Disclaimer: I don't own Mass Effect, its characters or plots. I own my OCs and anything original in this.

Below is NOT a rant or angry reply, it's just explanations. Sorry it's so long.

Deception is Deception: I have an explanation for the whole baking thing. I never actually said it and I should have but: whatever food she makes for Garrus is only for Garrus as in it's dextro whatever. The food she makes for the humans of the crew is separate from the Turian/Quarian food, Drell food, Salarian food, Krogan food, ect. It's just waaay too complicated to do research and find out what makes food dextro-amino and levo(which I have no idea what that is) and to get names. So I should have explained that somewhere but I didn't, I'm sorry.

It is my writing style, I'm not sure what it's call or if there's a word for it but since I'm not perfect and my life is … not fun my characters tend to turn out without many flaws and such. I apologize I don't mean for it to happen it just does.

Another explanation and I'm sorry for all the A/N this is turning into but: Kolyat didn't not trust Dawn he just didn't like her cause she hit him with a fricken lamp twice and ruined his first hit. Also in the chapter where he makes out with her it was to help her because he felt really bad that she got hurt protecting/saving him. Also cause it slipped his mind about medi-gel. Let's assume he didn't have any but Dawn did and he forgot.

One more and I swear this is the last. I haven't really (and I know I should have) shown interaction between Dawn and some of the crew. I showed a bit of Miranda and some Jack… I don't think any Jacob… who am I forgetting . . . not sure but, the only reason I haven't shown interaction between Miranda and Dawn (yeah they had a 1st meeting but that was it.) is because I'm not good at having two characters not like each other. And I want Dawn to be on Jack's good side and have Miranda not like her and vice versa.

If someone wants to help me write some Miranda Dawn scenes where they don't get along I'll gladly go add the scenes in earlier chapters. Idk what else to do.

But thank you Deception is Deception for telling me and for taking the time to write the review. I appreciate it. I also apologize for the giant A/N

novahawk18: wow 6 hours, impressive. I'm glad it's distracting.. I think. XD

To all readers: Thank you to everyone who has stuck with this story for 36 chapters now, it's not the greatest story but I'm trying. And a BIG thank you to everyone who reviews. ^_^ Please enjoy. (sorry about the shortness of this chap btw)

"I'm bored" Dawn said kicking her legs back and forth on her bed.

"Can't help you there." Kolyat said from his spot lying on the lower bed.

"Hmm." Dawn grabbed something from her cabinet and hopped down from the bed. Kolyat cracked an eye open when she landed and saw her put something on the table. He closed his eye but opened both when he heard the sound of the table and chairs being move.

"What are you doing?" He asked as Dawn pressed a button on something that she'd put on the table. Music began to play. Dawn walked over to Kolyat and grabbed his hand before pulling him up. "What are you-?"

"Dance with me." She said with a smile.

"I don't dance." He said pulling his hand away.

"Oh come on. Please." Dawn whined with a frown.

"No way." He crossed his arms and shook his head.

"It's not like anyone is gunna see." Dawn said gesturing to the empty room.

"Not happening." He shook his head again.

"But it'll be fun." Dawn said but Kolyat gave her a look. "Kolyat." She whined stretching his name out. She pulled one of his arms loose. "Just for a little while?"

"Why this music?" Kolyat asked, referring to the somewhat classical music, as he let Dawn grab his hand and twirl herself.

"It's fun and romantic."

"R-Romantic?"

"Yeah." Dawn nodded.

"Uhh..." Kolyat looked away.

"You're my friend, Kolyat. Don't worry." Dawn said with a smile.

"I wasn't worried." He said looking away. Dawn giggled and he glanced back at her. "Come on, dance with me." Dawn said spinning into him with his arm. He looked down at her. He spun her out and she looked at him curiously. He pulled her to him and put one hand on her side while the other still held her hand. Dawn smiled and put her other hand on his shoulder. He smiled down at her.

After a few minutes the two were laughing as they danced around the room.

"I thought you said you couldn't dance." Dawn said as Kolyat twirled her. He pulled her in so her back was against him and his arm was around her.

"I said I didn't dance; I never said I couldn't." Kolyat said spinning her out. They danced around some more as Dawn laughed. The song was coming to an end; Kolyat smirked and pulled Dawn to him before dipping her.

"Whoa." She giggled. Kolyat chuckled as the music faded. Someone cleared their throat and the two looked over to see Thane standing in the doorway.

"D-dad!" Kolyat said dropping Dawn.

"Ow!"

"Ah- sorry!" Kolyat helped Dawn up. "Sorry." He repeated.

"It's okay." Dawn said. Kolyat looked over at his father as the radio started to play a new song.

"We were just-"

"Glad to see you two are getting along." Thane said. He smiled slightly. "I didn't know you could dance." He looked between the two as he walked up to them. Kolyat rubbed the back of his neck and Dawn blushed.

"How long were you standing there?"

"Not long." Thane said shaking his head.

"Did you need anything?" Dawn asked. Thane smirked and held out his hand to Dawn.

"May I have this dance?" He asked. Dawn blinked and Kolyat chuckled as he sat on his bed.

"I didn't know you danced too." Dawn said taking Thane's hand. He pulled her to him, putting a hand on her hip. Dawn blushed as she put her hand on his shoulder; she was closer to him than she was with Kolyat before. Dawn swallowed as she looked at him. It was kind of hard not to look at him when he was that close. The two started to slowly dance, Dawn focused on their footwork and tried to pretend she wasn't chest to chest with a handsome Drell.

"Relax." Thane said quietly. Dawn looked at him and blushed. Thane smiled softly before spinning her. She smiled and giggled slightly making him chuckle. Kolyat watched the two for a moment before lying down on his bed and closing his eyes. The song was about the same length as the first one as soon it was coming to an end. As the music began to fade, similar to how Kolyat ended the dance, Thane pulled Dawn closer, if possible, before dipping her. Dawn's face went deep red making Thane chuckle before bringing them upright. Dawn swallowed and looked away shyly.

"Thank you for the dance." Thane said letting go.

"N-No problem." Dawn said. Thane smiled. "D-Did you need something, ya know before we started…"

"I was actually here for Kolyat." Thane said with a nod. Kolyat opened his eyes and looked over as Thane looked at him. Kolyat got up.

"Yeah?"

"I'll give you two some room." Dawn said turning of the radio. Thane bowed in thanks and Dawn left.

The next day Dawn was using the punching bag down in the shuttle bay, no biotics this time, in black short shorts and a black sports bra top. She had a small IPod like device strapped to her arm with black ear-buds in. She didn't know the name of the songs but they were all upbeat techno-like workout songs. She'd been working out for ten minutes or so. She stopped, steadying her breathing, and took out the ear-buds before wrapping them around the IPod. She turned around and almost bumped into Thane.

"Oh gods you scared me." Dawn said with a laugh, putting a hand on her chest.

"Apologies." He said. "I came down to tell you that Kolyat has requested to be on the squad that obtains the Reaper IFF."

"That's great; I asked Shepard if I could too." Dawn said. "It'll be good bonding time. At least I know the guy isn't still sore about me hitting him with a lamp."

"His pride was a little bruised at the time." Thane said with a chuckle.

"Hey, wanna spar?" Dawn asked suddenly. Thane blinked. "If you want." Dawn added quickly. Thane nodded. Dawn put the IPod down off to the side and the two got into fighting stances. The two turned in a circle slowly. "Don't go easy on me now." Dawn said with a smirk.

"If you wish." Thane said with a similar smirk. Neither made a move for a while. Dawn finally decided to go first. She went to hit Thane and he easily deflected it. She went to hit him again and he dodged it. He took a swing and Dawn ducked. As she ducked she swung her leg under him. Thane jumped and dodged as Dawn came back up going to hit him. He went to hit her and she deflected the hit before going to hit him.

After a few minutes Dawn went to hit Thane who grabbed her arm and went to flip her. As he turned her she used it to flip him after. During this one of them tripped causing them both to fall over. Thane was suddenly pinning Dawn to the ground. Dawn, blushing, put her legs around Thane's waist, causing Thane's eyes to widen, and then flipped them so Dawn was straddling Thane. Since Thane was still holding onto Dawn's wrists, this caused her to lean over him. By now Dawn's face was as red as her hair and her heart was beating fast. Both of them were breathing heavily. Their eyes locked and Dawn swallowed. Dawn blinked a few times before sitting up as Thane let go of her wrists.

"S-sorry." Dawn said starting to get up. Dawn let out a gasp as Thane suddenly flipped them, pinning Dawn to the floor again by her wrists, this time making sure her legs were between his.

"I win." Thane purred. Dawn's heart skipped a beat. "What's my prize?" Dawn's eyebrows went up. Was Thane flirting with her? Dawn blinked a few times.

"U-uh…" Dawn swallowed. "I-I don't know. What do you want?" Thane smirked and leaned down closer. Their noses were almost brushing making Dawn's heart flutter. They kept eye-contact for a few seconds longer before both of them closed their eyes as Thane suddenly tilted his head and leaned down.

Dawn's heart felt like it was going to beat out of her chest any second; it was pounding like battle drums against her ribcage. The second his lips touched hers she kissed back. Thane's hands went from pinning her wrists to moving up to hold her hands. It felt a little odd since, technically, he had four fingers – the middle two being somewhat fused together – but then again it felt right. His lips were smooth and soft. She didn't have anyone but Kolyat to compare them to but they seemed softer than his and her own. Dawn didn't want this to end.

After a moment Thane pulled away and Dawn opened her eyes to look up at him. Thane smiled softly seeing her face so red. Thane got up and Dawn sat up, using her hands behind her to keep her up. Thane extended a hand to the very confused and flustered Dawn. After helping her up, he kept his hold on her hand, his other cupped her chin before kissing her softly. He pulled away, faster than before, and smiled at her.

"W-what was that for?" Dawn asked.

"Your consolation prize." He said taking a step back. Dawn chuckled.

"We should spar more often." Dawn said boldly. Thane smirked and nodded.

"We should." He said before turning and walking to the elevator. Dawn smiled to herself and touched her lips.

Really short I know and I'm sorry but I wanted this to be its own chapter. Next will be Miranda's loyalty (Or I might just now have Dawn go on that one… what do you think?) Then the Reaper IFF with Dawn and Kolyat. (There will be no more Dawn/Kolyat fluff like scenes. The dancing scene in this chap was meant to be two friends having fun and dancing around.

Please review. Once again sorry it's so short.