HQ: here the leaders of the pandoras, the leaders of (Freezing) Chevalier were discussing the future of mankind and of their organization.

"We've already lost a significant number of pandoras in the 10th nova clash. If it was like before and we had eight, no three years to replace them we could manage but if we continue to get attacked in such a short timeframe then..."

"Should we invest in Dr. Oohara's project after all?"

"No! Those plans have already been rejected by Dr. Aoi Gengo!"

"Dr. Aoi worked out the Basis of the pandoras and completed the stigmata system. He may be the authority on this matter but We cannot allow a shortage of pandoras. Even if he is against it, in light of recent events, the time seems proper to set Dr. Oohara's project in motion."

"To think we would have to invest in such an illogical plan... but wouldn't it be wiser to just wait for those with sufficient aptitude to be born?"

"The current situation warrants it. No matter what the risks may be..."


Meanwhile:

To keep the morale from dropping due to continuous Nova attacks, The school council decided to hold a dinner party, although he had danced with death a few days ago, Thomas joined in the merriment, thanking the relative safety in numbers. His suit needed a few more days to repair, so he was going out with very few defenses. a knife and a pistol to be exact. President Fairchild also told him that Katelyn was confined to the solitary, although she was released the day before, but reassured him that she wouldn't try anything of the sort in such a grand event. Trusting her, Thomas decided to sit and partake of the feast though he made sure to steer clear of Katelyn just to be on the safe side.

An hour and a half passed by and some guests were beginning to feel the effects of certain alcohols passed around. On a similar note, Thomas began to feel tipsy as well, and decided to retire to his room.


The following week

"Because Dr. Oohara needs data for the E-pandoras, you, West Genetic's best, are being sent to Alaska." said the instructor. the people she was speaking to were indeed the best. The president Chiffon, her lower ranked "frienemy" Elizabeth Mably, and two juniors Lana Linchen and Satelizer El bridget joining as special exceptions. It was well known that a pandora functions best with a limiter, so needless to say, their limiters too were included. Lana linchen though did not possess a limiter. Joining you too as a special case was...


36 hours ago...

Thomas entered the headmistress, room again. As his field of vision enveloped the room, his eyes only revealed Sister Margaret to be the only human inside.

"Ah, greetings Mr. Shubaltz, we've been expecting you." she began

"We?"

Sister Margaret pointed to a widescreen. Appearing on the display was Dr. Aoi.

"Nice to meet you again Mr. Shubaltz." he began

"I could say the same to you." replied the other. I'm sorry for being straight to the point. What is it you need with me doctor, sister?" added Thomas

The man on the screen took a breath and calmly replied. "Very well, I'll be direct. Chevalier has decided to overrule my opinion and will launch a new program known as the E pandoras. They will try to augment those without the right synchronization rate or compatability in order to let them use volt weapons."

"Oh god..." said Thomas with disbelief. "Doctor, I have no ideas what makes your heads tick but that is plain idiocy." pulling out a data chip from his armor (now repaired and stored on his arm once again. He uploaded a batch of files and presented it on screen for the other two to see.

"What is this?" asked sister Margaret.

"This, is the SPARTAN II program." Answered Thomas. "in my world, we too were threatened by an invasive species. The solution were them, the spartans"

The screen focused on a particular video. plastered in full glory were the spartan IIs. They, wearing green armor charged headlong into battle whilst those around them fell.

"You could say they were my predecessors."added Thomas.

"They were the best of the best. However, being at the pinnacle came at a price. In order to get stronger, they were artificially enhanced. But there was a very specific gene pool much like the synchro rates of the pandoras. Hence, few spartans were made... Those who were, off by even the slightest, suffered this."

The screen shifted to the augmentation procedures. The candidates, numbering 150, writhe in pain as the drugs kicked in. At the end, only half remained the same. The rest were either dead or, if they were unluckier, deformed into lumps of meat. At the end of the clip, both the doctor and sister kept a straight face but the woman's face betrayed the slightest hint of perplexion.

Thomas closed the screen and deleted the copied files. "I can't show you anymore than this but let me tell you, humanity was at the brink of extinction then. We tried to replicate the original successes with a bigger gene pool but, minimal success... We learned that trying to cut corners isn't going to work."

Dr Aoi then said "The heads are betting on that minimal success. However, there is something going on in the research facility, unfortunately I cannot go and certainly whatever is hidden will be hidden from me upon my arrival."

"In other words, you're asking me to spy on them." retorted Thomas. "Unfortunately, I don't specialize in electronic and data warfare.. or collection for that manner."

"You don't have to put yourself in anything too dangerous." answered the old man "We just need you to , as the younger ones say, snoop around a little"

"Very well" sighed Thomas, as he began to leave the room, as he was exiting he left another message. "Sister Margaret, Dr. Aoi, Don't forget, I'm not your personal hit squad. Ill help as long as you can help me"

"The same to you." answered the doctor "In a few days, the heads will take away some of the top pandoras in every base, you will be included in that list. Get ready"


present time

"...and joining you as a special case is assault limiter Thomas Shubaltz. Needless to say, those of you who have partners must take them as well. Those selected, report to the helipad 2 at 1100 hrs. That is all." said the instructor. The chosen ones shuffled quietly to resume their duties and though some silent objections were made amongst themselves, the preparation time was uneventful.

Thomas loaded only a few items. His railcannon was of no use at the moment for through the assistance of Rika and the RnD department, they were attempting to create more shells hence his remaining rounds were sent to research.

With efficiency, he loaded his gear including Revealer, the onboard AI now stored in a laptop. Revealer would be useful in hacking, as long as the countermeasures were not as advanced in his world. By the time he was finished, there was just enough time to say his farewells and a few personal matters before arriving at the helipad now stocked with VTOLS (troop helicopters). He took a seat at closest to the cockpit and closed his eyes. It would be a long journey to Alaska...


ITS DONE! ITS DONE! ITS FINALLY DONE! The update is done. sorry if I took so long with exams and all, anyway heres the latest instalment (enjoy :D)
as usual, feel free to leave a review or PM me if you have anything to say.

DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN HALO OR FREEZING

TL: CHANGED the HALO "Chevalier" to "MALVIONE" there may be some confusion when i thought about it...