Halo: The Battle Within. Chapter 3
Posted By: Bryan D. (A.K.A. B-Man)<KoHStealth@hotmail.com>
Date: 2 March 2004, 3:45 PM
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Chapter 3
Surface of "Castle of the Majestic"
Unknown Ground Location
1010 hours
April 11th, 2557
John looked over his weapons, his sniper rifle and shotgun had been sucked out of the ship during the explosion. All he had was his assault rifle, pistol, and ammo. He still had the clips to the sniper and shotgun.
"A lot of good these will do me," He thought to himself, as he threw them down, crushing them into the ground with one swift stomp. None of the Marines had sniper rifles, or shotguns. It was very unfortunate; he wished he still had Linda. She would have had his back in any situation when he needed her.
He had to be ready for the worst; he didn't have a sniper rife and he had to figure out how to take out those snipers, or at least avoid them. Pondering the way he was going to do it, Caradoc interrupted his thoughts.
"Sir?"
"What is it private?"
"I just wanted to let you know, all of the Marines are suited up, and really to kick some ass."
Master Chief sighed to himself; the Marines were never ready before him. He was getting sloppy.
"Thank you for letting me know."
"No problem Sir."
Master Chief quickly finished examining his weapons. He strapped his assault rifle to his back, and holstered his pistol.
"Ok team, I have a plan..."
Onboard UNSC Ship: The Eagle's Black Talon
Upper Atmosphere of "Castle of the Majestic"
1010 hours
April 11th, 2557
Explosions rocked down the side of the "Black Talon"
"Damage report!" Gawain yelled out.
"Sections X through Z gone; Sealing now." Moina Ula responded calmly.
Ten minutes ago, a Covenant ship spotted them and opened fire. They couldn't have drawn any more attention to themselves, short of transmitting "Hello, we are new the neighborhood." to the attacking Covenant ship.
"We have to get the upper-hand in this battle. We are sitting ducks." Gawain thought to himself
"Private Anyon."
"Yes Sir?"
"Ready 'Archer Missile Pods' A to Z, and the MAC guns."
"Done Sir." He responded
"Fire at will. Blow those aliens back to the hell-hole they come from."
"Sir, yes Sir!" Enthusiasm cracking through the Privates voice
The missiles firing rocked the ship slightly. Twenty-six white missiles streaked toward the Covenant ship, followed quickly by five slugs of molten metal. As the missiles hit the ship, the shields flickered, and then faded. As the shields were down, the MAC slugs impacted along the starboard side of the ship.
The shields re-sealed, and covered the entire ship as explosions erupted from inside.
"Scratch one Covenant ship sir." Anyon said, smiling.
Gawain was surprised at the poise of this young man. He timed the missiles so perfectly, that it was almost shocking. It was very rare that anybody could have the shields re-seal as it exploded without the help of an AI.
"Nice shooting Anyon. But unfortunately, that is only one ship out of about fifty. Let's get moving, take us behind that moon before any other ships spot us."
The Covenant would stumble upon the debris from the last ship. But if all went well, they wouldn't be in the system when that time came.
Surface of "Castle of the Majestic"
Covenant HQ
1030 hours
April 11th, 2557
Master Chief crept up on the Elite in front of him. He slowly, and silently, pulled out his pistol. Holding it butt end first, he swung for the Elite's head. He felt and heard bone cracking under his strength. The Elite fell to the ground dead. Master Chief took the alien's plasma rifle and dragged the body into the bushes. He could use all the weapons he could find.
After policing the gun, he turned around and waved. All at once, seven Hell-Jumpers emerged from the trees around the base.
Master Chief turned on his COM.
"Ok Maries, get to your positions. We are going to have a lot of company in a few minutes..."
Surface of "Castle of the Majestic"
In Trees Behind Covenant HQ
1030 hours
April 11th, 2557
"How are you doing?" Caradoc asked
"I think I can stand up..."
Private Kemble stood up slowly, putting his weight on his one good leg; he patted Caradoc on the shoulder.
"I can go with the rest of the group, I don't need you to baby sit me Cara."
He put a little weight on his other leg.
"See! I'm fi..."
With a loud cracking sound, he collapsed to the ground screaming.
"YOU HAVE TO BE QUIET! Be strong...the last thing we need right now are thousands of aliens attacking us while you lay on the ground screaming." Caradoc told him is a stern voice
Caradoc muffled the screams coming from Kemble with his hand. He felt compassion for him, and yet they both had to remain strong.
"We are going to make it out of this alive...I promise you that..."
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