Reach for Halo

The Covenant

Mutasim P.O.V

It's a long flight to the shield generators. As we draw closer, explosions and gunfire grow louder and louder. In truth, I was worried about this third shield generator. A part of me thinks that I should've had Six join with me on Johnson's team. But it was a little too late for thoughts like that. 

Keyes (Radio): We hit these three generators, and the barrier will fall? 

Guilty Spark: A small section, yes. 

Keyes (Radio): Good enough. Chief, Six, you two will take the first generator. The Elites will punch in the middle and Johnson's team will go for the third.

Six (Radio): Hey, Mutasim? Let me know if you need any back-up. I'll be there as fast as I can. 

Mutasim: I'll keep that in mind, Six. You just take care of yourself, okay? 

Six (Radio): I will. 

The ship I'm in touches down outside the third shield generator building. Marines and I rush out led by Johnson. 

Sgt Johnson: Let's move people! 

Immediately, we're met with Brutes opening fire on us. I dive behind a wall and take cover. A few marines get gunned down and I reach out to one of them. I pull them back behind cover and feel for a pulse. No such luck though. I close the man's eyes and pick up his shotgun. With the shotgun in hand, I peek the corner to see a Brute charging right at me! I quickly pull the trigger and blast the Brute back, destroying most of his armour. I quickly shoot him again before he can recover and return behind cover. 

Johnson hides behind cover with me with a Battle Rifle in hand. 

Sgt Johnson: You alright kid?! 

Mutasim: Just peachy! Got any grenades? 

Sgt Johnson: Only one. 

He peeks around the corner and quickly comes back as gunshots fire. 

Sgt Johnson: These dumb bastards! 

Mutasim: I'll draw their fire and you throw that grenade when there's an opening. 

Sgt Johnson: Can you manage it? 

Mutasim: I'll die trying. 

Sgt Johnson: Good enough. Go! 

I holster my shotgun and pick up a Spiker in one hand and a Magnum in the other. Taking a deep breath, I rush out and open fire at the Covenant forces while running to another set of cover. The Brutes return fire but I manage to reach cover safely while taking down most of their armour. I blindly fire around the corner with the Spiker. Once it runs out, I pull back behind cover. An explosion then erupts from the Brutes followed by their dying screams. I look over at Johnson and see him giving me a thumbs up. I nod at him and we proceed forward. Well... Us and whatever marines were left alive. 

Once inside the building, we're greeted with a swarm of Drones. I pick up a Carbine and return fire at the Drones. Johnson takes them down far more quickly than I do thanks to his Battle Rifle. After the Drones are defeated, we push forward into the next room. To my surprise, there's no enemies to block our path to the elevator. 

We reach the elevator and press on the panel, sending us upward. I take a look around at our numbers and see there's five of us, including myself. I holster my Magnum and take out my Shotgun. 

Mutasim: Everyone ready? 

Sgt Johnson: Born ready. 

Keyes (Radio): Johnson, what's your status?