u/Bastarrd_

(Very original tittle eh?)

(For those who want to jump straight in:https://archiveofourown.org/works/90733931/chapters/241359061)

A few months ago, I mentioned I was developing a lore-heavy one-shot. Well, it’s finally finished! I’ve taken into account the feedback from those who were interested in reading it once it was complete, and I truly hope it lives up to your expectations. What I originally planned as a three-act, 9k-word one-shot has grown into a full blown novella of over 20k words.

Because of this, it is no longer a one shot; it now spans four chapters, each focusing on different emotional beats in the protagonists' relationship. I’ve done my best to lean into classic tropes while diving deep into the current Halo lore. I’ve replayed all the games and explored a lot of obscure lore I never knew existed along with incorporating plenty of wonderful headcanons from this community, of course.

I’m still putting the final touches on the upcoming chapters and coordinating with my beta readers to ensure the English flow is up to par. Therefore, I’ve decided to go with a weekly release schedule starting today. The next chapter will be posted on August 24th.

Thank you all for your patience while I worked on this. I really hope you enjoy the story. Kudos and comments are always greatly appreciated!

(artist is Genericmerc28)

Im working on a lore-heavy One-shot set during the early stages of the Anvil Initiative. It features an ODST and a female Sangheili. Cliche. I know, but I'm approaching it with a strict focus on 'realism' and world-building.

The story is from the ODST's POV, centered on his denial of some feelings toward his partner. It's a principled slow-burn; I'm prioritizing character depth over cheap tropes

I want her to feel genuinely alien, not just a human in a costume. I'm ditching the typical 'space-babe' feels for a more accurate Sangheili physiology: flat-chested, powerful, and biologically distinct (Just making some headcanons, like lighter skin tone, better smell, smaller mandibles, and so on)

With that in mind, what are your favorite headcanons for female Elites? I'd love to hear what details make them feel unique to you, and if you're willing, more ideas in the future if you like pairing like these.