Summary:What if UNSC have found the Spirit of Fire in Ark? with a joint operation with their allies the Sword of Shanghelious, how would the crew of the Spirit of Fire that the war is finally over

AU: Cortana never betrayed the UNSC

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UNSC 

slipspace travel

UNSC Infinity

Bridge

Infinity itself is ready to be sent to Ark along with fleet

that which they are consist of

1 Infinity as their flagship

3 Valiant Class Super heavy Cruiser

12 Autumn-class heavy cruiser

25 Strident Class heavy frigate not counting 10 inside Infinity

They would aided by their allies the Sword of Shanghelious

Consist of

The Shadow of Intent- Super Carrier (I change it into Super Carrier instead of Assault Carrier)

3 Assault Carriers

6 Super Cruisers

8 Battlecruisers 

30 frigates

"Roland how long will we arrive in the Ark?" Said Lastky as Roland Materliaze

"3 minutes Admiral" Said Roland with a smirk

Their mission is clear, establish a foothold in the Ark so that they can more research about it, as well as making sure it's secured and well defended before moving out to another mission while leaving some sizable defense force to garrisoned it

Then the Sword of Shanghelious who have been proven and dependable allies thanks to the efforts of the Arbiter and since now been the largest of the Remnant managing to absorb many remnants  along with those fleets who are discontent with the Heirachs  that they were sent to far away as they are being suspected of knowing the truth or just being to powerful

Due to that, the SOS themselves have thousands of ships under their command and rebuilding much of their infrastructure as well as help from Humanity  as the Arbiter swallowed his pride, that which they have to learn much other than being solely being warriors, as he saw the benefits of it and death in dishonor are being largely abandoned as he could see that he would lost not only troops but also capable commanders just because they lost a battle or being wounded and seeing Humans themselves who some return to fight after recovery he saw more benefits of it and wanting to no longer chain themselves

another is he the Banish is absorb by them, after talks with Atriox he manage to have them join the SOS in exchange to part of the council that which other races like the Grunts and Lekgolo are part of, The Arbiter Thel'Vadam wanting nothing but more unified faction and have begun planning for the Humanity to join as well, already talks with the top of the UEGs and UNSC, Fleet Admiral Hood was in favor, since they almost got extinct, together they have far better chance of Survival, for now, they'll do it slow

Lastky sigh "At least we'll share a burden with our Allies, Especially the Arbitter are one of the most well respected Shangheli and friend of Master Chief" Said Lasky

"We are sure are lucky" Said Roland "The only commander who glass reach, and he have impressive military record" he said

Lasky is thoughtful for another thing, Chief and Arbiter are a close friend dare he say more of a brotherhood, due to that, Chief in some capacity have a chance of request aid from the Arbiter whenever if possible if ever Chief does indeed ask aid, the Arbiter may answer it

Spartan Room

Ronan-111 he is the tallest Spartan of 8 ft tall without armor, his the strongest and the 2nd fastest just behind Kelly, when it comes to achievement he is also Chief's 2nd 

He leds the Silver Team

Namely. Nath-009 7'8 2nd in command, rifleman and CQC

Joshua-108 7'0 Sniper

Dean-010 7'3 scout

Now he is Captain leading a Spartan company numbering a 100 Spartan 4s, not counting his Command squad

he maybe higher in rank than Chief now, but Ronan always felt one thing, Chief is always the leader, and he have a feeling that they one day command an entire forces, as Ronan manage to do just that, as he appeared to be natural born leader

Especially when it is revealed his father is a top ranking UNSC admiral, he discovered Ronan would have target the ONI especially Holsey, Ronan speak him out of it and he relent, that which Ronan at least know that his family is still worried for him and giving even some well earned Vacation that which he is now beginning to do of how civilian works do should he finally plan to retire and wanting this as well to his fellow Spartan, like John he is also a close friend to the Arbiter and as well as R'tas both are of 2nd famous of their respective races and he is present to the last battle and without his team

He and his friends are a bit more sociable and would hold conversation to non-spartans that which create camaraderie 

Ronan sight a little with a smile "Well we're beaten again... in simulation against them" Said Ronan as they exit from the simulation room, there it was revealed to be the blue team the best Spartan team, again Ronan's team the Silver Team are 2nd only with them

"Only because you got yourself being baited by Chief again" Said Linda with a smirk "Can't still you allow yourself to be distract by that"

"Because Ronan knows that someone has to distract Chief" Said Nath with a smirk "As long as he on the field his luck would ruin us all, and don't get us Started when he and the Arbiter are team up"

Everyone except for Chief wince, whenever Master Chief and the Arbiter team up in simulation battle, they never even face lost, even the best teams of Spartans and Shangheli spec ops always loses just for the two of them and they discovered that, maybe that the Arbiter is just have as much Luck as the Chief does

"Me and the Arbiter are that cooperative" Was John's words

"Said cooperation was in the level that surpassed all teamwork John" Said Joshua

"And now we're going to the Ark along with the Sword of Shanghelious maybe another round with them?" Said Dean

"And what? getting our butts kick?" Said Kelly "We'll not gonna have fight when the Arbiter and John are being in team, not to mention the two always are draw when it comes to 1v1"

A Spartan 4 in white armor stood in front of them "Final check Silver Team 3 Wins, Blue them 7 wins" Said Sarah Palmer commander of the Spartan Operation in the Infinity "Nicely done, still nothing get close to your teams, the closet we have is still team Osiris and Majestics"

"Because they have Chief" Was Dean's answer

"Perhaps" Said Sarah "You should be prepared we'll be arriving in 2 minutes"

The Spartans nod as they are headed towards the Bridge as that's where they are needed at the moment as Guards for Lasky until further notice that mission that reqier their experties

"But Silver team, you should be in your Company, you'll be the first ones to do reconnaissance to the Ark making sure that Ark is 100  percent secure" Said Sarah

"Yes Ma'am" Said the Silver Team

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Scene Change

Spirit of Fire

The crew awakes from the past 30 minutes since of their arrival in this Unknown structure,

"Serina is there anything you can tell about this unknown structure?" Said Cutter looking at the massive superstructure with an unnerving earth like land

Serena is luckily is still active, after they put themselves in Cryostasis, Serena decided to put herself in sleep not long after, just to make sure that she won't go rampant and by the looks of it, she doesn't but still keep checking herself since it's been half an hour since they have awaken

"Honestly i'm not sure, besides it's has similarities with the unknown planet that we've been landed before" Said Serena, that last battle they fought cost them heavily, now that, they have that many marines that can do any proper land battles not unless they have to resort other tactics where they can have the advantage

Red Team was with them waiting for further orders, and Cutter doesn't have a plan yet, but he feels they might put some garrison to that unknown structure just in case the Covenant try to attack it seeing that it was the similar planet that they've been travel to

Ellen also helps to contribute to help to better study the massive superstrucre that even appeared to be larger than the Earth itself

Before he could order them to establish base in the Ark Serena detected an anamoly

"Slipspace rapture detected!" Said Serena  "And that's not UNSC" she added

Not long after, the gargantuan of a ship exit from the slipslace not only that the familiar Assault Carriers but they are all dwarfted by the Super Carrier

This are the covenant fleet

Everyone inside the ship have the looked in horror  especially to the Super Carrier as they never encountered such ship before

"ALL HANDS BATTLE STATION!" Said Cutter recovering from his shock, they don't have slipspace drive, but if they are gonna die then let it die fighting "If those bastard gonna kill us, then we'll die fighting" hearing his words, the crews courage resolve knowing that they'll gonna die, at least they know they die fighting and pray that the war still on going for the sake of Humanity

"All weapons are primed now Captain" Said one of the crew

Before Cutter could order fire "Captain... wait we're being hailed by the Covenant ships" Said Serena unsure in her tone, this is the first being hailed

Cutter narrowed his eyes, as the Covies never try to hail them, "Open channel, let's see of what they are gonna talk" Said Cutter

With it, the screen open showing a large Elite in golden armor, for some odd reason there is nothing of hostility

The Elite salute with his fist in his heart "Greetings human... where are the rest of your fleet?" Said the Elite

Cutter blinked, the Elite asking a question and more so polite? there's something fishy here "So what? you can destroy us? You Covenant bastards! have already killed millions!" Said Cutter in anger as he gritted teeth 

The Elite was taken aback from that before regaining his composure "To whom am i speaking to?" He ask

Cutter glared hatefully at the Elite, his crew at least has yet to fire, waiting for his orders "Cutter... James Cutter Captain of the Spirit of Fire" Said Cutter

"Hmm i see. you're ship have been lost... if you think we are hostile we are not" Said the Elite

"And how would we believe you?" Said Cutter

"Captain, another Slipspace rupture detected, this ones bears UNSC" Said Serena

"That will you, the proof you need Captain" Said the Elite

another large fleet arrive, along with it, is the largest UNSC ship that cutter have ever seen, just as larger or little larger than the Covenant Assault Carrier

When they arrive, the UNSC are dangerously close with the covenant and not only that, they are not firing

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UNSC Infinity

Lastky's eyes widen a little when he saw another ship, as the Arbiter hailed them that which they answered

"Arbiter" Said Lasky

"Admiral Lasky, the ship bears the name of Spirit of Fire, i'm sure you are familiar with them" Said the Arbiter

Laskty nod "I'll talk with them, they have been lost for 28 years" Said Lasky

With it, another screen appeared "Captain Cutter, this is Admiral Thomas Lasky commander of the UNSC Infinity" Said Lasky

Cutter nod "Admiral, why are we not engaging the Covenant?" he said

"That is because we are no longer at war with them Captain" Said Lasky

Cutter is surprise to hear that "War is over?" he said

"Yes... and we've won but barely, now that the fleet beside us here is no longer with the covenant, this are the Sword of Shanghelious currently led by Arbiter Thel'Vadame that which you are currently talking now Captain, they are our allies for the years now since the end of the war, and said Arbiter killed the last prophet leader of the Covenant" Said Lasky

Cutter sight in relief as he relax still a bit wary towards the Elite "Alright Admiral, if possible i would like to know more how the war ended and how we ended up allies with our sworn enemies" Said Cutter

Lasky nod "We will, be on my ship" Said Lasky "Lasky Out"

With it they cut transmission with them "Arbiter, after some securing the Ark, would you like participating the war games?" Said Lasky

"of course, can't wait to be with my friend" Said the Arbiter with an Elite Equivalent of a grin

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And Done

See you next time folks