Operation Reclamation

ONI Facility Technology Research Vid Recording: Planet Harvest: Ruins
Marl rolled to the side as the blade slammed into the wall he had been peaking over. The Elite leaped to his feet and drew his blade. "Leader what was that noise?!" Gilmar roared the sound of his approaching footsteps filled the hallway.

"Stay back it's one of the demons he has slain Reun!" Marl circled Prophet who circled in response. "You have killed two of my squad demon I cannot allow you to live." He turned his blade and smiled. "Come to think of it I would kill you even if you hadn't attacked my elites." He charged forward and their blades locked crackling at the contact. They pulled back and the blades connected again both retreating and clashing sword against sword repeatedly. Their swords locked yet again and this time the Spartan did not pull away. Prophet let out a howl and twisted then released it causing it to slide along Marl's pommel and past his head. The Zealot reeled back in shock as the heat of the bade seared past his mandibles.

Marl growled and twitched his left wrist igniting one of his smaller hidden blades. He lunged forward only to find Prophet had dissapeared. The sound of an energy blade igniting caused him to spin around to find Gilmar had moved beside him and his blade was locked with the Spartans. Suddenly Marl noticed the Spartan was using only one hand to hold the sword in place. "Gilmar beware the second blade!" He roared and lunged forward, but events passed too quickly and he was too late Prophet had a unsheathed his knife and it's shark tooth patterned serrations pierced his companions shields ripping out his throat. Prophet leapt back as Marl sunk his sword into the ground with a high pitched bellow. Gilmar's shields gave off one last pulse before popping in an explosive flare.

"Forgive me leader.." Gilmar gurgled as his head slammed against the floor, blood flowing in a torrent from the fatal wound. The last remaining Zealot looked around at his two fallen brothers.

Marl was in shock his squad had faced countless demons, but none had been able to sneak up on them. None had been able to eliminate a single member of his personal squad. Yes the lower troops were slaughtered, but not his Elites not his brothers. The shock was catching up to him he had held it in when the other two had fallen, but to think that this black coated demon had slain three of his men. Prophet let out another howl and tackled the stunned elite to the ground, and he proceeded to slam his fists into the sangheili's head until it's helmet was throne off.

The slanted view given from the still recording helmet showed Prophet continuously beating the elites face blood splashing out with each hit. Marl flicked his wrist and stabbed Prophet thought the gut and suddenly they both stopped moving. Prophet slowly reached down and grabbed the Elites wrist. A small hiss sounded as he pulled the small energy blade from his armor. Two steaming holes were left behind and Marl's eyes dilated in shock. "Wh-wh-what are you!" He gurgled as blood pulled in his throat.

Prophet twisted his wrist with a sick crunching sound and Marl howled in pain as the Spartan ripped his arm off. He looked at at the limb and tossed it aside then smashed his fist into the sangheili's throat causing a fountain of blood to splatter onto his armor.

A blue light suddenly pulsed through the building consuming Prophet and heading towards the observing helmet then everything went black. 'System shut down' blinked on the covenant visor and then Prophet found he could see the key board again.

He looked down at the two lighter colored markings along his lower chest plating and ran his finger along them. "In every other combat file they showed me those blade weapons instantly killed their targets. How did you survive?" Celestia asked now back in her AI form.

"I don't know." He replied softly.

Annoyance flashed across her face then she smiled up at him. "Can you tell me anything more about that mission?" She asked in the tone of a mother speaking to her foal.

"No." Prophet was still analyzing the two markings. Celestia opened her mouth to reply, but Prophet shook his head. "I can't tell you because I don't remember myself."

"What how can you not remember? How can anyone forget murdering several living things, and surviving a weapon which shows an immensely high death/contact ratio?!" Her image glowed red and flickered in and out of existence.

Prophet got out of his chair and looked down at the tiny Alicorn. "I've disobeyed orders to follow you Celestia."

"That doesn't answer my qu- I want answers from you first." He interjected cutting her off.

Celestia shook her head and began muttering softly to herself. She paced on top of the key board then nodded and turned towards the Spartan. "Alright I'll tell you but can you do me one small favor?" Prophet nodded. "Let me into your AI port please."

Prophet pulled out the empty AI chip from his helmet. Celstia shimmered and disappeared coloring the ring a soft silver. Prophet turned the chip around in his hand and clipped it back in the port. A colorful aurora filled his visor and Celestia started humming softly. "It feels so warm so nice even better than being in your basic systems. Oh I can feel your heart beat clearly and everything is so wonderful, and and- Celestia focus." Prophet interjected.

"I'm sorry it's just well I suppose I'll have to start from the beginning. First get your friends inside if they came for this facility they have a right to know it's purpose."

"Alright." Prophet said and walked back out into the facilities hallways.

ONI Facility: Courtyard
The remnants of the 57th and 17th had set up shop in front of the main gate preparing for an Indie breach attempt. Having not noticed Prophet's absence it came as a surprise when the Black armored Spartan reappeared. However it wasn't the fact he had left them that shocked them it was the fact that he was glowing that caused a ripple.

The colorful aura surrounding the super soldier flickered and Celestia's voice rang out. "Welcome to the Yield facility I am Princess Celestia."

"Uh quick question, are you the reason our local tin can is glowing?" Straws called causing several Hell Jumpers to snicker.

Strike smacked the back of his head and walked up towards Prophet. Taking her helmet off she tilted her head and reached out to touch the vibrant wave of color. "What the hell happened to you Commander?"

"I made a new friend."

"Is that right and are we going to see this new friend?" Fall asked smiling cheerfully as she made her way towards him.

"That depends on her. For now she has a story to tell."

"Hooey I sure love tellin' stories after blastin' some Indies!" Gar whooped as he exited his Pelican.

"I am glad to see you are all so... enthusiastic, may I begin?" The soldiers murmured among themselves and slowly began finding comfortable spots to sit and listen.

"Blade Clash keep an ear on the gate just in case." Fall called to the two marines sitting next to the gate controls.

Celestia made a sound that could be the equivalent of clearing her throat and began reciting the events that had occurred while the facility was in ONI's control. She told them of how she was from a different world located in a different plane of existence, and how this world was populated by techno-colored equines. This obviously caused quite a stir among the military men and women. After several confused discussions between Fall and her subordinates, and a few physical guides hammered into Straw's head happily delivered by Celestia was able to get to how she had arrived in their dimension.

"It was an accident really you see the scientists working here had succeeded in creating a tunnel between our worlds. The tunnel effectively allowed interaction albeit we were suspicious at first, but It seemed rude to deny the gesture of friendship made by your kind. I found I could travel through the portal, but I would not appear in my true form. I would instead appear as an AI construct although I assure you I am not artificial." The flashlight on Prophet's armor lit up shining an image of the Princess. The Alicorn looked over the mesmerized military personnel with a small smile of amusement. "As you can see I remain here in the facilities systems once it came under attack."

"So you were trapped during the system lock down?" Strike asked folding her arms.

The image of Celestia opened her mouth, but was cut off by a loud alarm buzzing suddenly blue emergency lights whirred to life and began spinning. "Oh no I was hoping I would have more time before they could awaken." Celestia whispered.

Prophet took a step forward "More time for who to awaken?" He asked.

She looked around and bit her lip "Are you familiar with an entity known as the Didact?"