So, this is my first fanfic and I thought I would go with one of my favorite video game series ever Mass Effect. This takes place years after the events of Mass effect 3 and Shepards "death" depending on what ending you had. I'm basing some of this off my game so let my explain my Shepard. He was male (default face), Earthborn and War hero he was a paragon, he was romantically involved with Miranda, and he had the "perfect ending" at the end of the game. For the story I'm just going to use his default name John and his last name to make it easier on everyone. Even though he will not be the main character in this tale. Excuse my spelling and grammar through this I am not perfect at this by any means and I do not own Mass Effect or any of its characters this is purely a fan made story. Enjoy and review!

The Legacy Prelude

Log Update User: Miranda Lawson

Date: January 5th 2189 CE

Time: 10:23 PM

Entry: It has been three years since the attack of the reapers. Even after all this time there is so much pain and loss. The wound is still very deep. I try to help rebuild as often as I can but things have taken a toll on me. Earth has become a bit of a wasteland but it has become a place of hope, a place to rebuild where all sorts of new possibilities can present themselves, a place to start over. A perfect sanctuary for the people who lost everything in the war. Including myself. Shepard gave this to us, he made the ultimate sacrifice to save his home and the people he loved. A part of me was so angry when it happened, I was selfish and believed he desired to be the hero and leave everyone who loved him behind but this was not the case. Shepard loved giving and never expected anything in return. That's why I loved him…that's why I still love him. My heart aches for him every time I think of him. He was my Commander, my friend, my love, my everything. He taught me to love myself and to love others which was something that was always hard for me. He saved my sister on more than one occasion as well and that was a debt I knew id never be able to repay.

Last year they finished the large monument of him in London where the battle took place. There he will stand forever in his N7 armor and his pistol at his side. His handsome features perfectly sculpted for everyone to see. The hero of our galaxy. I had wished they had at least sculpted a smile on him. Shepard loved to smile and his was very contagious, but as I have learned nobody is perfect so it will have to do. I look at the statue everyday now on my way to help the people of earth rebuild and through it I find hope to continue on with my life. The last time I spoke to Shepard I made him a promise. No more running. We were going to be together and not run away from our problems anymore. Even though he is no longer with me I intend on keeping that promise. I have made my home here on Earth. Before the Alliance this used to be Shepards home as well and that was partially my decision for staying here. There is other reason as well… a much more complicated reason. I thought it impossible myself but the truth is…I have a son. Not just my son but Shepards son as well. My father designed my to be perfect but little did I know he gave my a flaw, I couldn't have children. I'm not sure what his foolish reasons for this were other than to insult me or so that I wouldn't ruin his dynasty but I don't really care. I went to see many doctors to try and fix it and nothing worked and I did many… shameful things to try and get myself pregnant and that also didn't work. I eventually gave up on the subject completely until I met Shepard. We used to have private discussions on the Normandy about what we wanted out of our futures and he spoke of children most often. It pained me to hear it so I never spoke of my infertility with him. My condition was soon discovered though by Dr. Mordin Solus (may he rest in peace) when he went through my health charts. I was angry when he brought it up to me at first but then he offered to help me. I didn't have much hope but I went along with all his testing. I started noticing a lot of changes in my body with the test…things I have never felt before and it gave me a small hope.

After many months and many night with our dear Commander still nothing happened and I just no longer cared. I had Shepard and I didn't need anyone else. Little did I know the test took some time to actually show effect. I didn't notice I was pregnant until after the reaper battles I wasn't aware of the signs and it shocked me when I found out. Even though I had lost Shepard I still had a piece of him with me. He gave me a son. I call him Isaac….Isaac Shepard. I thought his fathers last name much more suited to him. I didn't want anyone else with my fathers cursed name. He turned 3 years old last month and is already just like his father. I cant give Shepard all the credit though, Isaac is brilliant even for a child and I like to think he got that from me. Shepards heart and my mind. This child is going to turn the galaxy upside down if he is anything like his parents. He is going to do great things one day I just know it. I've protected him from the world in these past years. I never stray far from him and if I have to I make sure he is well guarded. Jacob Taylor and Ashley Williams' have been the most helped in this regard. Isaac is in good hands. Miss. Williams still doesnt care for me much for understandable reasons. She and Shepard used to be an item but after the events and the things she said to him back on Horizion Shepard decided it was over. From what he told me she didnt take it very well. She loves his child though and swore her life to protect him. That in my opinion is an honorable act. Something I wouldnt be able to do.

Jacob on the other hand has been my most loyal friend. He even left Cerberus when Shepard blew up the Collectory base like I did. I didnt even ask him to watch over Issac because he has a child of his own now as well but he offered immediatly. I think deep down he feels like he lost something when Shepard died too. He and Shepard were very close after he helped Jacob learn of his father and bring him closure. Im glad Jacob was there through that entire time...he was the only one Shepard trusted. If not for him Im sure Shepard would have tried to kill us all because we were terriorist. Jacob and Ashley are of course not the only people still around. Every now and then when Issac and I leave into town I see Garras always watching with a protective eye. I always smile when I see him and now Im glad to see he will actually return it. Shepard brought us all closer together. I no longer have that cold hearted bitch repuatation. Between Shepard and being a mother to Isaac Im afraid to say Ive become a little...soft. A terrifying idea to me still.

The time is late and I must now rest. I promised Admiral Tali that I would help her with peace relations between the quarian people and humans tomorrow and I need to be alert. I'm going to give Isaac a world that he deserves and a world he can be safe in.

Log out user: Miranda Lawson

Log out time: 11:47 PM

So what do you all think of my little prelude? I hope it wasn't too horrible for my first one. How do you all like Mirandas new view on life? How about Isaac? He is going to be our hero in this tale after all. Any suggestions? Anything you want to see in future chapters? Please let me know!