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For the last couple of months, the Citadel Council was growing wearier on the new light of the Red Lantern appearance. The Most particularly worried is Spartacus, Turian councilor.
"We've been searching the galaxy for months, and yet we still can't find these so called 'Red Lanterns'. For all we know Benezia could've been hallucinating." Spartacus said irritably. Valern, Salarian Councilor, looked at him with frustrated eyes. "Really, if that were the case then why would she have documented security footage of the events that transpired?" Valern askedSpartacus, who only gave a huff for response.
Councilor Tevos, Asari councilor, spoke up before the two could have one of their verbal battles. "Please let's all be civil about this, what we know is that the footage wasn't forged, STG checked. What we also know is that members of this group have a ring of some kind with a symbol on it, we find these individuals with these rings and question them." Tevos explained. The two other councilors managed to agree to this.
"I'll have C-sec begin searching for such individuals." Spartacus said before leaving the chambers, "And I'll have STG continue to scour the universe looking for them." He said before leaving.
This left the Asari councilor to her thoughts, as she picked up something out a pouch in her dress. And out came a red ring. "For my sake, I hope I can get some answers." Tevos said before putting the ring back in her pocket, and retiring to her room.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (BACK ON KORRIBAH)
In one of the many relaxation rooms on Korribah, Rael and Tali were having a little bonding time. "So tell me Tali, what is it like to be a part of this group." He asked his daughter, Tali straitened her posture and thought for a moment before answering. "Well, there is a lot of power that comes with it, hence the rings." She explained, lifting her ring hand up with an added glow coming from it.
"These rings channel one of two things, spirit or anger. I happen to channel both." She said, Rael perked up slightly when he heard this, "and how is that possible." He asked, Tali could only shrug. "I really don't know, I just…do."
Just then Garrus walked in and said, "Oh good I found you in time, c'mon it's about to start." Then darted the other direction, Tali face-palmed her mask. "Of Course, how could I have forgotten? C'mon Father we're going to be late." She says as she dragged her father outside to a large stadium like area where Nick was on stage ready to give a speech.
As the last arrivals came in, Nick began his speech.
"Thank you all who have come here today, today is the day when we celebrate the founding of the corps. Today is the day we remember the values that this corps stands for, and we remember just how far we've come. Three years ago, it was just me, and then I sent out the first red lantern power rings to choose a bearer. Someone worthy of its power." He exclaimed proudly, "I would like those first lanterns to come on this stage now." He said, three red lights came from different parts of the stadium, and flew to the stage.
"These guys right here, were the first to be chosen, because they are worthy of the power they hold. And still are to this day, which is why ladies and gentlemen we are letting them be the first to induct today's finest recruits. These three recruits have shown themselves worthy of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Would the three recruits I'm talking about come up on stage now." Nick asked.
The first to come up was a Drell, the Second Quarian, and last Asari. "Please give a warm welcome to Thane Krios, Lia'Vael, and Ilana T'vara." Everyone gave a warm round of applause, "Would the First lanterns please get the recruits the Batteries." As soon as he said this, Garrus, Wrex and Tali called upon the new batteries.
The new batteries floated into the stadium and onto the stage, "Now for our Migrant Fleet guests here today, this is called 'The Exchange' Ceremony. When a recruit gives up their training batteries, and are given the real deal." He continued to explain, "When they give back the training batteries, they must recite the oath into their new ones."
He went silent as Garrus, Wrex and Tali received the training batteries, and held out the new ones. The Recruits held out their rings and began reciting the red lantern oath charging their rings to full for the first time.
"The power of the crimson red
Can lead your soul away from dread
And heal the deepest wounds of hate
Let no one else decide your fate."
Their batteries gave a bright glow when they finished, but dimmed down to a normal brightness when everyone began clapping loudly.
"Thank you everyone, let the celebration commence. And have a good time everyone." Nick exclaimed before heading off somewhere else. Tali returned to her father with him saying. "Well that was something else." Tali giggled slightly, "Yes, he has that effect on people." She said before taking off for the festival.
(With Nick/A.K.A. Me)
As I flew down to the festival grounds just outside the Temple, I saw Tali with Garrus and Wrex and I floated down to meet them. "Hey guys what's up." I said as I landed on my feet. "Oh nothing much, Nice speech today it really boosted up Morale." Garrus said, "Ha! I swear when I held that battery in front of that Asari I actually thought she was going to drop dead for a second." Wrex laughed whole-heartedly, before Tali elbowed him in the side.
"She was just nervous you Bosh'tet, I would be to. That Drell seemed calm though." She said, we all nodded in agreement. "Yeah, he's a nice guy though, I actually made him a priest because he asked to quite nicely." I said, "So I figured why not, I made him our priest and I had a room renovated with all the stuff he needs. Besides most of our Lanterns are for the most part very religious." I continued, they nodded in agreement. "That's good, it'll keep up morale even more." Garrus said, before I or anyone else could make a statement, I heard someone shout Tali's name. When we turned to see who was calling Tali, it turned out to be Shala'Raan. "So sorry to take you away from your friends, but me along with a few others would like to spend time with you." Shala'Raan said, I looked over her shoulder to see some of the admiralty, some other Quarians and some Quarian children waiting to see Tali.
I look at Tali and say, "you go on ahead, we'll be right here when you get back." She nods and heads over to them. I turn over to Garrus and Wrex to continue some conversation when suddenly my ring started beeping.
"Weird, I know I charged it this morning." I said, "Power ring found new host." I got a confused look, along with Garrus, Wrex just had a stoic look to him when this was Occurring. "Okay, who is it and where is He or she." I asked, the ring beeped for a few more seconds before answering.
"Species: Asari, Name: Councilor Tevos, Location: Citadel." I looked up in shock and said to the ring, "Is the identity confirmed to be the Asari councilor." Another few seconds later.
"Identity Confirmed: Asari Councilor Tevos is now a part of the Red lantern corps. Do you need any more infor-." I quickly interrupted, "Yes that'll be all thank you." I said turning the down with a sigh, "what's wrong with this situation." Garrus asked.
"I didn't want to show ourselves quite yet, now with Councilor Tevos bearing one of our rings it's going to make that a lot harder." I say as I try to come up with some sort of plan. "Well why don't we show ourselves, by this point the people we saved all across the galaxy would've notified any of our activity." Wrex said, I looked at him as if he were Einstein.
"Alright, we're heading to the Citadel for a little business trip, I'll let Tali know she's in charge and then we can go." I said, before going up to Tali and letting her know her role and everything that transpired.
"The Asari Councilor? Well this is interesting, what's our plan here." Tali asked with crossed arms, "Well, the initial plan is to introduce ourselves and go on from there. If that doesn't work…well that's why I'm leaving you in charge until I get back." I explained to her, she nodded in understanding. I floated upwards, and signaled Garrus and Wrex to come with. And with that we were on our way towards the citadel.
XXXXXXXXXXXX (CITADEL COMMAND AND CONTROL CENTER)
"I want everyone that has this ring on their finger to arrested and taken in for questioning." Said Councilor Spartacus, Executive Pallin was there next to him to make sure this order was enforced. "These guys are supposed to have the ability to fly through space without any use of spacecraft what so ever, so if you-." Executive Pallin was saying but was interrupted by the Citadel VI.
"Warning: three unidentified objects approaching the Citadel with great speed. Detecting signal from unidentified object putting it through now." The VI said, before putting up audio of the signal.
"Hello. This is Nick of the Red Lantern Corps, we are here on Business are we allowed passage." The signal put out, the room was in silence for seconds but felt like hours before Councilor Spartacus ordered. "Let them through, and order them to the council chambers." And like that everyone went back to work.
(Now back to Nick A.K.A. Me)
"Attention we have your hail, report to docking port D24. From there you will be escorted to the Council chambers." Said a woman on the other line, "Affirmative, heading there now." I said, and the line went dead. I looked Garrus and asked, "Do you know where that is?" he nodded and I followed him to the docking Port.
When we got there we were faced with men and women of different species pointing their weapons at me and my friends, I held my hands up in fake surrender. "Hey whoa! Whoa! Whoa! We come in peace alright, so do you think you point your guns downward." Some grumbled a little but complied and led us to the council Chambers.
(Inside the council chambers/ No one's P.O.V.)
We see the Red Lantern Trio make it to the Council room to meet the tripled gaze of the Citadel Council, Nick was a bit troubled by this but kept his composure. "You think you're pretty clever huh." Said Councilor Spartacus, Nick had a look of confusion but listened intently. "You think you can just appear out of nowhere and upstart the Council." Councilor Spartacus continued angrily.
Nick, clearly taken aback by this, spoke up in argument. "Oh no, no, no, no. I don't think I'm clever at all, I'm just doing what your people should've been doing in the first place." This angered Councilor Spartacus even more, but Councilor Valern stepped in, "Perhaps its best if we learn the purpose their arrival, and why now they've decided to show themselves." Spartacus only grumbled as he backed off his verbal attack.
Nick nodded to the Salarian Councilor, "Thank you, now the purpose of my arrival as well as the reveal to the galaxy of the Red Lantern Corps. Is because one of our power rings has been bestowed upon someone of power." He explained, "And who would that be." Valern asked, while no one saw it Councilor Tevos hung her head down a bit while hold the said power ring.
"I take it you're here for me?" Asked Tevos, shocking both Valern and Spartacus, as well as news broadcasters and everyone watching the exchange on their video sets. "Why you backstabbing son of a-!" Spartacus said as he came close to Tevos, but was blocked by a red Shield. They looked to see that Nick had shot out some form of red energy that made the shield, from the ring itself. Driving Valern's curiosity nearly over the edge
"I think you're close enough to the Asari councilor there Birdie, no offence there Garrus." He said apologizing to his friend on that last part, Garrus nodded for a second before Nick turned his attention back to the councilors. "Just what do you think you're doing? She deserves to be punished!" Spartacus growled. Nick scoffs, "For what, being chosen to be a part of an organization that's doing about eighty percent of your job for you!" he yelled, "There are thousands of us already, and the number grows every day. It's not her fault, these rings are programmed to find people worthy enough of their power." He explained.
"Consider this an Honor for the Asari people Councilor, Go ahead Tevos and put it on there's no need to be scared." Nick concluded, with a small sigh Tevos put the ring on her finger. And ring of fire appeared at her fingertips, then encompassing anything below her head in red flame but didn't harm her or anyone. Once the roaring red energy died down, Tevos was in a skintight suit, with a cloak to keep the professional councilor feel with the symbol on both the cloak and suit.
"In light of new information, the Red lanterns will be considered allies to the citadel council and any and all races within citadel space." Said Councilor Valern, "this meeting of the Council is adjourned." Said Tevos, as they were about to walk away, floated up to them, "Tevos wait." Nick said getting her attention, "when you are able, you are to report to Korribah for training, the coordinates are in the ring." Nick said before floating back to the Krogan and Turian.
"Well, that could've went better." Nick said with a sigh, the Krogan only shrugged. "Meh, I've seen worse happen." He said. Nick was all too tired for Wrex's smart remarks, "Oh shut up Wrex." With that, they were on their way home.
And boy did home sound like a good place to be.
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A/N: Well this is the last chapter prologue-ish chapter before I start any of the games. I hope you enjoyed this so far, and honestly did you expect the Asari councilor to get a red lantern ring. Don't forget to Review, fav and follow see you later.