Hey folks. My school year is done! WOOHOO!

That means I'll be able to finally concentrate on this story and the following stories to come :)

Well I hope you enjoy this chapter

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April 10, 2183

SSV Normandy - Cargo Hold - Commander Shepard - 0800 hours

"Wrex."

"Shepard."

"How are you holding up? We are heading towards the Citadel. Going for updates mostly. I was wondering if you needed anything." I respected the Krogan. He always knew when to pick a fight. Though I was always cautious when I talked to him, fearing for the worst.

"I'm comfortable with what I got." He hasn't gotten any upgrades since we met. I do have to agree though, his shotgun provided the punch that decimated enemies who stood in the Krogan's way. His armor was pretty beaten up. Cracks were visible and I couldn't let one of my crew going into battle with damaged armor.

"I'll be on the lookout. If I find something for you I'll get it."

He gave a swift nod that showed approval. "Much appreciated Shepard."

Feeling curious about his battle scar on his face so I asked, "Where did you get that scar?"

Wrex laughed and he gave what looked like a smile. "I was hired by a volus diplomat."

"Huh who knew that even diplomats needed protection every now and then." I snorted.

"Every now and then? If it wasn't for politicians, I'd be out of a job!" He responded.

"I guess you're right. Why did he hire you?" I asked.

"He wanted to erase his past. He wanted me to kill one of his old friends. That friend turned out to be an asari commando."

"Whoa, an asari commando? That's a little unusual."

"I met Aleena before. We were both hired earlier to kill the same turian. Neither of us wanted the other one to get him first. We spent more time fighting each other than finding the turian. Eventually I let her know of my contract and that she could pick the location on where we'd fight. She chose an old salarian space port. Filled with mercs." Wrex laughed as he reminisced.

"So what happened next?" This story was getting interesting.

Wrex chuckled again and continued. "What didn't happen. We hunted each other for two day. I even ran out of ammo. Had to kill some mercs that were on the station and use their damned weapons. By the third day, everyone that was on that station died or fled. Then I had her. She was in one of the med labs, patching herself up. Then the station's core went critical and I hauled ass to my ship. I left her there and I watched the station blow up. I never saw her leave. There was nothing left larger than a turian's right nut."

I giggled inwardly and I said. "And?"

"I went to the diplomat to collect my pay but before I got there, she sent me a message saying, 'Better luck next time'" He chuckled once more. "I told the volus the news. He wasn't too happy. I told him that if he wanted to stay alive, he'd keep me as his personal body guard. Easiest job in the world. I was his bodyguard until he died. Natural causes."

"What happened to Aleena?" I asked.

"Don't know. She fell off the grid after our fight. Maybe she died. Who knows." He replied with a shrug.

Having nothing more to ask, I thanked him for the story. "So long Wrex."

"Shepard."

SSV Normandy - Mess Hall - Commander Alonso - 0800 hours

"Charlie, you have a moment?" I looked up from my tray of food and Amanda stood by the edge of the table. "Mind if I sit down?"

I gestured her to take a seat. I swallowed my food and I said. "I always have time for the crew. What's up Amanda?"

She sat in the chair in front of me and began fidgeting with her hands. "I want to ask you something."

"What's wrong?"I asked worryingly.

She shook her head no and replied. "I-" There was a long pause before she continued. "There's just something that's been on my mind. It has to do with Elysium."

I raised my eyebrows. "What about?" I asked.

"Was there a Gunnery Chief Alan Sturridge stationed there? Did you know him?" she asked.

Oh no. I suddenly figured it out. Alan had been one of Jane and I's closest friends. He had been on Elysium before he arrived. He showed us around town. He was tall, about six foot two and he was buff. He could take down a pack of Krogan with ease. He was a little shy when Jane and I first met him. A bit unusual for a guy of his stature. His eyes were a dark brown color similar to Amanda's. Only his was a slightly darker shade. His hair was a natural black color but he used some sort of hair product that, when in sunlight, gave off a light shade of brown. He was young; in his early twenties. He was a good kid.

When the batarian's hit the colony, the three of us ran towards the action. We saved dozens maybe even hundreds of civilians as they ran to safety. We began getting overrun.

"Alan get back here!" Jane ordered.

"You two get out of here. Protect the colonists! Do whatever it takes!" he said as he took down two batarians with his Punisher sniper rifle.

"Alan don't be stupid. Jane gave you an order!" I yelled.

"Guys we don't have time to argue. Protect the colonists. You two are their only hope." His voice was calm and determined.

There was debris and smoke everywhere. There was no visibility beyond fifty yards. There were trails of gunfire that emerged from the smoke and as more and more batarians came into view, I began feeling angry. I flared my biotics and lifted a few batarians, followed by a warp that caused a small explosion.

"Alan come on! We have to fall back! It's not safe here!" I yelled.

He wasn't moving. He kept shooting his gun. Taking down the invaders one by one. He took cover behind the trench to avoid return fire as he reloaded. He looked at both of us and smiled.

"Tell them what happened here. You make these bastards pay. It's been an honor to get to know the two of you. Thank you."

Alan switched to his lancer rifle, climbed over the trench and charged towards the smoke.

"No!" I yelled. I began running after him but Jane stopped me, holding me on the waist. "Let me go damn it!" I ordered. I tried to get free but I couldn't.

"Charlie don't he's gone." Jane's voice was soft and filled with sadness. "Come on. We have to head back and save the colonists. It's what he wanted."

I began to cry with rage. Alan sacrificed himself to save us. To save the colony. I'm sure he went down fighting.

Damn you! Why!

I was brought back to reality

"Alan? Yeah I knew him. He was a good kid. He was really shy when Jane and I met him. He-" I paused and began thinking of him. "He's the best man I've ever met. I miss him." I went to grab Amanda's hand. Not having to say anymore, she looked at me and gave me a smile and I returned it.

Later at the Citadel Tower

It felt weird having nobody walking along with me but the councilor needed my help. I didn't tell Jane about where I was going. Her stubbornness would cause her to come with me. As I headed to the Citadel Tower, I began thinking what could possibly be wrong that the councilor would want to speak with me. Whatever it was, it had to be important.

I walked down the hallway and was halted by the door by a pair of asari commandos who were guarding the door.

"Specter, I need for you to hand over you weapons." Said the asari to my right. I obliged to the order. she touched her comm radio and said. "Councilor, the spectre is here to see you." There was a pause. "Of course councilor." She looked at me and told me to head inside.

"Thank you." I bowed and headed inside. The room's design was certainly that of an asari. Circular and very beautiful. Lush and certainly soft violet carpet covered the floor under my feet. There were small steps downward that led towards the white sofas in the center of the room. On the right side, there was a large window that overlooked the presidium below. There were asari paintings that circled the rest of the wall. I toured the room, looking at each beautiful painting carefully. After spending time on Thessia all those years ago, I certainly developed a taste for asari culture. There was something different about the asari compared to the rest of the galaxy. They seemed to be ahead of everyone else in almost every way. As I talked around the room I came towards a statue. Sculpted to perfection. I knew who this was.

"I see you found the statue of Goddess Athame." Tevos' voice came from behind me.

"It's quite beautiful." I turned to the councilor who gave me a smile, agreeing with me.

"Can I get you something to drink?" She offered. "Asari wine?"

I smiled at the offer. "Yes please. Thank you councilor."

I followed her as she walked towards the sofas that elegantly centered the room. She gestured me to sit which I happily took.

As Tevos began pouring wine into the glasses she said. "I appreciate you taking the time from your hunt to help me with this. Given your relationship with my people, I thought I'd turn to you for help." She handed me a glass. I took a small sip and immediately felt relaxed. The sultry flavor of the wine brought me back to Thessia. The beautiful building structures, the luscious blue lakes, the beautiful asari that occupied the planet. I shook my train of thought and saw the councilor began pouring a glass for herself.

"What's this about councilor? I have to admit, I do find it odd that you turned to me for help. Certainly there are asari spectres that are more than willing to help you." I said

"That's correct commander but I feel that this might be a job for you. I trust you commander and I hope you trust me?"

"Of course councilor. You have given me no reason to distrust you." I smiled which she returned.

"Good then we can get started. What I tell you must not leave this room. There could be serious complications if people find out about this." She paused and waited for me to nod before she continued on. "I need someone to be tracked. She's been gone for a week and I am beginning to worry. Her last location was at the docks. She had been investigating a crime that was committed there. I would like for you to investigate what happened."

"Who is this person I'm looking for?" I asked.

The councilor was hesitant to reveal such information but she gave me an answer. "Her name is Sheila Tevos."

"Tevos? Wait is she at all related to you?" I asked. Kind of a stupid question don't you think? I said to myself.

"She is. She's my daughter." She said quietly

What? She has a daughter? "You're daughter? How come this isn't common knowledge?" I asked.

"I do this to protect her commander. If that sort of information got into the wrong hands, it could only cause problems for the both of us."

"That's true." I sighed. "Alright so I assume she works at C-Sec? I need the name of her superior officer."

"Bailey, Sergeant Armando-Owen Bailey." She replied.

I stood up and placed the now empty glass on the coffee table in front of me. "Well this might take awhile. I'll find your daughter councilor. Thank you for the wine." I bowed and turned to leave.

"Commander before you go." I stopped and turned towards her. "I requested help. You will be working with another spectre. An asari named Tela Vasir. She will help you out with this investigation. I haven't told her that Sheila is my daughter so I would suggest keeping that information to yourself."

"I will councilor."

"May the goddess smile upon you commander" Tevos bowed her head and I returned it.

"May the goddess smile upon you councilor." I smiled and left the room.

I collected my guns and bowed at the two asari and left towards the dock.

Alright so it looks like we will run into the asari spectre and Captain Bailey!

I don't think the game ever said that Tevos had a daughter but with this being my fanfic. I thought it would be nice to have.

I'm hoping to have the next chapter ready to publish by Friday.

So until next time! :)