I know many of the beloved Bethan fans are probably wandering when he shall make a appearance, well it won't be too much longer. Please enjoy this new chapter to the story and honor me with your reviews!
Ethan's POV
Ethan adjusted the sling of his bag over his shoulder as he walked out of the ship, greeted by a view of hundreds of people. Towering buildings stood in the background as hover cars and ships moved through the skies above. Ethan looked off to the distance where he could see the Big Ben, a piece of history surrounded by hundreds of years worth of technological advancement. Ethan stepped back in fright as a colossal synthetic machine moved over the Docking Bay.
"What's wrong recruit? Never seen a Reaper before?" came a voice behind him as Ethan turned around to see a much older man standing there with a smile on his face.
"Uh, no, I mean yes!" Ethan began to stammer as he looked down and noticed the man's name tag, it was Admiral Hackett himself.
"Easy Mr. Morgan, no need to lose your cool around me." Hackett said as he looked down at Ethan with amusement.
"How do you know who I am already?" Ethan asked as he quirked a eyebrow at the Admiral.
"The Councilor had a comm meeting with me a few days ago and informed me of your...particular situation. She thought it might be better if I knew the kind of situation my administration was dealing with and how I should go about it. I know what you are Mr. Morgan, but you need not worry because your secret is safe with me. While the other recruits will be getting a different greeter, I wanted to come down and see you myself. Follow me Mr. Morgan." Hackett said before turning on his heel and walking off the other way.
"Yes sir." Ethan said as he looked over at Glyph who simply hovered there and faced him back before following suit.
"Welcome to London Mr. Morgan. This is where the Alliance Navy Headquarters is located, but we have stations all over the galaxy. Now I know that you are very out of place here, but I will assure you that you will come to learn quickly. Although much has changed than what you may be use to, it won't take but a few courses on the side to bring you up to speed with our universe. Commander Shepard has already informed me that two of the Normandy's crew have already taught you much of what there is to learn. Now I'm not going to sugar coat things Mr. Morgan, that's not how I go about things. This will be a tough and challenging experience, but when all is said and done you will be apart of one of the galaxy's most revered flotilla's." Hackett said as he led Ethan through a maze of people and different alien species. Ethan saw a hover car waiting on the road as Hackett walked forth and boarded it, turning around to lend Ethan a hand. He stared at the Admiral before finally taking his hand and felt as he was hoisted up into the car. Ethan turned around as soon as the door was closed as he took a seat, watching as the road got farther away as the car took flight.
"What are the Reapers sir?" Ethan asked as he watched a few more of the synthetic machines move about the city.
"They are synthetic beings that were formed long before humans were ever around. They almost wiped out all advanced life a few years ago during the Reaper War. Thanks to Commander Shepard's brave actions, he brought together all synthetic and organ life and they became our allies and helped the worlds of the galaxy rebuild. They now act as secondary guardians to this world and the others if any threat is to present itself." Hackett responded as Ethan turned to look at the older man, his green eyes situated towards the front of the car as one of the pilots maneuvered it between buildings and skywalks. Ethan saw a building with the Alliance Navy logo decorating the front of it coming closer as he leaned back in his seat and sighed to himself.
"After we get you processed for training and have all your paperwork put into the system I'll have a escort take you to meet up with the other recruits at the training facility. You'll be spending your first three months training here on Earth, the rest will take place on our lunar base up on the moon." Hackett said as Ethan turned his head to look out the window at the passing buildings, still facing the fact that a million thought were racing through his mind once more.
Later That Day
Ethan disembarked from the escort ship as he grabbed his bag and slung it over his shoulder once more, looking around at the Docking Bay of the Alliance Training Facility. He turned around to see London in the distance, the city lights lighting up the sky as the sun set beyond it.
"Hello Mr. Morgan, Admiral Hackett radioed ahead and told me to greet you and take you to your room. My names Atacia Atickus, do you have all your things?" came a voice as Ethan turned around to see a Turian female standing there in Alliance clothing. He smiled weakly at her as he felt a sense of nervousness finally hit him in the stomach. The Turian nodded her head as she turned around and began to walk away, Ethan following right on her heels as he looked around at all the Alliance hover cars and fighter ships.
"Is this all the of the ships the Alliance has?" Ethan pondered aloud as he watched the Turian chuckle in front of him.
"No Mr. Morgan, we have several large fleets consisting of massive fighter ships and command centers. Each of our fleets are currently out patrolling the galaxy for any sign of trouble, the ships you seen here are strictly for air to ground combat. The Geneva, Shanghai, Normandy, Imperial and the Apollo are our five scout vessels. You'll come to learn all of this very soon Mr. Morgan." the Turian said as she led Ethan through a automatic doorway and down a hallway.
"I'll be taking you to the Recruitment Quarters where you'll be sharing a room with another new recruit." the Turian said as she pressed a button at a nearby elevator, turning her head to smile at Ethan as she returned her gaze back to the elevator doors. Ethan looked at both ends of the hall and saw offices and different people walking about. The elevator doors opened with a mechanical chirp as a woman's voice greeted them into the elevator over the intercom. Ethan stood in the back behind the Turian as she pressed one of the many buttons before the doors closed swiftly before he felt the elevator quickly begin to descend down. Within a minute the doors were back open as Ethan followed the Turian female down the hall. He could see many doors with a holographic screen on the front displaying the names of the recruits inside. He stopped as the Turian stopped at one door and pressed a button on the outside wall causing the door to rise up into the door frame as she walked inside, Ethan behind her. Ethan saw another human male inside with his back to them as he sorted through some things on his bed.
"This here is Benjamin Weir, he's from a human colony on the Asari home-world, Thessia. It's also his first time on Earth, just like you Mr. Morgan." the Turian said as the man turned around and smiled at Ethan. He was a bit taller than Ethan, with messy brown hair and the usual synthetic green eyes. Ethan could tell he had a bit more of a tan than him as Benjamin extended his hand in greeted.
"Hi there, you can call me Benny. I hear your name's Ethan, nice to meet you." Benny said as Ethan took his hand and shook it lightly before they both looked at the Turian.
"I'll have someone bring up your bed sheets and blankets Mr. Morgan. Now don't forget you two, wake time is at six sharp. Breakfast is at seven and it's first come, first serve. Training starts at eight gentlemen, do not be late." the Turian said before turning around on her heel and walking out of the room, the door descending down once more and closing. Ethan turned around to see Benny back at sorting through some personal things on his bed. Ethan walked over to his mattress and plopped down onto it with a sigh. He looked up at Glyph who was still hovering at his side before it hovered over by Benny and began to scan him.
"Glyph, no scanning strangers!" Ethan said as Benny turned to look at the VI with a curious eye, Glyph hovering back over to Ethan's side.
"I am sorry Mr. Morgan, should I ask permission from said stranger first?" Glyph asked in return as Ethan flung himself back onto the bed, burying his face into the soft bed with annoyance.
"Call me Ethan Glyph, that's a order." Ethan said as the VI hovered back over to him, the blue light shining down at him.
"Understood Mr. Morgan. Shall I contact Commander Shepard and let him know of your safe arrival?" Glyph said as Ethan's face perked up before he looked over at Glyph.
"Yes, bring up a video comm chat." Ethan said before Glyph projected out a holographic screen as Ethan waited, not noticing his roommates curious looks every few seconds.
"Commander Shepard reporting." came Shepard's voice as Ethan's face lit up with a smile before he saw Shepard's realization hit.
"I'm so glad to see you! Has the Normandy left dry dock yet?" Ethan asked as he smiled at Shepard's gaze.
"It has, the crew and I are now scouting around Tunchanka. Did Admiral Hackett meet you at the Docking Bay in London?" Shepard asked as Ethan stood up and straightened out his shirt and pants.
"Yes, he got me through all the administrative process and got me processed into the Recruitment Center. I...uh...miss you and everyone else already." Ethan said in a whisper as he looked over to see Benny quickly look the other way.
"I miss you too Ethan, I'll see you soon enough. We all here on the Normandy went through the same training, you'll speed through it in no time. What do you think of Earth, I know it's very different for you now." Shepard said as Ethan rubbed his arm slightly before looking back up and smiling at the video comm.
"It's amazing Shepard...and beautiful. I never thought it would ever look like this, it's perfect...and so much more." Ethan said as Shepard chuckled and smiled at his reaction.
"I'll have to show you some of the sights when I come to visit...there's so much for you to see Ethan, you can't even begin to imagine. I've got to go now though, I'm needed on the Bridge for something. I'll contact you here in the next couple of days. Don't worry about training Ethan, you'll do great. Shepard Out." Shepard said before the video link cut out, Ethan smiling to himself as he walked over and took a seat on his bed, looking over to his side at the window. He could see the moon high in the sky, the lights from the lunar cities shining back.
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