DOOM - Doom Slayer's Awakening

Ch 3: Not So Silent Cartographer

While flying to an undisclosed location, the Master Chief cautiously observed the Doom Slayer. Watching him carefully clean and sharpen the blades of a chainsaw with a strange red beam energy sword. Ignoring the two white-armor clad troopers who were busy chatting up a storm with the UNSC Marines. Inticing their curiosity with more questions, stories, and laughs as they had fun sharing what's left of Gary's Alderaan bud.

"Cortana? Pick up anything on our mysterious freind?" Cpt. Keyes asked, pushing a few buttons around him, turning the pilot seat to see the Chief leaning against the wall.

"Hmm... Our new freind is a mystery, I've found nothing on the UAC logo nor the symbol on his armor within ONI's files, Captain." Cortana explained,

"I'd vouch for him as he did rescue me and my marines from a covenant prison. He did prove he can be trustworthy and a potental ally for us... and I'm not going let that go to waste. We need every edge if we're going to survive this war. Is that understood Cortana?" Cpt. Keyes explained.

"Yes sir." Cortana replied.

"Onto other pressing matters. I overheard the guards talking about this ring... They call it, Halo." Cpt. Keyes explained as the Doom Slayer entered the shuttle cockpit after fixing his chainsaw.

"One moment sir. Accesing the Covenant Battle Net. According to the data in their network, the ring has some kind of deep religious significance. If I'm analyzing this correctly, they believe that Halo is some kind of weapon, one with vast amounts of unimaginable power."

"It's true then... The Covenant kept saying; Whoever controls Halo, controls the fate of the universe."

"Now I see. I've intercepted a number of messages about a Covenant search team scouting for a control room. I thought they were looking for the bridge of a crusier that I've damaged during the battle above the ring. But they must be looking for Halo's control room." Cortana explained.

"That's bad news. If Halo is a weapon and the Covenant gained control of it. They can use it against us and wipeout the entire human race. Chief. Cortana. I have a new mission for you. We need to beat the Covenant to Halo's control room." Cpt. Keyes ordered, then gave the Doom Slayer a curious stare.

"Thank you for helping us, soldier. If it wasn't for you, my men and I would've been executed. As I mentioned before, I would compensate you and your troopers for your services. But I was wondering if you would like to help us and stop the Covenant. I've observed you in combat and It'd be a waste if you left. Would you like to assist us on our mission?" Captain Keyes offered.

The Doom Slayer silently thought for a minute as he dreamed of ripping more Covenant soldiers in half and blasting them into bits with his weapons. Silently stared back at the Captain, held out his hand to Captain Keyes and shook it in agreement.

"Then it's settled, what should I name you and your squad soldier?" Cpt. Keyes asked.

"I think Doom Squad would fit perfectly, Sir. I was overhearing my marines chat with those two troopers in white armor. Sounds like they have a long and hilarious history with big guy over here. It'd be a waste to let Doom Slayer leave." Sgt. Johnson mentioned, walking into the cabin.

"Doom Slayer? Hmm, I like it..." Cpt. Keyes smiled.

Echo 419 and Bravo 022 flew over the vast sea. Toward their main objective on their approach to the large island. The Doom Slayer and his small squad consisting of both Jeff and Gary checking their weapons as they rode on Bravo 022's Pelican.

"The Covenant believe that what they call "the Silent Cartographer" is somewhere under this island. The Cartographer is a map room that will lead us to Halo's Control Center. The island has multiple structures and installations. One of them contains the map room." Cortana explained as the Chief watched Echo 022 quickly recieved incoming plasma fire.