Greetings all! I hope you've enjoyed the last chapter even though it was short. Now forgive me for the major time skip, as I didn't know how to fill in a…I would say a thousand year gap or close to it.
Nevertheless, I said in this chapter there would be an intro narration, and I plan to follow that.
So here it is, enjoy.
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the story
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(THE MARTIAN EMPIRE)
COLD WAR! FOR NEARLY A THOUSAND YEARS OF CONSTANT BATTLE. MARTIAN IMPERIAL FLEETS CONTINUE TO EXPAND AND GROW MORE TERRITORY.
BATARIAN SLAVER FLEETS CONTINUE COMING INTO IMPERIAL CONTROLLED SPACE TRYING TO ENDLESSLY ENSLAVE THE EMPIRE, WITH NO ABSOLUTE SUCCESS, AND COMPLETELY UNAWARE OF IMPERIAL FLEET POSITIONS.
THE BATARIAN HEGEMONY CRYS IN OUTRAGE TO THE CITADEL COUNCIL TO INVESTIGATE THE MATTER, BUT FACED WITH CONTINUED DENIALS FROM THE ARROGANT AND IGNORANT COUNCIL.
HOWEVER, DESPITE DENYING AN INVESTIGATION, COUNCILOR TEVOS AND HER SQUAD OF COMMANDOS, HEAD TO THE UNKNOWN SECTOR OF CITADEL SPACE TO SEE TO THE MATTER HERSELF.
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"Approaching unknown sector now councilor." Said Tevos's commander, Alana T'sari, the Councilor smiled and said. "Thank you Commander, just drift through for right now, we don't want to crash into an asteroid." Stated Tevos, "Yes Ma'am! Captain, take it nice and easy from here." Ordered the Asari Commander.
The captain gave a thumbs up as she concentrated on flying the ship. Commander Alana looked to the councilor with a questioning look before saying. "With all due respect Madam Councilor, but why are we here? I thought you denied an investigation here." She asked.
Councilor Tevos simply smiled before replying, "Well, to be honest, I was interested in the matter of why slaver fleets were disappearing." She said, "But whatever is making them disappear could be out here with us, I'm concerned for your safety is all." She said explaining herself.
"That is completely fine, besides I believe we're dealing with a possible first contact situation here." Tevos said. The Commander raised her brow in surprise and in question, "And why is that, Madam Councilor?" the Commander asked, "I don't know, it's just a feeling." Tevos stated.
Before the two Asari could make another statement, the captain spoke up. "Uh…Commander, I've picked something up on long-range scanners." She said in a worried tone. "What is it Captain!" the Commander exclaimed in a calm but worried tone. "We've got a large unknown object coming out of…dark space?" she questioned.
No questions were longer asked as a large ship appeared out of nowhere, right in front of them. It was massive compared to their ship, it could considered a dreadnought or flagship. Every Asari aboard that ship stood there in stunned silence of it.
"Well Madam Councilor, you were right about first contact." Commander Alana stated dumbly, the Councilor only nod, not knowing what to say.
"Ma'am we're being hailed by the unknown ship." Said the captain, "Bring it up." The Commander ordered, the captain did as such. And appeared to be an entirely new race. The being in question was female, wearing a military uniform. The being had skin that was ebony black, short snowy hair, and to the Asari surprise, and no mouth!
The Being began to speak, "Greetings Citadel ship, this is Ensign Mala Ta'kaari the 2nd, acting captain and XO of the venator class ship, Valhalla. Please state your business." The Ensign asked. Clearly still stunned by the events, the councilor worked up the best response she could think of.
"Greetings Ensign." She began, "I am Councilor Tevos of the Citadel council, and I am here to investigate the disappearance of some Batarian ships that have been disappearing for a while." Tevos explained, the Ensign gave a glare before speaking, "you don't support those slaving dogs do you?" she questioned harshly. Shaking her head furiously, Tevos replied.
"By the Goddess no! We would never support them, they have our own people. So we understand perfectly if you're the ones making their ships be gone." She quickly stated, "Then we haven't anything to worry about, and yes you would be correct about us attacking them, it was only in self-defense." The Ensign stated calmly.
"Please where are my manners, come aboard our ship and we'll treat you well." And with that the hail was finished. The Councilor looked to the commander, then back to the commander and ordered the captain to board. "Captain bring us aboard."- "Yes Madam Councilor." And with that they headed to the Hangar that had opened on the side for them.
(On Board the Venator class ship Valhalla, with Ensign Ta'kaari)
As the Transmission came to an end The Ensign immediately ordered the left side hanger be opened. "Centurion 264-T; open communications with the Royals on the home world." The Ensign ordered, "Yes Ma'am." It said and did as such.
Queen Tyr'ahnee came on the other line. "Ah Ensign Ta'kaari, how goes you're deployment." Asked the Queen, "It goes well my Queen however, we have encountered a citadel ship in our region of space. And get this, the Asari councilor is on board." Ensign Ta'kaari informed. Raising her hand to her chin, showing that the Queen was in thought, responded to the news.
"Keep me on call, I would like to speak with this councilor, take a squad with you to the Hangar. The rest will determine history." The Queen ordered, with a salute she said. "It will be done your Majesty." With that the transmission was cut off, but kept the Queen's call on hold.
The Ensign left the Bridge and made way to the hangar, on her way she passed by a small squad of troops on stand-by for assignments. "Troopers!" they immediately went to attention and stopped whatever they were doing. "We have another first contact situation, form up and follow me." Ensign Ta'kaari ordered, a few 'Yes Sirs!' were said and the troopers did as such.
It only took a few minutes to navigate the ship to reach the ships hangar, two platoons were on each side of the citadel ship in a state of attention. The ensign was at the entrance of the ship as the door came down, showing the Asari Councilor and her escort.
The Ensign saluted the Councilor as her feet touched down on the ship, "Welcome Councilor, to the Valhalla." Tevos Nodded and said, "Thank you for your hospitality, Ensign." She said.
"You're welcome Councilor. However, I am not the one you should be speaking to. While she's not here, I have her on call. I present to you, the Queen of New Mars!" she said as she took out a small disc shaped object, and an image popped up.
The Figure was wearing a gold necklace that also formed a bra, a crown with a green gem in the middle, and a belt with another said green hem in the middle along with a sleek purple silk skirt that was slightly see through.
"Greetings Madam Councilor, I am Queen Tyr'ahnee'Banon, but you may call me Queen Tyr'ahnee or Tyr'ahnee. I'm terribly sorry that my husband, the King, couldn't be here to witness this historical event." Said the Queen, Tevos bowed her head in respect for the royal leader of this empire.
"And greetings to you as well you're Majesty, on behalf of the citadel we welcome to space." Tevos said politely, the Queen immediately raised a hand to this interrupting the Asari Councilor. "Please Councilor, our empire has been in space for far longer than you have my dear. We know everything that happens outside our space." The Queen said in a calm and cool manner.
"And how is that, you're Majesty?" asked the Asari councilor, the Queen gave a slight chuckle before she began to explain their peoples history and how their empire came to be, everything from the prothean research base on mars, to events leading to now. Tevos actually had to do a mind meld with the Ensign to see that this was true. However, since the ensign the Ensign hasn't lived as long as the Queen, she could only get partial memories, but still substantial to prove everything said.
"I can't believe it, you're actually older than any other recorded civilization…I need to head back to the citadel to think on this." Tevos stated before her and her escort entered their ship and left the Valhalla.
"Should we follow them my Queen?" Ensign Ta'kaari asked, Queen Tyr'ahnee simply shook her head. "No let them go. We'll make our presence known to the galaxy soon enough, for right now your crew has all earned some leave until you're next Tour. May the Protheans Guide you." And with that she was gone, and everyone excitedly headed back home to New Mars for their leave.
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A/N: Well how'd you guys like it. I immediately had an idea for this one right after I posted the last one and so this was made.
Also if anyone asks about the near end there. Their memories work like the Protheans did, they were passed down from generation to Generation. At least I think that's how they did it.
Thank you all that have joined thus far, High school isn't easy so I congratulate to you all that keep waiting patiently.
Until next time. FOR RULER AND SOVEREIGN!