At Valhalla, Donut is running around cleaning Blue Base, humming and singing to himself. South is in the other room, napping.

Donut: Man, Caboose sure can make a mess for just one person. Although, I guess he was trying to make another person, which technically would make this a mess for two people. I think Caboose would be a great dad. I wonder if I should have a kid? I never really thought I wanted one. But as I get older, I start to think something is missing. Aw, I hope I didn't wait too long. I've been so focused on my career and having a good time, maybe it's too late for me! Oh great, now I sound like my mother!

A soldier in white armor walks into the base, sneaking behind Donut and towering over him. Donut turns around and notices the person behind him.

Donut: Oh, hi there! You scared me! I didn't know anyone was over here at Blue Base.

The soldier doesn't reply.

Donut: Strong silent type, huh? That's cool. Don't mind me, I'm just keeping the base a little tidy.

The soldier still says nothing.

Donut: Yeah, a clean base is a deadly base. That's what Sarge always says. Sarge is our commander. You'll get a sarge over here I'm sure, but he won't be like our Sarge; he'll be Blue!

The soldier takes a step forward, revealing his helmet to be an EVA helmet. The Meta continues to stare down at Donut as he continues.

Donut: Man, the rest of the guys will be so happy to have someone to fight. They're gonna be so relieved to see you! What did you say your name was?

The Meta growls.

Donut: Hm. Foreign, huh? Love the accent. Really works for you. (The Meta pulls out a pistol and aims it at Donut's head) I should probably move this...

Donut ducks in time to dodge the Meta's shot. He gets back up.

Donut: Aw, don't worry buddy! I already checked their weapons. All good. But thanks for helpin'!

The Meta growls again, puts away his pistol, and takes out his Brute Shot. Donut turns back around and attempts to lift the body beside him.

Donut: Ugh! This thing's heavy! Maybe if I grab the legs...

Donut moves to the side and obliviously avoids the Meta's strike, which conveniently knocks the body to the wall.

Donut: Well! That was helpful, thanks! Where'd you get that kickass broom?

The Meta approaches Donut, growling as he aims his Brute Shot at him. Motor noises come from outside the base.

Donut: Uh... do you hear that?

Simmons: (from outside) Hey, Donut! Are you in there? Lopez built you a motorcycle! It's broken.

Donut: Hey! Yeah, Simmons! I'm inside the Blue Base! Guess what? Blue Team got a new soldier!

Simmons: What? They sent another team member? (approaches the base's entrance) Why would they do that? That doesn't make any sense.

Simmons then sees the Meta inside.

Simmons: OH, FUCK! (quickly darts off) Welcometotheneighborhood, seeyoulater!

South walks down the hall, yawning and fully armored.

South: Hey, what's with all the-

South freezes as she sees the Meta still aiming his weapon at Donut. The pink soldier than waves at her.

Donut: Hey, South! Didn't know you asked Command to send you another guy. He's been really helpful!

The Meta sees South and reloads his Brute Shot. South rolls behind the wall and avoids several shots before grabbing her assault rifle off her back and firing back the Meta. Donut just stands there, obliviously perplexed.

Donut: Huh. Well, guess I should leave you guys to it. Bye!

Donut casually walks out as South then runs out, jumps off the wall and clothe-lines the Meta to the ground. South drops a grenade behind her as she runs out and rushes after Simmons. The grenade explodes, making the Meta cover his face from the smoke and rubble, before growling furiously as he grabs his weapon and reloads.

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Back at the desert, Grif, Sarge, Slade, and Kan move up the hill, hands raised, with Headcase aiming his gun at them.

Headcase: Come on, move!

Grif: All right already! We're moving! Don't boss me!

Slade: (in his mind) Tex, please tell me Rho and Theta are out of there!

Rho: (in Slade's mind) We're here, chief. Got some interesting stuff off that drive.

Theta: (in Slade's mind) We'll tell you later.

They see Caboose, who is surrounded by Headcase's soldiers.

Headcase: Hey. What's going on up here?

Smith: <He was doing something to the digger.>

Headcase: Sabotaging the digger, huh? I knew it! Who sent you here? What do they know about us?

Sarge: Dammit, Caboose! Why do you keep messing with the vehicles?!

Caboose: Oh! Yeah, I was just trying to find a home for Epsilon. No biggie.

Slade: (fake American accent) Caboose! I thought I told you to hide that!

Headcase: What? What is that thing?

The desert rumbles for a few seconds one of the temple's doors slides open.

Headcase: Shit! He's opening the temple! Dammit! Are you with him?!

Grif: With who?

Headcase: Aw, crap! Get down there! Kill them if you have to and don't let that door close again no matter what happens!

The soldiers and aliens rush out towards the temple. Grif and Sarge head the opposite direction behind the Elephant.

Sarge: Hurry! Let's move!

Grif: Let's get the fuck out of here!

Slade rushes after Headcase.

Slade: Kan! You take Smith! I got Headcase!

Kan: Understood!

Some of the aliens and soldiers begin to fall from bullets and grenades.

Headcase: Shit! Smith! Turret!

Smith was about man the turret, but Kan slices the turret in half. Smith tackles Kan to the ground before they roll off the edge and into the sand.

Headcase: Over there!

Headcase was about to regroup with his men before Slade charge-tackles Headcase to the wall and grabs him by the throat before ramming him against the wall repeatedly.

Headcase grabs Slade by the shoulder and starts squeezing with his robot arm, making a crunch sound in Slade's shoulder.

Slade: AGH!

Slade holds his shoulder before Headcase kicks him back. Ignoring the pain, Slade collides his fist with Headcase's making the sand blow around them. While they continue their fight, Grif hijacks the Elephant.

Grif: Hahaa, see ya, suckers! You just got yoinked!

Kan holds Smith over his head before throwing him across the desert.

Grif: 'the fuck do you drive this thing? Why are there only four levers if there are six directions?! Where the fuck is second gear?

The Elephant begins to move with Sarge trailing alongside it.

Sarge: Grif! If you need to run away in the middle of battle, at least have the decency to drive faster than I can run!

Grif: Is the emergency break on? I don't see— (backs off of the controls) Man, fuck this, this is stupid!

Slade revs his chainsaw and brings it down on Headcase as he catches it with his robot arm. He rips the weapon away from Slade and kicks him in the stomach, before standing back up.

Slade then pulls out his sword and extends his red blade. Headcase recognizes the blade immediately.

Headcase: (rage building up) You...

Slade says nothing as he spins his blade gets in his stance.

Headcase: I'M GONNA KILL YOU FOR WHAT YOU DID!

Before Headcase can do anything a grenade lands between them and blows them away from each other. Slade sees his Lancer in the sand and grabs it before he shoots Headcase's robot arm, making it spark and glitch.

Headcase: AGH! (holds his arm) Cover me! Fall back!

Caboose, Sarge, and Grif flee the scene and stop to see an all too familiar aqua soldier run up to them.

Tucker: Hey guys! Run for the temple! I'll cover you, hurry!

Caboose: Oh—my—Tucker! Is that you?!

Tucker: Yeah, of course it's me! Now move!

The other three don't move.

Caboose: (casually) So... where have you been?

Tucker: What is this, some kind of fucking reunion?! Move your asses, idiots! I'll meet you over there!

Tucker backs up and leaves as Slade rushes up.

Slade: You lot heard him! Move!

Caboose, Sarge, and Grif finally run off, following Slade.

Sarge: What in Sam Hell was all that?

Grif: Who cares? Just move!

(AND HEADCASE KNOWS WHO SLADE IS! LET'S SEE WHAT HAPPENS!)