Team Alpha- Chapter Four- The Outpost

Team Alpha- Part 4

Uncharted Location: Covenant Base, Reach, 2554
     The Falcons landed with only a whisper. It was impressive for a two-turret airship, if I do say. We landed a ways off from the outpost, but I was still appointed as scout… in my opinion, they were jealous of my 24/7 Active Camo.
     "Jen, scout it out. Any Covies nearby?" Ryan addressed me. I nodded and set out ahead of the others to check for the enemy.
     Moments later I returned to them. At their apprehensive looks I stated, "There's a scout-post up ahead that we missed in the Falcons."
     "A what?" This coming from Charlie.
     Jovanni sighed and answered for me. "It's an outpost for larger outposts." As if that cleared everything. Luckily, Charlie decided not to question anything further.
     Ryan spoke to me again. "You have the only long range weapon. Take them out. You should be able to do it." Another nod by me before I disappeared from sight.
     I found a high spot, in the crevice of a rock. Lying on my stomach I took careful aim. Today was my lucky day, as both Elites had stepped outside. I grinned, resting my finger on the trigger. I knew it was a two-for-one headshot for me.
     This is for Noble Team. I thought, anger at the enemy welling inside of me. Mercilessly I pulled the trigger of my beloved Sniper. Two Elite bodies dropped dead in front of the scout-post.
     I jumped from my hideout, shields breaking my fall, and I hit the ground running, landing next to the others, who were also heading towards the Covenant outpost.
     No words were spoken as we continued on. But hey, we're soldiers. Not much room for talking in our lives.
     A minute of sprinting over jagged rocks led up to the main outpost. I must say, it was a rather large one. As Ryan relayed the battle plans, my gaze kept landing on a bright blue light at the top. A teleporter? Not usually a good sign, because normally, reinforcements come through them. If it's a two-way…
     I cleared the thoughts from my head and charged the outpost, dodging balls of energy from Shade Turrets posted on the roof, and let my battle reflexes take over. Pulling my Magnum out, I ran inside with the others.
     The inside was a low-roofed building, but swarming with Covenant. My suspicions returned.
     This is an outpost. I thought. Why are there so many guards here? My thoughts returned to the teleporter. Oh well, I would be able to investigate it later.
     Many bullets later Alpha and I found ourselves in the back. I took the Gravity Lift and turned on Active Camo, setting out to assassinate the Shade Turrets' occupants. Drawing my knife, I stabbed the first Elite in the back.
     Unfortunately, Elites aren't as stupid as I hoped. The second one noticed the outpost was under attack and had fled. But I knew where he went.
     Ryan and the others, who had joined me on the rooftop, stared at me when they noticed something was wrong.
     "Hey, Jen?" Jay was speaking. "What's wr--"
     Jay never got to finish his sentence.
     "Hey, everyone." An unknown voice called to us, sounding cocky. "There's a Banshee headed your way. Armor Lock will save your life in three…two…one…"
      We didn't need to be told. A split second later green-yellow light exploded around us. Had we been without Armor Lock we would have been blown to bits. All Spartans know the Banshee Bomb can kill a Spartan in one shot.
     No matter who the person was, if someone calls for Armor Lock, you do it. You don't ask. Common Spartan knowledge.
     The question was, who was that Spartan who saved our whole team?