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Subject: Hell Squad:Damation Book one.

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

[When a Sprit Cat Crosses You're Path][Chapter one]

Rain poured down from dark storm clouds above pelting the trees below. A limo drove up stopping in a park. Two body guards opened the door for Mr. Rhymes holding a umbrella out to cover him from the pouring rain. A figure could be seen siting on the bench. Rhymes was moving up in the Corporate world due to the fact he was selling secrets to Infinite Inc. for a large sum of money. His current employer Shogun Conglomerate had been treating him poorly. So he would sell secrets then leave with a huge bonus in his pocket. Working for Infinite being ahead of the competition in portable grade defensive weapon systems.

Rhymes smiled to him self since this was his third meeting with this man. He would reap the benefits of this exchange. Walking over with his bodyguards to the man on the bench. He immediately noticed the man was slumped over. Blood trickled down from a wound that had stabbed the man in the back while siting waiting for Rhymes to arrive. His Bodyguards drew M6G Magnums from shoulder holsters looking around. His car was twenty feet away. Seemed like twenty miles.

Rhymes sweat ed walking quickly to his car. Some one Uncloaked behind the three of them. A blade killed both of his bodyguards quickly. Magnums dropped to the ground with a clatter. Rhymes was suddenly being choked by a hooded woman with a Monofilament Garrote. Rhymes tried to struggle but his assassin made sure he was dead. She placed the body in the limo as she was asked. This would serve as a warning. Rhymes was placed in a siting position. She used her Active Camouflage disappearing into the park once again.

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Buffalo Bill's was a favorite bar for most mercenaries, spacers or any who frequent space engulf who are not Military . Close enough to the New York space port on Earth to be used for stress relief. A Corporate woman of Japanese decent looked around this Bar. Her black spaghetti strap dress stood out among the rough looking patrons who normally visit here.

Her green eyes spotted six mercenaries drinking. One a young man with spiky brown hair spoke to another man obviously the commander of this unit. " Lieutenant.! Can i get some light duty tomorrow i have this girl i wanted to take out-" The lieutenant had short cropped hair. His eyes were hazel like hard fog. If you looked deeper it was as if you got lost in them. She had to blink twice. " No you take care of our equipment first. Rookies always have to get things prepared." This Rookie's head hung dejectedly. " All Right." Lieutenant took a drink of his beer. setting it back down looking over. " Besides i want my gear looking good." The entire table laughed.

She walked over to this table going on gut instinct. They looked at her gawking, she looked back feeling like she needed about six showers." Excuse me, are you Commander Ivan.?" looking into eyes that felt like steel." Yes i am. Do we know each other ?". Her head shook no." I am here to ask you to come with me because a former client needs you to do a mission of great importance. Lieutenant Ivan's eyebrows shot up. " Oh Really ?" Standing up he finished off his mug. He fallowed her out the door to a waiting limo. As the driver headed into traffic were she activated several devices to disrupt bugs or the like. " I am Komiko Iztu but most call me Kim. I am Mr. Yamore's assistant. He needs you to do a mission when we arrive at Star Tower." Lieutenant Ivan nodded helped him self to a beer.

Ivan had been to Star Tower before. It housed different kind of corporations. Corporations the UNSC needed to fight the Convent. It was mind boggling the amount of money one needed to just have office space in Star Tower. It was hailed as an achievement of Humanity's need to build skyscrapers that were modular, efficient and aesthetically pleasing. He fallowed Kim to the elevator. They went up to the 200Th floor getting off heading past big lavish offices. How he dreamed of having that kind of office. His was a run down garage near the space port used as there base, bunk, weapon storage and hang out between missions.

Kim opened an old fashioned door twisting the knob. Entering Mr. Yamore's office Ivan stepped inside remembering the lay out. Plants surrounded the office in specially designed planters. A bamboo tree was off in a corner. Mr. Yamore wore a grey wool suit with a striped red tie who was working on a workstation. Mr. Yamore had some Asian/Samoan features that hinted at the mans great size. Yet that face was around sixty years old. It never seemed to change. A scar on his lip showed that he was former military.

Mr. Yamore waved at Kim to close the door." Have a seat Lieutenant." Ivan took one of the old style leather chairs. " I have a mission for you. It's important engulf that- how to say this." Mr.Yamore opened his windows that looked over the New York Sky line with a grimace. " We lost contact with a research team. Normally i would send in a team. I did that. A full platoon of Advance Tactical. They did not come back. Nor did the ship we sent with them." Mr. Yamore turned to face Ivan. " If the UNSC finds out what we have been doing it could ruin us. You will have access to the best equipment. Also i'm sending our best operative with you and my Assistant. There will be a briefing tomorrow if you take the job. We are Paying triple for this one." Ivan rub his chin thinking." We will take it but i want it in writing. Also we keep the Equipment since this is a high risk mission." Mr. Yamore nodded turning back to look out his window. Ivan exited the office.

Kim waited for further instruction." I want to know what went wrong. ONI can not learn of this. I am assigning two A-Tac's to guard you so you can collect samples. You are to recover anything of value. Shade will be with you as well. She knows what to do. Do what it takes. Good day Kim." Kim exited the office offering Ivan a smile" Let's get you back to the bar." They left Star Tower Ivan was dropped off at the bar knowing this will dampen his men's moods since the just came off a mission. Kim had much to think about on that ride back to Star Towers.

[Edited on 11.19.2011 4:36 PM PST]

  • 10.03.2011 6:27 AM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

[Hell's Kitchen][Chapter two]

Ivan had a restless night at the garage. When he needed to think he put on some old music. " Here they come to kill the Rooster Yeagghhhh!." The digital player turned loud as he disassembled his DMR. Corporations were fickle indeed. With humanity expanding to the stars Corporations were there to take advantage. Ships needed metal to reach the stars. New wave in human expansion happened. Hyperspace drives were invented. New medicines to help combat sickness. As Usual weapons were made. New colonies were founded. Then some one disliked how Earth government was getting all the benefits an insurgency was born. Also new technologies into making super soldiers were developed to combat new threats.

Then came the Convent. He re-assembled his DMR after cleaning it thoroughly. So more new technologies were developed and adapted. UNSC could not fight a war with out scientist to develop new formulas. Companies to market new ideas. Designers to develop new weapons of war as well as peace. Every Corporation has scrambled to research new Convent technology. Some are defence contractors. Some want to study or develop it. So salvage teams are sent out. Most of his work comes from such. Some times a even the UNSC comes to ask them for help. every one wants something in this age of alien technology.

Some ones willing to pay. A Mercenary is willing to fight. At least he makes his own choices. His squad has seen lots of combat over the last Six years. Six years ago he had been apart of a mercenary army that was suppose to Help the UNSC fight off the Covy's. Back in 3045, Some Planet called Wayfarer's Rest. Had the UNSC backed them they could Have held out for much longer. They held out for six months. Murder Hill it was called. Some hill that over looked a valley. They had some old artillery guns. Just a few tanks. One thousand Mercenaries went into that valley only two hundred returned.

Ivan was bitter about it. He charged the UNSC double every time for any mission. Captain Duncan was a good man who was killed saving them from a Wraith. He was the squad leader. Professional who was well experienced. They were dug in deep. They said that they would do a Iwo Jima. Dig deep into the earth. Connect tunnels to fortified positions. Fortifications were elaborate. In the end only he, platoon sergeant Rawlins, and Abbey St. Lawrence's now his Sergeant now made it out of that hell. They were hailed with saving lives. But what he found out later made him angry.

UNSC let them bear the brunt of the main attack. Then slowed down Convent attacks using them as a buffer striking out at the Convent. Had some support been available they could have held out longer letting every colonist escape. Those mercenaries that survived fell back. Three Star General Ferguson was suppose to help them but instead choose to get the glory while the mercenaries were denounced. Since then no mercenary with any sense will take a large contract from the UNSC. Even the smaller ones are made with caution. Angie approached him with a beer handing it to him. Her brown hair looked like a models. She was five nine that was pretty in a lioness like way. Her brown eyes were hardened from many battles.

Angie popped open a beer looking at him. Ivan leaned back cracking his cold one leaning back. " So What is wrong L.T.? you start listening to that old stuff. Then get all moody." She cracked a smile. He took a swig of that bottle of beer. Setting it down on the table next to his rifle." Shogun offered us a good contract. Three times the pay with new equipment bonus. Bad news is i can feel we are walking into hell again. I swore i would not let the same thing happen on Wayfarer's Rest. We both did." Angie sat back listening. " Look L.T. I trust you. But we both know that corporations cant be trusted. Remember the New Tech contract. Just glad the bank made them pay for defaulting on the contract." Ivan sat back in the sofa chair taking a deep breath. " I remember running like hell from Covy's that wanted to use us for sword practice. We finally were picked up by a UNSC Frigate that was scouting the system. "

" L.T those were the old days of just you and me. You would always make advances, i would counter them with my whit. But you would have a handy comeback." Ivan put a hand to his face. " Well i had needs but never mind that." Smile blossomed on her face." Oh so our lieutenant has a new love interest.?" He said nothing taking a swig of his beer." Well mama St. Lawrence will be here in case you need a shoulder to cry on." Ivan Pufft." Ha! that will be the day." He chuckled a bit." You cant meet her yet. Ive been well seeing her for a few months now. Because every girl i meet then meets you. They seem not want to go out with me. My last chance to see her."Angie blinked a few time giving a huge grin. " Those women didnt want you silly. They wanted this ideal man they made up. No sense in telling them you are an ideal man if they cant see it."

" I can't help if every time they are not right for you." Angie took a swig from her beer." I would rather you find the right one L.T." Ivan checked the time. " Crap gotta get ready." He got ready for his date fast. Hoped on his chopper heading out the garage. Samuel and Archer were outside drinking beer they cheered him on knowing he was heading off to a date.

Ivan picked up the lovely Shawna Raven. Her hair matched the name. She looked as if she stepped off some vid ad. Her looks were that of an Actress. Her black dress was stunning as usual making his casual look feel like clothes he had gotten from a bum off the street. He handed her a helmet." You are-" Ravens eyes twinkle as she kissed him sweetly." Um tasty. I missed you." She put on the helmet as they mounted up her arms around his waist. They rode to a restaurant that served old style Italian foods. Shawna Had a very exotic British accent that made her unique. She noticed the waiter was fumbling over him self. Her poise was perfect." Table in the corner please. I come here when i can. They actually boil the spaghetti. Use real tomatoes for the sauce. Its fantastic." They both sat down at a corner table with a excellent veiw of the street.

Tony the cook came out from the Kitchen. Walking over Tony shook Ivan's hand kissing Shawna's." You must be special because Ive known Ivan for a long time. Since he was a kid. He has never brought a date in here. I feel honored. Mama! Come see Ivan. Tony headed back into the kitchen. Shawna blushed a bit." You have not taken any one here.?" Ivan shook his head no. Francesca came out from the back with a huge grin." Ivan." She walked over Ivan stood up giving Francesca a huge hug." Francesca, I would like you to meet Shawna." Both women sized each other up." She is adorable. She must be the one. Well i have to get back in the kitchen before my husband destroys it." Francesca faded back into the kitchen. Ivan sat back down again.

Shawna snuggled up to him." So i am the one."Ivan took her hand kissing it."My heart tells me you are."She Snuggled closer to him." My heart says that you are Interesting man." He grinned." Oh Really?" He kissed her forehead tenderly."That is for being so kind." Her light blue eyes looked into his as they held each other until the food arrived. They had a wonderful dinner. Talking, Laughing and telling stories about there childhoods. He dropped her off at her at her house. They kissed a few times. He looked sad." Shanna i have something to tell you." Raven looked at him in puzzlement." I never mentioned what i do for a living. I tried to shield you from what i do because it is so dangerous. I do honest Mercenary work. Ive been doing it for five years now. But i would feel guilty if you didn't know how much i care for you. We have a mission coming up. I have no idea if i will make it back alive."

Shawna was speechless for a few moments." Here i was worried you were with another woman. What you told me was unexpected. I did not ask because i can see the real you. A good man trying to make sense of a changing world. That is the man i am in love with. You are in love with me it makes me feel very warm inside. We did agree to take it slow. Just know i will be here waiting for you. Ivan took her in his arms kissing her deeply." Kiddo you make me feel like a man." He got onto his bike. It was getting nippy out in New York's February afternoon's. He kissed her one last time riding off feeling happy for the first time in a long time.


[Edited on 11.19.2011 4:45 PM PST]

  • 10.03.2011 12:20 PM PDT
Subject: When A Spirit Cat Crosses You're Path

The tide is turning, brothers! Let us take our kingdom back!

Interesting.

I know the Hammerverse novels inspired you to write Dark Intent, but what inspired you to write this? And that other one you started about the swordsman fighting the Covenant? Both seem to feature a few Japanese characters and influences.

[Edited on 10.06.2011 4:02 AM PDT]

  • 10.06.2011 4:02 AM PDT

You should focus on one story at a time, but good on you for trying more different stuff.

  • 10.06.2011 4:39 AM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

Sorry i have been away but i cannot finish Divine Sword of Justice i will finish this one i do apologise but some how it locked me out.

  • 11.15.2011 5:18 PM PDT
Subject: Hell Squad:Damation Book one.

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

[Gates of Hell][Chapter 3] [0600hrs, JFK Spaceport]

His team met Kim at the space port driving up in a old twenty year old armored van. Abbey was driving while Ivan sat in the passenger seat. Normally they would be decked out in armor but they were told that the new armor would be there. Mr. Yamore had to cancel his meeting with them. His Assistant Miss Kim would handle things. So they packed up headed out here to meet her on a black pelican with the Shogun Security logo on it.

He exited the crew cab walked around behind banged on the door. Letting them know to come out. Private Andrew"Rookie" Archer stepped out. He was the units tech specialist. Been with him about a year now. Next was Cpl. Shawn" Tank"Archer Heavy Weapons Specialist. Cpl.Mary"Angel"Chen His Sniper all around deadly shot with just about any weapon. Last was PFC. Jose"Maniac"Gonzalez who loves demolitions and knifes. Ivan pointed inside the van. "Rookie you get the task of handing our gear out and carrying mine." Rookie was like a deer in head lights for a moment before moving handing out the gear.

Ivan walked over with his squad to greet Kim who awaited them with two A-tac's along with some woman who was dressed in black like an assassin out of a Ho lo-flick. Kim Smiled wearing a leather jumpsuit that showed off her figure." Lieutenant i am glad you made it. We have much to do." Ivan nodded to Abbey." Morning Miss Kim. This is Sargent Angie St. Lawrence my second in command. Both women sized each other up but they did not say a word. Every one stowed there gear. The Pelican lifted off from JFK Spaceport. Ivan with his team sat on one side. Kim sat with her entourage on the other.

His pelican docked withSafe Haven the ride was smooth but it was so silent you could hear breathing. Stepping off the pelican fallowing Miss Kim out of the bay. Kim had Security waiting for her as well as the senior crew. Captain whisked her away to give a tour of the ship while Ivan was given a map with crew cabins assigned to them. Ship had that it was new smell. Ivan was used to older ships but welcome this Frigate class that was well maintained with crew moving about. Corporations needed to protect shipping so the UNSC decided that they should have Security vessels. A limited amount per corporation. Military could not always afford to protect Merchant ships. Ivan found his way to the cabins located just past the cargo hold.

As he entered his cabin he was amazed at the size of it. Probably used for visiting mid lever managers or aides. It was the size of a small apartment. Usually you get a small bed, locker no bigger than some walk in closets. Share a bath room with the one over from you. But this was painted with underwater scenes from Australia's great reef. Even some small fish were in a tank sealed. Admireing the room they jumped feeling that famillar sinking feeling. re-entering normal space Ivan spotted a foot locker in the room. Opening it he smiled. Black new ranger armor lay inside with no logo's or markings. Airborne helmet with latest upgrades lay with it. He put all of it on under his BDU's. Once placing the helmet on he admired him self in the mirror nodding at the black visor that worked with the black armor scheme.

Checking the foot locker a last time to see if anything was left behind he put on the accessories. On the bottom of the foot locker was a note. " Meet me in one hour-Kim." Sliding the empty DMR over his back he loaded his Magnum sliding it into his left thigh holster. So with spare time he would enjoy some food. The rest of his squad outfitted in mostly ODST armor had the same idea. Angel was in Recon Armor that he heard about in rumors. Angie lightened her visor. " Seems i am not the only one who wants some grub" She lead the way to the mess hall finding it easy. She batted her eyelashes at some male crewmen who directed them to the mess hall.

They entered grabbing trays piling food on them. Sitting down to eat with helmets off on Picnic like tables. Ivan was impressed with how clean the ship was. How it was well run ed. Still the crew did not talk to them pretending they did not exist. once they were done he headed to Plotting Room the note gave directions to. After a few wrong turns he entered with his team. Kim stood waiting for them dressed in black custom body armor. Kim's bodyguards stood beside her. She gestured to the Holographic plot. Typing in maps as she began the briefing." Our objective is to gain entry to the research facility on Frost." She pointed showing a planet that they would arrive on." The Main objective is to see if our Spartan IV research project is intact. Then we check to see what caused this since allot of research is done here. We are not clear on what is going on yet. So i suggest we seal our suits just in case." Kim typed in more showing a small city under the ice.

Ivan looked the the Plot for a bit." We also will be close quarters so i suggest we all outfit ourselves. This looks like a small city." Pointing to the plot. Kim nodded back." About Five hundred researchers staffed with security and staff to support them so more like one thousand residents. Also there is an auto defence system in place to prevent test subjects or in case of emergency defence from attack or in the likely hood of a Chemical or Biological break out. So watch out for these newly designed defences that were being tested to be deployed against the Covenant." Ivan now understood." Meet me in the pelican when we arrive Lieutenant." Ivan saluted forming up his squad.

Thirty minutes later after visiting the armory to get ammo his squad, entered the pelicans bay stowing gear ready to get down there. It was another quiet flight. When they entered the second bay another pelican was in the first. His squad rushed out of the bay weapons ready. He gave the signal to check corners and clear the Hanger Bay. His team was a well oiled machine. Each broke into pairs silently checking over the bay. " All Clear Terrible." Abbey sang out over the radio.His handle was Ivan the Terrible. It suited him. His squads com was on a secure private link to prevent enemy decryption. " Maniac here sir with rookie looks like we got a empty pelican sir. No one home." Ivan Spotted the doors leading to the elevator like in the schematics." Rookie see if those doors work." Ivan switched channels. "Terrible to Kilo Leader." Kim answered in a flat tone. " Kim here i mean..go ahead." Ivan walked over to the doors with Tank fallowing him." We are going to clear it up to the elevator. Please wait till i give the OK Ma'am." Kim perked up." I copy that." Ivan looked over at Rookie who was inside a panel of this computer terminal.

Rookie spoke poked his head out." Well sir it seems we are locked out not to worry i am going to rewire this so we can get in. " Rookie spent twenty minutes when finally the doors popped he spoke on the teams com. " On me." Fist pumping in the air. His team converged on Ivan as Tank pushed the door apart so they can get in. Down the dark hall lights flickered. Maniac took point with Tank behind him. Ivan Fallowed them with Saint behind him or Abbey. Fallowed by Rookie then Angel taking up the rear.

His squad fanned out checking corners turning on night vision or thermals. It was a mess with bullet holes in the walls bodies all over. three A-tac's lay in security check point room all dead. The other bodies were dressed in armor to lab coats all with red eyes, fangs with Tan discolored skin. It was chilling. Defence guns seemed to be down with the security Kiosk to open the doors smashed. Switching channels Ivan radioed back to the pelican " Ma'am It is clear for now meet me at the elevator you have to see this." " On my way." He herd movement before her mic cut out.

[Edited on 11.19.2011 4:49 PM PST]

  • 11.16.2011 10:41 AM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

[Leigons of the Dammned][Chapter four}

Kim arrived to look things over she was looking ill so needed to get some fresh air before she really got woozy. It was good they had sealed suits. She was standing with her bodyguards away from the carnage. Ivan approached nodding to her. " You OK Miss Kim." She shook her helmeted head yes. Kim spoke slowly. " What happened here. ? from what i can tell they must have been infected from some sort of virus." Ivan pointed." Well from what i have gathered speaking with my team. Those A-tac's were running from these vampire like creatures. But the control panel in the Kiosk got smashed trapping them." Kim held out a small case. " I took some samples so we can analyze them later. Lets get down into the city to check out the Spartan four inishative.

Out of no where the Lady in black was waiting for them on that elevator. Soon every one joined her. Kim radioed back to the pelican crew. " Stay aboard keep weapons ready. we will be out of radio contact for a while." Elevator was a big lift used for cargo. They dropped half a mile into the ice. It was more like a small town here. The top had four huge hangers that each connected to elevators leading down. Not including the fact each section was split into quarters. It was shaped like a Hexagon. First was the Labs, Living residences, Testing area, lastly Cargo area. Ivan noted it was all self sufficient. From the blue prints he seen at the briefing.

Elevator stopped his team was ready with Maniac on point. Six of them silently moved checking the security check point. It was a mess no dead bodies. They heard some type of scuffle. Ivan held a fist in the air. Clicking on a light shining it out down into the darkness ahead. Now this is what you do not see every day. Four of those vampire things were attacking some kind of weird alien creature. It had the same skin tone as the others but it seemed each were different. Ivan figured he would wait kill the survivors. It came down to one vampire looking thing with the alien misshapen thing. He aimed His DMR. Sustained gun fire shot both but they seem to get back up. Finally Maniac walked up to deliver two shots to each with his shotgun. " What the hell was that L.T ?" Angie stepped over to examine the body's.

Kim approached looking down at the dead." This is a flood." Pointing to the big creature." I heard we got some samples but i did not know they had them here. But these i do not know what they are." Kim looked distressed." The flood are a parasitic alien virus. They can consume any species. It is bad if they are here. From some reports i have read. We were suppose to study it here under UNSC's guidance with ONI oversight. This is one of four research facilities like it. Close range weapons are most effective against such creatures." Kim's face showed true fear.

Ivan looked down at Angie who was squatting down." Well L.T. lets head to the labs see if any one is alive. Rookie give us a path."Rookie took out a computer with downloaded specs before they left Safe Haven. Rookie plotting a path. " Saint we are in Cargo area. So the labs are on the right not far away. We do have to go outside the Cargo area in the center ring run over to the Labs." Ivan nodded." Form up keep it tight lets not get lost. Miss Kim stay close lets not get separated." Ivan moved out with Kim not far behind. It was dark in most places but Thermals or night vision allowed a clear view.

Soon they were at the door to the center part. Opening it Ivan looked out it seems there was a gathering of them also it seems they were fighting something. Each moved across fast staying low in pairs over to the lab section Maniac with tank were watching when Kim crossed both sides surged at her spotting them finally. running at fast speeds or jumping like no human athlete could. Tank opened up with his grenade launcher. Lady in black decloaked to slice a incoming vampire in half with some kind of sword. Before it reached Kim. They made it over with Maniac stepping out firing shotgun blasts at these things.

Finally Kim made it over with her Angel of Death. Door shut Angie put a few rounds into the door controls. They looked to be in a rec room. Kim sounded scared. " We are trapped." Hearing banging on the door from the creatures outside who can punch dents into metal. Ivan taped Maniac on the shoulder. " We need an exit now. Place charges on that wall." Ivan pointed at the far wall from where they were standing."Yes sir." Maniac placed his charges on the wall. Carrying four in his kit to do just that." Fire in the hole, Fire in the Hole." Maniac hit the trigger. Debris flew all over. Dust hung in the air. Ivan waved for them to go. " Move Move." They all moved across into another room that was a unused office. Ivan fell back with the others.

Ivan with Kim worked there way around empty labs leaving a few doors broken to give them time. Finding mostly blood or broke equipment laying all over. Soon they came to a Bunker Vault Like Door. At the top was a sign. Restricted Area. Kim came forward to input her code. They sealed the door behind them entering the Restricted area. Two Marines at the end of the hall were waiting for them with Assault Rifles. " Hands on up on heads. Now." Ivan Spoke in a Clear Voice. " We are Hell Squad escorting Shogun Corporate Company executive. I know my rights under UNSC emergency code 43.3.1 stating in an emergency we are to ascertain the situation. Then handle it accordingly."

Another voice a man in a UNSC generals uniform. " Let them come inside sergeant. They are not one of them if they can recite emergency protocol." Both marines pointed there weapons away letting them pass reluctantly. An Elderly Woman doctor came over to scan them checking each one over giving a curt not to the General. Ivan came in as the General addressed them. " I was here to see how things were going with our new Spartan Four project. As you can see the six marines here are all that i have after sending our other squad out to see what was happening. It was a mistake. Situation is dire here. The Doctor can fill you in on what happened since i am not to sure what did. " A Navy Commander Dressed in a Tropical white dress unform entered the room looking sleepy around. " So we have company General.?" This General had the look of a person who was put under a great deal of strain. His eyes had black circles meaning no sleep. " We do Commander Violet. They came down no doubt to see what happened to that Advanced Tactical platoon sent here a week ago." Violet just shook her head yes. Ivan with his team pulled off helmets to talk to the nice folks. " Any reason why there is a ONI operative with mercenaries ?" Violet looking at Manaic.

Ivan's face was in shock with every one else's. Violet was apparently ONI but she looked at Jose for a long time. Silence filled the air. " Lt. Commander Jose Sanchez Ma'am. You blew my cover." Saluting his face looked pained stepping over to stand beside the Commander. Kim stepped forward to introduce her self. " I am Miss Kim." She bowed to the Two UNSC officers." I am Mr. Yamorie's assistant. We came down to see if the Spartan Four Project was intact. Now let us discuss how to get out of here. or what could be done to handle the situation. " Kim stepped into that Awkward silence to handle the situation at hand.

Ivan had no words for what happened standing there as Kim went with the General to speak with him in private along with the Doctor. He was in utter shock. Maniac was with him for three years now. Angie had no words but they all felt the same sense of betrayal. Ivan knew that working together would mean survival. He turned away looking at three operating tables behind this viewing glass. Is this the cost of doing business.? He had not expected this. Manaic went with Commander Violet to talk privately as well. Ivan could only stare at his reflection in the glass numb from shock.

[Edited on 11.19.2011 5:00 PM PST]

  • 11.18.2011 8:32 AM PDT
Subject: When A Spirit Cat Crosses You're Path

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

I felt that each story should have a theme. My first encounters with Anime was when G-Force then later with Robotech. This opened my mind to so many possibliltys. Fallowed by Video games, Rpgs Such as D&D that helped me find my way to understand things better. My father was in the Air Force 22 years. We were stationed in Misawa,Japan. I did not make allot of discoveries there but it has opened my view on the world its self giveing me a better understanding of others as a people.

Story wise to the point is Corporations are necessary to run economies especially in HALO universe. Some are good others are more profit minded who can help or be antagonist.

This story i can finish and the other i will not be able to finish, is more on responsible use of technology and how in even desperate times those that profit from others misfortune have a side. In the sense that every one has a side. No one side is exactly right. The Japanese influences are from my past and understanding that in a deep sense i respect of that culture as well as American culture. More so it has made me feel apart of the Bungie community sharing my stories with you all or talking about the latest game.

Over all is it worth it morally to sacrifice so much to attain a Pyrrhic Victory ? How far is every one willing to go ? These questions cannot be answered easy. We each must decide for ourselves what that answer will be. Keep reading i hope you enjoy this story.

P.S. Sorry got a little side tracked i wanted to show what was possibly happeing back home(Earth) while events were taking place. Just before HALO 2. Thank you.-Gary/AKA Commander Tempu.

[Edited on 11.19.2011 10:59 AM PST]

  • 11.18.2011 9:38 AM PDT

The tide is turning, brothers! Let us take our kingdom back!

Hey, this is back! Cool.

  • 11.18.2011 10:22 PM PDT
Subject: Hell Squad:Damation Book one.

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

[Demons in the Mist.][Chapter 5]

Ivan was called in fifteen minutes later to help in a debate. It also would allow him to find out what was going on here. Ivan entered the room. It look to be an administration office. Three of them were sitting in computer chairs as he entered." Lieutenant Stefan Ivan." The General addressed him." We face a situation that only with the help of you will it get resolved." All three nodded in agreement." My Name Is Lieutenant General James Clayborne. UNSC Army. My last command was the 61st Infantry division. on Wayfarers Rest." Ivan had to hold him self back from pulling the Magnum From his holster shooting Clayborne in the head." I was there i know what happened." Ivan lowered his head down face full of cold rage. Lt. Gen. Clayborne put up a hand to try to sooth Ivan." Look lets...OK it was not my call. I will explain." Ivan stood listening.

Lt. Gen. Clayborne's face looked down at the white floor." ONI suggested that we let you take it because if you came out hero's it would hurt recruitment. I tried to get you supplies but i was being watched. So that's when i hired locals to send you things you needed. I should have stood up to Command but it was the wrong choice to make we lost more in the end. Because others wanted to play power games in a critical moment. I will not let that happen again."

Ivan calmed down feeling a bit confused but understood Clayborne. Past is the past now."I Understand that you have misgivings but i have a plan that gets us out of here. We the UNSC have been working in secret with this cooperation to make the next Generation of Spartan. I ask that you Volunteer to become a Spartan Four. Join the UNSC. Our test subjects are one of those creatures now. The Doc can answer any medical questions or those about what is going on here.

Clayborne looked over at the Doctor." I am Doctor Karen Tokugawa. I work for Shogun Conglomerate. I am employed by Lotus Heath Corporation. My field is Biology and Micro-Biology. Seven Doctors looked over Halsey's Work. With notes from the Spartan Three project. We decided to combine the two. Taking the best features from Both. It is cheap to do but still some risk. Six five percent chance of success. We also have a new Spartan type as well to add using Covenant technology. It works but not tested. Thirty Five percent chance of success."

Now what are those things outside ? Samples were taken from a hidden location by ONI to be studied here. We were able to synthesize a formula from this alien virus. I was here with the General and his ONI aid when an alert went out that the spores got loose we buttoned up staying in here. Then Flood came out started attacking. Some how our infected test animals got out as well attacking humans. One bite was all it took. Possible Bio-Weapon against the Covenant. Soon all the others were infected when the General tried to send out a team. They were over whelmed. We would never make it out by trying to leave. Our other three options are. Reactor blow it but i would rather not. Get into the control room with the Central Computer let the cold in. Or lastly Use a gas we developed that will kill them all. Being a Spartan will help greatly the odds of success. "

Now it was Miss Kim's turn to speak." We have discussed this is up to you if you want to Volunteer. Humanity need hero's. You can be that but we need to do those three options." Kim leaned back in her chair. Her two bodyguards outside with the guardian angel as well.Ivan solemnly nodded seeing there was no other way "I will do it and i will take the Covenant Spartan upgrade. My team should make there own decisions. I will let you know in a hour.

Ivan Gathered his team. Maniac was still with Commander Violet. They were in a locker room used for showering. He stood addressing them all. " I Have spoken with Miss Kim, The Doc and The General. Each have agreed on two things. First that there are three solutions to this problem. Second they can make us Spartans to help us solve this problem. No one expected this. What i can tell you is how this happened from what i was told. Some contaminants got loose. This Flood is a alien virus that are zombie like. The Others are a virus from that if bitten they become infected like vampires in a way. If we become Spartans we can end this threat have a chance at three options. Option one:Kill them with a gas. Option two vent in the cold let the planet kill them. Option three: Detonate the Reactor. Lets save three for an emergency."

Angie spoke up" We are going under the knife L.T.?" Ivan spoke clearly. " I will not order you to do this. You must decide for you alone. I have chosen to do so." Ivan leaned against the white tiled wall. No one was speaking. Angie spoke for all of them " Sir we are a team. We go with you. We decided before you got here what ever needs to be done we will do it." Ivan shook his head up and down. He looked at there faces hoping he was worthy of such trust. Exiting the Showers he headed over to talk with the Doc on preparations for the surgery.
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Commander Violet took the Lt. Commander back in the bunk area for a one on one chat. She locked the door. " So why did i blow that cover because there is allot at stake here." Jose did not like this one bit. He leaned on a bunk." Not from Captain Rosewater's position. You do realize you blew three years of work down the toilet for what ever this is. I was giving intelligence the UNSC needs." Commander Violet pointed a finger once in his face. " Exactly!. you see there is more here than you know. Our corporate partners here had plans to dupe us with fake spores. Not only that. They have information that might be Vital to Earth even humanity's survival."

Jose listened straighting up a little interested." What kind of information are we talking about. ?"Commander Violet brushed a stray strand of hair back behind her ear." Alien artifacts. We think they might have it in the main computer but my agent died before he could recover it during a botched attempt to recover those spores. Some Mid-level corporate executive was suppose to hand them off. Now we are stuck here." He understood." So lets get this correct you want me to get Ivan to get that information for you ?" Scratching his chin." Not to mention Vampires and Flood outside wanting to snack on us." Commander Violet nodded looking away. She did not like this either.


Jose did not know what to say torn between his loyaltys to ONI and Those who trusted him. They both talked over what happened. She felt this was her fault. Right now she needed to get that information to make things right. So many died she argued. Finnaly Jose went off to see what his team was doing. He was tired of argueing with the Commander. His words were" I will think about it. Let me find out what is happening." He exited the bunk area. They built this restricted area like a fortress.

[Edited on 11.19.2011 4:59 PM PST]

  • 11.19.2011 3:52 PM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

Authors Note.: Sorry i fixed the first Chapter title becuse well it is a book. Was When A Sprit Cat Crosses You're Path. Now i have made that the first chapter. Same story enjoy thank for for putting up with the change. It was nessary since at the time i did not know what to call it.

[Edited on 11.20.2011 6:39 AM PST]

  • 11.19.2011 5:04 PM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

[Pale Rider][Chapter 6]

Ivan woke up in cold sweats. He came out of a nightmare blinking awake. An Elderly female came over as he slipped back into his dreams again. He relived Warfare's Rest. Then he awoke again when he came fact to face with a Flood. He slowly moved from being sore. His body felt stronger but it hurt pretty bad when he moved. Doctor Karen came over to help him up on his feet. Only four of them were in the recovery area. Ivan was too groggy to think clearly. Machines did the surgery for them. Still he did not want to do this but had no alternative to solve the problem.

Ivan had dreamt of being with Shawna as well. Looking him self over he was sure that it would not succeed. Doctor Karen took him into a small examination room. Then shined a light in his eyes, Tested his reactions, Made sure the Cybernetics were properly place and finally listened to his lungs/Heart. " Lieutenant you survived all that. Everything seems normal. I was worried when ...one did not make it...i am sorry." Ivan slowly nodded his head. Even that hurt as he winced in pain. He was put with the four others who were resting in bunks. He drifted off to sleep from a shot the Doc gave him.

[Two Days Later] Ivan had to learn how to move slow. It was by chance all this happened. Still it was heart breaking that Rookie did not make it. Maniac said he would help but no way was he going to be a Spartan. Hell squad takes care of its own. Too much of the Unknown was about to happen. He just hoped Maniac did nothing stupid. What did he know in fact ? Clayborne and Dr. Karen seemed to be helping them. As for Miss Kim she with her bodyguards and that lady seem to be in there own camp. Helping just a little but holding back a great deal. The Marines well they were stuck here as well Sgt. Gryphon's is a good man.

Then there was Commander Violet with Maniac fallowing her lead. They trusted this man but Ivan was still conflicted. He did have his doubts many of them. Clayborne the commander of Warfare's Rest. Captain Duncan was a good man as were many on that planet. Maniac betrayed them in a way that did not make him feel like even being around him. Miss Kim nice on the outside but underneath it all she is a Corporate Agent. He has seen many like her. As he pondered all of this they were trained in slowing down reaction times. As good fortune would have it. They had the Spartan Armor here so it could be presented to the test subjects. But seeing how they were dead. Ivan's team took the armor.

They learned how to use it under the Guidance of Lt. Gen. Clayborne. He used a SPI suit before. They were just getting the basics. They did not have the time to sit down here and train for a week. Too much was at stake. So they spent the time going over how to use the suit, How to move in it and how to work as a team as Spartans. It was decided that his team would leave later that day. He hoped nothing happened while he was away. He had in the past four days here enough surprises to last a life time.

Ivan's Team suited up in Mark V armor with the helmets they had from before since the helmets were locked away in the research bases armory. This seemed like a movie but with no music. Them marching to the door. Marines waiting with Assault Rifles to make sure the door closes after they leave. Once Ivan's team leaves no coming back till the job is done. Maniac joined them as well. No girl to kiss the Hero good bye just silence as the others see them off from the end of that hallway. The General, Doc and Miss Kim give warm smiles. Door opens his team rushes out. It clicks shut. Another world out here. One of darkness that will swallow you up.

Angel was able to get an assault rifle replacing her sniper since it does not much good down in tight spaces. She was the quiet type but was on point at the moment. He scouting skills were top notch. Ivan's first objective was to reach the Armory. Not an easy task since it was in between residential and Test Subject area across the Promenade. No one spoke knowing that being quiet while monsters lurked was the best way to go. This way they did not attract unwanted attention. They worked there way past the maze of labs till finally they reached a Door that was open. Angel looked out keeping low. " Looks to be about twenty sir. Not sure if they are vampires or flood."

Ivan pointed at about where the armory door is." OK we stick together move fast and shoot all the bad guys. Saint you take point i will be behind you the rest of you move over in pairs.
Ivan ran out with Abbey blazing away. He aimed his first shots from the DMR to the head of a vampire that seemed to be searching for something. His fallowing shots hit the three around it as well. Abbey fired her Silenced SMG in small tight bursts. Then things got crazy. Flood joined the party with more Vampire reinforcements. Tanks Grenade launcher "Shoompted" blowing a mass of Vampires into pieces. Angel laid down heavy fire taking out one Flood. Maniac Fallowed placing shotgun blasts into anything getting even remotely close.

Everything seemed in slow motion for him. Every fight from when he was a kid till now. He drew his Magnum rolling forward. then as he came out of the roll he fired his clip into three too close vampires. He ejected both clips, Replacing them with fresh ones running with his squad. It was a three way battle royal. Flood and Vampires seemed to want to kill them but did not want the other side to do it needing fresh members. Angel worked on the door while we all emptied a few clips into those who got too close. This whole situation was FUBAR but who knows they might live. Tank used his shot gun now blowing away flood and Vampires alike. As the Armory door opened it seemed like a good time for grenades. Every one fallowed Ivan after he tossed two frag grenades letting those Monsters have there fill of shrapnel. Each one dashed into the Armory safe for now.

[Edited on 11.21.2011 1:11 AM PST]

  • 11.20.2011 8:44 AM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

[Lost Souls][Chapter 7]

Ivan was in the dark with his team but it felt as if he were in space. His body was sore from that roll he executed. It meant he was alive. Here in the Dark things come at you. Mental images from long past. Derrick Patrick man he accidentally killed. Discharged From the UNSC. It was ruled an accident. Captain Duncan who was a hero to him. Showed him it was about being more than just another mercenary. Others who he did not want to remember. only a few seconds but these fears threaten him. Failure, Despair with those monsters seemed to loom in his mind. This was not the first mission he had been on where things went down hill.

Finally movement as Abbey stepped close to him." Sir ?" Ivan turned his head slowly. "Yes ?" He clicked on his thermals. " Just making sure you are with us again." She sighed in relief.
" Maniac over here lets have a chat while the others stock up." The other three went off to search for ammo or weapons they could use." Now could you please tell me why ?" Jose nodded taking a deep breath." You all were not investigated. It was who you were working for. ONI needed Intel to make sure that we can win the war. Keeping the corporations in check is one of these measures. Reach has fallen we are running out of time. Convent are poised to find earth. Anything that will hurt them is good for us. You all are good mercenaries. I respect both of you more than you know." Abbey was frustrated. " I expected the Corporate -blam!- to betray us but not you. I should shoot you." She had been hurt. Ivan looked over giving her that don't you dare glare. Jose's helmet drooped for a pause." You guys remember that time we needed a lift for salvage. It was an intact Wraith with Coveys about to kill us. Who do you think called in the Marines ? Or when that Newton guy over at Triton corp. tried to kill us so he did not have to pay. That guy is in prison now."

Jose looked at the two of them." I wanted to leave i really did but Captain-My superior officer said i needed to stay until i got something good. I need help retrieving some information ? What is the plan ?" Ivan knew it was hard on Jose but was still hurt from his actions." We have three options. One get the gas. Two Freeze them. Three Blow the Reactor." Maniac pondered for a moment." The gas is Experimental i take it from my last briefing there is not any real way to kill flood. That was when i was on R&R for a month. Who ever told you about the gas must have been lying-"
Ivan turned to Angel fallowed by Tank. Angels green eyes shimmered. " Sir you have to see this." Ivan waved for every one to fallow Angel. As they headed back into the Armory it housed two rooms. One room was closed. Panic room it looked like. The other room held communication equipment. The Hub for this entire base it looked like. Ivan directed them into two teams. " Tank, Angel both of you watch this door till we return. Saint Maniac fallow me i think we hit the jackpot." The three of them swept the room. Nothing but computers or electronics. Maniac walked over to the main display. Jose used his Hacking skills with a device that allows him to backdoor most programs. Ivan stood near watching while Abbey watched the door.

Maniac spent thirty minutes on cracking the network hub. His skills allowed them access to security cameras. Maniac turned to Ivan. " Sir i mean Ivan. have checked the data base. Some one has a scrambled transmitter in the bunker to the outside. We should leave this alone so we can call for a ride out of here." Ivan Understood agreeing. " After we look to see who is in the panic room we shall come back to look at the Cameras find the best route. I am beginning to hate this place." They walked back over to the panic door. He banged on it with a fist. " Open up. UNSC Army. Hell Squad." Since they are spartans now who left the mercenary life behind them.

Silence then he heard three voices talking. Then a male voice was speaking to them." Who are you again?" Ivan repeated. " UNSC Army, Hell Squad. please exit the room so we can speak with you." Panic in the mans voice." So how do i know you are human ? those things talked." Ivan was about to solve this problem in another way if this man did not come out." If you do not come out i will shoot the door open or i can flatten it on top of you." Door slid open." OK OK we are coming out do not shoot." Two security members came out behind a man in a blue cashmere suit. There weapons pointed at the floor. " Spartans! Thank god. I am Herbert Wisemen. Vice President of this facility. We have been trapped down here for a week."

Herbert dabbed his forehead with a handkerchief. He was in his mid thirties. Glasses with a receding hairline on his silver/brown hair. Ivan smiled." We are not out of the woods yet. My team has been sent to deal with those monsters. Flood and Vampires. So we all can get out of here." Herbert looked excited." Look i can tell you what i know." Ivan smiled " Good because i can tell you what has happened while you have been hiding." Herbert cleaned his glasses while he talked putting them back on his face after he was done." You see the UNSC wanted us to study these alien spores. We did. With the best science team minds. We were also able to turn it into a lesser infect able virus. Now it was suppose to be sold as a bioweapon. So then some one tried to take the alien spores was shot this released them as the case broke. We have a Spartan project going on as well. In a year we learned much but still knew nothing of the effects of this virus. We had to kill the test animals with the alien virus. Apparently after the spores infected this person it released the contaminated animals from there storage cages. I was whisked away down here after things went haywire. I am the only executive member who survived. Others are horrible transformed monsters."

Ivan figured it was his turn. " My team was to come down here into this pit of death. Hired by Mr. Yamore with his assistant Miss Kim. We were told a A-tac team came down here. The General and others are in the Restricted lab area. It feels like a bunker. Anyways some of us were turned into Spartans. Now we have three choices. The Gas, Freeze them to death or Blow the reactor." Herbert looked down at the concrete floor." The Gas is still experimental. It was tried several times it will not work. The other options are good ones the reactor should be last resort. Also each side has a leader. The Flood have some kind of hive mind. Vampires as you call them have three stronger smarter than the others who lead them. Even if you freeze most of them still would need to take out the leaders."

Ivan waved the three inside." Stay inside till we come back or if we do not send for help." Panic room door slid shut. " Lets load up with ammo then we go out there head up to the main computer area." Ivan spent the next hour gathering as much ammo as possible. They also looked at the security cameras. Some still worked so this gave them an advantage. Also he remembered about those defence guns. He found what he was looking for. A Security breach button under glass he smashed. Pushing the button all the defence guns came on line. A computerised female voice came over the loud speakers. " Quarantine initiated. All Defence guns on line. Thermal scan shows several non-living hostiles. Test subjects cannot be allowed to leave." Doors shut as the guns fired. Computer gave them directions on how to get to the main computer. It was pre-programed in apparently. Ivan Waited for the guns to be destroyed so they would not get hit. Abbey opened the vault like armory door. It opened then closed as Hell Squad all exited.

[Edited on 11.25.2011 2:35 PM PST]

  • 11.23.2011 2:22 PM PDT

"Life to you stepson and everlasting glory. " Thifes World.

[Devils Due][Chapter8]

[Edited on 11.25.2011 2:29 PM PST]

  • 11.23.2011 2:29 PM PDT