Hey you amazing rapscallions, sorry I've been getting slow with the updates. Long hours at work can leave a guy exhausted. But guess we finally get to see some Wrex and Tali. Yeeeaaahhhhhhh! Wooooohoooooooooo! But anyways shout out to Unity9 for giving consistent reviews and being positive, you da real MVP man. I'm all for constructive criticism and people letting me know when I'm slacking on a chapter but please don't be disrespectful about. This is specifically directed at bob. If you don't want to read a Tali pairing fanfic then leave. And don't be a dick and tell me to jump off a cliff. It's childish and does not help in anyway. It kinda gets my moral down a bit. So bob, fuck you and have have a nice day.
PJ rubbed his wrists as he trailed along with the three marines. The omni-cuffs left red marks from being tightened before but now he was liberated from his restraints.
The Wards and the markets turned out to be the opposite of the Presidium. While the Presidium was clean and tranquil, the Wards where busy, crowded and noisy. Citizens wander about aimlessly looking for a place to spend credits, get sloshed, or either. The more speedier parts were home to thieves and con man looking for their next catch.
PJ sighed as he pulled out an e-hookah from his pocket. A quick drag introduced the taste of cherries and nicotine as he inhaled. Exhaling the smoke filled the air with the sweet cherry smell as he walked further into the Wards.
"So where are we going, Skipper?" Ash asked, gazing around at the various businesses.
"Chora's Den. Udina said that since Harkin was suspended he spends most days in there." Shepard replied staring straight ahead.
"What is it, a bar?"
"You could say that." Shepard replied with a devilish grin. PJ shook his and smirked slightly. "What he means is, it's a strip club."
Ashley repulsed with disgust. "Millions of lightyears from Earth and men are still slobbering over themselves at half naked tramps. Wonderful."
"I'm sure they're there for the food, not just the view." Kaidan teased, giving Ash a slight nudge.
"As if Kaidan." Nudging in him back. "Sad to think this is still acceptable in today's age."
"Ash is just jealous she doesn't have men flocking to her." PJ said between a drag.
"Bastard." She chuckled. "Maybe."
"Guess we'll have to that then." Kaidan replied with a smile.
"Lieutenant Alenko, Chief Williams. Need I remind you both about the rules of fraternization." Shepard growled.
"Sir, it was just..."
"I don't really give a fuck. We're here."
The group gazed up at the building in front of them. An outline of an asari lying down on top of the words 'Chora's Den'. Blue and pink neon lights danced around the perimeter of the brothel. Half - drunk fools and friends enjoying a night out stood outside the club chatting about the dancers or their home lives or how they hate their job. PJ shook his head as he took one last drag before putting away the hookah.
Blaring electronic music that made dubstep sound normal overloaded the groups ears. The room was a massive circular shape with the bar in the center and booths on the outer edges. A mixture of perfume, alcohol, sweat, smoke and illicit drugs invaded PJs nose as he grimaced like he was punched in the face.
"Fucking hell. They could stand to cycle the air in here." PJ choked out.
The others nodded in agreement or covered their own faces trying to stem the smell. PJ watched as Shepard scanned the bar for his prey. PJ proceeded to do a little scanning of his own while Kaidan moved up to the bar followed by Ash. Working girls were scattered all over the establishment. Either busy dancing on the platforms or searching for a new sugar daddy. Others could be seen lying down while patrons at food off of them or did belly shots. More so was girls being railed in the booths but multiple patrons. PJ thanked wwhatever superior being there was for making the music load enough to block out the grunts and moans.
A hand grabbing him by his shirt collar brought him out of his observation mode and face to face with a very angry looking Shepard. "Pay the fuck attention boy. I found our man." He said pointing towards a balding man sitting behind to krogans. PJ smacked Shepards hand and looked him in the eye.
"You keep your hands off of me and things will be copacetic between us. And cut the racist 'boy' shit too while your at it." PJ growled.
Shepard simply snorted before motioning for Kaidan and Ashley to stay put and keep watch. The two nodded and Shepard and PJ advanced towards the drunkard.
"Forget it, Wrex. Fist isn't coming out so get your ass out here before we do it for you." Said a krogan dressed in blue and green.
The other, albeit, larger krogan dressed in red armor snorted. His reply came a a deep rumbling voice that would give any being pause. "I'd like to see you try that whelp. This Fist's only chance to get rid of me. If he is wise he'll take it while he still breaths."
The smaller krogan face palmed and shook his. "It's not going to happen. GET. THE. HELL. OUT. NOW."
The krogan named Wrex harumphed before turning around and almost barreled into Shepard.
"Watch it you overgrown turtle." Shepard hissed.
If Shepard offended the krogan it didn't show it. Wrex simply responded. "Out of my way humans. I have no quarrel with you."
Shepard rolled his eyes before moving up with PJ to Harkins table. The man looked like shit PJ thought, and that was being generous. Balding, unkempt clothes smelt like a mix between vomit and booze. His eyes were bloodshot a deep red and his face curled into a sly smile as the two approached.
"Well if it isn't not one, but two of Captain Andersons protégés. To what do I owe the displeasure." His voice laced with contempt and sarcasm.
"Garrus Vakarian. Turian. He's a member of C-Sec. Where do I find him?" PJ stated going straight to the point.
A hint of interest appeared in Harkins eyes. "Anderson is still trying to bring down Saren huh. Vakarian, I know where he is. But first you gotta tell me something."
Shepard leaned in close to Harkin, glaring daggers at him. "I didn't come to this shit hole to be questioned by you. I came here for information. Whether you tell me in here or I take you out back and beat it out of you is up to you. Please choose the back alley option."
Harkin just looked the Commander up and down not impressed but relented. "The bird is probably chatting that Dr. Michel. She runs a clinic in the Wards near here. Bastard has been trying to blink her for months now."
Shepard continued to glare at him until PJ decided it would be best to step in. "Thank you, we'll be on our way now." He said with a knowing tone. Shepard stared a little longer before stepping back and walking away.
That went better than I thought. PJ mused to himself as he moved to join the others near the exit. A hand grasping at his arm stopped him in his tracks as one of the girls started feeling up one him and whispered in his ear.
"How about you me find a booth and have someone big boy. Show me strong and big those muscles are." The voice dripped with lust and desire. Yet it sounded oddly familiar.
PJ felt a heat rise in him as the woman behind him felt up on him and began to nuzzle his neck as she moved around him. "I'd love to but..." his will faltering a bit.
"But what?" The girl asked as she started planting kisses on his neck. PJ felt his pants get tighter as he felt soft and lips move about and suck on his neck. Her hair moving about his skin.
Human girl. Been awhile since I done anything with my own kind.
The woman snaked her arms around his neck and cradled his head. She brought her head back to look at him, PJ nearly gasped at what he saw.
Those eyes.
Those emerald eyes.
That face.
It can't be.
PJ stared at the girl holding him. Flashbacks surged through his skull. There was no way it could be her. Working like this.
"Kiran?" He whispered.
The girl looked confused as if he was crazy. Her eyes then widened with shock and shame. "PJ?"
He was able to get a good look at her now. Her face was fuller and healthier looking. Her lips were soft and supple looking. Instead of grease and grime covering her face, there was now eye shadow, glitter, and lipstick. Her skin was a golden brown, her eyes still that beautiful deep green color. A small scar moving down her lips near the corner was the only new thing. Despite her beauty her features showed signs of drug abuse.
Before PJ could say anything else Kiran slipped out his grasp and ran for the backroom behind the krogan he saw earlier. PJ stood staring at here not knowing what to feel.
"You certainly have a way with ladies, PJ." Kaidan said clamping an arm down on his shoulder. "Come on we got to find Garrus."
PJ stared a moment longer before nodding and following the crew. A million thoughts and emotions went through PJ. Happiness, joy, rage, hurt, disgust. PJ worked to process all this while the trio ahead of him talked about something else.
"Let go of the hostage and put your weapons on the ground!"
"Fuck you, this our ticket out of here. Drop your guns or I paint the walls with the doctor brains."
PJ sighed inwardly. The walk to the clinic passed by quick enough from Chora's Den but now they were stuck in a Mexican standoff with people who also wanted to see the doctor. Nothing is ever simple in life is it he thought. Thankfully Garrus who was already there was moving into a flanking position. It was just about buying more time now.
"Last chance, drop the guns now or she-." The thugs head exploded into red mist and brain splatter as Garrus fired from his flanking position. The thugs body went limp as he slid down to the floor. The 3 remaining thugs looked on in surprise and horror before being cut down by the squad of marines.
"Great timing guys, gave me the perfect distraction to use against those amateurs." Garrus said in a excited voice.
PJ nodded at the turian before moving to help the shocked doctor. "Been awhile Dr. Michel. Are you okay?"
Dr. Michel looked at him with surprise and smiled. "PJ it is so good to see you again, though I wish under better circumstances. I am fine thanks to you all and Officer Vakarian."
"Please Doctor. It's just Garrus to you."
"Of course, Garrus." She blushed.
"All right enough grabass, why we're those goons threatening you?" Shepard spoke up irritated. PJ pinched his nose. Way to ruin the moment, Shepard.
"They did seem pretty adamant. We could protect you." Kaidan added.
"They didn't want me to talk to Garrus about the quarian, I'm assuming."
"Great. A suit-rat now." Shepard huffed.
Dr Michel shot a glare towards Shepard who paid her no mind. PJ sighed as he pinched his nose.
"What quarian? Is she close by?"
Dr. Michel shook her head. "Sorry PJ, no. She said she'll only talk to the Shadow Broker so I put her in contact with Fist at Chora's Den."
"Oh no." Garrus muttered.
"What? What's 'oh no'?" Ashley asked.
"Fist isn't working for the Shadow Broker. He's now working for Saren."
"Fist turned on the Shadow Broker? That's stupid, even for Fist."
"Nothing is ever simple." PJ said starting to pace in frustration. "Fuck."
"There's a krogan on the Citadel named Wrex out for Fist. He may be able to help you." Garrus added. "He's at C-Sec headquarters now."
"So what's the play?" Kaidan asked no one in particular. "Save the quarian now or do we go get the krogan bounty hunter?"
Shepard scratched his chin as he thought. "Kaidan, you and Pocknett head over the Chora's Den and scout it out. Chief Williams and I will go get the krogan"
"Aye aye, sir."
"Yes, Commander."
"Shepard, wait." Garrus said with growing enthusiasm. Shepard turned towards the turian, eyebrow raised. "Let me come with you? I've been trying for years to bust Saren and this is my chance. Plus, chances are Fist is going to have an entourage of guards waiting for you."
"A couple of guards aren't going to stop us from reaching Fist." Shepard replied completely unconvinced.
"But legally you could be charged with murder. Garrus could accompany you and say you were under his command for the raid." Dr. Michel added looking towards Garrus for approval of what she said.
"Exactly. Thank you Doctor."
A mix between amusement, disgust and anger was on Shepards face. "Me taking orders from an alien. That'll be the day." Garrus' mandibles flared as his jaw dropped. Dr. Michel covered her mouth in shock. Kaidan simply shook his head while Ash nodded towards Shepard. "Agreed, Commander."
"Garrus, we'll talk all the help we can get." PJ interjected. Garrus perked up a little at that . PJ then turned and faced Shepard who was livid. "I rather not go to prison. You can stay with Kaidan and I, so that these two don't feel leashed." His words filled with sarcasm.
Shepard scowled for a couple more moments before finally turning to leave. "We'll discuss this later Pocknett."
"Can't wait." PJ rolled his eyes.
Once the two left the tense atmosphere seemed to just lift away. Like nothing was wrong, other than the dead bodies on the floor. Kaidan sighed heavily as he put his hands on his hips. Meanwhile Doctor Michel was slowly inching closer to Garrus.
"Is he always that much of dick?" Garrus asking breaking the silence.
"I only known him a little but so far, yup." PJ replied.
Kaidan rubbed his head in thought looking for an answer. "I've done a couple of missions with him and he was always like that. It's like he doesn't care for anyone but himself."
"I see." Garrus' mandibles twitched. PJ assumed that meant he was thinking. "Let's get over to Chora's Den. A pick up squad should arrive soon for the bodies Dr. Michel."
The doctor nodded as the trio walked out of the clinic.
PJ sucked on his hookah as he waited outside of Chora's Den. Garrus leaned over the railing gazing around at the view of the Wards. Kaidan was fiddling around with his biotic lifting and putting down his sidearm. They had been waiting for 15 minutes for Shepard and Williams to show up with the Krogan. PJ glanced down at his chronometer. 2138 was the time. PJ took another drag as he heard stomping feet get closer.
"They're here, PJ." Kaidan announced. Shepard, Williams, and the krogan were advancing with their weapons drawn. Two marines had out their assault rifles while the krogan had what appeared to look like a shotgun. Thing looked like it belonged on a tank, not hand carried. Everything about the Krogan was mean looking. From the the blood red eyes, to the blood red plate on it's head to the nasty looking scar going down the side of it's face.
"Wrex, I'm assuming? "
"You are correct, human." The krogans voice was deep and predatory. "I'll tell you what I told Shepard here. I'm going to kill Fist." The krogan added leaning forward. PJ was a really tall guy at 5'8" but Wrex made him look small.
PJ grinned. "Fine by me. Pretty sure everyone in there is going to be dead by the time we're done anyway." Wrex gave a toothy grin and nodded.
"Any activity, Lieutenant?" Shepard asked.
"No music, heard some yelling earlier but it's been quiet ever since." Kaidan answered
Shepard nodded while he thought up a plan. "Alright, stack up on both sides of the entrance. Breach and clear. 9-bang." A series of nods were followed by everyone moving into position, Shepard and Kaidan closest to the door.
Shepard opened the door and tossed a flashbang towards one side of the room while Kaidan threw his to the other side before both ducked back outside. 18 bangs followed grunts and groans from the occupants let everyone know the could move in. Gunfire filled the air as the team moved in. Kaidan, PJ, and Garrus going left. Shepard, Ash, and Wrex going right the first group of enemies were cut down immediately going down in a haze of red mist.
PJ took cover in one of the booths as rounds started coming his way. More thugs were coming from the back room. The circular room made the fight tricky as cover left everyone still partly exposed. He peeked to see a thug running towards his group screaming before a hole from ed itself in the man's forehead. PJ looked behind seeing Garrus with a assault rifle wave.
PJ nodded and began putting rounds from the pistol he got from Kaidan into thugs.
"PJ." Kaidan hollered. "I lift, you shoot."
"What?"
PJs answer came in the form of Kaidan glowing with biotic energy and lifting 4 thugs. PJ stood from cover and put rounds in two while Garrus took care of the other two. Bellowing could be heard from the other causing the three to turn wondering what was going on.
Wrex charged forward blasting on thug at point blank with his shotgun leaving a bloody mess. A rifle butt to the next closest guard sent him flying into the bar knocking down countless bottles. Wrex finished with lifting the final guard biotically and smashing him into a wall with a wet thump.
"PJ walked up slowly to Wrex who was breathing heavily. "Holy shit."
Ash walked up beside him eyeing the carnage with a mix of admiration and disgust. "Remind me not to get on your bad side."
Wrex grunted in response.
"All right, Ash Kaidan, and Garrus stay here in case reinforcements or C-Sec shows up." Shepard yelled moving towards the back room before pointing at PJ and Wrex. "You two, with me."
Everybody moved to their spots while PJ stacked on another door with Wrex and Shepard. With a nod PJ opened the door as Shepard moved in.
"Wait. Wait. Don't shoot us." Came a scared voice from inside. As quick the voices came, two AR burst followed with two thuds indicating tow bodies. PJ moved in to see two unarmed boys lying in a rapidly spreading pool of blood.. Both looked barely old enough to drink.
"Jesus. Shepard what the fuck." PJ yelled infuriated.
"Civilian casualties are unavoidable sometimes. These two learned that the hard way." Shepard stated coldly. Wrex who was unfazed at all moved towards the door at the other side of the room. "Let's go before Fist escapes."
PJ wore a scowl as he moved near the door. The fucking murderer he thought to himself. The door opened and PJ moved inside followed by the other two. Fist could be seen at the end of the room flanked by two auto-turrets.
"Get down! Now!" PJ dived to the right behind a desk while Wrex and Shepard went left behind a wall.
"Should have never came here you fuckers!" Fist yelled over the turret fire.
"What now?" PJ asked.
Wrex stood putting his shotgun away. "Watch and learn human." Wrex glowed purple as he biotically picked up one turret. PJs jaw dropped as he watched Wrex toss it into the other turret causing it to explode.
A scream could be heard from the far side of them, most likely from Fist. The trio advanced to see Fist pinned under part of one of the turrets.
"Wait. Don't kill me. I'll pay please." Fist pleaded.
Shepard put away his assault rifle and delivered a kick to his face. PJ began sifting through his computer while Wrex aimed his shotgun at Fist.
"The suit-rat? Where is she you piece of shit?"
"I don't know, she left about an hour ago."
PJ continued sifting through the computer until he found unmarked file. He clicked it open and gasped silently at what he saw. Deals with diplomats, paid off C-Sec officers, slave trafficking manifest. PJ synced the computer to his omni-tool.
Think I'll hold on to this for now.
"He's no use to you now. Let me kill him." Wrex grumbled.
Fist's eyes went wide with fear. "Wait, goddammit wait. I don't know where she is but I know where she will be. An alley at these coordinates." The coordinates transferred to everyone's omni-tool. "I told here I would set up a meeting with the Shadow Broker."
"Impossible." Wrex interjected. "Even I was hired through an agent."
Fist grimaced in pain before continuing. "She didn't know that. Sarens assassins are on their way to relieve of the data she has on him. If you hurry you can catch her."
"Son of bitch." PJ said almost shocked.
"Pocknett, take Alenko, Williams, and Vakarian. Me and Wrex will deal this bastard." Shepard words filled with venom as he stared down Fist."
PJ nodded before walking out. PJ felt no remors,e that bastard is getting what's coming to him.
Tali shifted uncomfortably comfortably as she waited in the alley. The Shadow Broker was supposed to arrive 15 minutes ago but nothing.
It was too quiet and the red glow of the lights didn't help put her at ease. Out of habit, she started wringing her hands nervously looking down at them. She looked up to see a turian walking towards here along two salarians. Nervously she looked around her to see more people individuals coming out from the shadows but keeping a fair distance away. More batarians, humans and turian from the looks of it.
She had only seen a couple of humans before and they seemed more dangerous than another alien out thdre. Aggresive, relentless and power hungry.
Tali got a feeling in her gut telling her something was wrong. She was very nervous right now but glad no one could see through her mask. She straightened up here posture as the turian grew closer. He was dressed in all black. His paint was in the shape of a crude skull. Eyes that pierced though her.
"Did you bring it?" The turian asked.
"Yes." She answered trying to hide her nervousness. "Where's the Shadow Broker? Where's Fist?"
Tali noticed that all the other individuals were starting to form a circle around her. Her heart was beating out of her chest. Something was definitely wrong.
The turian got closer he was face to face with her. "They'll be here don't worry." He put a talon on her shoulder and ran it down. Tali pushed his hand off. "No, the deals off." She turned to leave only to bump into a huge muscular human with a scary smile on his face.
"That's going to happen." The turian said ripping her shotgun from the small of her back. Tali yelped and found herself completely surrounded. The goons all sneering and making cat calls towards here.
The muscular human pushed into a batarian who pushed to someelse. Tali found herself being passed in between the thugs. Disoriented and scared she didn't know what to do.
"I was wondered what a quarian looks like under those mask?"
"Nevermind that, I wonder what it's like to fuck one."
"Yeah, that is one fit suit-rat."
Tali's eye widened with horror. She pushed off one turian and tried to get between two others. A blow to her stomach made her keel over slightly gasping for air. Tali felt hands grip her waist from behind while she was bent over. The offending person proceeded to start dry humping her from behind. Holding her in place.
Tali screamed as she felt the individuals member grinding against her. The others began to join in. Multiple members hands began to feel all over her. Grabbing and squeezing her breast or forcefully moving against her womanhood.
"Please...Please stop." Tali sobbed. She prayed for the ancestors to save her from this humiliating fate. The men just laughed and grew more vicious with their assault.
Tali felt herself thrown on the ground hard making her lose her breath. A batarian pinned down her arms as she struggled and cried for help. Why have the ancestors forsaken her. The group formed another circle around her and began pulling out their members. Tali watched in horror as the began to masturbate over and another forced himself in between here legs. Tali sobbed as she gave up, accepting her fate.
PJ seethed at what he was witnessing. Eight monsters in the middle of taking advantage of that poor quarian. Kaidan, Ash, and Garrus were trailing behind as PJ took off to find the quarian.
His blood boiled at the display. The gun slipped from his fingers as he stalked forward, filled with rage. Slowly he drew his knife. Finally PJ let out a bloodcurdling roar and charged the group.
"MOTHERFUCKERS!"
One turned to receive a blade in one eye. The others stood in shock as PJ ripped his blade out and jammed it into the side of the batarians head. PJ moved with eye blurring speed as he shot up and cut a turian throat. A human bull rushed PJ only to be flipped over before finding a knife in his forehead.
"FUCKING ANIMALS!"
A batarian was able to grab PJ behind before he could remove his knife. PJ reared his head back cracking the batarian in the face before breaking free. Another turian with a bone faced tattoo came at him with it's own knife for a jab. PJ deflected grabbing at the wrist. Using his other arm he slammed down at the bend in the elbow and forced the turian to stab himself in the neck.
The turian sputtered as blue blood flowed out his mouth. The batarian still holding his face dropped to one knee as PJ kicked the back of his kneecap and snapped his neck. Two more pervs stood before PJ while one was still hunched over the sobbing quarian. The two rushed PJ hoping to ooverwhelm him.
PJ sidestepped and delivered a kick to one thugs knee dislocating it. The other thug swing but only caught air as PJ duck. An uppercut followed by a forearm bash and headbutt stunned the thug before PJ forced his forearm into the man's neck crushing his windpipe. The thug crawling away was stopped as PJ kneeled on his back. The man scream as PJ grabbed the man's head and pulled back until a loud snap could be heard, indicating the man's spine was snapped.
PJ retrieved his knife and saw the man still in between the quarians legs cowering. Feeling more rage than ever he grabbed the man by his collar and tossed him back. The man cowered in fear and had tears in his eyes. "Please.. don't kill."
"Are you fucking kidding me?" PJ said dumbfounded before kicking the man's face. "You just attempted rape and murder and now you beg for mercy."
"Please.. I beg of you." The pitiful man stammered.
"Men like you don't deserve mercy." PJ hissed.
PJ delivered another kick to the face before kneeling on of the man knife ready. PJ grabbed the man's junk and with one swipe, emasculated him. The perv screamed as he felt his member removed before having it shoved in his mouth. The man sobbed until his suffering was ended with PJs knife being embedded in the top of his head.
PJ stared at the body before spitting on the corpse. Calming down now he turned to see the quarian lying on the floor still sobbing. PJ rushed over as quick as he could. Fluids were all over here as she shook while crying.
"Hey, hey. It's okay now their not going to hurt you anymore." PJ said in a soft nurturing tone.
Tali continued sobbing and PJ could feel his heart crumbling watch her cry.
"Hey. Look at me." The quarian didn't move. "Hey." He whispered. The quarian slowly turned her head towards him. "I will never, ever let anyone hurt you like that again, I promise."
Tali stared at him before nodding. PJ sighed in relief.
"I'm going to clean some of this stuff off of you, is that okay." Tali nodded slowly. PJ hesitated before pulling off his shirt and began wiping of the bodily fluids all over her. Hesitating when he reached her breast or her woman hood before she nodded.
Tali stared at the man wiping her down. He that hair that all humans had on his head though it was short. He had more above his eyes and around his mouth. She noticed his entire upper body was covered in scars including on large one on his face. That gave off the impression that he would dangerous but he was gentle and kind to her. When finished he tossed aside his and offered his hand.
Tali stared at the hand and then at him. He had a warm smile. "What's your name?" He asked.
"Tali'Zorah Nar Rayya." She whispered.
"That's a cute name. I'm PJ." He said.
Seeing his smile was comforting and helped Tali feel less stressed about what took place before. She took his hand and he gentle lifted her from the ground.
"Let's get you some place safe, Tali'Zorah."
I would like to take the time to apologize to anyone if I offended with this past scene of what happened to Tali. Rape is an absolutely terrible thing and it can definitely break a person. My sister went though it and I have been with her to help her deal with it. Once again I'm sorry if I offended anyone.
Please read and review.
Kee'lah Se'lai