• Halo

    The Blood Of Brothers

    Section 1: Journeys End


    A Phantom Cruiser bolted fiercely threw the Back pool that circled the Destroyed Sacred ring. Four warriors all with fear in there bones and anger in their Eyes.
    The Phantom Landed In the usual docking station on the Holy City High Charity. The warriors walked ever so emotionlessly across the platform outside the chambers of Kig-Yar. The Streaks angered the calmest Sangheili. But with sorrow such as this, none could be affected by the horrid ear drum piercing Shrieks. With the great Journey Ended and the Sacred ring Destroyed, what were the Sangheili to do.
    The Major, with red armor and a most unusual feeling in his eyes was in the lead. Jinv dropped his plasma rifle on the ground and left it where it lay. Many others did the same. Jinv walked though the violate hallway with blue plasma screens lighting his every footstep. The others proceeded to follow. They were headed the trial of the Supreme Commander , the one in charge of all Covenant ships that attacked the Human planet “Reach”. The Sangheili with bloody anger and a Temper that could devour a Galaxy. The Sangheili found an appropriate place for there anger to side whilst they gazed apon the Commander. Tarturus, The Jiralhanae Chieftain, Which no Sangheili would be caught dead consulting with. Dragged the commander to the plasma shackles. Jinv was angered that a Jiralhanae had the nerve to lay a hand on a Sangheili.
    “There can be no greater Heresy! Let him be an Example to those who would break our oath” Tatarus demanded amongst the thousands of gathered Covenant listened with rage filling every pore in there skin. The audience roared in agreement with one each other with a roar that could sake the damned planet from orbit. Banshee’s Flew overhead and the Skies Rumbled with a Thunder from the stars.

    Jinv made his way to his resting Chamber said his farewells to his comrades for the Resting period. Unfortunately, He was unable to rest. ”Heresy, That’s a bit much, I don’t believe he could have done anything more than he desired already, surly they understand once the parasite attacked the ring he must have selected them a more treating target, unknowing of the Demons intentions. I would never label him a heretic.”J inv entered to his Vocal log. The Holographic screen recorded every letter instantly and saved it accordingly. Jinv wondered of the Profits intentions for the “Heretic”, would they kill him? Surly not, he was much too important. Perhaps, out of fear. Was the will of the Profits being swayed by some other force? Was the Profits intentions of good faith? Maybe they just needed someone to blame. Jinv couldn’t decide. Finally, His eyes closed and a calming blanket of ice covered his war heated skin, caused his battle torn muscles to relax, his breathing became slow and steady. Sleep.
    Screams of unimaginable pain echoed though the ears of Jinv and purple blood flew though the skies as stars filled the blackness of space. Explosions that rattled him and bullets screaming. Bullets, a Human weapon, not Plasma bolts. Through the crowed of dead Sangheili, A Human in Green with purple blood stained armor stood with fire in his Gold covered Visor that protected his features. He looked at Jinv and dashed too him with great speed and grabbed a weapon from his side. Jinv reached for his Plasma Rifle then a sharp pain in his body. He looked in front of him and the Gold Visor showed bloody fiery eyes and a sharp object impaled his stomach. The Demon.
    He awoke from his dream with sweat over his body and his blanket on the disappeared. A Small monitor came down to him, “What is the problem Jinv?” the monitor beeped. Jinv rubbed his side and said, “It was nothing I just awoke.” He was upset from the dream again. The monitor stopped for a moment and replied, “The one of the Demon?” as he floated softly over the floor. “Yes. If this damned dream awakens me one more I will have to speak with the High Council for direction.” He said disappointed with himself. The monitor recorded the text and thought of a replay. “That would be ill advised Jinv, The council, I fear, will halt to assist you, for mental matters, are of no matter to them.” Jinv looked up at the monitor and mumbled under his groans “Wake me in [3 hours]” His cover fell onto his body once again.
    Sde’hegt sat floating on his Blue hovering Chair and grabbed the hologram clipboard and passed though paged with carelessness in his eyes. Sde’hegt sighed heavily and waved his fore finger over the new Recruits name. He pushed his naked body from his room and into the Armory in order suit up, there was Mission today. It was a mission to investigate a possible Flood outbreak on a Planet outside the Brute’s home planet Doisac. He pulled his red armor off its Hover thruster holding place and placed it upon his Egger skin, He needed to fight, Fight for the sacred ring. Once he had all his placements of armor on correctly. He decided it was time to find his Allie, and Greatest friend, Jinv. It was odd for an Sangheili to have friends; it was very rare for them to live long enough to develop a Friendship with anyone. Sangheili were not compassionate of one another witch made Jinv and Sde’hegt so great. They would gladly lay down their lives for one another, which they might have to do.
    Sde’hegt entered the Sangheili Targeting course which is where Jinv spend most of his days. He looked for his Brother and could not find him. He grunted and continued to search in the Sangheili Usual Spots. After [2 hours] Sde’hegt decided to just wait in the Armory for him. He walked though High Charity, purple reflection of the titanium walls beaded his skin and illuminated his Armor, the blue plasma screens as he walked turned on. The Holy face of the High Prophet of Mercy came on. He imetetly took his Fingers and made them a fist and placed it over his heart and knelt on the Surface of the Silver walking platform. Regret looked at Sde’hegt and spoke with eagerness.
    “Let all those who follow the great journey be saved, the Arc has been discovered and the Great journey is at hand, all those who believe shall be saved.” The screen turned off and the refection of the Prophet dissipated off his skin. He then stood and continued to the Armory.
    Jinv leaned on a wall near the Phantom launching pads awaiting his new recruit, his commanding officer, and Sde’hegt. He griped a small metal rod from his side and placed it in front of his face, it extended into a Hologram Screen that glowed purple and he gazed upon it. Looking for recent event notice. The newly labeled Arbiter the one Sangheili that was the Commander he witnessed the punishment to. Seems to have destroyed a Heretic Plasma mining facility. While he slept, The Arbiter was hard at work This meant more work for the Sangheili. He was interrupted by the Giggling of Unggoy off in the distance. Jakrotak In his Ultra Armor that Glistened in the Purple hallways while he was tossing what appealed to Jinv, as a Small holographic device, but it wasn’t on. Jakrotak laughed and pressed the button again, it responded with the same beeps followed by a click meaning the plasma cells have died. He laughed at the sound and pressed it again. Off in corner of Jakrotak’s eye was an Unggoy in orange armor, a Minor. Jakrotak waddled to him with such excitement and embraced him warmly. Feric embraced him back and laughed.
    “Brother!” Feric Snorted and bounced.
    “Brother!” Jakrotak Snorted back. Then showed him his Devise. Feric looked at it oddly and questioning it then reached his finger out and pressed the button. It then sang the beeps and clicked once more. Feric’s eyes grew wide and he didn’t make a sound. Suddenly Feric fell to the ground laughing loudly and this caused Jakrotak to also fall and giggle. Jinv would never show this too Jakrotak, but he also wanted to play with them, he wished for the days as a small Sangheili Child where he would play like the Unggoy. His four Mandibles made a Smile and he Laughed to himself, but never out loud. What other Sangheili found the most annoyance in Jinv found Humor in. A Covenant besides a Unggoy laughing was almost unheard off.
    Sde’hegt heard Unggoy laughter off in the distance near his phantom launching station. This must have been Jakrotak. He turned his attention to the platform and saw the two Unggoy playing with a small metal object. A Red Elite leaning on the wall near them, Jinv. He made his way to his good friend. Held his hand to him and waited for him to notice but he seems lost in thought about something. Sde’hegt looked at the too Unggoy wrestling on the ground with each other laughing. Then Jinv saw Sde’hegt and held out his hand and commented.
    “Brother. It is good to see you again”
    “As it is to see you Brother” Sde’hegt Responded and grabbed Jinvs hand. A common physical Greeting between the two.
    Jinv looked around for the other, “Have you greeted the Minor. Or has the Commander Briefed you?”
    “No, Brother.”
    “From the briefing I have gathered we are examining the Planet next to the Jiralhanae home world. I believe they call it Turiides, But I am unsure.” Jinv stated looking down at his holograms again.
    “I trust your word. What it Jakrotak doing?” Sde’hegt stares at Jakrotak’s Metal object.
    Jinv looks up at Jakrotak “It is a dead Hologram recording device, I pray it is not of value.”
    Jakrotak saw Sde’hegt and waved at him and Jinv. He then placed the holographic devise in his holding cell in the lower region on this armor. He grabbed his brother’s hand and ran to him both. Feric got surprised and followed, but once near the towering Sangheili started to hide behind Jakrotak.
    “Introducing Dah dah dum dummm!” Jakrotak waved his hands around and showed the Sangheili, Feric who shied away. “He’s my little brother and wanted to fight with his Big Strong brother!” Jakrotak flexed his tiny Unggoy mussels and frowned his eyes.
    Jinv looked down at him and said, “Yes of course Jakrotak, you are indeed strong. Your brother seems, cowardly. I am not a stranger to your kind little Unggoy, come.” Jinv kneeled down and offered his hand. Feric looked from behind Jakrotak’s Methane gas tank at the Kneeling Sangheili. Questioned his hand and slowly walked to him. Feric reached out his hand then suddenly a booming voice overhead.
    “Jinv, Sde’hegt, and Jakrotak” A white armored Sangheili Entered the room with confidence in his footsteps and power in his blood, “I see you have met Feric.” He put his hands behind his back.
    Both Sangheili and Jakrotak stood at attention while Feric stood dazed. Jakrotak bumped him, “Attention Feric!” He demanded, Feric quickly followed.
    Rohle stood powerfully over the Majors. “Glad too accompany you again.”
    Jinv and Sde’hegt nodded their heads slightly in agreement.
    Rohle grabbed his holographic clipboard and stated “our Mission is a simple inspection mission. Their have been repots of Flood forms from the Jiralhanae home world, and its neighboring planet, Turiides. The Jiralhanae state that their infection is over, yet the have done nothing about the neighboring planet -”
    Jinv interrupted Rohle and muttered “Pathetic Jiralhanae.”
    Rohle Looked at Jinv and continued “We may encounter multiple Flood Forms so I am not taking any chances, Weapon pods will drop if needed also, we will be transported by Phantom, the Team consisted of myself, Major Jinv, Major Sde’hegt, Minor Benice, Unggoy Commander Jakrotak, Major Unggoy Kler, Minor Unggoy Feric, Minor Unggoy Xde, and Minor Unggoy Qui.” Rohle then placed the rod behind his back and looked at the four Covenant warriors.
    “Only four Sangheili Sir? Is that not unfair for the flood.” Jinv said confidently
    “Your pride is high young Jinv, but never forget, The Parasite should not be underestimated.” Rohle stated loudly
    “Yes Sir.” Jinv said quite ashamed.
    “Minor Benice should be arriving at any moment. I ask Major Jinv and Major Sde’hegt to council him on the Mission briefing and any other questions he asks. Is this clear?” Rohle said with his hands behind his back.
    “Yes sir” the Majors blared loudly.
    Benice wandered thought the massive hallways in utter astonishment He had never been on High Charity before. Only Training facilities on Sanghelios the Sangheili home planet. This had been Benice’s first mission and he was Egger as any good Sangheili warrior would be. He blood ran hot and he desperate for battle to rage and for the blood of his enemies to spill upon his armor. He then noticed Two Major Sangheili awaiting his arrival near the Phantom.
    Jinv placed his first over his Beating heart and said “Greetings Benice.”
    Benice made the same gesture and replied, “It is my Honor” as he bowed his head. “I have many inquiries that require responses.”
    Jinv looked quite interested “And what may they be?”
    Benice looking down trying not to look like a fool stated after many breaths, “What are the sacred ring and the Great Journey?”
    Jinv looked most amazed by this question and demanded “Have you lived with Kig-Yar throughout your youth! Have you never heard the Prophets promises of Salvation to all who follow?”
    Benice Stood at attention and stared at Jinv “No sir. My [Mother] Feared I would one day I may join the Covenant, forbidden the prophets to speak to me. I do not say I have never heard. Never lay my eyes on is suiting” He said with fear in his voice
    Jinv Snorted at him and proceeded to walk past him. “Come.” As they walked down the hallway Sde’hegt stayed back.
    Jinv and Benice finally came to an appropriate place to view the sacred ring. “This.” Jinv showed his hand to “Is the sacred ring that the Demon destroyed. Once lit it will send glorious salvation throughout the galaxies and all those who believe shall be saved. All those who do not believe are Heretics worthy of death by a swift blade.”
    Benice took a knee outside the ring and then stood and Apologized to Jinv. They returned to the Phantom cruiser and the other forces have gathered to the Phantom and some grunts were seen moving equipment inside as a Jiralhanae held a hologram Clipboard checking the supplies. Jinv walked faster to the Jiralhanae and Grabbed the Hologram from his filthy hands and the Jiralhanae snapped at him and growled.
    “Watch your Tongue Jiralhanae your place has no room here. These are my warriors you have no place for them!” Jinv snapped at the brute and stared at it with a burning fury. ‘Remove your filthy corpse from my sight!”
    The Jiralhanae returned the look and decided to give up and left. Snorting in anger as it left. Jinv looked at the Jiralhanae the whole way out and then at the Hologram Clipboard.
    “One Plasma Turret.” Jinv said to the Unggoy.
    The Unggoy looked up at Jinv and did not question for an instant. In the fear the Sangheili would gladly kill him if he did not obey. He then Grabbed a Turret and loaded it.
    Sde’hegt witnessing the incident was not a Stranger to Jinv’s pure hatred of Every Jiralhanae who walked this Holy ground. He watched Jinv give the orders and knew that he would make a great Commander soon.
    Jinv looked at the list of supplies thuroly, Eight Carbines, Twelve Plasma Rifles, Five Needlers, Twenty-four Plasma Grenades, One Plasma Turret and five Plasma Pistols. Rohle was taking no chances. Perhaps this wasn’t as simple as Jinv Suspected. Perhaps it was a more important mission. Humans? Though why would the Jiralhanae not kill them. Perhaps they couldn’t. Jinv then seemed more exited and prideful than before. Though he was before that, this may be the last mission he is a Major on. Only eight more Deaths by his hand would enable him to be tested by the council for his Ultra ranking. He would not fail.
    The Sangheili Pilots Lifted the Phantom From its platform to engage with the Starcruiser “Phalanx” That will be taking Turiides. As the Warriors flew to the cruiser there was something strange about Rohle, Usually he was a quick thinker, flawless aim, Tactical master. A Sangheili every Warrior wished to be, and he knew it. He always dueled plasma Rifles. Once a Foe came to close, a quick slash with his Energy blade made quick work of them. But something was wrong. He felt, not ill, nor tired. Perhaps he was ageing. He didn’t want the others to sense there was anything wrong.
    “Jinv! Come.” He demanded. Jinv walked to the front of the cruiser and came close to his mentor.
    “Yes Rohle, what are your wishes?” Jinv said with no hesitation.
    “I hear from the Council you are but moments from examination. Is this true?” Rohle said
    “Indeed it is Rohle.” Jinv said
    “Calm your soul Jinv. You must be clear.” Rohle placed his hand on his shoulder, highly unordinary for a Commander to show compassion for his troops. But Rohle has guided these Children into Sangheili. The other Troops noticed this and were highly confused, Perhaps jealous.
    “This is Shipmaster Vrtti Qauulee Of the Phalanx. Ship’s hanger is ready for your arrival.” Came though transmitter of the Pilot. The Phantom raised into the docking bay where Sangheili and Unggoy worked on Phantom cruisers. Huragok flew overhead with Plasma batteries in gravity grips. The warriors exited the Phantom and asked for possible work that needed assistance. The massive walls shined silver and purple glows of Forerunner technology. The Ship was massive and could house One million Sangheili. Silver exterior that was curved for slipspace jumps making the ship look sleek. The exterior looked more like the scales of Marine life on Sanghelios.
    The Shipmasters voice echoed though the halls. “Transfusing into Slipspace arrival of Turiides in moments.” The Slipspace rupture grew over the ships bow. It began to grow a white ball covered the Phalanx and then the ship disappeared from the stars.