Gold light emanated from the slit skull of the Guardian's skull, its visor snapped back together quickly as it patrolled the Forerunner site. It held a Promethean large light rifle in its right skinny arm, the other arm dedicated to holding a massive golden cleaver of a blade. A set of golden lights blew quickly from its back thruster, propelling it forward as it jumped on top of the orange and black shuttle site. It said nothing, it thought nothing; all it really was created out of was simple regulated collective thought process.
The Sangheili warriors watched it patrol the forerunner site menacingly, refusing to let anyone inside to study or grab anymore vital forerunner devices. They were unclear on how to proceed, letting orders come from an authority figure soon enough.
Meanwhile
The golden monitor slowly hovered through the covenant ship, with two Promethean guardian's at either side of him; he was following the Hierarch and enjoying himself heavily as he watched the covenant creatures pass through.
"A small collection of species amassed together inside a type 36 class vessel, oh how this is interesting." Testimony relayed to itself, peering through different windows as it followed the Prophet of Storm through to the communications outlook.
Finally the entire possession stopped abruptly, over a small energy pylon that jutted out from the middle of the symmetrical room. The Hierarch activated a couple of small pads on the data cluster, letting his large spindly fingers reach over the orb.
A large 3D replica image flashed out quickly from the orb, reaching out to all corners of the room; star systems and planet replica's flashed bright blue in the huge set of universe's, constellations and structure fragments. The prophet watched the massive set of lights with something close to amazement and wonder, like he always did as he observed over the stolen map of the world.
"This overview is of forerunner design." Testimony spoke slowly, his voice filled with bewilderment as he slowly zoomed around the room like a gold light bulb, "How did you acquire this device may I ask?"
The hierarch nodded once, "This gift was given to us by the gods, to better aid us in our progression through to the great journey as well as the Legendary Mantle."
Recognisable Barrier of Testimony beeped loudly twice before turning around and facing the prophet of Storm directly with its one golden eye, "The mantle…the mantle was supposed to be given to the…Apologies, my memory banks are starting to fail. Is there anything you require of me?"
The Harbinger walked up right outside of the room, two large golden Promethean's stood at guard outside it with wary looks and formidable cleavers on their left arms. The black official did not try to enter, knowing that he would be called in very soon.
"Oracle, tell me; inform us of the hidden passage set out by the forerunner fathers?" Storm spoke slowly, letting the situation start to excite him.
"Of course, data pulse 54 is based on the codename 'Hidden Passage'; it is one of my priority functions that I can remember." Testimony added brightly, pleased to be able to assist the Hierarch with such important knowledge. He zoomed up and flew into a small 3D cluster of stars around a heavy and large central sun; a small beam of gold light flashed out and activated a hidden section of the map quickly. Suddenly in the middle of two planet structures, a small 2D golden circle had been framed and categorised.
"Installation 03, fully primed and ready for preparation." It spoke energetically, as if he knew exactly what the Storm wanted.
But the Hierarch replied, "I do not wish to fire the halo's, I want the information hidden upon it to be retrieved immediately. Target the holy library at the halo please Oracle." He smiled, satisfied.
"Done!" Testimony replied cheerfully, "A word of warning, a heavy mass of ships has been characterised on the Installation's sector."
Storm ignored him, he called in the Harbinger efficiently; letting the hand walk in and stand by his side once more.
The black elite noticed the golden ring, and knowing of the plans set by the Hierarch he spoke, "Do you wish me to change our course straight for the holy temple?"
A long and spindly arm was lifted quickly to stop the warrior, "We do not possess the time, you shall travel there alone to fulfil your quest."
"Yes your excellency, I will fuel a Seraph as soon as time allows."
"No need" Testimony spoke slowly, descending down until he looked the Black Elite straight in the face, "My Guardians have the means to transport you to the library on Installation 03 and to watch over you, a word of warning however; these Installations carry a great risk and my Guardians will not hesitate to resort to primal regulations to halt your attack…if you try to do so."
Before the Harbinger could respond, the two Guardian Prometheans grabbed him from behind; teleporting as they did so. All three figures vanished in an instant.
Testimony looked back to the prophet, "Now, I believe you owe me something."
"Our data cores are right this way Oracle, follow me" The Hierarch mischievously spoke, planning on the whole event and future.
