The Cheif and Cortana should fulfill the roles of the Librarian and the Didact when the Halos were originally fired. Instead this time they use them to eliminate the ancient enemy. Chief dies in the process, Cortana survives and evolves with Forerunner help. CUT TO: Twelve months later, with the remaining Spartans paying tribute to John's sacrifice. Dr. Halsey arrives with a new recruit for the next Spartan program to be trained by the older Spartans and Cortana -- a six year old boy, and a living clone of a legend. End