Chapter 8

Preparations

Earth was hit badly as few ships of the Alliance military were able to get away to safety. Others were stranded to fight and continue resisting the reapers.

Others were harvested to be used like puppets in this war. The Normandy SR-2 had already left for Mars, sent by Admiral Anderson to recover a secret weapon

with Liara Ta'Soni.

Alliance small warships gathered and left into the mass relay. Evacuating what they can they headed towards a destination far from planets. Their destination

was near an open space as a massive Warship moved slowly through space away from Earth. The ship was named" Federation", a massive human and Turian

war ship. The Alliance warship "The Federation" was the length of 2.5 miles in flew into the hangar bay and docked. Alliance men filled the docks gathering

supplies and ammo. Refugees were taken and Raidenka both walked out of their shuttle as they had arrived. Kyra and Raidenka both walked forward towards

the elevator. Doors closed in front of them.

"What now then woman, Do I have to follow you everywhere?!"he asked

"No, but if you prefer to stay locked up rather than go out there by my side and fight these reapers" she said smiling forward

"HA!...Looks like my chances are slim then, or there's the option" he said looking down at her

Kyra looked up at him and gained a small thought of what he might say

"I take over this ship and leave" he said

"Yeah I wouldn't recommend that" she said

The doors opened Alliance marines walked passed them. Walking through their left they noticed the holograms on the walls. Each marked as "War room" this

way. Walking together in the small hallway Raidenka looked to his right noticing the many other offices filled with operators communicating back and forth with

Earth. To his left he could see through the massive chunk of glass the huge circular table and large holograms of structures and of Earth. Raidenka could care

less of their people. Knowing to his knowledge to him he had no one but himself.

Kyra noticed a bunch of Alliance marines and a prisoner walking through the hallway ahead of her. Only catching a slight glimpse of him she could see the

strange bazar collector armor. His hands shackled together by biotics and a rifle pointed at the back of his head. The group headed towards the cell block. Kyra

stopped at the end of the hallway and looked towards them. The prisoner looked back at her as if they both knew something. Raidenka walked passed her,

then she followed after him.

Admiral Hackett was standing his arms crossed behind his back. Looking forward he felt angered and devastated. His heart felt heavy knowing his home world

Earth was being attacked badly. Being wrecked, torn apart by vicious machines that have never been seen in this cycle personnel walked around and beside

him, some carried data pads others carried cups of coffee. Kyra stopped behind him and saluted to him. Raidenka stood crossed arms beside her as he stared

at her with a "are you serious" kind of look. Not paying him attention, Admiral Hackett looked back.

"Sargent Kyra Haledon, reporting for duty sir" she said

"Kyra glad to see you survived, I understand why you were kicked off the N7 program "he said

"Sir?" she continued

"But that's not what you're here for, I need you to suit up and aid us in this fight" said Hackett

Mara walked into the War room and stood beside Hackett handing him a sealed black box large enough for Dog tags to fit looked at them then walked towards

the circular hologram in front of him. Reaching out and touching the holograms of the images he looked like a child with a toy. He said nothing as images went

on and off.

"I hereby acknowledge you back into the Alliance N7 program Lieutenant Kyra" he said handing her the box

"Thank you sir I appreciate this" she said holding the box and opening it

She smiled as she noticed the N7 dog tags, Mara smiled seeing her sister gaining what she had wanted for so long.

"Your first task Kyra won't be an easy one at all" he said

"I understand sir, where am I needed" she asked

"(Firebase Multiplayer Map) Palaven, Condor" he said

"Palaven, but I thought I would be at-"

"Sorry this I need done along with other operations, and you're the one for them" he said

"Yes sir, I'll leave right away" she said

"Sir can I ask, to take people I trust and would need for this?" she asked

Hackett looked at her as if he misunderstood for some reason. Admiral Hackett looked back to see the happy touchy Krogan looking at the hologram. Hackett

then turned towards her and agreed with a nod.

"Thank you sir "she said

Hackett walked passed her and left, Mara smiled and hugged Kyra

"You be careful sis, I'll be sent on another op just like you except this one is not on Palaven" she said

"Stay safe and if any trouble you call me sis"said Kyra

Mara left walking passed Kyra as she looked back at Raidenka as he fooled around still. Walking towards him slowly she relaxed beside him. Her hands against

the circular table as she watched the hologram go on and off.

"Bored are we?" she asked

"This politics and ranking shit aint for me" he said

"I just got promoted, and a mission" she continued

"Fucking incredible..what now" he asked

"I want you to be on my team for this Raidneka"said Kyra

"HA!...I'm a Krogan Pirate Captain, what makes you think I'll listen to you" he said

"Like you said before, you don't really have a choice" she said smiling

"…I hate you right now" he said

Kyra looked down at her newly made N7 dog tags and thought to herself. Knowing she has made it, that she has finally achieved the highest in the Alliance

military. Now she must do what she can for her family.