Hey guys! I've been itching to do some more Shenko stories set during ME3 that provide some back story for Healing. (Also one for ME1 but that's gonna be its own one shot)
I mainly wanted to focus on the rekindling of romance between Shep and Kaidan, mostly on the events surrounding the Citadel date and what comes afterwards. So yeah, this fic is rated M for smut and language.
Also, I really suck at thinking of titles but I was listening to Love Remains the Same and it really reminds me of Shenko :)
I hope you enjoy.
Eden Prime was where it all started. When Shepard had received the priority mission from Hackett about the Prothean artifact there, Kaidan felt obligated to go with her. He had been there with her the first time – when they lost Jenkins and he triggered the beacon. Things went wrong from their first step on that beautiful planet.
But Jesus, couldn't this be an easy mission for once? Cerberus fought relentlessly to defend their findings…not an artifact, but a living Prothean. An almost very dead Prothean when he suddenly attacked Shepard. Liara's hand on his shoulder stopped him from prematurely pulling the trigger but he kept his sights trained; only letting his guard down on Shepard's orders.
Once the Prothean calmed down, the Commander radioed Cortez for pickup. Shepard leaned against a railing, overlooking the settlements. She spoke when Kaidan approached her.
"First Saren and the Geth, now Cerberus. This place can't catch a break."
"Yeah, it's a shame. Hopefully that data we found will help them get back to normal again."
"It feels like it's been an eternity since we've been here. It….it reminds me of Ash. I miss her."
Kaidan fought every urge to take her into his arms, telling her how much he understood. But that wasn't him and it wasn't her - not here and now at least. He settled for a slight brush of armor and a breathy whisper of agreement.