RP:Red vs Blue: Revolution/Episode 12

 Episode XII: Love Can Kill, Love Will Die

 (COM) Carolina, I'm on approach to the Mother of Invention, with someone who says she wants to see you.  (COM) I'll be landing in hangar bay four, meet me there, copy?  (COM) And who might 'someone' be? I'm a little busy at the moment.  (COM) Agent Carolina. I didn't expect you'd be fond of the spontaneity of my arrival, but I think you'll find my cargo to be worth your while.  * Agent_Carolina pauses for a full five seconds before replying, as if truly surprised.  (COM) She insists that you come alone.  (COM) ... Then I will. This had better be good, Doctor. * Four-Seven-Niner settles the Pelican into a landing inside hangar bay four.  * Agent_Florida steps off the dropship with Dr_Halsey.  * Agent_Carolina approaches the dropship warily, alone and fully armored, no weapons visible.  * Agent_Florida snaps to attention when Carolina approaches. <Agent_Florida> Major. * Doctor_Halsey waves dismissively at Agent Florida. <Doctor_Halsey> Feel free to go somewhere less classified at the moment, Agent. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Yes, ma'am. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida nods to Carolina before walking off. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina turns her helmet slightly at Halsey, still uncomfortable with the woman's attitude toward Freelancers. <Doctor_Halsey> Before you start firing off unnecessary questions, I need you to follow me. * Doctor_Halsey turns and starts walking as if she knows exactly where she's going. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> ... ma'am, where are you going? You don't know this ship. * Doctor_Halsey looks back at Carolina and raises and eyebrow. <Doctor_Halsey> What don't I know? * Doctor_Halsey continues to walk calmly, with Carolina following her down a corridor that leads to one of the Director's old testing chambers. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York shrugs his shoulders. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Doctor Halsey, what is this about? <Doctor_Halsey> You, mostly. I find it intriguing how most of the Director's loose ends lead back to you. But this isn't another loose end. * Doctor_Halsey seals the door behind them and enters a personal code, locking down the internal surveillance and reinforcing the locking mechanisms of the door. <Doctor_Halsey> Now that we have some privacy, I can get to business. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> And what exactly do you mean by "business"? * Doctor_Halsey carefully removes something from the satchel over her shoulder. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina removes her helmet, eyes narrowing. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> What is that? <Doctor_Halsey> Something that may well prove to be more important than anything else this project ever produced. <Doctor_Halsey> Or rather I should say, someone. * Doctor_Halsey holds a cylindrical piece of equipment with both hands, then sets it down on an adjacent table. She removes a chip and inserts it into a data crystal slot. <Doctor_Halsey> Now come on. Don't tell me you're shy now. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina appears utterly baffled, then appears to realize something. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Doctor, is that an AI containment unit? <Doctor_Halsey> Hardly. Much more refined than Leonard's toys. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> ... Tex. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina takes a step toward Halsey, then seems to balk. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Is she... okay? <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Did you fix her? <Doctor_Halsey> "Fix" is a disappointingly simple term for it, but yes. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI (d1c37aba@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Agent_Texas|AI <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI 's avatar flickers into view, displaying a young blonde-haired woman in an armoured Marine uniform. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI 's hologram is facing away from Dr. Halsey and Carolina, and she is looking down. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina stares at the hologram, a bit put off. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Didn't know fixing her meant getting rid of the armor. <Doctor_Halsey> The way an AI presents itself reflects its "mental state," Victoria. <Doctor_Halsey> I simply enabled the Beta AI to return to its most stable form, thus altering its perceptions of its own existence. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina appears to be studying Tex, brow furrowed. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI clasps her hands and fidgets nervously, still looking at her feet. <Doctor_Halsey> In addition to several other perks, I'm fairly certain the Beta AI has the potential to live far beyond the normative seven years of optimal functionality usually predicted for smart AIs. <Doctor_Halsey> Further study is needed, but the mere fact that Leonard was able to create an AI from the sheer force of his emotions has staggering implications regarding AI creation. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina doesn't seem to hear Halsey, staring almost suspiciously at Tex. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Turn around. * Doctor_Halsey watches calmly, almost eagerly. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI slowly turns, and stares at Carolina with surprisingly gentle blue eyes. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> ... what the FUCK? <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI flinches. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina turns and stares angrily at Halsey. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Are you trying to... to... how did you do this? WHY did you? <Doctor_Halsey> I did nothing, Victoria. <Doctor_Halsey> I only uncovered what was already there. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina curls a fist angrily, then seems to wilt slightly, more upset than anything. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Is this one of the Director's schemes? Something to crack me? * Doctor_Halsey tilts her head slightly, nearly amused. <Doctor_Halsey> And why would the Beta AI's appearance "crack" you, Agent Carolina? <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina mumbles something under her breath. <Doctor_Halsey> I didn't catch that. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> ... because last I checked, Tex sure as hell didn't look exactly like my MOM. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI speaks for the first time, in the voice that unmistakably belongs to Tex. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Victoria...you don't...remember? <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina recoils as if stung. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Remember what. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Why the Director built me... <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> He was trying to resurrect his girlfriend, right? <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI looks at Halsey slowly. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> She doesn't know? How... <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> ...unless... * Doctor_Halsey shrugs ever so slightly, then sighs. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI 's expression becomes one of disbelief. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> He couldn't have...not to her... <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI groans softly. <Doctor_Halsey> Don't tell me you refuse to believe his atrocious nature now, after all you've been through. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Leonard, how could you... <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Excuse me, what the hell are you talking about? <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> His own daughter...dammit... <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina freezes. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> ... say that again. <Doctor_Halsey> You heard it right the first time. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI 's expression hardens. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> And for what? For me? <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> He did all this for me? <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> For once, Doctor Halsey, can I ask you to shut up? <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina focuses on Tex. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> He couldn't let me go, and...and...he wiped his own daughter's memory? <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> He let her go, just like that? <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> How the hell am I his... wait. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina lets both hands drop to her sides. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> ... son of a bitch. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Son. Of. A.... <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> ... ah, damn. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina turns around, takes a few steps, then turns around and looks stunned. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Are you saying that you look exactly like my mother because Leonard Church is my FATHER? <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI nods slowly. * Doctor_Halsey appears bored. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI closes her eyes, brow furrowed. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I'm going to kill him. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> He kept it a secret from her...from me... <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI 's avatar flashes unexpectedly. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I nearly killed her, dammit! <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> And what would he have done? <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> He wouldn't have cared at all, would he? <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> You nearly killed ME? I nearly killed YOU! <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> On multiple occasions! <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI slackens. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Maybe that would have been for the best. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Sometimes I wish he never made me, but...after everything I've done...I've only got myself to blame. * Doctor_Halsey tsks softly. <Doctor_Halsey> Remember what I said about wallowing. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Right. I'm...still getting used to this whole "human" thing. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina still appears as if she got blindsided. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI glances at Carolina. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I'm sorry about what happened. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I should've trusted you. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I should've trusted all of you. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> ... just don't. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Please don't, okay? Just... just move on. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI closes her eyes. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Okay. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina exhales slowly, eyes glassy. <Doctor_Halsey> Well, now that we've gotten that out of the way. <Doctor_Halsey> I believe it's time to take the next step with your armor and implants, Victoria. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina looks at Halsey as if coming out of a daze. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Next step? * Doctor_Halsey walks up to Carolina and taps her armor plating in a scolding motion. <Doctor_Halsey> I'm thankful all you managed to scrounge for Leonard were the Mark Four designs. He's an innovator, but his methods are sloppy. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Doctor, that wasn't her fault. Leonard confessed last week that he was using hormonal chemicals to control her. ONI's getting the formula from him as we speak. <Doctor_Halsey> Whatever the case, I'm very pleased that you were able to deliver his "improvements" to me so I could rectify all the little kinks. <Doctor_Halsey> Now it's time to see if I'm as good as I say I am. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI takes a deep breath. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I'm ready. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina frowns. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> For what? * Doctor_Halsey smirks. <Doctor_Halsey> A family reunion, of sorts. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I'll never be a replacement for Allison. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> But I do have lost time to make up for. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina shrugs halfheartedly. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Like anything's been normal lately. Why not. <Doctor_Halsey> Your implants and armor are up to speed, but I must warn you, Victoria. <Doctor_Halsey> Having a full-fledged smart AI in your head isn't like having a fragment. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I'll be gentle. <Doctor_Halsey> You need to be as willing to cooperate as Texas, or the bond will fail. <Doctor_Halsey> ... if you must know, I've been dreaming of this moment for years now. <Doctor_Halsey> You may be providing me with data that will save humanity just by accepting this. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> ... if you say so, Doc. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI glances at Dr_Halsey. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Send Linda my regards. * Doctor_Halsey gives Tex a long look. <Doctor_Halsey> ... of course. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina dons her helmet, then walks over to the table and and gently pulls the chip from its slot. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI disappears as her chip is removed. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Here goes. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina inserts the chip into the back of her helmet. * Doctor_Halsey watches impassively. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina gasps slightly as an icy sensation floods from the base of her skull into her brain. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI 's avatar flickers into view, hovering over Carolina's shoulder. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> You...have a lot on your mind. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina recovers from the rush and turns her head to regard the hologram. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> ... y-yeah, welcome to Fucked-Up Central, enjoy your stay. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI peers into the "scars" Eta and Iota had left on Carolina's mind and winces. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI mutters, "I'm gonna kill him..." <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> If by "him" you mean our mutual enemy, I'm with you all the way. <Doctor_Halsey> Well, it's good to see you bonding so positively. <ODST_Leader> (COM) All batteries, fire! <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI looks around as the ship shakes. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> (COM) What the hell was that? <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I think we have more pressing issues at the moment. * Doctor_Halsey consults her wristpad. <Doctor_Halsey> It appears we're under attack. * Doctor_Halsey makes a shooing motion toward Carolina. <Doctor_Halsey> You'd better go. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> (COM) Carolina, do you copy? <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> (COM) Yeah, I felt that too. We've got company, people. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> (COM) I copy! <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> (COM) Wherever you are, we need you now! <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> (COM) I'm on my way. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> (COM) I'm getting reports of boarding parties...it's the Insurrection. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> (COM).... dammit. Arm up and engage. No quarter; they're after something if they're this desperate. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina turns to Halsey. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Looks like you're stuck here until things clear up. * Doctor_Halsey gives an icy smile. <Doctor_Halsey> I'll help in my own little way. <Doctor_Halsey> This room is heavily shielded. I'll be fine. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina nods, then leaves Halsey in the chamber, and the door cycles shut after her and seals. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina breaks into a jog, then a sprint, heading for the armory. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> (COM) Anything interesting happen on your end, Major? <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> (COM) I don't have a good grasp of the tactical situation yet. Working on it. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> (COM) Halsey and I were... busy. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> (COM) I'll ask questions later, I guess. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington evades one of the Charon's missiles, which crashes into the bay and blows it open. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida is thrown against the wall. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> (COM) When everything gets settled...ow. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> (COM) Same - OOPH! <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York is sent hurtling head-first into the nearest wall. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina is thrown to the floor. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI speeds up Carolina's reaction time and keeps her on her feet. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Come on, keep moving. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida turns to the others. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North staggers and hangs onto a nearby locker <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Right, let's spread out and lay defence over the ship, everyone. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Ahahaow... <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Am I the only one not falling over? <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York shakes his head to wake himself up and gets to his feet, gripping the pump of his shotgun firmly and gritting his teeth. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> (COM) We're ready for action, Carolina. Waiting for you. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina grunts and keeps sprinting. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> North, South, go check out the hangar bays. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Alaska, you're with me. We're heading to the brig. <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> Sure thing boss <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> York...wait for Carolina. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Copy that, Flowers. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Right. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> This way, Alaska. <font color=#A30000> * <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska follows Florida <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida heads off down one of the hallways. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South goes down another direction with North. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Right, let's get going. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York stands guard outside the armory with his shotgun raised, prepared for any Innies. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> You good, brother? <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Yep. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Then let's do this. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North keeps heading for the hangar bay <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Not far to go now, we'll see what the damage is down there <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina checks her corners and heads for a maintenance shaft, intending to short-cut to the armory. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI sees York waiting at the armoury. <font color=#A30000> * <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska hums a mild tune within his head. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida spots Innies around the corner of the hallway and opens fire. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Let's lay it down on them! <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> You got it! <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York cautiously prowls the halls of the ship and glances around. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Uh... Allison, Tex, whatever you want me to call you, I need schematics of the... oh. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Done. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina yanks an Insurrectionist out of the shaft and kills him by throwing him against the wall so hard his neck snaps. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida reloads. <font color=#A30000> * <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska prepares himself, smiling as he takes aim at the Innies. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Cover me! <font color=#A30000> * <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska covers Florida <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North approaches the hangar bay doors, SMG's raised. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Ready, South? <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Whenever you are. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North kicks the door open, raising his weapons <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South spots hostiles and opens fire. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Can't wait on you forever Carol—uh oh! <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York gazes as not three, four or five, but six Insurrectionists meet face-to-face with York. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida finishes reloading and resumes fire. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North rolls behind cover <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South keeps the rebels suppressed while North takes cover. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> (COM) Be advised, they're in our maintenance network. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> (COM) Copy that, Major. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> (COM) When isn't this damn place under attack?! <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida clears the hallway and nods at Alaska. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Good work. <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> Thanks. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Always the lone wolf, aren't I? <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina hurries through the shaft, moving faster than before, dispatching rebels with quick precise strikes. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Come on, the brig is only two levels down. <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> Lead the way <ODST_Leader> (COM) We'll do what we can from out here. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North guns down a few enemies and allows South to move up <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South makes it to the rebels' position and guns them down at point-blank range. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> This hangar's clear. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Right, let's keep moving. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina kicks open the hatch nearest the armory. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York is fired upon by the Innies and retaliates with a few powerful but precise shotgun blasts, while at the same time dispatching them in hand-to-hand combat. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> (COM) Bay one cleared of hostiles. Looks like the innies are attacking us for once. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North jogs towards hangar two <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York notices Carolina who burst from the hatch literally a few seconds ago. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Carolina! Got my hands full here! <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI speeds up Carolina's reaction time. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina rushes toward York. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> I thought you liked having your hands full. * Doctor_Halsey brings up a holographic screen inside her secure room, hacking into the Mother of Invention's systems. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South enters hangar bay two. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North moves in behind her <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Huh, this one's empty— <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South suddenly lurches as the Staff of Charon's weapons shoot apart the hangar bay. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Shit! <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Oh, son of a— <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South clings onto a pillar as gravity disappears from the room. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South grabs onto North's hand before he falls into space. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> You don't want to end up like Georgia! <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North activates his grav-boots and attempts to hold on <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Nobody does! <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North struggles to move forward <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North grabs a pillar next to South, and holds on tight. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Y'know what would've been nice right about now? Jet packs. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South waits until the vacuum completely depressurizes the hangar, and stands onto the hangar floor. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Whew. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North attempts to slowly crawl to the exit, relying on his armour's grav-boots to stop himself falling into space <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Well, that wasn't so fun <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York elbows one of the Insurrectionists in the face and vaults over the dazed rebel, delivering a powerful jab to the chin of yet another Innie. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina kicks one of them so hard his head snaps around with a sickening crack. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina then vaults toward the ceiling. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York hits the final Insurrectionist with a blast directly in point-blank, sending him flying into the nearest wall, along with what's left of his face. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina pushes off from the ceiling and grabs onto York's available arm, using him as leverage to spin around and kick an Innie. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI improves Carolina's motor functions, allowing her to reload her guns at a blinding speed. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina reloads the SMG she grabbed from an Innie she killed. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York is spun around to find a rather not-so-sneaky Insurrectionist, kicking him directly in the face so hard that the rebel's neck snaps in half like a dry twig. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Come on, Carolina! Better get anything you can from the armory, then we'll need to regroup with the others! <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina clamps one Magnum to each thigh, a BR across her back, and hefts a grenade launcher in both hands. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Greased lightning, Carolina. How are you moving so fast? <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina peers around the corner and sees some troopers cautiously advancing. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Doctor Halsey brought me a present. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI creates a mental trajectory in Carolina's mind, allowing her to see the most efficient way to dispatch them within a second. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina fires a grenade at the group, blowing them apart. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> One hell of a present. Christmas has come early! <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI 's avatar flickers into view beside Carolina. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Nice to see you too, York. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Hey T-...Tex?! <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> The one and only. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Damn good to see you again. I was almost beginning to miss you! * Doctor_Halsey pulls up a list of encrypted information and scrolls through it eagerly. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina glances from York to the hallway ahead. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> It's a long story. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> And I don't know about you, but I'd rather kill these bastards than tell a story. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> I hear you! <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York hefts his shotgun and pelts two of the Insurrectionists in the head, using the spread to his advantage. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South leaves the blown-open hangar bay 2 and heads for the third one. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Great, what will we find in bay number three... <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Robots, aliens, alien robots? <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Hangar bay three is clear. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> No? <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North sighs <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Hey North, I think everyone's left the hangars. * Doctor_Halsey brings up a series of alien symbols and types furiously, bringing up files from the Director's most precious reserves. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> (COM) Carolina, hangar bays are clear. Where to now? <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> (COM) North, South, check the bridge. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> (COM) Copy that. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> (COM) Got it. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North sprints into the corridor <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South heads towards the bridge with North. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia pauses beside a small computer console, slipping a chip into it and granting mainframe access to his wrist datapad. * Doctor_Halsey detects Georgia's breach and smirks. <Doctor_Halsey> Amateurs. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North turns a corner, and sees a few innies guarding a corridor <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> South, got a few over here! <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> I see them! <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> These guys just never get tired of getting shot... <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North opens fire as he runs <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South sprays the enemies with gunfire. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North guns down more enemies <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North reloads, and proceeds to kick the crap out of several more hopeless innies <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South is gunning her way through every Innie she can see. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> These guys don't really have much training before they're thrown into the mess, huh? <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Seriously, I've said it before and I'll say it again, they must have a machine for making these guys. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York is still plowing through Innies with Carolina in the hallways, as tedious as it has gotten considering their enemies' lack of training. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North keeps running with South alongside <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina heads for the bridge, motioning for others to follow. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South enters another hallway with North and sees Carolina and York. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> We're almost at the bridge. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Good, I'm getting sick of running. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Yeah, we nearly ended up like Georgia. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> I know right, North? Cannon fodder. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North stows his SMG's away. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Where do they get these guys... <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> (COM) Doctor Halsey! What's happening? <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) Your mole is in trouble. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) Ulan is dead. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) You'd better hurry. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> (COM) What? Am I hearing this right? <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> (COM) Uh, Carolina. Would this be a bad time to mention that Washington was working for us all along? <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> (COM) What? <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> (COM) A very bad time, Butch! <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> (COM) .... I'm not even going to respond to that, Flowers. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> (COM) Okay okay, you guys can grill me for it later. Blame ONI. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> (COM) Everyone! Form up on the bridge! Focus on hunting down Georgia! <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Shouldn't be much farther now.

* ODST_Leader approaches Agent_Washington in his quarters. <ODST_Leader> Get your gear. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Why?, what's going on? <ODST_Leader> We're moving out, that's what. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Where are we headed? What's the target? <ODST_Leader> Give you one guess. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington hesitates, then grabs his battle rifle. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Right. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> And what about him? <ODST_Leader> He's coming too. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> You trust him? <ODST_Leader> It's not like he has a choice. <ODST_Leader> He'll do as we say or we cut him loose. <ODST_Leader> Without our medicine, he'll be dead in a month. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> I told you before, I'm not working with that monster. <ODST_Leader> You'll just have to deal with it if you want to get Ulan back. <ODST_Leader> He's going with you. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington looks away, shouldering the battle rifle. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Fine. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> I'll get prepped in the hangar then. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington heads for the Staff of Charon's hangar. * ODST_Leader heads for the brig and enters to find Agent_Georgia running diagnostics on his armor. <ODST_Leader> Feeling better? <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia looks up and shrugs, his mouth twisting. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> For a guy with a year to live? I'm just great. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> How're you? <ODST_Leader> There's a job. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Doesn't anyone ever just want to just talk? <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> It's always Georgia do this, Georgia do that. <ODST_Leader> You're a mercenary. <ODST_Leader> And right now I'm holding the medicine that's keeping you alive. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Yeah, yeah. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Should I get my armor on now or later? <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> What's the mark? <ODST_Leader> The Mother of Invention. <ODST_Leader> We're getting Ulan. And the ship's memory banks should have some nice data for us to sift through. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Oh, the Invention. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Because that's been a bundle of laughs every time I go aboard. <ODST_Leader> Washington will be inserting with you. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Well that's reassuring. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Glad to know I have the best of the best watching my back. <ODST_Leader> We'll be on station, too. <ODST_Leader> The Charon's more than a match for that tin-can. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Well, long as you don't blow it up while I'm on board. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Would hate for you to kill me prematurely. <ODST_Leader> Georgia... <ODST_Leader> We needed someone to test the chemicals on. <ODST_Leader> We're still running tests. <ODST_Leader> There could be something to stop the spread. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Yeah, whatever. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> I've got a year. Then I'm dead. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Guess I just have to live it up until then, huh? * ODST_Leader sets a case down on the cell floor and opens it to reveal a modified railgun. <ODST_Leader> A gift. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> For me? You shouldn't have. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> It's not even my birthday. <ODST_Leader> Think of this as a condolence gift. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia examines the railgun. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Nice tech. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> You certainly get nice toys around here, don't you? <ODST_Leader> Aim it well. <ODST_Leader> The slugs it fires absorb any energy they come into contact with, then release it into the target's body. <ODST_Leader> You hit anyone with this, it'll rip them apart from the inside, armor or no. <ODST_Leader> It's a Freelancer killer. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia smiles wryly. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Well, that's one thing I know how to do. <ODST_Leader> Right. <ODST_Leader> Ulan's aboard the Invention and so's a shit ton of research data. <ODST_Leader> You and Washington are getting them both out. * ODST_Leader hands a datapad to Georgia. <ODST_Leader> The details are all here. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia casts a cursory glance over the datapad. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Yeah, yeah <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Go in, grab the shit, get out. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Same as the last time. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Except with less me of me getting my ass kicked by psychotic women. <ODST_Leader> This is on you. <ODST_Leader> I don't trust Washington farther than I can throw him. <ODST_Leader> He's Ulan's dog, not mine. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Yeah, well, I'm not exactly your best friend right now. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia retrieves the railgun and begins strapping on his armor. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> But I've gotta pay the bills somehow.

<font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York whistles to himself while cleaning the innards of his shotgun, while in the armory. He's in armor, but with his helmet beside him. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida enters the armoury and sets his gear down. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida nods at York. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York waves to Florida. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Butch. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Hey, Clyde. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Just got back from Reach. Dr. Halsey wanted to see the Major. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York stops cleaning the shotgun for a moment. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York turns around to Florida, raising the brow above his blind eye. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> She's been talking to her often. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Yeah. All classified stuff though. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Not that it's anything new to me. I've been working with ONI nonstop for months. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Still, this doctor is in a class of her own. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> ONI keep everything from us, yeah, but Halsey... <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Phew. She doesn't like us one bit, I don't think. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> She neither likes or dislikes us, I guess. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> ...True enough. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> I haven't been able to sleep since Furmiole. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> The Covenant are a long ways different than the average Innies. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> I'll say. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> You got any family in the service? <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> This far into the war, it feels like everyone's doing the fighting. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> The ones that are still left, at least... <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York looks to side, then back to Butch. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> ...Yeah. I did. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Emphasis on 'did'. Me and my sister are the only two left... <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Oh. Sorry to hear it. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Where's your sister? <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Don't know as of now. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Haven't talked to her since joining Freelancer. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Huh. That's almost three years now. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> I guess we haven't had a lot of time to keep in touch with the outside world. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> But wouldn't she wonder what you're doing? <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> She would. But I think I'd rather keep it that way. She didn't think very highly of me, and frankly I don't blame her. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida sits down on a bench, inviting York to do the same. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York nods, sitting down with him. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Why's that? <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York glances down the hallway, then back to Florida. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> In my family, I was the only one who didn't want to fight in the war. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida nods patiently. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> What changed your mind? <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> ...Carolina did. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida smiles. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Figures. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Well, if your sister could see you now, I think she'd be proud. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York can't help but put on a weak smile himself. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> One of the best Freelancers in the program. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> She might be a bit mortified about the eye though. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Still, battle scars are cool, huh? <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Heh. She wouldn't have ever expected young, scrappy, rebellious Clyde to be number 3, huh? <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Well, I never knew young, scrappy, rebellious Clyde, so I can't say. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> But you should really get in touch with her when you can. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Show her what you've made of yourself. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> I will. If I can, she's been an ODST since '43. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> ODSTs... <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Those guys have a reputation and a half, alright. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> True enough. Think she would have fit right in.

<ODST_Leader> (COM) Alright people, this is it! <ODST_Leader> (COM) Operation is a go! <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington pilots a Pelican with Georgia in the back. He glances back at his passenger as the dropships flies through space. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> So. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> You really are the one who wiped out Omelas. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia shrugs. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> It always comes down to Omelas, doesn't it? <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington doesn't answer. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia sighs and runs a hand through his hair. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Yeah, fine. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> I blew the whole damn city. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> With a nuke. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Sue me. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington 's hands grip the controls harder. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> That's it? <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> That's all you have to say? <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> There were five million people there. You killed them all. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> That does tend to happen when you're using nukes. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia leans back in his seat. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> I thought about feeling bad about it, if that counts. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington tries to focus on the flight pattern. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> I thought the Covenant were monsters. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> But you're in a league of your own. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia smiles wryly. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Well, when you put it like that... <ODST_Leader> (COM) Away team, are you in position yet? <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> (COM) Almost there. * ODST_Leader motions to his bridge crew, CT's helmet in his hands. <ODST_Leader> Prep for contact, everyone. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia looks down at his helmet and sighs. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia slips a small pill from an ammunition pouch and eats it. * ODST_Leader braces himself as the Staff of Charon flashes in system. Its weapons come online, targeting the Mother of Invention's defensive systems. <ODST_Leader> (COM) All batteries, fire! <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington guns the Pelican's engines as the Charon's assault begins. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia dons his helmet and readies his weapons. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Right. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> You know, last time I came aboard here with a team I was the only one who made it out. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Hope you have better luck, huh Wash? <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> You stay quiet. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> One hell of a homecoming. <ODST_Leader> (COM) Target their defenses but keep your distance! <ODST_Leader> (COM) We just need to get those two in. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington maneuvers through the streams of missiles and battery fire, heading for the closest docking station. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia readies his submachine gun and gives his new railgun one last once-over before strapping it to his back. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Just the two of us, Wash. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Try not to shoot me in the back. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> I think they'll be angrier about you betraying them than a bunch of people in Omelas they didn't know. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Just bear it in mind. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> I'll think about it.

<font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> (COM) What the hell was that? <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida is thrown off the bench as the ship shakes. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida picks himself up off the floor. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York has fallen on the floor. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> ...Ow. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> (COM) Yeah, I felt that too. We've got company, people. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida looks at York. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Good thing we're in the armoury. Let's arm up. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York picks up both himself and his helmet, slapping it on his head and grabbing his shotgun plus two pistols. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Hell yeah. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> (COM) Carolina, do you copy? <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> (COM) I copy! <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> (COM) Wherever you are, we need you now! <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> (COM) I'm on my way. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South looks at North and Alaska. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Hey uh, I dunno about you guys, but I kinda want to get my weapons. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Let's arm up and regroup with the others. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> (COM) I'm getting reports of boarding parties...it's the Insurrection. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> (COM).... dammit. Arm up and engage. No quarter; they're after something if they're this desperate. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida raises his MA5 as the doors slide open, but lower them when he sees Alaska and the twins enter. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Sorry, I'm a little jittery. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York loads a few more spare shells into his holsters, on his armor's bracers. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North moves past Florida, and grabs his usual Sniper and SMG combo <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South gets her favourite assault rifle and two M6 pistols. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Alright Omi, you good? * Omicron_AI (d1c37aba@wikia/Sonasaurus) has joined #halo-fanon * ChanServ gives voice to Omicron_AI <Omicron_AI> Ready to go, South. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> hmm <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North affixes another sniper to his back, just in case, and walks out, wielding the SMG's. <font color=#A30000> * <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska grabs his trusty rifle and pistol.

<font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington evades one of the Charon's missiles, which crashes into the bay and blows it open. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington flies into the decompressed hangar, docking the Pelican in an emergency clamp. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Right. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Ulan first. Then this data. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> You got it. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia propels himself into the bay, pushing towards the nearest door. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington follows Georgia. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia checks the hallway. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Come on, we need to keep moving! <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Come to think of it... <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia taps his helmet with his submachine gun. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Any idea where Ulan actually is? <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Uh. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Um. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Well... <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia sighs. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Great. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia enters the hallway, SMG at the ready. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington covers the corners with his battle rifle. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia listens to the sounds of gunfire. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Sounds like our little gang of psychos are doing what they do best. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia heads down the hallway, putting distance between himself and the hangar. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington dashes off after Georgia. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Head for the brig! <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Ulan will be there! <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Oh, really? <ODST_Leader> (COM) Infiltration teams, cause as much internal damage as you can! * ODST_Leader directs the Charon to continue its relentless bombardment. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia heads towards the brig, careful to avoid the sounds of gunfire. <ODST_Leader> (COM) Almost there. Keep it up! <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> We're close. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Here we are! <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia enters the brig and shakes his head. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> I have such fond memories of this place. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida appears on the other side of the brig, gun raised. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Freeze. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington whips his rifle up. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Stand down, Florida. <font color=#A30000> * <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska does the same exact action. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia glances up, but continues checking the inventory. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> I suggest you both stand down before you get killed. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Stand. Down. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington glares at Florida. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> You're in no position to give me orders, David. <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> Pretty reunion isn't it? <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> You know what this is about, Butch, damn you! <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Hey, Dave, we're running out of time. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida makes a subtle jerk of the head, motioning towards Georgia. <font color=#A30000> * <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska subtly nods <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington jerks his rifle, motioning towards the door. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> I need to do this. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> He's the key. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida fires a short burst at Georgia. <font color=#A30000> * <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska reflexively fires <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia dives behind a control panel. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Ah, hell. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington fires above Florida's head. <font color=#A30000> * <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska turns to Georgia <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia readies his SMG. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Right. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> What do we need to do to get these clowns out of here? <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington fires at Florida and Alaska. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida ducks. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Cover! <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Fall. Back! <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida ducks away with Alaska. <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> Damn it all. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia sprays out of cover with his SMG. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Agh! <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> Butch! <font color=#A30000> * <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska fires back at Georgia <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia throws a grenade after them. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Back off, now! <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida backpedalls with Alaska, diving away from the grenade. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington darts forward locks the door to the brig. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Now we're locking ourselves in the brig. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia shakes his head. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Crazy times. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Just tell me where Ulan is. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia consults his wrist data pad. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Cell 21A. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington steps forward and accesses the proper cell, opening it. * Jonathan_Ulan stands up as the cell door opens. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Ulan. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> We came for you. <Jonathan_Ulan> About time. <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> Well Butch, what's the plan? <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Okay Alaska, guess we're not getting in there. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Let's find a way around. <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> Alright. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida turns around to see more Innies bearing down on them. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Time to get to work. <font color=#A30000> * <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska goes ahead and starts firing <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida covers Alaska, firing on the enemies further behind. <Jonathan_Ulan> Hey, can you get me to the bridge? <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Why? <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> We need to get out of here. <Jonathan_Ulan> I've got some important information to get my hands on. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Already on it. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> How do you plan to do that? <Jonathan_Ulan> I've got some valuable info of my own. <Jonathan_Ulan> Just pieces though. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> What is it? <Jonathan_Ulan> I don't know. But I will once I put it all together. <Jonathan_Ulan> It's all just pieces right now. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia steps forward. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Just tell us what you think you've got. <Jonathan_Ulan> No time to explain. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Fine. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Georgia, we're taking him to the bridge. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia sighs. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Right, right. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Always something else. <Jonathan_Ulan> Got a gun? <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington hands Ulan a pistol. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Sorry, this is all I've got. <Jonathan_Ulan> It'll do. * Jonathan_Ulan pulls back the slide. <Jonathan_Ulan> Now come on. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Right. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington falls in step behind Ulan. * Jonathan_Ulan turns the corner, pistol raised, but sees no one. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia pauses beside a small computer console, slipping a chip into it and granting mainframe access to his wrist datapad. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Let's move, there's not much time! <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> This way to the bridge! <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia heads down the hall, motioning for Wash and Ulan to follow. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> What I wouldn't give to have Zeta back right about now. <Jonathan_Ulan> You know, for a while, I really wasn't sure if I could trust you, Wash. <Jonathan_Ulan> But thanks for breaking me out. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Yeah, no worries. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Let's just get this done.

<font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> God. You guys are so annoying. Do you really want to die that much? <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> Wait. Don't answer that. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Very funny. <font color=#A30000> * <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska snickers <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida sighs. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> You never take these things seriously. <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> I don't. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> I wonder how you're still alive. <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> Me either. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida takes the last enemy with a shot through the head. <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> Shall we proceed? <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Right behind you. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida manages to wind his way around to the brig's other entrance. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida sweeps the empty brig. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Damn, they're gone. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida turns around to Alaska. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Which means our work here is done. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Now we just wait for Wash to send us the okay.

* Jonathan_Ulan stops outside the bridge doors. <Jonathan_Ulan> Huh, not locked. <Jonathan_Ulan> Guess they weren't expecting visitors. <Jonathan_Ulan> Makes it easier for us then. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Let me clear it. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington motions for Ulan to get behind him. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington steps cautiously onto the bridge. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Huh. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> No one home? <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia steps over to a computer console and accesses it. * Doctor_Halsey types furiously on her datapad, uploading junk data and caches of Covenant finds to the main computer. * Jonathan_Ulan approaches the main data banks. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Yeah, hacking this baby isn't going to work. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> We've got someone on the other side. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> A pro. <Jonathan_Ulan> I don't suppose either of you have clearance codes. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia shrugs. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> I have some old ones. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington steps up to the computer. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> These might work. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia is busy furiously attempting to crack the encryptions on the remaining files regarding the Director's alien research. * Doctor_Halsey brings up a screen showing her the bridge and its occupants, then taps a small pea-sized mic on her lapel. <Doctor_Halsey> Gentlemen. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Oh, hell. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington looks up. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Now what? * Jonathan_Ulan pulls out a data chip he kept under his tongue. <Jonathan_Ulan> Right, it's payday. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) Come now, Agent Georgia, if I wanted you to have the Director's data you would be long gone by now. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Why am I not surprised? <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia sighs. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Doctor Halsey, I presume? <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) Don't bother with formalities. * Jonathan_Ulan accesses the info and starts putting it together with his own data. <Jonathan_Ulan> Yes...this all makes sense now... <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Georgia, what are you doing? <Jonathan_Ulan> ...hm. Well, that's not good. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Hurry up, Ulan! <Jonathan_Ulan> Hold on! * Doctor_Halsey inserts a patchwork Covenant virus into Ulan's upload stream. <Jonathan_Ulan> Aw, shit! * Jonathan_Ulan disconnects. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> What? <Jonathan_Ulan> Stupid doctor... <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Where's the data? <Jonathan_Ulan> It's okay, I've got the info. And now I know everything. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) If there's one thing I don't enjoy, it's playing with morons. <Jonathan_Ulan> Moron yourself. <Jonathan_Ulan> We'll see who's laughing when this superweapon wipes you out. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) I think you'll find I'm one step ahead of you, as always. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia glances at Ulan. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) You're playing with forces you know nothing about. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Do you have the data or not? <Jonathan_Ulan> I've decrypted some transmissions that some Spartan has found on Sigma Octanus earlier this month. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Whatever. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> We need to go! <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) Go? <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Do you have it set for transfer? <Jonathan_Ulan> All on this chip. * Jonathan_Ulan holds it out. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) I'm sorry, but I can't just let you leave with my data. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Right. <Jonathan_Ulan> The man possessing this info chip can play God with countless people— <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia shoots Ulan in the head. * Jonathan_Ulan (d1c37aba@wikia/Sonasaurus) has left #halo-fanon <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> What are you doing? <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia spins and kicks Washington into a control panel. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM)... ah. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia grabs Washington's throat and throws him down. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) How predictable you've become, Mordred. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Georgia... <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> You had Ulan fooled, Wash. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> But I know you're ONI's dog. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Dammit... <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> He was the key.... <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> He was a deluded murderer. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Like... you... <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia kicks Washington in the head, knocking him out. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Yeah. Like me. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia retrieves the chip from Ulan's corpse. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia shoots the cameras in the bridge.

<font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South bursts into the bridge and sees Georgia. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> No you don't! <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North draws both of his sniper rifles and raises them. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia spins and shoots the door controls, sealing them. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI stops Carolina before she gets decapitated by the doors. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Well, shit. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York has the door slam right in his face. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> crap. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia sighs. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> You two, huh? <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South spins around and sees that she and North are cut off from everyone else. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South looks back at Georgia. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> (COM) South! North! <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Damn it! Georgia, you bastard.... <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North aims his rifles <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Georgia, I'm giving you one chance. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> That's it. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Tex! Any other way in, I need it now! <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia reaches over to the console Ulan was using and remotely shuts down the power. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Dammit! <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> He shut down the power. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> The only way to get through is to break through the doors, ''manually'. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> And these are the strongest doors on the Mother of Invention. * Doctor_Halsey sits back, annoyed, then consults her personal datapad, with its own power supply. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Alright. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> That buys us a little time. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Right. We should be able to take him, North. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> How's Wash doing, Theta? <Theta_AI> His vitals are stable. He's just knocked out. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia looks from South to North. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> You guys could always back down. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> No. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Can't do that, I'm afraid. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Thought so. <Omicron_AI> Analyzing. I think that's a railgun Georgia is armed with. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Like I said, one chance. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia opens fire with his SMG. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South deploys the bubble shield. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> I've already taken plenty of chances. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North fires both his snipers at Georgia through the shield <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia dives for cover, drawing his railgun. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Right, we're taking you down then. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Let's do this. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Theta, keep the sensors on so he can't hide. <Theta_AI> Got it! <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South leaps out from the shield, firing rapidly on Georgia. <Omicron_AI> Watch out! <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia targets South, primes the railgun, and fires. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South rolls, managing to avoid the shot, but seeing it shatter the panel behind her. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Holy shit... <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North fires at Georgia several times before reloading <Omicron_AI> Be careful, South. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South keeps Georgia suppressed as she advances. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Carolina, I think we should start busting through the door. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> It'll take a while, but that's our best bet. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York looks to the door, then to Carolina. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Oh, no way I can bust through this... <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North advances, rifles ready <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia activates the stolen time unit, using its limited power to avoid the shots. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Y'know, I don't usually miss, and these things are a pain to reload. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North trains his rifles towards Georgia <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North takes a hit to the armour, and fires all eight shots <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida reaches the outside of the bridge with Alaska. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Why are we all standing around outside? <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> North and South are trapped on the other side of this door. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> Because I'm trying to think of the best way to save them. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> And luckily for us, it's also the strongest in the entire damn ship. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Great. Can't you break through it, York? <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> There's no power. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Damn. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Trust me, Butch. I would have hacked right through it if the power wasn't out. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia steps back as the slowed time ends and opens fire again with the SMG. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South takes a few hits but manages to close distance with Georgia, whacking him across the face with her rifle. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia falls back, throwing a grenade down at South's feet. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> South, back! <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South deploys the shield again. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South leaps clear, as the explosion is contained by the shield. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia pushes himself into cover and reloads his railgun. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South draws her sidearm and keeps firing at Georgia. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Damn... <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South closes again and kicks the railgun away. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia returns fire with the SMG. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North throws the rifles at Georgia and draws his SMGs <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia turns to face North, moving faster than he ever has before. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North leaps across a console, firing on full auto <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South grabs Georgia, halting him abruptly. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South throws Georgia hard into a wall, and makes a run for the railgun. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia tackles South and shoves her away. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South rolls and comes up grasping the railgun. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia grabs the railgun. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South wrestles for the gun, trying to take it from Georgia. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia draws a knife and stabs South in the leg. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Ugh. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South flinches but keeps her tight grip. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Take him, North! <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South hits Georgia hard on the wrist, causing him to lose his grip. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North runs forward and fires at Georgia * Doctor_Halsey sighs and types in a string of numbers, accessing a comm channel unique to MJOLNIR armor, quite put out over being in a pitch dark room with only her datapad for light. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I don't suppose any of you have heavy explosives? <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> Unfortunately, no. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia pushes his knife deeper into South's leg. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South cries out in pain and lets go as she falls back. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia spins and slashes at North's throat. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North moves back, trying to keep his distance <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> South! <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South clumsily gets up, moving with some difficulty. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia grabs the railgun and takes aim at North. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> No! <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> One shot left... <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Theta... <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia primes the railgun. * Theta_AI deploys the bubble shield. <Omicron_AI> That won't block the shot. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South throws her own shield at North. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Nothing for it then. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South suddenly breaks into a run, as if completely unaffected by her leg injury. <Omicron_AI> South, what are you— <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia sights on North's chest and fires. * Agent_South pushes North out of the way just as Georgia fires, taking the round straight through the heart herself. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> NO! <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia watches the slug punch through the layers of shielding. It enters South's body and delivers a blast directly to her nervous system. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Agh! <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South crumples and collapses inside the shield. <Omicron_AI> Warning, Agent South has sustained a fatal injury. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North turns to face Georgia <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia steps back, expression unreadable behind his helmet. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North raises his weapons. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> I gave you a chance, Georgia. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia whips his SMG up and fires at North. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> I told you already. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North fires as he is hit * Omicron_AI does her best to keep South alive, although there is only so much that can be done. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia spins and fires at the viewport. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina beats repeatedly on the sealed doors, nearly berserk. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> agh <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> I'm going to end this war, North. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> I'm sorry. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North tries to run at Georgia <Theta_AI> North, hold onto something! Now! <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia dives for the viewport, shattering it.

<font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North grabs a console with one hand <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North grabs South with the other <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South grunts in pain at the movement. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Wash... <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Oh crap, Wash. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North lets go, and grabs Washington <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> ...don't...end up...Georgia... <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> South, stay with me! <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North activates his grav-boots and tries to hold on <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> aargh... <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North magnetises his armour, falling to his knees as he does so, holding onto the bodies <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida steps back as the bridge doors are ripped off from the decompression. <Theta_AI> North, you might want to duck... <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North moves as the doors fly past. * Theta_AI sees the emergency bulkhead seals the shattered viewport a moment later. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South slumps to the ground. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> North...you...okay...? <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Are you? <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South laughs softly. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> I got your back, brother... <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> ...and I've got yours. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina walks over to South, frozen. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> Oh, that's bad... <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York stands in disbelief at South, looking down at her with mournful eyes. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI 's avatar appears, and she looks down at South silently. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South looks up at Tex. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Who's... <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI stretches out her arms, and her avatar becomes encased in dark grey armour. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Tex...you're alright... <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I am. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> That...that reminds me... <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South reaches for the back of her head, with some difficulty. <Omicron_AI> South... <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington groans and begins to stir. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> What... <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> South, what are you doing? <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South slowly pulls Omicron out of her head. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Thanks, Omi. For your courage. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South looks at North. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> This is real familiar, isn't it...? <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> yeah... <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South struggles to get her helmet off. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida helps South take off her helmet. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Thanks, Butch. <font color=#0068B2><Agent_Florida> ...don't mention it. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South looks over at Washington. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> What... <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> What happened? <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> South? <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Catch. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South weakly tosses Omicron's chip to Washington. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington catches the chip wordlessly. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North looks around <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Don't we have a medic, or, or something?! <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Get a healing unit on her, or something! <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Please. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> I've still got the healing unit. <Omicron_AI> South as been shot by a railgun. It's not an ordinary wound. <Omicron_AI> I'm afraid there's nothing we can do for her. <Omicron_AI> Her organic system has been damaged in ways no medical equipment can repair. * Omicron_AI looks down sadly at South. <Omicron_AI> South...it's been an honour. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Likewise. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South looks back at North. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> You know...Omi's helped a lot...guess I've got Montana to thank for that. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington looks down at Omicron's AI chip, then back to South. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington leans against a terminal and shakes his head. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> It wasn't supposed to end like this. <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> None of us could've seen this coming, Wash. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South coughs painfully. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> North...I have to tell you something... <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Yeah? <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> It took a while, but...I...I started to remember. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Everything. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> ... <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South turns her head as a single tear flows down her face. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> South, we...I... <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Everything, North. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> I'm sorry. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> I've been a terrible sister to you. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> No, don't say that. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> I've hurt so many of you. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Look, don't worry about that, not now. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South struggles to breathe, gasping. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> I'm glad I...knew though. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> I'm glad I got to be myself...and escape that part of myself too. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South clasps North's hand. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Thanks, North... <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> We've been using these names for far too long, haven't we? <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> ...yeah...Theodore. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> I haven't called you that in so long. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Yeah. Sonia. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> heh, feels weird saying it now. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Like an old memory. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> Yeah. So unfamiliar now. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Don't worry, South. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> But you know what? <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> what? <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> I'm glad it was me instead of you. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South laughs quietly, but painfully. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> You don't deserve to die for this shit. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Don't say that. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> If things were still the way they were before, I don't know if I would have put myself in front of a gun for you. <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> I'm glad...I'm glad I did have that chance...after all... <font color=#66AD7B>< <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South <font color=#66AD7B>> I've got your back, brother...always... <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Yeah. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South slumps back, letting out a long exhale as her eyes glaze over. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> I wish I could've watched yours, this one time. <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> I tried. <font color=#66AD7B> * <font color=#B892E8>Agent_South (d1c37aba@wikia/Sonasaurus) has left #halo-fanon <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Sonia? <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> Sonia?! <font color=#207C3D>< <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North <font color=#207C3D>> no... <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington looks away. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I'm sorry, North. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North looks around at the other Freelancers * Theta_AI sniffs. <Theta_AI> I'm really going to miss her...never would have thought it... <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York sighs, saddened. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North lifts up her body, and begins to walk out, head bowed. <font color=#A30000> * <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska bows in respect <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> Lost another good friend...damn it. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> That's what I said about Montana. <font color=#0068B2> * Agent_Florida silently walks out behind North. <font color=#207C3D> * <font color=#731FD3>Agent_North leaves the bridge, removing his helmet and letting it drop to the floor as he does so. * Theta_AI decides to shut off and leave North alone with his thoughts. * Theta_AI (d1c37aba@wikia/Sonasaurus) has left #halo-fanon <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I think he needs some time alone. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York looks down on the floor, sighing again. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina has been completely silent this entire time, face hidden behind her mask. * Omicron_AI looks up at Washington. <Omicron_AI> You said you would never trust another AI in your head ever again. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Yeah. <font color=#C18900> * <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington does not look at Omicron. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> Never again. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina rips off her helmet and throws it down, revealing a tear-streaked face. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI wipes a tear from her holographic face. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> So this is how it feels to lose someone. <Omicron_AI> It's your choice, of course. <Omicron_AI> But I've been able to look into South's—Sonia's heart as well as her mind. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> I don't know why she wanted me to have you. <Omicron_AI> She saw you differently than she did everyone else, that's why. <Omicron_AI> After she became infuated with jealousy, she pushed it away. <Omicron_AI> After the memory wipe...it was almost gone from her completely. <Omicron_AI> But the heart never does forget, that's one thing I've learned from Theta. <Omicron_AI> And that was how she began to remember again. <Omicron_AI> Not what she did. <Omicron_AI> But how she felt. <Omicron_AI> And that was why she was able to come to terms with her past. <Omicron_AI> In a way, Agent Washington, you are the reason she died as a noble person. <Omicron_AI> I think it would be wise for you to trust her. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> You're giving me too much credit. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> But I'll trust her. <font color=#C18900>< <font color=#7C7C7C>Agent-Washington <font color=#C18900>> If not you, then her. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York leaves Washington, returning to Carolina. He takes his helmet off, showing a grim, tortured expression. A single tear drops from his good eye. <font color=#A30000>< <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska <font color=#A30000>> I'll be outside, Wash. <font color=#A30000> * <font color=#FFD800>Agent_Alaska pats Wash's shoulder once and makes his way to the exit. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina looks up at York. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> ... I'm so sick of this. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York 's heart is pounding inside his chest, glancing at the floor. <font color=#FFFFFF>< <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York <font color=#FFFFFF>> We all are...Victoria. <Omicron_AI> Courage, Washington. That is what I am. <Omicron_AI> You certainly aren't short on it. <Omicron_AI> But perhaps there are other things I could teach you...things I learned myself from South. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I never trusted her. Never liked her, when she was...you know. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI grits her teeth. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I can't believe it hurts this much. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> It's so...overwhelming... <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I can't explain it...I can't understand it...it's as if logic has no place in it at all... <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina bites her lip, then looks at Tex's hologram. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI 's shoulders are shaking as she is wracked with sobs. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> It's part of being human. <font color=#7C7C7C> * Agent_Texas|AI wipes the holographic tears away. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> It's harder to be human. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina nods slowly, closing her eyes. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Victoria...I can't lose you. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York glances around, approaching Carolina closer. He thinks for a moment, before embracing her in a hug. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina allows York to support her, slipping both arms around him. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Even if I'll never be Allison, I'm going to protect you. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Because that was something Allison didn't get the chance to do. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> Something your father should have done. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> I... thanks, Tex. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> But I think we have to take care of each other now. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#D6B883>Agent_York nods, wiping a second tear from his working eye. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I know what it means to fight for something now. I guess we all do. <font color=#FFFFFF> * <font color=#58C6E1>Agent_Carolina looks up at York and blinks. <font color=#58C6E1><Agent_Carolina> We all have to take care of each other. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I won't fail this time. <font color=#7C7C7C><Agent_Texas|AI> I won't ever fail again.

<font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia latches onto the Invention's outer hull. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia grits his teeth and uses magnetic clamps to pull himself along the hull. * Doctor_Halsey forces her way into Georgia's private comm channel. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) You're becoming a nuisance. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) It's what I do best. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) If you think you'll do anything of note with that data you stole, you're wrong. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia pulls himself along the hull, trying to reach the hangar where the Pelican is docked. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia laughs weakly. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) It's just another piece of the puzzle, doctor. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) You aren't the only one interested in this stuff. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) Perhaps I'm not. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) But I will tell you one thing I know for certain. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) I'm sure you're certain of a lot of things, doctor. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) As am I. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) Your efforts are doomed, Agent Georgia, because you forget one important fact. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) I've set everything in motion, and you're just playing with fire. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) Doctor, my body is crawling with some alien parasite that someone else put inside me. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) I've got about a year to live, at best. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) My entire life has been someone else playing with fire. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) I've already planted the seeds that will engineer this war's end, Georgia. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) Doesn't surprise me, Doc. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) But we both know what it's going to cost humanity. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) Cost? <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) I've sold many souls, including my own, to this end. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) That's what I'm guessing. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) But I'm only going to sell one soul. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) Mine. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) One Freelancer will die today, Georgia. That's two souls. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) How far are you willing to go? <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) Let me put it this way, doctor. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) My real name is Arthur Onegin. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) That should tell you how far I'll go. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia pauses on the hull, beset by a fit of coughing. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Damn it. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> I'm on borrowed time as it is. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) Omelas is history. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) I am hardly concerned with your travesty of a track record. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) There's always someone who needs to push the button, Doc. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) That's just it, Arthur. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) You see, I already chose him. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) His name is John. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia shakes his head. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) Ah, I think we're not on the same page, Doc. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) Best of luck with your plans, though. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia spasms, his muscles seizing up in pain. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> Damn it... <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia continues to pull himself across the hull, fighting the pain coursing through his body. <Doctor_Halsey> (COM) I'm sure you'll find that data insightful. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) Just like ONI did when they saw it, I'm sure. * Doctor_Halsey cuts off the comm channel, having completed her ulterior objective - downloading Georgia's biological readings. <Doctor_Halsey> Fascinating. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia crawls onwards, pushing himself into the ruined hangar. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia pauses at the Pelican. He looks out into space, something flashing behind his eyes. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia flicks open an open broadcast, methodically climbing into the Pelican. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) This is Agent Georgia, broadcasting to anyone who can hear this transmission. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) I am a monument to all your sins. * Doctor_Halsey bristles. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia activates the Pelican and maneuvers it away from the hangar. * Doctor_Halsey studies the readings on her datapad, eyes widening. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia rips off his helmet. His face and hair are streaked with sweat and his skin is pale and clammy. He grasps for another pill and slips it into his mouth. * ODST_Leader frowns as he picks up a final signal from the retreating assault teams. <ODST_Leader> (COM) Georgia? Is that you? <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) For what it's worth. Yeah <ODST_Leader> (COM) What about Washington? Where's Ulan? <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) You were right about Wash, boss. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) He was a mole. And Ulan's dead. * ODST_Leader lowers his head. <ODST_Leader> Shit. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) But I've got the data, just like you needed. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) The UNSC wants it to. But if we can get to this stuff first, we can end this war. <ODST_Leader> (COM) Right then. We're getting out of here. <ODST_Leader> (COM) Get back in the hangar, Georgia. Good work. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> (COM) You get what you pay for, boss. <font color=#727272> * <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia shuts down the console and slumps in his seat. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> I'll find that weapon. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> And I'll save humanity. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> From the Covenant. <font color=#727272>< <font color=#A56542>Agent_Georgia <font color=#727272>> And from itself.