Chapter 3
In the Med Clinic, one of the doctors made the mistake of approaching Alpha with a needle, and she reacted by throwing him with her biotics. The Clinic's alarm sounded, and station security rushed in to try to restrain the crazed girl. When they tried to get near her, she pushed them back with a barrier that she then held in place. Hackett, David and Hannah ran in to see what was going on. Karin explained what happened and that Alpha was clearly scared. Despite David and Hackett's objections, Hannah approached Alpha so she could try to calm her. Alpha saw her, and Hannah saw the look of terror in her eyes.
"Alpha, listen to my voice sweetie. No one here is going to hurt you. I promise. Please let me help you." Hannah stood there, hoping Alpha would drop her barrier. She did, and Hannah released a breath she didn't realize she was holding.
After dropping the barrier, Alpha fell to her knees, shaking. Hannah knelt down in front of her and carefully wrapped her arms around the terrified girl in a hug. Alpha immediately returned the embrace and a heavy sob broke free. Hackett gave the order for station security to stand down and return to their stations. He watched in awe as Hannah managed to calm Alpha down. Karin finished tending to the doctor that was thrown. He suffered from a concussion and a few broken ribs. Karin then pulled Hackett aside.
"Her biotics are beyond substantial, and she is capable of remarkable control without the aid of an implant and amp. I dare say she could give the strongest Vanguard we have in the Alliance a run for their money and not even break a sweat!"
Skeptically, Hackett looked at Karin. "How is that possible? I thought using biotics without an implant and amp was deadly."
"Under normal circumstances Admiral, I would agree. However, as you can see, there is nothing normal about her circumstances. I think it's rather obvious what Cerberus was trying to accomplish."
Now that Alpha had fully calmed down, Hannah walked over to Hackett and Karin.
"I want Alpha to stay with me."
Hackett's eyes widened at Hannah's statement. "Are you sure you want to take on that responsibility Shepard?"
Hannah looked at him and simply responded "yes".
"I think that would be a great idea. The Lt. Commander has managed to build a rapport with the girl, and she needs that stability" Karin stated.
After looking at both of their faces, Hackett knew there was no changing Hannah's mind. "I'll expedite the paperwork, and have you transferred here to Arcturus. By the way, you and Anderson will both be put forward for commendation and promotion. Congratulations."
