In Many Voices

by Ithilwen K-Bane

A collection of hundred-words and flashfics inspired by the events on Chorus. NOTE: Episode-specific spoiler warnings are posted for each chapter. Guesses that turned/may turn out to be correct are not marked. Rated for language, violence, and Tucker's mind.

22. Last Words

Red vs Blue and its characters are the creation of the crew at Rooster Teeth. It is itself inspired by Halo, owned by Bungie and Microsoft.

Spoilers through RvB13-7, "Locus of Control."

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"What is your name?" asked the Counselor.

"Maine," recited Sharkface. "This is stupid."

"You must learn your role. Impersonating Agent Maine—"

"Requires dedication," interrupted the Chairman.

"Those freelancers killed my friends," snapped Sharkface. "They're why I got these scars, why my eye don't work. I'm dedicated."

"He's always ...articulated himself clearly."

The Chairman smiled. The Counselor looked away. "There's ...a defining trait that Maine and the Meta shared."

A surgical team wheeled in.

"What—?!"

A tranq dart hit his throat.

It still hurt when he woke.

"What is your name?" asked the Chairman.

He could only growl back.

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Originally posted as Darkfrog24 under the title "Last Words."

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