Mass Effect
One
Back In Time
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Author's Note; Yep. Another Chapter. I've got a few written up... I hope you guys like this.
P.S. Tell me what you think; if flames are needed, I'll use them to warm my house. :P
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Back In Time
Chapter Eleven
He was running through the halls.
Don't stop.
Never stop.
The omni-tool on his wrist lit up; someone was calling him.
He ignored it.
When he finally got to the door hiding the alleyway, he slammed his palm onto the panel, waiting for the door to open.
Just in case if the assassins were still there, he raised his hands up close to his chest; he had dropped his clumsy pistol when he had left Michel's office.
His omni-tool lit up once more.
The door finally opened, revealing a Quarian standing in the hallways, arms folded across her chest.
She looked up at him as his hands fell to his sides.
"Tali'Zorah nar Rayya?" he asked, trying to keep the nerve out of his voice.
"Yes, that is me," she stated with a nod. "Are you here with the Shadow Broker?"
Shepard walked to her. He was shaking. "No, I'm with the Alliance Military. The- those men that are- work for Fist, well they broke away from the Shadow Broker. They work for Saren."
Tali's glowing eyes widened.
"Miss Zorah, I need you to come with me. Quickly, please."
She stepped away from him. "How do I know what you're saying is the truth?"
His heart was like thunder in his chest. "Please. Just trust me."
"So Fist set me up? I knew I couldn't trust him."
Tali slowly took some steps, closing some of the distance between them. Her arms fell to her sides.
"I don't know who you are, but if you end up double-crossing me-"
The door to the alley opened once more; three men walked through it.
"No…"
"Excuse me, Miss nar Rayya," one of the assassins called in an ear-grating voice. "I believe you have some information for us."
"Do you have a gun?" she whispered desperately.
"I have biotics."
"Good," she almost purred. She stepped back from him, turning her glowing eyes to the assassins.
"Who's the human?" the leader asked.
Tali glanced at him. "He's my, uh… boyfriend."
John smiled and stepped up behind her.
It wouldn't be that hard to play the part he knew too well… That accent did drive him crazy.
"Good cover," he whispered near her earpiece.
"You can get a room later," the leader hissed.
"I've got them. Get back to Doctor Michel's offices. I'll meet you there."
"No, no," she turned. "I won't leave you here to fight them alone."
"Fine," he paused. "Just stay behind me."
She nodded.
"The information?" the agent asked impatiently.
"You're not getting it."
"Kill th-"
Shepard fired up his biotic amp and charged.
The Charge was followed quickly by a Nova, which instantly killed them.
He turned to Tali, flashing what he hoped was a charming smile.
By the look in her wide eyes, she hadn't even got the chance to raise her gun.
"Well, then," she called, placing her pistol back on her hip.
"Were you hurt?" he immediately asked, the shake returning.
"How could I have been? You were all over them like an Admiral on a new ship!"
He laughed. "Yeah. Quarian Admirals love their ships."
Especially that Admiral vas Normandy…
Tali's eyes narrowed slightly. "Who are you?"
"Commander John Shepard. My CO is looking for evidence against Saren."
Her eyes fell to the ground. "I guess I can repay you for helping me."
"Not right now, though; it's getting late- I have to round up my crew and get on the Normandy…"
She stepped back. "Oh, don't worry, I understand."
"Do you want to come with us?" he asked, the eagerness in his voice clear.
"Well, uh," she stuttered. "Sure. It's not like I have somewhere to stay."
"My- the part of the crew that I'm looking for… Some of them are in the Flux."
Her mask tilted. "Some? Where are the others?"
The door to the alley slid open once more, answering Tali's question.
Garrus walked through the doorway, followed by Kaidan and Wrex.
"John? How did you-?"
He walked to the trio, Tali hesitantly following.
"A Vanguard's instinct," was his answer.
"We killed Fist," Wrex rumbled.
"You killed Fist," Garrus corrected.
"Let's get back to the Flux," Shepard stated. "I think the party has been lacking in our absence, Kaidan."
Alenko laughed. "Yeah, right. They probably didn't even notice we were gone."