'Thinking'

"Talking

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OUTSKIRTS OF THE RIFT: 4 HOURS BEFORE DEONNE'S DEATH

Farseer Raima Deimos looked out at the carnage that had befallen the planet of Lavular III. She sighed. The humans were so…unrefined…so violent. The Eldar had perfected the art of war. Their aspect warriors were the peak. They had turned something that was as destructive and ugly as war into an art form.

"Farseer."

"Yes?"

"We have located a Human outpost some distance from here. They are repelling an attack from the Tyranids as we speak."
"Tell our warriors to move out. Gather the Seer Council that we have taken to this world. I must consult them."

"Yes, Farseer."

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THE RIFT: CURRENT TIME

Jack sat there, unbelieving. His best friend, Deonne, was dead. He had seen it with his eyes. He stood up, trembling with anger. Stupid Tyranids! Why had they chosen to invade! He picked up his rifle. Calmly, and slowly, he brought the shoulder stock to his shoulder and aimed at a Hormogaunt. He fired, and several seconds later, the gaunt lay headless in the ground. He calmly dispatched enemy after enemy, his fury rising, now directed at himself.

What sort of a friend was he? He couldn't even save his mate, his brother in arms. He resisted the urge to charge off into the pack of Tyranids. He had to keep his friends last wish. He had to fulfill it.

But it was in vain.

He knew this was the last charge. He just knew it. The platoon was tired, they were low on ammo. There was no way they could fight past this next wave. But he was wrong.

As the gaunts jumped the ravine, a flame streaked past, and into the Tyranids. A column of Leman Russ tanks followed by 10 Chimeras streaked into view. The troopers raised their rifles and a great cheer rose up amongst the ranks.

"The Emperor Protects!"

The tired guardsmen charged forth, one last time. Their boots crushed the faces and bodies of the Tyranids into the dirt. Their moral soured: They had defended the rift.

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Jack saw shapes on the horizon. He made out shapes…they were humanoid in appearance, and had conical shaped heads…

Eldar.