Hello again. Next Chapter. R&R OR DIE!
Chapter 4: "The Start of the Great Journey".
Once again, I walk the halls of the Holy City. This is the Ninth Age of Reclamation. Tarturus, the Chieftain of the Brutes. Why am I meeting him? He is the voice of the Prophets now, and I have begun to see a slow-paced exchange of power between the Elites and the Brutes. For me to have a confrontation with him, means that the Prophets have something in mind. Now near is the Inner Sanctum of the Hierarchs. This shall be the beginning of my new life.
And yet, my mind flashes back to Xercs. He received an end any warrior could ask for; he died fighting for something he believed in. But was his death inevitable? Could I, or the others, done something to prevent his early passing? And…did he die for the right cause? NO! I mustn't think that! That is heresy…isn't it? The Prophets have told us not to question their word, for they speak of a faith that they have followed for eons. A faith, which has resulted in nothing but the loss of lives. The sacred ring Halo is no more, and our faith goes unrewarded.
"Halt!" the lead Brute shouted. I woke up from my thoughts. There was an entire pack, and upon inspection, I found I had stumbled into the Inner Sanctum. What…what is this? Brutes stand in the glowing red-orange armor of the Honor Guard! Elites walk past, with puzzled and disappointed faces adorned. I stood, confused. "Why? I have been summoned here by Tarturus." I replied. "Indeed, but there is a meeting going on right now. A meeting that cannot be interrupted even by the likes of the Chieftain." it growled back at me.
Next down the hall was the Commander. His expression was of anger and confusion. "Unbelievable. The Hierarchs have recommisioned the Guard. The Elites can "No longer guarantee the safety of the Prophets". Go ahead, Tarturus is waiting." He muttered the last part. I entered the Sanctum and was motioned over to a side door. I caught a glimpse of him, the Arbiter. His life was forfeit, but I remembered his leadership before the Halo incident. He conversed with Truth and Mercy about a Sacred Icon. Either way, I met Tarturus next.
"Welcome, Hunter" the gray Brute greeted as I walked in, "I suppose you know why you're here." "No, I don't. I only know that it must be of great importance." I flatly replied. "Figures. You have been summoned to lead the Hunters that will be accompanying the Commander and the Arbiter to Halo." H…H-Halo?! "Impossible! Halo is nothing more than ruins!" I shouted. Halo had been destroyed by the Demon. We had witnessed it from the city. "You obviously weren't paying attention to the window in the other room." He bellowed. I hurried outside.
And there it was. Halo.
Interesting. Or not. Depends on your tastes. Nonetheless, R&R. And give suggestions, if you want.