Reach for Halo

Humanity's Hope

Once we set up the defensive perimeter, we all stand at the front with our weapons. I dropped the Brute Carbine and picked up a DMR. Considering how far most of the Covenant would land, I figured I'd try my aim out with this. And sure enough, the first wave landed on the complete opposite side of us. Their Phantom fired at one of the turrets, hoping to destroy it. As the Covenant drop out of the ship, Kat and I open fire at them, killing most of them before they even touch the ground. The Elites survived due to their shielding, but they perished due to the turret gunning them down. 

Kat: Nice shots. 

Mutasim: 'Ppreciate it. 

More and more ships land and attack us, trying to break through to Halsey's base. But we didn't relent. I don't know how long we fought for, but the Covenant decided to grow ballsy when we kept denying their attempts to break through. Three ships hovered right in front of the base and Elites dropped out of it, wielding Plasma Rifles and Energy Swords. I drop the DMR and pick up a shotgun. 

Carter: Take cover! 

He throws a grenade at the horde and we all duck as it explodes. As soon as it detonates, I stand back up and fire at the first Elite I see and it was a good thing too as an Energy Sword-wielding Elite was about to strike me down. The alien perished and I duck under cover again. Six ducked beside me and nudged my arm with her elbow. 

Noble Six: You okay?!

Mutasim: Yeah! 

She nods and fires at the Elites once again as they rush us. I join her, firing at two more Elites. All of a sudden, I get knocked down by a Brute who flanked me! They raise their fist up and try to slam down on me, but I pull out my Energy Sword and jam it through their chest as I ignite it. I let out a roar of anger as I shove the Brute off me and onto the ground. Standing back up, I look at the Elites and seeing the rest of them are hiding, wielding only Energy Swords. 

I turn to look at the others. 

Mutasim: Anyone got grenades? 

Kat: We're out. 

I sigh and click my neck as I approach another Elite corpse and pick up their Energy Sword and dual wield. 

Emile: Kid? What are you-

I rush the hiding Elites and turn the corner, stabbing the first one I see. Another one tries to attack me from the back, but I use the other Energy Sword in my hand to block their strike. I pull my first sword out and slice at the other Elite's hand, disarming him. I finish him off by slicing his head off. 

Jun: Behind you! 

I turn around to see two more Elites rushing me. I block the first strike and back away from the second. To my surprise, Noble Six tackles one of the Elites and jams a knife through their skull. The final Elite lunges at me, but I clash blades with it. It snarls and growls at me like a wild animal, but before it can overwhelm me, I jam my second sword into its gut, making its eyes widen. I then kick their corpse off my sword and holster the swords. Six stands up and pats my back. 

Noble Six: Not bad. But don't go rushing into danger like that again. 

Mutasim: Well, it worked out in the end, didn't it?

She nods in agreement.

Noble Six: Cmon. 

She wraps an arm around me as we walk back to the others. 

Carter: That was reckless. 

Emile: But badass. 

Carter glares at Emile, but he ignores it.