As the Pelicans approached the makeshift defenses the UNSC put up, consisting of Pelicans, Warthogs, and the occasional Scorpion, they could clearly see that the Covenant were not willing to stop. Phantoms dropped Covenant forces only around 300 yards from the line, before the settled behind a wall of downed Phantoms, which the Covies were exploiting as cover. The radio kept buzzing with the calls of Marines. Even though Crimson and Icebreaker had been in worse, this was probably one of THE worst encounters between the Covenant and the UNSC.

“Shit’s gone down, Chris!” Grant said.

“No kidding, Sherlock!” Chris shot back as the Pelicans settled down in a plaza just short of the battle line. As the Marines and one Promethean Knight unloaded, they could see that the Infinity was holding it’s own against the Covenant ships, but was powerless to stop the Phantoms from reaching the surface. Worse, Occasional blasts of Plasma from Covenant cannons were downing Pelicans before they could ever reach the surface. Chris noticed that they weren’t shooting to kill the Marines, but to knock them out of the sky as to keep them from landing.

“Infinity, this is Crimson.”

“Copy Crimson!” Came the voice of Jared Miller.

“UNSC INFINITY and All UNSC ground forces, this is the UNSC Red Rider, UNSC Dawes, and UNSC Allegiant. We have located your positions and are en route with reinforcements. Stand by.”

“Well, that solves that problem! Crimson, we’ve gotten reports of a Tyrant AA gun operating northwest of our lines. It’s incapacitating our birds. Get to it and put it out of service now!” Palmer’s voice said over Crimson’s radio.

“Got it, commander!” Chris replied as Grant, Icebreaker, and the Knight reboarded the Pelican, a wraith shot knocked down a building near them. As the Pelican took off, dodging Plasma fire, they noticed that the covenant were landing phantoms closer and close to the UNSC lines.

“Infinity, this is Crimson. Those Covies have almost broken the line. You have GOT to get some Broadswords down here!”

“You are in luck Crimson! We have one fighter squadron available. I’m placing them under your mark. Give em’ hell!” Miller replied.

As Crimson grabbed the Target Locator, A plasma blast rocked the plane, sending them hurtling down towards the covenant lines.

“Infinity this is Crimson! We are going down!”

As the Pelican crashed into the snow, they immediately filed out and began shooting at the Covenant forces, eager to eliminate them. As Chris took cover, occasionally shooting his Battle Rifle at the incoming Covenant, he checked the locator. He grimaced at the large crack in the screen.

"FUCK! Locator's dead!" Chris yelled.

“I have an Idea!” The Knight said, as he sheltered next to Chris, firing blasts from his Light Rifle. “There seems to be a power generator on that downed ship. Detonate that. It will serve as a fine signal for your “Broadswords” to exploit!” the knight said.

“Sounds good!” Chris replied as he turned on his radio.

“Fireteam Crimson, this is Devil Squadron. Where’s our mark? We can’t dodge much more of this AA fire!”

“There’s gonna be a large exploding Phantom in a few minutes. Bomb straight down that line!” Chris replied, firing his Magnum with his free hand.

“Got it. Devil Squadron on station.”

“Grant! Hit the generator on that Phantom!” Chris yelled.

“Got it!” Grant replied. As he aimed down the scope of his Sniper Rifle, he furrowed his brow, then he pulled the trigger. As the bullet struck the Generator, it ruptured, causing a large explosion.

“Fireteam Crimson, this is Devil Squadron. Mark received. ASGM-10s on station! Hold on to your teeth!”

As the Broadswords carpet-bombed the Covenant lines, yells of “Victory!” could be heard over the comms. As the surviving Covenant were soon obliterated by a second volley of blasts, the Covenant fleet started to pull out, heading towards the further north. As Crimson watched, he took off his helmet, letting sweat pour off his brow.

“UNSC Infinity to all ground forces. The Covenant have been eliminated. Their ships are leaving the AO. All Marine and Spartan fireteams, return to the Infinity.”

As Crimson, Icebreaker, and the Knight watched as a rescue Pelican flew down to pick them up, they were Greeted by none other than Commander Palmer.

“Hell of a job, Crimson. You did well. As for the Knight...” she said, pointing at the Promethean, “Glassman’s gonna have a field day.”

“Chris!”

Chris turned and saw Twilight and her friends walk up, with smiles on their faces.

“You did it! You beat them back!” Rainbow said, almost ecstatically. “I take back EVERYTHING bad I said about you guys!”

“Bout time!” Chris said, and they all laughed.

“But I fear they may be back. The Covenant now know we are here. They will stop at nothing to make sure we are wiped off the face of the universe. We must be ready.” Grant said.

“That’s why we need your help.”

They turned and saw Shining Armor and Cadance walk up, along with a few Crystal Guards.

“We need your help to protect Equestria. If those monsters take over, we’ll be done for.”

“That’s not gonna happen, Ma’am. I promise you.” Palmer said.

“Thanks.”

“The UNSC will support Equestria in their hour of need. There is nothing more important now. I think it’s time for the full extent of the Equestrian government to meet aboard the Infinity for a conference. I’ll arrange it with Captain Lasky.” Palmer said.

“Already on it!” Twilight said. “I think that won’t be a problem.”

“Why?”

“Because they are already here!"

Princesses Celestia and Luna walked up, with a small contingent of Solar and Lunar Guards.

“We are ready.” Celestia said.

“Good. Captain Lasky is waiting. Let’s get this show on the road!” Palmer said, and everybody boarded the Pelican. As the Pelican set down in Infinity’s hangar bay, the reinforcements arrived. As Captain Lasky entered the Hangar bay, he watched as Crimson, Icebreaker, and some Equestrians walked out, followed by a Promethean knight.

“Crimson. What’s the Knight doing here?” Lasky asked.

“He’s with us. He disarmed the bomb at the stadium, AND gave us the idea of using the Phantom for the signal. He can talk, too.”

“Great. Icebreaker!” Lasky said, and the Squad saluted.

“Yes Sir?’”

“Take this knight down to Glassman. He’s gonna have a lot of fun. Dismissed!” Lasky said, and they walked off. Celestia stepped forward.

“I can presume you are Captain Lasky?”

“Yes. Let’s get started, Shall we?”

Author's Note

This story (So Far) was edited by the BRILLIANT Requiem17. He is a great editor, and his stories are amazing! if you need an editor, check him out!

AND OC's for Fireteam Crimson are still being accepted.