Chapter 8 NAME "Shit Happens" Part 3

(Lana)
Exactly, but, if we find a place good enough, we can go there. I'll just try my best to ignore them.

=we get close to the bridge=

we'll try to avoid them...

(Lana)
Okay.

=we got to the bridge, and went over to the data station. I logged in and looked up the remaining planets=
Any of them look interesting?

... no

(Lana)
Well, let's just pick one and see what it says.

=i click on a planet that says "Holy Shields"=
How bad can these people be?

........

what does it say?

=i put my arms around her from behind=

(Lana)
Holy Shields.

=i look at the description of the colonies=
Um...three different colonies...low number of terrorist incidents...and a strict adherence to old Christian rules...not sure if I like them anymore.

strict, huh?

how bout' we keep searching...

=i kiss her cheek=

if only we could start a family too...

i am happy either way...

(Lana)
That's what I was about to say.

=i back out and click on another colony cluster=
New Peace...well, poetic titles are a maybe...

--Haven--

=While the civilians on Haven lived their lives, the Military sections scrambled into action. Production of more ships began, construction efforts doubled, and more fighters took to the skies. Troops were being sent to the surface, and once simple outposts there, became bases overnight. Most of the heavy lifting came from the Sentinels, who were charged with aiding in construction of the bases=


--Unknown Covenant World--


=The Covenant fleet was ready to launch. The planet had been emptied of many of it's military resources, leaving only standard security forces for protection. The journey itself, would take at least another six days. They all jumped to slip-space a few minutes later=

=As the Sin of Wrath made the slipspace jump, Vera felt something he had not felt in years. He couldnt describe the feeling, but it was something like the idea that he was now fighting for something greater than himself once again, something he enjoyed very much. He wasted no time making all preparations for the battle to come=

(Dormii)
=i had wandered off to find a gym. I had found one not too long ago. I started beating on one of the punching bags, working up a sweat=

(Miranda)
=I took the teleporter back to the Serenity so I could get some rest. Jason would have joined me, but he had to go and greet our new guests=

--Clearing on Haven's Surface, Outer Shell. Outside the newly established "Alpha Base"--

(Jason)
=I waited outside the new base, in my armor, with a squad of soldiers behind me. We were waiting for the sip, MED-7, to land. I know, I know: why greet a medical ship with troops? Well, just because the ship itself had no weapons, did not mean there wasn't a potential threat aboard it. For all I knew, there was a platoon of seasoned marines on that ship, and I wanted to make sure we didn't get caught with our pants down, and a bottle of lube next it=

=I radio my Innie contact=

Innie: Yes?

@Innie It's me, Matt. The job is done.

Innie: =suprised= That was fast. Is he dead?

@Innie Very much so. He'll be pushing up daises for the rest of his life.

Innie: Excellent. We'll transfer the money to your account. It was a pleasure doing buisness, Matt.

@Innie: Likewise. I expect the full payment, Matt out.

=I close the link=

Let's see how fast ONI reacts when they find out...

Diana: *Well...it could have been much worse. *

@Diana *How true. So...anyone tailing me?*

Diana: *I got nothing on the motion tracker that says otherwise.*

=I breath a sigh of relief=

@Diana *Keep me posted if that changes. *

Diana: *Got it. I'll keep my eyes open.*

=She shut off her audio=

Now, how to get off this rock without any trouble...THAT'S going to be the tricky part

=i head back to my ship, looking for any signs of trouble coming my way=

(Andrea)

Code:

Wake up! There is something going on!

=Andrea disables all the locks=

(Jeremy)
=I sigh=

I know exactly what it is. Right now im hungry, maybe the guards will let me go eat somewhere. Maybe meet some one, I just hope the public wont take me as a hostile.

=I walk up to the door, and knock=

Hey, is there anywhere to eat? I'm starving.

*Guard #1*
=he heard the knock, and the request for food. He turned to his partner=
Should we let him out? I mean, if he needs food?

*Guard #2*
Then we send someone for his food. I don't care what Shepard said, I'm not letting him leave that room, until I'm sure we can trust him.

*Guard #1*
=he frowned=
Then maybe we should try showing him some respect, and letting him out. We have guns, and armor. We can take him.

*Guard #2*
Fine, it's your head.
=he opened the door a bit=

Alright, we'll escort you to the cafeteria. If you try anything funny, we will disable you. Understood?

(Andrea)

Code:

Now I have a chance of planning an escape.

(Jeremy)
=I turn off my mic=

No, im not trying anything. They don't want to hurt me, and besides, I don't want to make an entire planet my enemy.
=I turn my mic back on=

Thank you, I haven't eaten any thing ever since the attack. Well, ever since my lower body was stabbed. Is there anyone here that I can talk to? I feel like everyone is against me, like they have a grudge against the UNSC...

*Guard #2*
Who us? No, why should we have a grudge against the UNSC? They only abandoned us, and tried to kill us, and even killed some of our friends. We're way past grudges.
=he said it all sarcastically=

*Guard #1*
=he sighed=
Okay, we'll take you to the cafeteria. You will walk in the middle, while he takes point. If you try anything, I will shoot you, got it?

(Jeremy)

Okay, okay. At least your not non existent to the entire human race. Family murdered, and friends gone. If I had the chance to leave the UNSC I would, but its all I have left.

=I look down=

Its the only place left that could possibly even need me.

=I start to follow the guard in front of me=

*Guard #2*
=he mouthed to his partner=
Is he trying to get us to take pity on him?

*Guard #1*
=he shrugged=
Alright, lets get you some food.

(Jeremy)

=I just keep walking=

=The two guards guided Jeremy to the cafeteria, one in front, the other in back, hand near his pistol=

(Jeremy)

=I could smell food=

This will be a quick lunch, I can tell. I'm not expecting anyone to talk to me.

=I just keep following the guards=

=they arrived in the cafeteria. There was a large row of food set up in trays, with meat being a new edition. Everything else, was a mix of fruits and vegetables=

*Guard #1*
Hope you like vegetables, because that's all we really have.

(Jeremy)

That's fine. Am I allowed to just grab a tray? And just sit down at a table?

*Guard #1*
Hmmm, let's just start with getting you some food. Then, you can sit down at a table. We'll be watching.
=they escorted him to the food area, and waited for him=

(Dormii)
=i kept beating on the punching bag. After a bit I asked if anyone wanted to spar with me, a few people said yes, so right now, I'm doing that. I'm only using my left arm, because my right arm has no sense of touch, so if I were to punch with it, I might break something or someone. So I had on the sparring helmet, and the glove, and they had the helmet, glove, and mouthpiece. What followed afterwards was total carnage. Granted, I didn't think anyone would be too much of a challenge, and I know most of them were civilians, but still. Only one person managed to get a solid blow to my head, and that was luck. Nonetheless, they kept at it, and so did I. Soon, bets were being placed as to who could last the longest=

(Jeremy)
=I grab a tray of food and sit down=
=I take off my helmet and set it beside my tray and begin to eat=

I don't expect anyone to sit at this table. This planet is hostile to UNSC. Why would anyone want to talk with me...

=The two guards kept watch on Jeremy while he ate=


--Haven's Surface--

(Jason)
=Okay, this was ridiculous. I gave the ship permission to land, and they didn't even show up yet. I'm waiting out on the surface of Haven, in the night (which was a nice change from the 24/7 sunlight inside) and these guys still did not show. Hell, in all likelihood, I had a Covie fleet on it's way to take over this place, and instead of planning a defense with the Council, I was stuck out here, waiting to meet up with a group of lost travelers. Okay, maybe that was a little cold, but considering all that had happened to me lately......I mean torture, my fiancee getting shot, then the Covies showing up, and now this. I was amazed I hadn't blown that ship out of the sky, juts to vent my frustration=

find anything?

(Dormii)
=slowly, they wandered off. Nobody was hurt too badly, I think it was mostly their pride. Either way, I got my energy burned, and had a little fun in the process=

(Lana)
No, not yet...

=i clicked on yet another one=
Omega 4 Delta. Sounds like a military outpost.

ooh, sounds like fun! (sarcastically)

(Lana)
=just as sarcastically=
Yea, whoo. Military....blegh.

=i keep looking for a place that sounds nice=

Tar:

=walking around the ship=

stupid rust bucket... i should get my own ship!

=goes on daydreaming about having a ship=

Scythe:

anything else?

(Lana)
Let's see...

=i click on yet another colony system, this one being a two planet system, both planets on opposite sides of the sun in the system=
Twin Lives. Sounds good. What all have we got here...

=i start looking through the description and stats of the colonies=
Very nice.

what's the description say?

(Lana)
Two resorts on two different planets...enjoy the comfort of luxury at the cost of second class...lot's of beachfront property as well as gorgeous inland forests...buy a place or rent a home...and other touristy stuff.

i like the beach idea... but it's touristy, any private beach-front?

(Lana)
I think so. It looks like we can.

sounds nice... and negatives?

(Lana)
Um...one has near constant rain and the other has clearer skies. I don't mind either of them.

hmm... they both sound nice.

(Lana)
=i lean back to look at him=
So, now we just need to decide if we want a rainy-er home or a clearer skies home.

how much precipitation does the clearer one get?

(Lana)
Umm....

=i dig around in the stats a bit=
Looks like...3.3 inches a year.

not much...

(Lana)
The other one has...34.7 inches per year.

=i chuckle=
I'd say that's the more rainy one.

so, what do you think personally is the better choice?

(Lana)
I would prefer the rainy one. But that's just me, I like rain. What's your preferred choice?

you just like being wet *chuckle* the rainy one sounds nice, what's the best property available?





(i feel like an old man talkin' about the weather )