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Authors Note: Been busy lately so haven't had much time to work on anything of late save my law paper and that is most likely a fail. I have also been planning out my Warcraft fic for a while now and I am about to start to put into concept writings. This chapter is going to be the first of a series of flashbacks until I think of what to with the next parts. And I have also gotten back into playing IN THE LANDS OF SKYRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM! So I am addicted again.
Last Son of Chiron
Chapter Eight: Flashback One: Eden Prime: Part One*
Commander Kayle Skye walked forward into the CIC as the elevator doors opened. The CIC was a hustle of activity as the Normandy had decelerated. Kayle's brand new N7 armour was a muted green, brown, and black colouring then did not reflect the lights from the CIC. His helmet with the rebreather attachment added to it was cradled under his arm showing allowing his face to be seen. Although the scar that ran across his nose was still visible as his skin had darkened more as he got older and it began to fade but it could still be seen. Several ensigns saluted him as he came off and walked towards the Normandy's cockpit. He saw Presley wave over to him and he walked over.
"There is a turian on board. I don't like it." Presley said when Kayle approached. Kayle simply shrugged.
"And what of it? The turians co-designed this ship with us. Only makes sense that a turian would be on board to see the shake down. Besides was I was expecting more than one."
"As was I but he is a Spectre. They don't send Specters' for shakedown runs." Presley retorted.
The Specters (Special Tactics & Reconnaissance) were more or less the Citadel Councils right arm and hand (not they would ever admit this) and this had Kayle very interested. Specters sent shows that the Council itself has an eye or interest at stake or aware of the situation. Or unless they were evaluating someone for a Spectre position.
"Well where is this turian you're so worried about Presley?"
"Up closer to the cockpit by the airlock. Captain Anderson should be down shortly as well."
Presley walked away as an ensign signaled him over to a nearby console. Kayle looked towards the cockpit and did indeed saw the turian Spectre near the airlock, leaning up against the wall near the cockpit.
Kayle walked towards the turian and noticed his armour was a black colour, its lighting red and red stripes on the shoulders and down the center of the torso. Kayle saw the turian turn towards him, and he nodded and spoke up as Kayle approached.
"Commander Kayle Skye. A pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am Nihlus Kryik." He extended his hand towards Kayle and Kayle shook it.
"The pleasure is all mine Nihlus. Not often that we get a Spectre on a shakedown run."
Nihlus nodded. "The Council would not send a Spectre on a shakedown run. Why are you here Nihlus? No disrespect to you but… as XO of the Normandy I will defend this ship if why you are here threatens it."
Nihlus looked Kayle straight in the eyes. Kayle found it a little unnerving to say the least.
"I am here to evaluate you for a Spectre position Commander. That is why I am here. Are you now satisfied Commander Kayle Skye?" Nihlus stated flatly.
Kayle nodded. He was surprised to say the least as he was expecting an answer like that. He knew he was being watched by more than the Alliance after Torfan. Having Nihlus say what he just said confirmed Kayle's theory.
"I had a feeling that's why you were here Nihlus. I take it this whole evaluation process started not long after Torfan? And that this is the final step before the Council agrees to make me a Spectre? How close to the bulls eye am I Nihlus?"
Nihlus nodded. The dossier that had been made on Kayle Skye was sparse for his early years and uneventful until after the slaver raid on Mindoir. After that his file stated that he joined the Alliance at 16 with the permission and reference of one Captain Hannah Shepard (whose children, twins Jane and John, were also being watched for Spectre positions after what happened on Akuze), rose quickly through the ranks and was then brought into the N7 program. He was given the full N7 designation after Torfan, and a much publicized trial for his actions and near court-martial, and was assigned to one Colonel Keiji Tiara of the 15th Imperial Japanese Infantry Regiment and also commanding officer of the 99th Systems Alliance Spec. Ops Brigade, after three years with Keiji he was then assigned to the new Normandy as the XO under Captain David Anderson. Throughout the file Nihlus kept seeing notes and various attachments that said, stated, and speculated that Kayle was always more aware of what was going on than most people. So far he was not disappointed.
"Hit the nail right on the head Skye. Right on the head. The file said you were sharp. Glad I am not disappointed. Should everything proceed as planned and you pass the evaluation I will be your trainer for the various duties and such that are given to Specters'."
Kayle was about to respond when Captain Anderson walked into sight and Kayle saluted him.
Anderson returned the salute and nodded towards Nihlus who also returned the nod.
"Commander Skye. I see you and Spectre Nihlus have gotten acquainted. He has told you why he is here then?" Kayle nodded and grinned a little. Anderson nodded and walked into the cockpit.
"Eden Prime coming into range in three minutes Captain Anderson." Kayle saw the chair in the cockpit swivel around to reveal a redheaded lieutenant with a slight sag in his back. Kayle remembered reading his profile but could not remember his name.
"Thank you Lieutenant Moreau. I take it Nihlus at least introduced himself to you? And you know Commander Skye."
Skye remembered his name then. Jeff "Joker" Moreau. A bit of a smart ass and a show off according to his academy records but also the best damn pilot in the entire Alliance, so he claims (there was some claim to his skill but Kayle had yet to see it).
Kayle nodded towards Joker and so did Nihlus. Joker looked at them and the chair swiveled back towards the control display. Kayle looked at Nihlus and Nihlus simply shrugged.
"Eden Prime coming into view now Captain. Five… four… three… two… one…"
A large green, blue marble appeared into view. The Normandy entered into its atmosphere and a light blipped on the control panel in front of Joke.
"Uh Captain we have company. I am detecting three Geth Cruisers in orbit." The worry in Jokers voice was very clear.
"What? What are Geth doing out of their space? They have never been out this far before." Nihlus spoke up first with a bit of worry in his voice.
Kayle raised his hand to his ear bud and keyed it on. "Kaiden, get Jenkins and meet me in the armoury. I want you and Jenkins loaded for bear. We got Geth on Eden Prime." Captain Anderson looked at Kayle and nodded his approval. Before Kayle could turn Nihlus put his hand on Kayles shoulder.
Kayle turned and looked at Nihlus.
"I have my gear in the armoury as well Commander. I will be joining you three down there, if that is all right with you Commander?" Kayle nodded at Nihlus and headed towards the elevator.
Authors Note: Pweeeefh. That's part one done and over with. Having not had the privilege of playing Mass Effect One, I will need some help with part two which takes place on Eden proper. But I will be having the privilege of playing ME1 because IT'S GETTING A PS3 PORT! HURRAH!
*: COLON CANCER! ARAHRAARGHAHGHH! All joking aside, I will be breaking the flashbacks up into two parts each to manage them.
