Disclaimer: I do not Own Halo, it's characters or armor. Eric Lancaster S627 is mine. The Name for Noble Six: Amelia was provided by GrimmJakal who is assisting me in the Production of this fiction.

Reach was the Birth place of the Spartans peaceful tranquil virtually untouched. A Transport Warthog was speeding down a dirt road to a remote outpost; A Spartan was riding along examining her helmet as Two Uh-144 Falcon transports flew past them. The transports landed shortly a few minutes before the hog arrived. The female Spartan stepped out and made her way to the command building passing a sniper ideally loading his rifle clips on a falcon. She stepped in right as the team leader was talking with Colonel Urban Holland on an Audio link, The rest of Noble were in the concrete building as well. Emile sharpening his kukri knife, Jorge relaxing, Kat watching everyone...it was quite boring. The larger Spartan next turned and noticed her.

"So that's our new Number Six." Jorge said aloud, the leader only nodded as Holland continued.

"ONI thinks the deployment of a Spartan team as a 'Gross misallocation of valuable military resources'." Before he could continue a voice from the door, "With all due respect Urban, ONI can kiss my ass." All eyes were on the other new comer a Spartan in Black and white armor, with a Patrol chest rig, Scout helmet with upgraded sensors, Gungir and sniper shoulders, Hard case on his left thigh, a data pad on his left wrist and a shotgun breacher on his right.

Carter Noble one was about to respond harshly before the Colonel cut him off, "Lieutenant Commander, Eric Lancaster. Serra 627 Will be your Liaison to ONI, please be patient with him he has unresolved issues with ONI."

"What kind of Issues?" Carter asked bluntly.

"Not for me to tell." Urban replied quickly and shortly. Eric was glad that Holland had the presence of mind to deny Carter access to that touchy bit of history. He then noticed Six he recognized her armor, stature and posture, "It's been awhile Amelia..." he said smiling behind his helmet. Amelia nodded to him."Good to see you to Eric." She replied. Not moving from her position as Holland continued,

"They pulled a similar job on Harmony disabled the Comms. relay taking out our eyes and ears, then stole two freighters from dry dock. That cannot happen here. Reach is to damn important, get that relay back on line Noble one."

The Team was given their mission and set out for the birds Amelia taking a seat next to Jun Noble Three, while Eric walked around and took the gunner's seat next to Amelia. Carter explaining to them the team's methods before asking the question, "You Known eachother long?" Eric ignored the question tapping away at his Tatical Data pad. "Six? Same question." Amelia nodded. Not really knowing how to answer that. She didn't want to reveal too much, but she didn't want to seem secretive either. Eric saved her the trouble, "We've been in a few Units tougher. Commander. Enough said." he turned away not before giving Grimm(Amelia) a friendly nod. Grimm smirked under her helmet, and nodded back. She looked out the falcon, and watched the scenery.

Eric tapped his data pad bringing Grimm and himself into a private channel, "I missed you Amelia. Have you kept that little secret to yourself?" he asked tapping his hard case on his left thigh.

"I've missed you too. Trust me...I haven't told a soul, and I never will." She replied. Giving him a slight nod.

"You're the first to ever look me in the eyes and see me more than a freak." he admitted. It wasn't the first time but he loved her dearly.

Amelia smiled, and with no one looking brushed her hands over his. "I've always cared for you.", She said lovingly. Her feelings for him were deep, and she wished that could be back at the base, so they could relax, and talk.

"How long have you been with ONI?" Carter's voice comes over the helmet's speakers, "Just wondering."

Eric decided to answer, "Seven years."

Under his commando helmet Carter arched a brow, "Since you were twelve?"

Eric didn't give answer, that was getting a little personal, "Not open for discussion. And stay out of my Records please. THAT is an order." Carter wasn't going to pry, He knew sticking his nose into the affairs of an ONI operator wasn't a wise idea, especially when his military clearance was higher than his or even Kat's.

He switched back to the channel that he and Amelia shared, "Maybe when we get back to base we can catch up 'Privately'." he hinted the last word before Checking his shotgun and pistol. "I missed the stress relief and love you gave me."

Amelia chuckled, "I missed it too. I always loved your aggression.", She replied flirtatiously, as she cocked her sniper rifle, and checked her knife.

AN: So it begins. I'm trying to keep The Spartan's in character. Eric's back Story will told as the story unfolds. Amelia and Eric are more than just old Acquaintances.