MC in ME (prologue)

(Disclaimer) I own neither Halo any of its characters or Mass effect or any of its characters. they belong to 343 Industries and Bioware. Pretty much everything below here is their work.

As stated above here everything on this page is from the games, I'm simply using it to set the stage. Also this is not a combination of their two universes, the two just don't mix well enough. The UNSC is too far in its time line to start finding the mass relays, and their would be too much of a technological downgrade for it to turn into the Systems alliance, at least in my opinion.

This is my first fanfic so please be lenient (Thank You)

"Charging sequence 90%, firing sequence initiating, hurry up Chief"!Cortana almost screamed from panic.

Master Chief held down the gas pedal for the warthog making the last turn and driving straight for the Forward unto Dawn.

"Gun it Chief, jump!, right into the hanger"! Cortana yelled as they neared the gap.
Hitting the ramp, the warthog was sent flying into the air, quickly crossing the distance to the Dawn.

Chief grunted as the warthog crashed into the hanger floor, throwing him from his seat. Getting to his hand and knees, Master Chief was once again sent to floor as the frigate shifted from the exploding Halo. Getting to his feet Chief jumped on the warthog looking to where the arbiter jumped behind the crates to avoid the Scorpion. After a brief nod between the two, Chief ran to the hanger terminal plugging Cortana in to control the large ship, while the arbiter ran to the bridge in the front half of the ship.

Cortana launched the frigate full speed for the portal as Master Chief held on to the terminal to keep from falling out from the still open hangar doors, only to be knocked off by the warthog falling out the open hangar door. Punching a hole in the floor Chief held on for dear life ducking down to avoid being crushed by the scorpion as it flew out into the exploding halo the ship flight stabilized Chief ran to the terminal and hid behind it to avoid being thrown out again.
"Chief in case we don't make it..." Cortana tried to say only to be interrupted by the Chief.
"We'll make it". He said in his usual gravelly voice.
"In case we don't. Cortana continued, its been an honor to serve with you John".
Suddenly the ship lurched forward pressing Chief into the terminal, followed by a blinding white light before fading into black as he lost conciseness."

...Chief?

"Chief are you still with me?" Cortana asked in a worried tone, before giving a sigh of relief as he moved. "I thought I lost you. she said".
What happened? Chief asked as he grabbed his assault rifle floating around in zero gravity.
"Halo fired, it must have shaken itself to pieces."

Chief floated into the cryoroom and to one of the pods.
But it's finally over, the Covenant, the Flood, their both gone, it's finally over.
"Its Finished." The Chief agreed as he placed his gun on one of the rackets near the cryopods.
I'll drop a beacon, but it'll be a while before anyone finds us years even.
"Wake me when you need me." Chief replied as he climbed into the pod.

[Don't worry half way through(mass effect time!)]

(Councilor Udina, Captain Anderson, And Admiral Hackett discussing Specter candidates.)
Udina: Well what about Shepard, she grew up in the colonies.
Anderson: She knows how tough life can be out there, her parents were killed during the slaver attack on mindoir.
Hackett: She proved herself during the Blitz, when she held off a slaver platoon on the ground until reinforcements arrived.
Anderson: She's the only reason Elysium is still around.
Udina: We can't question her courage.
Anderson: Humanity needs a hero, and Shepard's the best we got.
Udina: I'll make the call.

On Normandy

"Arcturus prime relay is in range, initiating transmission sequence." joker said as he typed on the holoconsole.
Walking out of the elevator Lieutenant Commander Kaine Shepard turned the corner into the CIC' making her way to the frigates helm. "Board is green, beginning approach run." Shepard heard Joker say as she stopped by Nihilus, the Turian Specter.
"Hitting the relay in 3... 2... 1." Joker called out.

"Thrusters, check, Navigation, check, Internal emitions sink engaged, drift just under 1500K." joker said as he flew them threw the relay.

"1500 is good, your captain will be pleased. Nihilus responded before leaving the helm."

"I hate that guy." joker said.

"Nihilus gave you a compliment so you hate him?" Staff Lieutenant Kaiden Alenko asked.

"Remember to zip up your jumpsuit after using the bathroom, that's good I just jumped us half way across the galaxy, and hit a target the size of a pinhead, so that's incredible. joker shot back, besides Specters are trouble, I don't like having them on board, call me paranoid."

"Your paranoid, Kaiden replied. The Council helped fund this project, they have a right to send someone to keep an eye on their investment.""Yeah that is the official story. Joker said. But only an idiot believes the official story."

"They don't send Specters on shakedown runs, at least not without an alternate reason." Shepard said."So there's more going on here than the council's letting on." Joker asked.
"Joker status report." Captain Anderson demanded over the radio."Just cleared the mass relay, stealth systems engaged, everything is solid." Joker responded."Good find a com-bouy hook us into the system." Anderson ordered. I want mission report relayed to the brass before we reach the colony."
"Aye aye Captain. Joker said. Better brace yourself, I think Nihilus is on his way to you.""He is already here. Captain Anderson said in exasperation. Send commander Shepard to the comm room, I need to speak with her.""You get that Commander? Joker Asked."
"Yeah great, I think you just Pissed him off". Shepard said as she turned to walk to the comm room."Don't blame me. Joker said defensively, He always sounds angry".
"Only when he's talking to you". Claimed Kaiden.

On her way to the com room Shepard heard Corporal Richard Jenkins and Dr. Karin Chakwas arguing about Nihilus.
"What do you think ma'am, we wont be staying in Eden prime long will we? I want to see some real action." Jenkins asked Shepard, saluting.

"I sincerely hope your joking, the kind of action your talking about usually leaves me patching up crew members in the infirmary." Chakwas said in annoyance.

"Only a fool goes looking for a fight Corporal. Sheppard said with patience."

"Sorry Commander. Jenkins said. This waiting has been killing me, I've never been on a mission like this before, not one with a Specter."

"Just treat this like every other mission and you should do fine." Shepard said. "Easy for you to say, everyone knows what you can do after the Blitz. This is my chance to prove myself." Jenkins said in excitement.

"Your young corporal, you still have time, don't throw it away." Shepard said.

"Don't worry ma'am, I won't screw this up." Jenkins replied.

"Oh by the way, what do you know about Nihilus." Shepard asked.

"He mostly stays to himself, and generally only talks to Captain Anderson." said Dr. Chakwas.

"I hope we get to see him in action, I heard he took down a whole platoon by himself." Jenkins burst out with excitement.
"Jenkin's you grew up on Eden Prime, what's it like?" Shepard asked.

"It's very peaceful commander, they've been really careful with development so there's no city noise or pollution. my parents lived on the outskirts of the colony' I remember I would climb a big hill an stare at the lights of the main settlement. It was beautiful, but eventually I realized it was to peaceful for me, even paradise gets boring after a while, that's why I joined the military." Jenkins explained.

"Any Idea why it was chosen as our destination?" Shepard asked. "Don't know, It's one of our most stable colonies, no real danger, good place for a test run i guess. But there has to be something more, I mean we have a Specter on board." Jenkins answered.

"Well I'd better be going, the captain needs me." Shepard said as she excused herself from the conversation."

Walking into the comm room Shepard saw the Turian specter standing at the holo-projector.
"Commander Shepard, I was hoping you'd get here first, it gives us a chance to talk." Nihilus said as Kaine walked through the door.

"What about?" Shepard asked.

"I wanted to know about this world we're going to, Eden Prime - I've heard it's quite beautiful." Nihilus asked.

"I have never been there. Shepard replied. Though I have been told it is a paradise."

"It has become something of a symbol for your people, proof that not only can your people establish a colony but protect it. inquired Nihilus. But is that really the case?"

"what are you getting at." asked Shepard, sensing a threat.

"Your people are still newcomers, the galaxy can be a very dangerous place." Nihilus responded. "Is the alliance ready for this."

"I think it's time we tell the commander what's really going on." Captain Anderson suggested walking into the comm room.

"This is more than a simple shakedown run." Nihilus said.

"Gee, I never would have guessed." Shepard replied with sarcasm.

Ignoring the rude reply, Anderson went on, "We are making a secret pick up on Eden Prime , that's why we need the stealth systems functional."

"why the need for secrecy." Shepard asked curiously.

"This comes down from the top, strictly on a need to know basis. Anderson answered, A research team found a Prothean beacon."

"As you know most of our technology comes from the Protheans, Our ships, our weapons, even the mass relays and Citadel were made by them 50,000 years ago." Nihilus explained to her.

"Eden Prime just does not have the facilities to handle this, that's why we need to take this back to the citadel for proper study". Anderson continued. "This goes beyond Alliance interest." Nihilus said, "it affects every species in citadel space."

"Why didn't we keep the beacon for ourselves?" Shepard asked.

"Humans don't have the best reputation in the galaxy, people think your dangerous". Nihilus answered.

"This could improve human galactic relations, besides we need the councils expertise in this matter. Besides we need the expertise of the other races, they know more about the Protheans than we do." Anderson explained.

"This is about more than the beacon, it is about you." Nihilus said.

"Nihilus is here to evaluate you." Anderson said.

"What's going on?" asked Shepard.

"Humanity has been pushing for this for years, we want a bigger role in galactic policy, and getting someone in the Specters is a huge step forward." The Captain replied.

"Not many could have done what you did on Elysium, that showed considerable skill and courage. That's why I put your name forward as a Specter candidate. Nihilus said.

"Why would a Turian want a Human as a Specter." Asked Shepard.

"Not all Turians hate Humans, some of us see the potential in your species. Nihilus replied. We are an élite group, it is rare to find someone with the skills we need, I don't care that your human, I care about what you can do."

"I assume this is good for the alliance." Shepard asked Captain Anderson.

"Humanity needs this Shepard. Anderson answered. You will lead the ground team, get the beacon on the Normandy ASAP, Nihilus will accompany you."

"This will be our first of many missions together." Nihilus said. "

Just give the word captain, I'm ready to go." Shepard said.

"We are almost to Eden-." Anderson started before joker interrupted him. "Captain we have a transmission from Eden prime, Sir you should see this." Joker said over the comm. "Bring it up on screen." Anderson said.

(gunfire) Get down. Ashley Williams said (more gunfire)
We are taking heavy casualties, we need evac (gunfire) we need-. The officer said before being shot down.

"Camera goes dead After that, just dead, no comm traffic." Joker said.

"Reverse and hold at 38.5. Anderson ordered, stopping the video on a giant ship. Status Report."

"Seventeen minutes out, no other alliance ships in the area." Joker answered.

"take us in fast and quiet. this mission just got a lot more complicated."Anderson ordered.

"A small strike team can move quickly without drawing attention, It's our best chance to secure the beacon." Nihilus informed.

"Grab your gear and meet us in the cargo hold. Tell Jenkins and Alenko to suit up commander, your going in." Anderson ordered."

Authors note: Like previously stated at top of the page I know it was all from the game, Don't worry the next page has some of my work, I intend to get the next chapter up asap.