Disclaimer : I do not own Halo or any other character portrait on this fic, any character portrait here is property of Microsoft only.
´´ ´´ : Dialogue of characters
Race for the Icon
´´Hey Jenkins wake up ´´- Mendoza motioned his teammate, however Jenkins was still snoring out loud - ´´Damn it Jenkins wake up man ´´
´´ Ugh, what's happening, Did the covenant returned ´´- Jenkins immediately raised his assault rifle.
´´ No man, we kicked their ass hours ago, I just woke you up so we could check the control room ´´
´´ Only for that , damn it, I was having a nice dream with that Spartan, was it Kelly or Linda ´´
´´ Yeah like you had any chance to score with either of them ´´- Mendoza said to a pissed of Jenkins, hours ago the UNSC managed to recover the control room just after the arbiter and the spec ops commander left, reclaiming the site was pretty easy for the large group of marines, however maintaining it was real boring for the two assigned watchmen.
´´ So what do you say, wanna have a look inside ,besides the sarge is not here anyway ´´
Jenkins gave up and accepted- ´´What the heck, anything's better than just sit here doing nothing ´´ - As the two marines approached the gate, it suddenly open revealing a tall figure holding the Icon.
Moments before :
´´ O finally ,we have arrived , this is the control room where the reunification of the Index with the core will take place , are you even putting attention to me ´´- Penitent tangent didn't get a response as the two ´guests´ were still solving their differences.
The master chief and the Arbiter hadn't stop fighting since the lowering of the energy field to their travel to the control room, without arm weapons or plasma sword they recurred to the old way. The chief had the upper hand as he constantly got the arbiter off guard delivering critical blows and evading the incoming ones from the weary elite.
´´ So you're supposed to be the best of your kind, then it was a poor year right ´´- The chief said as he delivered yet another strike, however the arbiter dodged it and gave the master chief an uppercut, sending the Spartan to the floor.
´´ It's getting better demon ´´- The arbiter remarked as he wiped some blood from his mouth , in each blow given by the chief ,the arbiter was getting better in evading them, now they were equal, or so the arbiter thought.
´´ Not bad elite, ´´- The chief said as he lifted himself from the ground - ´´Playtime is over ´´- The chief ran strait towards the arbiter , as the arbiter readied himself to counter the chief he was surprised as the chief evaded the blow in abnormal speed (Spartan time from the books).
´´ What the ´´- The arbiter could barely say as the chief punched him , the arbiter managed to partially evade the hit, however he got the full strength in the right shoulder. As the arbiter tried to lift himself, the chief kicked him to the limit towards the abyss beneath the control room.
´´ Please be careful ,falling from this height would be dangerous ´´- The red monitor said as the arbiter managed to get hold of the border of the floor, however a green boot began crushing his hand. The last the arbiter saw was the figure of the master chief getting farther and farther as he fell.
´´Now where was I ´´- The chief said to himself as his attention turned to the Icon, but a red orb stood in his way- ´´sorry but the Icon belongs only to the reclaimer, I'm afraid I must ask you to leave this, whhhaaa…´´- The monitor yelled as the chief pushed him out of the way with his hand, then the chief grabbed the Icon in his hand.
´´ This is Spartan 117 to the Pillar of autumn, I have the Index, respond ´´
´´ Chief good job ´´- Keyes responded-´´ now get it here on the double, we have a situation out here , return immediately, And Don't let anything get in your way, is that understood ´´
´´ Yes sir, over and out ´´- As the chief turned to the exit, his shields rapidly drained a quarter as countless sentinels emerged from the abyss, the chief disarmed and outgunned retreated, as he turned one last time, he managed to see the arbiter holding onto one of the sentinels as it lifted him back to ground.
´´ Rotten luck, but next time you wont get so lucky…´´- The chief thought as he passed running trough two marines.
´´Quickly reclaimer ,reclaim the Index , we cant let it fall into the flood or any other intruder ´´- The monitor kept telling to the arbiter as he ignored him and focused onto the two marines the chief left behind.
´´ Where's the chief going, hey come back, we need help ´´- Mendoza yelled as he and Jenkins tried to control the sentinels, the arbiter took the chance and run towards the closest human, grabbed him by the waist and in a moment of rage broke his spine backwards, Jenkins seeing this dropped his rifle and left in a hurry.
´´Coward…´´- The Arbiter said as a female voice was heard from behind calling him, the arbiter reluctantly approached the console and extracted the crystal before the monitor could see his actions.
´´ Arbiter what's happening, where have you been ´´
´´I'll explain shortly but before that… ´´
´´Before what? ´´- Cortana asked and regretted asking as the arbiter slammed his shoulder to the wall restoring his dislocated shoulder, the elite let out a roar of pain as he stumbled back.
´´Before this ´´-The arbiter said as he left the control room in search of the master chief.
´´ I recommend returning the Index as fast as possible reclaimer ´´- The monitor suggested as the arbiter kept running. -´´ You don't say ´´
´´The arbiter has been gone for almost two days now, we must assume he was killed´´
´´ Stop this blasphemy , the arbiter is the greatest warrior of the elites, of course he's not dead right commander´´- The elite captains argued in the meeting room of alpha site, after almost two days of no word from the arbiter most elites began to loose patience, everyone except the most loyal, in them Half jaw.
´´Of course he's not dead, I saw him myself when he left with the sacred oracle, he shall return with the promise, we just need to be more patient ´´- Half jaw barked to the other elites as most of them became more calm.
´´Even if he returns victorious of the test of faith, we still need to find a way of the sacred ring, now that the parasite is loose we must seize the opportunity and reclaim a human vessel ´´
´´ In that you may be right, however we need to retrieve Cortana from the control room you lost in my absence ´´- Half jaw send his gaze towards some crimson elites who looked at the floor in shame- ´´ Only she can control a human vessel and besides we need to wait for the arbiter as well, we can't just leave him here as well as the sacred Icon´´
A golden elite slammed his fist in the table in frustration ,- ´´ It's pointless to wait here and do nothing, he won't suddenly show up in the base with the Icon ´´- at that moment the comm. of half jaw turned to life as the white elite smiled. -´´ Close enough don't you agree ´´
´´ Half haw respond, any covenant forces in alpha site respond immediately´´
´´Maybe he will answer if you call him more nicely ´´- Cortana suggested to the elite , the arbiter had to admit he missed her company however this was no time for jokes.
´´Save it for later woman, we need to catch that demon who stole the Icon´´
´´So that he can kick your ass again ´´-At that comment the arbiter growled in fury, - Don't get mad ,it's your fault you left me here alone, I was soo bored of not teasing anyone´´
´´ This is the spec ops commander, arbiter is that you ´´- The arbiter acknowledged - ´´At last we knew you would pass the test of faith ,where are you now´´
´´I'm in the control room, I have Cortana with me and we need transportation immediately ´´
´´You have the AI, perfect we were just planning to reclaim her back, tell me do you have the Icon ´´
´´ We'll talk about that when you come here…, for now send a transport to my position and prepare the rest of our forces to assault the human vessel in which they held the prophet of peace ´´
´´ Very well, however reaching your position might be a bit hard, the humans have reclaimed the control room as well as the nearby surroundings ´´
´´ Really ? ´´- The arbiter said as he took a peek from his hiding spot, countless marines and ODST's searched the area after the chief left in a hurry- ´´I didn't know …´´
´´ Anyway try to reach the far beach south of the control room, I'll wait there in a phantom´´
´´Well since you put it so easy, how can I refuse ´´- the arbiter sighted and accepted -´´ Very well I'll do it, but if you are not there when I arrive´´
´´ Don't worry I will be there, Spec ops commander out ´´
´´ Matt take point and keep both eyes open ,that squid head can turn invisible ´´
´´ I already know lieutenant , I did pass basic training remember ´´- the ODST said as he failed to notice a translucent blur go past by him.
´´ Foolish humans … ´´- The arbiter thought as he almost left the place, however a running marine came storming to his way.
´´ Lieutenant, lieutenant sarge wants a full report on.. ´´- the marine crashed into an invisible wall and stumbled back , - ´´Ouch what the…´´- the marine looked up and saw the arbiter decloaking as the silver armor elite grabbed him by the neck.
´´ Blasted human ´´- The arbiter said as the ODST's turned to him and fired, the arbiter used the marine as a shield ignoring the pleas of the human to his companions to not open fire. As the barrage of bullets thorn the flesh of the marine ,the arbiter stuck a plasma grenade to the body.
´´ Catch ´´- the arbiter toss the body to the group as he turned invisible again, as he ran outside, the blast echoed trough the passage, most of the soldiers ran to the section as the arbiter quietly made his way to the outside, as he got there Cortana locked the gates to the control room.
´´ Finally peace and quiet ´´- The arbiter nodded and de cloaked ,however he immediately cursed himself as he saw 3 scorpion tanks in the beach aiming at him. The tanks opened fire barely missing the arbiter as he ran for cover.
´´ Alright ,whoever takes out that split chin doesn't have to do my training sessions for one week ´´- The sarge said and by those words the marines rushed like dogs to kill the arbiter.
´´I think were in trouble ´´- Cortana said as the marines kept on shooting to their position, the arbiter checked his weapons, a half full assault rifle with two clips and two pistols.
´´ I cant win with these ´´- The arbiter thought as the tanks kept on shooting, with the monitor inside he couldn't call for more sentinels to help.
´´O yeah, now this is my kind of hunting ´´- the sarge said as he smoked yet another cigar, as he looked to the night sky he spotted 3 incoming drop ships. - ´´Alright men ,here's our lift ,get ready for take off ´´
However as the 3 drop ships began to come more closer their figure was turning more round and darker than those of the pelicans. -´´O shit ,quick shoot them ´´- However the 3 drop ships were already in range and from them emerged 6 hunters and 10 elites and grunts.
Two of the drop ships stayed to help the forces in the ground as one detached from the formation, the arbiter ran and entered the grav lift to find half jaw inside.
´´ How's that for a pickup ´´- The white armor elite said as the arbiter looked into the battle field.
´´ Circle the area of those tanks and open fire ´´
´´ Disobey that order pilot ´´- Half jaw said to the pilot.
´´ What are you doing half jaw, we must help them ´´
´´ I'm sorry arbiter, but they are only the distraction, more humans will come soon, we must get out of here ´´- The arbiter was about to reply however Cortana cut into their conversation.
´´He's right Arbiter, I'm detecting multiple drop ships and human fighters inbound our position, we cant help them…´´- The arbiter looked one last time into the battlefield as the drop ship headed farther and farther.
´´ Their deaths will not be in vane, they shall receive a proper ceremony ,but first we must recover the Icon…´´
The pelican entered the landing bay of the autumn and the chief quickly exited the drop ship. As soon as he was outside a marine came to him.
´´ Sir, the captain orders you to report immediately to the command room with the Index ´´- The chief could notice that the marine was…scared, not from him surely but of what, the chief spotted a batch of marines lead by another Spartan heading to the lower levels of the ship. The chief was about to ask what was happening as a nearby pelican exploded sending him and the nearby marines flying by the impact.
The chief regained composure, but the marines were dead, the surviving marines began firing to the blast area as from the fire the answer to his question emerged, the flood.
Well another one up, I think that this will be my first fic to be finished ,or maybe my Halo/doom crossover, anyway I'm focusing on all of my fics, but I put a little effort in my Halo The Secret Wars fic, since It has been well received since the beginning ,anyway review, I'm guessing max two or maybe three chapters until this fic is done, well let's just see.