With the news of the Covenant attacking, all the military were sent to the site to defend the city and drive back the Covenant. A lot of the soldiers in the same ship as me were all uneasy. Judging from Lilith's little backstory, I assumed that the rest of these guys were also rookies.
We had just entered the city and I look out of the back of the ship, seeing all the destruction of the city. I take a deep breath, hold it and then exhale as I cock my Battle Rifle. All of a sudden, I hear Cora patch through to someone. But who, I didn't know. She didn't even bother telling me. At least, until she managed to get through to the other side.
Cora: Amber Clad, this is UNSC AI Cora, do you read me?
???: We read you. This is Commander Miranda Keyes. What's your status?
Cora: Mutasim, I'll let you handle this.
Mutasim: Commander Keyes, we've just entered the city and are ready to assist. Where do you want us?
Keyes (radio): There's been sights of a Scarab crossing a bridge close to Master Chief's position. Regroup with him, cross that bridge and take down the Scarab.
Mutasim: Understood. We'll make it happen.
Keyes (radio): That's what I like to hear soldier. Keyes out.
Cora: Well, aren't you a sweet talker?
Mutasim: At this point I think I'm just gonna do my best to ignore you.
Cora: Ouch. That hurts.
I roll my eyes playfully and watch as the ship begins to land. I jump out and see a few other soldiers accompanied by a giant in a green suit. I immediately recognise him as Master Chief. Lilith jumps out of the ship along with two other soldiers before the Pelican flies away. The four of us approach Chief.
Mutasim: Master Chief.
Soldier1: You the back-up?
Mutasim: Yes.
Chief nods silently while another ship lands close to us, dropping off a Scorpion. Along with the Scorpion, Sergeant Johnson drops out of the ship and lands on his feet.
Sgt Johnson: Where's the rest of your platoon?
Soldier1: Wasted, Sarge.
Soldier2: And we will be too, Sir, if we don't get the hell outta here!
He tries to walk towards the ship, but Johnson stops him by placing a hand on his shoulder.
Sgt Johnson: You hit, marine?
Soldier2: N-No, sir.
Sgt Johnson: Then listen up! You had a chance to be afraid before you joined my beloved corps! But to guide you back to the true path, I brought this motivational device!
He says, gesturing to the Scorpion tank.
Sgt Johnson: Our big green style cannot be defeated!
Soldier1: What about that Scarab?
Mutasim: We've all run the simulations. They're tough, but not invincible. Board it, get to the reactor around the back, destroy it and then haul ass.
Sgt Johnson: Damn right! Stay with the Master Chief and this guy. They know what to do.
Soldier1: Yes sir, Sergeant!
He walks back to the ship while Cortana makes a witty comment to Chief and Johnson.
Cortana: Thanks for the tank. He never gets me anything.
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Reach for Halo
FanfictionMy first ever shooter game was Halo 3 and it opened my eyes to the potential all games held. Nearly every day, I'd spend my time playing Halo 3 until I could buy the other games. It was safe to say I had become a big fan of the series. And then one...
