The pelican took up with a burst shaking the crew inside. All 5 pelicans had one warthog on the underside and they kept their altitude high to prevent being spotted by the Covenant. “So you guys are the best of the best? Oh look at me I got fancy armor and I can kick ass! You guys are nothing but ass kissing pricks!” A gruff marine sayed to the Spartans. Des stood up and grabbed the marine and said, “You think im some grunt? I can do whatever the hell I want with you and trust me, you push the right buttons, I will throw you out of the pelican and you will go splat!” Des yelled pushing the marine against the wall before dropping him back in his seat. Des looked at the other troops staring them all down through his visor before returning to his seat next to Hardware and Altarus.

The pelicans landed and Des bumped into the gruff marine as they jumped off the pelican. A old marine around the age of 40 something stood and saluted Altarus, “Welcome, Ghost, Hardware, and Des, to Tango base, I have orders to well, to follow your orders. I am Captain Greg Harris. We have a couple hundred marines coming in as back up, and Covenant forces are vary small. They just opened a citadel north-east of here, they hope to take over this part to build a stronghold and spread through here like wild fire. I will do whatever I can to assure that we archive victory.” The old marine said to the Spartans. Altarus nodded, “My men, with me, were gonna scout the area!” Alarus said as he walked out of the base. The country side was full of hills and forests. Altarus waved his arms to the side letting his men know to spread out as they came up on a hill. Altarus peaked over the hill to see the Covenant’s base. “Looks beautiful, don’t you agree Ghost?” Hardware said to Altarus in a humbled and nearly orgasmic voice, “I can’t think of how they can keep their structure that way! Its incredible!” Hardware continued. “Calm down you horn dog.” Des replied to Hardware, “Quiet!” Altarus said to both of them.

Altarus tried to look closer then his visor made a hissing sound and zoomed in, Altarus smiled and thought, ‘Now this is handy!’ as he continued gazing trying to find the best point of attack. He backed off a little making his men do the same, “Tango base this is Ghost, I spotted Covenant base, requesting some extra men.” Altarus said on his com. “Ghost leader, I am sending troops your way.” Altarus waited about a hour or so and about 200 mariens showed up. Altarus saluted the Sargent and the Sargent returned it. “Here we are Sir, ready to fight till the end!” The Sargent said, “Don’t worry, I am expecting few causilties. Get ready men, were going Inside The Fire.” Altarus said as he turned around and began to run over the hill…

To Be Countenued…