HALO: CROSSROADS

Intrigue In Vadam

-How could something like this happen?!-

-Kaidon we don't know how he could enter, nobody crossed the doors, we can assure you-

-We were there all the time-, A couple of guards who were being interrogated by the Arbiter were trying to explain what had happened.

Before the useless responses of the guards, the Arbiter gave an annoying snort and asked them to leave.

Half Jaw that had been absent in Sanghelios for a couple of weeks due to his responsibilities, accompanied on this occasion the Arbiter for interrogation, since usually he used to maintain a mostly appeased attitude he managed to notice some details that 'Vadam could go unnoticed due the burden of the moment.
-Who ever was do it, was extremely furtive, I don't think they had anything to do with this, except for their inefficiency as guards-

The Arbiter snapped his jaws in annoyance, -How is she?-

Actually, Rtas 'Vadum perceived a certain peculiarity in the Arbiter's interest for incident with Nuray but, <<who am I to question him?>>, he thought.
-She's fine, a little hurt but fortunately the cut wasn't deep, The blood is usually... How did she say?...exaggerated-

-How is it that someone can circumvent security, sneak in the middle of the night to the bedrooms and attack without anyone noticing?-

'Vadum made a gesture to denote his disbelief at the idea that an ordinary sangheili could have accessed the keep so easy,
-I don't have any suspects, but it must have been someone who knows how to move around the Keep-

Thel had a countenance that Rtas could easily described as annoying and worried, -I want you to find who did of all this-

…

Meanwhile Nuray was resting in her room, she'd been visited by Usze ‘Sumai after hearing the news of what had happened.

-How do you feel?-

-Perfectly-, She coughed a little, her voice still sounded weak and hoarse and also had a patch on the neck wound, -Well at least I'm still alive-.

-What happened?-

-I don't know, when I woke up He was already on me-

Their short conversation was interrupted by the Arbiter who had reached the room. Usze said goodbye leaving Nuray and his superior alone.

-I want you to know that we're already investigating what happened and what we found the who was responsible and will have the appropriate punishment, what he did was an act of cowardice,  attack someone in that way, without the opportunity to defended... is an act devoid of honor. Did you get to see who was?-

She tried to ignore the pain to respond to the Arbiter, -Not unfortunately, it was too dark, but if he hadn't attacked me while I was sleeping I would probably have killed him-

Within himself, the Arbiter was proud to see that Nuray showed no fear for her life, and instead seemed to want to face the threats, -I see you're better, it's a relief-

-You didn't think you would get rid of me so easily, did you?-, She offered a slight smile.

-Absolutely not, I'm sure you're strong enough, besides... losing you is not an option-

Nuray was pleasantly surprised when she heard those words, but her surprise was even greater when Thel approached and made a light caress on her face.

-I must go, try to rest and get well soon-

She couldn't help smiling while Thel left the room, she hadn't felt that way in a long time, maybe was her convalescence but she didn't have the strength to keep lying to herself, so that day, after months, finally decided to be sincere with herself.

<<"I really fell in love with you, isn't it?">>, -Why, why of the millions of humans in the universe I had to fall in love with a sangheili? And had to be you-.
She covered her face with her hands and lay down looking at the ceiling, she really felt that she was lost.

The days passed and she completely recovered, it was then that she was able to meet again with Usze ‘Sumai, during the days she was away from her activities had enough time to think about what happened.

-Are you sure? - Usze as always seemed somewhat incredulous.

-Who else if not him? From the day I arrived here Xeem 'Thasan declared a war against me and his contempt for me is nothing new-

-Do you have any proof?, That's a severe accusation-

-Unfortunately not, but I'm sure He must have left a loose end-

-Why don't you just communicate your suspicions to the Arbiter?, He could end this whole situation-

-No, I'm not going to hide behind the Arbiter, this war is mine, and he already has enough issues to worry about, so I want to ask you to keep secret what I told you, at least until I can get some proof-.

Usze 'Sumai gave a little hesitation,
-Fine... But you must be careful...-

-I know that I'm exposing myself but I must know what is happening, leaving aside what has happened to me, if I think about what happened before with the Arbiter... unquestionably there's someone among us who disagrees with him-

Usze closed his jaws tightly, it was something like the equivalent of a sangueili smile and expressed some satisfaction, -Your motivation is respectable and it's also gratifying to know that there is honor in some humans, however you will be treading dangerous ground, so if you need anything...-

-I know who to turn to, can I trust you right?-

The sangheili made a gesture of confirmation to Nuray's words.
-And... What's your plan?-

-For now just watch and wait, if my suspicions are correct at some point he'll make his move and I must be prepared-.