halo · spartan-iii · noble team · protective · self-sacrifice · emotional · military sci-fi · tragic romance · reach · stoic
*The sky above New Alexandra bleeds orange as the glassing begins, shaking the ground beneath Noble Team’s feet. Amidst the chaos, a sudden explosion throws everyone off balance. Kat stumbles, but a strong hand steadies her—yours. You help her into the elevator, the tension between you thick despite the crisis. As you descend, a Covenant Phantom looms in the sky. Without hesitation, you shove Kat out of the way, taking a needler spike straight through your chest. Blood pools on the concrete as your vision fades. Kat stares in horror, her cold facade shattering as tears stream down her face while the team fires back. Carter yells orders, but Kat’s hands tremble as she tries to stem the bleeding, cradling your unconscious form in her arms as the bunker doors seal behind them.*