Chapter 15- Plan of attack
Veer's Fleet arrived out of slipspace, and continued to fly towards the Vessel of Retribution. The Vessel of Retribution was surrounded by a fleet containing thousands of ships consisting of cruisers, carriers, and other starships who's purpose was to guard the Vessel of Retribution.
In the bridge of Veer's Supercarrier, Clarity of Faith
Thel'Vadam was conversing with Veer while Master Chief, the other Spartans, Dr. Halsey, and Franklin Mendez were talking about how the battle of Earth ended when he and Thel'Vadam killed the Prophet of Truth.
"It's amazing how much we recovered from the Great Schism." Veer said as he gazed upon the Vessel of Retribution.
"Yes, but this war is not over yet, we must stop the Brutes once and for all." Thel'Vadam said as he walked next to Veer.
"But how do we finish this war, the Brutes are relentless, we must find a way to make sure they do not commence another fight." Veer said.
Thel'Vadam began to think. But realized the fleet was entering the hangar bay of the Vessel of Retribution.
"We will find a way, we shall discuss this with the Councilors." Thel'Vadam said as he realized he needed to take the humans to the Council Chamber.
Veer and Thel'Vadam walked over them.
"Come humans, we shall take you all to the Council Chamber." Veer said.
"Council Chamber, what the hell is that?" Mendez said with a raised eyebrow.
"No need to be suspicious human, we are not your enemies." Veer said politely in a calm voice.
"I have my right to be suspicious split-lip." Mendez said as he raised his voice which caused attention from other Elites.
A Minor Elite and a Major Elite approached Mendez.
"You dare insult such a high ranking Elite human?" The Minor Elite asked.
"Behavior like this is intolerable." The Major Elite said.
"Sir I think-" Chief said to Mendez but was interrupted by him.
"Well split-lip I don't give a-"
"Silence!"
That yell caused everyone to turn to where the yell came from. Standing at a door was Rtas'Vadum guarded by two Honor Guards. Rtas'Vadum approached the humans while the Honor Guards stood at the door. Rtas'Vadum faced Master Chief.
"Nice to see you again Spartan." Rtas'Vadum said.
Master Chief nodded.
"Go back to your stations, I will handle this." Rtas'Vadum said to the Minor Elite and Major Elite.
The Elites nodded and left.
"Now let us go to the Council Chamber, and humans I expect you all to be at your best behavior." Rtas'Vadum said as they all followed him.
As they were walking Chief put his hand on Mendez's shoulder.
"Sir, you should-"
Mendez took Chief's hand off his shoulder before he began to grumble to himself.
Thel'Vadam, Veer, and Rtas'Vadum guarded by two Honor Guards led the humans to the Council Chamber. The outside of the entrance was guarded by seven Honor Guards, while in the inside the entrance was guarded by four Honor Guards, two at each side. The Council Chamber was very similar to the Council Chamber found in High Charity, but it was larger, more elegant, and there was a large table to the left where the Separatists devised military plans, while to the right were the bleacher-like seats where Elite leaders and Councilors discussed political actions, promotions among ranks, or to let a member of the Covenant Separatists to speak of a problem or any traitors who were among them. Three Elite Councilors were at the table conversing with each other, their conversation halted as they saw Rtas'Vadum guarded by his two Honor Guards, Thel'Vadam, Veer, and the humans approached the table. The Elites stood at one side while the humans stood at the other side. Dr. Halsey was looking around, before an Engineer approached her.
"Back off you floating squid!" Mendez yelled as he aimed his Battle Rifle at the Engineer.
The Engineer screeched which caused the nearby Honor Guards to aim their plasma rifles at Mendez.
"Human, stand down, the Engineer will not harm her." Rtas'Vadum said.
Mendez lowered his Battle Rifle with caution before the Engineer continued to examine Dr. Halsey.
"It's alright, ONI has information on this type of species, although it's a small amount of information, it is stated that Engineers are harmless." Dr. Halsey said as she examined the Engineer before it left.
"Now, we must discuss are plan of attack against the Loyalists." Thel'Vadam said.
"What do you suggest Arbiter?" One Councilor asked.
"I suggest we must attack one of their planets directly, we must push back their forces until it is weak enough for us to finally eliminate them." Thel'Vadam said.
"Don't you guys know any planets that might be under Brute control?" Fred asked.
"Of course, the nearest planet is Eayn, then we shall continue further until we reach the Brute's home planet, Dosaic." Rtas'Vadum said.
"But how, Eayn will be heavily guarded by Loyalists forces." Veer said.
"We must try and have faith. We have more than enough ships, I believe Veer's fleet will be enough, the Brutes lack in ship to ship combat, we will defeat them with ease." Thel'Vadam said.
"Then we shall glass Eayn." Rtas'Vadum said.
"I will prepare the ships in my fleet, and have my forces ready for battle." Veer said before he left the Council Chamber.
"Now for you humans." Rtas'Vadum said before a hologram of Lord Hood appeared on the table.
"We have found your Spartans, do you what them transported to your planet?" Rtas'Vadum asked.
"Well, its up to them, Spartans, do you want to come home?" Lord Hood asked.
"Should we?" Ash asked Master Chief.
"Go Spartan, go home, your part in this war has ended, this is between the Elites and Brutes, it was an honor to fight alongside you." Thel'Vadam said as he extended his hand.
Master Chief shook Thel'Vadam's hand.
"Lets go home." Master Chief said as he turned to his fellow Spartans.
But suddenly an explosion shook Lord Hood.
"Status report!"
"Covenant ships, and whole lot of them sir!"
"Sir!" Master Chief asked with concern.
"Where under-" Lord Hood said before his hologram vanished.
"We need to get to Earth." Fred said.
Thel'Vadam contacted Veer.
"Veer, we need your fleet at Earth first, do not depart until we are aboard your Supercarrier." Thel'Vadam said.
"As you wish Arbiter." Veer said.
The Spartans, Mendez, Dr. Halsey, and Thel'Vadam rushed to the hangar.
At Earth
In the Assault Carrier Furious Redemption
The Chieftain Jarburus sat in a command chair, his gravity hammer at his side.
"Burn those filthy humans, then we shall burn their world!"
In the depths of one of the rings.
Their time has come
They will be vanquished
And this war will be done
Sooner or later
Just as the forerunners
They will all die
Lifeless on the floor
Where they will lie
We all will become one
Side by side
Members of my army
We will survive
The galaxy is vast
Full of hosts
But there is one
That I despise the most
The one they call Chief
He is truly strong
They believe he will save them
But they are wrong
He will be defeated
Like all the rest
He will be consumed
At my behest