A Final Shot - Part 2
Posted By: James<PenquinMilitia@aol.com>
Date: 18 July 2003, 3:36 AM
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.Scene.
John has just been shown what he hopes the last fight against the Covenant. Even though Cortona opposed to the very idea John accepted this mission and is now suiting up. The recent fight has taken an arm from John and the UNSC is working feverishly to build him a new one. But that's not the only new thing for John. From a new suit to a few new untested goodies, John has some prep to do.
.John.
And how do I know how the suit works?
.General.
We're hoping you can help us with that part.
.John.
All right, lets put it on.
.Scene.
Cortona disables the old armor, making it so it can be removed. Without it John feels alone, and uneasy. But as soon as it is taken off on goes the new one. But unlike the old armor this new and improved armor puts little weight on John. Its sleek black look makes John stand out like a sore thumb. Like a jumpsuit it covers his entire body in a tight yet stretchy material.
.John.
Someone want to tell me how Cortona is going to fit in here?
.Scientist.
Easy, we've hooked up a small device that will make it possible for her to be part of the suit.
.Scene.
John looking into the back of the mask like helmet sees little prongs sticking out from the back.
.John.
And these are?
.Scientist.
Oh I didn't say? Not only will she be part of the suit, she'll also be part of you now.
.Scene.
John uneasy of the idea pulls the helmet on. The prongs sliced into the back of his skin, as blood trickled down his back.
.Cortona.
John can you hear me?
.John.
Yes.
.Cortona.
I just want to protest how much I am against this John.
.John.
Just tell me if you can figure out how this suit works.
.Cortona.
You should be more concerned with you arm than me.
.John.
Yes or No?
.Cortona.
Yes.
.John.
Good. (Turning to the General) She can do it.
.General.
Good, now all we need is to get you an arm.
.Scientist.
Give us a day, and we will have you a new one.
.General.
You hear that? 24 hours and you're out of here.
.John.
Well I guess I got some work to do. General will you show me those new weapons you were talking about.
.General.
Right this way.
.Scene.
Lying on a table were new toys John had never seen before. Each looking better than the last. On the left side of the table lay a large shotgun. The only problem was this shotgun seemed to have a joint in the middle.
.General.
That would be the newest module. There's no kickback, plus it has a twenty round clip.
.John.
No kickback?
.General.
Here, see for yourself. It auto loads so just stick the clip in.
.Scene.
The General hands John a clip and the gun. In pops the chip and the auto takes affect. John looking for a target, with none in site he points it to a wall and fires. The shotgun spins back where the joint was, almost striking John. The fired shell pops out as the gun spins down, and the new one slides into place.
.General.
All the energy of the kickback is used in the reloading of the gun itself. This gives the gun more accuracy along with a more dangerous scatter. But you need your rest. So off to bed. You can play with your new guns, and get a quick overview of your team tomorrow before brush off.
.John.
Team? I work alone.
.General.
Not for where you're goin you don't.
.Scene.
Despite his wish to try out the new suit, he wanted to sleep some. Not sure of what the new suit could do he was careful around what he did. Ever so careful to touch a door, to lift something, he had to make sure he didn't do any damage. Little did he know Cortona had already tapped into the suit and figured out most of the workings.
.Cortona.
John, you don't need to be so easy on things.
.John.
I don't want to break anything, I don't know what the new suit can do.
.Cortona.
The strength is only activated through adrenalin. Once your brain sends out that signal the suit multiplies it as many times as it takes. That is why you could destroy a building in one punch. So just go to bed, you need it.
.Scene.
Believing she was right that he needed sleep, John just headed off to bed. With a simple goodnight to Cortona, John went off to bed. The night was long and good for John. Upon waking up he felt like the suit wasn't on. It felt as if he was the suit. Making his way to the launching bay, and meeting the General, John wanted to see how strong he really was.
Seeing a large cargo trunk down the hall, that looked as if it was the perfect test. Sizing it up, it looked to be a ton or two. Wrapping his arms around the large crate he can barley lift it at first. But just as Cortona said the adrenalin kicked in and the crate began to move. Not sure how far he could lift it, he decided to drop it. What he didn't know was that the crate landed right on his foot. But there was no problem, the crate instead of breaking his foot, dented around it. This didn't bother him, all he had to do was move his foot out from under it.
.Intercom.
0800, Launch in T-30 minutes.
.Cortona.
John, lets get to launch before it's to late.
.Scene.
John darts down the hall, almost taking the doors off the hinges as he bursts through them.
.General.
Where the hell have you been!? Get in the ship now! You'll have to be briefed in-flight.
.John.
What kind of ship is that?
.General.
A phoenix 34-9. Again you'll be briefed in-flight.
.Scene.
The ship looked magnificent. Sleek and heavily armored. John knew that there wasn't going to be some drop point with this ship. It was going to take them deep into the heart of the Covenant. And he was ready for a fight coming to them.
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