Spiritual Energy?

[Notification:You have received the bonus experience for completing half of the mission "Raise the Dead"]

'Bonus experience for getting half of the mission done?'

[Notification: Experience from the mission has jumped your level from 2 to 5 -> +15 Attribute Points]

'Whoa! That's a crazy amount of Experience! How much do I have to put into Wisdom to get Spiritual Energy?'

[Response: If you put in 10 attribute points into Wisdom you'll gain the "Spiritual Energy" skill and the first tier skill that "Spiritual Energy" unlocks.]

'Alright, allocate.'

[Notification: Host has learned "Spiritual Energy" and "Energy Spear".]

[Explanation: "Spiritual Energy" is a passive skill that unlocks a sixth sense that allows the host to feel energy around them. "Energy Spear" is manipulation of the energy around you to create a solid light spear to shoot at enemies. A very basic manipulation but a good back up weapon.]

'It's like there is a whole new world around me. It feels like water is drifting all around my skin but with no weight to it.'

[Recommendation: The last bit of attribute points should be allotted into Intelligence. It will greatly increase your reaction speed and thinking speed. No skill will be gained but the benefits are still there.]

'Alright go ahead. Now show me an updated {Status}'

[Strength: 20

Dexterity: 20

Intelligence: 15

Wisdom: 25

Constitution: 11

Charisma: 5

Available Attribute Points: 0]

"So let me get this straight. Six gained a "System"? and then gained an ability to revive our squad so your on a mission to find all of us? On top of all that the covenant is acting strangely?" asked Carter as they were walking back to their cave for shelter.

"Yeah, that's about it. Just so you know Commander, Six typically goes on auto pilot when the system gives him a notification," informed Emile.

"Wait, what?" asks Six as he notices his name was mentioned.

"Exactly," states Emile.

"As much as it's necessary to deal with your system stuff you should be focused on the objective. That can get you killed Six and now that your our saving grace you can't be making mistakes like that." explained Carter.

"Understood Commander, it won't happen again." Six said with respect.

"Alright, So Emile told me that you ran into an ODST yesterday. As much as I want to find Kat and Jorge's bodies we need to protect the people he's with. It's our job as Spartans to protect. We might be able to get them off of this rock too." Carter told them.

"Okay from what I recall the ODST mentioned they were ten miles north of the shipyard in the canyons." Six states.

"Last thing before we take off, I wanted to say thank you. Us being alive means that our UNSC has a better chance at survival now. Spartans are an essential to the UNSC. That being said I want Six watching the back and Emile in front. I'll support either if we engage a enemy. Let's head out." spoke Carter.

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"We're close now. Stay sharp boys we don't know if we're coming in hot." commanded Carter.

Traveling through the canyon on foot took a while. With its winding routes and maze it's no wonder the covenant hasn't spotted these survivors. As noble team started seeing signs of life their caution increased. Looking ahead the team could see a figure off in the distance. Not knowing exactly what it was Six used the ability "Awareness" to find out. Thankfully it seemed to be a person in an ODST outfit.

"Commander, it's just an ODST," stated Six.

"Alright, friendly approach then." said Carter.

Walking forward Noble team revealed themselves to the figure.

"No way. You guys found your commander. I can't believe he's alive," said the ODST.

Carter walked up with his hand in a shaking position saying "The name's Carter. Nice to meet you. I heard from my comrades that you've got a group of civilians your protecting. Need some help?"

Taking his hand the ODST said "All help is appreciated. They call me Buck. Also it's not just me protecting. There's one other person but he's out scouting why the covenant left the local area. He's a spartan like you guys."

"A spartan huh? Wonder who it is," wondered Emile.

"He hasn't introduced himself yet. He's been a great help though." stated Buck.

"Wait, Now I remember you. You were part of the raid on New Alexandria," said Carter.

"Sorry, can't believe I forgot about Noble team. Well, thanks for coming. Follow me I'll show you the camp" said Buck.

Following Buck into the camp Noble team walked past many civilians earning looks of awe. Looking around they noticed how desperation was displayed in both children and adult's faces.

"What's going on? These civilians don't look so good." Six asked.

Buck stopped and looked around. Seeing that there was no civilian near enough to hear he responded "I've been rationing our water and food to the best of my ability but there just isn't enough to last long. Just coming here you guys increase our chances of survival. You guys can perform more supply runs and more supply runs mean more food,water and guns."

"What about leaving this area? I'm sure we could find a pelican or two in the shipyard to leave to somewhere else." suggested Carter.

"It sounds like a good idea.. but let's wait for my companion to get back. Then we can decide what to do next," said Buck.

"We can do that. Though we should make one thing clear. While it's our objective to protect these civilians we also have another objective. If we get near our objective we'll split up the force to do both," spoke Carter.

"That seems reasona-" Buck said before getting interrupted.

"BUCK! He's back!" yelled a civilian running towards him while pointing a direction.

Looking where the civilian had pointed Noble team spotted a familiar figure holding a body. The armor the figure wore had a green camo look to it with a scarf-like thing wrapping around the figure's neck. The body the figure was holding had blue armor and a robotic arm. The figure's visor locked with Carter's visor.

"Jun?" said Carter.