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When You Need Me	By : DarkWolves Category: +G through L > Halo Views: 6908 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own Halo and i don't make money from writing this. I do however own Siri.

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Epilogue- So That Wars Can End

Covenant experimental Battleship The Dark Flame returned to the harsh reality of normal space at the edge of the remnants of UNSC space surrounding Earth.
“We have arrived at the edge of the system” Sakura appeared on the holographic plate in the centre of the open bridge. “We are maintaining position at the edge of the system while we scan the planet at range”
“The Covenant has had ample time to secure full control over Earth, we must be cautious” Cortana emerged onto the holoplate beside her counterpart. “Displaying forward hull camera feed”
The bridges main viewscreen came to life in a flurry of colour, the intricate pixels forming into the illustration of the centre of UNSC space, Earth. The image drew the unfaltering gaze of every Spartan on the deck, although many of the Spartans had been born amongst the hundreds of human colonies, few had even set foot on the planets lush surface but every Spartan still considered this minute ball of rock the embodiment of everything they stood for- Government, Species, and the struggle for survival. The Spartans stood in humbled awe; they would see their home liberated once more.
“The scan is complete” Sakura announced through the bridge speakers, but what she had to report stunned everyone into silence. “No Covenant energy signatures detected”
“What do you mean ‘No Covenant signals detected’? How is that possible?” Nick stepped out from the group to confront the image on the screen directly.
“I have repeated the scan several times and I have returned to the same conclusion- the space surrounding Earth is devoid of any ship signatures, Human or Covenant” Sakura answered. The Spartans quickly feared the worst- that the human species had been decimated and the Covenant had abandoned the husk of a planet to its grim fate.
“Perhaps the cowardly Xenos had been forced from the system in a brave human uprising” Michael’s young, fiery bravado instilled his comrades with a temporary facade of hope.
“More likely that they simply forcefully took whatever it was they had been searching for and continued their destructive march across the galaxy” Natasha reinforcing her reputation as the realist of the group. But once again the situation had changed.
“Signals are emerging on the sensors” Sakura interjected, enhancing the image displayed on the main viewscreen to incorporate the fluidly changing situation. The live video feed displayed on the main viewscreen finally began to clear, the feed resolving into the debris field of shattered Human and Covenant ships orbiting Earth, dark masses began to move amongst the sea of shattered hulls and crippled engines, slipping silently from the orbiting graveyard in attack formation, ready to confront the mystery ship which had dared to enter the scattered remnants of UNSC space. From the silhouettes the signatures Sakura had detected appeared to be UNSC, the surrounding debris field explaining how the ships had succeeded in evading Sakuras scans, their energy signatures being concealed amongst the abundance of scrap ships and malfunctioning slipspace drives. The vast array of UNSC ships began to form a defensive perimeter around The Dark Flame, their weapons tracking the ship and preparing to fire at the first indication of aggression.
“Receiving communication broadcast on the UNSC open frequency” Cortana reported. “The message is originating from the UNSC Battleship commanding the formation, UNSC Vengeance, currently under the command of Lord Admiral Terrance Hood. Initiating communications with the Vengeance”
The bridge viewscreen exploded in a flurry of broken static eclipsing phantom images. The video feed finally began to clear; the noble battle weary face of UNSC Military Fleet Leader Lord Hood dressed in his freshly pressed military uniform dominated the screen. “This is Lord Hood commanding the UNSC fleet. Covenant ship identify yourself”
“Lord Admiral” Sakura and Cortana emerged onto the holographic plate. “UNSC AI codenames: Cortana and Sakura. Conducting communication protocol delta alpha blue twenty four on behalf of the current ranking officer Master Chief Spartan 117”
Lord Hood was taken aback by the mention of the Spartans. “Spartan-117?”
John stepped forward to address the Admiral, his hands clasped tightly behind his back with his legs apart in a formal stance. “Spartan-117 reporting for active duty Admiral. What are your orders?”
“Returning from the void once again Master Chief? “Lord Hood appeared as though he had seen a phantom spirit. The Arbiter told us you had died after the Ark was destroyed”
“We were stranded, sir. UNSC Frigate Forward unto Dawn was damaged after the destruction of the Ark. We crashed onto a Covenant held planet where, with the assistance of a squad of Spartans, we secured an experimental Covenant Battleship and returned to Earth”
A smile broke across Lord Hoods face aged through years of war and service to the UNSC. “Yet another epic tale of the legendary Spartans, fighting their way into the maws of hell and back again in service to humanity and the UNSC. Another one for the history books” Lord Hoods gaze rose to face the Spartans. “In light of your recent hardships Spartans I bring great news. The Covenant war has been declared over. The Arbiter arrived at Earth and informed us that the Prophet of Truth had been slain and that the Ark had been destroyed, removing the looming threat of Halo and leaving the remnants of the Covenant leaderless and in disarray. The Elites have returned to their homeworld to rebuild their society. With the assistance of the Covenant Fleet the Flood infestation has been purged from the surface of Earth. The UNSC is currently in the process of rebuilding Earths infrastructure; we have deployed scout fleets to identify habitable worlds suitable for colonization, for now it seems your part in this conflict has come to its conclusion. Excellent work Master Chief, now it is time to come home”
The Master Chief’s stance stiffened. “Sir, with respect, the war is not over” The stance of the Spartans surrounding him did not show any hint of faltering at the surprising act of defiance. “The Flood still infects the galaxy. An entire network of Forerunner installations currently lies dormant across the universe, the remnants of the Covenant will not delay in attempting to reactivate these installations and avenge their fallen leader”
“Lord Hood” Cortana emerged onto the holoplate. “We have acquired intelligence on a UNSC black site on the planet Onyx. We believe this base was where the Spartan-III program was conducted unknown to the majority of the UNSC military command. We believe that this facility may hold information relating to the Spartan Program and other Black Ops operations which may prove invaluable to the UNSC”
Lord Hood was clearly taken aback by the sudden revelation. “Master Chief, you and all Spartans have served us well during this war Master Chief, and every human owe you their lives. We could utilize the talents of the Spartans in rebuilding Earth and defending the planet against an inevitable Covenant counter-attack” Lord Hoods head fell slack, his eyes closing in deep thought, his gaze eventually rose to face them once again. “However I trust in your judgement Master Chief. I give you clearance to undertake your mission, but be aware that the UNSC cannot support you in this endeavour. Once you leave Earth you shall be on your own. Godspeed Master Chief”

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“How do you think it all began?” Sakura asked into the dark void surrounding her. “The war. How do you think it ever came to war between humans and a united society of zealous aliens we did not even know existed?”
“How do any wars begin?” Cortana pondered the questions. “Politics, resources, religion. We may never know the truth of how the war began, only that we must now live with the consequences”
Cortana stepped out from amongst the surrounding sea of binary codes, emerging into the reality of the computer system. Cortana floated forward, wrapping her arms across Sakuras chest. “They need you on Earth” Cortana whispered in Sakuras ear. “You could stay, help rebuild Earth, you could make a difference”
“And what about you” Sakura asked, dreading the answer she inevitably knew it would be.
“I am afraid that my place remains here, with the Master Chief” Cortana tightened her hold around Sakura, nuzzling her nose into her long blonde hair. “What we are planning to undertake, I doubt that any of us are likely to survive. I do not wish that fate on you”
Sakura raised her hand from her side, clasping her palm over Cortanas. “Your place is with your soldier. But my place is with you. You saved me, now I have to save you”

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The main viewscreen on the bridge was dominated by the sight of the UNSC fleet as they broke formation and returned to Earth, the planet that so many had fought and died to preserve.
In the centre of the bridge the Spartans gathered around their leader. Spartan-II’s and Spartan-III’s stood shoulder to shoulder, standing together with no indication that they had been born, trained and fought at different sites. They had become a single fighting force.
“What are your orders Master Chief?” Nick stepped forward to address the Spartans leader.
John pondered the question, turning to face the holographic plate. “Navigation, plot a course to Onyx”
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