Alright ladies and gents!

Liara and Jane's reunion has finally arrived! Hope you guys like it

See you on the other side!

Illium

November 6, 2185

SSV Normandy SR-2 - Med Bay - Commander Alonso - 1100 hours

I woke up finding Miranda nowhere in my sight. I sat up on the cot, finding Chakwas sitting on her desk. I grunted and wiped the sleep from my eyes. "What time is it doc?"

"Eleven in the morning Commander." She replied as I got up and stretched. "If you are looking for Miss Lawson, she's in her office. She was gone by the time I got here."

Figures... I sighed but nodded. "Thanks doc." I left the med bay and walked across the mess hall and into Miranda's office.

I walked towards her office and sat in one of the chairs. I watched as Miranda typed ferociously on her replaced terminal, not aware of my presence. Her raven black locks have returned. My brows lifted in amusement. I walked around her and wrapped my arms around her waist. Miranda flinched and gasped. I gave her a tender kiss on the cheek and smiled.

"How long have you been here?" She asked.

"Not that long unfortunately." I held her tighter, but still cautious on Miri's injury. "How are you feeling?"

"Could be worse..." Miranda stood up from her swivel chair and wrapped her arms around my neck.

"Don't say that. I can't lose you. It wasn't til then that I realized how much it hurt me to see you injured. I'll do everything I can to ensure that you survive this mission." I brushed her cheeks with my fingers. Miranda closed her eyes and hummed with contempt, leaning into my touch. "Come here." I guided her towards the bed and we held each other. "EDI, lock the door and I was no disturbances."

"Understood Commander."

"Wanting some privacy?" Miranda looked up at me with a toothy smile. I looked down at her and gave a smile of my own.

"Well, I want to make up for the hours you left me alone in the med bay."

"Charlie, I..." I brought a finger to her lips, silencing her.

"I get it. You don't want people finding out. It's already Miri. No hard feelings." Miranda nodded and nuzzled her face in my neck. I wrapped my arms around her slender, petite frame, closing my eyes in satisfaction while I brushed and played with her hair. "I wish we could stay like this forever." I sighed deeply.

"Hmm me too." Miranda spoke softly, lost in our embrace herself. "I often ask myself what I ever did to deserve you."

I opened my eyes and looked down. I pulled on Miranda chin until her steel-blue eyes looked into mine. "You have done more than anyone could ever do for me. You gave me a new life. A fresh start. It's something that I could never fully repay. You give me purpose."

"You are such a sap." Miranda hit me playfully on my chest, causing me to chuckle.

"I don't know how long we will last, but I plan on spending every possible second with you. If I die tomorrow, I want to die a happy man." I held Miranda tighter.

"Please...don't say that." Miri pleaded. "I've have just gotten you, don't you dare die on me. Promise me." I stayed silent for a moment. Miranda broke the embrace and hit me on the shoulder with a clenched fist. "Promise me damn it!"

I looked into her eyes and saw tears beginning to form. I wiped a tear with the pad of my thumb. "I...I promise." Miranda sobbed and rested her head on my chest. I began to soothe her, rubbing my hand affectionately up and down her back. "It's okay."

Miranda shook her head. "It's not okay! I don't know what this is! Why am I crying? I should be composed!" I began to smile despite Miranda's so called 'suffering'.

"You love me." I said as if it was the most obvious thing in the galaxy.

Miranda scoffed and turned around so her back faced me. "Don't be absurd."

"Oh? Then what is it?" I asked amusedly.

"It's a schoolgirl crush Commander. Nothing more." Miranda tried to respond coldly.

I chuckled, "Keep telling yourself that sweetheart. Someone will believe you. Whether you have a schoolgirl crush or something more, it doesn't matter." I wrapped my arms around her waist, resting my head on her shoulder. "All that matters is that we are together...and that I love you."

I felt Miranda take a quick intake of breath from my words. "Y-you do?"

"I do." I kissed the back of her neck. "With every ounce of my being." Miranda remained silent. Uh oh. Did I say too much? "See," I began, trying to lighten the mood. "you like my sappy side." Miranda turned around and mock-glared at me but she leaned in to kiss me passionately on my lips, which I gladly welcomed and returned.

"I need to talk to you about something." Miranda spoke minutes later, shifting nervously. "It's about Liara T'Soni." I remained silent to let her continue. "She's here on Illium."

"And why would she be here?" I asked.

"You remember back on Lazarus station that I said I had a help from someone?" I nodded. "Well, she and I worked together while you were in the hands of the Blue Suns."

"Doing what?" I asked.

"I was her teacher. I gave her the necessary skills to find your location. I taught her how to be an information broker."

"You? Taught...her?" My mouth dropped opened. "Is...that what she's doing right now?" Miranda nodded. "Then we have to tell Shepard!" I grabbed Miranda's hand and pulled her out of her office.

SSV Normandy SR-2 - Shepard's quarters - Commander Shepard - 1140 hours

I yawned and stretched in a feline-like manner, taking a pause as I wrote my report to Hackett. I sighed deeply. "I need a break."

"Shepard?" Liara cautiously stepped into my quarters. I smiled and watched as my love sauntered over to sit across my lap. "What are you doing?" she looked over at the computer terminal.

"Just finishing up a report for Hackett. Never thought we would run in a thresher maw nest." Liara and I shivered at the memory. "How are you feeling?"

"I must admit that it will take some time to get over the sight." Liara reached for my hands and gave them a light squeeze.

"Is there something you want to talk about?" I asked as I began sensing Liara's nervousness.

"I was just talking with Kaidan, it seems that he is...interested in you." Liara looked down and frowned.

"So I've seen. He's a good guy but I'm not interested." Liara breathed a sigh of relief and I looked at her with amusement. "Wait. Were you jealous?"

"Well..." Liara looked down and blushed, wringing her hands together."I was just-"

"Hey," I lifted my fingers under her chin and pulled her head up so we made eye contact. "I will never fall for another. You are my one and only. I love you Liara T'Soni."

Liara smiled and leaned in to kiss me. "I love you too, Jane Alexandia Shepard."

"Don't call me by my middle name. Just for future reference." I leaned in to kiss Liara but she stopped my approach.

"Why? I thought you would like the name your parents named you."

"It's a stupid middle name. I hate it." I muttered, gaining a chuckle from the asari. "What's so funny?"

Liara leaned in to kiss me tenderly on the lips. "You are so cute when you pout. It's amusing just to see how bad you are at it."

"Well I'm glad you're enjoying this at my expense." I huffed and crossed my arms.

Liara ran her hand through my red hair and began leaving kisses on my neck. "How about you do that report later Shepard."

I moaned, arched my neck to give Liara more access. "Sounds...good."

Within seconds, both of our clothes were off and scattered throughout my floor. Liara pushed me down on the bed and soon straddled me. I ran my hands up and down my lover's toned thighs while she leaned down, began kissing my nipple. I groaned at the touch, feeling the wetness of Liara's tongue on my rock hard nipple.

"Liara..." I moaned as my hands roamed her crest while Liara continue to bite and suckle on my breasts, her fingers roaming up and down my stomach in a gentle scratching motion. My right hand began to reach down towards my body, finding the spot between my legs wet from arousal. I started to pleasure myself, arching my back at the sensation but Liara grabbed my wrist and pulled my hand away.

"Allow me." My lover smirked. Her lips trailed down towards my stomach before her lips and tongue landed in between my folds. I gasped and panted from the initial touch but soon found bliss as she began to please me.

"Yes...please! Do your worst doctor!"

"Shepard? Jane wake up." Charlie sat on the edge of the bed, giving me light shakes. I swatted his hand away, grunting and turning over to my stomach. I heard a deep sigh and Charlie stood from my bed. "Get up!" Charlie pulled the comforter from my back and I shivered from the cold.

"The hell!" I jumped out of bed, instantly grabbing the comforter on the floor so I could warm up my exposed legs. I sat on the bed, leaning my back on the headboard, rubbing my hands over my legs."I hate it when you do that."

"Yeah yeah you were having a wet dream whatever. Look..." Charlie looked at Miranda, who was looking down in embarrassment. "Miranda has something she wants to share with you."

"This can wait Commander." Miranda began to walk out but only to be pulled back in from Charlie.

"It's okay. She won't be pissed. Well..." He turned his head to face me and smirked. "she will be if you don't tell her."

Miranda sighed. "Very well." She began to pace. "Two years ago, when the commander here passed, The Illusive Man put a plan in place for me to revive him. This you already know but what you don't know is that I had help recovering the Commander's body. At this time, his body was under the possession of the Blue Suns. The Shadow Broker had hired them to find the Commander. Once found, The Shadow Broker was going to give the Commander's body to the Collectors." Miranda paused and began to scratch her shoulders.

"Who was the person who helped you?" I asked.

"It..." Miranda began to pace once more but soon, Charlie went over to sooth and comforter her. Miranda took a deep breath before speaking. "It was Doctor Liara T'Soni."

My heart froze for a second. "What?"

"I came to her for help after...that" Yes, I remember perfectly well thank you very much! I glared a Miranda, gaining a protective look from Charlie. I bit my lip from saying anything and let Lawson continue. "I helped her to become an information broker. I helped her peel away lies and information that eventually lead her to Omega, the Blue Suns, and Charlie's body. She rescued him with a help of an ally. Once she completed her part of the deal, I began my work in resurrecting Charlie."

Liara... why didn't you ask me to help?

I was an idiot that's why!

"Is she here on Illium?" I asked, shaking away my thoughts.

"She is." Charlie and Miranda said in unison.

I looked down towards my hands that were fidgeting. Liara if I see you...please forgive me. I need you to forgive me. "I...I'd like to go see her. If that's alright."

Charlie looked at Miranda and smiled. "You can go now. Thanks Miri."

"There is something I'd like to add that's unrelated." Miranda spoke. Charlie nodded and Miranda continued, "Miss Sturridge came to me this morning about installing Salaris armor. It's designed by the asari that can resist heat and kinetic energy weapons. I have gotten a hold of my contacts here on Illium and they will be here shortly and begin installation. It will take three days to complete so we won't be able to travel until the armor has been installed."

Charlie smiled, "Thanks sweetheart." Miranda rolled her eyes and quickly exited my quarters.

"Well," I smirked, "she sure doesn't mind being called that anymore."

Charlie laughed and walked over to sit next to me. "I'll get it later today I'm sure." Charlie held my hands into his. "I'll go with you, if you want me to." I nodded wordlessly, feeling butterflies in my stomach. God it's been two years since I've seen her. Has she really moved on? Has...has she found someone else? Does she still love me? Are 'we' over like she said? "Go ahead and take a shower then we can go." I nodded and with his help, got some clothes to head out. I froze after grabbing a black shirt.

"I...I don't know if I can do this. Wh-what if she doesn't want to talk to me? What if she hates me? I don't want to handle the rejection. I don't want to think of a life without her."

"Then tell her how much you have missed her. Tell her the truth. You can do this Jane."

I shook my head. "I don't know."

Charlie grabbed a firm hold of my shoulder and chuckled. "Hey, everything is going to be fine! I'll talk to her first if you want."

"I think that would be good idea." I agreed.

"Alright. Go," Charlie pushed me out of my quarters. "I'll up on the bridge."

Illium - Nos Astra Trading Floor - Commander Alonso - 1225 hours

"Hello there, how can I help you?" A young asari sat behind a desk. Nyxeris. I looked down at the tag on her desk.

"We would like to see Miss T'Soni." I said with a smile.

The asari smiled back, "Do you have an appointment Mister..."

"Alonso, Charles Alonso." I smirked before Jane stomped on my foot.

"O-Oh! Commander Alonso! S-sure, you can go ahead and see her. Please, follow me." Nyxeris stood from her chair and led Jane and I towards Liara's office.

The door to Liara's office opened and saw her looking out at the trading floor below, talking with a human. "...Have you ever faced an asari commando before?" Liara spoke coldly to the man that caused Jane to flinch and hide outside Liara's office. "Few humans have! I'll make it simple! Either you pay me...or I'll flay you alive. With my mind!" Liara terminated the call and turned around and prepared to sit in her chair but she quickly saw me.

Liara's eyes widened in surprise. "Charlie! Nyxeris hold my calls." I turned to face the assistant who simply bowed and walked out. The door closed and Liara wrapped her hands around me in a friendly hug.

"My sources told me you were alive, but I never... It's...It's good to see you." Liara walked around her desk and gestured me to take a seat. I looked back at the door, waiting for Shepard to walk in but she never came. Damn it!

"Sources? Don't you mean Miranda?"

"Yes of course though its more that her. Sources, contacts, even a little muscle. I've been working as an information broker. It's paid the bills since you... well, for the past two years. And now you are back, gunning for the Collectors with Cerberus."

I leaned forwards and propped my elbows on her desk, "Well if you know that much then you know I could use your help."

Liara shook her head. "I can't, Commander. I have commitments here...Things I need taken care of."

"Such as? Are you in trouble?" I asked.

Liara smiled and shook her head. "No trouble. More like things that needs to be done. Debts to repay. Listen," Liara began to fidget with her hands, "If you would like to help, I could use your hacking expertise, someone I can trust."

"Well," I began, leaning back into the chair, smirking. "I'm not as good as Tali..." Liara smiled and shook her head, "but sure. I'd love to help."

"Thank you Charles. If you could disable security points around the trading floor, you could get information I need. My assistant has narrowed down the lists of possible suspects. If you discover who it is, I would appreciate it."

"Sure thing, but you can't tell me what's going on?"

Liara slammed her fists on the table, causing me to jump in my seat. "Don't you think I want to Commander! This isn't because I don't trust you." She pushed herself off of her chair and faced out the window, looking at the sunny weather outside. "This is Illium. Anything I say is probably being recorded."

"I see. I'm sorry I questioned you. I'll see what I can do."

"When you hack one, a server will open somewhere nearby for a short time. You can download the data if you hurry." No apology Liara? What happened to you? I miss the old, innocent you.

I nodded and began to stand up. "I'll get this done Liara. Oh and there is someone I'd like you to meet." Liara arched her brow markings and I stepped out and grabbed Shepard by the arm, who resisted. "Come on!" I gritted between my teeth. I pushed Shepard inside Liara's office and Liara's eyes widened once more.

"Sh-Shepard?" Liara gasped and Jane tried to hide in a corner. Liara walked over and began reached for her hair, only to pause and lower her hand. "You look...different."

I smiled at the exchange. Well, I think she'll be okay. "I'll leave you two to talk. I'll be back in a few minutes Doc."

Few seconds before...

Illium - Liara's Office - Commander Shepard - 1240 hours

"Sh-Shepard?" Liara jumped from her seat and walked over in a hurry. For a second, I thought she would flare her biotics and attack me for even daring to come and see her. She lifted her hand and I flinched my eyes shut, expecting a slap...or something. I felt a hand running through my black hair and I began to slowly open my eyes.

"You look...different." She said softly. I looked up and down at her body and immediately felt butterflies in my stomach. Her body has changed.

"I'll leave you two alone to talk." Charlie smiled, "I'll be back in a few minutes Doc." The door closed after Charlie exited and I looked down in shame. I...I don't think I can look at you. I don't deserve to look at you.

"Shepard?" Liara bent down but I looked away. She huffed. "After all this time and you are still stubborn and do not wish to talk to me."

"I..." I said softly.

"You what?" Liara said coldly, "You are sorry? I risked my life trying to get the Commander back and you can't even say thank you?"

Tears began to fall don't my face. I opened my mouth but no words came out initially. "I'm sorry Liara..." I collapsed on the ground in sobs. "I don't know what I am doing here! I can't...I can't!" I shook my head, rocking back and forth.

"You can be impossible sometimes!" Liara raised her voice at me, causing me to sob even harder. A few minutes seemed to pass by until I saw from the corner of my eyes that Liara crouched beside me. "I hate seeing you cry. Look at me." She said softly. "Jane, look at me." Liara repeated when I hesitated. I looked up and connected my eyes with her beautiful sapphire eyes.

"I missed you."

I gasped at her words and gasped once more when she leaned towards me, giving me a kiss. Feelings need, passion, warmth over took me and I pushed her down on the floor, lying on top of her. "I've missed you too."

"I've been waiting for you for the past two years, hoping and praying to the goddess that you would find your way back to me."

My fingers caressed her cheek and smiled. "You mean, you haven't moved on?"

Liara shook her head. "Never, did you?"

I smiled and shook my head as well, "Never. You are my one and only Liara." My lips kissed hers as my hands trailed down her body. I firmly held her newly curvaceous breasts, "This is a change." Liara giggled and hid her face from me. I kissed her purple lips one more. "I love you Liara. Come with me."

Liara frowned and softly shook her head. "I wish I could but there is something I need to do." I rolled over and sat, giving her a worrying look. "When I helped regain Charlie's body, I had a help from a drell. Feron is his name. He worked for the Shadow Broker and told me about the exchange between the Shadow Broker and the Collectors. I didn't trust him at first but when he stayed behind so I could escape..." Liara began to shed tears. "I just know he's being tortured by the Shadow Broker. I have to find him."

"I'll send you whatever information you need if we come across something out there."

Liara smiled, wiping her tears away and pecked my cheek. "Thank you Shepard."

"Anytime, love." I smiled back. The door swished opened and Charlie stepped in.

"Ah looks like things are back to normal?" He smiled.

Liara and I looked at one another and then back at Charlie. "Yes." I stood up and turned to help Liara up from the floor.

"Well that's good." Charlie smiled us once more before turning towards Liara. "I've got all the information you need. I've read the terminals and but there is one problem."

"Yes?" Liara pressed.

"None of the suspects fits as the so called 'Observer'"

"What?" Liara breathed. "What are you talking about?"

Charlie handed her a datapad. She quickly grabbed it from his hands and looked at the information. "The texts all point towards a female. You said your assistant gave you the information?"

Liara paled, "Yes...Goddess, Shepard are you armed?"

"I've got a pistol yes why?"

Without answering, Liara pressed her something on her desk. "Nyxeris, could I see you for a moment?"

Moments later, the asari assistant came through the door. "Yes Miss T'Soni?"

"Don't play games with me Nyxeris. I have now discovered you are a double agent for the Shadow Broker."

Nyxeris smirked. "About time. Took you long enough you pureblood bitch!" Nyxsris and Liara flared their biotics and began to attack one another.

Nyxeris pulled her hand back and swung but Liara effortlessly dodged and countered with an uppercut, sending the other maiden to the ground. I looked at Charlie who had blue flames in his hands, ready to intervene if necessary.

"The Shadow Broker is onto you." Nyxeris spat. "He'll come after you and your stupid girlfriend! And I will laugh when he does."

Liara picked her up by the throat and glared at the other asari. "You have much to learn. It's a shame you won't receive further training." In that instant, Liara twisted her neck and killed her.

"Thank you Commander, if you hadn't discovered the real identity of the Observer, I would have been dead." Liara turned to face Charlie who simply nodded.

"It's the least I could do for what you did for me. If there is anything you need, let me know. I'll be glad to help." Charlie nodded towards me, "I'm her boss after all so..."

I rolled my eyes at him, "Alright we should probably get going." I walked towards Liara but I shyly looked down. "Bye."

"Really?" Charlie crossed his arms, "that's your romantic goodbye?" Charlie pushed me towards Liara and was crashed into an embrace, like one of those cheesy romance vids that my mother used to watch.

"Bye." I whispered softly, looking up at her sapphire blue eyes. I quickly kissed her on the lips. "I love you my blue goddess." Liara blushed and I couldn't help myself to kiss her once more. God she is so cute when she blushes. I turned on my omni-tool and passed her my contact information. "So we can talk to each other when we miss one another."

"Liara there are a few things I want to ask." Charlie interrupted our tender moment.

"The assassin and Justicar Samara? Yes, Mister Thane Krios has just arrived here a few days ago. Sources tell me he may be targeting a corporate executive. He contacted an asari named Seryna who has an office in the cargo hold transfer levels. Maybe she can tell you where he is. As for Samara, she has currently registered with Tracking Officer Dara. You can find Officer Dara at the transport hub."

"Alright, we'll check this out." Charlie and I began to walk out.

"Wait up Charlie." I turned to face Liara who began typing something on her terminal. "You knew all that from the top of your head?"

For a second, she ignored me as she continued to type on her terminal. Eventually, her eyes looked up at me and her lips turned to a smirk.

"I'm a very good information broker Shepard."

I enjoyed writing this chapter and hope you all enjoy reading it.

There will be some interactions from time to time before I go ahead and start the Shadow Broker mission. Apart from the Kasumi, that is the only one I have planned but if you would like to see the other DLC added, I might consider it :)

As of 11/25, I have began planning a brand new story that I plan on writing once I finish The Two Spectres: Part IV but that is way down the road... but maybe if people want it, I'll begin publishing it sooner? ;) It will be an AU and will follow the characters from these stories in some way, shape or form.

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