(Reddestiny92: No I did not forget to mention the other pilot I just wasn't sure if I was using a faceless OC that had a mention and that was it or if I'd use a character that existed I decided to take more liberty hehe.

The character I'm using is not the bad guy in the least, in fact I'll keep her in her first personality before she you know...)

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Good news..

Felicity looked up as Nyreen appeared to salute her when she walked out, she was always professional even when she wasn't very fond of...okay when she hated her. She had surpassed Nyreen's training scores by more than just a bit the agile human beat her out of the commanding spot it had been between the two of them one of who would get which position. For four years she skipped about in her light insubordination and Felicity took it as a way to show her self control as most areas were being watched , that is the Council and Alliance had cameras sending the information to them to see where the problems were. She could put the Turian in her place but used her to show that she wasn't going to let some snippyness get to her there were more important issues to focus on.

The start of the fifth year however they received a distress call, Brooks, the other pilot used the sensors and knew it was fake there wasn't much room for landing properly on the fading planet it was loaded with debris practically a ship graveyard. Though there was room to investigate anyways because of all the ships that crashed around it. Felicity took Nyreen and Chellick not wanting to take too many she tended to switch how many she took depending on the danger and unknowns.

They found the now broken turrets, they were an odd model not even used anymore by most, they malfunctioned too easily and the lasers they shot were too strong. It gave cause for why ships crashed but there was no explanation of what eventually broke them down, the radiation on the planet though made it a little clearer they weren't entirely sure what the creatures used to be on the planet but they were dangerous and hungry when they landed. Throwing parts of ships as weapons before running to snack on threats. Nyreen got caught under one of the pieces thrown above a weak spot above the tunnel of a mutated Thresher Maw she would have fallen through and been eaten eventually while Chellick was sniping keeping them out of at least a part of harm's way Felicity saved her.

They had just been fighting and sparring wasn't doing much for her frustration, she thought for a moment that Felicity would have had enough especially with her broken leg now hindering the assignment. She almost ended up as food herself the maw wasn't too active the the jagged rocks in the vibrating hole would have been death on impact for most she almost couldn't believe she helped her. Tossing her over her shoulder easily enough she still gave her crap but watching her more closely it ended up being far more friendly she gave her a much harder time than she should have. Even though Felicity said she helped with a good example.

"Something wrong Nyreen?" she asked as she fell in step with her.

"Not really, we're just in need of a stop at least I never thought I'd miss Council Space as much as I do."

Felicity nodded in understanding with a smile, communication had blinked out and hadn't come back training helped with distractions. Though to be fair, they weren't trained like some of the pyschos they fought they had people to miss it bothered most of them quite a bit.

"I know I'm at the same place, we need supplies too, Kenneth is even concerned about the engine they're doing the best they can but things are getting tight. Don't worry I'm going to get in contact with Councilor Sparatus. This has been the quietest week we've had in a while."

Nyreen nodded as they went up to the comm room, pausing seeing that Brooks was sitting on the floor by the door.

"Brooks?"

She stood up to salute them then rubbed her hands together nervously.

"Ma'ams." as she tended to address them when they were together.

"What's the matter?" Felicity asked.

"I'm just having a hard time sleeping it's kind of relaxing hearing people busy around me thought I could sit here for a bit before I went down."

"Something on your mind?"

"Not really...well I guess, things." she trailed off.

"I know Brooks, everyone is starting to get a bit on edge, more so by the hour try and get some sleep, I need to talk to the Councilors."

"Aye Aye ma'am...er ma'ams I'll be going I mean excuse me." she sighed as she walked off they walked in the room calling the Council. There was for once a bigger interference so they spoke in voice instead of with vid as normal.

"Greetings, we've been going through the vids and all the reports you are doing quite well leaving the galaxy safer, and do not worry about lost enemies surpassing what we have here already. The other ships and the Spectres have handled it well it's the best we've all worked together since the First Contact War was settled." Tevos said.

Of course one ship wasn't getting rid of all the over flow they could only do so much it was more to lessen overflow it wasn't a failure though Felicity made sure to report all lost enemies that managed to escape.

"Yes it has been quite interesting to see so many come together surprisingly well even in these times." Velern said.

"It has been well received, more ships are being prepared to be constructed like the Normandy and Haestrom we're pleased to see that you were chosen correctly." Sparatus said.

"The only concern now, is what I'm sure you're calling about." Anderson added.

"Thank you Councilors good to know we've all made a difference and if you're thinking things are getting tight then yes Councilor Anderson that's exactly what this call is about. Things have been quiet this week so tension is a little higher up. Everyone is professional but I think there has to be an break somewhere at least for a little while." Felicity said, what with the galaxy calender ticking off days one by one they were kept up to date it had been too long it's not so bad when you're busy..under attack and all just waiting though no good.

"Of course Commander you're not robots it was bound to happen no matter the action you see out there while we had no doubts on you all generally surviving it was expected to take a toll at some point and it's impressive you could last so long. There has been a well made dent in some of the attacks, from mutants to the rogue that have abandoned their people we want you to return and there is a hotel in Illium that has been set for this purpose. In fact there is one just like it on several planets and stations so our soldiers in the sky have something to come to when they can't go home yet. That is assuming from the direction you're coming you could be on the way there otherwise we'll set you up elsewhere." Tevos said.

They still addressed her as Commander as more a formality though some would say she had probably earned it by now she was very strict with herself.

"Actually from the map we did have a turn around, rogue dreadnought...we could almost be on course there if not a little to the side."

"Great then, tell your crew that the ship will be cleaned and fixed up where needed when you dock there so everyone is expected to be off ship after the team shows up to get to work, an entire floor will be set for your crew." Anderson said, there was some static and flickering before they came into view showing they were in a proper range again.

They could almost cheer at the thought.

"Thank you for that I'm sure they'll all be very excited to hear, how long will this take?" sure they didn't know what damage was done to the ship, but they were sending the team meaning they would have already decided on time off for the most part.

"We made sure to place a order a head of time for some parts that we believe might have been overworked but no matter really, we're thinking a month at least."

"A month of shore leave?" Felicity asked.

"I know more would be appropriate but that can be discussed later for sure the ship will be finely inspected, supplies restocked, fuel tanks properly cleaned perhaps a new paint job if it's too banged up." Tevos said.

"Oh that wasn't a complaint Councilor it's very generous." Felicity said.

She chuckled very lightly.

"I know, we just want it to be clear that we do appreciate everyone and do what we can many are being given shore leave as some have skipped out on the smaller offers ready to work. It is all well and good if they are in the shape to do so but we are careful with what every soldier can take no matter their training. As for your force, there is no guarantee they will be in a rush to regroup but if they are at least you can get back to ship refreshed. We will give them a estimate of when you will arrive no matter what a floor will be held for you but if a ship gets there before you you may get moved up and down but a place will be waiting for you. Also it goes without saying but you are in charge of them on shore leave and while we suspect they are disciplined enough to act accordingly if anything goes wrong you deal with it." Tevos said.

With a nod the call ended.

"You know I have half a mind to not tell them the good news, leave it as a surprise." Nyreen said.

"Hmm, I wonder if that would be mean." Felicity said with a grin.

"Let's not tell them, just that the Council will get back to us and we just have to stick it out."

She sighed, Nyreen was quite off about how she got her kicks in.

"I suppose it wouldn't be too harsh...alright go ahead."

Nyreen hurried off and Felicity sighed, just this once she could mess with them, while there certainly wasn't as much time as there had been on the Normandy for simple chatter the squad talked a lot for what they could. They were just as much friends as she had been with Aaron's squad and she respected the crew members she was glad they could have a break, she was good at holding it together as expected of the one in charge but really a part of her was dying to get off the ship and not worry about getting shot in the head.

That was fair.

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