Mass Effect: Surreptitious
Chapter Ten:
The human district of the citadel had almost no defenses against the Geth. This made it look like a massive and endless amount of invaders. Chris rushed forward and stopped up against a wall. Gun fire rained down on him. He drew the attention of multiple Geth giving the others a perfect opportunity to take them down with ease. The area was cleared about five minutes later.
"We need to split our team up." Chris said.
Axel moved to the front of the group.
"Alright then Sara, Damien, and Ariana you three come with me. We're going to attack from the right side the rest of you head to the left. We'll meet up when we get to citadel tower."
The two groups split up. Although they were still in each other's sight, they each had their own battles to focus on.
Chris, Garrik, and Syntalia made their way through one of the alley ways. Moving cautiously they didn't want to attract too much attention. Garrik moved further ahead. Chris and Syntalia stayed further back making sure something didn't jump out behind him.
"Garrik, you need to slow down some!" Chris called out.
The call seemed to fall upon deaf ears though. Garrik kept moving further and further ahead until he was out of Chris and Syntalia's view. Syntalia stopped and raised her hand motioning for Chris to stop.
"I don't like this Chris. Something isn't right. Be ready for anything."
Chris agreed with her. Why did he take off from this group? He didn't have long to think. A patrol of Geth became visible up ahead. The Geth spotted the two of them. Quickly hiding behind walls Chris and Syntalia took cover.
"We don't have time for this!" Chris yelled.
He came out from around the corner and attempted to use his biotics. This time however nothing happened. He immediately became fatigued although he hadn't done anything. He dropped down to his knees and fell back behind the wall for cover. Syntalia rushed over to make sure he was okay.
"It's the damn virus that bastard injected me with. I can't use my biotic powers right now."
The patrol of Geth moved forward. Syntalia rushed from the wall. She put one of the Geth into a stasis field restricting its movements. Continuing to move forward she threw her hand in an outward motion causing a forceful push onto another Geth destroying it from the impact. The last Geth in the patrol aimed its sights at Syntalia, but was then lifted off the ground. Syntalia aimed her pistol at it and fired killing it. Walking by to Chris the Geth trapped in the stasis field started to break free, but it was too late. A bullet pierced its head destroying it.
Above everyone on the Citadel the massive ship continued to shoot down any other ship that approached it and challenged it. Syntalia walked back over to Chris and helped him up. The two of them continued making their way through the alley. Syntalia looked ahead and saw Garrik standing a few yards away.
"Where the hell have you been?" Syntalia questioned him.
Garrik didn't say anything. He instead drew a knife and lunged at Chris. Syntalia pushed him out of the way, but was unfortunate as the knife landed in her left shoulder. Agonizing pain began to run its course throughout her body. Garrik smiled as he ripped the knife out of her body. Exhausted from the fight with the previous Geth her reaction time had slowed down. Chris still exhausted from the virus reached down to grab his gun. Garrik kicked Syntalia in her chest sending her to the floor.
"You'll be the first to die bitch!" Garrik Snarled.
He rushed at her jumping onto her body. He raised his hand with the knife in it ready to stab her, when a gun shot went off. Blood splattered Syntalia as Garrik's dead corpse fell upon her. Chris got the shot off just in time. He lied there smiling over at her. Syntalia pushed the body off of her and moved over to where Chris was lying. The two helped each other stand up and support each other walking.
Footsteps could be heard behind them. Syntalia looked back to see what it was. A small army of Geth had caught up to them. Chris and Syntalia pushed forward as quickly as they could while ducking behind any material they could. They made it to an opening and saw the other group still moving forward.
"Over here! We need some assistance!" Chris yelled to the other group.
Axel looked over seeing the two of them. He motioned Ariana to them. A conversation broke out and something was going on. Chris and Syntalia watching this in the distance became uneasy. Then it happened quickly. Damien turned on Sara knocking her out with the back of his gun. Axel kicked Ariana to the ground and took her rifle. He turned the gun on Chris and Syntalia and fired.
Chris and Syntalia both fell to the ground. Chris looked over at Syntalia. She took the bullet to her chest. She was gone. Enraged by what was happening Chris took himself to his feet and found strength in himself to run at Axel. He didn't get far however. Another shot left the rifle hitting Chris in his right leg. Chris dropped immediately. Axel grabbed Ariana brought her to her feet and shoved her Sniper rifle to her chest and pressed on towards Citadel tower. Damien grabbed Sara and continued onwards shoving Ariana forward as well.
"I…should have…killed…that bastard…when I had…the chance…" Chris mumbled.
He was at his limit. The virus was now clear it cut off his biotic powers and any time he attempted to use them became instantly fatigued. The gunshot wound to his leg didn't help matters. It didn't matter to him anymore; the Geth would soon be at his position and finish the job Axel left undone.
He could hear the sounds of gunfire. He started to lose consciousness. It didn't matter to him anymore. Before he passed out the last thing he could remember was an N7 patch…
36 hours later…
Chris jumped up awake. He was lying in a medical bed in a hospital. A nurse noticed and came in to make sure everything was okay.
"Where am I, and how did I get here?" Chris asked.
The nurse looked him over to make sure he was doing okay from his sudden awakening.
"You're on the citadel. You were saved by Commander Amy Shepherd a day ago."
The news was startling for him to hear.
"What about that big ship that was attacking?"
The nurse looked at him and smiled.
"Commander Shepherd's group got to you just as a small army of Geth was approaching you. Unfortunately your Asari friend took a fatal gunshot wound to her chest and was killed before she had a chance for medical aid. Saren one of the council's ex-specters was working with that big ship. It was an actual working AI with far superior weapon technology. Shepherd killed Saren in the Citadel tower and that weakened the ship known now as Sovereign. The human Alliance Navy led an attack and saved the Destiny Ascension, flag ship of the Council. Humanity will now be joining the council due to everyone's brave actions…"
Chris sat there trying to listen to every detail the nurse provided, but couldn't get the picture of Axel out of his head. He was going to kill that man no matter what.
"Is there a report of anyone else from my group? We were all heading towards Citadel tower as well?" Chris asked.
The nurse sat and pondered for a moment.
"No, I'm sorry not that I am aware of. Casualties are still being accounted for." She replied.
Chris fell silent and closed his eyes again. The nurse finished looking him over and left the room. The person he had been searching for saved his life for that he was thankful; it gave him a new purpose in his life. Revenge at all costs…
End of Story 1: To be continued!