Fall for Reach
HALO Fanfic
Teaser trailer for The Rise of Earth
Thel Vadum, now branded as The Arbiter, watched silent as the troop of humans walked along the forest path. Leading them were two armored-clad soldiers. The taller of the two stopped and turned to the other. They spoke to each other silently, motioning ahead of them. The smaller one nodded and led the humans on. The other stayed behind, back out towards the open checking his data pad.
Thel began his move. He stayed in the shadows, keeping his eyes on his prey. Even with the armor on, Thel would be able to deal a severe and quick slash to the back with his energy sword. He stood a few feet away from the soldier, sword raised for the final kill. He swung, but in a matter of seconds it was blocked by a knife's edge.
Blade struck blade as the epic battle raged on. The soldier made a swift turn and ~ (I can't think now. Sorry ppl!)
"Your end will be your demise, human." Thel said.
The soldier faltered a step, apparently stunned. "What?" He whispered.
Thel took his chance. He made a quick sidestep and seized the human by his throat, holding him up a foot in the air. The soldier didn't give up. He struggled with all his might, but the Elite's grip was strong. The human clenched his fist and struck at the Arbiter's face. Thel growled and used his Elite strength to toss him aside like a rag doll. The human's helmet went askew and rolled a few feet away from him. Thel went to the fallen human and turned him on his back.
He stopped. He took a few steps back and stared. There, laying on the ground and staring at him, was John. His John. It was the same John with the pale blue eyes, short-cut brown hair, firm cheekbones, and determined expression. They stared at each other for a long moment.
"You…," Thel started. He frowned and picked up the human blade. He forcefully grabbed John's hand and made him take it, pointing it at the Elite's chest. "Do it. Kill me."
John's eyes were so sad. It was just a stab to the heart. He darted his eyes away from him and shook his head. "Why not?!" Thel shouted. He shook him by the arm and angrily shouted at him. "Why won't you kill me?! When you left me that god damn letter you said you wouldn't hesitate to kill me if you ever saw me again! Now do it! Here's you chance, now do it!"
John just shook his head repeatedly. He wouldn't. He couldn't. Not after al the things….
The knife dropped to the ground with a clang as John smacked Thel at the face.
"It's because I love you," John whispered. "After all this time, I still love you." Tears trickled down his face. He placed a hand along Thel's face and reached up to place a soft kiss on his mandibles.
"I'm sorry," John said, "I'm so, so sorry."
Thel wrapped his arms around John's waist and pulled him into a deep hug. "It's okay, my love," Thel purred. "All is forgiven." Yes, it was true that at first when Thel discovered John left, he was heartbroken and angry. He berated himself for loving him in the first place, but he knew in his heart that they were truly soul mates.