Under the Surface: Master Post
Title: Under the Surface
Author:
yappichick
Media Creator:
penny
Media Link: http://penny.dreamwidth.org/64129.html
Word Count: 36,300
Fandom: Halo: Combat Evolved, Halo: Reach
Characters/Pairing(s): John-117, Cortana, Catherine Halsey, Jacob Keyes, Avery Johnson, James Ackerson, with a tiny bit of John/Cortana thrown in for good measure.
Rating: T
Warnings: Very, very AU. If that sort of thing scares you, then this isn't the story for you.
Summary: The UNSC is fighting a failing war against the Covenant. Strongholds have been taken, hope is starting to fade. The only promising signs that the UNSC would ever would be able to stand against them are Halsey’s Spartans. Now, Cortana, Earth's first human-AI hybrid, has just been assigned to work with the Master Chief to try to stop the power that threatens to overtake the world and destroy those who will not follow them.
Author's notes: A big huge thank you for my f-list who listened to me moan and groan for months about this story. Thanks to
vangirl for organizing the challenge and a HUGE thanks to my media creator,
penny , for all the goodies!
Author's Notes (part 2): This story went through some rewrites and I added a completely new section (Playing Defense) which sets up things for the sequel, which I will write someday. :D
Part 1: Stomping Grounds
Part 2: Let's Get This Show on the Road
Part 3: Crashing the Party
Part 4: Playing Defense
Part 5: Pushing the Boundaries
Part 6: Full Circle Part 1 I Part 2