UNSC Warlord Chapter 3

[Fishy]

Have you seen Chapter 2 yet? http://www.343industries.org/forum/topic/34494-unsc-warlord-chapter-2/

 

 

~Chapter 3: Planet Reach~

 

 

“It will be alright. What's lost is lost. If there were a way to bring him back, I'm pretty sure they would already be right on that.” Alex assured Sarge with a soothing voice.

 

“It's not that, he was just one of the best members of the squad. I honestly would trade Destroyer for Dumby any day.” Sarge replied.

 

The team walked onto the pelican, Cajun took the controls. Everyone seated except for Phoenix, whom was sitting in the co-pilot seat, and Architect took rear gunner. The pelican then descended towards the planet of Reach. “Command wants us down there to report what has happened on Harvest. Jack is carrying the Intel. We have been warned there are enemy rebels down there.”

 

Cajun came over the local network, “So am I just landing the plane and we walk the rest of the way or am I flying straight to the objective?”

 

“See, here's the thing. We're doing both. We have to land close by and walk through a cave and underground tunnel system.” Sarge responded back to Cajun.

 

“Alright alright. Sounds like I have half half and half. Except the first half is more fun.” Cajun muttered. Architect then started firing out the back.

 

“What is it?” Alex questioned.

 

“Just rebels. I managed to take out the HQ room on their little fortification base. It might get them angry, but by the time they all get the HQ built they'll probably not be as angry as they were. Actually, I got an idea hold on.” Architect said not turning around. He then got on the network with UNSC Warlord Command.

 

A longsword came in. Guns blazing so hot you could see the red end of the cannons two miles away. Which then it dropped some sort of thing from its hatch.

 

“Carpet Bomb.” Osiris smiled.

 

The rebel base blew up. Sending shards everywhere within the mile. “Nice. Glad we won't have to deal with those ones in particular anymore.” Paladin said.

 

“Uh, guys. What's falling out of the sky?” Phoenix said over the network. Which then Alex, Sarge, Biggles, and Destroyer were the first to enter the cockpit and look up.

 

“ODST Drop Pods. There's four of them it looks like. They seem to be going nearby our objective.” Sarge announced.

 

“Should we go and get them?” Cajun asked.

 

“No, we have our own plan, they have theirs. We need to get this Intel delivered to ONI.” Sarge replied with a bitter haste in his voice.

 

The team were in the pelican for at least an hour. Which most of the crew took advantage of for sleep. Destroyer being the one who got two hours of sleep. “Alright, we're at the cave.” Cajun told everyone just as the pelican landed.

 

They all got out and stared at the cave entrance. It had an eerie look with condensation all around the outside and inside walls. There was a moss old green look on it making it appear as being unused for centuries. “Alright, lets go.” Sarge ordered.

 

 

The inside was even worse. It was dark. Like, really dark. All the soldiers turned on the flashlights on their weapons. The Spartans, except Jack, turned on their flashlights equipped to their helmets. Jack just stuck to the shadows with a red beam projected from out where his flashlight would've been.

 

“Destroyer?” Paladin asked suddenly.

 

“Yeah?” Destroyer responded, he was right next to Alex.

 

“I'm sorry about... About Dumby. He was a great soldier. Despite how he couldn't talk, you basically made up all his non talk ability for him.” Paladin said with sorrow.

 

“Yeah, he was my best friend. We both acted the same a lot. I remember when we both used to...” Destroyer stopped.

 

“Go on.” Paladin urged.

 

There was no response at all. Everyone stopped. And looked at where Destroyer was. “Destroyer?” Sarge questioned. No response. “Destroyer!?” Sarge began to lose his patience. Still no response. “Wait. What is that?” He pointed the flashlight down.

 

“Oh my god, he's dead. How is he dead? There were no shots fired or anything! You just can't die from nothing!” Doc yelled and ran over to Destroyer's body. There was a bullet hole in the side of his visor. “I can't tell if where he was shot has blood spilling out of it or if it's just the paint.” Doc then removed Destroyer's helmet where blood was coming out of the side of his head.

 

“He is dead. Why is he dead? How could he have possibly just die? This isn't right. This isn't right at all.” Osiris began to panic. Which then a bullet flew right in front of his face. “There's a silenced weapon in here!” He tossed a grenade in the direction the bullet came from. The firebomb spread everywhere. Next thing you hear is a man screaming in pain.

 

“No! No! It burns! It burns! It freaking burns!” The sound died off.

 

“We need to get out of here, and quick before anything else happens to us.” Biggles said.

 

Right then, everyone ran towards the waypoint. Every now and then Osiris would scan the area to make sure there were no more soldiers. Doc was losing speed at the time, so Alex ran over and grabbed the body. “Don't worry, his weight won't slow me down.” He told Doc as he lifted the body onto his shoulders. They all could see the opening just ahead.

 

“Glad we made it. Cajun, Phoenix, and Architect. Go and find us a pelican so we can get back. We'll leave the other one on the other side of the cave. To risky to go back.” Sarge barked the order at them.

 

“I agree. Lets go you two.” Phoenix said before Architect. They then ran off towards the air hangar.

 

The other soldiers ran towards the ONI Base but were stopped by a Spartan in blue armor.

 

“Halt.” She said. “Hand over the information. You are not authorized in this building.”

 

“Who exactly are you?” Sarge challenged.

 

The spartan removed her helmet and replie, “Name's Bek. I'm a Spartan. My mission is ordered to deliver the Intel to the ONI officers then retreat back to this position and group up with you.”

 

“What's going on here?” Another Spartan walked up. He glared at Jack. “Give up the Intel.”

 

Jack handed over the Intel without hesitation. “Thank you.” The man said.

 

Bek sneared at him, “Archangel, you don't have to be so mean. Whatever. Lets deliver the intel and get back here to regroup. Fauz is already in the hangar getting us a pelican.” They entered the building.

 

“Hey boss, pelicans ready. A man named Fauz had it prepped and ready for us. Waiting on you.” Cajun clicked in over the network.

 

“Alright, lets move then. Alex, you need to get Destroyer's body taken care of. Take him inside and hand him over to ONI. That way they can do what they must.” Sarge stated.

 

“If you want me to.” Alex looked at Paladin who had looked like he was holding back the tears. “It'll be alright, bud. It was my fault for not taking precautions.” He patted Paladin's shoulder then ran into the building.

 

The team then moved toward the hangar when Bek and Archangel caught up and moved in formation with them. After a few minutes of walking, they finally made it to the pelican where a man was there to greet them.

 

“Hey, what's up. Name's Fauz. I prepared this pelican for ya. ONI told me to go with you guys because something's about to happen to this base. They didn't tell me what, but let's just go.” They all got seated in the pelican. Everyone sat where they did on the way there. The new team members sat everywhere else. Alex then boarded the pelican and sat in his seat. There were only five empty seats. One of those belonged to Destroyer. Who was being processed and then cremated by the ONI official in charge of the sick and deceased at the ONI base he was left at.

 

Sarge stood up and made a speech over the local network, “Today we may have lost two great soldiers. But lets let them be remembered for who they were and what they have done. They are both best friends in hands and were great soldiers. I remember when it was just the four of us ODST's. Now it's just two of us. Although we have now become a team with many others, those two will always be remembered as our two closest friends.” Sarge held up Destroyer and Dumby's dog tags. “These are the reason why we need to keep pushing forward. We must avenge our friends and continue this fight. I'm sick of these damn scum. I'm not going out without a fight.” He looked at Alex. “If I were to die, I will die fighting for those I couldn't save. I am no better than any of you. Just because I carry the rank, doesn't mean I'm better. Tomorrow. We will kill all of those damn rebels and all of those damn covenant.” Sarge finished up his speech and sat back down.

 

The pelican then boarded the ship. Where a spartan was there for them.

 

“Wonder what that guy's up to.” Cajun and Phoenix said.

 

“Who knows?” Replied Architect.

 

“Names Moth. I am here to escort you to the Commander. She has news for you guys. Something about an Elite that was on board the ship.” The man said and started to escort them.

 

 

~End Chapter 3~

 

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Any ideas on what's about to happen next? Don't be afraid, comment!

[Guts]

Another great chapter! Keep it up Fishy.

[Mothy]

Pretty nice Fishy! You should print this out and make a little book out of them. Keep up the good work

[Ranger Intel]

Great Chapter. It's a real shame Destroyer went down. Team Lord shall remain strong and keep fighting. Ready and waiting for Chapter 4.

[Caboose The Ace]

Meh a bullet to the head don't stop me.  Good chapter Fishey.

 

 

Anyway now for the bad :

 

 

It seems like you are killing for Characters left and right Dumby died in the second chapter and now Destroyer in the next and when they did it is a few words and that is about it.

 

Point is characters just seem to be getting killed off way to fast.

Edited April 20, 2014 by Caboose the Ace

[Fishy]

Meh a bullet to the head don't stop me.  Good chapter Fishey.

 

 

Anyway now for the bad :

 

 

It seems like you are killing for Characters left and right Dumby died in the second chapter and now Destroyer in the next and when they did it is a few words and that is about it.

 

Point is characters just seem to be getting killed off way to fast.

Hmm? Judging before what happens in Chapter Four I presume? Pay attention to the story. There's trigger words in there for what happen next.

[Caboose The Ace]

Okay then I just hope both deaths will be some huge massive plot twist or something.

[Fishy]

Okay then I just hope both deaths will be some huge massive plot twist or something.

I will answer this post to let you know that the deaths do affect the story overall. Everyone will be mentioned in the story after their death.

[Akali]

At least this story doesn't smeel like a fish

Nice story Fishy keep em coming

 

Me and Boton like to read them ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ

[BerriesBoo]

Awesome! I'm so pumped for next chapter! I liked how my character did! xDD Love the chapter. besides my character is a strong spartan! I'll see what happens next! Keep up the good work, fishy!

[Delpen9]

No, he's killing at just the right pace. 

[Ranger Intel]

Meh a bullet to the head don't stop me.  Good chapter Fishey.

 

 

Anyway now for the bad :

 

 

It seems like you are killing for Characters left and right Dumby died in the second chapter and now Destroyer in the next and when they did it is a few words and that is about it.

 

Point is characters just seem to be getting killed off way to fast.

 

There are many other characters that are still yet to be shown. Killing some of will help balance the amount of people in the story I guess. ODSTs don't have shields in their armour so guess they're more likely to die than Spartans. They were good soldiers and I'm sure their deaths won't be taken lightly. The Team just has to move on but I'm guessing they won't be forgotten. They were great ODSTs and their loss means something, at least the others will live to fight another day.

Edited April 21, 2014 by UNSC Spartan-II