Right Where We Left Off, Ross's POV
"An Asari? As in the race that you belong to Asari? Not some kind of pseudo form or honorary member of your race, but as sharing the same type of DNA and genetic coding of an Asari?" I panicked, you would be too. I don't even know how long it's been since I got here, but since then i've been shot, beaten up, knocked unconscious quite a few times, OH, and just discovered that not only do I have extraordinary biotic abilities, but i'm also part of an all female race of aliens. Actually that last one doesn't sound as bad as you would think. But everything else, definitely so! I just wish I could remember what the hell happened
"Trust me Ross, this is just as hard for me to accept. I'm quite shocked that your government hasn't figured this out themselves." she said
"You're telling me. I wish I can help explain this to you Benezia, but I cannot for the life of me even remember how I ended up on Thessia, let alone how my genetic code matches that of an Asari. But….." I hesitated
"But what?" MY mind flashes back to when that girl, Alex I think her name was, was pointing that gun at me the moment she saw my gun shot wounds had completely vanished.
"It may be fragments, but I can tell you this: As soon as some of the Alliance soldiers saw what I was capable of, they all pointed their guns at me." I said with disdain.
"They threatened to kill you?" she asked. I nodded, "*sighs* humans. They'd rather act on impulse rather than give anything any sense of rational thought. And they wonder why they haven't earned a spot on the Council yet."
"Well honestly, I kinda agree with you on that one, but impulsiveness isn't as destructive as you you think, especially when it comes to humans." Unless Shepard decides to blow up the Council and solidify human control over the Citadel. That will pretty much confirm every alien race's opinion of humans.
"Yet look where that has led you now. They tried to kill you because you were different, because you seemed like a threat, which based on that fact that you don't show up in any major database anywhere in the galaxy, that may be the case."
"But i'm not a threat. Ok, maybe I don't know how to control my biotic abilities quite well as the next person, but if I did I wouldn't use them to do any harm."
"Calm down Ross" she said, " I believe you"
"Y-you do?" I asked, "Don't get me wrong, I'm overjoyed to hear you say that. It's just, well what i've been through, I figured no one would believe anything I said."
"Believe it or not young man, not everyone race in the galaxy acts the way you humans do. Well, not humans like you, just humans in general." KInda figured that. It's pretty obvious that no other human in the galaxy has Asari DNA, "That being said, it would be unwise to send someone which such potential such as yourself back to your own homeworld, especially if you never really lived on Earth" Where is she getting at with this? "With the Alliance having very little information of you to go on, they'll probably be devoting a lot of time and effort in order to find you. Now before that happens, you'll need to be registered within a database within a database somewhere in the galaxy"
"But that's the problem: I'm NOT registered anywhere! And if what you're saying is true, then the Alliance has already gotten started in compiling with little they know about me and issue an immediate order to have me captured and questioned!" I know it's a pretty far off guess, but think about it: Would you let someone with extremely powerful biotic abilities with no connection to anyone running around? No, I didn't think so.
"Don't worry about that, we've taken care of that with no problem" she said.
"What?" I asked surprisingly
"As we speak, all the information that we've gathered on you while you were unconscious- Blood type, height, weight, eye color, all except your name- are being entered into our system's database. We've also constructed a story should anyone discover you living here on Thessia: You were found, abandoned as a baby on the Citadel, and taken by two of our kind and brought back to Thessia-"
"Question?"
"Yes" she asked
"Why would two Asari find and take in a human baby? That doesn't make any sense." I said
"Why don't you let me worry about the details, young man" she said bringing her face closer to mine, "and you just worry about making sure you stick to your story. Otherwise, you'll end up dead." *gulps* That face she makes when she gets angry, add that to my growing list of fears, "Now, any other questions that you need answered?"
"...yeah. There's one one thing that doesn't make any sense in all this. Just why exactly are you helping me?"
"What do you mean? We're doing this to help you stay alive" I don't buy this shit. No one's this generous, especially if the people in this case happened to be of two completely different races.
"Cut the crap Matriarch Benezia, cause I don't believe a word of it. If you wanna go ahead with this plan of yours, the least you can do is be upfront with me about. I don't like being lied to, so I will ask you again: Why are you doing this?" Benezia looked a little annoyed with me, guess she doesn't like it when a plan doesn't exactly go the way she wants, "Don't get me wrong, i'll do what you want me to do, I just want to make sure that we're straight with each other. Especially if this situation leads to something more….permanent." She responded with a chuckle
"Smart, I like that human. Fine, the truth is that we want to use you to set an example."
"Example for what?" I asked.
"An example to show to the rest of your race. You see, you humans cling to this belief that you deserve a spot among the other council races. Not only that, but your race is incredibly impulsive, which is good in small doses, it shows that you have a drive to push yourselfs harder than anyone. That's dangerous." she said.
"How so?" Like I need to ask. She's probably gonna say something that refers to her fear of humanity to supercede the\Asari as leaders of the Citadel.
"If humans were to become the most dominant race in the entire galaxy, it could spell trouble for everyone else involved with them. Humans aren't ready to join the Council, and in order to make sure they know that, we need to prove to them that they need our help. And that's where you come in."
"So you plan on turning me into the poster boy for making humans subservient to you? That's insane!" I yelled. There's no way the Asari could be that manipulative, although they DID forget to mention to every other race that they had a Prothean beacon on their home planet, so I shouldn't really be expecting any surprises from them.
"It's either that, or we could send you back to Earth and you can take your chance with the Alliance, but I think we both know how that's gonna work out. And besides, we wouldn't want one of our own to get hurt. So.." she said extending her hand, "Do you accept?" Hmm let's see: Go back to Earth and face persecution from the Alliance, or join the Asari in becoming the image of what a human should be, and risk being considered a traitor to the Human race? Not exactly the type of situation i'd want to be in, but what other choice do I have. And considering the possibility that Shepard is looking for me as well, I'm not gonna take that risk by going back to Earth. I don't have any choice, so….I took her offer. I got up, took her and in mine and shook. Not sure it's the wisest decision, but it's the best one at the moment, "Good Choice human."
Sally's POV, Alliance Central Headquarters, Vancouver.
"Is this a joke Miss Paxton, because i'm not laughing" said the one of the members of the Council. After that whole escapade involving that mysterious biotic, the Council called Alex in to give them a full detailed report of what happened. Unfortunately for her, they don't believe a word of her story, especially the part where that guy, what was his name again, Ross?... instantly recovered from his gunshot wounds and was able to take down a squad of batarians. Thank god Shepard was there to help her out, otherwise she would've broken down into tears when she started.
"It's not a joke, I saw it. I'm the one who was treated him, I saw the gun wounds." yelled Alex.
"Councilor, she isn't making this up" said Shepard, " I witnessed first hand this guy's abilities, he's dangerous"
"Yes Commander SHepard, I'm well aware of the statement you've given to us, but the fact of the matter is that we find highly unlikely that a man capable of killing someone by inducing a brain hemorrhage. It's beyond the capabilities of even our most accomplished biotics."
"But not this one! I don't know how, but this guy's insanely powerful. If it weren't for him, I'd be a slave under some disgusting freak right now." said Alex
"Councilors, we need to go after this guy"
"But Shepard-"
"But nothing Alex. I don't care if this guy helped you, he's a threat. The fact that he doesn't show up in any major databases is a huge red flag. Letting someone like that go loose is a crime."
"But you had your chance to stop this man Shepard, am I right?" asked another Councilor.
"I'm aware, he was able to knock me out with one shot. At least, I think" Shit, bad choice of words Shepard.
"So you're guessing now? How quaint. Alright then, I believe this meeting has reached it's concluded-Commander Shepard your request is hereby-
"Hold on there Councilor!" I said.
"What exactly do you want Miss Paxton?" he asked.
"I don't think it's wise dismiss us so easily Councilor. While I wasn't there personally, I can't say for sure that this guy doesn't exist"
"And what is your evidence to support that?"
"Look at the facts" I said, "You got an entire squadron of batarians dead, not one bullet fired from any of the soldiers guns, and evidence shows that only a biotic could have inflicted these wounds. Just because one fact seems impossible doesn't necessarily mean that everything else is false. THinking like that is dangerous as well as stupid." Got a couple of nasty looks because of that comment, but fuck it, I don't really give a shit as to what they think of me. They're just a bunch of suits with sticks up their asses.
"Even if he does exist, why should we devote precious time and energy into searching for one person?"
"Like Shepard said, it'd make us look bad if a human caused untold destruction across the galaxy. Do you really wanna take that risk Councilor?" I asked, then they started to confer with each other.
"Sis, what the hell do you think you're doing talking to the Council like that?" asked Alex with Shepard following behind.
"I wouldn't get too angry with her Alex," said Shepard, "With they way the Council acts, I wouldn't be surprised if anyone yelled at them."
"She's right Alex, but I think I should've held back a little bit more. We still need their approval to go after this Ross guy. And I hope he's as powerful as you said sis, cause I'm itching to start a fight with this guy."
"God damnit Sally, you know beating the shit out of everyone isn't as fun as you think it is." I beg to differ sis.
"Hmmm, you got spirit Sally, I like that."
"Well that's why i'm in the N7 program Shepard, the Alliance sees me as a real go getter, able to perform any task, no matter how insane."
"Just don't let that ego of yours go to your head Sally? Pride is a deadly sin."
"Oh yeah? Well worrying about every single thing I do isn't exactly healthy either. If you wanna judge me go right ahead, just take a good look at yourself first before you do."
"Commander SHepard, Alex Paxton, step forward please." said the Female Councilor, "While we are still skeptical on the existence of this rogue biotic, the possibility of him actually showing any signs of merit, no matter how small, is something can not afford to have. Therefore, we are granting a limited of investigation into the matter. But let me tell you this right now:If your investigation shows no results, it will be immediately dismissed and that will be the end of that. NO EXCEPTIONS! Are we clear?"
"Yes, we're clear. But don't be surprised if we find something,-"
"Then you assholes are gonna feel like the biggest dumbasses in the history of humanity." I said.
"Commander Shepard, get her out of here now before we have her taken in"
"Oh boo fucking hoo, the suit is getting all pissy with me cause I said a curse. Oh the humanity, and then you."
"Damn it Sally let's go before you cause anymore trouble" said Alex grabbing me by the arm and ragging me out the door. I didn't make it easy or her though, making her life a general annoyance fills me with great pleasure. "Well Shepard, you have an idea on what we should do?"
"Not at the moment, but i'll think of something. Finding this guy is our top priority"
As Shepard is talking to Sally and Alex, Ross is suiting up to begin his training under the Asari.
"This guy is a danger to every living thing in the galaxy. If he's able to kill a batarian with his mind, we find him and take him down" said SHepard.
No POV.
Ross sits in a undisclosed location, suiting up in a skin tight commando suit of medium armor compliments of the Asari. As he slips into his suit, he recounts the events that have led him to his current situation. First he was accused of raping his ex-girlfriend and shot by her father because of it. Then he gets transported to the Mass Effect universe and discovers his unusual biotic abilities, earning the attention of the Alliance. Lastly, he finds himself suddenly on the Asari homeworld, thanks to the help of something called an Ominverser. He wants to know who these people are, and why they've gone to such lengths to protect him and make sure he can fight. But he does know one thing:
"I'm done with people screwing with me. From now on, anyone screws with me, I'll kill them first before they can kill me." A door opens, and an Asari's voice called out into the room.
"Are you ready to begin human" she said.
"I am" he said, his shifting to black and gold.
Writer's Notes- *yawn* sorry about the wait, had to make sure this origin made a little more sense than the last one from the original story. I know, I know, they barely paid attention to the fact that Ross is half Asari, but remember there's a driving force behind everything. Question is: Why do they need Ross, and what's going on in the Multiverse that's causing these Omniverser's to act? Well, you'll find out soon enough.
