Chapter 7 War, War never changes

(Dante)

(He stares at the person)

Makes my job.

(He presses the blade further)

Much. Easier.

(Dylon)
Fire MAC at this target!

"Firing!"

=the DaB fires it's last MAC round, ripping through a Carrier and setting of secondary explosions=
Haha! Target the weapons systems on the ships with our men. Disable them until our men can take care of them.

"Yes sah!"

=the DaB fires some missiles at the UNSC ships, blowing off Archer tubes and jamming MAC cannons. A MAC round flies past the DaB=
Shit! Evasive maneuvers! Don't let them hit us!

*Grunt grunt! Grunt grunt grunt!*

Code:

Working on it...

=i trudge down the halls to the lab not smiling, not singing, not skiping, only covering my face of it's shame=

...

=i walk into the lab and start poring metals in molds, building a large skeleton, wiring systems, and programing weapons...=

...

(Andrea)

*Covering you*

(She sends a salvo into the ships firing at the DaB)

*No more fighters*

(She sends the final Plasma Projectile into a Destroyer)
(It cripples)
(MAC rounds fire at them)

*Oh. This is not permitted*

(She sends out two salvos)

*That was*


(Sarah)

(She cant see anything)
(Comms)

I have no shot...


(Rain)

I cant leave her like that...

=I exit the cockpit and rush back to the pool=

Code:

GOT IT! Hacked into their comms, get ready...

=A loud 'BEEP' bursts into the Rebel Spartans Comms. And Artyom's.=

Code:

Sorry.

(Dylon)
Thank you. Fire all missiles! Recall the men! No more of our lives need to be lost!

=the order is given and the men start to retreat back to the hangers and their Pelicans. a loud beep comes through=
What the fuck...?

=i complete the body and start wiring everything where it goes, i close up the 3 layers of the figure and open the head, i place the microchip from my bag in the port of it's system and close it up=

Kota... wake up.

(Dante)

(The beep startles him)

Andrea!

*Working on it. Trying very hard*

(She works on getting the hacker A.I. out)

*Alright. Lets see how well you can do*

(He pushes the Nullifier into the person's chest and fires)
(The shrapnel nullifies the person's sheild and passes clean through)

(He jumps back)

=more boarders get on the ship=

senox syaa take care of them

=fires the glassing beam killing one ship while several torpedos take down two more=

dammit bastartds there has to be hundreds of ships

=has the troph do a slipspace jump into the middle of the usnc fleet and destroys scores before jumping to it's original spot=

elyon reverse hack that A.I teach him a lesson

Code:

 understood

=elyon starts messing with the intruding A.I

FUCK!

Code:

HEY! While I'm still in the system, do you mind not shooting my friend here? He has had a really rough time lately. So... HEY! LET GO OF MY EGGS! Sorry, damn A.I.s trying to get in.

(Rain)

=I pass the labs and enter=
=I see Talfie=

Um...


(Dante)

Not shoot your friend?
You are UNSC


(Andrea)

*Bypassing main walls*

(Heaven's Descent takes down three more ships)

=elyon comms andrea=

Code:

 i will assist you

=she helps andrea break through the barriers=


=the troph takes out several more ships=

Code:

I know that, but couldn't we come to some temporary agreement? Like... He will clean your ship for a year! If you don't kill him.

(Dormii)
=i clear out the ship, and it goes silent. i slowly make my way back to the hanger, trying to regain myself=
So much...I killed them...all of them...why couldn't they just stop? Why not just...lay down their arms? They didn't need to...

=my eyes are wider, darting around more so than usual. the pupils are dilated to the point of almost totally eclipsing the iris=

(Dylon)
Start purging the system! I want this AI gone!

Kota:

... yes miss

Talfie:

=i take his hand and help him up as best as a person pulling a 3 ton machine can do=

...

= he get's up=

I missed you Kota...

=I hug my 11 1/2 foot tall friend=

Kota: yes miss

Tal: you still know just what to say

kota: Indeed miss...

= i see rain=

oh, hi rain...

=i hide my face=

... this is kota.

(Dante)

Why should we cut deals with you.

(He raises the Hydra)

So you can betray us later?

(His finger hovers the trigger)


(Andrea)

*Hmm. Hacking*

(One Destroyer begins firing on the others around it)

*I, dont know how much more I can take*


(Rain)

=I look at the giant=

Nice...to meet you...

=I look at Talfie=

I am sorry. So sorry.
I made a vow...
That I will have no one after Zoey.
I havent gone back on that.

Code:

Well... Why would he betray you? I mean... He knows he would die if he tried anything. And you! Yes you! The one who is moaning! Go sit in a corner!

(Dante)

(Comms)

Attention. Possible POW.

(He looks at the person)

Stand!

(He continues pointing the Hydra)

... whatever

=i turn away from him, my eyes tearing up=

Kota:

would you like a tissue miss?

Talfie:

*sniff*, no I'm fine! *sniff*



(I'm seeing a pattern, every person my characters meet, have made a fucking vow, oath, or promise... what the hell!?)

(Dylon)
=i reply=
Understood. Be aware, the Dead and Back will go dark to deal with possible AI intrusion. Stand by.

=i nod and the ship powers off and starts rebooting=

=He stands, staring at the wall.=

Code:

We have a de-ERROR...- al then? Goddamn A.I....

(Rain)

=I look at her=

Hmm...
Please Talfie.
Please forgive me.

=I walk closer to her=


(Dante)

Okay. Andrea, end hacking.

*Thank you!*

(The fleet is nothing more than two frigates and the destroyer)
(She ends the hacking and sighs)

*That is much better*

(loltar. Well. It is all in the characters past. lol)

=He feels woosy from the whatever he got shot by before. He falls onto the floor, unconsious.=

=i crouch on to the floor, wishing for it all to go away=


kota:

=steps in front of Rain=

what has happened?


(might lose power)

(Dante)

(He lifts the person over his shoulder)

You werent really straind were you?

*No -laugh- I wasnt*

(He laughs)

You are a great actress for being an A.I.

*I know -laugh-*

(He walks around the corner of the Pelican)

How many left.

(The HD takes out a Frigate)

*Destroyer and Frigate*


(Rain)

=I look at the giant but speak to Talfie=

I am sorry. I did enjoy it..you...me...the pool
It was wonderful..I am sorry...


(okay)

Kota:

why do you apologize for something you enjoyed?

(Dylon)
=comms come online=
Okay, we are still in the process of rebooting. All Nearly Dead personnel, return, ASAP. I want to congratulate all of you.

(Dormii)
=i sit in the Pelican, trying to regain what sanity I had=
No more...please, no more...

(Rain)

=I look around=

I just needed to let her know...

=I head off=


(Dante)

The first victory of Heaven's Descent under my command
It feels...bittersweet...

(He sighs as the final ship is destroyed)
(Weaver and Gin land in the hanger)

W/G-Mission Successful?

Dante-Yes. Job well done soldiers

(She jumps down and joins them)

Sarah-We...did it?

(He nods)

Dante-Yes

Talfie:

=i feel terrible, i run after rain and grab both his arms=

It's my fault!

= i kiss him on the lips quickly and run, i run away not wanting to hear him, see what he does, or what has to say... i just run, tears streaming from me=


Kota:

where has everyone gone?

= he stands alone in the lab=

(Dormii)
=i regain enough of myself to comm the others=
This ship is...ours...clean-up crew...needed...

(Rain)

=I stand in the middle of the hallway=
=Frozen=
=I shake my head and run after her=


(Dante)

Andrea.

*Yes?*

Great work

*Thank you, my brother*

(He heads to the control room. Once there he places Andrea in and heads back)
(They board the non-destroyed Pelican and head to the Tropheaum)

I cant be happy...I am not happy

(Comms)

Understood...I will have to talk to you later Dormii.

=he sits down in the captins chair and sighs=

finally so now what?

Talfie:

=i try to make it to my room, but i trip, i curl under my umbrella, using it as an emotional sheild=

*sniff* what have i done?



Kota:

=his head scans his surroundings=

unknown location... This presents a problem...

(Dante)

(He sighs and looks off as they enter the Tropheaum's hanger)
(Comms)

They know our position.
However it may take them months to recover.
We can stay here for some time.
Get things sorted out.


(Rain)

=I approach her=

Talfie...

=I crouch down next to her=

=i curl up tighter=

*sniff* what do you want with me, I'm just a hyperactive slut... *sniff* I'm sorry, i should have asked before i *sniff* touched you!

= more tears erupt from my eyes=

(Dylon)
=the ship slowly comes back online as the men return=
Hey, anyone out their in need of repairs? I have some engineers who I'm sure would be happy to help.

(Rain)

=I look at my cross=

Can...you forgive me...Zoey?

=I look at her=

Talfie. You are not a slut.
You are a very good hearted person.

=I move to where I can see her face=

Its okay.


(Dante)

(He looks back to the HD)
(It had sustained a lot of damage)
(Comms)

Yes. I could use some repairs

(He takes the POW to the medbay)

(Dylon)
=i get the comm and reply=
Not sure how much they can do for Covie armor systems, but we can try.

=i check in on the engineers and ask for those who were the least injured to get EVA suits on and meet me in a Pelican. i turn and head out=

I'm sorry, it's just, i've never been with someone, i got over exited...
I don't understand anything...

=tears continue=


Kota:

=walks around the ship, eventualy finding the bridge=

where am i?

(Rain)

=I lean in and kiss her forehead=

Hey.
Its okay.


(Dante)

(He tells Weaver and Gin to fan out)

Check on any possible wounded and report back

(Dante and Sarah head off to the messhall)

Sarah-That was exciting

Dante(silent)

(Dylon)
=i reach the hanger and go over to the engineers=
That Covie ship that saved our asses, needs repairs. We are going to do our best to fix it, okay? It's the least we can do.

=i get a personal comm from the Jailer=
"Hey, Bozz, that lady keeps calling to talk to you."

And why are you letting me know?

"Sorry sir, just had to do it so she would stop."

It's okay, I don't blame you for that.

=the engineers and I get on the Pelican and head to the HD=

= i stare at him=

Rain, I'm sorry... i don't understand my feelings anymore...

=i throw my arms around him and cry like there's no tomorrow=

*sniff* rain! I'm *sniff* sorry!
=more crying=

(Rain)

=I hug her tightly=

Hmm...
Its okay, Talfie.


(Dante)

(He sighs)

I dont know how to feel..
All of those people...
Killed....

=i let the sadness wash away as i feel him hug me=

... I have no control over myself, all this lust building up in me... I'm sorry for everything...

(Rain)

=I smile=
=The sunglasses blocking my eyes=

Talfie, It is fine.
You just...need some guidance..

=i let go of him=

i'll never learn...

= i stand up and turn=

I've ruined things between us...

=i open my door=

how could you help me?

(Rain)

=I think=
=I shake my head=

You havent.
Just...
I dont know...

=I look at her=

= i take his hand=

you will help me though, right?

(Rain)

Talfie.
Nothing...you know.
I havent gone back on it yet.

=I shake my head=

I will help you.

=I stand=