Chapter 3-B: Redemption

(He runs to the control room)
(The door is open)
(Blood on the door)
(He walks in)
(Dead bodies litter the floor)

Oh god

(He runs to a man)
(He recognized him)

Dr. Nikolai Gordon

(He finds the administrator)
(He checks his pulse)
(nothing)
(He sees a bullet entry point in the head)
(He rushes back to the pelican)

We may have a killer on the loose

{SYSTEM CHECK.......}
{ENGINES ONLINE = FUEL AT 100%}
=The Pelicans computer continued its checks. Ash ran back on board and sat in the pilots seat waiting for Draco=
Come on.... This was such a bad idea....

(He runs into the hanger)
(He gets into the Pelican)
(He sits beside Ash)
@Ash
You ready?

=She nods=
I thought you weren't going to make it

=She smiles, and looks over at Draco=
Just enter the override and we can get out of here.

(He brings out a chip from his pocket)
(He inserts it into the Pelican's main control)

Andrea hack this thing

*Yes*
*Hacking*
*Complete*

(He looks over to Ash)
@Ash
Lets do this

=Ash turns on the engines and the pelican roars to life, it lifts of and fly's out the hanger. Ash fys as faraway as she can from the Oni base=
I hope the aren't following us...

=She turns to Draco=
Where now?

(He looks at Ash)
@Ash
Anywhere that doesn't have people that wnt to kill us

(he smiles and grabs her hand)

=She reaches over and kisses him, she smiles=
There is one place... It sounds stupid, but I want to see my home again... I know it got glassed, but I never got to say goodbye...

=ocer comms=

(pilot)"Commander we are arriving at our destination, beyond this planet is our supposid target."

=Torres gets off his bed=

I'll be there.

=Torres walks to the bridge=

So where are we exactly.

(p)"Don't know sir this planet is not in any of our databases. Scanning now."

(Tiberus) Sir my scanner have shown that this is a suitable planet, oxygen and nitrogen level almost identical to earths.

Good, now activate the cloaking device were going in.

=War's Fury turns invisable and start to travel around the planet. Some censors start to go off=

What is it.

"Sir scanner show that there is a large fleet around the object."

=the ship keeps traveling around the planet's atmosphere=

"Holy crap"

=as they reach the other side of the planet they see a glimering light of the systems star shinning on 10 covenant battlecruisers=

Don't worry they can't detect us, now move a little closer the sun is getting in the way..

"What is that"

=as they menouver around the ship they see it. I giant ring of planetary size=

That...that my dear comrades is a HALO.

We must report. Fly back to the planet and opena comms with NOVA base.

"Yes sir."

=the ship flys and enters the planets atmosphere landing on a flat ground=

I sat in the Pelican with 15 others, I wasn't flying, that was someone elses job.

"E.T.A, 10 minutes, get tactical back there." I put a clip into my DMR and thumbed the safety off.

"Alright, us and Alpha and Charlie are going to take this place once and for all, get ready and make sure you don't get shot."

Reznov loaded his Sniper Rifle.

"I'll see you for drinks later?"
"Of course Reznov."

"E.T.A 2 minutes."

"Hello boys this is Cpt. Locklear, I am your O.I.C (Officer in Charge) for this Operation. Alpha is dropping in on the west wing of the base, Bravo is dropping on the East wing of the base, and Charlie is going in through the north with Scorpion support, I will go on the radio if anything happens. Let's have a good Op today, don't want any screw ups."

Lynn-By the way, where are your weapons
C. Draco-Aww man. I think I forgot them at the base
Lynn-When we get where we are going we need to go to the armory
C. Draco-But
Lynn-No buts. I should have told you where I put them
C. Draco-Where did you put them
Lynn-Your Hydra was right next to your cell, I put the S2 and the M99 in a pelican in the hanger
C. Draco-Well then
Lynn-What I had to put them there

(He kisses her)
C. Draco-Its okay

(She gets up and leaves)
Lynn-Ill see you later

(Back on the pelican)
(Draco searching around the Pelican)
(He goes up to the controls)
Andrea set to auto-pilot and go to these coords.
*Yes*
(He looks at Ash)
Get some rest

(He searches some more and finds his Angel Maker and Handcannon)
Yes!

=The Solace lands, and ONI personnel surround the ship. The ship looks completely intact, no damage, nothing wrong.
the distress signal they received suggested otherwise. an ONI official approaches the ship, the Hatch opens: empty.
ONI personnel begin board the ship to search for the Doctor, they return, having not found him. but they found a note, telling ONI of the experiments on the ship, the successes and the failures. None of the Doctors belongings are onboard the ship. Data concerning the successful experiments were present, but none of the failures. the slate was wiped clean. the Ship held no data as to where it's been, or where the doctor was. not even the A.I. Sophia was on the ship. according to the ship, there were no passengers or crew. The only human alive the ship, was made into a Cyborg, and was in cryo-sleep.
The Doctor's note suggested that ONI not bring him out, for the Brain still needs to adapt to the new body. It also suggested that the Project be continued under the supervision of a Neural Specialist at ONI. But the Personnel found no evidence of the Doctor, or the Crew. the files on the ship were classified by ONI and had been cleared of any evidence of the Doctor before landing at the base. the ship was scheduled to be salvaged for parts, and to create a new ship, soon to be named Nova Solace, in honor of the Solace.=

=meanwhile, on board a modified Stealth Corvette=
"ONI, This is Latentwolf reporting for active duty."

(He sits down and smiles)
My last mission

(At the same time on the ship)
My last mission

(back to the pelican)

"I took a walk around the world to ease my troubled mind.
I left my body somewhere in the sands of time.
I watched the world float to the dark side of the moon.
I feel there's nothin' I can do. Yeah."

Zayne-Looks like you don't have anyone to talk to until she wakes up
Draco-Does it mean I have to talk to you
Zayne-Well, Hope isnt really the talking type, and the other one scares me
Draco-What other one
Zayne-I dont know his name. Just really scary looking
Draco-What
Zayne-Hmm. I don't know how to put it. He is like a drill sargeant and those guys scare me
Draco-Well, Well, Well. Found something that scares you
Zayne-Shut up
Draco(laughs)-When your not trying to get out and kill your like a kid

"OKAY, THE RAMP IS DROPPING IN 3, 2 ,1, GO GO GO."

The ramp of the Pelican dropped, I jumped out and started to fire to suppress the forces in front of me. I ducked behind a sandbag. Most of the men did the same. "If we take out the AA (Anti-Air), then we get fighter support and reinforcements." Said the squad leader.

I looked over the sand bag, and saw the AA in the distance. "That might take awhile sir." I stood up and fired a clip at the area in front of me, taking few out. "I know that Collins, whose got gas?" One of the men took a canister off his back. "Perfect, throw it....NOW." The pin came off and the canister went over. I stood up again, this time I was able to take aim, I fired another clip, taking out 3 or 4. "Once the smoke clears, we move in."

(he begins to sing again)

"I watched the world float to the dark side of the moon
After All I knew it had to be somethin to do with you.
I really don't mind what happens now and then
As long as youll be my friend at the end."

=from orbit, zoomed in on the ONI facility=

looks like someones getting a wake up call.

=calling facility=

ONI, This is Latentwolf, I have visual of what appear to be human contacts outside Nove Base, do you copy?

(Flashback)
(A sixteen year old Draco is holding a gun to Leroy Macgraws head)
(Macgraw is sitting in an office chair, Draco is aiming at the back of his head)
Draco-Macgraw you are under arrest for crimes against ONI and the UNSC
Macgraw(smiles)-I remember that voice, Dant
Draco-Do not use that name. Do not ever refer to me as that. He died when you killed my family
Macgraw(laughs)-You want revenge
Draco-I am following ord..

(just then explosions are heard outside)
(followed by yells, rebel yells, over his comms)

Rebel-Get me another carpet bomb run, make that two

(The explosions rumble the town)
(People begin to scream)

Rebel-Tanks, surround the area. Infantry go!

(Gunfire is heard)

Rebel-Spare no one he has to be here

(Macgraw stands and looks at Draco)

Macgraw-Well looks like we are in a predicament

(He keeps his gun trained on his head)

Draco-No, we dont
Macgraw-Pull the trigger. End me

(He places his finger on the trigger)

(The flashback ends)

=Ash thinks to herself as she sleeps=
I can't believe we just did that... It all feels so unreal, I don't even know if it was the right thing to do....

=She turns over half awake=
Should we even go to Arcadia? its nothing but dust and ruins now.... What am I looking for? My family? my home? Or do I just want to get the past out my head...

(He opens his eyes)
(He looks at Ash)
(smiles)
(he sings)
"I wanted you to know
I love the way you laugh
I want to hold you high and steal your pain. away"

=Ash hears Draco singing and opens her eyes=
I never would have pegged you for a singing man?

=She smiles=
Ugh... How long did I sleep?

(He laughs)
@Ash
One of my many perks

You were asleep for a good 30 hours.

30 hours?!.... That must of been the longest I've ever slept...

=She stands up=
I need to get out of this prisoner uniform, is there anything on the ship?

(He stands)
(He begins searching)
@Ash
nothin much.
(He manages to find a shirt and a pair of pants)
Who would leave these here?

(He hands her the clothes)

Ugh... Thanks but I would rather ware this.

=She walks to the front of the ship=
Where are we?

(He puts down the clothes)
@Ash
Okay

Hmm. Andrea?

*Unknown location"

Well are we even close to the coords?

*Hmm. The coords you inputted lead to a destroyed city are you sure you wish to go to the location?*

=Ash looks at Draco=
Its up to you? We still have enough fuel to go to a colony?

=Ash sits back down in the pilot seat=
I don't even know why I wanted to come here...

@Ash
I think we should go

Andrea give us an ETA

*ETA, 1 hour*

(He sits down)
(He takes her hand)

What are we going to do for an hour?

=She smiles=

(He smiles back at her)
@Ash
Hmm. One hour. Just the two of us.

=She laughs=
Or we could just talk?

=She winks at him=

(He kisses her)

=She leans over and whispers into his ear=
I love you

=She kisses him=

(He brushes a stray hair)
Always
(He kisses her. longer)

=She leans over and embraces him=
Thank you for saving me...

=She kisses him again=

(Zayne appears behind them)

Zayne(laughs)-This is too good. You do realize something right

(He feels the darkness creep on him)
(The cold surrounding him)
(Dragging him away from her)
(He opens his eyes. They are flickering)

No

(He hears explosions)

No

(Gunfire)

No

(Screaming)
(His eyes go blank and he faints in her arms)

Draco...?

=She lies him down=
What do I do??

Andrea? What happened?

*He is trying to break free*

*I suggest strapping him down*

*Just in case*

*Remember look in his eyes for a change to pure white*

With what there's nothing here?!

=She gets up and runs around the ship franticly searches=
There's nothing here! Andrea....? What can I do?....

(He opens his eyes)
Ow.
My head.
Stupid flashbacks

(He stands)
(He looks over to Ash)

It's okay just a mild freak out.
(sighs)
Just wish he would go away

=Ash keeps her distance from Draco=
I'm sorry I shouldn't of let that happen...

(He raises his hands)
@Ash
Its okay.
As long as my eyes aren't white we are good

(He walks over to her and hugs her)

=she accepts the hug awkwardly=
I'm sorry Draco... Maybe we should just keep our space?

(He looks down)
@Ash
I
I understand


*ETA twenty minutes*

I'm.. Sorry Draco..

=She kisses him one last time on the cheek=
I was just so scared, I didn't want to hurt you..

@Ash
Its okay

(He sits in the passenger seat)
(He looks out the glass)

=Ash sits back down her hands still shaking=
That was so close.... What would of happened if he didn't turn back.. He could have killed me... I need some air, I don't know what to do....

(Within)
Draco-Why
Zayne-What
Draco-Why can I never have a moment with her
Zayne(laughs)
Draco-Do not laugh
Zayne-Why
Draco-You scared her half to death
Zayne-You should have fought me off, so you could of had that one moment
Draco-Shut up, just shut up

(He looks over at Ash)
(Her hands shaking)
(He holds one of them in his own)
@Ash
Im sorry