Wow… its been a while. Not to long I hope. Anyways this chapter is pretty cool. It uses lines from the Halo 3 commercials. Ones that send chills down my spine. And also for you romantics out there we have a little surprise for you. Anyways here's another freshly baked chapter! Enjoy!

Once the Group had returned to the village they where greeted with praise from the villagers, who where very grateful of them for destroying the troublesome demon that had been plaguing their village. Kagome and Sango had dinner ready when they returned, which meant that they where able to chow down as soon as they got back, except for James who preferred to eat his MRE.

As the rest of the group sat eating and talking, James went outside to wait for the inbound pelican drop ship that was coming to deliver fresh supplies. Just as he finished securing the D.Z., his radio crackled to life. "This is Pelican Delta 917. You still out there Sierra 323?" asked Jake.

"Roger Delta 917, I read you loud and clear. What's your ETA? Over." Answered James. "ETA to D.Z. is 1 minute. Over." said Jake. "Copy that Delta 917, D.Z. is clear, you may approach when ready." said James. "Roger that Sierra 323, Delta 917 inbounds."

Not even a minute later James heard a roar in the distance, which was the sound of the approaching pelican. James had arranged to Delta 917 to drop off its load a little ways outside the village, so as not to scare the crap out of the villagers. As the Pelican slowly lowered itself onto the earth, the hatch opened and crew chief Ed popped out.

"Good to see you again sir." said Ed saluting James, "Likewise Private." said James, returning the salute. Ed hopped back in the pelican and pushed out two crates of MRE's, ammo, and fuel. "There's also this sir," said Ed, handing James a small data disc. "Captain Sonntag said to give it to you. It's got a video on it that he said you might want to show your squad."

James took the disc and flipped in over in his hands, then it in one of the many slots in his armor. James then thanked the crew chief and sent the pelican on its way.

By the time James had finished loading the supplies into the Warthog, the rest of the squad had finished eating. "We get anything good?" asked Steve as James walked into the small Japanese eating area. James then proceeded to take out the small data player he had stored in his armor, and turned to Inuyasha and Kagome, who where sitting down to the left of him.

"Captain Sonntag said that you may find this interesting." said James, holding up the data disc for them to see. "It's a data disc; usually contains information, music, or videos. You can see it now if you like." "Uhh… ok sure." said Kagome.

James had grabbed a holographic data player from the back of the Warthog. Usually used to provide troops in the field preparing for an assault or infiltration of an enemy base or encampment, the small holographic projector was a useful tool to any field commander.

James set the Holographic projector on the floor and inserted the data disc and pressed play. As the disc began to play James announced that the Marines and himself where going to take a Patrol around the outskirts of the village. As he left the data disc began to play.

The information on the disc turned out to be a video. A recent documentary made by the museum of humanity. Depicting Humanities struggle to survive during the war against the covenant.

Kagome watched as they where given a tour of the "Museum of Humanity." She had been to many museums in her life but never one like this. It was a museum celebrating a species, her species. She watched as grizzled old soldiers, veterans from the wars past, told horrifying tales of combat, showed them where they had fought, where many of their friends had died, the weapons used by the enemy, and humans alike.

The film then turned to an enormous model. Depicting a horrific battle that had taken place almost 50 years ago.

"As the piece began to come together, a full picture of the battle begins to form out of the fog of history. We see how we where out numbered, out gunned, and out matched. And seeing that, the full importance of the monument was realized."

"On that day, a half a century ago, our species stood on the very edge of extinction. As we teetered on that precipice, starring into the black abyss before us, a hand reached out. Pulled us back from the edge, and gave us hope. The hand of hero. John, Spartan 117."

A life size hologram of a Spartan appeared. This one was different from James and the other Spartans. Their armor was charcoal black, and they seemed to be customized by each Spartan. This one however wore a greenish armor, and stood over 7.5 ft. tall, which made him tower over even Inuyasha. He held an old assault rifle in his left hand, just like the one's she had seen in the holographic museum.

He was looking upwards, his face blocked by the same type of visor that James and the others wore. What he was looking at she hadn't the slightest idea. But he had a kind of aura about him that gave hope.

Inuyasha walked forward and looked at the image closely. "Feh… He doesn't look so tough." He said, seemingly unimpressed. "So this is the famous 'demon' those soldiers kept talking about." said Sango, also stepping forward to get a better look. Everyone turned to look at her. "What do you mean 'demon'?" asked Inuyasha, annoyed for some reason.

"Well I heard the soldiers saying that back during this war, there enemies used to call all Spartans demons." She said shrugging. "I guess he must have been a pretty impressive warrior to earn that title."

"He certainly is impressive, id bet he would be a match even for you Inuyasha." said Miroku, studying the visor that kept the 'demons' face hidden. "Yeah right!" said Inuyasha, insulted. "I could beat this guy with my arm tied behind my back."

Shippo hopped onto Kagome's shoulder and added, "Well the soldiers from that flying metal thing I saved told me that he had killed over a million enemy soldiers, by himself! And if what this… thing" he pointed at the hologram projector lying on the floor," says is true, than he saved Kagome's entire species."

They where all silent for a moment, contemplating this new information. Then Kagome sighed and said, "I'm still not sure if we can trust them. I mean I know they're all really nice, and James did save my life and all. But who knows what they might use the sacred jewel for. They are a military after all and militaries only use things for destructive purposes most of the time. They'd be using the sacred jewel for evil."

"Your right." said Miroku, looking away from the Spartan. "But I say that we should give them a chance. They are after all just trying to help. Until we are able to find out what they intend to use it for I think that they deserve our trust."

The rest of the group nodded in agreement. "Right then." Said Miroku, stretching. "I'm off to bed, night all." The rest of the group said the good nights and settled into there usual sleeping positions.

As Kagome was crawling into her sleeping bag she heard a crackle, one that sounded like it would come from a radio. She searched around, and found a small headset lying next to the holographic generator, which had been turned off. She picked up the head set tentatively and put it on.

"Uh….hello?" she said, wondering if one of the soldiers had accidently forgotten it here. There was a small snapping noise from the headset and James began to speak to her. "Kagome? This is Spartan 323. We're finishing up our patrol but won't be back for a while still. We heard something big moving around near our warthog. Over."

"Oh, okay. Everybody here is going to sleep. So I guess we'll see you tomorrow. Uh…. Over." said Kagome, trying to remember Military communication techniques." "Roger that." said James from the other end of the Headset. "Be set to leave at 0800 hours tomorrow. Spartan 323 out."

The rest of the group stared at her. "Who are you talking to Kagome?" asked Shippo, looking at her as though she was insane. "Oh… Just James." She said, waving her arms franticly. She lifted up her hair and showed them the headset that James must have left behind.

"He's able to talk through this device here. He said that he and the other soldiers are finishing up the patrol, but won't be back for a while." The group looked at one another, but seemed to accept the explanation. Then, one by one, they shut there eyes and slowly fell asleep.

Later that night, Inuyasha sat up in his usual sleeping position. He couldn't sleep. He kept thinking about everything he had seen today. All if it seemed impossible to him. But at the same time, something inside him told him that it all made perfect sense.

He looked at Kagome, he long raven hair, and her soft face. She was beautiful. He wanted to just reach out and hold her in his arms, to tell her that he'd always be there for her… and that… He loved her. He had been trying to tell her for a long time. But had never been able to do it.

I may be a very violent person. But even I think that they are honest to god in love. N im talking pure true love. And I promise there will be more romantic stuff to come later on.

But don't worry… there will still also be lots more violence, battle, comedy, and other such things to come.

As always I appreciate any and all comments/reviews/suggestions.

Semper-Fi! Carry on!!