[Hells Sniper]

Black 5 had taken control of the controls and guided the prowler into the atmosphere. Within moments he had jumped them to the coordinates Black 1 had spoken. Lisa turned to Black 1. Lisa: I'm sorry...Spartan-IV? Black 5: Yeah...seems ONI has been working on them for a while. A good hundred were in the Citadel...and I am sure the Admiral and the Chairmen will want to hear about them. Lisa shrugged, but Black 5 continued to talk. Black 5: As for Nighthawk and Anaconda... Black 5 had set the prowler to auto-pilot as he turned to Black 1. Black 5: What...what you have to understand about them is that they are not just two people. They are an ideal...a physical embodiement of what people...like. It's kind of hard to explain... Black 5 paused. Black 5: Just know that even if we killed them...even if you pulled the life from their bodies with your own hands...even if you watched them die. Their message...their persona, mentality, all of it will continue on. And eventually...someone else will take their place. Black 5 shrugged. Black 5: I don't mean to be a buzz kill, One. But...there will always be a Nighthawk and Anaconda...unfortunately. Meanwhile: By now, the Agents had moved everyone to the pelicans. Sigma Squad and the Agents were all en route to their respective ships. Meanwhile: Troy and his Spartans had moved to the hangar bay and were currently awaiting orders from Troy. Troy was then contacted by Admiral Harrison. Troy hit his helmet to confirm the radio link. Troy: Admiral, sir. Harrison: Commander, I saw what happened...unfortunate. In the end, I think we all knew they were going to make it out. I will be meeting with Captain Hayes, Admiral Burke, and some of my Agents in the coming hour, I would hope that you are present. We will be discussing a few matters of importance...including the relocation of the Spartan-IV's on Midnight. Troy: Understood, sir. For now, I'll have them lay low on Deck 17 of Gamma Wing...that has been unofficially dubbed the recreation room for us. I'll be up in a few minutes. Harrison: Good, take your time, get the Spartans ready for redeployment. There was a pause on Harrison's end. Talking between Harrison and a female could be heard in the background. Harrison: We also need to talk about what Black Team had taken...and your little go with Black 5. Troy: Aye, sir. I'll handle everything down here and be up within the hour, sir. Harrison: Good. I'll see you in a bit, Spartan. Harrison out.