Second chance: Noble

Noble 1

Glimmer Dust felt the fog that had formed starting to lift and as it lifted she remembered walking toward the structure that the princess showed them, she remembered a violet light and after the doors opened there was only darkness. But now she found herself somewhere else entirely looking around the room Glimmer was shocked at what where she now was, instead of a stone room with her friends she was in a cramped metal room full of young children of varying ages surrounded her. Looking at each child they all were in different states of misery some had fresh tears streaming down their faces while others eyes were red and puffy from crying, as Glimmer looked over the closest child she noticed a freshly stitched up wound on the left side of his face. Slowly what princess Celestia had told her and the others earlier made since they were seeing Nobles past.......specifically their guardians past which meant that the child before her was Carter age eleven. Edging her way up to him Glimmer noticed that his eyes were fixed on the floor he just blankly staring down at it, the look on his face was one of a pony who'd just come to terms with what he'd lost.

Staring at the young child Glimmer was trying to find the right words that she could tell him when the room around them suddenly shuddered looking around Glimmer thought 'What's going on ?' at that moment a wall across from her began to move. As the wall went down it revealed a open field of grass in the middle of the night taking a deep breath Glimmer was about to make her way outside when the children surged passed her, instead of being jostled or pushed by the children as they ran outside she passed through them like a ghost. Looking around Glimmer saw that all the children were outside and could hear their excited screams coming from outside, quickly following them out Glimmer saw complete chaos the kids were fighting and throwing clods of sod at each other. Looking around Glimmer saw that there were a few adults trying to wrangle the wilder children seeing that they were outnumbered, but a few children stayed near the ships this included Carter where he had joined two other children but not a word was being spoken between them.

After a minute of chaos someone cleared their throat and the noise rolled over the field like thunder this caused all everyone including Glimmer to stop what they were doing and look toward the person who'd made the noise, seeing standing away from the group were two humans one dressed in camouflage while the other was a massive figure in green armor that resembled Nobles armor. Once again the voice spoke "Attention, recruits I am lieutenant Ambrose. You have all endured great hardships to be here. I know each of you has lost your loved ones on Harvest, Biko, and Jericho VII. The Covenant has made orphans of all of you."

Feeling a change in the air Glimmer looked around and saw that the children had grown serious and were staring at the SPARTAN, looking over to Carter she saw a burning hatred in his eyes as well as a few tears. While Glimmer stared at the child the voice of Ambrose continued speaking "I am going to give you a chance to learn how to fight, a chance to become the best soldiers the UNSC has ever produced, a chance to destroy the Covenant. I am giving you a chance to be like me: a SPARTAN."

After a moment the SPARTAN explained that not every child would be accepted by the program and after a moment of silence the other man spoke calling out over the field. Ordering the children back onto the plane known as 'pelicans' this was actually the first time she actually looked at them they were a forest green and large, as Glimmer got back onto the ship that her and Carter had been on before. Gulping she wondered what would happen if she didn't follow the younger version of Carter what would the spell do ? Would it force her to his location, would she just remain in the same spot till the next memory......but these questions were interrupted by the roar of engines and a sudden acceleration. After a couple minutes of acceleration the vehicle leveled off and Glimmer looked around every child in the area wore a black backpack that had been secured to their backs by the adults, once the pelican leveled off a man stood at the end of the bay and began yelling over the engines "Alright recruits, this is how it will work you will stand in a line and jump. As soon as you jump wait ten seconds and pull this cord." he pointed to his left shoulder indicating a red handle and made a pulling motion before continuing "Now during the fall confusion will be normal."

After a few moments it seemed that none of the children were going to move shaking his head the man said "If you can't jump, you can't be SPARTANs." as soon as he said that Carter moved forward pushing passed the other recruits he stood before the man. As Glimmer followed him to ramp she noticed Carter looking down right before jumping, rushing forward she looked down only to see him disappear into the darkness, Glimmer could only gape in disbelief even though she wished to follow him . Feeling vertigo take her over Glimmer appeared in the forest looking around she realized that one of her earlier questions had just been answered, hearing the sound of ruffling Glimmer looked up and saw Carter coming in with a parachute. As he landed Carter rolled ending up on his back taking deep breaths trying to calm himself down and after a few minutes he pushed himself up, standing up Carter stared at the night sky his eyes showing the same determination that the other SPARTANs had.

After a moment though the environment around her began to shift and images blurred passed her showing the training Carter and the other SPARTANs, Glimmer saw the augmentation process he went through and as the images began to slow and dissipate, Glimmer now found herself was pristine white room. Looking around there was a single table where she saw Carter in this memory he was much older than before if Glimmer remembered what he'd said before he was fourteen at the time. Walking up to him Glimmer saw he was covered in fresh injuries as Glimmer looked them over she noticed they were the same scars that the all SPARTANs all over their bodies, timidly walking up Glimmer whispered "Carter, are you ok ?"

After a moment Carter sat up and swung his legs off the side of the bed but before he could get up someone in a dark grey fatigues entered into the room looking at Carter they spoke in a feminine voice "It's good to see you up SPARTAN the rest of your team has recovered nicely and are being fitted for their armor."

"Understood."

"So if you're feeling up to it we can go get you fitted." Carter gave the female a curt nod and stood up towering over her, simply adjusting her head she said "Then if you can follow me."

Standing up Carter followed her out of the room the destination where they were going was unknown to Glimmer but she followed them, the walking lasted probably ten minutes at one point though Carter went off into a room alone thinking this was the fitting room Glimmer tried to follow him inside only for the door to slide shut. Placing her hoof against the wall she tried pushing through only to be met with a solid immovable surface, it only took a minute for Carter to exit the room wearing a black body suit that fit is form perfectly on his feet were a pair of armor boots, seeing that he was dressed the woman said "The armor is through the next set of doors."

Pointing to the final set of doors Carter gave her a nod before heading toward the doors walking with him Glimmer looked him up and down, looking down at the floor Glimmer started thinking Carters life he was a child and lost everything during a time of making friends and being a child he instead was inducted in a secret military program. Now he was fifteen about to start fighting in a war instead of worrying about whether a girl liked him or how his high school classes were going, instead he was walking into a room to be fitted for armor.

Sitting down Glimmer closed her eyes and went over with what she'd seen and learned so far the first was Carters first step was joining the program of SPARTANs, the next step was the augmentation, and now the armor he was being put in. Looking back up she watched as Carter walked up to a small platform standing on it Glimmer watched as the ceiling and floor came apart, coming from the floor were numerous arms each holding a piece of armor they began to attaching the pieces to Carter. It took no time before the armor was full put together as the arms retracted back into the ceiling or floor a helmet was slowly lowered down onto his head, Glimmer had seen all the SPARTANs in their armor earlier as ponies and it was an impressive sight. But seeing it now shiny and new it reminded Glimmer of the old stories here uncle and mothers would tell her about knights in shining armor, stepping off the platform Carter looked down at himself seemingly looking over the armor. After a moment the door opened again and a tall male with short brown hair shaved down to his skull, he wore a dark gray uniform with golden markings on the shoulders.

As he walked in Carter snapped to attention saluting the man, looking at the SPARTAN he made his to the front of Carter and looked him over seemingly marveling at how he looked in the armor. Studying the man Glimmer noticed a name tag on his chest walking closer she saw the name Holland written in gold letters after a moment he spoke in a deep voice that carried authority that rivalled the princesses "At ease son, are you ready to get started ?"

"Yes sir." Carter said as he returned to a relaxed stance with his hands clasped behind his back, looking up at the him the man smiled and said "That's good to hear, before we continue I've been given your teams designation."

"So from today onwards you'll be known as Noble."

"Understood, so who'll be leading the team ?"

"The recommendations from both Mendez and Ambrose you've been designated team leader," Holland said while he offered his out stretched hand, looking down Carter took it carefully and gave it a small precise shake while Holland continued "Congratulations Noble one you'll do us all proud."

"Yes sir, but what's the real reason your here ?"

"Cutting to the chase I see," stepping back Holland pointed at the wall behind him after a moment it lit up showing different images at varying degrees of clarity ", you and your team have received your first mission apparently New Constantinople has been found by the covenant, so far its only three ships and our navy is keeping them at bay but its only a matter of time before more covenant arrive and our ships are lost."

"How long have they been at the planet sir ?"

"At this moment twelve hours, Noble will be sent in to secure ONI sites and to scrub any and all data they could use to find other colonies Winter contingency has already been put into affect."

"When do we leave sir ?"

"Right now, your team has been briefed and is already heading toward the ship."

"Understood." Carter said saluting one last time he began to head toward the door but before he left Holland placed a hand on his shoulder and said "Good luck son the UNSC will be counting on you and the other SPARTANs more than anyone will ever realize."

"We won't fail you sir." Carter stated releasing him Holland took a step back and watched as he left the room sighing he rubbed his brows and let out a silent curse, sitting down Glimmer looked at the empty door that he had left through. That's when the area around her began shifting again and showing her Noble team, but this wasn't the team brought to Equestria these were different members all together. As the memories flowed passed Glimmer she saw Carter leading Noble through hundreds of missions, she saw all the victories that he lead them through and the lives that they saved. But then one by one the old guard began to fall and Glimmer watched just as helpless as Carter must have been when he watched their deaths then new members that made up the current team were introduced.

As the memories began to fade they seemed to fold into themselves and flow toward a single point following the flow the world around her turned into a familiar room she'd been in earlier, looking around Glimmer tried to find Carter only for the area to suddenly shift losing her balance she landed onto her side hitting her head on the ground. Letting out a small groan Glimmer rubbed the sore spot looking up she came face to face with Carters helmet laying precariously on the ground, its pale gold visor reflecting her concerned look back at her. Standing up Glimmer looked forward to see an armored figure sitting in a slightly to small chair slinking forward Glimmers ears pinned back as she heard labored breathing, as she got closer to Carter she looked around the front noticing that his armor was damaged with a large hole in his armor that blood slowly seeped through looking up at his face Glimmer drew in a sharp breath. Carters face was pale blood seeped from his nose and ears, his right eye was blood red as if all the vessels in it had blown he was crying blood from it, reaching toward him Glimmer whispered "Carter you can stop."

Coughing up some blood Carter simply wiped it away looking back outside his eyes went wide following his gaze Glimmer looked out too and what she saw for the first time in her life was a true machine of war larger than the average Equestrian air ship was a massive purple chromed monstrosity taking a deep breath Carter then spoke seemingly to no one " Noble.....you've got...........a situation."

"Mother.....We can get passed this sir." Emile spoke from a somewhere looking toward his voice Glimmer noted the large amount of concern in his voice. Coughing again Carter spat blood all over the console looking it over he spoke "No you can't. Not without help." as the word left his mouth Carter began flipping various switches as he worked Emile spoke again "Commander you don't have the firepower."

Glimmer watched as Carter raced over the beast pressing a small red button she heard some strange sound and bright yellow lights danced across the monsters hide, as he race over the beast Carter pulled up gaining altitude as they climbed he said "I've got the mass." the room shifted again and Emile's voice came again "Solid copy. Hit'em, hard boss."

As the voice faded away and Carters eyes narrowed again Glimmer came to the realization of what he planned to do, looking at him again she saw the same look when he was just a child. As they closed in on the beast Carter spoke again "You're on your own Noble. Carter Out." Glimmer did the only thing she could do at that moment opening her mouth she let out an ear piercing scream while closing her eyes she felt the gravity shift as they slammed into the beast and were engulfed in a fireball of searing heat.

Noble 2

Coming back to consciousness Silk Stitcher slowly began pushing herself up feeling a small head ache forming at the base of her horn, she massaged the base trying to get the ache to go away while letting out a small groan. Looking around the area she saw that she'd been teleported to a small metropolitan area with the sun setting in the distance. As Silk began making her way through the abandoned streets a pit began forming in her stomach when she noticed some of the carriages were on fire and what sounded like fighting happening in the distance, but before she could continue on her journey Silk heard something to her left slowly turning to the sound she saw a strange bird like creature looking over a carriage right at her. After a moment it jumped atop the vehicle causing the young unicorn to squeal in fear as she skittered backwards trying to escape the creature only to run into another of the metal carriages, looking around the streets it seemed to be looking for something bobbing its head side to side. Holding her breath she waited for the creature to leave but it only kept looking and sniffing trying to find something but its search was cut off when its wrist started to flash and beep, looking down at the device it pressed a claw to it once the beeping ended a series of clicks and squawks sounded from it. The creature answered back but Silk had no idea what was going on but it quickly turned and raced down the road and disappeared around a corner, letting out a sigh she tried to get her heart to calm down and figure out what had happened and why she was......*Crunch*

Stopping her breathing Silk slowly turned looking behind her she saw an older woman dressed in camouflage with a young girl hiding behind her who was also dressed in camouflage, the young child's eyes were wide with fear as she watched the creature disappear looking back up at the older woman she whispered "Grandma where are we going ?"

"North Kat there's an ONI evacuation happening."

"But how do you know that ?"

"Your grandmother still has many friends in the UNSC and most are ONI," the woman whispered back pulling the young child behind her as they went to the evacuation zone. Using the distant noise of fighting to cover their movements while keeping low to the ground. Following them as best as she could Silk stayed close concern evident in her eyes as she remembered what they were told earlier about the SPARTAN program and how they recruited the S-III's, as they tried to escape Silk knew that she was only a witness to the history that was unfolding before her and she feared what it had to show. The pair were on a constant move not slowing down even for a second it didn't take long for them to run into other humans these being dressed in dark gray armor with helmets whose visors obscured their faces with bright blue glass, staring at the child and the old woman the soldiers held their weapons up the soldier on the left said "It's good to see you General we were told you'd be arriving soon."

"It's good to see you to kid," looking behind her the older woman looked passed Silk who sworn the woman stared at her until walked through her while saying "There were a few jackals near here so you better hurry and tell whoever's in charge they don't have long till we leave."

"Ma'am the evacuations already been complete you and your granddaughter are the last ones." the soldier answered motioning for them to follow nodding her head, she turned to Kat and grabbed her hand guiding her along with the other soldiers. Rounding a corner Silk felt a small since of awe overcome her sitting squarely before her was a large airship dark gray in color with three other soldier's standing guard their heads slowly swiveling side to side trying to spot any trouble before it could rear it ugly head. Making their way to the open bay doors both Kat and her grandmother were walking fast as the older woman barked order at the people, looking around Silk tried to figure out what could go wrong what was going to happen that *BZZZZZMMMM* suddenly a beam of purple gold light shot over her head and struck the older woman in her back.

As she was falling the soldiers ran towards her a number of them holding their weapons up toward the direction of the beam and open fired the weapons letting out small almost inaudible cough. Finding herself sitting down Silk stared at the young Kat as she was torn away from her grandmother crying and begging for them to save her, but the cries fell on deaf ears as the soldiers knew the only job left was to get her away from the fighting. Feeling a familiar tug Silk watched as the world around her faded away and shifted to a hallway finding herself face to face with Kat, she saw her talking to an older man wearing a suit leaning down he met her eye to eye and as Silk drew closer, she finally heard the man's voice "......so if you want to get revenge for your family all you have to do is follow me."

Standing up the man held out his hand to the young girl who immediately took the hand which soon began to guide her to her new life.......the one she was currently living. As she watched helplessly Silk felt tears at the corners of her eyes and before she knew it the world was quickly shifting again the beginning of a new horrible memory, and this one did not disappoint. Instead of a city filled with building that reached for the sky she was met with gray rubble and smoke this time she didn't have the luxury of far-off fighting this time she was right in the middle of it. Dropping to the ground Silk looked around trying to find Kat and it didn't take long as a cyan blur passed her racing through the battlefield in each hand, she held strand objects her right held something that resembled a large egg while her left hand was outstretched with yet another strange object. At certain times the end seemed to light up with a bright yellow flash before it released a loud boom and after each boom enemies fell, trying to follow her Silk could only gape at the speed and precision the SPARTAN she seemed to be unstoppable like nothing could even dream of slowing her down. Then suddenly odd-looking flying machines screamed overhead and at the nose of the craft they glowed bright green before large balls of energy were launched and the target was Kat.

Racing through the fighting Silk saw the spartan flipping through the air before slamming into the ground with an agonizing crunch skidding next to her Silk stared at the SPARTAN her right arm was glowing red, her armor covered in soot, and her visor nearly shattered from the blast. Leaning down Silk whispered, "Kat how did this help you become a SPARTAN ?"

Hearing a slight beeping sound Silk looked to her side to see the egg counting down to zero while a small beep sounded stepping toward the device Silk saw a gray gauntlet grab hold of it, following the arm she saw a different SPARTAN one that was not currently with noble team. On his back was a strange device taking a moment he stared down at his injured comrade before turning away, activating the device through some unknown mean two wings popped out and fire sprang out lifting the massive soldier into the sky. Watching fly away Silk saw him make a b-line toward a massive ship that had been floating over the battlefield, hearing commotion behind her Silk couldn't quite tear her eyes off the ship she seemed drawn to it, but it didn't last much longer as an orange fire ball irrupted from the inside of the ship destroying it.

Turning away from the scene Silk realized why she was shown this scene looking back at Kat she noticed as they carried her away the medic was scanning her arm and a small look of regret was on his face as he looked to the other SPARTANS who'd formed around her. Trying to follow them Silk tried catching up to them, but they were so far away that is until she heard voices the first being Kats "You didn't answer my question?"

"You want to know if we're losing?" Carters asked back his voice solemn walking into the room Silk looked around to seeing what once must've been a pony's office, but what caught here attention was outside a city on fire with most of the buildings either on fire or destroyed. But the SPARTANs continued the conversation almost as if the world wasn't literally on fire "I know we're losing.......i want to know if we've lost?"

Turning toward the leader Silk saw him look over the city almost Contemplating what he could say in this situation, that is until a series of beep interrupted the conversation looking toward Kat she said " Colonel holland hailing us- what's he doing on an open channel?"

"Let's hear it."

"-in the southwest quadrant of the city, over?" an older man's voice spoke over the channel and he continued " Alpha two-five-nine, are you receiving i am authorizing override of radio security protocols to link with this channel."

"How long for a secure link?"

"I can't guarantee it's secure anymore." Kat answered looking over her shoulder at Carter watching the two Silk tried her best to figure out what was happening while Carter spoke "Could the covenant trace it to us?"

"I could."

"Noble leader, this is a priority one hail if you are receiving, acknowledge immediately."

Picking up something that resembled Carter's earpiece Kat handed it to him while saying "Keep it brief." taking it from her Carter placed it against his ear and said, "Carter here, yes sir."

Ignoring the conversation Silk walked up to Kat and watched as she began messing with the supplies checking to make sure everything was accounted for; Silk had become so engrossed she'd missed what the others were talking about till Kat pulled out her tablet and read something off it "Radiation flare! big. Forty million roentgens."

"Just lost Holland. What's going on?"

"Atomic excitement scramble the signal. Ninety million now!" looking around Silk noticed that all the SPARTANs were standing getting ready for something to happen looking around Silk tried to figure out what was happening while Carter asked "Source?"

"Airborne. close."

"How close?" Carter asked again and his question was immediately answered as a bright flash of light filled the room and the glass blew apart screaming over the noise Kat said "THAT CLOSE !"

The shock wave knocked everyone to the ground, but they didn't stay down to long quickly picking themselves up they raced toward some elevators quickly following them in Silk slid next to Six and Kat. Holding her helmet tight Kat turned to her silent partner and asked "First glassing? Me too"

Staring at her Silk watched as the woman replaced her helmet covering her facial features, after a few moments the elevator doors opened up and the two SPARTANs burst out of the elevator in silence both right ahead of her, looking past them, she saw a shelter with the others in it right Infront of them feeling a smile come to her face Silk began thinking 'we're going to make it! maybe this isn't-' *BZZZT*

Silk saw it a bright purple light flashed down going through Kat killing her instantly she fell to the ground like a puppet without strings, looking up Silk saw a strange creature holding a long rifle that imitated a strange purple glow. Hearing the cracks of the SPARTANs weapons firing Silk watched as Six dragged her body into the shelter. Following him into the shelter Silk laid next to Kats holding her close like a dear family member she caressed her helmet as tears pattered against the visor she silently cried over her protector's past.

NOBLE 3

Feeling his senses slowly return to him Cloud found himself in a deep forest looking around he became very confused about why he was back in the Everfree mumbling to himself he said "I'll just head back to and figure out what happened."

Spreading his wings, he quickly took to the sky climbing as high as he could that is until he slammed into an invisible wall rubbing his head, he let out a silent curse looking around he tried to figure out what was going on. Taking a deep breath, he called out "This is not funny you guys! So, knock it off!" after a few minutes no one answered him groaning he stayed hover a few feet off the ground trying to come up with what should be happening, he was supposed to be witnessing a SPARTANs back story but which one?

Sighing he went back to the ground trying to find evidence of anypony being there and he searched for three and a half hours seeing the sun was starting to set Cloud went back to his starting point and let out a low groan and muttered "This is ridiculous where is the-"

Suddenly something shifted, a mere three feet away slowing walking over to the shape Cloud soon figure out what it was lying in a small ditch was Jun his armor being recognizable by youth as he had been the SPARTAN to babysit him when they marched out of the forest. But wrapped around him was a strange suit that reminded him of his aunt pinkies camouflage getup when she would spy on Sprinkle during her first day of school. The main difference being this suit hid the massive, armored figure to where Jun was almost completely invisible. Holding something odd his visor was close to what looked like a telescope staring off into the distance. Sitting down Cloud said "So how is this showing me your path to being a SPARTAN ?"

Looking over he noticed that the figure hadn't moved shaking his head Cloud continued "Of course you can't hear me cause this is a bucking memory." Flopping over Cloud stared at the sky trying to figure out why he was here and why he couldn't get any of the other super soldiers but no he got the boring stoic one. Closing his eyes, he figured he'd take nap while he waited for whatever needed to happen to happen.

Hours had apparently passed because when cloud woke up it was nighttime, because he wasn't home, he couldn't hope to guess what time it was. Looking back at Jun Cloud saw that the SPARTAN still hadn't moved groaning Cloud said "Ok I'm gonna go stretch my legs and eat something if you need anything just holler. OK?"

"....."

"Alright." Cloud muttered turning he flew into the forest to get some exercise maybe see if he could find some food. He had to be gone for hours or maybe just minutes but when Cloud returned, he found Jun in the same spot shaking his head Cloud thought 'I shouldn't be here too long.'

Staring up at the clouds the young stallion wondered why he had ended up in the most boring memory and how much longer he had to be here........because SIX days is a ridiculous amount of time to go without moving or doing anything other than staring down a dame scope! Pacing angrily Cloud let out annoyed snorts what was the point of this? Why show him Jun laying in a rut for four days, he couldn't even get more than eight feet away before hitting the invisible wall looking down at the SPARTAN Cloud thought 'why do i need to be here nothing is gonna happen!'

Turning toward the forest Cloud decided to get some food for lunch wondering if he could find any more of those ber- *BOOM* diving to the ground Cloud covered his head. Looking around the forest he tried to find the source of the noise until he remembered what was behind him, slowly turning Cloud saw smoke wafting from the SPARTAN, tightening his jaw Cloud began to tentatively walking toward the SPARTAN when the world around him began to fade. Seeing his surrounding slowly fade Cloud tried to understand what he had just seen six days of nothing then a single shot and he was being whisked off somewhere else.

It didn't take long for the world around him to have changed to an mor suburban area, looking over the area Cloud noticed an unnatural silence to the area. He noticed the streets were empty except for the trash that littered them, and all the houses looked abandoned slowly walking up the road Cloud couldn't tear his eyes from the horizon. Off in the distance was a city ablaze the towers the stood taller than any building Canterlot could hope to build, after a minute of staring Clouds eyes went toward the sky and found a massive purple ship above the city, underneath the ship a bright orange and red orb of light began to form before a beam slammed down into the city. Holding his breath Cloud thought 'This is what they fought against.'

Watching the beam incinerate an entire building and while others fell from the shockwave sitting down Clouds eyes were misty with tears, if that city was anything like the cities back home the loss of life had to be massive. Taking a step closer he heard a voice to his right "...how many people were in that city?"

"The analyst are thinking around eight million sir." recognizing the second voice Cloud found himself staring up at the armored SPARTAN next to him was an older man wearing a gray uniform with golden bars on his shoulders. Surrounding the two men were five others looking up at the SPARTAN the older man spoke again "I don't know how we're gonna keep doing this son."

"Because we have to sir, humanity needs us." Jun stated never taking his eyes off the purple ship as it slowly moved through the city leaving a trail of destruction behind it, looking back down at the man Jun continued "But we have to keep moving the LZ's not too far."

"Understood SPARTAN," the older man said turning away from the burning city the small group began to march away from the burning city heading off toward the forest. Staring back at the burning city Cloud gulped as he watched the ship lifting up into the air and disappearing above the smoke like a shark diving under the water, shivering at what he'd witnessed Cloud waited for the landscape to change once again but suddenly found himself being pulled away from the city , landing at their feet Cloud slowly stood up looking around the area they'd stopped in Cloud saw they were at the edge of the forest shaking his head he said "I get this is a memory but why the hell did.......you............stop."

Walking out of the forest Cloud lost his voice scattered through the clearing were hundreds of bodies and from what Cloud could guess they were the people who lived in the suburban homes. Walking through the bodies he found himself feeling sick seeing a young child being held by its mother sitting next to them he saw large metal spikes in the body they appeared to go all the way through piercing the child also. Placing a hoof on her shoulder Cloud heard the soldiers behind him looking up he saw them walking through the bodies eyes slowly scanning them trying to find any life, until Jun stopped kneeling down next to the body of a young girl, he slowly moved her body noticing a single metal spike in chest. Staring at the young girl Jun slowly stood up looking over the bodies that were strewn across the clearing, hearing the low rumble of engines Cloud looked up to see an odd dark gray ship that was far smaller than the ship from earlier.

After a few minutes Cloud found himself standing in the same machine the soldiers had loaded up into and soon they began to rise, feeling the ship rumble and shake Cloud wondered where they could possibly be going taking a deep breath Cloud looked to his right noticing a small window, he began walking towards it. As Cloud drew closer to the window it revealed an unimageable destruction outside huge ships were scattered about many blown apart and melting, looking around his eyes finally settled on the planet they'd just left instead blue and green ball of life like his own world. All he saw was a true hell on Equus, there were no bright blue oceans, no white clouds and no green forests, instead the world was gray with bright orange fires burning across all the continents in such clarity he could see no them raging across the world.

Staring down at the ruined world Cloud could hear Jun speaking "Yes sir I managed to evac the colonel......no sir no civilians this time......Yes sir.........That I can manage.................Yes sir I understand."

"So, what was that SPARTAN?" the older man asked eyeing the man turning to him Jun spoke without missing a beat "I've just received my next assignment sir, as soon as we dock at the Savannah I'll join the rest of Noble and we're go to our next mission."

"They ever let you SPARTANs rest?"

"No sir but someone has to continue the fight." Jun answered finally finding the will to turn away from window Cloud found himself staring at Jun, the man had taken his helmet off revealing his human face. Staring into his eyes Cloud saw a fire and unwavering determination feeling the world around him beginning to change again, looking around Cloud tried to figure out why the world was changing until Juns next words rang out "After all SPARTANs never stop."

Sitting down on his haunches the world around Cloud began to solidify again this time he was at some type of shipyard, but his mind wouldn't let go of what he'd just heard looking toward the sky he thought 'If they don't stop.......what would stop them?'

*BOOM* hearing something shatter through the air Cloud dove to the ground trying to figure out what's going on when a ship slammed into the ground blowing up in a purple/blue inferno. Letting out a startled yelp he back away from the wreckage before another *BOOM* filled the air and a wet thud Cloud noticed a small headless alien's body on the ground its bright blue blood forming a large puddle. Backing away the air was filled with more of those sounds looking up Cloud gasped he saw hundreds of other aliens marching in the same direction, they spoke in an odd language barking and clicking at each other while they pointed behind the equine. Cloud followed their claws trying to pinpoint where the shots were coming from but couldn't narrow it down, then another *BOOM* filled the air and three more aliens fell but their deaths didn't halt the others as they continued scattering about. Spreading his wings Cloud took to the skies wondering if he'd find Jun that way as soon as he got higher, he began scanning the buildings, containers, and cranes but couldn't find the SPARTAN. Until he saw a green blur moving between the containers quickly diving toward the blur Cloud landed near SPARTAN only to see him placing a small package with a blinking red light, walking up toward it Cloud whispered "What are you doing?"

Noticing the Jun take a small roll of tape out of his satchel and place a piece over the lights hearing some noises Jun looked around before jumping atop of the containers, quickly climbing them he began heading toward one of the buildings. Running full speed, he would fire his weapon once in a while killing the aliens as he went looking around Cloud quickly realized the SPARTAN was heading toward the end of the docks looking behind him again, he saw the ocean of enemies racing toward Jun and quickly realized that he wasn't going to survive this. Quickly racing back to Jun Cloud found him kneeling at the base of one of the cranes he was looking over his equipment shaking his head the SPARTAN quickly reloaded his rifle and muttered "SPARTANs never die."

After saying those words Jun wheeled around the corner and began firing watching him in awe Cloud saw the SPARTAN fight with the fury of titan, for every shot fired two to three enemies fell and they tried to exact their revenge firing everything they had at the SPARTAN. Dodging the weapon fire Jun continued to fight but the enemies never seemed to slow every time their comrades fell the holes were quickly filled, the fighting seemed to last hours but soon Juns weapons ran dry, his armor began to take damage along with his body. But the SPARTAN continued to fight even with several glowing purple spikes sticking out of his body, his helmet long discarded, half his face burned, hanging limply at his side was his left blood oozed through holes where the armor had been breached, but he still had use of his right as he fired a stolen weapon until it went dry. After the last shot went off killing one of the smaller aliens a larger armored one rushed forward igniting a sword made of light, he quickly slammed Jun into the container pinning him to the container. Reaching toward his shoulder Jun Grabbed the knife attached to his left arm unsheathing the blade he slammed it into the alien's neck while saying "I need some company you bastard, but we ain't going alone!"

*THOOOM* a large explosion filled the air, but it was soon followed by many more and they were getting closer to the group, turning toward the noise Cloud saw several fireballs filling the air. But Cloud had little time to think as he was soon engulfed in an inferno, it took a moment but when the flames cleared Cloud saw hundreds of dead and the docks were a mess everything was either on fired or completely warped from its original form. Hearing a loud creaking sound, he found himself seeing one of the large cranes falling to the ground crushing many of the charred containers and destroying a warehouse. Looking around Cloud tried to find Jun knowing he couldn't have gone far he began searching the area he had last seen him, looking around Cloud found the burnt remains of the alien who'd attacked Jun moving forward it didn't take long for Cloud to find Jun he was on his back staring at the sky.As Cloud finished rounding a corner the SPARTAN came into full view revealing that he had a piece of debris had imbedded itself into Juns stomach taking shallow breaths the SPARTAN was muttering something as Cloud got closer, he heard him.

"I did it commander Halsey's safe at CASTLE base*HUGH*others should be there soon*HUGH*I held them here," Jun whispered looking around at the battle his scarred face making Cloud cringe as he wondered the amount of pain, he was in before continuing ",I bet you, Six and Emile are heading to Earth*HUGH* just do one thing for me commander*HUGH*give them hell for the rest of us."

At that moment Juns eyes glazed over and let out one final breath before going limp walking over Cloud felt tears coming to his eyes he looked down at Jun and whispered "Jun you're the most bad flank pony I know...............and I'll tell you that as soon as I get back."

NOBLE 4

Standing up Sprinkle looked around trying to get a baring on her surroundings she remembered being in a cave with her friends, then the princesses showed them a strange building and she felt pulled toward it. She'd walked to the building and remembered going inside.....then she was here. Here was some kind of building looking around Sprinkle thought 'What is going on ?'

"It's ok Emile we're almost there!" a voice called out turning toward it Sprinkle saw a young man wearing gray military fatigues running down the hallway while she pushed a young boy ahead of her. Following the two of them Sprinkle remembered she what the princess had said. Smiling to herself Sprinkle thought 'So Emile is my guardian......hmmm i did have a thing for bad colts after all.'

Hearing commotion come from ahead she rounded the corner seeing dozens of people all running in the same direction some wore military uniforms others were in varying civilian clothes ranging from pajamas to business suits. All trying to push ahead each crying out in fear and yelling about wanting to survive pinning her ears back Sprinkle felt fear building up in her stomach hearing something to her right turning she saw the man and Emile going away from the crowds. Quickly following them Sprinkle heard a calm female voice "Evacuation process is underway, please remain calm and head to the nearest exit."

Stopping Sprinkle thought 'Why the need for an evacuation?' and that thought was quickly answered when she heard screaming turning toward the noise, she was violet light igniting down the hall. Quickly turning Sprinkle galloped away trying to catch up to Emile and the mystery woman it didn't take long for her to find them, but it was the same situation as early dozens of people of running and pushing seeing remembering the chaos from earlier tried to speak but no one seemed to hear her then suddenly a roar echoed through the building. Slowly turning Sprinkle saw multiple massive monsters each wearing armor dark blue in color, raising their weapons they immediately fired upon the civilian's while the soldiers fired back causing something to shimmer across their bodies. During this small fire fight before the beasts fell, they'd managed to kill almost everyone as the last one fell still firing the rifle Sprinkle saw Emile crawling from behind a pillar trying to find the man who was with him earlier Sprinkle also found herself looking for the man and it didn't take long as the man quickly scooped up the boy while saying "It's okay Emile I've got yah."

"What're we going to do?" Emile asked looking at the monsters turning toward the direction all the bodies were in the man marched forward still carrying Emile, stepping over the bodies of the dead he reached a door that had been obscured by the bodies banging on it he yelled "The covies are dead let us in!" after a moment the door slid open revealing a young man with disheveled blond hair he wore the same uniform that a train attendant wore looking around he said "W-w-we only have e-e-e-enough room for one m-m-more."

Putting Emile on the ground the man looked at the young boy tears in her eyes he said "Emile you need to go to with this nice man."

"You're coming right?"

"Of course, little man I'll be right behind yah," rubbing her thumb on his cheek the man looked him over with a small smile while saying ", I've just got a couple of things to take care of before I meet up with yah."

"Wait but he can get you on, can't you?" Emile asked turning toward the man he could only offer a smile turning to the man a quick glance Sprinkle saw the desperation pass between them before the man nodded and said "Ok I'll go talk to the captain but let's get you on board first, Ok?"

"Ok." Emile said turning to the man he looked back at the woman seeing some tears in her eyes the door slowly closing, feeling a tug in her gut Sprinkle suddenly found her next to Emile again as the man placed him in an empty seat, he knelt down next to the boy and said "Stay here and buckle up while I speak with the captain."

Nodding his head Emile and Sprinkle both watched the man walk away as Emile buckled himself into the chair looking around the cabin Sprinkle saw more people each in a different state of being some cried, some were silent, but all were disheveled and dirty. Covered in soot and ash some had minor injuries others were unscathed the cabin but soon Sprinkles attention was brought back to Emile when the area they were in began to rumble Emile frantically looked around and soon began to fumble with his buckle, until the older man next to him grabbed the young boys' hands and held them away from the buckle. The rumbling lasted a few minutes and during that time Emile fought the older man screaming his lungs out till his face turned red, when the ship stopped rumbling Emile bit the man's hands forcing him to let the boy go using that window Emile unbuckled himself and ran toward the front of the ship toward the cabin that must have held the captain. Following him Sprinkle saw the young boy slamming his fists against the door with tears streaming down his face still red he continued yelling, watching this happen Sprinkle felt her ears splay backwards as she noticed blood starting to stain the door as Emile kept hitting it.

Noticing some movement to her right Sprinkle turned and saw the man who had brought Emile onto the ship walking up to him, backing away from the scene Sprinkle thought 'This isn't good' seeing the man Emile lunged at him hitting him in the stomach he doubled over. Taking the opportunity Emile quickly clamored atop the man and began punching him while screaming "YOU KILLED MY BROTHER, YOU LEFT HIM TO SAVE YOURSELF!!!"

The man held up his arms trying to defend himself from the child's assault even as he was drug off him by another attendant the boy kept screaming "I'M GONNA KILL YOU." quickly pinning the child down the attendant struggled to hold him as he continued to struggle against the woman he stared at the man and kept screaming "YOU LET HIM DIE!!!"

With those final words screamed the scenery began to fade and change looking around Sprinkle saw Emiles life over the next few years, his training as a SPARTAN, his first missions, all leading up to when he met the rest of Noble even some missions where he served with them. What Sprinkle saw during all those missions was an unquenchable rage the way he fought and beat enemies and how he acted, Emile didn't care what it took or who was in his way he'd all ways finish the mission. Hearing an odd scraping sound Sprinkle slowly walked forward entering a large room with machine parts scattered about, as she continued walking she heard Jorge and Emile talking.

"You can't take risks like that."

"Yah big man, you gonna stop me next time?"

"Emile their insurgents not covenant," Jorge said rounding the corner Sprinkle saw the two SPARTANs standing by a worktable as Emile leaned over working on an unknown project, both wore the same armor they had in equestria standing up straight Jorge continued "I may not fully understand your anger, but you must reign it in when it comes to them."

"Whatever you say." Emile muttered as more scraping came from him not wanting to see what he was working on Sprinkle stayed where she was as the conversation continued, standing up straight Jorge pointed a finger at the other SPARTAN about to say something else until a voice began to speak "All Noble team report to the helipad, repeat all Noble team report to the helipad!"

"Looks like it's time for round two." Emile stated looking up at the ceiling he quickly turned back to his project on the table he set a small knife down, cocking her head to the side Sprinkle tried to see what he had been working one. But suddenly she found herself in the forest during a small drizzle looking toward the sky she could barely see anything, hearing same loud noises of the weapons used by Emiles brother and the other soldiers Sprinkle was about to start walking toward it when suddenly she was three figures running toward her. Squinting through the rain and darkness she could barely make out who or what they were until a slight whooshing sound went over her head and suddenly one of the figures crumbled to the ground, stopping in their tracks the remaining two figures immediately went back-to-back holding up their weapons. Slowly turning they scanned the tree line trying to find the SPARTAN in the darkness feeling her heart pounding Sprinkle waited for Emile to make his move, and after what felt like hours a flash of silver and another of the figures fell a knife sticking out of his skull. Letting out a squeal of terror Sprinkle held her hooves over her mouth as she watched the final figure turn and run toward her, as the figure bore down on Sprinkle, she refused to move screwing her eyes shut she prayed that this nightmare would come to an end.

Hearing a slight crunching sound and a OOF Sprinkle found herself opening her eyes and turning to see the figure she'd watch race pass her laying on the ground, eye the figure she saw was a young woman with long brunette hair she wore faded olive fatigues staring into the darkness Sprinkle followed her line of sight and her eyes widened in terror. Slowly stepping out of the shadows with ran pattering on his armor was Emile, staring down at the woman and Sprinkle was his signature helmet with the skull carved into it as he stalked forward Emile snarled "Boo." before bringing his boot down on her leg snapping the bone. Letting out a howl of pain the woman grabbed at the leg while screaming into the dirt Emile on the other hand finger to the side of his head and began to talk to someone.

As Sprinkle stared in horror at the sight before her, she'd failed to notice the world around her changing slowly being replaced with a base snugly hidden in the side of mountain. Looking around Sprinkle noticed a massive ship to her right and to her left was nothing but desolation hundreds of ships were scatted across a battlefield with massive patched of glowing earth. As she stepped closer, she heard a fire fight below her looking down she noticed dozens of soldiers desperately fighting and amongst them she saw Six fighting alongside them and even protecting them from the weapons fire. But Emile was nowhere to be found *VZZZZZZM* turning toward the sound Sprinkles jaw slowly dropped behind her had been a massive tower with a cabin attached while two long prongs glowed hot next to the cannon *BOOOOM*

Splaying her ears back due to the sound Sprinkle quickly noticed a familiar SPARTAN in the cabin feeling a sudden tug at her gut the young mare suddenly found herself atop the cabin looking down at him she thought 'What the hay was that!' suddenly hearing a Emiles voice "You'll have your window sir." looking around Sprinkle tried to desperately figure out what was going on. That all ended when a bright purple ship began to fire upon the ships below destroying one green air ships below before circling above the two, looking up Sprinkle and Emile saw the ship position itself above them Emile snarled, "Let's get this over with."

Jumping from the ship was a creature wearing dark purple amore with blue highlights landing on the cabin it ignited a bright blue blade, shouting in rage Emile raised a weapon cocking it once he blew out the canopy catching the creature in the shoulder it spun around falling beside the cabin. As it struggled to get its bearings Emile placed his weapon to the creatures head he cocked it again realizing what he was about to do Sprinkle tried to look away but was too late as the SPARTAN pulled the trigger blowing the monsters head off in a spray of neon blue blood and chunks of bone and brain. Causing the body to fall to the ground below, Emile stood triumphant ready for the fight to continue he shouted "WHO'S NEXT?!"

As if to answer his question another of the monsters came from behind Emile grabbing the SPARTAN by his head it rammed a blue blade through Emile's chest before pulling it out to look the SPARTAN in the eye. Grabbing his knife, the SPARTAN used the momentum and his enhanced strength to lunge at the creature ramming the blade into creatures' neck while screaming "I'M READY! HOW BOUT YOU?" before dragging them both to the ground below.

Quickly racing down to the ground Sprinkle saw the two creatures both dead one missing his head and the other a knife in his neck, hearing a wheezing sound Sprinkle turned to see Emile using the rail to hold himself up he held one of his hands against the wound he'd received ignoring the blood seeping through his fingers he muttered "Looks like you*COUGH* got me pretty good you bastard, but I've still got some*COUGH* fight in me."

Looking around Emile was trying to find someone to fight slowly moving along the railing he continued to mutter "I ain't done yet*COUGH* I'm gonna keep fighting you assholes." losing his footing the SPARTAN slide down the railing leaning against it, he tried to get back up, as she watched this unfold Sprinkle slowly walked toward him tears slowly began dripping down her cheeks as she watched Emile struggle to stand she said "Emile you can rest." as she sat beside him Sprinkle noticed Emile's breathing was becoming shallower and more labored but he kept trying to get up almost standing on this attempt.

"Can't stop*COUGH*not till your all dead." taking a gasping breath Emile fell back his hands hanging limply at his side taking another breath he said "I ain't done*COUGH*I........ain't..............done." as the final word left his mouth Emiles head lolled to the side and his breathing stopped, resting her head against his Sprinkle cried for her guardian and kept saying "You can rest."

NOBLE 5

Feeling uneasy Apple Gem looked around at his surroundings he found himself on the outskirts of a small city hearing laughing and giggling he turned to see a small park with families each playing or talk, smiling at the sight Apple thought 'Reminds me of home.' as he was about to walk toward the families Apple heard a woman talking turning toward her she had a serious expression as she talked "Yes ma'am........they'll be out all night...............yes tonight will be best........I'll see you then." looking at the woman Apple was confused as to who she was talking to. Walking toward her he cocked his head to the side snarling at her Apple was about to start questioning her when she turned to him a bright smile she said "Jorge what've you got there?"

"It's a flower for you." a young voice said feeling a chill run through his body a young child walked up to the woman holding out a small yellow flower, gingerly taking it from the young boy she smiled and said "Aw its so beautiful, I'll cherish it forever."

"Really?"

"Really," the woman answered tapping the young boys' nose as she continued talking "So what're we gonna have for dinner tonight?"

"I want chicken nuggets and mac'n'cheese." the boy said throwing up his arms laughing at the youth's enthusiasm she offered her hand quickly taking it they ventured off. Feeling an uneasy feeling in his gut Apple called out "Wait! who were you talking too?" as he ran after them, he quickly noticed the scenery changing suddenly finding himself in someponies living room. Looking around he saw the woman again watching tv stalking up to her Apple snarled "WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING!!"

Ignoring him she kept watching the tv letting out a mighty roar Apple tried jarring her into noticing him but nothing worked, that is until the doorbell rang. Standing up she quickly went to it opening and in a few moments four men walked in each wearing all black and one carrying the boy he'd just seen, walking toward the back he heard them rummaging around before quickly coming back out but a different man was carrying the boy. Watching as they left the woman gave a simple nod to them as she silently shut the door behind them, turning she slowly walked back to the couch sat down and went back to watching tv. Feeling a sudden tug at his gut Apple Gem suddenly found himself in an amphitheater with more children looking around he found himself sitting next to Jorge accompanying each of the children was an adult, looking toward the stage Apple saw a young woman with a man and another blue translucent woman standing behind her. Looking over the young faces she spoke "As per naval code, you are hereby conscripted into the UNSC special project, code-named SPARTAN-II. This will be hard to understand, but you cannot return to your parents"

Hearing some commotion coming from the children Apple watched as some tried to stand but were sat back down while others stared ahead confused and scared, looking down at Jorge Apple noticed the child staring down at his feet but the woman continued "You have been called upon to serve. to do what others are unable to do. Each of you has been hand selected. your bodies are faster, stronger, and smarter than anyone else. and we.....we are going to make them even better. This place is your home now. Your fellow trainees are your family. you will res now. Your training starts tomorrow."

Turning to the man behind her she spoke to him briefly before venturing away with the other woman, stepping forward the mans looked down at the children and boomed "TRAINEES! FALL OUT!" and with those words said the children were guided out by the men. Watching this all unfold Apple was at a loss for words for what he was witnessing but as he turned to follow, he was met with a fog and as he walked through it Apple saw Jorges's training and how he and the others were treated he saw the augmentations that nearly killed the SPARTAN then he saw the war. Nearly thirty years of war, nearly thirty years of non-stop fighting and the destruction that Jorge witnessed so did Apple, falling to his flanks he looked around taking it all in.

Until the new room formed around him hearing a couple of voices behind him Apple turned to see Jorge and a much smaller man walking beside him "Sir I don't understand."

"It's simple S-052 your being reassigned and due to ONI wanting to keep the team as under wraps as possible you have been deemed too heavily injured to return to active duty." the man said coolly as they continued to walk looking off to the side Jorge let out an agitated growl while saying "Are you able to explain to me why this is such a secret?"

Stopping suddenly the two men stared at each other before the smaller one sighed looking out the window he scratched his chin before saying "People much higher up then me have had a secret black ops project that has turned out more SPARTANs."

"More SPARTANs?"

"Yes, but from what I've been told," pausing the smaller man looked up and down the hall before drawing closer to Jorge also following suit Apple closed in on them to hear the rest ", and I don't believe this story mind you, the top brass have started a SPARTAN-III project the trainees are small groups of war orphans ten-fifteen and they are trained to be SPARTANs."

"Why haven't we heard of this?"

"I don't know," the man said with a shrug he back away while staring the man down he stated, "my hypothesis is they are trying to boost morale after all you SPARTANs are gods amongst men."

"So, the brass are trying to add more SPARTANs to the ranks subtly so they can increase morale?" Jorge asked cocking his head to the side to which caused the man to simply shrug while saying "Yes and no, I've only managed to get my hands on the team your being assigned to, but their records are just as impressive as you SPARTAN-II's."

"I see."

"After all you can ask them when you meet." the man said motioning for the SPARTAN to follow nodding his head Jorge asked, "When is that sir?"

As they reached a door at the end of the hall the man seemed to ignore Jorge's question as he typed in a code causing the door to beep and slide open, stepping through the two men came face to face with five other individuals looking them over Jorge stared down at the other man smiling he said, "Jorge this is Noble team, Noble team this is Jorge."

Looking between them the man excused himself from room and left walking up to greet Jorge was Carter offering his hand he said, "Welcome to Noble team Jorge, I'm Noble leader Carter A-259." taking the hand Jorge looked at his commander and said, "Greeting I'm Jorge S-052 it'll be an honor to serve with you."

Seeing a familiar fog start to roll in, looking around Apple wondered where he was going next looking around, he saw more of Jorge's life and his time with Noble watching the missions they went on as they went by the fog slowly began to lift. As it lifted Apple Gem found himself in a massive room, feeling his jaw drop he looked around seeing the entire room was composed of purple metal as he continued looking, he saw a strangely shaped object starkly different from the purple room he was in. Walking towards its Apple noticed two armored figures standing behind it running toward them he noticed Jorge leaning on an odd, shaped tapping away on it he heard loud beeping coming from it, looking down Jorge seemed annoyed muttering "So it's gonna be like that."

Turning toward Six Jorge said "Well, I got good news and bad news." walking toward the smaller SPARTAN he continued "The bird took some fire and her thruster gimbal is toast. Which means the only way off this slag heap is gravity."

"And the good news?" Six asked looking up at Jorge

"That was the good news." Jorge said shaking head he reached up and began taking his helmet while saying "Yeah, yeah, yeah." before dropping the helmet to the ground continuing, he said "Bad news is, the timers fried. I'm going to fire it manually."

"That's a one-way trip."

"We all make it sooner or later, better get going Six they're gonna need you down there." Jorge said reaching up to his neck he continued "Listen, Reach has been good to me. Time has come to return the favor." tugging at his neck he ripped off some dogtags offering his hand Six took it pulling him close Jorge said "Don't' deny me this."

Lifting the SPARTAN Jorge began walking him towards the transparent shield as they reached the edge Jorge said "Tell them to make it count." before he threw Six through the shield. Watching the other SPARTAN starting to fall. Apple raced forward to watch him fall turning toward Jorge he yelled "What the hay was that."

But the SPARTAN continued marching toward the device standing by it he stared at the screen, rushing toward him Apple continued to call out to the after a few seconds of doing nothing SPARTAN looked toward the screen taking a breath he pressed a button. Watching the machine, it began to burn a bright blue and that only lasted a few seconds before Apple and Jorge were engulfed in a ball of bright white light erasing them from existence.

NOBLE 6

Landing on her hooves Sunny Days looked around trying to figure out where exactly she had landed, hearing an odd humming sound Sunn watched as a ship began descending from sky. The ship was oddly shaped and colored but strangely beautiful, it reminded her of the airships in Manhattan and Canterlot, but hanging below it was some turret that swiveled back and forth. Sunny wondered how that ship stayed afloat without any balloons or propellers as she moved closer for a better look a tunnel of blue light appeared beneath the ship and dropped to the ground. Aliens soon began to drop to the ground soon after they landed one of the aliens looked up and crates soon began to exit the ship falling to the ground. Looking behind her she saw Six unmoving if she hadn't met the stallion himself, she'd swear that he was a statue. Turning back to the camp she saw the humans open the crates and pull out some weapons and began inspecting them while a human stood beside one of the aliens seemingly in a deep discussion.

Hearing a soft rustling behind her she saw Six pulling up a large device with two cylinders connected to a small box, hefting it onto his shoulder Six lined it up. Cocking her head Sunny hadn't seen that before in most of his past he used small more compact weapons but this *FSSHHH*, quickly following the smoke trail something slammed into the back of the ship *BOOM*

Suddenly purple and blue flames engulfed the back of the ship as it came crashing down, but a second smoke trail suddenly flew passed her again blowing up one of the buildings. Turning toward the SPARTAN she saw Six picking up another weapon and advancing, finding herself dragged along Sunny had a ringside seat as Six cleared the camp and nopony was safe from his search. It took him only an hour, but the camp soon became devoid of life any still patrolling the camp Six seemed pleased with his results. Placing a finger to the side of his helmet Six seemed to be in a deep conversation with someone, but his helmet never stopped scanning the environment as he moved back toward the forest again. Sunny followed the SPARTAN through the forest not knowing where they were going, but after a few hours of constant marching and Six's conversation long over Sunny was trying her best to keep up with the SPARTANs steady pace but was soon growing tired.

Seeing him reach a clearing Six stopped at the edge and tapped the device on his wrist and after a minute a green light blinked once before going dark, looking up toward the sky the SPARTAN backed into the shadows and went motionless. Blending seamlessly into the shadows feeling her mouth gape Sunny had never seen anypony do this so perfectly and without the use of magic, shivering at the sudden realization that Six could have been following Sunny and her friends and they were none the wiser to his presence. Sitting down Sunny began her long wait for him to exit but that time did not come soon the sun began to set and the moon replace it in the sky, looking up Sunny felt her jaw drop a little as she stared into an unknown sky filled with millions of stars forming constellations she'd never seen. Hearing a low hum in the air Sunny saw something slowly circling the clearing she'd stepped into hearing some rustling behind her Sunny turned to see Six out of the forest looking up at the object, after a moment the object landed in the clearing it was a dull black ship with no lights on it and no visible markings. As soon as the ship had set down a door opened up on it with only a dull red light signaling where a door once had been, walking forward Six made his way inside and sat down hooking himself into the chair watching him do this Sunny soon noticed that the room began to fade soon the fog rolled in obscuring everything.

Thats when voices began to speak with images accompanying them as she walked through the fog "So Six it looks like Holland has you being reassigned to Noble team, you'll report to them on Reach in three days." as she walked forward more voices spoke "I'm not going to lie to you, Lieutenant. You're stepping into some shoes the rest of the squad would rather leave unfilled. Me, I'm just happy to have NOBLE back up to full strength. Just one thing — I've seen your file. Even the parts the ONI censors didn't want me to. I'm glad to have your skill set, but we're a team. That lone-wolf stuff stays behind."

"Yes, sir." hearing Six's voice Sunny whirled around to see Carter and him walking toward some strange machines with the rest of Noble following, as she progressed the more, she saw and heard "Tell'em to make it count." following the voice of Jorge she saw Six watch as a massive purple ship engulfed in a massive black and blue ball

"Where does he get calling a demolition op priority o-" Turning she heard Kat's voice but what she saw was Six dragging her limp body into a massive cavern with large metal doors shutting. "Doctor Halsey. Noble Three will escort you to Castle base. " Hearing Carter's voice Sunny saw him talking to Jun and an older woman while Six and Emile stood behind him "I require no escort commander."

"Jun make sure nothing falls into enemy hands."

"I'll do what's necessary sir......good luck." Jun said as he turned to walk away Carter answered back "You too rifle man."

Watching as the team separated Sunny felt her ears draw back as she slowly realized what she was being shown all this feeling her throat dry up she heard Carter again "You're on your own Noble.....Carter out." looking to her left she saw a massive war machine on fire and crashing into the ground. "I'M READY! HOW BOUT YOU?" Emile roared turning one final time Sunny saw Emile falling to the ground with an alien being dragged with him.

"Lieutenant! Get aboard! We gotta get the hell outta here!" Sunny watched as a man held out his hand with several others surrounding him waiting for Six as he stared at them saying "Negative. I have the gun." as he turned away from the ship he said "Good luck, sir."

"Good luck to you, SPARTAN." an older man wearing a white uniform a solemn look on his face, staring at him Sunny thought 'He sacrificed himself.' watching as the SPARTAN fought through a dozen foes, he quickly took control of a massive weapon and began blowing ships out of the sky but soon a ship larger than anything began to head towards Six and the ship he was supposed to board. But soon that ship fell to the ground just like the rest which allowed the other to leave, watching as Six exited the gun they both watched as the ship climbed higher and higher into the sky slowly disappearing from their views. Turning to the SPARTAN she saw Six take a weapon from his back looking around the area before setting off into an unknown direction but not knowing the destination.

Feeling a sudden tug in her gut Sunny felt herself being pulled away from the hillside and suddenly found herself at an abandoned compound, looking around she quickly found Six staring at the sky as dozens of ships circled around him. Seeing as one was beginning to land, he lifted his weapon and began to fight fending of dozens of enemies, following the SPARTAN through the fighting Sunny saw as he scavenged weapons from fallen brothers and sisters. Using the weapons till they ran out and tossing them to the side, but she noticed how tired Six was getting hit more and more by the enemy damaging his armor. Soon the man was ripping his helmet off cracked and damaged, looking at his face she noticed multiple cuts actively bleed just like the blood that seeped through the holes in his armor. Watching him stagger forward he quickly picked up a weapon and began firing at an alien walking towards him taking multiple hits from the weapon but not before the enemy fell, turning Six used the end of the weapon to hit the alien causing it shield to flair and die watching it fall to the ground. Six pulled out the weapon attached to his hip and fired one shot into its head killing it, but soon more showed up firing at the SPARTAN causing more damage. But that didn't stop Six as he fired back killing two more aliens, but his new weapons soon ran out. Taking that opportunity, he was quickly attacked shoving the SPARTAN to the ground, but he continued to fight kicking that same alien off him, while a purple armored one stabbed down only for the SPARTAN to knock him back causing the shields to flare.

At that moment the silver one came lunging at the SPARTAN with a glowing blade narrowly missing him but using his free hand to grab his arm. Taking this opportunity, the purple alien stepped forward slamming his blade into the SPARTANs stomach causing him to spit up blood, letting out a snarl the alien let the blade go and began backing away from the man it let out a series of snarls. Having witnessed everything Sunny was horrified slowly walking forward she felt tears starting to form in her eyes as she stared down at Six taking not of his face, the entire left side was blue/purple and swollen causing his eye to be completely shut, blood leaked from the cuts scattered across his cheeks, while his breathing came in ragged and slow. Running a hoof against his cheek Sunny said, "I'm so sorry."

Slowly turning Six seemed to stare into Sunny's eyes with his one good one before his breathing came to a stop and his body went limp. Laying atop the SPARTAN Sunny rested her head in the crook of his neck while she silently cried from all she'd witnessed while saying "You're ok, everything will be ok."