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The Path To Victory
CHAPTER:2 Welcome To The Normandy
When the green light had faded all sixty-nine people found themselves in a large room. Kaari turned to Azalea and said Welcome aboard the Normandy. I'm the Commander of this ship. For those of who don't know my name is Commander Kaari Shapard. You may call me Commander or Shapard. I expect you to follow the rules of this ship. You'll be supplied with a copy of said rules later. For now I think that my ground crew as well as the leaders of the teams should head to the war room. If you would follow me.
Calea, Mary, Victor, Cole and Bree come. Said Azalea. The rest of you stay out of trouble.
YES MA'AM! Exclaimed the entire group.
Edi you and Javik meet us in the war room. Said Kaari.
Yes Commander. Said Edi.
After a short elevator ride and a dragged out security check the twelve people found themselves in the war room. And after a short wait they were joined by Edi and Javik.
Let me introduce you. Said Kaari. Azalea this is Edi and Javik. Guys this is Azalea her daughter Calea and her guard Mary and the leader of the squads Victor,
Cole and Bree and you've all met Athena. They're here to help us with the Reapers and Cerberus.
They are here to help you. Said Athena. Now that they're here i will be returning home. With that said Athena vanished in a green light.
Ok well let's start shall we. Said Kaari. Edi bring up all the info we have on the Reapers and Cerberus.
For several minutes Azalea, Victor, Cole and Bree watched the info and then Azalea said. Victor, Cole and Bree take your team's and destroy Cerberus. There is to quarter given. If they work for Cerberus they die. I don't care if they're nothing but a secretary terminate them with extreme prejudice. From what we've just seen any prisoners being held by them will be indoctrinated so put them out of their misery quickly. And then find this Illusive Man and bring me his head.
Yes Ma'am. Said the three of them and then they left the war room.
I like you human. Said Javik. You understand that war is not a game were prisoners must be taken unlike most of your kind.
That's because I'm only one third human. Said Azalea.
I do not understand. Said Javik. How can you be anything other then full human?
My mother's father was a Titan and her mother was an Olympian. Said Azalea. My father's mother was also an Olympian and his father was a human. So I'm one part Olympian one part Titan and one part human.
So you're a mix breed. Said Javik. In my time you woul-.
Javik was cut off as Azalea wrapped her hand around his throat. I will not allow anyone to refer to my daughter or myself in such a way. Said Azalea. I should just kill you now and save myself the headache. She then threw him to the floor and said. Take me to a place were I can find some of these Reapers. I wish to destroy something.
You want to destroy a Reaper. Said Kaari. We don't have that kind of fire power.
Just get me to some of them. Said Azalea. I'll take care of the rest.
Joker take us to a system with Reapers. Said Kaari.
Are you sure Commander? Asked Joker.
Yes. Said Kaari. Azalea wants to test them.
Ok Commander. Said Joker. But for the record this is a rely bad idea. Heading for Arcturus system e.t.a twenty minutes.
May I see the cockpit? Asked Calea.
Yes of course you can. Said Kaari. Follow me.
Azalea, Calea and Mary followed Kaari and James to the cockpit while the rest of the ground went to their rooms. Wow this is amazing. Said Calea.
That it is. Said Mary.
It's a good thing your here Commander. Said Joker. I think you'll want to hear this.
Joker pushed a button to play a recording. This is Cerberus station two seventy-three come in H.Q. Said a panicked voice. We're under attack by an unknown enemy. They're killing eve-. The recording went to static.
What the hell is going on out there Commander? Asked Joker.
Is that your people Azalea? Asked Kaari.
Hold on a second. Victor, Cole, Bree report. After a few moments Azalea said. Yes that's my people.
How did they even get to Cerberus station two seventy-three? Asked Kaari. That's on the other side of the galaxy.
Cole used his powers to teleport them. Said Azalea. He saw the location on the map that was in the info.
Wow they work fast. Said James.
Commander we've arrived at the Arcturs system. Said Edi.
Thank you Edi. Said Kaari.
You're welcome Commander. Said Edi.
Azalea looked out of the window and asked. Were are the Reapers?
I'm detecting a Reaper capital ship heading toward us. Said Edi.
SHAPARD YOU HAVE COME TO FACE YOUR FATE. Said the Reaper in a booming voice.
I don't know who are what you are. Said Azalea. But I'm going to come out there rip off your leg and beat you to death with in.
Azalea I don't know if you noticed or not. Said Kaari. But we're in space you can't go out there. It's a vacuum you won't be able to bre-. As Kaari was talking to her Azalea vanished. Ah. Calea where did your dad go?
Calea pointed out of the window. Kaari followed Calea's finger and saw Azalea next to the Reaper. Ok next question. Said Kaari. How is she leaving in space?
We're part Olympian. Said Calea. The only way for an Olympian to die is in combat with another Olympian.
So you guy's are immortal. Said James.
Only when our powers awaken. Said Calea. But I thought Athena would've told you about all of this.
She did. Said Kaari. But seeing her out there just made me forget for a moment.
They watched as the Reaper fired it's cannon. And they watched as Azalea stopped the shot with nothing but her right hand. Then she ripped off the first leg on the Reaper's left side and beat it until it was nothing but a bunch of space junk. Then Azalea vanished only to reappear standing beside Kaari.
Kaari, James and Joker were stunned. They all looked at what used to be the Reaper and then Kaari asked. How in the hell did you do that? Our most powerful weapons can't even scratch those things. And you just turn it into scrap metal.
I just did what I told it I was going to do. Said Azalea.
Yea remind me to never get on your bad side. Said Joker.
That goes for me to Demente. Said James.
Why are you calling me insane? Asked Azalea.
I give people nicknames. Said James. And anyone else would have to insane to take on a Reaper with nothing but their hands.
Please don't call me that. Said Azalea. If you must call me something other then Azalea call me Nightmare.
Can do Pesadilla. Said James.
I wish that I had my camcorder with me. Said Azalea. I would love to show that to some people that I know.
Hay Edi did you record that? Asked Kaari.
Yes Commander. Said Edi.
Give Azalea a copy. Said Kaari. And send a copy to Admiral Hackett. I'll bet that he would love to see that.
I can't find Azalea's Omni tool Commander. Said Edi.
My what? Asked Azalea.
It's kind of like a personal computer that's implanted in your wrist. Said Kaari. And she doesn't have one Edi.
I see. Said Edi. I shall send a hard copy to her quarters.
Thank you Edi. Said Kaari. Azalea, Calea and Mary would you like to join me in my cabin for dinner?
We would love to Commander. Said Calea.
The four of them walked toward the elevator. Kaari stopped Azalea, Calea and Mary and said. This is my girlfriend Samantha Traynor. Sam this is Azalea her daughter Calea and Calea's guard Mary.
It's a pleasure to meet the three of you. Said Samantha.
Sam would you please join us for dinner? Asked Kaari.
I'll be up right after I finish this. Said Samantha.
Azalea, Calea, Mary and Kaari rode the elevator up to the captain's cabin. Calea looked around and then said. You have a beautiful room Commander.
Thank you. Said Kaari.
A few moments latter Samantha walked into the room and said. Well I'm glad you guys didn't start without me.
Come on babe. Said Kaari. You know that I would never do something like that.
How do you guys like the Normandy so far? Asked Samantha.
I like it. Said Calea.
I like it as well. Said Azalea. Although I could live with out some of the people that happen to be aboard.
I think I know the answer. Said Kaari. But who could you live without?
That racist asshole Javik. Said Azalea.
Yea he can be a bit of an asshole. Said Kaari. But he's a good soldier.
Could you ask Edi to send him a copy of my fight with the Reaper? Asked Azalea.
Oool. Said Samantha. That'll get under his skin.
Yes it will. Said Kaari. Do you mind if I have a not attached to it?
What kind of note? Asked Azalea.
Forgive me for saying this but this is what I would like the note to say. Said Kaari. Take a look at what the mix breed has done.
Ah I see that you're trying to show him what a "mix breed" can do. Said Azalea. Go ahead it might make him respect me if only just a little.
That's what I'm hoping. Said Kaari.
After a few more moments their meals arrived. Azalea looked over to Samantha and asked. Tell me Samantha. How long have the two of you been together?
Since she let me use her shower. Said Samantha. How about you do you have anyone special in your life.
No. Said Azalea. No one back home can deal with me.
I can tell that you like someone aboard the Normandy. Said Calea. And I know who.
Azalea blushed a deep red and said. No I don't.
If you're going to lie you should lie to someone who can't tell you're lying. Said Calea.
Yea. Said Kaari. Even I can tell that you're lying. And I don't even have any powers.
Crap. Said Azalea. Fine you got me. I happen to like someone on this ship.
Who is it? Asked Samantha.
Nope I'm not telling. Said Azalea.
Ah come on. Said Samantha. I bet it's James Vega.
Hell no. Said Azalea. Men are disgusting creatures that evolution blessed with two brains. But only enough blood to run one of them at a time.
So you're a lesbian? Asked Samantha.
Yes. Said Azalea.
That's cuts the number down to seventy-five. Said Samantha. Will you give me a hint?
She came with the Commander to our house. Said Calea.
Azalea looked at Calea and said. Stop that it's not funny.
I don't know Ms. Roth I've never seen you blush before. Said Mary. And I think it's pretty damn funny.
Not you to Mary. Said Azalea.
So someone that was with me when we came to your house. Said Kaari. So it's either Liara or Ashley. My bet is on Liara.
Nope not telling. Said Azalea.
If you don't I will. Said Calea.
You wouldn't dear. Said Azalea.
Not only would I. Said Calea. I would happen to do it right in front of the person you like.
Azalea looked down at her empty plate and said. Calea please don't. I'll tell but I don't want them to know. Can all of you live with that?
Why don't you want the person to know? Asked Samantha.
I've dated one person since I gained control of Triton. Said Azalea. And she only wanted to use me for what I could do for her. Once she found out that I couldn't give her what she wanted she left me and it nearly broke me. I don't want to be broken again.
Well I can tell you for a fact that neither Liara or Ashley are like that. Said Kaari.
Fine. Said Azalea. I like Ashley. But none of you can tell her. You all promised.
Not all of us. Said Kaari.
What? Asked Azalea. You did promise.
Not me but Edi. Said Kaari. She is the ship. She heard everything you just said. Isn't that right Edi.
Yes Commander. Said Edi. Should I let Lieutenant Commander Williams know that she has an admirer?
That's up to you Edi. Said Kaari.
Very well Commander. Said Edi. I shall let the Lieutenant Commander Know right away.
No please don't do that. Said Azalea in a panicked voice.
It's to late Azalea. Said Edi. I've already sent a copy of this conversation to Lieutenant Commander Williams.
Crap. Said Azalea. This isn't going to end well.
Commander Lieutenant Commander Williams is requesting to speak with you in private. Said Edi.
Tell her I'll talk to her in a moment. Said Kaari.
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Ashley was in the starboard observation deck pacing. What the hell am I going to do? Thought Ashley. I mean I've never been attracted to another woman before.
Kaari walked into the room and saw that she had a data pad in her right hand and said. Look Ash I know that your upset and that your stra-.
Oh crap Commander. Said Ashley. I didn't hear you come in. Have you seen this.
Kaari reached out and took the data pad. It was the vid of Azalea killing the Reaper capital ship with it's own leg. Yea I watched her do it live. Said Kaari.
Christ Shep. Said Ashley. I Knew that she must be a bad ass when she put Garrus on his knees like she did. And I thought she was absolutely gorgeous and at first I was going to ignore these feelings. But damn. She killed a Reaper with her bear hands.
Kaari thought. Edi you sneaky little bitch and then asked. Ash what is this about?
I want to ask her out on a date but I need help. Said Ashley. I never thought of myself as a lesbian but Shep I'm finding it hard not to try and jump her right now.
Ash we'll be going to the Citadel tomorrow for supplies. Said Kaari. Take her out to eat or something.
But what if she doesn't like girls? Asked Ashley. What if she thinks I'm a freak?
Ash. Said Kaari.
Yea Shep? Asked Ashley.
She does like girls. Said Kaari. I know that she likes someone on this ship and she won't tell anyone who. All that I know is that it is either you or Liara. You have to try Ash. That's an order. You got that.
Yes ma'am. Said Ashley.
Good now I'm going to bed I've had a long day. Said Kaari. And then Kaari left the room.
When she got up to her cabin she called the cockpit and said. Joker sit a course for the Citadel.
Yes ma'am. Said Joker.
A/N I fell the need to explain why I removed cureing Joker in this chapter. I decided that Joker would be cured later and in a different way.