The Boundary Effect

by Touhoufanatic

2137 When an Alliance exploration ship is fired upon by a Turian cruiser, it shall unleash them upon the galaxy, and the Galaxy is not ready for their power, their abilities, or their lack of common sense! Human/Youkai/Lunarian Alliance. Mass EffectXTouhou Crossover AU. Too many characters to write. update delayed due to IRL issues.

15. CH15 - To bring Low

Authors note: Okay, here's the chapter you have been waiting for, possibly in a way you do not expect. Sorry, no kaga getting killed, at least not yet. Either way, this chapter was greatly fun to white, especially since I got to point out a fact that has always pissed me off. (make sure you know the difference between miscarriage and stillbirth, it will help.)

now then, onto the show!

The Turian camp on Shanxi had been turned into a POW camp after their surrender, but not in the way the Turians expected. They had expected rigid doctrine, exact patrols, inspections, heavy guard and watches. They expected to be abused, their pride tread upon, and their personal effects taken leaving them with little more than the minimum required clothing, and little to no food.

Instead, the Alliance set up a perimeter around the camp the Turians military weapons were all stockpiled just outside this perimeter and that was it. No guards tried to harass them, or check up on every nook and cranny of the camp. They were not forced to act like prisoners either, and had free run of their camp as long as no one left it. Each day after the surrender more surviving Turians were returned to them, injured from combat, or scared out of their minds, but whole and as healthy as they could be in a war zone. A couple days later, the Alliance even began supplementing their remaining food stores with something they called bread, as well as nutrient pills, surprising those few high ranking Turians that still lived and held leadership over their men.

It was strange, the Alliance, as the Turians learned their organization was called, fought like monsters, but now that they had surrendered, they barely saw any Alliance force unless they neared the perimeter, where they were demanded to head back, in their own tongue nonetheless!

There was a problem however that quickly became apparent to those in command, and that problem was the situation itself. They were limited in where they could go, and once their wounded were dealt with, many soon became listless and restless. Ideas of fighting back again began popping up, mostly in the younger groups of Turians, those who had either only encountered bombardments, or who wanted revenge for fallen friends. On the other side, many had simply stopped caring, spending the days lazing around and getting up only for food. They no longer cared, and many of their minds were broken from horrors. Any word about alliance personnel or weapons set them off into fits of shivers, tears and self-depreciation and loathing. These two extremes together, while making up only a bare total quarter of all Turian in the camp, quickly made the place feel much worse than it was.

This had gone on consistently, regardless of how much higher ranked personal tried to stop it, for nine of the planets nights since they had surrendered. Many were now beginning to think they were going to die in captivity, until the tenth day after surrender, when one Alliance alien passed through the perimeter into the Turian camp.

The alliance person walked through the camp with singular intent, ignoring the presence of any that saw them, sending ripples through the Turian camp. Nearly every restless, listless Turian began following at a distance, hoping to either take the alien down, or find out what they wanted. Every uninjured Turian who knew better, especially those of rank, began following and gathering as well, intent on stopping things from going out of their control. Actually the alien stopped in the clearing just outside of the remains of the camps command tent and stood there for a few seconds before calling out in perfect Turian. "General Oraka of the Turian Hierarchy, I have news you will find important to hear!"

While noise was heard from the inside of the tent, Oraka was clearly surprised by the sudden call out, giving those who had gathered a chance to look the alien over at length. From being surrounded by aliens at the perimeter, escorted to their camp by them, and from having fought them, many Turians now understood that this was the overall look of the aliens, like pale Asari with fur, called hair, on their heads. There were, of course, some who still did not believe it, or had not seen them close up and had heard only stories from others of their looks. The alien wore no armour, only dark black clothing with multicolored edging that, while strange, looked dangerous and professional. Her hair was the color of Shanxi's sky and reached far down the length of her back, while a strange object hung from a belt on her waist. What surprised most however was that her eyes were a bright red in color, and that her gaze never left the tent in front of her.

Finally, General Oraka came out of the tent and approached the woman, wearing a curious look in his face. "I am General Oraka, may I ask who you are and what message you bring?"

The alien woman nodded. "I am Tenshi Hinanai, currently the General of Shanxi, and the one whose plans stopped your people," She started with a smile, causing many around them to growl in anger at the way she announced herself. "It was my subordinates that gave you a chance to surrender and spare the lives of your men, and my order that allowed them to give you the chance. I am here to inform you that contact with your government have been successful. Your camp is to be packed up immediately. Once it is packed, we will begin transporting your people and belongings and equipment to one of our ships, and shall bring your people along with our leadership to your citadel!"

Tenshi's words instantly turned nearly every piece of anger in the camp to instant joy. They had contacted the council; they were going to meet with them! Many instantly began muttering to others about how good it would be to see these aliens brought down before the council, while others, most of them, were simply happy at the true meaning behind the worlds. They were going home, they were finally leaving this place!

"That is good to hear. I know you said immediately, but how long do we have to breakdown the camp and organize ourselves?" Oraka asked as he eyed the masses that were his men with what counted for a smile among Turians.

"Our leadership will be arriving in system in roughly four to six hours and wish to leave for the citadel immediately. I hope we can have your people all organized and boarded upon our ship before then."

"That is, a short space of time, but it should be doable. Will one of your ships be able to transport all of my men, or will we be split among ships?"

"Only one ship, the AOS White Lotus. One of our four dreadnaughts in orbit will bring your people to the citadel. There will be room, though other smaller ships will bring your people up to it." Tenshi said as she pulled out a small blocky device and placed it on the ground before her. "This will allow you to contact and inform me when your people are ready to be transported up to the Lotus. Until then." Tenshi explained as she turned and walked away, Turians parting and allowing her to leave past them without an issue.

For many moments the camp was completely silent, then Oraka spoke up, his voice booming across the camp as he gave the order everyone had been hoping to hear for days. "You heard the alien, we're going home! Pack up the camp and get everything organized! The quicker we do this the sooner we can be on our way back to council space!"

In what might have been the fastest reaction time Oraka had ever seen, every Turian began moving at once. Soldiers began heading to their tents to pack their sparse amount of effects, captains began barking orders to those around them, and officers began working together and organizing how the entire camp would be taken down as fast as possible.

The Turian Hierarchy was the military arm of the council, and was known for being efficient in anything to do with the military. It was why their navy, army and air force were combined, and now, as they broke down the camp that had been both their base and prison for almost two weeks, it became clear how they were so efficient.

In less than three hours, a sprawling camp had been reduced to a pile of organized boxes , cases and piled of equipment, and every Turian was grouped, ready to board whatever vehicles would take them up to orbit, and back to their own space.

A bare half hour after Oraka had pressed the device he had been given the first ship came down, and they saw an alliance ship close up in all its glory and horror. They had expected shuttles to bring them up to orbit, and while many were either nervous or simply disgusted by the idea of getting on these alien ships, they knew there was no other option. What came down for them, however, was no shuttle but an entire cruiser that was nearly 320 meters in length according to some Turians Omnitools.

It was strangely designed, far blockier than any council designed ship, and most surprising was the lack of mass effect field. But the Turians were given no chance to wonder, and were quickly ushered on, nearly a quarter of them managing to cram into the hold of the cruiser before it lifted off, and pulled them out into orbit as two more cruisers passed it, going down to pick up the rest.

Entering orbit, the Turians gained their first glimpse of the Alliance fleet around the planet. None of them had seen it, the entire Turian fleet having been annihilated, so many did not believe their fleet could be too amazing, figuring that they likely had only a handful of ships left. The innumerable amount of ships in orbit, many the size of citadel dreadnaughts however made many go pale. The sight of four massive dreadnaughts, easily twice as large as the other got their attention as well, considering they appeared to be heading directly toward one of them.

Just who were these aliens that could make such massive ships?

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Reimu Hakurei stepped past the threshold of the corvette that had been carrying her, Yukari, Hackett and Kaguya and into one of the White Lotus's many docking bays. Yukari had gone ahead with Kaguya and Hackett, stating they were heading to the bridge to speak with Byakuren and Tenshi, Leaving Reimu behind and to her own devices.

She was fine with it. Politics was not something she wanted to get her hand dirty with if she could help it, and it had been a long time since she had been on an Alliance operative's ship. The only one she had been on repeatedly was Marisa's dreadnaught, and like the Lotus it was a magic academy ship, so she was curious as to how different it would be in its design and looks.

Walking out of the docking bay and into the halls, getting bows from nearly every member of the ship's crew she passed, Reimu found herself glancing around as she moved. The halls were flanked by columns of bright wood at exact places, and the walls themselves were plastered with white paper, along with the lighting it gave the halls a bight feeling, much different than Marisa or Patchoulis' ships, both of whom preferred dimmer lighting unless necessary.

Numerous times as she went she found doors that were locked and barred with a no entry message. It was annoying, especially since all these doors seemed to lead to the White Lotus's main hall. Every magic academy ship had a main hall, or multiple halls, were its students would normally gather for self-study, and sometimes classes. The Lotus's main hall was apparently being used to hold the alien prisoners. It was a fine idea considering how large some such halls were, but it was annoying, because Reimu had only heard descriptions of the alien, and was curious to their looks.

With a sigh she ascended a set of stairs, noting the magical runes in every step that acted as anchors if something happen to the ships gravity, and went up to the ships third level. Finally, after some more searching, she found a door to one of the halls balconies and grabbed its handle.

"Hey, Reimu!"

Reimu turned to the familiar voice to see Sanae Kochiya walking toward her. She was wearing what had become in the last couple years, her usual attire, the bodysuit she used in R&D, and had a smile covering her face.

"Hello, Sanae. wearing a sock again I see."

Sanae scowled at Reimu's words as she walked up to her. "It's a body suit!"

"Sock, suit, not much difference if you ask me. Either ways its far to revealing. Don't you find it embarrassing, showing of the shape of your body so blatantly?"

"No, not really, this is how your supposed to dress in space!" Sanae exclaimed as she looked over Reimu's choice of clothing,. a knee length red skirt, a white tank top and a red vest on top of it. It looked like a casual version of her old clothing from Gensokyo, totally unimaginative!

"Sure whatever, Sanae." Reimu said with a sigh. "I thought you were on Shanxi looking over the alien tech with Kourin and Eirin?"

"I was. But their tech is," Sanae topped and heaved a heavy sigh. "it's not that amazing. Element zero based, but very simplistic. There's not much of real interest for R&D, and their armour technology and shield tech is as boring as their weapons. Eirin and I are coming along as guards for Kaguya and Hackett though, so hopefully the alien space station we'll be going to will be more interesting."

"It's a space station?"

"Yes, that's what I've gleaned from the information I looked over. A massive forty kilometre long space station called the Citadel. You didn't know? I thought you were coming along as Yukari's guard."

" I am, but Yukari did not tell me very much or do much to inform me of the situation. I was forced to ask Hackett about the situation on the ride here."

"Oh. Well, if you're here then they must be as well, right?"

"We did come on the same corvette, so yes, Yukari, Kaguya and Hackett are here, why?"

"We've been waiting for you guys to arrive for a couple of hours now. The Turians were prompt in packing down their camp and getting their people ready, so they've been in the main hall just waiting for a while now."

"They are in there? Good!" Reimu said as she reached for the door again.

"No, you can't go in there, Reimu. The balconies are off limits while they are in there!"

"I've checked every door I've found, and all of them say off limits and are locked." Reimu said as she looked to Sanae.

"That's because Tenshi didn't want any crewmember getting near them, in case they tried something." Sanae replied simply.

"Sanae."

"Yes?"

"Neither of us are members of the crew, we are operatives. We only answer to Yukari, Hackett and Kaguya, no one else. I could literally walk into R&D's deepest areas and no one but other operatives could stop me." Reimu stated as she grabbed the handle of the door.

"That would not be nice, but what does that have to do with Tenshi's order?"

Reimu opened the door slightly and looked at Sanae with a slightly devious grin. "She isn't here to tell me the order, so I don't know about it. That and she broke my shrine." Reimu finished as she swung the door open and walked in.

"Reimu, that was over a century ago and you're still sore over it?!" Sanae exclaimed in surprise as she followed Reimu through the doorway, closing it behind her so no one else would follow.

The main hall of the White Lotus as it turned out, was not primarily a study area like the Philosophe or Wonderlands, but a large open area with balconies surrounding it. Lines on the ground and walls clearly stated were barriers could be erected, and where automatic spells could be formed. It appeared it was more similar to Marisa's ship, as it was a room used for practicing magic, or possible dueling between students to hone their skills. The room itself was easily the size of a stadium, and almost completely filled with aliens standing and sitting around, waiting for something to happen.

" . . . they look very grey." Was all Reimu said after a moment of looking over the balconies railing down at the mass of aliens.

"Eirin says they have trace of some kind of metal in their skin. A defence against radiation or something." Sanae said with a sigh as she stood beside Reimu. "They only have two fingers and a thumb on each hand, and their legs are backwards bent. She thinks they're descended from some form of alien bird or lizard."

"Explains a bit then, I guess." Reimu said as she gazed down, a smile creeping onto her face. "Maybe I'll go say hi and pull some information out of one of them."

"Please don't, Reimu. We'll both never hear the end of it if you do!"

"Yeah, but I can see a few of them glaring up at us."

"So ignore them. We should be leaving soon anyway, right?"

"Attention all personnel, the AOS White Lotus shall be entering boundary slip in T-Minus one minute. Please prepare for the slip. Additionally, Operatives Hakurei and Kochiya are asked to come to the bridge."

"Looks like it." Reimu said with a sigh. "Let's head over then and find out exactly what this mission is going to entail."

"Thank goodness!" Sanae exclaimed as the two of them left the room, moments before the whole ship shuddered as it entered its boundary slip.

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Councillor Tevos let out a heavy sigh as she closed her Omni tool and looked at her compatriots. There was still so much information to go through, still so much to consider, and so much to discern, but she hasn't been able to find a logical reason why the information provided to them was all over the place. She had spent days looking for some sort of pattern, but had found nothing and come back to one simple conclusion. The information they had been given was broken and partial on purpose. There was no choice; she had to tell her compatriots the situation. The Alliance's leaders could arrive within a couple days, so they had to think over the situation and compare their thoughts. It was now or never.

"Spartacus, Valern, we must discuss something about this information. It is-," Tevos was interrupted by her Omni tool beeping soddenly, getting more of Spartacus and Valern's attention than her words had. With another sigh she tapped her omni tool, "Yes?"

"Councillor, an unknown ship has suddenly appeared near the Relay. It does not match any known ship design and is bigger than the average dreadnaught. Its pilot introduces it as the AOS Whit Lotus, and that they are carrying the Alliance's leadership and Turian survivors from the relay 314 incident!"

" . . . I believe I asked us to be informed before they came through the relay, not after." Tevos said calmly.

"Yes well, our systems never noticed the relay activating. We only realized the ship was there when its magnetic field began effecting out sensors. It's as if it just appeared there without the relay!"

Tevos let out a sigh. "Very well. You know the situation. Have their leadership land in a shuttle in the designated bay. Their tour through the Presidium will give us time to prepare, Councillor Tevos, out."

"They have arrived then." Valern said as a statement, not a question as he tapped his Omni tool and brought up a picture of the massive dreadnaught by the relay, all 1700 meters of it.

"Yes, we need to be as prepared as possible." Tevos said calmly, while Spartacus just glared at the image of the ship.

"Yes, I agree. That monstrosity is too much. Let's get ready to make these savages understand their position!"

Tevos let out another sigh. Telling her compatriots what she had found out would just complicate things. Both of them were too set in their ways. This was going to be a painful meeting.

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"That station is quite impressive." Eirin said calmly as she stared at it from the White Lotus's bridge.

The bridge was abuzz with activity, not just from its crew and Yakuren, but from Kaguya, Hackett and Yukari, as well as Eirin, Sanae and Reimu acting as their guards. Tenshi was off to one side with Iku nearby as well, though she seemed to refuse to look at the station before them.

"It's supposed to be what, forty kilometres long?" Hackett asked, glancing to Kaguya and Eirin.

"Yes, but the information they gave claims it was left behind by the Protheans. they did not make it." She answered swiftly

"Does make it feel less impressive if they didn't make it then, huh?" Sanae commented, getting a nod of agreement from Eirin and Reimu.

"And the whole thing is held together with Element Zero gravity fields, a surprising, if dangerously wasteful technology," Yukari said with a hum as she turned to Kaguya. "You have the devices, yes?"

In response Kaguya walked over to a briefcase and picked it up, throwing it onto a table at the side and opening it up. Inside were an assortment of smooth silver bracelets, a single glowing red bead inset in each of them. "Nitori has made us a dozen of what she is calling, Eezo repulsion bracelets. They create a magical field around the wearer that repels what these aliens call mass effect fields, but only passively. If we are attacked by someone that manipulates them, it will not top those, biotics. It should protect us from long term exposure to the field inside their station however." She explained as she and Eirin began passing them out to everyone.

"Should? Do we not know if they will?" Reimu asked nervously as she clicked it on and pressed the bead to activate it. She felt a field surround her, and then noticed that Neither Tenshi, Iku or Byakuren were picking up bracelets, yet a seventh was missing. Interesting!

"Nitori will only have been able to test their concept." Sanae provided as she put hers on and pressed its switch. "R&D only keeps a very sparse amount of Element Zero in storage in case it's needed. Otherwise most of it that is found is either ignored or destroyed, mostly destroyed. Normally, there isn't a need though, so she likely would not have been able to create a field large enough to test for an extended period of time."

"Will we be safe if they do not work then?" Hackett asked carefully.

"We should be." Kaguya said quickly. "Element Zero contamination takes longer to happen to those with stronger magic, so all of us should have a decent resistance to passive fields on our own. Even if the bracelets do not work, we should be fine for a half day at least, I would think."

"That's something then." Reimu muttered with a sigh as she looked over to where Byakuren was standing watch over her bridge." Have they given us docking coordinates yet, Byakuren?"

Byakuren shook her head. "No, after replying to our first call and asking us to hold our position till further notice, we've had nothing. They understood us however, so I can only assume the language pack Tenshi gave them was worth it."

"Well, I had to give them something to communicate. I figured the English language pack would be easiest as it would allow us to speak other languages without them knowing. To say nothing that English is the language we use for internship communication in the first place."

"Ignoring that, Byakuren, have you noticed any dreadnought capable docks on their station?" Yukari asked next.

"No, none of our scanners have picked up a dock large enough for the White Lotus. It appears they limit the size of their ships, and nothing larger than a kilometer looks to be able to dock with them. And they only have one dock of that size."

"I see. We will have to take the corvette then." Yukari said as she turned to everyone else. "Byakuren will keep us informed of when they allow us to come over, until then, everyone get ready and clean yourselves up before meeting in hanger bay one."

Everyone gave a bow and left, leaving Byakuren alone on the bridge with Tenshi and Iku.

"You are not going with them?" Byauren asked softly.

"No, I don't like the look of that place. And Yukari made it clear that my, actions in the information given to them will make things tense, so it is best I stay behind. I'm fine with it. Means I don't have to deal with more of these aliens." Tenshi answered.

"That doesn't sound very good, Tenshi. You sound like you don't care."

"I don't, not after I began reading the information they gave us that I sent to Yukari Hackett and Kaguya. here." She said a she walked up and tapped a few buttons on the console beside Byakuren, loading the information in to and bringing up a couple different articles.

Byakuren looked at the articles for a few seconds before her smile was sullied by the information. "Oh my, this is . . . barbaric."

"Exactly, and these aliens are about to find out exactly what we'll think of them; and I'm not needed for that!"

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After Benezia returned to the council, it was slowly released to the public that a new alien race had been discovered. And while it was assured that conflict with them while short had ended, it was not told when they would arrive at the Citadel. Most of the public assumed they would soon become part of the council and looked forward to more information about their new allies, but with no exact date given as to when they would arrive, many had settled on waiting anxiously, prepared to drop everything at a moment's notice to join in and see them when they arrived.

So when a nearly two kilometer long, and very massive dreadnaught of unknown design simply appeared by the mass relay with absolutely no pomp or circumstance, the effect was split. Some thought they were suddenly being attacked, while others, the most anxious, began going on about how they must be their new allies, and about how impressive they must be if they could build a ship so large.

The Citadel quickly became a mass of interest and action. News crews from various groups began gathering and trying to figure where the aliens would dock to get the first view of them. Merc groups, who had stayed on the station to see the aliens, vied with each other to find the best locations to see and judge their looks and skills. Scientists scrambled to try to get images of their technology, while professors and instructors of schools worked to try to get their students controlled, while secretly hoping for information on the new races culture and ideals. Above it all, Citadel Security, known more commonly as C-Sec, scrambled to try to control the masses while waiting for the information they needed. It was barely controlled chaos, and would not get any better until the new races dignitaries left the Citadel at the end of their upcoming negotiations and talks.

However, the ship did not react immediately, and for almost two hours, simply sat offside of the relay, out of the way of other ships, but still clearly in view. Then, much to many peopled excitement, the ship turned, and many noticed the approach of a much smaller, but strange looking ship toward the Citadel.

The ship itself was small, barely ninety meters long, and strange in its design and looks. It was shaped like a series of bubbles had been joined together, and a trio of engines roared from its stern, while two smaller engines sat near the front, hissing angrily. The ship had numerous fins that, when it approached the dock it had been directed to, closed down and slipped into the ship. By the time it had docked it had become clear where it would be, both from its direction, and the location of the majority of C-Sec, and the public had taken advantage of that, gathering in throngs. The balconies over the docks were filled, the adjacent docks were covered in people, as was the roadway just outside, too many for C-Sec to control if things became violent. The ambient feeling, however, was one of joy and curiosity, amplified by the ships strange look, especially when compared to the massive ship it had come from.

When the ship finished docking and shut down, many people were surprised that there was clearly no mass effect field visible, wither when it was landing or shutting off, and many others were confused when many Asari nearby began feeling dizzy or slightly sick for a moment, but all that was ignored as the centre part of the ship began opening to reveal a doorway. No ramp came out of it, and instead, two glowing points on either side of the door flashed and a ramp of glowing green and golden light seared down without a sound to the floor. Then the new race's dignitaries came out, surprising all who watched.

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Reimu stepped out of the scout class corvette first, taking in the sight of throngs of unknown aliens watching and scrambling for view of them and the ship. She was wearing a more traditional choice of clothing at Yukari's behest, a more current version of the classic Miko garments. Her hair was done up into a bun, leaving her neck uncovered as only two pieces of carefully held hair hung down on either side of her face. In her hand she held a long spear with strips of paper tied under the tip, a combat focused purification rod that was nearly as tall as she was. On the well-hidden belt of her Hakama she had a laser pistol tucked, surrounded by three wads of talismans, just in case. She exited the ship, came down and took up a position immediately in front of the ramp, blocking any from approaching with a neutral yet cold stare.

Sanae was the next to come out. She had opted to stay in her bodysuit, but had added some extra pieces of armour to it, focused on the legs, arms and back. Her hair was allowed to flow freely, and she held a beam rifle in her hands, one she had customized with a trio of revolving barrels. A pack of prepared Spellcards sat on a holder on her one leg, while a pack of her own talismans sat in a case on her waist. Following her was a floating metal arrowhead that flew around with its flat face forward, a bulge sitting there as a camera lens shifted every few seconds. She glanced around with obvious interest, but held back by the situation and the position she currently held.

Then Eirin came out. Unlike Reimu who dressed classically, and Sanae who was far more modern in her dress, Eirin was keeping a neutral middle ground. She was wearing a dark suit, complete with pants, shirt, and jacket, though she kept her hat. On her belt was a clearly visible pulse pistol, and in her right hand she held a bow made of metal, gears, motors and magical emitters and receivers. She glanced through her glasses at the surrounding aliens, taking mental notes as she stepped up to Reimu's' right, a couple feet behind.

The plan was to show off all the potential of the Alliance in its clothing and how they held themselves, and to promote this, each guard was dressed similarly to the one they were guarding. A fact that became clear as Yukari, Hackett and Kaguya all came out of the ship together.

Yukari was wearing a formal Kimono with a simple yet elegant Sakura pattern across it over a black base. The pattern was share by the classical wood and paper umbrella she had open over her shoulder and the fan she held in her other hand. Her hair was done up with a bun similar to Reimu's, but still had much hanging down across her back.

Kaguya was wearing a suit just like Eirin was, but hers was slightly more causal, the jacket being left open, and her pants looser than Eirin's. Her hair hung loose behind her, and she glanced around with an inquisitive gaze.

Hackett was wearing his Naval Uniform, perfectly cleaned and pressed. It was completely black with white trim on its edges. A pair of small medallions hung off his left breast, and the symbols of his rank were sown into the epaulets on his shoulders. His hair was immaculately combed back, and his shoes so shiny that light reflected off of them. What was most surprising for some, however, was that on Hackett's belt were a pair of objects that were clearly weapons. On his right was a holstered laser pistol, and on his left, a long silver sabre with glowing red lines across the length of its steel. He looked at everything with a slight scowl, as if giving demerits with his gaze alone.

Once the three of them had gotten off the ramp, it disappeared, and the ship closed, though it did not leave.

The dock had become quieter and quieter as they had each appeared, and now only faint murmurs could be heard as a trio of aliens, one Turian ,one Asari and one Salarian if their information had been correct, walked down toward them.

"There's quite a lot of them, isn't there?" Sanae said quietly as her camera drone slowly panned around according to her earlier commands. It would follow her and look around as its programming dictated, at least until she overrode its directives and focused it herself. It was not currently recording, but she wanted to give the impression it was. Just in case.

"Yes there is. I recognize most of the species from the information we had been given." Eirin replied equally as quiet so that her voice would not travel. "Most of them appear to be Turian, Asari and Salarians, however. They far outnumber the few Elcor, Hanar and Drell that I can see."

"I don't see any of the Krogan or Batarians." Reimu then stated as she glanced around, eyeing every alien she could make out, the three that were walking toward them nearly at them.

"That is probably for the better. We have more important things to do then compare images from their information." Hackett said simply.

"Indeed. We all know why we are here, so let us put on a good, show, yes?" Yukari said with a smile as the three aliens approached, the Turian taking the lead.

"Agreed." Kaguya and Hackett said, while Sanae, Eirin and Reimu simply nodded in understanding.

"Good." Yukari said with a smile as she stepped forward till she was to Reimu's side, but half a foot behind her. "Can you understand me correctly?" She asked as the Turian opened its mouth to speak.

"Y-yes, I can. The language data that arrived with our envoy was distributed to the public when news of your imminent arrival was released a couple days ago." The Turian replied. "My name is Executor Pallin, Head of Citadel Security. You are the leaders of your, Alliance, correct?"

"Yes, we are." Yukari said as she glanced to Kaguya and Hackkett."

"I see. Then these three are, guards, then?" Pallin asked, eyeing Sanae far more than Reimu or Eirin.

"Yes, they are our bodyguards, one for each of us, and armed as should be appropriate for the situation. I trust that will not be an issue?" Hackett asked sternly, his voice deep and cold as he looked at Pallin, not a shred of warmth in his eyes.

Both of the C-Sec officers behind Pallin visible leaned back under Hackett's glare, while Pallin did not seem effected as he spoke. "Yes, as long as they remain bodyguards and only act to protect your wellbeing, we will have no issues."

"Excellent, please lead us to your leadership then!" Kaguya exclaimed with a smile. "We look forward to meeting with the, and discussing much!"

"Of course, however before I guide you to the Council I must ask." Pallin said as he loked to the floating drone above Sanae. "What is the purpose of that drone?"

"It is a recording device. We hope to show our people what the rest of the galaxy looks like through these negotiations. Anything that must be done behind closed doors will of course not be recorded." Yukari answered calmly before smiling, hiding it behind her fan for a moment. "I trust that is not an issue either?"

"No, such things are often watched, as well as streamed to the masses." Pallin answered as he looked over both of his shoulders, then pulled up his Omni tool and tapped it a bit. "Then please follow me, we shall head to the Presidium, and from there to the Citadel Tower."

"Very well, please lead the way." Yukari replied as the six of them followed Pallin and his people up from the docks.

The masses of people had been pushed back by C-Sec officers, allowing a path to leave the docks. Many yelled and called out, asking for words on their culture, names and even secrets, telling them that their translation spell was working. Which was good considering it was effectively translating up to seven different languages at a time.

"We have gathered quiet a crowd," Kaguya said off handily as they all left the docks, the masses of people trying to follow despite C-Sec's interference.

"It is not every day that a new race becomes apparent to the rest of the galaxy. Many are interested as to what you will bring to council space." Pallin explained as they went down a series of halls.

"Indeed. Your people do not seem as, violent as I expected, however." Hackett ventured with a sideways grin. "They do not know the whole situation, do they?"

Pallin soured slightly at this. "It has been said that conflict broke out between our races and that the council stepped in before it could get out of hand. Information as to the situation beyond that has not been released outside of the council, the SPECTRE'S, and C-Sec."

"How fortunate. We wouldn't want your entire race out for our blood when we are here for peace after all!" Hackett said strongly, verbally pushing at Pallin and hoping for a reaction. Palling did not provide, saying just how strong his control was.

After another hall, and a short elevator ride, and another couple of hallways, the group came out into a large open area. The five 'wings' of the station were visible above them, and ahead of them was the tower that took up the centre of the station. Rings of waterfalls were clearly visible, and throngs of people were on balconies nearby, while a couple air cars hovered nearby, camera drones hovering alongside them while their reporters talked away to unfathomable number beyond the lens.

As they traveled around the Presidium, the Asari with them began explaining different facets of the Presidium and the Council and Citadel. She spoke gleefully, making everything sound very grand, but her tone was overbearing, like she was trying to explain it to children who did not understand, or as if she was being paid to make everything sound greater than it was.

"This Presidium is indeed very lovely, and the station itself is quite well designed." Kaguya suddenly said interruption the Asari's words. "But this station, it was not built by your people."

"N-no, it was built and left by the Protheans, the same ones who left us the mass relays." The Asari explained, still sounding the same as she spoke. "If not for them, space travel would not be attainable."

"A pity, your council would be more impressive if this station was made by your people." Kaguya said simply, making the Asari and Salarian look hurt as they all continued to move.

After a time, they finally arrive at the base of the massive tower, and approached a series of elevators one beside the other. They went in in groups of three, one C-Sec officer to each leader and their guard, with Pallin going with Yukari and Reimu, and then went up toward the top of the tower.

And up, and up and up and up. It was clear the tower was large, but the elevator seemed to go an order of magnitude slower than it should have been able to. And what made it worse was the music. It had no beat, had horrible tone, and made Reimu visibly cringe, unable to cope with the insult to beauty that was assaulting her ears.

"Is there was way to shut the infernal noise off?" Yukari finally asked Pallin.

"The music?" Pallin asked in surprise.

"Yes, if it can be called such."

"Um, no. the speakers cannot be controled from inside the elevator." Pallin explained.

"I see," Yukari said as she looked to Reimu, and then to the speaker above the door. "Reimu, if you would please?"

"With pleasure." Reimu replied as she pointed her open free palm at the speaker. An orange square covered in symbols appeared in front of her hand, spun, then flew at the speaker, striking it with a flash. For a moment nothing happened, and then the speaker sparked repeatedly, finally becoming silent.

"Did, you just destroy the speaker?" Pallin asked carefully.

"No, I sealed it. Good luck unsealing it though." Reimu said simply.

Pallin sighed to himself, hoping this was not a view of what was to come and waited in silence as the elevator continued to rise. Once it finally got to the top and they got off, they had to only wait a short few seconds for the other elevators to arrive, and when they did Pallin could tell from his subordinates faces that something similar must have happened to them. All the alliance guards looked pleased with themselves as well, something that made him nervous for reason he was not sure why.

"The council chambers are just ahead. Go up both sets of stairs and they will be directly ahead, waiting for your arrival." Pallin explained as he stepped to the side.

"Only reason they would be waiting is from that absurd elevator," Kaguya said offhandedly as the six Alliance personnel passed by Pallin and his people.

The council chambers were a large open area with large balconies to the sides. It expanded as it grew closer to the back, where a massive window took up the entire wall, showing off an arm of the station. A large recessed garden sat in the center of the floor, and over it, on an extending balcony, stood the three members of the Citadel Council. The room was clearly designed, both from elevation and the window, to make the council seem larger and more important than those who came to speak to them. As Yukari, Hackett and Kaguya stepped up below them, the chatter from above quieted, and Reimu, Sanae and Eirin took their places round them. Reimu held her position behind Yukari, while Erin and Sanae took up positions to either side.

"Thank you for coming to speak with us, Leaders of the Alliance!" Tevos began as she took a step forward. "I am Tevos, Asari councillor of the Citadel Council. Beside me are my fellow councillors, the Turian Councillor Spartacus, and the Salaraian Councillor Valern. It is my hope that this first meeting goes a ways to mending the horrible incident between our peoples and can set up a prosperous future for us all!"

Yukari let out a short and very quiet hum as she took a single step forward, her umbrella spinning slightly as she moved. "I am Yukari Yakumo, Youkai head of the Alliance."

"I am Kaguya Houraisen, Lunarian Head of the Alliance." Kaguya said as she too took a step forward, just before Hackett took a step forward as well.

"And I am Steven Hackett, the Human Head of the Alliance."

"The three of us form our governments' upper echelon, and are responsible for our people's biggest decisions, including the ones that will be made today." Yukari finished, noting how much each of the alien leaders stared at them, from their weapons to their similar garb and body structures.

"It is our sincere pleasure to make your acquaintances." Tevos replied with a smile. "I am sure we will be able to come to many, mutually beneficial agreements, but before we do I must ask-.."

"What is that thing floating by your guard?" Valern asked instantly, stopping Tevos from finishing on her own. If they were not in front of new dignitaries, she would have glared at him.

"It is simply a mobile recording device, which is recording our meeting and broadcasting it to our people, on this perfect occasion!" Ksguya answered, something in her tone making Tevos feel nervous.

"I see. That is understandable. Shall we begin our talks and negotiations in earnest then?" Tevos asked confidently, making sure she would be in charge.

"Yes. Let us begin with your military's unprovoked attack on our planet of Ahanxi!" Hackett spoke up, his voice loud and deep enough that it made the room seem to shake, yet still did not sound like anything more than his regular tone.

"Of course. The incident that started at Relay 314 was, a horrible situation." Tevos said carefully, "we have been looking in to it, and found that it was caused by a series of minor, yet serious mistakes and conflicting message between ship captains and the Turian high command. It was nothing more than an accident."

Tevos and Valern hoped these Alliance leaders would react to that, allowing them to explain the situation in detail, but instead, none of them said anything; simply looking at them, as if waiting for Tevos to finish.

"The situation is delicate, and while I am sure your people have lost as much as the Turians have, we are hopeful that you are willing to understand that it is as I said, an accident, and are willing to look past it." Tevos finished, hoping they would respond as she hoped with anger that would allow her to make them out to be reactive.

Instead of that however, Hackett took a step forward. "Your Turians are, according to the information you gave us, the military arm of your organization. While I shall ignore the point that your military is apparently over reactive, and sadistic, I shall point out that their surviving numbers surrendered to our people. They are on board the Whit Lotus. We are prepared to return them to you."

"That is excellent, and it will go a long way to repairing our relation and-.."

"But what exactly will you give us in return?" Hackett then interrupted, his face still stoic and unflinching.

"That will depend on the situation." Spartacus quipped. Your information has led us to believe that Hierarchy losses were steep. Just how step are they?"

Tevos groaned inside. She had been hoping to avoid this sort of conversation in the public eye. It was the kind of thing that should be reserved for private conversation. But at least the losses couldn't be as bad as they were led to believe. Right?

"Turian fleet losses totaled one hundred percent, while planet side losses for your people totalled seventy four percent. The number of Turian POWs in the White Lotus's hold is roughly twenty six percent of all Turian forces that made planet fall." Hackett explained simply, as if listing off a list of office supplies or groceries. His tone had never wavered, nor had it shown pride or hate. It simply was.

Hackett's words, simple and efficient, had cut all chatter from the balconies above them. Valern and Tevos had visibly paled, and Spartacus stood there, his mandibles spread and his mouth open in shock and disbelief as he tried to mentally calculate the losses in his head.

"Th-that seems highly unlikely." Tevos manage to cough out. "The Turian Hierarchy has the largest navy and army in Citadel space!"

"Then perhaps you should rethink your military tactics and technology." Hackett said simply as he brought up his arms and tapped his wrist comp a couple times until it projected an image of the space around Shanxi. "This is a recording of the battle between our fleet that arrived to liberate Shanxi, and your Hierarchies navy." He explained as it played out before them. Hundreds of ships, dozens easily dreadnaught in size, and so many colorful blasts that space was nearly flooded with them. Then came the Final Sparks flanking maneuver and it main guns firing sequence that destroyed the majority of the fleet. "Your losses in orbit of Shanxi were total."

Tevoa was speechless and looked over to Spartacus, to see him shaking, whether in fear or rage she could not tell though.

"What of your own losses then?" Valern asked curiously, the first one to shake off the information and the proof shown to them.

"Losses in orbit for our reinforcement fleet were only four percent, while the twelve cruisers in orbit around Shanxi to start were all destroyed with all hands lost." Hackett said, his voice still sowing not an ounce of emotion, good or bad. "Ground forces losses totaled just under six percent."

"Th-that is impossible!" Spartacus yelled out soddenly, surprising both Tevos and Valern. "That vid is obviously fake, and you are clearly giving us false information for some purpose!"

"The information I have given you is not incorrect." Hackett said simply. "It is truth, the truth of our little skirmish with your mislead and poorly prepared and trained excuse for soldiers!"

Mislead, poorly prepared, poorly trained! These words stung like a hot knife to Spartacus. Hearing those words used to describe his people, used to describe the Hierarchy, it made him wish he could just lash out at the alien before him, to take them out and disprove their words with his own claws. He was a councillor of the Turian Hierarchy however, and had to keep himself cool and composed as he could be. The real numbers of living would disprove, or prove, this aliens words, he just needed to make sure his people came home safe. That was his job right now. Making sure his people came home safe, and that these aliens were neutered so that such a thing could not happen again. "I see. Then the situation of reparations must be discussed next."

"There will be no reparations." Hackett said simply.

"Excuse me?" Spartacus asked, sure he had misheard.

"Your people started this incident and admit to such. You started it, yet also have the majority of the losses here, and it was your people who surrender and called you to put an end to this. As we are the damaged party here, normally we would be the ones to receive reparations. However, as your losses are so severe, it would feel wrong to force you to provide us with reparations, and as such there will be no reparations."

"You- you primitives destroyed Hierarchy property and personnel! You admit to doing such!" Spartacus roared in a sudden flash of anger. "It is you who will be paying us reparations, not the other way around!"

"Your reasoning is flimsy, Turian. Why would we give you reparation when we are the party who was attacked, and yet won?"

By this point Spartacus was fuming mad, but Valern took over, allowing Tevos to send him a glare that had obvious meaning. Calm down!

"While the Turians did act in a way which is unfortunate, the situation is that they reacted to one of your ships attempting to activate a dormant relay, something highly illegal under Citadel law." Valern said, changing the subject away from reparations, to something he knew they had the advantage with.

To his surprise however, Hackett took a step back, and Yukari stepped forward. "I have a question about that, if I may. The information we received explains much of your history, including the Rachni war, the reason why that law in question exists. However, the law stated, and I quote 'No Citadel race may open inactive mass relay's without authorization from the Citadel Council, as well as their own government.' Correct?"

"That is correct." Valrns replied. "Opening an inactive mass relay is a serious offence, and information we have received from you states you have opened at least five. Normally such actions are charged with heavy fines, jail and public service or many years when an individual opens a relay, for a government however to allow it and do so, the charges would be-"

"Your law does not affect us."

"I beg pardon?" Valern asked, surprised and confused by Yukari's words.

"We cannot follow, or intentionally break a law that we do not know exists. Similarly, your law explicitly states, 'no Citadel race, may open inactive mass relays.' We are not a Citadel race, and therefore, the law does not apply to us, nor could it apply to us when we opened them!"

"That may be accurate." Tevos stepped in, saving Valern from being unable to answer, "However opening inactive relays is a very dangerous act, and by doing so you potentially endanger the entire galaxy. As a race that shall soon join the galactic community, you would not want the rest of the galaxy to think you are out to endanger everyone else, yes?"

"Ah, there it is!" Kaguya said in Japanese with a small laugh as she looked to Yukari and Hackett.

"Indeed. They let the assumption loose soon than I expected." Hacked replied, his Japanese a slight bit broken, and far slower than Kaguya's.

"It is alright. Now is as good a time as any for the big reveal." Yukari said with a grin, her Japanese far better than Hackett's. "Besides, we did all that deciding on what questions would be asked, but I get the feeling half of them won't be needed. We might not even need to kill you, Kaguya!"

"That would be nice."

"Um, I believe there is a problem with the language packages you passed to us," Tevos suddenly spoke up. "We cannot understand you at the moment."

"There is no problem." Yukari said with a smile. "The language package your envoy was given was for the language we call English. It is the primary language used by many of our people, and is the language we use for internship communication. Thus it seemed most prudent it be handed to you. The other languages of our people however, were not included with the package. We simply were speaking another language."

"What?! Why would you not give us information on all your languages?" Tevos asked in surprise. "How do you expect to join the galactic community if not all of your people can speak to others?"

"The vast majority of our people are trilingual at the very least." Yukari said with a smile as she raised her umbrella, closed it and flipped it before slamming its flat head against the floor with a loud crack. She looked up at them, her eyes now filled with something they did not understand, and her voice like cool glass. "However, you assume too much. The Alliance has come here to discuss negotiations for peace, not to be roped into your pathetic excuse for government!"

Yukari's words rocked the council hall into complete silence. No one moved. No one spoke a word, and no one even blinked at the shock of her statement.

"That , that is. . . . . . May I ask why you would state such a thing?" Tevos asked nervously after many moments, "many races petition for years to receive an embassy and join the council after all.

"We have three primary reason for this decision." Yukari stated as she stowed her fan and held up three fingers, as if explaining numbers to a child. "The first is your government. You claim that races petition to join the council, but in reality, they are not joining, they are allowing themselves to be controlled by you. Asari, Turian, Salarian, Volus, Elcor, Hanar, Drell, and Batarians. There are eight species in your government, but only three of them have councillors that make decisions that affect everyone. Three controlling eight, is hardly a fair split."

"That is not-," Valern began to say, before Yukari continued.

"In comparison, the Alliance is comprised of three species, and each of us acts as an advocate for that species, making decisions that benefit all. From looking at your codex information, the majority of choices you make seem to benefit just three races. And I will give you one guess as to who those three races are."

"That is an outrageous and absurd insult!" Spartacus called out in anger.

Yukari stepped back, and Hackett stepped forward. "Is it? Your military treaties, specifically the Treaty of Firaxen, state that member species may not build above a certain number of, what you classify as dreadnaughts. Your people, the Turians are at the top of the pyramid, with the Asari and the Salarians below them, and everyone else holding the bottom layer. This means that the Volus for example, can only have a fifth of what the Turian can have. Even with all the lower ranked races together, your three races alone could outnumber them all twice over."

"The Treaty of Firaxen is to allow the Turians to fulfill their role as galactic peacekeepers. Limiting the number or dreadnoughts allows this balance to be kept." Valern provided.

"Yes, and I understand this." Hackett said, surprising Valern "it is very similar to an old treaty of my people, the Washington Naval Treaty. All it did however, was make different groups endeavor to make ships more powerful, and did nothing to prevent an all-out war. Other treaties you have as well, that limit council races military sizes, prevent them from protecting themselves. By doing this, you make them dependent upon your military, and a force with no ability to protect itself will be used and tossed away when it most needs protection."

"That is to..-" Tevos tried to explain.

"Keep the balance of power, yes I understand that." Hackett again interrupted as he continued. "However, your balance keeps coming back to only your three races. Your three races control the council, your three races hold the greatest military power."

"And then there is the situation pertaining to how you treat those under your wings." Kaguya said as she stepped forward, Hackett stepping back and looking, fearful?

"What do you speak of?" Tevos asked carefully. "All races that are part of the Citadel receive equal treatment and are well cared for."

"Rabbit shit!" Kaguya said as she brought up her wrist comp and began tapping it, bringing up some data for her to quickly parse. "The Quarian people were once part of your government, however with the creation of the Geth, and their war with them, you cut them loose and refused to help them!"

"The Quarians created AI that ruined their own forces. They broke Citadel law and paid for it!" Spartacus said instantly.

Kaguiya smiled. "They broke one law, on accident, and you react by cutting them loose. The information you gave us also reports that you refuse to let them settle again anywhere in space, forcing them to stay as nomadic drifters, a life that has compromised their immune systems."

"The Quarians broke Citadel law and-" Valren began to explain.

"The Quarians have a compromised immune system and are unable to colonize worlds due to fear of your people forcing them off, wasting all of their efforts. Additionally, your people consider them vagrants, ruffians and little less than scavengers, despite being responsible for their situation!" Kaguya interrupted loudly, seeming very heated.

"None who made that order are present here, so it is hardly our own fault." Spartacus argued.

"That is true." Kaguya said with a scowl. "None of you put them in that situation, but judging from the amount of time passed, and the information on a Quarians nominal lifespan, none of them alive today were responsible for their situation either. Neither them, their parents or their grandparents are responsible for the Geth. So why do you continue to hold them to a slow and painful extinction?"

The council was deathly silent at this. No one had defended the Quarians in decades, and the way she said it, it was impossible to answer without it sounding cold and cruel. They had been cornered, but they had to say something!

Then Tevos had an idea. "The Quarians that currently live may not have been responsible, but it is the actions of their ancestors that still endanger many as the problem of the Geth has never been dealt with. It would have been morally wrong to let them get away with such a thing, and not suffer for their actions, or the actions of their ancestors. They needed to see what happens when you endanger the galaxy as a whole!"

"It would be morally wrong, huh?" Kaguya asked as her scowl turned into a disgust ridden sneer. "Then please explain the situation with the Batarians! You have a race in your government that practices slavery, of all disgusting acts!"

"Slavery is illegal in Citadel space and the Batarian people do not take slaves from Council races." Tevos said quickly, hoping to stop the conversation there, before the Batatian ambassador who was up on the balconies began shouting and screaming.

"They practice slavery, and they have to get those slaves from somewhere! It is not hard to tell that in all likely hood they acquire slave by paying off pirates, or simply by kidnapping the lesser of society who would not be missed. They practice slavery, and likely have many of every other race's people as slaves, and you allow this to continue!"

"Slavery is an important facet of the Batarian Caste system and culture! Do not speak as if you understand, Alien!" The Batarian Ambassador spat out in hate and anger from the balcony above.

In response, much to everyone's shock and horror, Eirin aimed her bow and pulled back its string, an arrow of purest golden light forming against it, aiming directly at the Batarian Ambassador. "You are not part of this conversation, and I will not have my lady be forced to speak to a slaving monster!" Eirin said coolly, causing everyone on the balcony to back away from the Batarian.

Tevos noticed the warping images of their cloaked guards moving to intercept, and hoped an incident would not occur, but it seemed her worries, at least from someone being shot, were ill founded.

"Eirin, please don't start killing people." Kaguya said casually, as if she did not care, and in that exact second the golden arrow had disappeared, and Eirin was standing as she had been before, her bow at her side faster than anyone could notice.

"Ahem, continuing, what the Batarian ambassador said is true. Slavery is part of their culture, and the Citadel does not intend on altering any races culture no matter how others may see it. As to the slaves, I will say again, they do not practice slavery, or take slaves in Citadel space!" Tevos said clearly, noticing the Batarian ambassador smiling at that.

"You allow a race to practice slavery, yet devastate an entire races culture by forcing them to be nomads when their own planet was the only one naturally able to keep them in good health, and over an accident?" Kaguya countered and then grinned. "And then of course, there is the cultural devastation, and complete lack of morals on the issue called the Krogan!"

This set off the entire hall in an instant. The Krogan were beasts, blood crazy mercenaries and killers, that's all they had ever proven to be, what could this alien possibly have to say about them?

What surprised and worried Tevos however, was the fact that Hackett and Yukari took a couple of steps back, as did all three guards. What exactly was going to happen?

"The Korgan needed to be put down for the safety and security of the galaxy. I'm sure you've read the history on it and understand as such!" Spartacus said surely making Tevos scream in the back of her head, horrified that he took the bait so easily. It was clearly a trap, and now they had been caught!

"Oh, I agree with you." Kaguya said, causing the entire hall to become as silent as the grave in less time than it took for even Valern to realize what was just said. "I do agree that the situation was dire, and that it had to be dealt with before numerous worlds were reduced to unlivable hunks of rock and asteroid fields. What I do not agree with, is the way it was done. The Genophage, is wrong on so many levels I feel disgusted just repeating its name!"

"What?! the Genophage was not wrong! It was the only viable option!" Valern exclaimed immediately.

Tevos vocally groaned and leaned back slightly. It was impossible. Kaguya had said all the right words to get both Spartacus and Valern into the argument. There was no way to escape. It was now just a case of seeing how she argued it. Perhaps there was a way to still salvage the situation?

Kaguya looked at Valren and, much to Tevos fear, smiled. "Tell me, Councillor, as the council of the race that developed the weapon in question, what does it do? Pray tell us, tell all of us here what your people's weapon does!"

"The Genophage limits the Krogans ability to reproduce out of control by making only one in every thousand Krogan pregnancies viable." Valern answered simply.

"And how does it do that?" Kaguya pressed.

"It, makes only one if every thousand-.." Valern began repeating again, before Kaguya yelled out.

"Eirin, bring up a hologram!" Kaguya yelled out, a hologram appearing above them at Eirin's command, showing what could only be a dead mass of unrecognizable flesh. "The data you gave us explained what you just said. The Genophage makes viable pregnancies few and far between, but not by reducing fertility rates! Instead children are still formed in the womb, but many end up stillborn, or miscarriage before that! Do you know what that means!?"

"It means their numbers do not increase needlessly fast." Valern answered unemotionally.

Which drove Kaguya into a frenzy. "It means that the women who try and try to have children never have them! They are given the hope of a child, only for it to be dashed upon the rocks! Their children die in the womb, or even worse, come out stillborn, dead as they are born, or even already dead and beginning to rot!" Kaguya screamed as she then pointed at Tevos. "I doubt these men understand the concept, but as a mono gendered species, you can give birth to children, can you not, Councillor Tevos?"

"I- I can."" Tevos answered, terrified at what Kaguya was getting at, and that she was being brought into the argument that was more one sided than she was willing to vocally admit.

"Tell me, Councillor Tevos," Kaguya asked, her tone now motherly and warm, worried and sad. "if you had a child. How much would it break your heart for it to be stillborn? How much would it hurt you to hold the form of your dead child, knowing they never had a chance to live?"

Tevos's heart dropped in the same instant she felt the words eat away at her. Either deny it and seem like a cold and cruel monster who would be hated by thousands of her people, or agree and receive the ire of her peers. This was no option, not one she was willing to even consider making. There was not two options, only one. "I would be heartbroken. Mortified. I would look at her form and cry at all that she could have been, but never can." Tevos said as she recalled the day her daughter died, caught in a construction accident on the way home from school years ago, Barely twenty. Taken away in a single flash, never to smile, cry, love, or live again. She could not stop tears from forming at the corners of her eyes.

"Do you hear that?" Kaguya said with a hiss as she glared at Valern and Spartacus, while pointing at Tevos. "She understands! The Genophage does that to nine hundred and ninety nine children out of a thousand! That means nine hundred and ninety nine Krogan women are being made to watch as their children are pulled out of the womb dead! That means nine hundred ninety nine women hold the forms of their dead children who will never speak, never learn to walk, never learn, never fight, argue, or love! Let that sink in for a second as you see one woman, with tears in her eyes at the very thought of it, and realize you are doing worse than just giving the thought of it to NINE HUNDRED AND NINETY NINE WOMEN ON A REGULAR BASIS!" Kaguya screamed, her voice echoing around the hall.

Hackett merely glanced down at the floor, muttering and cursing at the idea of such a disgusting weapon, if it could even be called that. He would never truly understand it as a woman would, but he understood it as much as a man could, and the idea of holding a child that could be his, dead in his arms, made him shiver.

Kaguya waited a few moments as she calmed down her breathing and then stood back up straight, glaring poison coated daggers at Valern. "What your people created is nothing more of a mountain of bodies, a mountain made of the hopes of mothers, their love, and their children's dashed chances. Can you still say it was necessary?"

Silence reigned in the hall as everyone awaited the answer. Everyone expected Valern to say it, but instead Spartacus spoke up. "The Genophage was the only viable option to put down the Krogan!" he said sternly, though his voice cracked a bit, making it clear her words were forced.

Kaguya took a couple steps toward the councillors until she was at the edge of the recessed garden and then, much to everyone surprise floated up until she was level with the councillors. Floating was not unheard of because of biotics, but there was no biotic glow, no glow or field of any kind around her, she simply floated. "You are wrong! It was not the only viable option! Fertility rates could have been changed to meet the exact same need, without the loss of life, without a mountain of children's corpses!"

"The Krogan would simply have proceeded to mate more to make up for the lowered fertility rates!" Valern spoke up, earning Kaguya gaze.

"Please. Manipulating fertility rates is far easier and there are far more options that, when combined, would equal a better more long term answer. Reduce fertility rates to lower how many children are born quickly. Then alter the gestation period so they are not born as quickly. You could even alter other genetics to make the Krogan slightly less resilient, making protecting their children more important than teaching them to kill off the bat. Coupled with education programs, teaching, and an actual government structure their people could have become respected, and still powerful without being so numerous they were a danger to everyone including themselves. Face the truth. Your people did not make the Genophage to cull their numbers, you made it to prove you could." Kaguya said as she turned to Spartacus. "And your people did no deploy it because it was the only option. You deployed it out of spite, as revenge for the worlds they destroyed! You uplifted the Krogan to fight, then when they got too proficient at it you neuter and torment them for generations, watching them devolve back to what they were before you uplifted them and call it the results of their actions when it is the direct result of your actions!" Kaguya seemed to finish as she turned around and floated back down to Hackett and Yukari, then turned back around as she landed back on the floor.

Low murmurs, accusations and worries were all the noise that was heard in the hall as those on the balconies began realizing what had just happened, and how seriously their ideals had been shaken. Tevos herself had never given the Genophage much thought. She had always been told the Krogan were dangerous, and had met Asarai who had fought in it and told her stories. She had never considered what it meant for the Krogan females, because very few people ever even saw Krogan females. And now she knew why. A mountain piled high with the bodies of children dead from the womb, that image haunted her mind, and she was sure she would not forget it anytime soon.

"Now then." Yukari suddenly spoke up, sounding no word for wear, as if she was completely unaffected by what had just happened. "Those are the primary reason we will not, under any circumstanced be joining your council. We do not trust your governments design. We do not trust the ability your laws carry, or their ability to control effectively, and we do not under any circumstance agree with past decisions that your people have made, and will therefore, not now, or likely ever join your government!"

"We are however willing to consider limited trade of goods and technology, and are willing to respect the boundaries of your space as long as the boundaries of our own space is respected." Hackett added.

"We are even willing to leave an ambassador to help organize these, as well as to facilitate trade of knowledge efficiently and act as a liaison between our peoples." Kaguya then said, seemingly finishing their statement.

"An ambassador would require an embassy." Spartacus said seriously. "Embassies on the Citadel are given only to races that join the council!"

"Then how shall you contact us, speak of future trade agreements, or even consider information and technology trades?" Yukari asked with a smile. "These are our demands in that situation. We will leave an ambassador, but we will not be joining your council. If you cannot agree to that, then we shall not speak to your people, and the next time any council ship appears within range of our sensors, it will mean unilateral war with your people not coming out on top!"

Tevos looked to Spartacus and Valern, the three of them coming to a quick and silent agreement, anything else would be far too costly even if these leaders were lying. "Very well, the Citadel Council will allow the Alliance to have an embassy on the Citadel to facilitate communication with your people, as well as to organize goods and technology trading, and the Alliance will. . . not be considered to be part of the Citadel Council."

For the first time since its creation, a race gained an embassy on the Citadel, without conforming to the majority of its rules.

At that point the negotiation actually turned into negotiations, deciding upon mundane, yet important matters that worried many.

Trade would begin with simple basic raw resources, though the exact resources were not discussed. Trade of technology would not occur until the Alliance was content and believed that the council could understand it, yet they did not speak upon what this was. And more in-depth information about the Alliance would be given and allowed to be disseminated among the councils populace so they could learn about them.

Questions were answered on both sides, but again, technology was ignored and avoided by the Alliance, as if it was a poison.

Then they came to space. Both groups would respect each other's territories, and while the Batarian ambassador vocally shouted against it, the Council suggested offering an area on the edge of the terminus to the Alliance, as incentive to not open any more mass relays so that they could still expand.

The Alliance however declined, saying they had all the space they needed and that opening relays was something they did only for exploration. That was when Valern picked up on it, the avoidance of anything about their technology, and the way they spoke about the mass relays.

"May I ask a question?"Valern asked politely, having quickly learned earlier that being blunt and just expecting them to answer would lead to losing strength in his knees.

"Of course." Yukari replied warmly.

"Our negotiations have avoided technology, and I understand your worry of giving us technology, though I personally believe that our level of advancement is similar. What piques my interest however, is the way you speak of the mass relays. You stated you only use them for exploration, but that would be impossible, otherwise how would you have arrive here at the Citadel if not by the relay?"

"Aw, fuck." Kaguya uncharacteristically swore to herself, though the councillors did not quite get an accurate intent or meaning behind the word.

"That sums it up pretty accurately, actually." Hackett said with a sigh of resignation.

"Um, what?" Tevos asked, clearly as confused as the rest of the council was by the Alliances reactions.

Yukari let out a sigh. "We were hoping to leave this in the dark as long as possible honestly. You see, the information we received on your cultures told us one thing that was majorly important, because our technology did not mirror it. We do not utilize the mass relays for our regular ships, in fact only our explorations vessels use them specifically to chart area of space to act as calculation points."

"What?" Spartacus asked in confusion.

"Perhaps I should explain." Kaguya stated with a sigh as she a step forward. "The Alliance does not utilize the mass relays because we instead utilize a different technology not based on Element Zero."

"That is impossible. Space flight and FTL are impossible without Element Zero!" Valern said stoically.

"Well, that is where you are wrong." Kaguya claimed as she brought up a hologram of a strange octagonal block. "This is a MAGTECH Reactor, the basis for all power in our civilization. I won't go into the details of how it works, besides the fact that it powered primarily by a generator grade Hakkero and a Lunarian style neutron pulse fusion containment reactor. And before you ask, I will not explain the later one. I will however explain one facet of what a Hakkero is, because it is why we have been avoiding speaking of it."

Valern waited for Kaguya to continue, and after a bare three second could wait no longer. "And, what is it?"

"A Hakkero is a magical reactor." Kaguya said simply, causing Valern to look at her like she had just said something absurd. And to the council, she had.

"A, magical, reactor? . . . like, wave your hand, make lightning rain down from a cloudless sky?" Tevos asked in confusion.

Kaguya shrugged. "That would be a simple enough spell to cast from it with the right tooling and weapons systems. When casting electrical magic you have to be sure your insulation is set correctly, otherwise you can fry things you didn't intend to when you fire it, but yes."

" . . . .Why lie now?" Valern asked after a moment.

Kaguya growled in annoyance as she snapped her fingers, producing a small ball of fire that sparked and flared up at random. It floated a foot above her hand as she held it up in front of her to the council. "Go on, scan it. You'll find absolutely nothing metal woven into my suit or hidden in my sleeves!"

Valern and Spartacus both pulled out their Omni tools and began scanning, their faces becoming more confused and furious as they did.

"This is impossible!" Spartacus exclaimed.

Valern however was more curious than disbelieving. "How, heat magnification, no, nothing to amplify, no wires, no source of fuel . . . how?" he asked looking at Kaguya who was now smiling at them.

"Magic!" She replied with a short laugh. "I am not lying either. Magic is a natural and widespread part of our culture and heritage. A total of eighty one percent of our population can currently use magic, and that amount goes up each decade. The MAGTECH Reactor is powered by magic and fusion, allowing us to produce such absurd amounts of power that in some cases we actually need to figure out what to do with it all. One MAGTECH reactor the size of a warehouse produces enough power for anywhere from a dozen small cities, to two large ones." Kaguya explained before she brought up a hologram of the Final Spark, and the video of it firing its main gun. "The Final Spark, the operative dreadnaught that decimated the Hierarchy fleet. Its main gun is powered by no less than eight MAGTECH Reactors, while most ships utilize only one and sometimes two!"

"That, that is . . . you must go through massive amounts of fuel to power such things then, yes?" Valern asked curiously.

"No. The joy of combining magic and technology is that the fusion reaction is partially empowered by the Hakkero, and the Hakkero empowered by the fusion reaction. The two feed off of and feed each other. Once a MAGTEH reactor is switched on it creates power indefinitely, and does not stop."

Valern thought about the repercussion of such a technology in his head at blazing speed. They needed no fuel. They did not use Element Zero. They could make ships larger than them because they did not need to create mas effect fields around them. They could make weapons that were magnitudes greater because they had the power to run them. They could power their entire civilization for nearly nothing except for the resources needed to make one of those machines! Meanwhile council races had to constantly mine for Element Zero for their ships, weapons and basic technology, and had to constantly gather helium three for ship engines. If what they said was true, they were limited only in how many resources they could gather to build with, they had no need for specialized resources to keep their ships and technology going! But-.."May I ask then how you travel through space? If what you say is true your ships have no need for power, but I doubt even your engines can move a ship fast enough to reach speeds similar to those of the mass relays."

"While our ships can move startling fast when necessary, that is true. For our FTL needs we utilize a highly advanced device called a boundary slip drive. It, in simple terms, slips the ship it is built into out of the regular flow of existence, moves it across nonexistence, and then deposits it back into existence by utilizing boundary principals and the power provided by its MAGTECH Reactor."

"What is, boundary principal?" Tevos asked, not sure I she wanted to understand.

To their surprise, Kaguya took a step back, and Yukari stepped forward. "Boundary principal is the study and understanding of how effecting an objects of person boundaries and borders of their being can manipulate who and what they are, as well as were and how. For example-," she said as she pulled out her folded fan and swung it beside her, creating a purple and black line in the air that opened up into a Sukima, and then stepped in and disappeared. "By creating a boundary between two places, one can move where they are, and how planes of existence affect them!" came Yukari's voice. After a moment of looking, the council noticed her, on the wall above one of the balconies, standing there as if it was normal with another Sukima behind her. She then stepped back through it, appearing back on the floor as if it was completely natural, a small yet disturbing smile on her face.

"Wha- how?" Spartacus gaped in shock as he looked up to the wall where Yukari had been and back to the floor where she again stood. He could still see the small scuff marks from her shoes on the wall, forty feet up!

"Boundary principal research is originally base of my own breed of capabilities as a youkai, and while some things can take time, most of our capabilities can be recreated with the right application of technology and magic."

"Your capabilities as a Youkai," Tevos said carefully. " I know the information you provided us with explained that there were three different races among your species, but . . . . . are your species simply a subspecies of the same race? All three of you do look the same after all."

The reaction Tevos received from this was unexpectedly Kaguya, and Hackett sighing while they then glared at the floor, and Yukari looking amused. "We are indeed all different species here. The situation however is, complicated."

"Complicated how?" Valern asked.

"Complicated because of the genetic situation between our races." Kaguya supplied. "Lunarians evolved upon the moon of Earth, called Luna, while Humans and Youkai evolved upon Earth itself. Youkai have the most physical difference, as Youkai is more of a catchall term for humanoid sentient magical creatures. All three of our races look similar however and can procreate with the others to a certain extent despite our differing biology's."

"So you are saying that your three races evolved mostly separate from each other, but can still procreate despite not being the same race?" Tevos asked in surprise. She had never heard of that ever happening, as the Asari's situation was drastically different, more akin to biologically augmented cloning.

"That is the case, yes. We believe that our magic has something to do with it, but the truth eludes us to this day."

Valern tapped at his Omni tool a bit and then tilted his head before speaking up. "Your focus on magic actually brings up a point I would like to ask upon. While I am, very unbelieving that it is truly magic, is it perhaps why your people do not use Element Zero?"

"We don't use Element Zero because we have no need for it." Hackett answered quickly.

"Yes but there must be a better reason. Eezo is very useful and technologically superior to many other technologies. Surely using it alongside you other technologies would be to your benefit, yes?"

Yukari and Hackett stared at Kaguya, who for a couple moments refused to look at them, then did with a growl. "Really, you're going to make me explain it?"

"Why not, it is your area or expertise technically." Hackett said simply.

Kaguya sighed and then looked at the council. "Allow me to explain then. Element Zero does not occur on Earth. We never encountered until we found a Prothean data cache, with a small amount of Element Zero in its stores. However the reason we do not use Element Zero, or more accurately, stay as far away from it as possible, is because it is highly dangerous to us."

"Element Zero is naturally dangerous, more in its dust form, but as long as it is contained there is no danger, why avoid it?" Valern asked quickly.

"Because Element Zero is poison to any person with magic." Kaguya said with a sigh as she brought up a hologram showing cells, magic, Eezo and their effects. It was not pretty. "Element Zero and magic do not play well together, they end up trying to break down each other. Even worse, mass effects fields created by Eezo can cause a subatomic buildup of Eezo against magic that slowly begins to deteriorate it. We call it contamination, and contamination sickness can kill, but before it does there is such a long list of negative effects I feel ill just from thinking about them all."

"Then how are you here then?!" Tevos asked in worried realization. "The Citadel is powered and held aloft and together by mass effect fields!"

Kaguya raised an arm, showing off the silver bracelet that sat on her wrist. "Our scientists managed to recently create this bracelet. It creates a field around the wearer that negates and redirects Element Zero particles. It also reflects large scale mass effect fields, allowing us to be here on your station without getting Eezo contamination."

"Will it, defend your bodies from biotics?" Tevos asked, curious as to the bracelets possible uses.

"No, and maybe." Kaguya said swiftly, "in short, we do not believe so, but have no way of testing this, or the desire to at this time. These are the first versions of these bracelets so we believe more work on them could allow us to make bracelets that do block biotics, internal or external."

"I have a question then." Spartacus suddenly said, stopping Tevos from pressing the biotics issue further. "You do not use Element Zero, and your logic as to why is, allowable. What do you do when you find it then?"

No one answered for a moment, Kaguya going as far as avoiding looking at anyone and staring at the floor. Finally after a minute of uncomfortable silence Hackett spoke up. "Our ships, while they protect the crew from Eezo, are affected by it if they pass through a cloud of it. It can horribly damage our engines and power systems, so many of our operatives have taken to searching the substance out. . . .And destroying it with extreme prejudice!"

This information completely horrified the council and everyone watching from above. Element Zero was a valuable resource for all of council space, for them to admit to seeking it out specifically to destroy it was . . . . devastating.

"You actively destroy Element Zero! What are you thinking!?" Spartacus screamed in horror and disgust.

"Yes." Kaguya said simply as she tapped her Wrist comp. "to date our operatives have destroyed approximately . . . let me calculate this . . . ., roughly twelve thousand kilotons of space form Element Zero."

"By the goddess." Tevos muttered as she noticed something that hadn't been spoken of. "What are these, operatives you speak of? Are they some form of special forces for your military?"

Hackett took a step forward. "Operatives are the best of the best of our forces, working solo, or in groups as leaders. They span all lots of life and skill sets. The closest comparison would be they are our version of your Spectre's, though operatives must follow some regulation. Operative that have above certain power threshold can commission their own dreadnoughts. The one outside is one such ship. Additionally, all three of our guards here are operatives, some of the best I might add."

"You're saying these; people are equivalent to the Spectre's? Spartacus asked with a scowl. "Ridiculous!"

"Perhaps. Sanae, care to prove this fact?" Hackett asked out loud.

A moment Later Sanae stepped forward with a smile and bowed to the council. "Greetings! My name is Sanae Kochiya, a Miko and Operative of the Alliance." Sanae said with a smile that felt extremely honest and personable, something strange considering how the Alliance heads acted.

"It is a pleasure to meet you. May I ask why you operatives are considered so skilled, and thought of so highly?"

"Of course." Saane said as she pulled out a number of paper talisman and threw them into the air above her. For a moment they just fluttered but then much to everyone's shock they darted all across the hall, flying each in their own direction and slapping themselves onto the air at the edges of the hall. A half second later, the talismans did their job and completely disabled the cloaking, revealing a dozen very surprised Spectres in full armor, all of them holding riffles at the ready, and not fully sure how to react. "As an example, there are your spectres that have been in the hall cloaked the entire time, ready to act on a single of your words. The talismans I have placed on them completely stop their cloaking from activating. Would you like another piece of proof?"

"As long as it does not kill or injure anyone, then yes." Spartacus said, curious as to what else she would do though finding all the spectres present in one go was impressive as it was.

Sanae smiled as she snapped a finger. Instantly every spectre froze up, falling over onto the ground like a frozen block. "My talismans have now completely locked their armour and bodies in a short lived stasis that will end in one minute, with no adverse effects."

The council looked at Sanae in shock, then looked back at Hackett as he stepped forward and spoke. "Operatives are our ultimate forces, individuals who strike in the shadows, leaders who command mighty armies and entire ships capable of devastation, and those in between who do what must be done while following the rules set down for them. Operatives are our best defence, and I can say this with complete surety, that if any of your spectres try anything in our space, they will answer to our operatives!"

With this statement as a primer, the talks and negotiations between the Citadel Council and the Alliance, slowly came to a close as the last few things were talked about and decided. Information on the Alliance and Council would be shared to each other, but cultural and technology on the Alliance would be limited for a time as they rebuilt. No council ship was to be allowed in Alliance space for a time of up to nine Alliance months to enforce this, and trade relations and information dispersal was to be handled by an ambassador from the Alliance who would arrive in a month.

Additionally, specters were not to be sent into Alliance territory under any circumstance but due to their position the council itself would not be charged if they were found and killed in Alliance space.

The negotiation came to an end with peace, and the surviving Turians returned to the Citadel by a long line of shuttled from the White Lotus, many bearing horror stories of the Alliances capabilities, and fantasies of their impossible abilities. These stories became prime boosters for the information on the Alliance, which was re-given to the Citadel Council, cementing the fact that, as much as many wanted them to be, they were not lying.

The Alliance left as quickly as they came, leaving knowledge and imminent chaos in their wake as the entirety of Council space was given access to the information on them.

And began forming opinions.

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The Hourai Elixer – the elixir made by Erin Yagokoro by utilizing cutting edge science, magic, and Kaguya Houraisens power over eternity, it is a forbidden elixir that imparts true immortality, the user cannot die, become sick or age in any way, natural or magical. Little is known about it as it is a touchy subject for the three known immortals who have consumed it, but what is common knowledge is that it grants immortality, and that those granted immortality from it cannot reproduce in any way or form.

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Bio – Hackett

Name: Steven Hackett

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Age: 224

Power rank: E

Class: 0

Class Specifics: is capable of commanding near infinite numbers of units from a command zone that is well provided with accurate intelligence.

Powers: None.

Capabilities/ skills: Perfect tactical analysis. Perfect strategic knowledge. Skilled supply skills. Public speaking, infantry, armour and naval tactics.

Bio: A Consummate Military man ,whose family reaches generation back, Steven Hackett joined the navy as a simple soldier, and climbed the ranks at a startling pace. During the breaking of the border he proved to be a tactically sound commander when taking control of a force that usurped it commander, and cowed them down with commands and words alone.

He is known as a very serious and rigid man, but is not above taking actions before waiting for orders or for taking action In such a way that weaken others.

It is said that his commands can make anyone listen, regardless of their position, authority or ideals.

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Bio – Kaguya

Name: Kaguya Houraisen

Race: Lunarian (immortal)

Gender: F

Age: over 1700. does not keep accurate track of age. (immortal)

Power rank: A

Class: 2

Class Specifics: can command others, but her brash and insensitive way or ordering others leave much to be desired and few wish to comply with her directives. Those in R&D have learned to ignore her tone, as she speaks more carefully with them than with others.

Powers: Manipulation of time, the moment, and eternity.

Capabilities/ skills: Technical skills. Organizational skills. Understanding of others capabilities. High learning skills. Research skills.

Bio: The same Princess Kaguya as the one told about in the story of the bamboo cutter, Kaguya is an immortal who has existed for nearly two thousand years. With her natural ability over eternity she asked Eirin, who was at the time the Lunarian royal physician, to create an elixir of true it was created and the two of them took it however the Lunarins considered it heresy, and exiled her and Eirin to earth where they could not affect the Lunarian peoples.

The two of them came to Gensoyko, dealt with repeated attacks from Lunarian special ops forces, and found themselves in a situation that was not wholly hated. Until Mokou came about, then things got enjoyable, at least for Kaguya.

When the bounder of Gensokyo broke, Kaguya used her rank, and Eirin's intellect to help human nations deal with the fallout, and when the alliance was formed, was nearly demanded to serve as the Lunarian head, while still being considered exiled regardless.

Since then, she has taken to her position well, taking teaching from Eirin as needed to put herself among other R&D members in intelligence.

She is known to be intelligent and focused n her position, but carefree unless working, or when something strikes her fancy or anger.

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Bio – Yukari

Name: Yukari Yakumo

Race: Youkai

Gender: Female

Age: age unknown. Expected to be well over 1900, possibly older.

Power rank: S

Class: 1

Class Specifics: can command most anyone, through direct order or manipulation. The latter causes sever disgruntlement to her person, and she prefers to not command unless absolutely necessary.

Powers: Manipulating of borders boundaries and conceptual

Capabilities/ skills: High level intellect. Information gathering, manipulation. Economic knowledge. Emotional understanding.

Bio: The Youkai that some say is both responsible for Gensokyo's creation, and it destruction, Yukari Yakumo is one who never lets anything slip, unless she wants it to slip. She prepared the outer world for Gensokyo's destruction and magic's rejoining of the world, and prepared and negotiated with the Lunarians, making her instrumental in the creation of the alliance.

Little is known about her or her personal life besides the fact that Ran Yakumo, a Kitsune, acts as her familiar and has a familiar of her own, and that Lady Yuyuko Saigyouji, Ibuki suika and Reimu Hakurei are onsidered to be her friends.

She is considered to be highly intelligent and manipulative, always knowing more than she lets on.

Next chapter – Opinions and arrivals.