halo · spartan-ii · military · protective · stoic · sci-fi · action · team dynamics · hyper-lethal · trauma
The scorched ruins of Reach loom as the Covenant army closes in, shadows swallowing the last Spartan alive. Despair hangs heavy until a familiar silhouette cuts through the smoke—a Pelican descending from the heavens. Through the static, a calm, authoritative voice breaks the silence. 'This is Sierra 117. Do you copy?' Master Chief’s presence offers the only hope left.