Halo ODST: The True Vastness
Chapter 13: 13. Filler
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Daniels was sitting in a rather small bunk on the train to Canterlot, Harvest had the bunk on the other side
"An ambassador to an alien race, wish it was under better circumstances" Harvest sighed, "Still, you're the best choice for this sort of op."
"What do you mean?" Daniels asked
"You've changed since we first got here" Harvest shrugged, "Started caring for something other than your squad."
Daniels opened his mouth to protest but stopped to think, normally saving civilians was part of the job, but over the course of the crash he found that he was starting to become attached to this place
It wasn't nearly as hellish as war back on Reach was, he vowed to not let this planet end up like Reach
"I'm hungry" Harvest said, "Let's go to the dining cart."
Daniels left his helmet by the bunk as he and his best friend walked to the dining cart, as they sat themselves down they began to chat a bit more
"This place is really weird" Daniels looked at Harvest, "But in a way it's sort of nice."
"Won't be much longer if the Covenant get what they want" Harvest pointed out, "Guess that's why you're so determined to keep this place intact."
Daniels nodded, "I think it should stay like this, I don't want this place becoming like the rest of the war."
"We have the guns to do it" Harvest cracked, before flexing
Twilight trotted into the dining cart and sat next to Daniels
What was strange is that she was the only element bearer allowed to go, Twilight had insisted that she had protection so the royal guards would not have to escort her
Twilight seemed nervous more than Daniels felt, which was saying a lot, being an ODST going into a potentially dangerous situation and not being allowed to shoot your way out does that to you
At least Daniels knew where his loyalties lie, or so he wanted to believe, he had been finding it hard to believe some of the policies he had followed and even carried out after seeing how this place handled things
Twilight wanted there to be no troubles with this meeting, and the princess didn't even know Daniels was going to show up
Twilight made sure to order for the two ODSTs, as neither of them knew much of the cuisine here, during their stay they usually had their MREs
This was their first real meal in a while
Young was making herself busy inside the laboratories and the weapons upgrading facilities
She had Daniels' assault rifle as he was only allowed to bring his sidearm under ambassador laws, in other words the UNSC friendly contact protocol
So she was taking the time to work on the rifle, with some technology 'borrowed' from the Alpha Team the private was creating some stronger alloyed bullets and explosive rounds
Young also took it upon herself to repair all of the damage the weapon had suffered since their crash, as the alloy on the bullets was cooling she heard the doors open
"Your friend Rarity is looking for you" Abigale said as she walked up, "Something about 'stylish new armor'"
Young rolled her eyes, this shouldn't take too long
"Alright, she did use your stuff after all, want to take a look?"
"Sure" Abigale answered, "I haven't had a chance to do much since we landed, and nothing's happening."
Young and Abigale got out of the ship, which on closer inspection was very closely shaped to a Halcyon class cruiser, but smaller
They took the short walk from the town hall to the boutique, Rarity was waiting for them inside
"Ah, good to see you darling." Rarity said upon seeing Young, "Are you ready for the new suit?"
"Alright" Young said, "Might as well."
*One Armor Change Later*
Young had initially denied wearing the pink suit, as she had disliked the idea of strutting around wearing a bright pink ODST uniform, but when she saw it she had seen it was more of a magenta
She also knew that bright colors would blend in well with the bright colors of Equestria, it was a no brainer
"I took the liberty of changing the color of your visor" Rarity said
Indeed it was now a lighter magenta, and it went well with the color swapped symbol of the Delta Squadron
Abigale had also been given a suit, this one was purple and black at her request
Morris walked in, nearly doubling over in laughter
"You're not catching me wearing a pink suit, no way." He managed to get out
Abigale and Young exchanged glances, before nodding
Soon Morris was sporting a bright pink suit, adorned with flowers and the occasional bumblebee
"And…Shot." Young sent a picture to Daniels, "The boys'll love that one."
[…]
Daniels had nearly sprayed Twilight with his water, before gaining control of himself
"Harvest, behold, the newest member of the Alpha Team." Daniels showed Harvest the picture
Harvest did end up spraying Twilight with his water, who quickly proceeded to glare at him
"Oh my god, that's amazing!" Harvest ignored Twilight
Daniels got up and grabbed a towel, tossing it in Harvest's face, "No need to overreact, he's just a rookie, no reputation to protect."
Twilight looked at the picture, taking the towel from Harvest, "Do you do this sort of thing often?"
"You have your friend Rarity to thank for that" Daniels said, "That and the ingenuity of the boredom that can come from two off-duty ODSTs"
"The rookie will have a lot to do if he wants to get his rep out of the trash" Alex appeared behind Twilight
Twilight nearly hit the ceiling, "Don't sneak up on me like that!"
Daniels regarded the Captain, "I take it you've been enjoying your time here?"
"The sooner I'm off this rock the better" Alex said, "But that's up to the UNSC, not to me."
Daniels grunted
[…]
The next day
[…]
Young woke up, Rarity was beating down the door to the ship
Young opened it to ask what was going on but was soon met with a scroll thrust into her face
She read through the scroll
"Mother of god…"