"Who are you?" John asked.

The Master Chief stood still. How was he going to explain this? It sounded absolutely insane at best. He decided to just spit it out.

"My name is Spartan-117."

John just stood there and burst into laughter.

"What is so funny," asked the Chief.

"You are," John replied, "Because you see…that's impossible because…that is my name."

The Chief just nodded. John stood there bewildered.

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The T-1000 got up. It was covered in mud from the dirt road he landed on. Apparently a new target had entered the picture. The man that protected John must be stopped at all costs; however direct confrontment was not an option. He would have to strike from somewhere else. The T-1000 turned around and bolted back to the camp.

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"So your from my future," John asked.

"I am your future," replied the Chief.

"But that makes no sense," John said.

"It makes sense enough," the Chief replied sharply. He didn't have time for this. The Terminator could return at any moment.

"Fine," John said, "Then what about that thing that was chasing me."

The Chief explained everything about Judgment Day and the War of the Machines. John listened, but didn't seem to fully believe. It was all right…as long as John was safe. The Chief walked back to the warthog. John followed.

"What are you doing," John asked.

"Getting ready to return to camp," he replied.

"What about that guy that was chasing me"

The Master Chief checked the supplies in the warthog. One MA5B and an M6D. No water or food.

"Two reasons," the Master Chef began, "One…we won't last here long without food. Two…you can't miss your training."

John nodded in agreement. He checked his narq gun. It still had a full clip. The Chief stopped him.

"That thing is not going to do anything," the Chief replied.

The Master Chief reached into the warthog and tossed a M6D to John, who caught it and fumbled it in his hands.

"Hang on to that," said the Chief as he jumped into the warthog, "You might need it."

John nodded and jumped into the passenger seat of the warthog. He was uncertain about everything. He didn't know what to believe.

Wow, it's been a while. Sorry I've been busy with school. The chapter is short, but I hope to continue this story and get the chapters a little longer.