After discovering an ancient artifact, the UNSC's most advanced warship and a Sangheili Assault Carrier are transported to a universe unlike anything they have ever seen, and forced into a war against a foe they never could have imagined.

A joint Asari-Turian operation salvaged a "package" from a derelict wreckage in the Terminus Systems, whereupon they release a force of war beyond their reckoning. Hoping to avoid another war, Commander Shepard recruits the "package" into her team. A simple act of kindness, unwittingly paving the way for a clash unlike the galaxy has ever seen. Fate directs the flames of war.

While Shepard is closing in on Saren. Stories begin to spread among the pirates and slavers of the galaxy. Rumors of a nameless fear, of a creature, a demon wreathed in green armor. It and its allies appear from nowhere slughtering all who oppose them, then vanish without a trace. What is the purpose of this unknown faction... and what will they do next?

The war is over, the Flood are dead, and the Covenant dissolved. Now retired, John must find his place in the world. With a little help from a certain few, he will find peace, love, friendship, and finally be able to live. Or will humanity need their saviour back? OC/John. REWRITTEN AND COMPLETED.