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Subject: [Novel] Halo 3: Insurrection (Epilogue available!) ~ 14 May

"Find where the liar hides, so that I may place my boot between his gums!" - Rtas 'Vadum

Well...at least Eden is finally dead. :) :) :)

Greatest anti-climax ever.

Originality, +10 points.

[Edited on 05.14.2010 8:05 PM PDT]

  • 05.14.2010 7:47 PM PDT
Subject: [Novel] Halo 3: Insurrection (Part 48 available!) ~ 15 May

Heh heh, that was just a joke. I wouldn't really do something like that to a 100,000 word novel I've spent a year and a half writing.

Starting to feel like Insurrection has lost its sense of urgency and desperation? Well, not any more.

Part 48 - Pawns of a Parasite

"Are you sure you'll be okay, sir?" Tom asked his instructor as he firmly secured his helmet on, tightening the clasps and making sure it was airtight. Lucy was doing the same. The Didact rarely took his helmet off, as he said it was much more comfortable wearing it than not.

"With these two?" Mendez asked with a laugh, pointing back at 2401 Penitent Tangent and 049 Melancholy Prejudice. "I'll be fine. Well, maybe I'll kill myself to escape them, but other than that I'll be just peachy."

"I'm not comfortable with leaving you like this sir," Tom pressed, looking sideways at Lucy, who nodded firmly. Mendez, sighed, shoving a Sweet Williams Cigar he'd found buried deep in the folds of his armour into his mouth. He could faintly taste the metallic tinge of his own blood on the end of the cigar. Mendez approached Tom and Lucy, putting a hand on each of their shoulders. They towered over him, but the CPO knew that the two Spartan IIIs would always look up to him.

"You're needed in that battle. You're Spartans. I didn't train you so you could sit around in a musty control room all day." At the word 'musty', Melancholy Prejudice uttered a cry of outrage. "Go with the Didact, I'll be fine. If the worst comes to the worst, then I can activate Halo. I'm a Reclaimer too," Mendez told them sincerely.

The Didact had proposed, upon hearing Mendez's tale on how the battle was going, that he, Tom and Lucy have Guilty Spark access the teleportation network and take them to Sangheilios in an effort to help out. Tom had protested loudly at first, with the mute backing of Lucy, but eventually had lost the argument. Mendez opted to stay behind, due to being worn out, and offered to take up the burden of Halo should it prove necessary.

"What if the Flood--" Tom worried, but was immediately cut off by Mendez.

"If the Flood come, which I doubt, then me and my shotgun will have a field day, Spartan. And from what Sergeant Johnson tells me, these monitors have pretty powerful weaponry themselves. Now go, the UNSC needs you. Turn the tide, Spartans. Just like in the war. And stay safe."

Tom was about to say something, but words escaped him. Instead, he merely drew the man who hadn't just been an instructor but a father to replace the one he'd lost into a warm embrace, along with Lucy. It was an emotional moment, one the Didact watched with a smile.

Humans. They're very apathetic creatures. But then how couldn't they be, being who they are? he thought to himself with a smile, remembering the fabled benignity of the Precursors before the Flood had overwhelmed them.

"We need to leave, Reclaimers," the Didact told the two Spartans. The two looked back at him, before nodding resolutely. They moved away from the moist eyed CPO, congregating around 343 Guilty Spark, who was once again humming a human nursery rhyme. The Forerunner sighed, wondering where his creation had picked up such eccentricities. "Spark!"

The monitor of Installation 04 snapped out of his reverie, looking up at the Didact. It seemed almost abashed.

"My apologies, creator. I'm ready to leave when you wish," Spark appeased, beginning to hum with a golden aura. The Didact, Tom and Lucy placed their hands on the monitor's chassis, and suddenly vanished in a flash of golden light.

Mendez stared at the empty space they had just occupied, before standing up with a weary sigh. He trudged over to Prejudice and Tangent.

"Well, looks like it's just us," Mendez told the two monitors, patting each of them lightly. 049 Melancholy Prejudice drew away from his touch with an outraged gasp.

"How dare you! Touching me without sterilised technician skin is absolutely against protocol, Reclaimer!" the stuck up, haughty Monitor of Installation 07 cried. Mendez rolled his eyes, sitting down on the glass floor of Halo's control room. Just metres away from him was a device which, if activated, could destroy every sentient being in the galaxy. It was too much to take in.

Vaguely, he still heard 049 muttering about "breached protocol." But Mendez didn't give a damn. He was tired after all he'd been through. And so he closed his eyes, and soon settled into a pleasant dream in which he throttling Admiral Eden with his bare hands.

[Edited on 05.15.2010 3:13 AM PDT]

  • 05.15.2010 3:11 AM PDT
Subject: [Novel] Halo 3: Insurrection (Epilogue available!) ~ 14 May

* * * * * * * * *

They had arrived out of nowhere.

For hours, the Master Chief and his strike team had been travelling through the crystalline confines of the Citadel for hours, encountering only a few lone Flood patrols. And now, suddenly, they were surrounded. Hundreds of Flood soldiers had sprung up, one by one. Shepherding them in, until with a curse John realised his team had been trapped within a ring of Flood.

"Well this is just fantastic," Fred muttered sarcastically, drawing two long bladed knives from sheaths at his hip. Fred had always loved his knives.

"What now?" the Arbiter demanded, activating his violet energy sword, and powering up his golden armour.

"Just wait for my signal," John told them calmly, even though inside he was terrified of the Flood approaching. And he knew that Cortana could tell he was frightened.

Don't be afraid Chief, just do what you do best, Cortana consoled gently.

I'm not afraid! John snapped back, even though he knew it was futile to try and hide his thoughts from someone who shared them.

That's the spirit John, the AI enthused. John just decided to let it go, and focused on the matter at hand. It was possible they could be killed. Maybe. At a pinch.

"Now you see! You have merely been digging yourself deeper into the graves you so carefully crafted for yourself! And now, at the point where success seemed most probable, you shall die." the Gravemind taunted, using a Flood form as a mouthpiece. John frowned, drawing out his assasult rifle.

"You underestimate us, Gravemind," he called, shouting at nowhere in particular. "We are not average soldiers. You will die today, once and for all."

And then there came the most chilling laugh John had ever heard. It cut deep into his body, filling him and his companions with dread.

"Ah, the mighty children my enemies are not so omniscient after all. How disappointing. Did you truly believe I would be so easy to best? You have delivered the only means of my destruction right into my hands," the Gravemind told them smugly. John turned to Mendicant Bias, who looked taken aback. "Do you not understand? I let this invasion of my domain happen. You have fallen into my grasp. Did you think I would have allowed you into my Citadel had I not wished it? Even the naval battle high above, which your comrades so fiercely wage, is merely bait to hook you and that traitor you call Mendicant Bias in in."

John was staring around him with a sick feeling. Flood were practically oozing out of the walls now, blocking all means of exit.

"You're lying. We're going to cut a path through your pathetic army, and then we'll destroy you, Gravemind," John replied, keeping his voice level somehow. He could feel the back of Galenus trembling.

"Hundreds more ships sit dormant beneath this monument to your destruction. When I give the order, they shall ascend and cleanse the skies of your filth. My legions shall swarm out from catacombs long hidden, and shall overwhelm the armies that wage war on the surface. And you, my hated enemy: I shall not assimilate you. Instead, I shall make you watch as everything you have ever known and loved is burnt, and reduced to ashes and bone. And you will die an empty husk of a man."

And then, as if a switch had suddenly been thrown, the Flood surrounding them surged forward. John immediately began firing his rifle, but it wasn't enough. For every one he killed, ten more took their place. Eventually, the strike team was caught in a surge of Flood. John found himself stretched to the limit, and knew that he would not last long. His weapon was knocked out of his hands, sent soaring through the air. And yet still the Spartan fought, ripping Flood soldiers to pieces with gauntleted hands. Then, he felt himself falling. John tumbled to the ground, sprawling out on his back, dozens of eager, hungry Flood forms looming over him hungrily.

Suddenly, the south wall of the Citadel smashed, shattering into millions of shards of crystal, sweeping away scores of Flood in a shredding wave. A bloodthirsty roar cut through the air, one that was not of the Flood.

"Die, you parasitic es oh bees!" a distinctly familiar voice cried from atop a large, reptilian creature which John recognised as a Sharquoi. He had to be dreaming.

No, you're not, Cortana informed him, sounding as stunned as he felt. The Flood forms which had been just a few minutes ago about to kill him were swept away with one huge clawed arm. Countless more were incinerated by a continuous jet of plasma fired from the Sharquoi's mouth.

A figure jumped down beside John, shooting rounds from his Designated Marksman Rifle, executing maimed Flood who were attempting to scramble to their feet. Two grandly garbed Elites jumped down after him, taking out Flood as quickly as any Spartan.

"Johnson?" the Master Chief had almost learnt to accept that the Sergeant had an uncanny way at turning up when all hope was lost, but this was unexpected, even for him.

"Sorry we took so long, Chief. That Sharquoi ain't exactly the brightest thing around," Johnson apologised, putting a tired hand on his shoulder. Most of the Flood soldiers had been wiped out by the Sharquoi and the reorientated strike team -- they were now fleeing or being torn to shreds if they attempted to resist.

"We need to get to the Gravemind as quickly as possible," John said, scooping a Spiker rifle off the ground. "This has all been one huge trap. Everyone is in danger."

"Well, let's get moving," Johnson said, turning to the Sharquoi. "Thanks for the lift. Stay here; don't let anyone follow us. Understand?"

John may have been hallucinating as a result of fear and pain, but he could have sworn the gargantuan creature nodded.

John looked back at his weary strike team. His Spartans were doing good, the Arbiter and Jahl seemed tired but still eager to fight, the two Brutes looked pumped up and almost seemed as if they were about to berserk, and the two Elites -- Lights of Sangheilios, by the look of it -- who had just arrived were standing proud and ready for a fight. Johnson was already moving, looking back at him as if he were wondering what was taking so long.

"Mendicant Bias, is what the Gravemind said true?" John asked the Grand Monitor.

"It's hard to say, Reclaimer. The Gravemind is as close to omniscient as possible, however, so it is wholly possible that this has all been one big trap. I was a fool not to see it," Mendicant Bias answered miserably.

"Never mind, dwelling on the past doesn't do anyone good. Trap or not, this abomination has to die. Move out!"

  • 05.15.2010 3:12 AM PDT

Acta Non Verba

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yay trap, yay no gun, yay big monster which johnson was on yay johnson , yay moving out!

  • 05.15.2010 8:31 AM PDT
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I love the complainers that complain about the complainers complaining.

STOP WITH THE CLIFFHANGERS!!! HOW THE HELL IS EDEN NOT DEAD YET?

  • 05.15.2010 8:51 AM PDT

By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

Posted by: HALOSPECTER144
STOP WITH THE CLIFFHANGERS!!! HOW THE HELL IS EDEN NOT DEAD YET?


You got a chapter where there were no cliffhangers, Halo activated and everyone died. You people hated it, so it's BACK TO CLIFFHANGERS!

Proof nobody cares about what they have until they lose it, respect and appreciate the writing my fellows!

  • 05.15.2010 9:00 AM PDT

The Hybrid a FanFic by Tehface

"Look for the signs, the keepers of the flame. They will lead you to war, and perhaps, to victory."

Thank you Wolver, for actually adding the next part. For a while I thought you were completely serious about that Epilogue. :O

Beautiful writing as always. Eager awaiting the conclusion to Insurrection!

  • 05.15.2010 10:43 AM PDT

Posted by: HALOSPECTER144
STOP WITH THE CLIFFHANGERS!!! HOW THE HELL IS EDEN NOT DEAD YET?


That wasn't a cliffhanger, it was just me ending the chapter in an interesting way. It would have been a cliffhanger if I'd ended it with "And then, as if a switch had suddenly been thrown, the Flood surrounding them surged forward."

And please, can everyone stop going on about Eden. I'm getting a little sick of it. If you're only reading because you want to see him die in a mutilated rush of gore, then you should probably stop reading. Insurrection is about more than killing a man who was only doing what he thought right.

  • 05.16.2010 12:57 AM PDT

By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

Posted by: Wolverfrog
Posted by: HALOSPECTER144
STOP WITH THE CLIFFHANGERS!!! HOW THE HELL IS EDEN NOT DEAD YET?


That wasn't a cliffhanger, it was just me ending the chapter in an interesting way. It would have been a cliffhanger if I'd ended it with "And then, as if a switch had suddenly been thrown, the Flood surrounding them surged forward."

And please, can everyone stop going on about Eden. I'm getting a little sick of it. If you're only reading because you want to see him die in a mutilated rush of gore, then you should probably stop reading. Insurrection is about more than killing a man who was only doing what he thought right.


stfu 8nd k1il EEden nao, kthnxbai, moar plz!

  • 05.16.2010 2:05 AM PDT
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Do not waste your tears, I was not born to watch the world grow dim. Life is not measured in years, but by the deeds of men.

Posted by: goldhawk
We should know better, because we are better.

That part was good but the whole "I let you come this far" speech from The Gravemind was a bit dry and rather stupid for something as smart as it. I would never let my potential killers get that close even if I did have a army of space zombies.

  • 05.16.2010 8:25 AM PDT

Wow I started reading this yesterday and I loved it keep writing you got yourself another fan.

-Ian

  • 05.16.2010 8:43 AM PDT

Posted by: Xd00999
That part was good but the whole "I let you come this far" speech from The Gravemind was a bit dry and rather stupid for something as smart as it. I would never let my potential killers get that close even if I did have a army of space zombies.


But in my eye, the Gravemind, despite its omniscience, is blinded by its own arrogance. It saw a way to destroy Mendicant Bias whilst at the same time filling its hated enemies with despair when they thought themselves triumphant. Arrogance is the Gravemind's weakness, and that shall be its downfall.

Maybe you see it in a different light, but to me that's how it is.

  • 05.16.2010 9:55 AM PDT

Posted by: Wolverfrog

But in my eye, the Gravemind, despite its omniscience, is blinded by its own arrogance.


A rampant AI...

  • 05.16.2010 11:07 AM PDT

so sick

  • 05.16.2010 5:06 PM PDT

Foward unto dawn

id like to say something about the installation 7 moniter. it's serial number should be 6 to the power of 7. (all known moniters have there instalation number-1 to the power of 7) im too lazy to do the math but his number is 49, not the 6*6*6*6*6*6 it should be.

  • 05.16.2010 6:52 PM PDT

Posted by: daArbiter359
id like to say something about the installation 7 moniter. it's serial number should be 6 to the power of 7. (all known moniters have there instalation number-1 to the power of 7) im too lazy to do the math but his number is 49, not the 6*6*6*6*6*6 it should be.


What, all TWO known monitors?

Don't believe everything Halopedia says.

  • 05.16.2010 11:52 PM PDT

Take no notice of these disbelievers, Wolver, they have obviously forgotten that its called FAN FICTION -- meaning fan made and fictional.

  • 05.17.2010 11:21 AM PDT

Completely off topic but are you going to continue your fan fic max... just wondering

  • 05.17.2010 3:20 PM PDT
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I love the complainers that complain about the complainers complaining.

I just want to see the conclusion really badly lol. And everyone wants Eden dead. Sure he thought he was doing what he thought was right, but he's a madman! He betrayed his entire species. Besides I'm more interested in how the Chief will kill the gravemind.

BTW Wolver,

What was that thing about Halo activating? I read it and I really didn't get it. Was that a joke? A dream?

  • 05.17.2010 3:56 PM PDT
Subject: [Story] Halo: Insurrection (Prologue and Part one now out)
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I just started reading this. I don't know why I hadn't before. Now I see why you are so popular. Epic story bro.

  • 05.17.2010 7:58 PM PDT

Best. FF. EVER!

  • 05.18.2010 5:14 AM PDT
Subject: [Novel] Halo 3: Insurrection (Epilogue available!) ~ 14 May

By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

Posted by: HALOSPECTER144
I just want to see the conclusion really badly lol. And everyone wants Eden dead. Sure he thought he was doing what he thought was right, but he's a madman! He betrayed his entire species. Besides I'm more interested in how the Chief will kill the gravemind.

BTW Wolver,

What was that thing about Halo activating? I read it and I really didn't get it. Was that a joke? A dream?


Dude, that was the conclusion. Everyone wanted Eden dead, he died. Then some started nerdgasming because they didn't know it was a joke. ;)

  • 05.18.2010 8:14 AM PDT
Subject: [Story] Halo: Insurrection (Part Four now out)
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Avery was glad he had volunteered for the Spartan I program, all those years ago.



Epic...I now see why you are a legend.

  • 05.18.2010 1:45 PM PDT
Subject: [Novel] Halo 3: Insurrection (Part 48 available!) ~ 15 May
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I love the complainers that complain about the complainers complaining.

Posted by: ajw34307
Posted by: HALOSPECTER144
I just want to see the conclusion really badly lol. And everyone wants Eden dead. Sure he thought he was doing what he thought was right, but he's a madman! He betrayed his entire species. Besides I'm more interested in how the Chief will kill the gravemind.

BTW Wolver,

What was that thing about Halo activating? I read it and I really didn't get it. Was that a joke? A dream?


Dude, that was the conclusion. Everyone wanted Eden dead, he died. Then some started nerdgasming because they didn't know it was a joke. ;)

So... Eden is still alive though. It was just a joke. That bastard still has to pay. Still, the Master Chief and the Arbiter gotta kill the Gravemind!

[Edited on 05.18.2010 3:44 PM PDT]

  • 05.18.2010 3:40 PM PDT

By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe.

Posted by: HALOSPECTER144
Posted by: ajw34307
Posted by: HALOSPECTER144
I just want to see the conclusion really badly lol. And everyone wants Eden dead. Sure he thought he was doing what he thought was right, but he's a madman! He betrayed his entire species. Besides I'm more interested in how the Chief will kill the gravemind.

BTW Wolver,

What was that thing about Halo activating? I read it and I really didn't get it. Was that a joke? A dream?


Dude, that was the conclusion. Everyone wanted Eden dead, he died. Then some started nerdgasming because they didn't know it was a joke. ;)

So... Eden is still alive though. It was just a joke. That bastard still has to pay. Still, the Master Chief and the Arbiter gotta kill the Gravemind!


(Bolded text) ... That is what I said...

  • 05.19.2010 9:04 AM PDT