[Wreav's Rebellion]
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The sound of Wreav's headbutt reverberated around the Hollows as the cheers of multiple Krogan followed and subsequently went quiet. Standing over the collapsed Turian (who was now holding his face to halt the excess of blood pouring from it) Wreav stared down at him before exclaiming "I. AM. KROGAN!" before stamping down on the crippled Turian's head thus ending his humiliating and painful ordeal. Hours earlier Wreav had summoned all surviving clans to the Hollows after his scouts had discovered a Turian on the perimeter of Urdnot territory and promptly decided to use it as an example of Wreav's dominance, but this wasn't the only reason Wreav had summoned Tuchanka's proud warriors. Following Mordin Solus and Commander Shepard's actions in curing the genophage 20 years ago (which Wreav had taken full credit for) the Krogan population had boomed and although the Krogan children were not ready for galactic war, Wreav had decided that by the time his military needed reinforcing these children would be ready.
"20 years ago" Wreav boomed to the mighty crowd "I granted our people the ablity to take revenge! To take revenge on the galactic species that tried to exterminate us, species like this Turian here" Wreav continued practically spitting at the mention of one of the Krogan's most hated enemies "We are now at a point where we have the numbers, we have the weapons and we have the anger to make our dream a reality, the salarian's eggs will taste beautiful, the Turians pleading for mercy will sound beautiful and the Asari whores..." Wreav trailed off and let out a sadistic chuckle before regaining his composure "They ... will feel beautiful, on top your quads" the Hollows immediatly filled with roars of excitement from the male Krogan being promised their sickest pleasures "TODAY!" Wreav yelled over the noise "WE MAKE THAT...A REALITY!"
Not too many lightyears away Dr Liara T'Soni walked side by side the AI embodiment of her former lover, Commander Shepard aboard the Citadel. After the human had decided to control the Reaper fleet as a means to act as a protector of the galaxy, Liara decided to visit as much as she could, this was all she had of her former lover, though she knew it wasn't really Commander Shepard but an AI based on the memories and personality of the former Alliance Officer, it was good enough.
Shepard stopped to face the blue eyed Asari "How have you been?" the AI asked, it didn't really care of course though, it was merely showing respect and upholding the rules and guidelines it's organic counterpart set before they were destroyed by the power of the Catalyst all those years ago, it didn't really love Liara, how could it? but it still emulated the organic Shepard wherever it could and in this case it was acting as if it were enamoured with the beautiful Asari creature. Liara was not a fool though, she knew what the AI was doing and although it was sweet of it to do so, it forgot to carry Shepard's mannerisms when around Liara, in life Liara would often catch Shepard out of the corner of her eye admiring Liara's body, an act the AI did NOT emulate. "I have been busy, Urdnot Wreav has amassed a considerable stockpile of weapons and soldiers as well as preparing space craft for something" Liara took a second to admire the view of space before continuing "I informed Asari high command as well as the Council but as it turns out teams of Salarian STG's and the Turian Blackwatch have been monitoring Clan Urdnot for some time and had already reported this information" Liara rubbed her eyes before letting out a long exhale and while staring at the floor finished with "I think war is coming Shepard, and it's not a war any species is fully prepared for"
Meanwhile in a high security war room on Palaven, representatives of each Council race as well as members of the Quarian admilraty board (summoned in case their fleet was needed) gathered to discuss possible deterrants of the upcoming modern age Krogan rebellions, idea's had been thrown about such as creating a new version of the Genophage (which the Salarians shot down due to time restraints and the destruction of the Shroud facility 20 years ago) the Turians suggested orbital strikes on key locations of Tuchanka but that was taken off the table as they were looking for deterrants and not acts of war. "I believe we are left with no alternative" the Asari representative sighed "we must request the aid of the reaper fleet" heads all around the table dropped but not one person argued, not one, except... "I don't think that's an option" a muffled voice said from the other side of the room "I served on the Normandy and under Commander Shepard for three tours of duty before...before" Tali cut short not being able to re-live the events which ended her best friends life "Shepard wouldn't use the Reapers to force the Krogan into obediance ... Shepard believed the Krogan would learn from their past mistakes..." Tali broke off again not being able to keep her composure, Garrus Vakarian whom was representing the Turian Hierachy skirted around the table and put his arm around Tali and whispered "I know what you mean but Shepard knew when there was no hope left, and this is one of those times" Tali looked up into her Turian boyfriends eyes and realised the truth behind his words "ok...i..ok, we need to ask for the Reaper fleet" Tali admitted, much to the delight of the rest of the room.
"Not a chance!" Shepard proclaimed to the group of inter species aliens grouped before him "before the Commander perished i was tasked to imitate every decision and action they would make, the Commander would not send my fleet against a hopelessly outnumbered planet" Garrus stepped forward and spoke "I know where your logic lies Shepard but please, Wreav's men have already began laying siege to Sur'Kesh, the Salarians don't have the numbers to repel them and our fleet" Garrus said holding his hand to his chest "is providing what support we can but we ourselves don't have the numbers" Garrus was hoping logic would overwhelm the AI and ensure the reinforcements they needed but the AI just stared back at Garrus "No" It said simply before disapparating before their eyes.
Sur'Kesh was in ruins, the city's burning, the populus being rounded up and executed and the few brave soldiers left were being overrun at every position, Jondum Bau dived into cover narrowly missing a missile that tore apart the shop hed been walking in front of, he peeked above his cover weapon drawn to witness a Krogan charging straight at him, alarmed he took aim and fired several shots all of which hit but none of which slowed down the angry Krogan. Before Bau knew it he was being held above the ground by his neck,the krogan pushing his shotgun into Bau's belly, as the krogan slowly pulled Jondum's face closer he growled at the Salarian "Tell me where that Asari you were with is, and i won't kill you until AFTER i fuck her" Jondum looked around in a panic, life flashing before his eyes and then he heard the gunshot, the gunshot that made the krogan fall to his knees and Jondum to be free of his grasp, standing behind the kneeling krogan was none other than the very Asari the krogan wanted, gun still trained on the Tuchanka native, she used her biotic skill to throw him into a nearby wall then Jondum and herself fired several shots ending the brute's life once and for all. Still gasping for breath Jondum holstered his weapon and walked towards his saviour "I didn't think you had survived the initial barrage my love" he gasped between breaths before kissing the Asari passionatly "I wasn't over there when they opened fire" she explained before popping her pistol's thermal clip "oh" was all Bau could say, he was just so happy to see her alive and well. They made their way quietly and quickly to a QEC where they contacted a nearby Turian cruiser "This is Jondum Bau requesting reinforcements to Sur'Kesh, come in Turian" the hologram of a well decorated Turian stepped into view "Roger that Bau we will divert what ships we can to act as a distraction" the Turian dictated "I also need an immediate evac for myself and my partner here" the Turian took a glance at the Asari standing next to Bau "name?" he gruffly asked, "Dr T'soni, Dr Liara T'soni" she answered.