*aboard the Spirit of Fire)

(No one pov)
Sabine Ahsoka and Huyang were aboard the Spirit of Fire, an old UNSC ship during the Covenant war the Captain of the ship explained that they were in static when their ship was pulled to the Ark, the Spirit of Fire explore the Ark only to discover that they were not the first people here now they been at war with a new Enemy for last 6 months. Captain Cutter and Jerome were showing their star map to their guest "this is where we were before but then from the Ark we were pulled Captain Cutter said "so you guys were in cryo, got pulled from there to here and now you fight this.. Banished? Sabine said "correct, Banished managed to take control of the Ark within a week Jerome said "a week? How large was the fleet that was here? Huyang asks "the UNSC had over 30 ships stationed here, each ship was equipped with heavy armor and weapons in case the Covenant tried to take the Ark but when the Banished arrived it didn't matter Isabel said "30 ships? against how many Banished ships? Ahsoka asks "one, a Banished super Carrier Jerome said as he shows them a hologram image of it "dang look at the size of it Sabine said as she look at the image "that thing must pack some serious firepower Sabine said "a single supercruiser carrying seven lethal energy projectors, thousands of pulse lasers and point defense turrets, plasma torpedo launchers Isabel said which made Sabine whistle "if we had one of those, we would have won the war Sabine said "so after introduction is done, please what bring you three all the way out here?Cutter asks as he sits down on his captain chair "we were heading back to Coruscant, to regroup with the New Republic fleet before we left Ahsoka said "leave for what? Jerome asks "to find someone, someone that we lost Sabine said "who is that if you don't mind me asking?Cutter asks "his name is Ezra Bridger, he was someone special to our team and to me Sabine said as she tossed a holo-pock on the table turning on and showed them an image of Ezra "he sacrificed himself to take our enemy and his ship away from Lothal Sabine said "well sorry to say but your the only ship we came encountered this far out, if your friend is somewhere in this galaxy I'm sure you will find him Cutter said "thanks Sabine said "not to interrupt but does this...Ark it have access to Hyperspace? Ahsoka asks "Hyperspace?what that? Isabel asks her "hyperspace is a dimension of space used to travel across (typically) long distances Huyang said "no but the Ark does have access to Slipspace route, maybe we can use it to find the way you arrive in Cutter said "that be great captain but we won't be going anywhere until our ship is repaired Ahsoka said "and with the damage we took from those Fighters I don't think we have the right tools Sabine said "I can be assistance, I can scan your ship and show you the damage to it Isabel said "plus we got the equipment for those Plasma damage to your hull if the Captain is alright with it Jerome said "I approve don't worry we help you get home Cutter said then the ship alarms went off as the crew members scrambled to their stations "what going on?Sabine asks "Isabel report! Cutter said "incoming transmission from Outpost Bravo-1 Isabel said "let me hear it Cutter said as Isabel played the transmission "Spirit of Fire, This is Alice-130 do you read me over! A female voice came over the radio "Alice this is Cutter I read you, what's going on down there? Cutter asks "The Banished are  assaulting Bravo Outpost! Our defenses aren't responding we could use help down here ASAP! Alice said Cutter turned to his screen on his chair and he swapped to Outpost Bravo-1 locations then he saw multiple red dots moving closer "Hang on Alice I'm sending support Cutter said as he turned around in his chair "Jerome gathered some men and get down there to assist Alice immediately! Cutter said Jerome nod his head "on it boss!Jerome said as he ran out of the room. Cutter swaps back to Alice radio "Alice Jerome is on his way, tried to hold out a bit longer Cutter said "will do Captain Alice out! Alice said as she ended her call "Mr.Cutter if Outpost Bravo-1 is where our ship is, maybe you should allow us to assist you Ahsoka said Cutter look at them "it is dangerous for you, the Banished weaponry is something out of your League Cutter said "I have fought in a war since I was 14, I took on Sith, Inquisitors and survived a full purge Ahsoka said "and I been training since I could walk Sabine said "we can take care of ourselves captain, just allow us to assist you Huyang said Cutter look at them before he sigh "fine but you stay close and follow Jerome Cutter said Ahsoka Sabine and Huyang ran to the hanger to catch up with Jerome.

Three Pelicans flew to the Bravo-1 outpost as quickly they can. Sabine Ahsoka and Huyang were in the first Pelican with Jerome they saw the Marines ready their weapons well Jerome pick up a massive shoulder cannon "Banished are hitting the base with a frontal attack, once we land head straight to the front of the base, defend it at all cost Jerome said the Pelicans rock as incoming fire was shooting at them "Bravo-1 outpost in sight pilot said as Jerome open the Door and they saw Bravo-1 outpost

*Bravo-1 outpost*

The Outpost was being hit with Wraith shells as Marines ran to defend the base. The Pelican's landed behind the Outpost "Go,Go,Go Jerome said as he and the Mariners jump off the Pelicans with Sabine Ahsoka and Huyang behind them before running to the front of the outpost. Alice was standing in the opening with her Chain-gun well her Marines stay behind cover taking out Banished Force "keep cover and let them have it!Alice said as she fired at a Brute "Alice!Jerome said as his men got to cover and began to open fire "Jerome, glad you can make it who you're Friends?Alice asks "new guest I explained later Jerome said as he aimed his Spartan lasers and fired at a Grunt. Ahsoka and Sabine got down to cover they saw Marines and Banished Force trading shot with each other well Jerome and Alice commanded them "Anything we could do? Sabine as a Spike hit the sandbag she was hiding behind "only when they need us, Huyang gets to the ship and makes sure it isn't damaged!Ahsoka said "yes lady Tano Huyang said as he ran to their ship.

Banished Force continues to arrive in waves with bigger Force's Brute packs were now followed by Elite Warriors with Carbines and the one who was a leading the attack "HEADS UP! HONOR GUARD! Jerome said as they see the Banished Honor Guard Elite "SLAUGHTER THE HUMANS!FOR THE BANISHED! Honor Guard said to his warriors

*Banished Honor Guard*

The Honor Guard look around the battle field before he clocked and vanished. Alice and Jerome continue to fire back "there to many!A Marine yelled "just keep shooting! A second Marine said "Spartans you got enemy vehicles inbound! Isabel said as they spot the multiple vehicles arriving "we got Ghost and Chopper inbound!A Marine yelled as he duck down a plasma bulletin hit the sandbag.

*Banished Ghost*

*Banished Chopper*

Ghost and Chopper line up in a line before opening fire at the base. Alice and Jerome got to cover well a few Marines were hit by the incoming fire from those vehicles "those vehicles are going to be a tough one Alice said "we need those turrets, why aren't they active?Jerome said "I don't know they went down when the Banished attack is Alice said as she stood up and fired her Chain-gun "Jerome it Isabel I know why the base defence are down, they are being jammed by some Engineers Isabel said "of course, thanks Isabel Jerome said "we need to deal with those Engineers if we want those guns online Jerome said "kinda hard when we are being shot at Alice said "You, girl take a few Marines and deal with those Engineers Jerome said Sabine look around the area and she spot the Engineers far from the base near a small console "I see them!Sabine said as she grab her pistols "let go Sabine said as she and three Marines ran to the engineers. The Engineers were floating around a console using their tentacles to power down their defense "take them out!Marine said as they open fire taking out one of the Engineers but Sabine was forced on the Engineers that she didn't know that the Honor Guard was behind her he active his energy sword before he raised his right hand and went for a strike but Ahsoka step in front of him using her lightsabers to block the energy sword. Sabine turn around to see the top of the energy sword in her face "what in the holy ring are you supposed to be female? Honor Guard said "a Jedi Ahsoka said as she use the Force to shove him a bit before she start fighting with the Honor Guard who pull out his second Energy sword and began to trade swings with Ahsoka over and over.

Alice and Jerome continue to hold the line as more Banished Force's continue to arrive in full groups "they just keep coming!Marine said "we need to fall back!a second Marine said "stand your ground men, we got this! Alice said "incoming! Marine said as four red plsmas balls hit the ground both Alice and Jerome look to see Banished Wraiths arriving with more Brutes, Elite's and Hunters

*Banished Wraith*

Wraith fired a large ball of red Plasma hitting the front of the sandbags that the Marines and Spartans were using "what the status on those turrets! Alice asks the Marines were still trying to override the system but couldn't "it isn't working, I can't get the system to respond! The Marine said "oh let me try!Sabine said as she walked up to the console "this is UNSC technology and it is very complex machinery Marine said Sabine look at the Marine before she lifted her fist and slam it on the console which made the screen light up green "Bravo-1 Base defence: operational Console spoke as the Turrets and Base lights light up "yes, base defence online Marine said as he type on the screen "Anti-personal Turret online Marine said as the front Turrets power on before locking onto the Banished Force's and open fire. The Base main gate lower down as several groups of new Marines ran out in groups of 3 "Spartans HellBringer here to bring the burn HellBringer said as they ran to battlefield

*UNSC HellBringer*

HellBringer got behind the cover "let's bring the Heat! HellBringer said as they used their  flamethrower to burn the Banished Force's that was close to the sandbags "CYCLOPS COMING IN! A pilot said as six Cyclops walk out from the base gate with more Marines behind them

*UNSC Cyclops*

The Cyclops lift their right arm up and fire their massive cannons taking out the Ghost and Choppers before firing upon the Wraiths. Sabine saw at least four massive heavy armor vehicles rolling out of the base "this is Kodiak-1 ready to shell and support Driver said as four Kodiak drove out of the base

*UNSC Kodiak*

The Kodiak stop moving before they drop the locks onto the ground before aiming their Cannon in the air before firing into the air. Massive explosion went off as Banished Forces were being wiped out by the base defence "Siege Turrets online, let's bring the rain Marine said as the Base Siege Turrets open fire as well "FALL BACK!A Brute said as the Banished Forces started to retreat as the explosions were going off around them. The Honor Guard Elite jump back as Ahsoka went for a swing before she stood her ground "surrender and be spared Ahsoka said the Honor Guard look around to see his warriors were dead or retreating "You won this battle but there wasn't a next time! Honor Guard said before he shut off his energy sword before cloaking Ahsoka shut off her lightsaber before placing them on her belt then walked back. Alice and Jerome saw the Banished Force's were retreating "their running after them!Alice said as the Marines, HellBringer, Cyclops and Warthogs chase after the Banished Force's.

Marines were checking on the Base making sure the defence was working, picking up the fallen or were patrolling the area making sure the Banished Force's were gone. Alice and Jerome were talking to engineers about the base "what the damage?Jerome asks "the base substance minimum damage, Turrets power source needs to recalibrate and more than a dozen Marines are KIA Engineer said "what about the Banished? Alice asks "they manage to get away but don't worry, we got sensor towers and Wolverine in place Engineer said Jerome turn to see Sabine and Ahsoka walking up "so how bad is it?Sabine asks as she removed her helmet "it not bad but good enough we will rebuild don't worry Jerome said "hate to interrupt but are you going to tell me who are new friend's? Alice asks "right, ladies meet Spartan Alice-130 of Red Team Jerome said introducing Alice to them

*Alice-130*

Alice held her hand out "pleasure to meet you Alice said as she shook hands with Ahsoka and Sabine "a pleasure Ahsoka said "Alice any reason why the Banished would attack?Sabine asks "no clue, they been doing a lot of hit and runs on us for weeks but can't say for sure Alice said "Jerome, Alice I'm detected friendly Pelican inbound from Outpost Charlie Isabel said "Outpost Charlie? That Douglas post, what is he doing here?Jerome asks then both Him and Alice look in the air to see five Pelicans with smoke and several hornet's and Nightglade following behind them "medicals birds, this can't be good Alice said as they ran to the landing zone.

The Pelican's Hornet's and Nightglade landed on the ground as multiple Marines and Medic ran to check on the crew. A Spartan exit out of one the Pelicans with wounded Marines behind him "we need Medical team, we got wounded The Spartan said as he gently set the pilot down next to the Pelican "Douglas!Jerome said as he and Alice walk up him Sabine and Ahsoka saw another Spartan that must be Douglas

*Douglas-042*

Douglas turned and saw both Jerome and Alice walking up him "guys glad to see you Douglas said as he and Jerome give each other a bro huh as Alice watch "I heard about the attack, wish I could got here sooner Douglas said "don't worry about it we handle it Alice said Douglas noticed both Ahsoka and Sabine behind his team "hey who the chicks? Douglas asks as he checks out Ahsoka and Sabine "glad to see we got more gals on the Ark Douglas said "back off Douglas they are out of your League anyway Jerome said as he patted his shoulder nicely "it good to hear from you son, but why aren't you at Outpost Charlie? Cutter asks "sir Outpost Charlie is gone, Banished Force's wipe out the base Douglas said "what!?How? Jerome asks Douglas let a sigh of sadness "it was my fault, they lead me and my team away from the Outpost, once we figure it out it was a trap we ran back but the Banished Force's were already in full strength, we tried to make contact with the Spirit of Fire but they were jamming out coms I had no choice but order to Abandoned the Outpost Douglas said as he lean against the Pelican "we barely got out of there Douglas said "how many survived? Isabel asks "what you see here,it all that made it the rest.....stay behind to by us time to escape.....they didn't make it, I'm sorry Douglas said Jerome put a hand on Douglas shoulder for support "it wasn't your fault Douglas, we know the Banished aren't merciful but I want to know why would they attack Output Charlie? Cutter asks "maybe it has to do something with the energy readings we were detracting before the attack? Douglas said "what Reading Alice asks "before the attack, one of the Engineers teams were picking up a fate energy reading near our area, I was going to investigate but that when it went down hill Douglas said "strange?, Isabel can you scan the area over at Outpost Charlie and see what Douglas was detecting? Cutter asks "I can do you one better Captain, I'm detecting a Banished Transmission from Outpost Charlie Isabel said as she shows them the transmission from the Banished "play it Cutter said Isabel plays the audio to the transmission.

(Banished Transmission)

Brute 1: You failed to destroy the Humans Base!

Honor Guard: I had them at my knees, the only way they were able to survive was because of those new...allies of theirs

Brute 2: what new allies?

Honor Guard: the ship that our Banshee's intercept the humans have it and it seems to be a new species one, I haven't seen before

Brute 1: *hum* it seems the humans have gained addiction allies, how interesting

Atroix:Voridus?Pavium!report, did you two secure the Human Base!?

Pavium:Yes we have successfully taken the human Territory and drove off the remaining humans

Atroix: Excellent, you two manage to complete something without failing for once

Pavium: we live to serve you Atroix

Voridus:so what was important for us to take this human Territory?

Atroix" the humans were near a Forerunner Temple that I need access, it held a special component I need for my plan

Pavium: don't worry Atroix, whatever is in that Temple we will retrieve it for you

Atroix:NO! I don't trust you with that task let alone it in the hands of a Grunt!. So I'm sending one of my personal Warriors to retrieve it, you two are there to wait for his arrival and company him to my...award

Voridus:and who is this... Personal Warriors you speak of?

Atroix: you very well know, who I speak of Voridus

Voridus: Him! Why him! He doesn't belong in the Banished!

Atroix: Silent! Should I remind you of that event that happen on the Ark because of you? You would be wise to never raise your voice to me!

Atroix: I'm sending him because he the only who can get what I seek and disabled those Senitals, you and Pavium are there as muscle nothing else! GOT IT!

Pavium: Of course Atroix, whatever you tell us

Atroix: Then have that base ready by the time he arrive within the hour, He be arriving in my personal Transport

Pavium: I understand Atroix it will be done

Atroix: Oh, and Voridus the next time you step out of line with me again, your punishment will be even more painful then before, do I make myself clear?

Voridus: *Growls*Yes, Atroix

*Banished Transmission end*

The Transmission ended both the Spartan and Captain were processing the information they just heard "So that was something Douglas said "he said Temple? What does that mean Isabel? Alice asks 'i don't know but from what I'm seeing from the ship I do believe that Outpost Charlie was in face near a hidden Forerunner Temple Isabel said as she shows them the area of Outpost Charlie and its layout "it was hidden in plain site Jerome said as Isabel show them the hidden temple near the outpost "Forerunner Temple the UNSC have never found one Isabel said "my guess they were built like vaults, hide whatever inside way Jerome said "what about those Brute's?who are they?Alice asks Isabel bring up the Banished files and search through them "Found them, Brute Brothers Voridus and Pavium, they both run the Scavenger party after the defeats of Decimus Isabel said as she show Red Team the image of both Voridus and Pavium

*Voridus*

*Pavium*

Red team studies the image of the Brute's very carefully "they seem a tough pair Jerome said "we dealt with things buggers and tougher before Douglas said " don't get too much confidence Douglas, your head is big enough already Alice said "If the Banished get their hands on whatever in that Temple, this war could be over a lot quicker Cutter said "then we better make sure they don't exceed Jerome said 'Indeed, Jerome take your team to Outpost Charlie and investigate on what the Banished found in that Temple Cutter said "you got it boss Jerome said "want me and Sabine to tag along?Ahsoka asks "sorry ladies but you staying here Jerome said "why we can handle ourselves well Sabine said "I know you can but we can't risk your safety Jerome said "Jerome is correct ma'am, You need to stay behind and start repairing your ship so you could leave Isabel will assist on the repairs Cutter said "very well we will remain here Ahsoka said "come on Red team let get to work Jerome said as they climb aboard the Pelican with a few Marines.

*Outpost Charlie(Banished control)*

Many dead bodies of UNSC force lay on the ground with Banished grunt's clearing up the Area as Brute and Elite's patrol the area with Vehicles. Pavium was speaking to a Elite off to the side "what are the status on the base? Pavium asks "Our main Base is up and operational with Turrets placed around the selected Area, we also setup sensor tower as well and we have multiple patrols plus a little fire more fire power as well the Elite said as a Banished Scrab drop from the sky near the Base which made the Banished Forces roar in excitement

*Banished Scarabs*

Pavium nod his head to the Scrab before waving off the Elite "This is a waste of our time Brother, whatever is in that Temple should be out to claim not him Voridus said as he sharpened his dual wrist blades "Relax Voridus Atroix warriors will arrive shortly we just need to be sure the Humans don't learn about our discovery Pavium said

*Cliffside near Outpost Charlie*

A Pelican flew to the cliffside that was near Outpost Charlie and it was out of range of any Banished towers that were keeping watch "This is how far I can get you Spartans without alerting the Banished Pilot said as he hover near the edge as he open the door "this is close enough Jerome said as he Alice and Douglas exit the Pelican with the Sniper units

*UNSC Sniper units"

"Roger that, signal me when you ready for a pick up Pilot said as he fly away from the cliffside. Sniper units loaded their Sniper rifle as they active their mini-drones "Spartan, Sniper Unit-51 ready for objective Sniper Marine said "we are recon boys, stay hidden and Avoid the Banished Force's Jerome said as they walk down the path.

Red team and Sniper Unit-51 walk down the dirt path which had Scorch marks all over and a few dead Marines bodies alongside a couple of destroyed vehicles "this is the rest of my unit, the one who bought us the time to escape....I should have stayed and fought with them Douglas said "it wouldn't matter Douglas they know the risk, we all do Jerome said as they continue walking. Red Team and Marines came to a stop as multiple Ghosts and Choppers drove past by them with four groups of Brute's and Grunt's "that a lot of patrols, you think they were excepting us?Alice asks 'no, I don't think so but it best we stay hidden until we find out what they are searching Jerome said as he checks both sides before he signals the team to run across in the trees. Jerome Alice and Douglas took point well the Marines stayed in the back making sure nothing was behind them "we continue to cut through here there should be a good advantage we can use to spy on them Douglas said as he looked off to his right. Both teams made it to a small opening on top of a hill they provided them a good view of the layout Snipers Marines got into positions and lay down on the ground well Red team kneel beside them "damn! They didn't waste time to move in Alice said "I see at least two fully operational Base, five mini-base and a few dozen or more Force's One of the Marines said "hey, off the left see what I see?A second Marine said as they look to the left to see the Scarabs walking around the Area "Scarabs? This isn't good Douglas said "let get a closer look Jerome said a Marine grab a small case of his back and open it inside was a very tiny camera drone "turning on the drone He said as the tiny drone power up before it flew towards the Banished.

The tiny drone flew through the Banished territory since it was so small they couldn't see or hear it. The drone flew pass Brute's, Grunt's and Elite's dodging vehicles as well before landing on Voridus shoulder pad "I grow impatient, he should have arrived hours ago Voridus said as he pace back and forth repeatedly "calm yourself brother, he arrived soon Pavium said as he watch his brother. Red Team were looking at the area it was filled with Banished "so what the plan?Alice asks A Marine scanner saw multiply red dots arriving "Spartans, we got incoming! He said as a shadow appears over them they look up to see a Banished Lich flying over them with Phantom and Banshee's

*Banished lich*

The Banished lich flew over Red team with four Phantoms and ten Banshee's flying beside it "A Phantom and Banshee's escorts?, who every this guys is must be tough Douglas said 'lets see who this guys is Jerome said as the Marines pilot the drone. The mini drone flew off Voridus shoulder pad before landing on a crate it stood still as it watches. Pavium and Voridus walk to the Lich as it landed slowly with the Phantoms hovering above it well the Banshee's flew over them the side of the Lich lower as two rows of Brute Chieftain walk down and stood in a line as two Honor guards walk down the ramp Voridus and Pavium both kneel as heavy footsteps walk down the ramp and what they saw was something no one was expecting a Red heavy armor Spartan walk down the ramp of the Lich

*Banished Spartan*

Red team and Sniper Marine saw with their one eyes "it can't be Jerome said "you're seeing what I'm seeing right?Alice asks "wish I wasn't Douglas said as he looked at the footage. Cutter and Isabel were going over the Layout of the Banished Force's "Captain we got a problem Jerome said Cutter swapped the map to the drone footage "what is it Jerome? Did you learn who Atroix sent? Cutter asks "yes we do, and you won't believe it...it a Spartan Jerome said Cutter and Isabel look at each other instantly which made the crew stop working and listen carefully "Jerome, are you sure it is a Spartan? Cutter asks "sir, we are staring at him right now Jerome said "this guy is fully decked out with Banished equipment and weaponry Alice said 'this traitor is going to be a problem Douglas said as they watch the footage.

The Banished Spartan slowly walks towards Pavium and Voridus who kneel before him"Hand of Atroix, it's a honor to be in your present Pavium said as the Spartan walk pass them he looks around the area he saw many Banished Force working but he can tell they were looking at him "tell me about this....Area Spartan asks Pavium and Voridus stood up and turned around to face him "this was a human Territory but we took from them and slaughter those who remained Pavium said "and yet a handful got away Spartan said which made Voridus growl softly as he made a fist "Atroix told me I was expecting the best and so far... I'm unimpressed Spartan said as he looked at them Voridus growled "LISTEN HERE HUMAN! Voridus said as he took a step forward only for Pavium to put his hand on his chest and shake his head at him "you got something to say to me, Brute? Spartan asks as he walks up to Voridus, who shrugs off Pavium hand and stares down the Spartan "Yeah I do, I don't trust you! Atroix may trust you but not me! Voridus said as he stared into the Spartan visor "I only listen to my kind only, and I won't take order from a weak, pathetic human Voridus said Spartan just look at Voridus before he looks off to the side 'maybe I should remind you who you are talking to! Spartan said as he grabbed Voridus by his throat giving it a very hard squeeze making Voridus drop to his knees as he struggled to breathe. Pavium saw this and he took a step forward but the Honor Guards stepped in front of him with their red energy sword active in their hands shaking theirs heads. Voridus struggles to breathe as he drops his hammer "Atroix told me about you, how you fail him so many times and yet he kept you round Spartan said as he squeezed a bit harder "Let me remind you what happened to those who disrespect me or Atroix Spartan said as he active his Banished Energy Sword

The Spartan lifted his blade and put it near Voridus face "do you know about this blade? Spartan asks Voridus "This is the blade that Atroix took from the e executioner during his days in the Covenant Spartan said as he moved it side to side "Atroix used this to form the Banished, it had its fair share of blood Spartan said as he slowly moved it close to Voridus face who eyes widen in fear as he grab the Spartan arm that held his throat "do I make myself clear to you Brute? Spartan said as he looked into Voridus eyes who nod his head "Excellent, glad to be on the same page Spartan said as he shut off his Energy sword and placed it back on his belt before he shove Voridus to the ground as he let go of his throat. Voridus gasps as he catches his breath "now we got that out of the way, take me to this temple Spartan said as he walked to the metal door with his Honor guards behind him Pavium help up Voridus before walking to the Temple with the Spartan. Red Team look at the footage of what they just saw "This guy is going to be a problem Douglas said as they continue to watch the footage of the drone.

The Spartan, Voridus, Pavium and the Honor guards walk to the Temple hidden door "we have been trying to find a way in, so far this is the only way in Pavium said "many ways are hidden to those who can't see, those who could find the way Spartan said as he place his palm on the wall as a bright circle console appear with three small circle around it and a large one in the middle

Spartan reach for the bottom circle and slowly drag it up to the middle one which makes the wall begin to shake as it slowly lowers. The Temple reveals its hidden door as multiple Senitals drones fly out of it "Time to take what belongs to us Spartan said as he walks in the temple "you two stay and guard the entrance, the rest, follow me Spartan said both Pavium and Voridus follow him in with a few Brute's well the two Honor Guard stood by the entrance guarding it.

The Red Team saw the Spartan along with Pavium and Voridus entering the temple "follow them quickly Douglas said "I can't sir, our drone signal won't reach that far Marine said "captain we need to get inside and see what the banished is up to Jerome said "you got the green light but be careful once you are inside you lose communication with us Cutter said "I understand Captain, Red team let roll Jerome said "Unit-51 stand by for support if things go loud your clear to engage Cutter said to the Marines.

Red Team slid down the Rocky cliffs before they ran to cover behind a tree as a Wraith drive by then they ran into the base they continued to sneak past the Banished Force's. Jerome peaked out from a crate to see two Elite's walking past them "let go Jerome said as he and the others ran across quickly. The Marines kept their scopes on the Spartan's making sure they don't get spotted "heads up Spartan's there a group coming up next The Spotter said as he watched over them. Red Team came to a spot near the temple door where two Honor Guard Elite's are keeping watch well Brute and Grunt's were checking out their supplies "any ideas on how to get past them?Alice asks Douglas look around before he picks up a rock off the ground "use this Douglas said as he toss it to Jerome then Douglas points to a box that wasn't stacked very well "got it Jerome said as he stood up before he threw the rock over the Elite's nailing the corner of the Crate. The Small crate tip over before knocking over more crates creating a loud crash as Grunt's step back as the Crates fell over. A Brute noticed that so he let out a growl "STUPID GRUNT! CAREFUL WITH THOSE EXPLOSION! Brute said as he smacked one of them to the ground which also got the attention of the Honor Guards who look at the mess "quickly move! Jerome said as he Alice and Douglas ran inside the temple just as the Doors close behind them.

*Forerunner Temple*

Jerome Alice and Douglas walk through the hallway of the Temple as Senitals Drone's flew over them "look at all these Senitals Douglas said as he looked at them "easy Douglas let them be Alice said as she continues walking. Jerome stopped near the corner before he peaked around the corner to see Voridus and Pavium with the Spartan near another door that opened for them. Inside the room was filled with giant canisters as Senitals Drone's were picking them up and carrying them to one of the Canisters. The Banished Spartan walks in the room with Pavium, Voridus and a few Brute's and Elite's behind him "what is this place? Voridus asks "some kind of fueling room I think, I haven't seen anything like this before Pavium said as they continue walking. A Console lights up as the Spartan walks up to it he places his hand on the scream which makes the console power up as a screen appears "what are you searching for? Pavium asks the Spartan didn't say anything as he continues to search through the manifest of the Temple. Red Team entered the room who quickly ran behind a canister "what is he searching for? Alice asks "don't know but whatever it is must be important Jerome said Alice hushed them quietly.

An Elite hears that so he lifts his head and looks behind him to see nothing but Senitals that were working so he just looks back thinking he is just hearing things.  The Banished Spartan continued to go through the console before he stopped on an image "found it Spartan said as he touched the image which made the room shift. The walls began to move to the side as the Giant Canisters were moved to the side of the room well the center of the room was moved back then a very large container was lower down in front of the Banished and inside was a Forerunner power canister

*Forerunner power Canisters*

The Spartan turn to the Brute's "this is what we seek, a very experimental power source, once that will turn the tie in this war Spartan said Pavium walk up and he use his scanner to scan the canister and it was giving off a very powerful reading "it givings off a very powerful reading, just one of these could fuel and power the Banished for several years Pavium said "indeed but Atroix has plans for these and he want everyone of these brought to him Spartan said as he place his hand on the top of it. Red Team watch from the side as the Spartan touches the canister. The Banished Spartan turn to Voridus and Pavium "have your Brute to load these onto the Phantoms immediately Spartan said " has you wish Pavium said "we did all this just for some stupid power! Voridus said "power that we can mine and create with our power instructors Voridus said "You have waste our time and resources just for these?! Atroix may accepted you but let get one thing straight! Voridus said as he walk up to the Spartan "you are human! You will never be a Banished no matter what Atroix said Voridus said the Spartan let out a sigh of despair 'maybe I didn't make myself clear earlier, let me remind you more Spartan said as he turns around and grab his cannon from his back before aiming at Voridus who took a step back but the Spartan shot Voridus with his cannon launching him back. Voridus hit the floor hard as piece of his chest armor broke off the Spartan place his foot on his chest before aiming his cannon at him "listen carefully Brute, I don't care about you or your opinion the only thing I do care is follow Atroix orders which you should be doing Spartan said as he put the barrel of his cannon on Voridus face "Atroix may be giving you a chance but don't think for a second that your mistake in the past won't be forgotten, because it be my face the last thing you will ever see, Got it! Spartan said Voridus nod his head which made the Spartan step off him before taking a step back "if you are done wasting my time I suggest you deal with our intruder yourselves Spartan said as the wall shifted revealing all three Spartans "IT THE DEMONS! Pavium said Douglas pull out his rocket launcher and fire a rocket. Pavium Voridus and their pack got out of the way as the rocket hit the floor the Spartan aim his cannon at them and fire it "WATCH OUT! Jerome said as they got out of the way as the blast hit the wall. The Banished open fire at the Spartan who got to cover behind the door "DON'T LET THEM ESCAPE! Spartan said as the Elites and Brute ran at them "Alice the door!Jerome said Alice saw the door panel she punch the panel making the door close on the banished trapping them inside "that should hold them let go Alice said as they ran to the entrance of the temple. The door exploded by the Banished Spartan cannon "after them! Spartan said making the Elite's and Brute's with Voridus and Pavium pursuit them.

The Red Team ran to the entrance full speed trying to get away from the Banished. Jerome looks behind them to see Elite's and Brute chasing after them with Pavium and Voridus right behind them "WE NEED TO SLOW THEM DOWN!Jerome said Alice saw the door controls on the side "I got it!Alice said as she grabbed her magnum and aimed at the controls before firing a round nailing the controls which began to close "QUICKLY JUMP! Douglas said as all three of them slid underneath it as it slammed shut. The Red team made it to the entrance but they got to cover behind some crates as plasma fire appeared "IT THE DEMONS!KILL THEM! Brute said as every Banished Force's open fire "we need a way out!Alice said as she fired her battle rifle "I'm open for any suggestion Alice! Douglas said as he fired his battle rifle as well. A Elite jumped on top of the Crate but he was shot in the head "Spartans, there a Wraith near your position go we got you cover Marine said as he and his men provide support with their snipers.

Red Team loader their Battle rifles before they look at each other "on 3..1...2...3! Jerome said as all three of them step out of cover as they fire their battle rifle well running to the Wraith. Banished Brute's, Elite's and Grunt's were taken out  as they forced fire at the Spartan on the ground and their Snipers on the ridge. Red Team made it to the Wraith and quickly took cover behind it "Douglas with me, Alice get in and started shelling! Jerome said as he fired his Battle rifles "I'm on it!Alice said as she placed her battle rifle on her back before she jumped on the Wraith before she climbed in. Alice entered the Wraith before she powered up the Wraith and brought up its weapon's system completely. Jerome and Douglas hid behind some crates provided Alice with some cover as the Wraith lifted off the ground "HIT THEM ALICE! Douglas said as a Carbine nailed the crate he was hiding behind "EAT THIS! Alice said as she fire a Giant red Plasma ball blowing up a few Brute's and Grunt's. Alice continue to fire Plasma ball after plasma ball at the Banished taking out a good amount of their ground Forces "Alice move up, clear us away!Jerome said "you got it Alice said as she drove the Wraith forward well she continued to fire Plasma balls. A Brute Chieftain stood on the ridge and saw the Spartan with one of their Wraith moving up hill he also spotted the Marines provided sniper support and he turned to his Pack "SOUND THE ALARMS! Brute Chieftain said as a Brute active the alarm. The Banished Alarm rang out through the territory making Banished Patrols stop in their tracks before they ran to the Base with Vehicles and Scarabs en route.

The Red team made it to the ridge where the Marines were still "Unit-51 let's move! Douglas said as the Marine got up from the ground and followed the Spartans. Alice leads the others to the evac zone "heads up Chopper! A Marine said as a group of Brute Chopper drove at them "I got them! Alice said as she used the Wraith booster to boost into the Choppers taking them out at once "nice strike Jerome said "told you I was good at bowling Alice said as they continue to the evac. They reach the evac zone for a pick but the pelican wasn't there "Pelican-6, where are you?Jerome said as a plasma rounds appear making them get to cover "DON'T LET THEM GET AWAY! Brute said as the Banished Force opened fire Alice fired a Plasma ball taking out a lot of them but soon the Wraith was hit by several green plasma Shells "WE GOT HUNTERS! A Marine said as several groups of Hunter appear and target the Wraith. The Wraith was on fire as it was being hit by the Hunter cannons "Alice Bail!it's going to blow! Jerome said "I'm on it!Alice said as she boosted towards the Hunter before bailing out from it as it crashed into the Hunters killing them in the explosion. Alice ran to her team behind the rocks "where the pelican? Alice asks but before Jerome could answer the Pelican appear from below "right on time! Douglas said the Pelican fired it Chain-gun taking out the remaining Banished Forces. The Pelican turned around and dropped the back door "sorry for the late arrival, I had to get past the Anti-air Pilot said as he hovered near the cliff "just glad you made it, everyone on board now Jerome said but one of the Marines took a step on the ramp but he was shot with a needle through the head before he fell off the side "SPARTAN! A Marine yelled Jerome Douglas and Alice turned to see the Banished Spartan walking towards them with a Needle rifle "This guy is pissing me off! Douglas said the Banished Spartan stopped walking as more Banished Hunters, Brute's, Elite's and Grunt's ran at the pelican with Ghost Choppers and Wraiths as they fired upon it. The Pelican rock side to side makes the take off difficult "pilot get out of here! Alice yelled making the Pelican fly away to avoid the incoming fire. Jerome turned to the Banished to see them getting closer so he had to call in support "Jerome to Captain! We need immediate support! Requesting Archers on my positions danger close! Jerome said over his helmet communication.

*Spirit of Fire*

Captain Cutter saw the large Banished Force on the holo-table "I read you Jerome, Isabel fired Archer missiles on those coordinates and wiped them out! Cutter said Isabel brought up the Spirit of Fire weapon system "Archer's missile's inbound, ETA 5 seconds danger close! Isabel said. The bottom of the Spirit of Fire opens up as several missiles were launched from the ship to the surface on Jerome and his team position.

*On the Ark*

Jerome Douglas and Alice continue to provide cover with the Marines waiting for the support they requested "There getting close! The Marine said "Where is that support! Douglas said "Archer's missile's inbound take cover! Cutter said as they looked in the air and saw multiple missiles coming down fast "EVERYONE GET DOWN! Jerome said as they got down as the Archer's missiles hit the ground taking out the entire Banished Forces along with the Ghost Choppers and Wraiths as well. The entire Banished Forces were all dead Scorch bodies of Brute, Elite's, Grunt's and Hunter lay on the ground as vehicles parts were scattered everywhere well a giants firewalls burn the trees and grass. Red Team and Marines were laying on the ground after being caught in the blast range but they were alive "Red Team report? Jerome do you read me,over? Cutter said Jerome coughed a bit before replying "yeah I read you, just a bit toasty that all Jerome said as he slowly got up "is everyone accountable? Cutter asks "affective sir, we are alive Jerome said "good return to base and debrief me Cutter said "Roger that sir Jerome said as he helped up his team. The Pelican return and lower it ramp "all aboard Pilot said as the Marine climbed in and sat down on the seats Jerome Douglas and Alice climbed aboard as well "pilot we're good Alice said "huh, Spartans you might want to turn around a Marine said making Red Team look behind them. Out of fire they saw a shadow appear and a foot step out of the fire revealing to be the Banished Spartan "oh you got to be kidding me Douglas said the Banished Spartan dust his shoulder off well looking at the Pelican "Captain, that Spartan....he survived! Jerome said "impossible! No one shouldn't have survived those missiles! Cutter said "well look like he did! Douglas said the Banished Spartan just stared at them "pilot gets us out of here Jerome said as the Pelican closed its door before flying off. Red Team sat down on the seats next to the Marines "who was that guy? And how did a survivor those hits? Alice asks "I don't know but from what we just witnessed, this guy is troubled Douglas said "we find a way to defeat him, we always do Jerome said to his team.

*At the Banished Base*

The entire Banished Base was in complete disarray with multiple forces dead, their vehicles destroyed and some of their resources gone the Banished must rebuild. Voridus and Pavium look around the Base as their Brute Brothers check on the base "the humans will pay for this! Pavium said. A Banished Brute spot the Spartan returns to the base with black Scorch marks on his Armor "hand of Atroix! Brute said as he kneels before him as he walks past him the rest of the Banished Force's kneel before him as he walks past him up to Pavium and Voridus "the Spartans got away, they will inform their captain of our discovery Spartan said Voridus and Pavium stood still as the Spartan walk around them "Atroix will be pleased with you two Spartan said as he stood in front of them "the UNSC had fallen for our plan and soon their destruction will come Spartan said "what do you mean plan? Voridus asked making the Spartan snap his head to him which made Voridus go quiet "Atroix wanted the UNSC to know about our discovery, to let them know that he found a way to turn this tie in the war Spartan said as he looked at the base "I will inform Atroix about this and he will be very pleased with the news Spartan said as he walk to the Lich but he turn to the Brute's "oh and Voridus, let me be clear on one thing Spartan said as he look at him directly "if you ever question me again or you fail to follow my orders, I will personally end your life and this time your brother won't be able to save you, GOT IT! Spartan said Pavium didn't look at him but he nod his head in agreement. The Spartan climbed aboard the Lich with his guards before lifting off and heading towards the Banished stronghold.

*Banished Stronghold*

The Lich landed at the Forerunner Tower where Banished Brute's and Elite guard it from top to below. The Spartan exited the Lich with his Honor Guards behind him then he walked to the door and entered the tower. The Spartan walk down a long dark hallway Banished Brute's and Elite's step to side or they bow their heads to him as he walks past them. The Spartan enter the main room of the tower which was filled with the Banished highest ranking Warriors that Atroix personal pick from every species he had rooked in his army. The Spartan stops in the middle of the room before he kneels down and looks at the floor "my Master the mission was a success Spartan said Atroix turned around to face his apprentice "I see that you have returned apprentice, was there any trouble? Atroix asks "nothing I couldn't handle sir Spartan said Atroix chuckle quietly in amusing "excellent, I see you put your training to use Atroix said he walked towards him "as we speak Pavium is having his Brute's and Elite's load up the Canisters well Voridus step aside Spartan said Atroix put his left hand on the Spartan shoulder "The human may have control half of the Ark well we fight to control our territory but soon they will learn why are the strongest Atroix said as he stood in the middle of the room "I was one a tool for the Covenant, a tool to be used until I wasn't but then when I spoke out against them they tried to silence me Atroix said as he look at his fellow Banished brother's "I stop my execution, what started as a revolution turn into something else, now the Banished are strongest, toughest and fearsome enemy throughout the galaxy Atroix said as he look around the room as Brute and Elite's began to stomp their feet in sync "The Banished are strong together, and together we will defeat all those who challenge us, because ......WE ARE THE BANISHED! Atroix said as he raised his fist in air making the Brute's and Elite's roar as they raise their weapons in the air. The Spartan stood up and turned to Atroix "what is our next approach Master? Spartan said Atroix looked at his apprentice "now, we began phase 2 of my plan, my question is....are you ready? Atroix asks as he walks up to him Spartan look at Atroix before he grabs his helmet then twisted it before he took it off and placed it on his hip "I'm ready for anything, no matter what it is Spartan said as he open his eyes revealing his red eyes with a scar across his right eye.

"This is part 2 of the Banished chapter that was requested by DarrenHarte0. Sorry this took long I been busy since I had to get a second job but it does give me plenty of time to work on my books.

Spartanleader out!