A/N: Yeah, this is my first typed chapter for my Fanfiction, hope it isn't too bad.

Chapter 1: Prologue

Third Person Perspective

The figure in the dark sighs as he took a deep inhale of his cigarette, taking a moment to snuff it out in an ashtray next to him. He slowly raises his glass filled with unknown liquid, slowly taking a sip of it. An soft beep resonances throughout the unknown room as the figure sat down on his chair and pressed an unseen command onto his holoboard next to his chair. An hologram powers on and another figure appears in front of the mysterious man, the first man takes a glance at the visitor and began to speak.

"Dakkben, I trust that you have accepted the invitation?" the man calmly said, albeit without emotion.

"I have not accept your invitation to rejoin Cerberus, but I am curious in what you have to say" the second man, identified as Dakkben replied.

"Pity you won't rejoin, but it is acceptable that you are willing to hear me out first." the first man said, taking another slow sip of his glass.

"Yes..." Dakkben replied flatly.

"Now, Dakkben. I have an assignment for you. It isn't the exactly the kind of mission you are accustomed to but I have faith in your resourcefulness." The mysterious man said.

Dakkben's eyebrow raised, confused, "What is it?" he simply asked.

"You are to be relocated to Eden Prime's 212 unit." the mysterious man said to Dakkben.

"Why?" Dakkben questioned as he crossed his arms.

This amused the mysterious man slightly as he stood up and took another step closer to Dakkben, his mechanical blue eyes visible.

"Looking in those inhuman eyes sure always makes even cold hearted veterans cringe sometimes" Dakkben thought to himself, wondering what the man would say or do.

"Ahhh, rest assured, Dakkben. We have reliable sources from deep within the Shadow Broker's organization that indicates that Eden Prime will be attacked within three months by the Geth worshiping the very deathly machines that wiped out the Protheans before our time. I intend to put you on Eden Prime to keep as much survivors alive as possible. From there, when you find another Alliance Marines from the ship known as the Normandy, do whatever it takes to join the crew of that ship, then help the crew to the best of your abilities" the man said to Dakkben as he slowly turns around to observe the always fascinating star display behind him.

"What's in it for me?" Dakkben said as he glares at the man.

The man seemed to be unfazed, as if he was expecting this. The man only replied "When you complete this mission, I will personally make sure that you will receive the proper procedures to regain your lost memories. I understand that we both had our differences in the past when you left Cerberus after the Factory event. But, we both agree that the bigger threats are the Reapers, for now, we work together to survive."

Dakkben only sighed before replying "Fine, Illusive Man. Remember this, I might have been a Cerberus experiment, but I am an Alliance Marine at heart. If you betray me in any way, I will hunt you down."

The Illusive Man gave a slight nod as the hologram of Dakkben fizzles out of existence.

Another voice rang out, although this voice was different, feminine with noticeable Australian accent. "Are you sure, sir? Granted he is exceptional when it comes to surviving the missions where it IS practically suicide to even attempt, but, something like this?".

The Illusive Man turned to face the source of the voice, a beautiful woman wearing a skintight outfit revealing her 'assets' along with the standout logo of the Cerberus organization plus her high heels, which never ceases to amaze how this Cerberus Officer could go in battle wearing high heels. He only gives her a slight nod to acknowledge her statement.

"Understood, however, it won't be a problem, he has a great deal of motivation to make sure he completes his assignment." The Illusive Man calmly remarked as he moved to take out another cigarette to put it in his mouth and lit it with an antique lighter with his another hand.

"Yes sir. What about the procedure, sir?" the woman asked as she glances over to the hologram where the figure of Dakkben used to be.

"A necessary lie, Officer Lawson. There is no such procedure to restore memories repressed by trauma, only one true way to restore it is for the person himself to see or realize something from his past." the Illusive Man said as he took a deep inhale of his cigarette.

On the corners of the Illusive Man's mouth, it curved slightly upwards, forming a slight smile. "Ahh, yes, you will remember. But it will be what you were not expecting to remember, after all. Be careful of what you wish for." he said as if he was talking to Dakkben. The Illusive Man sighed as he returned to the various holoboards on his chair, he pulled up an dossier on a N7 Alliance Marine, he looked over it and words were visible amongst the dossier.

Name: John Shepard

Birth Date: April 11 2154

Childhood: Colonist. Survived slaver attack by leading several other children to hidden bunker, held slavers at bay despise lack of military training or weapon training. Cerberus infiltrator within Alliance patrol that rescued Shepard along with other children noted that Shepard displayed initial leadership and various useful traits. Mother, Hannah Shepard and father, Josh Shepard was found killed in their residence, evidence suggests Josh killed Hannah first before killing several slavers before himself was killed.

Career: War Hero, otherwise known as the Lion of Elysium. Led small group against batarian slavers, despise overwhelming odds and won. Shows further developed traits of leadership, survivability and inspiration. Possible recruit for Cerberus, but moral differences suggests otherwise, need leverage if to be recruited to Cerberus.

Relatives:

Father-Killed by batarian slavers. (Refer to Josh Shepard Dossier for more details)

Mother-Assumed to be killed by Josh in attempt to prevent her capture and eventual abuse. (Refer to Hannah Shepard Dossier for more details)

Brother-Found barely alive by Cerberus on board batarian slaver ship that coincidentally attempted to raid a Cerberus ship disguised as a cargo frigate. Found in deteriorated state, suggested that while Cerberus retaliated in a counter attack against the batarian slaver ship, he escaped his cell somehow, killed several guards with his bare hands before being gunned down. Apparently suffers from amnesia due to severe injuries, genetic scans indicate relation and shows that he is perfect for Superhuman Project, shows promise to Cerberus and advances to humanity. Currently in employ of Cerberus, still show lack of childhood knowledge and maintains strained connections. Currently named Dakkben Slade after initial name of Dakkben Project and the head scientist, Dr. Slade. Dakkben Slade proves to be enormous aid and great risk, despise being the only survivor of the Project Dakkben. However, Dr. Slade suggests that most of his abilities are dormant until activated in times of extreme rage or distress, similar to the Krogan Blood Rage, which is why Dakkben survived. Must keep extra caution, however currently researching for new upgrades to allow Dakkben to exert more control over his mostly dormant abilities, and possibly regain control over the test subject. (Refer to Dakkben Slade Dossier and Dakkben Project Archives for more details)