I shall be introducing a new character at the end of this chapter. Due to this characters significance, his speech will be bold underline.


Two days later

Reavus was aboard the bridge of one of his standard Destroyer warships, awaiting the council Spectres. Lieutenant Bane who was also on the bridge said to Reavus "Sir, are we basically on babysitting duty with these Spectres". Reavus replied "Well these are 'supposedly' the councils top 20 Spectres, who can 'supposedly' handle themselves". Bane in his usual serious voice said "Sir, these are Prometheans we're talking about here. Top 20 or not, we're going to be bringing home some body bags". Reavus laughed and looked over to Bane, "Yes, but would you rather let those amateurs get themselves killed, or try and put up with the councils never ending bitching". Bane who had no good answer just sat down at his seat and said "Fair enough sir". As they finished their conversation, a council shuttle came out of the Necris mass relay, so Reavus headed down to the hanger bay to meet them.

He entered the hanger at the same time the shuttle landed. The 20 Spectres came out and were headed by a human named Major Gore. The Major walked up to Reavus to greet him but as he said Hello, Reavus said "So here's the deal. I'm not easy to get along with, and I never wanted you guys to come along in the first place but I hate when the council starts bitching. So you do your reconnaissance but you also do what we say, when we say it. Any failure to do so will result in people dying and I am in no mood to try waive off the council. Is that clear Major". The Major responded to the Necris biotic "Of course sir. We'll try not to get in your way". Reavus just thought to himself "Yeah Right. That tone of voice, AND your file say otherwise".

The Spectres left the hanger for some living quarters the Necris had set out while Reavus was headed back to the Destroyer bridge. He had looked over all the files for the Spectres he had to babysit, and most of them were promising. There were quite a few Turians (as usual), a few humans, krogans, a hanar, two geth, and some asari. What didn't add up for Reavus was this Major Gore. He was a brilliant soldier but he was a pathetic tactician. How he was made squadron leader, Reavus never knew. Maybe it was his rank, but other than that, Reavus knew he would be bringing home a couple of body bags. He arrived on the bridge and looked over to the ship's pilot, "Helmsman, set course for the Andromeda galaxy, and engage stealth mode. We don't want our one ship to be spotted by the Prometheans". The ship started turning as the pilot responded "Aye sir".


6 hours and 2 million light years later

The ship came out of hyper space into the orbit of a barren desert like planet. The ships Captain said on the intercom "Note all ground teams, we have arrived in the Andromeda galaxy. All council Spectres and Necris Ghosts (Necris spec ops) report to the hanger bay". Reavus was already in the hanger waiting for the others with his personal fighter; The Stinger. The Necris took their shuttle while the Spectres took theirs and the three ships left the hanger in stealth mode, headed for the barren planet below.

"So what can we expect on this world?" Major Gore asked. Reavus was in his fighter and said "Lieutenant Bane, give us the brief". Bane (who was in the Destroyer CIC) responded "From what we discovered in our last recon mission last week, the Prometheans are spread out over half the galaxy but this world here seems to be a hub world if you can call it that. This world has a heavy military occupation and has many intelligence databanks. Anything the Prometheans do is monitored and regulated from this world. As for the Prometheans themselves; they are a race of cybernetic machines. They have almost no trace of organic matter in them from whatever race they came from and they don't go down easily". Reavus followed up after that, "Right, so stay out of sight and don't engage unless you have to. Our targets are the information centres. With those, we'll know everything there is to know about the Prometheans. Major Gore will be leading fireteam Shadow with the Spectres, while I'll be leading fireteam Ghost". With the briefing done, the three ships entered the atmosphere and prepared to land.


The ships landed on the city outskirts in a secluded canyon. Reavus pulled up his Omni-tool and CABAL (the Necris organid AI) appeared. "CABAL, what do your scans indicate? What's the best way to get to those data centres". After some humming and the utilization of the Destroyers sensors, CABAL reported "Based on my scans with the city to the North, the safest way into the datacentres is via the sewers that run out 3 kilometres to the South of your position. The fastest way is to take the mountain pass but there is a moderate risk of exposure with the city patrols". Reavus thanked the AI and shut his Omni-tool off. However just as he was about to go over a strategy with his team, Major Gore spoke out first, "Ok Spectres, lets get this over with. The faster route it is. We take the quick route, get to the datacentre and leave before those mechs notice anything".

The Spectres all had looks of "Are you crazy" on their faces and Reavus followed up, "Major Gore, how good are you at human history". The Major with the look of confusion replied "Very. What relevance is this to the mission". Reavus looked at this idiot infront of him and shouted "Because in terms of how plans go, DOES THE HINDENBURG RING ANY BELLS". The Major looked at the Necris Admiral silently as Reavus continued, "The likelihood of being spotted on the mountain path is high. You want to chance that with a race that you do not have the tech to fight". The arrogant Major rolled his eyes and said "Reavus come on. We're council Spectres, the best soldiers in the galaxy. We do things more quickly and more efficiently than any other spec-ops groups in the Milky-Way". Reavus and his 10 Ghost members were trying desperately not to punch this prick but Reavus ordered them to the sewer pipes to the South before they could. As Reavus and his team were moving, Reavus turned around, "You know what? FINE! Get yourselves killed, but don't start calling us for reinforcements when you get overrun. ANY SPECTRE WHO CARES TO JOIN US". Only three of them followed the Necris team while the other 16 stayed with Major Gore and started going North into the mountain pass.


20 minutes later, at the Necris objective

Reavus was in his Phantom mode with The Ripper in hand. He and his team were working their way through their datacentre to its hub. As they were walking, they were contacted by Bane, "Fireteam Ghost, what is your situation". Reavus looked to his Omni-tool and replied "Good so far. We encountered some Prometheans but got past them. Two of the Spectres got hurt but they're still going. What's the status on Fireteam Shadow". Reavus heard a sigh over his radio, "Not good sir. I'm afraid that we lost contact with them". Reavus looked down with a sigh, "Damn you Major. This changes thing Bane, once we get the data out of this centre you begin the diversionary bombardment to cover Fireteam Ghost. I'll head over to the other centre and get the data". Bane with concern in his voice replied to his friend "Sir, that's an extremely tight window. I'm not sure you might be able to make it. Once we start the bombardment, we'll only have a few minutes before the Promethean fleet responds and we won't last too long against that many ships". Reavus had a small laugh and replied "No worries, I could use a good sprint".

With that, Fireteam Ghost found the information hub and began their download. Reavus who was headed for the nearest exit said to his team "Alright team, you know what to do. The Destroyer will cover the shuttle's approach and your exfiltration. DO NOT wait for me, I'll get out on The Stinger". Once Reavus made it outside he saw the other datacentre across a large plaza. Reavus unfolded his wings and flew for the second datacentre, getting caught in a slight dogfight with some Promethean sentries on the way there. Reavus did some evasive manoeuvres and shot biotic Flares and his biotic missiles out his wings, despatching the sentries like fireworks at a festival.

Reavus landed at the second datacentre and quickly found the hub. He waved his omni-tool over the computer and said "Bane, CABAL, I'm at the second hub. The information should be downloading now". Bane responded "Yes Admiral we see it coming in", but the message had a lot of static in it. Reavus with concern said "Bane, you're breaking up" but his radio cut out all together.

The download completed but as Reavus took one step back to the exit, he heard an intense screeching sound and felt a searing pain shoot through his head. He could hear the voice shouting in his head, clear as day talking to him. He dropped to the floor in agonising pain clutching and his head while his Phantom deactivated, reverting him back to human form. Not only did he loose his transformation, he lost control over all biotic energy he had. His right arm didn't even emit any glow, It was out.

Reavus suddenly heard a voice that put chills down his spine, "Hello Reavus. 500000 years it's been, and now finally you come here, just as I planned". Reavus looked to the shadows in confusion and shock, "That voice. It can't be you. You're dead". The voice came out of the shadows to reveal a seven foot tall bald figure with glowing silver armour and spikes on his head. The figure approached and said "Oh come now son. Is that the way you say hello to your father".


Now that's what you call a cliffhanger, and why did Reavus' power conveniently and mysteriously collapse on him at the same time that his father arrives.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be gone for a few days contemplating the next chapter.

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