(Sorry for the delay Dread =) I had to sleep otherwise I'd be a grumpy git just now =) )
(Mix will have to catch up another Pelican or something in order to catch up >_< I only just noticed he wasn't on board >_< )
"Marines! We're about to leave! Make sure your strapped in right, this isn't like other drops!" shouted Lucas over the roaring of the engines starting up.

Turning he was thrown backwards and landed spralled on the metal floor, grunting slightly. Sitting up, he could see the Hanger Doors opening slowly which could only mean that the Covenant were being damn stubborn about letting them land. Struggling to his feet he stumbled towards the cockpit, hearing the hiss of the Pelican closing off.

"Sorry Lucas, the Captain wants all Pelicans to set off once the doors are fully open," said Kira as Lucas fell into his seat, instantly hooking up the safety harness.

"No worries Kira, just warn me next time, I don't like being flat on my back unless I'm in bed!" he said strongly as he saw pale coloured beams of light passing the Hanger Doors.

Seeing the other Pelicans beginning to lurch forward into space, Lucas flicked two switches and was pressed hard against his seat as Terra's Glory was launched into space. Twisting the control yoke, he brought the Pelican into formation, as they moved quickly towards the planet.

"Marines, secure helmets and hold tight! Its going to get bumpy!" said Kira over the comm unit.

Bumpy was an understatement. Phantoms and Banshees were moving back and forth engaged with the fighters of the ship, pale blue plasma lanced past them, and the light purple shots joined them. It was a storm of death in all detail. Two Pelicans exploded into thousands of pieces, loading hatches were blown open and the Marines held in the holds were sucked out.

"Tango One to all flights, full thrust now! Get through the Covenant!" roared a voice over the comm unit.

Flicking more switches, the Pelican lurched once more as it pushed to its maximum speed, weaving past Covenant ships. A small trail of smoke issuing from the rear port engine.

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"It is not the enemy's plans I am fearful of, it is our own mistakes" a famed wording from.......... a random ancient guy me thinks <_<