Chapter:3 [Atlantis, Location:Unknown(130 miles off shore)] Battle Cruiser bay opened as it did Klones could see the ship get lower in the Atmosphere. Every one was inside checking over gear used for both space and underwater. One leak could kill some one so it was necessary to check it over a few times. Zervros was hoping what he had for lunch would stay down. His nerves were on edge with everything going on. He was worried that some how that this Agent would not get what he wanted then try to blackmail him into doing more. Question being where does a soldiers loyalty lie ? More ever why was he doing this ? It was hope that he had that when push comes to shove this agent had better do what he claimed or he will learn a harsh lesson. Compromising others to manipulate motives or goals ends up bad for the instigator. He is even now tempted to put his energy sword into him self but it would solve nothing. Checking his gear over to ensure it was at peak levels, Klones mind was on other things. Warm memories flood back to him as Warlords Nephew and him were playing catch the bug with nets. It had been a warm sunny day in the jungle. Its sounds smells that felt like a distant echo. It was a distant memory. Feeling a bit better he blinked to look around. T-47 bridge was calm as Kig-yar released her over the drop point. They were in free fall so Klones pushed himself into a corner. They splashed into the water then began descending into the deep waters of the vast sea. Before they went under the rig could be seen out the Cockpit. Zervros with two other Elites were on the bridge of the Scarab as well. The team was overseeing things here while Kig-yar ignored the presence to concentrate on there duties. Scarab slowly descended into the depths of the ocean. Lights clicked on to show the inky dark depths. Fishes would swim by as they plunged miles underwater. A tube went down as well built by the humans no doubt into the depths of the ocean floor. All of this was overwhelming. Being dropped from the air into the water was exciting as going into the deep its self. Yet fear lingered out there in the depths. Worries of the Scarab not being able to withstand the pressure being crushed like a can of rations. Creeking begin as every one started to notice half way down. Not much posed a threat to the walking fortress. Even Zervros gave worried looks at the pressure noises. Klones decided it was a good time to check over his portable mainframe interface. It was a computer that could interface with any electronic device. Also it had scanning uses beyond what his suit was able to do. Best of all it was portable. Takeing it off his back he did a quick test to see if it were all systems go. Bringing up the planet he was on then connecting it with the Scarabs sensors so he could see what the Kig-Yar do on there displays. Satisfied it was working he left it on idle to collect data. Placed it on his back like a mini backpack. Every one was quiet in there own thoughts. He wondered if every one could see his guilt or was that his mind playing tricks on him. Klones was unsure of this yet stared off into the dark water. It made him uneasy to think of fish ripping him apart so he kept eyes on the pilots who were doing a good job of keeping them stable. Finally they reach the bottom with a muffled thud. As the Scarab legs take the impact. It jolted them off there feet. Once every one recovered, a Kig-Yar squawked at them. Swarrk.arrrk (We are here. Moving to search area.) T-47 moved to its location. Every one had eyes peeled for any sign of the structure. Fishes swam past. Kelp seemed to cover the sand here. It seemed like hours they were down here in the depths before they were able to find a city underwater. This certainly was not of any civilization that he was familiar with. They also spotted a human structure made of concrete jutting from the edge of the city. " Look there Sir we should gain entry there." pointing at the human base. Zervros moved forward to the Kig-Yar pilots." Get closer so we can find out how to get in." Directing them to adjust course. Lights splayed over the concrete surface to show a single airlock."There..Bring us close as you can." Not waiting for a reply Zervros geared up with the rest of the team for a dive. They cycled the hatch as the Scarab was refitted for this duty. It was able to fight on moons if necessary. All four of them exited the Scarab to swim over to the hatch. Opening it they waited till it pressurized in a water pool that they swam up from. Single ladder lead out of the divers area to a hallway. Zervros took the lead turning on his Active Cloaking. Every one else fallowed suit. It was deathly quite in here. It was a mess as human equipment was scattered all over the place. Security Checkpoint was up ahead with a single white uniformed human, partly laying half out of the thick glass. He had been dead for some time now due to decomposition of the corpse. Zervros checked out the body. " A human security officer. See his black armband. It must have taken a great deal of force to shatter the glass." Klones moved over to where a pistol lay near a chair and table." Here is his weapon." Zervros checked the clip showing Klones how to do so." Safety is off. He shot half a clip." Braghust shrugged his shoulders." So ? a boogy man got the human ?." Zervros put down the weapon." I see no blood but whet ever he shot killed him. That many bullets would kill most Covenants let alone humans." Shadrnos called out." Sir you should see this." Everyone came over to a single human elevator. It was wrecked. Some sort of bomb was used to destroy it. Some sort of misshapen corpse had been killed yet it looked wrong. Alien looking. It was too burnt to make out what color it was but no one could see much in the darkened area. Single spark from a broken light was all the light provided. " Whew that thing stinks. Worse than a Brute after his afternoon meal." Braghust turned to walk away. Soon others did as well. Zervros opened his com link to the Scarab." We have possible Unknown enemies at our location will you send over a few squads." His head bobbed in acknowledgement." May the gods bless you." Zervros looked around uneasy now with the situation." We are waiting for reinforcements. We will clear this area so the other troops can swim over. I want to use this as a prep area for additional squads. While i make the arrangements see if you can get these bodies out of here." Zervros directed his team who complied. Klones did not like this place it felt cold like a graveyard at night. Something was not right here but it would not help them remove the bodies. They dumped them out the airlock. This place was unused for some time now. But he could feel the dark pressing in on him. As if his nightmare was coming true. Pushing the fear from his mind seemed to get harder. It took all of his self control to not let it overtake him. Looking to the others he waited with them feeling comfortable in knowing they gave one another strength. [Edited on 10.26.2012 3:56 PM PDT]