An Elite walked up to Field Master 'Putammee. This certain Elite was named 'Zutammee, and he was excited as anything. He had been promoted to the front lines, to be a personal assistant to the Field Master. He had been informed that the former assistant was on medical leave, but the truth was that the Master Chief had slaughtered him. And the truth was that he wasn't being promoted, he was being demoted. The most dangerous job that any Elite could have. They called it Death Duty.

Tom aimed carefully through the scope of the Sniper Rifle. He set his sights on an unsuspecting Jackal. BLAM!! The Jackal went down without a sound. And since the Spartans were so far away, they could have pushed an elephant off the cliff they were sniping from and the Covenant wouldn't have heard. Tom set his sights on an Elite in the distance, but sighed as it dropped soundlessly. The Master Chief had taken him down. Tom readjusted the settings on the scope, but paused as a rumbling sound emitted from behind them. They had both thought that the Covenant didn't know they were there, but oh, how they were wrong.

'Zutammee saluted to the on looking Field Master. He had a recorder on his head strapped on for use. He was going to make the best Field Report ever.

"At ease," The Field Master said to 'Zutammee. "What the hell do you have on your head?"

"It's a video recorder, Excellency."

"Take that crap off. You look like a human."

'Zutammee sighed. "Yes, Excellency…"

Field Master 'Putammee was about to tell off his new assistant for being an idiot, but then 'Zutammee's head blew up, drenching the Field Master in blood. Having this happen to him many more times, 'Putammee just sighed.

Tom was the first to hear the Covenant assault. He raised his head slowly, listening, and then sprung up, tossing his Sniper Rifle away. Master Chief was about to follow suit, but Tom stopped him.

"I'll handle this."

Tom grabbed his Assault Rifle, and put a new clip in it. He put the gun on his shoulder, looking down the sights. Grunts immediately appeared, and Tom opened fire. He brought down dozens of them before they even noticed he was there. In one motion, he grabbed a grenade from his calf holster, pulled the pin with his thumb, and tossed it to the oncoming quartet of Hunters. The grenade exploded one of their Fuel Rod cannons, setting them aflame. Tom mowed down two Elites, and three Jackals before the onslaught stopped. Tom paused to flip a new clip into his rifle.

Another bang was heard, and an Elite fell. Master Chief glanced at the ammo indicator, noticing that it was empty. He loaded the last clip into the rifle, now setting his sights on larger targets. He spotted an obese Elite in gold armor, and set his sights on him. Suddenly, someone spotted the Master Chief. A grunt tackled the Elite in gold armor, taking him out of harms way. Dozens of eyes popped up to the cliff that Tom and the Master Chief were occupying. Then the eyes disappeared as the Covenant took for cover. Finding no targets, the Master Chief tossed his sniper rifle in the passenger's seat, and motioned at Tom.

"Let's get back to base." Master Chief hopped into the driver's seat, and Tom into the gunner's spot, and they started back to Alpha Base.

Author's Note

This is more of an introduction chapter to the happenings of Alpha Base, though Alpha Base will not be in the next chapter. This brings up questions, like "What is in the next chapter?" You'll see, guys, you'll see. Please review, feedback would be nice. After all, I'm making this thing for you guys, let me know what you think of it!

Magikarp