As I briskly make my way through the wards my minds running in circles. I can't think of anything that links Cerberus to the saints. I had briefly considered the new form of red sand but Cerberus aren't in the drug business. Terrorism yes, drugs no. Then it hits me like running into a brick wall. They are after the drugs. Think about it if they can refine it, improve it then they could use it to control there troops. Break out of line and you die. The side effects are crippling at the moment but with work the side effects could be reversed, making there people stronger. It has already been noted that biotic capability's increase under the drugs use.

Thinking about it though there's still the question of why. Cerberus has enough resources to be able to reverse engineer this crap so why are they still going after the saints, it just doesn't make sense. The only logical explanation is that there is something in the way the saint's manufacture or process it that they need to find out. I guess its just a race to find out. If I can take out there production facility's I can kill two birds with one stone. I quickly sent Cortana a message to try and trace were the drugs are coming from on my omni tool as I approached my destination.

My heart raced as I approached, my body heated up. Damn I'm a bag of nerves. Hell I'd rather be shot at than go on this blind date but still I'm here now might as well see what happens. Walking into the café I can smell the coffee a mile away. Horrible stuff in my opinion but that isn't worth anything. Looking round i try to spot my date. Easier said than done when you have no clue what they look like. The place is packed with Asari and Turians, with a few humans scattered about. The Asari seem to go nuts for the proper earth stuff, guess there's no accounting for taste.

Stalking my way across the rustic café I checked my watch to see if I was late. Early as usual, guess I could have give the nugget a bit more of a beating earlier. As I spin on the balls of my feet I see a hand reaching for my shoulder. My flight or fight instincts kick in as time seems to slow. The slender female hand is not the one I had expected. For half a second when I saw the gloved hand I thought it was Miranda's but the skin tone is wrong. The gloves are the tipless type covering a set of delicate fingers.

As I turned to look the woman in the face she withdraws her hand. She's wearing a long jade silk dress, expensive looking even for this part of the citadel. The dress compliments her lines perfectly, her beauty rivalling that of Miranda. I recognise who it is straight away, Its the woman from the med clinic. I can't believe I didn't pay her more attention the first time we met, I would have realised it was Dr Michelle.

I scanning the room with one eye I can see some of the Asari eyeing her up She seems a to be taking it in her stride though unlike me. Now everyone seems to be staring at me as well just what I wanted. I hate being watched, I prefer being in the background. I give her the once over with my free eye. Damn the games did her an injustice they really did. I can see that she is doing the same with me and that she sees something she likes as her lips twist into a smile.

"You must be Isaac hunt, your sisters description was very accurate" the doctor softly spoke gesturing to a free booth.

Nodding I took a seat as I mentally noted my nearest exits. I know it sounds like I am being paranoid and I probably am but I have a lot of enemy's. I know there's a large bounty on my head, so I need to play things safe. Confident I have a few escape routes planned I relax a bit as I take a look at the menu.

"Now I'm curious what did my sister have to say about me Chloe? " I asked as I put the menu down.

She seems a bit taken aback by the fact that I know her name then again I don't know if she remembers me from the clinic if she has put two and two together. I put on a reassuring smile or at least I hope it is and hope I haven't put my foot in it again.

"Not much she was actually fairly vague especially when it came to what you do for a living but then I didn't realise it was you. I still owe you for saving my life back in the clinic" she replies in her exotic accent.

As I scratch the back of my scalp I spot the reflection of an Asari waitress coming over. Judging from the look of her she is in a bad mood. Giving a quick thought I'm stuck choosing what to drink do I play it safe and have a glass of pineapple juice or do I get something a little more daring. The good Dr is looking over the menu as the waitress announces her presence by rudely coughing to get our attention.

"Sir I am going to have to ask you too take those sunglasses of in here its rude and against dress code" she venomously spits.

The Asari's purple skin tone does nothing to hide her anger. I turn my head to face her, my hand discreetly moves closer to my knife. I haven't been hit with a biotic attack yet and I have no intention of finding out how painful it can be today. I mentally prepare myself in case she decides to go of the deep end, which judging by her current attitude isn't to hard to imagine.

"I apologise but I need these glasses to see, I have a medical condition which requires that I were them" I politely offered trying to satisfy the aggressive waitress.

I Can see that she's not going to take that as an answer as soon as I finishes saying it. Looking over at my date I can see that she is not happy with the situation either. Don't think I will be leaving a tip after that outburst I mental joke to myself as I turn to face the Asari again.

"Look Mr I don't make the rules, you are going to have to follow the rules or leave" she retorts folding her arms like a stroppy teenager.

I can see that Dr Michelle is about to say something but I hold my hands up to stop her as I get to my feet. I don't want a confrontation and I certainly don't want anyone else staring at me. There are plenty of other cafe's and restaurants on this level, if she doesn't want our custom I have no problem going elsewhere. Helping Chloe to her feet i feel like the whole café is watching us but I block it out. Hell I don't know why but I get the feeling I had a lucky escape here the food looks rubbish.

"Hey tart you forgot to pay for your drink" the Asari spat.

Before she could even spin round to respond I had already reacted. Having made sure that she was in front for this reason I knew that the Asari was going to kick off no matter what happened like a sixth sense. Catching her by surprise I grabbed her arm as I saw the tell tale signs of biotics flaring. Time slowed down as I moved twisting her hand onto her chest to stop her using her biotics on us. I followed up with a head but. As the Asari crashed to the floor. Unconscious I saw another come running up from the other side off the café. The doctor was panicking not that I blame her I kept myself between her and the newcomer as I changed my stance.

"I acted in self defence she was going to use her biotics on us" I calmly stated not taking my eyes of the newcomer.

The blue asari glared at me but didn't attack me for the moment at least. Instead she knelt down besides her fallen co worker. Muttering something to her as she cleared blood from round her nose. I didn't hit her that hard just enough to keep her from doing anything else stupid but I guess my head is harder than I thought. Chloe looks at me as she steps forward, looking as though she is about to help the Asari , but I put my hand out in front of her to stop her.

"I know, she has stopped taking her meds I just didn't realise she was still hearing the voices. The bill is on the house I'm sorry for my sisters actions" the Asari cried as she scooped her sister up.

Wordlessly i told Chloe to go as I followed her out the café not taking my eyes from the asari. As we got outside I quickly checked my omnitool as I heard it ping coming out the door. I had a message from Cortana. opening it up I read it discreetly as I silently followed Chloe.

"how is the date going? You sure know how to treat a lady. I got your earlier message about Emily Wong, and don't worry I adjusted the CCTV footage in the café although I suggest you don't hang around. What did you really think I would let you loose on the citadel without keeping an eye on you" Cortana.

We walked for a few minuets in silence as we passed various stalls and shops. Neither of us knowing what to say to break the awkward silence. I hope she doesn't blame me for what happened in their. It could have gone a hundred different ways I'm glad I restrained myself enough to just knock her out rather than kill her or use her to redecorate the place. We stop in front of a small water fountain a few blocks away from the café. Looking over my shoulder one final time I am satisfied that we weren't followed. Well that went well but I guess I should just be thankful I didn't have c-sec to deal with.

"who are you I have never seen anyone react like that first at the clinic and now in the café it's like your Jekyll and Hyde. How can you be so calm after something like that? You didn't even show any emotion when you knocked the Asari out. " She questioned staring me in the face.

I thought about it for a few seconds as I watched the oblivious people pass. I never thought about it but ever since I have been here I have had a sixth sense if you will. I have been able to predict things I shouldn't be able to like there movements and stuff. It's like I see things before they happen. Admittedly I never saw that crap that went down with Miranda but I knew she wasn't on the level. Sighing I take a seat, at first i put it down to the Nano suit but I'm not wearing the Nano suit now am I?

"I honestly don't have an answer, just a theory. I have never lived a peaceful life, wouldn't know how. I guess it just comes from muscle memory after a while" I replied philosophically as I looked at the view.

The presidium sure is beautiful, since I have been here I have never stepped back and enjoyed the view. It's something I need to do more often or I will end up going blood crazy. Everyone needs time off now and then. When I take care of the next mission I may have to get a fish tank for the warehouse. Fish relax me, no idea why they just do.

"So what do you actually do for a living?" Chloe asked taking a seat next to me her interest piqued.

I have to be careful how I answer this question, I don't want to blubber out that I'm a professional vigilante for everyone to hear. I guess I could say I am a mercenary but then that makes me sound like one of the bad guys. Guess I am going to have to bend the truth a little. I hate lying but I guess I have to, otherwise more people could get drawn into Cerberus cross hairs. Then again if they ever found out that I was dating someone they would be in danger anyway.

"I am in private security" I replied with a smile.

I watched for a second gauging her reaction for a few seconds as i tracked a shady looking Turian cross the path ahead of were we are sat. I guess its not that much of a lie really as I provide security to the people on the wards and I am not government funded. I relaxed a little as the Turian disappears from sight He looked like a druggy but then he could be just ill.

"After what happened in the clinic I have booked a self defence course and bought a gun incase anyone else decides to try it on in the future. Would you pleases teach me to shoot?" she asked pleadingly.

I looked at Chloe for a few seconds as I took in what she said I guess there's no harm in it, could even be fun. I need to talk to another human being every now and then to stay sane and having a grateful doctor as a friend or something more will come in handy when i do eventually manage to get myself shot. That last bit sounds wrong but sooner or later I will make a mistake and end up needing medical attention. That's not being a downer or anything that's just the way it is.

"Sure I can do that but it wont be an over night thing we can start now come on let's get a cab I know there's a shooting range not far from here." I replied as I got to my feet.

We walked the short distance to the nearest air cab station taking in the sights. It didn't take us long to get there as this part of the citadel is littered with them. Taking the short journey I thought about what she had said about how I saw things before they happened. Maybe I am reading to much into it maybe I aint, I don't know. Still its nice to have some human company for a change. We arrived at the small firing range not long after leaving the presidium.I led Chloe into the firing range. We stopped at the counter to hire some pistols, I could have used mine but I didn't want the agro of explaining why I was carrying it. The Turian running the place gave us a strange look as he processed our order before leading us to our booth.

"Chloe you need to remember to breathe, don't pull the trigger gently squeeze " I instructed as I corrected her posture.

There wasn't to much wrong with it but small changes can make a big difference especially when you don't have the strength to counter it. As I stood behind her I made a few minor adjustments to her aim giving her a few more pointers. Noticing we had a few spectators I told her to fire when she was ready. She let of three rounds, that flew wide but for a first attempt it wasn't bad.

"Not bad for a first attempt but you need to remember to breath" I praised as i made a few more adjustments to her posture.

I gave her an old predator pistol because of its low kickback, accuracy suffers a bit however but for someone with her build the trade of is more than worth it. Taking a step back I let her have another go. This time she was more successful hitting the targets outer edge and once in the leg. She had copped with the recoil better than I had thought though.

"Ha-ha human women have no place at a gun range there only good for slave work" some Batarian muttered in the background.

Ignoring the jerk I went back to giving Chloe some more pointers, this time she was a lot better all three of the shots hitting the target. Switching places I took the pistol from her and let of a string of seven shots. Taking less than a tenth of the time she had taken to aim her last shot. I scored seven different head shots on targets at various ranges. I wasn't trying to show of however just demonstrating how important it was to breath effectively.

"So how long did it take you to get that good?" Chloe asked as we switched places again.

This time she steadied her breathing before taking a shot the round hit the targets chest dead center. I smiled as she bounced on her feet turning to face me. Gently I pushed the gun back towards the range as she blushed. I could hear the Batarian muttering in the background as I moved the target a little further back. I didn't have the heart to say I had acquired my skills in such a short space of time so I decided to play it of with a bit of sly humour.

"You learn fast when the targets start shooting back" I joked.

She let of another shot hitting the target a little higher up. After another twenty minuets she was hitting the target about ninety percept of the time. She is a good student and its been a refreshing change teaching her. We decided to leave, I needed to get back to Cortana and she needed to get ready for work. As we went to leave the Batarian got in our way.

"Human that was some impressive shooting for a lesser species" he grunted his four eyes fixed on Chloe.

I gently pushed her behind me as I stepped in front. We stood there for a second as I weighed him up, he did the same in kind. Shotgun holstered on his back, carniflex on his hip. His posture screamed mercenary. I didn't consider him much of a threat but then I wasn't going to take any chances.

"How's about a little completion? A thousand credits says I'm a better shot than you?" the Batarian grunted as his cronies appeared.

Nodding I let them past to the range as one off the Turian staff set up the range. He went to the left of the two booths and set his target up at a fifty meters and took a shot hitting it in the head. Confidently I gave Chloe the hired pistol as i drew my own. I set my target at eighty meters, focusing I let of a three round burst. The rounds hit the metal target square between the eyes registering three hits within an inch of each other.

I could hear the Batarian curse as he moved his target a couple of meters past mine. I watched on as he took his shot missing the target by a few inches. All I had to do was match his attempted distance to win, however his earlier comments had wound me up so I decided to embarrass him. Moving my target to the maximum distance of the range I steadied my breathing and vented the pistol on the target.

The rounds hit there targets, all kill shots. Two head shots and two heart shots. I smiled putting on my smug face as i walked over to collect my winnings. The Batarians were not happy about their misfortune. A Salarian was rubbing his hands together as he collected his winnings, his krogan body guard seemed impassive to the whole thing.

"Money please" I asked staring at the batarian.

I knew he wasn't going to pay I could see his hands reaching towards his shotgun. Before he could reach it however I saw a rifle butt hit the back of the Batarians head as a claymore shotgun was thrust into the face of the nearest Batarian. All i can say is that it's a small universe Zaeed Masoni and Urdnot Wrex, of all the people catching a bounty I would never have expected to run into these two, hear of all places.

"Pay the man and leave, or don' more fun if you don't" Wrex grumbled his voice reverberated through the range.

I glanced at Chloe who looked a bit shook up by the whole thing. The Batarian made the smart decision throwing a credit chit at me before running for the door. I nodded at the two before grabbing Chloe's arm and gently leading her away. We handed back the pistol and left in record time. Not wanting to get caught up in that trouble. As we got in a sky cab I explained who they were and that the Batarian must have a bounty on his head. A big one if those two are working with each other.

We made small talk on the way back to the ward. My omni tool lit up about half way through our journey. Opening the message program I read my new message. Guess Kahoku wants to cash in that favour I owed him. He has requested that I meet him at his ship at the alliance docks. The message came with the necessary clearance to get me in.

"Guess I'm going away for a while I will message you later" I told Chloe as I got out of the cab.

She pecked me on the cheek before i shut the door and watched as it took off. I walked back to my pad as my mind went over the message I received earlier. It was a little light on the details but that is to be expected. Walking in I spotted Cortana practising ballet. I couldn't help but shake my head as I laughed at the sight. Cortana scowled at me as I held my hands up in mock surrender.

"how did the date go? "she enquired as she turned the music off.

Stripping off I quickly changed into my under armour as I filled Cortana in on the details of my date. I know she already knows but i'm not going to spoil her fun. Walking into the armoury I grabbed a duffel bag and put my equipment in it. Chosing a flexible load out. Silenced pistol and riffle, heavy sniper riffle and a smg.

"Remember that favour we owe kahoku he is cashing it in. Wasn't to specific but he did say to come well armed and to not worry to much about being stealthy" I announced as I shut the bag.

Life is never easy, staring at the cabinet containing my armour I contemplated which suit to take. With little data to go on its not an easy choice. Weighing up the pros and cons of using the Spartan armour, I eventually ruled it out deciding to save it for when things get really rough. That and it never hurts to have an ace up your sleeve. People like Cerberus and the saints like to load the deck in there favour the less people I let in the more ambiguous I become, the more I can load the deck in my favour.

"I'm glad that I didn't bother planning that hit on henry Lawson then" Cortana sarcastically remarked as she uploaded herself into the armour.

Took about ten minuets to get fully dressed the hard suit was still going through diagnostics as i disconnected the fuel lines to the shuttle lifting there heavy mass without thinking about it.

Climbing into the shuttles rear section I watch in amazement as Cortana programs the auto pilot quicker than I can walk across the hold. With a gentle flutter the shuttle lifts of as the roof soon as the shuttle is clear of the roof I feel the thrusters kick in as we surge forward into the flow of traffic. I don't think i will ever get used to the size of this place but then when I see an alien planet I think I'm going to freak out.

"So you spent all he time doing the tech stuff on the retrofit then Cortana?" I asked curious as to how hard it was.

I remember getting a few cars mapped, that was a pain in the arse this shuttle I should imagine takes things to a new level. Mechanical stuff i can handle, wiring i can manage but anything else forget it. Something tells me there was more to what Cortana had to do than just a simple refit. Hunching over slightly I holster my knife on my left thigh and the pistol on my right before doing the duffel bag up again. Looking up I watched as Cortana materialised in front of me.

"No the software upgrades took about twenty minuets I just didn't want to give you an excuse to back out from your date" Cortana cheerily replied.

Anyone else pulled something like that and I would have been annoyed but I just can't get angry at Cortana no matter how much I would like too at times. Still I'm glad to have the shuttle set up how we want it. Storage lockers fitted above the crash resistant seats. Fully stocked with medi gel and other goodies. If my home is ever discovered I should be able to operate from this shuttle for a couple of weeks even with the fire I take. There's a spare set of armour in the locker next to the cockpit door. Standard spec ops gear nothing to fancy but it will do in an emergency. I also have a wing suit stored in there.

Typing away on my omnitool I quickly send kahoku a message to let him know I'm coming. Don't think the jarheads will appreciate me just turning up, invited or not. Checking my mail box I quickly open the audio file that the bug stole from Miranda's omnitool. I listened as the grainy file played out, nothing much of value. Still what ever info I can find on Cerberus is useful Cortana can try and see if she can gain something useful from it all I can make out are place names a few numbers and Greek words.

The whole point of the bug was to rattle Miranda however it's the current type that Cerberus are using, with what little she knows of me and her, insecurity issues it could weaken her links to Cerberus and get her off my back for a while. Picturing her face now is priceless, still I'd better get my game face on I have no idea what I'm going to be asked to do. As long as it fits my moral code I will get it done.

"I have upgraded your hud and added live streaming features for your helmet cam, figured it might come in handy" Cortana stated proudly as the shuttle arced right.

My omnitool flashed up as i got another message from kahoku directing me to a landing area stating that he would meet me there. Cracking my neck I stretched out as I recounted my equipment list in my head, everything i needed was present and accounted for, even that nervous feeling. Hell I'm a wanted criminal I could be walking straight into a c-sec trap. Truth is I doubt that a man like kahoku would be short sighted enough to pull that kind of trick. He knows that in our line of work shady connections are a necessary evil. I can do things he can't get done on his own and he has access to resources even money can't get me. Hopefully this will lead to a profitable relationship.

"Thanks Cortana what would i do without you?" i replied smiling as cycled through the suits tactical options.

"you'd get the job done or find yourself wedged under Miranda's thumb, dancing to her merry tune" she replied sarcastically

Still not happy about the whole abduction plot huh Cortana ? She's probably right though. I felt the shuttle touching down as I hauled the duffel bag over my shoulder and opened the cargo door. Stepping out into the bright light of the citadel I could make out kahoku immediately along with a small honour guard of two marines. I didn't bother to wait for the shuttle to land I jumped down and made my way over to the admiral as the marines eyed me up suspiciously. Before I even made it to the admiral he had already told the marines to give us some privacy.

"Glad you came on such short notice, I have a job that needs to be handled by an outsider, can't give you all the details out here but I need you to work with my men but report back directly to me and admiral Hackett. I need you to play along, you will get the additional information on route" he explained as we crossed the landing area.

We were getting a lot of looks but most of the time people were saluting at him and staring at me guess they must think I am some hot shot n7 or something still its nice. Although this new revelation has me worried. You don't run a side op like this for no reason, I am either insurance, expendable or mole hunting. Still getting connections could make this al worth while especially if I can earn a favour or respect from two alliance admirals.

"So long as you are aware of my conditions, I do not target children or innocents I will fight alongside your men but I will act independently of your men. If I decide that an order is not tactically sound I will not follow it do we have an agreement" I asked holding out my hand.

I didn't want to come of as a little hostile but I needed to set out the boundaries. I may be considered a mercenary doing this job but I still have my morals no matter how few are left. Kahoku shakes my hand in agreement to my terms before opening the door. To the small alliance facility. Swiping a key card in the door he leads the way through the facility bypassing security checkpoints. Surprisingly I only got searched once and that was outside the briefing room and that was only a quick scan for listening devices that Cortana could outsmart without trying.

Taking a seat at the back I watched as kahoku joined Hackett at the front of the briefing room. The lights dimmed as the audience became silent. Behind the admirals a hollow wall activated showing a galaxy map before zooming in through systems to show a small barren world in the shrike abyssel. My hud brings up some general data including the gravity and oxygen content on the planet. I can survive for a limited time on the planet but taking of your helmet isn't recommended for more than a couple of minuets. The atmosphere is filled with toxic bacteria. The planet has only recently been added to commercial star charts as this system has not long been surveyed.

The screen quickly changes to show a large facility with various key points highlighted. Turning off my hard suits speakers i quickly asked Cortana to come up with an assault plan based on whatever Intel were about to be given.

"This facility is currently under the control of the saints they are using this base as a production facility for there drug operation which is now funding Batarian attacks on various human colony's you are going to stop this from continuing marines" Hackett began as he explained the general assault plan designating specific targets to different fire teams.

I was giving the plan half my attention, it was tactically sound but not the way I would do it. The main problem is the air defence network using conventional tactics you will lose men regardless of how you proceed its unavoidable. I am as far from conventional as it gets my combat style and unique ability's give me an edge I can pull of assaults that normal grunts just can't. That may sound a bit arrogant but its the truth. Looking at the map I quickly calculate that this assault will cost the life's of at least ten to fifteen men before the main assault on the facility.

"Prophet and mako team will come in from the south and use the chaos to recover the high value target and extract him after recovering as much data from the enemy server which we believe is located here." Kahoku interjected pointing at a small building at the edge of the compound.

As Hackett finished his briefing the room erupted in noise as the assembled grunts began discussing the plan. Cortana and I quickly came up with our own battle plan. Admittedly Hackett's plan will work and its a very good plan all considered. I know that losses are to be expected but if I can minimise them then I will.

"I have a question sir, why does my team have to work with some unknown mercenary? We are more than capable of carrying out our objectives without having to bring this unknown liability with us sir" one of the grunts at the back interrupted.

Hackett stared at the man as kahoku whispered something in his ear. The marine held his ground under Hackett's withering gaze. I looked at the young marine as his team glared at me. I can understand there concern at the end of the day i am an unwanted variable, they probably expect me to stab them in the back at the first available opportunity.

"Your taking him with you because he is, an expect in dealing with the saints having successful mounted several sortie's against the saints already. He isn't a mercenary they get paid, he's doing the job for free that's all you need to know marine. Any other questions?" Kahoku answered surprising me.

As no one else had any suggestions they began leaving the room. Standing up I felt the few people who remained in the rooms attention suddenly turn on me as I walked forwards. I made my way up to the stage in front of the small crowd as I turned the Nano suits speakers back on. Kahoku had a indifferent face while Hackett looked slightly concerned my focus shifted onto he map. As I came up with my own insertion strategy.

"If I may offer a suggestion admiral I believe I can cut your expected casualty's down by at least five percent. If I make a solo insertion here before you assault I believe I can silently take down there defence network, and radar array before they know what's happened opening the door for you forces. I can then move into an over watch position here picking of a few targets before moving to link up with your entry team" I boldly suggested as the marines watched dumbfounded.

Kahoku had a grin on his face as Hackett silently weighed up his options. I am volunteering for more work but it's nothing that I cannot handle and i should earn some valuable respect and possibly support latter against the reapers. I stood there wanting for a response as Cortana reminded me of how crazy our plan sounds, but that's our speciality.

"Son you realise how ridiculous that sounds, I wouldn't even ask an n7 to do that. Its ridiculous to even consider one person to be able to pull that off how do you even intend to get in there without setting there defence network off he gruffly remarked sounding slightly annoyed at my suggestion.

Calmly I reminded myself that the alliance isn't as well prepared for combat as it will be in a few years time, they still lack the equipment and the experience to wage war at this level. The fundamentals are there and they held there own in the first contact war but that was down to luck as much as everything else. We will get there it just takes time to adapt but we are not far behind the others.

"sir I am the best at what I do and I specialise in the ridiculous, all I need to pull this off is a pilot one of your guys leave the rest to me I will get it done . I would prefer to have ever Jeff Moreau or Steve Cortez fly my shuttle to get the job done. I know you are dubious of my combat capability's so how about a demonstration?" I offered as I folded my arms.

Kahoku smiled as I turned my focus back to the map for a second. I have a lot of advantages over just about any other combat capable being without biotics aside from the reapers. Its time I make use of these advantages were I can. I just hope my next stunt doesn't add to the list of people after my hide.

"what have you got in mind?" kahoku asked as he scratched his beard.

Hackett stood in silence as he turned to face the map studying it again searching for a better plan. I know kahoku is interested in my Nano suit I have been watching him examine it since I got here, so I hope that he takes me up on my offer. At the end of the day I have nothing to lose and everything to gain. I know Hackett doesn't like having me here that much is obvious just from the look he gave me during the briefing.

"I will prove that i am capable of the job by showing you my armour capability's in a private demonstration and if you are unimpressed then you can simply ignore my suggestion and carry on with your plan as if I never said a word all that I ask is that you do not try and record the demonstration" I stated as I adjusted the duffel bags position on my shoulder.

After all the combat zone is light years away I am sure we can all spare ten minuets if it means that there's a chance of reducing casualty's. Part of me wants to know what kahoku said to him to get us here in the fist place i just hope we measure up.

"Very well have him meet me in warehouse three in ten minuets you can brief him on the other objectives on your way there" he conceded as he turned and made his way to the door.

I studied the man for a few seconds as he made his way across the room. It obvious why so many people look up to him he has this unshakable aroura about him like he has seen it all. Kahoku has a grin on his face as he turns to look at me. I see a line of text pop up informing me that he has bought access to the c-sec reports from his shadow broker connections. How Cortana knows, I'm not even going to guess but it explains a few things.

"Admiral please can you have the crew of one of those gunships prep the main cannon with four rounds but make sure its only going to fire the four rounds." I ask stopping him before he walks out the door.

He nods in acknowledgment before walking out the door. Leaving us alone. I'm about to say something when. I get another message from Cortana warning me of Cerberus bugs apparently she has jammed them so they could not here what I had to say to the admirals but its best to not linger here for two long in case they have a camera. Cortana can only work covertly for so long before people get suspicious. Following kahoku silently out of the building I mentally prepare myself for what lies ahead.

A/N I need to clear a few things up. First of all sorry for the long delay I have had a lot of personal things to deal with. I won't bore you all with the details but the worst should now be sorted so regular updates should resume soon. Thanks again for the reviews i appreciate it. And finally i just want to reassure you that Miranda is going to have a large effect on things to come.

Special thanks to phillip222 and MGR101