"Contact the BBPD. Send them an anonymous hint that ABB and E88 gangbangers are fighting near current Merchant territory. Keep an eye out for any parahuman reinforcements near the fight with Lung."

Currently, the operation was going smoothly. Commanding from the console room, my eyes were constantly focused on the overall plan. Memories of Thrawn commanding battles from his Star Destroyer flashed through my mind.

"Uber squad, cut off their reinforcements and head through the alleyways." Uber really needed to change his cape name, L33T too.

"New Wave has arrived. Brandish, Manpower and Lady Photon have engaged Lung." Tattletale spoke up from her console. "Glory Girl, and Laserdream are evacuating noncombatants. Shielder is covering for them."

Hmm, no Flashbang? They havent deployed the Wards yet either. Quite interesting. It was nice to see that Glory Girl remembered what happened last time she fought Lung. However, that won't change the end result of this fight.

"Captain Sullivan has reached the Safe House with the asset. They are currently waiting for their next orders." Excellent, the Taylor part of me wanted to make Sophia suffer, to make her feel the pain that she made me feel, but the Thrawn part of me wanted to use her skills and abilities to advance my goals.

"Excellent. Have Dime and Nickel squad head to these coordinates. I want them to extract our undercover men." My eyes went to Tattletale. "How long until the fight is over?"

Tattletale stared at her screen before turning to look at me.

"Five minutes. Dauntless and Velocity have been injured. Armsmaster is running on adrenaline now. He can't get a chance to use the sedative in his halberd." Perfect, that would be more than enough time. Whoever was in charge of the Protectorate's tactics in Brockton Bay needed to be fired and thrown out into space.

Lung's hearing and sight become more sensitive as his transformation begins. A flashbang and white noise would be simple enough distraction to sedate him. Dangerous, but a better chance of succeeding than their current strategy.

"Keep me updated. I want progress on all locations."

A communications officer spoke up.

"Uber Squad has taken their target with minimum casualties. Twilight Squad and Cody Squad have managed to burn down ABB drug farms with some casualties. Other squads are reporting their successes as well." Good, I wanted this strike to be as fast and efficient as possible.

"Burn down any location we cant use."

Another officer stood up and turned to me with fearful eyes.

"The E88 are making a move! Hookwolf, Cricket and Stormtiger are assaulting Bakuda's lab. BBPD officers are engaging Merchant Remnants."

I felt my ever present smirk form on my face.

"Have all squads fall back to their assigned safe houses as soon as possible. I don't want any fights with the Empire, at the moment that is." Fighting a three way war would end with more bloodshed on all sides.

"How long until you have the footage ready to go on the PHO." I turned to L33T who was staring at a screen controlling various probe droids around the city.

"Eh give me and the boys about 30 minutes to get it done." L33T said with a shrug as he high-fived his team. They were...the weirdest people in the Ascendancy. Greg would fit in with them, being the butt of every joke.

"The ABB are pulling back, Lung has escaped. Dozens of bangers are either dead or captured." Tattletale said loudly. She also needed a new name.

"Good. I'll be in my office if something comes up." I said to no one in particular and left the room. Lung was a powerful parahuman, beating him in a straight fight would be very difficult, but thanks to Tattletale, certain information she provided would make a victory easier to attain.

Making my way towards my office, I entered and locked the door behind me. Then, I began to stop the flow of Thrawn's memories and fell to my knees. Taking deep breaths, I took off my helmet as I felt myself start to shake.

I had been letting the Thrawn part of me take charge more often and for longer periods of time. It wasn't exactly the most healthy thing to do. I had been so busy, I haven't even talked to Dad in a while.

Touching my face, I felt water and looked at the mirror in my office. Heh, I was crying. Weird, monsters don't cry, especially those who caused the amount of damage I have. How many lives were taken in this attack I ordered or the others? I could probably ask Tattletale later, but I'd probably forget.

"Still holding on to the past I see." My body froze. Looking towards the mirror again, Thrawn's red eyes met my own.

"You!" I snarled as I walked to the mirror. Thrawn's indifferent face simply stared back at me.

"What are you doing to me?" I shouted as I punched the wall next to the mirror. Thankfully, my room was soundproof.

"Nothing. You seem to have forgotten that I am a simple figment of your imagination so to speak. I cannot do anything to harm you. Taylor, you are the one doing this." Thrawn said softly. He looked impeccable in his pristine white uniform. I balled my blue hands into fist and glared at him. Thrawn simply kept speaking.

"Deep down, you know what you are sacrificing and why. A better Brockton Bay for future generations, and despite the intellect you have been given, you are still thinking too small." Too small huh?

Thrawn frowned.

"You won't be the same person once we fully merge."

I simply laughed in return.

"I'm going insane aren't I. Talking to some weird alien whose memories are in my head." The laugh turned into a bitter one as I turned away from him.

"I wouldn't exactly say insane. After all, there is a fine line between genius and insanity."

When I turned around, my own features greeted me. Sighing, I sat on my chair and put my hands on my head. I need a break. Looking up, I noticed a card sitting on my desk. This could work even though she might be busy right now.

Picking up my phone, I dialed the number in and waited.

"Hey Glory Girl." My accented voice said.

Victoria Dallon POV

Vicky was surprised when she received a phone call from an unknown number. Normally she would simply block it and move on, but this time her gut told her to pick it up. What was even more surprising, was Thrawn wanting to hang out for some reason.

The end result, Victoria waiting at a restaurant her parents used when talking with other capes. She sometimes came here with the Ward's when they were not busy. Amy was still at the hospital dealing with the aftermath of today's fighting and probably wouldn't be out for another while.

"Did I keep you waiting long?" A voice behind Vicky said. Quickly turning around, she stared into glowing red sunglasses. Thrawn was wearing a black hoodie that covered her head along with matching gloves and pants. The most surprising part, blue skin was nowhere to be found.

"N-no." Vicky replied surprised. Practically reading her mind, Thrawn spoke again.

"Make-up and tinkertech. For some reason they can't do anything about my eyes though." She said shrugging. Vicky could sense her smirk under her mask.

"That's so cool! Anyways, let's go in." Vicky grabbed Thrawn's gloved hand and practically dragged her in. Their host kept an unfazed look on his face as he led them to their private table. Quietly hidden in a corner, they ordered their meals as Thrawn pulled her mask off and pocketed her sunglasses once the waiter left.

"I didnt want anyone noticing me out on the street. I believe I already made enough enemies for a lifetime. Rumors of my red eyes and blue skin are already spreading, though many simply see it as Empire propoganda." Thrawn explained.

"Well, its not like there are other ways you could hide it." Victoria said casually. Thrawn's glowing red eyes were mesmorizing.

"I guess. How was your day Glory Girl?" Thrawn asked a bit awkwardly. Her accent was so cute.

"Call me Victoria or Vicky out of costume and it was alright I guess. Aside from Lung escaping that is." Vicky said as she took a sip from her lemonade.

"Ah, call me Taylor then." Thr-Taylor said with a smile.

Vicky could tell that this was the start of a beautiful friendship.

Now she could use Thrawn's tinker power to keep an eye on Dean.

Just kidding...

A/N

Yeah this one is going to be pretty controversial (Its gonna make people mad)