Disclaimer: I don't own Halo, Microsoft does.
PROLOGUE
0815 Hours, (Spartan 177 Military Clock)
Year 2553, Aboard the Justice
One year after the 'Halo' incident the Master Chief had been reassigned
to the UNSC Destroyer, Justice, the sad thing was that the Justice was one of
the UNSC's last destroyers'.
The Master Chief and the Justice were sent from earth to investigate the
possible Covenant bases in the area around where Halo used to have been.
There had been none that they could find though, and today they were set to
return home on orders.
The Master Chief walked down the pristine halls of the Justice
and past three privates, which saluted as he passed. As he finally reached the
bridge he keyed in the correct code for the door security system and
CODE ACCEPTED flashed across the screen and the door opened. The
Chief strode over to the captain and they saluted each other.
"Master Chief, at ease. I've called you here today to discuss the new
SPARTAN III project," Captain Thomas Kiel said to the faceless mask in
front of him.
"A new SPARTAN project, captain?" The Master Chief asked.
"Yes. UNSC has decided to provide the earth with a new set of defense."
"I guess that is correct as I am being the one of the last SPARTAN II soldier to exist
but still, this could take years captain. Are you sure that UNSC has that kind
of time.
"I do agree with you on that aspect Chief, but one soldier cannot defeat
the Covenant alone without any "help."
"O, but I did take down a whole Covenant armada at Halo alone."
"Yes, but there are many Covenant out there, am I not correct. Also,
unfortunately you cannot be at two places at once."
The Master Chief stayed silent, as he knew he could not sway the opinion
of the ship's captain. The Chief then sighed.
"What I want you to do Chief is to return back to earth and handpick
the trainees yourself."
"– But captain, I've heard of the things on earth. They've inserted my
logs and HUD views into a simple game. Halo they call it." Master Chief
interjected.
"– Yes I know, but, the game has them familiar with your MJOLNIR
armor's capabilities, gun wielding, and they also know the Covenant's
weaknesses! Of course you would be working with them, you will also train
them."
The Chief nodded and finally agreed with the ship's captain.
"Well Chief, I suggest as you select your new SPARTAN's, you should
pick one's that play 'Halo' the best. Now get some rest
Chief," Captain Thomas said as they both saluted.
Master Chief then walked out of the room and the door closed shut and
auto-locked. He jogged back to his room and started to get out of his
MJOLNIR armor. After he was in his regular uniform he sat down and
cupped his chin with his palms and silently thought.
What should I do. . . . I know how I was trained. . . . I remember you,
Chief Petty Officer Mendez, thank you, . . . I only hope I can be as good a
teacher as you were.
An intercom then blared out,
"THIS IS CAPTAIN KIEL, WE ARE NOW
ENTERING SLIPSTREAM SPACE ON A VECTOR TO EARTH. WE'RE
HEADING HOME OFFICERS!"
The Master Chief felt a sudden jolt and he knew they'd be home in a
couple of days. It only saddened him when he thought about his home. He
had no home now. He remembered about the other Spartans and how only
a few were left on Earth.
Shortly after he had been drafted to become a SPARTAN II the Covenant
had glassed his world. His very own world. . . . That's why he destroyed the
Covenant without mercy. Of course, besides that he had to. He had to give
the Covenant a taste of there own destruction. . . . He couldn't let them kill
anymore citizens.
After about 10 minutes of meditation on his life before he was drafted to
become a Spartan he heard a buzz outside his door and heard screams of joy.
Seconds later someone banged on his door, "Come out to the party chief!"
The Master Chief thought about the proposal and quickly responded,
"O.K., I'll be right there." The Master Chief walked to the deck area where
there were many stereo systems, and T.V.'s around and many marines that
were just talking about there loved one's on earth.
The Master Chief walked around until he saw Lieutenant McKay's
brother, Lieutenant Bradley, sitting in a chair a few feet away from all the
fun. The Chief sat down in a chair next to the lieutenant and said,
"Lieutenant, I'm sorry about what happened to your sister, but she did her
duty–not to let the Flood escape from Halo."
Bradley replied, "I know Chief, but I just can't get over the fact that I
never got to see her after she was stationed on the Autumn. I just wish I
could've been there to say "goodbye", even if I would've died."
The Chief then answered, "I know how you feel, I knew a lot of people
that died on Halo, but most of all, Keyes. He was our Captain, and more
than just a superior officer, but our friend. He was our source of hope, and
morale."
A few short hours later, the party was over and most of the marines were
asleep, but not the Master Chief. By this time he had gone to his room and
clambered into his bed and quickly fell asleep pondering what the next few
days would be like.
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Author's Note: Well, how did you like it. Please R&R soon so I get
some feedback. I don't know how soon I'll update but I'll try to
somewhere in the time frame of a couple of weeks. Well, until next
time, goodbye all.