Me: I-It's good to be back, everyone! I-I hope you all like this ch-chapter of The Human Elite. I'm back t-to Hyak and R-Rose, s-so enjoy!
Gravemind: That's a good writer… He does not own Halo, only his two OCs. But, I do own him. Oh, and if some of the flood come out of your screen as you read this, do not be alarmed. (One of those parasite flood units comes out of the screen)
Chapter Eight
Hyak stretched out on the boulder he was lying on, groaning a little. Rose was under a tree a little bit away, just sitting there and waiting.
"So, you didn't take the time to run while I napped? I should say that I'm rather surprised, though I really don't care if you ran or not. After all, running would have gotten you killed publicly." Hyak smirked a little as he jumped off the boulder, landing on both feet with ease.
Rose rolled her eyes, standing up. She'd been in the Holy City of the Covenant for a week and a half, and Hyak was still trying to mess with her. She'd grown used to it, of course, but still found it to be annoying.
She opened her mouth to say something, but cries of pain distracted them both. A few thumps went along with the cries, and Gilc fell out of some trees, fully armored. Hyak scoffed, moving quickly and helped the warrior to his feet, looking him in the eye.
"I really need to pay more attention to where the cliffs are in this place," Gilc grumbled, adjusting his helmet as he brushed himself off.
"And, why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be getting ready for the next Phantom to depart?" Gilc chuckled nervously, rubbing the back of his exposed neck.
"I was sent to find you by the Hierarchs. They wish to meet with you for an assignment, apparently. They also want our little friend to be with the other prisoners we got recently." The last part was spoken in the Sangheili tongue, so Rose was unable to understand what the low ranked elite had said.
Hyak nodded, rushing off and jumping off trees to get up the cliff. Gilc shook his head, and Rose had a guess as to why.
"I really have no idea how he can do that," he muttered, turning to the human female. "Well, we need to get you to that holding area. Sorry, but you'll have to sleep in a cell once more."
It was spoken in perfect English, minus a few sounds that were awkward with the mandibles. Rose took a step back, only to cry out in surprise as she was tossed over his shoulder. Gilc muttered several apologies as he ran, but she ignored them, slamming her fists into the armor on his back, shouting at him.
"Hey, be glad that you're not going to be alone this time!"
Hyak entered the room where the two present Prophets were waiting for him. He was adorned in his armor once more, face hidden by the large helmet. He kneeled to them, and Mercy muttered something to Truth.
"You may stand proud, Hyak." He did as told, watching them carefully, hands behind his back in a posture of attention, still able to move quickly to activate his twin energy swords should the occasion pop up. "Do you know why we have called you here?"
"I was told it was to be assigned my next mission. I will be glad to take part, no matter the danger, as I have been out of action for a little more than a week in human time."
Truth nodded, and Mercy spoke up next. "Wise choice, for one who fights his own kind for the Great Journey."
"I do not consider humans my kind after having been abandoned so long ago."
"Yet, you took a human into the abode of your father, the Arbiter. A female, to be exact."
"I toyed with her mind on many occasions. She is of little use though. Low in rank among the humans, she has little information I could use." The two Prophets looked to each other and muttered something, shaking their heads. They rarely moved their hands while speaking, especially with one another, unless it was urgent, and their hands moved.
Hyak froze up at the movement, flashing a glance in every direction to check for any watching eyes, but found none. He was glad for that much.
"We will not take action upon such a foolish plan," Truth said finally. "Now, as you very well know, our brother, the Prophet of Regret, is currently upon a ring of Halo. However, there is much trouble with this matter, as humans have also set foot on the ring. To make the situation more deadly, some of our troops have sent reports of the demon being there as well, many of them being killed right afterwards."
"You are to go to the sacred ring with several of the honor guard and two hunters. You will hold off the demon long enough for Regret to get any information he needs or to be evacuated. If possible, kill the demon when you get the chance."
Hyak grinned under his helmet, bowing in respect. "I will do whatever is possible for the troops upon the Phantom."
"Very well. It would seem fit to call you Shipmaster 'Vadam, as your armor is of a shipmaster, and in just one mission, you proved very useful when given a lead in combat. Would you accept such a responsibility, Hyak 'Vadam?"
"I will accept whatever position I am given. The Forerunners have many blessings to you, my Hierarchs." He kneeled for a moment before departing, ready to kill as soon as he received the chance.
Me: Sorry about the length, as well as the flood! My place is currently being overrun by the little buggers, so please forgive me! I hope you all enjoyed this little treat!
Gravemind: He will update soon… And should the flood expand, do not fear. Those reading this will have some resistance to the infectors, so you will survive for a short time.