A/N: Since I am up at nine in the morning, I decided I'd write. I have nothing better to do, and everyone I want to talk to is asleep. :P Logan Valkyrie has kinda taken over, and I'm content to just let him. Dante was always a side character, and Shadow was going to be more interesting, but to be honest, Valkyrie and Vega is too much fun. I'd rather focus on that and let everything else be side-stuff. :)

Thunder and Lightning

Valkyrie let out a heavy sigh. He was laying on the floor of the armory, Vega trying really hard not to look at his abs that were visible due to the way his shirt was sitting.

"I'm booooored!" Vega laughed.

"You could help me clean rifles."

"I'm not that bored." Valkyrie sat up, pulling his shirt down.

"Suit yourself Lightning." He sighed again and rolled onto his stomach, his hands on his chin.

"I'm still bored."

"You're always bored Valkyrie," Shadow said as she pulled her hair into a bun.

"Only when there's nothing to do."

"You would complain that Morgan gave you two a day off. I'm sure two, attractive, strong boys like you can come up with something to do." Valkyrie blushed.

"Don't even go there!"

"I think I touched a nerve!" Valkyrie started to turn even redder.

"Shut up!"

"Awww. Is Valkyrie a virgin? How cute!"

"Shadow! Stop picking on the poor kid and get back to work," Lee said.

"Of course, Lt. Lee." Shadow left, Lee shaking his head. Valkyrie gave a nod to him as he left.

"So... was she right?" Vega asked. Valkyrie looked up.

"What?"

"Shadow. Was she right?" Valkyrie blushed and looked away from Vega, messing with his hair.

"About me being a virgin. Yeah. She was right."

"Don't tell anyone, but I am too." Valkyrie smiled.

"Anyway... You're bored?"

"Yeah."

"Wanna go kill some Varren?" Vega asked.

"Fuck yes!" Vega grabbed Valkyrie's favorite shotgun and tossed it to him. Both men got into their armor. Valkyrie grabbed Vega's shoulders.

"Let's go!"

"All right, all right! For such a small guy you sure are pushy."

"I'm not small. You're huge."

"Same difference!" Vega laughed as he followed Valkyrie to the tunnels. They dropped down into the tunnels, Valkyrie splashing water on his boots. He looked around, and caught James' shoulder.

"There." He nodded. They moved silently headed toward the nest. Vega stumbled over a rock, Valkyrie biting the inside of his lip to not laugh.

"You okay?"

"I'm fine," he replied standing up. Valkyrie saw four Varren.

"There."

"I see 'em."

"I'm going in."

"You can't-"

"I can." Valkyrie rushed in, throwing one of them aside with a flick of his hand. He shot another, Vega rushing in behind him. He turned.

"Behind you!" Vega turned, as three Varren ran toward him. He caught one and snapped its neck. Valkyrie smiled, and a Varren knocked him down. He stopped the Varren, holding it with all his strength. With one hand he reached for his shotgun.

"LOGAN!" Vega tried to get away, but was caught under a Varren. Valkyrie didn't panic. He caught the Varren's neck in his knees, and twisted, snapping its neck. Without a second thought he grabbed his shotgun and took down the last two Varren. Vega had killed the last of the ones on him, and ran toward Valkyrie.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. Wasn't paying attention," Valkyrie replied as Vega helped him to his feet. He gave a weak smile.

"You were worried about me."

"Yeah! You could have gotten killed!"

"I'm better than you give me credit for." Vega shook his head as they went deeper into the tunnels. He and Valkyrie found another pack of Varren, and Vega grabbed his shoulder.

"Together this time."

"Right." They charged in together. Valkyrie threw down a singularity, while Vega shot and killed the floating Varren. The biotic threw one of the Varren into the wall, while James kicked another to the ground. He shot the Varren and caught another, snapping his neck. Valkyrie stomped on one of the beast's tails, and shot it in the back of the head. He turned around throwing a warp field at another group. Vega rushed in, throwing a grenade into the pack. He grabbed Valkyrie, pulling them both to the ground. Valkyrie blushed a little at Vega's arm around his waist, and noticed one last Varren.

"Aw shit!" Valkyrie grabbed his shotgun, and rolled to a stand. He spun around, throwing a full-fledged biotic kick at the Varren. It landed across the tunnel as Vega stood up.

"Yeah! Nice one Lightning!"

"You too Thunder," he replied as Vega put his hand on Valkyrie's shoulder.

"We make a damn good team," Vega said.

"Thunder and Lightning. Aren't we cheesy?" Valkyrie put his hand on his hip looking away from Vega. He blushed a little, smiling to himself. It was becoming easier for him to be himself around James. He was less shy.

"Hey, if it works," Vega said with a shrug. His omni-tool started to flash. He pulled it up, and an angry Commander Morgan showed up on the screen.

"Where the hell are you two?" she barked.

"We're in the tunnels killing Varren. Lightning was bored," Vega replied.

"Did either of you think about the fact that those tunnels are under the colony and all the noise you boys are making might alarm some of the colonists? Did you think about the fact that you told no one where you were going? You two are idiots! Get back to base. Now!" Valkyrie laughed.

"Well... maybe this was a bad idea."

"But it was fun," Vega said. Valkyrie smiled.

"It was." They walked back to the entrance to the tunnels and got back to the base. Lee laughed as they came into the armory.

"What?"

"You have no idea what we all thought you two were doing," Lee said between giggles.

"No. We weren't-"

"Maybe we were. It's none of your business right?" Vega replied.

"Ooo. The grizzly bear has teeth. Well played." Lee got up, and started to leave.

"...how did you do that?"

"I have no idea."

"Oh, and boys, you two have night watch!"


As the sun set Lee walked back to the barracks.

"Rise and shine boys," he said going toward Valkyrie and Vega. Both of them rolled out of their beds and got dressed wordlessly.

"Have fun..." Lee added as he collapsed into his bed. The two walked out to the edge of the colony and sat down next to a tree.

"Hey, Logan..."

"Yeah?"

"Eh, nothing. Sorry."

"What is it?"

"Nothing!"

"Come on James!" Valkyrie said pushing Vega's shoulder.

"All right all right! Will you come with me for a walk and lunch tomorrow?" His jaw dropped.

"I... uh... you... Um."

"Is that a yes or a no?"

"Yes! Of course I will!" Valkyrie smiled as they continued walking through the colony. He had a million questions running through his head.

"What should I wear? Should I be worried about that? Would he care? Is he asking me out or is this just something he's doing for some other reason? Where will we go? Does he want to have sex with me? He's really hot..."

As the sun rose, they went back to the barracks. Valkyrie went to his bed, but Vega started walking through the colony again. He ran into Cortez.

"Hey, you're up early," he said.

"Haven't gone to bed yet."

"Night shift?" Vega nodded.

"What's up? You look like you have something on your mind."

"I do, Esteban."

"Esteban?"

"Yeah. Uh... I give nicknames to people."

"Right. So what's up?" Cortez asked.

"Well, you've seen me and Lightning around right?"

"Valkyrie? Yeah. I have. He really likes you."

"I know. But-"

"You're not gay."

"Yeah."

"You never know. I believe you don't fall in love with a man or a woman, but a person. Gender doesn't really matter." Vega nodded.

"Right. So I asked him out... kinda... but..."

"You don't know if it was a good idea. Try to get to know him. He likes you a lot already. Boyfriends are nice, but if you aren't attracted to him, it's not gonna work and you'll just break his heart," Cortez said.

"I am attracted to him. He's the only guy I've ever been attracted to."

"Oh? Well, then go for it. Just... I've heard he's kinda shy, so don't rush it. Like... I wouldn't suggest trying to kiss him or anything like that yet." Vega took in a deep breath.

"Okay. So... what should I do then?"

"Just talk to him... let him know you're attracted to him. It'll make him feel like he's on top of the world."

"Really?"

"Yep."

"Well, I'm going to go get some sleep. Wish me luck?"

"Good luck. Don't break his heart. He's a sweet kid."

"I won't," Vega said as he left. He smiled. He'd finally admitted it. He's attracted to Logan Valkyrie.


A/N: ^^ Too much fun. I'm trying to bring Steve in a little more, so hopefully I can keep up that. XD I think I'm going to be updating this again soon... I have the next chapter half written in my head. I'll pen it tonight and post it tomorrow. :)