Fighting The IMC

(Michael's POV)

I was in the Control Room with Bish, and he gave me a concerned look. "Michael, I hope you're ready. I'm getting signatures from IMC Drop Pods. The IMC has sent down their troops, and they should be here any minute to get you."

I nodded. "Alright. I'll head down to the Crow Dock, and wait."

Bish nodded. "Alright. See you..."

I nodded, and left the room.

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Once I got there, I wasn't surprised to see that the IMC Phantom was already there.

I watched as Graves got out. "Ah. Michael. Are you ready to go?"

I nodded, and took my Smart Pistol MK5 off of my belt and gave it to him. "I won't be needing this."

Graves took it, and unloaded the Magazine that was in it. "Thank you. Now, let's get going. Blisk has agreed to let you stay with Sarah, under our supervision of course, until it is time for her to go down."

I nodded. "Alright."

"Alright. Let's get going," Graves said, motioning to the Phantom.

I nodded, and climbed aboard.

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When I got on the ship, Graves slipped a pair of cuffs on my hands behind my back. I gave him a look. "What's that for?"

"Just to make sure you don't try anything," he said with a sigh.

I leaned my head against the wall. "Are we there yet?"

Graves shook his head. "No. We haven't gathered enough speed to jump to the Warhog yet."

An IMC Pilot in the front then spoke up. "Vice Admiral! We've gained enough speed. Initiating Jump Sequence."

I then felt a lurch, and next thing I knew, the Warhog was in front of us.

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Once we got into the loading dock, and got off the Phantom, Graves removedy cuffs, and looked around. "I'm not exactly sure where Sarah is, but I'm sure you'll find her."

I nodded, and started looking around on the Phantom Dock.

I spotted an IMC Pilot not wearing a helmet, and they were obviously female. Once I got closer, I realized it was Sarah, and I ran towards her, and hugged her.

She was obviously caught off guard. "Hey! Get your-" she stopped when she realized it was me. "Michael... I'm so happy t-to see you..." she said, a tear rolling down her cheek.

I wiped the tear away, and kissed her. "Don't worry Sarah. I'm ok."

She sniffed. "Y-yeah... But I won't be..."

I started to sway her in my arms. "Shh... It's going to be ok..." I said as another thought came to mind. "Have... Have you taken a test yet?" I asked, a bit of concern in my voice.

She nodded. "Yeah. I did."

I looked away. "... Don't tell me the results were-"

She cut me off. "Michael, the results were negative."

I sighed and kissed her. "Oh my gosh... That's a relief..."

Blisk then walked over to us. "Aye. Sorry to interrupt, but I need to take the two of ya to the Control Room so I can watch ya."

I nodded. "I completely understand."

With that, Blisk lead Sarah and I to the Control Room.

(A/N- I've changed my mind... The Christmas Special will be the end of the book.... So yeah.)