"There have been countless reported sightings of John Shepard, known famously as the Commanding officer of the team who saved the Citedal from Saren's geth attack. Most recent reports being that he had landed on Illium, less than 12 hours ago. A source also claims that Shepard is flying around the galaxy with a new team and ship. Whether or not these rumours are true, has not been confirmed as of yet. Now for- "
With shaking hands, Jane closed the news broadcast on her omni-tool. Her eyes did not leave the blue holographic screen. Slowly, she walked over to her desk, pulled up a chair that was a few feet away and cradled her head in her hands.
Sure, she had heard the rumours. Everyone in Citedal space had at one point or another. They were hard to ignore when every possible inch of the extra-net was covered with John's face. Jane had accidently selected this particular video by sheer chance, aimlessly browsing articles. Before she had the chance to exit, her attention was grabbed by its title:
SHEPARD WATCH: SEEN ON ILLIUM
Against her better judgement, she had watched the entire video, which starred the reporter John had once walked out on an interview from. Jane let a small smile slip through as she remembered the look on her brothers face when he retold the story over a couple of drinks one night, remembers him saying "I swear Jane, it took all my goddamn willpower not to deck that woman across the face," while shaking his head. Probably in remorse, she liked to think.
Don't believe it, her logical side was telling her. It can't be him.
I know, but… this is different, she thought. Why would they make this up? Why now, why two years later? If the story was true, then he was here. A few blocks away from her one bedroom apartment.
But he's a celebrity, logic fought back. He was talked about. Journalists conjured up false tales to make a story that will make people want to watch them and make themselves lots and lots of credits.
Jane dropped her hands, leaned back against the chair and stared at the white speckled ceiling. It was too much for her to even begin to process. The thought that after two years of being pronounced KIA her brother was possibly alive? It inspired dozens of conflicting emotions and thoughts within her. All of them were trumped by one; the one thought that doubted forced her to doubt his resurrection: If he was alive, why hadn't he contacted her? Why?
They were siblings and best friends. They were the only consistent people in each other's lives growing up. It was one of the many hardships that come along with being a space army brat. They were lucky to have each other.
So if he really was back, why in the Maker's name hadn't he called her?
In the middle of her extensive thought processing, Jane's omni-tool pinged. It read; Shepard Watch: Follow up.
Jane opened it,
"The man rumoured to be Commander Shepard has been spotted once again" Every single one of Jane's internal organs seemed to flip. "He was just spotted near Illiums residential area, and seemed to be approaching the Human Community. It seems tha-"
She cut of the news for the second time that day. Two quick raps at the door had completely diverted her attention.
"Jane?"
A/N: So, I thought I'd post this small piece and if seems to be posively recieved I'll write some more. :) Thanks for the read and please review. They make me smile :D
Oh, and this is ridiculously rough and un-beta'd. If you see any mistakes, my bad. I have this habit of forgetting to put the last letter on some words.
