Chapter 7 War, War never changes part 6

(Jason)

=I was down in the cargo bay, doing some maintenance on my armor. Mostly it was just checking on the stealth systems, as well as the power pack. Everything checked out as good, so I put the armor away, and headed for the crew deck=

(Gabby)

=Miri and I walked out of the bathroom, and I saw that Kenny was sitting at the table, eating a sandwich=

So Kenny, what do you think of my work? Pretty good huh?

=I gestured to Miri's hair=

(Artyom)

Well... The Pelican is in the Covenant ship... So-

=He falls unconscious.=

(Dormii)
=i catch my breath and swim over to the side of the pool. i lean backwards out of it=

(Kenny)

=I turned to look at what Gabby was talking about=

Oh, not bad. I've gotta say, you do that style justice Miranda.

(Miranda)

Thanks.

(Jason)

=I got off the elevator, and I saw Miri, Gabby, and Kenny all at the table. I noticed that Miranda had cut her hair=

Hey Miri. Nice haircut. I like it.

master senox any missions?

(Senox)

Your mission is to... Do something...

=I fall onto the ground.=

And then do something else...

=I fall asleep.=

(Laura)

=She climbs out the pool, and yawns.=

I'm off for some more sleep... Again...

=She smiles, and heads into the changing room. Once changed, she heads back to her room.=

(Miranda)

=I blushed a little=

Glad you like it Jason.

=I sat at the table=

So, how long before we reach Carthage?

(Jason)

=I walked over to the fridge, and grabbed a drink, then I sat at the table next to Miri=

We should be there in at least another day. After that, all I'm going to do is head down to the memorial.

uuuuummmm... ok? are you alright, sir?

(Rain)

=I shake my head=

I dont see how that woman can sleep that much.

=I laugh=

(Dormii)
=i chuckle=
I don't know either.

(Rain)

=I look at Dormii=

Dormii.
Wha' the hell was up with you last night.

(Dormii)
=i sigh=
My past...came back to haunt me...

(Rain)

=I sigh=

Alright.
Probly somethin I dont wanna know.

(Dormii)
Well, let me ask it this way. Do you want to know? I will tell you if you do, but if you don't, then I won't.

(Rain)

=I shake my head=

Man, if ya wanna tell me ya can.
It dont matter to me none.

(Dormii)
Short version: Became a Spartan. Lost my mind. Killed an entire settlement. No survivors were left, no building was left unburnt, no drop of blood went unshed. Every man woman and child was killed. And, at the time, I enjoyed it. I had named myself Dormii Mali, the Dream of Evil. Went through Viking. Stood by and watched my team get massacred. Went on a Covenant killing spree. Drifted around, following an order I was given. Arrived at the Blizzard's Fury Frigate. Killed it off. Now, every once in a while, it comes back to haunt me. I attack anyone I can find. I can feel it happening but...can't stop it.

(Dante)

=He hears Zeru=
=Breaking his concentration=
=He keeps his position=

Yes.

(Rain)

Man, ya gotta screwed up past.

=I shake my head=

So many deaths on them hands a yours.

(Dormii)
I know...

=i look at my bandaged wrist=
Yeah...I know...

=The rebels get their best soldiers and get ready to leave=\

General - Use this if you fail.

=The General hands him a briefcase=

Soldier - What is it, Sir?

General - A bomb.

Soldier - Are you sure you want us to use it?

General - Yes.

=The Soldiers load up in two Pelicans=

General - There is a small base about 5 miles from the hill. You are to land there and run to the hill, it willl be good for a sneak attack.

Pilot - Yes Sir.

=The pelicans take off towards the small base=

*Whiskey*

Nolan - Black Aces, We need a lift, think you can help?

Black Aces Pilot - Sure, Where too?

Nolan - Check out this facility. The Marines will keep watch.

Pilot - Load up in the Falcon, I will get my gunners and we will go, Any Idea where it is?

Nolan - Up in the Mountains, about 15 miles north.

=The storm brews up, it starts to snow hard=

Nolan - Lets get in the falcon now!

=The falcon starts up and they head north, The two Pelicans land, and the rebels get out=
("-----" means the signal got lost)
Soldier - General, The storm is messing up the -----, How do we get -----, Which way do we g----

General - I'm losing you in the storm, Pleast repeat.

Soldier - The storm is messing up the signal, How do we get there from here? Which way do we go to get the the hill?

General - Go north, Use the mongeese in the depot. They can't track you in this storm, Use it to your advantage.

Soldier Yes Sir------

=They head north on the Mongeese, The Falcon gets near the Mountains=

Nolan - There is the Facility, Lets fly over it.

Pilot - Roger that.

=They fly over the Facility and notice something going on inside=

Nolan - Drop us off on the roof! They go back to base and refuel, we will be fine!

Pilot - Roger that.

(Dante)

Mostly from others.
However when I think of something that I wish to do, I grab some supplies that I need and I work with them.
Normally taking a few days to complete.

=He raises his left wrist=

However this.
Took me two weeks.
It was such a pain.

(Rain)

=I continue floating around=

(Kenny)

Do you want us to stay on the ship?

(Jason)

You don't have to. The planet is safe enough. It's just a personal errand.

(Dante)

I do not exactly enjoy people handling my things.
Tell me first and I may consider it.

(Dormii)
=i put my hands down and relax=

ahhh.... the waters nice...

=i stretch=

(Dante)

=He sighs=

I do not know.

(Rain)

=I look off to the side to see Talfie=
=I swim over to her=

Hey Talfie.

hey there... how are you?

(Rain)

=I lean against the wall next to her=

Im great.
You?

bout' the same...

the waters nice, no?

(Rain)

=I lean back=

Its always nice.

=i move closer to him by moving sideways=

so... what's up?

(Rain)

=I shake my head=

Nothin much.
Just been swimmin around.

=I look at her=

Talking to you.

=After being docked with the Obsidian Wolf, and all the new cargo being loaded, Delta is speaking with the soldiers and crew in the Comet's hanger=

Del- And once that is complete, each and every one of you will be equal to any the UNSC has to offer. I'm now going to turn this over to the engineer behind the new upgrades, X No Sigma.

=Sigma steps out from behid Delta=

Sig- Well, as Delta explained, the new armor you will be receiving is vastly superior to the old XNNO armor. Some of the upgrades include the upgrades to the VES systems created by Xazhi and his squad. The new undersuit, made of a thich weave of Herac silk. This will be much lighter, and yet much stronger than the old ones. The armor plating itself is also made of the same materials as UNSC MJOLNIR. Uprgraded shielding systems have also been introduced. The armor and undersuit are also more resistant to heat and blunt impact as well. You may notice, however, that the armor as a whole is considerably heavier than the old armor. The armor has been made to be fully compatable with Project LIFE, however in order to operate the armor, the LIFE augments and modifications are necessary.

=Delta steps forward again=

Del- Thank you, Sigma. Each one of you who has not undergone Project LIFE should have recieved orders on where to report to. For those of you who will not be reporting to the Comet's medbay for the surgeries, you will report to your assigned base's armory to pick up your new armor. After which, we will all be meeting back here, where your new training will begin. Dismissed.

=The soldiers and crew begin moving about the Hanger towards their assigned location. Xazhi and the kid head out of the Comet and into the Obsidian Wolf. Delta goes down to the ship's medbay, where he supervises. Sigma goes back to the Wolf to supervise there=

=i smile=

same here

=i scoot closer=

(Rain)

=I move closer to her=
=I smile=

What do you wanna do?

just relax...

=my arm bumps into his=

(Rain)

=I nod=
=I put my arm around her=

Okay.
We can relax.

=opens the comms=


lets get moving people

(Dormii)
=i remember the asteroid. I get up out of the pool and start drying myself off. I put my helmet on and start playing Bleed it Out=

Yeah here we go for the hundredth time
Hand grenade pins in every line

Throw 'em up and let something shine
Going out of my fucking mind

Filthy mouth, no excuse
Find a new place to hang this noose

String me up from atop these roofs
Knot it tight so i won't get loose

Truth is you can stop and stare
Run myself out and no one cares

Dug the trench out laid down there
With a shovel up out of reach somewhere

Yeah, someone pour it in
Make it a dirt dance floor again

Say your prayers and stomp it out
When they bring that chorus in

=i get the rest of my armor on and head out towards the hanger bay=

(Dante)

=He continues meditating=

At least we are not killing humans

=i relax=

...

*giggle* you can't keep your hands off me...

(Rain)

You dont like my touch?

=I laugh=

(Dante)

Andrea...

*Yes, my brother*

Play track.
Saint Anger.

*I would choose a classical song, one like our parents use to play*

=He nods=

Sacra. Please.

*Yes, my brother. One of my own favorites* =She smiles on the screen=

=He snaps from his meditation and nods=

Okay.

(Dormii)
=i walk into the hanger bay and go over to the others. The music is still playing=
I bleed it out digging deeper
Just to throw it away

I bleed it out digging deeper
Just to throw it away

I bleed it out digging deeper
Just to throw it away

Just to throw it away
Just to throw it away

I bleed it out

Go stop the show
Choppy words and a sloppy flow

Shotgun opera lock and load
Cock it back and then watch it go

Mama help me I've been cursed
Death is rolling in every verse

Candy paint on his brand new hearse
Can't contain him he knows he works

Fuck this hurts, I won't lie
Doesn't matter how hard I try

Half the words don't mean a thing
And I know that I wont be satisfied

So why try ignoring him
Make it a dirt dance floor again

Say your prayers and stomp it out
When they bring that chorus in


(hey, tar, in about two hours i will be home for good. Just letting you know ahead of time, so, if necessary, you can have something to do)

no, i like it...

(Rain)

=I smile=
=Leaning against her=
=My mind begins to wander=

Hmm...

(Dante)

=The sweet sounds of cellos and drums together clashes in his ears=
=He begins to drift with the song=


(Im out. Lates)