Immortal Warheads [Discontinued]

Chapter 33

    The five Spartans were on the observation deck, Joseph telling the others about the Banished. Nova and Aloe were close together as the were going over the data, Noel staying close to Joseph as if to avoid Shepard. "So yeah, that's really all I got on them. They were formed at the beginning of the human covenant war and are against humanity and the covenant. And of course we know they have very heavy fire-power." Joseph explained. Aloe looked over some holograms before she looked back up at Joseph. "This is, old tech they're using. It's of course suited to their needs but it's still very old. If that's the case then their stuff is very destructible." Aloe turned her head to Shepard. "Mind going down and destroying the base that's directly below us? We can't hide up here forever." Shepard rolled his eyes and nodded. "You can go alone, I won't let anyone slow you down." Aloe gave him a smile before he nodded and grabbed his helmet. "Thanks, I don't need anyone getting caught in the blast." Shepard walked off. "While he does that keep figuring out more of their locations." Aloe said before she stood up and turned to walk out. "We have a new enemy, and I want them to know the kind of power is standing against them." As she walked out Nova followed, along with Alex and a few troops. Noel however stayed with Joseph. "Aren't you going to go with the others?" He asked looking down at her. "No, I'll stay here and help you." She responded quickly, Joseph looking rather surprised at her response. "Well, why though?' He asked almost on impulse. "Aloe is obviously attached to Nova, I am pretty sure Alex is gay, Shepard is too, forward for my taste. And well, you're pretty normal compared to the others." Noel said rubbing her arm. "Normal is far from what I would use to describe me, but thank you." Joseph said before going over to his console. "Now how about you help me do some research while the others do their thing." Noel nodded and went to another console.

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    Shepard sat on a rock, bathing in the sun and heat from the smoldering wreck he had left behind. "now that's a good way to release some steam." He opened his eyes and looked down at his helmet. "Maybe, maybe I have been a bit unreasonable with the other lately." He stood up and grabbed his helmet. "But I'm sure they know I'll give my life for them. I guess I'll apologize later." He chuckled. "Or not." He put his helmet back on and called in. "Hey Colonel, the base is trashed. Anything else you need from me down here?" "Yes actually, mind securing the area. Knowing you, you probably alerted every scout in a 10 mile radius." Shepard grabbed his grenade launcher and laughed. "Oh please, you're telling me the Colonel is scared of a few scouts?" "No, it isn't me that you should be worried for. Not everyone on this ship has bullet proof armor." Shepard loaded his gun and sighed. "Yeah, yeah. Don't worry I got it." "And Shepard, if you need help don't be afraid to radio in dammit." Shepard stopped and took a moment. He took in a breath and replied. "Yes sir. Shepard out." 

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    Back on the Melting Pot, Aloe was loading up to go down to the newly destroyed base below her. "Nova, while I'm down there checking out Shepard's work, I want you to try and pull these knuckleheads together." Nova shrugged and nodded. "I'll do my best, but I can't agree to anything." Aloe gave a smile and shook her head. "Yeah, I know that much." Nova walked up to her and gave her a hug, Aloe recoiled lightly before slowly hugging her back. "Be safe down there, we'll be right behind you." Aloe sighed and nodded. "Don't worry about a thing. If nothing has killed me yet, I doubt anything will." Nova let go and got on her toes, to place a hand on Aloe's shoulder. "Yeah, but I've seen you get hurt. So you are no God." Aloe chuckles and lightly brushes her hand off. "I never said I was. I just act like one." Aloe put on her helmet and grabbed a Saw. "Now go make sure the other two idiots haven't broke anything yet." Nova smiled and nodded. "Yes sir." Nova ran off down the hall and Aloe placed the Saw on her back. "Such a weird soldier. She's the only one that makes me feel, like this. I wonder why that is." Before Aloe could continue on her comm came to life. "Colonel, I think I might need some assistance down here." Aloe climbed into a drop pod and closed the hatch. "What is it Shepard?" "We've got a problem. A big, four legged, laser shooting, problem."