Author Note
I currently have 3 story arcs planned. They are Angels of Death, the N7 Days, and I haven't given a name to the 3rd story arc yet. lol
This is the start of the first story arc, Angels of Death.
Enjoy

Dec 6 2185

Two men faced each other, sitting at a table with a bottle of ryncol between them. One of the men, Artemis Rex didn't stand out much other than his crew cut and N7 leather jacket. The other looked like he'd seen better days, before passing out face first into the hardwood table.

Artemis slammed his shot glass down for the eighth time, glancing at the passed out man before him. "Does anyone else want to try their drinking prowess against mine?" Everyone quickly looked away. He shrugged. "Your loss." As he grabbed the bottle, intending to fill up his glass again, his comms rung. He quickly looked at the id before answering. "Great," he muttered as he answered the call. "Yes, what is it, Neo?"

"Did you forget that we have a briefing at 0400 tomorrow?" she asked politely, only the barest hint of anger seeping through.

"Oh no, I completely forgot about that." He replied sarcastically. "Of course I remember. Why do you think I'm drinking now? It's not like I will be drinking for the next 600 or so years."

"Let me guess, you need a ride back to the barracks?"

"That's up to you. The buses go for another couple hours."

"I'm already here." she responded coldly.

Artemis sighs. "Glad to see you remember where I like to drink, Fine. I'll be out in a sec." He picked up the bottle, debating if he wanted another shot, before he handed it back to the brunette bartender along with 140 credits.

"Here you go, Velvet. This should cover my remaining tab."

"Off to go see a new galaxy?" she asked, smirking slightly.

"You know me, always looking for a new adventure." he responded, earning a slight chuckle from the brunette.

"Take care of yourself out there." she replied, as she moved out from behind the counter to give a hug to Artemis.

"As always."

"You should come along. Andromeda will be fun."

"Oh, we are. Coco and me." Velvet replied, "We're just not getting out immediately.

"Oh I didn't know that. I'll see you guys when you get out from cryosleep."

Artemis then bid farewell to Velvet and walked out of the bar and towards Neo's car.

"Enjoying your vice, I see." Neo said.

"What, and you don't have a vice you enjoy?" Artemis replied.

"Yes, and it's not something I get to enjoy!" Neo exclaimed.

They sat in silence until they got to the dorms. "See you at the briefing tomorrow, Rex." Neo said.

"Later Neo," Artemis responded.

Cut to Ruby in her apartment

"Yang, I need to get to bed soon. I have an early morning tomorrow." Ruby whined.

"Ok, ok. I'll let you go then." Yang responded "I love you Rubes."

"Love you too Yang." Ruby dutifully responded. "Tell Weiss I said hi"

"I will. Say hi to Blake for me."

Ruby ended the call and started to shut down the computer, in preparation of packing.

"So are you coming to bed, Ruby?" Blake asked.

"In a minute, Blake. I just need to finish some stuff." Ruby quickly responded.

"Okay, just don't take too long."Blake expressed. I'm heading to bed now," giving her beloved a quick peck on the cheek.

Ruby blushed slightly at the kiss. "Okay. Love you Blake. Also Yang and Weiss said hi"

Blake smiled slightly at Ruby's blush. "Yang and Weiss. Who would have thought it," she chuckled softly.

The night went by quickly and everyone woke up early for the briefing. Jien Garson even made an appearance. The briefing was over fairly soon, and everyone got prepped for cryosleep.

650 years later

"So we made it to Andromeda," Artemis stated groggily.

"Yep, and it's not looking good," a nearby tech replied.