Very short chapter. Mainly because of the change of setting.

Hope you like it!

Chapter 4: Prophets

"Where are we going?" Eisa asked.

"Back to the Pious Truth. You and I are leaving this planet."

Eisa tilted her head. "Why?"

"We're going to the Holy City, High Charity. It is whereyouwill be announced."

"What do you mean, 'announced'?"

"It is where you will be announced to the rest of the Covenant. So they know not to harm you."

The Phantom slowed and there was clicking sound as it docked. "We have arrived." One of the pilots said over the COM.

"Thank you." Rozmalee said as he grabbed Eisa and stepped into the gravity lift.

Rozmalee watched Eisa looked around the docking bay. She walked up to the bay door and ran her hand across it. She looked at the Human planet as it faded from view then looked at the metal floor.

Rozmalee walked up to her side and rested a hand on her shoulder. "I'll never see them again. My home or my family."

"You have a family now. And soon your home will be with me on High Charity."

Eisa hugged him around the waist and whispered, "Thank you, Dad."

Dad? Rozmalee didn't understand. Was it another word for father? Pride held Rozmalee back from asking what it meant; he'd figure it out later.

He pulled back from Eisa. "Come, I want you to meet Commander 'Cmudee."

Eisa looked up at him. "Is he like E'hy?"

Rozmalee nodded. "Yes, except 'Cmudee's a little shorter than E'hy." This caused her to smile.

Rozmalee held out a hand so Eisa could grab it and he lead her to the ship's Command Center.

"How long will it take to get to High Charity?" Eisa asked.

"Five days at top speed in Slipspace."

Rozmalee lead Eisa into the Council Chamber on High Charity where the High Prophets of Truth, Mercy and Regret awaited their arrival. The white lights on the door blinked as it opened. As they both walked towards the Prophets Eisa looked around the chamber in awe.

On the risers on both sides of the chamber where both Sangheili and Prophet Councilors.

"Welcome back, Councilor." Truth greeted them both.

Rozmalee bowed his head. "It's good to be back."

"Where is the special Forerunner artifact that you were sent to retrieve?" Mercy asked.

"Aboard the Pious Truth, the Sangheili aboard the ship are bringing it as we speak."

Truth nodded then turned to Eisa. "You are Eisa 'Corasee I presume."

Eisa looked first at the Prophets then to Rozmalee. She dropped to one knee and looked down at the metal floor. "Yes, Noble Truth."

Truth smiled, he moved closer to Eisa in his throne. He reached out a hand and set it on Eisa. "Rozmalee has taught you very well." Truth looked at Rozmalee. "In a very short time, too."

The Prophet pulled back from Eisa. "She will make a fine member of both your family and the Covenant."

There was a loud, cheering sound in the chamber. Rozmalee looked around. All of the Councilors had stood and were cheering, "To Eisa 'Corasee!"

I told you it was short. Next chapter we're jumping ahead a few years.