MASS EFFECT
AFTERMATH
Victory! Following a desperate final battle above the planet EARTH, the REAPERS have been defeated with the combined efforts of the galaxy and the help of an ancient superweapon codenamed CRUICBILE. However, scores of worlds lie in ruin with countless millions lost, and many more in need of aid. Now, the remnants of the once massive COUNCIL fleets must band together to embark on the largest humanitarian mission in galactic history. Meanwhile; far from EARTH, a lush and mysterious world has become the final resting place of the NORMANDY…..
Prologue:
"Zero Hour"
Shepard cautiously moved through the dimly lit corridor. He knew what lay ahead, but this time he would be prepared. He reached the end of the corridor and spotted the chasm. He mentally steeled himself for what was coming. He had years to prepare for this moment, but he still had an inkling of doubt in the back of his mind. He quietly crept up the ramp to the edge of the entrance. He inhaled deeply and then strode out into the room deliberately. He saw a figure at the other end of the chasm, seemingly still. He then came to a stop in the middle of the room, as the figure turned around. It was Andersen; as if he was controlled by strings he stumbled a few steps then stopped. "Shepard… I can't…." Andersen mumbled. This was it. Shepard spun around with blinding speed. Taking on a violet hue, his L5n implants sprung to life and Shepard exploded forward in a flash of violet. A second later the full force of his charge smashed into a shadowy figure who had attempted to catch Shepard off guard. Without missing a beat, Shepard lunged forward, thrusting his arm toward the figure. An orange blade flashed to life around his arm mid thrust. The figure narrowly dodge the killing blow, and attempted a leg sweep on Shepard; jumping high into the air to avoid it, Shepard again took on a violet hue. As he connected with the floor, He yelled, striking the ground with his palm. Blue biotic energy violently rippled out in all direction, Shepard being the epicenter. The mystery figure was lifted off the ground and knocked back. "Shepard!" cried out Andersen who was no longer frozen. Andersen quickly moved over to Shepard who assumed a defense stance. "Stay behind me, and shoot when I say." Shepard worriedly uttered. Andersen silently nodded, preferring not to question someone who had managed to not only predict but defend against a perfect ambush. Across the room, the figure slowly stood up. "SHEPARD?! NO!" bellowed the figure. It was the Illusive Man. His face showed the ugly signs of Reaper enhancements. Shepard quickly cast a biotic warp, launching it at the Illusive Man, who attempted to rush the pair. Taking the full brunt of the warp, he stumbled slightly. "NOW!' yelled Shepard. Andersen squeezed the trigger of his Predator pistol, unleashing a hailstorm of rounds at the Illusive Man.
