As the Arbiter flew through the night sky he wondered, will he be punished for not killing the Demon. He had gotten the index for them. He knew he would face the Demon again. The energy shields shut down as he entered the ship.
"Truth would like to see you know."
The Arbiter had not cared much for the brutes. They were believed to be savage creatures. Truth's chamber door had opened. As he entered he noticed something strange.
"Truth where is Regret?"
"He went to Earth, where now his body lies."
"WHAT. How? Why?"
"The marines fought back, killing Regret when he tried to flee."
"Damn"
"Did you recover the index?"
"Yes, my lord."
"And what of the demon?"
"He still lives on. I almost had him but another foolish human stepped in."
"You are lucky we have the index now. I will spar your life for getting this for us."
"Thank you my lord, I have but one request that I may kill the Demon."
"You will have another chance but if you fail make sure you don't return. Now get your wounds cleaned up I have another task for you."
"I understand."
" Damn it get that marine some help."
There gunner had been hit in chest with a BR round. What did this is still mystery to the Sergeant. The marines had loaded up the Chief who still remained knocked out.
"Lets get out of here now."
"Ok sergeant."
As the pelican dusted off Johnson tried to understand why those creatures are here. After a short flight they had reached the Amber Clad.
"Get Chief to the medical bay right away. I will report to the commander about this."
"Ok sir, we will make sure he gets there right away."
The medical man there took Chief right away. He examined him to see what's wrong. His hand grasping the Chief's mask gently started to pull it off. Suddenly something grabbed his arm.
"I don't think so the mask never comes off."
"Chief you startled me. How are you feeling?"
"Fine. How did I get here?"
"Johnson brought you here. You should meet them in the command deck."
"Alright thanks."
As the Chief walked down the hall the loud speaker went off.
"All military personal report to weapons lockers. We have incoming enemy ships and lost of them."
"Looks like they never give up. They will think twice before attacking one our ships with me on it after I get done with them."
He picked the BR and SMG in the weapons locker. Boom a boarding craft had just attached to the room behind him. Quickly he turned around drawing the BR to his shoulder.
"It's show time."