Complicated Talks

"I am glad you could make it today Emelia." The admiral looked quite jovial despite the circumstances as the soldiers around the room all gawked at Alpha Team who were in new power armour. Their armour was a composite material of Inertron, Elementium, Isotope-8 and Reverse Vibranium; from the north pole. The armour looked completely intimidating with an Onyx colouration and glowing orange lights, the helmets shaped mildly like Spartan Helmets but with more emphasis on demonic symbology.

The admiral took glances at them but ultimately focused on me as the Spartans eyed the Alpha team. Chief seemed particularly interested in the leader of my Alpha team as he felt some sort of small connection to the man that he couldn't explain. 

"I am glad as well. Sorry for the small display, i am afraid that my people are cautious about foreign forces somewhat. We have not had the best experience with different peoples."

A small bit of concern flashed across the admirals face before he offered his arm in an effort to be diplomatic. I took it in the same effort and began walking along side him, both of our spec ops forces following on the same sides us as both. The first meeting was a little charged but now we could hopefully move onto something more constructive.

We both stepped forwards deeper into the base as we made small talk, a camera moving to follow our movement, our activities being broadcast for the people. It seemed as if they were treating me as an important dignitary of a foreign power, It was good. I don't know their purposes in streaming it to the people but I could make a guess that they wanted to use me and my world as a kind of ignition of hope for their currently dire situation. As it was, from what I could gather of the Shield World's sensor data, they were losing planets very fast and combat was very strenuous on the UNSC and its various forces.

From what I remembered of the story as a whole, even Spartans were dying somewhat quickly, entire new generations of super soldiers having to be made to fill the spaces of the old guard.

Eventually we came into a room where there was a massive semicircle desk with chairs behind it, people of the UNSC and Government sitting behind it waiting for me. In the centre of the room was a large throne-like chair that had a drink holder and some small other amenities. The room was cylindrical and glowed a bright blue as steel was a main theme in this room also. Alpha Team and the Spartans all went to separate sides of the room, Mystique standing beside me as I slowly descended into the throne. Yes, she was blue and in her natural form, with clothes on.

"Greetings, Leader of the Veritas Imperium, we are the assembled heads of the UNSC and humanity... Last you spoke with Fleet Admiral Hood you had come with the proposition of forming an Alliance with humanity and the UNSC, is this correct?"

"Yes, I have come here looking for allies to fight back an enemy that is plaguing not only our multiverse, but your as well."

There was a small hubbub at my answer as some of the Spartans shifted a little in discomfort at the implications of my words, Chief oozing concern. Mystique was looking at them all and feeling complete disdain for them all. My own Alpha squad was mainly focussing on the military portions of the room, looking for any new threats and revaluating old ones; Chief and the Spartans.

"I see. Since that is the case how about we introduce ourselves to the people at home and then continue on with the negotiations." Like that we spent the next ten minutes going through peoples names and ranks, mine included. It was all so drab and fake... Why not just fucking speak already?

"With that, let us continue... Now, you said there was a threat to our multiverse and your own, could you please elaborate on that?" This was seeming more and more like a fucking game show than an actual fucking meeting... I held my tongue.

"There is a species of creature within your multiverse called The Flood. They are a species that infect and parasitise sentient lifeforms, stealing their knowledge, sense of self and intelligence, all whilst making you an emotionless zombie-like being that follows their 'hivemind's' bidding." I paused to continue as several of the councillors and military command paled at the information, the Admiral sighing in frustration as he knew somewhat about these enemies but not as much as me.

"In my, new, multiverse we have an enemy of humans much like you or me that are hell bent on hunting down threats for their master, the being that is ultimately spreading his power to evil beings, or malevolent forces, across the cosmos. This includes the flood, they are boosted in threat by his power and have become more of a threat than even the Forerunners could understand."

Gasps and worried conversation started as the cameras were still rolling out the footage to the masses, humanity had now become informed about the dangers of their universe. 'Perhaps they want me to dissuade people from becoming rebels? Seems a little too convoluted.'

They asked me a few more questions about what the forerunners were, who they were, why they are so important and influential in technology in their universe, etc... Honestly i was starting to tune out somewhat from the boring ass question I was getting. I was so bored i was about to actually just fall asleep, that was until a clear voice cut through the constant babble.

"If that is the case and we are under threat... What do you offer to aid us? And what do you expect from us in aid?" I turned my head to the side, seeing that towards the side of the chamber, not in the main seats, a woman with beautiful brown, hair blue eyes, sharp jawline and rather imperious expression was standing.

'Dr. Halsey... Inventor of the Spartans. Interesting.'

"I would not ask much of you all... A migration treaty, trade ties with the UNSC and humanity as a whole. Maybe some training exercises between our militaries for training purposes of young recruits. You could even designate a location on one of our planets where you may want to retreat if Humanity in this multiverse is about to end."

She hummed as the council members began to complain about her even being allowed to talk, only to be silenced by the Admiral as stared them all down.

"And? What do you have to offer?"

"I could provide some small technological aid, some troops to help the outer worlds. I could also aid you in your research of the Spartan Program. Ultimately my support must be earned through mutual trust and time... I would not give you all of that for no trust or aid."

She nodded thoughtfully as the rest of the room also entered contemplation, the Admiral looking off into the air above me as if the decision was complex and multi-faceted, which it really wasn't... It was as straight forwards as it could be. I wanted to gain access to their economic market, get some people, and possibly help them out in combat. In return they get help, training and possibly some tech.

"We will need some time to deliberate on your proposals... However if you could please keep your ships at their current positions for the moment, it would be appreciated."

"Very well. Please don't take too much time, i am very busy and have a lot to do."

With that i motioned to Alpha team and they pressed small buttons on their suits, beaming away seconds later as the same happened for me and Mystique, the woman oddly quiet and weary. 'I wonder what's up...'

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