Halo: Into the Howling Dark V

“thank you” Kyanna said as she continued to lead daylight down the halls until they came to the jails, the one Catina was kept in was near the surface and not much of a walk. The four guards seemed cautious as they saw daylight “please relax brothers we are only here to talk with her”

“very well” one of them said.

Kyanna approached the cell “i would like to apologize for Kaidon Vakam” she said “he has only been Kaidon for two weeks, our previous Kaidon whom we had for four years was assassinated and now Vakam has taken his place, and he has a very low tolerance for… daylights usual behavior… our last Kaidon was more… lenient”

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“That must have been the Black Moons.” Catina said to Hermes, who she since placed back in her helmet. “No such luck they would have broke me out of this cell. I am that eager to just leave Sotuv State and it’s kaidon.” Then she shrugged and went back to listening to songs on her Data Pad that reflected her mood.

Catina paused the song. “I noticed. I wound up in this cell after Kaitlynn threatened to blow my head off, and I had finally had enough of such behavior towards me. Especially a death threat. But most of all, I would like my property returned and be allowed to leave this State for one I would feel more welcome in.”

“And would you like to hear something interesting? One of the ways I defended my actions was saying that I wanted an unarmed duel with Kaitlynn in the courtyard, as it’s a Sangheili custom. One of the guards who escorted me here said I am no Sangheili. That is a funny thing to hear in The Keep that you were raised in huh?”

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(editor’s note, @squeaverking make sure you actually read this one and don’t skim it.)

“indeed it is… unfortunately i am unsure if i can guarantee you being released at the moment, i will need to talk to the Kaidon later, but right now he is busy, he is talking with some of the monstrous creatures in the courtyard right now.” Kyanna said

Kel finally made his presence known to daylight and appeared on Kyanna’s shoulder, He was a red Sangheili wearing an ancient set of armor and wielding a curveblade “Catina A131, even without the problem of your need for Smoothers you are known for your high levels of aggression and short fuse, odd… in fact this whole situation is odd given that your training, which you claim to be better than that of the Spartan II’s, had trained you for years to not allow a situation exactly like this to never happen; However, let me be clear about the situation which transpired, as i was able to witness it perfectly, and have been informed of any details i missed” Kel said calmly

“you were told to shush by your superior officer as your topic of discussion with Kaidon Vakam was doing nothing to help your team achieve your goal, your goal being to see Kyanna and take her home. You then stood up to your superior officer and demanded that they do not do that again, at which point you shoved her, proving that she is the bigger person, as your actions caused the situation to escalate and become a fight. Spartan Blake Karmyn then threatened you because of your actions, he was looking out for his sibling, and your superior officer. You were then escorted out of the room by your Jirehanae Sovekus and had an armor restraint placed upon you for your insubordination, which should have been the end of the conflict. However your sister Spartan Ana removed the armor restraint, allowing you the freedom of movement, which was not her choice to make, your fate should have been decided by your squad leader Spartan Sky. Once you were removed you were advised to calm down by the AI currently housed within your armor, designation Hermes. At which point you then said and i quote”

Kel said this in a perfect mimic of Catina’s voice. “this is another unjust act on your part as you further escalated the situation. Spartan Kaitlynn Karmyn then stepped in and threatened you, standing up for her brother and offering to protect him, just as he had offered to protect her from you. Afterwards you immediately said”

“After you continued to further escalate the situation Spartan Kaitlynn Karmyn finally threatened you with”

Kel had now mimicked Kaitlynn’s voice. “Now this is another case of her offering to defend her brother from you, and this should once again have been an end to the conflict, however you continued to escalate the situation even further by grabbing Spartan Kaitlynn Karmyn by the neck as she attempted to walk away, and slammed her into the ground, and sent a kick into her ribs, fully turning this into a fight and once again proving Spartan Kaitlynn Karmyn to be a bigger person than you. You then threatened to decapitate her at which point the guards finally stepped in. After you had cause a public disturbance, vandalized Sotuv Keep’s property by destroying part of the floor with Spartan Kaitlynn Karmyn’s body, and had a fight less than twenty feet from the Kaidon of this state. Spartan Kaitlynn Karmyn picked herself up and although she initially moved to fight back she did not, further proving herself a bigger person. You then were appalled by the fact that it was only you being arrested, you, even though you had made the only violent actions out of anyone during the conflict. You then said”

“you accused Spartan Kaitlynn Karmyn to be the starter of the fight; however, it is rather clear that the starter of the fight was you, you were the one who chose to act in an aggressive manor towards your superior officer, and the only one to use violent actions, unless i am mistaken that means that the starter of the fight is you.” Kel said "you were then escorted to your cell where you now sit, Spartan Sky then attempted to threaten the Kaidon in order to have you released.

Kel said in a mimic of Sky’s voice now “now please tell me when threatening and insulting the leader of a country or nation, especially in their own home ever been a good idea? this is in his full jurisdiction, you have come to his home, and within half an hour caused trouble. Both you and Sky are very lucky to be breathing right now, if the keep had not been under attack at the same time this was happening the both of you would be executed. I am sure even Kay Nar Valium expects a situation to remain civil while aboard his ship, and this situation so far has not seemed very civil at all.” Kel said as he climbed up Kyanna’s head and sat down

“you do not seem to have a good case for yourself here Spartan A131, insubordination, threatening a superior officer and causing a disturbance all within the same period of time… tsk tsk. do you have anything to add to this case that i missed in an attempt to plea your innocence? as i here you often claim to always be innocent in any scenario; however, i understand that it is human nature to claim innocence and deny the truth, even when someone knows they are at fault. So… by all means if you wish to prove you are not the guilty party among here and deserve to be treated any better please say so now” Kel said.

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“She isn’t my superior officer. Captain Stalvern is.”

“It is unfortunate that Sky did that. But how am I accountable for her actions?” Catina asked.

“I will be honest though, despite your claims I never am. I do not like the kaidon, and have no interest in defending this keep. And I have almost as much disinterest in talking to you.” Catina said, barely bothering to look up from her Data Pad while answering Kel as little as she did.

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“i never said you were accountable for the actions of Spartan Sky, however given that she is the leader of the team that makes her accountable for your actions.” Kel said.

“Spartan Kaitlynn Karmyn is given command whenever Spartan Sky is not present, therefore giving her the position of second in command, and therefore she is your superior officer, now would you prefer to have me deny you access to your datapad? or would you prefer to be more respectful and listen?” Kel asked “if you are more respectful and able to control yourself i am sure the Kaidon would be willing to give you another chance; and i do feel that if you were to act this way aboard the Shadow of Qikost, you would be punished just the same.”

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“Bullsh*t.” Catina said as she quickly stood and faced Kel’s direction. “She was temporary leader of Daylight in Sky’s absence, and like most of us held no rank other that that. In fact, her own anger and aggression that totally eclipses mine, even had her rank revoked by one Admiral Jasper.”

“Plus as one example, and part of a list of exchanges Kaitlynn and I had that built up to someone, namely her pushing me too far. Was when I pulled the Sniper Rifle off of Aries Shent’s back, and used it to kill an enemy Spartan firing a Gauss cannon at Fireteam Daylight. After handing it back to Aries, I lectured her by saying that Blake would have used his Sniper Rifle, so I wouldn’t have to. And Kaitlynn got overly defensive at me even mentioning her brother’s name.”

“As for The Shadow of Qikost. Kay Nar Valium is actually willing to give me due respect. And he likely would have objected to Kaitlynn merely thinking she is my “superior” officer. He certainly wouldn’t have blatantly ignored anything I may say to him, or especially join Sovekus and Kaitlynn in insulting and laughing at me like your kaidon did. Hence my lack of interest in helping your kaidon with this fight.”

“he is not my Kaidon, i am not a member of this keep, i merely am Kyanna’s AI.” Kel said as he stood up “thank you for giving me everything i need” he said as he disappeared.

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“Do you have your own Immolator, brother?” Almoyas inquired.

Sky felt like scalping something so she picked up a dead body, took a knife, and began stabbing it over and over again, cutting and ripping pieces from it.

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" F*ck you very much." Catina replied to Kel.

“no, i do not need one, we have our own strength, the same as the sangheili have always been, without the need for modifying ourselves, we we will fend off any attackers, or we will gladly die with our honor and dignity” Vakam said

“when, where, what time, and how hard?” Kel replied to Catina.

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“You do not know the way.” Almoyas said, turning and leaving.

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“Oh thank god…I was worried.” Blake said happily.

Kailtynn watched as she knew Catina was once again acting like an ignorant child. “Hey red dude, it’s pointless to argue with a toddler.”

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Vakam sighed and one of his guards tapped him on the shoulder “Kaidon, the guests are all gathered by the cell containing our newest prisoner.” he informed him

“have Keeahna come to the council chambers, we will discuss this matter then.” Vakam ordered

“yes Kaidon” his warrior said as Vakam made his way to the council chamber.

“Kyanna you are needed in the council chamber, the Kaidon wishes to speak with you” Kel said “the rest of you… go wait at your prowler please… i believe Kyanna would not like it if any of you caused another scene.”

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“Remind me to never come back…” Sky said coldly.

Joanna didnt know what to say so she was silent

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“Understandable, have a nice day.” Sovekus said, going to the prowler

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“Hey, you okay? You tried calling rapidly. What’s going on?” He asked her.

“unfortunately i do not think you will be welcome back” Kyanna said as she cried beneath her helmet as she moved for the council chamber to speak with Vakam

“you made her cry, i hope you are happy with yourself” Kel said to Sky in a private comm

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Kailtynn sighed. Another trip ruined. She Thought, making her way to the Prowler.

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“Whatever.” Sky said angrily, and got on the prowler, bumping into Kaitlynn and Catina on the way.

Joanna just smiled. “I miss you. Come home soon.”

Kailtynn stared at Sky as she did so. As she walked outside she walked over to Blake and bumped his shoulder.

“Come on, we gotta go.” She said as Blake lifted his finger, to give him a second. “Hey Joanna, I think we are coming back. I’ll talk to you when I get back.”

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