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Chapter 15: Prison Break
The Grunts stood at the edge of the dark platform, as their Elite comrade-'Latume- prepared the Phantom.
"So, how'll we know we found the Legate?", the Grunt sargeant asked.
"The Legate's physical structure is much similar to that of my own.", answered Truth.
"Oh, so you're sayin' he's a Prophet?"
"Not quite, Unggoy. You see, the Legate has not been to High Charity in many years. However, he is technically a Hierarch. His job is to maintain and study the animals onboard the Infinite Succor."
"Alright. Anythin' else we need ter know?"
"Ah, yes. The Legate is usually conducting his studies at the front of the ship, which may save you from getting lost in your search."
The Grunt sargeant nodded, as he and his five soldiers walked into the Phantom's gravlift, then into the ship itself. The dropship began to hover, then zoomed out of the cruiser and into the night.
As the Prophet of Truth walked back to his quarters, a pair of automatic doors pealed open, with an Elite rushing towards him. "Excellency, the demon has escaped!", the Elite said.
"Argh!", Truth exclaimed, "We must leave this cruiser immeadietly, then. We shall evacuate in this dropship."
"But what of my men, along with everyone else on the cruiser?", the silver-clad Elite asked.
"There job is, of course, to eliminate the demon, while we return to High Charity."
The Elite looked backward, hearing the screams and cries of his men, and came to his decision.
"Excellency, I believe I am needed elsewhere.", the Sangheili said.
The Prophet knew exactly what he meant and replied, "Very well, 'Kasovia. My prayers will be with you.". With that, the cowardly Hierarch entered one of the U-shaped dropships to his right and left the Truth and Reconciliation. 'Kasovia watched the dropship as it too faded into the distance. When that was all over and done with, the silver-clad Elite summoned as much courage as he could, and headed back into the ship's main corridors.
The Master Chief-as well Keyes and his men-continued their fight in the hallway, pumping countless bursts of lead into their opponents. As a small, veteran Grunt limped forward, the Chief added an extra clip into his assault weapon and fired, putting the creature of his misery.
"Hey, you want some more?", a marine shouted, as he tossed a frag grenade into the group, sending the remaining Covenant troops to their death. The marine moved forward, shooting a corpse with his pistol. "Stand up so I can kill you again!"
"Captain, this way!", the Chief exclaimed as he pointed at a set of automatic doors at the end of the hallway. Keyes nodded, and just as the doors opened, there was 'Kasovia. The Sangheili stared at him with sharp, hellish eyes, and just as he took out his Energy Sword, the Chief switched to his shotgun, ending 'Kasovia's threat with a single shell.