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Dare to Dream
Posted By: Carleen<imamasseffect@gmail.com>
Date: 17 November 2012, 10:45 pm
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TITLE: Dare to Dream
LOCATION: UNSC Infinity
GAME: HALO 4
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Every little thing she does is magic
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"Aging Spartan? Malfunctioning AI? His type is the reason we should never let Boatswains mate," he growled to Cortana, as he headed toward visiting chief billeting at full speed. Unfortunate sailors still standing in the corridor leap out of his way.
"It's okay, Chief. It'll be okay."
"So, now you're reassuring me?"
Her laughter vibrated through his helmet. The effect was immediate and he slowed his pace, took a breath, and instead of kicking open the hatch, allowed the door open for him. He'd never been in better shape. A shower and some sleep. Four hours of sleep. That's all he needed. Aging Spartan? He'd never needed more than four hours of sleep in his life. Safe and snug in his fancy cabin. He bet that captain slept like a baby and for as long as he cared to.
The armor came off piece by piece as he loaded into the cleaner. A hot shower, a bed, and just a little peace and quiet. With Cortana deactivated and safe under his pillow, he cleared his mind and prepared himself to sleep. Finally, he drifted off, with is fingers wrapped protectively around her chip.
He was not alone. Someone rose up beside him. His body instinctively tensed in response. Then strong arms wrapped around his torso. Soft hair tickled his skin as something settled on his chest. He tried to open his eyes, but his body refused to respond. Until one of those hands slipped down over his groin. Then he heard himself gasp as his hips jerked in response. Soft, cool and slightly electric; he was helpless to ignore the questing hand.
To a Spartan, these sensations were as alien as Covenant Troops, as unwanted as a Jackal and just as dangerous. No Spartan could afford distractions. Their training and indoctrination taught them to focus solely on their assignment, the job, or the battle. That was not possible as the presence rose up over him and straddled his hips. Hands lifted his and placed them on full breasts. He was lost.
Out of sheer will power, he forced his eyes open. The air around them shimmered in soft tones of swirling blue light. She moved over him, as beautiful and light as the current which surrounded her being. This was not possible and yet every sensation told him it was true. His hands touched flesh. She reacted when he spread his large hands over her torso.
He set the pace as he pulled her down for a kiss and filled his hands around the ample flesh of her bottom. The colors darkened and intensified. From blue to indigo and purple, they rode the wave of desire. He felt himself losing control. He never lost control. Accustomed only to the violence of war and inflicting pain and death. The sensations of pleasure were tinged with pain, but also of acceptance and safe haven.
As the colors flashed to red, he finally saw the dark intensity of her blue eyes. Her dark cap of hair flying around her face. Her mouth opens in wonder and he watches his girl strain and gasp as it hits her. He willingly follows her over the edge. In that final moment, they acknowledged each other.
"Chief!"
Her cry of release startled him awake. He was alone.
Duty called. He dressed quickly and headed to the flight deck. Better get going before that Cracker Jack of a CO decided to make good on his threat to arrest him, he thought. Instead of his usual habit of activating Cortana, he slipped the AI into his pocket. Ignoring the greetings of the crew, he headed straight to the Pelican. The small ship responded to his control and obediently slipped free of Infinity. It was a quiet ride.
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Every Little Thing She Does is Magic
Though I've tried before to tell her
Of the feelings I have for her in my heart
Every time that I come near her
I just lose my nerve as I've done from the start
Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she doe just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Now I know my love for her goes on
Do I have to tell the story
Of a thousand rainy days since we first met?
It's a big enough umbrella
But it's always me that ends up getting wet
Every little thing she does is magic
Everything she do just turns me on
Even though my life before was tragic
Now I know my love for her goes on
I resolved to call her up
A thousand times a day
Ask her if she'll marry me
In some old fashioned way
But my silent fears have gripped me
Long before I reach the phone
Long before my tongue has tripped me
Must I always be alone
-Sting
SPOILERS - SPOILERS – If You Haven't Completed HALO 4, Please Do Not Read Chapter 2 - SPOILERS - SPOILERS
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SPOILERS – If You Haven't Completed HALO 4, Please Do Not Read - SPOILERS
TITLE: Dare to Dream
CHAPTER: 2
LOCATION: End of Game Cut Scene
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How can I just let you walk away?
Just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking every breath with you
You're the only one who really knew me at all
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Master Chief pushed himself to his feet, checking his armor integrity and thought, what the hell had just happened? Shouldn't I be dead... in pieces? Cortana!
"Cortana, do you read? Cortana, come in." Silence.
A small spark of fear shot through the heart of the man who did not know fear and did not believe in a no-win scenario. Movement behind him. He turned toward it and for once in his life, did not reach for his weapon. Walking toward him, looking up at him from under her lashes was Cortana.
"How...?"
"Oh, I'm the strangest thing you've seen all day?" She said with a shy smile.
He almost shook his head and replied, No, but this is the most beautiful thing I've seen all day. As she walked toward him, he noticed, her feet were on the ground. She looked like a woman, with her shapely form and provocative walk. Was that for him? He wondered and felt himself smile.
"But if we're here?"
"It worked. You did it. Just like you always do."
"How do we get out of here?"
"Don't worry. But I'm not coming with you... this time."
"No! That's not... we go together. I promised to get you to Halsey."
"It's already done."
He could hear the sorrow in her voice. Then she continued to his side and placed her hand on his chest piece. He watched in wonder as her fingers spread across the worn plating. Then he did something strictly against the rules. But then, when had he ever gone by the book? He pulled off his right gauntlet.
"John... I've waited so long to do this."
"That's not the first time is it, Cortana? He said, laying his bare hand over hers.
"No, it's not. Another shy smile. Must have been my rampancy."
"Was it really?"
"No. It was a long time before you reactivated me... I didn't know... wasn't sure."
"It was a gift and a beautiful dream. Thank you. But I won't let you go... I can't. It was my job to take care of you."
"We took care of each other."
"Cortana, I'm not the kind of man who knows the right words..."
"Then you have figure out which one of us is the machine. I'm glad."
"I'll never forget you, Cortana."
"That's just what a girl likes to hear... Thank you. John, you have to let go of me now," she said softly, tugging her hand from his.
Silver blue tears. He felt like crying himself only he didn't know how. What would release the growing pain in his chest? The empty view of the future without his girl?
"You are the best part of me. I won't let them give me another Cortana line AI."
She smiled again and began to move away.
"Wait."
"Welcome home... John."
She was gone.
He should have picked her up and thrown her over his shoulder. Instead of the familiar presence of her voice he saw and heard the thousands of dead soldiers and the screams of wounded marines. It echoed through his head. Her calming presence was gone. How many lost? How many more generations would they feed to this death machine? The artificial world around him began to change and degrade. He looked for her one more time. She was saving his life... again.
Eventually they found him and took him home. People tried to be kind. They tried to empathize. Lasky did his best to thank him and be sympathetic. They just didn't know and could never understand. A Spartan must stay apart. A Spartan must stand alone. But a Spartan had a heart and he'd given his to Cortana, UNSC Artificial Intelligence serial number: CTN 0452-9. Comm out. Comm... dead.
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Against All Odds - Phil Collins
How can I just let you walk away,
just let you leave without a trace
When I stand here taking every breath with you, ooh
You're the only one who really knew me at all
How can you just walk away from me,
when all I can do is watch you leave
Cos we've shared the laughter and the pain,
and even shared the tears
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now,
'cos there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me,
just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now,
'cos there's just an empty space
And you coming back to me
is against all odds and that's what I've got to face
I wish I could just make you turn around,
turn around and see me cry
There's so much I need to say to you,
so many reasons why
You're the only one who really knew me at all
So take a look at me now,
'cos there's just an empty space
And there's nothing left here to remind me,
just the memory of your face
Take a look at me now,
'cos there's just an empty space
But to wait for you,
well that's all I can do and that's what I've got to face
Take a good look at me now,
'cos I'll still be standing here
And you coming back to me is against all odds
That's the chance I've got to take, oh, oho
Just take a look at me now
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You'll Be in My Heart - Phil Collins
Come, stop your crying, it will be all right
Just take my hand, hold it tight
I will protect you from, all around you
I will be here, don't you cry
For one so small, you seem so strong
My arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm
This bond between us, can't be broken
I will be here, don't you cry
'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on, now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say
You'll be here in my heart, always
Why can't they understand the way we feel?
They just don't trust, what they can't explain
I know we're different but, deep inside us
We're not that different at all
Don't listen to them, 'cause what do they know?
We need each other, to have, to hold
They'll see in time, I know
When destiny calls you, you must be strong
I may not be with you, but you've got to hold on
They'll see in time, I know, we'll show them together
Believe me... I'll be there
You'll be here in my heart... I'll be with you
Always, I'll be with you
I'll be there for you, always, always and always
Just look over your shoulder
I'll be there, always
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