[Hells Sniper]

Lyle and Emma were both taken back a bit by the blast, but quickly regained their footing once they had figured what had happened. Desmond and Jessica however wasted no time in following Nighthawk through the whole. Jessica: William and Lyle cover our exits. Emma, get in here. Emma wasted no time in darting into the room with Jessica and Desmond. Inside the room, Nighthawk could be seen reloading his weapons. The room had only two exits, one being covered by Emma and the other by Jessica and Desmond. William covered the hallway, while Lyle covered the other end. Jessica spoke only to her teammates in a low volume. Jessica: Anaconda can jump in here at anytime, William, Lyle, switch to thermal, keep an eye out. Everyone else, stay with the HUD, open fire on him. Wasting no time, Jessica, Emma, and Desmond opened fire on Nighthawk's position. Meanwhile: Harrison looked at Reynolds. He didn't change his facial expression, he simply just stared him down. Harrison: Captain Reynolds. I am sure you have some idea of why I need to talk to you. Harrison paused, he crossed his hands behind his back. Harrison: For starters, you broke formation in the middle of a large scale firefight. Now, I know what you are going to say, you had a hole and a chance to take out a Covenant cruiser. Harrison bowed his head. Harrison: It was risky, Captain. You risked the exposure of several support ships in the process, along with the safety of the entire fleet. Yet, you did it anyway. It's something I wouldn't have done. You went against orders, and orders are orders. But, it worked. Harrison paused. Harrison: I applaud for that. Though, fair warning, the next time you ever go against orders like that again, with a blatant disregard to the entire fleet, I will have you demoted and the Mind's Attrition will be moved to someone else's command. Do I make myself clear, Captain? Meanwhile: Liam nodded. Liam: Your recent escapades the last few years have caught the attention of several of my commanders. And I won't forget to mention your stunts on Mars all those years back. Jacob shifted a bit, the Mars mission was still fresh in his mind, even if it was more than 15 years ago. He knew everything about those months, every little detail was still pounding in his head. Jacob: I have become aware of that. Liam: Figured you would. Liam paused. Liam: Jacob, how would you respond if I told you that everything you worked for in the past few years, everything you did...would be, how do I put this? Liam looked at Savannah and then smiled. Liam: Appreciated more if you were with a different group of individuals. A group of marines, ODSTs, Spartans, and Navy boys that are working for the very survival of humanity, and the very survival of what we stand for. Jacob took a deep breath. Liam: I am sure you remember your good friend, Pinestar? Jacob's eyes widened, his heart started beating rapidly. He shook his head. Liam: So, you do remember...?