User:K014/Halo: Strays

Halo: Strays is a novel written by K.W.R. released to this website (Halo Fanon). It focuses on Sevar 'Kodum and his involvement in the Battle of Installation 00.

Preview
Sevar 'Kodum looked around the corner to see a Jiralhanae captain, along with seven or so Unggoy. He quickly drew back, activating his active camouflage. When the beast had it's back turned, Sevar quickly threw a plasma grenade into the bunch and swiftly evaded back behind his corner, before he heard a loud crash, and the soft patter of bodies hitting the deck of the vessel.

As he searched his late enemies, he found a small energized hilt on the belt of the Jiralhanae. He took it and activated it, and swung it with practiced ease. The Sangheili had much on his mind- but most of all, the saving of his brother Shyr.

Shyr constantly got himself into trouble. But now, it was serious. As the dark blue-clad warrior dashed down the corridors, he remembered what it was like on the Shade Stalk, with Shyr at his side. He quickly banished the thought, as it had caused him to stop focusing. When he turned another corner, he flinched as large, furred creatures barred his way- more Jiralhanae. Sevar quickly dispatched them with a single slice with his energy sword, just to find a squad of five extra minors charging, wielding deadly spike rifles.

Sevar continued his mini-rampage, attacking the hellish figures with only a few more swipes of his extremely murderous energy weapon. It crackled as an afterthought of the thorough removal of the last minor's head, and Sevar deactivated it, as he remembered the purpose of his mission.

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A lone Kig-yar stood in the hall way, energy gauntlet in one hand, carbine in the other. He watched as yet another of the traitorous Jiralhanae walked past in the corridor and joined his pack mates. These disgusting fiends have no right to live... The Kig-yar walked upstream of the steady Jiralhanae line, presumably drawn to the gunfire... wait, gunfire? The Kig-yar didn't hear gunfire until now... this could mean a promotion! And a decent assignment!

The alien continued down, following the pack animals all the way through the long passageways of the ship, and ran face-to-face with a Sangheili. The Kig-yar jumped, and held up his energy gauntlet emitter up just in time to block the powerful blow of the tall reptilian's energy blade.

Summary
As a battle of epic proportions rages on the Ark's surface, a duel with death reaches its finale high above. The lone warrior Sangheili Sevar 'Kodum must prove himself in a horrific scale of a thousand to one, leaving his life in the evil clutches of the fates. He is sure to be bathed in rewards for success. However, if he fails, the entire battle may take a turn for the worse--and his entire race left to be hunted to extinction.

Canon

 * Rtas 'Vadum
 * Thel 'Vadam

Fanon

 * Sevar 'Kodum
 * Vashyr 'Kodum
 * Prophet of Forgiveness

Prologue
Sevar 'Kodum looked out the window of the Shadow of Intent to see the open portal the Jiralhanae had retreated through. He knew his duty--once they entered the portal, he would have to report to the hangar tand prepare his Seraph fighter.

Suddenly, he heard his earpiece crackle. "Sevar, we need you at the bridge as soon as possible." It was his commander. ''I wonder why they need me there now, aren't we supposed to by preparing for battle? ''

He was about to open the door, when he heard voices--human voices. The Sangheili grumbled, and then entered in the middle of an argument "-we go and risk everything, every last man, woman and child. If we stand our ground... we just might have a chance." Sevar stayed to the side, so he did not seem as if to interrupt. "No. If your construct is wrong, then the Flood has already won," the Arbiter said. There was a short moment of contemplation, then a green-armored Human spoke up. "I'll find Cortana's solution. And I'll bring it back." After that, the conversation didn't last long before the Humans left. He approaced 'Vadum, prepared for a lecture about being late to meetings. But instead he was met with seriousness. "Sevar, we need you to get your Seraph ready early. We are going to leave through the portal within the next unit."