[Naked Crook]

Black 4 went prone, as he ducked under the gun fire. He took his left hand off the stabilizing grip of his rocket launcher, as he reached to his side and grabbed his automag, and took aim at Jesse, and fired off the weapon in rapid succession. Due to the weight of the rocket launcher in Black 4's hands, his aim was a bit off, but it was good enough to land a direct hit if Jesse did not return to cover. In any case, Black Team began to converge on Jesse's location, as it proved to be the easiest route of of harms way. Black 1: Jacob! Move your ass! As Black 1 said this, he saw Jacob drop the flashbang. He knew that Jacob would need covering fire, so he provided it as best as he could. Black 1 took aim with his Assault Rifle, as he concentrated his fire on Cameron. This was Jacob's best chance to get past the Spartan, and link back up with Black Team Black 1: We have to get out of this flanked position. We have to get outside...we need space! Meanwhile: Hoffman was pacing around his office. He was clearly nervous. He knew what the situation was, and he knew what the stakes were. He knew that if the UNSC broke through his guards, his life was pretty much forfeit. Hoffman: Where the hell is my evac!? Hoffman waited for an answer from one of the Trust ODSTs he was with. Trust ODST: They are reporting delays due to the Covenant Corvette over the city. They had to take an alternate route out to avoid being shot down. Hoffman: Tell them to hurry it up! Hoffman paused. Hoffman: And contact any of our remaining teams left on the upper floors. If they are done clearing out non-essential personnel...then they are to make their way up here and enforce this line! Trust ODST: Understood. The Trust ODST Walked off, as he made contact with the other teams in the building. Hoffman, on the other hand, simply walked back to his desk, and sat down in his chair. He did his best to keep his composure given the tense situation. Meanwhile: Xyrho overheard The Risk Taker's orders, and knew that he was now in the right place, at the right time, faced with the right opponents. This is exactly where he wanted to be, and fate was kind enough to permit it. Xyrho watched as William revved up his Chaingun, but found himself knocked to the ground by Desmond. However, Xyrho was not so easily kept down. Xyrho quickly recovered, and leaped back to his feet. Xyrho stared down William and Desmond, as William's chaingun began to fire. Xyrho retracted his blades, as he engaged his armor lock, which effectivly made him impervious to William's gunfire. Xyrho knew that either William would change his target to Vhat, or Vhat would take the opprotunity to stop William from firing his weapon. Either way, Xyrho knew that his next moves were going to be against these Spartans. Meanwhile: Anaconda was once again taken to the ground, with Emma on his back. However, Anaconda rolled over, as he crushed Emma under his weight. Anaconda rolled to the side once more, as he saw Emma laid out on the ground. Anaconda began to get back to his feet, but he growled when he saw Liam and Jessica closing in. Anaconda: They just don't let up... Anaconda reached to his side, and drew one of his spikers, as he fired at Jessica, forcing her into cover. However, Liam was still on the move. As Anaconda turned his attention to Liam, ready to engage, he heard the sounds of Magnum fire ring out, as the .50 cals from both of Nighthawk's magnums impacted Liam's chest armor. This gave Anaconda the upper hand he needed, as he slammed his fist right into Liam's chest, putting the Spartan on the ground. Anaconda turned when he saw Nighthawk holding up both of his Magnums, stepping forward. Nighthawk: Sorry I took so long...those stairs can be a real bitch...