DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN MASS EFFECT OR ANY OF THE MUSIC LYRICS USED IN THIS FIC. ONLY THE PLOT OF THIS STORY AND MYSELF HAHAHAHA
Warning lots of Flashbacks and Author Insert.
Mass Effect the Immortal Series Part 2: Legacy of the Dragon
Chapter 13: Crispy Fried Quarian and Love Struck Geth
NORMANDY SR-2
Jeff could not believe what his grandmother had just done! She had made Thane go with them against the Collectors.
The same Thane that had been diagnosed with Kepral's Syndrome and then cured all those years ago.
FLASHBACK EDEN PRIME YEAR 2167
"Thane are you alright?" a now twelve year old Jeff Moreau said to the Drell.
"No, I can't breathe," Thane said as he held his chest and began to cough up blood.
"Someone help!" Jeff said.
"What is going on?" the voice of Javik replied as he entered the room.
"It is Thane we were just playing some cards when his chest started to hurt," Jeff said.
Javik knelt down and placed his hand on Thane's chest. He closed his eyes in concentration and then opened wide.
"Jeff get me the Grandmaster now!" Javik said.
Jeff took in a lungful of air and shouted for his grandmother to appear. In about five minutes Martha was there at his side.
"What is going on?" Martha said and then noticed Thane.
"What happened?" she said rushing to his side.
"His lungs are full of water and his cells are not absorbing oxygen like they should." Javik said.
"Kepral's Syndrome," Martha said as she helped him up.
"So what are we going to do Grandmaster?" Javik said as Martha led them to the medical bay of the newly built Skyrim Monastery.
"We need to first get the access water out of his lungs and then we are going to use the Alterian genetic modifier to alter his DNA to help him cope with humid worlds," Martha said as she barged into the medical bay.
The Alterian a fish-like alien from the Republic stood tall as Martha entered. Martha then placed Thane onto one of the operating tables and began to wave her hand around to extract the excess water.
"Strip him down and get him read to excrete a lot of fluids!" Martha said. The Medics quickly ran off to get the proper equipment.
Jeff stood outside with Javik. The Prothean had learned a lot of patience when dealing with children and Jeff is one of the quieter ones. Jeff understood the purpose of the genetic modifier. It was designed to alter ones DNA to allow them to be more adaptable to different worlds. For example if one were to visit the Volus Homeworld they can use this machine to modify their bodies to withstand the extreme pressure of the planet. It also would modify their lungs so they can breathe the same atmosphere as the Volus.
There are drawbacks however with this device.
It can't alter the DNA of someone who was born with a disease such as Volik's Syndrome. Jeff wished he could do the same things as everyone else but because his base DNA has the disease in it he is unable to participate in such a device without killing himself. Thane however is a healthy Drell and to have such a disease is devastating. He watched as his grandmother lifted Thane from the table to the waiting pool in the back where they can monitor him.
She gently placed his body there and slowly he drifted towards the middle where tubes started to attach themselves to him. The whole time Thane had passed out and was unconscious the machines did their work. Jeff watched as slowly the Drell began to breathe easier and easier. Liquid was pumped out of his lungs and bloodstream into nearby jars as large as tubs. They filled with quite a bit of water. One of the other students had used water bending to take it to the waste shoot.
"Joker?" a voice called
"JOKER!"
END FLASHBACK NORMANDY YEAR 2185
Jeff shot out of his reprieve by Jack as she sat down next to him.
"So what thinking about the old days?" Jack said.
"In a way," Jeff replied.
"What memory?" Jack asked
"When Thane received his treatment for Kepler's syndrome," Jeff replied.
"Yes that was very dramatic now isn't it," a new voice said and Jeff turned his chair around to greet Thane who was standing there leaning against the door with his arms crossed. A smile ghosting his face.
"Hey there big guy long time no see," Jeff said as he struggled to get up and give Thane a hug.
Thane beat him to it by leaning down and allowing Jeff to give him a brotherly hug and a hand shake.
"When I saw you there with Commander Shepard I knew it had to be you. I knew that you would find someone that you would like since I saw you kissing her," Thane smirked when Jeff threw his hat at him.
The Drell was like an older brother to Jeff who would constantly tease him. The smile on his lips was all that Jack and Jeff needed to know about to prove that it was him and not some imposter.
"How's Kolyat?" Jack asked, "Last time we'd seen him he was a tiny little thing."
"Kolyat is doing fine, in fact he is due to take his trials pretty soon," Thane said with pride.
"That is awesome dude! Congrats!" Jeff said smiling remembering the little Drell child who would run around his legs when he was trying to walk and his mother who would constantly scold him.
"How is Erica by the way?" Jeff said.
"Erica is fine I just checked in with her at Cyrodiil she is doing good. She helps the parents of the children killed in the bombing as best she can. She was after all their teacher in reading and writing," Thane said.
"I'm sorry to hear about Cyrodiil," Jack said
"Don't worry about it we took care of what needs to be done. Now Martha wants me to deal with the Collectors with you lot." he said gently pushing Jack away from him in a brotherly fashion. Jack pushed back and they started a friendly game of push me.
"I see everyone is getting along up here," said a voice and they turned to find Miranda with her arms crossed and a ghost of a smile on her face.
"Operative Lawson I am sorry if I'm..."Thane started,
"I may run a tight ship but I also want to see my underlings happy so if a friendly game is all that it takes then by all means go ahead. I am not angry at you for doing so you can go back to your game, or you can follow me and I can show you to your quarters," Miranda said.
"Alright, thanks guys for all the help," Thane said before waving them off.
A few seconds later Shepard made an announcement to Jeff about going to Haestrom to rescue Tali.
"Alright I guess I have to get back to work," Jeff joked as Jack walked out.
"All systems are online and ready Jeff," EDI announced.
"Alright I am ready to go," he hit a few switches for the ship to start warming engines.
"Nos Astra Control this is Normandy requesting flight clearance, I repeat Nos Astra Control this is Normandy requesting flight clearance over," Jeff announced over the comm.
"Normandy this is Nos Astra Control you are clear to launch all flight paths have been diverted," said the control tower.
"Copy that Nos Astra control, Normandy out," he said and began pre-flight checks on all systems as he pulled out of the docking bay towards the skies.
He expertly flew the ship into space and out into the open skies. Charting a course for the mass relay he entered FTL.
"Alright ladies and gentlemen we about two hours out from the mass relay so strap yourselves in we are going for a short hop before another three days to Haestrom." Jeff announced before doing a post flight systems check.
"Alright EDI all systems are green what's our status?" Jeff asked.
"All systems are functioning and are currently operational." EDI replied
"Good," said a voice and Shepard stood by the door with her arms crossed and her Cerberus Uniform looking like the commander that she always was. Closing the door behind her she walked towards him and sat down beside his chair.
"So..." Jeff said nervously.
"EDI some privacy please," Shepard said.
"Logging you out," EDI said.
"You are not going to back out because of my disease now are you?" Jeff said sadly.
"No," Shepard replied.
"No?" Jeff said.
"No I am not backing out of this relationship," Shepard said.
"What?" Jeff said
Shepard then leaned closer to him and got on her knees.
"Joker, Jeff if I wanted to end it I would have ended it at our first kiss. But I didn't," Shepard said.
"Then why didn't you? I mean you are hot and sexy and you can have any man from any species fall in love with you, why me?" Jeff asked
"Why not?" Shepard said as she leaned back against the console.
"I don't know, I am weak, ugly, all I am good at is piloting, hell I can't fuck anyone without breaking a bone so why?" Jeff said.
"First off you are not ugly. Have you ever looked yourself in the mirror? Jeff you are the hottest guy on this ship even Chambers checks you out despite your disease. Second off from what I hear from both Jack, Garrus, Dr. Chakwas, and now Thane you are one of the best fighters out there. Third off you are loyal and have never left my side, and I need people like that here and now." she said as she placed her hand in his.
"And last but not least despite not being able to fuck you...well I think we can work around that," Shepard said to Jeff's discomfort.
"But what about...you know my family issues?" Jeff said.
"If your grandmother snuck in Liara's apartment disguised as Liara and dressed me up. Then I think she approves of our relationship. From what I understand after talking to Jack it did not go so well last time," Shepard said.
"Yeah, I thought I loved her but she ended up using me to get to my grandmother and stealing her memory stone," Jeff said.
"Memory stone?" Shepard inquired.
"This," Jeff then pulled out a silver necklace from under his shirt. It was an amulet of sorts with a tear shaped crystal in the middle and a silver dragon going around it.
"What is so important about it?" Shepard asked.
"It holds a copy of our memories like a journal of sorts. Even if we forget a face it would have that memory in there as clear as day. It is sort of like a diary that just keeps filling and filling without end till a person dies. It is forged from your essence and your memories. We also call it a soul gem since some Order of the Dragon members believe it houses a piece of their soul in there. Now mind you I am not a spiritual person like Thane or Treese (He's a Hanar by the way), but I know that it does house your every memory, feeling, and thought in here. I don't know the full mechanics of it but my grandmother does. Hers however is the most important since it houses all the secrets of the Order. The Illusive man would pay anyone millions just to get his hands on my grandmother's memory stone." he said while looking away.
"Jeff look at me," Shepard said and Jeff looked her in the eye.
"What happened?" she said.
"Maria...I can't," he said.
"Look I won't know what is going on until you tell me what happened," she said.
"I just can't the memory alone is too painful," he said.
Shepard was at his side in an instant. She grabbed both his hands and gently held them in hers. He was amazed that her hands though strong and tough can be so soft and gentle to him.
"Jeff listen to me what ever it was in the past that you can't tell me can you at least show me?" Shepard said.
"Alright but I would have to tune you in to the memory stone or else it would not show you anything," Jeff said and held her hand.
Shepard waited till he pulled out his necklace and held it out to her. She gently took it into her hands and placed it around her neck and under her shirt. Then Jeff gently placed both hand on both sides of her face and stared deep into her eyes before giving her a passionate kiss.
Shepard held on to him as he kissed her and she felt something from him a warmth of sorts go into her. When it was over she was still mesmerized by the kiss.
"I wanted to do that for a long time Maria and that warm feeling was me aligning yourself to the stone so that it can recognize you as a friend," he said.
"Can you undo it if you must?" Shepard asked
"Yes," Jeff replied.
"So how do I get this to work?" Shepard asked.
"It is best if you laid down for this one since it would be your first time. Just think about a memory and imagine yourself in it then it would be as if your are actually there. But at the same time you are not. Just remember that it is a memory so that way you don't get lost in it," Jeff replied.
"Thanks," Shepard said and kissed him goodbye before walking away.
Jeff sighed as he leaned back against the chair. He so wanted her badly but he can't and for now he won't. They have important things to do and right now getting past the Mass Relay was one of them. He started typing in the coordinates for the relay to take them to Haestrom. As soon as that happened he felt the familiar pull as the relay connected with the ship and in seconds they were at another relay and then another. When they finally made it to the system that Haestrom was in they entered FTL once again and Jeff gave a sigh of relief that in six hours they would be in system. At this time he felt a bit hungry and asked Jack if she could bring something from the mess hall. While she was getting something for him to eat he sat there staring at the windows above him looking at the stars.
As he looked he remembered those same windows and those same stars. He just wished he knew what his grandmother was up to. Why would she send Thane to come on board. Is it to keep an eye on him or something else? He would just have to find out.
OMEGA
"So our superstar returns?" Aria T'loak said as she looked at Martha up and down.
Aria's daughter Liselle was with Martha as the Asari owed the immortal her life after rescuing her from Kai Leng and his mercenaries.
Liselle ran to her mother and gave her a hug. All of Aria's gang know of the mother daughter exchange and know of Liselle's decision to join the Order of the Dragon. Since joining and since Martha takes such good care of her students Aria agreed to have them build a base of operations on Omega. Martha in turn recognizes Aria's authority and whenever Aria needs her assistance then the dragon grandmaster would come.
Today was one such day.
"So what is thy bidding my queen?" Martha said in jest. She took a bow with a half curtsey also in jest.
"What do you know about Cerberus?" Aria said with a smirk.
"What do you want to know?" Martha asked.
"I have had my dealings with them and I know they are plotting something. Something I don't like and I want you to find out what it is," she said.
"I am working on that as we speak. I also know that it is tied to the Collectors. Cerberus has plans for the Collectors. I bet the Illusive man plans on using Commander Shepard and her crew to kill off the Collectors and take the technology for himself," Martha replied.
"We also believe that the Collectors are harvesting humans to build another Reaper," Liselle added.
Aria's eyes lit up at that realization.
"Why humans? Why not other advanced species?" she asked.
"Oh this is just the beginning. The Collectors found humans to be most vertile and dominant seeing as their DNA is more individualistic and adaptable then any other species. In fact the second species they might be targeting would be the Asari. They are doing this as covert ops before the main fleet arrives in about a year's time." Martha said.
"Are you sure about the timeline?" Aria asked
"Positive, I have already worked with the governments and they are fully ready to work together against the Reapers. The Terminus Systems are a close second and we need your approval to mobilize them in defense of Omega and other valued targets." Martha said.
"Very well you shall have it. You have not lied to me before Martha and I am glad for your honesty. And if the Illusive Man is planning on using Shepard to take on the Collectors then what happens when she succeeds?" Aria asked.
"He plans on killing her," Liselle replied.
"She is a valuable asset since people look up to her...well except for those fools on the Citadel," Aria said.
"They can rot in hell for all I care," Martha said, "They have been warned for years and instead of acting on that warning they just threw it back in Shepard's face. They don't realize that the governments of the various species is already mobilizing to defend the galaxy. The Terminus Systems are the last to be ready. Individual fleets are mobilized but not in a tight defense." Martha said.
"If you want me to handle that then you have it. I want more then anything to preserve what is mine. And to defend it against those creatures then I will fight for it. You have my thanks and what of the Illusive Man?" Aria asked.
"He is indoctrinated and always had been. I was there when he touched Reaper Tech not knowing the consequences of that action. I also know for a fact that he is plotting to take control of key points in the galaxy. Omega is one of them," Martha replied.
"Then you shall have your force," she said standing up.
Turning to the Batarian beside her she began to bark orders. Nodding the Batarian ran off to do the deed. Turning back to Martha she smirked.
"I think it is time to turn on your disguise again Martha. Omega misses Tanith the blind Turian." she said.
Martha smirked before she vanished from sight leaving Liselle and her mother to catch up.
HAESTROM
Shepard had to fight her way through several Geth Heretics to get where Tali was located. Beside her were Kal'Reegar and two Geth Heavy Troopers that were helping him defend the wounded of his squad. Shepard was surprised by the peace treaty between the Geth and the Quarians. That is something that she would have to ask Tali about.
Right now however getting past a Colossus was a pain in the ass.
"We need a distraction!" Shepard said.
"And a good one," Garrus said with her.
"I can give it," Jack said
"How?" Shepard replied.
"I am a dragon remember," she said and began to run out from the hiding spot.
Avoiding the light of the sun she began to summon up huge walls of stone from the ground with her hands. The Geth opened fire on her while the ones with Shepard began to fire back. Jack slid on the ground and used her hands to summon up a large gust of wind that threw several Geth off of a cliff. Using a combination of lightning strikes, earthquakes, rising blocks of earth and lightning bolts Jack kept the Heretics busy while Shepard and the others took care of the rest of the Geth leaving the Colossus.
When the Colossus went to recharge Jack used a very powerful pull to throw the Colossus off of a cliff with several bullet holes courtesy of Shepard. The explosion that happened afterward was the final insult to injury.
"Well not everyday Geth and Quarians work together," Shepard said getting up from her hiding spot.
"It is not everyday we are forced to an uneasy peace," said Kal'Reegar.
"We have waited for nearly three hundred years for the Creators to return. Now we can together rebuild the homeworld of Rannoch," said one of the Geth.
"Tali and Legion should be inside." Kal'Reegar said.
"Legion?" Shepard asked when she walked up to Jack.
"Yeah, he was with the Dragons for a while. They did some improvements to his programing and then when the peace talks were finished got them all upgraded to full A.I. Status." he said when they gotten to the door.
The squad members that were still alive were being transported back to their ship while Shepard made her way to the door.
"Tali open up," Shepard said on the comm.
The door instantly unlocked allowing them to enter. Tali was busy typing on a nearby console while another Geth this one with an obvious hole and some N7 armor was busy guarding the door. When it saw who it was the Geth lowered its weapon.
"Creator Tali'Zorah our rescue has arrived," the Geth said.
"Thank you Legion," Tali said as she turned to see Shepard.
"Shepard!" she said rushing to her friend and giving her a hug.
"Tali! It is so good to see you and you have a friend," she said looking at Legion up and down.
"Yes, Legion is the one who instigated peace between the Geth and the Quarians and I am glad he did. All this fighting had to end sometime if we are to stop the Reapers," Tali said.
"Good because frankly all this infighting was getting on my nerves," Shepard replied.
"Let's get out of here then I am tired of being fried by the sun of Haestrom. Also Kal can you tell the Admiralty board that I am leaving with Shepard. I will give you the data so you can deliver it to them and to send them my condolences?" Tali said
"I will make sure it is delivered ma'am," Kal'Reegar replied.
Shepard then turned to Tali and Legion who stayed by her side. "Alright since your friend is coming with us we are heading back to the Normandy. You coming?" she said as she began to walk.
Jack and Garrus walked behind her as they made their way back to the shuttle that would take them back to the ship. Tali and Legion remained behind the group.
NORMANDY SR-2
"Tali nice to see you again," Jeff said giving Tali a hug.
"Joker! Joker I missed you!" Tali said as she rushed into the arms of Jeff who embraced his friend with a new found happiness. Tali was like another sister to him and he was glad to have her onboard. And unlike Jack she was more mature and liked to talk casual with Jeff about stuff they are interested in.
"So how are things going with you?" she asked.
"Complicated," Jeff replied
"Really? Well let me clean up first and then I can tell you all about what happened. But first I have to see to Legion," with that Tali walked out towards the elevators looking crispy from Haestrom's sun.
NORMANDY A.I. CORE
Shepard walked into the A.I. Core and already Tali is busy fixing Legion's armor and the hole in his chest with both Donnelly and Daniels. He was busy holding still while the three work on him.
"What is going on here?" Shepard asked.
"We are trying to replace the armor that was damaged during that last fight. I told Legion that he should have had that hole repaired before we departed but he refused," Tali said.
Shepard frowned something was off about Tali's voice.
"What's wrong with your voice Tali?" Shepard called her up on it.
"Nothing is wrong its just...oh wait you are not used to me without the mask on," Tali said and she turned around.
Shepard was shocked to say the least. Tali was young for a Quarian that much Shepard can tell with several dark strands of hair that fell to her shoulders under her shaw. She was quite pretty for a Quarian and she in fact saw for the first time the true golden colored eyes of her Quarian friend.
"Wow this is a first," Shepard said stepping in.
"Yes, unfortunately I don't have any other clothes except for my environmental suit. I have to wait till we get back to Rannoch before we can get anything." Tali replied.
"Wait? Did you?" Shepard asked.
"Yes, the Quarians and the Geth have finally made peace after some evidence was shown that we were at fault for the Geth hating us. We held an audience with representatives from both sides and one neutral party member to preside over the proceedings. And let me tell you I do not want to piss that woman off ever," Tali said.
"Who?"
"Martha Kahalewai," Tali said.
"I've been hearing a lot about her lately it seems as if she is making a name for herself," Shepard said.
"She started becoming more active after the attack on the Citadel two years ago," Tali said. While she pried the piece of N7 armor off of Legion. Then she took another one which was a full Geth Chassis and welded it on to him with N7 colors.
"So what is up with the N7 armor?" Shepard asked.
"It was yours," Legion replied and did it sound shy?
"Mine?" Shepard said
"I visited many worlds trying to find you to plead the Geth case to you. But I was ambushed by Alliance soldiers and Geth Heretics. I barely escaped." Legion replied.
"So when we found him Legion was badly damaged and needed repairs. He repaired himself on Alchera using a piece of N7 armor that we found to be yours." Tali finished for him.
"So you took that off of my corpse?" Shepard asked.
"Your body was already gone the armor that was there was only a fraction of what would have been your remains. If you had noticed you only found dog tags. I buried the bodies of all those who died in marked graves just a Kilometer to the North of the ship away from prying eyes," Legion said.
Shepard wanted to cry at this.
"You buried them?" Shepard asked.
"I also did the funeral rites fit for your species. It was proper to do so and I would gladly do it again," Legion replied.
"Thanks I don't know what to say," Shepard replied.
"You don't have to say anything we are always glad to help," Legion replied.
"So how did Martha force you to make peace with the Geth?" Shepard asked Tali.
"The Geth came up to her first to see if they can arrange a peace treaty. Apparently they have been trying for years but my people refused to listen." Tali replied.
"We were forced to consult the one group who would take an active stand on ordering peace," Legion replied.
"The Order of the Dragon," Shepard finished.
"Yes, we have pleaded our case to their elder council and then word had gotten to their grandmaster. She in turn personally oversaw the peace talks between the Geth and the Creators," Legion said.
"I had never seen anyone scare an entire flotilla until I watched Martha go into a rage. I don't want to ever piss that woman off," Tali replied.
"You saw her in a rage?" a new voice asked and Miranda stood at the door.
"Yes, it was scary," Tali replied.
"You know you should keep your mask off often you give us humans a run for our money," she said before indicating that Shepard should follow her.
"Well it is nice talking to you Tali and you should take care of those sunburns if that tint on your skin is anything to go at." Shepard said.
Tali waved with her three fingers while Shepard walked out to meet Miranda. Miranda led her to her office and shut the door.
"What is it Miranda?" Shepard asked.
"I was studying the attack that happened nearly a week ago and well..." she looked uncertain.
"Well what, I'm free," Shepard said.
"I believe someone activated a remote from on the Illusive Man's side of the broadcast. EDI managed to trace a signal to the Illusive Man. I don't know what to say Shepard. I suggested the control chip but he told me not to install it he wanted the real thing, the real Commander Shepard. What exactly happened in there Shepard?" Miranda asked.
"I don't know all I know was we gotten into a fight and he threatened me so I threatened back. Next thing I knew I was on the ground in pain. He said that ….that son of a bitch!" Shepard said.
"So he did plant a control chip of some sort into you," Miranda said standing up.
"Where are you going?" Shepard asked
"We need to have you functional not some sort of dog on a leash. He had crossed the line when he went behind my back and did what he did. I thought about it and...well remember when I told you about my father?" Miranda said.
"Yeah," Shepard said.
"Well after thinking about it I would have been no better then my father. So after looking into the incident I been thinking..." she said.
"About what?" Shepard asked.
"About You, the Collectors, Cerberus...everything. Jacob and I had a thought and if it were true that the Illusive Man wanted to keep a tight leash on you. Then we are no better then my father." Miranda said.
"I understand Miranda," Shepard said.
"You? You have no family!," Miranda said
"You're wrong," Shepard said
"What do you mean I'm wrong!" Miranda said.
"You and everyone else on this ship is my family and I have seen family members fall Miranda. I saw them fall on the SR-1 and I saw them fall on Akuze. I saw how control killed off most of my men and made others go mad. Your control of yourself and what you thought of Cerberus is starting to fall apart isn't it?" Shepard asked.
Miranda shot back, "What does that have to do with anything?"
"Everything, the Council they want to keep things quiet so they can remain in control but from what I understand that is a fragile thing. The Alliance well they have enough problems trying to prove that the Reapers are coming and preparing for war to waste resources on the Collectors, and Cerberus? Well Cerberus just wants to get rid of the Collectors for their own agenda." Shepard replied.
"You're right, we are here for our own agenda and we are forced to use a dead woman, a crispy fried Quarian, a Krogan child, a Turian Bad Boy, an Asari Justicar, a former Salarian STG agent, a Geth, and two members of the Order of the Dragon. We are one mixed bunch looking out for our own best interests. Mine is with Cerberus and whatever it is I am with them for the benefit of humanity." Miranda said.
"Well mine? I am interested in protecting everyone in the galaxy not just humans," Shepard shot back.
"Well then that is where we differ in our opinions then. Well I have to get back to it see if I can find the signal that activated that chip and try to disable it." Miranda said as she walked to her terminal to start hacking.
"Get Tali to help and probably Kasumi since they are both tech experts." Shepard said.
"I just might do that and maybe recruit the Geth as well...if he can be trusted." she said.
"I hope so," Shepard replied as she walked out the door.
When she walked out she was greeted by none other then Garrus.
"Hey whats up?" Shepard asked
"Well, Remember that Geth we brought on board?" Garrus asked.
"Yeah, Legion his name is if I remember," Shepard said.
"Well...I think he has a crush on you," Garrus said as he turned and noticed the Geth looking proud with his new armor plating.
Shepard bit back a laugh as the old armor was given to her by Tali and with a brief explanation as to why he had that armor. Shepard found it cute, at the same time disturbing.
"So Garrus whats the other occasion other then to tell me of Legion's crush?" she said.
"Well lets talk in private," Garrus indicated the batteries.
"Alright," Shepard said.
Together they walked towards the main guns where Garrus normally stays and shut the door.
TBC
a/n: For those of you who want to know this is a reminder that it is a MAJOR A.U. FIC and that everyone here is OOC. As for an explanation of the events of the Geth/Quarian let me tell you that Martha had a serious blowout with the Quarian Admiralty so that is why there is peace with the two species.
So stay tuned.