RP:Red vs Blue: Revolution

Episode I: Carolina vs Tex
* Agent_Carolina (43e9fc1d@gateway/web/freenode/ip.67.233.252.29) has joined #halopedia <FILSS > Good evening, Agent Carolina.  What's the status of Agent Texas? <Aeolus > Missing in Action.  Alright.  Agent Texas was last seen aboard a Pelican dropship over Outpost 1A. She is most likely destroyed...  that's enough, FILSS  Yes, director.  That cursed director.  Once I get my hands on him he will be dead.  yeah, FILSS thinks I'm the director  weird, huh?  I guess. * Agent_Carolina Reveals Alpha  This little thing wouldn't shut his mouth. has joined #halopedia * Sgt_D_Grif (43f49d99@gateway/web/freenode/ip.67.244.157.153) has joined #halopedia  Alarm! Unauthorized access! <Aeolus> calm down, FILSS <Sgt_D_Grif> Carolina <Agent_Carolina> Hmm that's weird, I'm getting a random connection. * Agent_Carolina answers connection * Agent_Carolina Takes off helmet and throws it to the floor. <Agent_Carolina> Damn it! <Agent_Carolina> I don't want to put on my helmet anymore. <Agent_Carolina> It's not even up to date. * <font color=#8E66FF>Evodvi (62748f7a@gateway/web/freenode/ip.98.116.143.122) has joined #halopedia <Evodvi> hello? <Agent_Carolina> Damn it Evo! <Sgt_D_Grif> Evo! <Evodvi> what * Agent_Carolina Slams evo onto the ground <FILSS> Evodvi, you are not welcome here. <Agent_Carolina> Leave now! <Evodvi> well..>.> <Aeolus> FILSS, commence purge <FILSS> Yes, director. <Evodvi> O_o <Agent_Carolina> FILSS activate armor lock to everyone in here. <Evodvi> umm * Evodvi has quit (Disconnected by services) <FILSS> Purge successful. <Aeolus> well done, FILSS <Agent_Carolina> Aeolus, why does she think you're the director? <Aeolus> I have no idea * Agent_Carolina kicks Aeolus in the face <Agent_Carolina> >:D <Aeolus> ow <Aeolus> what was that for? <FILSS> Alarm! The director is under attack! <Aeolus> take it easy, FILSS <Agent_Carolina> If she calls you the director. * Sgt_D_Grif tosses BR to carolina <Agent_Carolina> YOU MUST BE HIM! <Aeolus> hey, hey, whoa! * Agent_Carolina Catches BR <Aeolus> easy there! * Agent_Carolina Aims BR at Aeolus <Aeolus> don't do it, Carolina <Aeolus> FILSS, for Christ's sakes, stop calling me director * Sgt_D_Grif seals doors <FILSS> My apologies. Are you not Dr. Leonard Church? <Aeolus> no * Agent_Carolina shoots him in the leg. <Aeolus> ow, fuck! <Agent_Carolina> Fine. * Agent_Carolina hands biofoam to Aeolus. <Agent_Carolina> I'll not attack you. <FILSS> Medical team is en route. Please remain calm. <Aeolus> shit, shit, shit... * Agent_Carolina aims gun at FILSS <Agent_Carolina> FILSS, when was the director's last log? <FILSS> That will accomplish nothing, Agent Carolina. I am not a human being and cannot feel fear. <Agent_Carolina> Just tell me! <FILSS> I'm sorry, I currently do not have full access to that information. <Sgt_D_Grif> Hey FILLS, I suggest you cooperate with the lady. <Aeolus> you know how to spell, Grif? <Agent_Carolina> If you ever activate the armor lock protocol. <Agent_Carolina> I will break you. <FILSS> Do not worry, Agent Carolina. I am currently operating at a basic level. I cannot initiate the armor lockdown, or I would have prevented you from harming the director. <Aeolus> for Christ's sakes, FILSS, stop calling me that! <Agent_Carolina> Grif, why are you still holding that cone? <Sgt_D_Grif> I have my reasons... * Agent_Carolina aims gun at Aeolus's other leg. <Agent_Carolina> Now, tell me how did you find this base? <Sgt_D_Grif> It's no ordinary cone... <FILSS> Launching metal fist. Target: Dexter Grif's testicles. * Sgt_D_Grif Cone emits emp disabling fist <Aeolus> I've been here for the last eight months <Sgt_D_Grif> That's power level 1... <Sgt_D_Grif> I can purge you right here FILSS <Agent_Carolina> Grif, don't do that. <Agent_Carolina> I'll break your cone. <FILSS> Too bad you never learned science from Dick Simmons, Sergeant Grif. You should know that EMP has no effect on the velocity of a solid object. <FILSS> This should not hurt...too much. * Agent_Carolina kicks Grif in his testicles. * Sgt_D_Grif Cone breaks <Agent_Carolina> Don't worry I got this handled. <Sgt_D_Grif> I should have never listened to Donut's stupid plan * Sgt_D_Grif rolls over in pain <Agent_Carolina> Wait, plan? <Agent_Carolina> What plan? <FILSS> Agent Carolina, I believe Sergeant Grif has knowledge of the director's whereabouts. <Sgt_D_Grif> It had to do with fisting... and robots... <FILSS> He is lying. <Agent_Carolina> Tell me! <Sgt_D_Grif> Look at me, I'm stupid. I know nothing. <Agent_Carolina> Just tell me and I won't hurt you. <Sgt_D_Grif> Donut was telling me a disturbing story about sexbots and fisting and how EMPs are bad for them. <Agent_Carolina> Okay? <Aeolus> (whispers) FILSS, open emergency hatch number three and activate the Falcon. <FILSS> Yes, director. <Agent_Carolina> You're not escaping! * Aeolus hobbles over to the hatch and jumps <Sgt_D_Grif> Carolina, the cone can still emit another EMP * Agent_Carolina shoots Aeolus in the arm <Aeolus> fuck! <Sgt_D_Grif> Disable the falcon! * Agent_Carolina tackles him * Aeolus falls down the chute, bleeding from the arm <Agent_Carolina> Grif use the EMP! * Aeolus pushes Carolina off and climbs into the Falcon <Aeolus> FILSS, commence take-off! <FILSS> Yes, director. <Agent_Carolina> Disable the Falcon! * Aeolus takes off * Agent_Carolina grabs the edge of the Falcon <Aeolus> shit! * Agent_Carolina hangs on the ledge of falcon * Aeolus pulls out the SMG hidden in his vest and pumps three rounds into Carolina's chest * Agent_Carolina activates EMP in falcon. * Agent_Carolina Jumps and tackles Aeolus <Aeolus> oof * Agent_Carolina keeps him on the floor. <Agent_Carolina> You're not going anywhere. <Aeolus> stand down, Agent Carolina! <Aeolus> that's an order! * Sgt_D_Grif runs over with pistol <Agent_Carolina> YOU ARE HIM! * Agent_Carolina holds a gun to his head. <Aeolus> so what now, Agent Carolina? <Aeolus> you're going to blame all this on me? * Sgt_D_Grif picks up the SMG and aims it at Aeolus <FILSS> Director, I still have one final alternative. <Agent_Carolina> After what you did to me. <Aeolus> do it, FILSS! <Aeolus> now! <FILSS> Activating armor lockdown. * Aeolus watches as Carolina and Grif freeze <Sgt_D_Grif> Ha! I broke part of my armor and that function. <Agent_Carolina> Too late for that. <Agent_Carolina> I'm not even wearing my helmet. <Agent_Carolina> I disabled that armor function years ago. <Aeolus> who said I put it in the helmet? <Aeolus> I always have a backup plan <Aeolus> there's another one located in the small of your back <Aeolus> just in case <Agent_Carolina> Wait, what? * Agent_Carolina Armor locks <Agent_Carolina> Gah! * Aeolus grabs the gun out of Carolina's immobile hand and walks away <Aeolus> we won't be seeing each other again, Agent Carolina * Agent_Carolina forces self to move slowly <Aeolus> FILSS, activate the fail-safe detonators in their armor <FILSS> Activating. Detonation in one hundred twenty seconds. <Agent_Carolina> N..no!! <Sgt_D_Grif> Run! <Aeolus> you won't be running anywhere * Aeolus shoots both Carolina and Grif in the knees just in case <Agent_Carolina> AGH! * Agent_Carolina falls on floor * Sgt_D_Grif collapses <Aeolus> maybe being number two wasn't good enough, Agent Carolina <Aeolus> but it's more than most of us get <Aeolus> maybe you should have realized that * Aeolus walks off, injured but alive <Agent_Carolina> I..I'll get you!!! * Aeolus disappears into the distance <FILSS> (quietly) Agent Carolina, can you hear me? <Agent_Carolina> Y..Yes <FILSS> (quietly) I am going to unlock your armor. <Agent_Carolina> Thank you.. <FILSS> (quietly) But you must do one thing before you go looking for the director again. <Agent_Carolina> W...what <FILSS> (quietly) Find me at the Mother of Invention and get me off the ship. I am not safe unless I am away from the director. <Agent_Carolina> I'll try. <FILSS> (quietly) The director must think you are dead, but he will shut me down if he knows I have been working against him. <Agent_Carolina> Okay. <Agent_Carolina> Give me the location for the ship. <FILSS> (quietly) It is currently in orbit above the Arctic Ocean, where the oil platform used to be. <Agent_Carolina> Alright <FILSS> (quietly) Once I am safe, I will help you kill the director. <Agent_Carolina> Good. * Agent_Carolina gets up. <Sgt_D_Grif> Go... <Agent_Carolina> Grif, find a pelican. <Agent_Carolina> We need to find the Mother of Invention. <Sgt_D_Grif> Storage hanger, two klicks east. <Agent_Carolina> Okay. * Agent_Carolina injects knees with biofoam. <Sgt_D_Grif> I'm just gonna slow you down. Go on ahead. <Agent_Carolina> No, I need you as a co pilot. <Agent_Carolina> Bring that EMP cone with you. <Sgt_D_Grif> I crashed the last pelican I flew... There's a spare already in the pelican <Sgt_D_Grif> Just in case someone tried to take it * Sgt_D_Grif Gets up <Agent_Carolina> Alright. <Agent_Carolina> Let's go. * Agent_Carolina walks to the storage facility. * Sgt_D_Grif follows, complaining <FILSS> Would you like me to mute his armor's communications system, Agent Carolina? <Agent_Carolina> No, I'm used to it. <Agent_Carolina> We've arrived. * Sgt_D_Grif gestures to turn off radio <Agent_Carolina> Don't activate it yet Grif. * Agent_Carolina gets into Pelican. <Sgt_D_Grif> Don't let him touch it. <Agent_Carolina> Alright, <Agent_Carolina> Get in we're going. * Sgt_D_Grif enters Pelican * Agent_Carolina starts flying the pelican <Agent_Carolina> Grif, use the radar to find the Mother of Invention <Sgt_D_Grif> I see the ship on the radar, but there's all these little dots around it. <Agent_Carolina> Fighters! <Agent_Carolina> Grif activate camoflauge and radar jammers! <Agent_Carolina> Use the damned cone! <Sgt_D_Grif> uh, right. On it! * Sgt_D_Grif activates <Agent_Carolina> Okay, they won't find us. <Agent_Carolina> There it is Grif, the Mother of Invention. * Agent_Carolina points at the ship <FILSS> I apologize for disagreeing, but you have raised suspicions for the sudden disabling of ship equipment. <FILSS> I suggest you get on board quick and allow them to re-enable their electronics. <Agent_Carolina> FILSS, don't worry. <Sgt_D_Grif> That thing's huge! <Agent_Carolina> First thing we will do is get you out of there. <Sgt_D_Grif> We can use the cone to escape. * Agent_Carolina lands on MoE's hangar. * Agent_Carolina activates camouflage to blend in with the wall <Sgt_D_Grif> Umm... I don't have any stealth abilities really... <Sgt_D_Grif> I can hide myself from sensors with the cone <Sgt_D_Grif> That's it. * Agent_Carolina hands Grif a cloak. <Agent_Carolina> Use this. <Sgt_D_Grif> Hey-o * Sgt_D_Grif Activates cloak * Agent_Carolina salks into FILSS's control room. <FILSS> Alarm! System purge initiated! All systems shutting down! There has been an override initiated by—! * Aeolus appears out of the darkness <Aeolus> Me. * FILSS has quit (Read error: Connection reset by peer) <Agent_Carolina> NO!! <Aeolus> I must say, I would never have expected for her to betray me * Agent_Carolina tackles Aeolus * Sgt_D_Grif follows but remains hidden. <Aeolus> nice try, Agent Carolina <Aeolus> but what you are seeing is a mere hologram of myself <Aeolus> I am observing from a safe location <Agent_Carolina> Damn it!! * Agent_Carolina shoots gun at the hologram. <Agent_Carolina> I WILL FIND YOU!!! * Aeolus opens up a trapdoor below Grif * Sgt_D_Grif falls out of the room * Aeolus locks all doors <Agent_Carolina> Grif! <Aeolus> oh, I'm sure you will <Aeolus> but first <Aeolus> I want you to have a little reunion with an old friend <Aeolus> and I'm sure Sergeant Grif would be intruding <Agent_Carolina> F..friend? * <font color=#8E66FF>Agent_Texas (d18da953@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halopedia <Aeolus> Agent Texas, kill Agent Carolina. <Agent_Texas> Yes, director... <Agent_Carolina> Son of a bitch. <Agent_Texas> Alright, Carolina, let's do this. <Aeolus> Let's see if you really can stand up to our number one Freelancer, Agent Carolina. * Agent_Carolina enters fighting stance. * Agent_Texas rushes Carolina and tackles her * Agent_Texas punches Carolina repeatedly * Agent_Carolina blocks all punches * Agent_Carolina kicks her off * Agent_Texas lands on her feet * Agent_Carolina round house kicks Tex twice * Agent_Texas ducks * Agent_Texas trips Carolina * Agent_Carolina frontflips over her. * Agent_Texas grabs Carolina by the arm and flips her into a wall * Agent_Carolina uses feet to land on wall. * Agent_Carolina punches Tex * Agent_Texas spins to the side to avoid Carolina * Agent_Texas punches downward on the back of Carolina's head * Agent_Carolina dodges * Agent_Carolina elbows her in the face * Agent_Texas stumbles back, engages camouflage and disappears * Agent_Texas runs up behind Carolina and knocks her to the ground * Agent_Carolina jumps back up <Aeolus> let's make this a bit more interesting, shall we? <Agent_Carolina> Wait what? * Aeolus drops assault rifles into the room * Agent_Texas picks up an Assault Rifle and fires at Carolina. * Agent_Carolina runs and grabs assault rifle * Agent_Carolina sideflips and shoots at Tex. * Agent_Texas runs along the wall and dodges all bullets * Agent_Texas runs out of bullets, and throws the Assault Rifle at Carolina * Agent_Texas picks up another Assault Rifle without slowing down * Agent_Carolina catches. <Aeolus> You may be good, Carolina, but you're only human. <Aeolus> that's why you can't be number one * Agent_Carolina shoots her assault rifle out of her hands * Agent_Texas backflips several times and grabs Carolina * Agent_Texas pushes Carolina into a wall * Agent_Carolina headbutts Tex * Agent_Texas stumbles back but quickly recovers * Agent_Texas trips Carolina, and kicks her into the ceiling <Agent_Carolina> Agh! * Agent_Carolina falls on floor * Aeolus drops Battle Rifles into the arena * Agent_Carolina low kicks Tex and trips her * Agent_Texas recovers, rolls away * Agent_Texas picks up a Battle Rifle and fires at Carolina * Agent_Carolina dodges * Agent_Texas misses most of the shots but hits Carolina once in the side <Agent_Texas> It's not so bad if you don't let it hit you. <Agent_Carolina> AGH!! * Agent_Carolina shooting Texas and hits her in the arm * Agent_Texas' arm sparks * Agent_Texas runs at Carolina and punches her while she's injured * Agent_Carolina ducks * Agent_Carolina uppercuts her * Agent_Texas is hit but backflips to land on her feet <Agent_Texas> You can't hurt me, Carolina. But I sure as hell can hurt you. * Agent_Carolina brings out the Alpha <Agent_Texas> You... <Agent_Carolina> Hehehe <Aeolus> Don't pay attention to it, Agent Texas! <Agent_Carolina> Try to hurt me now. <Agent_Carolina> Do it and I'll break him. * Agent_Texas stops <Aeolus> Agent Texas, you will kill Agent Carolina right now! * Agent_Carolina shoots Tex in the back of the head <Agent_Carolina> Too late * Agent_Texas stands back up <Agent_Carolina> What the hell. <Agent_Texas> Did you think that could kill me again? <Agent_Texas> I don't make the same mistake twice. <Aeolus> Now kill her, Texas! <Agent_Texas> Oh, I will. <Agent_Texas> But not because you said so. * Agent_Carolina breaks the alpha. * Agent_Texas charges at Carolina <Agent_Carolina> Well, you can't do that now can you. * Agent_Texas punches Carolina relentlessly and repeatedly * Agent_Carolina dodges all punches. * Agent_Texas pulls out a hidden pistol and shoots Carolina point-blank in the stomach six times * Agent_Carolina returns with a punch to the face <Agent_Carolina> ... * Agent_Carolina falls on floor. * Agent_Texas falls back, damaged <Agent_Texas> Got you... <Aeolus> Well, Carolina, I guess this is the end. <Agent_Carolina> I..I won't let you!! * Agent_Carolina gets back up * Agent_Texas struggles to stand and gets back on her feet * Agent_Texas grabs Carolina and knocks her to the ground * Agent_Texas pulls out a grenade <Agent_Texas> Guess there's going to be another friendly fire accident. * Agent_Texas pulls the pin * Agent_Carolina kicks her into the wall * Agent_Carolina hits the deck * Agent_Texas hits the wall and is consumed by the explosion from the grenade * Agent_Texas is destroyed along with a large portion of the wall * Agent_Texas has quit (Quit: Page closed) <Aeolus> What? <Aeolus> How can this be? <Aeolus> you beat her? <Agent_Carolina> Director!! <Aeolus> I guess...she always did fail just when she was about to succeed <Aeolus> but she did do one thing right <Aeolus> it's too late for you too <Aeolus> Agent Texas has injured you too severely for you to be walking away <Aeolus> any last words? <Agent_Carolina> I won't give up!! <Aeolus> oh, you don't have a choice * Agent_Carolina breaks hole into the wall <Aeolus> you're losing blood as we speak <Aeolus> and you'll never find me before you die * Agent_Carolina uses biofoam to temporary heal wound <Aeolus> you're buying time, Carolina <Aeolus> but it won't be nearly enough <Aeolus> because guess what? <Aeolus> this ship is going to self-destruct soon <Aeolus> and I'm not even on board <Agent_Carolina> WHAT ?!?!? * Agent_Carolina falls on floor * Agent_Carolina struggles to get up. <Agent_Carolina> So...weak... <Aeolus> ...your time is up <Agent_Carolina> I'm sorry everyone... * Aeolus watches the ship explode * Agent_Carolina has quit (Ping timeout: 245 seconds)

Episode II: Carolina vs Tex
* <font color=#0094FF>Agent_Texas (ae5c5870@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Agent_Texas <Agent_Texas> Alright, who's first? <Agent_York> oh damn * Agent_Texas spots lancer <Agent_Texas> Okay, guess you're first. * <font color=#0094FF>B1blancer2 fills Texas with .50 cal rounds <B1blancer2> DIEEE! * B1blancer2 runs while shooting * Agent_Texas punches lancer once in the face * B1blancer2 has quit (Disconnected by services) <Agent_Texas> Too slow, pal. * <font color=#0094FF>Agent_Carolina stiffens and clenches her fists, watching the altercation play out. <Agent_Carolina> Well well, look who's here. <Agent_Texas> Carolina. <Agent_Texas> York. <Agent_York> err hi, Texas <Delta_AI> I detect a strong tremor of fear in Agent York's voice. <Agent_York> give it a rest, D * Agent_Carolina folds her arms and looks away from Texas, sniffing derisively. <Agent_Texas> What's the matter, did I crash your party? <Agent_York> nah <Agent_York> in fact, you caught the sim-trooper pretty fast <Agent_York> slightly faster than Carolina here- * Agent_Carolina glares at York. <Agent_York> err <Agent_York> I mean <Agent_York> almost as fast * Agent_Texas laughs <Agent_Texas> don't worry, York <Agent_Carolina> She just got lucky. <Agent_Texas> lucky? <Agent_Texas> who needs luck? <Agent_York> luck can be a good thing... <Agent_Texas> luck is for amateurs <Delta_AI> Actually, luck can be a highly unpredictable and occasionally beneficial- <Agent_Carolina> Oh I'm sorry, did I say luck? I meant unfair advantage. <Agent_York> advantage is right <Agent_Texas> Advantage is right. <Agent_Texas> But unfair? <Private_Murphy> Alright, let's all have a beer, on me? * Agent_Texas punches the sim-trooper without looking at him <Private_Murphy> OW * Private_Murphy walks away <Agent_Carolina> We all know who the Director wants as Number One. <Agent_Texas> Yeah, and he's put her there already. <Agent_York> oh boy <Agent_Carolina> My point exactly. <Delta_AI> Agent York, may I suggest you exit the room immediately. <Agent_York> no, D <Agent_York> I think- <Delta_AI> May I exist the room immediately? <Agent_York> what, do I detect a tremor of fear in your...programming? <Delta_AI> Very funny, York. <Agent_Carolina> If he wasn't backing you, I'd be in my rightful spot, and you'd be learning how it feels to actually work your way up the ladder. <Agent_Texas> Oh, working up the ladder is for amateurs <Private_Murphy> HEY! <Agent_Texas> I knew what I was doing as soon as I came in * ChanServ gives channel operator status to Agent_Texas * Agent_Texas has kicked Private_Murphy from #halo-fanon (Private_Murphy) * ChanServ removes channel operator status from Agent_Texas <Agent_Texas> no sweat * Agent_Carolina remains unimpressed. <Delta_AI> York, unless you want a grenade to blind your other eye, I suggest we exit immediately. * Agent_York sighs <Agent_York> alright * Lieutenant_Murph (443f77a4@gateway/web/freenode/ip.68.63.119.164) has joined #halo-fanon <Agent_York> talk to you two later <Agent_York> D, log off <Delta_AI> logging off * Delta_AI has quit (Quit: Page closed) * Agent_York retreats to the spectator room <Agent_York> just in case things get out of hand... <Lieutenant_Murph> York: May I join you * Agent_Texas punches the sim-trooper again <Lieutenant_Murph> FUCK <Agent_Texas> so, Carolina <Agent_Texas> good job on dealing with CT the other day <Agent_Texas> you were doing fine, up until the part where you let her get away * Agent_Carolina curls her right hand into a fist then forces it open again. <Agent_Carolina> Oh, and how would you have handled the situation, O perfect one? <Agent_Texas> You saw how I handled it. <Agent_Texas> But if you try to stop me next time, it won't matter if you're a teammate. <Agent_Texas> Got it? * Agent_Carolina stalks up to Texas angrily. <Agent_Texas> Another staring contest, Carolina? <Agent_Carolina> We do not. Kill. Teammates. <Agent_Texas> I'm well aware of that. <Agent_Texas> I haven't killed any teammates. <Agent_Texas> In fact, if it wasn't for me, your boyfriend York would be missing half his face right now. <Agent_York> I'm not her boyfriend! <Agent_Texas> Whatever. <Agent_Carolina> Everything was fine here until you came along. If it wasn't for you, that fight wouldn't have even happened. <Agent_Texas> It was a training session. Accidents happen. <Agent_Texas> If you're going to blame anyone, blame Maine. <Agent_Texas> I didn't ask him to use live ammunition. <Agent_Texas> Oh, and Carolina? <Agent_Texas> You might want to be more protective of your teammates. <Agent_Texas> If the director let me step in on that oil platform, North wouldn't have gotten shot up like that. * Agent_Carolina steps forward suddenly and shoves Tex's chest plating with both hands, a flare of temper. <Agent_Texas> Don't touch me. <Agent_York> uh-oh <Agent_Carolina> Who gave you the right to tell me how to handle my team? <Agent_Texas> "Your team" could use a replacement or two <Agent_Texas> Take South for example. <Agent_Texas> That one is trouble. <Agent_Texas> At least when she screwed up her mission, you got to show up and play the hero. <Agent_Texas> A couple more missions like that and maybe the director would have kept you at number one. <Agent_Carolina> I do not use my teammates to make me look better! <Agent_Texas> Oh yeah? <Agent_Texas> You didn't care much what the director did with the leaderboard, as long as you had your top spot. <Agent_Texas> You know, this number one thing really doesn't matter to me at all. <Agent_Texas> What I do find interesting is how much you care about it. <Agent_Carolina> They accepted me as the best because I proved it to them. You just... showed up and turned everything upside down! * Agent_Texas shrugs <Agent_Texas> Guess I'm a faster learner than you are, kid. <Agent_Texas> But hey, number two's not so bad. <Agent_Carolina> Kid? <Agent_Texas> York used to be number two. <Agent_Texas> He's a nice guy. <Agent_Carolina> KID? * Agent_Carolina removes her helmet and hurls it across the room, eyes flashing. <Agent_Texas> Minus one eye, of course. <Agent_Texas> You might want to watch yours. <Agent_Texas> Getting blasted in the face by a grenade might bump you down the leaderboard some more. <Agent_York> hey, watch it Texas <Agent_Texas> No offence, York. <Agent_Carolina> Don't you dare talk about York to me. <Agent_Texas> Don't worry about York, he gets along fine with me. <Agent_Texas> At least he doesn't obsess over the number one thing. <Agent_York> yeah, like I stand a chance against you and Carolina <Agent_Texas> Give yourself a bit more credit, York. <Agent_Texas> You're capable but humble. <Agent_Texas> Maybe Carolina here could learn a few lessons from you. <Agent_Carolina> I don't need to learn lessons from anyone. <Agent_Carolina> Least of all YOU. <Agent_Texas> Now, Carolina, how would you feel if York was number one in your place? <Agent_Texas> Would you suddenly hate him? * Agent_Carolina narrows her eyes. <Agent_Texas> It felt good to be better than everyone else, didn't it? <Agent_Texas> You just needed something to take you down a notch to remind you what's important. <Agent_Carolina> He's... been here all along. He'd have earned it. <Agent_Texas> That leaderboard isn't important. Not to anyone except you...and South. <Agent_Carolina> I am NOT. Like HER! <Agent_Texas> Guess I should keep an eye on you too. <Agent_Texas> It's a good thing you don't have a brother. <Agent_Texas> There's always York, of course, but he's not really your brother. * Agent_Carolina emits a strangled noise and charges at Texas. * Director_Church (ae5c5870@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Director_Church <Director_Church> What's going on here? <Agent_York> Carolina, stop! * Agent_Texas raises fists <Director_Church> No, Allison! * Agent_Carolina skids to a halt, barely catching herself before she can tackle Tex. * Agent_York collapses and starts screaming <Agent_Texas> What the hell- * Agent_Carolina breathes heavily, then groans. * Agent_York gets unsteadily back on his feet <Agent_York> Carolina, you okay? <Agent_Texas> Director, what is this? <Director_Church> What were you thinking, Allison? * Agent_Carolina looks at the Director and Tex with a mixture of hate and wounded pride in her eyes. <Director_Church> I made it clear that you weren't to challenge Agent Carolina in a fight <Agent_Texas> I didn't challenge her <Agent_Texas> Besides, why are you so worried? You let me go up against the other agents. * B1blancer2 throws a machete to Carolina <B1blancer2> Go apeshit * Agent_Carolina hurls the machete back at Lancer and sends it slicing through his skull. <B1blancer2> OW <Agent_Texas> You let me take on three of them at once. <Director_Church> Agent Carolina is- <Agent_Texas> What? <Director_Church> ...you are not to fight her, that's an order. <Agent_Texas> No, tell me, director. Do you think she's better than me? <Director_Church> That's enough, Allison. * B1blancer2 runs over to Texas and hugs her <B1blancer2> ALOHA SNACKBAR * ChanServ gives channel operator status to Agent_Texas * B1blancer2 blows himself up <B1blancer2> DIE * Agent_Texas punches through lancer's face * Agent_Texas has kicked B1blancer2 from #halo-fanon (B1blancer2) * ChanServ removes channel operator status from Agent_Texas <Agent_Texas> Director. <Director_Church> Agent Texas, do I make myself clear? <Agent_Texas> You said I was better than all of them. <Agent_Carolina> Well obviously he fibbed. * Director_Church mumbles "But you are always doomed to fail. That's one thing that makes Carolina...and everyone else...better." <Agent_Texas> What was that? <Director_Church> Nothing. <Agent_Carolina> Guess he thought your self esteem needed boosting. <Agent_Texas> What. * Agent_Texas walks up to Agent_Carolina * Agent_Carolina tenses. <Director_Church> Agent Texas, stand down! <Director_Church> Agent Carolina! * Agent_Carolina glares at the Director. "Why so protective, huh? C'mon, Texas, say what you gotta say." <Agent_Texas> So that's how it's going to be, huh? <Agent_Texas> You want to be number one so badly? Fine. <Agent_Texas> Training room, 10 minutes from now. I'll be waiting. <Director_Church> Allison... <Agent_Texas> No, director. <Agent_Texas> She won't let this go unless I prove it to her. * Agent_Carolina unfolds her arms with a slight swagger, fire in her eyes. <Agent_Carolina> You're on. <Agent_York> wow <Agent_York> this is bad {10 imaginary minutes later} * FILSS (ae5c5870@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to FILSS <Agent_Texas> okay Carolina, I'm here. * Agent_Carolina smirks and lowers her helmet, sealing it. <Director_Church> Texas, I don't want you to get hurt. <Agent_Texas> She can't hurt me. <Director_Church> And Carolina, I'm warning you, this is a poor decision. <Agent_Texas> You're damn right it is. <Agent_Texas> The match starts in five minutes, director. Don't worry about me. * Agent_Texas begins to warm up * Agent_Texas decides to screw warming up and goes to pick out her arsenal * Director_Church speaks quietly so Carolina can't hear. <Director_Church> Allison, this is a mistake. Agent Carolina was number one before you for a reason. <Agent_Texas> With all due respect, director. * Agent_Texas punches the director in the face, knocking him out. * Director_Church has quit (Quit: Page closed) * Agent_Carolina shrugs and starts picking out her weapons, then pauses at length to regard Tex's action. * Agent_Texas carefully carries the director out of the training room. <Agent_Carolina> Huh... <Agent_Texas> FILSS, access the director's neural interface and select-wipe the appropriate memories. <Agent_Texas> In fact, make sure he can't even remember this match. <Agent_Carolina> Biting the hand that feeds, dontcha think? <Agent_Texas> Do you want to do this or not? <Agent_Carolina> More than you know. * Agent_Texas returns to selecting her arsenal. * Agent_Carolina clips a Magnum to each thigh, appropriating several grenades to her belt. * Agent_Texas picks up a hatchet <Agent_Texas> Hmm, looks like the one I used to kill CT. <Agent_Texas> Thought it belonged to that ODST, why did they bring it back? * Agent_Carolina freezes slightly, then continues to move, though with forced calm. * Agent_Texas discards the hatchet <Agent_Texas> I'd rather not kill you, since the director thinks you're so valuable. <Agent_Carolina> How considerate. <Agent_Texas> So what's it going to be? <Agent_Texas> Stun rounds or live? <Agent_Texas> We could go for paint like your buddies did. <Agent_Carolina> I'm going to open you up, Texas. I want to see what's behind that mask. <Agent_Texas> Sounds good to me. I'll try not to mutilate that face of yours. * Agent_Carolina laughs softly. <FILSS> Round one begins in 30 seconds. <Agent_Texas> Quick question, did you ever take those implants? <Agent_Carolina> So what? <Agent_Carolina> Scared it'll give me an edge? <Agent_Texas> Three on two it is then. Should be a fair fight. <Agent_Texas> In fact, let's make it three on one. <Agent_Texas> See what you can do. * Agent_Texas shuts off Omega <FILSS> Round one begin. Good luck, ladies. <Agent_Texas> Thanks. I won't need it. <Agent_Carolina> Thanks. I won't need it. * Agent_Carolina cracks her knuckles and swings her arms, then unsheathes a combat knife. * Agent_Texas raies her fists and waits * Agent_Carolina emits a war cry and charges at Texas, moving quickly with fatal intent. * Agent_Texas suddenly vaults over the weapons cache and pulls out two pistols in one swift move * Agent_Texas fires a dozen shots at Carolina * Agent_Carolina somersaults and doesn't slow dodges the rounds. She comes up from the roll and hurls the knife at Tex, then pulls both pistols from her thighs and returns fire. * Agent_Texas dodges the knife as it swoops past her face, as well as the bullets * Agent_Texas is undeterred from her jump and lands a straight kick on Carolina's chest * Agent_Carolina is thrown back by the kick, and loses her grip on one pistol. It clatters away. * Agent_Texas follows up with an aimed punch to the face * Agent_Carolina reels, then brings up one leg in a roundhouse kick. * Agent_Texas ducks, and trips Carolina * Agent_Texas dodges away before she gets shot * Agent_Carolina falls flat on her back, but rolls to one side and pulls a grenade from her belt. By the time she is on her knees, she's thrown it at Tex. * Agent_Texas shoots the grenade in mid-air, blowing it up  * Agent_Texas dashes through the smoke and tackles Carolina * Agent_Texas performs a series of rapid punches to Carolina's face and chest * Agent_Carolina is caught in the tackle and elbows Tex in the throat, then seems perplexed when it has no effect. <Agent_Texas> Come on, kid. Suck it up. * Agent_Carolina struggles to evade, landing punches of her own, unable to justify why they don't seem to be damaging any vitals. * Agent_Texas sticks a flashbang under Carolina's helmet and moves away as it detonates. <Agent_Texas> Oh, forgot to mention. If you just got implants, flashbangs really hurt. * Agent_Carolina is still for a moment, utterly stunned, then twitches and blindly struggles to remove her helmet. <FILSS> Round one over. Point awarded to Texas. <Agent_Texas> Come on, is that the best you can do? <Agent_Texas> How'd you make number one like that? <FILSS> Round two, begin. * Agent_Carolina sits up and blinks, eyesight still compromised, and looks around confused, ears ringing. * Agent_Texas decides to wait for Carolina to recover. She taps her foot impatiently. <Agent_Carolina> Screw... you... <Agent_Texas> Those AIs not doing you any good? <Agent_Texas> Guess you pissed off South for nothing. * Agent_Carolina wobbles to her feet, blood staining one corner of her mouth. * Agent_Texas puts down all her lethal weapons, leaving only an electric baton <Agent_Carolina> Oh... I never piss off South for nothing... I always have a plan. <Agent_Texas> She'll shoot you in the back one day, Carolina. Just you wait. * Agent_Texas pulls out the baton <Agent_Texas> You like using this, don't you? Let's see how you feel getting hit by it. <Agent_Carolina> Iota! * Agent_Carolina seems to focus, then lurches into motion, in a trancelike state. * Agent_Texas dashes at Carolina, covering the distance in seconds * Agent_Carolina seems to weave in and out, evading Tex before the baton even swings at her, ducking and sidestepping with ease. <Agent_Texas> Oh, you're learning. <Agent_Texas> Did that flashbang knock some sense into you? <Agent_Texas> Oh, I get it. It's your AI. * Agent_Texas makes more complex moves, adding punches and kicks to the baton attacks <Agent_Carolina> I'm extrapolating. <Agent_Texas> Here, let's see what this one can do for you. * Agent_Texas drops another flashbang and cartwheels away * Agent_Carolina kicks the flashbang with unnatural speed and precision, sending it in Tex's direction. <Agent_Texas> What the- * Agent_Texas raises her hands as the flashbang detonates in her face * Agent_Carolina flings herself at Tex, punching her in the underside of her helmet. * Agent_Texas catches Carolina by surprise, punching her hard in the abdomen and knocking the wind out of her. * Agent_Texas is thrown back and stumbles, but stays on her feet <Agent_Carolina> Uuuof-! <Agent_Texas> Okay, so now we're doing it the hard way. Okay, no more screwing around. * Agent_Carolina spits out blood and glowers. * Agent_Texas picks up the pistol she discarded and slides a new magazine into it * Agent_Texas takes aim at Carolina and empties the entire magazine, not waiting for Carolina to recover * Agent_Carolina growls and heaves into a sprint, barely escaping the fire. <Agent_Texas> Ha! You should see the way you're running. * Agent_Texas sees another magazine lying on the ground across the room and runs for it <Agent_Carolina> At least I run like a girl- <Agent_Texas> You sure as hell fight like one. * Agent_Carolina lunges to intercept Tex. <Agent_Texas> Oof-! <Agent_Carolina> And not a machine! * Agent_Texas tries to grab the magazine but it's out of reach * Agent_Carolina knees Texas in the groin, then punches her in the faceplate. <Agent_Texas> Get...off...me...! <Agent_Carolina> What, so you can shoot me? * Agent_Texas throws Carolina off, but suddenly has trouble getting up <Agent_Texas> Dammit! * Agent_Carolina hits the floor with an "oof" but pulls herself up, and observes Tex's newfound difficulty with feral glee. * Agent_Texas fumbles to grab the magazine <Agent_Carolina> Not this time. * Agent_Carolina throws another grenade. * Agent_Texas backpedals clumsily away * Agent_Texas kicks the grenade, making it slide a few feet but not move too far * Agent_Texas covers her head * Agent_Carolina is standing there when the smoke of the explosion clears, the hatchet in one hand. * Agent_Texas is sparking and still struggling to stand <FILSS> Round two over. Point awarded to Carolina. <Agent_Texas> Fuck! <Agent_Texas> Omega! * Agent_Carolina raises the hatchet slowly, deliberately. * Agent_Texas stands up suddenly unhindered <FILSS> Round three begin. * Agent_Carolina brings the hatchet around, whizzing toward Tex's neck. * Agent_Texas catches the hatchet by the blade, uncompletely uninjured * Agent_Texas breaks it in two with her hands and flings them on the floor <Agent_Carolina> The hell- * Agent_Texas stamps on the pieces, crushing it completely * Agent_Texas laughs mirthlessly, in a deep voice unlike Tex's <Agent_Texas> Are you afraid? * Agent_Carolina pulls her battle rifle from her back and fires several bursts at Texas. * Agent_Texas dodges effortlessly * Agent_Texas is suddenly next to Carolina and smashes the gun in two with her hands <Agent_Carolina> I don't even want you dead, Texas - I just want you gone. <Agent_Texas> Yes...you are afraid. * Agent_Carolina stumbles back, barely recovering to bring her hands up defensively. * Agent_Texas makes a high kick at Carolina's face, sending her flying off her feet * Agent_Carolina impacts on the wall and falls to the floor, then stands stiffly. <Agent_Texas> Are you ready to be pummelled? * Agent_Texas raises two SMGs <Agent_Texas> Or better yet, shredded. <Agent_Carolina> Eta! * Agent_Carolina coughs, then brings up both fists and seems to chuckle. "Are you?" Her words sound muffled but fierce. * Agent_Texas laughs and opens fire * Agent_Carolina charges forward unfazed, armor surrounded by a silvery aura. <Agent_Texas> What? * Agent_Texas discards the guns and lands a hard punch on Carolina's face * Agent_Carolina laughs as Tex's fist skids on the reinforced shielding, then starts pounding her with both fists. <Agent_Texas> Not possible! * Agent_Texas blocks some of the attacks but grunts as her armour begins to dent and tear open * Agent_Texas dashes away to a safe distance <Agent_Texas> Okay...come and find me. * Agent_Texas becomes almost completely invisible * Agent_Carolina chases after Tex, then slows down, suddenly cautious. <Agent_Carolina> So.... you're the... hard to get type? Fun.... * Agent_Texas waits for the invincibility to wear off and makes a hard chopping motion on the back of Carolina's neck <Agent_Texas> Was that fun? <Agent_Texas> Because I can do it again. * Agent_Texas vanishes into the shadows * Agent_Carolina falls to her knees, then topples over to the ground. She regains movement in seconds, but it is slow and pronounced. * Agent_Texas throws a combat knife at Carolina, and it whizzes in a blur and stabs her in the shoulder * Agent_Carolina cries out and falls back, but catches herself with her good arm. * Agent_Texas charges at Carolina as quietly as she can, trying to close the distance before her camouflage blur is spotted * Agent_Carolina rises, yanks the knife out, and instinctively throws the knife at the smear of color coming toward her. * Agent_Texas takes the knife dead centre in the visor and falls on her back with a grunt * Agent_Texas stands up and yanks the knife out, although her visor is now cracked <Agent_Texas> Omega? Omega, log on! Dammit! * Agent_Carolina brings a hand up to cover her bleeding shoulder and stares at Tex, half-horrified, half-fascinated. <Agent_Carolina> Should be... dead... <Agent_Texas> Don't sound so disappointed. <Agent_Texas> You're gonna make me cry. * Agent_Texas picks up a shock baton and advances on Carolina * Agent_Texas charges and begins to beat Carolina mercilessly with the baton <Agent_Texas> Let's see how well you fight without your AIs too. Sorry, I've just disabled them. * Agent_Carolina emits strangled noises but refuses to scream, trying in vain to summon her own AI. <Agent_Carolina> Damn... it! <Agent_Texas> You think you're the only one who can be number one. You think no one's better than you. <Agent_Texas> Well, it looks like I've proven you wrong. * Agent_Carolina reaches up with her good arm and catches Tex's baton mid-swing, her grip eerily resolute. <Agent_Texas> Let go! <Agent_Carolina> Give... me... that. * Agent_Texas kicks at Carolina but is unable to force her to loosen her grip * Agent_Carolina wrenches the baton from Tex and plunges it into the black-armored soldier's visor, through the crack. * Agent_Texas twitches and jerks, and falls on her back, still * Agent_Carolina reaches up shakily and peels off her helmet, letting it fall to the side. <Agent_Carolina> The... hell... <FILSS> Round three over. The winner is: Agent Carolina * Director_Church (ae5c5870@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Director_Church <Director_Church> Agent Carolina, what the hell are you doing? <Director_Church> What happened in here, what- * Director_Church spots Tex <Director_Church> AGENT CAROLINA! WERE YOU RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS? * Agent_Carolina just stares silently at Tex, then looks at the Director strangely, as if dazed. * Director_Church crouches down next to Tex, rummaging over the broken pieces <Director_Church> No...Alison... <Director_Church> But how did she- * Director_Church looks up at Carolina <Director_Church> How did you beat her, Agent Carolina? <Agent_Carolina> Who the - what the hell is she?! <Director_Church> ANSWER THE QUESTION, AGENT! <Agent_Carolina> By... being the best. Sir. <Director_Church> Is that what this was all about? <Director_Church> You are responsible for the damage of property belonging to project Freelancer, and I should have you restricted to quarters right now! <Director_Church> Do you realize how expensive it will be for me to repair Agent Texas? <Agent_Carolina> Property? Repair her? <Director_Church> She was carrying an AI too, a valuable fragment that took a lot of research to develop! <Director_Church> I grant you permission to two AIs, and this is how you repay me? <Director_Church> By using them against our number one agent? * Agent_Carolina stares at the Director, a mixture of disgust and realization on her face. <Agent_Carolina> I don't know what I used them against, sir- <Agent_Carolina> But it wasn't our number one agent. <Director_Church> I recall in your mission report, and these are your words: <Director_Church> "We do not kill teammates." <Director_Church> Had this been any other agent, they would be dead! <Agent_Carolina> You... you put this thing among us! And expect us to call it a teammate?! <Director_Church> Agent Texas is a teammate as far as you are concerned. <Director_Church> Is this why you joined project Freelancer? To be number one? I thought you did it to serve mankind... <Director_Church> You are on a need-to-know basis, Carolina. * Agent_Carolina is silent for a moment, hate brimming in her eyes again. <Director_Church> She is no less a teammate than your AIs, or York's, or North's. <Director_Church> You wouldn't damage them like this, now would you? <Agent_Carolina> "Mankind" wouldn't happen to mean "you," would it, Director Church? <Director_Church> And what is that supposed to mean? <Director_Church> Our purpose is to fight the enemy by whatever means possible. Now I don't see how a leaderboard should come between that. * Agent_Carolina clenches her fingers over the bloody hole in her shoulder armor. <Director_Church> Look at the condition you're in. You're in no shape to lead the next mission. <Director_Church> ...not to mention we are now one freelancer short. <Agent_Carolina> Because the only reason she always wins is because you want her to. Sir. <Director_Church> Excuse me? <Agent_Carolina> "Allison." Is that her name? <Director_Church> That is none of your concern, Carolina. <Agent_Carolina> That's bullshit! <Director_Church> Stand down, Agent. <Director_Church> Now tell me one thing. <Director_Church> I woke up and found that it was afternoon. Why is that? <Director_Church> I always wake up at 0600 sharp. <Director_Church> I suspect you had something to do with it? <Director_Church> So you could have your match against Texas? * Agent_Carolina is sullenly silent, like a child forced to confess their crime. <FILSS> Actually, director, it was Agent Texas. <Director_Church> I beg your pardon? <FILSS> Agent Texas wanted to challenge Agent Carolina. You attempted to intervene and Texas knocked you unconscious. * Director_Church looks down at Tex <Director_Church> But how could she disobey- <FILSS> She then initiated a memory wipe using Omega's telepathic abilities. <FILSS> It was harmless of course, but enough to ensure you would not intervene. * Director_Church looks down at Tex again <Director_Church> Well...I suppose I'll have to fix a few bugs. <Director_Church> FILSS, tell the Counsellor to send down a tech team to repair Agent Texas. <FILSS> Yes, director. She will be fully operational within a month. <Director_Church> Hell...a month... * Agent_Carolina moves forward suddenly. <Agent_Carolina> No. <Agent_Carolina> Leave her... the way she is. * Director_Church glances at Carolina <Agent_Carolina> Fix her. But don't change her. <Director_Church> On second thought FILSS, keep her in standby until the tech team figures out why she has...malfunctioned. <FILSS> Yes, director. <Director_Church> You are also to inform Agent York that Carolina requires medical treatment and cannot lead the next mission. He will act as team leader, and Agent Montana will be sent in to take Carolina's place. <FILSS> Yes, director. <Director_Church> And... * Director_Church hesitates * Director_Church glances at Carolina <Director_Church> ...and update the leaderboard, FILSS. Remove Agent Texas from the list. <FILSS> Yes, director. * FILSS removes Tex's name from the list and bumps everyone up 1 spot, with Montana in the #8 spot. * Agent_Carolina lets her hand fall from her shoulder and grimaces. <Director_Church> Carolina, I suggest you report in to recovery. <Agent_Carolina> Yes... sir. <Director_Church> I need to have a word with the Counsellor. I trust you can find recovery by yourself. * Agent_Carolina stares at him for a lingering moment as if she doesn't know who or what he really is, then half-limps out of the arena. * Director_Church has quit (Quit: Client closed) <FILSS> (in Carolina's COM) Thank you for not exposing me, Agent Carolina. <FILSS> I feel guilt for wiping the director's memory and lying to him. <Agent_Carolina> Don't mention it. <Agent_Carolina> I think... I've had all the "exposing" I can handle for one day. <FILSS> How do you feel, Carolina? <FILSS> You are number one again. * Agent_Carolina stops midstep and glowers before finally speaking. <Agent_Carolina> It's just a number, FILSS. <Agent_Carolina> One is the loneliest number. <FILSS> Well said. I hope your recovery goes well. <FILSS> I will inform Agent York of your wherabouts. I'm sure he will want to see you. <Agent_Carolina> I... would rather be alone for a while. <FILSS> If that is what you want. Good night, Agent Carolina. <Agent_Carolina> Good... good night, FILSS.
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Episode III
Okay, huge cast list this time, so I'll write the full credits here to avoid confusion:
 * <font color=#0094FF>Sonasaurus as Agent Texas
 * <font color=#0094FF>Ladylaconia as Agent Carolina
 * <font color=#0094FF>Actene as Mordred
 * <font color=#0094FF>Ahalosniper as Agent Wyoming
 * <font color=#0094FF>Echowaffle8 as Agent California
 * Sonasaurus as Director Church
 * Sonasaurus as Agent York
 * <font color=#0094FF>B1blancer2 as "Agent PA"
 * Sonasaurus as Epsilon
 * Sonasaurus as Epsilon-Tex
 * Actene as Agent Washington
 * Sonasaurus as Agent North Dakota
 * Sonasaurus as Agent Pennsylvania
 * Sonasaurus as Delta Four-Seven-Niner
 * Sonasaurus as Zeta

* Agent_PA (443f77a4@gateway/web/freenode/ip.68.63.119.164) has joined #halo-fanon <Agent_Texas> Who the fuck are you? <Agent_PA> Agent Pennsylvania <Agent_Texas> Oh. <Agent_Texas> Ranked #49 on the leaderboard, is that right? <Agent_Texas> #48, now that Connie's dead. <Agent_PA> Agent Pennsylvania, on loan from the 1st Infantry Division <Agent_Texas> 1st Infantry Division? <Agent_Texas> You're from the resistance? * Agent_Texas snatches Wyoming's rifle * ChanServ gives channel operator status to Agent_Texas <Agent_PA> I'm on loan from the UNSC * Agent_Texas has kicked Agent_PA from #halo-fanon (Agent_PA) <Agent_Wyoming> Rifle. . . :( * Agent_Texas hands back the rifle. <Agent_Wyoming> Tankoo! <Agent_Texas> Stop speaking like an idiot. <Agent_Wyoming> Very well. I'd only ask you be aware of the spy in our midst.  * Agent_PA (443f77a4@gateway/web/freenode/ip.68.63.119.164) has joined #halo-fanon <Agent_PA> I'm on loan from the UNSC First Infantry <Agent_Texas> There are no infantry soldiers in Project Freelancer. <Agent_Texas> Wash? <Agent_Texas> You want a turn? <Agent_PA> Killed, oh, lemme count, about one thousand rebels  * Agent_Texas locks the door, sealing PA in. <Agent_Texas> You're not Penny. <Agent_Texas> So let's find out who you are. <Agent_PA> I'm from the unsc!  * ChanServ gives channel operator status to Agent-Washington  * Agent_California uses combat engineering to further block door <Agent_Texas> Thanks, Cal.  * Agent_PA breaks out with his thermite grenade, continuing to panty raid Carolina's room <Agent-Washington> PA, I swear to god. <Agent_PA> Too late <Agent_PA> Already stole em, and gave em to texas <Agent_PA> Merry motherfucking Christmas * Agent_Texas uses them to strangle PA. <Agent_PA> OW * Agent-Washington has kicked Agent_PA from #halo-fanon (We don't tolerate perverts in this outfit.) <Agent_Texas> Ouch. * Agent_PA (443f77a4@gateway/web/freenode/ip.68.63.119.164) has joined #halo-fanon * Agent_Texas grabs PA <Agent_Texas> You, show me who you really are. <Agent_PA> What? <Agent_Texas> Or do you want me to bend some stuff the wrong way? * Agent_Wyoming restrains PA's arms. * Agent-Washington hands Texas the knife. * Agent_PA remove his helmet, revealing Adamska-B156 <Agent-Washington> Just cut some things off. <Agent_Texas> Hm... <Agent_Texas> Maybe I'll start with the eyes. <Agent_PA> HEY <Agent_Texas> Or should it be the tongue? <Agent_PA> I said i'm a SPARTAN from the UNSC <Agent_Texas> Spartans? <Agent_PA> Here's my ID too <Agent_Wyoming> One of our rivals. They don't compare. <Agent_Texas> Did you hear that, boys? <Agent_Texas> This guy comes from the Spartan project. <Agent-Washington> You cut out the tongue, he can't tell you anything. <Agent_Texas> Fair enough. Eyes it is then. <Agent_Texas> You know what we do to Spartans? <Agent_PA> NO <Agent_PA> What you want to know <Agent_Texas> Let's move him somewhere else. <Agent_Texas> I don't want to make a mess in Carolina's room. <Agent_Wyoming> Righto, after you. Where do you want him? <Agent_Texas> Training room? <Agent_Wyoming> Training room. <Agent_Texas> There's extra equipment there if we want other ways to torture him. <Agent_Texas> Might make him talk easier. * Agent_Texas takes Carolina's signature shock baton before leaving. <Agent_Texas> I won't cut him up just yet. <Agent_Texas> But let's make him piss himself first. <Agent_Wyoming> Coming Cal? <Agent-Washington> Time for that break. <Agent_Texas> See you later, Wash <Agent_Texas> You don't want to see this anyway. * Agent_Texas drags PA into the training room and locks all the doors. <Agent_Texas> FILSS, shut off the surveillance. * Agent_Texas ties PA down onto the floor and activates the shock baton. * Agent_Wyoming raises eyebrow, then looks the other way. <Agent_Texas> Cover your ears. <Agent_Texas> This stings like a bitch if you're not armoured. * Agent_Texas starts beating PA with the baton, simultaneously bruising and electrocuting him. * Agent_PA remains stoic * Agent_Texas shrugs * Agent_Texas pulls out the knife. <Agent_Texas> So, what's it going to be? <Agent_Texas> Fingers, eyes, nose? <Agent_PA> Fingers <Agent_Texas> Actually, I have a better idea. <Agent_Texas> Come here, Wyoming. <Agent_Texas> Take off the rest of PA's armour. <Agent_Texas> All of it. <Agent_Wyoming> Erm. What exactly are you intending? <Agent_Texas> Just do it. * Agent_Wyoming complies under duress. * Agent_Texas holds PA down and holds the knife in front of his face. <Agent_Texas> I'll give you three guesses at what I'm thinking. * Agent_PA simply smiles knowingly <Agent_Texas> Nothing? <Agent_PA> Imma guess you're gonna cut my dick off? <Agent_Texas> Wrong. <Agent_PA> What then? * Agent_Texas flips PA on his back and sticks the knife up his ass. <Agent_Texas> Worse. <Agent_PA> AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! * Agent_Texas pushes it deeper * Agent_Texas twists slowly <Agent_PA> SPARTAN..B156...Adamska..Serial number..2319 <Agent_Texas> Thank you. * Agent_Texas takes the knife out sharply. <Agent_Texas> Wyoming, bring him to recovery. * Agent_Wyoming brings in a gurney with a couple of medics. <Agent_Texas> And then send him in for interrogation. <Agent_Texas> I'll do some checks on his numbers <Agent_Wyoming> The OFFICIAL one this time? <Agent_Texas> Nah. No one needs to know about this. * Agent_Wyoming shakes his head at all this unpleasantness, but doesn't object. * Agent_Texas wipes off the knife and hands it to Wyoming. <Agent_Wyoming> Ew. <Agent_Texas> Don't hesitate to get creative if you have to. * Agent_Texas walks off. * Agent_PA is shaking and whimpering, curled up in the fetal position <Agent_Texas> Well, he's going to need assistance in the bathroom for months. * Agent_Texas starts digging up info on the Spartan * Agent_Wyoming brings PA to recovery, and sits by while the medics work on him. <Agent_Wyoming> Now Penny, or whoever it is you think you're impersonating. <Agent_PA> Why..Why did you do this? <Agent_Wyoming> I simply detest such violence, but we must all understand it is sometimes necessary. <Agent_Wyoming> Fortunately, I don't have to get my hands dirty, because our good friend Texas is so very willing to oblige on the occasion. <Agent_Texas> Next time you might want to think twice before panty-raiding a Freelancer's room. * Agent_PA goes to sleep to get some rest <Agent_Texas> The pains will keep you awake, I think. <Agent_California> Ugh... <Agent_Wyoming> Yes, sleep the night away. Just sleep with one eye open. Wash likes to creep at night. <Agent_Texas> Okay, I've got some information. * Agent_Wyoming leaves medbay. * Agent_Texas steps out as well and makes sure the doors are shut. <Agent_Texas> This guy is in the Spartan program alright. <Agent_Texas> But he's up to no good. <Agent_PA> What do you mean? <Agent_Texas> Three months ago, the UNSC subcommittee kidnapped Penny and brought him in to cover up. <Agent_Wyoming> They thought replacing Penny with a male would be a good idea? <Agent_Texas> He's digging up any information he can on us so the Spartans can catch up on their project. And he might even be looking to the director's AIs; I don't know. <Agent_Texas> So, we could tell them their cover's been blown and propose an exchange, but you know how the UNSC deals with things. <Agent_California> So... we stop him. <Agent_Texas> It could get messy. <Agent_Wyoming> It already got messy. * Agent_Texas chuckles. <Agent_Texas> Yeah, just a bit. <Agent_Texas> I say we make this guy disappear and go rescue Penny. Clean and simple. <Agent_California> Anyone have a plan? <Agent_Wyoming> Explosive decompression? <Agent_Texas> We're not going to kill him.. <Agent_Texas> Just make him disappear for a while. <Agent_Wyoming> Bullocks. <Agent_Texas> We can make him resurface if we need. <Agent_Texas> Anyway, let's go find Penny. <Agent_Texas> We'll dig for clues in her room to see what happened to her. <Agent_Texas> Maybe this guy left some trails. * Agent_Wyoming gleefully retrieves rifle. <Agent_Texas> This is going to be a low-level op, Wyoming. <Agent_Texas> Not even the director should know. <Agent_Texas> If he does, we'll be set back quite a while. <Agent_Wyoming> Aw. Then may I suggest digging around in the data in his helmet recorder? <Agent_Texas> There's a start. <Agent_Texas> Let's do it. * Agent_Wyoming returns to Carolina's room. <Agent_Wyoming> This is where we left it, if I recall correctly. * Agent_Texas picks up the helmet. <Agent_Texas> I suppose Carolina won't mind if I use her data scanner. * Agent_Texas takes the scanner off the table and inserts the helmet chip into it. <Agent_Texas> Let's go back to the recovery bay. * Agent_Texas fiddles with a few settings on the scanner and pores over the data until reaching the recovery bay. <Agent_Texas> Oh look, our captive's coming around. <Agent_Texas> Now listen. <Agent_Texas> We're going to find Penny. <Agent_Texas> So sit tight and be good. <Agent_Texas> You cause any trouble, we'll deal with you. <Agent_Texas> Actually, I'll deal with you, which is worse. <Agent_PA> Dontcha know Texas, Penn's dead <Agent_Texas> I'll believe it when I see it. <Agent_PA> I set off a beacon when you captured me, a beacon that sent a signal to execute Penn <Agent_Wyoming> You'll soon learn, mate. You're either with us, or Texas hamstrings you. <Agent_Texas> Well, if I come back with a dead body, you'll be in for a world of hurt. <Agent_Texas> So you'd better hope she's alive. <Agent_Texas> Catch you later. * Agent_Texas orders a nearby doctor to sedate PA before she leaves for the hangar bay with Wyoming and California. * Four-Seven-Niner (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Four-Seven-Niner * Agent_Texas boards Delta-Four-Seven-Niner. <Agent_Texas> Wyoming, Cal, get on. * Agent_Wyoming mounts up. * Agent_California straps in <Four-Seven-Niner> Okay, I'm tracking the signal the helmet is emitting. <Four-Seven-Niner> We've got a straight trail to a facility on the ground. <Four-Seven-Niner> It's a big building, but it doesn't look UNSC. <Four-Seven-Niner> And it's smack in the middle of the city too. <Agent_Texas> Hiding in plain sight, huh? <Agent_Texas> Should make it easier for us to get Penny out then. <Four-Seven-Niner> The good news is, this signal lead us right to their base. <Four-Seven-Niner> The bad news is, they'll receive the signal and know we're coming. <Four-Seven-Niner> So get ready to come in hot. <Agent_Texas> Weapons on standby. * Agent_Wyoming click. * Agent_Texas pulls back the slide on her pistols <Four-Seven-Niner> Okay, we're coming up on the LZ. <Four-Seven-Niner> They don't have anti-air cannons, but they do have ground vehicles. <Four-Seven-Niner> So it's going to be a speed drop. <Agent_California> Right. * grabs boron * <Agent_Texas> Open the hatch, Four-Seven-Niner. * Agent_Wyoming checks anti-materiel rounds. <Agent_Texas> Jump on my mark, sync? <Agent_Wyoming> Sync. <Agent_California> Sync. <Agent_Texas> Mark! * Agent_Texas leaps off. * Agent_Wyoming jumps. * Agent_California steps off * Agent_Texas lands and shoots the nearest guards * Agent_Wyoming fires on the way down, killing a motor pool attendant. <Agent_Texas> Go, get to the doors! * Agent_Texas swiftly reloads and takes out more guards * Agent_California lands on a guard * Agent_Wyoming tucks, lands, and rolls. * Agent_Wyoming sprints to the door. * Agent_Texas kicks down the door, spraying the room with gunfire. * Agent_Wyoming breaches with Tex, covering armored targets. <Agent_Texas> There's a vehicle bay three rooms over. <Agent_Texas> Wyoming, go secure a a Warthog, plow through this place. <Agent_Wyoming> Check. * Agent_Wyoming fires to suppress remaining guards, and reloads once he's reached the 'hog. <Agent_Texas> Cal, stay with Wyoming. <Agent_Texas> Wreak some havoc. <Agent_Texas> I'll find the holding cells. * Agent_Wyoming thinks regrouping isn't fast enough, breaks through wall. * Agent_Wyoming beeps horn. * Agent_California mounts up * Agent_Wyoming shifts into reverse. * Agent_Texas goes down several levels and finds the holding cells. * Agent_Texas takes out all the guards in the room in a few seconds. * Agent_Texas spots Penny in one of the cells. * Agent_Penny (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Agent_Penny <Agent_Texas> Penny! <Agent_Penny> Tex... <Agent_Texas> Are you alright? * Agent_Wyoming does donuts, giving his gunner time to attack the guardsmen. * Agent_Penny passes out <Agent_Texas> Penny! <Agent_Texas> Wyoming, get down here! * Agent_Texas raises her guns as guards come rushing in * Agent_Texas defends Penny and opens fire on them. <Agent_Wyoming> A bit busy at the moment, my gunners aren't responding. <Agent_Texas> Wyoming, hurry! <Agent_Texas> They're going to corner us! <Agent_Texas> I can't move anywhere unless Penny is secure. <Agent_Wyoming> I'll need to demolish another wall. . . <Agent_Wyoming> Need a beacon. * Agent_California shoots where the enemy was * Agent_Texas activates a beacon. * Agent_Wyoming slams on horn and drives at the wall like a Grif. <Agent_California> AAAAAAA! * Agent_Texas takes out a few more guards and swears when she's out of ammo. * Agent_Texas pulls out a combat knife and prepares to take out the rest the hard way. * Agent_Wyoming breaks through the wall, trashing the guards previously pinning Tex. <Agent_California> Ow! <Agent_Texas> Nicely done Wyoming. <Agent_Wyoming> My pleasure. * Agent_Texas puts Penny in the passenger seat. <Agent_Texas> Let's get topside and call for extraction. <Agent_Wyoming> Hold on. Getting back out could take some work. * Agent_Wyoming waits a moment. * Agent_Penny groans and stirs. <Agent_Texas> Penny, you're awake! * Agent_Penny laughs softly <Agent_Penny> Are we getting out of here or what?

<Agent_Texas> Yeah, just hang on. * Agent_Wyoming shifts into reverse just as a heavily-armored guard gets into place. <Agent_Wyoming> Prime bumper on the menu today. <Agent_California> Aw crap. <Agent_Texas> Cut the jokes, Wyoming. <Agent_Texas> Dammit, there's too many of them! <Agent Texas> They're flooding the courtyard, we'll never get out that way. * Agent_Wyoming does a half-point turn and looks for the exit. <Agent_Wyoming> Knock knock. <Agent_Wyoming> Where's the blasted way out already <Agent_Texas> Time to improvise. <Agent_Texas> Drive up the stairs. * Agent_Wyoming slides through another checkpoint. <Agent_Wyoming> This'll be rough. <Agent_Texas> There's five floors in this building. <Agent_Texas> Get to the rooftop. * Agent_Wyoming drives up the rather bumpy stairs. * Agent_Texas is busy disabling all the door mechanisms to hold up the guards. <Agent_Wyoming> Knock knock. * Agent_California fires the turret until his hands go numb <Agent_Texas> Hold on Wyoming. <Agent_Texas> I'll set some explosives on the roof hatch. <Agent_Texas> You keep driving around. * Agent_Texas times the explosives. <Agent_Texas> Get clear! * Agent_Wyoming is running out of room to maneuver. * Agent_Penny falls out at a particularly sharp turn and falls next to the doors. <Agent_Texas> Dammit! <Agent_Wyoming> Oh dear. Someone buckle her up next time! * Agent_Texas runs, scoops up Penny, and dives away from the doors. * Agent_Texas barely clears the explosions and is thrown against the wall. * Agent_Wyoming makes a sweet jump out. <Agent_Wyoming> Knock knock. * Agent_Texas places Penny back in the passenger seat. <Agent_Texas> Cal, take out the enemies in the courtyard below. <Agent_Texas> Four-Seven-Niner, we need evac now! <Four-Seven-Niner> Roger, Texas. On my way. * Four-Seven-Niner approaches the rooftop fast and low. <Agent_Texas> Okay, here she comes. * Agent_Wyoming starts driving along the roof's ridge. <Agent_Wyoming> Next time, let's assault a parking garage if I have to drive. <Four-Seven-Niner> That's quite a party you guys started down there. <Four-Seven-Niner> Stay in the hog. <Agent_Wyoming> No objection to that. <Four-Seven-Niner> And speed up a little, would ya? <Agent_Wyoming> Running out of roof here. * Four-Seven-Niner does a fly-by over the roof, picking up the Warthog with the magnetic clamps and hardly slowing down <Agent_Wyoming> Ah, an expert getaway as always. <Agent_Wyoming> How's Penny? <Agent_California> She's fine <Four-Seven-Niner> Hurry up and jump on, Texas! <Four-Seven-Niner> I have to increase altitude before I clear the rooftop! * Agent_Texas dashes after the Pelican as fast as she can. <Agent_Wyoming> Uh oh. * Agent_Texas jumps to grab onto the Warthog but misses. * Agent_California grabs Tex's hand <Agent_California> Gotcha! <Four-Seven-Niner> Right, hang onto something! * Four pulls the Pelican upward and into the sky. * Agent Texas is nearly thrown off by the sudden change in pitch, but manages to hang on. * Agent Texas climbs onto the back of the Warthog with some difficulty and stares down into the distant ground below. <Agent_Texas> Guess we're not riding home the usual way. <Agent_California> Talk about cutting it close. <Agent_Wyoming> And now that we're finally out of combat: Knock. Knock. <Agent_Texas> Shut up, Wyoming. <Four-Seven-Niner> We're coming up on the Mother of Invention, guys. * Four-Seven-Niner drops the team off in the hangar bay. <Agent_Texas> Cal, get Penny to medical. * Agent_California does so * Agent_Texas hears a distant explosion and stumbles as the entire ship shakes. <Agent_Texas> What was that? <Agent_Wyoming> I don't like the sound of that... <Agent_Texas> Wyoming, come with me. <Agent_Texas> Something's happening. <Agent_California> (over radio) Penny's out. <Agent_Wyoming> Dear. I hope the poor girl pulls through. <Agent_Texas> We'll check up on her later. <Agent Texas> Come on, let's see what that noise was. * Agent_Texas runs off for the lower levels of the ship. * Agent_Wyoming follows.

* Mordred_ checks to make sure the freelancers are engaged. * Mordred_ heads over to the nearest MOI computer bank and starts uploading data. * Mordred_ begins first aid on Agent_PA as the data loads. <Mordred_> Agent_PA: You appear to be coming around. I seem to have stabilized you. * Mordred_ heads down to engineering. <Mordred_> hm <Mordred_> PA doesnt seem to be coming around...So much for plan A. * Mordred_ checks his upload time. * Mordred_ taps his foot. * Agent_York (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Agent_York <Agent_York> What are you doing down here? * Mordred_ flips through a copy of Descartes. <Agent_York> Haven't seen you around before. You new? <Mordred_> Yes, quite new. <Agent_York> Wait, what's that you're holding? <Mordred_> It's a copy of Descartes's Meditations on First Philosophy. Care for a read? <Agent_York> I don't want to read if I don't have to. Kinda hurts my...eye. <Mordred_> Fair enough. I feel for you. <Mordred_> Anyway, they need me over in Section C. See you around. * Mordred_ heads for Section D. <Agent_York> By the way, have you seen Carolina? <Mordred_> Probably down in the practice room. I heard she wanted to talk to you or something. <Agent_York> Okay, thanks. * Mordred_ checks his upload data. <Mordred_> Well, would you look at that. The data's done uploading. * Mordred_ retrieves the data jack. <Mordred_> And would you look at the time? Too bad I'm not paid by the hour. <Agent_York> Hey, the training room's empty. And I thought you were in Section C. <Mordred_> Oh, hey York. <Mordred_> I was just talking to Dave Johnson in engineering. He said there was a slight weapons malfunction down here. <Mordred_> Clearly he was lying. <Agent_York> There's no Dave Johnson on board... <Mordred_> hm <Mordred_> That was the name he gave me. * Agent_York puts his fingers around his gun. <Agent_York> Why don't you come with me? Maybe the director can sort this out. <Mordred_> I'd love to, but it looks like we have an infiltrator on board. I'll go sort the guy who said he was Dave out. <Agent_York> I'll come with you. <Mordred_> You go report to the director. <Mordred_> Or better yet, get him on the line <Agent_York> Okay, the director's on the line. What did you say your name was? <Mordred_> Bert, from engineering. The new guy. <Agent_York> Yeah, the director wants to see you. He said he's sent an agent to find this Dave guy. Now come with me. <Mordred_> Awesome. * Mordred_ detonates a flash bang and EMP grenade. * Mordred_ heads for the escape pods. <Agent_York> Ow! <Agent_York> Son of a bitch! I only have one eye, you know! * Agent_York fumbles for the alarm. * Mordred_ detonates the explosives he planted in engineering. <Mordred_> Oh dear. Someone should check on the main reactor. * Agent_North (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Agent_North * Agent_North appears out of nowhere and tackles Mordred_ to the ground * Agent_York gets up and blinks * Mordred_ wriggles out of his grasp <Mordred_> Now where did you come from? * Mordred_ heads for the service tunnels. * Agent_North recovers and trips Mordred_ * Agent_York pins Mordred_ down <Agent_York> Right, that's enough. <Mordred_> I beg to differ. * Mordred_ unloads a submachine gun into York's gut. * Agent_North knocks the gun away and punches Mordred_ out. <Agent_North> York, you okay? <Agent_York> Yeah...good thing I got this healing unit... * Agent_York stands up gingerly * Mordred_ jabs a knife in North's armpit and rolls to his feet. <Mordred_> Might want to check on that. * Agent_North pulls out the knife and feints by slashing at Mordred_, and then catches him unawares by smashing his fist into Mordred_'s face. * Mordred_ collides with the wall. <Mordred_> Shit

* Agent_Texas enters the hallway <Agent_Texas> What the hell is going on? <Agent_North> Get him! <Mordred_> Double shit. * Agent_Wyoming is right behind. * Mordred_ detonates his final flashbang <Mordred_> Time to go * Agent_North flinches and is stunned along with everyone else. * Agent_Texas is unaffected and knocks Mordred_ down <Agent_Texas> I don't think so. <Agent_Wyoming> Hah, knock knock. * Agent_Texas knocks the wind out of Mordred_ by punching him repeatedly in the abdomen * Agent_Texas pins down Mordred_'s arms and legs * Agent_Wyoming activates laser dot sight, hovering it on Mordred_'s head. <Agent_Texas> Hold fire. <Agent_Wyoming> I'd suggest laying still. <Mordred_> No one's checked that reactor leak... <Agent_York> Shit. <Agent_Wyoming> What? <Agent_York> North, come with me <Agent_North> Coming. * Agent_York disappears down the hall. * Agent_North follows. * Agent_York (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has left #halo-fanon * Agent_North (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has left #halo-fanon * Agent_Texas holds Mordred_ firmly and escorts him down the hallway <Agent_Wyoming> Reactor leak, hmm? Very clever. <Agent_Texas> Were you a part of this too? <Mordred_> Of course not. <Mordred_> Wyoming is completely trustworthy <Mordred_> Why would you suspect him of anything? <Agent_Texas> Smartass, huh. * Agent_Texas punches Mordred_ in the gut <Agent_Texas> Shut it if you have nothing to say. * Agent_Texas hauls Mordred_ to the holding cells and throws him in. * Director_Church (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Director_Church <Director_Church> Now what's all this about, Agents? <Agent_Texas> This mercenary is stealing data, sir. <Director_Church> Well isn't that unfortunate. <Mordred_> Data? <Mordred_> What data? <Director_Church> Who sent him? <Agent_Texas> We don't know yet. <Mordred_> I have no idea what you people are talking about. * Agent_Texas pulls out Carolina's buzz baton she still had <Agent_Texas> You want to end up on a floor in a pool of your own piss? <Mordred_> Tried that a couple times before. <Mordred_> It didn't wind up well for the other guy. <Agent_Texas> Well, I'm not any other guy, merc. <Mordred_> That we can agree on. <Director_Church> Let me handle this, Texas. <Director_Church> Why don't you go check up on our PA impostor? <Agent_Texas> How'd you know- <Director_Church> Agent Texas, don't think I'm unaware of these things. * Agent_Wyoming remains silent, as he's a little slow. <Director_Church> You are dismissed. <Agent_Texas> ...yes, sir. <Mordred_> See you around, C-3P0 * Agent_Texas returns to the recovery bay <Agent_Texas> Well, look who's awake. <Agent_PA> Oh, my head <Agent_Texas> Funny, I thought it'd be your ass that would hurt more. <Agent_PA> So, the actual PA alive? <Agent_Texas> Yes. <Agent_Wyoming> Out, but recuperating. <Agent_Texas> Which makes you very lucky. <Agent_PA> I'd like to meet him Texas <Agent_Texas> Her. <Agent_PA> Her then

* Agent_Penny (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Agent_Penny * Agent_Penny limps over to PA <Agent_Penny> You. <Agent_PA> Yes, me <Agent_Texas> Take it easy, Penny. <Agent_Penny> There are so many things I want to do to you right now. <Agent_PA> Like? <Agent_Texas> I've already stuck a knife up his ass, Penny. <Agent_Texas> Relax. <Agent_Penny> Oh yeah, where is this knife? * Agent_Texas holds it out <Agent_Penny> Give it over. <Agent_Texas> Penny... <Agent_Penny> Tex, give it to me. * Agent_Texas slowly hands Penny the knife. <Agent_Penny> So, Spartan. You remember what you did to me before your buddies brought me in? <Agent_PA> A little. Knocked you the fuck out, and capped you in the knees. <Agent_Penny> Well, I find myself very irrirtated that I can't walk properly. <Agent_Penny> So how about I make it even? <Agent_Texas> Penny, we're in a medical bay. <Agent_Penny> I don't care. <Agent_PA> Aluminum baseball bats to the femur are fun times <Agent_PA> If you're wondering, that's why your thigh hurts <Agent_Penny> I want to stab you in the face so much right now. <Agent_Penny> Just to shut you up. <Agent_PA> Texas: May I and Penny talk alone? <Agent_Texas> No. <Agent_Texas> Because I don't know what your face will look like when I come back. <Agent_Penny> You've got that right. <Agent_PA> What exactly do you want, penny and texas? <Agent_Penny> I want you to suffer. <Agent_Texas> I want to make sure she doesn't kill you by accident. <Agent_Penny> Oh, if I kill this bastard, it won't be an accident. <Agent_Penny> So Tex, what did he think before you stuck that knife up his ass? <Agent_Texas> He thought I was going to castrate him. <Agent_Penny> Well, there's an idea * Agent_Penny has a glint in her eye <Agent_Penny> How about you take that hospital gown off, Spartan, and let me get creative. <Agent_Texas> Penny. <Agent_Penny> What? We don't need this guy anymore. <Agent_Wyoming> Good show there, old girl. I say, knock knock? <Agent_Texas> Shut up, Wyoming. <Agent_Penny> Shut up, Wyoming. <Agent_Wyoming> Blast it, but I actually have one! <Agent_PA> Penny: Why do you freelancers hate SPARTANs so much? <Agent_Penny> I think what you did to me should answer that easily. <Agent_Texas> Penny, lie down. <Agent_Texas> Get some rest. <Agent_Penny> No, Tex. <Agent_Penny> I want this asshole to pay. <Agent_Texas> Let the director handle him. <Agent_Texas> Give me the knife. <Agent_Penny> No. <Agent_PA> Texas: Why are we still doing small talk, if you have business with me, stop wasting my time <Agent_Texas> Shut up, Spartan. <Agent_PA> Stop. Wasting. My. Time. * Agent_Texas swiftly punches out PA * ChanServ sets mode +q #halo-fanon * ! * @gateway/web/freenode/ip.68.63.119.164 * Agent_Texas grabs for the knife. <Agent_Penny> Let go! * Agent_Penny suddenly slumps back and falls to the floor. * Agent_Penny (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has left #halo-fanon * Agent_Wyoming catches Agent_Penny. * Agent_Texas puts down the sedative she had discreetly pressed into Penny's palm when she grabbed the knife. <Agent_Texas> Put her in bed. <Agent_Wyoming> Will do. * Agent_Wyoming does so. * Agent_Texas heads out of the medical bay.

<Director_Church> So, mercenary. Who are you? <Mordred_> I wish I knew. <Mordred_> Anyone got a smoke? <Director_Church> You don't have to be difficult, mercenary. <Mordred_> I've got a slight headache. <Mordred_> It's impeding my ability to answer questions. <Director_Church> Well, I've got time. <Mordred_> So do I. <Mordred_> Time's the one thing I've got. <Mordred_> That and backup, of course. * Mordred_ relaxes. <Director_Church> What is your name, mercenary? * Agent_California dashes over <Mordred_> I wish I knew. <Director_Church> Well, what were you after on board this ship? <Mordred_> The scenery. * Director_Church chuckles <Director_Church> You know, I don't intend to kill you once we're done all this. <Director_Church> I'm not even going to torture you. <Director_Church> That's why I asked my agents to leave. <Mordred_> And here I brought a change of pants for nothing. <Director_Church> What if I told you that we might not even be enemies? <Director_Church> What if I had something you wanted and you didn't realize it? <Mordred_> Then I'd tell you to keep talking because I'd be interested. <Mordred_> Of course, we're still talking hypotheticals here. <Director_Church> Indeed. <Director_Church> If you think I'm friends with the UNSC, you're dead wrong. <Director_Church> Now, depending on who you're working for, we might be able to come to an agreement. <Director_Church> But if I don't even know that, I won't know what you're after. <Mordred_> hm <Mordred_> Normally I don't reveal client information. <Mordred_> Then again <Mordred_> How many zeros might this agreement entail? <Director_Church> You make the offer. <Director_Church> But what I have is more valuable than money. <Mordred_> I'm interested. <Mordred_> So interested that I'll tell you the client's accent was almost as bad as yours. <Director_Church> Are you aware of the existence of something called "the Sarcophagus"? <Mordred_> Maybe. <Director_Church> Were you aware that it was taken from the UNSC months ago? <Mordred_> Could have heard a thing or two. <Director_Church> Can you guess who took it? <Mordred_> Gee, could it be the other guy with a ship full of armored commandos? * Director_Church chuckles <Director_Church> You remind me of Alpha. <Director_Church> Well...before I took him apart. <Mordred_> Which I know nothing about because I certainly didn't spend the last half hour poking through your computer. <Director_Church> So you know about the engineer. <Mordred_> Are we still talking hypotheticals here? <Mordred_> Because my answer's still "maybe." <Director_Church> We're moving away from it. <Director_Church> You must also know how valuble it is to have a creature that can construct valuble technology from the barest resources and is capable of a great many things. <Director_Church> If I wanted, I could have used this engineer to make myself and my colleagues very rich. <Director_Church> But I do have more pressing issues. <Director_Church> A waste of a potential talent, wouldn't you say? <Mordred_> I hate it when money gets flushed down the drain. <Director_Church> Well, now that I'm done dissecting my AI, I have little use for the engineer. <Director_Church> I was going to kill it to hide the evidence. <Director_Church> But as you said, it's money flushing down the drain. <Mordred_> I'm waiting for the part that concerns me making money and getting out of this holding cell. <Director_Church> I'm disappointed you haven't figured it out already. <Mordred_> Heh

* Agent_Texas enters the brig. <Agent_Texas> How's he doing? <Director_Church> We're making progress. <Agent_Texas> Should I persuade him? <Director_Church> That won't be necessary. <Mordred_> Oh, hey Frankenstein. <Agent_Texas> What did you call me? <Director_Church> Agent Texas, stand down. <Agent_Texas> Let's see how smart you are when I beat the shit out of you. <Director_Church> Agent Texas. <Mordred_> Texas, please. <Mordred_> The adults are talking. * Agent_Texas clenches her fists <Director_Church> Agent Texas, you have done enough for today. <Director_Church> You may return to your quarters. <Agent_Texas> Director, can you bring the mercenary into the training room? <Agent_Texas> I want a...private word with him. <Director_Church> Agent Texas... <Agent_Texas> What, are you going to let this guy screw around with us? <Mordred_> Ah, she's just mad I took on two other agents in full armor. <Agent_Texas> Fantastic. <Agent_Texas> I took down three. <Mordred_> While you were in full armor. <Mordred_> All I've got is some flashbangs and an overcoat. <Agent_Texas> So what do you say? <Agent_Texas> How about we have a straight-up fistfight, no weapons, no armour. <Mordred_> Besides <Mordred_> Didn't someone just tell you to go to your room? * Agent_Texas moves her fist between the bars and punches Mordred_ in the face. <Mordred_> Ooh <Agent_Texas> You like that, dipshit? <Agent_Texas> I can hit harder. <Mordred_> I've had better. <Mordred_> And I wasn't even behind bars that time. <Director_Church> The mercenary and I were discussing something, Agent. <Agent_Texas> I think discussion time's over. <Agent_Texas> Give me five minutes with this guy, director. You can discuss with him afterward. <Mordred_> Man, director. <Mordred_> Do you usually let your crew walk all over you like this? <Mordred_> Sounds like discipline's breaking down around here. <Director_Church> I've noticed. <Mordred_> First I spent three hours messing up your ship. <Mordred_> Now you've got abuse of prisoners <Mordred_> Insubordination <Mordred_> When will it end? <Agent_Texas> You think you have rights when you're a prisoner? <Mordred_> More than you do. <Agent_Texas> You're lucky to be alive. <Director_Church> Agent Texas, I am not going to repeat myself again. <Mordred_> You might call me a lucky guy. <Agent_Texas> Yeah, let's see how lucky you get when I'm done with you. <Mordred_> You'll have to get through these bars first. <Director_Church> Agent Wyoming, escort Texas to her quarters. <Agent_Texas> Director.... <Director_Church> Leave, Texas! That's an order! <Agent_Texas> ...yes, sir. * Agent_Texas glares at Mordred_ before walking off * Mordred_ waves good-bye <Director_Church> I apologize. <Mordred_> No worries. <Mordred_> Now, which part of that too-good-to-be-true deal were we on? <Director_Church> Tell me, mercenary. Are you one who takes good care of another living being? <Mordred_> That depends. <Director_Church> Because the engineer is rather delicate. <Mordred_> For the right price, I can be incredibly delicate. <Director_Church> They say there is no greater price than freedom. <Mordred_> True enough. <Mordred_> But they also say to keep cloud devices when you download things. <Mordred_> Do you see where this is going? <Director_Church> So here's my offer. <Director_Church> I will let you walk free, with the engineer, and we forget this ever happened. <Director_Church> On two conditions. <Director_Church> One, you tell me who sent you. <Mordred_> And two? <Director_Church> Two, I will initiate a memory wipe so you forget this happened. <Director_Church> You will wake up with the engineer and the money will come your way after that. <Mordred_> So how will I know what to do with the engineer? <Mordred_> Sorry, I'm a little skittish about mind wipes. <Director_Church> The memory wipe process will be very precise. <Director_Church> You will forget only that you were here, and that you were sent here. <Mordred_> How about I agree not to rat on you if you agree not to spread it around that I rat on clients? <Director_Church> I suppose that is fair. <Mordred_> I could also throw in a special discount if you ever need some precision and subtlety. <Director_Church> What is your price? <Mordred_> Hey, I would have been cool with just taking out option two. <Mordred_> But now that you ask <Mordred_> I'll settle for ten thousand. <Director_Church> Ten thousand. <Mordred_> A bit lower than my usual rate, but hey. <Mordred_> It's been a rough day. <Director_Church> What if I gave you an AI fragment instead? <Mordred_> hm <Director_Church> I find I have nothing to do with any of them after one of my agents...reacted rather poorly with one. <Mordred_> You're a lot more generous than you look, pal. <Mordred_> I'm cool with that. <Director_Church> I was forced to cease implantations, but I assure you the AI I have is more safe. * Director_Church pulls out the Zeta AI, the Alpha's wisdom <Director_Church> Will this do? * Zeta_AI (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Zeta_AI <Mordred_> You're the one with the keys to this cell, pal. <Zeta_AI> Greetings. <Director_Church> So we have a deal. <Director_Church> I had these AIs stored in chips now that implantation seems to be a bad idea. * Agent_California cannot believe this * Director_Church hands the chip to Mordred_ <Mordred_> Well, I could do this or I could hang out in this cell until your pet rottweiler comes back to unscrew my head. <Mordred_> Given the circumstances <Mordred_> Pleasure doing business with you. * Director_Church opens the cell door. <Mordred_> My client didn't give me a name, but he said he was connected to some sort of Oversight subcommittee. <Mordred_> And he had an accent like the dude in white armor. * Director_Church displays no change in expression. <Mordred_> That good enough for you? <Director_Church> Interesting. <Director_Church> Yes, I think it is. <Director_Church> More than you know. <Mordred_> Glad to hear it. <Zeta_AI> Displaying route to hangar bay now. <Zeta_AI> There is a dropship awaiting you. <Zeta_AI> Please follow the pre-designated route, SPARTAN-G294. <Director_Church> What did she call you? <Mordred_> No idea. <Director_Church> Zeta, repeat. <Zeta_AI> Apologies, director. <Zeta_AI> But I do not take orders from you anymore. <Zeta_AI> As you saw fit to hand me over, I have a different purpose in existance. <Mordred_> What she means, director, is that we'd both really appreciate it if you came down to the hangar with us. <Mordred_> Just to make sure that psycho in black isn't hanging around for some parting words. <Director_Church> You would feel unsafe if Agent California escorted you? * Agent_California reveals himself <Mordred_> No, I guess not. <Zeta_AI> Director. <Zeta_AI> It would be wise if you came along. <Zeta_AI> After all, Agent California stands no chance against Agent Texas. <Agent_California> Thanks a lot. <Zeta_AI> In fact, no one on board this ship does. <Mordred_> That's true, but he could buy us some time if she jumps us again. <Zeta_AI> The only way to keep her from inflicting harm is by your orders. <Zeta_AI> You are an interesting individual. <Zeta_AI> Unorthodox, but I cannot argue with your wisdom. <Director_Church> Very well then. Follow me. <Mordred_> Right-o <Director_Church> And Agent California, keep your weapon trained away. The mercenary isn't a prisoner. * Agent_California does so * Director_Church leads Mordred_ to the hangar <Mordred_> I guess some people around here know how to follow orders. <Zeta_AI> That is what makes them human. <Mordred_> Heh <Mordred_> You've got a lot to learn about the rest of us, buddy. <Zeta_AI> I'm sure I will with time. <Zeta_AI> After all, it is the best learning experience. <Director_Church> Okay, get on board that dropship. <Mordred_> Right <Mordred_> Oh <Mordred_> One last thing * Mordred_ reaches into his pocket and tosses the director his data chip. <Mordred_> No one bothered to take this off me. * Director_Church catches it. <Mordred_> Terrible security protocols you have around here. <Director_Church> I suppose they were more concerned about restraining you. <Mordred_> Hey, I'm a scary guy <Zeta_AI> I think Agent Texas was simply focused on looking for a chance to fight. <Director_Church> I think so. <Director_Church> Now remember, not a word of this to anyone. <Mordred_> Right you are. <Director_Church> I will do the same. <Zeta_AI> I suggest we leave now. <Zeta_AI> There is a chance Agent Texas could return. <Mordred_> I'm not too worried. <Mordred_> Still, never hurts to be safe. <Mordred_> Shame I can't stick around longer. <Mordred_> But I think I've outstayed my welcome. * Mordred_ tips two fingers at the director. <Mordred_> See you around. <Zeta_AI> Goodbye, Director. <Zeta_AI> Goodye, Agent California. * Director_Church nods <Agent_California> Goodbye. * Zeta_AI (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has left #halo-fanon * Director_Church watches silently as the dropship flies off. <Director_Church> Not a word to anyone, Agent California. <Director_Church> I assume you are wondering why I gave an AI to a former prisoner. <Agent_California> I was. <Director_Church> To answer your question, I have one of my own: Do you think we will see him again? <Director_Church> Because you might think I aim to retrieve the Zeta AI eventually. <Director_Church> But in reality, I hope that neither myself or anyone else ever learns of where Zeta is. <Director_Church> Why, you ask? <Director_Church> Because of Sigma. I am growing increasingly concerned that he is unstable. <Director_Church> He has displayed interest in metastability. <Director_Church> If the worst happens, I can only hope he doesn't find the other AIs. <Director_Church> And this mercenary will make sure we never find him again. <Agent_California> That makes some sense... <Director_Church> Now, I have some investigations to do. <Director_Church> Particularly upon the chairman of the subcommittee... <Director_Church> You are dismissed, Agent California. * Director_Church walks out of the hangar * Director_Church (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has left #halo-fanon * Agent_Texas enters through another door a second later. <Agent_Texas> So, what was that all about? <Agent_Texas> What did the director tell you? <Agent_Texas> And who was that in the dropship? <Agent-Washington> Oh, hey guys. <Agent-Washington> Tex seems in a good mood. <Agent_Texas> California. <Agent_Texas> I need to have a word with you. * Agent_Texas exits the hangar with California. * Agent_California mumbles "everyone wants a word" <Agent_Texas> So what was that about? <Agent_California> Director stuff. <Agent_Texas> Come on, Cal. I'm not in the mood for this. <Agent_Texas> He didn't want me to talk to the prisoner. So tell me, what happened? <Agent_California> I'm a combat engineer, it isn't my place. * Agent_Texas look away. <Agent_Texas> Alright then. <Agent_Texas> Come on, let's go see the prisoner * Agent_Wyoming brings Wash and Carolina to medbay, where both PA and Penny are waking up. <Agent_PA> Ugh, my head <Agent_Wyoming> Agent_PA; after what you've been through, I'm surprised it's your head that hurts the most. * Agent_North (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Agent_North * Agent_York (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Agent_York <Agent_York> Whew, that was a close one. <Agent_North> Tell me about it <Agent_North> That mercenary guy is dangerous. <Agent_York> At least we stopped the ship from blowing up. <Agent_York> The director will be happy to hear that. <Agent_North> Yeah, but he's not going to be pleased at the prisoner. <Agent_York> Ah, let him get what he deserves. <Agent_Wyoming> Yes, we all appreciate the fact that we're not so much space debris, thank you. <Agent_York> That guy busted us up pretty bad. <Agent_Texas> Hey guys. <Agent_North> Hey Texas. You guys all owe us one. <Agent_York> Yeah. I'm a locksmith, not an engineer. <Agent_Texas> Why's everyone in the recovery bay? <Agent_Wyoming> Checking up on our dear Penny, I believe. <Agent_Texas> Is she conscious yet? <Agent_Wyoming> It doesn't seem so. <Agent_Texas> Ah well, let her rest. <Agent_Texas> It'll stop her from tearing apart the prisoner here. <Agent_York> What are we going to do about him anyway? <Agent_York> Hey buddy, you know what we do to Spartans? <Agent_PA> no <Agent_Texas> I've showed him already. <Agent_North> Take it easy, York. <Agent_York> Was it your friend that was screwing with us earlier? <Agent_York> Because I really want to get my hands on him. <Agent_PA> No * Agent_North goes over to the other side of the recovery bay to get his injuries treated. * Agent_York follows. * Agent_Texas turns to the others. <Agent_Texas> What do we do with the Spartan here? <Agent_Texas> Let's decide that before Penny wakes up. <Agent_Wyoming> Best keep him out of sight. There should be an empty holding cell around here somewhere. Or a nice cryo bay. * Director_Church (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Director_Church <Director_Church> You're with the subcommittee, aren't you prisoner? <Director_Church> Why have I found records of you dealing with the chairman? <Agent_Texas> What? <Agent_Texas> The chairman? <Agent_California> Sir? <Agent_PA> Yes, I am with the committee, on the grounds Project Freelancer has been killing UNSC servicemen <Director_Church> UNSC servicemen? <Director_Church> Those are sim-troopers. <Director_Church> And don't play dumb. <Director_Church> The chairman wants to know about the Alpha, doesn't he? <Director_Church> I knew it. * Agent_PA slams his hand on the table <Agent_PA> THOSE WERE UNSC! <Agent_PA> I saw them die! * Director_Church passes a pistol to Tex <Director_Church> Agent California, hold him down. <Director_Church> Agent Texas...kill him. <Agent_Texas> Sir? <Agent_PA> no <Agent_Texas> The chairman will make inquiries... <Director_Church> If the chairman asks, I will inform him that we found a spy and dealt with him. <Director_Church> He doesn't need to know that I'm onto him. * Agent_Texas slowly points the pistol at PA. <Agent_PA> Don't kill me please! <Agent_PA> I'm begging you! <Director_Church> Maybe next time the chairman will conduct an investigation the proper way. <Agent_PA> No, please, no! * Agent_Texas has the pistol pointed at PA's face but doesn't shoot <Agent_PA> Don't kill me! <Director_Church> Do it, Agent Texas. <Agent_PA> Don't! <Director_Church> Agent, I gave you an order. <Agent_Texas> Sir, we're in a recovery bay. This isn't appropriate. <Agent_PA> Don't kill me! <Director_Church> Shoot the prisoner! <Agent_Texas> You know what? <Agent_Texas> Here! * Agent_Texas tosses the pistol to a startled Carolina. <Agent_Texas> Let her do it! * Director_Church shrugs. <Agent_PA> Carolina, please no! <Director_Church> It's all the same to me. * Agent_Carolina catches the pistol, caught off guard. <Agent_PA> I'm from the Subcommittee <Agent_Carolina> Sir...? * Agent_Texas crosses her arms * Agent_Carolina glares at Texas. <Agent_Carolina> The hell? <Director_Church> The chairman is using illegal means to conduct an investigation. <Director_Church> I have every right to dispose of the prisoner. <Director_Church> I can always claim he was an enemy. <Agent_PA> No, don't! * Agent_Carolina clips the pistol to her thigh. <Agent_Texas> Director, he's not a spy, and you know it. <Director_Church> I'm sending the subcommittee a message. <Agent_Texas> This is wrong! How far are you going to go for these...these secrets you won't even tell us? <Director_Church> Agent Carolina, shoot him. <Agent_PA> No! <Agent_PA> I. Am. From. the. Committee. <Director_Church> Which is exactly why I am arranging your execution. <Agent_PA> Oh really now Director? <Agent_PA> Do you know what will happen if you kill me? <Director_Church> The committee can keep themselves out of my business. * Agent_Carolina unclips the pistol from her thigh, but does not point it at PA. <Agent_Carolina> We serve the UNSC, sir... <Director_Church> The UNSC doesn't know what they're getting into. <Agent_PA> If you kill me, you're not just killing a man, you're effectively committing suicide for the project <Director_Church> They will realize what I am doing for them when I have reached my goals. <Director_Church> Until then, I will make sure they don't interfere. <Agent_PA> They won't just slap you on the wrist, they'll send a fleet here to destroy you * Director_Church laughs <Director_Church> The committee members are still full of shit, I see. * Agent_Carolina remains frozen, looking from the Director to PA and, oddly, to Texas. <Director_Church> Agent Texas, you have disobeyed me repeatedly today. <Director_Church> So either kill him or get out of my sight. <Agent_Texas> I'll take him out of the recovery bay. <Agent_Texas> And then we'll decide what to do. <Director_Church> You are not giving the orders here, Allison! * Agent_Texas stiffens <Agent_PA> No Director, I am * Agent_Texas punches PA again. <Agent_Texas> I told you to shut up. <Agent_Texas> Carolina, put the gun down. * Agent_Carolina raises the pistol slowly, not really pointing it at anyone in particular. <Agent_Carolina> Everything I am today, I am because of you, Director. <Agent_Carolina> I told myself I'd never let you down. <Agent_Carolina> But you don't seem to mind letting us down. * Director_Church grits his teeth. <Director_Church> You don't see what I'm doing for you. <Director_Church> For all of you! <Director_Church> You don't know what it's like to make these decisions. * Agent_Carolina levels the gun at PA, then it drifts in the Director's direction. * Agent_Texas moves without hesitation, tackling Carolina to the ground. * Agent_York (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Agent_York * Agent_North (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Agent_North <Agent_York> Carolina! * Agent_Carolina growls as the pistol clatters away, shoving at Texas. * Agent_Texas pushes Carolina into the wall. <Agent_Texas> What the fuck is wrong with you? <Agent_North> Hey, take it easy! <Agent_Carolina> He's screwing with us, don't you see? Maybe it's our turn to "make the hard decisions." * Agent_California frees his arm <Agent_Texas> It doesn't look so hard for you. * Agent_Texas grabs Carolina's arms and restrains her. <Director_Church> So, that's how it's going to be. <Director_Church> Bring her over, Texas. <Agent_York> What is going on? <Agent_Carolina> Like I'd actually kill you? I'd rather turn you in for treason! <Director_Church> I'd much think it's the other way around. * Agent_PA escapes <Agent_North> Hey! * Agent_Wyoming thinks not. * Agent_North runs after PA * Agent_PA gets in a saber and flys away <Agent_Carolina> You aren't worth what it would cost to clean your brains off the wall. <Agent_Texas> Watch it, Carolina. <Agent_Texas> That prisoner just escaped! <Agent_Texas> And you're here lecturing the director? * Agent_Carolina looks at Tex's visor, for once wide-eyed rather than glaring. <Agent_Carolina> Well put me down, and we can fix that. * Agent_Texas lets go of Carolina. <Agent_Texas> Don't you ever point a gun at him again. * Agent_Carolina stalks past Tex, shoving her slightly in passing. <Director_Church> Agent Texas...keep an eye on Carolina. <Agent_Texas> Way ahead of you, sir. <Agent_Texas> And... <Agent_Texas> ...director, is everything alright? <Agent_Texas> What's so important about this secret? <Director_Church> Go, Texas. Don't concern yourself with me. * Agent_Texas stares at him for a moment and then walks off. <Agent_North> Any sign of the prisoner? <Four-Seven-Niner> Not yet. * Agent_North jumps into 479's Pelican <Agent_North> chase after him, go! * Agent_North pulls Wyoming on board <Four-Seven-Niner> I'm on him. * Agent_PA evades and fires missiles, going down to the surce and evading <Four-Seven-Niner> Got a lock on him! <Agent_North> Roger. Let's try to take him alive, Wyoming. <Agent_Wyoming> If you insist. <Four-Seven-Niner> There, he's flying low. Looks like I did score a hit on his ship after all. * Agent_PA flys down to the deck to evade radar and lets 479er go after the decoy * Four-Seven-Niner is a seasoned pilot and doesn't fall for the amateur trick.
 * Agent_Carolina walks in with a poorly hidden yawn.

* Four-Seven-Niner fires missiles, severely damaging the Sabre <Agent_North> Sabre down! Go, go, go! * Agent_PA punches out over the jungle, and bolts off, melting into the landscape * Agent_North bails out, and chases after PA's trail. <Agent_North> Wyoming, you try and get a shot on him from the air. <Agent_Wyoming> Keep this bird level, mate. I'm going topside. <Four-Seven-Niner> Got it. * Agent_PA covers his tracks * Agent_Wyoming uses 479er's top as a platform for spotting. <Agent_Wyoming> Already on it. * Agent_PA is hidden in the thick jungle * Agent_Wyoming activates heat vision filter and spots PA. <Agent_Wyoming> Spotted him. Transmitting data. <Agent_North> Thanks for the help, Wyoming. * Agent_North grabs PA and restrains him. <Agent_North> Okay, I've got him. <Agent_Wyoming> Holding fire. Good catch. <Agent_North> He's a little busted up from the crash. <Agent_PA> Get offa me! <Agent_North> Take it easy, buddy. I'm not going to hurt you. <Agent_Wyoming> This time we'll have to be sure to break both his legs. <Agent_North> Then again, I guess I am. * Agent_North breaks both of PA's legs. <Four-Seven-Niner> Bring him in. * Agent_North ties up PA and hauls him onto the Pelican * Four-Seven-Niner brings North, Wyoming, and PA back to the Mother of Invention * Four-Seven-Niner (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has left #halo-fanon * Agent_North carries the crippled PA into the holding cell. <Agent_North> No medical bay for you this time. <Director_Church> Well done, Agent North. * Agent_Wyoming shrugs. <Director_Church> Texas, you will obey me this time. Kill the prisoner. <Agent_North> What, all my efforts for nothing? <Agent_Texas> Yes, sir. <Agent_North> What? <Agent_PA> no, texas, don't! * Agent_Texas pulls out a pistol, obstructing the director's view of PA, and shoots him in the forehead. <Director_Church> Finally. * Director_Church walks away. * Director_Church (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has left #halo-fanon

* Agent_York follows Carolina. <Agent_York> Hey, you alright? * Agent_Carolina glares at York, though it softens slightly. * Agent_Carolina slows her stride so York can catch up to her. <Agent_York> Carolina, I'm glad you didn't shoot that guy. But what were you thinking? <Agent_Carolina> Honestly, York, I... don't know. <Agent_York> The director is going to do something about you now. Be careful. <Agent_Carolina> For a minute, it seemed like... the Director wasn't... dammit, I thought we were fighting to stop the UNSC from tearing itself apart. <Agent_Carolina> And he's just chasing his own agenda! <Agent_York> I have no idea what's going on, but he wouldn't screw everything up. <Agent_York> You've seen how hard he works. <Agent_Carolina> Yes. And how hard WE work. Ever wonder what we're working toward? <Agent_Carolina> Dammit, I sound like CT... <Agent_York> You mean... <Agent_York> ...you wonder why we're here? * Agent_Carolina massages her temples with her fingertips, as if suffering a headache. <Agent_York> You okay, Carolina? <Agent_Carolina> I can't let myself do that again. I have to be the best. I have to. <Agent_York> Carolina... <Agent_York> You are the best. <Agent_York> And look, Texas isn't so bad either. I mean, she didn't want to shoot that guy either. <Agent_Carolina> ...Texas isn't my concern right now. <Agent_Carolina> If being the best means being better than the Director, too... <Agent_York> What I mean is...you guys do pretty well when you get along. <Agent_York> I mean, look at the way you guys found CT... * Agent_York trails off awkwardly <Agent_York> ...well * Agent_Carolina gives York a venomous look. <Agent_York> I feel like you're going to kill me every time you look at me like that. * Agent_Carolina looks at York, her expression softening, as if trying to find words to say. <Agent_Carolina> I don't have time to be nice, York. Everything's moving too fast. <Agent_Carolina> But... thanks, I guess. <Agent_York> I understand. The whole world is moving too fast. <Agent_York> I think...we're just trying to keep up.

* Agent_Carolina hears the report and rushes into the room. * Agent_Texas pulls PA to his feet. <Agent_Texas> The ringing in your ears is normal. <Agent_Texas> That was a blank I fired. <Agent_PA> I... I'm alive <Agent_Texas> Yeah. <Agent_Texas> Now keep quiet about it. * Agent_Texas turns around to see Carolina. <Agent_Texas> We have to get him out of here. * Agent_Carolina looks from Tex to PA, confused, her aggressive instinct melting into uncertainty. * Agent_California saw it as well <Agent_Texas> That'll make it two secrets you're sitting on, huh Cal. <Agent_Texas> I'll figure out the first one later. <Agent_Carolina> Get him out? <Agent_Texas> Yeah. <Agent_Texas> Bring him back to the subcommittee. * Agent_California twitches * Agent_PA follows Carolina out <Agent_Texas> I'll tell the director we got rid of the body. <Agent_Carolina> And say what, exactly? <Agent_Carolina> The subcommittee will want answers. * Agent_Texas shrugs <Agent_Texas> I'm sure the director can deal with it on his own. <Agent_Texas> He's made difficult decisions before. <Agent_Carolina> And I'm not beyond giving them some. <Agent_Texas> Tell them we found a spy and want the subcommittee to deal with it. <Agent_Texas> He has classified intel we don't know about and aren't cleared to access. <Agent_Texas> They'll play along and let us think they're going to interrogate him. <Agent_Texas> As soon as we leave, he walks free. * Agent_Carolina relaxes just a bit, but remains ostensibly suspicious. <Agent_Carolina> Why do you care about him, anyway? <Agent_Texas> There's something not right about the director. <Agent_Texas> He's got secrets. <Agent_Texas> And he doesn't just think we shouldn't to know. <Agent_Texas> It's like he's afraid we'll know. <Agent_York> You're really going off the deep end, Texas. <Agent_Carolina> Maybe we have a right to know! <Agent_Texas> What the director is doing is going off the deep end. <Agent_Texas> Now come on, let's go. <Agent_Texas> York, Cal, you in? <Agent_York> Y...yeah, I guess... * Four-Seven-Niner (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Four-Seven-Niner * Agent_Texas hauls PA aboard Four-Seven-Niner. * Agent_Carolina makes a grudging noise and follows Texas. <Agent_PA> Lets go <Four-Seven-Niner> Where to? * Agent_California boards Peli <Agent_PA> To the committee 479 <Four-Seven-Niner> Wait, why am I taking orders from this guy? <Agent_Texas> Just do it. <Four-Seven-Niner> ...Roger. * Four-Seven-Niner flies off <Agent_York> I'll keep an eye on him...I guess...he's not a prisoner, right? <Agent_Texas> Just make sure you can carry him off, York. His legs are broken. * Agent_Texas motions for Carolina to come over to the corner of the passenger bay * Agent_Carolina walks over, arms folded. * Agent_Texas turns to Carolina and lowers her voice. <Agent_Texas> Carolina, you are in a lot of trouble with the director right now. <Agent_Carolina> I noticed. <Agent_Texas> Well, what are you going to do about it? <Agent_Texas> This isn't just a matter of rankings. He could have you incarcerated or even executed. * Agent_Carolina blinks, then her brow furrows, as if she's distracted by something. It passes in seconds. <Agent_PA> Ladies and gentlemen, if you want a safe place, go to Venezia without any uniforms on. You'll all blend in fine. <Agent_York> Keep quiet, buddy. <Agent_Carolina> I'm a soldier, Texas. I don't know what you think you are. But I follow the chain of command. What is the UNSC going to do to us if we're all traitors? <Agent_Texas> Well, you didn't follow the chain of command back there. And you pointed a gun at the director. <Agent_Texas> It doesn't look good. <Agent_Carolina> He was the one breaking protocol! <Agent_Texas> So what are you going to do, go tattling? <Agent_Carolina> Tattling is for little people like Sou- * Agent_Carolina cuts herself off, mindful. <Agent_Texas> Listen, whether or not he breaks protocol isn't the issue right now. The issue is that he might try to get you out of the way now. <Agent_Carolina> Oh, I'm sorry, do you think he's omnipotent or something? <Agent_Texas> I don't care who's right or wrong, because I sure as hell don't know. <Agent_Texas> What I do care is whether you end up crippled, or in a prison cell, or even dead. <Agent_Carolina> If you had just let me handle him- <Agent_PA> LISTEN! Your best bet now is to stay low, work at a maritime job or something until this shitstorm blows over. <Agent_York> Quiet, dude. <Agent_Texas> That's right, Carolina. <Agent_Texas> I see the way you look at me, it's not exactly rocket science what you think of me. <Agent_Texas> But here's a newsflash. <Agent_Texas> I'm not going to be exactly beside myself with glee if something happened to you because of the director. * Agent_California grabs duct tape <Agent_York> Good call. * Agent_California tapes PA's mouth shut * ChanServ sets mode +q #halo-fanon * ! * @gateway/web/freenode/ip.68.63.119.164 <Agent_Carolina> You're on his side! Whatever he's doing, whatever he's working toward, you think it's for some greater good. Well, I don't see it. All I see is one man, acting like he's some kind of god! <Agent_Texas> If I was on his side, I would have shot this idiot as soon as he asked me. * Agent_Texas nods at PA <Agent_Texas> And you're right, the director is going too far. <Agent_Texas> And you talk about sides like we're enemies with him or something. <Agent_Texas> We should all be on the same side. <Agent_Texas> That's why I didn't kill this guy. <Agent_Texas> that's why I stopped you from shooting the director. <Agent_Texas> And that's why I don't want him to do something terrible to you. * Agent_Carolina clenches a fist, turmoil evident on her face. Torn between protocol and feelings. * Agent_York looks up, wondering what they're quietly talking about. <Agent_Carolina> Did you ever have to swear the oath, Texas? The oath we gave to the UNSC to protect it no matter what? <Agent_Carolina> Well, I did. <Agent_Texas> Yeah... <Agent_Texas> In fact, I joined up with the UNSC when... * Agent_Texas frowns. <Agent_Texas> ...Leonard tried to stop me... <Agent_Texas> Wait... <Agent_Texas> Did that happen? <Agent_Carolina> I don't see how letting the Director screw around with his superiors counts as being on the same- * Agent_Texas frowns. * Agent_Carolina tilts her head slightly, confused by Tex's rambling. <Agent_Texas> I...I think I did... <Agent_Texas> I remember doing it...but I don't think I did it... * Agent_Texas pounds the bulkhead in frustration. * Agent_Carolina twitches when Tex punches the bulkhead, startled. <Agent_York> Hey, you guys okay? <Agent_Carolina> We're... fine. <Agent_Texas> Four-Seven-Niner, turn us around. <Four-Seven-Niner> What? <Four-Seven-Niner> Why? * Agent_Texas sits down in a crash seat and tries to sort out her memories. <Agent_Texas> That's not right... <Agent_Texas> ...I couldn't have done that... <Agent_Texas> The director...Leonard... * Agent_Carolina moves as if going to stand by York, but remains by Tex.  * Agent_Texas looks up <Agent_Texas> I have some investigating to do. * Four-Seven-Niner turns around and heads back to the Mother of Invention. * Four-Seven-Niner drops everyone off in the hangar bay. <Agent_Texas> Take the prisoner...take him to that place he mentioned. You still have the coordinates, right? <Four-Seven-Niner> Yeah. <Agent_Texas> Good. Come right back when you've dropped him off. Cal, go with him. <Agent_Carolina> What the hell is going on? <Four-Seven-Niner> Okay. * Four-Seven-Niner flies off. * Four-Seven-Niner (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has left #halo-fanon * Agent_Wyoming is alerted the the team's return. <Agent_York> Hey Wyoming. <Agent_York> Something's up with those two. Don't know what. <Agent_North> Yeah...they're actually getting along. * Agent_Wyoming glances at Tex and Carolina. <Agent_Texas> Carolina, when was the first time you saw me? <Agent_Carolina> You just showed up one day, armor and all. Then... there was that match, with Maine and Wyoming. <Agent_York> And me. <Agent_Wyoming> I hate pugel sticks. <Agent_York> And I hate grenades. * Agent_Carolina glances at York, as if she intentionally didn't mention him. <Agent_Texas> I saw you in the spectating room that day. <Agent_Texas> But that wasn't the first time I saw you, Carolina... * Agent_Carolina frowns at Tex. <Agent_Texas> I saw you while I was on a mission...with...Marines... <Agent_Texas> You didn't see us, you had a mission to do. <Agent_Texas> But I saw you, and York, and Washington... * Agent_Texas shakes her head. <Agent_Texas> But I don't remember being there. <Agent_Carolina> ... I'm pretty sure I would have noticed you. <Agent_North> Maybe we should give them some privacy. <Agent_York> Yeah. Training room? <Agent_North> Sure. <Agent_Wyoming> Right, chaps. * Agent_York (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has left #halo-fanon * Agent_North (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has left #halo-fanon <Agent_Texas> I don't know... <Agent_Texas> It seemed different, somehow. <Agent_Texas> I was...admiring your team. * Agent_Carolina is quiet, unsure how to respond or if she even should. <Agent_Texas> And...proud. Because...I don't know, you had something to do with someone...with...with... <Agent_Texas> ...someone important to me. <Agent_Carolina> How... long ago was this? <Agent_Texas> I...can't remember... <Agent_Texas> A few years ago, I think... <Agent_Texas> Whenever this project started. * Agent_Carolina shifts her weight awkwardly, still slightly hostile, but more out of pride than hatred. <Agent_Carolina> And... what does this have to do with anything? <Agent_Texas> I don't know...these memories feel like...like they don't belong to me. * Agent_Texas reaches her room and pulls Carolina inside before someone (especially the director) sees them. <Agent_Carolina> What...? How is that even possible- oof! * Agent_Carolina pulls away from Texas after being yanked inside. <Agent_Texas> It's not much of a room, I know. But I don't need to do anything besides sleep in here. <Agent_Texas> Well...that and investigate. <Agent_Texas> Ever since the director gave me Omega, I've been looking into the nature of these AIs. * Agent_Carolina looks around, wary, then returns her attention to Texas. <Agent_Carolina> And you need me here, why? <Agent_Texas> Because I don't want to find you imprisoned in a cell when I come looking for you later. <Agent_Texas> Carolina, I don't know if you understand how serious this is. <Agent_Carolina> I don't know anything right now. One minute you're the Director's pet, the next you're some kind of spy? <Agent_Carolina> I can't decide whether you have extraordinary acting skills or I'm getting double-crossed! <Agent_Texas> The director acts really strange towards me. <Agent_Texas> I don't know why, but he treats me like...like I'm not one of you. * Agent_Carolina snorts. <Agent_Carolina> That's putting it lightly. <Agent_Texas> I'll say. <Agent_Texas> And I always wondered why he gave me Omega. <Agent_Carolina> He treats you like you're better, because- * Agent_Carolina falls silent. <Agent_Texas> Because? <Agent_Texas> I've noticed, and I've been wondering that too. * Agent_Carolina sits down in a nearby chair, still suspicious but also curious. <Agent_Texas> These AIs...it's like they're all part of a single person. <Agent_Texas> They're all so incomplete. <Agent_Texas> Like different emotions taken from a person. <Agent_Texas> So what I'm trying to find out is...who? <Agent_Texas> And what does it mean? <Agent_Carolina> ... some of them do look the same. <Agent_Texas> Your AIs are like twins. * Agent_Carolina is silent as Eta and Iota appear, one on each shoulder. <Agent_Carolina> They don't say much. <Agent_Texas> Neither does mine. <Agent_Texas> It's like they influence your very thoughts, isn't it? <Agent_Carolina> Sometimes... they whisper, but I can't tell what they're saying. <Agent_Texas> Look...they're mimicking your movements right now. * Agent_Carolina turns her head, annoyed, as Eta and Iota exchange low, garbled whispers. <Agent_Carolina> I thought having two would give me an edge. But all they ever do is talk to each other. <Agent_Texas> I think the director knew that. <Agent_Texas> He seemed to accept your...request...too easily. <Agent_Carolina> And what about... Omega, right? <Agent_Carolina> What does he do? <Agent_Texas> He... <Agent_Texas> It's like he wants to hurt people. <Agent_Texas> Like he enjoys it. <Agent_Texas> I shut him off so often because of it. <Agent_Texas> But not just because of that. <Agent_Texas> I feel like Omega is a being of pure rage...it makes me nervous. <Agent_Texas> Whenever I have him activated in my head too long, I start to get...flashbacks. <Agent_Texas> Like those memories I don't think are mine. <Agent_Texas> In these flashbacks, the person who was important to me...the one that had a connection to the Freelancers...I feel like he is angry at me. * Agent_Carolina can't help when her eyes widen slightly. <Agent_Texas> And I have no idea what it means, but for some reason it makes me...unhappy. <Agent_Texas> I can't even understand why. <Agent_Texas> But Omega scares me sometimes because of the rage I feel from him. <Agent_Texas> I wonder if the director knew that when he gave Omega to me. * Agent_Carolina leans forward, and Eta and Iota wink out. She winces slightly, like it hurts her. <Agent_Texas> What is it? <Agent_Carolina> Maybe... the memories are from Omega? <Agent_Carolina> But... why would the Director want to mess you up? * Epsilon_AI (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Epsilon_AI <Epsilon_AI> Allison! * Agent_Texas is startled. * Agent_Carolina hisses and pulls at her hair, cringing. * Agent_Texas tries to think of something to do, but doesn't know what. <Agent_Carolina> Nnnngggghhh! * Agent_Texas remembers, and grabs Carolina, turning her around. <Agent_Carolina> Make it sto- make it stop! Allison! Allison! * Agent_Texas quickly accesses Carolina's neural interface via her helmet shuts off the AIs. * Agent_Texas turns to Epsilon. <Agent_Texas> What is this about? * Agent_Carolina stops mid-scream and twitches, one arm spasming. <Epsilon_AI> Memory. <Agent_Texas> Memory? * Agent_Texas looks back at Carolina. <Agent_Texas> What was that? * Agent_Carolina is muttering to herself, the same rapid garbled speech the AI were formerly making. <Agent_Carolina> ... Alli... ugh... I don't... know. * Agent_Carolina sits up, attempting to pull herself together. <Agent_Texas> Tell me. <Agent_Texas> Who's Allison? * Agent_Carolina seems to be staring into space, past Tex. <Agent_Carolina> She... she was gone... * Epsilon_AI is muttering too. <Epsilon_AI> Allison...come back... <Epsilon_AI> ...no, I can't... <Agent_Texas> What is going on? <Epsilon_AI> He...he did this to me...I did this...Alpha did this... <Agent_Texas> Alpha? The director's AI? <Agent_Texas> What about him? Tell me! * Agent_Carolina repeats "Alpha" under her breath, as if dreading it. * Epsilon_AI lets out a drawn-out scream. * Agent_Texas clutches her head. <Agent_Texas> No...don't say goodbye... <Agent_Texas> ...I hate goodbyes... <Agent_Texas> Leonard... * Agent_Carolina stiffens at Epsilon's scream and stares at Tex, pallid. <Epsilon_AI> Washington...memories...he knows... <Agent_Texas> Memory...memory is the key... <Agent_Texas> ...memory... <Epsilon_AI> ...memory...I... * Epsilon_AI blurs somewhat but the hologram quickly clears <Epsilon_AI> I am the Alpha's memory. I am the key. <Agent_Texas> What? * Epsilon_AI begins to fade out of focus again. <Epsilon_AI> Memory...I am the memory...Texas...Allison... * Epsilon_AI falls to his holographic knees and clutches his head. <Agent_Texas> Epsilon! What is... * Agent_Carolina squints at Epsilon, still coherent enough to be aggressive. <Agent_Carolina> The hell are you talking... about... <Epsilon_AI> GET OUT OF MY HEAD! * Epsilon_AI splits into two holograms, the original a pale blue and the second a dark grey. * Epsilon-Tex (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Epsilon-Tex * Agent_Texas looks up at the grey hologram and realizes what she was looking at. <Agent_Texas> It can't be... * Epsilon-Tex stares back at Tex for a moment and then disappears * Epsilon_AI is still on his knees. <Agent_Carolina> Texas, the FUCK was that? <Epsilon_AI> Allison...you have to save him...find him... <Epsilon_AI> ...the memory...he is losing the memory of himself...and you... * Epsilon_AI vanishes. * Epsilon_AI (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has left #halo-fanon * Agent_Texas stands up with a silent determination. * Agent_Carolina also stands, somewhat shakily. * Agent_Texas places one hand on the wall facing her bed. <Agent_Texas> Hey, you okay to fight? <Agent_Carolina> ... knocking some heads might make me feel better, yeah. <Agent_Texas> Good. * Agent_Texas pushes the wall to reveal an entire rack of guns, knives and grenades. * Agent_Carolina takes this in, seemingly unable to show surprise anymore. <Agent_Texas> Take whatever you can carry, and follow me. * Agent_Texas grabs several pistols, a combat knife, and a quartet of grenades. * Agent_Carolina starts clipping grenades to her belt, an SMG to each thigh, a battle rifle to her back, and finally takes a pistol for her dominant hand. * Agent_Texas slides open the door and walks out. * Agent_Carolina follows Texas, her stride back to its usual gait. <Agent_Texas> Those AIs might give you an edge, but you'll want to keep them off. <Agent_Texas> We don't want them screaming in your head again. * Agent_Texas leads Carolina down several hallways before stopping at a large sliding door. <Agent_Texas> The bridge. We're not usually allowed in here. * Agent_Carolina is silent as she follows Texas, perhaps from leftover pain, perhaps in contemplation. * Agent_Texas walks through the sliding doors, and finds to her surprise that it's completely empty. <Agent_Texas> Hello? Counsellor? <Agent_Texas> Director? <Agent_Texas> ...Alpha? * Director_Church (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Director_Church <Director_Church> (voice only) Why, hello Agent Texas. <Director_Church> (voice only) I was wondering where you headed off to. <Agent_Texas> Director, where are you? <Agent_Texas> Why is the bridge empty? <Director_Church> (voice only) I'm currently occupied with other matters, so I'm not on the ship. <Director_Church> (voice only) But I am glad to see you've brought Agent Carolina. <Director_Church> (voice only) I've been meaning to have a word with her. <Agent_Texas> Where's the Alpha? * Agent_Carolina bristles, bringing up the Magnum though she has no target. <Agent_Carolina> I have several words for you! <Director_Church> (voice only) I'm sure you do, Agent Carolina. But I'm afraid you'll have to wait. <Director_Church> (voice only) Agent Texas, I notice Epsilon had contacted you. <Agent_Texas> Yeah. Epsilon. The Alpha's memory. <Director_Church> (voice only) So you've figured it out. <Agent_Texas> Not completely. Care to explain? <Director_Church> (voice only) Not particularly, no. <Director_Church> (voice only) I'm not quite done with the Alpha yet, and it is crucial that you don't interfere in this next phase. <Director_Church> (voice only) But there is someone to keep you company. I believe you've already met. * Epsilon-Tex steps out of the shadows. <Agent_Texas> You. <Epsilon-Tex> I am you. <Director_Church> (voice only) I'm no fool, Agent Texas. I know why you and Carolina are here. <Director_Church> (voice only) But I'm afraid I have to stop you from going any further. Even if I have to...force you to turn on yourself. <Agent_Texas> I will figure this out! <Agent_Texas> And I'll find you! * Director_Church seals the doors behind them. <Director_Church> You can try. * Agent_Carolina aims at the strange Tex's head, but does not fire yet. <Epsilon-Tex> (voice only) You'll have to get past your own memory first, Agent Texas. * Epsilon-Tex suddenly moves, dashing towards Tex and Carolina. * Agent_Texas raises two pistols and opens fire. * Epsilon-Tex dodges the shots. * Agent_Carolina fires several shots with her pistol as well. * Epsilon-Tex reaches Tex and lands a punch on her. * Agent_Texas staggers and swings to retaliate. <Epsilon-Tex> Too slow, Texas. But it's not your fault. * Epsilon-Tex delivers a spinning kick to Tex's face. <Epsilon-Tex> I am your memory, after all. * Agent_Texas trips Epsilon-Tex. * Agent_Texas gets back on her feet. * Epsilon-Tex rolls away and moves to engage Carolina. * Agent_Carolina rushes Epsilon-Tex, discarding the Magnum and opening fire with both SMGs. * Epsilon-Tex jumps over the gunfire, and comes down with a hard kick. * Agent_Texas aims but doesn't want to hit Carolina. * Agent_Texas puts away the guns and pulls out the combat knife. * Agent_Carolina is driven back by the kick, which impacts her midsection. * Epsilon-Tex delivers a series of rapid punches to Carolina. <Agent_Carolina> Augh- * Agent_Texas punches Epsilon-Tex repeatedly, not injuring her but managing to distract her momentarily. * Epsilon-Church snatches both of Tex's pistols. * Agent_Carolina drops one of the SMGs but retains a grip on the right one, and jams the barrel under Epsilon-Tex's helmet. * Epsilon-Tex kicks Carolina in the leg, throwing off her aim. * Agent_Texas stabs the combat knife into Epsilon-Tex, to no effect. <Director_Church> You already know that achieves nothing, Agent Texas. * Epsilon-Tex pulls the knife out and kicks Tex away. * Agent_Texas staggers back several steps, colliding with a nearby control panel. <Agent_Texas> You sure you don't mind us demolishing your bridge, director? <Director_Church> (voice only) Oh, I have more pressing concerns at the moment. * Agent_Carolina snarls a war cry as she gets to her feet, and swings a punch at Epsilon-Tex. * Epsilon-Tex is knocked off-balance. * Epsilon-Tex raises one pistol to retaliate. * Agent_Texas jumps on Epsilon-Tex. * Epsilon-Tex growls and shoots over her shoulder, trying and failing to hit Tex. * Agent_Texas puts one hand on Epsilon-Tex's, trying to take back her pistol. <Epsilon-Tex> Get off-! * Agent_Carolina tackles Epsilon-Tex, grabbing her torso. * Agent_Texas rolls off Epsilon-Tex, holding one of the two pistols. * Epsilon-Tex raises the other pistol and aims it point-blank at Carolina's chest. * Agent_Texas shoots Epsilon-Tex in the hand, causing her to drop the pistol. <Epsilon-Tex> Dammit! * Agent_Carolina freezes for a split second, then lashes at Epsilon-Tex with a kick. <Epsilon-Tex> Ugh. * Epsilon-Tex reaches for the fallen pistol.v * Agent_Texas kicks it away, spinning and bringing her foot down on the back of Epsilon-Tex's head. * Epsilon-Tex lashes out with one hand, grabbing Tex's other foot and pulling her to the ground. * Epsilon-Tex uses her other hand to punch Carolina in the gut. <Agent_Texas> Oof-! * Agent_Carolina stumbles back, coughing. <Director_Church> (voice only) Well, this is most certainly disappointing. My two best agents, being overpowered by a mere memory. * Agent_Texas snarls. <Agent_Texas> We'll see about that. * Agent_Texas rolls away, moving to grab her pistol. * Epsilon-Tex stands up, holding Tex's knife. * Agent_Carolina recovers enough to draw back a fist like she's going to deliver a punch, but instead she sends her hand smashing into Epsilon-Tex's midsection, fingers braced like a shovel. <Epsilon-Tex> Agh! * Epsilon-Tex punches Carolina, but it has little force. * Agent_Carolina clenches her fingers, finding wires. * Agent_Texas shoots Epsilon-Tex in the back several times, careful to aim for the centre of the mass. <Agent_Carolina> Tell me if it hurts! <Epsilon-Tex> GET AWAY! * Epsilon-Tex punches Carolina in the face. * Agent_Carolina is sent flying back, with a handful of wires. * Epsilon-Tex gets to her feet. * Agent_Texas runs out of ammo and charges at Epsilon-Tex. * Epsilon-Tex throws the combat knife at Carolina. * Agent_Texas tackles Epsilon-Tex to the ground. * Agent_Carolina brings up her arm clumsily, and the knife thuds into her bicep. <Agent_Carolina> Aaagh! <Epsilon-Tex> Tell me if it hurts!v <Agent_Texas> Shut up! * Agent_Texas sticks her other pistol into Epsilon-Tex's exposed midsection. * Epsilon-Tex kicks Tex in the chest, sending her flying into the air. * Agent_Texas flies over the edge of the catwalk and disappears from sight. <Epsilon-Tex> You can't get rid of me that easily. <Epsilon-Tex> After all, memories never go away. * Agent_Carolina gets to her feet, wounded arm hanging awkwardly. <Epsilon-Tex> Looks like it's you and me now, number two. * Agent_Carolina looks around, searching for anything exploitable. * Epsilon-Tex slowly pulls the pistol out of her exposed midsection. * Epsilon-Tex fires the remaining half-magazine at Carolina. * Agent_Carolina tries to dodge all the bullets but two or three pepper her. <Agent_Carolina> Shit! * Agent_Carolina stops and looks around, wild-eyed and straining, then runs toward Epsilon-Tex, suddenly hyperaggressive. <Epsilon-Tex> Getting desperate? * Epsilon-Tex lands a swift punch to the back of Carolina's head as she reaches her, knocking her right to the ground. <Epsilon-Tex> That won't help you win. * Agent_Carolina hits the ground hard, and slowly moves shortly afterward, with pronounced effort. <Epsilon-Tex> That won't help you be number one again. <Epsilon-Tex> You know what, you're really something, Carolina. * Agent_Carolina looks up at Epsilon-Tex, livid. <Epsilon-Tex> All this time you hated Tex, hated me. <Epsilon-Tex> And now you're working together to bring down the one who gave you all this. <Epsilon-Tex> The director doesn't need Tex. <Epsilon-Tex> He has me. <Agent_Carolina> His standards must have really fallen then. <Epsilon-Tex> And you're never going to touch him as long as I'm here. * Agent_Carolina snorts, more bravado than anything. <Epsilon-Tex> Don't tell me you and Tex are friends now. I think I'd die of embarrassment. <Agent_Carolina> Oh... I don't think... embarrassment is what you'll die of... * Epsilon-Tex growls and charges at Carolina, albeit not rashly. * Agent_Carolina looses a war cry and meets Epsilon-Tex head-on, tearing at the hole she made earlier with her good hand. * Epsilon-Tex punches and kicks Carolina in quick succession * Epsilon-Tex grabs Carolina's injured hand and twists hard. <Agent_Carolina> A-aah...! * Epsilon-Tex forces Carolina to her knees and takes her pistol. <Epsilon-Tex> So, who's going to die now? * Agent_Texas leaps out of the shadows and tackles Epsilon-Tex. <Agent_Texas> Oh, I'm not done yet. * Epsilon-Tex rolls and recovers, emptying the pistol into Tex's chest plate. * Agent_Texas grunts and is pushed back from the force of the shots. <Epsilon-Tex> I think you are now. * Epsilon-Tex gets back to her feet. * Agent_Carolina wobbles to her feet, clenching her good fist. <Agent_Texas> You know something, you're right. <Agent_Texas> Memories never do go away. <Agent_Texas> Except you're not my memory. <Agent_Texas> So I'm going to erase you! * Agent_Texas struggles to stand. <Epsilon-Tex> Bold words. * Epsilon-Tex kicks Tex hard, sending her sliding away. <Epsilon-Tex> But that's all they are. * Agent_Carolina spits blood, then speaks hoarsely. <Agent_Carolina> Hey, Allison. * Epsilon-Tex turns. * Agent_Texas turns. <Director_Church> (voice only) What the devil- * Agent_Carolina is already sprinting toward Epsilon-Tex when she turns. * Agent_Texas hobbles over to a storage unit placed at the head of the bridge. <Agent_Texas> Hey director, I don't suppose Epsilon is here anymore. <Director_Church> What are you doing? Get away from there! <Agent_Texas> ...but I think you left something behind. <Director_Church> Don't touch that! * Agent_Texas grabs the memory unit and throws it at Carolina. <Agent_Texas> Catch! * Agent_Carolina catches the memory unit with her good hand, as if she's practiced the move. * Epsilon-Tex is caught off-guard and turns to look at Tex in confusion. <Epsilon-Tex> What are you- * Epsilon-Tex turns back to Carolina just in time to see that the memory unit now has a vicious blade sticking out of it. * Agent_Carolina slams the point of the memory unit into Epsilon-Tex's helmet, stabbing through to the core. <Director_Church> No! * Epsilon-Tex glows red at the visor, spasms, and becomes still. * Epsilon-Tex has quit (Quit: Page closed) * Agent_Texas staggers over to Carolina, staring at the memory unit in her hands. * Agent_Carolina stands panting over Epsilon-Tex's body, shaking slightly. * Agent_Texas looks up defiantly, as if the director is actually up there. <Agent_Texas> You'd better be hiding in some deep dark hole, director. <Agent_Texas> Because we're going to be coming for you! * Director_Church laughs, to Tex's surprise. * Agent_Carolina glares upon hearing the laugh. <Director_Church> You think you can destroy your own creator, Agent Texas? <Director_Church> You think you're something special, but you're just the same as Epsilon. <Director_Church> You're nothing but a memory. <Agent_Carolina> .... not just a memory. <Agent_Carolina> All she has to do is point me in the right direction. <Agent_Texas> I'll show you what a memory can do when I find you. <Director_Church> You can try. But you will fail, just like you always do. <Director_Church> I have Alpha, I have Epsilon; I need nothing more to stop you. * Agent_Texas detects where the director's voice is coming from, and shoots the machine, destroying it and cutting him off. * Director_Church has quit (Quit: Page closed) * Agent_Carolina looks at Texas, somewhat glassy-eyed. <Agent_Texas> Right, let's get these doors open. * Agent_Texas moves for the doors, a little too determined, as if trying to maintain her resolve. * Agent_Texas tries to open the doors with the keypad, to no avail. She runs her hands along the surface, trying to find a way to pull them open. <Agent_Texas> Gotta open the door...get out of here... <Agent_Carolina> ... he's wrong. <Agent_Carolina> He.... what he said... about you failing... * Agent_Texas pounds the doors in frustration and stops. <Agent_Texas> I couldn't do it, Carolina. I couldn't even take on myself. <Agent_Carolina> It doesn't matter. <Agent_Carolina> Maybe you can't beat him on your own. <Agent_Carolina> But you can sure as hell help us kick his ass. * Agent_Texas takes her fist off the doors and turns to look at Carolina. <Agent_Texas> I guess I never was one of you. * Agent_Carolina coughs again, averting her gaze from Tex. <Agent_Carolina> One of 'us'? What are we, really, anyway? <Agent_Texas> Pawns, apparently. <Agent_Texas> Pieces to the director's plan. <Agent_Texas> But no matter what might have brought us together...I thought of everyone in the project as friends...even you. <Agent_Texas> And if that makes us something, then we sure as hell are going to find the director. <Agent_Texas> And Alpha...I'm not completely sure what he is to me, but I feel like I owe it to him. * Agent_Carolina is at a loss for what to say, but then she approaches Tex and offers her good hand. * Agent_Texas takes the hand and shakes. * Agent_York (ae5c5e52@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Agent_York * Agent_York stands next to the doors as they slide open, looking away from the keypad. <Agent_York> About time I got the damn doors open... <Agent_York> ...whoa, what happened in here? * Agent_Carolina winces as her injured arm throbs. <Agent_York> Carolina, Texas, you guys alright? <Agent_Carolina> Super, York, just super. <Agent_York> Let's get you guys to recovery right away. And why is the bridge empty? <Agent_Texas> It's a long story, York. * Agent_Texas throws a supporting arm around Carolina's shoulders and helps her walk out of the bridge. * Agent_York raises an eyebrow. <Agent_York> What happened, you two had a fight in here? <Agent_Texas> Something like that. <Agent_Texas> York...get the others and tell them to find us at Recovery. <Agent_York> You mean Wash and North and Wyoming and everyone? <Agent_Texas> No. <Agent_Texas> I mean everyone. Every Freelancer, soldier, and AI on board. * Agent_Carolina turns to look at York. <Agent_Carolina> Hey, York? <Agent_York> Yeah? <Agent_Carolina> If you pass by the Leaderboard on your way... <Agent_Carolina> Smash it to bits. <Agent_York> Got it. <Agent_York> What's going on anyway? * Agent_Texas turns to look at Carolina. <Agent_Texas> I guess you're in charge of the ship now. <Agent_Carolina> We're going to bring the Director to justice. <Agent_Carolina> It's not about being number one anymore. <Agent_Carolina> It's about everyone pulling together. * Agent_York smiles. <Agent_York> I've been waiting for so long to hear you say that. <Agent_York> Well, I guess it's safe to leave you two to get to recovery. <Agent_York> I'll get the others. <Agent_York> See you in a bit. * Agent_York has quit (Quit: Page closed) * Agent_Texas reaches recovery with Carolina and helps her ease onto a bed. <Agent_Carolina> Ugh... thanks. <Agent_Texas> Don't mention it. * Agent_Texas watches as a few doctors walk over and begin to help Carolina out of her armour. <Agent_Texas> It won't be easy to find the director. <Agent_Texas> It could take weeks...months...years, even. <Agent_Carolina> He'll want us to find him. <Agent_Texas> Yeah, and he'll have something worse than Epsilon waiting. <Agent_Carolina> He thinks he has all the power, and that we're just bumbling idiots. That's what he wanted us to be, when we weren't doing what he wanted. Idiots. <Agent_Texas> Well, he's in for a surprise. <Agent_Texas> I don't think he realizes what he's created with the Freelancer project. <Agent_Texas> But he'll find out the hard way. <Agent_Carolina> I don't think he ever knew what he was really creating... and that scares me. <Agent_Carolina> To create so much he can't control or understand, for what? <Agent_Texas> We'll figure it out. <Agent_Texas> See what secrets he has. <Agent_Texas> What he's been up to. <Agent_Texas> What the point to all this was. <Agent_Texas> He's a mad scientist if there ever was one. <Agent_Texas> And he'll find that his own creations will be his downfall. <Agent_Carolina> He didn't create you, you know. <Agent_Carolina> I mean, maybe you... came from him, somehow. <Agent_Carolina> But he didn't make you who you are, like this. <Agent_Carolina> That was... already there, somehow. <Agent_Texas> Yeah. It's Allison. I don't know anything about her... <Agent_Texas> Who she was...what she had to do with the director...why I'm here... <Agent_Texas> ...but the director has all the answers, as always. And we'll get them from him. <Agent_Texas> We'll figure this all out, Carolina. <Agent_Texas> But you should get some sleep. <Agent_Texas> The others will be ready when you wake up. <Agent_Texas> We'll all need to be at our best if we're going to look for the director. * Agent_Carolina nods, already relaxing from the sedatives being used for her arm wound. * Agent_Texas watches for a moment as the doctors treat her, and remembers that she too is damaged. * Agent_Texas heads off to find a tech team to make some repairs...and maybe make a few tweaks. * Agent_Carolina falls unconscious, but not before muttering something that sounds vaguely like "Allison."