AN: So the past month now I've been completely obsessed with the Mass Effect series. Since I've been reading far too much fan ficiton I thought I would write my own for funsies. The name is from the Sneaker Pimp's song from the Bloodsport album. I thought it fit their situation pretty well, lyrics wise. Anywho, I hope you enjoy my attempts at writing.
Cerberus, the Collectors, dossiers, being rebuilt…Jane's head is spinning. She normally thrives under stress but that only works when it has been constant for a period of time. Losing two years was enough to tip her over the edge but now she's trying to hang on by her fingertips. Freedom's Progress helped calm her down somewhat. Miranda and Jacob seem decent enough but an old, familiar face was welcome. Seeing Tali flooded Jane with intense feelings of nostalgia but also questions arose. Were her other previous squad mates still alive? Where was Liara, Wrex, Kaidan or even Garrus? The Illusive Man said their lives have changed drastically after her death and interfering with them moving on didn't seem exactly right. But Jane wanted to catch up with them, see what they've been up to for the past two years. She knew Kaidan would be beyond pissed at the new colors she's sporting. Her bonds with Garrus and Liara seemed strong and they would see past her working with Cerberus..hopefully.
Jane sat on the foot of her bed and took her shoes off. Tossing them near the bottom of the stairs, she falls on her back and stares up at her ceiling. Looking at the stars moving caused a slight unease, windows weren't exactly too common in ships such as the Normandy. But she supposed Cerberus' aesthetics come with a function. Looking at her data pad she reads on the recruits. Miranda insists on Mordin Solus first. He seems to be running a clinic down in the lower reaches of Omega where a plague began to take victims. There was also the name Archangel, a turian who seemed like quite the vigilante. His experience in small group operations caught her eye in particular along with him being a proficient sniper. Jane enjoyed close combat so having someone with long range could prove useful first. Plus having someone who knows the mercs in the area Mordin is in could prove to be a massive advantage. Her decision was made.
"EDI, could you do me a favor?"
"Sure Shepard. What do you need?"
"Can you inform Jacob and Miranda to meet me in the briefing room in 15 minutes? I have a plan I would like to discuss before we reach Omega."
"Yes Commander."
"Miranda, Jacob, I had a look at the dossiers provided by the Illusive Man and a course of action is made. We will not be retrieving Dr. Solus first but rather Archangel. I feel as though his knowledge of the local merc groups could prove an advantage when entering the neighboring containing the salarian's clinic. We recruit the doctor and proceed to Citadel for ms. Goto then proceed to check out the krogan and the biotic prisoner."
"Even though I think recruiting Mordin first would be better, I respect your decision commander."
Miranda's words seemed sincere enough for Shepard. Jacob nodded in agreement.
"Alright. Let's suit up, Joker's in the process of landing this baby. EDI, do you know where we can find more information on Archangel?"
"His location is unknown. However, talking to Aria T'Loak could prove beneficial."
"Thank you EDI. That will be all."
"Logging you out, Shepard."
Shepard moves into the next room and finds her locker storing her armor. Miranda and Jacob seem to not wear armor from the looks of them. She thought it was a one-off thing with Freedom's Progress but their biotics seemed to help them out quite a bit. But still, it seems odd to her. Jane snaps her pieces into place and with helmet in hand, she walks to the airlock.
"Welcome to Omega! You're new here aren't ya? I can always tell, Allow me to—"
The salarian looks over to find a batarian staring at him with irritated eyes.
"Oh..hello, Moklan! I was just—"
"Leave, Fargut. Now."
"Of course, Moklan!"
A salute is issued.
"What she wants!"
The salarian runs away in an almost guilty fashion. He seems to have been caught.
"Blasted scavengers. Welcome to Omega…Shepard."
Jane's eyes widen slightly and puts her hands on her hips in a way to almost mock confidence.
"You know who I am?"
"Of course. We had you tagged the moment you entered the Terminus Systems. You're not as subtle as you think. Aria wants to know what brings a dead spectre to Omega. I suggest you go to Afterlife now and present yourself."
Shepard's eyes narrow in a slight frown.
"I suggest you cut the attitude. I'm not here to cause any problems here."
The batarian huffs, holding back a laugh.
"Things explode around you, Shepard. You can't blame Aria for wanting to keep an eye on you. Afterlife. Now."
The batarian gives a slight smile and walks away. Jane jumps slightly at the sound of EDI's sudden appearance.
"I have accessed messages between mercenary groups regarding their plans with Archangel. There's a recruiting station at Afterlife that may have more information on him."
"Oh..thank you EDI."
"Also with Solus' clinic. I'm receiving quarantine warnings about the slums. Anticipate resistance when entering the transport hub."
The robotic voice stops and Shepard looks to gauge the reaction of her team.
"Well, I guess we can kill multiple birds with a stone by visiting Afterlife. I've heard the place has quite the reputation…"
