.:. Block Test .:.
Idea copyrighted from Ryan
In the Block...
Thundering footsteps could be heard. The dimly lit hallways made it hard to discern from the surroundings, yet the footsteps comes louder. The purplish sliding doors sprang open, as 5 green hulks dashed through. Trailing behind, blue bolts of plasma fire follow. The covenant gave chase to their prey, firing away at their plasma rifles and pistols. The 5 Spartans ran, returning fire whenever they got an open shot.
Realising that it was virtually impossible to outrun the covenant in their homeground, Spartan V "Dal", made a tactical call to break and fight. 2 green flashes and a red dot appeared on the HUD(Heads Up Display) of his fellow Spartans. Understanding the command, the Spartans dropped to a roll to break their dash, and started their retaliation. Last in line, Spartan IV "Chem", unlocked his MA5B Assault Rifle and opened fire. The 1st barage cut down the 1st line of grunts with ease. The Elite roared as his comrades fall, and fired back. Chem ducked under cover of the nearest wall, as the plasma bolts left sizzling marks on the wall. Spartan III, and II, "Eco" and "Mat", returned fire from their hiding positions. The Elite's shield gave way under the 7.62mm armor-piercing rounds. Spartan I "Bio" drew the M6D pistol from his back pocket, and fire well placed shots on th Elite's skull. Purple blood spew on the floor as the Elite fell. Seeing the fall of their leader, the grunts ran helter skelter, screaming away.
With the short victory in the back of their minds, the Spartans proceded on their mission. The Spartans came to the end of the corridor, only to be confronted by what seems to be trouble. The stage was an open area, linked to the 2nd level, and with little cover. After checking the bullet count on their weapons, the Spartans confronted the challenge. Dal raised 2 fingers and pointed forward, and Spartans moved off, in tactical positions. It wasn't long before the covenant came, and in hords. Raising their weapons, Spartans began their hunt. Plasma and rounds cross the corridors, as covenant fell one by one. However strong the Spartans maybe, they were still overpowered. The energy shields on their MJOLNIR armour blazed, as plasma saturates across it. Chem and Eco jumped from the crossfire to save their shields. Restricted by the covenant firepower, they could onli fire controlled blasts from their cover. The shield bar on their HUD became full, and the Spartans grinned. 1 green dot on their HUD and both Spartans assumed formation Delta. Eco crouched infront with his MA5B, and Chem stood behind with his pistol. They suppressed the covenant threat with continous fire, alternating to reload. The Spartans stepped across the dead bodies, their boots sizzle from the weapons which was pointing at them not long ago. Suddenly, 2 red dots appeared on their radar, and incoming closer. The Spartans reloaded their weapons, and braced themselves. The dead bodies shook, as the Elite Guards jumped from the 2nd lvl. The reticle grew red as the MA5B spewed rounds on the guards. Without any effect, the guards roared and charged. Finishing the leftover rounds in the clip, they took up melee positions. The MJOLNIR armour cranked under the pressure of the guard's force. The Elite Guard drew out his energy sword, and prepared himself for the kill as he observe the reflection of the blade on Eco's visor. Time was short, Eco had to think fast. He fired close quarter shot from his sidearm directly into the guard's chest. The Guard screamed from the close impact, and released Eco. But as he swing wildly, the blade hit the Spartan and sent him flying. Eco felt the impact, though cushioned by his armour, from the hit. He slammed against the wall, before sliding to the ground. Pain shot across his body, as Eco tried to move his left arm. cytoplasmic liquid dripped from his cracked armour, mixed with his own blood. The impact had his sidearm flying out of his hand, leaving Eco defenceless.
On the otherhand, Chem was fighting his own battle. Knowing that he could not overpower an alien twice his size, he decided to use deadly force. He unloaded the weapon crate on his back, and unlocked it. The gleaming M90 Shotgun lie in the case, but before Chem could arm it, he was knocked over by the Guard. Chem picked himself up, to face the giant infront of him. Eyeing the case just metres beside him, Chem released the M9 HE-DP Grenade from his belt, and faked a throw. While the Guard crouched in fear, Chem jumped for shotgun. Realising that he was tricked, the Guard drew out both his energy swords and made a mad dash. He stopped infront of Chem, staring at the shotgun which was smoking. It fell backwards...motionless. Chem fell to his knees, as cytoplasmic liquid poured from his thigh and torso. He managed to plant the shot, but after the blade had cut into his armour. Luckily the cut wasn't deep enough to be fatal, and Chem applied quick hardening gel onto the exposed areas of his armour.
Hearing the cries of guards, Dal, Bio and Mat knew it was trouble and rushed to their teamates aid. They managed to get there in time, with the Guard bearing down upon Eco. Dal released streams of plasma bolts from his dual plasma pistols, which made quick work of the shields. Bio and Mat each emptied 1 cartridge into the Guard's body. The Guard fell, no match against the combined strength of 3 Spartans.
The field was a dead silence. There was no more waves. Bio lifted Chem onto his feet, and Dal and Mat shoulder lifted Eco. Eco picked up his MA5B with his right arm and unlocked it, a sign that he was still operational ready. With Chem barely surviving and Eco injured, Dal led his team furthur on their mission.
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