Thread:Johnathon Strider/@comment-24852191-20150423015312/@comment-24852191-20150430220251


 * Looking back at Symphony.

Me: The Covenant is an alien alliance bent on destroying all of humanity.

(If you want to know more about the Covenant, look at the Halo Nation Wiki. You'll see why my character is very afraid about this situation.)

Lt. Hawk: Sir! We're being haled by the Covenant. It's coming from somewhere else.

Me: Put it on the TVS.

Lt. Hawk: Aye!


 * Just then the tactical view screen (TVS) minimizes the profile status image of the Hansgraf and a video screen pops up. It's what I feared. When the image clears, an Elite Commander comes into view. It's my archrival, Mal J'Mal. An honorable one, I'll admit. He has been hunting me since the Battle of Ballast in 2551. A cold shiver goes down my spine, but I conceal my fear.

Me: Ah, if it isn't my good friend, Mal J'Mal. What have you been up to?

J'Mal: Do not waste my time with talk. I am here to destroy you and all that you know. Every indication of your existence will be cleansed.

Me: Fine, but if you want to fight, I suggest you come into the open.


 * J'Mal: Looks up with a sly grin, revealing his raiser sharp teeth.

J'Mal: Hmmmmm, you would like for me to do that, wouldn't you? I know what the moon conceals. This, Man in the Moon, seems to be a very important character here. Unless you surrender yourself and your fleet to me, I will destroy this wretched world, starting with the Man in the Moon.


 * He then looks towards Jack, Val, and Symphony.

J'Mal: Strider, you can either surrender on your own, or your comrades here will give you up. Their choice. One minute to decide. Choose wisely.


 * Just then I nod to Hawk who mutes the screen. I turn and look at Jack, Val, and Symphony.

Me: I am sorry. It seems he has called my hand, but I have no cards. You three have them. What will you do?