Well, this is my first story up on FF net, so I decided that it would be apropos to put up the very first fanfic I ever wrote. This was written immediately after I finished my first run of ME2, and thus knows nothing of any DLC, or ME3. Though it is a little short, I hope you enjoy it!

The door between the armory and the bridge slid open, and Miranda and Jacob walked through side-by-side. Miranda was speaking:

"It's been a week since we defeated the Collectors. Now that the Reapers are coming, Shepard believes that we need to gather more information and allies to prepare for their arrival. I'm going to suggest that we are sent back to the planet with the Reaper wreck to try and find some kind of exploitable weakness. It may be a long shot, but we don't have many better leads." They turned the corner and headed towards the elevator.

Jacob nodded in agreement, but asked, "And the Commander will be doing what?"

Miranda hit the button to open the doors, and the two of them stepped in. Miranda spoke to the elevator, "Third floor, EDI," and then turned back to Jacob. "He's going to get the Normandy repaired and then start going around to gather support."

Jacob tilted his head, and said, "Speaking of the Commander, isn't it kind of weird that he's in a relationship with Jack now? I mean, I thought they were going to hate each other as soon as she got on board. They were almost polar opposites. Instead, they hit it off somehow."

The sound of Miranda grinding her teeth was almost audible as she growled, "That bitch. She doesn't deserve him in the slightest." The doors slid open and they walked out together. "But I guess it's up to him, and I'll back him no matter where he goes or what he does."

They heard a sound from above and when they both glanced up, they could only stare in slack-jawed surprise. It was several seconds before even the normally unshakeable Miranda could speak.

"Um… Commander? Why are you pinned to the ceiling?"

Commander Shepard was pinned to the flat surface of the bulkhead, spread-eagle with the tell-tale blue aura of a mass effect field surrounding him. "Oh, hello you two. Everything going alright? Um… a word of advice? Don't tease a biotic girlfriend while she's PMSing. They can be very… inventive."

Jacob had recovered from his shock sufficiently to nod his head sagely. "Been there, Commander." Miranda actually blushed slightly as he continued. "At least you were stuck with your clothes on. It can be really awkward being in that position while 'on display'. I was there for about half an hour, but considering how strong Jack is, you might have a bit of a wait."

Shepard sighed and responded, "Don't I know it. Well, you two should get along to where you were going. I'm going to be here awhile."

Jacob and Miranda continued onward, but they heard Legion behind them. "Shepard Commander. We are wondering why you are in that position."

"Just enjoying the view, Legion. Did you need something?"

"We believe that we may be able to contact the main geth nation within a few days, Shepard Commander."

"Good. Start trying to reach them immediately. I should be mobile by the time they respond. Hopefully."

This really came about because I thought I would hate Jack when I started playing the game, but grew to like her quite a bit through my run.