Location: Unknown
A brute walked into the command centre of a banished base as the guards looked on in shock.
Brute: He's back?
Elite: How did he survive?
The Brute walked into the command room to see a chieftain arguing with a warlord.
Chieftain: I do not care for Atriox's goals! I am in charge now!
The door shut and the two looked over.
Warlord: Atriox!
The warlord kneeled.
Warlord: We thought you were dead.
The Chieftain stared at Atriox angrily.
Timeskip
The skull of a brute sat in front of the banished camp as Atriox walked back into.
Atriox: Prepare your men. Salem can no longer be trusted. Defend the gateway in Vale no matter the cost.
Warlord: It will be done Atriox.
Location: Vacuo.
You launched out of the portal into a camp of Elites and Marines.
Cortana: Oh I see the co'ordinate data needs to be-
You knocked your helmet.
Cortana: Right. Sorry.
Three figures walked up.
Arbiter: Human.
Johnson: Chief good to have you back. Saw your message. I believe that the whole world did too. Forge and Oscar-pin-ma whatever you call him are on their way here.
Elite: So you are the human I have heard about. It is an honor to meet you Master Chief. I am Rtas Vadum.
Rtas: However I suggest we start getting equipped for tomorrow to get the relic. The armory is over there Spartan. We are going to go in peaceful first but if they attack us then we'll fight back.
You gave him a nod and walked to the armory where you picked out a Carbine and two plasma rifles.
(Carbine)
(Plasma Rifle)
To be continued...
Next Chapter: Negotiations
(This is just a quick chapter to bridge the gap)