Cameras flew around the two Spartans and the Sergeant, flashing as marines whooped and cheered.
Chief: You told me there wouldn't be any cameras.
Johnson: And you told me you were gonna wear something nice!
Aris kindly waved to each camera that decided to lock on him.
Johnson: Folks need heroes, Chief. To give 'em hope. *adjusts hair* So smile, would ya, while we still got something to smile about!
The bridge door opened. . . .
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High Charity
A crowd had formed below the edge of a platform, chanting for the heretic to know pain. Thel 'Vadamee's arms were restrained and held up to a machine. . .
Tartarus: You've drawn quite a crowd.
Thel 'Vadamee: If they've come to hear me beg, they will be disappointed. . .
Tartarus: Are you sure. . .?
Beams of energy surged into the Elite General, pain searing through him. Not even someone as powerful as he could hold back a roar. . . .
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Cairo Station
The three were cheered for as they came to a halt at the front of the bridge. Three other's stood before them.
Lord Hood: Gentlemen, we're lucky to have you back.
An officer then came by, whispering into his ear.
Athena: That can't be good.
Lord Hood: Go ahead, Cortana.
The blue A.I. flashed into being on the main terminal.
Cortana: Another whisper, sir, near lo. We have probes en route.
The Lord turned back to the Spartans, who just joined by their Third and a second friendly face.
Lord Hood: I apologize, but we're going to have to make this quick.
He stepped aside to grab a few things, letting Cortana face Chief and Johnson.
Cortana: You look nice.
Chief/Johnson: Thanks/Thank you.
They shared a glance as Aris sulked beside them.
Kat: Oh, suck it up.
Noble Two's armor hadn't changed a bit, besides some polishing around the edges to make her look sparkly clean.
Aris: Good to see you, too Catherine.
Kat: Lieutenant-
Aris: Lieutenant Commander. . . *smirks*
Kat: . . . . . . . You do know I got promoted too, right?
Athena: Ha!
Aris: Screw you too, 'Commander'.
???: You three certainly have an interesting dynamic.
Their eyes drifted to a brunette standing beside.
???: Commander Miranda Keyes. It's an honor to meet you, Nobles Two and Six.
Aris: *salutes* Right back at you.
Athena: WHERE DO THESE GIRLS KEEP COMING FROM?!?!?!?!?
Kat: You could at least introduce yourself formally.
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Halo, Remnants: The Great Schism
FanfictionHalo, but with an oddity. Halo was destroyed, the Covenant was dealt a devastating blow, and the Flood were wiped out. At least, that's how it was supposed to go. Now, the Covenant intend to take the battle to Mother Earth, but the Remnants of Nobl...
