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The image of the Forerunner faded, and as it did so Naslum saw two more of the creatures that had attacked Romsunee appear from the ceiling and drop down. His mind screamed at him to run, but his body stayed frozen to the spot. He watched horrified as the creatures closed the gap between him and them. When one of them leaped towards him, he cried out with fear and batted the creature away, surprised to see it explode.

The remaining creature exploded as well, seemingly too close to the initial creatures destruction. Naslum let felt his body shudder once, as adrenalin burned within him. Before he could relax, he heard Romsunee groan.

Something had happened to the Sangheili’s skin. It was becoming blotched with thick spores. His right arm suddenly ripped apart, and tentacles spilled out. What was once Romsunee climbed to it’s feet and began charging towards Naslum.

Without any preamble, Naslum’s hand went inside his clothes and was pulling the weapon he had brought from back in the laboratory in his home world free. With a quick flick the weapon was activated, and as the creature closed the distance between them and lashed out, Naslum plunged the weapon into it’s chest. A shriek escaped the creature and it plummeted to the ground, crushing Naslum down with it.

Not wanting to wait for any more of the creatures to come, Naslum pushed the fallen creature off of him. He climbed to his feet and quickly moved towards the doors leading out of the chamber. Naslum had only taken a few steps when he felt movement behind him and was turning to look when he felt a heavy pressure slam into his back.

He was catapulted forwards, his body cracking roughly against the wall. A cry of pain escaped Naslum as he fell to the ground, his body immobile. Between painful gasps for air, he craned his neck to see that the creature he had killed had indeed gotten back up to it’s feet and attacked him. Before it could follow up the attack and finish him off, the creature exploded. Naslum watched in confusion as what was left of Romsunee’s body splattered against the floor and walls.

Voices caught his attention, and Naslum attempted to look at the doors but he could not move.

“I’m afraid it seems two of the Sangheili made it this far into the station High Prophet of Law,” one of the voices explained, and Naslum painfully noted that it was the Prophet that had been aboard the Conviction of Fealty. The response that the Prophet’s comment garnered was garbled somewhat, and Naslum gathered that whoever was replying was doing so over a personal communicator.

“Yes, it seems they have encountered the parasite. One of the Sangheili was taken over by the parasite, and the other was attacked by it. I have destroyed the possessed Sangheili, what should I do to the other?” A pause followed while the person the Prophet was speaking to responded. “Yes, he is still alive. Injured, but alive.”

Naslum tried to speak, to tell the Prophet that he had seen the Forerunner, but his voice would not come. He moaned with pain as his back shifted, just as the Prophet appeared in his vision. He was holding the energy blade that he used to attack Romsunee.

“I am sorry to do this Naslum, but you have seen far too much. Those who try to get too close to the Gods, will find that they have broken one of God’s rules, and must be punished.”

The energy blade was activated, and the Prophet shoved it into Naslum’s chest, piercing his heart. The Sangheili had only enough time to open his mouth before the light left his eyes.

The Prophet stood up and cast his eyes to the center of the room.

“Yes, I believe they activated the stations defenses. Whatever spoke to them has been in this station for some time. Perhaps it was a Forerunner.” Another pause. “Of course, that is foolish thinking. The strike teams have been neutralized, and the others aboard the ship have been eliminated. No one that saw the parasite shall make it back to the planet.” A pause. “Understood. I will return to the ship and link up with the battle group.”

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Author’s Notes: This chapter was more plot development than anything, giving us all a look at the fact that the Prophets knew of the Flood’s existence before the discovery of the Halo’s. Also, shows more treachery at the hands of the Prophets.

One more chapter left in this look into the Covenant’s past, then were back into the main story. Thanks to everybody that’s reviewed, you guys are awesome.

  • 03.19.2005 2:08 PM PDT
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I did notreally like this chapter quite as much as I did the last few.
It wasn't as explanitory.
But when you become a famous writer type guy can you give us discounts?

  • 03.19.2005 2:09 PM PDT
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Posted by: TheGreatestSage
Hey Mr_Clark apparently you (and afew others here) read alot of Clancy books.
I just finished reading Exit Wounds by J.A. Jance and I'm thinking about getting a new clancy book.
Do you have any reccomendations?
I want something suspenseful but not to suspenseful and something with action but not a blind shootout of death with no emotion.
In other words something worthwhile.
There was a book I saw at hastings about terrorists who held up a Catholic church in Africa.
I beleive it was part of the Op Force series.


A good Clancy book, and my personal fav would have to be Without Remorse. It's got plenty of action, with a ton of emotion.

Chapter 13 is the weakest of the bunch of the looks back into the Covenant, I freely admit that. I couldn't cover a single event like the Taming of the Hunters, as that occurred very closely after the Age of Abandonment. I needed to do one on the Age in the middle of the Covenant history. Its surmised that the Age of Discovery is when the Covies found the Halo's but I don't agree with that so I changed it, and put it as the Age when the Covies discovered the existence of the Halo's.

The next chapter is going to be from the Age of Doubt, potentially the most important age, so far as this story is concerned. It's going to be a real barn-burner, trust me.

[Edited on 3/19/2005 2:17:54 PM]

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this chapter was ok but not by far the best infact im sorry to say this but in my opinion its the worst so far

the age of doubt will be the grunt rebellion no? if so yes if not waaaa waaaaaa oh well better get reposting

erm can you please post it on fanfic already?( i can't repost for you if its not on fanfic)

my fav tom clancy books are without remorse and rainbow six

[Edited on 3/19/2005 2:55:53 PM]

  • 03.19.2005 2:41 PM PDT
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I thought the flood werent discovered till Halo 1.
In Conversations of the Universe there is a letter to the Prophet of Tru7h expressing surprise about the discovery of the flood.

  • 03.19.2005 2:45 PM PDT
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Let me be the third to comment on another GREAT chapter.

I swear to god... at the rate that this is getting better at... the last few chapters should be damn well near god-like.

You are one freaking amazing writer man, don't ever stop!

[Edited on 3/19/2005 2:49:26 PM]

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Seriously give us discounts on your books when you become a famous writer.....please?

  • 03.19.2005 3:04 PM PDT
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oohooohooh mee too

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Posted by: TheGreatestSage
I thought the flood werent discovered till Halo 1.
In Conversations of the Universe there is a letter to the Prophet of Tru7h expressing surprise about the discovery of the flood.


To thine own eyes, Prophet of Mercy

Dearest Brother,

I hope this finds you well. My sorrow and anger precede me
with regard to the atrocity and heresy at Halo. We shall
avenge this destruction with some of our own. Work proceeds
apace on our battle plan. The Sangheili will do what is
asked of them, and the Jiralhanae will show the humans what our
strength looks like at close quarters.

But this message concerns neither the planning nor the
discovery of the human homeworld. Rather I question
Brother Regret's suitability for this great purpose.

I am aware of his tenacity and ambition, but I believe
his youth and reckless reaching may prove to be grave
risks to the perfection of this undertaking. You have noted
his rashness in the past, and yet neither of us has acted.

I suggest that we continue as planned, but we would both
do well to pay mind to Brother Regret, and provide wisdom
and guidance as needed. This matter is too important to be
left to inexperienced hands. Piety is no substitute for wisdom.

Perhaps I worry too much. You know that I embrace caution,
but we cannot have inexperience or arrogance at this
great juncture.

Be pure, be vigilant, and never rest.

By my own hand

Prophet of Truth


No mention of the Flood in there.

Edit: Discounts? I'm still hoping that a publisher will some day pick up my original writings. If it does happen, I promise I'll do what I can to give you guys discounts.

[Edited on 3/19/2005 3:08:43 PM]

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I might be getting the letters mixed up but there was a letter from a minor prophet to a higher prophet that was questioning whether the flood had shelter on Halo or if they were locked there as punishment.
He said the discovery of the flood was disturbing.

[Edited on 3/19/2005 3:15:53 PM]

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Well we all know that a publisher will pick up your book sooner or later.
Probably not as early as your hoping for but they will.
And maybe you could mail us copies.
Writers today make uber money but as good as your getting Donald Trump will be your butler by that time.

  • 03.19.2005 3:19 PM PDT
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Posted by: TheGreatestSage
Well we all know that a publisher will pick up your book sooner or later.
Probably not as early as your hoping for but they will.
And maybe you could mail us copies.
Writers today make uber money but as good as your getting Donald Trump will be your butler by that time.


yeh what he said and i hope you won't forget us lowly commoners when your up their with the other famous authors us your gineau pigs for your first great fanfic novel

ahh finished reposting that was actually quite quick anyway mr c could you send me a link to your other fanfics i know you did some final fantasy ones but i couldn't find them on fanfic even when i logged in

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  • 03.19.2005 3:39 PM PDT
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Sadly FanFiction.net doesnt really run on my compy.
Everytime I pull it up it says ERORR Would you like to continue running scripts and all of these traffic sights pop up promising financial freedom and crap.

  • 03.19.2005 4:05 PM PDT
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~I was born for the storm, and a calm does not suit me~

CEC
╣Fire of Tru7h╠
The Campers

מִכְמַן

That was a wayyyyyyy wierd chapter. I thought it was really good though.

  • 03.19.2005 4:09 PM PDT
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I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.

You are THE MAN Mr. Clark, great chapter. I am starting to dispise the prophets more and more every new chapter you write. Why do they have to kill all the elites? elites are awesome. That is just not cool. Thanks for the PM Mr. Clark, agian.

[Edited on 3/19/2005 4:19:50 PM]

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awwww poor sage here ill help i don't know how if i think of a way to help ill help or if you think of a way ill try and help =D

  • 03.19.2005 4:29 PM PDT
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I thought this chapter was better then the last ones. i thought it was cool how Mr.clark gave the hunters somewhat of a personality. If you read the books or play the games there just big lumbering mutes.

I thought the flood in this one was cool. as well as the discovery of the energy sword and all that stuff. im still confused about the "forrunner" he found. what was it?


P.S
Mr.Clark when your name is more common than Tom Clancy Dont forget about all us back at the forums

[Edited on 3/19/2005 4:34:30 PM]

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Join the Titanium Warriors!!! (read signature)

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this may be coincidence, but the last post on page 37 ended something like 'you must leave or you will all die' (not word perfect i know) but it was the most awesome cliff-hanger/suspence builder ive ever seen! page 38 couldnt load fast enough! that chapter was really great btw - dont humble yourself unnecessarily, it may not have been the best of them, but it sure as hell wasnt the worst. besides which, none of your writing (that ive read at least) has ever been bad, no matter what people say and stuff and things. anyway, im rambling (ill mark it down as awesomeness-shock) but whoooooooa, please get chapter 14 up soon - its gonna be awesome i can feel it, and even though im on edge to find out what ONI will do with the arbiter, i can wait if waiting means more funky history.

p.s. cheers for the PM

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Posted by: highland brute
ahh finished reposting that was actually quite quick anyway mr c could you send me a link to your other fanfics i know you did some final fantasy ones but i couldn't find them on fanfic even when i logged in


My other fanfiction stories on ff.net are from a Japanese Manga called Ranma 1/2. I penned a few pieces of Final Fantasy stuff before, but I never liked it too much so I didn't bother posting.

I wouldn't recommend reading the Ranma 1/2 stories of mine, both because unless you've read the 38 Graphic Novels (which would be impossible if you didn't know how to read Japanese) you won't understand them, and they're not very good. Plus their really really long. When I say long, I mean long. One of them is almost 200,000 words.

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But there was a letter concerning the flood in C.o.t.U

  • 03.19.2005 5:19 PM PDT
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Great reading man, a lot better than lots of that crap that gets posted and published these days.

Also if you guys are into good books check out the books Angels and Demons and the Da Vinci Code. both great reads.

Kepp it up Mr C, you got some talent, and it comes through in chapter 12, well all your chapters, but you know what i mean.

  • 03.19.2005 5:43 PM PDT
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Although it wasn't the greatest chapter, that was still pretty good Clark. It hepled us get to know the prophets better, and the hunters.

  • 03.19.2005 5:57 PM PDT
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Yet another great chapter from Mr_Clark, absolutely brilliant.

I believe you're right, this chapter develops a whole lot of plot, just like Chapter 12. What I'm wondering is, if the Prophets knew of the Flood, did they also know what the Halos did?

Just some food for thought.

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Posted by: Pat16
Great reading man, a lot better than lots of that crap that gets posted and published these days.

Also if you guys are into good books check out the books Angels and Demons and the Da Vinci Code. both great reads.

Kepp it up Mr C, you got some talent, and it comes through in chapter 12, well all your chapters, but you know what i mean.


Don't forget Deception Point, that's really good. I love the twist at the end :-)

  • 03.19.2005 7:35 PM PDT