Halo 5.1 Guardians of Sera chapter 32
As the Ash Man came down the lift, Marcus ran up to him and said:
"You got one chance. Don't piss me off"
"Griffin don't want no outsiders in this town, especially COG! You took a big risk coming here!" said Ash Man.
"Look, all we want is fuel , and then we'll go. Is this Griffin willing to trade?" asked Anya.
"Well, lady, he might wanna do buisness with you!" said Ash Man in a flirting tone.
Marcus then grabbed his neck and slammed him against the wall.
"Just take us to see him little man. Now" said Marcus as everyone got on the lift.
"Great view from up here, COG. You can see the mess you made of the city! Folks around here haven't forgotten the Hammer strikes" said Ash Man.
"Listen fuckstick, we just saved you from the glowies. We're still fighting and dying out there!" said Sam.
"Whoa, sorry lady! Just explainin' how folks feel" said Ash Man.
"Hey! Tell me about Griffin" said Marcus.
"Oh, he's the chief around here. Griffin Imulsion Corporation. Remember?" asked Ash Man.
"Yeah, so you've got fuel" said Marcus.
"Well, not since our last shipment went missing" explained Ash Man.
"So you're not much use to us, then, are you?" asked Sam.
"Just find us some fuel, and we'll be outta here" said Sam.
"Okay, okay, but let me sweet talk the chief first!" said Ash Man.
The Ash Man then lead the team through Griffin's camp. All around them were looks of disgust from the Stranded.
"Cable cars" said Marcus looking at one.
"Yeah, only crazy guys move around on the ground!" explained Ash Man.
"Yeah we noticed" added Sam.
"Ahh, It's the goddamn COG" said one of Griffin's guards.
"Yeah, yeah-can we come in?" asked Ash Man.
"Shit, why you bringin' them up here? Target practice for the chief?" asked the Guard.
"Come on man, they ain't ordinary COG assholes. They just killed a heap of glowies for us! They really need to see the chief" said Ash Man.
"Okay, but only 'cause it's gonna be fun watchin' him kick seven shades of shit out'cha, ya little weasel" said the Guard letting everyone in.
"You know I think I heard of Griffin. People used to say he's badass with a hate for the Coalition" said Jace.
"Look, there's his office" said Jace.
"Marcus, let me handle this" said Anya.
"Mr. Griffin, sir-these COG guys showed up, and they did a great job on the glowies. Now they want some fuel" said Ash Man.
"What the fuck are you doin' bringin' the COG here-into my city?" asked Griffin.
"They-they-they killed the glowies, sir! They-they just want some fuel!" explained Ash Man.
"Boy, get outta here before I lose my patience" warned Griffin.
"So welcome to Griffin Tower, COG. It was here before you destroyed Char, and it's still standin' now. And so am I. You've got some nerve comin' around here askin' for favors motherfuckers" said Griffin.
"Sir, we understand. We just need fuel, and then we'll go" said Anya.
"Bitch, you don't understand shit. You seen those ash remains? Those were my workforce. My employees. My family. I don't like their rest bein' disturbed by outsiders, and especially no fucking COG" said Griffin.
"Oh, I think we understand grieving" added Marcus.
"Ohhh, and who the fuck are you?" asked Griffin.
"Marcus Fenix" answered Marcus.
"Mm. Now there's a name I think I recall. Y'know the first rule of buisness, Mister Fenix?" asked Griffin.
"Remind me" answered Marcus.
"It's what's in it for me? You need fuel- so do I. Ironic seein' as how I built an empire on it. So you go get my fuel back...and I'll let your punk ass keep some" said Griffin.
"Well, what's stopping you from getting it?" asked Marcus.
"Our refinery across the way is a little late with the fuel shipment. Shit, they didn't even send my cable car back. So I'm askin' you to progress the order for me. Get my fuel and my cable car. Now, can you manage that, killa?" asked Griffin.
"You wouldn't be setting us up, now, would you?" asked Marcus.
Griffin then snapped his fingers as his henchmen brough in Dizzy, Locke, Kelly, and Tanaka.
"Goddamn it, get your hands off me!...Marcus, they jumped me and took the truck, they...unh *choked noise*" said Dizzy.
"Every contract has a performance guarentee, Fenix. Your associate is now mine" said Griffin.
"Don't you lay a finger on him. Don't you fucking dare!" warned Marcus.
Just then, Master Chief then looked at Locke and signaled him to subdue their attacker.
Locke, Kelly, and Tanaka then snapped free and grabbed their weapons only to smack Griffin's goons and pin them on the ground.
"Let Dizzy go or else things will get ugly" said Chief as Locke, and the others pointed their guns at Griffin's people.
"Now why the fuck would I do that?" asked Griffin.
Master Chief then grabbed Griffin by the neck and picked him up holding him with one arm.
"Let's get one thing straight. I'm not part of the COG. Those other three like me and I had nothing to do with the Hammer strikes. We'll get your fuel but if you dare hurt my friends, you'll deal with me. Understood?
"You...have an...hour...don't waste it" said Griffin struggling.
Master Chief then released Griffin as he fell on the ground.
"Locke, you, Kelly, Tanaka, and Dizzy stay here and offer security. Least we can do. If Griffin doesn't want to cooperate, make him!" ordered Chief.
"With Griffin still on the ground, Chief got on one knee and said:
"We'll be back"
"Jesus, Chief" said Sam.
"Dizzy's gonna be okay Marcus. Let's do this and get outta here" said Anya.
"Yeah, let's" said Marcus.
"Don't worry Marcus, my team will assure you Dizzy won't get hurt" said Master Chief.
Nice of them to leave all these supplies lyin' around" said Jace.
"Load up" said Chief taking some ammo.
Marcus then lifted open the door out of Griffin tower.