Just Dropping In (A RvB x Halo Fanfic)

Chapter 1

"Alpha Company, we got a new mission." Major Steele announced.

The excitement and a few Hoo-rahs sounded through the bunker of the ODSTs of Alpha. They all love the sound of a mission.

"UNSC got an incoming distress call from the colony known as Ballast. Apparently, our alien buddies decided to pay a little visit and cause a little ruckus. By ruckus, I mean take over the colony."

Whispers spread throughout the Company. They all know what the Covenant is capable of, and they know how to stop them. In fact, they enjoy stopping them.

"Lock it up." The Major orders and everyone goes silent. "Intel shows that there are snipers located all around the colony. McKenna: we'll need you and your squad to clear them out before we drop. You'll be given 4 minutes tops."

I smiled on the inside of my helmet. "You can give us 2, Zack."

"That's Major Steele to you, Lieutenant." He informs me.

My smile turns into a grin. "You and I both know that there's nothing you can do to stop me from calling you, Zack."

A few chuckles and short laughs come from the Company. Zack barks them to quiet down again before giving his final orders.

"The Infinity will be over the drop zone in 10. Suit up and load your pods."

"Sir, yes, sir!"

Everyone breaks off to suit and load up. I push off the crate I was leaning on and walked on over to him.

"You know I was just giving you a hard time, right?" I say, crossing my arms.

"I know. But it makes me look bad in front of the guys." He shifts his gaze towards his troops for a second before finally looking at me.

Zack and I go way back. We joined the UNSC when we first heard about the attack on Harvest and met at boot camp. During Boot Camp, we were paired up as a duo for many drop simulations, and we always came out on top.

Here we are on the ship, Infinity, with Zack as the commanding officer of Alpha Company and me as his second in command.

"They know that your the boss, and they respect you," I assure him. "And if I'm honest, I think they find it entertaining that I call you Zack, and you get worked up about it."

"McKenna, I do NOT get worked up about it."

"Believe me, sweetheart, you do." I laugh. "And the boys need a laugh now and then. Keeps their spirits up."

He just waves me off. "I'm assuming you want a map of the place?"

"Are you finally giving me one so that I don't have to go in blind?"

He tosses me a map reader, and I catch it. "It's not much, but it should give you a general idea."

"An idea is all I need." I put the map reader in my pocket and reached for my Sniper sitting beside him, and he grabs my arm gently. "Just be careful, Lindsey."

"I'll be fine." I open my visor and give him a reassuring smile. He returns a small smile and lets go of my arm. I proceed to pick up my sniper and close my visor. I headed over to my pod and stored it on the side of my pod's seat. I already had my pistol and extra ammo stored in case of an emergency drop.

"Drop pods dropping in 10 minutes." Ronald, the ship's A.I., announces over the speakers.

"My squad form up." I ordered. Four ODSTs form up and waiting for my orders. They are the best sharp-shooters in my company, and I've led them on countless successful missions.