To say that Nyx was excited on the inside was an understatement of the century. The magnitude of how amazingly awesome (sounding like Rainbow) the Citadel was beyond words. She wished that her first visit to this marvelous and strange place could be on better terms. And on less awkward terms.

When the news got word that Eden Prime was attacked, and the rescue team was 'reportedly' led by a new species, you can imagine every news network would send their best reporters to interview this creature. And that is exactly what happened when Nyx, Nihlus, as well as Shepard, Ash, and Kaiden saw when they exited the elevator. Nihlus told Anderson to stay with the Normandy. Something about a history with Saren making the trial harder for them. She asked Nihlus if she could stay behind, while they go to the Council and deal with the Trial. Nihlus was initially concerned, but he felt that she has been in the spotlight before, so she let he stay near the elevator to the Council Chambers.

After another hour of answering questions from two specific reporters, one called Diana Allers, and the other one she could not pronounce correctly to save her life, Nihlus and the others came back and told them to leave. Lucky for her, they sent them away when the one who's name she couldn't pronounce asked 'Is the rest of your race unclothed?'. Nihlus told Shepard to go find more information that will help with finding Saren, and instructed Nyx to follow him. From what Nihlus told Nyx of the trial, it seems that Saren used to be a teacher of sorts to him, being the one who recommended Nihlus to the Spectres in the first place. Nihlus used that fact to make Saren's defense backfire on him. The Council, which consisted of another Turian, as well as something called an Asari and Salarian (Nyx made a mental note to look up information on the species in this galaxy) then commanded Saren to return to the Citadel for questioning. After the hologram disappeared, he thought he heard Kaiden whisper 'He's not gonna come, is he?'. Nyx chuckled at that part. Then, the Council gave Nihlus authorization to hunt down Saren, and bring him to justice.

And then he told Nyx the best part. Nihlus told the Council that he recommended Shepard for the Spectre program, which they agreed. Shepard could now help them hunt down this criminal. When Nyx asked why being a Spectre is so important, Nihlus explained that they are the best of the best, the elite. They are able to have unrestricted access to all levels of all Council species governments.

Well, that sounds like something Rainbow would try to be, if she wasn't Captain of the Wonderbolt Brigades

Now they reached Nihlus's apartment, or what she thought it was, since all the buildings look the same, and the word 'Nihlus' was on the outside. He entered a password into the door, which then swung open. Nyx got a look around while Nihlus got a drink. The apartment, surprisingly, was simple in design, given Nihlus status. Only a bedroom, with a double bed. Living room had an amazing window of outside, a simple green couch, glass coffee table in front of it, and a massive screen, something called a 'TV', which hugged the right wall. The kitchen left to the living room had a pantry, a refrigerator, and a wooden kitchen table. Apparently, Nihlus has simple tastes. Or so she thought.

"Don't let the rooms make you think I don't like to spend credits," Nihlus, holding a glass of, what Nyx assumed was, wine. He walked toward the center of the TV, "This is where the magic happens." He placed a hand (claw, whatever) on the center of the TV.

Bio-signature recognized. Welcome back, Nihlus A female robotic voice said aloud, as the TV disappeared, and the wall behind it moved back, then upward, revealing a large blue room. But what caught Nyx's attention was the gun and armor racks. She was getting excited weak knees, and, unfortunately for her, Nihlus took notice. She felt that he would joke about that some other time.

"Well, pick some guns, and try them out." (an hour later) Nyx was not done yet. She easily found her three of the four guns she felt she liked using, the Carnifex Pistol, cause it can cause good damage at any range, but she should use it as a backup, cause of it's low RoF. The Raptor Sniper, cause it can be great for laying down suppressing fire. And the N7 Hurricane SMG, for it's rapid fire damage dealing. She spent alot of time looking over the extranet on the various weapons that Nihlus had, as well as combat related things, such as grenades, shields, and barriers. The only thing she couldn't find was the right Assault Rifle. None just didn't seem to speak her language.

"Let me help you." Nihlus said as he walked towards one of the armory's walls, where a ten digit code had to be put in. "I don't usually bring 'him' out, since most my missions involve stealth," he entered the code, and a small section of the wall seperated, revealing a black-tinted Avenger-like Rifle, "But I have a good feeling he'll like you." Nyx levitated the gun to herself, and inspected it. There were small vertical red tallies marked all over the top barrel area of the gun, and a red skull, having a red cog around it, painted at the center right side of the gun. she also saw the large numbers '117' in red, painted on the opposite side of the gun. There was distinct feeling of dread coming off it. But, it was dread that wanted to only do good for those that use it.

But how can you do good, if you were created for a dark purpose? Much like me, at first.

Nyx decide she would keep it, but let Nihlus explain what it was. "This Rifle is equiped with a rare, and highly illegal Ammo Converger. The sphere near the barrel can change the bullets to any type instantly. Armor-Piercing, Warp, Incendiary, you name it. The canister below the barrel contains five grenades, capable of damaging anything within a five foot radius. And it comes with it's own Ammo Converger. The scope on the top is designed to highlight armed targets. It even has a red smile face as the scope icon, though I don't know how that got there. The fire rate can alter from single shot, triple burst, or full auto. On top of that, it's based of the decommissioned M-7 Lancer models, so the ammo is constantly regenerating. It truly is a monster on the battlefield. I spent an eternity trying to find a fitting name for him. Finally looked up some 21st century human entertainment, and settled with the name 'SPARTAN'."

Nyx put the gun down, and went to a large glass tube, which Nihlus called the 'Armor Converter' Nyx selected the Hahne Kadar armor set, minus the helmet, and entered. The tube closed, then filled with a bright light. She couldn't see, but could feel metal arms touching all over her body. When the light was gone, she saw that her whole body, from hooves up to halfway up her neck, was covered in the armor style of the Hahne Kadar.

"The humans can make some good looking armor, but it can take days to redesign them for other species. Even longer if they aren't bipedal." Nyx, using her magic, teleport the armor to her Hoofbag, and conjured up a purple jacket, much like the one she wore as a kid.

"Thanks."

"It's nothing," NIhlus said as the two left the armor, guns ready to go, "I owe you everything." What does he mean by that? The two then moved towards the couch, and took seats at opposite ends.

"You don't."

"But I do Nyx. You saved my life. Saren was one of the greatest friends a guy like me could ask for. He's the reason I'm here in the first place. If it wasn't for him, I'd still be patrolling some backwater planet. To me, he's the closet thing to a father figure I had." Where's he going with this

"Then, on Eden Prime, I was worried that few of us would escape the Geth. Then, Saren showed up, and I let my guard down, because I knew, and I believed at the time, that Saren was like family. I heard him pull the gun out, but I thought it was for the Geth, not for me." Uhuh

"Then, you came. You put yourself between me and that bullet, risking your own life. Now, I have you to thank for being the reason I'm here." Is he about to?

"On top of that, compared to most non-bipedal species, you look amazing. You have great skill on the battle as well." HE IS!!!

"To me, there's nobody I wouldn't want to be with than~~"

"I HAVE A COLTFRIEND!!!" Nyx screamed as she flared her wings , and put he front hooves up defensively, her eyes that of panic. Needless to say, Nihlus was as confused as she was scared.

"HUH, what do you~~" When he realized what he said, and what she just said, he burst out laughing, placing a hand on his side in pain. Nyx then calmed down at the display, but still looked worried.

"WOO, it takes something real funny to make me laugh like that. Even funnier if it's on purpose. It seems that I sent the wrong message, yet you interpreted just as badly. Or is it correctly. Nevertheless, let me finish. There's nobody i wouldn't want to be with than a friend."

"Oh." The two then began laughing. After a minute of good, friendly laughter, Nihlus pressed a button on the couch, and two glasses of wine popped up of the coffee table. Nihlus grabbed one, while Nyx levitated the other one to herself. Using a spell, she converted her wine to apple cider from back home. "Well then, to friends." The two then lightly tapped their drinks together, before drinking down.

"By the way," Nihlus responded, after finishing his glass, "How to you think things are going back home." Nyx then placed her glass and contemplated for a moment.

"Well, my dad Flash Sentry would be throwing a fit, but my calm mother, Twilight Sparkle, should be able to keep he back. Knowing her, she already has a crazy plan to try to contact me."

Author's Note

the romance tag, as well as the central focus currently being on Nihlus and Nyx made you think, didn't it. Sorry to burst you bubbles. Needless to say, Nyx will use Spartan for all my stories.

Also, someone help me come up with a name for a female version of Jarvis from Iron Man!