Halo wars

Prologue

Hey everyone I wanted to tell you this is a new fan fiction story I decided to write and I'd like to give thanks to not only freeman writer in allowing me do use some of his stories that he's written in the story and I'd also like to think reclaimerart for letting me use his picture in writing this new story.

Prologue:

"That's it! Gun it Chief!" exclaimed Cortana. Master Chief then slammed his foot in the accelerator of the Warthog. The Warthog then made the jump towards the hangar of the UNSC frigate the "Forward Unto Dawn". The warthog bounced on impact with the hangar's floor, which caused it to flip and tumble further into the hangar.

The Elite and the Spartan recovered quickly from the crash, but soon the Dawn shifted to the right side of gravity. A Scorpion Tank began to slide towards the Arbiter, Thel Vadam then sprinted at a pile of crates to take cover. The UNSC tank then plowed right into the pile of crates. The Chief leaped over the Warthog and looked over to see the Arbiter digging out of the pile of crates unscathed. The Chief nodded at the Arbiter, and the Elite nodded back acknowledging the Spartan that he is alright. The Arbiter rushed to the bridge while Spartan-117 ran to the hangar panel and plugged in his trusted A.I. companion Cortana, so she can take control of this frigate. Cortana then appeared with her glowing, light blue, holographic form on the panel. "Hang on!" the A.I. shouted.

Cortana ignited the thrusters at full burn and launched the Dawn at full speed away from the exploding Halo. The Chief grabbed onto the terminal, hanging on for dear life as the Dawn left Halo's atmosphere. As the Spartan tried to stay anchored, the Warthog flew out, which struck John on its way through the open hanger doors and out into empty space. The Chief flew off the panel, and then glided down the floor towards the doors, with the self-destructing Halo looming beneath. The Chief punched his fist hard into the floor to get a grip, halting near the back end of the hangar. Cortana reached out her arm towards him, scared of losing him. "Chief!" Cortana yelled with worry in her voice.

The Scorpion flew out towards the Spartan. Seeing the tank looming towards him, Chief ducked his head just in time as the tank flew over him, narrowly missing the Chief. The Scorpion smashed the floor behind John-117 and fell back towards Halo. John began to climb back up to Cortana. After a few precious seconds passed, the Master Chief finally made it to the holotank that contained the A.I he went through the Flood infected High Charity. Meanwhile, the Arbiter made it to the bridge and sat down at the controls. Chief braced himself behind the panel. The Spartan reached his hand to the panel to recover Cortana's chip to plug her back into his helmet. The Spartan felt the cold sensation go through his body as his A.I. companion was once again in his MLJONIR Mark VI helmet.

"If we don't make it..." Cortana said, sounding as if she was accepting death. "We'll make it." The luckiest Spartan replied confidence in his voice "It's been an honor serving with you, John." Said the A.I. using Chief's real name for the first time in a really long Master Chief finally rested his head back, exhausted from the events that occurred on Earth,the Ark, High Charity, and the new Halo. The Halo Installation suddenly exploded, which engulfed the hangar in a binding white light. All goes blank as John closed his eyes.

Earth:

There stood, on what is now UNSC's most important and respected memorial, Lord Hood, Supreme Commander Rtas 'Vadum, and eight Marines armed with Battle Rifles. Lord Hood now started one of mankind's greatest speeches. He took off his white military hat to pay respect for those who had fallen and to those that had made a huge contribution to the war. "For us the storm has passed, The war is over.'' Lord Hood bowed his head to show his endearment, "But let us never forget those who journeyed into the howling dark and did not return. For their decision required courage beyond measure...sacrifice, and unshakable conviction that their fight, our fight, was elsewhere".

Flashback:

The "Forward Unto Dawn" crashed into one of Earth's oceans. The UNSC had quickly arrived at the scene of the wreck with emergency boats, Pelican dropships, and UNSC Frigates. An engineering crew cutted into the Dawn with torches on the wreckage of the battered frigate. When the search and rescue crew came on board they found that nobody was even on it at all. Which made them suspect that nobody even survived to begin with.

End of flashback:

Now Supreme Commander Rtas 'Vadum watched the memorial, the Elite stood solemnly with the Marines. He listened to the UNSC's leader say his speech for the human's heroes that died in action to the onslaught of the Covenant and the horror of the Flood, so humanity can live on. "As we start to rebuild, this hillside will remain barren, a memorial to heroes fallen. They ennobled all of us, and they shall not be forgotten. "Admiral Hood placed his hat back on, and saluted. The Sergeant of this honorable memorial turned to the other marines present at the event. The Sergeant issued orders to the marines, "Present arms"!

Seven Marines raised their Battle Rifles with the pride and each fire a single burst of three shots: a 3-volley salute. The view panned over the Ark Portal, now closed and silent. Later, Hood and Supreme Commander Rtas 'Vadum stood alone at the Memorial, which appeared to be a Pelican wing, decorated with pictures of the fallen, including Commander Miranda Keyes and Sergeant Major Avery Johnson and so many other soldiers that fought bravely for humanity.

"I remember how this war started. What your kind did to mine. I can't forgive you. But..." Hood held out his hand to Supreme Commander Rtas 'Vadum.

"But you have my thanks. For you and your people to stand with us to the end". Lord said as he made a reference to the one who won them the war, Master Chief. Supreme Commander Rtas 'Vadum slowly shook Admiral Hood's hand with his own four fingered hand. After letting go, Hood turned to the memorial once more to look at a sad site that he thought he would never think they would ever see or really anyone would ever see, the Arbiter shared Lord Hood's sad gaze. "Hard to believe he's dead." The UNSC leader said with sadness, still not wanting to believe the most famous Spartan, that won the war for the human race, is with other Spartans that are M.I.A. "Maybe he can finally be at peace and be happy forever more". Lord Hood thought.

The Elite in white armor looked away towards the Assault Carrier, Shadow of Intent, which hovered silently in the sky of Earth. "Were it so easy". Supreme Commander Rtas 'Vadum finally spoke to Lord Hood. A phrase he had heard the Arbiter say to Master Chief when they arrived on Earth to help the humans win the war. Supreme Commander Rtas 'Vadum left the Memorial. His Separatist Phantom headed back to the Shadow of Intent, which still hovered in about the same position the Portal to the Ark once was. Supreme Commander Rtas 'Vadum met with another Elite with blue armor on the bridge. The blue armored Elite with some missing mandibles looked at a holographic image of a planet.

"Things look different, without the Prophets' lies clouding my vision. I would like to see our own world... to know that it is safe". The blue armored Elite said as if he was looking at his home world for the first time. "Fear not. For we have made it so". Supreme Commander Rtas 'Vadum spoke with pride and confidence. Supreme Commander Rtas 'Vadum clenched his fist to his chest, as a sign of honor. "By your word, Supreme Commander Rtas 'Vadum." The blue armored Elite spoke with respect as he repeated the gesture the Thel Vadam made. Supreme Commander Rtas 'Vadum took a seat on the command chair, as he assumed command of the "Shadow of Intent". The blue armored Elite spun on his chair. "Take us home". Supreme Commander Rtas 'Vadum commanded as he and every other Elite on the Assault Carrier, was eager to see their home planet, Sanhelios safe and sound. The Shadow of Intent left Earth, to rejoin the remains of the Covenant Separatist fleet in space.