A/N: I don't own anything from halo or anything like that.
Chapter 21
Kada nodded her head and then turned her attention back to the hall. "It is very likely." She said snapping her mandibles in frustration. The topic the conversation they were having had fallen on a sore subject. "Sadly that is the way our world works." She added shaking her head. They were discussing what would probably happen after they were done on the world. They were pretty sure that they would give all of the credit to the Master Chief. The three females had nothing against the Spartan but the males of their forces would never believe that they had had any part in the events.
"Doesn't make is any less wrong." Saco said keeping her eyes on the end of the hallway that they'd come from. Without the males present they had not bothered to keep their remarks about the male leaders to themselves. It made for good therapy and good bonding for the three in the boring walk down the hall to the generator. The team was almost to the generator. Surprisingly there was very little security and all the halls they traveled were completely empty. It unsettled the elites though Amanda seemed calm.
"You known I just realized, we're doing this under Ahce's orders." Amanda said frowning.
"Of course we are. She is the highest ranking officer." Saco replied.
"No she isn't, the Master Chief is the highest ranked." Amanda pointed out. The two elites stopped causing Amanda, who was between them, to stop. "Did I say something wrong?"
"No, I just realized that we haven't been following the orders of the leader." Kada replied.
"Not to mention that the two top ranked soldiers went off together. If they die then who is our leader?" Saco said turning toward the other two.
The elites stayed quiet for a moment while they thought it over. "It would ether be Xece or you." Kada said pointing to Amanda.
"I'll let Xece have it. I'm tired of having Max and Ben under my command." Amanda commented. "Now can we get back to our task?"
"Yes ma'am." The elites replied returning to their positions and beginning to more again. Amanda smiled behind her faceplate. She was happy to have two soldiers under her command who would listen to her.
The trio came to a set of large doors that opened up into the generator's room. The elites moved to each side of the door while Amanda took up a position in the center of the hall with her shotgun at the ready. Kada hit the controls and the door slid open. The room was filled with three large generators and a control consol, beside that there was nothing. Amanda moved in and was followed closely by the elites.
"It's clear." Saco reported lowering her carbine. "I don't see why there is no security here." The stealth elite muttered.
"They probably never expected anything to make it this far or chose this as a target." Amanda reasoned before nodding to Kada. "Do your thing, Major." She ordered.
Kada moved to the consol and plugged in her data pad. She worked for a few minuets before turning to Amanda. "Would you like to send the message ma'am?"
Amanda shook her head. "Those aren't human troops up there. They'll listen to you more then me." She said.
"Yes ma'am." Kada said. Before she could even turn on her radio the doors to the room slid open on the opposite side of the room. They had originally disregarded the door due to a large amount of dust that had collected on the door. The elites and Sergeant snapped their guns up to aim at the door.
"Don't shoot." Ben's voice said as he stepped through the doorway. The soldiers lowered their weapons but rose them again as Surant appeared behind him. Ben put up his hands. "Don't shoot him. The griffins are our friends." He said. The soldiers lowered their weapons once more.
"You are going to tell us what is going on now Privet." Amanda ordered. Ben briefed them on what had happened. "Alright, Kada, send out that message but add in that the griffins are friends not foes." She ordered.
"Yes ma'am." The elite replied. She then turned on her radio and connected it to the generator to boost the signal. "This is Major Kada 'Mihad form the ship Hand in Hand. We have found underground forerunner structures. Be advised that the griffin creatures are allies, repeat they are allies. We are retrieving weapons to fight the flood and then make our way above ground." She said hoping that the message would reach someone, although there was still the chance they had already left. "The message has been sent ma'am." Kada reported.
"Alright, then lets head out." Amanda said.
The half sea hawk half lion griffin stepped forward. "Do you mind if I contact my commander first. He can be sure that our troops do not attack yours."
"Go ahead." Amanda said.
Surant clicked on his radio. "Commander Rezarun, this is Wingleader Surant." He said.
~Rezarun's office~
"And in the time since the battle of the ark we have continued to fight the remaining members of the covenant. Our customs have also changed. We are now understanding of the concept of regaining honor and have changed some of our views on things that lose honor." Ahce said finishing her story.
Rezarun nodded his head. "Please give me some examples of changed customs.' He said eager to hear more. He liked the honor and pride that guided the sangheili in their lives.
"Well it is no longer a dishonor for blood to spill from our bodies. It is if the injury is from the sangheili's own hands. Killing ones self because of dishonor is no longer practiced among us. Some may be banished depending on the situation while the families are no longer punished for the dishonor of one." She explained.
Rezarun nodded again. "Might I ask about the role of females in your army?" She asked. He was curious about how similar the two species were.
Ahce huffed at the subject. "Female sangheili, like myself, are not common. We are usually not aloud in major battles no matter how skilled we are. Four of the soldiers on my team are female and more skilled then some of the male soldiers, but they will never see the glory that our male counter parts will." She said slamming her fist on the arm of the chair. The hit slightly bend the arm of the chair. "My apologies but it angers me that my troops are kept from the honor they deserve."
"Not a problem." Rezarun assured her. He shifted leaning toward her. "I did not realize you were female. You carry yourself with great honor and dignity." He said.
"That is because I have honor and dignity. Despite their rules I have fought in major conflicts. I even fought against the loyalists during the battle of the ark itself." She said proudly.
"I am glad to hear that you have been able to gain honor in a world that seems to now want you to have it. Sadly the same can not be said for our kind. Our females seem to be happy creating our weapons and armor rather then destroying our enemies. There have been some that have taken up arms but they make better strategist then soldiers." Rezarun said.
"As long as you keep your mind open." Ahce said nodding to the commander.
Before Rezarun could reply a speaker on his desk came to life. "Commander Rezarun, this is Wingleader Surant." A voice said.
Rezarun pressed a button. "Go ahead Wingleader." He said.
"Sir, I've found the team. The have sent out a message to their troops above ground not to attack our kind." He reported.
"Very good, head back to my office now. We will proceed form there." Rezarun ordered.
"As you command sir." The Wingleader replied. The radio then fell dead.
Rezarun then turned back to Ahce. "Do tell me more about this battle of the ark."
End chapter 21
A/N: Well I hope you enjoyed. I had to put in the part about the elite's changing their customs after reading Cole Protocol. Please read and review.