Mass Effect (c) Bioware
Very short first chapter. Sorry.
The news broke fast. Reporters squabbled and frantically sought any news about the hero's pregnancy, much to Kaidan and Jane's annoyance. In spite of this, Kaidan was extremely excited to be a father, and Shepard wouldn't have minded as much if it didn't involve being pregnant. Or not being able to fight for nine months. The day immediately after, the council summoned Shepard to the human councilor's office for a meeting. No doubt it was about the babies to come.
Kaidan and Shepard went to the meeting, although reluctantly on Shepard's part. When they got to the meeting, the asari councilor spoke first. "Admiral Shepard, you are aware of why we called you here today. We are here to discuss what happens when a Spectre is with child, or children, for you."
Shepard frowned. "My Spectre status isn't being taken away, is it?"
"No! Of course not, Shepard. However, there are certain protocols we follow in this case." the salarian councilor assured her. Kaidan smiled at Jane.
"See, Shep? It wouldn't be so bad."
"It isn't. However, we forbid a Spectre to enter combat during the period of pregnancy. As we have been informed by Councilor Dominic Osoba, human pregnancy lasts nine months on average. We will allow you to go back into combat when a doctor deems you are well enough to do so after you have your kids." the Turian councilor clarified.
"So I'm not going to be a Spectre during it?" Shepard asked worriedly.
"No." Councilor Osoba broke in. "You're still a Spectre. You can go to the Spectre offices and purchase items and authorize certain actions as you see fit. You do everything you would do as a Spectre, just no fighting. We can't endanger you or the two you're carrying."
Although very annoyed, Shepard understood. They did not make armor for pregnant women. They were soon dismissed. It was quiet for awhile, until Shepard passed a food stand with some smell that made her want to throw up. Thankfully, they were near the apartment, so as soon as she made it inside, she rushed for the toilet. Kaidan held her hair again, and as soon as she was done, she glared at him.
"You put them in there."
"...I'm sorry." Kaidan said timidly.
"You better be." his wife snapped irritably. She was in for a long nine months.
