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She let out a soft sigh and dropped the datapad on her bed, her other hand went to the back of her neck and gently rubbed the small ball of pain.

'I better make my rounds...' she thought to herself as she took a step towards her door. Only to smack face first into Kaidan's chest. His arms automatically going around her waist as he pulled her closer.

"Why me?" He asked into her hair.

She took a deep breath, inhaling his spicy scent and let out a soft sigh.

"Why you what?" She asked trying to be evasive.

"Why did you let me live?" He asked while squeezing her slightly.

She chewed her lip and closed her eyes, savoring the feeling of his arms around her.

"Is it because of this?" He asked as his hands skimmed down to her ass.

She let out a soft hiss and took a step back, putting her hands on his chest and looked up at him. His whiskey brown eyes dark by grief and a hint of lust.

"Kaidan..." She sighed his name again and slowly shook her head.

"No. Kaidan no. Ashley deserved better than that. You, you were with the bomb. Our objective was to destroy the facility no matter what. Ashley knew that, she's a soldier and she was a damn good one. She knew the costs and she understood." She said as she took another step back bringing her out of the circle of his arms.

"As much as you want to think that I picked you for my own selfish reasons, if the situation was reversed...and Ash was on the bomb and you on the tower...she'd be alive." She said softly.

"Look." She said quietly, standing on her tippy toes to brush her lips against his softly. "I have to finish my rounds before we hit the Citadel. The Council wants to be debriefed in person. And I'll make sure they remember Ashley's name." She said as she gently pushed him away from her.

She made her rounds, stopping to talk to Liara, Tali and Wrex. When she went to the Mako she didn't see Garrus at his usual spot which was unusual so she made her way to the cockpit and stood behind Joker.

"I forwarded the mission update to the Citadel, Commander. We've got confirmation on those reinforcements. Ambassador Udina wants us to report back to the Citadel. The Council is massing a joint-species fleet to deal with Saren and his geth." Joker announced.

"I knew they'd come around. Joker, I want the Normandy at the head of that fleet!" Emily said coldly.
"Connect me, Joker." She said as she took a tentative sip of her coffee.

"I want everyone that was at Virmire to suit up and get ready to talk to the Council. We lost a friend, a very special person and a soldier. I want them to know that Saren killed her, killed her in cold blood and I'm going to make sure we get our revenge. Shepard out." She said as she made her way to her locker.

She strode briskly to the Council chambers followed by Wrex and Garrus.

"Good job, Shepard. Thanks to you, the Council's finally taking real action against Saren!" Udina commented as she walked up and stood at parade rest.

"The ambassador is correct. If Saren is foolish enough to attack the Citadel-as you believe-we will be ready for him." The Asari Councilor said.

"Patrols are stationed at every mass relay linking Citadel space to the Terminus Systems." The Turian Councilor commented.

"You really think that a blockade is going to stop him? He's on Ilos looking for the Conduit right now. What are you doing about that?" She asked as she cocked a hip and tilted her head looking at them, resisting the urge to put the sneer in her voice.

"Ilos is only accessible through the Mu Relay, deep inside the Terminus Systems, Commander. If we send a fleet in there, the only possible outcome is a full-scale war." The Salarian Councilor said while he looked at the two other Councilors.

"Now is the time for discretion, Commander. Saren's greatest weapon was secrecy. Exposed, he is no longer a threat. This is over." Udina said while sneering at her.

She balled her hands into fists, hoping her biotics don't flicker as she slowly lost control of her temper.

"One ship going into the Terminus System won't start a war. I can be discreet." Emily grounded out through clenched teeth.

"You detonated a nuclear device on Virmire. I wouldn't call that discreet!" The Turian Councilor growled out.

"Your style served you well in the Traverse, Commander. We recognize that. But Ilos requires a deft touch. We have the situation under control." The Asari Councilor commented dryly.

"If Saren finds the Conduit, we're all screwed! We have to go to Ilos!" Emily growled out glaring at Udina.

"Ambassador Udina, I get the sense Commander Shepard isn't willing to let this go." The Turian Councilor growled out as he glared at Emily.

"There are serious political implications here, Shepard. Humanity's made great gains thanks to you. But now you're becoming more trouble than you're worth." said Udina.

"You bastard! You're selling us out!" Kaidan yelled from behind Emily.

"It's just politics, Commander. You've done your job, now let me do mine. We've locked out all the Normandy's primary systems. Until further notice, you're grounded." Udina said as he walked away from Emily and her crew.

"Are you insane? After everything I've done, you still don't believe me?" Emily shouted as her biotics flared quickly over her arms and balled fists. Causing Kaidan and Liara to grab her arms to distract her.

"I think it's time for you and your team to leave, Commander. This no longer concerns you. The Council can handle this. With my help, of course." Udina said as he continued to walk away.

They made their way back to the Normandy, all lost in their own thoughts.

'Grounded. These people are going to die if we don't do anything.' Emily thought to herself as she slammed her fist into the wall, causing Joker to let out a string of curses as her biotics flickered quickly with her punch.

"Damnit Emily, don't do that!" He yelled as the crew went to their respective quarters to pack their things.

She made her way to her locker and let out a soft sigh. She sank slowly to the ground and stared at Ashley's locker. Picturing her laughing and giggling with Tali while they talked about shotguns and ammo.

'I'm so sorry Ashley...I wish...I wish I could change the way things went.' She thought bitterly to herself.

"How are you holding up, Emily?" Kaidan asked as he leaned against the wall by her locker.

"This isn't over yet." Emily said softly, looking up at him through her bangs.

"You're an optimist, Shepard. I guess we'll have to consider this part of humanity's learning experience." Kaidan drawled out as he watched her.

"We'll figure it out. We have to. Can I count on you to be there?" She asked him quietly, her bottom lip between her teeth.

"Of course I will be. You know that." He said softly as he reached his hand down to her.

She gave him a small smile as she placed her hand in his, giving her a quick tug and she ended up in his arms again. He leaned down, staring into her eyes as she looked back up at him. He lightly brushed his lips against hers and before she could react, he pinned her against the locker and deepened the kiss.

"Sorry to interrupt, Commander. Got a message from Captain Anderson." Joker said via comm.

She gave Kaidan a slightly annoyed look, her lips swollen from his kiss.

"What did he want?" Emily asked as she mentally debated on kissing Kaidan again.

"Only said to meet him at that club in the wards. Flux." He continued.

"Sounds important. You'd better go." Kaidan drawled as he ran his thumb along her bottom lip, his eyes dark.

"This conversation isn't over, Lieutenant." She said smirking up at him.

"You could also put me down now." She said with a small sigh as he slid her down his hard body.

"Go." He said his voice husky with need.

She turned and walked away, tossing her her hair slightly and made her way towards Flux.

She looked around as she got there, noting the dark interior and loud music. It seemed like a good place for discreet conversations since there was no possible way for anyone to overhear any one's conversations. She took a seat in front of him and waited.

"I'm glad you came, Shepard. I heard what happened." Anderson said while nursing a drink.

"They pulled me off the mission. Just like when they forced you to give up the Normandy." She said softly as she looked around the club.

"I know. I'm sorry. I wanted to warn you, but there was no way to get a message to you before you docked. I know you're pissed off right now, but you can't give up. They'll think this is over, but we both know its not. You have to go to Ilos. You have to stop Saren from using the Conduit!"

"There is only one ship that can get me there. And right now its grounded." Emily said while she focused her attention on Anderson.

"Let me deal with it. Just get back to the Normandy and wait for my signal. Then I want you to make your way to Ilos as fast as you can." Anderson said as he got up.

"We could get in big trouble for this." Emily said as she got to her feet.

"Right now, it doesn't matter. Just go." He ordered.

"Well..." She said as she watched him walk away wondering what he'd do.

She ran back to the Normandy as fast as possible and stood behind Joker as they stared at the board. She and Joker shared a look as they both waited.

"C'mon...' she thought to herself as she bit her lip nervously as the lights flashed green.

"Let's go. Get us out of here, Joker. Now!" Emily said as she almost jumped for joy.
"On it Emily!" He called out at her retreating back as she made her way quickly to the galaxy map, plotting the course to Ilos.

After making her rounds, she made her way into her room and tried to contact Clara but wasn't able to reach her. She ran her fingers through her hair and looked around her room as the door opened.

"Emily?" Kaidan asked as he took a step in.

"Yeah?" She answered as she stared at him.

"What happens if this doesn't work out, Emily? We mutinied. Stole a prototype warship. If they wanted to get technical, they could throw in kidnapping. We're hell of an example of humanity's best and brightest, huh?" He asked as he slowly walked towards her.

"I don't know about the 'example' part. But as far as saving the galaxy, how good are first-timers supposed to be?" She asked back as she sat on her desk with her arms across her chest.

He laughed softly as he took another step closer to her, bringing him within arms reach.

"Fair enough. It'll really hit the fan when we get to Ilos. If things don't go well, I want you to know- Well, I've enjoyed serving under you." He said softly as slowly leaned closer.

"Dance around it all you want, Kaidan...we both know what you really mean. Just say it...what are you afraid of?" She asked as she placed her hands on his hips and slowly tugging him closer.

"I don't know...I mean, the regs against fraternization seem kinda petty now. Taking a stolen ship, to face a giant extragalactic war machine..." His eyes darted to her lips and back to her eyes.

"You know what? You're right. About everything. I think about losing you and I can't stand it. The galaxy will just keep going. Everything, even the Reapers, will come around again. But you and I, we are important right now." He said as he pressed himself against Emily, pulling her legs around his waist.

"And this is what will never happen again. Us. Emily, you make me feel...human." He continued as he tilted her head up towards his and lightly kissed her lips.

"Stay with me tonight." She whispered as she traced his lip with the tip of her tongue.

Kaidan smirked at her and ran his hands up her sides, gently tugging her shirt up and over her head. He thumbed the straps of her military issue bra and grinned as she let out a soft sigh, arching her chest towards him.

"I'm really liking what I'm seeing..." He murmured huskily as he leaned in and kissed the side of her neck.

"And here, I'm starting to think you're overdressed." She smirked as she tugged his shirt up and over his head, casually throwing it on her bed. She ran her hands up his chest and lightly flicked her thumb across one of his nipples as he groaned deeply before lightly biting her neck.

"It's better if I do that to you..." He whispered as he tugged her bra straps down her arms and flickering both her nipples with his thumbs, causing her to arch her back and press her breasts into his hands.

"Much...much better he whispered huskily as he dipped his head down and flicked his tongue across one nipple while lightly pinching the other one.

She threw her head back, brown hair cascading around your shoulders as she bit her lip hard on a low moan. Her fingers fumbling to pull his pants off as his fingers tugged her sweat pants down.

"My...my my Emily, no panties?" He teased as his fingers lightly teased over her glistening folds.

"And no hair either... Why does that not surprise me." He continued as his finger found her center and slowly circled it.

"I sleep naked." She groaned as her hips bucked gently.

"Good to know." He groaned as her hand reached for his manhood, her fingers trailing from base to tip.

He traced a line down from her neck to her nipples, belly button and down with his tongue. Blowing a gentle brush of air against her moist core.

"Kaidan..." She whimpered as she ran her fingers through his hair, lightly urging him closer.

"Patience, Commander." He laughed huskily as he used his fingers to spread her open before lightly flicking his tongue against her clit.

"Ahhh..." She moaned her hips jerked hard into his face.

He pulled his face away and grinned up at her before diving back in and slowly licking her up and down.

"Mmm keep that up and you'll make me cum." She growled as she tugged him gently by the hair.

He surged up quickly, and pushed her legs wider before using the tip of his cock to tease her opening gently.

"Say please...Commander." He drawled huskily.

"Please..." She whispered her face buried in his neck.

He pushed himself inside her, lifting and wrapping her legs around his waist as he picked her up and carried her to the bed.

She stretched out and stared up at him.

"Well, Alenko? Coming to bed or what?" She asked huskily as she reached for him.

He gave her one quick smile before climbing into bed and rolling her ontop of him.

"Well I did say, I enjoy working under you, Commander." He teased before he lifted her up and slipped his manhood inside her. Watching her arch her back as she moaned his name. He thrust up into her slowly, his hands clamped tightly around her waist while she leaned against his upturned legs.

She bit her lip and leaned forward, resting her hands on his biceps while she rotated her hips slowly while tightly squeezing him with every downward thrust. She opened her eyes and smirked at Kaidan while running her nails down his chest. Kaidan grabbed onto Emily's butt as she let out a light moan in surprise. She could feel him growing larger inside her as she began to pace herself up and down. As she got faster and harder she laid her chest against him, her breasts bouncing against his chest as she moaned into the side of his neck. He pushed her lower back down causing her to bite her lip as his manhood filled her. His hands caressed her butt as he thrust in his member again and again.

"Haahh..Kai..there..right..ah..there..!" Shepard's moaned into Kaidan's ear as he moves his hips to another angle. She buried her face into his shoulder as her orgasm shook through her body leaving her boneless against his chest. The night grew on as the two held each other in their arms, their bodies melding together as their night of ecstasy continued.

A/N: Annnd tada. Promised lemon and fluff! Reviews and what not plz. 3