transmission a large explosion occurred. The green and blue plasma, along with the pink needles stopped firing over and around the Banshee. Chief stood up and surveyed the damage. The Grunts and their Elite leader were littered around the battlefield. After sending a quick thanks to Josh, the three super soldiers continued on their way.
After multiple battles and a confrontation with a wraith the Chief, Zhou, and Peter finally made it to the temple. When they went in they saw Halsey and Mdama nearing an artifact. Peter quickly pulled out his pistol and shot Mdama. This did nothing because of Mdama's shields but it served as a way to gain their attention. Halsey looked surprised when she saw the three.
"Peter Edel, I thought you died on Reach, You I don't know but I'm sure you are very capable and-" She paused when she saw John, AKA the Master Chief.
"John?"
"Yes, mam."
"You're-You're alive?"
"Yes, mam."
"They said you were dead."
"Yes, mam."
"Still a man of few words I see."
"Ma'am step away from the Sangheilian."
"I can't do that John. Jul showed me trust while the whole UNSC showed me contempt and lied to me about you in an effort to break me."
"Halsey,-Peter spoke up- step away from the alien bastard before anyone gets hurt."
Mdama spoke for the first time. "If you want her you will have to kill me, demons, she is very important to my plans."
Then Mdama pulled a spike grenade from behind his back, primed it, and threw it at the three Spartans. Zhou pushed Peter and John out of the way and took the brunt of the explosion sending him flying into a column and knocking him out.
Peter and Chief got up and ran at Mdama with Chief pulling out an Assault Rifle and Peter pulling out one of his energy swords. Mdama pulled out an Energy Sword and rushed at his two opponents.
At the last second Chief diverted his path while Peter rushed and met Mdama their swords crossing with a hiss. John grabbed Halsey and ran for the entrance, grabbing Zhou along the way.
The Chief got Zhou to a troop Warthog that was waiting for them and quickly took note that the battle was still raging. He quickly strapped Halsey in and drove towards the cliff where the extraction team of Alex and Josh were waiting. He took a cursory glance behind him seeing the duel that was occurring.
With Peter
"Give it up Jul you know you can't win." Peter grunted as the Elite's knee connected with his stomach, sending his shields plummeting to half. Peter quickly dodged a stab and rolled backwards. He composed himself for what would probably be the hardest fight of his life.
