"I just want you to know that no matter what happens you've been a champion to the Krogan, a friend of clan Urdnot. After every Krogan born after this day the name Shepard will mean HERO!"
Well for one thing Wrex was right. The Krogan were free of their curse once and for all. Who would have thought that a human could be the one to set things right once more? The Salarians of course weren't too happy about the news of the cure being released into the Tuchanka atmosphere as they were the race along with the Turian's to put an end to the Krogan birth rate. If all races were going to help fight this war then the Genophage needed to be cured.
The Normandy halls were quiet and still. All of the crew were in mourning of the loss of their hamster Salarian friend Mordin. Mordin helped risk his life back when Shepard was putting an end to the Collectors on the suicide mission they were sent on. He sacrificed himself to set things right so that the Krogan could have a better life. However, the Salarian Dalatras made there work a little harder after she spoke of a team of Salarians sabotaging the facility and it could only be fix manually. Huge mistake on her end!
Shepard made her way towards her private quarters to dwell on the events that have happened so far and to have some time to remember her friend and crew member. He did bring a smile to everyone's face with is famous opera singing and how 'giddy' he was at times but that was the Mordin that they all came to love and befriend. Once this war was over plans would have to be put in motion to say a proper farewell to an incredible doctor, scientist and friend. For now his name hands on the memorial wall outside of the crew deck level.
Out of the corner of her eye Elly saw her personal terminal was flashing indicating more mail from the world today. Slowly bringing herself to switch on the device the mail was of the usual content.
RE: Thank you – Brinn
RE: Genophage Work – Urdnot, Wrex
RE: Genophage Cured? – Hackett, Steven
Nothing was really important as the usual thank you and other messages pored through. One in particular was from Hackett talking about Shepard's work on the Genophage. Nothing really new was out of the ordinary as he said his thanks and how she did it was a big success. Closing the message down Elly began to scroll through the messages that had been saved on the drive.
RE: About Horizon – Alenko, Kaidan
Her fingers stopped. How many times she had regretted what has been said between the two of them on Horizon those years ago. Who could blame him for what he said? She was with Cerberus for crying out loud, a terrorist organisation who went to any extreams to get the job done. At the time Cerberus was the only ones who were doing something about the missing colonies when the Alliance just abandoned their own people to die. Hovering back over the message she opened it up for the last time and began to read through.
Shepard, I'm sorry for what I said back on Horizon. I spent two years pulling myself back together after you went down with the Normandy. It took me a long time to get over my guilt for surviving and move on. I'd finally let my friends talk me into going out for drinks with a doctor on the Citadel. Nothing serious, but trying to let myself have a life again, you know? Then I saw you, and everything pulled hard to port. You were standing in front of me, but you were with Cerberus. I guess I really don't know who either of us is anymore. Do you even remember that night before Ilos? That night meant everything to me... maybe it meant as much to you. But a lot has changed in the last two years and I can't just put that aside. But please be careful. I've watched too many people close to me die - on Eden Prime, on Virmire, on Horizon, on the Normandy. I couldn't bear it if I lost you again. If you're still the woman I remember I know you'll find a way to stop these Collector attacks. But Cerberus is too dangerous to be trusted. Watch yourself. When things settle down a little... maybe... I don't know. Just take care.
Ever since the rebuild of the Normandy Elly had always kept her holo picture of Kaidan at her desk at all times. She would never part with something that was so special and close to her heart. When she was out on a mission without him by her side she would always think of the holo on the desk and smile. It brought hope to her heart that maybe if they survived the suicide mission... she would see the real thing once again. A lot had change since Horizon and this time they were both willing to make it work. They were in love, and they would never turn their back on the other.
A message had come through the network from Kaidan a few days after Elly last talked to him about Horizon. She was good to hear he was out of the bed and back on his feet. She knew what it felt like to be cooped in a hospital room feeling like you are being kept longer than you should. How many times she had wanted to break out of what felt like a prison cell.
Walking back into the room she saw him on his feet but with his back facing her. She couldn't help but look him up and down to then smile a little. She missed him and wanted to hold him in her arms once again but he was still healing and some scars were still healing between the two of them.
"Hey Shepard, if you came to spring me your late. I'm getting out soon."
"Good to hear."
A small smile plagued across his face. "Maybe you already saw the vids but I accepted Udina's offer."
"Spectre Kaidan Alenko, that's a big deal."
"Only the second human spectre." He laughed. "It's humbling. Udina thinks that they might have a big ceremony, even with the war and he said it will give the folks something to look forward to with all the news of the Reapers and all."
"You sure you're up to the task?"
"Well you set the bar pretty high but I'll do my best" he sighed as a thought came to his mind. "It's strange, on Mars I should have died. The promotion from Anderson, spectre status... these are terrible days... but I've been lucky."
"You're perfect for the job..." Shepard extended her hand to which Kaidan took. "On Eden Prime I knew there was something special about you. You're a good soldier."
"That means a lot coming from you. I'm happy, I wanna serve."
"I thought you might want to join the Normandy." Elly had hoped that this came into thought for him as she was getting her hopes up for a second if she could have him on the Normandy again.
"Yeh... I have thought about that. I just need to get out of here first though, take care of some things. I've been trying to locate my old spec ops squad, my students from biotics division."
"Any luck?" asks Shepard.
"No probably went underground but they'll turn up. If they were easy to find they wouldn't be doing their jobs."
"Well let me know when you're out. Take care, spectre Alenko."
"Stay safe, Commander."
And with that Shepard turned and walked out of the room with a huge smile on her face. She wished him the best of luck for his spectre training and all but it would be great to have him back where he belongs... at her side on the Normandy.