Book Two of the Freelancer Saga, taking place after the events of Phase One: Genesis, as Project Freelancer is forced to regroup after suffering a severe blow, and the Freelancers find that they are not the same people they once were. Meanwhile, a new force is rising, determined to bring down both Project Freelancer and the UNSC. Who will emerge victorious, and at what cost?

Through a cruel twist of fate beyond her control, Skyler Hawke died and was given the choice of being reborn into a new life with new memories or be forgotten. She chose to be reborn, but its a choice she's going to regret. Now its a race against time before the Reapers come, and time stops for no one. OC Insert. Cover a gift from NordicAutobotGirl. First four chapters rewritten.

A prodigy, a runaway billionaire, a felon, and more oddities band together after the Fall of Beacon, forming Twilight Crusade. As they travel Remnant, helping the helpless and righting wrongs, they encounter a multitude of dangerous enemies. However, the deadliest of all is closer to each member than ever expected, and their sights are set on the destruction of Twilight Crusade.

I started a new game, only to end up inside that game instead. Now, I must survive a world meant to be fiction. I must use my knowledge to save this universe, and make sure Shepard prevails. But Saren was only the beginning, and there may be a threat far worse then the Collectors or their masters. A threat that I might not be ready for. The real question is: are they ready for me?