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Brothers in Spirit
Ninth Age of Reclaimation
Alpha One Colony
Rick was taken back to see the Elite that was shorter than the rest. He couldn't shake the fact that he felt as if he knew the Elite. But the way the Elite looked at him, one could say was shock.
Aron thought to himself, "He must be a demon." He had never thought he would actually meet the Human who had haunted him.
Rick was looking at the short Elite when a gold armored Elite came up to him and said, "Human, I was told by my ship master that I was to report to you. I was also told that you will be taking us to a Captain Wilson."
Rick replied, "Yes, follow me," they all turned to walk to the personnel transports that were waiting. Rick could have sworn he heard the shorter Elite growl at him.
Aron gave a low growl at the Human that was in charge. All he wanted to do was get away. He was extremely uncomfortable in the presence of the Human.
Rava sensing Aron's conflict said, "Aron keep a watch as we board the transport. Nai'del you and Aron will ride near the rear of the transport. Watch for enemy."
Aron was glad he didn't have to sit near the Human. But he still kept an eye on him.
Rick turned to the gold armored Elite and said, "Do you have a clue as to why the smaller Elite reacted the way he did?"
Rava replied, "I've no clue. But I can say no Human will be harmed. We shall keep an eye on him."
That made Rick feel a little better. But he couldn't shake the fact that the Elite looked familiar. He said to himself, "I will have to try to speak with him before they leave."
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Upon arrival at Alpha base, Rick escorted the Elites to Captain Wilson's office.
Captain Wilson said, "Come. Come. Everyone take a seat," Rick was just about to walk out the door when Captain Wilson continued, "Corporal that will include you."
Rick turned from the door and took a seat at the large conference table. To Aron's distaste the seat was next to him. Aron gave another low growl. Rick looked at the Elite and said, "Have I done something in another life that has made you want to bite?"
Aron having a conflict going on inside thought to himself, "That voice, I've heard it before. It is him." Aron turned to the Human and growled again and said, "No, Demon. I won't bite you."
Captain Wilson called the meeting to order. He turned to the Elite in gold armor and said, "What is it we could do for you?"
Rava said in a tone that was both deep and commanding, "We were sent here to gather reinforcements to take to our home world to aid us in our fight with the Covenant."
Captain Wilson said, "That is the same orders we received from Admiral Lord Hood," he turned to Rick and continued, "Corporal your squad will accompany the Elites to their ship and go with them. The rest of the fleet will follow in their ships."
Rick said, "Yes, Sir."
Captain Wilson turned back to Rava and said, "We will need the coordinates to your home world."
Rava replied, "We will transmit the coordinates as soon as we return to our cruiser."
Aron looked at Rick and gave another low growl then thought to himself, "This is going to be a long trip. Not only do I have to put up with this Human, this Demon in my sleep. Now he will be on my cruiser as well."
Captain Wilson stood and said, "This meeting is adjourned. Go make preparations for an immediate departure."
Everyone rose to leave. Rick gave the orders to the rest of his squad. He looked at the gold Elite and said, "Would you all like some refreshments? I could show you where the mess hall is. We won't be leaving for another ninety minutes."
Rava said, "Yes, Human. We could use a little refreshment."
Rick took the group of Elites to the mess hall got them food and drink then said, "Stay here. I'll return in about fifteen minutes. I must get my gear."
Aron was glad to see the Human leave. He wasn't sure but he thought the Human acted different to him. He said to himself, "Shape up! When we return to the cruiser you will have to talk to him."
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Rick was in his quarters packing for the trip to the Elites home world. As he was putting clothes into his duffle he found the sketch book he always takes with him. When he tossed it onto the bed it opened. The picture he was looking at was the small Elite he had just met. When Rick had finished packing he went back to the mess hall to get the Elites he had left there. He went up to the table and said, "We are clear to go to the landing zone," he placed the book he was holding on the table.
Aron seeing a drawing of himself rose quickly from his seat, growled then said angrily, "Human where did you get this drawing?"
Rick replied, "I did it myself."
"No!" Aron said, "Have we met before?"
Rick said, "I'm not sure. I've seen a few Elites before."
"No," Aron said getting agitated, "If you had seen me before you wouldn't have lived long enough to draw that," he pointed to the picture on the table.
Rava interrupted and not a moment too soon, "Enough, Aron, we must be off. The Phantom is waiting."
The group of Elites and Marines went to the landing zone. They entered the gravity lift. The Phantom made an uneventful trip back to the Blessed Redemption.
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Aron was the first to disembark from the Phantom followed by Rava. Rava said, "Aron, you and Zala show our guests to their quarters."
Once Aron's task was complete he went to the gym for a workout so he could clear his head. He even looked for some mats so he could do some Fazule exercise. But to his unfortunate fate the Human was there. "Zala must have told him where the gym was," he said to himself.