Hey, look at me. Pat myself on the back, I barely it in time for this one. Chapter is here and you should read it, before I bore you.

December 23th, 18:15
Omega, Tom's apartment

There.

I wrote everything down. Dates, events, everything about all the races, places, details about all the squad mates. Just literally anything I could think of.

It's like I just had to pour all my knowledge of the games into this… Well actually that's exactly what I did.

Instead of putting everything down in an orderly fashion I just kinda… Squished everything in and called it a day… Well a few hours… I'm ganna need to organize this properly when I'm done.

But first… Security.

I type a message to Tim.

Tim, I need a way to secure my notes. So that no one could get it. If anyone finds out, I'll be in trouble, big time.

Yeah, I can do that, but not through here. We'll need to meet in person.

In person?

Yes, what do you think, I just send you a program that encrypts the thing?

... Yes.

Well, sorry to say that's not how it works. We'll meet in the Citadel.

The Citadel? I'm still stuck on Omega remember?

I know. I'm planning to get you some transport out of there, but it will probably take a while.

A ship from the Omega to the Citadel takes that long to set up?

Not just any ship. You'll know when you see it.

That totally didn't sound ominous.

If the Normandy is going to pick me up, I'm flipping the hell out.

Even I couldn't do that.

Alright so what I am supposed to do in the mean time?

Nicolai still wants your help against that Blue Suns compound, doesn't he?

Yeah, but that's ganna happen in about less than a month.

Perfect, should leave me with more than enough time to prepare your transport.

It sounds like your trying to get a fleet to escort me to the Citadel.

Not exactly.

Sure, but if Admiral Hackett and the Fifth Fleet shows up I'll flip.

I swear it won't show up and escort you to the Citadel, plus it's only 3 jumps away from Omega.

Oh… Can you send me a map of the galaxy?

Sure, it's a fully interactive map of the galaxy… Have fun.

Not a minute later, I receive a new file on my omni-tool called Galaxy Map. Creativity at its finest.

Installing it didn't take long. And so, I opened it.

The screen blared blue and showed me… well the Milky Way. It was literally like looking at a picture. Except it's on an omni-tool. And it's interactive. Why the hell would you need a fancy Galaxy Map when you can just look one up on your screen?

Anyways there's everything you need in here. Search option, zooming into clusters then into the systems and then you can look at planets in detail… Also, there's a little info button that allows you to read about the selected place. Be it planet, cluster, system or station.

In a few words. Pretty freakin' cool.

Anyways, now I have free time. A lot of it actually. So… I guess I should check what's what in the galaxy. Or something like that.

Alliance News Network. Probably the only news network mentioned in the game and might be the only one I trust. The only other news networks I heard about are that reporter's (Who you could, oh so gloriously, punch in the face) and the one that reported recent events while on the elevators in the first game.

So not a lot.

'Googling' Alliance News Network, I was presented with their homepage. And oh boy, it was filled with stuff. Local news, rumor, even stock reports. Not that I give a crap about any of this. But I did find something interesting.

'Human and turian collaboration on an engineering project.'

That sounds important. Opening it up I was found with a wall of text.

Humans and turians are strengthening their bonds of friendship and are prepared for collaboration on an engineering project. The exact details are unknown, but we had reporter Emily Wong question Ambassador Donnel Udina on the subject.

Next there's an even bigger wall of text about the whole thing.

Thank you for meeting us, Ambassador.

Of course.

Now what can you tell us about this project?

While I cannot reveal too much about this I will answer as much as I can. The project will be done by turian and human engineers and it is also funded by the Citadel Council.

And what is the exact nature of the project?

I do hope you understand that I cannot share this information.

A pity. What about the humans? How do you think they react working with the turians?

I will not lie the Relay 314 Incident is still fresh in everyone's mind. While it was almost 26 years ago, we will undoubtedly have some aggression. But I'm hoping our engineers will keep an open mind. After all, this is a collaboration effect and one we can only achieve through teamwork. And that's what we're hoping to see.

And what of the turians?

The turians were more accepting of this then us, I'll admit.

What do you think this will mean for the human and turian relationship?

It should greatly improve. This will show that humanity is willing to work with other species, even those who we previously fought.

Thank you for your time, Ambassador.

The engineering project is scheduled to begin sometime next year.

Now… If I'm not wrong this sounds like the Normandy. Exactly like the Normandy… So, they're only building it next year? Didn't know that.

Wonder what other things I can find on here?

Three hours later.

Whelp. They didn't mention that the extranet is addicting. Like seriously, you know how the internet has anything you need with a press of a button? Yeah, the extranet has that and even more. I'm seriously considering investing in a terminal, because typing with one hand is uncomfortable. I like my fingers running across the keyboard, thank you very much.

A lot of things here start with omni. Omni, omni and omni. Like seriously You already have omni-tool, omni-blade, omni-gel, omni-note and I can even remember an omni-bow in the third games multiplayer.

It's getting late though. I should stop and go to sleep.

God knows I need it.

December 24th, 12:06
Omega, Tom's apartment

This is what happens when I don't set up an alarm. I sleep. Forever.

Opening my omni-tool I looked at the time and date.

Oh… shit. It's Christmas tomorrow.

Kicking off the sheet, I went over to my kitchen area to make something to eat. The place actually came packed with food, that I just take out, put into a futuristic looking microwave and watch the magic happen.

This time, I picked some kind of Asari salad.

Now I'm not a salad guy. I prefer meat and I don't really have a reason for it. I just really like meat. But I can't keep living off Varren burgers.

…

I just realized that I'm ate this universe's equivalent of dogs.

Best not to dwell on it.

Anyways, the asari salad which for the life of me I could never pronounce the name, has some kind of purple leaves in it, green tomatoes and the something that looks like peas, but a more darker color.

This shall end well.

The thing is… I got nothing to do today. Sure, I could go shoot some targets, but that will get boring quick and besides, it's the day, before Christmas. I gotta do something fun. And let's not forget the fact that just yesterday I got out of jail.

So yeah, excuse me if I wanted to do something relaxing. Though I don't know what relaxing you could do in Omega.

So naturally, I called on the one person who I knew who could help me.

Nic, I'm bored and we need to do something fun.

Nic?

Nicolai, your name has three syllables. I do not have enough damns to give about that right now.

Seems fair, so fun in Omega?

Yeah, currently wondering if it's actually doable.

Depends if you want to go to the Afterlife.

Questionable.

Thought so. Still want to go?

It's not like I have anything better to do.

Okay, meet me at my shop.

Afterlife. Well it was only a matter of time. I already visited the Afterlife once, but that was to get Zaeed. In and out, no funny business. But this… this was me going out for drinks, if I'm getting this right.

And so, I quickly consumed the salad, which tasted better then it looked, but that's just my human speaking, I stood up, got dressed, put on my shield 'belt' (Gotta think of a better name.), flicked it on and got a satisfying charging sound out of it. Got my holster with my pistol and I was already heading out.

This can only go extremely well.

Ten minutes later…

"I still don't exactly approve." I said double checking if my armor and weapons are secure.

"Ahhh, but you're still going." Nicolai was already in the skycar in full gear. I just sighed and got in the skycar.

"That's just because I want to do something instead of shooting targets."

"So instead you go into the most popular bar on a the most villainous station, where there are hundreds of criminals and mercenaries by the way, and hope to get out unscathed?" The skycar took off the ground and started flying in the direction where I could only hope was the Afterlife.

"Well… Yeah in theory it's kinda stupid." I admitted. "But still better then shooting targets."

"Totally better to get shot AT." The skycar was now flying at a leisurely pace and I was looking out the window and admiring the sights.

"Touche." I said, after not thinking up of a great response. Truth be told I was bored. Simple as that.

"I understand it's been rough on you." Nicolai suddenly said.

"What do you mean?" I asked raising my eyebrow.

"Getting trapped on Omega, getting captured and tortured, that's just not something someone straight out of Earth. I'm kind of wondering how you've made it this far."

It was… it was actually kind of sweet coming from him. Here's an ex-N7 commenting on my survival skills. "Thanks… I guess."

"Yeah, well I'm only telling the truth." And I'm only living the unbelievable.

"So, Afterlife, what is there to do there?" I asked, changing the subject.

"Drink, look at half-naked asari and piss off mercs." Was the short quick action.

"Huh, no wonder I haven't been there long."

"Long?" Nicolai slightly turned his head to me, while still keeping his eyes on the road… or sky… whatever.

"I went there to 'recruit' Zaeed." I said, putting emphasis on recruit.

"And you didn't even take a drink?" At that I shake my head and Nicolai somehow sees this without looking at me. "Not even a peak at one of the Asari?" Damn, he's got me there.

"Well… Not exactly, but…"

"You totally did, didn't you?"

My face went into a frown. "Well of course I did. They were literally everywhere! It was impossible not to see them."

"Well I'm sure we'll see more."

"Not cool." I call out.

"Whatever you say." And so, we landed somewhere.

You know where Shepard and co. needs to rescue Archangel from Omega? And to get to the mission they needed to use one of the Blue Suns skycars? Yeah, that somewhere is there.

Getting out of the skycar, I could see that there were a few other skycars. No Blue Suns skycars though. It raises some questions.

Nicolai went in the direction in the Afterlife with me in tow. We passed through the elcor bouncer who didn't even look at us as we entered Omega.

And then the music started. You know the one. The thumpy, bumpy one.

The Afterlife was… big. I didn't really reflect on it when I was here last time. And the amount of people… Jesus. It's like it's always a party here… Which I guess it kinda is. Well at least every time Aria is here.

Anyways, me and Nicolai made our way into the lower floors, before Nicolai grabs one of the open booths and we promptly plop down on one of the sofas.

"So, what now?" I ask.

"Now we drink."

Half an hour later…

And boy, did we drink.

Okay, Nicolai drank. I just ordered beer… and I still didn't finish it. It was about half done. I'm a slow drinker. Don't consume, savor.

Nicolai however… didn't bother going easy. He kinda bought something that looks like the biggest mixture of icky floods they could find. Almost purple in color, this thing reeks of alcohol. Yet I don't think Nicolai will be effected. At least he doesn't show it.

"C'mon, why don't you get something stronger?" He asked me for the hundredth time.

Well… one of those reasons would be that I completely neglected my common sense, got drunk and somehow got transported here. I'm not a heavy drinker. But that day… That day, I was a little bit more then careless. Hell, could you blame me for letting loose?

"Nicolai, I already told you, I like my brain sober, not drunk and stupid."

"Are you calling my brain stupid?" He pointed an accusing glare on me.

"Well… No, but if I consume anything more than beer, I'll be stupid." I took another sip of the beer. Honestly, this thing was bad. I mean I wasn't much of a beer drinker, but I know good beer… And this wasn't it.

"You gotta let loose."

"Letting loose is kinda what got me in this citation." I said with a pointed look towards Nicolai.

"Well, I mean I'm here. Pretty sure you're safe."

"Maybe, maybe not."

Just, before Nicolai opened his mouth, an armed batarian walked inside our booth. I just looked at the batarian with an annoyed expression. God, I was turning into Emallia.

"You." He pointed at me. "Aria wants to see you."

Aria? Wants to see me?

This could not get any worse…

…

I just freakin' jinxed it, didn't I?

Boom done. I'm going to bed.

...

Nah, I'll do it. Anything to delay the inevitable... Which is me falling asleep.

Anyways, Ooohhh boy was this fun to make. Simply because writing between the big chapters is easier then... Action scenes. Those things are ganna be the bane of my existence.

Also, played D&D today. Good time.

And I almost forgot about the reviews. Stupidity at it's finest.

Toothless is best - They we're a bit too attached to their guns... I know I love miniguns why shouldn't they?

Aureola Amator - Well I got no excuse for disappearing like that, so you got an extremely good reason for that.

As for the getting married thing. I say she's a lucky lady. Do tell her that a random person on the internet congratulates you both.
Yeah, I kinda completely forgot about the whole killing thing. Then with a review I remembered, 'My character killed someone... And forgot.' It took off from there.
Also, good to have you back, bud.

There, diggity biggity done. I'm going to bed.