Chapter Two
March 3rd, 2186. Unknown planet.
We've been in the same place for a few months now, trying to get as many resources as we can to stay alive and try to repair the damage done to the ship. Joker's condition seems to be worsening, he is now chair bound and we have had to construct a wheelchair out of the resources we could find. When we are finally able to get off of this planet, or even to some form of space station, we can figure out a way to improve the wheelchair and in fact the ship to accommodate to his condition. Then we can attempt to search for Shepard. I know she is alive and still out there. EDI still runs various amounts of tests on each of the crew members that are left, and our surroundings to find any signs of life, but so far we have had no luck. In the next few days EDI and I will venture out and Garrus will stay behind and keep watch over Joker. We will take weapons with us, despite the lack of ammunition we currently possess. If it's what we have to do, then we have to do it. I have taken role as Captain, as there is currently no option for me to be an effective Shadow Broker.
We will survive.
We will find her.
Liara T'Soni
"She's coming around again, brace yourselves for any hostile activity" whispers Karkhan. Shepard began to open her eyes, groaning and mumbling something the salarian doctors couldn't quite pick up on. Everything was blurry, and she couldn't focus on one thing at a time. It was very bright in that room, and being surrounded by those salarians put her on edge. After a few minutes, she was out like a light once again. In Shepard's dream state, flashing images of the past events came up. Losing such soldiers as Kaiden, Mordin and Thane. All of the lives lost in the epic battle against the reapers on Earth. Earth, home. A place she knew she would never be able to visit again without remembering all of the horrific things that happened. Having to sacrifice herself to save everyone. Recollecting these memories troubled Shepard so much that she woke up startled, again with strange faces around her.
"Good morning, Shepard" said Karkhan. "You spoke aloud about some things during your sleep. I recorded them in case you were interested in knowing what you said. It's also good for our records". Shepard looked at him with confusion, replying with "How long have you been stood there, Karkhan? In fact, how long have you all been here?".
"We have to run tests, yes, lots of tests" replied one of the doctors.
"You're getting there, Shepard. Only a few more days and you'll be good to go" said Karkhan with a small smile on his face. The doctors began moving around her, attaching and detaching different wires and tubes. This put Shepard on a defensive edge, as she was still unsure whether to trust these salarians or not. Yes, they seemed to be helping her, but she is very vulnerable, and unable to stay awake for longer than a few minutes. Then it hit her.
"I remember you now! You were one of the doctors when we were trying to help the Asari during the attack on Earth!" exclaimed Shepard. Karkhan stumbled and stopped in place, shocked that Shepard had remembered him from such a horrendous time. His face flushed with a mixture of honour and embarrassment, before fumbling his words as he spoke.
"I.. I don't know what to say. For you to remember me from such a time. It's an honour, Shepard". He smiled at her once more, took some readings from the tests and machines, and left. She lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling, wondering why he had made such an impact on her memory. Surely those other salarians had had some involvement in the attack against the reapers, but why Karkhan? Did he fight alongside her? Did he help her when she was injured and struggling to get to the reaper base? Then it hit her.