Mass Effect: Secrets
Chapter 3
It had been another hour of intense electrifying sex for the new couple. Tali's hands were on top of Shepard's chest and her back was arched slightly with their bodies glowing in same the electric light purple glow as before. Slow picking up paste Shepard had his hands around Tali's waist and slightly squeezing her buttocks. The couple was now sweating uncontrollable. Both had made a final cry out of pleasure just as they finished at the same time, and Tali fell gracefully down into Shepard's right arm.
Tali was now cuddled right next to me with her nibbles slowly rubbing up against me, it was the greatest feeling in the galaxy. The glowing had stopped but, I did not care I was with a women I am in love. But I was still bothered by that dream, and all that aside. I could not help but notice how much Tali had changed in maturity. But why was Liara in my mind, why was I seeing her memories, do I still love her?
It was incredible being with Shepard. I never noticed how strong and well sculpted his body truly was. He was always had a strong heart. I guess that is what I was truly attracted to when I first met him. He was always kind to me and those in need in help, but also terrifying to those that apposed him, even Krogan run scared from him. There was no man stronger or better in this whole galaxy, but is he all mine now.
Tali moved herself on top of Shepard slowly rubbing her nipples up against Shepard's chest and gracefully laid one long lasting kiss on his lips. "What was that for?" Shepard wondered.
"Just for being you and for choosing me when I know that you had other options among the crew and… well Liara." At the sound of that name Shepard felt a cold shiver down his spine. "Look news spreads fast on a small ship and I know you had a relationship her."
Shepard quickly interjects, "Tali what happened between Lia…"
"Shepard let me finish," Tali quickly countered and moved out of Shepard's arm and sat near the bed of the bed. "I don't know what it is that you and her shared but, I don't want to share with her or anyone. I just want to know that you're not simply using me, Shepard…"
"I am not using you; I would never do that to you. I promise I will never hurt you." Shepard interrupts getting up and sitting right next to Tali.
"Then promise me something else." Tali starts tearing up, "Promise me you won't leave me. Promise me you won't… you won't, die again. I can't… I can't go though that, not… not again." Tears started streaming down the sides of her face. Shepard places his arms around his naked partner and Tali buries her face into Shepard's strong chest.
Shepard knew Tali worry was justified with her health at risk and trying to make their relationship work. He took several seconds before he choose how to respond. "Tali, did I ever tell you about my life on Mindoir?"
"What does that have to do…"
"Let me explain," Shepard cut her off. "I had girlfriend named Sara and we lived next door to each other for as long as I remember. When I was sixteen Sara and I had taken our relationship to the next level and I had gotten her pregnant. After that I quit high school and was going to go to join the Alliance Military right there and then, but something happened that we all should have seen coming. Batarian slavers came and attacked us with out warning. I saw and watch everyone die my parents my siblings and Sara. Right in front of me I saw her being melted down alive because she refused to back down. I had lost everything and everyone I loved. After that I joined the military, won the Star of Terra, and met Liara. I never thought it would happen again but I fell in love with her and I came to realize something when I did. Now, she wasn't better than Sara just different."
Tali brought her head up and turned to face Shepard eye to eye, "Shepard, why are you telling me this?" Tali was now lost in what Shepard was trying to explain.
"I am trying to say, is that I will always have a place for Sara and Liara in my heart, but it is not the same place you hold in it. What happened between Liara and I was two year ago and it is over. For right now you're the one that holds my heart and the one I am giving it to." Shepard got up and walked over to the desk on other side of the bed and took something out of the top drew. "Tali, I want you to have these."
"What is it?" Tali wondered what was in her hand.
Shepard then reviled the golden chain necklace with two silver rings one small and thin with a diamond and the other big and thick. "This is a necklace with my parent's wedding bands on it."
"What are wedding bands?" Tali wondered.
"Wedding bands are a symbol of two peoples love for each other. In a wedding ceremony those two people exchange rings and place them on their partner's left hand. When those two people in my culture marry each other it is a way of them saying they are going to spend the rest of their lives together." Shepard unhooked the chain and wrapped it around Tali's neck. "I want you to have them."
"Shepard. I…" Tali in shocked
"Just consider it a promise I will not do anything to hurt you and I will return for you." Shepard interjected. Tali's expressions changed from cries of sadness to tears of joy.
Tali used her three fingers of her right hand to hold the rings now draped around her neck. "Shepard, I love you." Tali
"I know," immediately Tali moved her hands to meet with Shepard's cheeks and without delay put her lips on his. Shepard rapidly moves his hands up to Tali's face. While Tali begins messaging Shepard's mouth with her tongue and he quickly followed suit.
"Commander," Joker's voice just filled the room. "Councilman Anderson wants to have a word with you. So you mite want to stop what ever it is you're doing." Regretfully Shepard pulls his lips from hers. "Joker I will take the message in my quarters, Shepard out. Tali you should get your suit back one. We're going to be at The Citadel in less than an hour"
Tali immediately pulls Shepard's lips back onto hers using both her hands. Shepard again pulls away from Tali and points to the clock. "It has been over six hours. You should get your suit on."
"Damn my immune system. I just want to spend more time out of my prison just to be with you." Tali replied.
"So would I." Shepard gave a few last minute kisses before they got up to gather their clothes now scattered all over the room. Shepard found his pants and but them on and moved up to his desk back up the few steps that it took to reach his bed. He had found and picked up Tali's helmet and took one long look at thinking about the prison Tali was in with this suit before handing it back to Tali.
Shepard sat down in his chair and opened the video feed to Anderson's office. "Hello Commander," Anderson immediately noticed Shepard was not wearing a shirt, "did I, catch you at a bad time?"
Shepard starts rubbing the left side of his head groggy from all the late night action. "I was just on my way to the shower. How are you feeling, Captain?" Shepard still referred to Anderson as Captain out of habit and respected.
"I will be fine Shepard. What about you and your dealing with The Collectors?"
"A complete success Captain, all of the kidnapped crew saved and all of my teammates are alive." Shepard took a quick glance at Tali seeing her but her suit back on. "I caught your message from earlier you said you needed to meet me." Shepard carefully avoided saying anything that an information broker would listen in on.
"Yes, there is major political movement at The Citadel we need you here right away."
"Captain you don't need me there for a political movement you and both know that." Anderson's expression changed to a much more serious tone. Shepard instantly got the message and said, "I will be at The Citadel within an hour."
"Thank you, Commander. Black Star, Commander," Anderson whispered the last part. At those words Shepard remember the club down in Zakera Ward. He thought that must be where Anderson wants to meet.
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"Citadel Control this is The Normandy requesting permission to dock," Joker stated in an authoritative voice.
"Clearance granted Normandy report to the Alliance docking station," replied the Docking authority.
Joker closed the com-channel to the docking authorizes and opened one to Shepard who was standing right behind him without realizing it, "Commander we are about ready to dock, who should I call for the shore party?"
Shepard could hear Joker though his radio implants and though his ears that made an echo sound when Joker talked. "That won't be a problem." Joker turned in surprise seeing Shepard behind him ready to go with Tali and his surprise to Legion were all ready to go with him.
"Commander I know I am not the brightest bulb around here but is it a good idea to take Legion with you. I mean with the entire Geth phobia going around."
Shepard takes a same pause and smiles, "Last time I was here the customs officer thought two Asari were Geth infiltrators. I don't think their going to notice what a Geth really looks like."
Joker rolls his eye and replies "Yeah just thinking out loud. Caring about your wellbeing and all you know. Yeah, more of me thinking out loud but. Why are you bringing it along for the ride?"
Shepard takes one second before he says anything, "I believe that presenting the evidence from the Collector base combine with Legion's accounts of the hieratic Geth should be enough to cause the Council to take action against the Reapers."
"Wait, what? You plan on speaking with The Council?" Joker confused only half listening to what Shepard said
"Shepard believes that with Legion's testimony combined with data taken form the Collector base should be all the evidence he needs to convince the Council about the impending Reaper treat," EDI quickly interjects.
"Ah." Joker said, "You know that would be a nice change of pace to get the Council on our side for once. What was it they threw you to the wolves, ah twice already?"
"That sounds about right." Tali interjects rather suddenly. Shepard takes a quick glance at Tali. He was still worried about what had happened between him and her last night, and that crazy dream he had.
The Normandy moved though the kinetic barrier that keeps the air from leaving the docking station. Gently moving up to the dock clamps that lock down on the sides of the ship after making a smooth and complete stop.
The shore party was leaving the airlock and walking down the path that led to a rapid transit hub, which would take them anywhere on The Citadel. They entered into closest 'taxi' Shepard along with Tali took the front seats and Legion in the back. "Please specify destination." The onboard computer said."
"Zakera Ward," Shepard said firmly. With what felt like almost nothing had happen the shuttle lifted off the ground and headed straight for the ward. With a long ride ahead of them Tali immediately got comfortable and took her left and placed it on top of Shepard's right.
What was that thing Tali and I shared together? Is that thing going to hurt me or Tali? Why did I dream of Liara? Why was I seeing her memories? All these had to be secondary right now. The Council is going to beat me like a drum about the evidence I have and the proposal of getting all the races together. It was a long shot at anything but they had to know and take action and more importantly why did Anderson not want to meet in his office
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