A/N: Thanks again for reading! Remember that questions, comments, suggestions, and corrections are always welcome!

Falken, Hayden, and Spud were quiet as they walked together to their usual hang out room being both exhausted from pulling double missions that day and also due to the emotional rollercoaster the day had taken them on. Knowing that it was possible that they could go on yet another mission relatively soon, they took the time to relax and rest. After removing their helmets and placing them in a place where they could quickly find them, they all split off to do their own thing. Hayden and Spud decided to leave while Falken felt he would rather relax in the room itself since it would be empty.

Reading was something that was once thought of as magical. Like peering into a new world and observing from afar. Despite their past success, reading was not something that most Tenno did in their spare time as it was often seemingly more fun to practice at a firing range or challenging others to races on the obstacle course. Nova didn't mind though. That just meant more quiet areas to read.

At the moment, Nova sat in the big main room against a far wall. The events of the day, namely Valkyr's abduction, had pushed many Tenno to retire to their living quarters. Only the soft sounds of a conversation between three students could be faintly heard from Nova's position so she could easily ignore the sounds.

Nova's current reading material was a popular ancient book transferred to a digital media which followed the life of a certain Harry Potter. It was something that she wished she could talk to somebody about but the only other person she knew who read was the clan's Oberon. Although he did read, she had only ever seen him holding a tablet containing multiple different forms of a writing style called poetry. He sometimes tried to share some with other Tenno, mostly Nyx though she realized in that moment. It reminded her of how the Clan's Volt, Spud, would talk to her about her reading, causing her to smile slightly.

In the distance, Nova heard a door open and the conversation between the students stopped momentarily causing her to look up slightly. After brushing away a few strands of her long, blonde hair she realized that the Tenno who entered also had blonde hair, although it was short and a dirty shade. She quickly recognized Spud because of it and watched as he turned towards a door leading to the always empty observation room. She also took note of the fact that he was alone, which barely ever happened.

Letting her curiosity get the best of her, Nova marked her point in her reading and moved to follow Spud into the observation room.

Spud's first instinct was to go to the observation room. It contained a giant window through which it was possible to see the nearby planet and moons. It was a place that was relaxing to him and was where he went when he felt a need for quiet. As he entered, Spud was happy to see that the room was completely empty and walked towards the window so he could sit near it while he thought about the day and rested.

He was only there for about three minutes before he heard the door open. He glanced over and froze as he saw a girl with long, blonde hair walking towards him. He knew based on the hair and the slight clicking sound her walk made that it was Nova.

"Nova?" he asked confused as she got closer. "What are you- I mean, hi. What brings you here?"

"I was reading the room back there and saw you walking alone," she responded. "I didn't see anybody with you, which was out of the ordinary, so I thought I'd come say hello."

"Oh, thanks then," Spud said before gazing back out the window.

"Is it because of Valkyr?" Nova asked concerned while taking a few more steps towards Spud. He glanced at her with inquiry in his eyes, silently asking what she meant. "The reason you are in this room alone. I like reading here because it is quiet most of the time," she added.

"Oh…" he responded. "Yeah. It's because of Valkyr. It has just been a tiring day, especially emotionally. I'm also worried about Lonewolf, I mean Ash. He seems off which makes sense given his relationship with Valkyr."

"It has been a tough day," Nova answered as she lowered herself to sit close to Spud. "Valkyr's abduction was a surprise to everybody. It is actually why it is quiet enough for me to read out in the main room today. Everybody went to their sleeping quarters. Well, almost everybody."

Spud looked at Nova slightly catching on to her attempt to try and lighten the mood ever so slightly. It was a little thing but it was something he really appreciated in times like these. He leaned back slightly to use the box behind him for a back rest and noticed when Nova did the same.

"It will all work out though," Nova said quietly. "We all saw the Lotus go towards your squad's usual room when Valkyr's abduction was realized. It was good she was so close to the dojo with one of the best squad's in the galaxy."

"That still doesn't mean Valkyr will be saved in time or at all," Spud answered quietly.

"That is true," Nova answered softly turning to look at Spud. "But if anybody can do it, it is you four." Then, she caught Spud's hand, gave him a soft kiss on the cheek, and leaned her head on his shoulder and joined him in looking out the window in silence.

Hayden's first thought was to try and seek out Saryn. She first went towards the individual sleeping quarters. After checking Saryn's quarters and not finding her there she started walking towards some of the extra rooms. As she approached the door, it opened and Nyx walked into area.

"Hey Nyx," Hayden started, "Do you happen to know where Saryn might be?"

"Yeah," Nyx responded with a clear smirk that was easy to see since she wasn't wearing her helmet either. "I was just with her. She should still be in the room at the end of the hall I was just in."

"Thanks," Hayden said while starting to move towards the door.

"Say," Nyx interrupted him, "where is Falken?"

"He is still in our usual hang out room. He is probably reading or something. Why do you ask?" she asked pretending not to know the reason that was incredibly clear.

"Oh, no reason," Nyx said quickly. "I was just curious. Thanks."

"Yeah, no problem," Hayden responded as she continued walking towards the door. As the door closed, she looked back and caught a glimpse of Nyx jogging toward where her search began.

She entered the room at the end of the hallway and saw Saryn sitting down looking at something on her lap. Hearing the door open, Saryn looked up and smiled as she saw Hayden standing in the door. She put away what she was looking and motioned Hayden to take a seat next to her.

"Hello," Saryn said as the Trinity sat down. "I still can't get over how much I like your hairstyle, Hayden." Saryn added now playing with Hayden's hair. "I wouldn't think bright red tips would fit with brown but you can really pull it off."

"You could easily pull it off too," Hayden responded while moving to play with her partner's long black hair. "Probably better than I do too."

Rather than answering, Saryn moved her hand to Hayden's cheek and pulled her into a kiss and then hugged she tightly knowing that she was worried about Valkyr.

"We are all worried about Valkyr," Saryn said quietly into Hayden's ear. "She will make it back. I know it is hard to believe, but it is true." Saryn let go and looked lovingly into Hayden's eyes which now had tears in them despite her trying to hide them. Saryn wrapped her up into another hug. "Don't worry. I'm assuming you will have to go out again soon though so we need to get back into the right frame of mind by trying to get you to relax and refocus."

Saryn stood up and slowly walked toward the door with a sly smile on her face. As she reached the door, she pressed a button which locked the door and turned back towards Hayden, looking at her intently.

"Let's see how well I help," she said as she slowly walked back towards her lover.

Falken was sitting in the room looking for a new thing to read on the clan's database when he heard somebody walking down the hall. Curious who it was, he looked towards the door expecting the sound to pass the door and continue down the hallway but also knowing he would see who it was when they passed. As the footsteps got closer, they slowed down though until they were right outside the door and Falken could see it Nyx.

As Nyx entered the room, she softly knocked on the wall to indicate her presence and smiled as she saw Falken looking at her. Falken was surprised to see her and just stared for bit, most notably at Nyx's shorter red hair, before breaking his gaze and looking back at his reading list. Nyx walked over and sat next to him looking at the list for herself.

"Did you get tired of your poems or something?" Nyx said sarcastically.

"No," Falken said simply, "they are on the tablet over there." He motioned towards a chair to his right which had a small tablet on it. "I just want another thing to read but this list is massive."

"It does look like it quite a long list," Nyx mused. "I'm kinda glad you still have those poems. I like when you read them to me. They are nice."

"They are," Falken said while turning towards Nyx. "I'm glad you like them," he added with a smile. "I'm kinda glad you're here too. How did you know I was here? If you don't mind me asking?"

"I asked Hayden," she said. "She was looking for Saryn and we exchanged information about locations. I hadn't seen you in a while so I wondered."

"Oh, that's sweet," Falken said while he nervously scratched his head through his buzzed haircut. "I've been wanting to talk to you more often so it's a win for both of us I guess."

Nyx lit up slightly as he said that and moved closer to him. "It is, yes," she said. "So have you found anything to read yet?" Nyx queried.

"Not quite yet," Falken said as he turned back to his tablet. "There was one I thought might be good so I'll probably go with that one."

"What is it about?" Nyx asked now interested.

"It is a fantasy story," he said. "Nova had suggested it before and I thought it might be good. It was a book called "Watership Down" and it is about a group of rabbits, an ancient earth rodent, who leave their home to create a new because it is in danger."

"That actually sounds really interesting," Nyx said. "If you don't mind, could I read the beginning with you? I-I mean, so I can decide if I want to read it myself," she sputtered quickly, embarrassed.

Falken looked at Nyx and her now blushing cheeks and smiled playfully. He turned back to the tablet, quickly found the story, and put his feet up on the small table in front of his to start reading. Nyx just sat still, watching him since he had yet to give an actual answer. He looked up at her and locked his gaze with hers for a while before speaking.

"Are you going to join me or not?" he asked with a smile.

Nyx smiled excitedly and moved into a similar position as Falken trying to get a good look at the tablet he was reading from. After a bit she moved her body a bit and angled herself so her head was on Falken's chest and smiled as she found the position both comforting and close to Falken who hadn't objected at all.

After a few pages of reading, Falken gently put his arm around Nyx who accepted it easily and snuggled up closer to the Oberon. Being happy with the story selection and each other's company, the pair continued reading in silence while waiting for when Falken would be called to another mission and they would have to separate for a while.

Lonewolf stood in the corner of the dark interrogation room as the Corpus officer was being asked multiple questions about Alad V. Even through threats of death and torture, the officer was not giving up any information at all. The clan's best couldn't get an information and Lonewolf was quickly getting impatient as he knew time was limited.

He had noticed a few things about the Corpus officer. The most important thing was that the officer had nervously looked towards the motionless Ash multiple times. The other things Lonewolf noticed included how the officer kept rubbing his shoulder where the Ash's powerful kick had been delivered and how after the helmet was removed, it was easy to see a sort of chain around his neck which probably held something of importance.

After a while, Lonewolf pushed himself away from the wall and started walking towards the Corpus officer who quickly noticed. He activated a teleport randomly and appeared literally inches away from the officer who yelled slightly in pure terror. Lonewolf pulled out one of his blades hidden in his arms and caught the chain with it and pulled until a locket appeared. He opened the locket and saw a picture of a woman who was probably the man's wife.

"I've noticed that you haven't been answering our questions," Lonewolf said quietly.

"I won't tell you anything!" the Corpus officer said defiantly. "You can't make me!"

"Well, maybe they can't," Lonewolf said motioning towards the unsuccessful interrogators. "But I'm pretty sure that I can." He then punched the officer in the shoulder.

The Corpus officer screamed in pain his shoulder was easily knocked out of the socket by the powerful punch. After a bit he started to settle down but was quickly blinded as the Ash threw a smoke bomb and vanished from sight. After a few moments a force pushed on the officer's shoulder causing him to scream in more pain while more sensitive areas were ambushed with strikes from an invisible Tenno who appeared right in front of the Corpus soldier once again,

"Will you talk now?" Lonewolf asked making his voice as menacing as possible.

"Never!" the officer yelled.

Lonewolf quickly swiped with his hand while simultaneously activating his hidden blade and created a huge gash on the prisoner's face.

"Tell us where Alad V is located!" Lonewolf yelled at the now crying officer.

"No," the officer said through tears.

Lonewolf disappeared again and this time delivered quick slices and stabs to precise location on the man's body. The strikes wouldn't kill but would definitely hurt. After a bit, the Ash reappeared and leaned in close to the prisoner.

"Now, I know you won't talk but I want to you imagine something," Lonewolf said into the man's ear. "Imagine all that pain being delivered to the woman around your neck?" The officer's eyes widened in fear as Lonewolf broke the chain and showed him the picture. "Her. Imagine her getting all this punishment because if you don't tell us what we want I will find her and do the same things to her. She probably knows just as much information as you honestly. I can do both ways."

"Y-You can't find her," the man tried.

Lonewolf laughed. "Trust me, I can find her and I will find her." He delivered one last slash to the man's forehead, causing him to scream once again. "So be it," the Ash said while walking towards the door.

"Themisto!" the officer yelled as the Ash reached the door. Lonewolf stopped and turned around. "That is where his lab is located."

"What is he doing there?" the Ash asked savagely.

"The Zanuka Project," the captive answered. "He has been taking warframes and fitting the parts into a new proxy. He does everything at that lab. That is all I know, I swear!"

"I highly doubt that," the Ash responded. "So you will tell these other interrogators everything you know while I get ready to invade his lab. If you don't give all the information you know, and I mean everything, they will tell me and I will just make a quick pitstop on the way back here. And that's a promise."

Lonewolf then turned and left to tell his squad that they had another mission to prepare for.

A/N: Who doesn't like some fluff and some rough interrogations, am I right?