FROM THE VOTING COUNTS I TOOK RIGHT NOW, BEFORE I HEAD TO SLEEP, AND IM ACTUALLY SUPRISED BY THE RESULTS AND I AIN'T LYING IT'S A CLOSE CALL. WITH THE REVIEWS AND THE ONE PRIVATE MESSAGE I HAD GOTTEN, THESE ARE THE RESULTS

THANE- 4

KAIDAN- 4

GRUNT- 3

GARRUS- 4 (HE IS NOT AVAILABLE)

JACOB- 2

WREX?- 1

JUST A FEW MORE HOURS TO GO AND THE MAN WHO WINS WILL HAVE SHEPARD! SO IT'S IMPORTANT NOW MORE THAN EVER TO VOTE, ITS A TOUGH CALL.

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The walk to the ship was unpleasant. Shepard had stayed behind the group with Garrus. He was still mad at himself for getting upset like that. "Garrus, you want to…talk about it?" she asked. He looked at her as they got near the Normandy. "Why didn't you tell me?" he asked abruptly. She sighed, "Garrus, I didn't even know. When I had found out I didn't tell anyone, Dr. Chakwas and Miranda were the ones who found the…baby, but when I found out I went straight to my room. I didn't know what to do." She explained, hugging her arms. "I'm sorry I went after him." He explained, "It's just he's the father and he's not even supporting you. I should've talked to you first." She shook her head and smiled, "No, really, its okay. I would've probably done the same." She said reassuringly. "Are you going to tell him?" he asked. She sighed, and then shook her head. "Probably not. He has someone; he has a life now. I don't to ruin him of that." she explained. "I'm with you Shepard, in any decision you make." He told her. When they stopped at the airlock, she turned to him and smiled. "Garrus?" he looked at her, "Yeah?"

"You're my best friend, like a brother to me. I know you'll cover me, and I need that now more than ever." She said. He smiled, with his mandibles flaring. "I will always have your back…and my human uncle." Shepard giggled, "Ah yes, Uncle Garrus? Teaching my child how to use a sniper?" she joked. He barked out a laugh. "Damn right. Best in the galaxy." He admitted.

Walking in, Joker immediately turned in his seat and laughed, "Damn Garrus, nice moves you made on Kaidan! Oh man, the way he flew!" he cheered. Shepard narrowed her eyes at him as Garrus nervously laughed, "Uh, yeah, sorry." He said nervously. Joker looked at Shepard and frowned. "Okay, I'll behave, but I'm book marking it!" he exclaimed. As Shepard walked to the CIC, Kelly walked up to her. "Miranda would like to see you in the comm. room Crista. She said the whole team was assembled." She said happily. As Garrus walked over to the Army, Shepard asked her, "Do you know why?" Kelly shrugged, "I don't honestly know." She admitted. "Thank you, that'll be all." She told Kelly as she walked into the Armory. As the door hissed open to the comm. room, she saw everyone there, waiting. "Shepard I'm glad you came." Miranda told her. "What's going on?" she asked. Miranda raised an eyebrow as she crossed her arms. "I think now's the perfect time to tell everyone the news before we make any plans." She told her. Shepard sighed and nodded as she made her way to the front.

"I guess, in a few months it'll be hard to hide." Shepard muttered. "Tell us what?" Grunt asked. "I guess there's no easy way to say this, so I'm going to go right out and say it." Shepard said, "I'm pregnant." Jack laughed, "You're joking right? I haven't seen you hit on anyone or sleep with anyone." She pointed out. Shepard rubbed the back of her neck. "Actually, this is from two years ago…before I had died." She explained. "Damn Shepard, didn't know you had it in you." Jack told her. "Interesting indeed. Fascinating actually." Mordin said, cupping his chin. "I was not aware you were with child." Samara admitted. "I only found out a few hours ago." Shepard said. "We have gotten reports of more Collector Ships. There's one that we should deal with before it gets any worse." Miranda explained. Shepard nodded, "What is the particular Collector ship doing?" she asked. Jacob opened his omni-tool, displaying a Collector ship in the center. "According to the files we've gotten, they're kidnapping any asari." He told her. "For what purpose?" Samara asked. "You know how when asari find a bond mate, they use it usually for learning more of there cultures and such?" Miranda explained, "They're taking them and some are being used to…create more Collectors. Some asari that are being stolen are the one's pregnant from humans."

"Keelah…"

"Where are they located?" Shepard asked. Miranda shrugged. "We still can't find their pinpoint location but there is one thing you should probably know though." Shepard raised her eyebrow. "What?" she asked. "They wanted to take you. They knew you were pregnant…" Miranda said, looking at the data pad in alert. "How is that possible? We are the only ones who have her recently medical records." Jacob explained. Shepard sighed, "I guess someone from Cerberus gave it to them or the Shadow Broker." She said. Miranda shook her head, "For once I might have to agree with you. But why would The Illusive Man give the information?" she asked. "Shepard destroyed the ship. Harbringer wants Shepard's body; remember Liara said Shadow Broker was going to sell your body to them. The Illusive Man was pretty mad, so maybe they are working together." Tali said, explaining. "Damn Shepard, the whole galaxy is after you." Jack exclaimed. "If Shadow Broker AND that Collector base wants me…then we are going have to get to take them all out as soon as possible." Shepard said, putting a hand on her stomach.

"Jacob and I will set a course to the main Cerberus facility. We are going to visit The Illusive Man a visit." Miranda said with attitude. Shepard nodded, "I have to visit the Council in an hour, so get whatever you need and re-supply yourselves, it's going to be a long mission." Shepard said. "But Shepard…you're condition! You can't fight." Tali said. Shepard smiled, "I'm pregnant not crippled. These enemies of ours aren't going to give me maternity leave." Shepard said. "It might be wise Shepard if we go out in team of 4 now, for more protection." Samara told her. "Will make a more protective and compatible clothing for you." Mordin said. "Why can't I keep my armor?" Shepard asked, looking down at it. "Siha, it is not comfortable for the baby. With the line of fire, the weight and your biotics, it might strain the child." Thane said. She sighed and nodded, "Oh well, I guess I'll have to." She grumbled. "And no more shotgun." Grunt said. Shepard looked at him. "You're kidding right? So all I'll have is a pistol and a machine gun?" she asked. "Just a pistol." Miranda admitted. Shepard sighed heavily and nodded, "Very well." She muttered, "I'll have to go change into clothes then, everyone dismissed." She said and left as the crew was already heading out. "Shepard." She turned to see Mordin coming after her. "Yeah?" she asked. "Come, will work on your clothes right now. Too eager, must do it right now." He said happily. She smirked and nodded, following him to his lab.

Walking out of the Normandy, she smiled at Mordin's work. She wore a chocolate brown long sleeve blouse, with black buckles that went along under breast, with light brown curvy lines all around it (**just to note, it looks like Tali's top**), black pants slightly loose on her waist band but tightly clung onto her legs, with regular combat boots. With only a pistol on her, she walked out on to the decking, when she heard her name. "Shepard!" Turning around, she looked to see Samara, Mordin, and Jacob walking to her. "Hey guys, what's going on?" she asked. "We didn't want you to go alone, the Council is already hard on you. Thought you might need the company." Jacob told her. She smiled, "Thanks, I appreciate it." She said, hearing the elevator open. With Samara and Mordin walking in, Jacob walked passed her, whispering, "You look good." She smiled at the comment and followed them into the elevator. "I hope this works." She whispered.

**Anderson's Office**

Walking into the office, Anderson immediately stood and smiled, "Glad you came, the council is waiting for us." He said as he shook her hand. She nodded, "Let's do this." She said, facing the three comm. pedestals. The councilor's blurred into view, the asari smiling at her. "It is good to see you well Commander Shepard." She greeted. "I assume all is almost over with Cerberus?" the salarian asked. Shepard nodded, "That's what I came to talk to you about." The turian grunted, "What have you learned this time? The Reaper's finally came through?" he said sarcastically. Shepard ignored him and continued, "We took out a Collector base in the Omega 4 Relay; they were creating a human Reaper. That's why those colonies went missing." She explained. "No one's ever made it back alive. You have no proof!" the turian spat, waving his talon at her. "Have the proof. Have evidence, video, audio and much analysis's made. Proof for Collectors and Reapers. Quite fascinating!" Mordin explained as he opened his omni-tool, sending them the information. "Mordin?" the salarian doctor looked the salarian council smiling. "Nanomal!" he cheered. "I thought you were in Omega! How did you join Shepard?" he asked. "Collector's spread virus that killed many species except humans and vorcha. Shepard put in cure and have been following to study and stop Collectors; as well as the Reapers." Mordin explained.

Nonamal looked at the asari councilor, "He is my good friend, worked together on STG. He is a trusting man, he would never lie." He explained. The asari nodded, "Are they still a threat? The Collectors?" the asari asked. Samara stood next to Shepard and answered before she could, "This is a grave matter, councilor. They are taking asari's out in the Terminus Systems and any where they can get them." She told her. "Y-You are a Justicar?" she asked. Samara nodded, "I have been with Shepard since my last mission. She helped me and in return I am to help her in her mission." Samara explained. The asari councilor nodded. "An asari justicar are indeed powerful allies and always fight for the greater good. I believe in you." She said. The turian scoffed and crossed his arms. "So what do you want with us?" he asked. Shepard resisted to roll her eyes and told him, "I need you're help when the time comes. I am with child now and I soon won't be able to stop this threat. If they are indeed going after asari, what will stop them from taking turians? Or Salarians?" she explained. "Shepard, as a Spectre you must do whatever is necessary to stop them, you might have to sacrifice…whatever it may be to stop this threat." The turian said.

Shepard put a hand on her stomach; feeling like a brick hit her in the face. "You son of a bitch, that is an innocent child!" Jacob yelled, standing protectively in front of her. "You expect to sacrifice it to kill someone?" "Would you sacrifice one life to save the many, or sacrifice all life for one child?" the asari asked. Shepard looked away, too upset to look at them. "Shepard doesn't need this crap! We sacrificed lives so your asses can live. What a waste, for being the pricks you are, I don't know why she keeps coming here in hopes to have your support." Jacob spat at them. "I guess that assumes you're still loyal to Cerberus." The turian spat back at him. "We're not actually. Shepard destroyed the Collector ship that Cerberus wanted so badly. So you would be safe." He said. She put a hand on his forearm and tightened her hold on him. He looked down at her and she shook her head, giving him the 'let it go' look. "That's enough," Anderson said, stepping up between the two groups "we have the proof, and they are going beyond human interest now. We have to face the facts now, this evidence is all here." The asari nodded, "We will prepare defenses, when we hear the word that they arrive." She said. "Give us updates when you learn more." Nonomal said. "Very well." Shepard said. They logged off and Jacob quickly looked down at her, putting a hand over hers. "Why do you put up with this?" he asked. She shrugged and smiled, "Some one has to." She answered.

"I apologize, the turian councilor doesn't like humans. He was in the First Contact War." Anderson told them. "They don't seem at all concerned by any of this." Samara said. Shepard felt her hand still on Jacob and removed it slowly, "They don't. As a Spectre, I've been sworn to protect and defend the galaxy, so they don't have to." She muttered. "I'll talk to them, I'm sorry." Anderson told her. She smiled and nodded, "It's okay, I just hope saving the asari will be enough to trust me." She said hopefully. He nodded, "True enough." Shepard sighed, "Thank you Captain, I'll be back soon to visit." She said, shaking his nodded. He smiled and shook her hand. "Take care…and be careful." She nodded and headed to the elevator, muttering, "I'll try."

"I don't know how you do it." Looking at Jacob, he leaned back on the elevator wall. "Do what?" she asked. "Put up with them, just take their insults. Why make you a Spectre if they don't even have faith in you?" he asked. She shrugged, "I don't know…I don't anything anymore." She muttered, feeling suddenly sad. "Would you sacrifice one life to save the many, or sacrifice all life for one child?" She closed her eyes and fought her tears, rubbing her stomach. Jacob saw her and pulled her into a hug, ignoring the crowd they had in front of them. "Ignore them, Shepard. Stay strong." He whispered, resting his cheek on top of her head. She rested her head on his chest and hugged him back. "They're right though. Spectres have to sacrifice sometimes. Like when I had to choose Ash or Alenko on Virmire." She said, fighting the memories. "It is a grim reality Spectres, Justicars, and others have to face." Samara's voice rang next to her. "You might not have to sacrifice anyone or anything. We will make it of this together." Jacob said as he let her go. She smiled up at him and nodded, "I hope so."

When the door opened, the group walked into the ship, going toward the CIC. With Mordin and Jacob walking to there stations, Samara and Shepard got into the elevator, to the 3rd deck. "You should tell the father." Samara said suddenly. "He has a life of his own now." Shepard told her. "It is child, it is part of him. Should the baby be born and have nowhere to take it for protection, would you let it suffer when he has a father?" Samara told her. Shepard nodded, understanding. "You're right, I probably should." She said. Samara nodded, "I remember when I had Morinth, I was overjoyed. I'd never been happier. Life is a precious gift, don't forget that." she said as the elevator opened. When Samara walked out, Shepard pressed the 1st deck to her cabins. When it opened, she stripped, leaving the clothes on the floor and went into the shower. As the hot water hit her, she sulked her head forward. "Damn it!" she yelled, punching the wall. No longer fighting it, she rested her head on the wall and cried, holding her stomach.

**THANE**

Walking out of the Life Support, he saw Samara walking to her room in a relaxing mood. "Samara." She turned half way and nodded, "Hello Thane, how can I help you?" she asked. "How did it go with Shepard and the Council?" he asked. She frowned, "That is something personal for her. You might want to speak with her, with her mood swings, she might be struggling." She explained to him. He nodded, "Thank you." He said and walked over to the mess hall once Samara closed the door. "Hey Krios!" Looking, he saw Gardner waving him over to him with a bowl in his hand. "Hello Mr. Gardner, what can I do for you?" he asked. "I heard Shepard's got a bun in the oven!" he cheered. Thane smiled and nodded, "Yes, she's happy." He told him Gardner nodded and gave him a bowl of gumbo. "When my wife was pregnant she craved it all the time. Since she hasn't eaten it can you take it to her?" he asked. Thane nodded, "I was on my way to see her anyways." He admitted. Gardner smiled and nodded. "Thanks."

**SHEPARD'S CABIN**

Seeing her lying down on the sofa, he crouched down in front of her, watching her as she slept peacefully. Moving her hair out of her face, she moaned in her sleep, with a small whimper. Placing the bowl on the table, he carried her bridal-style to the bed, laying her gently on the bed. Snuggling into the pillow, he brought up the blanket to her upper chest and quietly walked away. "Thane?" he looked at her and smiled. "Sorry, you were asleep on the couch." He told her. She smiled and nodded, "Why are you here?" she asked in her sleepy voice. "I brought you some food, you haven't ate yet." He said. She smiled, "Thanks." She whispered, snuggling into the pillow again. He took the bowl and put it on her end table. "It'll be here." He pointed out. She giggled, "Thanks Thane, really, it's nice of you." She said. He nodded, "Go to sleep, I'll talk to you soon." He said. She nodded and closed her eyes, yawning. "Night Thane." She whispered, drifting back to sleep. He smiled, "Night…siha."

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JUST A NOTE, SHE'S ALREADY PREGNANT WITH KAIDAN ALENKO'S BABY, SO YES IT'S HUMAN BABY LOL