Every friendship has to start somewhere, some just happen to begin in antique bookstores during inclement weather. Second in a series of short story prompts. Continuity with 'Halo: Rise of the Empire'. *Not requisite for reading but it would help with context.

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Spartan 088 has just been transferred to his new squad, Omega 4, after the tragic loss of his previous team. After becoming acquainted with the rest of the squad, they are sent to investigate the mysterious silence of a UNSC colony on a planet called Victoria. What will they find on this desolate planet once they land? Rated M for strong language and gore

A young Sangheili and an old one have a talk about gods and men.

You think that everyone had the luxury of having expert training and state of the art equipment? You think that everyone was saved at the last moment by a incoming pelican, relief squad or, even if they fell in battle, finished their objective to save the , these are the forgotten stories of those who tried and failed while serving the UNSC with undying courage and sacrifice.

Phoenix relives his past as he rots in prison, but will he really be there the rest of his life? A Prequel story to speestergirl96's Freelancer II. Make sure to check her story out.

Artemis AKA Wolf and her new team must fight to get out from under the Director's thumb and decide what do they really believe in? All the main characters are OCs, but there are mentions of Canon characters and places. T rating is for blood and violence. I started this story for my brothers.

The year is 2550 and fire-team Carnage has deployed to a small colony to help defend it from the covenant. Just another planet waiting to be glassed after a heroic defense, or is it? With new things to find and discover that were hidden away, maybe this defense will be worth the cost. (First FanFic) Rated T for mild language but M for moments of graphic violence.

War doesn't just move human history, it defines it. Every generation has had it's great unifying conflict that spurs innovation and slaughters warriors and innocents alike. Humanity has just survived the most colossal conflict it has ever endured, and now two of the greatest breed of soldiers in human history are ready for peace. Can they find solace, or is war their only destiny?

Maci Durramee, after serving her years in Prison for crimes she did not truly commit. Maci returns with her former dreams in hopes to rise above the ranks. However this time not so much like in the past. As Maci sets off to be assessed on her capabilities and skills on an information gathering mission. Things go horribly sideways. Third Installment of the Sangheili Story Series.

A look into who had died at the hands of the Covenant and what their last moments were like. More of an anthology than story, if you don't know what anthology means . . . Look it up ya lazy bum.

The planet know as Virilian has grown dark on a neutral grounds city known as gerezman, a team of odsts are being sent down to the city to investigate what happened and if possible find survivors. But could there be more to this mission than what they expect...only one way to find out. Remember troopers "Feet First, Into Hell."

Kelly-087 has always been the fastest. During her training it earned her the nickname "Rabbit", playing bait for traps set by her Spartan brothers and sisters. But she can't keep running forever, something is bound to catch her one of these days. That something comes in the beautiful, but deadly package of one Lance Corporal Sandra Wolfe, a mysterious, battle-hardened ODST trooper.

John-117 has always followed orders. Jameson Locke has always done what is necessary. When an ancient alien menace threatens humanity and their leaders betray them, they are faced with a choice: Will they remain as they were? Or will they reclaim their lost humanity?

Their mission is done. There's no space-faring vessels left for them to evacuate with, and even if there was there isn't anybody to cover them while they escape. They look at each other and nod. This is it. But damned if they won't take as many of those bastards with them as they can. Set in Halo: Reach. One-shot.

The tale of the battle for Reach told from the perspective of other, unheard voices. My name is Travis Davidson and my camera man Arron Davis, we will record their stories of how it began...and ended. Remember...Reach

The Master Chief is discharged from service, his job as humanity's savior no longer needed as new Spartans are the new defenders of the Galaxy. With his job finished, John's new mission: Adapt and survive civilian life in the quiet woodlands of Maryland, United States. Everything may not look as it seems as Spartan 117's assistance as humanity's savior might be needed once more.

Death comes for us all. The challenge is to keep yourself out of its sights. He had risen through the ranks of the Covenant, all the way to become a Zealot, the 'Raptor' of Sang'Katarn. But when the war ends, and he is betrayed and killed by his former superior, what will the Galaxy have in store for him? These are the Logs of T'kan Ghan, And his change from a hero... to a monster.

Before they were SPARTAN-IIs, they were kids. After they were SPARTAN-IIs, they were adults. But regardless of before and after, they were human first and foremost and sometimes John needed Kelly to remind him to come up for air. Shameless fluff.

What place do you think love is weird to be found at? School, the cafe, or even a funeral. Well how about the battlefield. Even more the love is not an ally, but rather the enemy. This is my first story so please don't be too tough on it. I do accept constructive criticism, but don't go overboard. This is a Female Sangheili and Male Human love story. Please enjoy.

Captain Damien Harrison is a UNSC veteran of the Human-Covenant war. He currently resides as part of the elite ODST (Orbital Drop Shock Troopers) also informally known as Helljumpers. He may have survived the war for eighteen years but at what cost? Watching both friend and foe fall beside him as he still stands. Learn and suffer the same pain and guilt he has grown to endure.

The Rookie is back. With the Human-Covenant War over and the Flood defeated, the galaxy is now trying to rebuild. But something's out there. Something evil. Something powerful. Black Ops. Once a secret section of ONI, now a rogue faction with the best soldiers, the best ships, and secret knowledge that could end Humanity. It's up to the Rookie and a handful of others to stop them.

Halcyon, an AI responsible for weapons research aboard a UNSC space station orbitting Reach, recovers memories from another life as she enters the later stages of rampancy. Within her mind she uncovers a tragic story of love, loss, sacrifice and regret.

This is a prologue to my future trilogy that I plan to write. This prologue will feature 10-20 short stories. I thought that this would help my viewers understand what happened. The stories will include various subjects such as back stories for characters. This writing will stay up but I don't recommend you read it I'm going to finish it then put it up and start the trilogy.

The journey of a ODST from his first Combat Drop to his last.